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.
Alan Ritchson's "Breathless" Action Sci-Fi Is Reportedly Getting a Netflix Sequel
Netflix’s sci‑fi action film *War Machine* starring Alan Ritchson has become one of the platform’s most‑watched releases, amassing roughly 139 million views since its March debut. The streaming giant is already developing a sequel, with Ritchson set to reprise his role as the enigmatic soldier 81 and serve as a producer. Director Patrick Hughes hinted that the follow‑up will expand the film’s mysterious universe, though specific plot details remain under wraps. Critics gave the original a solid 66% Rotten Tomatoes rating, praising its relentless action spectacle.
YouTube Star Kane Parsons' 'Backrooms' Nets $81 M Opening, Locks In Sequel Deal
YouTube creator Kane Parsons saw his first feature, the horror film Backrooms, open with $81 million domestically, making him the youngest director ever to top the U.S. box office. The strong debut also secured a multi‑year sequel agreement, underscoring a growing...
SUPER7EVEN & MN Media Join Forces On Doc & Factual Storytelling Studio SuperIndie
Dutch indie powerhouses SUPER7EVEN Productions and MN Media have announced the launch of SuperIndie, an integrated studio dedicated to human‑interest, nature and social‑impact documentaries with global appeal. The venture builds on SUPER7EVEN’s award‑winning *Human Forever*, which attracted 80,000 viewers in...
Amazon Ups the Ante in SA Video Streaming
Amazon is automatically shifting South African Prime Video‑only subscribers to its full Amazon Prime bundle, which now costs R59 per month (about $3.20) compared with the previous R79 video‑only price (about $4.30). The new bundle adds free delivery, cloud gaming...
Thailand’s CEA Launches Bangkok International Content Market; First Edition Set For July
Thailand’s Creative Economy Agency is debuting the Bangkok International Content Market (BICM) from July 20‑22, 2026, at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The three‑day event will host roughly 500 studios, creators and businesses focused on film, series and animation,...
Streaming Wars Heat Up: New Movies Flood Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max This Week
Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Prime Video and other platforms rolled out more than a dozen new movies between June 2 and June 8, with titles like "Office Romance," "Hokum," "Hoppers" and "Pillion" leading the slate. The crowded release window underscores...
Doc Talk Podcast: Tribeca’s Cara Cusumano Gives Us Lowdown On Lower Manhattan Festival’s Documentary Lineup
The 25th Tribeca Film Festival launches in Lower Manhattan with a strong focus on documentary cinema, opening with Questlove’s music‑centric film *Earth, Wind & Fire: To Be Celestial vs. That’s the Weight of the World* and closing with an Alicia...
Netflix: Sacha Baron Cohen, Rosamund Pike Comedy ‘Ladies First’ Topped Weekly Streaming Through May 31
Netflix’s new comedy *Ladies First*, starring Sacha Baron Cohen and Rosamund Pike, topped the platform’s weekly streaming chart with 18.8 million global views through May 31. Indian action‑thriller *Kara* led foreign‑language movies with 3.8 million views, while sci‑fi horror series *The Boroughs* surged to 9.5 million views,...
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Tops Interstellar at U.S. Box Office with $209M
The Devil Wears Prada 2 has overtaken Christopher Nolan and Anne Hathaway's Interstellar at the domestic box office, pulling in $209 million versus Interstellar's $203 million. The sequel’s surge underscores a shift toward franchise‑driven releases in 2026, even as Nolan prepares a...
Official Trailer for Hobbyhorsing Movie 'Horsegirls' With Gretchen Mol
Sumerian has dropped the official trailer for "Horsegirls," an indie coming‑of‑age dramedy that will open in limited U.S. theaters on July 17, 2026. The film marks Lauren Meyering’s feature‑directorial debut after a string of acclaimed shorts and premiered at the...
Galaxy Cinema Installs Christie Laser Projectors in New Hanoi Flagship Multiplex
Galaxy Cinema has equipped its new eight‑screen flagship multiplex in Hanoi with Christie CineLife+ RBe laser projectors, marking a major upgrade in Vietnam’s premium cinema offering. The move underscores a regional push toward higher‑quality, energy‑efficient projection technology.
Tribeca Chief Backs AI‑crafted Iran Protest Film
Tribeca Boss Jane Rosenthal Defends Premiering AI-Made Film About Iran Protests: ‘It Should Be Seen Right Now at This Time’ https://t.co/N3VgAbQnQB via @variety
Movie Highlights at the Tribeca Festival, Now 25
The Tribeca Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary with a program that blends cinema, podcasts, and gaming. Standout films include Sophia Takal’s thriller “Act One,” which examines a toxic mentor‑mentee dynamic, and Aly Muritiba’s “Funk,” a high‑energy portrait of Brazil’s rap...
