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.
Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal's "Enthralling" British Drama Is a Must-See Movie Tonight
All of Us Strangers, a 2023 British drama directed by Andrew Haigh, is now streaming on Channel 4 in the UK. The film stars Andrew Scott, Paul Mescal, Claire Foy and Jamie Bell, and adapts Taichi Yamada's novel "Strangers" into a ghost‑laden love story. It has earned a near‑perfect 96% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 91% audience score on Popcornmeter. Critics highlight the emotional depth and superlative performances of the four leads.
The Guest to Vie for the Crystal Globe at Karlovy Vary - Production / Funding - Denmark
Mads Mengel’s debut feature *The Guest* will world‑premiere in the Crystal Globe Competition at the 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, marking the first Danish entry in the main competition in more than ten years. The family drama follows a weekend...
Netflix Bans Collaborations with Directors Who Favor Theatrical Releases
Netflix said it will no longer partner with directors who prioritize theatrical releases, a policy shift announced on June 8, 2026. The move targets high‑profile filmmakers such as David Fincher and Greta Gerwig, whose upcoming projects are slated for cinema...
Premium Catalogues and Gen Z Collectors: 5 B2B Takeaways From the 2026 French Home Video Market
The 2026 French home video market—covering physical discs, premium VOD, and electronic sell‑through—is undergoing strategic recalibration as post‑pandemic demand shifts. The blog identifies five B2B takeaways, highlighting the resurgence of premium catalogues and the rise of Gen Z collectors who value...
Luna Fujimoto, Show Kasamatsu & Takehiro Hira To Star In Japan-Set Thriller ‘The Degrees Of Pain’
U.S. production company Storiesbound is set to film the psychological thriller *The Degrees Of Pain* entirely in Japan starting in the fourth quarter of 2026. The film stars Luna Fujimoto, Show Kasamatsu and Takehiro Hira, and is directed by Donie...
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Topped Disc Sales in May; ‘Wicked: For Good’ Remains No. 1 for 2026
Disney’s 20th Century Studios saw its third "Avatar" installment, "Avatar: Fire and Ash," claim the No. 1 spot on the May 2026 physical‑media sales chart, topping weekly units for its first two weeks on shelves. The sci‑fi sequel posted a $404.3 million domestic box‑office...
Anurag Kashyap’s ‘Bandar’ Opens to Rs 2.1 Cr (~$250k) and Earns Praise for Bobby Deol’s Performance
Anurag Kashyap’s crime thriller ‘Bandar’ earned roughly Rs 2.1 crore (about $250,000) in its first three days, while critics highlighted Bobby Deol’s career‑best performance. The modest box‑office start comes amid a crowded release window, raising questions about the film’s long‑term trajectory.
Universal’s ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Again Tops Weekly Fandango at Home Chart Through June 7
Universal’s animated "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" topped Fandango at Home’s revenue chart for the third straight week, covering the period ending June 7. The sequel, available for premium digital purchase and rental since May 19, leveraged the massive success of the...
Paramount Looking to Assuage CA AG Bonta’s WBD Merger Concerns
Paramount Pictures is working to ease California Attorney General Rob Bonta's objections to its $110.9 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Bonta worries the deal could depress wages, cut jobs, and reduce content production while raising antitrust flags. Paramount counters that the...
India’s ‘Peddi’ Rakes in Rs 236.7 Crore ($28 M) in Four Days Amid Female‑Lead Backlash
Ram Charan’s sports drama ‘Peddi’ collected Rs 236.7 crore (about $28 million) in its first four days, even as critics and activists decried the film’s treatment of its female lead. The clash highlights a growing tension in Indian cinema between box‑office muscle and cultural...
‘Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion’ Sequel in Production, Headed to Hulu
A sequel to the 1997 cult comedy "Romy and Michele's High School Reunion" is now in production under director Tim Federle and will debut exclusively on Hulu, part of Disney’s 20th Century Studios slate. Original writer Robin Schiff and several...
They Fight Trailer: André Holland Leads New Hulu Sports Movie With DCU Stars
Hulu’s new sports drama "They Fight" starring André Holland debuts its trailer ahead of a Tribeca Film Festival premiere on June 29. Holland plays Walt Manigan, an ex‑con who becomes the coach of a D.C. teen boxing team. The cast is...
