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.
Pre‑release Tracking Predicts $47‑$65 M Opening for ‘Supergirl’ Amid Milly Alcock Controversy
Box‑office analytics firm Box Office Theory projects the June 26 release of DC’s ‘Supergirl’ to earn between $47 million and $65 million in its opening weekend. The low range follows a series of controversial comments by star Milly Alcock that have sparked a social‑media firestorm and intensified scrutiny of political and gender debates in Hollywood.
Casting News: Sarah Snook Leads The Birds Remake, More Baywatch Alums Join Fox's Reboot, And More
Sarah Snook will star as magistrate Myra Massey in a limited‑series remake of Hitchcock’s “The Birds”, set in modern Alaska with a murder‑mystery twist. The project, written by Tom Spezialy, is being pitched to networks and streaming platforms for a...
Backrooms Beats Star Wars; Obsession Movie Box Office Surges
#Backrooms is dominating #StarWars this weekend while #ObsessionMovie continues to INCREASE its cash Here’s your #MidnightMovieMoney update https://t.co/2JyWuyKZup
Onslaught Release Date Set for Adria Arjona’s A24 Action Movie
A24 has set September 4, 2026 as the release date for its new action film Onslaught, starring Adria Arjona opposite Dan Stevens and former UFC champion Alex Pereira. The trailer debuted ahead of A24’s recent Backrooms release, showing a trailer‑park community besieged by experimentally...
How the Success of D-Day Hinged on a Weather Forecast
The Allied invasion of Normandy on June 6, 1944 succeeded because a small team of meteorologists identified a brief weather window, prompting General Eisenhower to postpone the assault from June 5. British forecasters predicted stormy conditions, while an American team...
Peter Chernin on ‘Backrooms’ and Where the Smart Money Is Going in Hollywood
In this episode, veteran media mogul Peter Chernin discusses the surprise box‑office success of the low‑budget horror film "Backrooms," which he co‑financed through Chernin Entertainment and A24, and explains how his company’s North Road division scouts and backs creator‑driven projects....
Breaking Down the Eerie Ending of Backrooms
Backrooms, A24’s horror debut directed by 20‑year‑old YouTube creator Kane Parsons, ends with therapist Mary escaping a monstrous version of Clark only to be captured by the secretive Async research group. The film’s climax reveals a distorted Still‑Life copy of...
Dhurandhar 2 Nears ₹1,150 Crore ($139 M) Milestone Amid FWICE Ban
Ranveer Singh’s sequel ‘Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge’ is just ₹1.95 crore shy of a ₹1,150 crore domestic net, equivalent to roughly $139 million, while the Film Workers’ Union of India (FWICE) continues a non‑cooperation ban over a separate ‘Don 3’ controversy. The clash pits a...
In Sundance Breakout Film 'TheyDream,' A Puerto Rican Family Heals Old Wounds
Filmmaker William D. Caballero earned the Sundance NEXT Special Jury Award for Creative Expression for his debut feature “TheyDream,” a multimedia portrait that fuses live‑action, animation and 3‑D‑printed miniatures to honor his Puerto Rican family, especially his mother Milly. The...
Full Trailer for Uwe Boll's Thriller 'Citizen Vigilante' W/ Armie Hammer
Quiver has dropped the first trailer for Uwe Boll’s new action thriller Citizen Vigilante, slated for a direct‑to‑VOD debut on June 19, 2026. The film marks a rare comeback for Armie Hammer, who stars as Sanders, a wealthy American turned vigilante in Zagreb. Boll, the German...
Russell Crowe Thriller ‘The Get Out’ Debuts Digitally June 30
Action thriller *The Get Out* starring Russell Crowe will hit digital platforms for purchase and rental on June 30, following a four‑day limited theatrical run that begins June 26. The film follows a nightclub owner forced to confront masked gunmen,...
Sara Dosa Returns with New Science Love Story
‘Fire of Love’ Filmmaker Sara Dosa Returns with ‘Time and Water,’ Another Science Love Story https://t.co/5ZwJgyGQBE via @IndieWire
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Isn’t Toning Down The Punisher Despite PG-13 Rating
Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the fourth solo MCU Spider‑Man film, arrives in theaters on July 31, 2026 with a PG‑13 rating. Despite the family‑friendly rating, Jon Bernthal’s Punisher will retain his brutal, R‑rated edge, a point confirmed by both Bernthal...
