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50 storiesZach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' Movie Sparks Discussion on Horror-Comedy Balance and Game Adaptations
Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' (2026) diverges from existing game lore, focusing on a civilian protagonist and blending horror with humor. Polygon recommends 'Alien: Isolation,' 'Outlast,' and 'Resident Evil 7' for fans seeking similar thrills, while Kotaku highlights a multiplex staff's creative homage to the franchise. The film's comedic elements, adjusted post-test screenings, have drawn mixed reactions from fans.
2 outletsMovies & TV‘La Bola Negra’ Wins TIFF People’s Choice Award, Marks First Non-English-Language Win Since 2011
Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi’s Spanish drama ‘La Bola Negra’ has won the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival’s People’s Choice Award, becoming the first non-English-language film to claim the prize since 2011. The film, acquired by Netflix, is positioned as a major awards contender.
4 outletsMovies & TVResident Evil Movie Receives Mixed Early Reviews, Praised for Horror-Comedy Tone and Game Adaptation
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil movie, released on September 18, 2026, has garnered largely positive early reviews, with critics highlighting its humorous, focused approach to adapting the video game franchise. While many praise its ability to capture the spirit of the games without strict fidelity, some note tonal inconsistencies and narrative shortcomings.
2 outletsMovies & TVSpider-Man: Brand New Day Becomes Highest-Grossing Domestic Movie, Surpassing Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has overtaken Star Wars: The Force Awakens to become the highest-grossing film in U.S. box office history, earning over $936 million in 47 days. The Marvel Studios/Sony Pictures film also holds the third-highest global gross at $2.45 billion, behind Avatar and Avengers: Endgame. Its success sets up future Marvel projects, including an X-Men movie in 2027 and potential ties to Avengers: Secret Wars.
3 outletsMovies & TVZach Cregger Trimmed Jokes From His Upcoming Resident Evil Film After Test Screenings
Director Zach Cregger says he removed jokes from his Resident Evil movie after test audiences found an earlier cut too funny, and that the change improved the film for both viewers and himself.
1 outletMovies & TVAsa Germann to Play Angel in Marvel's X-Men Reboot
Gen V actor Asa Germann has been tapped to play Warren Worthington III, aka Angel, in Marvel Studios' upcoming X-Men film, joining a growing cast for the 2028 reboot.
3 outletsMovies & TVHBO's Lanterns Reveals Hector Hammond as a Misdirection in Manhunter Hunt
Episode 4 of HBO's Lanterns brings in classic Green Lantern villain Hector Hammond, but the show uses him as a decoy rather than the true threat John Stewart and Hal Jordan are hunting.
2 outletsMovies & TVVisionQuest Showrunner Says Disney Plus Series Is More a Sequel Than a Trilogy Conclusion, Teases Future Seasons
Terry Matalas discusses his approach to VisionQuest, explaining why he views it as a sequel to WandaVision rather than a finale, how the show will reframe Iron Man's death through an AI's perspective, and why Elizabeth Olsen's absence doesn't mean Wanda is being teased.
1 outletMovies & TVStreaming This Weekend: 'Mayday,' 'Silo' Finale, 'The Gentlemen' Return and More New Releases
Tom's Guide rounds up the top new movies and shows to stream this weekend, led by the '80s-style spy caper 'Mayday' on Apple TV, the season 3 finale of 'Silo,' 'The Mandalorian and Grogu' hitting Disney+, and Netflix's horror sequel 'Smile 2.'
1 outletMovies & TVWhat to Stream This Weekend (Sept. 4-6): New Picks Across Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu and Paramount+
Streaming services are packed with fresh content for the first weekend of September 2026, from a stacked Prime Video movie drop to new seasons on Hulu and Netflix, plus classic films newly added to Paramount+.
1 outletMovies & TVHBO's The Last of Us to End After Season 3; Neil Druckmann Says Naughty Dog Has More Planned
Neil Druckmann says HBO's The Last of Us will conclude after its third season rather than continuing into a fourth, and while he has no involvement in that season, he teases unspecified future projects from Naughty Dog tied to the franchise.
2 outletsMovies & TVNew Street Fighter Trailer Highlights Ryu and Ken's Rivalry Ahead of October Release
Paramount and Legendary released a new trailer for the live-action Street Fighter movie, focusing on the strained friendship between Ryu and Ken as the film heads to theaters on October 16.
