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.
John Cena & Eric Andre in Zany Comedy 'Little Brother' Funny Trailer
Netflix unveiled the trailer for its upcoming comedy “Little Brother,” featuring WWE star John Cena and cult comedian Eric Andre. The film, directed by Matt Spicer—known for “Ingrid Goes West”—follows real‑estate agent Rudd (Cena) whose meticulously curated life is upended when his chaotic younger brother Marcus (Andre) returns. Supporting players include Michelle Monaghan, Christopher Meloni and a diverse ensemble, and the movie is slated to stream on June 26 2026.
“We Are Coming All Guns Blazing”: Divyenndu Promises Vintage Mirzapur: The Movie on a Grand Cinematic Scale
Amazon MGM Studios and Excel Entertainment are turning the hit Amazon Prime series Mirzapur into a theatrical event with Mirzapur: The Movie, slated for a worldwide release on September 4, 2026. The film reunites the original cast, including Pankaj Tripathi,...
House of Cards
The 1968 thriller House of Cards finally received its first U.S. home‑media release on Blu‑ray, courtesy of Kino Lorber. Directed by John Guillermin and starring George Peppard, the film pairs a down‑on‑his‑luck boxer with a wealthy widow and her mysterious...
Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Opens to Mixed Reviews, 60% Rotten Tomatoes Score
Lucasfilm released "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" on May 22, debuting with a 60% Rotten Tomatoes score from over 100 critics. While the film attracted packed theaters and enthusiastic fan social media buzz, reviewers called it entertaining yet underwhelming,...
‘Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War’ Review: He’s Back for More
John Krasinski makes his feature‑film debut as Jack Ryan in the Amazon‑released thriller "Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War." Directed by Andrew Bernstein and co‑written by Krasinski, the movie follows Ryan—now a hedge‑fund manager—pulled back into a high‑stakes espionage mission that begins in...
Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War The Calamity to Debut in Theaters
The final cour of Bleach: Thousand Year Blood War – The Calamity will hit Japanese theaters on June 21, 2026 for a one‑day exclusive showing of the first three episodes. Ticket applications close June 10, with results announced June 13,...
Official Trailer for 'The Match' Doc About '86 Football World Cup Game
Disney has unveiled the official trailer for "The Match," a documentary that revisits the infamous 1986 World Cup quarter‑final between Argentina and England. The film, co‑directed by Juan Cabral and Santiago Franco, premiered in the Cannes Premiere section of the...
Vincent D'Onofrio's Movie Adaptation Of A Classic Sci-Fi Book Was A Box Office Disaster
Vincent D'Onofrio starred in *The Thirteenth Floor*, a 1999 adaptation of Daniel F. Galouye’s 1964 novel *Simulacron‑3*. The film earned $18.6 million worldwide against a $16 million production budget, falling short of expectations and receiving a 29 % Rotten Tomatoes score. Released the same...
Paramount Aims to Close Warner Bros. Discovery Deal by July
Scoop: Paramount is racing to complete its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by July, I'm told by multiple sources.
Terrence Howard Leads Turnstr+ Original Thriller, Boosting Creator‑Driven Streaming Push
Terrence Howard announced he will headline the Turnstr+ original thriller "A Good Hand Wasted," set to debut on November 6, 2026. The move follows a 20‑picture deal with filmmaker Chris Stokes and underscores Turnstr+'s strategy to attract big‑name talent for...
TRAVIS BARKER Documentary 'Louder Than Fear' To Receive World Premiere At 2026 Tribeca Festival
Legendary drummer Travis Barker’s documentary "Louder Than Fear" will have its world premiere at the Tribeca Festival on June 13, 2026, followed by a streaming debut on Hulu and Disney+ on August 13. The film follows Barker’s recovery from a 2022 plane...
Cannes 2026 #5: Out-of-Body Experience
Film Comment’s fifth Cannes 2026 podcast, hosted by editor Devika Girish, spotlights mid‑festival standouts. The episode discusses James Gray’s crime drama Paper Tiger, Thai road‑movie 9 Temples to Heaven, a slate of documentaries, and Arthur Harari’s mind‑bending thriller The Unknown....
Bitter Christmas (2026) Cannes Film Festival
Pedro Almodóvar’s *Bitter Christmas* debuted in competition at Cannes 2026, instantly igniting speculation about his long‑awaited Palme d’Or. The film interweaves two timelines—2004 advertising director Elsa and 2026 screenwriter Raúl—using auto‑fiction to probe the blur between life and art. Critics...
