2025 Sci-Fi Flop With 3 Marvel Actors & More Release on Prime Video This Week
Amazon Prime Video’s weekly slate for April 13‑19, 2026 features the streaming debut of Edgar Wright’s 2025 sci‑fi action film The Running Man on April 17. The movie, starring Marvel veterans Josh Brolin, Coleman Domingo and Lee Pace alongside Glen Powell, earned only $69.5 million worldwide against a $110 million budget, marking a box‑office disappointment. Prime Video also adds the period biopic Sarah’s Oil and the Korean drama Absolute Value of Romance, rounding out a diverse lineup that includes sports documentary Jerry West: The Logo and a reboot of American Gladiators. The releases illustrate Amazon’s strategy of bolstering its catalog with a mix of under‑performing theatrical titles and international series to attract and retain subscribers.
3 Seasons of Tyler Perry’s Beloved Drama & More Paramount+ Releases This Week
Paramount+ is rolling out three new seasons of Tyler Perry’s political drama The Oval, delivering Seasons 5‑7 on April 15, 2026. The platform also debuts the soccer‑legend docuseries You Don’t Know Where I’m From, Dawg on April 14, and concludes the basketball‑focused Made...
Quentin Tarantino's "Perfect" Crime Thriller Reservoir Dogs Is Now Streaming for Free
Quentin Tarantino’s 1992 debut *Reservoir Dogs* is now available for free streaming in the UK on ITVX and Tubi, with Disney+ also offering it to subscribers. The crime thriller, praised for its hyper‑violence, pop‑culture references, and a stacked ensemble cast,...
“Blue Heron” Is an Exalted Drama of Troubled Childhood
Sophy Romvari’s debut feature "Blue Heron" opens as a memory‑driven drama set on 1990s Vancouver Island, chronicling sister Sasha’s recollection of her brother Jeremy’s oppositional‑defiant disorder and the family’s struggle to cope. The film blends documentary‑style interviews, precise cinematography by...
In Indonesia, Horror Film Posters Trigger Child Suicide Fears
Indonesia’s horror film "Aku Harus Mati" faced a swift backlash after its graphic posters—showing a blue demon and the tagline "I Must Die"—were displayed nationwide. Child‑protection groups and officials, citing a declared "child suicide emergency" with 115 cases since 2023,...
Controversial Hong Kong Documentary Pulled From Italian Film Festival
Award‑winning Hong Kong documentary *To My Nineteen‑Year‑Old Self* was withdrawn from the Far East Film Festival in Udine after a consent dispute surfaced. The film, co‑directed by Mabel Cheung Yuen‑ting, follows six Ying Wa Girls’ School students over a decade...
'Daredevil: Born Again' Quietly Hints Matt Murdock Will Never Join The Avengers
Marvel’s series Daredevil: Born Again subtly signals that Matt Murdock will likely remain outside the Avengers roster. Season 2 links the show to the Thunderbolts and re‑introduces the Defenders, giving Daredevil a self‑contained team. Charlie Cox reinforced the idea on a...
Dhurandhar 2 Worldwide Box Office Collection Day 24 LIVE Updates: Ranveer Singh’s Film Bounces Back to Double-Digit Collections; Set to...
Ranveer Singh’s “Dhurandhar: The Revenge” posted a worldwide gross of ₹1,691.30 crore (≈$204 million), moving it into the fourth‑largest box‑office tally for an Indian film. The movie recorded a 92.9% jump in Saturday earnings, with occupancy rising to 24.3% across more than...
Phoebe Dynevor, Djimon Hounsou, & Whitney Peak Talk Netflix Shark Movie Thrash
Netflix has added the disaster thriller "Thrash" to its streaming catalog, a film that pits a hurricane‑ravaged coastal town against a swarm of aggressive sharks. The movie features intense water sequences, including a week‑long car‑submersion shoot and prolonged underwater scenes...
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Ralph Fiennes Won't Star in “Harry Potter ”HBO Show — but He Has an 'Amazing' Idea for Who Should Play...
Ralph Fiennes confirmed he will not return as Lord Voldemort for HBO’s upcoming Harry Potter series. While he expressed willingness in the past, no effort was made to bring him back, and he says the opportunity has passed. Fiennes suggested...
New Star Wars Series Called "Gritty" And "Visually Stunning" As It Lands Perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes Rating
Disney+ launched "Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord," an animated series set after The Clone Wars. Created by Dave Filoni and starring Sam Witwer as Maul, the show has earned a perfect 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 36 critic...
