We've spent a lot of focus in the last few weeks looking back at the cinema of 2024, reflecting on our favorite films of the year, but now is also the time to look ahead at what is on the way – and there is a lot to be excited about. Not only are there a number of big screen titles to anticipate coming to theaters on the 2025 movie calendar, but there are a lot of standout streaming titles as well – including Happy Gilmore 2, which we just got our first look at today.

With today being both Christmas and the first day of Channukah, Adam Sandler has gifted fans everywhere with a special teaser for his long-awaited sequel to one of his best films. He posted the above trailer on his personal Twitter page along with the following message:

This being just a teaser trailer, we don't get to learn via the footage what Happy Gilmore 2 is about (Adam Sandler has previously made vague references to Happy's life being a bit of a mess). And it doesn't even give us a general release date beyond "2025." But what it does do is showcase a number of notable faces and make us wonder about how they are going to fit into the story. This includes a couple of celebrity cameos, including Travis Kelce as a waiter:

And Bad Bunny as Happy Gilmore's caddy (though what's up with the bowtie?):

Celebrity cameos were inevitable in Happy Gilmore 2, but what really makes this special holiday teaser trailer stand out is the fact that it gives us our first look at a couple of important returning characters. Again, we don't know any specific details about the different relationships in the titular character's life when we catch up with him in the new story, but he appears to at least still be on good terms with Julie Bowen's Virginia Venit (are they still together?) and the footage suggests that Happy and Christopher McDonald's Shooter McGavin have not yet become friends (though why the Happy Gilmore antagonist is showing up at a cemetery wearing blue pajamas is a whole other deal unto itself and raises a bunch of questions independently to the rest of the footage).

Happy Gilmore 2 is coming in 2025, and like most new Adam Sandler movies these days, it will be premiering as an exclusive for those with a Netflix subscription. There is still a lot we don't know about the upcoming comedy, but we here at CinemaBlend are hungry for new knowledge about the movie, so be sure to stay tuned in the coming months for more news and updates about the release.

As we head into the holidays, wishes and dreams are freely floating in the air, whether you know it or not. I honestly thought I had my rundown of the upcoming 2025 movies I’m most looking forward to locked, but apparently I was wrong. Thanks to a new trailer for Prime Video’s You’re Cordially Invited, I once again believe that dreams do come true - as Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell have made a comedy together, and it looks hysterical.

While we have previously seen a teaser for the Nicholas Stoller-directed picture in the wild, this is our first full look at this R-rated laugh riot. The basic story’s still the same: Reese Witherspoon’s on-screen sister is having a wedding at the same time and place as Will Ferrell’s daughter - and hilarity is about to ensue.

Despite this new footage being a bit more safe for broadcast in language, the laughs are still very much present. Especially when poor Peyton Manning gets upstaged by one the engagements that kicks off this entire mess. Seriously…can Mr. Manning wait? Has he not earned the respect of the world through his sporting career? Are you going to tell this face to wait?

I’m honestly sitting here, flabbergasted that no one had previously thought to pair this venerated SNL alum and the iconic star of Legally Blonde in an all out comedy. Then again, Ms. Witherspoon’s point on the “death” of the rom-com kind of signifies the type of thinking that could lead to overlooking such diamonds in the rough.

That mistake isn’t going to be repeated though, as You’re Cordially Invited has been given the hype train treatment throughout 2024. With the first teaser dropping this past May, and the raunchy humor right at the forefront, this event has kind of been treated like a blessed event of its own.

Ms. Witherspoon even got to hype the movie in a special Will Ferrell birthday greeting, because she’s not only a good friend, she’s also a fantastic co-lead. No opportunity seems to have been passed up to get people on board with this wild looking comedy, and this trailer further proves that point.

But if you needed a further indication of the chemistry at work between You’re Cordially Invited’s stars, I’ve got just the thing for you. Check out the teaser video that Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell recently released, in advance of today’s big launch:

You’re Cordially Invited to log onto your Prime Video subscription on January 30th, 2025 to enjoy this blessed event. Black tie attire is optional…but by no means required. Unless you’re planning to rent out a ballroom to stream this upcoming comedy. In which case, you set the rules, while I will await an invitation.