Smokey and the Bandit Outperformed Spielberg’s Close Encounters in 1977
TRUCKING BEATS SPIELBERG IN ‘77 Smokey and the Bandit turns 49. Did you know that it was second to only Star Wars at the box office and it topped Close Encounters? https://t.co/fXUs1UTqnE
What Went Down at Dazed Club and Black Bear’s Screening of Tuner
Director Daniel Roher, famed for the Oscar‑winning documentary *Navalny*, debuted his first narrative feature, *Tuner*, at a Dazed Club and Black Bear screening in New York. The crime thriller follows a gifted piano tuner, played by Leo Woodall, whose acute hearing...
Paul Mescal's "Masterpiece" Irish Drama Is the Movie You Need to See Tonight
Irish drama *God’s Creatures*, starring Paul Mescal and Emily Watson, has moved to UK streaming via BBC iPlayer after its BBC Three broadcast. The 2022 film follows a young man accused of sexual assault, sparking family and community turmoil in a remote fishing village....
‘Familiar Touch’ UK Release Date Announced Following Venice Film Festival Success
Bulldog Film Distribution announced that the award‑winning drama “Familiar Touch” will hit UK cinemas on 19 June. The film, directed by Sarah Friedland, swept three top honors – Best Director, Best Debut Film and Best Actress – at the 81st Venice...
‘Deli Boys’ Season 2 Trailer Drops Ahead of May Premiere
Disney+ has unveiled the trailer for the second season of the half‑hour comedy ‘Deli Boys,’ set to premiere globally on May 28. The new season thrusts brothers Mir and Raj Dar deeper into their inherited crime empire, pitting them against rival gangsters,...
Universal and Focus Features Acquire Korean Cannes Blockbuster Hope
Focus Features and Universal Pictures International announced a joint acquisition of distribution rights for Na Hong‑jin’s sci‑fi monster epic “Hope” in France, the Benelux region, and South Africa. The deal was unveiled at the Cannes market on May 18, underscoring...
French Animation Demands Protection Amidst a Global Streaming Pullback
French animation is enjoying a high-profile moment at Cannes, with nine feature films featured across the festival’s selections. The momentum follows the screening of indie 2D title *Jim Queen* at the Midni showcase, highlighting the sector’s creative vigor. However, producers...
Fjord (2026) Cannes Film Festival
Romanian auteur Cristian Mungiu returns to Cannes competition with his first English‑language feature, Fjord, starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve. Set in a remote Norwegian village, the drama follows a Romanian‑Norwegian family under scrutiny after bruises appear on their daughter,...
Highland Film Group Secures Global Distribution for Samuel L. Jackson Thriller at Cannes
Highland Film Group sold the international rights to the Samuel L. Jackson‑led thriller "Just Play Dead" at Cannes, locking distribution agreements in more than 30 territories. The star‑studded film, directed by Martin Campbell, will now reach audiences from Germany to...
A24 Secures Global Rights to Jordan Firstman's ‘Club Kid’ in $17 Million Cannes Bidding War
A24 emerged as the high‑bidder for Jordan Firstman's debut feature ‘Club Kid,’ paying roughly $17 million for worldwide distribution rights after a heated Cannes bidding war that also attracted Netflix, Focus Features, Searchlight and Mubi. The deal highlights the premium placed...
‘Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building’ Review: Mexican Coming-of-Age Story Puts a Teasing Spin on Reality
“Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building,” a Mexican coming‑of‑age film by Bruno Santamaria Razo, premiered in Cannes Critics’ Week. The low‑budget hybrid blends documentary interviews, staged scenes and surreal animation to recount a pre‑teen’s 1990s birthday amid his father’s...
SCOOP: Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions Forays Into Gujarati Cinema; to Present Siddharth Randeria-Starrer Jindagi Once More
Dharma Productions, led by Karan Johar, will present the upcoming Gujarati film *Jindagi Once More*, starring theatre veteran Siddharth Randeria. The drama, directed by Jaymin and produced by Vasuu Dholakia, is slated for a June 19 theatrical release. Dharma’s entry...