5 outletsMovies & TVChristopher Judge Explains Why He Passed on Playing Kratos in Amazon's God of War Series
Judge, who voices Kratos in the video games, revealed he briefly considered and even read for the live-action role before deciding the physical and mental demands weren't worth it at 62.
3 outletsMovies & TV‘Dark Matter’ Season 2 Expands the Multiverse, But Adds Complexity
Apple TV’s sci-fi drama ‘Dark Matter’ returns for a second season that broadens its multiversal scope while keeping focus on the Dessen family, though critics note the sprawling plot can be difficult to follow.
1 outletMovies & TVWhat's New to Stream in September 2026: HBO Max, Paramount+ and Prime Video Highlights
As summer ends, HBO Max, Paramount+ and Prime Video are rolling out new September 2026 slates featuring music docuseries, crime dramas, horror sequels and romantic comedies, according to Tom's Guide.
1 outletMovies & TVWeekend Streaming Guide: What's New Across Prime Video, Netflix, Hulu and Paramount+ (Aug. 28-30)
Tom's Guide rounds up the best new shows and movies across four major streaming services for the last weekend of August, from Alan Ritchson's return in "Reacher" season 4 to a 97%-rated revenge thriller and a Robert De Niro crime drama.
1 outletMovies & TVStreaming Guide: New Movies and Shows to Watch This Weekend (Aug. 27-30)
Tom's Guide rounds up the top new releases hitting Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV, Peacock, Hulu and PVOD this weekend, led by the thriller 'The Whisper Man' and romance 'The Last Sunrise.'
1 outletMovies & TVHBO's Lanterns Episode 2 Introduces Manhunters and Sinestro While Hinting at John Stewart's Extraordinary Power
HBO's grounded Green Lantern series deepens its cosmic mythology in episode 2, introducing the villainous Manhunters and confirming Sinestro's presence, while trainee John Stewart displays a construct ability that even seasoned Lanterns rarely achieve.
2 outletsMovies & TVKeanu Reeves Comedy 'Good Fortune' Lands on Prime Video Among August's New Releases
Aziz Ansari's directorial debut 'Good Fortune,' starring Keanu Reeves as a bumbling guardian angel, is now streaming on Prime Video as part of the platform's more than 60 new August titles, drawing mixed critical reviews alongside recommendations for 'Is God Is' and 'Blue Beetle.'
1 outletMovies & TVAvengers: Endgame Encore Runtime Revealed, Adds Just Four Minutes of New Footage
Marvel's theatrical re-release of Avengers: Endgame, dubbed Endgame Encore, will run 185 minutes — four minutes longer than the original film — ahead of Avengers: Doomsday's December debut.
2 outletsMovies & TVMarvel Ramps Up Doomsday Promotion With Watchlist, Podcast and Russo Brothers' Comic Foreword
With Avengers: Doomsday arriving December 18, Marvel and Disney are rolling out a viewing watchlist, a countdown podcast hosted by Iman Vellani, and a Russo brothers-penned foreword tying the film to its comic source material — even as some outlets note notable gaps in the official prep materials.
2 outletsMovies & TVDave Bautista Confirmed as New Kratos in Amazon's God of War Series
Amazon's God of War series has confirmed Dave Bautista as its new Kratos, replacing Ryan Hurst after an injury forced him to step down. The casting news arrives alongside a resurfaced Guardians of the Galaxy joke that seemingly predicted it years in advance.
2 outletsMovies & TVHBO Max Orders Mockumentary Series Centered on DC Villain Gorilla Grodd
DC Studios has greenlit The People v. Gorilla Grodd, an eight-episode true-crime mockumentary from American Vandal creators Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault, with Skyler Gisondo returning as Jimmy Olsen investigating whether the psychic supervillain really killed his father.
4 outletsMovies & TVReacher Season 4 Premieres on Prime Video with Darker, Conspiracy-Driven Story
Alan Ritchson returns as Jack Reacher in a three-episode premiere based on Lee Child's novel 'Gone Tomorrow,' pulling the character into a CIA-tinged conspiracy after he witnesses a subway suicide.
