The Golden Year Award honors the people who created, worked on, or starred in some of the year’s best movies and TV shows, based on their achievements. This could mean anything from big awards to zeitgeist-capturing moments to hugely successful projects — and in some cases, multiple successful projects. The Rotten Tomatoes staff and editorial team got together and whittled down a massive list of folks who impressed us in 2025, debating the merits of over 50 big names until we arrived at our consensus picks in three categories: Actor/Actress, Filmmaker, and Fresh Talent, the latter of which celebrates an emerging voice (this year, quite literally).
It was not an easy task, but we think the winners we’ve selected are not only unquestionably worthy of the recognition, but they also represent a nice intersection of film, television, and streaming. Congratulations to all of our Golden Year Award winners!
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Boy, did Seth Rogen have a year, especially on TV. The one film we did get featuring him in 2025 was Aziz Ansari’s Certified Fresh Good Fortune, but he also continued his voice work on shows like Sausage Party: Foodtopia, Invincible, and an episode of Tales of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, while his lead role on the Apple TV comedy Platonic helped earned the show’s second season a Certified Fresh 100% on the Tomatometer. He even popped in for a couple episodes on Netflix’s Nobody Wants This. But Rogen’s biggest achievement of the year was The Studio, another Apple TV comedy he co-created, co-directed, co-executive produced, co-wrote, and starred in, which absolutely dominated the Emmys with a record 13 wins, including one for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Rogen himself. Oh, and lest we forget, he also showed up as a playable character in Call of Duty: Warzone and Black Ops 6. Does this man ever sleep?
Ryan Coogler does not miss. After stunning Sundance and Cannes with his 2013 debut Fruitvale Station, he was handed the keys to two franchises — Creed and Black Panther — and proved he was equally capable of handling tentpole titles, cranking out Certified Fresh hit after Certified Fresh hit. Then came 2025 and Sinners. This was no mere vampire flick; it was a spiritual awakening, a celebration of music and cultural traditions, and a creative exploration of generational injustice, all powered by incredible performances and a fantastic score. Sinners was a deeply personal project for Coogler, who managed to weave heady themes into a crowd-pleasing romp of a genre flick, and not only did it earn him the best reviews of his already phenomenal career, but it also became a box office juggernaut (over $368 million worldwide), the most nominated film in Oscar history (with 16), and a pop culture touchstone throughout the year.
Look, we know: The “Golden” pun is right there. But we promise that was not our motivation for making this choice. Anyone who’s seen KPop Demon Hunters — or, at the very least, sung along to its ubiquitous and highly catchy soundtrack — knows why this was an easy call to make. Kim Eun-jae — better known as EJAE — was once an aspiring K-pop idol herself, but the ruthless Korean music industry never gave her a chance, so she turned to songwriting instead. She had been active in that capacity since the late 2010s, but 2025’s Kpop Demon Hunters brought her the kind of immense breakout success that few are lucky to experience. Her songwriting and impressive vocals on tracks like “How It’s Done”, “Your Idol”, and the aforementioned “Golden” helped propel the soundtrack to double Platinum status, making history as the first movie soundtrack to chart four top 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 at the same time. “Golden” in particular became a global sensation, hitting No. 1 in more than 30 countries and setting the stage for the hotly anticipated live debut of the voices behind Huntrix, the film’s protagonist K-pop group, and especially EJAE. The song ended up winning multiple accolades, including a Golden Globe, a Critics Choice Award, and, most recently, a Grammy. In October, EJAE released her first solo single, “In Another World”, and we can’t wait to see what she does next.
Rotten Tomatoes’ premiere dates calendar keeps track of the most anticipated new 2026 TV premieres and your favorite returning shows. Bookmark this page to get updates on network schedules, when the latest Netflix series launch, when Disney+ shows will premiere, what films and specials are coming your way, and more.
Daredevil: Born Again: Season 2 – March 24, 2026
Disney+ has officially locked in the premiere date for Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, marking the long‑awaited return of Hell’s Kitchen’s most infamous vigilante. The new season arrives on March 4, 2026, bringing back Charlie Cox as Matt Murdock alongside Elden Henson, Jon Bernthal, Margarita Levieva, and Vincent D’Onofrio.
Elle: Season 1 – July 1, 2026
Prime Video has finally revealed the premiere date for Elle, its prequel series to the 2001 hit comedy Legally Blonde. The first season, which will debut in its entirety on July 1 on the streamer, follows a young Elle Woods (Lexi Minetree) in high school “as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman” originally played by Reese Witherspoon. In a bold show of confidence, Prime Video also announced that the show had already been renewed for a second season.
Beef: Season 2 – April 16, 2026
The acclaimed Netflix series from Lee Sung Jin and A24 returns with an all-new cast and an all-new story about viciously aired grievances. This time around, a young couple witnesses a fight between their boss and his wife, setting off a chain of events that upturns the community at the country club where they work. The new cast includes some heavy hitters, including Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Charles Melton, and Cailee Spaeny, with Lee returning as showrunner.
Bridgerton: Season 4 – Part 1 Jan. 29 and Part 2 Feb. 26
In early 2025, Netflix delivered a behind-the-scenes look at the highly anticipated fourth season of Bridgerton. Now that an official trailer dropped, fans can expect the fourth season to follow Benedict Bridgerton, played by Luke Thompson, and introduce new character Sophia Baek, played by Yerin Ha. Most of the third season’s ensemble is slated to return, including cast members Jonathan Bailey, Simone Ashley, Nicola Coughlan, Luke Newton, Ruth Gemmell, Claudia Jessie, Adjoa Andoh, and Golda Rosheuvel.
The Boys: Season 5 – April 8, 2026
At Brazils CCXP event, Prime Video not only announced the premiere date of the fifth and final season of The Boys, but also dropped a teaser trailer (see above). The new season, which will drop its first two episodes on April 8 and release new episodes weekly, will see Butcher (Karl Urban), Hughie (Jack Quaid), and the gang try to take down Homelander (Antony Starr) once and for all. In a fun bit of fan-service stunt casting, Jared Padalecki joins the cast in a reunion with his Supernatural co-star Jensen Ackles, who will reprise his role as Soldier boy.
Sunday, Feb. 1
50%
Vanished: Season 1
(2026)
MGM+
Wednesday, Feb. 4
Thursday, Feb. 5
Friday, Feb. 6
Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony (2026), NBC/Peacock
Sunday, Feb. 8
Super Bowl LX (2026), NBC
The 'Burbs: Season 1 (2026) Peacock
Wednesday, Feb. 11
Cross: Season 2 (2026) Prime Video
Thursday, Feb. 12
Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette: Season 1 (2026) FX
Sunday, Feb. 15
Dark Winds: Season 4 (2026) AMC+
Monday, Feb. 16
Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model (2026), Netflix
Wednesday, Feb. 18
56 Days (2026), Prime Video
Thursday, Feb. 19
The Night Agent: Season 3, Netflix
Friday, Feb. 20
The Last Thing He Told Me: Season 2 (2026) Apple TV+
Strip Law: Season 1 (2026) Netflix
Monday, Feb. 23
Paradise: Season 2 (2026) Hulu
The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins: Season 1 (2026) NBC
Tuesday, Feb. 24
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters: Season 2 (2026) Apple TV+
Wednesday, Feb. 25
Scrubs (2026), ABC
The Greatest Average American (2026), ABC
Thursday, Feb. 26
Bridgerton: Season 4 (2026) Part 2, Netflix
Friday, Feb. 27
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters: Season 2 (2026) Apple TV+
Saturday, Feb. 28
House of Villains: Season 3, Peacock
Sunday, Mar. 1
Y: Marshals: Season 1 (2026) CBS
Wednesday, Mar. 4
Young Sherlock (2026), Prime Video
Thursday, Mar. 5
Ted: Season 2 (2026) CBS
Friday, Mar. 6
Outlander: Season 8, STARZ
Tuesday, Mar. 10
One Piece: Season 2, Netflix
Friday, Mar. 11
Age of Attraction: Season 1 (2026) Netflix
Thursday, Mar. 12
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Season 4, Hulu
Saturday, Mar. 14
The Madison: Season 1 (2026) Paramount+
Sunday, Mar. 15
98th Oscars – The Academy Awards (2026), ABC
Wednesday, Mar. 18
Invincible: Season 4, Prime Video
Friday, Mar. 20
Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat (2026), Prime Video
Sunday, Mar. 22
The Bachelorette: Season 22, ABC
The Faithful (2026), Fox
Tuesday, Mar. 24
Daredevil: Born Again: Season 2 (2026) Disney+
Wednesday, Mar. 25
Bait (2026), Prime Video
Friday, Mar. 27
For All Mankind: Season 5, Apple TV+
March TBD
The Comeback: Season 3, HBO Max
Rooster (2026), HBO Max
Friday, April 3
Your Friends & Neighbors: Season 2, Apple TV+
Monday, April 6
Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord (2026), Disney+
Wednesday, April 8
The Boys: Season 5, Prime Video
Friday, April 10
Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair, Hulu
Sunday, April 12
The Audacity: Season 1 (2026) AMC+
Thursday, April 16
Beef: Season 2, Netflix
Thurday, April 23
Stranger Things: Tales From ’85 (2026), Netflix
Wednesday, April 29
Widow’s Bay (2026), Apple TV+
Wednesday, July 1
Elle: Season 1, Prime Video
Avatar: The Last Airbender: Season 2 (Netflix)
Camp Rock 3 (movie), Disney+
Dune: Prophecy: Season 2, HBO Max
The Gilded Age: Season 4, HBO Max
Hacks: Season 5, HBO Max
Half Man (2026), HBO Max
House of the Dragon: Season 3, HBO Max
Lanterns (2026), HBO Max
Sakamoto Days: Season 2, Netflix
Stuart Fails to Save the Universe (2026), HBO Max
Untitled Larry David Project (2026), HBO Max
War (2026), HBO Max
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How it works: Renewals are obvious: new season = yay! Cancelations are more complicated. When a network or streaming service announces that they’re not making another season of a show, we count that as cancelled (or “canceled” if you spell it without SEO considerations). Sure, some shows “come to a natural end,” but someone somewhere said “enough.” So to avoid debating the semantics of “cancelled” versus “retired,” we’re just going to go with the former. There are also some instances, either due to scheduling conflicts, or various delays, where the answer is “I dunno.” In those instances, we will leave the series as renewed and list the most recent season until we’re told otherwise.
Feel free to debate specific titles in the comments. But first: learn which series will live on, which were renewed and then cancelled, which are switching channels and which have simply reached their expiration date.
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Your Friends & Neighbors Scores Season 3 Renewal
Apple TV+ has officially renewed the Jon Hamm–led drama Your Friends & Neighbors for a third season, doing so even before Season 2 premieres on April 3. Ahead of the new season, Apple also released a teaser trailer offering a glimpse at what’s to come. In addition, season 2 introduces James Marsden to the cast. The first season of the series was Certified Fresh on our Tomatometer.
The Lincoln Lawyer Scores Early Season 5 Renewal
The fourth season of Netflix’s legal drama The Lincoln Lawyer is set to premiere on February 5, but the streamer has already decided they want more of Manuel Garcia-Rulfo’s Mickey Haller. The show, which is based on a series of books by Michael Connelly about a Los Angeles lawyer who works out of his Lincoln (a Town Car in the books, but a Navigator in the series), has been renewed for a fifth season, which will be based on the novel Resurrection Walk.
Shrinking Set to Return for Season 4 on Apple TV+
Apple TV+ is bringing back Bill Lawrence, Jason Segel, and Brett Goldstein’s comedy Shrinking, which stars Segel as therapist Jimmy Laird. The series was renewed for a fourth season one day ahead of its season 3 release. In the third season, fans can expect Jimmy to navigate his potential new romance with Sofi, played by Cobie Smulders. The series also stars Harrison Ford and Jessica Williams.
Legally Blonde Prequel Series Elle Gets Renewed Before Its Premiere
The Legally Blonde prequel series Elle just announced its premiere date on Prime Video — it drops in its entirety on July 1 — but the streamer is so confident in it that it also announced the show is already renewed for a second season at the same time. Elle follows the titular character (played by Lexi Minetree) through her high school years “as we learn about the life experiences that shaped her into the iconic young woman we came to know and love.”
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The 1% Club: season 2 (Showtime/Paramount+) – Renewed
3 Body Problem: season 2 (Netflix) – Renewed
7 Little Johnstons: season 15 (TLC) – Renewed
30 Coins: season 2 (HBO Max) – Renewed
48 Hours: season 36 (CBS) – Renewed
60 Minutes: season 57 (CBS) – Renewed
61st Street: season 2 (The CW) – Renewed
90 Day Fiancé: Love in Paradise: season 4 (TLC) – Renewed
90 Day: The Single Life: season 4 (TLC) – Renewed
100 Foot Wave: season 3 (HBO Max) – Renewed
9-1-1: season 8 (ABC) – Renewed
9-1-1: Lone Star: season 5 (Fox) – Cancelled
1923: season 2 (Paramount+) – Renewed (after the second, and final, season)
The $100,000 Pyramid: season 8 (ABC) – Renewed
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The Abandons: season 1 – Cancelled
Abbott Elementary: season 5 (ABC) – Renewed
Acapulco: season 4 (Apple TV+) – Cancelled (after the fourth, and final, season)
Access Daily: through 2026 (syndication) – Renewed
Access Hollywood : through 2026 (syndication) – Renewed
Accused: season 2 (Fox) – Renewed
Adults: season 2 (FX) – Renewed
After Midnight: season 2 (CBS) – Cancelled
The Agency: season 2 (Showtime/Paramount+) – Renewed
Alert: Missing Persons Unit: season 3 (Fox) – Renewed
Alice in Borderland: season 3 (Netflix) – Renewed
Alien: Earth: season 2 (FX) – Renewed
All American: season 8 (The CW) – Cancelled
All Creatures Great and Small: seasons 7 and 8 (PBS) – Renewed
All’s Fair: season 2 (Hulu) – Renewed
All Of Us Are Dead: season 2 (Netflix) – Renewed
The Amazing Race: season 39 (CBS) – Renewed
America’s Got Talent: season 20 (NBC) – Renewed
America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: season 3 (Netflix) – Renewed
American Crime Story: season 4 (FX) – Renewed
American Dad!: seasons 22-25 (Fox) – Renewed
American Horror Story: season 13 (FX) – Renewed
American Horror Stories: season 3 (Hulu) – Renewed
American Idol: season 8 (ABC) – Renewed
American Ninja Warrior: season 18 (NBC) – Renewed
And Just Like That …: season 3 (HBO Max) – Cancelled (after the third, and final, season)
Andor: season 2 (Disney+) – Cancelled (after the second, and final, season)
Animal Control: season 4 (Fox) – Renewed
Annika: season 3 (PBS) – Renewed
The Asset: season 2 (Netflix) – Renewed
Avatar: The Last Airbender: season 3 (Netflix) – Cancelled (after the third, and final, season in 2026)
The Bachelor: season 30 (ABC) – Renewed
The Bachelorette: season 21 (ABC) – Renewed
Bachelor in Paradise: season 10 (ABC) – Renewed
Bad Monkey: season 2 (Apple TV+) – Renewed
Bad Sisters: season 2 (Apple TV+) – Renewed
Badly in Love: season 2 (Netflix) – Renewed
Baking It: season 2 (Peacock) – Renewed
Ballard: season 2 (Prime Video) – Renewed
Bargain Block: season 4 (HGTV) – Renewed
Barmageddon: season 2 (USA Network) – Renewed
Bar Rescue: season 9 (Paramount Network) – Renewed
Barbecue Showdown: season 3 (Netflix) – Renewed
Based on a True Story: season 2 (Peacock) Cancelled
The Bear: season 5 (FX/Hulu) – Renewed
Beat Shazam: season 8 (Fox) – Renewed
Beauty in Black: season 2 (Netflix) – Renewed
Bel-Air: season 4 (Peacock) – Cancelled (after the fourth, and final, season)
Below Deck: season 13 (Bravo) – Renewed
Below Deck Down Under: season 3 (Bravo) – Renewed
Below Deck Mediterranean: season 11 (Bravo) – Renewed
Below Deck Sailing Yacht: season 5 (Bravo) – Renewed
Berlin: season 2 (Netflix) – Renewed
Bet: season 2 (Netflix) – Renewed
Big Brother: season 27 (CBS) – Renewed
Big Mouth: season 8 (Netflix) – Cancelled (after the eighth, and final, season)
Billy the Kid: season 3 (MGM+) – Cancelled (after the third, and final, season)
Black Doves: season 2 (Netflix) – Renewed
Black Mirror: season 8 (Netflix) – Renewed
BMF: season 4 (Starz) – Cancelled
Bob’s Burgers: seasons 16-19 (Fox) – Renewed
Bookie: season 2 (HBO Max) – Cancelled
Boots: season 1 (Netflix) – Cancelled
Bosch Legacy: season 3 (Amazon Freevee) –Cancelled (after the third, and final, season)
Boston Blue: season 2 (CBS) – Renewed
The Boulet Brothers’ Dragula: season 6 (Shudder) – Renewed
The Boys: season 5 (Prime Video) – Cancelled (after the fifth, and final, season)
Bridgerton: season 5 and 6 (Netflix) – Renewed
The Buccaneers : season 3 (Apple TV+) – Renewed
Butterfly: season 1 (Prime Video) – Cancelled
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The Capture: season 3 (BBC) – Renewed
Castle Impossible: season 2 (HGTV) – Renewed
Castlevania: Nocturne: season 2 (Netflix) – Renewed
Catfish: The TV Show: season 9 (MTV) – Cancelled
Celebrity Family Feud: season 10 (ABC) – Renewed
The Celebrity Traitors: season 2 (BBC) – Renewed
Chad Powers: season 2 (Hulu) – Renewed
The Chair Company: season 2 (HBO Max) – Renewed
The Challenge: season 40 (MTV) – Renewed
The Challenge: All Stars: season 5 (Paramount+) – Renewed
The Chi: season 8 (Showtime) – Cancelled
Chicago Fire: season 13 (NBC) – Renewed
Chicago Med: season 10 (NBC) – Renewed
Chicago P.D.: season 12 (NBC) – Renewed
Churchy: season 2 (BET+) – Renewed
The Circle: season 7 (Netflix) – Renewed
Citadel: season 4 (Prime Video) – Renewed
Citadel: Diana: season 1 (Prime Video) – Cancelled
Citadel: Honey Bunny: season 1 (Prime Video) – Cancelled
Claim to Fame: season 3 (ABC) – Renewed
Clean Slate: season 1 (Prime Video) – Cancelled
The Cleaning Lady: season 4 (Fox) – Renewed
Cobra Kai: season 6 (Netflix) – Cancelled (after the sixth, and final, season)
Colin From Accounts: season 2 (Paramount+) – Renewed
The Comeback: season 3 (HBO Max) – Cancelled (after the third, and final, season)
Common Side Effects: season 2 (Adult Swim)- Renewed
Conan O’Brien Must Go: season 3 (HBO Max) – Renewed
The Conners: season 7 (ABC) – Cancelled (after the seventh, and final, season)
Countdown: season 1 (Prime Video) – Cancelled
Couples Therapy: season 4 (Showtime) – Renewed
Creature Commandos: season 2 (HBO Max) – Renewed
Crime Scene Kitchen: season 3 (Fox) – Renewed
Crime Nation: season 2 (The CW) – Renewed
Criminal Minds: Evolution: season 3 (Paramount+) – Renewed
Criminal Record: season 2 (Apple TV+) – Renewed
Cross: season 2 (Prime Video) – Renewed
Cruel Intentions: season 1 (Prime Video) – Cancelled
Culinary Class Wars: season 3 (Netflix) – Renewed
The Curious Case of…: season 2 (Investigation Discovery) – Renewed
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Dancing With the Stars: season 33 (moves back to ABC) – Renewed
Dark Matter: season 2 (Apple TV+) – Renewed
Dark Winds: season 3 (AMC/AMC+) – Renewed
The Day of the Jackal: season 2 (Peacock) – Renewed
Deal Or No Deal Island: season 2 (NBC) – Cancelled
Death By Fame: season 3 (ID) – Renewed
Deli Boys: season 2 (Hulu) – Renewed
Dept. Q: season 2 (Netflix) – Renewed
The Devil’s Hour: season 3 (Prime Video) – Renewed
Dexter: Original Sin: season 2 (Paramount+) – Cancelled
Dexter: Resurrection: season 2 (Paramount+) – Renewed
The Diplomat: season 4 (Netflix) – Renewed
Doctor Who: season 15 (Disney+) – Renewed
Down Cemetery Road: season 2 (Apple TV) – Renewed
Dr. Pimple Popper: Breaking Out: season 2 (Lifetime) – Renewed
The Drew Barrymore Show: season 5 (Syndicated) – Renewed
Dune: Prophecy: season 2 (HBO Max) – Renewed
Duster: season 1 (HBO Max) – Cancelled
Doc: season 2 (Fox) – Renewed
