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, cartels and a mysterious buyer, with co‑stars Teresa Palmer, Nina Dobrev, Aaron Paul and Luke Evans. Directed by Derrick Borte, known for gritty genre pieces, the movie blends crime drama with high‑stakes action. Its staggered release aims to maximize both box‑office buzz and streaming revenue.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Netflix’s Michael Jackson Series Arrives Soon Amid Blockbuster Biopic
Netflix will launch the three‑part docuseries "Michael Jackson: The Verdict" on June 3, 2026, revisiting the singer’s 2005 molestation trial through courtroom witnesses, lawyers and a juror. The trailer, released on YouTube, mixes police footage, news clips and Jackson’s own...
Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari on System Becoming the Number 1 Non-English Movie on Prime Video Globally, “Every Story I’ve Told Has...
Prime Video’s Hindi original *System* has become the platform’s most‑watched non‑English movie worldwide for the week, debuting on May 22 and quickly entering the Top 10 in 26 countries. The film, starring Sonakshi Sinha, Jyotika and Ashutosh Gowariker, resonated with audiences across India and...
Kattalan Review: Antony Varghese’s Actioner Feels Like a Series of Reels Disguised as a Film
The Indian Express gave Malayalam action thriller Kattalan a 1.5‑star rating, calling it a disjointed series of stunt reels rather than a cohesive film. Starring Antony Varghese, the movie follows a notorious hunter‑turned‑ivory‑cartel boss and his clash with rival Eddy, but the...
‘With Hasan in Gaza’ Review: An Elusive Search
Palestinian filmmaker Kamal Aljafari’s new documentary "With Hasan in Gaza" stitches together raw MiniDV footage he shot in Gaza in 2001 while searching for a friend. The 1‑hour‑46‑minute film offers a rare visual snapshot of Gaza before the extensive destruction...
‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’: John Travolta’s Directing Debut
John Travolta makes his directorial debut with *Propeller One‑Way Night Coach*, a 61‑minute adventure drama adapted from his 1997 novella. The film follows an eight‑year‑old boy and his single mother on a 1962 cross‑country flight, featuring a cast of Travolta...
‘Miss You, Love You’ Review: A Son Outsources His Solace
“Miss You, Love You,” a dramedy directed by Jim Rash, follows newly widowed Diane (Allison Janney) as she navigates grief when her estranged son sends his assistant Jamie (Andrew Rannells) to handle funeral arrangements. The film, originally conceived as a...
‘The Last Viking’ Review: Imagine Mads Mikkelsen
Anders Thomas Jensen’s darkly comic crime drama "The Last Viking" debuted to strong Scandinavian box‑office returns, but its mixed tonal shifts puzzled U.S. critics. Mads Mikkelsen delivers a career‑best performance as Manfred, a convict convinced he is John Lennon, while...
‘The Currents’ Review: Lost and Found
Milagros Mumenthaler’s new Argentine drama "The Currents" follows Lina, a successful fashion stylist who grapples with a destabilizing panic after a dramatic bridge jump in Geneva. Isabel Aimé Gonzalez Sola delivers a nuanced performance as Lina, navigating strained family ties and...
Parallel Tales: Asghar Farhadi Plays with Ideas of Artistic Voyeurism in a Frustratingly Opaque French-Language Drama
Asghar Farhadi’s tenth feature, Parallel Tales, premiered in competition at Cannes 2026, marking his first fully French‑language drama. The film follows reclusive novelist Sylvie (Isabelle Huppert) as she spies on neighbours through a telescope, leading to a stolen manuscript that...
‘Strung’ Director Malcolm D. Lee on Changes Since the Last Time He Opened ABFF with ‘Girls Trip’
Malcolm D. Lee returns to the American Black Film Festival to open its 30th anniversary with the psychological thriller “Strung,” starring Chloe Bailey. The film, produced by Tyler Perry and Jason Blum, marks Lee’s first departure from his signature comedy style. “Strung”...
This Film Is Expected to Beat The Mandalorian & Grogu at the Box Office This Weekend Despite Having a Tenth...
A24’s low‑budget horror thriller Backrooms is projected to open with $45‑55 million domestically, outpacing the $30‑35 million forecast for the Star Wars spin‑off The Mandalorian & Grogu. The film’s presale momentum has prompted theaters to add extra screenings ahead of its May 29 release....
Cannes Is Still Going for The White Lotus Season 4
The White Lotus is filming its fourth season on the iconic Cannes steps, with Laura Dern stepping in for Helena Bonham Carter. Production is split between Cannes venues such as Château de la Messardière and Hôtel Martinez, and additional shoots...
Official Trailer for 'Reading Lolita in Tehran' With Golshifteh Farahani
Greenwich Entertainment and Kanopy have released the official U.S. trailer for Reading Lolita in Tehran, slated for a limited theatrical opening on July 10, 2026. The film, directed by Israeli filmmaker Eran Riklis, adapts Azar Nafisi’s bestselling memoir about secret literary gatherings in 1980s Tehran. It debuted at...
Paddington 4’s Writer Selection Hints at Political Satire for England’s Most Famous Bear
British political satirist Armando Iannucci, known for Veep and The Death of Stalin, has been hired to co‑write the upcoming Paddington 4. His involvement suggests the beloved family franchise may adopt a sharper, politically‑tinged humor. The Paddington series already contains subtle...