‘Terrifier’ Director Damien Leone Heads to a Studio for Next Film ‘Tortures of the Damned,’ with Sam Raimi Producing
Damien Leone, the director of the ultra‑gory "Terrifier" franchise, has secured a deal with Lionsgate to produce an original horror film titled "Tortures of the Damned," produced alongside Sam Raimi’s Ghost House label. The project follows the commercial breakout of "Terrifier" 3, which...
Tommy Lee Jones & Matthew Fox’s WWII Movie Now Streaming for Free
Lionsgate has placed the 2012 WWII drama *Emperor* on its official YouTube channel, allowing anyone to stream the film for free. The movie stars Tommy Lee Jones as General Douglas MacArthur and Matthew Fox as his subordinate Bonner Fellers, dramatizing...
‘Backrooms,’ ‘Obsession,’ and Why Two Gen Z Horror Directors Are Taking Over Hollywood
Two Gen Z directors are reshaping horror cinema. Focus Features backed 26‑year‑old Curry Barker’s “Obsession” with a $15 million budget, and the film posted a rare 40 % box‑office increase in its second weekend. Meanwhile A24 turned 20‑year‑old Kane Parsons’s YouTube series “Backrooms”...
Parimala and Co Trailer: Jayaram-Urvashi Film Offers a Quirky Take on the Drishyam Formula
Veteran Malayalam stars Jayaram and Urvashi headline the upcoming film Parimala and Co, slated for a June 5 theatrical release. The trailer reveals a quirky blend of murder‑mystery and comedy, riffing on the popular Drishyam formula. Directed by Pandiraj, the cast...
Lionsgate's Michael Jackson Biopic Beats Marvel's Iron Man in U.S. Box Office
Lionsgate's Michael Jackson biopic has earned $324 million domestically, overtaking Marvel's 2008 Iron Man as the studio's biggest U.S. hit. The film’s $795 million global total positions it as a rare music‑biopic challenger to Marvel’s franchise dominance.
Acclaimed Mexican Film ‘Flies’ Trailer Drops Featuring Teresita Sánchez
Official Trailer for Acclaimed Mexican Film 'Flies' with Teresita Sánchez https://t.co/HTLczuK00B #Mexico #Flies #Moscas #FernandoEimbcke #cinema https://t.co/eEI222Pr6m
Jorge R. Gutierrez Won’t Make AI-Generated ‘Punky Duck’ Series at Amazon MGM After Backlash
Jorge R. Gutierrez, Emmy‑winning director of The Book of Life, has pulled his AI‑generated animated series “Punky Duck” from Amazon MGM’s pilot program after intense online backlash. The series was one of three projects greenlit under Amazon’s GenAI Creators’ Fund,...
“Time and Water” Review: Exploring Personal and Ecological Transformation
"Time and Water" is a new documentary that follows Icelandic writer Andri Snær Magnason as he creates a plaque commemorating the Ok glacier, the first Icelandic glacier to lose its official status in 2019. Directed by Oscar‑nominated filmmaker Sara Dosa, the film blends...
Doc Trailer 'Humpty Dumpty X' About 'American History X' Folklore
The documentary *Humpty Dumpty X* debuted its trailer and will premiere at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival. Directed by Tony Kaye, the film compiles 23 years of personal footage, phone calls, and notebooks from his tumultuous production of *American History X*. It revisits...
Backrooms Surges $10.4M, Beats ScreaM 7 Expectations
#Backrooms goes BONKERS Thursday night with $10.4M +$2.6M vs SCREAM 7 which debuted with $63.6M So my prediction is looking ACE right now 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/sr52ft9PhZ
Tamil Blockbuster 'Karuppu' Crosses Rs 267 Crore ($32 M) Worldwide in Second Week
Suriya’s fantasy‑action film Karuppu has topped Rs 267 crore (about $32 million) worldwide after 14 days, driven by a rare 23.8% day‑on‑day jump in its second week. The momentum underscores the film’s strong word‑of‑mouth and positions it as one of the biggest...
New Trailer for Crime Thriller THE GET OUT, Starring Russell Crowe
The Get Out, a crime thriller starring Russell Crowe, drops in U.S. theaters on June 26, 2026 and moves to VOD on June 30. Adapted from Thomas Perry’s novel Strip, director Derrick Borte brings a gritty tale of a nightclub owner caught in a cartel...
Actor Pedro Casablanc Makes the Leap to Directing with The King’s Tailor - Production / Funding - Spain/Mexico
Actor‑director Pedro Casablanc launches his first feature, *The King’s Tailor*, set in 1960s Casablanca. The drama‑thriller follows a boy in a tailor’s shop who uncovers adult secrets amid political tension. The film boasts a high‑profile cast—including Jesús Carroza, Natalia de Molina and a...