But while you're at it, check out our guide on the best movies on Prime Video! The end of 2024 still has some fantastic options waiting for fans of all genres, and it's the perfect time of year to catch up on what you might have missed.

With December in full swing, it’s time to start taking a peek at upcoming 2025 movie schedule, and we’ve just been given a first look at an especially exciting thriller coming to those with an Apple TV+ subscription this Valentine’s Day. The first trailer for Scott Derrickson’s The Gorge is here and, while it's a V-Day release, I'm so pleasantly surprised by how romantic Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller's film about the gates of hell looks. With that, I'm all in for this one!

The trailer (above) was just revealed amid Brazil Comic-Con by Anya Taylor-Joy (our favorite modern horror queen) and Miles Teller. Taylor-Joy sports black hair and an accent while playing Drasa, a highly-trained operative who is stationed at an ominous guard tower that apparently guards the gorge, or gates of Hell. Meanwhile, Teller -- who signed up for the movie back in 2022 -- plays Levi, who's on the other side of the gorge and on guard as well. Fans may also be delighted to see Sigourney Weaver in the trailer, too, as the long-beloved genre veteran plays the official who recruits Levi for his task.

It's established that Levi is stationed there for an entire year without the ability to call or communicate with the outside world. He’s also “strictly forbidden” to communicate with Drasa, on the other side, as he’s tasked with making sure nothing comes out of the gorge, which is described as the “door to hell.” But, as time passes for the lonely operatives, they start to reach out to each other and forge some sort of bond.

One scene from the trailer sees the characters communicating using signs with messages on them, and it actually reminds me of one of Taylor Swift’s best music videos, “You Belong With Me”! However, when Teller’s character tries to zipline to the other side, perhaps to finally rendezvous with Taylor-Joy’s character, he falls directly into the gorge, and she goes after him. Based on this footage, it seems fans are in for a creepy, horror-filled thriller with a lot of romantic tension, and I'm so eager to see how it all plays out.

This forthcoming release was written by The Tomorrow War’s Zach Dean, but I’m especially pumped due to the fact that it’s been helmed by Scott Derrickson. The filmmaker is best known for directing movies like The Black Phone, Doctor Strange and one of the best horror movies of all time, 2012’s Sinister. Derrickson’s passion for horror and unique direction always feel refreshing, so I'm very intrigued by how he'll balance the movie’s romance with his love for scares and suspense.

Both Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy have been booking and busy as of late, and it’s exciting to see them placed together in one movie. Taylor-Joy is coming off a year that saw her headline the critically acclaimed Furiosa. Looking ahead, Teller has the Michael Jackson biopic, in which he'll play lawyer John Branca.

Ahead of that, though, I'm just excited to see what the two actors bring to The Gorge after seeing this first trailer. If you're feeling the same way, grab an Apple TV+ membership so you'll be able to stream it when it debuts on February 14.

Disney's live-action remakes of animated classics continue to be big business for the House of Mouse. Next year's list of upcoming Disney movies includes two of them, in the form of both Snow White and Lilo & Stitch. The first trailer for Snow White came out months ago, but now we have our first look at Lilo & Stitch in motion, and the little blue alien is up to his old tricks, wreaking havoc on all things Disney.

Lilo & Stitch's Live-Action Trailer Calls Back To The Animated Film

The original trailers for the animated Lilo & Stitch saw the alien invading other classic Disney movies. We would see him ruin the classic dance sequence from Beauty and the Beast or interrupt Aladdin and Jasmine on their magic carpet ride. In live-action, Stitch goes to town on the iconic Disney castle in what feels like it should be a trailer for Moana before things go south. Check the trailer out above.

Considering that this trailer will probably be attached to Moana 2 when it's released later this week it's a fitting connection to make. We see a beautiful beach and hear music from Moana before Stitch comes in to tear things up.

Considering that Moana itself is getting a live-action adaptation, many in the audience of Moana 2 might be thinking that's the trailer they're about to get here. Of course, if you're reading this there's a safe bet you know that the live-action Moana only just started filming and that it's far too early to see a trailer, but most in the general audience probably won't know that.