Fun Trailer for David Wain's 'Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass'
Sony Pictures Classics dropped the official trailer for David Wain’s new comedy Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass, starring Zoey Deutch as a small‑town bride on a revenge‑driven quest for Jon Hamm. The film, written by Wain and Ken Marino,...
Alexis Beaumont Debuts ‘A Little More Action’ Short
Alexis Beaumont, known for directing music videos and French animated series, has released his self‑produced short film “A Little More Action (Un Peu Plus D'Action).” The piece tackles contemporary media coverage of police violence using humor and rotoscoped footage rather than a documentary style....
First Reactions To Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day Have Critics Saying The Same Thing
Steven Spielberg’s long‑awaited sci‑fi film “Disclosure Day” premiered for critics ahead of its June 12, 2026 theatrical launch. Early reviews from outlets such as /Film, io9 and The Wrap describe it as the director’s most daring and emotionally resonant work in two decades....
X-Men '97 Season 2 Trailer: Apocalypse Arrives At The Worst Possible Time
Marvel’s animated revival X‑Men ’97 dropped a two‑minute Season 2 trailer, confirming a July 1, 2026 debut on Disney+. The clip reveals the ancient mutant Apocalypse as the central villain, with the team battling him across past, present and future timelines. New roster...
Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma Trailer Somehow Looks Even Better Than We’d Hoped
The first trailer for Jane Schoenbrun’s upcoming horror‑comedy *Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma* has impressed critics with its dense Friday‑the‑13th Easter eggs, vivid gore, and a surprising turn by Gillian Anderson. The film blends a parody of 1980s slasher...
Enola Holmes 3 Trailer Reveals Dramatic Sherlock Twist and Surprise Jason Watkins Appearance
Enola Holmes 3 lands on Netflix on July 1, 2024, ending a four‑year wait for the franchise. The trailer places Enola in Malta, introduces a surprise proposal, and reveals Sherlock’s kidnapping, while confirming Jason Watkins’s cameo. Philip Barantini steps in as director,...
Ram Charan’s Peddi Japan Release Called Off Days Before India Debut
Ram Charan’s Telugu sports drama Peddi, delayed multiple times, is set for a worldwide release on June 4, 2026. Days before its Indian debut, Indo Eiga announced the abrupt cancellation of the film’s scheduled Japanese screening, citing “unforeseen circumstances.” No further explanation or reschedule...
Why Spider-Noir Uses Deep-Cut Spider-Man Villains Instead of Classics
Prime Video’s Spider‑Noir, starring Nicolas Cage as 1930s detective Ben Reilly, deliberately sidesteps Marvel’s marquee foes in favor of obscure villains. Creator Oren Uziel says the series first defined its noir‑driven story, then selected antagonists that naturally fit that aesthetic....
Leonardo DiCaprio’s Oscar Winning Action Movie Is Dominating on Streaming
Leonardo DiCaprio’s Oscar‑winning thriller One Battle After Another is now No. 4 on Amazon Prime Video’s overall Top 10, climbing three spots in a single day. The film, directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, earned a 94% Rotten Tomatoes rating and six Oscars, including Best Picture....
Stick Season 2 Release Date Just Got New Update for Owen Wilson Apple TV Show
Apple TV+ comedy "Stick" starring Owen Wilson has wrapped filming for its second season, and the series is now deep in post‑production. Showrunner Jason Keller confirmed the lack of an official release date, though a 2026 launch is increasingly likely....
‘Zoonicorn: The Original Dreamer’ Set for 2027 Release
Zoonicorn, LLC has teamed with Dream Mechanics Entertainment to produce a 90‑minute 3DCG animated comedy‑adventure, *Zoonicorn: The Original Dreamer*, slated for a limited theatrical run and full streaming release in Q4 2027. The film, written by Emmy‑winner Mark Zaslove and directed...
Audiences Obsess Over Obsession
Horror film "Obsession," directed by 26‑year‑old Curry Barker, turned a $1 million budget into $75 million worldwide, with a 39 percent jump in its second weekend—a rare growth for a wide‑release horror title. The $17 million opening and $23.9 million Memorial Day weekend earnings set...
TIFF Sets Masaaki Yuasa-Curated Fall Anime Series
The Toronto International Film Festival’s Lightbox program announced two high‑profile series for later this year. Japanese director Masaaki Yuasa will curate "Drawn Universes: Visions in Animation," a fall anime showcase that will run in November and December. In the summer,...
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sets Criterion Blu-Ray Release
Netflix’s breakout musical fantasy “KPop Demon Hunters” will receive a Criterion Collection Blu‑ray and 4K UHD release on Dec. 31, priced at $39.95 and $49.95. The film, which won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature, was the most‑streamed movie of 2025...
Cannes 2026: 'A Girl Unknown' Is a Heartbreaking, Masterful Debut
Zou Jing’s debut feature *A Girl Unknown* opened Cannes Critics’ Week, earning strong critical praise. The film follows Wang Juan, a girl shuffled through foster families, as it dramatizes the human toll of China’s one‑child policy and entrenched gender bias....