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Elle: season 2 (Prime Video) – Renewed
Elsbeth: season 4 (CBS) – Renewed
Emily In Paris: season 6 (Netflix) – Renewed
English Teacher: season 2 (FX) – Cancelled
The Equalizer: season 5 (CBS) – Cancelled
The Eternaut: season 2 (Netflix) – Renewed
Euphoria: season 3 (HBO Max) – Renewed
Everyone Else Burns: season 2 (The CW) – Renewed
Everything On The Menu With Braun Strowman: season 2 (USA Network)
Fallout: season 3 (Prime Video) – Renewed
Family Guy: seasons 24-27 (Fox) – Renewed
The Family Stallone: season 2 (Paramount+) – Renewed
Fargo: season 5 (FX) – Renewed
FBI: season 7 (CBS) – Renewed
FBI: International: season 4 (CBS) – Cancelled
FBI: Most Wanted: season 6 (CBS) – Cancelled
Fire Country: season 5 (CBS) – Renewed
Fix my Frankenhouse: season 2 (HGTV) – Renewed
The Floor: season 3 (Fox) – Renewed
For All Mankind: season 5 (Apple TV+) – Renewed
Forever: season 2 (Netflix) – Renewed
Foundation: season 3 (Apple TV+) – Renewed
The Four Seasons: season 2 (Netflix) – Renewed
The Franchise: season 1 (HBO Max) – Cancelled
Frasier: season 2 (Paramount+) – Cancelled
From: season 4 (MGM+) – Renewed
Fubar:season 2 (Netflix) – Cancelled
Genius: season 4 (Disney+) – Renewed
Genndy Tartakovsky’s Primal: season 3 (Adult Swim) – Renewed
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage: season 3 (CBS) – Renewed
The Gentlemen: season 2 (Netflix) – Renewed
Ghosts: season 4 (CBS) – Renewed
The Gilded Age: season 4 (HBO Max) – Renewed
Ginny & Georgia: seasons 3 and 4 (Netflix) – Renewed
Going Dutch: season 2 (Fox) – Renewed
Good Trouble with Nick Kyrgiros: season 2 (Tubi) – Renewed
Goosebumps: season 2 (Disney+) – Cancelled
The Graham Norton Show: through season 36 (BBC One) – Renewed
The Great American Recipe: season 4 (PBS) – Renewed
Grantchester: season 11 (PBS) – Cancelled
The Great North: season 5 (Fox) – Cancelled
Grey’s Anatomy: season 22 (ABC) – Renewed
Grimsburg: season 2 (Fox) – Renewed
Grosse Pointe Garden Society: season 1 (NBC) – Cancelled
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Hacks: season 5 (HBO Max) – Renewed
Halo: season 2 (Paramount+) – Cancelled
Happy’s Place: season 3 (NBC) – Renewed
The Handmaid’s Tale: season 6 (Hulu) – Cancelled (after the sixth, and final, season)
Harlem: season 3 (Prime Video) – Cancelled (after the third, and final, season)
Harley Quinn: season 5 (HBO Max) – Renewed
Have I Got News For You: season 4 (CNN) – Renewed
Hazbin Hotel: seasons 3 and 4 (HBO Max) – Renewed
Heartstopper: season 3 (Netflix) – Renewed
Heated Rivalry: season 2 (HBO Max) – Renewed
Hell’s Kitchen: season 23 (FOX) – Renewed
Help! I’m in a Secret Relationship: season 3 (MTV) – Renewed
High Potential: season 2 (ABC) – Renewed
Hightown: season 3 (Starz) – Cancelled (after the third, and final, season)
Hijack: season 2 (Apple TV+) – Renewed
Hit-Monkey: season 2 (Hulu) – Renewed
Holey Moley: season 4 (ABC) – Renewed
Hollywood Houselift With Jeff Lewis: season 2 (Amazon Freevee) – Renewed
Home: season 2 (Apple TV+) – Renewed
Hotel Costiera: season 1 (Prime Video) – Cancelled
House of David: season 2 (Prime Video) – Renewed
House of the Dragon: season 4 (HBO Max) – Cancelled (after the fourth, and final, season)
HouseBroken: season 2 (Fox) – Renewed
How to Die Alone: season 1 (Hulu) – Cancelled
Hysteria!: season 1 (Peacock) – Cancelled
I Am Groot: season 2 (Disney+) – Renewed
I Can See Your Voice: season 4 (Fox) – Renewed
I Love LA: season 2 (HBO Max) – Renewed
I Think You Should Leave With Tim Robinson: season 3 (Netflix) – Renewed
The Impact: Atlanta: season 3 (BET+) – Renewed
Impractical Jokers: season 11 (truTV) – Renewed
Indian Matchmaking: season 3 (Netflix) – Renewed
Industry: season 4 (HBO Max) – Renewed
The Institute: season 2 (MGM+) – Renewed
Interview with the Vampire: season 3 (AMC/AMC+) – Renewed
Invasion: season 3 (Apple TV+) – Renewed
Invincible: season 5 (Prime Video) – Renewed
Is It Cake?: season 4 (Netflix) – Renewed
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia: seasons 16, 17 and 18 (FXX) – Renewed
It’s Florida Man: season 3 (HBO Max) – Renewed
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James May: Our Man In …: season 3 (Prime Video) – Renewed
Jimmy Kimmel Live: through season 23 (ABC) – Renewed
Judge Steve Harvey: season 2 (ABC) – Renewed
Judy Justice: seasons 3 and 4 (Amazon Freevee) – Renewed
Julia: season 2 (HBO Max) – Cancelled (after the second, and final, season)
Kaos: season 1 (Netflix) – Cancelled
Karamo: season 2 (syndication) – Renewed
The Kardashians: season 6 (Hulu) – Renewed
The Kelly Clarkson Show: season 7 (NBC) – Cancelled
Killing It: season 2 (Peacock) – Renewed
King of the Hill: season 16/17 (Hulu) – Renewed
Kingdom Business: season 2 (BET+) – Renewed
Kin: season 2 (AMC+) – Renewed
The Kitchen: season 40 (Food Network) – Cancelled
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: season 2 (HBO Max) – Renewed
Krapopolis: season 4 (Fox) – Renewed
Magnolia Table with Joanna Gaines: season 8 (Magnolia Network) – Renewed
Magnum P.I.: season 5 (moves to NBC) – Cancelled (after the fifth, and final, season)
Make or Break: season 2 (Apple TV+) – Renewed
Making the Cut: season 3 (Prime Video) – Renewed
A Man on the Inside: Season 2 (Netflix) – Renewed
The Mandalorian: season 3 (Disney+) – Renewed
Married to Medicine: season 11 (Bravo) – Renewed
The Masked Singer: season 12 (Fox) – Renewed
MasterChef: season 14 (Fox) – Renewed
MasterChef Junior: season 9 (Fox) – Renewed
Masters of Illusion: season 14 (The CW) – Renewed
Matlock: season 3 (CBS) – Renewed
Mayfair Witches: season 3 (AMC/AMC+) – Renewed
Mayor of Kingstown: season 5 (Paramount+) – Cancelled (after the fifth, and final, season)
Men in Kilts: A Roadtrip with Sam and Graham: season 2 (Starz) – Renewed
Mid-Century Modern: season 1 (Hulu) – Cancelled
Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles: season 15 (Bravo) – Renewed
Million Dollar Secret: season 2 (Netflix) – Renewed
Minx: season 2 (Starz) – Renewed
Miss Austen: season 2 (PBS) – Renewed
Miss Scarlet: season 5 (PBS) – Renewed
MO: season 2 (Netflix) – Renewed
MobLand: season 2 (Paramount+) – Renewed
Monarch: Legacy of Monsters: season 2 (Apple TV+) – Renewed
Monster: season 4 (Netflix) – Renewed
The Morning Show: seasons 4 and 5 (Apple TV+) – Renewed
Motorheads: season 1 (Prime Video) – Cancelled
Mr. & Mrs. Smith: season 2 (Prime Video) – Renewed
Mr. Throwback: season 1 (Peacock) – Cancelled
The Ms. Pat Show: season 5 (BET+) – Renewed
Murderbot: season 2 (Apple TV+) – Renewed
Murder Under the Friday Night Lights: season 2 (ID) – Renewed
My Brilliant Friend: season 4 (HBO Max) – Cancelled (after the fourth, and final, season)
My Lady Jane: season 1 (Prime Video) – Cancelled
My Life Is Murder: season 4 (Acorn TV) – Renewed
My Life With the Walter Boys : season 3 (Netflix) – Renewed
My Unorthodox Life: season 2 (Netflix) – Renewed
Mythic Quest: season 4 (Apple TV+) – Cancelled
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NCIS: season 24 (CBS) – Renewed
NCIS: Origins: season 3 (CBS) – Renewed
NCIS: Sydney: season 4 (CBS) – Renewed
NCIS: Hawai’i: season 3 (CBS) – Cancelled
NCIS: Tony & Ziva: season 1 (Paramount+) – Cancelled
The Neighborhood: season 7 (CBS) – Cancelled (after the eighth, and final, season in 2025-26)
Next Level Chef: season 4 (Fox) – Renewed
The Night Agent: season 3 (Netflix) – Renewed
Night Court: season 3 (NBC) – Cancelled
Nine Perfect Strangers: season 2 (Hulu) – Renewed
Nobody Wants This: season 3 – Renewed
Not Dead Yet: season 2 (ABC) – Renewed
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P-Valley: season 3 (Starz) – Renewed
Pachinko: season 2 (Apple TV+) – Renewed
Palm Royale: season 2 (Apple TV+) – Renewed
The Paper: Season 2 (Peacock) – Renewed
Paradise: season 2 (Hulu) – Renewed
Password: season 3 (NBC) – Renewed
Peacemaker: season 2 (HBO Max) – Renewed
Penn & Teller: Fool Us: season 11 (The CW) – Renewed
Percy Jackson & The Olympians: season 3 (Disney+) – Renewed
Physical: 100: season 3 (Netflix) – Renewed
The Pitt: season 3 (HBO Max) – Renewed
Platonic : season 3 (Apple TV+) – Renewed
The Playboy Murders: season 2 (ID) – Renewed
Poker Face: season 2 (Peacock) – Cancelled
Pop Culture Jeopardy!: season 2 (Netflix) – Renewed (following its first season on Prime Video)
Poppa’s House: season 1 (CBS) – Cancelled
Power Book III: Raising Kanan: season 5 (Starz) – Renewed
Power Book IV: Force: season 3 (Starz) – Cancelled (after the third, and final, season)
Presumed Innocent: season 2 (Apple TV+) – Renewed
Project Runway: season 22 (moves to Freeform, Disney+ and Hulu) – Renewed
The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder: season 4 (Disney+) – Renewed
Pulse: season 1 (Netflix) – Cancelled
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Queer Eye: season 10 (Netflix) – Cancelled (after the tenth, and final, season)
The Rainmaker: season 2 (USA Network) – Renewed
Ransom Canyon: season 2 (Netflix) – Renewed
Reacher: season 4 (Prime Video) – Renewed
The Real Housewives of New Jersey: season 14 (Bravo) – Renewed
The Real Housewives of New York City: season 14 (Bravo) – Renewed
The Real Housewives of Orange County: season 18 (Bravo) – Renewed
The Real Housewives of Potomac: season 9 (Bravo) – Renewed
The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City: season 5 (Bravo) – Renewed
The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip: season 4 (Peacock) – Renewed
Real Time with Bill Maher: season 24 through 2028 (HBO Max) – Renewed
Reasonable Doubt: season 4 (Hulu) – Renewed
The Recruit: season 2 (Netflix) – Cancelled
The Rehearsal: season 2 (HBO Max) – Renewed
The Reluctant Traveler With Eugene Levy: season 3 (Apple TV+) – Renewed
The Residence: season 1 (Netflix) – Cancelled
Resident Alien: season 4 (moves to USA Network) – Cancelled
Rhythm + Flow: season 2 (Netflix) – Renewed
Rick and Morty: season 12 (Adult Swim) – Renewed
Ridiculousness: season 14 (MTV) – Cancelled
The Rig: season 2 (Prime Video) – Renewed
The Righteous Gemstones: season 4 (HBO Max) – Cancelled (after the fourth, and final, season)
Rivals: season 2 (Disney+ / Hulu)- Renewed
Rogue Heroes: season 3 (MGM+) – Renewed
The Rookie: season 8 (ABC) – Renewed
Running Point: season 2 (Netflix) – Renewed
RuPaul’s Drag Race: season 18 (MTV) – Renewed
RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars: season 10 (Paramount+) – Renewed
The Sandman: season 2 (Netflix) – Cancelled (after the second, and final, season)
Sanctuary: A Witch’s Tale: season 2 (Sundance Now) – Renewed
Sausage Party: Foodtopia: season 2 (Prime Video) – Renewed
School Spirits: season 3 (Paramount+) – Renewed
The Second Best Hospital in the Galaxy: season 2 (Prime Video) – Renewed
Secret Level: season 2 (Prime Video) – Renewed
The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: season 4 (Hulu) – Renewed
Selling Sunset: season 9 Renewed
Selling The OC: season 3 (Netflix) – Renewed
Severance: season 3 (Apple TV+) – Renewed
The Sex Lives of College Girls: season 3 (HBO Max) – Cancelled
Shark Tank: season 16 (ABC) – Renewed
Sheriff Country: season 2 (CBS) – Renewed
Sherri: season 4 – Cancelled
Shifting Gears: season 2 (ABC) – Renewed
Shōgun: seasons 2 and 3 (FX/Hulu) – Renewed
Shoresy: season 6 (Hulu) – Renewed
Shrinking: season 4 (Apple TV+) – Renewed
Silo: season 4 (Apple TV+) – Cancelled(after the fourth, and final, season)
The Simpsons: season 37-40 (Fox) – Renewed
Sister Boniface Mysteries: season 4 (BritBox) – Renewed
Slow Horses: season 7 (Apple TV+) – Renewed
Suits LA: season 1 (NBC) – Cancelled
So You Think You Can Dance: season 18 (Fox) – Renewed
Solar Opposites: season 6 (Hulu) – Cancelled (after the sixth, and final, season)
Somebody Feed Phil: season 8 (Netflix) – Renewed
South Park: season 30 (Comedy Central) – Renewed
Squid Game: season 3 (Netflix) – Cancelled (after the third, and final, season)
Squid Game: The Challenge: season 3 (Netflix) Renewed
St. Denis Medical: season 3 (NBC) – Renewed
Star Trek: Lower Decks: season 5 (Paramount+) – Renewed
Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: season 5 (Paramount+) – Cancelled (after fifth, and final, season)
Stranger Things: season 5 (Netflix) – Cancelled (after fifth, and final, season)
The Studio: season 2 (Apple TV+) – Renewed
Sullivan’s Crossing: season 3 (The CW) – Renewed
Summer House: season 9 (Bravo) – Renewed
The Summer I Turned Pretty: season 3 (Prime Video) – Cancelled (after third, and final, season)
Sugar: season 2 (Apple TV+) – Renewed
Supacell: season 2 (Netflix) – Renewed
SurrealEstate: season 3 (Syfy / Hulu) – Renewed
Surface: season 2 (Apple TV+) – Renewed
Survival of the Thickest: season 3 (Netflix) – Cancelled (after third, and final, season)
Survivor: season 51 (CBS) – Renewed
S.W.A.T.: season 8 (CBS) – Cancelled
Sweet Magnolias: season 5 (Netflix) – Renewed
Sweetpea: season 2 (Starz) – Renewed
Task: season 2 (HBO Max) – Renewed
Teacup: season 1 (Peacock) – Cancelled
Ted: season 2 (Peacock) – Renewed
Ted Lasso: season 4 (Apple TV+) – Renewed
Tehran: season 4 (Apple TV+) – Renewed
Tell Me Lies: season 3 (Hulu) – Renewed
Temptation Island: season 2 (Netflix) – Renewed
The Terminal List: season 2 (Prime Video) – Renewed
That’s My Jam: season 3 (NBC) – Renewed
A Thousand Blows: season 2 (Hulu) – Renewed
Tires: season 3 (Netflix) – Renewed
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: through 2028 (NBC) – Renewed
Too Hot To Handle: season 6 (Netflix) – Renewed
Too Much: season 1 (Netflix) – Cancelled
Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft: season 2 (Netflix) – Cancelled
Top Chef: season 21 (Bravo) – Renewed
Tracker: season 4 (CBS) – Renewed
The Traitors: seasons 4 and 5 (Peacock) – Renewed
True Detective: season 5 (HBO Max) – Renewed
Trying: season 5 (Apple TV+) – Renewed
Tulsa King: season 3 (Paramount+) – Renewed
Twisted Metal: season 3 (Peacock) – Renewed
Tyler Perry’s The Oval: season 5 (BET) – Renewed
Tyler Perry’s Sistas: season 10 (BET) – Renewed
Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan: season 5 (Nickelodeon) – Cancelled
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The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On: season 3 (Netflix) – Renewed
The Ultimatum: Queer Love: season 2 (Netflix) – Cancelled
United Gangs of America: season 2 (Vice TV) – Renewed
Unsolved Mysteries: season 5 (Netflix) – Renewed
Untamed: season 2 (Netflix) – Renewed
Upload: season 4 (Prime Video) – Cancelled (after the fourth, and final, season)
The Upshaws: season 4 (Netflix) – Cancelled (after the fourth, and final, season)
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The Valley: season 2 (Bravo) – Renewed
Vanderpump Rules: season 12 (Bravo) – Renewed
Vanderpump Villa: season 2 (Hulu) – Renewed
The Vince Staples Show: season 2 (Netflix) – Cancelled
Virgin River: season 8 (Netflix) – Renewed
The Voice: season 29 (NBC) – Renewed
The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon: season 4 (AMC) – Cancelled (after a fourth, and final, season)
The Walking Dead: Dead City : season 2 (AMC) – Renewed
Wahl Street: season 2 (HBO Max) – Renewed
Walker: season 4 (The CW) – Renewed
Watch What Happens Live: season 21 (Bravo) – Renewed
The Watcher: season 2 (Netflix) – Renewed
The Waterfront: season 1 (Netflix) – Cancelled
Watson: season 2 (CBS)- Renewed
The Way Home: season 4 (Hallmark Channel) – Cancelled (after the fourth, and final, season)
We Are Lady Parts: season 2 (Paramount+) – Renewed
We Were Liars: season 2 (Prime Video) – Renewed
Weakest Link: season 3 (NBC) – Renewed
Wednesday: season 2 (Netflix) – Renewed
Welcome to Wrexham: season 5 – Renewed
We’re Here: season 4 (HBO Max) – Renewed
What If…?: season 3 (Disney+) – Renewed
What We Do in the Shadows: season 6 (FX) – Cancelled (after the sixth, and final, season)
The Wheel of Time: season 3 (Prime Video) – Cancelled
When Calls the Heart: season 14 (Hallmark Channel) – Renewed
The White Lotus: season 4 (HBO Max) – Renewed
Whitstable Pearl: season 3 (Acorn TV) – Renewed
Wicked City: season 3 (AllBlk) – Renewed
Wild Cards: season 3 (The CW) – Renewed
Will Trent: season 4 (ABC) – Renewed
Winter House: season 3 (Bravo) – Renewed
Wipeout: season 3 (TBS) – Renewed
The Witcher: season 5 (Netflix) – Cancelled (after the fifth, and final, season)
With Love, Meghan: season 2 (Netflix) – Renewed
Wizards Beyond Waverly Place: season 2 (Disney+) – Renewed
Wolf King: season 2 (Netflix) – Cancelled (after the second, and final, season)
Wolf Like Me: season 2 (Peacock) – Renewed
Women in Blue: season 2 (Apple TV+) – Renewed
World’s Funniest Animals: season 4 (The CW) – Renewed
The Worst Trip Around The World: season 2 (Hulu) – Renewed
X-Men ’97: season 3 (Disney+) – Renewed
XO, Kitty: season 3 (Netflix) – Renewed
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Yellowjackets: season 4 (Paramount+) – Cancelled (after a fourth, and final, season)
Yellowstone: season 5 (Paramount Network) – Cancelled
Yolo: season 3 (Adult Swim) – Renewed
You: season 5 (Netflix) – Cancelled (after the fifth, and final, season)
You, Me & My Ex : season 2 (TLC) – Renewed
The Young and the Restless: season 52-55 (CBS) – Renewed
Young Sheldon: season 7 (CBS) – Cancelled (after the seventh, and final, season)
Your Friends & Neighbors: season 3 (Apple TV) – Renewed
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Zillow Gone Wild: season 3 (HGTV) – Renewed
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The Sundance Film Festival from Park City, Utah has taken its final bow. There were many tears, like the ones at the tribute for the late Sundance founder Robert Redford. There were laughs, like during the raucous anniversary screening of Little Miss Sunshine, with appearances by the original cast and filmmakers. And then there were the movies, which still managed to eclipse the celebrations and nostalgia that proliferated throughout the 10-day festival.
Though we have yet to see how much will change or remain “Sundance” at their new Boulder, CO location, we were excited and touched to be there to witness the passing of the torch. The fact that we were treated to another crop of absolutely stellar films and riveting debuts was a very welcome but hardly unexpected result, given what has happened at the festival over the past 40-plus years.
Read on for our picks of the 8 best titles we saw at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.
Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! (2026)
Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! was all we hoped for and more in its Sundance debut. Audiences enjoyed the giddy thrill of watching Haru, a dancer recovering from tragedy, get coaxed back into the studio thanks to a desperate crush on her new instructor, played to perfection by Alberto Guerra (Narcos: Mexico). Rinko Kikuchi shines in both the dramatic and comedic turns while showing flashes of dancer flair. The Toronto Star’s Peter Howell praised the visuals and the performances when he wrote, “Shimmering hues, clever dance moves, and assists on grieving from a giant black crow add to the sensation of being swept away by wonderful madness.”
Josephine (2026)
Audience Award and Grand Jury Prize winner Josephine sent shockwaves through the last edition of the Sundance Film Festival in Park City. One of the most talked about premieres, the film about a young girl who witnesses a sexual assault was a unique addition not just due to its tone, but also its overwhelmingly positive reception. Employing impressive camera work to put the audience in the mind of a traumatized child, it might be a career best for both Channing Tatum and Gemma Chan. A film that harkens back to another child-in-truma tearjerker, Room, critics have praised Mason Reeves’ portrayal of Josephine as just as effusively as they did Jacob Tremblay in 2017. Bilge Ebiri of Vulture called Reeves’ performance “mesmerizing,” adding that “she let all her character’s inchoate turmoil burst through in tough little spurts.”
Mum, I'm Alien Pregnant (2026)
Okay, to be honest, the title is what hooked us, and we’d be lying if we said it had a whole lot more than the assumed premise to recommend it. But when the premise is as deliciously seductive and grotesque as alien impregnation, you don’t need much else. Thankfully, that was also the prevailing sentiment from those who saw it. Megan Navarro of Bloody Disgusting called it “a strange, charming blend of mumblecore slacker comedy and gross-out body horror filled with tentacles and an excess of goo.”
