Today's Movies Pulse
Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ draws mixed reviews
The new sci‑fi thriller from Steven Spielberg has sparked a wave of commentary, with critics labeling it a flawed but fun ride. Coverage spans HeyUGuys, the South China Morning Post and The Outside Scoop, highlighting both the film’s ambition and its uneven execution.
Why Gen Z Ignored ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’
Disney’s *The Devil Wears Prada 2* opened to a $234 million worldwide haul, marking a strong box‑office debut. Yet the audience skewed heavily older, with women comprising 76 % of ticket‑buyers and only 12 % of the crowd under 25, while men under 25 made up just 2 %. The film’s international performance, bolstered by a $54 million second‑place finish from *Michael*, delivered the best May opening weekend since 2022. Executives attribute the Gen Z shortfall to limited exposure to the original 2006 film, which still lives mainly on legacy cable TV.
Paramount’s Untitled ‘Longlegs’ Movie With Nicolas Cage Lands Early 2028 Release
Paramount has locked in a Jan 14 2028 release for the sequel to Osgood Perkins’ cult hit *Longlegs*, starring Nicolas Cage, positioning the film on the lucrative Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend. The original, released by Neon in July 2024, posted a $22.4 M...
The Butcher’s Blade (2026) by Liu Wenpu Film Review
Liu Wenpu’s wuxia crime drama “The Butcher’s Blade” debuts digitally on May 12, 2026 via Well Go USA Entertainment. The film follows constable Xue Buyi, framed for missing disaster‑relief funds, as he infiltrates a secret squad to clear his name. Critics praise its high‑energy...
5 Reasons Why The Devil Wears Prada 2 Ruled The Box Office
Disney’s *The Devil Wears Prada 2* opened to a $233.6 million global debut, outpacing its competition and eclipsing the original’s earnings trajectory. The film posted a $77 million domestic opening and earned strong audience metrics, including an A‑CinemaScore and 87 % audience rating. A...
Ghost Town - Amber Wilkinson - 20320
“Ghost Town” is Katharine Round’s latest documentary set inside the taxis of Kamaishi, a coastal city still scarred by the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. The film strings together candid conversations with drivers, residents and journalist Shiori Ito, revealing personal...
Short Netflix Windows Cripple Theatrical Releases, Analysts Mislead
Belloni & Shaw think there is such thing as “a Greta deal.” They don’t even get that no one currently knows what the release of Narnia will look like outside of IMAX screens and what might or not be the...
Paramount Will Keep Licensing Some Content To Third Parties; CEO David Ellison Says Strategy Makes Company “Much More Desirable” To...
Paramount announced it will continue licensing select TV properties to third‑party platforms under new CEO David Ellison. The strategy, which dates back to Bob Bakish’s tenure with deals for Yellowstone and South Park, is framed as a talent‑attraction tool rather than...
Human Artist Crafts AI Meme for Devil Wears Prada 2
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Hired a Human Artist to Create the Film’s AI-Generated Meme https://variety.com/2026/film/news/the-devil-wears-prada-2-human-artist-ai-generated-meme-1236736381/
"Highly Entertaining" '90s Classic Casper Set for Reboot - and Steven Spielberg Is Back on Board
Disney+ is developing a live‑action series reboot of the 1995 film Casper, with Steven Spielberg attached as a producer. The project won a fiercely contested five‑way bidding war and will be directed and co‑written by Rob Letterman alongside Hilary Winston. Executive...
Final Get Your Tickets Trailer for 'Is God Is' Film From Aleshea Harris
Amazon MGM Studios released the final "Tickets On Sale" trailer for "Is God Is," the film adaptation of Aleshea Harris’s award‑winning stage play. The thriller follows scarred twin sisters tasked by their bedridden mother to kill their abusive father, forcing...
Is the Blockbuster Era Getting "Boring"?
Academy‑award winner Meryl Streep warned that today’s tentpole movies, especially Marvel‑style blockbusters, have become predictably boring. She praised the messier, flawed characters of her new film as a contrast to the formulaic hero‑vs‑villain template. Streep’s critique highlights growing audience fatigue...
