Today's Movies Pulse
Netflix’s ‘Office Romance’ tops weekly streaming with nearly 21 M views
Jennifer Lopez’s rom‑com *Office Romance* claimed the top spot on Netflix’s overall chart, logging 20.9 million views through June 7. The platform’s English‑language TV chart was led by the three‑part documentary *Michael Jackson: The Verdict* with 17.8 million views.
'Project Hail Mary': Real Space Science, Real Astrophotography
Project Hail Mary has earned $300.8 million worldwide after just nine days, adding $54.1 million in its latest weekend across 86 markets. The film now ranks as Amazon MGM’s highest‑grossing release ever and posted the strongest opening for a non‑franchise movie in three years, outpacing the follow‑up performance of Oppenheimer. Adapted from Andy Weir’s scientifically grounded novel, the movie incorporates authentic astrophotography and references to real exoplanet research. Its success demonstrates that audiences reward big‑budget sci‑fi that blends blockbuster spectacle with credible space science.
Greenland 2: Migration
Lionsgate released *Greenland 2: Migration* on 4K Ultra HD Blu‑Ray on March 31, 2026, accompanied by a digital download. The sequel, set five years after the original, follows Gerard Butler’s character leading a bunker evacuation amid tidal waves and radiation storms. The home‑entertainment...
Spanish Queer Drama ’Maspalomas’ Wins Top Prize at Sonoma Film Festival as Steven Soderbergh’s ‘The Christophers’ Takes Audience Award
The 29th Sonoma International Film Festival concluded on March 29, 2026, awarding the Spanish queer drama “Maspalomas” the Grand Jury Award for Best Narrative Feature. The jury praised the film’s nuanced portrayal of an elder man confronting personal and physical...
2026 Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF): Steven Soderbergh’s ‘The Christophers,’ ‘Maspalomas’ Take Top Awards
The 29th Sonoma International Film Festival (SIFF) wrapped up March 25‑29, presenting a record‑breaking slate of 104 films from 37 countries. Oscar‑winner Steven Soderbergh’s *The Christophers* captured the Audience Award, while Spain’s *Maspalomas* earned the Grand Jury Award for Best...
Red Rooms Makes Online Poker as Thrilling as Its Serial Killer
Red Rooms is a techno‑thriller that intertwines a serial‑killer trial with high‑stakes online poker and Bitcoin, delivering a tense, slow‑burn narrative. Director Pascal Plante balances realistic depictions of dark‑web gambling with unsettling character dynamics, especially between model‑hacker Kelly‑Anne and obsessive...
Undertone Nets 37× Budget Despite Modest Box Office
#A24’s new R-rated #Undertone is giving its last breaths at US #BoxOffice, but with mission accomplished, after grossing 1.7M over just 1.852 theatres on 3rd 3-day weekend, a -44.8% drop from opening weekend. With a 18.5M cume in the U.S. alone,...
Ready Or Not 2 Faces Sharp Drop, Needs Strong Legs
Already out of Top5 at US #BoxOffice, #Searchlight’s R-rated horror sequel #ReadyOrNot2HereICome grossed 4M on 2nd 3-day weekend, a -55.8% drop from Opening weekend (vs #ReadyOrNot’s 5.9M, -26.2%) #SamaraWeaving & #SarahMichelleGellar hit a 16.3M US cume in 8 days. With a 20M production...
Amazon Prime Video in April 2026: Top 5 New Shows and Movies to Watch
Amazon Prime Video's April 2026 slate introduces five standout titles across drama, animation, and sports. The highly anticipated fifth season of "The Boys" launches on April 8, promising a violent and emotional finale, while new series "Kevin" and "The House of...
Super Mario Galaxy Takes Over Premium Screens, PHM Returns Later
#SuperMarioGalaxy storms in this WED taking over most premium scrns. However, select premium scrns will continue to play #ProjectHailMary next wknd for fans who want that more immersive experience. Also, IMAX has confirmed they will work with thtrs "in the coming weeks...
Charlie Day Wants a Luigi's Mansion Movie (UPDATE)
Charlie Day, the voice of Luigi in the 2023 Super Mario Bros. film, has repeatedly expressed interest in starring in a Luigi’s Mansion movie. In a 2023 interview and again in a 2026 ScreenRant conversation, he urged studios to develop the...
Ella Purnell Lands Next Lead Movie Role in "Bold" New Thriller About "Dark Family Secret"
Ella Purnell has been cast in the lead role of the upcoming thriller *The Return of Stanley Atwell*, produced by Hera Pictures and executive‑produced by Oscar‑winner Steven Soderbergh. She will star opposite Nicholas Galitzine, with Brian Welsh directing and adapting an original story from...