Rambo Prequel Gets Summer 2027 Release Date
Lionsgate has locked in a June 4, 2027 theatrical debut for *John Rambo*, the sixth entry in the long‑running action franchise. The prequel, directed by Jalmari Helander and scripted by Rory Haines and Sohrab Noshirvani, will star Noah Centineo as a younger Rambo....
Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' Hailed as His Best Film in 20 Years
Steven Spielberg’s new science‑fiction thriller 'Disclosure Day' has ignited a chorus of early praise, with critics on X declaring it the director’s best work in twenty years. The film, starring Emily Blunt and Josh O’Connor, opens in U.S. theaters on...
Review: Amongst the Birds - Films / Reviews - Iceland
"Amongst the Birds" is a charming Icelandic documentary that follows a retired couple, Óli and Jóhanna, as they nurture a massive eider duck colony in a remote East‑Iceland fjord. Over three years of filming, directors Mika Kaurismäki, Ragnar Axelsson and...
The Match Factory Locks Distribution Deals On Cannes Titles ‘Fatherland’, ‘Coward’, ‘The Dreamed Adventure’ & ‘Teenage Sex And Death At...
The Match Factory announced a sweeping set of distribution agreements for its Cannes 2026 slate, covering four auteur‑driven titles. Paweł Pawlikowski’s "Fatherland" sold to more than twenty territories across Europe, Asia and the MENA region. Lukas Dhont’s "Coward" secured deals...
9 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
The New York Times highlighted three of the nine new releases debuting this week. "Power Ballad" pairs Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas in a light‑hearted musical comedy that skirts deeper industry commentary. "Backrooms" offers a maze‑filled horror experience anchored by Chiwetel Ejiofor’s bewildered...
‘Backrooms’ Is Part of a Boomlet in Movies From YouTube Creators
YouTube creator Kane Parsons’ debut horror film “Backrooms” opened in 3,400 U.S. and Canadian theaters, projected to earn at least $60 million in its first weekend on a $10 million budget. The movie joins other low‑budget hits like “Obsession,” which has already...
Kane Parsons: From YouTube Sensation to A24’s Youngest Director
Kane Parsons, a 20‑year‑old YouTube horror creator, is debuting a feature‑length version of his viral web series “Backrooms.” A24 signed him at 17, making him the studio’s youngest director, and he has cast Oscar‑nominated actors Renate Reinsve and Chiwetel Ejiofor. The film...
Let The ‘Backrooms’ Bonanza Begin: Previews For Kane Parsons Movie At $9M – Late Thursday Box Office
A24 and director‑first‑timer Kane Parsons’ adaptation of the viral Backrooms franchise generated $9 million in Thursday previews, outpacing the $7.8 million preview for Scream 7 and edging close to John Wick 4 and Eternals. The film, produced on a sub‑$10 million budget by Atomic Monster, Blumhouse,...
Good Oil and HAKUHODO Gravity Win Grand Prix at 2026 CICLOPE Asia Pacific Awards
Good Oil and Hakuhodo Gravity each captured a Grand Prix at the inaugural CICLOPE Asia Pacific Awards in Sydney. Good Oil’s "Shirt Off Back" took the Direction Grand Prix, while Hakuhodo Gravity’s "CRAFTMAN.SHIPS" earned the Post‑Production Grand Prix. The ceremony,...
Netflix Subscribers Paying More Despite Less Original Content
Netflix’s first‑quarter 2026 slate delivered just 23 original films, the fewest since 2018, while the streamer raised its Australian premium price to $28.99 AUD (about $19 USD), more than double the 2018 level. The drop from 50 films in Q1 2022 reflects a...
My Mother's Wedding - Andrew Robertson - 20350
Kristen Scott‑Thomas makes her directorial debut with the autobiographical drama My Mother’s Wedding, featuring an A‑list cast that includes Emily Beecham, Sienna Miller and Scarlett Johansson. The screenplay was co‑written with Bloomberg editor‑in‑chief John Micklethwait, marking his first foray into feature‑film writing. After premiering at the...
Power Ballad - Andrew Robertson - 20349
John Carney’s latest film, *Power Ballad*, follows Rick (Paul Rudd), a former band frontman turned wedding‑band leader navigating a mid‑life crisis and family pressures. The comedy‑drama pairs Rudd with Nick Jonas, using a mix of original songs and nostalgic references to explore...