Tom Holland Confirms Additional Spider-Man: Brand New Day Filming that They "Don't Need"
Tom Holland confirmed that Spider‑Man: Brand New Day is undergoing reshoots in London, but he says the new footage isn’t required to make the film work. The additional material focuses on extra humor, a fresh villain subplot, and cameo appearances...
The Mandalorian & Grogu North America Box Office Projection: $70M+ Debut Expected, Will Fall Far Behind Star Wars: The Rise...
Disney’s upcoming theatrical release, The Mandalorian & Grogu, is projected to earn between $70 million and $85 million in its North American opening weekend. The figure is roughly $100 million shy of the $177.4 million debut recorded by Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker...
LA County Officials Meet To Secure ‘Baywatch’ Production’s Future In Venice
Los Angeles County Supervisor Lindsey Horvath convened city officials, production leaders and agency representatives to address logistical hurdles threatening the Fox‑backed Baywatch reboot’s stay in Venice. The series, backed by a $21.1 million California tax credit, will continue filming through July...
Cillian Murphy’s $297 Million Horror Movie Streams on Netflix Today
Paramount Pictures’ survival‑horror sequel A Quiet Place Part II, which earned roughly $297 million worldwide, has been added to Netflix’s catalog six years after its theatrical debut. The film, directed by John Krasinski and starring Cillian Murphy as Emmett, retains a 91%...
What to Watch on OTT: Tu Yaa Main, O’ Romeo, The Testaments and More
The latest OTT slate features a mix of genre‑bending series and films across major platforms. Netflix debuts the eight‑episode crime comedy "Big Mistakes" and the creature‑thriller romance "Tu Yaa Main," while also rolling out Jack Black’s meta reboot of "Anaconda."...
At 20th Edition, Poppy Jasper International Film Festival Celebrates Becoming a Cinematic Destination
The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival marked its 20th edition, showcasing more than 300 films across genres. Since 2018 director Mattie Scariot has expanded the event beyond Morgan Hill to neighboring towns, positioning it as a destination festival comparable to...
Matt Smith's "Unpredictable" Crime Thriller That's a "True Original" Lands New UK Streaming Home
Darren Aronofsky’s crime thriller Caught Stealing, starring Austin Butler and Matt Smith, has landed on UK streaming platforms Sky Cinema and NOW. The film, based on Charlie Huston’s 2004 novel, debuted theatrically in August but posted a $32 million worldwide gross...
The Dictator’s Sacha Baron Cohen’s New Comedy To Hit Netflix Very Soon
Netflix is set to launch "Ladies First," a gender‑flipped romantic comedy starring Sacha Baron Cohen, in May 2026. The film follows a chauvinistic man who awakens in a matriarchal world and must confront his own biases, with a supporting ensemble...
‘Have Personally Experienced Pain and Loss’: Vijay Deverakonda Says Jana Nayagan Leak Makes Him Angry
Vijay Deverakonda publicly condemned the illegal leak of the upcoming film Jana Nayagan, recalling his own early‑career experience with piracy. The leak surfaced while the movie is embroiled in a legal battle with the Central Board of Film Certification, delaying...
Netflix Quietly Cancels New Movie After Star Actress Drops Out
Netflix quietly pulled the sports drama *Perfect* after star Millie Bobby Brown left the project over creative differences. The film, which would have chronicled 1996 gymnast Kerri Strug’s heroic Olympic vault, had already seen director Gia Coppola replaced by Cate Shortland. While the...
New Hunger Games Movie Reveals First Look at Maya Hawke and Kieran Culkin in Iconic Roles
Lionsgate released the first teaser for "The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping," slated for a November 20 theatrical debut. The prequel‑sequel hybrid introduces Maya Hawke as Wiress and Kieran Culkin as Caesar Flickerman, while Joseph Zada steps into a young...
‘Maul: Shadow Lord’ Sets Even More Star Wars Rotten Tomatoes Records
Disney+ animated series Maul: Shadow Lord achieved a perfect 100% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the highest ever for a Star Wars title. Its audience score sits at 95% after two episodes, outpacing most live‑action films and series in the...
Kenny Omega Expresses Interest in Playing Alex in a Sequel to the Upcoming Street Fighter Movie
The Street Fighter movie premieres on October 16, 2026, starring WWE star Cody Rhodes as Guile. Wrestler Kenny Omega publicly expressed interest in playing Alex in a potential sequel, noting he would need to add 50‑60 pounds of lean muscle. Omega’s deep ties...