The Incomer (2026)
Taking a hilarious twist on distopian isolation, The Incomer is a perfect encapsulation of the whimsically dark tone of this year’s Sundance. Several films this year leaned on comedy, whether cringe or pitch black, and The Incomer toes a careful line between those two. The film centers on two siblings living on a remote island, where they follow the strict rules imparted on them by their late father. They live in relative peace until an awkward and socially inept council official arrives to turn their entire existence on its head. The audience then is treated to the sidesplitting misadventures of social integration as the brothers’ long-held beliefs begin to crumble. From there we watch of them confront the truth of their past and dare to picture a new future. Travis Hopson of Punch Drunk Critics wrote, “The Incomer is a charming fish-out-of-water story, but also a vibrant coming-of-age tale about people finding their place in the world.”
The Invite (2026)
Nobody had a better Sundance than Olivia Wilde. Her performance in Gregg Araki’s erotic comedy I Want Your Sex was praised as both believable and a little too much, which is just what the script demanded. Meanwhile, her work both in front of and behind the camera in The Invite was her high-water mark, as it set off a bidding war that made it the toast of the fest. The farcical dramedy about a couple in crisis who must put their issues on hold as their equally chaotic and charismatic neighbors come to dinner wowed both critics and attendees. Showcasing a whip-smart script courtesy of Will McCormack and Rashida Jones, the Park City premiere screening featured a heady mix of sexual tension and crawl-out-of-your-skin relatable comedy. Adam Chitwood of The Wrap called it “an uproarious, deeply felt and impeccably crafted chamber piece that not only serves as Wilde’s best directorial work to date, but solidifies her as a major talent both in front of and behind the camera.”
The Moment (2026)
As we predicted in our preview, Charlie XCX’s The Moment was the toughest ticket of Sundance, but many were a bit mixed on the Spinal Tap-inspired mockumentary. We, however, were completely captivated by the hilarious send-up on artist media mining and celebrity branding. We also applaud Charli XCX for choosing to do so with such pitch-perfect timing. And luckily, audiences and some likeminded critics agreed. The film, which has since debuted, earned the best limited opening for A24 since Marty Supreme with a nearly 450k per-screen average. Kristy Puchko of Mashable wrote, “Through celebrity cameos, a succinct yet riveting story, earnest emotion, and biting humor, Charli XCX’s mockumentary captures something real about the battle of art versus commerce.”
The Weight (2026)
As we said, no one had a better Sundance than Oliva Wilde, but Ethan Hawke’s time in Park City was a close second. Not only did he earn his fifth Academy Award nomination for Blue Moon, he also premiered his latest effort to rave reviews. The Weight chronicles the life of Samuel Murphy, a man torn from his daughter and sent to work in a brutal labor camp. There, he is tortured and tempted by a warden, who offers him a chance at early release if he agrees to smuggle gold through the deadly wilderness. As we expected, critics lauded Hawke’s grueling turn through the Oregon wilderness, but it was a rough watch. Siddhant Adlakha for IGN Movies wrote, “A gruff, must-watch Ethan Hawke leads a delightful band of outsiders in The Weight, a Depression-era heist film that oscillates between slow burn drama and nail-biting intensity.”
Carousel (2026)
This one may resonate more with the Hallmark crowd, but if you enjoy their stylings, you will find a comfy home with Carousel. A level up in production, performance, and presence, the tale of a divorced doctor rekindling with a former flame is not a new concept. But the execution by Chris Pine, Jenny Slate, and Abby Ryder Fortson of Rachel Lambert’s script is nothing short of revelatory. Dan Mecca of The Film Stage wrote, “Carousel is a movie out of time… Chris Pine and Jenny Slate, writer-director Rachel Lambert have constructed a delicate, patient, slice-of-life picture recalling Murphy’s Romance or Starting Over.“
Based on what we know so far, 2026 is shaping up to be pretty great, with a healthy mix of the expected blockbuster franchise titles, enticing genre films, and new projects from the likes of Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, and Jordan Peele. With that in mind, here’s a handy calendar of some of the most noteworthy titles coming in 2026 so you can budget and plan accordingly.
Greenland 2: Migration
(2026)
Release Date: January 9, 2026
Director: Ric Roman Waugh
Starring: Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, Roman Griffith Davis
Lionsgate has officially slated Greenland 2: Migration for release on January 9, 2026, marking the return of Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin the post-apocalyptic survival saga. Directed by Ric Roman Waugh and written by Mitchell LaFortune and Chris Sparling, the sequel picks up after the events of the 2020 hit Greenland, which followed the Garrity family’s desperate race for shelter as a comet threatened to wipe out life on Earth. In Migration, we will follow the family as they emerge from their bunker in Greenland to navigate a devastated world in search of a new home.
People We Meet on Vacation
(2026)
Release Date: January 9, 2026 on Netflix
Director: Brett Haley
Starring: Emily Bader, Tom Blyth, Sarah Catherine Hook, Jameela Jamil
Brett Haley directs this adaptation of the popular 2021 novel by Emily Henry about a pair of best friends (Emily Bader and Tom Blyth) who live apart but spend their summer vacations together and begin to wonder if there might be something more romantic lurking just beneath their friendship.
Release Date: January 16, 2026
Director: Nia DaCosta
Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Alfie Williams, Jack O’Connell
28 Years Later: The Bone Temple follows the 2025 sequel 28 Years Later, set decades after Cillian Murphy’s original 2002 horror film. The Marvels director Nia DaCosta is helming this project, while Murphy plays a behind-the-scenes role as a producer for the film. It is speculated that he might make a surprise appearance in the film, but that remains unconfirmed.
The Rip
(2026)
Release Date: January 16, 2026
Director: Joe Carnahan
Starring: Matt Damon, Ben Affleck
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck shared a first look of their new crime thriller The Rip exclusively at Netflix’s TUDUM at the end of May 2025. The Rip centers around a team of Miami cops who discover millions in cash in a derelict stash house. Trust among the team of cops begins to fray as outside forces learn about the size of the seizure. Everything is called into question in one of 2026’s most anticipated Netflix films.
Send Help
(2026)
Release Date: January 30, 2026
Director: Sam Raimi
Starring: Rachel McAdams, Dylan O’Brien
Send Help is an upcoming film directed by Sam Raimi, known for directing hit films such as Drag Me to Hell (2009). The film stars Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien as two colleagues who become the sole survivors of a plane crash and are stranded on a deserted island. They must navigate their strained relationship and work together to survive.
Crime 101
(2026)
Release Date: February 13, 2026
Director: Bart Layton
Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Halle Berry, Nick Nolte
Based on the novella of the same name by Don Winslow, this Los Angeles-set thriller stars Chris Hemsworth as a thief who crosses paths with a disillusioned insurance broker (Halle Berry) on what he hopes will be his final big score, with Mark Ruffalo as the detective hot on their trail. The star-studded supporting cast includes Barry Keoghan, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Corey Hawkins, and Nick Nolte.
GOAT
(2026)
Release Date: February 13, 2026
Director: Tyree Dillihay, Adam Rosette
Starring: Caleb McLaughlin, Gabrielle Union, Stephen Curry
The Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry, a four-time NBA champion, partners with Emmy-nominated director Tyree Dillihay and director Adam Rosette to produce an animated sports comedy titled GOAT, an underdog sports comedy. Sony Pictures has timed the release to celebrate the start of the 2026 All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles.
Wuthering Heights
(2026)
Release Date: February 13, 2026
Director: Emerald Fennell
Starring: Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi
This new adaptation of the Emily Bronte classic stars Saltburn’s Jacob Elordi and Barbie’s Margot Robbie, who is also a producer on the film, and, like the novel, centers around the tumultuous relationship between Catherine Earnshaw and Healthcliff, the orphan her father brought home as young boy.
Release Date: February 20, 2026
Directors: Baz Luhrmann
Starring: Elvis Presley
Baz Luhrmann’s EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert invites audiences to hear Elvis sing and tell his story like never before. The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, showcasing long-lost footage from Presley’s 1970s Las Vegas residency, rare archival material, and newly rediscovered recordings of Elvis reflecting on his own life.
The Sheep Detectives
(2026)
Release Date: February 26, 2026
Directors: Kyla Balda
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson, Nicholas Galitzine, Hong Chau, Nicholas Braun, Conleth Hill
Hugh Jackman stars in this comedy as a shepherd who reads his sheep murder mystery stories every night before bed. Little does he know that once the lights are out, the sheep discuss the mysteries amongst themselves. Joining Hugh Jackman are Succession’s Nicholas Braun and Game of Thrones‘ Conleth Hill.
Scream 7
(2026)
Release Date: February 27, 2026
Director: Kevin Williamson
Starring: Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox
Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) returns to face off against Ghostface once again, although this time, she’ll have to do it without the Carpenter sisters (Melissa Barrera and Jenna Ortega), who are not a part of the film. Kevin Williamson, who wrote Scream, Scream 2, and Scream 4, replaces the directing team of Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, who helmed both previous entries.
The Bride!
(2026)
Release Date: March 6, 2026
Director: Maggie Gyllenhaal
Starring: Christian Bale, Jessie Buckley, Jake Gyllenhaal, Peter Sarsgaard, Annette Bening, Penelope Cruz, John Magaro
A new Frankenstein film is being brought to life, this time through a female lens. In this remake by Maggie Gyllenhaal of 1935’s Bride of Frankenstein, a murdered young woman in 1930s Chicago is reborn again at the hands of Frankenstein (Christian Bale) and Dr. Euphronius. The Bride becomes not only Frankenstein’s romantic companion, but the subject of police scrutiny and the leader of a radical social movement.
Hoppers
(2026)
Release Date: March 6, 2023
Director: Daniel Chong
Starring: Jonn Hamm, Bobby Moynihan, Piper Curda
The latest from Pixar follows an animal enthusiast named Mabel (Piper Curda) who, in an effort to communicate with animals, transfers her consciousness to a robot. Jon Hamm and SNL alum Bobby Moynihan have also joined the voice cast.
Reminders of Him
(2026)
Release Date: March 13, 2026
Directors: Vanessa Caswill
Starring: Tyriq Withers, Rudy Pankow, Maika Monroe
Another Colleen Hoover adaption is coming to screens and this time it is Reminders of Him. After the release of It Ends With Us, it was no surprise that another novel was going to be adapted. Hoover herself will be leading the project, having co-written the screenplay. She is also a producer on the film.
Project Hail Mary
(2026)
Release Date: March 20, 2026
Director: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller
Starring: Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, Lionel Boyce
Another high-stakes sci-fi adaptation is headed to the big screen, this time from bestselling author Andy Weir. Project Hail Mary stars Ryan Gosling as Ryland Grace, an astronaut who wakes up alone on a space station with no memory of who he is or why he’s there. As fragments of his memory return, he discovers he’s on a mission to the Tau Ceti solar system to stop a cosmic event that has already pushed Earth into the early stages of a new ice age. The film is directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.
Ready or Not 2: Here I Come
(2026)
Release Date: March 20, 2026
Directors: Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, Tyler Gillett
Starring: Samara Weaving, Kathryn Newton
Ready or Not 2 hits theaters on April 10, 2026, bringing back Samara Weaving as Grace for another round of chaos. The sequel to the 2019 hit promises even more shocking twists and a killer new cast. Directed by Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
(2026)
Release Date: April 1, 2026
Director: Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic
Starring: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Keegan-Michael Key, Jack Black
Mario is heading to space… or so we think. Thanks to a teaser released during a September 2025 Nintendo Direct broadcast, we now know that the official title to the Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel will be The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, inspired by the eponymous Nintendo Wii title. We don’t know much else about the film other than the release date and the returning cast, so stay tuned for more details.
Lee Cronin's The Mummy
(2026)
Release Date: April 17, 2026
Directors: Lee Cronin
Starring: Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, Verónica Falcón
Lee Cronin is set to put a chilling new spin on The Mummy with an upcoming supernatural horror reimagining of the classic franchise. Written and directed by Cronin, the film stars Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, Natalie Grace, and Verónica Falcón. From what we know so far, the story follows a family whose lives are upended after encountering an ancient mummy, setting off a terrifying chain of events.
Apex
(2026)
Release Date: April 24, 2026 on Netflix
Director: Baltasar Kormákur
Starring: Charlize Theron, Taron Egerton, Eric Bana
Charlize Theron is back in her action hero bag, starring alongside Taron Egerton and Eric Bana in this thriller about a a grieving woman (Theron) on a trek through the Australian wilderness who finds herself targeted by a ruthless killer (Egerton). The film is directed by Baltasar Kormákur, who has plenty of experience with stories of survival in the wild (Everest, Adrift).
Michael
(2026)
Release Date: April 24, 2026
Director: Antoine Fuqua
Starring: Jaafar Jackson, Nia Long, Colman Domingo, Laura Harrier, Larenz Tate
Take out your red leather jackets and sequin-covered gloves and prepare to moonwalk into theaters and witness Antoine Fuqua’s Michael. Detailing the life of the man, myth, and music legend Michael Jackson (Jaafar Jackson), this biopic invites viewers to witness the personal woes that came along with the global success of the late hitmaker. With performances from Nia Long, Colman Domingo, Laura Harrier, and Larenz Tate, the story of the King of Pop is slated to grace big screens in April 2026.
Animal Friends
(2026)
Release Date: May 1, 2026
Director: Peter Atencio
Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Aubrey Plaza, Jason Momoa, Vince Vaughn, Dan Levy, Addison Rae
We don’t know much about the plot of this film, but we do know that it’s directed by Peter Atencio (Keanu, The Machine) and it’s a live-action/animated hybrid starring the likes of Ryan Reynolds, Aubrey Plaza, and Jason Momoa, among others. There are also presumably going to be animated animals involved, but we don’t yet know who will appear as themselves in the film, and who will be voicing animated characters.
The Devil Wears Prada 2
(2026)
Release Date: May 1, 2026
Director: David Frankel
Starring: Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Kenneth Branagh
Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs are set to square off again, as Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep return to reprise their roles from the 2006 comedy. Based on the novel Revenge Wears Prada: The Devil Returns, the film will be directed by David Frankel, who helmed the first, with co-stars like Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci returning.
Mortal Kombat II
(2026)
Release Date: May 15, 2026
Director: Simon McQuoid
Starring: Hiroyuki Sanada, Lewis Tan, Jessica McNamee, Karl Urban, Tadanobu Asano, Mehcad Brooks
The 2021 reboot of the video game adaptation Mortal Kombat wasn’t a huge hit with critics, but it earned enough of a following that it has now spawned a sequel. Lewis Tan (Cole Young), Jessica McNamee (Sonya), Mehcad Brooks (Jax), and Shōgun co-stars Hiroyuki Sanada (Scorpion) and Tadanobu Asano (Raiden) all return to reprise their roles from the first film, while Karl Urban joins the cast as Johnny Cage.
Release Date: May 22, 2026
Director: Jon Favreau
Starring: Pedro Pascal, Jeremy Allen White, Sigourney Weaver
In lieu of a fourth season of The Mandalorian, Disney and Lucasfilm have opted to give us The Mandalorian and Grogu, a standalone film that returns the Star Wars franchise back to theaters for the first time since J.J Abrams’ The Rise of Skywalker. Pedro Pascal reprises his iconic role as Din Djarin alongside everyone’s favorite little green force-wielder. Jeremy Allen White also stars in the film as Rotta the Hutt, the son of Jabba, and Sigourney Weaver makes an appearance in an as-yet undisclosed role.
The Breadwinner
(2026)
Release Date: May 29, 2026
Director: Nate Bargatze
Starring: Mandy Moore, Will Forte, Colin Jost, Kumail Nanjian
Nate Bargatze’s feature film debut, which he’s writing, producing, and starring in, releases spring 2026. He is collaborating with Eric Appel, who helmed Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, and Dan Lagana, who co-wrote the script with him. The plot details still haven’t been revealed, but it will be interesting to see Bargartze’s transition from stand-up comedy to the big screen.
Masters of the Universe
(2026)
Release Date: June 5, 2026
Director: Travis Knight
Starring: Alison Brie, Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes
After nearly 40 years, He-Man returns to the big screen in a new adaptation of Masters of the Universe. Nicholas Galitzine (Red, White & Royal Blue) stars as Prince Adam, who is marooned on Earth at age 10 and separated from his magical sword. As a grown-up, he fulfills his destiny as He-Man and battles for the fate of his home planet Eternia. The all-star cast includes Camila Mendes, Alison Brie, Idris Elba, and Jared Leto as He-Man’s nemesis Skeletor.
Release Date: June 12, 2026
Director: Steven Spielberg
Starring: Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, Colman Domingo, Wyatt Russell
Steven Spielberg reunites with David Koepp (Jurassic Park, War of the Worlds) for a new film based on an original idea from Spielberg. While we still don’t know much about the plot, we do know that it will be a sci-fi film about a UFO starring an A-list ensemble.
Scary Movie 6 (2026)
Release Date: June 12, 2026
Director: Michael Tiddes
Starring: Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Dave Sheridan
The Scary Movie franchise is back, with Shawn and Marlon Wayans teaming up with producer Neal H. Moritz to bring audiences more absurd pop culture and horror film references. Shawn, Marlon, and older brother Keenen Ivory co-wrote the film with Rick Alvarez, who worked with the Wayans brothers as far back as 2001’s Scary Movie 2.
Toy Story 5
(2026)
Release Date: June 19, 2026
Director: Andrew Stanton
Starring: Tim Allen, Blake Clark
Remember when we all thought Toy Story 3 was the perfect swan song for Buzz and Woody? That was cute, wasn’t it? Fifteen years later, the dynamic duo are back in Toy Story 5 to face a new challenge when they realize that children are replacing their toys with gadgets and must spring into action. Details are scarce so far, but we do know the film is directed by Pixar vet Andrew Stanton (Wall-E, Finding Nemo) and we can expect much of the core voice cast, including Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, to return.
Supergirl
(2026)
Release Date: June 26, 2026
Director: Craig Gillespie
Starring: Milly Alcock, Eve Ridley, Matthias Schoenaerts, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham
House of the Dragon‘s Milly Alcock stars as Kara Zor-El (aka Supergirl) in an adaptation of the eponymous comic miniseries by Tom King that serves as the latest chapter of James Gunn and Peter Safran’s DC Universe. The story follows Supergirl as she travels the galaxy with Krypto the Superdog and helps a young woman in a quest for revenge. The film co-stars, Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, and Emily Beecham.
Jackass 5 (2026)
Release Date: June 26, 2026
Director: TBD
Starring: Johnny Knoxville
A brand-new “Jackass” movie is officially heading back to the big screen. Paramount Pictures will release the next installment of the long-running stunt franchise nationwide on June 26. Johnny Knoxville first hinted at the franchise’s theatrical return with a cryptic Instagram post teasing a summer release. Additional details, including the full cast and plot specifics, are being kept under wraps.
Minions 3: Mega Minions (2026)
Release Date: July 1, 2026
Director: Pierre Coffin
Starring: Brian Lynch
Mega Minions was originally slated for a 2027 release but was pushed up by a year, replacing Shrek 5’s release date. Steve Carell and Pierre Coffin reprise their roles as Gru and the minions, respectively, though little is known about the plot.
Release Date: July 10, 2026
Director: Thomas Kail
Starring: Catherine Laga’aia, Dwayne Johnson, Rena Owen, John Tui, Frankie Adams
Moana is the latest Disney animated film to get the live-action remake treatment, courtesy of Tony Award-winning director Thomas Kail. Moana herself will be played by a fresh face in Catherine Laga’aia, while Dwayne Johnson returns to the role of Maui, who he voiced in the two animated films.
The Odyssey
(2026)
Release Date: July 17, 2026
Director: Christopher Nolan
Starring: Matt Damon, Zendaya, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Mia Goth, Charlize Theron, Jon Bernthal, Robert Pattinson
Academy Award winner Christopher Nolan follows up Oppenheimer with an adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey, which tells the story of Odysseus (Matt Damon) in the aftermath of the Trojan War. The film’s massive star-studded ensemble includes Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Mia Goth, Charlize Theron, and more.
Evil Dead Burn
(2026)
Release Date: July 24, 2026
Director: Sébastien Vaniček
Starring: Hunter Doohan, Luciane Buchanan, Souheila Yacoub
Evil Dead Burn is an upcoming standalone entry in the Evil Dead franchise, slated for release in July 2026. The film introduces a fresh cast of characters and a new setting while staying true to the series’ signature horror. While much is still under wraps, fans can expect a first trailer of the new film in the coming months.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
(2026)
Release Date: July 31, 2026
Director: Destin Daniel Cretton
Starring: Tom Holland
Just two weeks after appearing in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, Tom Holland is set to reprise his role as another famous literary character in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Peter Parker’s next adventure will be penned by the No Way Home screenwriters Erik Sommers and Chris McKenna, with Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton at the helm. It’s unknown whether Zendaya and Jacob Batalon are involved, but it’s speculated that Tom Holland might make an appearance in Avengers: Doomsday earlier in the year.
Flowervale Street
(2026)
Release Date: August 14, 2026
Director: David Robert Mitchell
Starring: Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGreggor, Maisy Stella
From director David Robert Mitchell (It Follows) and producer J.J. Abrams comes a new sci-fi mystery starring Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Christian Convery, and Maisy Stella. The film was originally slated to release in 2025, but it was pushed back by almost a year after Final Destination: Bloodlines took over its original release date.
PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie
(2025)
Release Date: August 14, 2026
Director: Cal Brunker
Starring: McKenna Grace, Fortune Feimster, Jennifer Hudson
The famous pups will be back for a third installment of Paw Patrol on the big screen. While the majority of the cast is not confirmed, McKenna Grace is reprising her role as Skye, and Joining her are Jennifer Hudson and Fortune Feimster, although their roles are currently undisclosed.
