Everything New on Hulu in June 2026
June 2026 sees Hulu expanding its library with a flood of titles ranging from classic films to new original series. Highlights include the final season of FX’s critically acclaimed drama “The Bear,” the full Marvel Captain America trilogy, and several bilingual releases. The platform also launches new Hulu Originals such as “Doctor on the Edge” and “Not Suitable For Work.” In addition, dozens of reality, true‑crime, and documentary seasons become available, boosting binge‑watch options.
Mark Duplass Calls ‘Backrooms,’ ‘Obsession’ Success a ‘Glimmer of Hope’ for ‘Democratized’ Filmmakers | Video
Mark Duplass praised the surprise box‑office strength of the low‑budget horror titles “Backrooms” and “Obsession,” calling them a glimmer of hope for democratized filmmaking. “Backrooms” opened with $118 million, and 27‑year‑old Kane Parsons became the youngest director to top the domestic...
Brendan Carr Slammed by CNBC Host Over FCC’s Early ABC Renewal Request: ‘You’re Not Trying to Get Disney to Fire...
FCC Chair Brendan Carr faced sharp questioning from CNBC host Sara Eisen after the agency ordered Disney‑owned ABC to file early license renewals for eight stations. Carr said the move targets the network’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices, denying...
James Gray Says ‘Ad Astra’ Was ‘Taken Away’ From Him: ‘It Would Have Been a Very Different Movie’
James Gray says Disney’s acquisition of 20th Century Fox robbed him of creative control over his 2019 sci‑fi epic “Ad Astra.” The $80 million film, starring Brad Pitt, earned $135 million worldwide but was heavily re‑edited by the studio, leaving Gray unable to release a director’s...
‘Saccharine’ Star Midori Francis Thinks Horror Was the ‘Perfect Vehicle’ to Talk About Eating Disorders
"Saccharine," the new horror film from director Natalie Erika James, uses a macabre premise— a medical student eating human ashes to lose weight— to explore eating disorders and body‑image stigma. Star Midori Francis says early screenings have moved audiences to...
Byron Allen Salutes ‘the Great’ Stephen Colbert as ‘Comics Unleashed’ Takes Over ‘Late Show’ Slot
Byron Allen officially took over CBS's 11:35 p.m. ET slot with his syndicated series "Comics Unleashed," paying tribute to Stephen Colbert and other late‑night pioneers. The transition follows the network’s decision to end "The Late Show" on May 21, a move driven...
‘The Dreamed Adventure’ Review: Valeska Grisebach’s Unhurried Gangster Drama Defies Convention
Valeska Grisebach’s Cannes‑competition entry “The Dreamed Adventure” is a 164‑minute, genre‑defying gangster drama set in a remote Bulgarian border town. The film follows an aging archaeologist, Veska, who becomes an unlikely investigator amid a turf war between rival smugglers. Grisebach...
‘La Bola Negra’ Review: A Rousing Testament to Queer Love’s Timeless Resilience
Los Javis—Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi—debut “La Bola Negra” at Cannes, weaving three interlocking stories across 1937, the present and a historian’s present‑day quest. The film follows Sebastián, a reluctant fascist soldier whose queer awakening collides with a leftist prisoner,...
Los Angeles Magazine Shredded for Its AI-Created Mayors Race Cover: ‘So Stupid I’m in Shock’
Los Angeles Magazine released a special‑election issue featuring an AI‑generated cover that shows mayoral hopefuls Nithya Raman and Spencer Pratt, omitting incumbent Karen Bass. The image sparked a wave of criticism on X, with users calling it “fake,” “stupid,” and...
Imax Explores Possible Sale, Stock Surges
IMAX Corp. is reportedly exploring a sale, prompting its stock to surge more than 10% to $37.50. An insider confirmed the discussions are still preliminary, with no formal bids in hand. The company posted Q4 revenue of $81.4 million, beating forecasts,...
Creatorverse: Theaters Are Obsessed With Creators Right Now
Creator‑driven movies are reshaping the box office, with Curry Barker’s horror film “Obsession” pulling a $17.2 million opening on a sub‑$1 million budget and earning a 95% Rotten Tomatoes score. Similar successes include Markiplier’s “Iron Lung” ($50 million on $3 million) and Jordan Firstman’s...
‘Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building’ Review: Mexican Coming-of-Age Story Puts a Teasing Spin on Reality
“Six Months in a Pink and Blue Building,” a Mexican coming‑of‑age film by Bruno Santamaria Razo, premiered in Cannes Critics’ Week. The low‑budget hybrid blends documentary interviews, staged scenes and surreal animation to recount a pre‑teen’s 1990s birthday amid his father’s...
Netflix Scoops ‘In Waves’ Out of Cannes
Netflix has secured the worldwide rights to the animated feature "In Waves" after a competitive bidding war at Cannes. The French‑Belgian co‑production adapts AJ Dungo’s 2019 graphic novel and marks director Phuong Mai Nguyen’s feature debut. The film, praised for...
‘All of a Sudden’ Review: Forget the Title, This Ryusuke Hamaguchi Movie Takes Its Time
Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s third Cannes main‑competition entry, “All of a Sudden,” runs 196 minutes, the longest film in the lineup. The drama follows a night‑long conversation between Marie‑Lou, a French nursing‑home director, and Mari, a Japanese theater maker facing terminal cancer,...
Warner Bros. Discovery Ad Presidents Downplay Paramount Merger Impact on Upfronts: ‘Been Through Change and Challenges Before’
Warner Bros. Discovery’s co‑ad presidents Ryan Gould and Robert Voltaggio used Wednesday’s upfront to reassure advertisers that the pending $110 billion merger with Paramount will not disrupt ad inventory or pricing. They emphasized the company’s history of navigating industry change and...