Before Theaters, Social Networks: On TikTok and Instagram, Duo Armand & Clément Detail the Behind-the-Scenes of Their First Feature Film
Digital‑native duo Armand and Clément are leveraging TikTok and Instagram to market their first feature film, ANDROMAQUE, slated for an August 12, 2026 theatrical release. By posting behind‑the‑scenes clips, daily set diaries, and teaser reels, they treat the distribution window...
The 41st Cinema Jove Revs Its Engines - Cinema Jove 2026
Spain’s Valencia International Film Festival, Cinema Jove, announced its 41st edition running June 19‑27, 2026 under new director María Albiñana. The nine‑film Official Feature competition opens with Sweden’s satirical thriller “The Patron” by Julia Thelin and includes Berlinale‑selected titles from...
‘Scary Movie’ Final Trailer Reunites Anna Faris, Regina Hall & the Wayans Brothers
Paramount Pictures unveiled the final trailer for the upcoming "Scary Movie" reboot, reuniting original stars Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans. The comedy will parody every current horror sub‑genre, from reboots to final chapters, positioning itself as...
Tamil Blockbuster 'Karuppu' Slides 59% on Day 18 After Beating 'Varisu'
Suriya's 'Karuppu' collected Rs 2.40 crore ($0.29 million) on Day 18, a 59.3% drop from the previous day, after overtaking Vijay's 'Varisu' and Mani Ratnam's 'Ponniyin Selvan II' in lifetime gross. The dip highlights the volatility of Tamil box‑office performance even for a film that...
‘How to Rob a Bank’ Trailer: Zoë Kravitz and Nicholas Hoult Star in David Leitch’s Cat-and-Mouse Thriller
David Leitch’s next heist thriller, “How to Rob a Bank,” drops its first trailer, showcasing a star‑studded cast led by Zoë Kravitz and Nicholas Hoult. The film follows a crew of social‑media‑obsessed robbers whose livestreamed crimes attract a veteran FBI...
Netflix Highlights Book Adaptations With New Dedicated Hub
Netflix launched a new dedicated hub called “Watch Your Favorite Books,” centralizing all book‑to‑screen adaptations on its platform. The hub, reachable via the homepage or netflix.com/books, organizes titles into nine reader‑type categories such as Nonfiction Fanatic and Swoonworthy Romances. It...
‘A Mosquito in the Ear’ Trailer: A New Family Tries to Blend in This Charming Festival Favorite
“A Mosquito in the Ear,” Nicola Rinciari’s directorial debut, opened at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival and captured the Panavision Spirit Award for Independent Cinema. Adapted from Andrea Ferraris’s graphic novel, the drama follows an American couple’s attempt to...
"Utterly Compelling" Period Thriller with Cillian Murphy and Toby Jones Lands New UK Streaming Home
The 2016 World War II thriller *Anthropoid*, starring Cillian Murphy, Toby Jones and Jamie Dornan, has secured a new UK streaming home on MGM+. The service is available as an Amazon Prime Video channel, with a seven‑day free trial for first‑time users. The film dramatizes...
"British Filmmaking at Its Best": Call the Midwife Star's "Engaging" Drama Confirms UK Release
British indie drama "Think of England," starring Call the Midwife’s Natalie Quarry, has secured a UK and Ireland release for autumn 2026 through distributor Tull Stories. Written and directed by Richard Hawkins, the film follows six operatives on a secret...
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A Viral YouTube Show About an Unhinged AI Is Hitting Theaters. It’s a Big Test for Hollywood
Glitch Productions moved the finale of its YouTube hit _The Amazing Digital Circus_ to theaters, selling $5 million in tickets its first weekend and expanding to over 4,000 screens worldwide. The two‑week theatrical window, far shorter than the industry norm, was...
Taylor Swift Debuts Original Song for Disney‑Pixar’s Toy Story 5
Taylor Swift announced she co‑wrote and will perform the original track “I Knew It, I Knew You” for Disney‑Pixar’s upcoming Toy Story 5, slated for release on June 19. The song, produced with Jack Antonoff, signals a return to Swift’s country roots and...
Ram Charan's 'Peddi' Nets $1.4 M in Global Advance Sales as Telangana Premiere Stalls
Ram Charan’s sports drama Peddi has crossed ₹12 cr (about $1.4 m) in global advance bookings ahead of its June 4 release, while advance ticket sales in Telangana remain frozen due to a pending government order. The contrast underscores both the film’s commercial...