Insidious: The Bleeding World
Release Date: August 21, 2026
Director: Jacob Chase
Starring: Brandon Perea, Lin Shaye
Insidious franchise mainstay Lin Shaye returns in this sequel to Insidious: The Red Door, starring alongside Nope and Twisters star Brandon Perea. We don’t quite know what the film is about yet, but it replaces the spin-off Thread: An Insidious Tale, which was originally slated to release on this date.
Clayface (2026)
Release Date: September 11, 2026
Director: James Watkins
Starring: Tom Rhys Harries, Naomi Ackie, Max Minghella
After making an appearance in the animated Harley Quinn and Creature Commandos series, the iconic Batman villain Clayface returns to screens in his own live-action film. The film has been classified as a horror-thriller tragedy by producers Matt Reeves and Lynn Harris. While plot and cast details have not been revealed yet, it will be directed by James Watkins, whose experience in dark thrillers like Eden Lake and Speak No Evil (2024) should serve him well here.
Resident Evil (2026)
Release Date: September 18, 2026
Director: Zach Cregger
Starring: Paul Walter Hauser, Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry
A new Resident Evil movie is on the way, with Barbarian director Zach Cregger at the helm. Set for release on September 18, 2026, the film will reboot the franchise with a darker approach that stays true to the survival-horror roots of the games.
Digger
(2026)
Release Date: October 2, 2026
Director: Alejandro G. Iñárritu
Starring: Tom Cruise
Alejandro González Iñárritu’s hotly anticipated next film starring Tom Cruise has officially been titled Digger and is set for a fall release on Oct. 2. Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment unveiled a first look at the film, teasing the project with the tagline “a comedy of catastrophic proportions.” While much of the film is still under wraps, fans are excited to see Cruise step into a new leading role.
The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender (2026)
Release Date: October 9, 2026
Director: Lauren Montgomery
Starring: Eric Nam, Dave Bautista, Dante Basco
The Avatar: The Last Airbender franchise welcomes its newest animated film with Toph, Sokka, Katara, and Zuko all bringing us back to the world fans love so much. Marvel’s Dave Bautista joins Eric Name, who takes on the role of the adult Aang as the Avatar: The Last Airbender universe expands. The love for the franchise has not diminished over the almost 20 years that it has been off screens. This film is the first of a new trilogy.
Street Fighter
(2026)
Release Date: October 16, 2026
Director: Kitao Sakurai
Starring: TBA
Not much is known about the new Street Fighter movie, but we do know that the 2026 film had a director switch from Danny and Michael Philippou (Talk to Me) to Kitao Sakurai (Bad Trip). The films are based on the iconic video games with plot details for 2026 still under wraps.
The Cat in the Hat
(2026)
Release Date: November 6, 2026
Director: Erica Rivinoja and Alessandro Carloni
Starring: Bill Hader, Quinta Brunson, Bowen Yang
The Cat in the Hat is an upcoming 2026 American 3D animated musical film produced by Warner Bros. Pictures Animation and Dr. Seuss Enterprises. Based on the 1957 Dr. Seuss book of the same name, it is the third screen adaptation of the story.
Godzilla Minus Zero
(2026)
Release Date: November 6, 2026
Director: Takashi Yamazaki
Starring: TBA
The Oscar-winning surprise 2023 hit returns to theaters with a direct sequel, with Takashi Yamazaki coming back to take the helm. We don’t know much yet about who will be in it or what the story will be, but if the previous film is any indication, folks are going to be lining up for it.
The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping
(2026)
Release Date: November 20, 2026
Director: Francis Lawrence
Starring: Mckenna Grace, Jesse Plemmons, Ralph Fiennes
24 years before Katniss volunteered herself as tribute, Haymitch Abernathy found himself the victor of the 50th Hunger Games, making him the second victor from district 12 (after Lucy Gray Baird). This film sandwiches itself between The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and the first Hunger Games film, centering on a younger version of the fan favorite Haymitch and his journey to victory alongside the aftermath of the murder of his family by President Snow.
Violent Night 2 (2026)
Release Date: December 4, 2026
Director: Tommy Wirkola
Starring: David Harbour
A sequel to Violent Night is in development, with Stranger Things star David Harbour returning as Mr. Claus. The first film grossed over $70 million at the global box office and is Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes. A lot of the storyline for the sequel is under wraps, but director Tommy Wirkola has expressed interest in introducing a whole slew of new characters.
Jumanji 3 (2026)
Release Date: December 11, 2026
Director: Jake Kasdan
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, Jack Black, Karen Gillan
Sony has confirmed that Jumanji 3 will continue the video game story with Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Dwayne Johnson, and Karen Gillan all expected to reprise their roles along with Jake Kasdan as director. We don’t know a whole lot else about it, but in 2023, Hart indicated that it would the final film in the rebooted franchise.
Avengers: Doomsday
(2026)
Release Date: December 18, 2026
Directors: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo
Starring: Pedro Pascal, Joseph Quinn, Vanessa Kirby, Robert Downey Jr
The MCU may be trying to recapture its past glory by bringing in the Russo brothers to direct Avengers: Doomsday, as Earth’s Mightiest Heroes face off against the titular villain, played by none other than Robert Downey Jr. A dramatic reveal at San Diego Comic-Con 2024 confirmed Downey’s involvement in both Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars, though we still don’t quite know where the overarching saga will stand when the film releases.
Dune: Messiah (2026)
Release Date: December 25, 2026
Director: Denis Villeneuve
Starring: Timothee Chalamet, Zendaya, Anya Taylor-Joy, Florence Pugh
Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Messiah will follow Paul Atreides as the Padishah Emperor and the effects of his rule on his people. The book by Frank Herbert is set 12 years after Dune, and it can be assumed that the film will also involve a fast forward from its predecessor. While the cast has not been confirmed yet, we can reasonably assume Timothee Chalamet and Zendaya will reprise their roles, along with Anya Taylor-Joy and Florence Pugh.
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Horror fans had their choice this weekend. One of the legends returned to his roots and had his best non-Marvel or storybook opening. A YouTuber adapted a video game and tripled its budget twice. Then a filmmaker returned after a decade to create a documentary about the current First Lady.
Director Sam Raimi has three Evil Dead films to his name, as well as three Spider-Mans, a Doctor Strange, and even a Wizard of Oz movie. Those latter five are responsible for $3.94 billion and change at the global box office. Much more of his storied career has been devoted to other genre and character-driven dramas, with his most successful among them coming with his return to horror in 2009 with Drag Me To Hell ($15.8 million opening, $42.1 million domestic, $90.8 million worldwide). His latest with Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien could prove to be a new high.
Send Help opened to $20 million this weekend and represents the fifth Raimi film to register over 90% on the Tomatometer, including the first two Spider-Man movies, Drag Me To Hell, and A Simple Plan. Only six films have opened in January to over $19 million and failed to reach $50 million, including Texas Chainsaw 3-D, which opened to $21.7 million, as well as Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, Notorious (2009), xXx: The Return of Xander Cage, The Unborn (2009), and Hostel. Send Help is an original picture whose boost throughout the weekend suggests solid word-of-mouth beyond just the genre fans. It should easily best Drag Me To Hell’s numbers, and if this can pierce $100 million globally, 20th Century Studios can declare victory. Globally it has made $28.1 million so far.
We now come to the story that is Amazon/MGM’s release of the documentary Melania in 1,778 theaters nationwide. Director Brett Ratner was handpicked to make the film, his first theatrical release since 2014’s Hercules, which capped off a string of box office failures, including Tower Heist, Rush Hour 3, X-Men: The Last Stand, and After the Sunset. Now that the resume is out of the way, let’s get to the headline: Is it really one of the best documentary openings of all-time, or even “in years?”
If we are counting (and we should) concert films and behind-the-scenes releases over the years, Melania does not make the top 10, coming up behind Disney’s Nature docs Chimpanzee ($10.6 million) and Earth ($8.8 million), as well as 2023’s BTS: Yet to Come in Cinemas ($8.0 million). By simple calendar metrics, Melania’s $7 million start is the best documentary opening since Taylor Swift: The Official Release Party of Life of a Showgirl, which played for three days and grossed $34 million over the weekend of October 3, 2025. Which means that Melania is the best documentary opening not “in years” but “since last October,” or nearly four months.
Let’s also look at another positive headline some are running with: its A Cinemascore. Getting that kind of grade for a four-quadrant release like Avatar: Fire and Ash or Wicked: For Good is not a guarantee. Getting it for Sinners or One Battle After Another is even more impressive. Getting that grade from a limited, niche audience on opening weekend is not.
A second positive review (out of 20) did bring the Tomatometer score up to 10%, but it is already a candidate for potentially the worst-reviewed wide release of 2026. Sure, we still have 11 months to go, but here are the titles of that category over the past decade:
2025 – The Ritual (9%)
2024 – Summer Camp (8%)
2023 – Freelance (10%)
2022 – Firestarter (10%)
2001 – Separation (7%)
}2020 – Fantasy Island (9%)
2019 – Replicas (9%)
2018 – Death of a Nation (0%)
2017 – Flatliners (4%)
2016 – Max Steel / The Disappointments Room (0%)
It is going to take a lot more ticket-buying for the film to be considered a success of any kind. You see, Amazon paid $40 million to make this, and then reportedly spent at least another $35 million to market the film. The only documentaries to ever gross as much as Melania needs to make to turn a profit for Amazon are Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour ($178.9 million) and Michael Moore’s Fahrenheit 9/11 ($119.1 million).
Melania can chase its opening weekend headline all it wants, but unless more continue to show up, this movie is going to be a bomb. And unless it manages to get over $20 million, it will miss out on beating Al Gore’s Oscar-winning An Inconvenient Truth ($24.1 million) or Won’t You Be My Neighbor? ($22.8 million), neither of which made it to 1,000 theaters (Melania opened in over 1700).
The self-financed and self-distributed adaptation of the video game Iron Lung opened in second place this week with $17.9 million. Reportedly costing less than $3 million to make, writer/director/YouTuber Mark Fischbach aka Markiplier nearly sextupled that in three days, pulling off a number that has eluded many distributors over the years. Studios like Bleecker Street, Briarcliff, and Broad Green have never had an opening that high in all their years of 2,000-plus venue releases. Markiplier Studios talked 3,000 theaters into playing Iron Lung, and the gambit paid off for both. Not that they bothered to reach out to a good number of critics, but those who did receive outreach have been politely impressed with the effort. Its 10 posted reviews are split right down the middle at 50% on the Tomatometer.
Disney’s Zootopia 2 now ranks 43rd on the domestic chart among first-run releases with $408.9 million. That is, after making $5.8 million this weekend (up 9% from last weekend) to finish fourth, marking its 10th straight week in the top five. It joins Barbie, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, and Top Gun: Maverick, among others, including the last film to achieve this during the holiday season of 2023, Migration. The animated film has settled into ninth place among global releases, where it should remain as it passes $1.77 billion. That’s technically eighth among Hollywood releases when you consider Ne Zha 2’s $2.23 billion haul overseas. Yet the shot of being 2025’s top domestic release remains a slow crawl as A Minecraft Movie was at $423.5 million at the end of its 10th weekend of just $290,051. 2025’s leader was only in the top five for seven weeks and was out of the top 10 by weekend nine. Do not count Zootopia 2 out of reaching for one more highlight. Less than $15 million to go.
Here we are on weekend seven for James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash, where it made $5.5 million (a 14% increase from last weekend) for a total of $386.1 million. The Way of Water made $15.9 million in its seventh weekend and was over $620 million. Don’t worry fans, as it is still going to make $400 million domestic. It would be a heckuva moment if it didn’t. Bigger news is that it is now over $1.4 billion, passing Avengers: Age of Ultron for 18th all time on the worldwide scale. North America may be less interested in Pandora, but it is now the 14th film to gross over a billion dollars alone outside the continent, the third film of 2025 to do it after Ne Zha 2 and Zootopia 2.
Jason Statham has had some of his best openings the past two years with The Beekeeper ($16.5 million) and A Working Man ($15.5 million). Before then, apart from The Meg films and Hobbs & Shaw, the action star did not have a $10 million opening as the solo headliner since, well, The Mechanic in 2011. The Beekeeper, in fact, was the only solo-go to not have a giant shark that grossed over $40 million. Shelter, the second release from Black Bear Pictures, started better ($5.5 million) than last November’s Christy ($1.3 million) and added another $7.5 million internationally but is still one of Statham’s lowest starts. It ranks only ahead of In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale ($2.9 million) and Operation Fortune: Ruse de guerre ($3.1 million) and behind one of his first breakout projects, The Bank Job ($5.9 million), and the 2021 pandemic release of Wrath of Man ($6.8 million). Black Bear is still getting their feet wet from production to distribution, but Shelter’s start would still be Bleecker Street’s second best opening, and they have been doing this since 2015.
Timur Bekmambetov’s Mercy fell from first to seventh this weekend with $4.7 million. The $60 million Amazon/MGM project has now grossed $19.4 million to date. This is slightly below par for late January films such as The Gentlemen, Jason Statham’s remake of The Mechanic, and last year’s Flight Risk. Each of those were between $20-21 million after 10 days and had second weekends between $5-6 million. The Mechanic and Flight Risk came up just shy of $30 million, while Guy Ritchie’s film stretched to $36 million. This is more likely in the former category. Not shaping up to be a great theatrical month for Amazon.
As of Tuesday, The Housemaid was approximately $1 million off the pace of where Patch Adams was back in 1998. After $3.5 million this weekend (just an 11% drop), it is now closer to $2 million off the pace with $120.6 million in the bank compared to Patch’s $122.3 million on its 45th day of release. $130 million domestic may end up being just a bit out of The Housemaid’s range, but the film is over $240 million globally and has become Lionsgate’s 17th-highest grossing worldwide film ever. If you take out the franchises – The Hunger Games, Twilight, John Wick, Now You See Me, The Expendables, and Divergent – it is actually their fifth highest behind La La Land, Knives Out, Wonder, and Fahrenheit 9/11. (They handled domestic distribution only on Monster Hunt 2, and we’re not giving Wonder franchise status with White Bird, are we?) Of course, The Housemaid is about to become another franchise for them soon enough.
After particularly damning claims against the Safdies hit the news (again) last week about their casting and judgment on the set of their 2017 film, Good Time, Josh’s Marty Supreme remains in the top 10 with $2.9 million. The film is now just shy of $91 million domestic and over $115 million worldwide, the third best global total for A24 behind only Civil War ($122.6 million) and their Oscar-winning Everything Everywhere All At Once ($139.3 million).
Nia DaCosta’s 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple continues to fall, this time in 10th with $1.6 million. At this point, with $23.6 million, it is not going to make in its theatrical run what the third film did in its opening weekend. A real shame given it is the best-reviewed film of the franchise.
Only three films since the pandemic have been able to post a $100,000+ per-theater average in their limited openings. Josh Safdie’s Marty Supreme ($145,833), Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City ($140,857), and Louis C.K.’s Fourth of July ($109,361). That’s a… choice… list. Well, now it can add a fourth with Aidan Zamiri’s semi-fictional The Moment, featuring Charli XCX navigating her Brat Summer tour. It grossed $428,000 this weekend in just four theaters for a $106,985 PTA. If those numbers hold, it is the seventh-best four-theater launch of the modern era behind The Grand Budapest Hotel, American Sniper, Moonrise Kingdom, Steve Jobs, The Imitation Game, and The Revenant. Every film on this list to open over $321,000 has gone on to gross at least $13 million. The A24 release will expand next week. If they opened it wide this weekend, it may have even outgrossed Melania. Meanwhile, Chloe Zhao’s Hamnet continues to do well in its Oscar stretch, making another $1.5 million this weekend to bring its total over $20 million domestic and over $57 million worldwide.
For completists, Renny Harlin’s The Strangers: Chapter 3 opens next week. The first two films did not post huge numbers but they were big enough for Lionsgate to find success with each. Angel Studios’ romantic comedy Solo Mio with Kevin James also opens. Will either have enough interest to knock Send Help from the top spot?
Erik Childress can be heard each week evaluating box office on Business First AM with Angela Miles and his Movie Madness Podcast. [box office figures via Box Office Mojo]
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The 2026 Academy Awards are just around the corner, and if you’re looking for a guide to help you find out where to watch all the nominees, you’ve come to the right place. Below you’ll find a list of titles you can stream (and where), plus the ones still on the big screen. Check out the list below, and access the full list of nominees here.
The 98th annual Academy Awards ceremony is going down on Sunday, March 15 at 4:00p.m. PST. Watch it on ABC or stream it on Hulu, ABC.com, the ABC app, YouTube TV, FuboTV, or DirecTV Stream.
Nominations: Best Picture, Actress in a Leading Role, Writing (Adapted Screenplay), Music (Original Score)
Where to Watch: Fandango at Home, Peacock, Prime Video
Nominations: Best Picture
Where to Watch: Fandango at Home, Apple TV+, Prime Video
Nominations: Best Picture, Actor in a Supporting Role, Cinematography, Writing (Adapted Screenplay), Film Editing, Music (Original Score), Sound, Production, Costume Design, Makeup and Hairstyling
Where to Watch: Stream on Netflix
Nominations: Best Picture, Actress in a Leading Role, Best Casting, Directing, Writing (Adapted Screenplay), Music, Production Design, Costume Design
Where to Watch: Now in Theaters
Nominations: Best Picture, Actor in a Leading Role, Best Casting, Directing, Cinematography, Writing (Original Screenplay), Film Editing, Production Design, Costume Design
Where to Watch: Now in Theaters
Nominations: Best Picture, Actor in a Leading Role, Actress in a Supporting Role, Actor in a Leading Role, Actor in a Supporting Role, Best Casting, Directing, Cinematography, Writing (Adapted Screenplay), Film Editing, Music (Original Score), Sound, Production Design
Where to Watch: Fandango at Home, HBO Max, Hulu, Prime Video
Nominations: Best Picutre, Actor in a Leading Role, Best Casting, Best International Feature Film
Where to Watch: Now in Theaters, stream on Apple TV+
Nominations: Best Picture, Actress in a Leading Role, Actress in a Supporting Role, Actor in a Supporting Role, International Feature Film, Best Directing, Cinematography, Writing (Original Screenplay), Film Editing
Where to Watch: Fandango at Home
Nominations: Best Picture, Actor in a Leading Role, Actress in a Leading Role, Actress in a Supporting Role, Actor in a Supporting Role, Best Casting, Directing, Cinematography, Writing (Original Screenplay, Adapted Screenplay), Film Editing, Music (Original Song and Original Score), Sound, Production Design, Visual Effects, Costume Design, Makeup and Hairstyling
Where to Watch: Fandango at Home, HBO Max, Prime Video, Hulu
Nominations: Best Picture, Writing (Adapted Screenplay), Music (Original Song)
Where to Watch: Stream on Netflix
Nominations: Writing (Original Screenplay), Actress in a Supporting Role
Where to Watch: Fandango at Home
Nominations: Best Actor in a Leading Role
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[Updated 1/29/2026]
The story of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Marvel Studios itself has been a tumultuous one since the release of Avengers: Endgame. The Phase Four films and television shows left audiences wondering if there was a new saga at all. The need to generate material for Disney+ also left many feeling the studio was unfocused and overextended, something studio president Kevin Feige would partially admit in 2025. Nevertheless, at SDCC 2022, he tried to quell some of these misgivings by revealing the full calendar for Phases Five and Six, labeling the whole thing as “The Multiverse Saga.”
But almost as soon as the Multiverse calendar was made public, alterations were made. Movies shifted release dates and production schedules. Two industry strikes forced all television and movie production to grind to halt. Disney itself changed its priorities and instructed Marvel to slow its pipeline. The expected big bad of the new saga, Kang the Conqueror, proved unimpressive in his true debut appearance — Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania — while the actor who portrayed him faced criminal charges in New York. He was ultimately let go from his Marvel contract, but it was unclear if Kang would carry on or be completely replaced with a difference character. And it just so happened that Doctor Doom seemed to be the logical replacement and Robert Downey Jr. was available…
It all reveals that, despite the planning involved, Marvel Studios is malleable and ready to alter those plans if need be.
Meanwhile, back in the MCU, heroes must rise, ne’er-do-wells must do what they do, and Marvel’s First Family must finally take its moment in the spotlight. And, as we have for the last few years, we’re keeping track of it all in this comprehensive guide of every upcoming Marvel Studios film (and television show) with a handy calendar of the studio’s projects through 2027 (and beyond).
As always, we will continue to update this page frequently as new details emerge. And be careful: There are spoilers ahead. (Want to see what the other camp is up to? Check out our full breakdown of upcoming DC Studios movies.)
The SDCC 2024 presentation was full of bombast — from a Deadpool choir singing “Like A Prayer” to the Downey as Doom reveal — but was surprisingly short on words like “phase”, “Multiverse”, and “saga.” Consequently, it is unclear if that system of notation is still in place. What you can expect in lieu of phases is the end of the current saga in two upcoming Avengers films and the return of Spider-Man (Tom Holland) in his fourth MCU outing. Also, there are a few TV shows readying for release that may still matter to the ongoing threads of Marvel storytelling…
Although it remains unclear if phases remain part of the studio’s reported seven year calendar, we’re holding onto the nomenclature for all the projects set for release after First Steps until Feige offers an update on this aspect of the Marvel Method.
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Release Date: July 31, 2026
What We Know: Mere hours into Spider-Man: No Way Home’s theatrical run, Feige confirmed Marvel Studios and Sony were already developing a fourth MCU Spider-Man film. Indeed, No Way Home producer Amy Pascal indicated in early December of 2021 that a second trilogy was in the works, but Sony Pictures CEO Tom Rothman walked that back at the film’s Los Angeles premiere. And yet, the conclusion of No Way Home makes it clear Peter Parker (Tom Holland) has a part to play in the saga to come. In the meantime, of course, he still needs to clear Spider-Man’s name and get some vestige of his life back. Also, there is that piece of Venom left behind in Mexico… In February of 2023, Feige confirmed Marvel has a story in mind for a fourth film, but offered little else, and after the release of the animated Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse that June, Pascal gave Variety an interview in which she confirmed development on a number of Spider-Man-related titles, including a new Tom Holland film. Talks regarding the project were halted as the WGA went on strike. In April of 2024, Holland told Deadline the film will have to wait until all concerned parties have “cracked” the script, but by early October, he said the script was nearing a satisfying state and that he would be shooting in 2025.