The Paradise First Look: Kayadu Lohar’s New Avatar In Nani Starrer Revealed
Indian star Nani’s upcoming film The Paradise has unveiled a new character poster featuring Kayadu Lohar as Subbalakshmi (Subbu). The striking bicycle‑riding image was shared on Lohar’s birthday, sparking fresh buzz ahead of the film’s worldwide release on August 21, 2026 in...
3 Tremendous Paramount+ Documentaries to Watch This Weekend (April 10-12)
Paramount+ is promoting three new sports documentaries this weekend: the Kevin Garnett biography, the UFC Countdown series, and Made for March, which follows Kansas and Michigan during the NCAA tournament. The UFC’s recent seven‑year, $7.7 billion media agreement moves all its...
Sequel To Korea’s Most Popular Zombie Movie Is Leaving Netflix
Netflix will remove the Korean zombie sequel Peninsula and its predecessor Train to Busan from its streaming library on May 2, 2026 as part of its regular catalog refresh. Peninsula, the third film in Yeon Sang‑ho’s trilogy, earned $42.6 million worldwide but received...
Inside Karan Johar’s Interaction with Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway in Tokyo, Watch
Karan Johar’s Tokyo stop on the promotional tour for *The Devil Wears Prada 2* captured a brief, cheerful exchange with stars Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway. The clip, posted by Twentycs India, shows the filmmaker in a cherry‑blossom‑inspired floral outfit, reportedly...
Taste the Movie in 4DX with New Super Mario-Themed Popcorn Upgrade at Cineworld
Cineworld is rolling out a limited‑edition Super Mario‑themed Galactic popcorn topper, priced at £1.99 (about $2.53), to complement its 4DX immersive cinema format. The topping—featuring Candy King rainbow mix, giant snowies and Fizz Wiz strawberry popping candy—adds a taste dimension to the motion‑seated,...
Popular Action Movie Joining Streaming — Just Months After Box Office Disappointment
Edgar Wright’s 2025 remake of *The Running Man* will debut on Amazon Prime Video on April 17, 2025, just five months after a disappointing theatrical run. The film grossed $69.5 million worldwide against a $110 million production budget, resulting in a roughly...
There’s a Critical Issue Facing the Movie Industry, Says Steven Soderbergh
Steven Soderbergh told Slate that the movie industry’s most pressing problem is getting audiences back into theaters, especially for mid‑budget, adult‑oriented films. He discussed his latest trio of releases—Presence, Black Box and the newly released The Christophers—and noted the disappointing...
Ian McKellen and Michaela Coel Discuss Their Pairing in ‘The Christophers’
Veteran actor Ian McKellen (86) teams with multihyphenate Michaela Coel (38) in Steven Soderbergh’s new film “The Christophers.” The plot follows McKellen’s once‑celebrated artist Julian Sklar and Coel’s art‑restorer Lori Butler as they finish hidden canvases to sell after his...
Movie Review: You, Me & Tuscany
The New York Times’ Alissa Wilkinson reviews the new romance‑drama "You, Me & Tuscany," a Netflix‑released feature that follows a divorced couple who reunite in the Tuscan countryside to settle a family estate. Wilkinson praises the film’s sun‑drenched cinematography and...
Exercise Used to Bore Bob Odenkirk. Now He’s Doing Stunts.
Bob Odenkirk, famed for "Better Call Saul," headlines his third action movie, "Normal," released on April 11, 2026. He says the film’s intense stunt work lets him vent anger stemming from a past home break‑in. In the picture, Odenkirk plays Sheriff Ulysses,...
‘Greenland 2’ Settles Into Top Spot on Disc Sales Charts
Lionsgate’s sequel *Greenland 2: Migration* debuted at No. 1 on the Circana VideoScan chart, leading overall disc sales for the week ending April 4, 2026. The title generated $17.8 million at the domestic box office and saw HD formats account for 47% of its...
Apple TV’s Epic 2-Part Sci-Fi Is Climbing the Charts on Another Streamer
Apple TV’s sci‑fi series "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters" is now streaming for free on Prime Video, despite traditionally requiring an Apple TV subscription. The two‑part show deepens the MonsterVerse by shifting the secretive Monarch organization from hunters to protectors of...
A New Take on Camus' 'The Stranger' By a Veteran French Stylist Digs Unto the Unspoken
French director François Ozon has released a black‑and‑white film adaptation of Albert Camus’s 1942 novel The Stranger, starring Benjamin Voisin as the detached Meursault. The movie interweaves archival footage of 1930s French‑colonial Algeria, giving visual weight to the novel’s colonial backdrop. Ozon adds...