Stars Discuss What It Will Take To Get ‘The Devil Wears Prada 3’ Made
The Devil Wears Prada 2 opened to a $233.6 million worldwide box‑office haul, with $77 million from North America and $156.9 million internationally. The film reunites Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Stanley Tucci and Emily Blunt, and explores Runway Magazine’s digital‑era challenges. Cast members say a third installment hinges on a...
Weekend Box Office: The Devil Wears Prada 2 Shines With $77 Million Weekend
The Devil Wears Prada 2 opened to $77 million this weekend, nearly triple the debut of the 2006 original and securing the No. 1 spot at the box office. The sequel’s strong performance makes it one of the biggest openings ever for a...
Crunchyroll Brings ‘That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime: Tears of the Azure Sea’ to US Theaters
Crunchyroll is rolling out the latest installment of the ‘That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime’ franchise, ‘Tears of the Azure Sea,’ in U.S. theaters this Friday. The film shifts spotlight from the omnipotent slime Rimuru to the underdog...
Taskmaster Favourite Confirmed for New British Movie About Real-Life "Haunted" Painting
Taskmaster star Susan Wokoma has been cast in the British film *Curse in a Frame*, a genre‑bending thriller inspired by a 2023 incident where a charity‑shop painting allegedly haunted its owners. The movie, directed by first‑time feature filmmaker Maria Pawlikowska,...
‘Blue Film’ Review: A Disturbing Look at Pedophilia and Gay Shame Is Independent Cinema at Its Most Provocative
Elliot Tuttle’s provocative indie drama “Blue Film” opens in select U.S. theaters on May 8, 2026 after a circuit‑busting run at Edinburgh and NewFest. The two‑hander, set entirely in a Los Angeles Airbnb, stars Kieron Moore as a camboy and Reed Birney as his...
THURSDAY: Join Watermelon Pictures and Drop Site News for a Virtual Screening of Pistachio Wars
Watermelon Pictures and Drop Site News are hosting a free virtual screening of the documentary *Pistachio Wars* on Thursday at 9 PM EST, followed by a live Q&A with directors Yasha Levine and Rowan Wernham. The film investigates how billionaire pistachio moguls...
3 Exciting Netflix Thrillers to Watch This Week (May 4-10)
Netflix’s thriller lineup for the week of May 4‑10 is anchored by Apex, which still tops the platform’s current top‑10 movies. The editorial picks add three distinct titles: Eden, a true‑story survival drama that finally arrived on Netflix after a limited...
There’s a Hit Horror Movie Lurking Inside George Orwell’s ‘1984’ — If Anyone Dares to Adapt It
George Orwell’s 1984 remains a cultural touchstone, yet Hollywood has never produced a major film that treats the novel as a horror‑driven, immersive experience. Recent spikes in book sales—up 192% after the 2025 U.S. inauguration—show a ready audience, but U.S....
Official Trailer for Mysterious Sci-Fi 'Signal One' W/ Quaid & Fuhrman
Shout Studios released the official trailer for the indie sci‑fi film Signal One, formerly titled Littlemouth. The film, written and directed by Canadian filmmaker Jonathon Sobol, stars Isabelle Fuhrman, Dennis Quaid, David Thewlis, Josh Hutcherson and Raoul Bhaneja. It will...
Top 3 New Netflix and Prime Video Arrivals for a Mid-Week Binge (May 4-8)
Netflix and Prime Video unveiled three standout titles for the week of May 4‑8, targeting viewers looking for a mid‑week binge. Netflix adds the British‑produced drama "Legends" on May 7, a gritty tale about customs agents turned anti‑drug operatives. On May 8, Netflix...
Michael Jackson’s Son Prince Says Joe Jackson “Softened Up” Later in Life
Prince Jackson told KIIS‑102.7 host Jojo Wright that he was fortunate to call his grandfather Joe Jackson “Grandpa,” noting the patriarch softened later in life. The comments came while promoting the Michael Jackson biopic "Michael," which Prince also executive‑produced. He...
Paramount+ Viewership Stagnates Despite CEO’s Growth Promises
The Four Paramount Questions We Want David Ellison to Answer Tonight Back in August 2025, PSKY CEO David Ellison laid out his vision for Paramount to be “a fast-growing DTC offering that we expect will be a leading, global streaming...
