Wuthering Heights Worldwide Box Office: Overtakes Jack Reacher, At Par With Another Tom Cruise Action Thriller
Emerald Fennell’s 2026 adaptation of Wuthering Heights has amassed $220.2 million worldwide, placing it second among this year’s releases after China’s Pegasus 3. The film earned $80.3 million domestically and $139.9 million overseas, a 74 % premium for international markets. It has now overtaken the $218.3 million total of Jack Reacher (2012) and sits level with Tom Cruise’s Collateral (2004) at $220.2 million. Analysts watch whether it can break the $250 million global benchmark as its theatrical run continues.
Beloved 90% RT Sci-Fi Action Movie Is Leaving Netflix
District 9, the 2009 sci‑fi thriller with a 90 percent Rotten Tomatoes rating, will leave Netflix’s library on April 1, 2026. The film, co‑produced by Peter Jackson, earned $210.8 million worldwide on a $30 million budget and received four Oscar nominations. Its departure reflects Netflix’s rotating licensing...
Rosamund Pike Brands Her 2005 Sci-Fi with Dwayne Johnson "One of the Worst Films Ever Made"
Rosamund Pike told the *How to Fail With Elizabeth Day* podcast that the 2005 sci‑fi action film *Doom*, in which she starred opposite Dwayne Johnson, is "one of the worst films ever made." She said the project terrified her, fearing...
‘You Cannot Unsee It’: What Happened Next for This Year’s Oscar Documentary Nominees?
The 2026 Oscars documentary slate features five powerful nonfiction titles covering prison abuse, ovarian cancer, women’s rights in Iran, and a rare record of Vladimir Putin’s propaganda machine. Production of politically sensitive documentaries remains fraught, with many projects struggling to...
‘War Machine’: Entertaining Formulaic Sci-Fi Action
Netflix has solidified its niche as the go‑to platform for mid‑budget sci‑fi action, and *War Machine* is a textbook example. Directed by Paul Franklin and starring Alan Ritchson, the 90‑minute film offers a lean, focused narrative centered on a scarred...
'Hate-Watch Classic' War of the Worlds Sweeps Razzie Awards
The 2025 streaming remake of War of the Worlds, starring Ice Cube, dominated this year’s Razzie Awards, taking five top “worst” honors including Worst Picture, Actor, Director, Screenplay and Remake. The film was criticized for its desk‑bound premise, hack dialogue and...
'Hate-Watch Classic' War of the Worlds Sweeps Razzie Awards
The 2025 streaming version of War of the Worlds, starring Ice Cube, dominated this year’s Razzie Awards, capturing five top “worst” categories including worst picture, actor, director, screenplay and remake. The ceremony also singled out Rebel Wilson for worst actress, Disney’s CGI...
‘The Sun Never Sets’ Review: A Career-Best Dakota Fanning Navigates Dueling Love Triangles in Joe Swanberg’s Delightful Alaskan Romance
Joe Swanberg’s new romance “The Sun Never Sets,” set against Alaska’s stark landscape, follows Wendy (Dakota Fanning) as she juggles an age‑gap partnership, a toxic ex‑boyfriend, and a potential new love. The film showcases Swanberg’s evolution from low‑budget mumblecore to a...
Meet the Director Nominated for Two Oscars for Two Different Films
Geeta Gandbhir has become the first woman ever nominated for two Oscars in the same year, earning nods for Best Documentary Feature with *The Perfect Neighbor* and Best Documentary Short with *The Devil Is Busy*. This rare double nomination places her...
From ‘It Ends With Us’ to ‘Reminders of Him,’ How Colleen Hoover Captured Hollywood
Colleen Hoover, whose novels have sold more than 35 million copies, is rapidly becoming a Hollywood staple. Recent adaptations include the films It Ends With Us, Regretting You, and Reminders of Him, with Verity slated for a fall release and the...
Why Chloe Grace Moretz Came Back to Rom-Coms After 12 Years for SXSW Premiere ‘Love Language’
Chloe Grace Moretz returns to the romantic‑comedy genre after a 12‑year gap with the SXSW‑premiered film “Love Language.” The indie follows a bride‑to‑be who, after being left at the altar, starts a lucrative side business writing wedding vows. Writer‑director Joey...
Doc ‘White With Fear’ Debuts March 24 on PBS, PBS App
PBS will launch the documentary "White With Fear" on March 24, both on its broadcast network and streaming app. The film investigates a decades‑long political playbook that amplifies racial division and white‑victimization narratives for power and profit. It features first‑person...