The Best Part Of Lilo And Stitch Is Still Unseen

As somebody who loved those original Lilo & Stitch teasers, I hope we see more of them in live-action. It would be awesome if they brought in some of the cast of previous Disney live-action remakes to make fun teasers with Donald Glover voicing Simba or recreated the original Beauty & The Beast teaser using Emma Watson and Dan Stevens. Doing it in live-action would be a lot more complex than recreating the animation, but we can dream, can't we?

Still, while I love Lilo & Stitch's original trailers, and I actually love the movie just as much, I am still waiting to see more of this remake, because what's going to determine how good it is isn't Stitch.

Lilo & Stitch is honestly one of Disney's best-animated movies, but what elevates it to greatness isn't the alien, it's the people. The relationship between Lilo and her sister Nani is something truly special in the original film. The emotion is powerful. It's the love of two sisters that makes the film great.

To be fair, we didn't see much about what Lilo& Stitch was really about the first time around either. If people want to go see it just for the alien hijinks, that's fine. Hopefully, we'll all be treated to something beautiful too.

We’re about to see a lot of first looks at the upcoming 2025 movies that will hold our minds and hearts captive with imagination. What we know about How to Train Your Dragon’s live-action remake has that picture squarely poised to be one such title, and we now have a teaser for director Dean DeBlois’ efforts to translate the animated hit he helped created. And since the marketing folks included the one scene I needed to convince me this remake will work, I’m pretty convinced that opinion will hold up.

Our first trailer didn’t show off much of the How to Train Your Dragon’s cast, as the only prominent humans we really got to focus on were Gerard Butler’s Stoick the Vast, Nick Frost’s Gobber the Belch, and Mason Thames Toothless the…boy. Hey, this is the first movie in the Dragon series, and we’re back to seeing our young rider striking it out to become the hero we know he’ll turn out to be.

Which leads us to the one scene that makes this all work. As you may have guessed, we’ve got our first look at the photo realistic Toothless, which was a given no matter how you stretch it. However, we get to see the iconic moment where Hiccup decides to spare the Night Fury’s life, and instead makes himself a friend.

Is anyone else crying in here? Seriously, that is the moment that the entire How to Train Your Dragon universe pivots on. And history proves this notion to be correct, as we happened to see this lovely scene in the original marketing for the 2010 original. As proof, take a look at this trailer for the DreamWorks Animation classic:

The realm of upcoming kids movies in 2025 is going to be quite competitive, as we also have the likes of Paddington in Peru looking to milk people’s tear ducts of their precious tears. And just by the mere look of How to Train Your Dragon, we’re not just copying the magic of the animated movies in live action.

What we’ve been shown here is visually sweeping and gorgeous, and I’m curious about how the finished product will work in more of the color that its CGI counterpart possessed. Also, with Nick Frost hyping Mason Thames and his comedic prowess, I can't wait to see how his awkward Hiccup fares against Nico Parker's Astrid.

At any rate, even with my hopes for How to Train Your Dragon firmly held, I can say that I’m still pretty confident we’re seeing something beautiful taking shape. I’d still hope DreamWorks’s live-action aspirations veer away from remakes and more towards unrealized projects finally having that moment in the production sun. But if this means we’re going to get equally enthralling Dragon remakes of the rest of the series (and maybe an expansion using some of the streaming series/source material lore), then I’ll have my helmet ready for when that time comes.

Thankfully we all have time to prepare ourselves as How to Train Your Dragon’s new reinvention takes to the skies, only in theaters, on June 13, 2024. If you’re looking to return to the past glories of the original animated film, you can do that pretty easily. Just open up your Hulu subscription, and take flight. Just be sure you have tissues, as you’re going to need them!

I don’t know which is approaching faster: the beginning of us seeing upcoming 2025 movies in front of our eyes, or the holiday season? It kinda doesn’t matter, as the two things go hand in hand, and Netflix’s first trailer for Back in Action kind of feels like an early present we’re able to open.