A Power Rangers Legend Returns for One Final Posthumous Role
Well Go USA Entertainment will release the superhero‑action film *Legend of the White Dragon* on August 28, offering a limited theatrical run that coincides with National Power Rangers Day. The movie marks the final on‑screen performance of *Mighty Morphin Power...
Jon Bernthal's The Punisher Special Confirms Release Date After Daredevil: Born Again's Finale
Marvel confirmed that Jon Bernthal’s Punisher spin‑off, *Punisher: One Last Kill*, will debut on Disney+ on Tuesday, May 12, a week after the *Daredevil: Born Again* season‑2 finale. The special is positioned as a holiday‑style presentation, similar to *Werewolf by Night*, with...
This Forgotten Paranoid Sci-Fi Thriller Is More Relevant Now Than When It Came Out
John Frankenheimer’s 1966 thriller *Seconds* follows a disillusioned banker who trades his life for a manufactured new identity, only to discover a nightmarish loss of self. The film’s stark critique of corporate‑run persona engineering resonated in the turbulent 1960s, a...
Mammootty Was Shocked Seeing His Remuneration for Mela, as His Previous Role Earned Him Just Rs 50: ‘I’m Going to...
Veteran Malayalam star Mammootty was stunned to receive Rs 800 (about $10) for his role in the 1980 film *Mela*, after having earned only Rs 50 (≈$0.60) for his earlier part in *Vilkkanundu Swapnangal*. The casting was arranged by actor‑writer Sreenivasan, who suggested...
Project Hail Mary Posts $53M Second Weekend, Cementing Amazon MGM’s Record Run
Ryan Gosling‑led "Project Hail Mary" earned roughly $53 million in its second domestic weekend, a 31%‑34% decline that keeps it atop the box office and pushes the film past the $150 million mark. The strong hold underscores Amazon MGM Studios' biggest theatrical...
New Sci-Fi Crime Thriller With a 97% Rotten Tomatoes Score Is Taking Over Streaming
The indie sci‑fi crime thriller Redux Redux has captured audience attention with a near‑perfect 97% Rotten Tomatoes rating. Directed by brothers Kevin and Matthew McManus, the film follows Michaela McManus’s character as she traverses the multiverse to avenge her daughter’s...
The New Lord Of The Rings Movies Are Ignoring One Of The Most Exciting Stories In All Of Tolkien
The article argues that Warner Bros. and Amazon are overlooking Tolkien’s Angmar War—a multi‑century conflict in the Third Age that predates the Fellowship by roughly 1,600 years. It explains how the war pits the Witch‑king against the northern kingdoms of Arthedain,...
Haq Director Suparn Varma on Yami Gautam’s Character in Dhurandhar The Revenge Named ‘Shazia Bano’: “It Was Very Sweet and...
Suparn S Varma revealed that Yami Gautam’s cameo in *Dhurandhar The Revenge* is more than a surprise appearance – she plays a nurse named Shazia Bano, a direct nod to her role in Varma’s acclaimed film *Haq*. The nameplate was suggested by...
32 Years Later, the Definitive Jack Ryan Thriller Lands on Streaming
The 1994 political thriller *Clear and Present Danger*, starring Harrison Ford as Jack Ryan, will debut on Paramount+ on April 1, 2026. Directed by Phillip Noyce and based on Tom Clancy’s novel, the film follows Ryan’s covert battle against Colombian drug cartels and exposes hidden U.S....
Epic Brendan Fraser Action Movies & More Included in This Week’s HBO Max Releases
From March 30 to April 5, HBO Max refreshed its library with a wave of new titles, headlined by the addition of Brendan Fraser’s The Mummy trilogy and the fashion‑industry classic The Devil Wears Prada on April 1. The rollout also...
Prime Video Phenomenon The Summer I Turned Pretty's Anticipated Movie Gets Update From Lead Star
Prime Video is moving "The Summer I Turned Pretty" from series to feature film, extending Belly's story beyond season three. Lead actress Lola Tung told Variety that showrunner and author Jenny Han is already brainstorming ideas and drafting a script. Tung hinted...
Primate, Now Streaming on Paramount Plus, Is a Well-Crafted Killer-Chimp B-Movie
Primate, a creature‑feature about a rabid pet chimp in Hawaii, has moved from a limited theatrical run to streaming on Paramount Plus. Directed by Johannes Roberts, the film transcends its B‑movie premise with tense pacing and striking visual motifs. Critics note...