‘We Are The Shaggs’ Review: Ken Kwapis’ Endearing Doc Tells The Strange True Story Behind The Best “Worst Album” Ever...
Ken Kwapis’s new documentary *We Are the Shaggs* premiered at SXSW, chronicling the bizarre rise of the 1960s all‑girl band formed by the Wiggin sisters under their father’s obsessive direction. The film details how their sole album, *Philosophy of the...
Danny Dyer's "Blistering" Thriller Hailed as His "Best Film" Is Available to Watch Now in the UK
One Last Deal, a pressure‑cooker thriller starring Danny Dyer in a solo, one‑man performance, opened in UK cinemas on 13 March. Dyer plays Jimmy Banks, a veteran football agent desperate for a final payday amid blackmail and past scandals. Critics...
How to Watch Best Picture Nominee The Secret Agent
Brazil’s *The Secret Agent* has earned two Oscar nominations – Best Picture and Best International Feature – marking a historic moment for the nation’s cinema. Actor Wagner Moura becomes the first Brazilian male to receive an acting nomination, recognized for his...
Nicolas Cage & Elisabeth Shue in 'Leaving Las Vegas' New 4K Trailer
Studiocanal UK has released a new trailer for a 4K Blu‑ray restoration of Mike Figgis’s 1995 drama Leaving Las Vegas, starring Nicolas Cage and Elisabeth Shue. The film, which earned Cage an Academy Award and grossed $32 million worldwide, will be reissued on...
Chloé Zhao on “Hamnet,” Which Is Nominated for Eight Academy Awards
Chloé Zhao, the second woman ever to win Best Director, is back on the Oscar shortlist with her adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell’s novel “Hamnet.” The film, starring Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley, has secured eight Academy Award nominations, including Best...
Jack Johnson Offers Sneak Peek Of New Album, New Film
Jack Johnson is set to release a double album titled “Surfilmusic” on May 15 through Brushfire Records. The album doubles as the soundtrack to his new documentary of the same name, which premiered at SXSW and chronicles his journey from...
With Their Town, Ora Duplass and Her Indie Icon Parents Make a Film to Bring Generations Together
Ora Duplass makes her feature‑film acting debut in *Their Town*, which premieres at SXSW. The indie drama was written by her father Mark Duplass and directed by her mother Katie Aselton, turning a family collaboration into a supportive launchpad for...
Benedict Cumberbatch's "Exceptional" Crime Thriller Confirms UK Release
Sky has confirmed a UK theatrical release for the Scandi‑noir crime thriller *Blood on Snow*, adapted from Jo Nesbø’s novel. The film stars Benedict Cumberbatch as rival mob boss “the Fisherman” alongside Aaron Taylor‑Johnson, Eva Green and Ben Mendelsohn. Directed by Cary Joji Fukunaga, the project...
Kino Lorber Readies ‘Malfeasance’ Four-Film Pack of Thrillers by Controversial French Film Director Yves Boisset
Kino Lorber announced that on March 31, 2026 it will issue ‘Malfeasance’, a Blu‑ray collection of four Yves Boisset thrillers. The set bundles the 1971 ‘Angel’s Leap’, 1975 ‘Mad Enough to Kill’, 1980 ‘The Woman Cop’, and 1982 ‘Rise Up, Spy’, with...
Mubi’s Thriller ‘Lurker’ Available on 4K Ultra HD Disc From Alliance
Mubi’s debut thriller Lurker has been issued on 4K Ultra HD disc by Alliance Home Entertainment. The film, directed by Alex Russell and starring Théodore Pellerin, Archie Madekwe and Sunny Suljic, follows a retail worker who infiltrates a rising music artist’s inner circle. The release...
After Teasing a 2D Take on Hoppers that Never Was, Kiki's Delivery Service's Return to Theaters Proves We Need Hand-Drawn...
Studio Ghibli’s *Kiki’s Delivery Service* is back in IMAX, underscoring a growing appetite for hand‑drawn animation amid a 3D‑dominated market. A recent 2D test clip from Pixar’s upcoming *Hoppers* sparked fan calls for a similar aesthetic, highlighting the genre’s nostalgic pull....
Five Science Fiction Movies to Stream Now
The latest sci‑fi offerings on streaming highlight two distinct approaches. Hulu’s *Predator: Badlands* places the iconic Yautja hunter in the driver’s seat, delivering an alien‑first narrative that blends pulp adventure with modern visual flair. Meanwhile, *Re/Member: The Last Night* returns...