1 outletMovies & TVX-Men '97 Season 3: What We Know So Far
With season 2 wrapped, Marvel's animated revival has confirmed a 2027 release for season 3 — and already a fourth season for 2028 — while a loaded post-credits scene sets up Mystique and a Graydon Creed presidency as the next big threats.
2 outletsMovies & TV50 Cent's G-Unit Film & TV Joins Starbreeze to Adapt Payday for the Screen
Starbreeze Entertainment, Vice Studios, and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson's G-Unit Film and Television have announced a deal to bring the bank-heist game franchise Payday to the screen, with Jackson signing on as an executive producer.
3 outletsMovies & TVHouse of the Dragon Season 3 Finale: Rhaenyra's Breaking Point, Helaena's Death, and What Comes Next
HBO's House of the Dragon closed out its third season with Rhaenyra declaring herself 'The Prince That Was Promised,' Helaena Targaryen's death, and major changes from George R.R. Martin's source material — all setting the stage for a confirmed final season 4.
3 outletsMovies & TVChristopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Becomes His Highest-Grossing Film Ever
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' has surpassed 'The Dark Knight Rises' to become his top-grossing film, topping $1.1 billion worldwide and setting new IMAX records, all while the film industry sees a broader 2026 box office rebound.
2 outletsMovies & TVNetflix's Final Witcher Season Reportedly Pushed to 2027
The final season of Netflix's The Witcher, which wrapped filming last year, has reportedly been delayed to 2027, according to a report from What's on Netflix cited by PC Gamer.
2 outletsMovies & TV'Game of Thrones: The Mad King' Stage Play Brings Robert's Rebellion to Life in Stratford-Upon-Avon
The Royal Shakespeare Company's new production, adapted by Duncan Macmillan and directed by Dominic Cooke, dramatizes the tourney at Harrenhal and Robert's Rebellion, offering long-awaited answers to mysteries from George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire.
2 outletsMovies & TVNetflix's 'The Witcher' Season 5 Reportedly Delayed to 2027
The final season of Netflix's fantasy series, originally expected in 2026, has reportedly been pushed to 2027, according to a report from What's On Netflix cited by both Kotaku and Polygon.
2 outletsMovies & TVTwo New Crime Dramas Premiere: 'Professor T' Season 5 and 'Anna Pigeon' Season 1 Detailed
Two crime series are rolling out this month across different platforms — the British procedural 'Professor T' returns for a fifth season on PBS Passport, while the national-parks-set 'Anna Pigeon' debuts on USA Network — with varying international availability and VPN workarounds for travelers.
1 outletMovies & TV"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" Scores Record Debut as Marvel Eyes a Turnaround
Tom Holland's fourth solo Spider-Man film opened to the biggest domestic debut in box office history and has already become the year's top-grossing movie worldwide, offering a boost to the MCU ahead of December's "Avengers: Doomsday."
1 outletMovies & TVLive-Action Legend of Zelda Film Cast Grows, Including Late Actor Sam Neill
New reports detail expanding cast for Sony and Nintendo's live-action Legend of Zelda movie, directed by Wes Ball, including the surprising inclusion of the late Sam Neill in one of his final roles.
3 outletsMovies & TVWhat to Stream This Weekend: New Releases Hit Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Paramount+ and More (Aug. 7-9)
Streaming platforms rolled out a wide mix of new movies and shows this weekend, from Netflix's claustrophobic thriller 'The Last House' to Ti West's 'Pearl' arriving on Hulu, Pharrell Williams' Lego biopic on Prime Video, and finales for 'House of the Dragon' and premieres for 'Ted Lasso' season 4.
1 outletMovies & TVSadie Sink Breaks Silence on Jean Grey Role After Months of Spider-Man: Brand New Day Secrecy
Coverage of Spider-Man: Brand New Day promotion shows star Sadie Sink initially staying tight-lipped about the film before later confirming her role as Jean Grey in the MCU's upcoming X-Men movie.
3 outletsMovies & TVSpider-Man: Brand New Day Debuts to Mostly Glowing Reviews, Best MCU Score in Five Years
Critics have delivered strongly positive early reviews for Tom Holland's fourth solo Spider-Man film, pushing it to a 92% Rotten Tomatoes score — the highest for an MCU movie since 2021's No Way Home — though some reviewers argue the franchise's multiverse baggage still holds it back.