Just a month earlier, reports surfaced indicating Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director Destin Daniel Cretton was in talks to helm the picture. And by the end of October, Sony — who still controls distribution of the MCU Spider-Man movies — dated the fourth entry for July 2026 with Cretton as director. At that moment, it was the only MCU movie scheduled between the two Avengers films, but now stands as the only remain film before Doom makes his in-universe debut. In March of 2025, Stranger Things‘ Sadie Sink joined the cast in an undisclosed role. Naturally enough, pundits online quickly guessed the young actor will be the next person to play X-Man Jean Grey in live action.
Later that month, Sony revealed the film’s subtitle: Brand New Day. Taking its name from a Marvel Comics story in which Peter experiences a new status quo after making a deal with Mephisto, we expect the film will deal with the consequences of the MCU Peter’s choice at the end of No Way Home. It also offers up another character for Sink to play: the superhero known as Jackpot, who Peter mistakes for Mary Jane Watson in the comics. Other guesses include May Day Parker, Peter’s daughter from an alternate reality, and our own choice: the Mutant Firestar from the 1980s Spider-Man and His Amazing Friends animated series. In June, Jon Bernthal signed on to play The Punisher in the film, suggesting a “team up” — although fans of the comics know what sort of collabs Frank and Peter experience in their shared appearances. In July, Holland noted that the film will use more locations as No Way Home was mostly studio-bound to comply with COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. As August 2025 began, Sony teased the look of Peter’s costume to celebrate Spider-Man day and various trade papers revealed Mark Ruffalo will appear as Bruce Banner while Michael Mando will return from Spider-Man: Homecoming as the Scorpion. Additional cast includes Liza Colón-Zayas and, naturally enough, Zendaya and Jacob Batalon. In September 2025, Holland suffered an injury while shooting, but it delayed filming by only a few days. It also shed no light on Sink’s character, who remains a mystery despite an alleged leaked trailer. That same month, word arrived indicating Marvin Jones III will play Tombstone.
How It Fits in the MCU: While many speculate the film will continue No Way Home‘s Multiversal focus, we think it could concern itself with a hero trying to re-establish his cred in a New York filled with Punishers and Daredevils while also dealing with a more basic suit. Also, it is still possible he’ll find Wilson Fisk (Vincent D’Onofrio) as his new opponent.
Avengers: Doomsday (2026)
Premiere Date: December 18, 2026
What We Know: The fifth Avengers film will presumably set up the endgame of The Multiverse Saga if that term is still in use at Marvel. On July 26, 2022, word broke indicating Destin Daniel Cretton would direct the film, then titled Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. That September, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania writer Jeff Loveness signed on to craft the script. During the press tour for Quantumania, he teased the film will be a “bloodbath” and inspire the next generation of Avengers. In November of 2023, both Loveness and Cretton walked away from the project with Michael Waldron taking over scripting chores. At SDCC 2024, Feige announced Avengers: Infinity War and Endgame directors Anthony and Joe Russo will return to helm the film (and its follow-up), confirming earlier reports. The pair then revealed the film’s new subtitle: “Doomsday.” The picture will introduce Downey’s Doctor Doom and, we assume, how he ends up controlling the Multiverse. Feige also mentioned many of the characters from the 2025 theatrical releases — including the Fantastic Four — will appear in the upcoming Avengers films. In late 2024, word broke indicating Chris Evans will return for the film, although is unclear if he will come back as Steve Rogers, Johnny Storm, or another character out in the Multiverse who happens to look like the actor. But with subsequent reporting suggesting Hayley Atwell is also set to return, it is possible they could be the same Steve/Peggy we saw dancing during Endgame‘s conclusion. Evans subsequently denied the reports of his return, though. In March of 2025, Marvel livestreamed an hours-long cast announcement video, in which the camera slowly progressed along a seemingly neverending line of director’s chairs with Doomsday cast members’ names on them, The list included not only returning Avengers actors like Paul Rudd, Chris Hemsworth, Sebastian Stan, and Anthony Mackie, but also the stars of Thuderbolts*, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Simu Liu, Tom Hiddleston, and several returning stars from the original X-Men films, including Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen, not to mention Robert Downey Jr., who was the only one sitting in his chair and ended the video by hushing the viewers. Notably absent from the list, however, were Benedict Cumberbatch, Tom Holland, and the aforementioned Chris Evans and Hayley Atwell — the latter two are now confirmed thanks to a teaser attached to Avatar: Fire and Ash.
How It Fits in the MCU: As Downey’s Victor Von Doom hails from an alternate Earth — seemingly the same one as the Fantastic Four — how could such a Doom become aware of the Multiverse and the tapestry Loki (Hiddleston) now maintains? Will he have to face off against the God of Stories first? Or does their shared love of the color green indicate something else? Also, is this the real last stand for the 20th Century Studios X-Men?
Release Date: 2026
What We Know: Just ahead of Daredevil: Born Again‘s premiere in March 2025, word broke indicating a Punisher special is in development. The current plan is to release it in concert with Born Again‘s second season in 2026. Bernthal will not only reprise his role as Frank Castle, but co-write the special alongside director Reinaldo Marcus Green. Plot details are, of course, unavailable.
How It Fits in the MCU: With Frank making his proper MCU debut in Born Again‘s first season, it remains to be seen what sort of state he is in for that series or the special. But we keep wondering if Frank was Blipped. If that’s the case, making someone pay for those lost five years could fuel a 50-minute special.
Release Date: 2026 & TBD
What We Know: Following the events of the first season, Matt Murdoch (Charlie Cox) reunites with fellow New York defender Jessica Jones (Krysten Ritter). Shooting is currently underway with Royce Johnson reportedly set to return as Brett Mahoney. Photos from the set feature the two Defenders talking, but that is just the earliest pre-release hype taking shape. Cox also aided the hype train by suggesting the second season would be Born Again‘s last, but the series was renewed for a third year in September 2025.
How It Fits in the MCU: The re-emergence of Jessica Jones marks another link between the Netflix Marvel series and the current MCU. It remains to be seen, though, how much of her earlier show will be acknowledged. But, then again, neither Matt or Jessica were thrilled to be called Defenders in those series, so they may sidestep that issue entirely.
Premiere Date: 2026
What We Know: In October of 2022, reports surfaced of a potential series staring Paul Bettany as the White Vision featured in WandaVision and his struggle to regain the memories the Hex Vision imparted to him. WandaVision and Agatha head writer Jac Schaeffer reportedly supervised a writers room that Fall, but it was unclear if the project was still moving forward, particularly when Disney and Marvel were looking to slow down development of the slate and the strikes rewriting all the calendars. For a time, it seemed as though the project was one of the reported “quiet” cuts as Disney and Marvel refocused their efforts, but in late May 2024, Star Trek: Picard‘s Terry Matalas signed on to run the show and serve as executive producer. It appears his is a new take on the concept differs from the one Schaeffer was developing. But with Disney projecting a 2026 premiere, it is currently on more solid footing than some of the other projects listed below. Adding to its stability: James Spader will return to voice Ultron, the character he played all the way back in Avengers: Age of Ultron. In September of 2024, frequent Matalas collaborator Todd Stashwick reportedly joined the cast. Then, in January 2025, new reports suggested Iron Man‘s Faran Tahir would return as Raza, the Ten Rings captain who captured Tony Stark in that 2009 film, setting off the entire MCU. Production began in Spring of 2025. In September 2025, Mary McDonnell joined the cast in an undisclosed role. In the subsequent months, Disney finally settled on a title: VisionQuest. Curiously, this was a working title for the project back to the Shaeffer days, but remained a possible title until a recent Disney sizzle reel. Meanwhile, in November, Philomena Cunk herself — Diane Morgan — was added to the cast alongside Lauren Morais. Other actors in the series include Ruaridh Mollica, T’Nia Miller, Emily Hampshire, Orla Brady, Henry Lewis, and Jonathan Sayer. James D’Arcy, who played the human Jarvis on Agent Carter and in a memorable Endgame cameo is also reportedly back as the character, although it’s unclear exactly how.
How It Fits in the MCU: Even if Matalas is starting from scratch, the program still has one objective related to the saga: restore Vision in time for the fight against Doom. Then, maybe, it will be time to deal with Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen), who we believe to be very much alive. Also, the reported presence of Raza may offer an opportunity to reveal what the Ten Rings looks like after the events of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.
Premiere Date: December 17, 2027
What We Know: The sixth Avengers film will conclude Phase 6 and The Multiverse Saga (if either term is still in play). The title also offers a few clues as Marvel Comics has published two epic stories with that name. The first saw heroes and villains transported to Battleworld so the Beyonder could watch them fight. The second saw some heroes remembering how their Mutliverse was before various incursions collapsed it and plotting against Doom, the unquestioned master of all reality, to restore the universes they loved. Also, Spider-Man Miles Morales joined the mainstream Marvel Comics Universe in the aftermath. In October 2022, Loki‘s Michael Waldron signed on to write the script, but it is unclear if his draft is the one the Russo Brothers will use. At SDCC 2024, Anthony Russo said the original Secret Wars was one of the comics that made him a reader and he hopes to bring some of its magic to the next Avengers capstone. Originally set for a May 2027 release, it is now scheduled for December of that year. In July 2025, Feige revealed the film will also offer the studio a chance for a creative and narrative reset following its conclusion.
How It Fits in the MCU: No matter what Doom does in the two Avengers films, we expect the MCU will look fairly different afterward. Oh, and the post-credit scene — if one happens — would be the perfect moment to reprise the X-Men animated series theme again. Feige has hinted the Mutants will take point in the post-Multiverse stories. Also, the original Secret Wars comics introduced Spider-Man’s black suit, so maybe that piece of Venom left in the MCU will make its way to Peter…
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Release Date: TBA
What We Know: According to Feige, Armor Wars will be Tony Stark’s “worst fears come to life” as bad actors get a hold of some Iron Man tech. Only Colonel James Rhodes (Don Cheadle) – a.k.a. War Machine – will be in a position to stop them. In August of 2021, Black Monday’s Yassir Lester emerged as the series’ head writer. Production was expected to start in late 2022 and as the program was not mentioned at all during the SDCC 2022, Lester took to his Instagram stories to clarify that it is still happening. Marvel and Disney subsequently announced the project would be a film instead with Lester staying on to write the script. Little has been said since about, though, so it may be one of the “quiet cuts” Marvel made in the last few years.
How It Fits in the MCU: Cheadle, of course, has played Rhodey since Iron Man 2 and survived terrible color schemes for his armor, the crushing of his legs, being replaced by a Skrull, and the Blip. So he’s well-placed to defend Tony’s technology. Also, we can’t help but think Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne) will show up to offer him some aid and that Ezekiel Stane (Alden Ehrenreich) will prove to be their shared foe.
Blade (2025)
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Release Date: TBD
What We Know: Feige stunned the 2019 Comic-Con crowd by announcing Mahershala Ali will be the MCU’s version of Blade. Early on, Stacy Osei-Kuffour signed up to write the project with Feige admitting it will be a PG-13 affair. In July of 2021, word broke indicating Bassam Tariq will direct the picture. In November of 2021, Delroy Lindo emerged as the second person cast for the film. Although it was unclear who he might play, the internet quickly seized on the possibility of Jamal Afari, Blade’s mentor in the comics who was revamped into Whistler for the first Blade film trilogy. The following February, Aaron Pierre joined the cast in an unknown role. The departure of Tariq in the Fall of 2022 not only delayed the film, but several others down the production calendar. In late September that year, Lovecraft Country‘s Yann Demange emerged as the new director with Michael Starrbury writing a new script. In April of 2023, Mia Goth joined the cast and, later that month, True Detective creator Nic Pizzolatto took on writing duties with production expected to begin in late May 2023. But with the onset of the Writers’ Guild strike on May 2 that year, it was unclear if Pizzolatto’s draft was completed or if production would commence without him. But as the actors eventually went on strike as well, Blade was once again delayed. As the strikes resolved late in the year, Disney pushed the film to a November 2025 release.
And then it all fell apart again with Demange exiting the production sometime in early 2024. The search is on again for a director, and according to reports, the supporting cast have been released from their contracts. Goth has clarified she will remain part of the film. Ali also still intends to star with Eric Pearson writing the latest draft. Additionally, other reports indicate the film was originally meant to be a period piece but will now take place in modern-day MCU.
Curiously, any mention of the film was completely absent from Marvel’s 2024 SDCC presentation (and the subsequent D23 Entertainment Showcase) with Feige only saying “three films” were set for release in 2025. Then, in October, Blade was removed from the 2025 release calendar and replaced by a new Predator movie. Currently, the film is on indefinite hold, although it appears Ali and Goth are still attached to star should the studio ever figure out what it wants to do with Blade. Or, maybe, Wesley Snipes was correct when he said “there will only ever be one Blade” in Deadpool & Wolverine (with all apologies to Sticky Fingaz, who played him in a short-lived TV show, and the various actors who have voiced the Day Walker in animated projects).
As 2024’s D23 Brazil, Feige said the studio is still committed to bringing Blade into the MCU. He reiterated that commitment during the Fantastic Four: First Steps press tour in July 2025.
How It Fits in the MCU: While the MCU is a realm of science, mysticism, cosmic entities, and traditional street crime, it lacks for genuine monsters. Emerging from Marvel Comics’ The Tomb of Dracula, Blade will no doubt be our guide into a darker corner of the MCU where one finds things that go bump in the night. Luckily, he’s pretty good with a sword and can vanquish them with relative ease. Of course, the literal demons of the Marvel Universe may present more of a challenge. In terms of a more concrete connection to the MCU, the character made a disembodied appearance in Eternals, stopping Dane Whitman (Kit Harrington) from embracing his destiny and, seemingly, adding the character to Blade’s corner of the Marvel Universe.
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Release Date: TBA
What We Know: Early in December of 2021, reports suggested director Destin Daniel Cretton will return to helm a Shang-Chi sequel and develop other projects for Disney and Marvel. Presumably, Simu Liu and Awkwafina will return as Shang-Chi and Katy with Meng’er Zhang continuing to rebuild the Ten Rings as Xialing. We also imagine Wong (Bendict Wong) will appear in some capacity, as the signal Shang-Chi’s Ten Rings are sending into space will lead something to Earth. Of course, readers of the Gene Luen Yang-written Shang-Chi comic book may wonder if, perhaps, the Five Weapons Society will also be introduced. In November of 2023, Cretton departed development of the fifth Avengers film to focus on the Shang-Chi sequel, but this clearly changed as Cretton will now direct the next Spider-Man movie (as mentioned above). In July of 2024, Liu even quipped that the sequel keeps getting pushed back as Marvel’s long term plans change. As of that year’s SDCC presentation, it is unclear if the follow-up is still happening. One glimmer of hope: Liu attended Feige’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star ceremony the week prior to the convention. However, with Disney announcing 2028 Marvel release dates (listed in the calendar below), it is possible Shang-Chi will be back in three year’s time.
How It Fits in the MCU: The signal broadcasting into space is the big one here. Will it attract a dragon-like alien race to the epicenter of the Blip? Or is it a huge diversion while the Ten Rings organization returns to prominence in the criminal underworld? And speaking of Xialing’s future as a crime boss, she will no doubt face opponents like Sharon Carter (Emily VanCamp) and Kingpin in her quest to be more successful than her late father.
Release Date: TBA
What We Know: In November of 2024, Denzel Washington let slip on an Australia’s Today show that Ryan Coogler was writing a part for him in the third Black Panther movie. Though Marvel initially refused comment on the matter, they eventually confirmed a Black Panther 3 is in development, although in a roundabout way. The confirmation came as long time Marvel executive Nate Moore announced his departure from the studio to produce movies. Marvel bosses Kevin Feige and Louis D’Esposito specifically mentioned “the next Black Panther” in their statement about his exit. It is still unclear, though, if Coogler is in fact back and writing the new film. Also unknown: if Washington is indeed part of the cast, who might be returning from the previous films, or even any semblance of a plot.
How It Fits in the MCU: Presuming Shuri (Letitia Wright) is still Black Panther and ruling Wakanda, the stories could dovetail with just about any other MCU idea — from the discovery on Adamantium to the continuing tensions between Wakanda and Talocan.
Release Date: TBA
What We Know: Just days after the WGA negotiated a new contract with the AMPTP, word broke indicating Marvel was soliciting pitches from writers for an eventual X-Men feature. Considering the nature of its development, expect the film to occur in Phase 7 — provided Marvel still plans in phases, of course. In May of 2024, Hunger Games: The Ballad Of Songbirds & Snakes writer Michael Lesslie emerged to adapt some of the boundless Mutant concepts into a Marvel Studios script. At present, it is unclear just what sort of roster fans can expect … although, considering the success of X-Men ’97, the early 1990s team might be a safe guess. Professor X, Cyclops, Jean Grey, Storm, Gambit, Beast, Morph, Jubilee, and Wolverine are a pretty great ensemble and a good cross section of abilities, history, and characters. Toward the end of 2024, Feige said The X-Men is important to the future of Marvel storytelling, but it would likely not debut until after Secret Wars and the conclusion of the current saga. In May of 2025, Thunderbolts* director Jake Schreier emerged as the likely person to helm the picture. That July, Feige said the film will focus on more youthful elements and that Schreier is the perfect person to amplify that aspect of the concept.
How It Fits in the MCU: Presuming that the film will be set after Secret Wars, it will either focus on how the X-Men avoided detection all these years or how they join into the mainstream Marvel timeline. Of course, it is always possible they will also set up the next big saga. Our wild speculation? The next overarching story will be “The Apocalypse Saga.” Loosely based on the 1990s “Age of Apocalypse” event storyline, it could see the Mutants (and other heroes) working to prevent the supremacy of Apocalypse (played by Oscar Isaac in 2016’s X-Men: Apocalypse) in the future.
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Premiere Date: TBA
What We Know: As part of an overall deal with Disney, Black Panther director Ryan Coogler will develop and produce several series set in Wakanda or focusing on Wakandan characters. Although, it is now unclear how many of them will come to fruition or if they were all different aspects of Eyes of Wakanda (the in-continuity animated series detailed above). Reports suggest one of the projects is a live action drama set in the Wakandan capital while another may be an Okoye-focues series (more on that below).
How It Fits in the MCU: It all depends on whether or not any of these ideas come to fruition, but we imagine anything set in the present day will follow the events of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
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Premiere Date: TBA
What We Know: In late May of 2021, word broke indicating Danai Gurira will lead a Disney+ spinoff detailing Okoye’s rise through the Dora Milaje ranks. This project appears to be an additional Wakanda concept beyond the others Coogler is developing. Although, little has been said about it over the last four years.
How It Fits in the MCU: A focus on Okoye – and the other Dora Milaje for that matter – offers untold possibilities for story and further exploration of Wakanda. It could also strengthen her ties to characters beyond its borders. Of course, if it tells an ongoing story following the events of Wakanda Forever, it could see the character grappling with becoming more of a traditional superhero.
Release Date: TBA
What We Know: During a November 2021 American Cinematheque award ceremony in Scarlett Johansson’s honor, Feige let slip that the Black Widow star will be producing a project for Marvel Studios. Characterizing it as “top secret,” the studio chief also said the production will have nothing to do with Black Widow.
Johansson’s involvement with Marvel is somewhat surprising, as she sued Disney over the Disney+ premiere of Black Widow earlier that year. Although such suits are not uncommon, there seemed to be an unusual level of animosity between Disney and Johansson’s team – in the press, at least. But with the matter resolved, it seems Johansson will still take part in Marvel’s future endeavors. In late June of 2023, Johansson confirmed the project was still in development. In 2025, the actor revealed she was meant to be a producer on Thunderbolts*, but as she ultimately did no work on the film, she asked for her name to be removed. It is currently unclear if this was the secret project from 2021.
How It Fits in the MCU: Since this is a “top secret” project, anything is on the table – including a film version of A-Force, the all-female Avengers team. Also, although we’re listing this as a movie project, it is also possible this will be a Disney+ series.
Release Date: TBA
What We Know: In March of 2022, Moon Knight‘s Sabir Pirzada was reportedly developing a project based on Marvel Comics’ Nova, centering on a member of the Nova Corps, the yellow-clad space cops seen in Guardians of the Galaxy. At the time of the initial report, it was unclear if Nova would be a film or Disney+ series. In either case, it would follow a human who receives enhanced abilities upon joining the corps. Some subsequent reports indicated the project was evolving into a Marvel Special Presentation like Werewolf by Night. Then things went dormant until late 2024, when new reports claimed the project was back in gear in response to the cross-town rival’s Lanterns HBO series. Criminal Minds‘ Ed Bernero will serve as showrunner, replacing Pirzada. It will also be a live action television series versus something animated, a film, or the rumored one-off special. It will reportedly focus on Richard Rider — the original Marvel character to bear the name “Nova” — as he makes his way to Nova Prime and learns how to be a member of its intergalactic police force. Little has been said since, though, so it may be another “quiet cut.”
How It Fits in the MCU: Should it truly become a reality, Nova could take the place of Guardians as the key window into Marvel’s intergalactic happenings.
July 31, 2026 – Spider-Man:Brand New Day
December 18, 2026 – Avengers: Doomsday
December 17, 2027 – Avengers: Secret Wars
February 18, 2028 — Untitled Marvel Movie 1 (Our guess: Blade)
May 5, 2028 — Untitled Marvel Movie 1 (Our guess: Black Panther 3)
November 10, 2028 — Untitled Marvel Movie 3 (Our guess: The X-Men)
December 15, 2024 — Untitled Marvel Movie 4 (Our Guess: Shang-Chi 2)
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If 2024’s “Brat Summer” passed you by, the artist who inspired it is ready to give you a peek behind the curtain. It’s a pretty tongue-in-cheek peek, but a peek nonetheless, and one that fans cannot wait to see.