Now that the long awaited Jamie Foxx/Cameron Diaz action-comedy has given us a first look at its plot, and all the fun it entails, I think it’s safe to say that this picture looks like it’s worth the wait. To be fair, I have to admit that I may be just a bit biased, as espionage flavored stories are my jam.

So seeing the story of Emily (Cameron Diaz) and Matt (Jamie Foxx) being forced back into the spy game, after presumably retiring to start a family, feels like it’s working in my wheelhouse. Cue the sorts of stunts, explosions, and humor you’d expect from a picture like Back in Action, and you’ve got one of the best reasons Ms. Diaz’s came out of retirement.

One big matter we need to address right out of the gate is the fact that this picture was finished in the wake of Jamie Foxx’s early 2023 hospitalization. The high profile event occurred in the middle of Back in Action’s production, and Foxx’s recovery story has been one of the sweetest comebacks to witness in real time.

Seeing the Academy Award winner kicking ass and cracking wise with Cameron Diaz feels like a reward to everyone who’s followed his career, and it’s nice to see both of these Hollywood A-listers making that title really work. Believe it or not, this weekend was initialy supposed to be the big day for director Seth Gordon’s blockbuster.

That being said, it wasn't surprising to see Back in Action delayed into 2025 by its home studio. As Red One is about to make its box office debut in that old release date of November 15th, it would have put Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz against Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans. To be totally truthful, I’d rather see them join forces than compete, because how fun would that movie be?

And if you're not totally sold on the bonkers nature of Back in Action, then please consider the following press still of a duct taped Glenn Close dual wielding pistols:

January is always the beginning of a new year, which see the conflicting forces of fresh optimism and longing for the holiday season past fighting it out in our heads. Which only circles us back around to the notion that having a picture like Back in Action to look forward to in that symbolically dreary month feels like a gift.

Sadly, the tag on this present has us waiting for Jamie Foxx and Cameron Diaz suit up for espionage, only on Netflix, starting January 17th, 2025. In the meantime, be sure to keep that Netflix subscription active if you want to get in on the action; and don’t forget that the 2024 movie schedule still has some heavy hitters waiting for an audience!

What the world needs now are rom-coms, sweet rom-coms. No, not just for some, but for everyone. Which is why I’m kind of surprised that the lineup of upcoming 2025 movies has a movie that looks as adorable as Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy heading straight to streaming. After watching the first trailer for myself, the footage came of as so charming that I think this picture could be another legacy-quel hit that should be unfolding in theaters.

Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy Is A Straight Up Charmer

No genre is immune to the problems of the legacy-quel, as you always need a good reason to “go back to the well.” Director Michael Morris’ Peacock Original Film looks like it actually has that approach locked down, as we learn that Bridget (Renée Zellweger) has lost Mark (Colin Firth) four years ago, and is just getting back into the dating world.

Cue our reunion with Ms. Jones’ ever caring friend group, the return of former flame/lothario at large Daniel (Hugh Grant), and two potential suitors looking to win her heart. With school teacher Mr. Wallaker (Chiwetel Ejiofor) and strapping young lad Roxster (Leo Woodall) both wooing her in their own way, you can see why Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy is being released as a Valentine’s/Galentine’s Day treat.

There’s a ton of the wit, charm, and frankness that we’ve seen in this franchise’s three previous entries, and seeing the return of rom-com vets Zellweger and Grant is like watching a pro come out of retirement to rock the world again. Which only reminds me of a recent example that proved my point in the realm of action comedy.

Beverly Hills Cop 4 Proved Why Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy Should Head To Theaters

Our own Erik Swann wrote a piece about why Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F should have gone theatrical, and after seeing Bridget Jones 4’s trailer, I sense a big hit is about to make a bit of a mistake. It’s been almost a decade since Bridget Jones’ Baby was released in 2016, and to be able to bring the band back together for a final chapter of tears, laughs, and awkward situations feels too good of an occasion to simply send it to a streaming service.

I’m not against having projects debut on streaming, or even shorter windows of theatrical exclusivity, as we’ve seen that with the right approach this is a model that could work. At the same time, seeing Bridget Jones 4’s production rap celebrated by its studio Working Title is something that’s kind of bittersweet.