Outlander Star's "Tense" Scotland-Set Survival Thriller Is Now Streaming for Free
The survival thriller *Mercy Falls*, starring *Outlander* alum Lauren Lyle, has been added to Tubi’s free, ad‑supported library. The film, released in 2023, follows a group of friends who stumble into a deadly mystery in the Scottish Highlands. It earned...
Warner Bros. Discovery's $110 Billion Paramount Takeover Sets New Media Consolidation Benchmark
Warner Bros. Discovery announced a $110 billion acquisition of Paramount, partnered with Skydance, at an April 23 special board meeting. The deal aims to combine two vast content libraries and distribution networks, while raising questions about debt, regulatory approval and the...
Top 5 Akshay Kumar & Priyadarshan Movies At The Box Office: From Bhool Bhulaiyaa To Hera Pheri
Akshay Kumar and director Priyadarshan’s next film, Bhooth Bangla, has been pushed from April 10 to April 17, 2026 to sidestep a clash with Dhurandhar: The Revenge. The article revisits their five most successful collaborations – Garam Masala (₹54.65 cr ≈ $6.6 M), Bhool Bhulaiyaa (₹50 cr ≈ $6.0 M), De Dana Dan (₹48.14 cr ≈ $5.8 M), Bhagam Bhag (₹40.37 cr...
How a Mistake Made ‘Project Hail Mary’s’ Rocky Into a Breakout Star
A misreading of Andy Weir’s novel led puppeteer James Ortiz to give the alien Rocky a frantic, anxious rhythm, which became the character’s signature charm. Rocky was realized on screen through a blend of practical puppetry and visual effects, allowing...
After Months of Delays, Pradeep Ranganathan’s Love Insurance Kompany Finally Locks April 10 as Its Release Date
After a series of postponements, Vignesh Shivan’s sci‑fi romantic comedy *Love Insurance Kompany* is now slated for a worldwide theatrical release on April 10, 2026. The film, starring Tamil box‑office star Pradeep Ranganathan and Krithi Shetty, had previously been shifted from...
Prime Video Marks Vijay Varma’s Birthday by Announcing April 17 as Release Date of Matka King
Prime Video announced that its new Indian original drama Mat King will debut worldwide on April 17, coinciding with lead actor Vijay Varma’s birthday. The series, set in 1960s Bombay, follows a cotton trader who invents the Matka gambling system, turning a niche...
Dog on the Moon by Takeshi Yokoi Trailer
Japanese drama "Dog on the Moon" (月の犬) will hit theaters across Japan on April 24, 2026, distributed by Shibuya Production. The film is a triple‑role effort by Takeshi Yokoi, who directs, writes and edits the character‑driven story. It follows former...
EXCLUSIVE: Aejaz Gulab Reveals Why Maatrubhumi Had an Additional Shoot: “Makers Wanted to Film Introduction Scenes of some Characters”; Adds,...
Action director Aejaz Gulab revealed that the upcoming Salman Khan‑starrer *Maatrubhumi* underwent an additional shoot to film new songs and introductory scenes for several characters. He explained that director Apoorva Lakhia finally realized his long‑standing dream of working with Khan...
Dual Narratives, Hopeful Perseverance Shine in Stellar Film
This is a great movie. It tells two stories at once. The tale of the former molecular biologist, turned school teacher who wakes up on an interstellar spacecraft with amnesia and the backstory of how he got there. An amazing story...
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2026 distributors race at US #BoxOffice crossed the 1.7B mark, now +0.3% over 2023 & strong +23% over 2025 at same point, thanks to #ProjectHailMary Distributors Top 5 YTD #AmazonMGM 241.5M #Disney 228.8M #20thCenturyStudios 222M (owned by $DIS) #Paramount 169M #Sony 162.9M https://t.co/w0PVw2iqzz
Jude Law’s Thriller “The Order” Hits No. 5 on HBO Max Global Charts
Jude Law’s 2024 true‑crime thriller “The Order” has surged to the No. 5 spot among the most‑watched titles on HBO Max globally, despite earning just over $2 million in theaters. The film’s 93% Rotten Tomatoes rating and strong critical praise are driving...