Excited for Maul: Shadow Lord Finale and Q&A
I, of course, already watched the episodes but I’m stoked to watch the Maul: Shadow Lord finale on the big screen tonight followed by a Q&A with Sam Witwer, Brad Rau, and some guy named Dave Filoni. https://t.co/bN6M9ATa0F
Chloé Zhao, Stellan Skarsgård, Demi Moore, and More Join This Year’s Cannes Competition Jury
The Cannes Film Festival announced its 2026 Competition jury, featuring eight distinguished artists alongside president Park Chan‑wook, the first Korean to hold the role. The panel includes Oscar‑winner Demi Moore, Palme d’Or director Chloé Zhao, veteran actor Stellan Skarsgård, and...
Free ‘Normal’ Screenings for Service Members & First Responders
On May 5th, 6th and 7th, Magnolia Pictures has partnered with the USO to offer free screenings of Bob Odenkirk’s action-thriller NORMAL for past, present service members, first responders, & a guest. #NormalMovie @BrightIrisGroup https://t.co/TNqsN1ZzGZ https://t.co/NKqBJk2s7t
Park Chan-Wook Leads Star-Studded Cannes 2026 Jury
Park Chan-wook’s Cannes Jury 2026 Adds Demi Moore, Chloé Zhao, Stellan Skarsgård and More https://t.co/71cygif4dm via @variety
Dave Franco Joins Sophie Wilde in Summer Alien‑Invasion Thriller
Actor Dave Franco has been added opposite Sophie Wilde in Egor Abramenko’s upcoming alien‑invasion thriller “Soon You Will Be Gone And Possibly Eaten,” announced at the Cannes Market. The film, financed by Anton and produced by Anonymous Content, Eat the...
New Trailer Drops for Aleshea Harris' Is God Is
Final Get Your Tickets Trailer for 'Is God Is' Movie From Aleshea Harris https://t.co/aolayXxVYO #IsGodIs #VivicaAFox #SterlingKBrown #AlesheaHarris #revenge #KaraYoung #MalloriJohnson https://t.co/wWK8CcIiaW
TikTok Drama Ends as Lively, Baldoni Settle Lawsuit
Thank Fucking God. Tik Tok’s hysterical nightmare is over. Blake Lively, Justin Baldoni settle lawsuit over "It Ends With Us" https://t.co/gU0gEnppZx
HBO Max Bolsters May Library with Wuthering Heights and 60+ New Titles
HBO Max announced a sweeping May content rollout that adds more than 60 movies and series, highlighted by the romantic drama “Wuthering Heights” starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. The expanded library aims to deepen the platform’s appeal amid fierce...
Devil Wears Prada 2 Opens Slightly Below Forecast
#TheDevilWearsPrada2 finished its opening wknd a bit below estimates. Final wknd #boxoffice: FRI - $32,900,084 SAT - $25,105,540 SUN - $18,741,451 WKND - $76,747,075 https://t.co/eF5f2hQVmy
Andor Ranked: A Miraculous Star Wars Triumph
At long last: The miracle of ANDOR and where it stacks up in the Star Wars rankings, with CR on @TheBigPic. https://t.co/Th4bTsJkVs
Netflix, Hulu and Prime Video Flood May Line‑up with 30+ Fresh Titles
Netflix, Hulu and Prime Video unveiled a wave of new series and movies this week, with Netflix alone adding 15 titles, including the high‑profile drama "Lord of the Flies" and the family hit "Remarkably Bright Creatures." The releases underscore fierce...
Legacy Sequel Proves Fashionable Success at the Box Office
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Shows the Legacy-quel Is Alive (and Fashionable) at the Box Office https://t.co/yGsX7kFACP via @IndieWire
Michael to Debut in Russia via Volga, Not Lionsgate
#Michael will be released in Russia indeed, but not by Lionsgate nor Universal directly. As has been the case since the war, #Lionsgate sold local distribution rights in #Michael’s case to Russian distributor #Volga, which expects to release it in...
5 New Movies to Watch This Week Across Netflix, Hulu, and More (May 4-10)
The article spotlights five new movies streaming in the United States during the week of May 4‑10, 2026. Hulu adds the Sam Raimi survival horror "Send Help" on May 7, while Netflix debuts the Thai action‑romance "My Dearest Assassin" and the heart‑warming drama...