This is the end of an era, as author/co-writer Helen Fielding’s Bridget Jones' Diary was not only one of the best rom-coms, but also one of the best 2000s movies to exist. And it attained that status through healthy appreciation in theaters and on home video. To have the victory lap that is Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy merely heading to streaming feels like celebrating a retirement at Chuck E. Cheese’s.

Again, I don’t mean to insult anyone with that statement, but I think fans would flock to this delightful looking romp if it was going to the big screen. If this is indeed Bridget Jones' final diary entry, she deserves to have the biggest canvas possible to fill with her words and warmth. It looks like all involved have a feel good hit on their hands, and it just feels wrong not to make a bigger deal over it.

Unless there’s a last minute change in plans, Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy will be available to those with a Peacock subscription, starting February 13th, 2025. With that being said, I’ll still hold out hope that the tide is turned, if only because I think this would greatly boost plans to celebrate this unofficial holiday with my wife. We deserve to rally around a big screen with Hugh Grant, Renée Zellweger, and Chiwetel Ejiofor being totally charming for a solid run time. It’s what Nicole Kidman would want for us.

Despite my lukewarm feelings for Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning, I’ve been waiting for any details I can get about the upcoming 2025 movie that picks up where the previous film’s story left off. Sure enough the whispers were true, as the first look at Tom Cruise’s next potential blockbuster has finally debuted to the world, and we finally have a proper title for Mission: Impossible 8.

But on top of learning that his next picture is officially titled Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, there are two really huge franchise callbacks that have officially blown my mind. So take a look at that trailer above, and then let’s jump into the details the IMF definitely wants us to discuss.

Angela Bassett Is Back As President Erika Sloane?

One shot that really excited me was the fact that we now know that Angela Bassett will be in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. While Bassett's original Dead Reckoning role never happened, it looks like that theory about that Mission: Impossible 7 easter egg was absolutely true. As you can see in the photo below, Erika Sloane is not the head of the CIA as co-writer/director Christopher McQuarrie planned.

She’s now officially the President of the United States, and we can all hail to the chief in the photo grabbed from The Final Reckoning's big teaser, shown below:

Whether that puts her on the side of Ethan Hunt and his team is still to be determined though, as Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning taught us a thing or two about loyalty in the trenches. That was a point best demonstrated with the turncoat status of Eugene Kittridge (Henry Czerny), Ethan’s former foe from Mission: Impossible. The man you thought would have been an even bigger Boy Scout than Tom Cruise’s franchise lead broke pretty bad in this last picture.

And that seems to signal that IMF leadership, as well as that of the United States Government, may be pro-acquisition when it comes to The Entity. We still have time to learn the truth, but I’ll just leave with this one last question for you die hard fans out there: do you really think Erika Sloane didn’t know that her former right hand man August Walker (Henry Cavill) wasn’t dirty?

My theory about Ethan Hunt fighting The Syndicate for his entire career may have just gotten a boost from these developments. And I'm further convinced this is the case when looking further into the next huge callback we've now seen.

The Rabbit’s Foot Returns For Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning

Unless my memory of the official IMF record is foggy, I believe we’ve seen this dastardly device from Mission: Impossible III make its franchise return. Seeing as we still don’t know what the Rabbit’s Foot actually does, this could be the answer to one of the greatest questions that have been lingering in the air.

Of course, there’s another question nestled in the center of this topic, as you can see that the screen shot above is one that looks like it’s from the J.J. Abrams directed entry in Ethan Hunt’s Mission: Impossible journey. As you can see above, this shot looks like it was taken from when Ethan procured the mysterious MacGuffin in his 2006 released caper.

The thing is, I didn't clearly remember whether or not we actually saw Ethan pull it from storage. And as seen in how the Rabbit's Foot extraction played out in Mission:Impossible III, it appears we never saw that moment pictured above. Here's the clip of that particular scene in question:

The photo at the head of above might be another new flashback to Ethan’s previous mission, much like we saw with Dead Reckoning’s pre-Mission: Impossible flashback where he lost former partner Marie (Mariela Garriga) to current arch-nemesis Gabriel (Esai Morales). And as we’ve seen in this teaser trailer’s callback to that infamous knife Tom Cruise’s superspy used to put together the first movie’s labyrinthian plot, the ghosts of IMF past are definitely being invoked.