2 outletsMovies & TVNew Street Fighter Trailer Gives First Look at Jason Momoa's Unsettling Blanka
A newly released trailer for the upcoming Street Fighter movie offers the first real look at Jason Momoa's Blanka, showing a feral, electrified take on the character that has drawn mixed reactions from outlets covering the footage.
3 outletsMovies & TV'Batman: Caped Crusader' Season 2 Arrives on Prime Video July 31, Earns Praise for Stylish Storytelling
All ten episodes of 'Batman: Caped Crusader' season 2 drop globally on Prime Video on July 31, 2026, bringing a new Joker and returning villains to Gotham, with critics calling it a top-tier take on the Dark Knight.
1 outletMovies & TVSpider-Man: Brand New Day Shatters Preview Records, Eyes Massive Opening Weekend
Marvel's Spider-Man: Brand New Day has broken box office preview records, with estimates for its opening weekend varying widely between industry analysts and studio Sony.
2 outletsMovies & TVSpider-Man: Brand New Day's Post-Credits Scene Teases an Off-World Adventure
The final scene of Tom Holland's fourth Spider-Man film hints that Peter Parker's next appearance may take him beyond Earth, fueling speculation about ties to Avengers: Secret Wars.
2 outletsMovies & TVSpider-Man: Brand New Day Breaks Box Office Records While Embracing New York City and Lasting Consequences
Marvel and Sony's Spider-Man: Brand New Day has opened to record-breaking numbers and strong reviews, with critics praising its grounded New York setting, its choice to keep Peter Parker forgotten by loved ones, and organic cameos from Marvel heroes like the Hulk, Yelena Belova, and the Punisher.
4 outletsMovies & TVBooster Gold TV Series Won't Move Forward, Writer David Jenkins Says
Writer David Jenkins announced on Threads that his version of DC Studios' planned Booster Gold series is no longer moving forward, marking the latest change to James Gunn and Peter Safran's DCU slate.
2 outletsMovies & TVWeekend Streaming Guide: New Movies and Shows Across Hulu, Peacock, HBO Max, Prime Video and Netflix (July 31–Aug. 2)
From a black comedy reuniting 'The Odyssey' stars to a returning cult horror series and a stacked slate of Prime Video additions, here's what's new to stream this weekend, according to Tom's Guide.
1 outletMovies & TVFour New Series Roll Out Across Streaming Platforms Between July 31 and August 2
A wave of new titles is hitting screens this week, including a special prequel episode of "Adults," the boxing drama "Fightland," German family drama "The Last Settlement," and Afghanistan-set miniseries "Kabul." Availability varies widely by country and platform.
1 outletMovies & TVNetflix's Weekend Lineup: New August Additions and Top 10 Picks Worth Watching
Netflix kicked off August 2026 with 39 new movies added to its library, while the platform's Top 10 chart continues to be led by Kevin Hart's "72 Hours." Tom's Guide highlights the standout picks from both the new arrivals and the current rankings.
1 outletMovies & TVSpider-Man: Brand New Day: New Suit, Organic Webs, and a Surprising Punisher
Coverage of Spider-Man: Brand New Day highlights a comics-accurate new suit for Tom Holland's hero, a power-upgrade storyline that nods to Sam Raimi's original Spider-Man film, and praise for Jon Bernthal's take on the Punisher.
3 outletsMovies & TVSamara Weaving Reportedly Cast as Emma Frost in Marvel's New X-Men Movie
Deadline reports that Samara Weaving will play Emma Frost in Marvel Studios' upcoming X-Men film from director Jake Schreier, as casting speculation continues to build ahead of the movie's expected 2028 release.
3 outletsMovies & TVMahershala Ali Says He’s ‘Moved On’ From Marvel’s Long-Stalled Blade Reboot
After years of delays, script rewrites, and two directors exiting the project, Mahershala Ali says Marvel’s Blade reboot won’t happen with him in the lead, placing the blame on the studio.
3 outletsMovies & TVSpider-Man: Brand New Day Introduces Mutant Inhibitors and Breaks Box Office Records
Sony's Spider-Man: Brand New Day debuts with a record-breaking opening day and introduces a new power-suppressing device that could set up future X-Men storylines in the MCU, according to Polygon and IGN.
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