Oscars 2026 Ballot: Complete with Tomatometer and Popcornmeter Scores
Rotten Tomatoes has released a downloadable 2026 Oscars ballot that pairs each nominee’s Tomatometer and Popcornmeter scores. The ballot is offered as high‑resolution PDFs for easy printing at Oscar‑watch events. Market data from Kalshi shows "One Battle After Another" as...
Oscar Contenders and Women of Substance – What to Watch, Read and See This Week
The Conversation previewed this week’s Oscar race, highlighting Michael B. Jordan’s dual‑role performance in Sinners and recommending Naomi Joseph’s pick, The Secret Agent, alongside Jane Wright’s favorite, Hamnet. The piece also spotlighted cultural works beyond film, including the newly translated Iranian...
Call for Entries: Northern Animation Network
The Northern Animation Network launches its 2026 call for entries, allowing animators to submit a single short‑film entry that will be considered by four major Nordic and Baltic festivals—Fredrikstad, Viborg, REX, and BLON. The initiative uses a shared FilmFreeway account,...
Red Flags Abound in Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen Trailer
Netflix is launching the horror miniseries *Something Very Bad Is Going To Happen* on March 26, positioning the show as a marriage‑centric thriller. Ed Sheeran revisited his controversial *Game of Thrones* cameo, expressing lingering disappointment over fan backlash. Hulu announced...
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TVBEurope recapped its Oscar‑season coverage, spotlighting three nominees it has featured: the high‑octane drama *F1*, Netflix’s period piece *Train Dreams*, and the Iranian thriller *It Was Just An Accident*. *F1* earned four nominations—including Best Picture and Visual Effects—while *Train Dreams*...
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[Perspectives] Hamlet and the Burden of Bereavement
A new film adaptation of Shakespeare’s *Hamlet* directed by Aneil Karia re‑imagines the tragedy in suburban London’s South‑Asian milieu, casting Riz Ahmed as the brooding prince. The story replaces the Danish court with a ruthless capitalist property empire, using gritty cityscapes...
Anime Revival Screenings Are Having a Moment
Anime studios are capitalizing on 4K theatrical revivals, with recent screenings of Jin‑roh: The Wolf Brigade and Macross Plus drawing weeks‑long runs at Japanese multiplexes. Legacy titles such as Princess Mononoke, Angel’s Egg, and upcoming Tekkonkinkreet have generated box‑office revenues that rival...
A New Wave of Defiance: The Turkish Film-Makers Standing up to Autocracy
Turkish directors İlker Çatak and Emin Alper captured the Berlinale’s top honors with *Yellow Letters* (Golden Bear) and *Salvation* (Silver Bear), films that directly confront President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s autocratic rule. Both movies are co‑produced by the indie company Liman and echo the...
Cornbread Mafia Review: True Crime Meets Stoner Comedy in This Outrageous Documentary
The SXSW‑premiered documentary *Cornbread Mafia* chronicles a Kentucky farming collective that built the United States’ largest home‑grown marijuana operation in the 1970s and 80s. Directors Evan Mascagni and Drew Morris mix talking‑head interviews, animated sequences, and Boyd Holbrook’s narration to turn...
A Safe Distance Review: Dont Overlook This Sexy, Sapphic Thriller
A Safe Distance, the feature‑directorial debut of Gloria Mercer and written by Aidan West, premiered at the 2026 SXSW Film Festival. The low‑budget thriller weaves a sapphic romance into a Highsmith‑style psychological plot, following Alex’s entanglement with a charismatic criminal...
10 Years Later, Mark Wahlberg's Big-Budget Disaster Epic Wins Big on Streaming
Mark Wahlberg’s 2016 disaster epic *Deepwater Horizon* has resurfaced as a streaming hit on Netflix, despite its original $150 million budget and a $112 million box‑office loss. The film, which earned two Oscar nominations, now ranks among the most‑watched titles on Netflix’s...
Russell Crowe’s Hard-Boiled Detective Drama Is a Must-Watch for 'Cross' Fans
Russell Crowe's 2024 crime thriller "Sleeping Dogs" has become a cult favorite despite poor critical reviews. The film holds a 43% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes but an 80% audience rating on Popcornmeter, and it earned only $2 million at the...
Final Oscar Predictions: Best Supporting Actress — Will Amy Madigan Become the Second Oldest Winner, or Will Wunmi Mosaku or...
Amy Madigan, 75, is a frontrunner for Best Supporting Actress after sweeping critics’ awards for her role in Zach Cregger’s horror film *Weapons*. She faces two strong rivals: Teyana Taylor, who has won every major televised precursor, and Wunmi Mosaku, a...