So does this mean we're finally going to learn what The Rabbit's Foot does, and where it went after Agent Hunt recovered it? Or, could we finally see Maggie Q's long overdue Mission return finally happening? It's just like Christopher McQuarrie said about a potential Henry Cavill resurrection, unavailability is the ultimate decider in these sorts of matters.

That sort of behavior is par for the course with McQuarrie, who's crafted the ultimate franchise love letter in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning. for what might look like Mr. Hunt’s last waltz with danger. Which, of course, could just lead to a clever way for Ethan to “die,” but be revealed to be setting off for a life outside of the spy game, a la The Dark Knight Rises.

Pulling out stops like these, I’m starting to think that maybe this is an adventure that lives up to its name. But then again, Ghost Protocol was gassing us all up for Tom Cruise’s potential departure, only for some last minute edits to nix that story entirely.

So while I choose to accept this mission, I'm choosing to disavow yet another potential retirement fake out. At least not for now. We’ll see what happens when Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning’s release date arrives, as we’re currently being asked to trust Ethan Hunt one last time, on May 23, 2025.

But if you're like me and want to return to the IMF archives, before The Entity has a chance to corrupt them for good, you can watch both Mission: Impossible III and Mission: Impossible - Fallout through access to a Paramount+ subscription. This trailer will self destruct in five seconds...unless you click onto another one of our many Mission: Impossible articles. Good luck, readers.

Among the upcoming Marvel movies, the highly anticipated Captain America: Brave New World remains one of the most intriguing. The film is set to continue the journey of Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson as he deals with a far-reaching conspiracy. Along the way he’ll come to blows with some massive enemies, and one particular foe will be very formidable. I’m talking about Harrison Ford’s Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross, who will become the Red Hulk. Now, a new trailer gives us a better look at the baddie, and now I really can’t wait for this battle.

The first Brave New World trailer only gave viewers a quick glimpse at President Ross’ massive alter ego, and another piece of marketing released by Marvel Studios gave fans another taste. However, with this latest trailer, audiences get to see the military man-turned-politician transform and do battle with Sam. There are some striking shots of the Red Hulk, who looks as comic accurate as people have surely hoped for, and that roar is strong! Those scenes aside, there's even more to be hyped about.

At the very end of the trailer, Sam confronts the beast, declaring to him, “come and get me!” With that, the gamma-fueled creature hurls a flaming car at Wilson, who not only dodges it but manages to slice the vehicle in half with one of his wings. Some may have been tempted to assume that since Sam doesn’t have the super soldier serum coursing through his veins, this wouldn’t be much of a fight. However, this one scene alone makes me confident that this will be a formidable bout between two strong-willed individuals.

What’ll be interesting to see is whether Marvel Studios decides to take Red Hulk in a more villainous route moving forward, or if he’ll be more of an antihero. In the comics, the imposing character did join the Avengers for a time, and that could be the case in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as well. That would be interesting, for sure, especially since such a development would mean that Sam and Ross would have to work together -- a partnership that's also pondered in Brave New World.

Amid all of the hype for this latest Hulk, what’s been particularly fun to see is how Harrison Ford has been handling it all. The 82-year-old actor is famously known for not suffering fools and provides brutally honest reactions when asked about certain topics related to his work. On that note, Ford gave the most on-brand reaction when asked about his behemoth of a character’s good looks.

The Red Hulk of the trailer aside, there’s additional new footage to take in, including more from Isaiah Bradley’s assault on the president, the official look at Sam Wilson’s new helmet and some sweet aerial battles involving both Wilson and new Falcon Joaquin Torres. It goes without saying that this could be a defining chapter for the MCU and, if you ask me, stuff is really going to hit the fan. Or more specifically, a giant red fist is about to hit the vibranium shield.

Captain America: Brave New World opens in theaters on February 14 as part of the 2025 movie schedule. In stream the other Captain America flicks as well as the Marvel movies in order using a Disney+ subscription.