New York Asian Film Festival Celebrates 25th Edition With North American Premiere of Yeon Sang-Ho’s Colony
The New York Asian Film Festival will celebrate its 25th edition from July 10‑26, 2026, opening with the North American premiere of Yeon Sang‑ho’s thriller “Colony.” The festival, which attracts over 20,000 attendees and reaches 4 million people through media, will...
Karuppu Box Office Collection Day 4: Suriya, Trisha Film Eyes Rs 150 Cr, CM Vijay Gets Special Gift
Director RJ Balaji’s fantasy‑action film *Karuppu* posted a day‑four worldwide gross of roughly $17 million (₹141.3 crore), pushing its domestic total to $9.9 million (₹82.3 crore) after a $1.7 million (₹14.3 crore) Monday haul. Strong occupancy rates—rising to 58 % for night shows—position the movie to breach the...
Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War Release Date, Time, Where to Watch
Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War, the sixth entry in the Ryanverse, premieres on May 20, 2026 at midnight Pacific Time (3 a.m. Eastern). The political‑action thriller, directed by Andrew Bernstein, continues the Prime Video series that ran from 2018‑2023 and...
‘Talladega Nights’ Gets 4K Ultra HD Treatment From Sony Pictures for Aug. 4 Steelbook Release
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment will launch a limited‑edition Talladega Nights 4K Ultra HD Steelbook on Aug. 4, marking the film’s 20th anniversary. The set offers both the 108‑minute theatrical cut and the 122‑minute unrated version, restored from the original negative with Dolby...
Saif Ali Khan on Why He Shut Down His Successful Production Banner: ‘It’s a Massive Pain’
Saif Ali Khan announced the closure of his production banner Illuminati Films, explaining that the role of producer felt thankless and increasingly painful despite a string of box‑office hits. The banner’s early success was bolstered by distribution partner Eros International...
Early Morning Review of The Mandalorian & Grogu Drops
Also, I’ll probably be sleeping but my review of #TheMandalorianandGrogu will be up at 6am PST on @io9 - here’s a taste of the video review. https://t.co/sQJLbPxiBL
Netflix Scoops ‘In Waves’ Out of Cannes
Netflix has secured the worldwide rights to the animated feature "In Waves" after a competitive bidding war at Cannes. The French‑Belgian co‑production adapts AJ Dungo’s 2019 graphic novel and marks director Phuong Mai Nguyen’s feature debut. The film, praised for...
Boots Riley Debuts Anti‑Capitalist Satire 'I Love Boosters' In Los Angeles
Writer‑director Boots Riley premiered his second feature, the anti‑capitalist satire "I Love Boosters," at the DGA Theater Complex in Los Angeles on May 13, 2026. The film stars Keke Palmer as a fashion‑design hopeful and includes cameo appearances by Demi Moore,...
Netflix Is Removing Maggie Smith's "Wonderful" British Drama Very Soon
Netflix will pull the 2015 British drama *The Lady in the Van* from its library on 31 May, just seven months after adding it in June 2025. The film, starring Maggie Smith as the eccentric Miss Shepherd, has earned an 89% Certified...
‘Strawberries’ Review: The Indignities Faced by Migrant Workers Unfold Through the Eyes of a Brilliant Young Actress
“Strawberries,” directed by Laila Marrakchi, follows Hasna, a young Moroccan migrant, as she navigates grueling work on a Spanish strawberry farm. The film exposes erratic pay, abusive supervision, and a hidden underworld of sexual assault and kidnapping that borders on...
Ice Cube & Mike Epps Say ‘Last Friday’ Will Be About Gentrification
Ice Cube and Mike Epps have officially green‑lit the long‑awaited fourth installment of the "Friday" franchise, titled *Last Friday*. The duo told Entertainment Tonight the film will tackle the gentrification of their South Central neighborhood, marking a thematic shift from...
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Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin's Daughter Apple Martin to Make Acting Debut in Nancy Meyers' Comeback Film
Apple Martin, daughter of Gwyneth Paltrow and Chris Martin, will make her acting debut in Nancy Meyers' long‑awaited return to the big screen. The untitled project, previously called “Paris Paramount,” features an ensemble cast that includes Tony Hale, Beverly D'Angelo,...
Cannes 2026 #4: At My Window
Cannes 2026 is in full swing, and Film Comment’s crew is delivering on‑site podcasts, interviews, and a Critics’ Grid. In its fourth Croisette podcast, editor Devika Girish joins critics Öykü Sofuoğlu and Inney Prakash to dissect three standout films: *Clarissa*,...