Paramount+ Strategy: Path to Streaming Leadership
How Does Paramount+ Become a Streaming Industry Leader? + three other questions for $PSKY https://t.co/2FaqAGBFq4
Joe Mantello Revamps Death of a Salesman, Embraces Second Chances
Director Joe Mantello on setting "Death of a Salesman" in a garage, casting Nathan Lane as Willy Loman and working with Scott Rudin: "I believe in second chances" https://t.co/4jyfzIpGfO
Paramount‑Skydance's $111B Warner Bros. Deal Wins Shareholder Vote but Sparks Massive Opposition
Paramount Skydance secured shareholder approval for its $31‑per‑share, $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, but a coalition of over 4,700 Hollywood talent, labor unions and Democratic lawmakers has launched a public campaign warning the deal would deepen media consolidation and...
American Pavilion Announces Second Annual California Day at Cannes Film Festival
The American Pavilion and IndieWire are hosting the second annual California Day at the Cannes Film Festival, underscoring California’s role as a premier production hub. The event will focus on the newly passed AB 1138 legislation that expands the state’s film...
Star Wars Movies Outstream Disney+ Originals in 2025
Despite all the original shows on Disney+, the 11 Star Wars movies generated more viewing time on streaming in ‘25, per Nielsen #MayTheFourthDay https://t.co/MQFlEodCst
Fate/Strange Fake (2026) by Shun Enkido and Takahino Shakazume Anime Review
Fate/strange Fake, adapted from Ryohgo Narita’s light novel, premiered its full first season in 2026 after a 2023 special. Set in Snowfield, Nevada, the series presents a “fake” Holy Grail War with unstable rules and a sprawling cast of Masters...
Star Wars Dominates U.S. Screens with 33B Minutes Streamed
In 2025, U.S. viewers spent 33B+ minutes watching #StarWars content across linear/streaming, streamed viewing accounting for the bulk of that total, per @nielsen. Top 3 Films: 1. A New Hope 2. Phantom Menace 3. Rogue One Top 3 Series: 1. Andor 2. Skeleton Crew 3. Mandolorian https://t.co/nMmfTs1Geb
Tom Hanks Explains Woody's Bald Spot in Toy Story 5
Tom Hanks clarified that Woody’s newly visible bald spot in the Toy Story 5 teaser is a result of repeated handling, causing the rubber hat to chafe the character’s head. The trailer also shows Woody with a slight beer‑belly, which Hanks attributes...
Lucas's $500k Pay Cut Yielded $20B Merch Empire
George Lucas took a $500,000 pay cut on Star Wars in exchange for the merchandising rights. Fox thought it was a great deal. By 2012 those rights had generated $20 billion. Five Star Wars facts worth knowing on May the...
SEX PISTOLS Bassist GLEN MATLOCK's Autobiographical Documentary 'I Was A Teenage Sex Pistol' Set For Digital Release
The punk documentary "I Was A Teenage Sex Pistol" will be available for purchase or rental on U.S. digital platforms starting May 26, with pre‑orders on Apple TV beginning May 12. Based on Glen Matlock’s memoir, the film details his role in the...
Interview: Carlo Cresto-Dina • Producer, Tempesta - “A Shrinking Number of Players Now Decide Which Stories Are Told, How and...
Carlo Cresto‑Dina, producer at Tempesta, argues that modern producers must be seen as co‑creators who manage the collective creative process, not merely financiers. He introduces the "original producer" concept, calling for legal recognition of the intellectual property they generate. Cresto‑Dina...
The Party Films Sales Brings Three Wildcards to Cannes - Cannes 2026 – Marché Du Film
French sales agency The Party Film Sales is bringing three flagship titles—Congo Boy, Rehearsals for a Revolution, and Dua—to the Marché du Film at Cannes 2026. Congo Boy, a debut fiction from Congolese director Rafiki Fariala, will screen in Un...
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Didn’t Mean to Roast Bezos Like That
The Devil Wears Prada 2 introduces a tech billionaire, Benji Barnes, whose plot to buy the fashion‑magazine stand‑in Runway mirrors real‑world rumors that Jeff Bezos might acquire Condé Nast. The film’s release coincides with Amazon’s lead sponsorship of the 2026 Met...