It’s been almost 20 years since Wallace & Gromit have been involved in a full length feature film caper, and the wait is almost over. Thanks to Netflix’s new trailer for the major (stop)motion picture Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, we now know that the schedule of upcoming 2025 movies will be in part kicked off by the return of our small town boys.

And believe it or not, even as a long time fan of Aardman Animations’ landmark property, there’s a laugh in this trailer that almost made me spill my morning coffee. Which leaves me tipping my gloved hat to the dastardly Feathers McGraw. As you can see above, the short but sweet footage includes a nice look at the would-be arch nemesis at the heart of Vengeance Most Fowl, looking rather comically evil.

Which, in a moment of coincidence, is the point that I needed to put down my morning cuppa. You see, it’s not just the fact that Feathers is playing Bach’s “Toccata and Fugue in D Minor,” as that’s a skill that any good villain should possess. That's especially true when you're a character like Feathers, who remains a fantastic example of a villain that's stolen the show for over 30 years

And it’s not even his trademark rubber glove disguise, or the “World’s Best Boss” coffee mug. Rather, it’s a combination of those factors, along with the knowing nod that Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl’s feathered felon gives before taking a sip, that really does the job.

What’s surprisingly absent is any sort of footage involving Vengeance Most Fowl’s cracking contraption, the Norbot. I still don’t trust that potential mechanized menace as far as I can throw one, and they look pretty light for an automaton. However, what we do get is a spectacular collection of moments that highlight just how much blockbuster set-pieces from some of the best action movies still influence the Wallace & Gromit canon.

The train slide alone has me thinking of Gromit in a position similar to that of Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt towards the end of Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning. Which once again proves why he's one of the most beloved sidekicks in all of TV and Movies, as he can take those sorts of moments with a wordless charm, letting his face do all the talking.

Not to mention my love of the James Bond movies has me wondering about Feather’s organ inclusive lair, and that periscope that we saw shown off in an earlier part of the trailer. Is this beaked bad boy taking some cues from The Spy Who Loved Me and heading to the high seas?

There’s a huge potential for a new generation of fans to be forged with the release of Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl, and that’s perhaps the most exciting potential staring us right in the face. With 35 years spanning that first grand day out and the cusp of this new picture’s release, it’s truly rewarding to see how the technique has evolved, while the humor remains as charming as ever.

Wallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl flies, or perhaps sails, into the digital queue on January 3, 2025. And whether you want to jump into this new movie, or revisit the wonder of The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, you can do so with the cracking contraption known as a Netflix subscription! Wensleydale, Jacob’s Cream Crackers, and World’s Best Boss mug, sold separately.

There is plenty of funny in the long history of Stephen King movies, from the intentional campiness of Creepshow to the extreme silliness of Maximum Overdrive, but comedy is rarely a dominant force. When it comes to King, audiences are much more familiar with terror and drama. All that being said, Osgood Perkins' upcoming movie The Monkey looks like it will be breaking new ground when it is released early next year, as the first full trailer features plenty of horror but also a surprisingly weird attitude.

Perkins is best known for making the horror hit of summer 2024 – the serial killer thriller Longlegs – and the Stephen King short story on which the movie is based maintains a heavy, ominous tone throughout, but The Monkey adaptation appears to be taking on a totally different energy. There is a lot of death and blood, but it all comes with a wink that lets the audience know that there are fun times ahead.

How do you make death fun? Strange circumstance is definitely a wonderful tool (as wonderfully proven time and time again in the Final Destination franchise). In this 87-second spot, we witness some fantastic examples of this, including a sliced throat during a family dinner at at a teppanyaki restaurant and a falling air conditioner that electrifies a swimming pool. The titular toy appears to be quite rascally (what's up with all the fire?), and I can't wait to chortle at his antics on the big screen in 2025.

We don't get much in the way of story from this first full trailer for The Monkey (the first teaser arrived online back in August), but it has been reported that Theo James will play a pair of estranged twin brothers who reunite when a dangerous toy from their childhood – a wind-up monkey that causes people to die whenever activated – mysteriously reappears. As you can see in the footage, the horror comedy sports an outstanding supporting cast that includes Christian Convery (who plays the twins as children), She-Hulk star Tatiana Maslany, Elijah Wood, Colin O'Brien, Halloween Ends' Rohan Campbell, and Schitt Creek's Sarah Levy.