Karlovy Vary Unveils a Kaleidoscopic Competition Line-Up for Its Jubilee 60th Edition - Karlovy Vary 2026
The Karlovy Vary International Film Festival (KVIFF) celebrates its 60th edition and the 80th anniversary of its inaugural season, running 3‑11 July 2026 in the Czech spa town. The Crystal Globe Competition showcases 12 world‑premiering titles from Central and Eastern Europe, Latin...
Magic Candies (2023) by Daisuke Nishio Short Film Review
Japanese studio Toei Animation’s 21‑minute short "Magic Candies" has been nominated for the 2025 Academy Award for Best Animated Short Film, marking the studio’s first Oscar nod. Directed by Daisuke Nishio and adapted from a Korean picture book, the film...
The Visitor Scoops the Top Prize at Lithuania’s Silver Crane Awards - Festivals / Awards - Lithuania
Lithuania’s Silver Crane Awards crowned Vytautas Katkus’s debut feature, The Visitor, with Best Feature Film, Best Director and Best Screenplay. The film also earned Katkus a Best Cinematographer award for his work on Holy Destructors, which walked away with four...
The Right and Wrong Lessons From ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’
The episode examines the surprise box‑office success of two low‑budget horror films—Backrooms ($10 M budget, $81 M domestic) and Obsession (under $1 M, $100 M domestic)—and what Hollywood can learn from the rise of YouTube‑born filmmakers. Guest Lucas Schaar argues that the key takeaway...
Drishyam 3 Hits ₹228.95 Crore ($27.6 M) Worldwide in 11 Days, Cementing Malayalam’s Global Clout
Mohanlal and director Jeethu Joseph’s Drishyam 3 amassed a worldwide total of ₹228.95 crore (≈$27.6 million) after 11 days, with India netting ₹96.70 crore and overseas markets adding ₹116.75 crore. The sustained earnings highlight the growing export power of Malayalam cinema.
Korean Zombie Thriller 'Colony' Tops Weekend Box Office, Hits 3.47 M Admissions
South Korea’s zombie thriller 'Colony' led the weekend box office, adding 971,034 tickets and pushing total admissions to 3,474,934 in just ten days, outpacing previous domestic hits. The film’s rapid rise underscores the strength of home‑grown genre cinema against foreign...
On the Shelf: ‘Hoppers,’ ‘The Boys in the Band,’ ‘The Flintstones,’ ‘Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves,’ ‘Charade,’ ‘Five Easy Pieces’...
The first week of June 2026 sees a wave of 4K Blu‑ray releases spanning family fare, classic thrillers, and landmark LGBTQ cinema. Pixar’s new film “Hoppers,” the live‑action “The Flintstones,” and Arrow Video’s deluxe “Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves” join...
Russia Opening Pushes Michael's Film Past $850M
UPDATE - Strong opening in Russia helped #Michael break $850M global this past wknd. FINAL #boxoffice totals: Domestic | $340M | 40% Intl | $512.8M | 60% Worldwide | $852.8M Japan red carpet premiere this week, releases in thtrs there next week on JUNE 12!
Anna Kendrick to Direct Netflix’s “The Seven Husbands” Adaptation
EXCLU: Anna Kendrick has found her next directing gig as she is set to helm Netflix’s adaptation of THE SEVEN HUSBANDS EVELYN HUGO at Netflix https://t.co/C61cpqVfZr
Indie WW2 Drama ‘Pressure’ Opens at #7 with $5.75M, Surprising Box‑Office Performance
Focus Features and StudioCanal’s World War II drama ‘Pressure’ debuted at No. 7 with $5.75 million on 1,829 screens, outpacing expectations for a modestly budgeted independent film. The surprise opening highlights a shift in indie audience appetite for historical dramas.
Netflix Rolls Out 62 New Titles in June 2026, Spotlighting 'Office Romance' And Returning Hits
Netflix unveiled a June 2026 slate of 62 new movies, series and comedy specials, headlined by the rom‑com 'Office Romance' starring Jennifer Lopez and Brett Goldstein, plus fresh installments of Sweet Magnolias, The Agency and Avatar: The Last Airbender. The rollout...
Disney+ Removes Over A Dozen 20th Century Studios Films
Disney+ has removed more than a dozen 20th Century Studios films from its catalog in several countries after licensing agreements with New Regency expired. The titles, which include Fight Club, Gone Girl and Mr & Mrs Smith, reverted to New Regency, forcing Disney to...