Steven Spielberg Says Alien Movie ‘Disclosure Day’ Is ‘Built on a Foundation of Truth’ | Video
Steven Spielberg says his new sci‑fi film “Disclosure Day” is built on a foundation of truth, referencing decades of alleged UFO activity. In an extended interview on CBS Sunday Morning, he positioned the movie as a “science‑fiction summation” that connects...
States Say They Will Sue To Block Paramount/Warner Deal
The $30 billion-plus merger of Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery now faces a potential lawsuit from California, New York and other states seeking to block the deal over antitrust concerns. The filing is expected in the coming weeks, though specific complaints...
Lionsgate’s ‘Michael’ Biopic Hits $898M, Becomes Studio’s Top‑Grossing Film
Lionsgate’s Michael Jackson biopic, titled “Michael,” has climbed to $897.9 million worldwide after its seventh weekend, making it the highest‑grossing film in the studio’s history. The film eclipsed the $865 million earned by The Hunger Games: Catching Fire and is now within...
Disney Targets Theaters with ‘Toy Story 5’ Release, Testing Legacy Sequel Model
Disney announced that ‘Toy Story 5’ will open exclusively in theaters on June 19 2026, positioning the sequel as a box‑office event rather than a streaming release. The move tests whether a proven franchise can lift domestic revenue, which reached $8.65 billion in 2025 after...
Octavia Spencer & Hannah Waddingham in 'Ride or Die' Series Trailer
Amazon MGM Studios unveiled the first trailer for "Ride or Die," a new Prime Video series starring Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham. The international‑assassin buddy comedy follows best friends Debbie and Judith as a botched hit forces them to flee...
'Scary Movie' Wins Weekend Box Office At $55M
Paramount’s latest installment of the Scary Movie franchise topped the weekend box office with a $55 million opening, marking the strongest debut in the series’ 25‑year history. The figure eclipses the $49.7 million opening of Scary Movie 4 in 2006. The success comes...
JustWatch: Prime Video’s ‘Spider-Noir,’ Disney’s ‘Hoppers’ Topped Weekly Streaming Through June 7
JustWatch’s weekly report shows Prime Video’s “Spider‑Noir” was the most‑watched TV series in the United States through June 7, with Netflix’s “The Boroughs” in second place. HBO Max’s final season of “Euphoria” ranked third and Prime Video’s “Off‑Campus” landed fourth. On...
Hijamat Set to World-Premiere in Karlovy Vary’s Crystal Globe Competition - Production / Funding - Germany/Turkey
Iranian filmmaker Nader Saeivar’s fourth feature, *Hijamat*, will debut in the Crystal Globe Competition at the 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (July 3‑11). The drama follows Kerem, a gay man whose secret relationship is exposed within a devout Muslim...
Disney+ to Begin Streaming Doc ‘Messi: The Forgotten Tape’ June 9
Disney+ will launch the ESPN‑produced short documentary "Messi: The Forgotten Tape" on June 9, just two days before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in North America. The film uncovers a little‑known VHS highlight reel made when a 16‑year‑old Lionel...
Review: Skateboarding Is Not for Girls - Tribeca 2026
“Skateboarding Is Not for Girls” premiered at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival in the International Narrative Competition. Directed by Macedonian filmmaker Dina Duma, the drama follows 11‑year‑old Adela and her older sister Zara in Skopje as Zara faces a forced...
Focus Features’ ‘Obsession’ Hits $224 M Worldwide, Sets Record with 125% India Weekend Surge
Focus Features’ horror‑romance ‘Obsession’, directed by Curry Barker, has crossed $224.7 million globally, overtaking the studio’s previous record. The film also logged a 125% increase in its second weekend in India, highlighting the growing importance of the Indian market for genre...
Tribeca Film Festival 2026 Review - CROOKS
Mickey Keating’s latest film Crooks premiered at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival, opening in stark black‑and‑white noir before shifting to full‑color grindhouse aesthetics. The story follows nightclub singer Faye, played by Angela Trimbur, as she teams with ex‑partner Johnny on...
The Invite Review (2026 SXSW London)
Olivia Wilde’s *The Invite* premiered at SXSW London 2026, delivering a tightly‑written chamber comedy‑drama starring Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton. The film unfolds entirely in a New York apartment, relying on razor‑sharp dialogue penned by Rashida Jones and Will McCormack. Critics praise...