Paramount+’s 10-Part Psychological Thriller Is the Perfect Weekend Binge
Paramount+ debuted "Dexter: Original Sin," a 10‑episode prequel that explores Dexter Morgan’s teenage years in Miami. Patrick Gibson steps into the titular role, supported by a veteran ensemble that includes Christian Slater, Patrick Dempsey and Sarah Michelle Gellar. The series blends the...
Gerard Butler's Weird-Ass, Critically-Despised Sci-Fi Action Movie Is a Hit on YouTube — and Honestly, You Should Watch It
Gerard Butler’s 2017 disaster sci‑fi "Geostorm" bombed at the box office but has resurfaced as a YouTube hit, regularly landing in the platform’s top‑10 lists. The film endured a costly $15 million reshoot after poor test screenings and suffered release delays,...
Ralph Fiennes' Pick To Play Voldemort In The Harry Potter HBO Series Is Perfect
Warner Bros.’ HBO adaptation of Harry Potter will debut its first season, covering “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” this Christmas 2026. Ralph Fiennes, who originated Voldemort in the film series, said he would love to return but has effectively given...
In Voices: The Danny Gans Story, a Son Understands His Iconic Father
Filmmaker Andrew Davies Gans premiered *Voices: The Danny Gans Story* at the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival, chronicling his late father’s rise as a Las Vegas legend known for uncanny impersonations. While initially intended as a tribute, the documentary evolves...
Fox Entertainment CEO Claps Back at Vertical Dramas’ Bad Rap and Looks to the Future With Dhar Mann | Video
Fox Entertainment CEO Rob Wade defended vertical microdramas at TheWrap’s Creators x Hollywood Summit, arguing the format suffers from misunderstanding rather than merit. The company recently sealed a 40‑title deal with Dhar Mann Studios to expand its short‑form slate, a partnership forged in...
The Pitt Fans Will Love This Intense Medical Action Movie That Shouldn't Have Flopped
Michael Bay’s 2022 action thriller Ambulance, a high‑octane chase set inside a paramedic vehicle, failed to recoup its modest $40 million budget, grossing only $52.3 million worldwide. The film earned a 68% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 256 critics, but audiences...
James Cameron Leads CinemaCon’s 2026 Big Screen Achievement Awards Honorees
James Cameron headlines CinemaCon’s 2026 Big Screen Achievement Awards, a star‑filled ceremony at the Dolby Colosseum in Las Vegas on April 16. The event, sponsored by Coca‑Cola and hosted by Nischelle Turner, honors Cameron alongside Queen Latifah, LaKeith Stanfield, Zoey Deutch, Adam Scott, Noah Centineo and...
Popular Ice Cube Comedy Movie Getting Sequel
The Ride Along comedy franchise is moving forward with a third installment, Ride Along 3, now in development. Ice Cube and Kevin Hart are in talks to reprise their lead roles, while director Tim Story and producer Will Packer are also slated to...
‘ChaO’ Review: Human-Mermaid Love Story Is a Lush Wonder
Yasuhiro Aoki’s anime film “ChaO” follows Stefan, a human engineer demoted after inventing a mermen‑friendly propulsion system, who is thrust into a politically charged marriage with the mer‑king’s daughter, ChaO. The story explores uneasy coexistence between surface dwellers and fish...
Ryan Gosling's "Amazing" Forgotten Drama Lands New UK Streaming Home
The 2001 drama *The Believer*, starring Ryan Gosling as a Jewish youth who turns neo‑Nazi, has found a new home on Prime Video in the United Kingdom. Written and directed by Henry Bean, the film is loosely based on the...
Wit Studio Will Remove Ascendance of a Bookworm Anime AI Scenes
Wit Studio confirmed that generative AI was used in the opening sequence of season 4 of the anime Ascendance of a Bookworm, but the studio will replace the AI‑generated scenes with hand‑drawn artwork starting with episode 2. The original AI‑enhanced opening was...
The Devil Wears Prada 2 Is Dominating Summer Box Office Projections
The Devil Wears Prada 2, starring Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt and Anne Hathaway, is projected to open between $85 million and $100 million domestically, making it the second‑largest summer debut after The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Box‑office trackers have raised their forecasts...
Avengers: Doomsday MCU Movie Box Office Predictions Get Explosive Update
Avengers: Doomsday, the upcoming MCU sequel directed by the Russo brothers, is slated for a Dec 17, 2026 U.S. release. New tracking data cited by The Hollywood Reporter indicates the film is “exploding” on long‑lead box‑office forecasts, outpacing early expectations. The movie...