Sony Pictures Animation’s ‘GOAT’ Makes History as First Major Studio Film Voiced by an All-Disability Loop Group
Sony Pictures Animation’s new film GOAT has become the first major studio release to feature an all‑disability loop group, providing the crowd and ambient sounds throughout the movie. The Disability Loop Group, created through the Easterseals Disability Film Challenge, includes...
'I Was Obsessed' - New Behind-the-Scenes Footage of Street Fighter Film Shown with Actors Discussing What the Fighting Game Means
Behind‑the‑scenes footage of the upcoming Street Fighter live‑action film was unveiled at Capcom Cup 12, featuring director Takayuki Nakayama alongside the principal cast. The actors, including Andrew Koji, Callina Liang, 50 Cent and Olivier Richters, discuss their personal connections to the game and showcase...
‘Capturing Bigfoot’ Review: Cultural Mystery Meets Family History in a Captivating and Revelatory Doc
Marq Evans’s documentary *Capturing Bigfoot* debuted in the SXSW Documentary Spotlight, tracing the half‑century saga sparked by the 1967 Patterson‑Gimlin film. The film interweaves fresh archival material and newly uncovered evidence that reignites the hoax versus authenticity debate. It also...
‘War Machine’ Is Latest Netflix Action Flick to Top Streaming Chart
Netflix’s new action film “War Machine,” starring Alan Ritchson, topped the Samba TV weekly Wrap Report chart with 7 million households watching in its first three days. The movie marks the platform’s second major action hit of 2026, following the thriller...
Lionsgate Sets March 20 Digital Release for Horror Thriller ‘Do Not Enter’
Lionsgate announced that its supernatural horror thriller "Do Not Enter" will debut in theaters and on digital platforms on March 20, 2026. The film follows a group of livestreaming urban explorers, known as the Creepers, as they investigate New Jersey’s...
Jimmy O. Yang Sets Theatrical Release For Comedy Special ‘Finally Home’ – Watch The Trailer
Comedian Jimmy O. Yang announced a theatrical rollout for his third stand‑up special, "Finally Home," premiering in Hong Kong on March 20 and expanding to U.S. and Canadian cinemas on March 27 via Variance Films. The hour‑long show was recorded during a sold‑out...
‘Anima’ Review: The Odd-Couple Road Trip Takes Rewarding Detours in an Inventive and Poignant Drama
Brian Tetsuro Ivie's indie sci‑fi drama Anima premiered in the Narrative Spotlight at SXSW, pairing a dying tech mogul with a young driver tasked with delivering him to a virtual‑reality afterlife service. Set five minutes in the future, the film...
‘Baby/Girls’ Review: Doc Paints a Bleak but Judgment-Free Portrait of Teenage Motherhood in Contemporary Arkansas
‘Baby/Girls’ is a documentary co‑directed by Alyse Walsh and Jackie Jesko that premiered at SXSW, chronicling the lives of three white teenage mothers living at Compassion House, a Christian group home in Springdale, Arkansas. The film reveals how the 2022...
‘Baby/Girls’ Review: A Gentle Documentary on Teen Pregnancy With Some Strange AI Artifacts
The documentary *Baby/Girls* follows teenage mothers and pregnant teens in a rural Arkansas maternity home, exploring how the 2022 overturn of Roe v. Wade intensified cultural and economic pressures. Directors Alyse Walsh and Jackie Jesko capture intimate moments but intersperse...
‘Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Orbiting $160M+ 5-Day Opening; Bound To Be Biggest YTD – Box Office Early Look
Illumination, Nintendo and Universal expect The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to open with more than $160 million in its first five domestic days, positioning it as the biggest box‑office performer of 2026 so far. The sequel surpasses the 2023 Mario Bros launch, which earned $204.6 million...
Teamsters Call on DOJ to Stop Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger: “We’ve Seen What Happens When Corporations Consolidate Power”
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has formally asked the Department of Justice to block the $111 billion Paramount‑Warner Bros. merger unless enforceable worker protections are included. Union leaders highlighted concerns that the deal could trigger layoffs and diminish domestic production for...
Premeditated Productions Lands Five-Year Extension Of First-Look Deal At Amazon MGM Studios
Premeditated Productions has secured a five‑year extension of its first‑look deal with Amazon MGM Studios, extending the partnership through summer 2032. Launched in 2024 as the production arm of Entangled Publishing, Premeditated has already greenlit over a dozen adaptations of New York Times...
John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s “Power to the People” Concerts Coming to Theaters This Spring
John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s historic 1972 “Power to the People” concerts at Madison Square Garden will be released as a restored film, screening on April 29 and May 3. The double‑feature captures the only full‑length live performances Lennon gave after the...