Obsession's Music Store Was Featured In A Beloved '90s Movie
Curry Barker’s low‑budget horror "Obsession" has become a surprise hit, pulling in $18 million on a $1 million budget and earning a 94% Rotten Tomatoes score plus an A‑CinemaScore. The film’s setting includes the iconic Cassell’s Music store, famously featured in the...
Paz Vega to Direct Feature 'Ana No' After Cannes Sale
Spanish actress Paz Vega is set to direct her second feature, 'Ana No,' starring Ángela Molina. The film, based on a novel by Goncourt‑prize finalist Agustín Gómez Arcos, was sold at Cannes by Film Factory Entertainment and will begin shooting...
Steven Soderbergh’s Cannes Documentary Uses Meta AI for 10% of Visuals, Igniting Transparency Debate
Steven Soderbergh revealed that roughly one‑tenth of his Cannes‑premiered John Lennon documentary was created with Meta’s AI tools, prompting critics to question the ethics of undisclosed AI use in art. The director argues the disclosure itself is a protest against...
The Harry Potter HBO Series Is Already Recasting One Major Character For Season 2
HBO’s high‑budget Harry Potter series is recasting Ginny Weasley after newcomer Gracie Cochrane left the role following Season 1. The departure was described as unexpected, and a new actress will assume the part for Season 2, which will adapt the second book,...
At The American Pavilion, Cannes Publicists Got Candid About What Actually Does (and Doesn’t) Sell a Movie
At Cannes’ American Pavilion, IndieWire’s panel with Sylvia Desrochers, Hilda Somarriba and RJ Millard exposed the myth that hiring a publicist alone guarantees a film’s success. They emphasized that finishing a movie is only the beginning and that modern publicity requires...
Cristian Mungiu’s ‘Fjord’ Starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve Gets Exuberant 12-Minute Ovation — Longest Of The Year So Far...
Palme d’Or winner Cristian Mungiu premiered his English‑language film Fjord at Cannes, starring Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve. The world debut sparked a 12‑minute standing ovation, the longest of the 2026 festival so far. Neon acquired distribution rights for the U.S., Canada,...
It Wasn’t Just YouTubers Who Fixated on ‘Obsession’ This Weekend
Focus Features’ horror debut "Obsession" earned $17.2 million in its opening weekend and received an A‑‑ CinemaScore, a rare achievement for a genre film without star power. The film attracted a young, diverse audience—about 75% under 35, 41% female, and 32%...
‘Full Phil’ Review: Quentin Dupieux’s Unfulfilling Father-Daughter Two Hander
Quentin Dupieux’s latest surrealist comedy, “Full Phil,” stars Woody Harrelson and Kristen Stewart in a 78‑minute, two‑hander that follows a strained father‑daughter vacation in a Paris hotel suite. The film premiered at Cannes 2026 and received a lukewarm C+ grade, with...
Michael's Fourth Weekend Box Office Beats Estimates Globally
Sounds like a broken record, I know. But FINAL 4th wknd #boxoffice for #Michael came in ABOVE estimates again. Domestic - $26.2M/$282.8M Intl - $60.6M/$424M Global - $86.8M/$706.8M Korea opened #1 with $4.9M 5-day launch. Top intl mkts: $54.8M UK $41.4M France $27.5M Germany $26.5M Mexico $25.4M Brazil $25.1M Italy $23.6M...
Michael Movie R
#MichaelMovie comes in BIGGER in global weekend actual as international drop a ridiculously low -9% as global total hits $706.7M https://t.co/ArvbKzzvt2
VIDEO: Riz, Lili & the ‘Balthazar’ Boys Star In a Q&A Packed Spring
Film Independent’s spring Q&A series spotlights five independent titles—Perfumania, Our Hero, Balthazar, the Amazon Prime comedy Bait, the theatrical thriller Hunting Matthew Nichols, and the MUBI series Hal & Harper. The sessions feature creators such as Tim Heidecker, Oscar Boyson,...
Kenneth Lonergan's Decade-Long Hiatus Ends with Star-Studded ‘Tomorrow Is a Drag’
Kenneth Lonergan has unveiled his first feature in ten years, titled “Tomorrow Is a Drag,” attaching Aubrey Plaza, Adam Driver, Vanessa Kirby and Matthew Broderick. The package entered the market at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, with MK2 handling international...