Box Office Report: He-Man Bombs While Michael, Backrooms Breaks Records
Amazon MGM’s second‑attempt Masters of the Universe opened to a modest $54.3 million worldwide, far short of its $170‑200 million budget. The comedy‑horror Scary Movie 6 led the weekend with a $105.5 million global haul. Low‑budget horror debut Backrooms shattered expectations, pulling in $212.6 million on...
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma Review (2026 SXSW London)
Jane Schoenbrun’s third feature, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma, premiered at SXSW London 2026, reviving the cult slasher franchise through a meta‑cinematic lens. The film follows aspiring director Kris, played by Hannah Einbinder, as she confronts the original "final girl" and...
Review: Women of Sin - Doxumentale 2026
Noufissa Charaï’s documentary *Women of Sin* follows Moroccan activist Karima Nadir as she battles the country’s restrictive Family Code and penal article 490, which criminalises extramarital sex. The film, premiered at Berlin’s Doxumentale, intertwines Nadir’s personal life with her public advocacy, highlighting protests,...
Super Mario Galaxy Movie Hits $1 Billion, First 2026 Box‑Office Giant
Nintendo’s Super Mario Galaxy movie has surpassed $1 billion in global ticket sales, becoming the first film of 2026 to reach that milestone. The achievement underscores the power of video‑game adaptations and sets a new benchmark for franchise filmmaking this year.
Dani Swan Action Thriller ‘Iris’ Set To Film In Spain & Japan; Toei To Assist Japanese Portion Of Shoot
Rising Swan Entertainment will shoot the female‑led action thriller *Iris* in Spain and Japan, with Toei Company providing studio space, casting, and production support for the Japanese portion. The film marks Lisa C. Satriano’s feature directorial debut after years as...
Tongue (2025) by Lim Da-Seul Short Film Review
"Tongue" (2025), directed by Lim Da‑seul, is a Korean short that premiered at the Short Shorts Film Festival and Asia. The film follows a wife who, driven to desperation by her husband’s relentless whining, commits a shocking act of violence....
The Mandalorian & Grogu Exits Domestic Top 5 After Two Weekends, Fastest Star Wars Drop Ever
Disney's The Mandalorian & Grogu slipped to No. 6 in its second weekend, posting a 61% decline to a projected $9.5 million and becoming the fastest live‑action Star Wars title to exit the domestic Top 5. The steep fall raises questions about franchise...
I Spy with My Little Eye (2026) TriBeCa Film Festival
Alisa Kolosova’s debut feature I Spy With My Little Eye opens the Tribeca Film Festival’s International Narrative Competition, offering a measured meditation on grief, friendship, and post‑loss responsibility. The German drama follows childhood friends Yalda and Lou as they sort...
Saikai Paradise (2025) by Keiko Tsuruoka Film Review
Japanese indie drama "Saikai Paradise" by director Keiko Tsuruoka is now screening at the Nippon Connection festival after runs in Vancouver and Tokyo. The 72‑minute film follows disillusioned actor Kazu as he returns to his hometown in Nagasaki, using a...
‘Returning’ Film Review: A Deep Dive Into Jewish Assimilation and Spiritual Belonging
Nicholas Lemann’s new documentary ‘Returning: A Search For Home Across Three Centuries’ premiered this week, tracing his family’s journey from 19th‑century German‑Jewish immigrants to modern‑day assimilation. The film blends personal memoir with broader historical analysis, asking how faith and cultural...
Masters of the Universe Falters with $50M Global Opening as Male‑Skewed Audience Limits Reach
Amazon MGM's *Masters of the Universe* opened to roughly $50 million worldwide, far short of the $170 million production budget. A 68% male audience and only 4% of kids under 12 underscored a missed cross‑generational appeal that studios hoped to replicate from...
Sean Ono Lennon On ‘ThreeASFOUR: Full Circle’ As His Directorial Debut Set For Tribeca Premiere
Sean Ono Lennon makes his directorial debut with *ThreeASFOUR: FULL CIRCLE*, a documentary about the avant‑garde New York fashion collective ThreeASFOUR. Co‑directed with Brian C. González, the film will premiere on opening night of the Tribeca Festival and later screen...
The Siege of Paradise (2026) TriBeCa Film Festival
At the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival, Gar O’Rourke’s documentary "The Siege of Paradise" examines how the Cinque Terre region has become a battleground between local authenticity and algorithm‑driven tourism. The film follows residents, business owners, and officials as the five villages,...