Win 20th Century Studios’ Avatar: Fire and Ash on 4K Ultra HD!
James Cameron’s sequel Avatar: Fire and Ash is now available on 4K Ultra HD, 3D Blu‑ray, standard Blu‑ray and DVD. The release includes more than three hours of bonus material that explores Na’vi culture, performance capture and visual effects. A limited‑edition...
New Trailer and Poster for David Robert Mitchell’s THE END OF OAK STREET
David Robert Mitchell returns with his first feature since 2018, directing the sci‑fi thriller The End of Oak Street. The film stars Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor as parents whose suburban neighborhood is whisked to a mysterious alien landscape. Supporting...
Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu Drops 69% in Second Weekend, Threatening Profitability
Disney’s "Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu" fell 69% in its second weekend, earning $25 million and leaving the film $250 million shy of the $500‑600 million break‑even range. The steep decline fuels debate over the franchise’s theatrical viability versus its streaming future.
Sound of Falling Cleans up at Germany’s Lola Awards - Festivals / Awards - Germany
At the 76th German Film Awards (Lola Awards) in Berlin, Mascha Schilinski’s Cannes‑Jury‑prize winner *Sound of Falling* dominated, capturing ten of its eleven nominations, including the Golden Lola for Best Feature Film, Best Director, Screenplay and Cinematography. *Yellow Letters* earned the Silver...
R-Rated Horror Flop With 9% RT Becomes Major Streaming Success
Psycho Killer, an R‑rated horror thriller that earned a 9 percent Rotten Tomatoes score, has become one of Hulu’s most‑watched movies. The film topped Hulu’s U.S. Top 10 Movies chart on June 1, overtaking blockbusters like Jumanji: The Next Level and Captain America:...
Interview: Callum Scott Howells on Playing a 19th Century Rock Star in Madfabulous
Madfabulous, a period drama about 19th‑century aristocrat Henry Cyril Paget—the flamboyant Dancing Marquess—opens in UK cinemas on June 5. Welsh actor Callum Scott Howells, known for It’s A Sin, discusses his portrayal of Paget, the film’s distinctive title, and his experience learning from veteran Rupert Everett,...
Nicolas Cage’s Spider-Noir Season 2 Gets Good & Bad News
Nicolas Cage confirmed he does not know whether Spider-Noir will return for a second season, saying the decision is still pending. Executive producers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, however, voiced enthusiasm for continuing the series, and showrunner Oren Uziel emphasized...
YouTube‑Made Horror Hits ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ Top Box Office, Dethrone Star Wars
A24’s $10 million horror film Backrooms opened with $81.5 million, while low‑budget Obsession added $26.4 million in its third weekend, pushing both titles ahead of Disney’s Star Wars sequel. The surprise dominance highlights the growing clout of YouTube creators in Hollywood.
First Trailer and Poster for Romantic Drama A YEAR IN LONDON
The first trailer and poster for the queer romantic drama *A Year in London* have been released, showcasing director Flaminia Graziadei’s vision of an authentic LGBTQ+ love story. The film follows Italian fashion student Nina (Nina Pons) who, after surviving...
Backrooms And Obsession Beat Mandalorian And Grogu At The Box Office
A24’s horror‑thriller *Backrooms* earned $81.4 million domestically, matching Disney’s *The Mandalorian and Grogu* opening haul while operating on a $10 million budget. The Star Wars sequel fell to $25 million in its second weekend, allowing *Obsession* to hold steady at $26.4 million and push *Backrooms*...
Mothertongue (2025) by Zhang Lu Film Review
Zhang Lu’s slow‑cinema drama "Mothertongue" opens at London’s Lexi Cinema on 6 June, following his acclaimed "Shadowless Tower" (2023). The story follows Beijing actress Chunshu, who returns to Chengdu only to discover her Mandarin‑only training has erased her ability to speak...
Dubai DET Supports Filming, Release of Amazon MGM Studios’ Jack Ryan: Ghost War
Amazon MGM Studios announced the global release of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War, with key scenes shot in Dubai under a partnership with the Dubai Media Council and the Department of Economy and Tourism. The film, starring John Krasinski and new cast...
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[Ai]magination Shanghai Premieres Provocative AI Film at CCI France Chine Gala
At the 2026 CCI FRANCE CHINE gala in Shanghai, the AI studio [Ai]magination debuted "I WON," a short film that imagines a humanoid CEO out‑performing human leaders on every traditional business metric. The narrative argues that AI’s dominance stems not from replacing people...