Aidan Zamiri’s mockumentary The Moment offers audiences a fictionalized look at the creative process leading up to singer Charli XCX‘s first headlining tour in support of her pop culture-defining 2024 album Brat. The film, a satire of the music industry as a whole, follows the star at the height of her fame post-album release as she rehearses for the tour and fights for creative control over her art and public persona.
In this exclusive clip, Charli’s close friend and creative director Celeste (played by Hailey Gates) is approached by Johannes Godwin (Alexander Skarsgård), the director of the concert film being shot, who inserts himself into the creative process and has some… interesting ideas for Celeste.
Check out the clip above, and then watch Zamiri and Charli XCX break down the entire scene, piece by piece, below!
The Moment arrives in theaters on January 30.
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2025 was another big year for video game adaptations at both the box office and on streaming platforms. The likes of The Last of Us, Twisted Metal, and Fallout continued to pull in fans — while also scoring plenty of critical praise — in their second seasons on the small screen. Meanwhile, game-based films — from blockbuster A Minecraft Movie to more modest successes, like Until Dawnand Five Nights At Freddy’s 2 — didn’t exactly blow up the Tomatometer, but still managed to have moviegoers lining up.
Of course, if you need additional proof of the subgenre’s unslowed success, look no further than the packed slate of upcoming projects. On top of established series, such as Devil May Cry, Splinter Cell: Deathwatch, The Witcher, and The Last of Us prepping new seasons, sequels to The Angry Birds Movie and, yes, A Minecraft Movie, are also in the pipeline.
But these titles barely scratch the surface, as dozens more are in the early stages of development or are dropping soon. While the status of some of these adaptations borders on dormant, there are over 20 projects well on their way to bringing our favorite polygon protagonists to life on the big and small screens.
So whether you want to return to Mario’s Mushroom Kingdom at the cinema or have been patiently waiting for Kratos to unleash hell on Amazon Prime, put down your controller and continue reading for all the latest news on some of the most promising game-based movies and shows.
[Updated 1/28/26]
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)
Release Date: April 3, 2026
Given the enormous success of 2023’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie, it’s no surprise Nintendo and Illumination are inviting fans back to the Mushroom Kingdom with this spring’s The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. That said, the highly anticipated sequel is also venturing far beyond the portly plumber’s colorful stomping grounds, sending him and Princess Peach all the way to distant locales based on the cosmic settings from 2007’s critically acclaimed Super Mario Galaxy game.
Mortal Kombat II (2026)
Release Date: May 15, 2026
2021’s Mortal Kombat was far from a knockout, but it was still leaps and bounds better than the 1995 and ’97 films based on the beloved, brutally gory fighting game franchise. Mortal Kombat 2 looks to keep the fist-to-face momentum going, building on its predecessor’s adrenaline-fueled story while also adding Karl Urban — as fan-favorite fighter/fictional action film star Johnny Cage — to its roster of iconic brawlers.
Resident Evil (2026)
Release Date: September 18, 2026
Like any walking corpse worth its weight in rotting flesh, it’s hard to keep theResident Evil film franchise down. Following six critically-panned Milla Jovovich-led entries — including 2016’s so-called “Final Chapter” — the series was unsuccessfully rebooted with 2021’s poorly received Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City. Despite its disappointing track record, the property’s next eponymous entry looks to be its most promising yet, thanks to it being penned and directed by Zach Cregger — the contemporary horror master behind Barbarian and Weapons — who said the film will be a completely original story set within the franchise’s universe but not specifically tied to any of the games.
Street Fighter (2026)
Release Date: September 18, 2026
Mortal Kombat II isn’t the only fighting game-inspired film to come out swinging this year, as a new Street Fighter movie will also enter the arena this fall. Serving as a sorta reboot to the long-running series that also gave us 1994’s so-bad-its-good Jean-Claude Van Damme and Raul Julia entry, this updated adaptation of Capcom’s epic quarter-muncher earns some cred with big names from both Hollywood (Jason Momoa) and the pro wrestling ring (Roman Reigns).
Release Date: March 19, 2027
The Sonic the Hedgehog films have proven to be some of the subgenre’s most popular and profitable, so it’s no surprise that Sega’s Blue Blur is already slated to race back to the big screen. Details on the fourth installment are scarce, but we’d bet all our shiny gold rings that the sequel — speeding into cinemas spring of 2027 — will see its main characters reprised by stars Ben Schwartz, Jim Carrey, and James Marsden. Sonic’s crush, pink hedgehog Amy Rose, is also rumored to be a major player in the next movie’s plot.
Release Date: May 7, 2027
As highly anticipated as it is hugely ambitious, the long-awaited The Legend of Zelda movie packs an impressive pedigree. A collaboration between Nintendo and Sony Pictures Entertainment, the live-action adaptation is being directed by Wes Ball (Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes,) and produced by former Marvel Studios head Avi Arad and legendary series’ creator Shigeru Miyamoto. Story details for the epic fantasy adventure are locked down tighter than the coveted Triforce, but stars Evan Ainsworth and Bo Bragason have been confirmed to don the tunic and crown of Link and Zelda, respectively.
Release Date: May 7, 2027
You needn’t have braved the brutally difficult Elden Ring to appreciate the promise and potential of the dark fantasy role-playing game’s silver screen adaptation. Set to be released by genre masters A24, the film will see George R.R. Martin — who also worked on the source material’s layered lore and cryptic storytelling — collaborate with Ex Machina, Annihilation, and Civil War auteur Alex Garland, a passionate fan of the game who’ll write and direct the picture.
Release Date: TBA
One of the interactive entertainment medium’s most popular and prolific franchises, Call of Duty is finally taking a fight to the big screen. Another project with a promising pedigree attached, the live-action adaptation of the first-person military shooter will see Paramount and Activision squading-up — alongside director Peter Berg (American Primeval) and writer Taylor Sheridan (Yellowstone) — to turn gaming’s biggest blockbuster into a box office juggernaut.
Release Date: TBA
Based on the Akira Kurosawa-inspired samurai action role-playing game of the same name, this adaptation should gain plenty of traction in the wake of its sequel, Ghost of Yotei, becoming one of 2025’s biggest games. Set to be directed by John Wick filmmaker Chad Stahelski — who’s also slated to helm the upcoming Highlander remake — Ghost of Tsushima‘s blend of rich storytelling, stunning environments, and katana-clashing action could be the perfect fit for the big screen. Fans can also look forward to a Ghost of Tsushima anime series. Based on the game’s Legends multiplayer mode, the show — directed by Takanobu Mizuno (Star Wars: Visions “The Duel”) — is due to land on Crunchyroll next year.
Release Date: TBA
Featuring over-the-top, alien arachnid-slaying action and plenty of dark humor and satire, Sony’s co-op shooter Helldivers is poised to become this generation’s Starship Troopers. Beyond that awesome potential though, the adaptation is in good hands, with director Justin Lin — who’s helmed five Fast & Furious films, including fan-favorite Fast Five — overseeing the bug-squashing slaughter from behind the camera.
Release Date: TBA
If you prefer towering robotic dinosaurs to those played-out Jurassic beasts, you’ll want to keep an eye on Horizon Zero Dawn. Based on the popular PlaySation sci-fi open-world action-adventure franchise of the same name, the adaptation will serve as an origin story, spinning the survival tale of brave, bow-wielding protagonist Aloy. Beyond the premise, details are scarce, but the film, which has already been written, is expected to stomp into theaters in 2027.
Release Date: TBA
Electronic Arts’ long-running life-simulation series might seem like an awkward fit for a big-budget movie adaptation, but don’t tell that to Margot Robbie. The Barbie star’s LuckyChap production company is overseeing the project, which will reportedly borrow inspiration from both her 2023 toy-based blockbuster and The LEGO Movie franchise, while Loki: Season 1 director Kate Herron will shoot the film.
Release Date: TBA
Revered game creator Hideo Kojima has crafted some of the medium’s most cinematic experiences, so it makes perfect sense that his incredibly ambitious — and equally bonkers — post-apocalyptic Death Stranding series is destined for the silver screen. While there’s no word on whether stars Norman Reedus and Mads Mikkelsen will reprise their roles from the source material, the film will see Kojima closely collaborating with A24 and A Quiet Place: Day One director Michael Sarnoski. A Death Stranding animated film, subtitled Mosquito and written by Aaron Guzikowski (Raised by Wolves,) is also in the works.
Release Date: TBA
The last word on Netflix’s live-action adaptation of Microsoft’s sci-fi shooter was that it was moving forward with Dune and Dune: Part Two scribe John Spaihts penning its script. More recent — and equally promising — news builds on that intel, reporting that director David Leitch, of Deadpool 2 and The Fall Guy fame, will bring Marcus Fenix’s chainsaw-equipped rifle buzzing to life on the big screen. And while there’s no confirmation on who’ll play the beefy protagonist (Dave Bautista had been heavily lobbying to land the role), series’ developer The Coalition will be onboard to ensure the film’s authenticity.
Release Date: TBA
It had seemed Hollywood was happy to let the long-gestating Sleeping Dogs movie adaptation lie dormant… until recently. The latest news on the project continues to confirm that Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings star Simu Liu will assume the lead role, but also adds that Timo Tjahjanto (Nobody 2, The Beekeeper 2) will direct. The Grand Theft Auto-like cult favorite never got a sequel, but its bone-crunching action and Hong Kong criminal underworld setting pack plenty of potential for the big screen.
Release Date: TBA
Like the back-on-track Sleeping Dogs, the long-dormant BioShock movie seemed to be dead in the, er, water. But Netflix’s adaptation of the critically acclaimed under-the-sea shooter has resurfaced with some big news. Coming off the success of The Long Walk, prolific Hunger Games director Francis Lawrence is still attached to the project, while a script is actively being worked on. The highly anticipated film, which Lawrence will likely tackle after helming upcoming Hunger Games prequel/sequel Sunrise on the Reaping, is also confirmed to be based on the series’ first Big Daddy-starring game.
Release Date: TBA
A movie based on OutRun, the classic ’80s arcade racing game, might seem about as likely as a Space Invaders flick coming to fruition. But seeing that Michael Bay (Transformers), Sydney Sweeney (The Housemaid), and Sega — the game maker largely responsible for Sonic the Hedgehog‘s box office success — are partnering on the project, we’re willing to buckle up and see where this ride takes us. Oh yeah, and Space Invaders is in fact in the early script-writing stages of its own adaptation.
Release Date: TBA
Perhaps even more surprising than OutRun‘s bid for cinematic success is Riders Republic‘s adaptation aspirations. But publisher Ubisoft apparently has big plans for its under-the-radar extreme sports game, as it’s put the project in the capable hands of Bad Boys: Ride or Die directing duo Adil El Arbi and Bilall Fallah. Story specifics are scarce, but the movie will be set in the Alps, where the game’s thrilling snowboarding, mountain biking, and other adrenaline-spiking antics will unfold.
Release Date: TBA
It’s been nearly four years since we’ve gotten an update on It Takes Two, the Dwayne Johnson-produced film adaptation of Hazelight Studio’s co-op 2021 game-of-the-year winner. But that’s not stopping the developer’s follow-up, Split Fiction, from getting its own film deal. Starring Sydney Sweeney and directed by Jon M. Chu (Wicked, Wicked: For Good), the movie will adapt the game’s twisty tale of two authors — one that pens fantasy, the other sci-fi — trapped in their own fictional worlds. Deadpool & Wolverine scribes Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick have been tapped to write Split Fiction’s script.
Premiere Date: TBA
Netflix’s animated Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft recently holstered its dual pistols with its second and final season, but the relic-hunting heroine will soon return in Amazon MGM Studios’ live-action take on the iconic action-adventure game franchise. Game of Thrones‘ Sophie Turner will don the tank top and short shorts of the titular archaeologist, while Jason Isaacs and Sigourney Weaver are rumored to be eyeing roles in the show. Tomb Raider is being created, written, and produced by Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who co-starred alongside one of Croft’s primary inspirations in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.
Premiere Date: TBA
A decade after the Michael Fassbender-led Assassin’s Creed failed to turn Ubisoft’s popular historical stealth-action game into a blockbuster film franchise, the throat-slitting series is taking another stab at it with Netflix’s upcoming show. In addition to scoring a killer cast, including Toby Wallace, Zachary Hart, Lola Petticrew, Laura Marcus, and Tanzyn Crawford, the live-action series has secured director Johan Renck, who won an Emmy for his work behind the camera on HBO’s hit Chernobyl.
Premiere Date: TBA
Ubisoft’s cloaked killers aren’t the only ones sneaking into the streaming space, as the publisher’s long-running Far Cry franchise has also been greenlit for an FX live-action adaptation. Based on the open-world, action-adventure anthology, the show’s also locked-and-loaded with a promising pedigree. Noah Hawley — the can’t-miss creator/director behind Fargo and Alien: Earth — is teaming up with It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia creator Rob Mac, who’ll also star in the show.
Premiere Date: TBA
Like many of the aforementioned adaptations, Amazon Prime’s long-awaited God of War show has suffered its fair share of false starts. But it seems the live-action series is now making up for lost time, aggressively charging forward like its titular deity-destroyer. On top of Emmy-winning Shogun director Frederick E.O. Toye confirmed to helm the first two episodes, Ronald D. Moore — who developed both Battlestar Galactica‘s early aughts reimagining and the long-running Outlander — will serve as showrunner. If all that wasn’t enough to have fans raising their Leviathan Axes, the show has cast Sons of Anarchy‘s Kratos’ lookalike Ryan Hurst in the title role.
Premiere Date: TBA
Mass Effect fans anxious to get their hands on the sci-fi role-playing game series’ next entry are in for a long wait, but they’ll likely be able to enjoy the saga’s live-action streaming adaptation much sooner. The latest news suggests the writers are in full swing, crafting a story that won’t adapt the epic trilogy’s original tale, but will instead spin a new yarn within developer BioWare’s rich universe. The Amazon Prime project represents a close collaboration between Mass Effect overseer Michael Gamble and showrunner Doug Jung (Mindhunter, Star Trek Beyond).
Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien star in a new exclusive clip from the upcoming film Send Help, directed by Sam Raimi.
Recommended: Send Help First Reviews
Send Help features McAdams as Linda Liddle, the overworked and unnoticed employee of O’Brien’s Bradley Preston, her cruel, egotistical boss. They become the sole survivors of a plane crash and are stranded on a deserted island, where they must navigate their strained relationship and work together to survive.
This newly released scene follows McAdams as Linda quickly adapts to island life, building a shelter, catching her own food, and even crafting a makeshift skincare routine. O’Brien’s Bradley, on the other hand, fares far worse — struggling through heavy rain, failing at basic tasks, and choking down a beetle in desperation.
Send Help marks Raimi’s first R‑rated film since The Gift in 2000. You can watch McAdams, O’Brien, and Raimi break down the making of the scene in an exclusive video on Fandango’s YouTube channel.
Send Help releases in theaters on January 30.
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Fresh off the Golden Globe awards, and Ryan Coogler’s Sinners atop our leaderboard with 254 wins followed closely by One Battle After Another with 216 wins. As the two films have traded Best Picture and Best Director wins across regional critics groups, this has clearly become a two film race. Even so, the Anderson feature remains strongly favored among critics. The next major test will come when the guilds awards start getting handed out in February.
We fully expect the landscape to shift as the season continues, and the rankings will likely look quite different in the weeks ahead. For now, the race is underway, and the uncertainty is part of the excitement. Which of these early wins will matter most in the long run remains to be seen. Like our leaderboard, everything is still very much up in the air. We will be here each week to track the momentum, so bookmark this page to stay up to date on which films are taking home the most prizes.
Read on to find out where your favorite landed below!
Sinners (2025)
97%
One Battle After Another (2025)
94%
KPop Demon Hunters (2025)
92%
Frankenstein (2025)
85%
Hamnet (2025)
86%
Weapons (2025)
93%
Sentimental Value (2025)
97%
The Perfect Neighbor (2025)
99%
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025)
80%
Marty Supreme (2025)
94%
Avatar: Fire and Ash (2025)
66%
Sorry, Baby (2025)
97%
If I Had Legs I’d Kick You (2025)
91%
Train Dreams (2025)
95%
Wicked: For Good (2025)
66%
The Naked Gun (2025)
87%
The Testament of Ann Lee (2025)
88%
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain (2025)
98%
Sound of Falling (2025)
94%
Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)
92%
Endless Cookie (2025)
90%
My Father’s Shadow (2025)
97%
Souleymane’s Story (2024)
100%
Left-Handed Girl (2025)
98%
Resurrection (2025)
89%
John Candy: I Like Me (2025)
89%
Come See Me in the Good Light (2025)
100%
The Voice of Hind Rajab (2025)
95%
Grand Theft Hamlet (2024)
94%
The Plague (2025)
97%
Blue Heron (2025)
100%
BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions (2025)
100%
Grand Tour (2024)
91%
Familiar Touch (2024)
98%
Predator: Killer of Killers (2025)
95%
Friendship (2024)
88%
Resurrection (2025)
89%
Bring Her Back (2025)
89%
Is This Thing On? (2025)
86%
Secret Mall Apartment (2024)
98%
Fiume o morte! (2025)
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28 Years Later: The Bone Temple (2026)
92%
The Alabama Solution (2025)
100%
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The 2026 British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) nominations were announced this morning, with Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another leading the pack with 14 nominations. Close behind is Ryan Coogler’s Sinners with 13 (which set a new Oscar record with 16 nominations), Joachim Trier’s Sentimental Value and Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein round out the top contenders with eight nominations apiece.
Nominees for Best Film include Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, Sentimental Value, and Sinners. In the Outstanding British Film category, contenders are 28 Years Later, The Ballad of Wallis Island, Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy, Die My Love, H Is for Hawk, Hamnet, I Swear, Mr Burton, Pillion, and Steve.
This year also marks several first-time BAFTA nominees, including Michael B. Jordan, Odessa A’zion, Rose Byrne, Chase Infiniti, Robert Aramayo, Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Stellan Skarsgård, and Teyana Taylor.
Emmy-winning The Traitors host and actor Alan Cumming will host the 2026 BAFTA Awards ceremony on Sunday, Feb. 22, at London’s Royal Festival Hall.
Read on for the full list of BAFTA nominations.
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sentimental Value
Sinners
28 Years Later
The Ballad of Wallis Island
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy,
Die My Love
H Is for Hawk
Hamnet
I Swear
Mr Burton
Pillion
Steve
The Ceremony, Jack King (Director, Writer), Hollie Bryan (Producer), Lucy Meer (Producer)
My Father’s Shadow, Akinola Davies Jr. (Director), Wale Davies (Writer)
Pillion, Harry Lighton (Director, Writer)
A Want in Her, Myrid Carten (Director)
Wasteman, Cal McMau (Director), Hunter Andrews (Writer), Eoin Doran (Writer)
It Was Just an Accident
The Secret Agent
Sentimental Value
Sirāt
The Voice of Hind Rajab
2,000 Meters to Andriivka
Apocalypse in the Tropics
Cover-Up
Mr. Nobody Against Putin
The Perfect Neighbor
Yorgos Lanthimos, Bugonia
Chloé Zhao, Hamnet
Josh Safdie, Marty Supreme
Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another
Joachim Trier, Sentimental Value
Ryan Coogler, Sinners
I Swear
Marty Supreme
The Secret Agent
Sentimental Value
Sinners
The Ballad of Wallis Island
Bugonia
Hamnet
One Battle After Another
Pillion
Arco
Boong
Lilo & Stitch
Zootopia 2
Jessie Buckley, Hamnet
Rose Byrne, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Kate Hudson, Song Sung Blue
Chase Infiniti, One Battle After Another
Renate Reinsve, Sentimental Value
Emma Stone, Bugonia
Robert Aramayo, I Swear
Timothée Chalamet, Marty Supreme
Leonardo DiCaprio, One Battle After Another
Ethan Hawke, Blue Moon
Michael B. Jordan, Sinners
Jesse Plemons, Bugonia
Odessa A’zion, Marty Supreme
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Sentimental Value
Wunmi Mosaku, Sinners
Carey Mulligan, The Ballad of Wallis Island
Teyana Taylor, One Battle After Another
Emily Watson, Hamnet
Paul Mescal, Hamnet
Peter Mullan, I Swear
Sean Penn, One Battle After Another
Stellan Skarsgård, Sentimental Value
Benicio Del Toro, One Battle After Another
Jacob Elordi, Frankenstein
I Swear
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sentimental Value
Sinners
Frankenstein
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Train Dreams
A House of Dynamite
F1
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Hamnet
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Bugonia
Frankenstein
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
Sinners
Wicked: For Good
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
Sinners
Wicked: For Good
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sinners
F1
Frankenstein
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Warfare
Avatar: Fire and Ash
F1
Frankenstein
How to Train Your Dragon
The Lost Bus
Clare Binns
Pillion
The Ceremony
Wasteman
A Want in Her
My Father’s Shadow
Cardboard
Solstice
Two Black Boys in Paradise
Welcome Home Freckles
Magid / Zafar
Nostalgie
Terence
This Is Endometriosis
Robert Aramayo
Miles Caton
Chase Infiniti
Archie Madekwe
Posy Sterling
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The Tomatometer and the Popcornmeter are both fantastic tools to help you find exactly what you’re in the mood to watch, but let’s be honest: There are some categories that are just better served by letting the people decide for themselves. And by “people,” we mean you!
With that in mind, this year for the Rotten Tomatoes Awards, we presented five fun, new categories for you to vote on, including a first-time sponsored award presented by Avocados from Mexico called the Fresh Avocado Award, highlighting some Fresh takes on the ripest reboots of the year. Read on to see who won the Fresh Avocado Award for Best Remake or Reboot of 2025, and click through to see the winners of the other four fan vote categories!
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Not every crowd-pleaser is a critical darling, and vice versa, and all of us have a few movies we absolutely adore that were savaged on the Tomatometer. See below to discover the Rotten Movie you loved the most in 2025!