Chinese Blockbusters Dominate 2026 Global Box Office
Global #BoxOffice Top10 2026 releases ONLY #Pegasus3🇨🇳$631.4M #ProjectHailMary 🇺🇸 $300.8M #HOPPERS🇺🇸$297.6M #WutheringHeights 🇺🇸$236.4M #BladesOfTheGuardians🇨🇳$208.8M #Scream7🇺🇸$204.1M #ScareOut🇨🇳$194M #GOAT🇺🇸$180.9M #BoonieBearsTheHiddenProtector🇨🇳$152.2M #Dhurandhar2 🇮🇳$147.5M https://t.co/woj4lyuRkn
A Standout Lyric From Forbidden Fruits Could Become Iconic
There’s quite a few lines in Forbidden Fruits with the potential to achieve icon status. But this one? This might be my favorite. https://t.co/BhpwQLWo0g
Janur Ireng (2026) by Kimo Stamboel Film Review
Indonesia’s horror scene gains momentum as veteran director Kimo Stamboel releases “Janur Ireng,” a prequel to the cult film “Sewu Dino.” The movie, built on the SimpleMan universe, follows siblings Sabdo and Intan trapped by a greedy uncle’s occult ambitions,...
AI Val Kilmer Sues for 4K ‘Legacy Tax’
AI Val Kilmer’s clone is charging a 'Legacy Tax' for 4K Top Gun viewings. Claiming extra pixels use his likeness? The ultimate server-side hustle. 📺💰 #AIValKilmer #DigitalRights #LegacyTax #TopGun #AI #TechHumor https://t.co/BwzQBFNtiQ https://t.co/POzlC92C2i
Daredevil Season 2 Ranks Just Behind Endgame, Iron Man
In terms of live action MCU TV series, the second season of #Daredevil is 2nd all time after 2022’s #MsMarvel. S2 ranks even higher than S1. Out of all MCU movies & TV, it ranks next to ENDGAME (94%) and IRON...
Starz Debuts ‘The Housemaid’ as Streaming War Heats Up with Seyfried, Sweeney and Hamm
Starz launched the Paul Feig thriller “The Housemaid,” a $396 million box‑office success starring Amanda Seyfried and Sydney Sweeney. The debut joins a slate of new streaming titles—including Amanda Seyfried’s musical “The Testament of Ann Lee” on Hulu and Jon Hamm’s “Your...
Project Hail Mary Surpasses $300M, Down 23%
Project Hail Mary has eclipsed $300 million in worldwide ticket sales. It dropped just 23% from last weekend. https://t.co/vmL9tuJxBa
Project Hail Mary Leads, Box Office Up 34% YoY
WKND #BoxOffice Chart ▶️ Amazing hold for #ProjectHailMary at #1 ▶️ #Hoppers doing well in 2nd ▶️ #TheyWillKillYou opens DOA Top 10 at $92.8M, up 34% from last year when A Working Man opened at #1. See full wknd chart at: https://t.co/H9rtcx7IlP.
25 Years Ago, The First Harry Potter Movie Made A Magical Choice That Still Holds Up Today
The first *Harry Potter* film celebrated its 25th anniversary, highlighting the whimsical tone that made the franchise a family favorite. Director Chris Columbus crafted a bright, wonder‑filled world that still resonates with audiences. A new HBO series trailer reveals a...
Project Hail Mary Hits $300M, They Will Kill You Flops
#ProjectHailMary hits $300M mark globally while #TheyWillKillYou bombs Here’s all the box office info on #MidnightMovieMoney https://t.co/ac05hOgD8y
Warner Bros' Poor Timing Tanks $5M Debut
Hugely disappointing $5M debut for #TheyWillKillYou as WB completely wrecked this by placing it on the schedule the weekend following READY OR NOT 2 This film deserved a September/October release https://t.co/IqLYXJJYrS
Video: "Sparks of Tomorrow" - Official Trailer - Netflix
Kyoto Animation’s new series "Sparks of Tomorrow" will premiere worldwide on Netflix on July 5, 2026. The narrative follows Kihachi Sakamoto and Inako Momokawa as they chase a mysterious 20th Century Electrical Catalog to realize an imagined "Age of Electricity" while confronting Yosuke...
Project Hail Mary Posts $54.5M Second Weekend, Second‑best Ever
#ProjectHailMary holds at otherworldly -32% with $54.5M in second weekend pushing its domestic haul to $164.3M Second best overall second weekend for an original film behind only the first AVATAR https://t.co/wL564uKdz8
Project Hail Mary Soars, ‘They Will Kill You’ Falters
Box Office: ‘Project Hail Mary’ Adds $14.6 Million; ‘They Will Kill You’ Cuts Down $2.3 Million on Opening Day https://t.co/1ihy0R45Cl via @variety
Uncertain About Netflix's Take on Project Hail Mary
I’m not sure how the Netflix adaptation of Project Hail Mary is going to land. https://t.co/bzEIFS7bF2
Hail Mary Feels Like
PROJECT HAIL MARY was very good. Like CASTAWAY in space, but with a super-smart rockdog instead of a volleyball. Ryan Gosling has a future in Hollywood, IMO. 3.5/4