Jaafar Jackson’s ‘Michael’ Biopic Becomes Global Box‑Office Hit, Fueling Family Feud Over Sequel
Jaafar Jackson’s portrayal of his uncle in the new Michael biopic has turned into a worldwide box‑office phenomenon, described as a “monster hit.” The success has ignited a behind‑the‑scenes battle among the Jackson family over how much of Michael’s controversial...
I Am Frankelda Trailer Takes Us to a Stop-Animated Underworld
Netflix unveiled the trailer for "I Am Frankelda," a stop‑motion animated musical set in 19th‑century Mexico. Written and directed by siblings Roy and Arturo Ambriz, the film follows Frankelda, a silenced female writer whose nightmares manifest as monsters in a...
Netflix Launching ‘Instadocs’ Genre, Starting With Program on Disgraced Lawyer Alex Murdaugh on May 30
Netflix is launching a new "Instadocs" format—quick‑turn docuseries that chase breaking‑news stories—in a strategic move to extend its documentary dominance. The debut episode, "Alex Murdaugh, Unconvicted," arrives on May 30 and chronicles the South Carolina lawyer’s overturned murder convictions and ongoing...
New Release Review - KÖLN 75
Köln 75 dramatizes the behind‑the‑scenes effort that brought Keith Jarrett’s legendary 1975 Köln Concert to life. The film follows 18‑year‑old German promoter Vera Brandes, who raises roughly $5,000 and secures the Cologne opera house for the improvised performance. Director Ido Fluk emphasizes the unsung...
Episode 89: Romería (Spain/Germany) - The Co-Production Podcast
The Co‑production Podcast’s 89th episode features producers María Zamora and Olimpia Pont Cháfer discussing the Spain‑Germany co‑production of Carla Simón’s film Romería, which was supported by Eurimages. Hosted by Cineuropa director Valerio Caruso, the conversation explores financing strategies, cross‑border collaboration, and...
10 Best New Movies on Netflix in June 2026
Netflix’s June 2026 slate blends high‑profile originals with a strong batch of licensed films, aiming to boost summer viewership. The lineup includes rom‑com "Office Romance" starring Jennifer Lopez, sports comedy "Mexico 86" with Diego Luna, and a star‑studded thriller "In...
Filming Is Nearing Completion on Sandrine Kiberlain’s Les Quatre Rendez-Vous De Françoise - Production / Funding - France
Filming is in its final stage for Sandrine Kiberlain’s second directorial feature, *Les quatre rendez‑vous de Françoise*, which began on 15 April and will wrap on 2 June 2026. The drama follows an actress named Françoise through four pivotal love‑seeking moments in...
Sunset and The Thing to Be Done Crowned as Beldocs’ Champions - Beldocs 2026 – Awards
The 19th Beldocs International Documentary Film Festival in Belgrade screened over 100 titles and introduced a new short‑film slate called Day 0. Srđan Kovačević’s *The Thing to Be Done* won the International Competition, taking a €2,000 prize (≈ $2,200). Miloš Jaćimović’s *Sunset* captured Best Serbian Film, while Ivana Todorović’s...
Indian Horror‑Comedy 'Bhooth Bangla' Hits $31.5 M Worldwide in 40 Days
Bhooth Bangla has amassed a worldwide gross of 261.70 crore rupees (about $31.5 million) in just 40 days, crossing the 200‑crore domestic mark and securing a top‑10 spot for Day‑40 collections. The film’s steady net of 0.65 crore rupees on Day 40 shows it...
Anupam Kher, Ritwik Bhowmik to Star in Shri Ram Bhoomi; The Kerala Story 2 Director Kamakhaya Narayan Singh to Helm...
Zee Studios announced its next feature, *Shri Ram Bhoomi*, starring veteran Anupam Kher, rising actor Ritwik Bhowmik and Amruta Khanvilkar. The film will be directed by Kamakhaya Narayan Singh, known for *The Kerala Story 2*. Kher highlighted the project as...
‘Fatherland’ Trailer: Sandra Hüller Takes a Profound Road Trip with Her Father, Thomas Mann, in Cannes Winner
Pawel Pawlikowski’s black‑and‑white road drama “Fatherland” captured Cannes attention, earning him the Best Director award alongside Los Javis. The film, starring Sandra Hüller as actress‑writer Erika Mann, follows a 1949 journey from Frankfurt to Soviet‑occupied Weimar as she escorts her...
Is Backrooms 2 Coming Out? Director Kane Parsons Says Backrooms Is Just 'the First Part' Of His Story
Director Kane Parsons confirms that A24's horror film *Backrooms* is only the opening act of a larger narrative. He envisions expanding the story into an anthology‑style series of movies that could shift toward supernatural techno‑thriller drama. Parsons, who built a...