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Novelty popcorn buckets have become a thing in recent years, and 2025 gave us some absolutely epic ones. Read on to see which popcorn bucket on the fan vote for 2025!
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Villains are always more interesting when the audience is able to empathize with their plights in even the smallest ways. Read on to see who you chose as 2025’s Most Relatable Villain!
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Hollywood has finally figured out how to adapt video games properly, and we got a wealth of amazing titles in 2025. See below to see who won for Best Video Game Adaptation!
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And the Golden Tomato goes to…
It’s been our annual tradition to hand out trophies for the best-reviewed movies and TV series of the year.
For our 27th edition of the Rotten Tomatoes Awards, we celebrate 2025’s best in film and TV, acclaimed works that have taken us from the dark seduction of Sinners, across the rebellion-torn galaxy of Andor, through the chilling terror of Alien: Earth, and back into the animated world of Zootopia 2.
Rotten Tomatoes Awards winners are determined using an adjusted formula, a weighted ranking whose factors include a movie or show’s Tomatometer or Popcornmeter rating and its number of reviews. Learn more in the How It Works section at the end.
In total this year, there are 25 categories, plus six Fan Favorite categories, created through our audience-driven Popcornmeter and Verified Hot ratings from all throughout 2025.
We’re also bringing back Fan Choice categories, including a FIRST-time sponsored award presented by Avocados From Mexico called the Fresh Avocado Award, which highlights some Fresh takes on the ripest remakes or reboots of 2025 for you to vote on! See the winners now, and check out the full list of Golden Tomato winners below.
SINNERS –GOLDEN TOMATO WINNER
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WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY – GOLDEN TOMATO WINNER
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ANDOR: SEASON 2 – GOLDEN TOMATO WINNER
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PLURIBUS: SEASON 1 – GOLDEN TOMATO WINNER
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ANDOR: SEASON 2 – GOLDEN TOMATO WINNER
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ADOLESCENCE – GOLDEN TOMATO WINNER
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ONE BATTLE AFTER ANOTHER – GOLDEN TOMATO WINNER
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ZOOTOPIA 2 – GOLDEN TOMATO WINNER
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THE NAKED GUN – GOLDEN TOMATO WINNER
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THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR – GOLDEN TOMATO WINNER
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SENTIMENTAL VALUE – GOLDEN TOMATO WINNER
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SINNERS – GOLDEN TOMATO WINNER
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KPOP DEMON HUNTERS – GOLDEN TOMATO WINNER
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BLACK BAG – GOLDEN TOMATO WINNER
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PILLION – GOLDEN TOMATO WINNER
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COMPANION – GOLDEN TOMATO WINNER
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LONG STORY SHORT: SEASON 1 – GOLDEN TOMATO WINNER
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REACHER: SEASON 3 – GOLDEN TOMATO WINNER
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THE STUDIO: SEASON 1 – GOLDEN TOMATO WINNER
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ADOLESCENCE – GOLDEN TOMATO WINNER
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WOLF HALL: SEASON 2 – GOLDEN TOMATO WINNER
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ALIEN: EARTH: SEASON 1 – GOLDEN TOMATO WINNER
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TASK: SEASON 1 – GOLDEN TOMATO WINNER
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ANDOR: SEASON 2 – GOLDEN TOMATO WINNER
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SINNERS – GOLDEN TOMATO WINNER
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SUPERMAN – GOLDEN TOMATO WINNER
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DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA – INFINITY CASTLE – GOLDEN TOMATO WINNER
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ATEEZ WORLD TOUR [TOWARDS THE LIGHT: WILL TO POWER] IN CINEMAS – GOLDEN TOMATO WINNER
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DOWNTON ABBEY: THE GRAND FINALE – GOLDEN TOMATO WINNER
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HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON – GOLDEN TOMATO WINNER
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The movie and TV rankings represent the most up-to-date Tomatometer & Popcornmeter scores as of December 31, 2025.
The winners and nominees are determined by an adjusted score formula, which is a weighted ranking that compensates for the variation in the number of reviews when comparing movies or TV shows within a specified time frame.
Limited releases are defined as opening in fewer than 600 theaters at initial release, or as virtual cinema. Platform releases, or movies initially released in fewer than 600 theaters that later expand before December 31, are categorized as Wide Release.
International releases are defined as non-English language films.
To qualify, a movie must be released in the United States between January 1 and December 31, 2025, and be Certified Fresh on the Tomatometer, and for the Fan Favorite Movie category, Verified Hot on the Popcornmeter.
All eligible seasons and TV movies must have premiered or ended in the 2025 calendar year, and have a minimum of 20 reviews from different critics for the season or its episodes. All contenders need to have at least 5 reviews by Top Critics.
Legendary Spider-Man (2002) and The Evil Dead director Sam Raimi is back on the big screen for the first time since he joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe with 2022’s Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and so far, critics are gushing over his new film. Send Help stars Rachel McAdams as Linda Liddle, a disgruntled consulting firm employee whose new boss Bradley (Dylan O’Brien) refuses her a promotion promised to her by his father in favor of hiring one of his buddies. When she’s nevertheless asked to join him on a trip to Thailand to help secure a company merger, their private plane crashes on a deserted island and he is badly injured, shifting the power dynamics and providing her with the opportunity to turn the tables.
Critics say that the darkly comic horror thriller benefits from some trademark Raimi flourishes, while McAdams dives into her role with enthusiasm and O’Brien makes for a fantastic, surprisingly nuanced villain. The film also has enough surprises to keep audiences guessing and finds a way to tackle its themes as it delivers top-notch thrills.
Here’s what critics are saying about Send Help:
Send Help is a small-scale moral fable about how quickly the dog-eat-dog world of capitalism can escalate into a full-blown horror… [This] is Raimi’s first film without any supernatural or superhuman elements since 1999’s For Love of the Game, but he does not let his relatively grounded premise restrict any of his signature camera tricks and visual tropes.
— Matt Singer, Screen Crush
It’s easy to imagine screenwriters Damian Shannon and Mark Swift cackling as they wrote the script and anticipating the audience members’ gasps with each new plot development. The narrative cleverness would only go so far, however, if it were not expertly brought to life. Raimi… attacks the material with a joyous ferocity that proves infectious. In the past, McAdams has proved equally fine at romantic comedy and serious drama, but this role stretches her in ways she’s never handled before… and O’Brien, whose character also displays many facets, matches her step for step.
— Frank Scheck, Hollywood Reporter
While it seemingly borrows from any number of sources — Misery, Office Killer, Cast Away, Yellowjackets, and Triangle of Sadness immediately leap to mind — Send Help becomes its own unique, mischievous, horrifying creation, thanks to director Sam Raimi and his singular gift for eliciting laughter that turns into screaming (and vice versa)… The film’s willingness to allow both of its protagonists to be villainous underscores a real critique of Survivor and, beyond that, capitalism in general: it’s not enough just to win, you also have to destroy the competition.
— Alonso Duralde, The Film Verdict
What’s so much fun about Send Help, beyond its twisted B-movie premise and refreshing disinterest in anything more highfalutin than handing Linda a chance to turn the tables, is how unpredictable it manages to be for most of their time on the island (except for that darn ending)… Essentially stripping all that’s “logical” from the psychological thriller genre, Raimi doesn’t seem especially concerned with plausible human behavior, preferring to keep audiences guessing as the characters’ motivations keep changing.
— Peter Debruge, Variety
Send Help is another “eat the rich” parable… yet it’s been told with enough wit and viscera to outpace many of its competitors… McAdams delivers broad comedic strokes with such forceful humanity that she’s able to play her own tricks on the audience’s sympathies… Send Help here benefits from Raimi’s trademark ruthlessness, because it allows Linda (and, in turn, McAdams) to test both her sanity and our loyalty to the underdog, while O’Brien offers us enough genuine depth to force us, at times, to question Bradley’s inhumanity.
— Clarisse Loughrey, Independent
Dropping a full-blown movie star into a role that demands humiliation, restraint, and a willingness to look foolish can backfire. But here, it’s a multiplying factor, and McAdams’ star power doesn’t flatten Send Help but electrifies it… The violence is sharp, and the comedy is clean, with Raimi observing his world’s details with a hunter’s precision.
— Alison Foreman, IndieWire
Send Help satisfies as a delicious two-hander that keeps you guessing, and features beautifully modulated performances by Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien. Linda’s arc, which is about as long and fulsome as you can get in a movie like this, will bend in surprising ways that implicate her behavior and keep the film from being a one-note takedown of the patriarchy.
— Mark Keizer, MovieWeb
Send Help marks a sharp and entertaining return to contained, character-driven horror for director Sam Raimi. the veteran filmmaker successfully blends survival-thriller tension with his signature flair for cruelty, dark humour and escalating psychological pressure, managing to deliver a film that is as uncomfortable as it is compulsively watchable.
— Linda Marric, HeyUGuys
Not only does it feel like a satisfying catharsis for those who’ve ever dealt with a boss from hell, this lean, mean, gleefully gnarly machine is wildly entertaining, causing us to scream and squirm long enough to go in for the kill… McAdams and O’Brien are terrific in berserker mode together, while also individually establishing their characters… Bloody, radical and totally savage, it’s full of edge of your seat thrills that are built to see again and again.
— Courtney Howard, Fresh Fiction
The hallmarks of a Sam Raimi splatterfest are all here, but the added cat-and-mouse game and how it can double for work and class-based dynamics are never lost on this relatively tight picture. The results are quite fun, as the dark comedy permeates, with a gleeful Raimi sitting back and letting both lead actors get their hands dirty.
— Aaron Neuwirth, We Live Entertainment
If the idea of a Sam Raimi survival thriller centered on Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien going bats–t bananas on a beach sounds like a good time at the movies, Send Help is for you… There’s nothing better than seeing a master at work and at play at the same time. Damian Shannon and Mark Swift’s script does great work starting Linda and Bradley at polar opposite points of audience sympathy, and seeing how adversity drives them towards the middle is supremely satisfying.
— Tom Jorgensen, IGN Movies
A delightfully nasty horror-comedy seemingly created so Rachel McAdams can let her freak flag fly. Send Help feels like a spiritual successor to Drag Me to Hell, in that the film has an intentionally wonky Looney Tunes tone and is loaded with scenes where characters scream while blood (and other fluids) splash into their faces and open mouths. I don’t think anyone is going to call this one of Raimi’s best movies, but gosh, it’s a lot of fun.
— Chris Evangelista, Slashfilm
Rachel McAdams and Dylan O’Brien… prove an irresistible pairing as the power dynamics of Linda and Bradley’s relationship constantly shift, with Damian Shannon and Mark Swift’s script throwing curveballs almost every other scene… Send Help is, first and foremost, enormous fun.
— Ian Sandwell, Digital Spy
Send Help is not in the upper-tier of Raimi’s work, but it’s hard not to love seeing him back where he belongs: making graphic, hilarious movies with morally ambiguous characters. [It] isn’t necessarily revolutionary, but there is something cozy about Sam Raimi’s familiar blanket of blood and guts.
— Jay Ledbetter, AwardsWatch
It’s neither as funny as it needs to be nor as gross and gory as you’d hope Raimi’s first R-rated feature in more than two decades would prove, while still clearly salvaged by a talented filmmaker and two exceptional performers doing their best to elevate one-note, thinly sketched material… McAdams and O’Brien both manage to make this more entertaining and less infuriating than it sounds, selling both the broad rivalry dynamic and the more introspective moments in ways that likely don’t land on paper.
— Alistair Ryder, The Film Stage
It’s a time-honoured and perfectly enjoyable setup, and the first act, when the new reality dawns on clueless Bradley, is watchable. But the plot twists are derivative and the action then becomes dependent on weird stabs of grisliness that are not convincing or consistent with the characterisation. By the end, it’s exasperating – but McAdams delivers a solid performance.
— Peter Bradshaw, Guardian
There is an inkling of a great film buried within Send Help… Sadly, the timid script is hellbent on taking every lazy and unimaginative way out of the tantalizing setup, which leads to an unsatisfying ride held together by the luminous Rachel McAdams in the leading role.
— Joonatan Itkonen, Region Free
Send Help opens in theaters on January 30.
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Major winter storms are catching a lot of the blame this weekend for people staying indoors and avoiding the frigid temperatures, but there was not a lot to entice audiences with in the first place. Unless moviegoers wanted to catch up with holiday leftovers or some of the fresh Oscar nominees, their new options consisted of what could be two of the worst-reviewed films of 2026. And we mean all the way through December.
The stars and co-stars of the Guardians of the Galaxy and Mission: Impossible movies have a No. 1 movie again this week. Old hat to Chris Pratt and Rebecca Ferguson, but for director Timur Bekmambetov, it is a first for him at the box office. Despite Wanted opening to over $50 million back in 2008, it was the same weekend as the vastly superior WALL-E from Pixar ($63 million). No. 1 eluded him even further with a $16.3 million fourth place opening for his Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter in 2012 and his $11.2 million sixth place start for his 2016 remake of Ben-Hur.
Mercy nearly made as much as the latter, starting its run with $11.1 million. But in 2025, a critic score of 25% or under was good enough to make the bottom 10 among wide theatrical releases. Mercy right now is pulling a 21% on the Tomatometer — worse than the 34% for Abe the Vampire Guy and the 24% for Where’s Charlton Heston? Wanted is still his benchmark on the Fresh rating with a 72% and also among multiples (2.64) from start-to-final gross. His follow-up films, including the pandemic release of Profile, have all finished between 2.30-2.39. Mercy following in those tracks would finish between $25-27 million, which is not good news for a film reportedly in the $60 million budget range.
We can bunch up a number of films in the top 10 this week, and the first pairing is that of the all-time billion dollar successes. James Cameron’s Avatar: Fire and Ash ended its five-week run at the top of the box office, falling to second place with $7 million. That brings it to $378.4 million domestic at the end of its sixth weekend. Now over $1.37 billion, it ranks 19th on the all-time global chart and will be hitting $400 million domestic in the coming weeks. It is not the $600 million or $700 million domestic or two-billion plus of its predecessors, but who else in Hollywood has created a six-billion dollar trilogy?
Not even Zootopia 2 is going to reach those numbers with a third film, but that certainly has to be on the way after the $1.74 billion-plus of the sequel. The film can take solace in the fact that it may be impossible for Fire and Ash to catch it on either front individually, but Zootopia 2 continues to chase A Minecraft Movie to be the No. 1 domestic film of 2025. Another $5.7 million in its ninth weekend has it joining the $400 million club. Minecraft was down to just $765,693 in weekend nine and $422.9 million overall. Zootopia 2 just needs to keep itself in the millions each week and Minecraft won’t sleep well as it creeps up on its crown. Zootopia 2 is ninth all time globally and is now in the top 50 of all time domestically. That third film can’t get here soon enough for Disney.
Next up a tale of two “R”-rated successes. The Housemaid continues to be one of those classic word-of-mouth successes we love to report on for theaters. After a modest opening of $19 million, it just keeps trucking forward. Another $4.2 million in its sixth weekend brings its total to $115.4 million domestic and over $217 million worldwide. That puts the film just a smidge behind the $130-135 million finish Patch Adams was suggesting; that’s more than six times above its opening. It already has the best multiple for a film opening in wide release, passing Sinners this week, which had a 5.71 with a much higher start of $48 million. Big congrats to Lionsgate and The Housemaid, though, and best of luck with the sequel.
Additional congrats to A24 and Marty Supreme, which racked up nine Oscar nominations on Thursday. It is the second-highest grossing domestic Best Picture candidate after Sinners and added $3.5 million to its now $86.2 million total. A24 would love to still hit that $100 million in the coming weeks, likely leading up to Timothée Chalamet’s first Oscar. The film is officially over $105 million globally.
A tale of three horror tales in the top 10 are next up, starting with last week’s disappointing start to 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. Things were not much better in its second weekend as it fell over 71% to fifth place with $3.6 million for a total of $20.7 million. We were using The Forest to compare Primate last week, and the numbers look even worse for Bone Temple as Forest had $21.3 million after a $5.9 million second go. That film dropped over 70% for its next three weeks, which has not happened with Primate but sure did here. That pattern would put Temple in the $25 million range. It is over $46 million worldwide. Not great news for the $63 million production. Primate, meanwhile, made $1.6 million in its third weekend, putting it at $23.5 million and over $30 million worldwide.
Certainly better numbers than Return to Silent Hill. Christophe Gans’ original adaptation of the video game came out in April 2006 and opened to $20.1 million, finishing with $46.9 million. Six years later, Silent Hill: Revelation began with $8 million just before Halloween and ended up with just $17.5 million. Gans has now returned to Silent Hill. Critics only got to see it if they knew who to contact, and those who did have rewarded it with a 16% on the Tomatometer. In 1,850 theaters, audiences paid for just $3.2 million in tickets, and it’s a wonder any of them were even aware it was coming out.
We close out the top 10 with a pair of Oscar nominees, one of them from this year and the other from 2001. The first would be The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring hanging around for a second weekend in its re-issue, making another $2 million for a total to date of $5.9 million. (Both The Two Towers and The Return of the King each grossed $1.6 million as well.) Back into the top 10 on Oscar nom week is Chloe Zhao’s Hamnet. After receiving eight nominations, the Best Picture contender and favorite to win Best Actress also grossed $2 million to bring its total up to $17.6 million domestic and $42 million worldwide.
Closing out a decent holiday run in the top 10 is the redux of Anaconda, making $1.3 million. That brings its total to just over $62 million, and with that total being doubled overseas, Sony has a decent little hit to close out 2025, even if The Bone Temple did not start the new year well. Sony’s release of Clika this weekend in 522 theaters made $1.27 million.
Ric Roman Waugh’s Greenland 2: Migration has just not attracted the audience needed to recoup a $90 million budget. A 72% drop to just $950,000 this weekend brings its 17-day total to just $16.8 million. Continue reading for more on the try, try again. The SpongeBob Movie: Search for Squarepants is just under $70 million. Kate Hudson’s Oscar nomination for Song Sung Blue didn’t help much (nor did it being on VOD already), as it made $800,000 for a total of over $37 million. No Oscar nominations for Park Chan-wook’s No Other Choice may have put an end to its expansion. It lost 15 theaters this weekend and fell 67% down to $735,000. But at over $8.3 million it is the director’s highest-grossing domestic release to date.
Clear the decks because there is a new Sam Raimi film coming to theaters. Rachel McAdams turns the tables on her boss Dylan O’Brien on a desert island in Send Help, which should lead the box office with little effort. After the failed release of Christy last November, Black Bear gives it a go with Jason Statham in Shelter from the director of Greenland 2.
Erik Childress can be heard each week evaluating box office on Business First AM with Angela Miles and his Movie Madness Podcast. [box office figures via Box Office Mojo]
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Following its Sundance Film Festival premiere, one week ahead of its theatrical release on January 30, the Charli XCX mockumentary The Moment is receiving mixed reviews. The movie is directed by Aidan Zamiri, who helmed the “360” music video, and stars Charli XCX as a fictionalized version of herself as she prepares for a world tour in support of her album Brat in 2024. The first reviews celebrate her acting, but this might be just for the die-hard fans, if even them.
Here’s what critics are saying about The Moment:
While it’s not a complete home run, in the end, it delivers. Because, love it or hate it, this film will linger with you.
— Gregory Ellwood, The Playlist
The Moment [is] such a fascinating look at fame… a work of grand, messy ambition.
— Chase Hutchinson, TheWrap
Pretty far from cringe… The Moment is a funny and perceptive peek at the roller coaster that is Charli XCX’s life.
— Travis Hopson, Punch Drunk Critics
None of it works. I’ll cut to the quick: The Moment is an unmitigated disaster.
— Gregory Nussen, ScreenRant
Her fans are going to love it. It might even create some new ones.
— Travis Hopson, Punch Drunk Critics
It’s difficult to imagine [its] shortcomings mattering to die-hard fans eager to catch a glimpse of Charli’s behind-the-scenes life — even a fake one such as this.
— Nick Schager, The Daily Beast
What fans got instead of the oversaturated music doc genre the film so deliciously satirizes, is a spiritual sequel to Spice World as a psychological thriller, and I don’t think any of them will complain.
— Glenn Garner, Deadline Hollywood Daily
I had naively anticipated more of an explainer on Brat’s whole deal — a sort of thesis breakdown of the phenomenon’s evolution and philosophy. But the film… assumes its audience is already well-versed in all that.
— Richard Lawson, The Hollywood Reporter
It’s a film that’s most exciting for Charli XCX fans who want more of their favorite singer, but the deeper ideas it wrestles with are what make it worth experiencing by all.
— Chase Hutchinson, TheWrap
For the more casual viewer, The Moment is entertaining enough, for a while.
— Richard Lawson, The Hollywood Reporter
Those not already invested in the singer won’t find much to latch onto, save for a few intriguing if undeveloped notions about pop-culture power dynamics.
— Nick Schager, The Daily Beast
For a non-Brat outsider, little seems uniquely Charli XCX.
— Fred Topel, United Press International
Several sequences veer into outright horror, suggesting an A24-inflected vision of pop stardom as bodily and psychological siege.
— Martin Tsai, AwardsWatch
The film is like a bizarre cross between This is Spinal Tap and [A24’s] Uncut Gems, in which XCX plays a mostly aloof version of herself until she is pushed to a breaking point.
— Gregory Nussen, ScreenRant
In this script written by Zamiri and Bertie Brandes, this isn’t a celebration of BRAT, it’s a deconstruction of it. This is a movie about a public figure who begins to question all the bold choices she made to reach this peak in the first place.
— Gregory Ellwood, The Playlist
The film is most interested in the fraught existential questions that lurk in the shadows of fame… For Zamiri, his co-writer Bertie Brandes and Charli XCX herself, The Moment is a statement about the alienating nature of fame.
— Chase Hutchinson, TheWrap
[The screenplay] offers little more than a narrative skeleton, complete with uniformly superficial characters.
— Nick Schager, The Daily Beast
The fact that [Charli XCX] approved this script will leave many in the music industry with some big questions.