AMC CEO Adam Aron Apologizes After Ticketing Chaos, Yet 'The Odyssey' Sets Record First‑Day Sales
AMC chief Adam Aron issued a public apology on June 5, 2026 after the chain’s website and app stalled under demand for premium screenings of Christopher Nolan’s 'The Odyssey'. Despite the technical mess, the film generated AMC’s highest first‑day ticket...
‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Passes $1B WW, The First Pic To Do So In 2026
Illumination, Nintendo and Universal’s *Super Mario Galaxy Movie* became the first film of 2026 to surpass $1 billion worldwide, reaching the milestone in its tenth weekend. The movie has generated $428.5 million domestically and $571.5 million overseas, making it the highest‑grossing title of the year in...
Mortal Kombat 2 Projected as WB’s Major Loss
At just $128M globally #MortalKombat2 will be a big cash loser for WB with its $80M budget Franchise finished https://t.co/ZrXctaYdKt
Kate Beckinsale’s R-Rated Movie & More Hulu Releases This Week
Hulu’s June 8‑14 slate adds 15 titles spanning film, series and documentary formats. Highlights include the R‑rated action film Underworld: Blood Wars starring Kate Beckinsale, the romantic‑drama adaptation It Ends With Us, and the British anti‑romantic comedy series Alice and Steve....
Disney Becomes First Studio to Top $2 B Global Ticket Sales in 2026
Disney has become the first Hollywood studio to exceed $2 billion in worldwide ticket sales for 2026, driven by a mix of sequels, animation and horror releases. The milestone arrives months before its biggest summer blockbusters, underscoring the studio’s diversified slate...
Scary Movie 6 Sets Franchise Record with $56 Million Opening Weekend
Paramount and Miramax’s Scary Movie 6 opened to a $56 million domestic weekend, eclipsing the series’ previous high and becoming the strongest pure‑comedy debut since 2014. The surprise hit reshapes summer box‑office forecasts and signals renewed studio confidence in broad‑appeal parody comedies.
LAT Productions Announces "Pillars of Power" Documentary Premiere on June 11, 2026
LAT Productions announced that the documentary "Pillars of Power: The Hidden Secret Behind Achieving Greatness" will premiere on June 11, 2026 at the Culver City Theater. Co-directed by Grammy‑nominated Moe Rock and Dawna Campbell, the film gathers seven co‑stars of...
A Tense Road‑Trip Heist Shines on the Big Screen
Grounded BONNIE AND CLYDE Americana, #CarolinaCaroline deftly builds tension across its robbery road trip with fab performances from Samara Weaving & Kyle Gallner and polished direction by Adam Rehmeier The kinda film I’m thankful to be able to still catch on...
Netflix Rolls Out 11 New Titles in June as Streaming Wars Heat Up
Netflix introduced 11 new movies and shows in June 2026, ranging from a Jennifer Lopez rom‑com to a true‑crime drama about the 1992 Wimbledon murder. The rollout highlights the platform’s push to broaden its catalogue amid intensifying streaming competition.
‘The Last Day’ Review: Alicia Vikander Leads This ‘Mrs. Dalloway’ Interpretation, but Victoria Pedretti’s Performance Steals the Show
Rachel Rose’s debut feature *The Last Day* reimagines Virginia Woolf’s *Mrs. Dalloway* as a modern, single‑day drama set in suburban New York. Alicia Vikander plays Julia, a housewife juggling a Fourth‑of‑July party, grief, and personal anxieties, while Victoria Pedretti portrays Taylor,...
‘AI: Probably Nothing to Worry About’ Review: Spoiler: Don’t Trust the Title
The documentary “AI: Probably Nothing to Worry About,” directed by Nick Holt, gathers AI pioneers—Geoffrey Hinton, Demis Hassabis, Elon Musk, and Sam Altman—to sound stark warnings about artificial intelligence. The film tracks their evolution from early optimism to deep alarm,...
Aanikoobijigan - Jennie Kermode - 20360
Adam and Zack Khalil’s documentary Aanikoobijigan, retitled Ancestor, captured the 2026 ImagineNative Best Documentary award. The film examines centuries‑old colonial grave robbing, focusing on the theft of Indigenous human remains and artifacts. By framing the story through the Anishinaabe concept...