— Gregory Ellwood, The Playlist
Don’t expect this to be like This Is Spinal Tap or Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping, as it isn’t really about skewering the music industry via more self-contained sketches. Said industry is still shown to be an often nightmarish one, but it’s all about the way it impacts the artist navigating it.
— Chase Hutchinson, TheWrap
It’s not really satire. It’s just chaos.
— Fred Topel, United Press International
I actually think The Moment should have pushed further into crackpot satirical extremes.
— Owen Gleiberman, Variety
I wish that it… went harder on the spoofy stuff.
— Richard Lawson, The Hollywood Reporter
The Moment [is] full of funny yet throwaway bits about the mundane and frustrating aspects of maintaining a personal brand.
— Chase Hutchinson, TheWrap
[It’s] occasionally funny… certainly not as funny overall as it should be.
— Gregory Ellwood, The Playlist
While some jokes land, others get lost in the noise of everyone talking at once.
— Amber Wilkinson, ScreenDaily
The jokes are understated (a generous way to put it, given that the jokes are so understated you’re barely going to laugh at them).
— Owen Gleiberman, Variety
Some of [the] interludes of creative clash are funny, but the joke runs dry fairly quickly.
— Richard Lawson, The Hollywood Reporter
The Moment is, in fact, filled with nobly against-the-grain elements: a warm, over-saturated palette that invites us into the frazzled psyche of a star; dynamic, verité-style cinematography by Sean Price Williams, which conveys the jittery reality of high-wire fame.
— Adrian Horton, Guardian
The Moment has its own visual language — the film is repeatedly intercut with flashes of light and text that resemble more of a concert or night at the club than it does a standard mockumentary, a nod to Charli’s “brat” aesthetic.
— Chase Hutchinson, TheWrap
Zamiri also cheats somewhat with the mockumentary element, using so many angles that, despite the hyper-kinetic camerawork from Sean Price Williams, the action appears too slick to be real fly-on-the-wall.
— Amber Wilkinson, ScreenDaily
Visually, Zamiri periodically abandons realism altogether. Flashing title cards and intrusive logos nod toward the graphic provocations of Gaspar Noé collaborator Tom Kan.
— Martin Tsai, AwardsWatch
The Moment does a good job of staging the early scenes of the movie as, in essence, a documentary.
— Owen Gleiberman, Variety
Like many a real music documentary, The Moment eventually treads into the realm of hagiography.
— Richard Lawson, The Hollywood Reporter
In an era when music documentaries increasingly function as deluxe extensions of public relations campaigns, The Moment is notable for its refusal to mythologize its subject.
— Martin Tsai, AwardsWatch
Charli [is] a natural, engaging actor.
— Richard Lawson, The Hollywood Reporter
Charli delivers a heightened, dynamic performance.
— Glenn Garner, Deadline Hollywood Daily
Charli turns in an impressive, funny, and at times very moving performance as this version of herself, channeling the anxieties, fears, and self-doubt that begin to take over the character as the film progresses.
— Chase Hutchinson, TheWrap
She delivers a monologue as this version of Charli that is borderline heartbreaking… She’s startlingly good. Even if she’s playing “herself.”
— Gregory Ellwood, The Playlist
She is surprisingly good at playing this version of herself.
— Travis Hopson, Punch Drunk Critics
Charli, stuttering and flustered, comes off as mechanical, a student still struggling to push outside her well-worn persona.
— Adrian Horton, Guardian
Skarsgard steals almost every scene he’s in.
— Amber Wilkinson, ScreenDaily
The best by far is Alexander Skarsgard… The role is perfect for the towering Swedish actor, who plays passive-aggressive toxic masculinity with the best of them.
— Travis Hopson, Punch Drunk Critics
Johannes [is] a role that seems custom-fit for the Swedish actor, who takes up all the oxygen in the room with an effortless chauvinism.
— Glenn Garner, Deadline Hollywood Daily
Skarsgård’s performance anchors the satire… [He] nails the specific cadence of institutional arrogance — the soothing voice, the empty abstractions, the certainty mistaken for insight.
— Martin Tsai, AwardsWatch
The driving antagonistic force of the film is Alexander Skarsgård’s wonderfully annoying hack of a director… [He] moves beyond mere shtick to serve as a sinister, soulless embodiment of all that artists stand to lose.
— Chase Hutchinson, TheWrap
Skarsgård is ridiculous and obnoxious in a character that is so cartoonishly buffoonish it seems impossible to believe he’d actually exist.
— Gregory Nussen, ScreenRant
Rachel Sennott… wonderfully pokes fun at herself running into Charli at a Paris after-party. Even Kylie Jenner isn’t afraid to let the audience know she’s in on the joke.
— Gregory Ellwood, The Playlist
Some of these moments flirt with inside baseball, reducing the backstage world to a parade of recognizable faces rather than a sustained creative ecosystem.
— Martin Tsai, AwardsWatch
The Moment opens in theaters in limited release on January 30, 2026.
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II stars as the titular superhero in Wonder Man, Marvel’s first live-action TV series in half a year, and he’s earning rave reviews. The meta-comedic show follows Simon Williams, aka Wonder Man, as he pursues a role in Hollywood with help from the returning MCU character Trevor Slattery (Ben Kingsley). As part of the “Marvel Spotlight” banner, this is a smaller, more grounded piece of the franchise, and the first reviews of the show praise its character development, the chemistry between its two stars, and its mostly standalone story.
Here’s what critics are saying about Wonder Man:
Wonder Man is the best Marvel story in years… This is everything that made me love Marvel in the first place.
— Joonatan Itkonen, Region Free
Wonder Man stands apart from the rest of the MCU as a warm and witty buddy comedy… a low-key gem that’s up there with the MCU’s best work.
— Will Salmon, GamesRadar+
Wonder Man is a bromance for the ages… an introspective MCU journey unlike anything we’ve experienced before, and one that’s well worth your time.
— Rohan Patel, ComicBookMovie.com
Wonder Man is a breath of fresh air and exactly the unique content that Marvel Television should continue to produce on its TV side.
— Kyle Wilson, The Lamplight Review
This one just feels like a breath of fresh air for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and is well worth the watch.
— Rachel Leishman, The Mary Sue
Wonder Man proves that the most powerful Marvel stories aren’t about saving the world, but about learning how to live in it.
— M.N. Miller, Geek Vibes Nation
More intimate stories like Wonder Man are what give me genuine hope for the future of Marvel.
— BJ Colangelo, Slashfilm
It’s one of the best shows in the MCU to date.
— Amon Warmann, Empire Magazine
It’s the most original MCU TV series since WandaVision.
— Josh Wilding, ComicBookMovie.com
Wonder Man shares an awful lot in common with 2024’s Echo. Like that show, it’s a smaller, character-driven series.
— Jesse Schedeen, IGN Movies
Other Marvel shows have played with their formats before, of course, but they have always reflexively snapped back into the shape of “just another superhero series” by the end of their runs. Wonder Man, though, is genuinely different.
— Will Salmon, GamesRadar+
Even when the plot clicks fully into gear, the show doesn’t lose its personality with an action-packed, effects-heavy final act, a problem that’s dogged even some of the MCU’s quirkier TV series.
— Keith Phipps, TV Guide
As a Disney+ series, Wonder Man falls into all the same structural trappings that have been widely criticized in the past… [It] feels like another movie cut up into pieces.
— Tyler Taing, Discussing Film
It doesn’t concern itself with setting up the next big event or even earning Simon a place on a superhero team. It’s ultimately all the better for it.
— Josh Wilding, ComicBookMovie.com
It was unclear how Williams would fit into the ever-growing MCU… Happily, the answer is simple: he doesn’t fit in – and that’s the point.
— Will Salmon, GamesRadar+
You forget while watching that the show is connected back to the MCU… It really works to allow Wonder Man to be unique and fun and not find some way to bring it back to the MCU at large.
— Rachel Leishman, The Mary Sue
These smaller-scale projects… remind audiences that the MCU wasn’t built solely on crossover events, but on compelling individuals whose personal journeys made those larger moments resonate.
— BJ Colangelo, Slashfilm
The series will feel familiar if you’ve watched recent series The Franchise on HBO Max or The Studio on Apple TV.
— Julian Lytle, RIOTUS
This is effectively Marvel doing a Hollywood meta-comedy, somewhat in the vein of Apple TV’s The Studio.
— Will Salmon, GamesRadar+
If you enjoyed Apple TV’s The Studio, this expertly paced “Marvel Spotlight” will scratch that itch with a superhero twist.
— Kyle Wilson, The Lamplight Review
While it shares some qualities with TV’s last great showbiz satire The Studio, the inside Hollywood humor here is gentler and more realistically observed.
— Bob Strauss, San Francisco Chronicle
It includes enough superpowered intrigue… All in all, Wonder Man is the cure to superhero fatigue, telling a story like no other.
— Josh Wilding, ComicBookMovie.com
This is the sort of show you could present to somebody with no interest in comic book characters whatsoever, and they’d still instantly get what it’s doing, where the superpowers add an additional element, but are not the point of the piece.
— Will Salmon, GamesRadar+
It’s often easy to forget, particularly in the early episodes, that, oh yeah, Wonder Man is also an MCU show. But superpowered tensions simmer throughout the series.
— Keith Phipps, TV Guide
It’s far from the superhero “slop” that has plagued the genre in recent years.
— Tyler Taing, Discussing Film
There’s substance to go with that style, delivering an emotionally moving, powerful story that simultaneously pays off its gags and, perhaps most importantly, makes you care.
— Josh Wilding, ComicBookMovie.com
The series is wickedly self-aware while also having something to say.
— Kyle Wilson, The Lamplight Review
What makes Wonder Man so clever and heartfelt [is] its ability to give comic book characters real human feelings, emotions, and situations.
— M.N. Miller, Geek Vibes Nation
The series is carried almost entirely by its two leads, but they’re elevated by sharp writing.
— Rohan Patel, ComicBookMovie.com
Wonder Man wants to come across as sharp and witty, but by playing everything at surface level, it actually exposes itself as quite out of touch and corporate.
— Tyler Taing, Discussing Film
Genuinely funny.
— Will Salmon, GamesRadar+
There’s so much well-observed industry humor that I couldn’t not get a kick out of it.
— Simon Gallagher, ComicBook.com
The series is barely interested in satirizing Hollywood and not really interested in satirizing superhero movies at all.
— Reuben Baron, Looper.com
It fails at a fundamental level by saying nothing of value about the film industry it’s choosing to satirize… It is neither funny nor scathing enough to pass for satire
— Tyler Taing, Discussing Film
It does not [have] the sharp satirical bite toward the industry in general, or the skepticism toward and critique of big-budget IP filmmaking more specifically… a missed opportunity.
— Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter
While the series has been billed as a “superhero” show, viewers should proceed with tempered expectations if they’re anticipating large-scale action.
— Rohan Patel, ComicBookMovie.com
Wonder Man has one, yes, one fight scene… and not only is that fight brought to life by Cretton’s expert eye for action, but the lack of big stunts never even registers because of how compelling these characters and their stories are.
— Aidan Kelley, Collider
It remains resolutely average in the action sequences.
— Peter Martin, ScreenAnarchy
The one time that Simon does flex his powers in a fight, it actually feels a little out of place.
— Amon Warmann, Empire Magazine
Some viewers may be left wanting when it comes to action scenes (alas, there’s no Wonder Man vs. Grim Reaper battle to be found here).
— Josh Wilding, ComicBookMovie.com
The entirety of the “Doorman” episode is flawless.
— Simon Gallagher, ComicBook.com
The standout fourth episode: rendered in black-and-white but set in modern times… is a comedic highlight.
— Amon Warmann, Empire Magazine
With its offbeat humor and a bit of body horror, “Doorman” is reminiscent of the great experimental episodes of shows like Atlanta or Master of None, and the strongest argument for why “Wonder Man” needed to be a TV series as opposed to just a long movie.
— Reuben Baron, Looper.com
“Doorman” quickly joins the ranks of other all-time great one-off episodes like “A Dark Quiet Death” from Mythic Quest and, more recently, “Hunter” from Heated Rivalry.
— BJ Colangelo, Slashfilm
There is an interesting standalone episode focused on Doorman that explains why super-powered beings are not welcome in Hollywood in this universe, but it ultimately serves little purpose.
— Alex Maidy, JoBlo’s Movie Network
Abdul-Mateen II is a revelation and delivers one of the MCU’s best performances.
— Josh Wilding, ComicBookMovie.com
Abdul-Mateen II swiftly proves himself as one of the strongest new additions to the MCU, and one who will hopefully continue to play a significant role as the franchise moves into Phase Six and beyond.
— Rohan Patel, ComicBookMovie.com
The actor walks a fine line between over-enthusiastic and businesslike, which grounds both the character and the show around him.
— Bob Strauss, San Francisco Chronicle
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II brings real pathos to Williams… [His] performance emphasizes Simon’s vulnerability, broken heart, and general air of bruised decency.
— Will Salmon, GamesRadar+
The best part of Wonder Man is Kingsley’s Trevor Slattery… establishing him as one of the most memorable supporting characters in all the MCU.
— Kyle Wilson, The Lamplight Review
Kingsley delivers yet another A+ performance as fan-favorite Trevor Slattery, and he’s arguably never been better… Kingsley handles the comedy with effortless precision, but it’s in the quieter moments that the former Oscar winner truly shines.
— Rohan Patel, ComicBookMovie.com
Here his unique, slightly off-kilter energy is perfectly utilised. He’s more than just comedic relief this time round: he’s a fully realised and relatable character.
— Amon Warmann, Empire Magazine
Ben Kingsley’s washed-up thesp, meanwhile, is written with more depth than in previous appearances… but don’t worry, he remains as singularly hilarious as before.
— Will Salmon, GamesRadar+
A never-ending delight… avoiding hamminess while indulging camp, there’s no better person than the Gandhi Oscar-winner to extoll acting’s higher calling.
— Bob Strauss, San Francisco Chronicle
The chemistry between Abdul-Mateen II and Kingsley is excellent, as they play off each other comedically while finding an emotional sweet spot beneath layers of male toxicity.
— M.N. Miller, Geek Vibes Nation
Abdul-Mateen and Kingsley are adorable in their bromance… Their chemistry, fun, and fizzy with a hint of melancholy, is the main reason to watch Wonder Man.
— Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter
Some might be less enthused watching two actors taking themselves perhaps a little too seriously. It’s a good job then that they’re so damn likable.
— Josh Wilding, ComicBookMovie.com
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and Ben Kingsley are endlessly watchable in the lead roles.
— Will Salmon, GamesRadar+
Kingsley and Abdul-Mateen II have great chemistry, and their episodic hijinks are never not entertaining. I could’ve watched them for a lot longer than the eight episodes of this series.
— Julian Lytle, RIOTUS
Scenes where the pair are simply bonding over their favourite lines and acting experiences [are] some of the purest and sweetest in the entire MCU.
— Amon Warmann, Empire Magazine
I still wish this Marvel series had gone even deeper into their dynamic, both mechanically and dramatically.
— Tyler Taing, Discussing Film
X Mayo plays Janelle Jackson, Simon’s agent, and steals every scene she’s in with her comic timing and perfect reaction expressions to whatever Simon has planned.
— Julian Lytle, RIOTUS
Joe Pantoliano has a few absolutely hilarious, scene-stealing appearances in this run of episodes.
— Kyle Wilson, The Lamplight Review
If the series has any weak points, it’s the decision to gloss over where the title character’s powers came from.
— Josh Wilding, ComicBookMovie.com
More story might have been dedicated to Simon’s backstory… That is a small quibble.
— M.N. Miller, Geek Vibes Nation
Perhaps because of the need to adjust expectations, the first couple of episodes of Wonder Man feel a little slow.
— Reuben Baron, Looper.com
I left this series hoping that this was far from the last time we’d see Simon.
— Rachel Leishman, The Mary Sue
I do wish it were longer, and I do hope we see Simon sooner rather than later.
— Julian Lytle, RIOTUS
Wonder Man: Season 1 premieres on Disney+ on January 27, 2026.
For the first time ever, Milan will be hosting the Winter Olympics, which officially kicks off on February 6, and we’ve got all the details on how you can watch the games in theaters or at home. The Milano Cortina 2026 Games will run until February 22, with the opening ceremony kicking off at 8:00 PM CET (2:00 PM ET). And while most of us wish we could be there to see all the action in person, there are a few different ways to watch from wherever you are.
Opening Ceremony – February 6
Experience the event on the world’s biggest screens with Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on NBC in theaters. Viewers will have the chance to watch NBC’s live coverage of the Winter Olympics as the world’s greatest athletes go for the gold in beautiful Northern Italy. Tickets go on sale January 22, so be sure to reserve yours on Fandango today.
Daily Watch Parties – February 6 through February 22
Beginning February 6, the day of the Opening Ceremony, moviegoers nationwide will be able to watch select daytime hours of NBC’s live local coverage of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics featuring figure skating, skiing, snowboarding, hockey, speed skating, and more.
Peacock will stream every 2026 Winter Olympics event, including the opening ceremony, through February 22. Users can stay effortlessly on track with interactive schedules, real-time results, and medal standings. They can also follow their favorite sports, athletes, and storylines, with personalized features and exclusive viewing experiences tailored to their specific interests. Here’s all the information you need to watch the Olympics on Peacock.
Every day, NBC will broadcast daily coverage of the Games, featuring hours of coverage of the Winter Games’ most exciting events, including live finals coverage of ice hockey, figure skating, skiing, snowboarding, curling, and more. Here’s the complete television schedule, including where you can watch each event.
For more on how to watch, head over to Fandango
Who will shine during Hollywood’s biggest night? The nominees for the 98th Academy Awards have been revealed, and Sinners is taking the lead with a whopping 16 noms, including Best Picture, Best Actor for Micheal B. Jordan, Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Delroy Lindo, Best Directing for Ryan Coogler, and more.
One Battle After Another followed with 13 noms, including Best Picture, Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Teyana Taylor, and the Academy’s newest category: Best Casting.
Check out the complete list below, and tune in on March 15 when the winners are announced.
Best Picture
Bugonia
F1
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
The Secret Agent
Sentimental Value
Sinners
Train Dreams
Actor in a Leading Role
Timothée Chalamet, Marty Supreme
Leonardo DiCaprio, One Battle After Another
Ethan Hawke, Blue Moon
Michael B. Jordan, Sinners
Wagner Moura, The Secret Agent
Actress in a Leading Role
Jessie Buckley, Hamnet
Rose Byrne, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Kate Hudson, Song Sung Blue
Renate Reinsve, Sentimental Value
Emma Stone, Bugonia
Actress in a Supporting Role
Elle Fanning, Sentimental Value
Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, Sentimental Value
Amy Madigan, Weapons
Wunmi Mosaku, Sinners
Teyana Taylor, One Battle After Another
Actor in a Supporting Role
Benicio Del Toro, One Battle After Another
Jacob Elordi, Frankenstein
Delroy Lindo, Sinners
Sean Penn, One Battle After Another
Stellan Skarsgård, Sentimental Value
Best Casting
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
The Secret Agent
Sinners
Animated Feature Film
Arco
Elio
KPop Demon Hunters
Little Amélie or the Character of Rain
Zootopia 2
Documentary Feature Film
The Alabama Solution
Come See Me in the Good Light
Cutting Through Rocks
Mr. Nobody Against Putin
The Perfect Neighbor
International Feature Film
The Secret Agent
It Was Just an Accident
Sentimental Value
Sirât
The Voice of Hind Rajab
Directing
Chloé Zhao, Hamnet
Josh Safdie, Marty Supreme
Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another
Joachim Trier, Sentimental Value
Ryan Coogler, Sinners
Cinematography
Frankenstein
Marty Supreme
One Battle After Another
Sentimental Value
Sinners
Writing (Original Screenplay)
Robert Kaplow, Blue Moon
Jafar Panahi & Script Collaborators, It Was Just an Accident
Ronald Bronstein & Josh Safdie, Marty Supreme
Joachim Trier & Eskil Vogt, Sentimental Value
Ryan Coogler, Sinners
Writing (Adapted Screenplay)
Will Tracy, Bugonia
Guillermo del Toro, Frankenstein
Chloé Zhao & Maggie O’Farrell, Hamnet
Paul Thomas Anderson, One Battle After Another
Clint Bentley & Greg Kwedar, Train Dreams
Film Editing
Stephen Mirrione, F1
Ronald Bronstein & Josh Safdie, Marty Supreme
Andy Jurgensen, One Battle After Another
Olivier Bugge Coutté, Sentimental Value
Michael Shawver, Sinners
Music (Original Song)
“Dear Me” from Diane Warren: Relentless
“Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters
“Highest 2 Lowest” from Highest 2 Lowest
“I Lied To You” from Sinners
“Sweet Dreams of Joy” from Viva Verdi!
“Train Dreams” from Train Dreams
Music (Original Score)
Bugonia
Frankenstein
Hamnet
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Sound
F1
Frankenstein
One Battle After Another
Sinners
Sirât
Production Design
Tamara Deverell, Frankenstein
Fiona Crombie, Hamnet
Jack Fisk, Marty Supreme
Florencia Martin, One Battle After Another
Hannah Beachler; Set Decoration: Monique Champagne, Sinners
Visual Effects
Avatar: Fire and Ash
F1
Jurassic World Rebirth
The Lost Bus
Sinners
Costume Design
Avatar: Fire and Ash
Frankenstein
Hamnet
Marty Supreme
Sinners
Makeup and Hairstyling
Frankenstein
Kokuho
Sinners
The Smashing Machine
The Ugly Stepsister
Best Animated Short
Butterfly
Forevergreen
The Girl Who Cried Pearls
Retirement Plan
The Three Sisters
Best Documentary Short
All the Empty Rooms
Armed Only With a Camera: The Life and Death of Brent Renaud
Children No More: “Were and Are Gone”
The Devil Is Busy
Perfectly a Strangeness
Best Live-Action Short
Butcher’s Stain
A Friend of Dorothy
Jane Austen’s Period Drama
The Singers
Two People Exchanging Saliva