The Monkey is the first of multiple upcoming Stephen King projects set to arrive in 2025. Neon is set to release both The Monkey (on February 21, 2025) and Mike Flanagan's The Life Of Chuck (at some point during the summer), and Paramount Pictures has dated Edgar Wright's The Running Man for November 21, 2025. Francis Lawrence's adaptation of The Long Walk doesn't have a set release, but it has completed production, and there are two King TV shows expected to debut as well: the IT prequel series Welcome To Derry and MGM+'s The Institute.

Everyday we’re getting closer to the final innings of the 2024 movie schedule, with some select delights awaiting just around the bend. The upcoming A24 movie Heretic is one of those very films to look forward to, and somehow this Hugh Grant led journey into holy dread is still somewhat of a mystery.

In fact, the only thing that impressed me more than Grant’s deliciously creepy performance is the fact that we’ve seen three trailers for this flick, and I feel we’re not even closed to being spoiled.

Heretic’s Secret Keeping Abilities Need To Be Commended

In an age where you hear people say “The trailer gave too much away!” on a regular basis, having a well-received horror film remain a mystery this far out feels like a blessing. And trust me, what we know about Heretic is already enough to send our imaginations racing.

Especially when Hugh Grant’s “Mr. Reed” is about to send young Sister Barnes (Sophie Thatcher) and Sister Paxton (Chloe East) through a journey of inner faith. Of course, that sort of enterprise normally entails some sort of personal conflict, at least in the more traditional sort of narrative where a person of faith has this very common personal crisis.

However, Heretic writers/directors Scott Beck and Bryan Woods have seemed to have taken that prospect and translated it into something much more horrific. As you can see throughout all three trailers, whatever that journey entails, and the end result, is still as cryptic as ever.

Much like any of the other best A24 movies, we're all asking questions about what we're not seeing. In that particular spirit, I'd like to share a theory on where I think the madness that is Heretic is heading.

My Best Guess As To Where Heretic Is Going

With the limited knowledge at hand, I have to openly wonder just where the story for Heretic is going. More so than any normal trailer, as again, we the audience seem to be as in the dark as Sisters Barnes and Paxton. However, I have a wild theory that has been sparked by the main thrust of the picture’s story.

Let’s just say that while this role seems to break Hugh Grant’s “orange role” streak, it was with good purpose. Especially when the center of Heretic’s story is Mr. Reed, a man who’s supposedly well read in the ways of comparative religion, forcing our young Mormon protagonists to choose between “Belief” and “Disbelief.”

Through a home crafted maze, and the potential assistance of some psychotropic drugs that sound like they can make a person feel rather unwell, that simple choice that must be simply chosen is going to unfold. That, to me, sounds like a dash of cosmic horror is going to invade Heretic’s oh so secretive confines.

I think that Sisters Barnes and Paxton are about to be shown a peek beyond the veil of our world, and what they see just might drive them to the point of near madness. Which, ultimately, will force them to either see comfort in Belief, or live disillusioned with Disbelief…and carry on Mr. Reed’s work.

I’m willing to risk being wrong, because it proves my point that Heretic’s marketing has revealed next to nothing, and the ride towards enlightenment is all the more fun. This is all mere speculation, and I can’t wait to see if I’m right or wrong. Also, this picture had me on the hook the moment Hugh Grant was shown to be a holy terror that might become one of the greats in the landscape of upcoming horror movies.

Heretic doesn’t have long before it reveals its secrets to all of us, as the movie has been pushed up into a theatrical debut on November 8th. And while we're unsure when it'll head to streaming, A24's current deal that allows Max subscription holders to enjoy the spoils of their library has probably secured that fate.

But if you've decided to wait until streaming, good luck avoiding spoilers in the meantime. Whatever the truth of Heretic may turn out to be, it looks like we'll be talking about those reveals for some time.

Nicole Kidman is one of the hardest working people in the entertainment industry, constantly filming both film and TV projects, on top of being a successful producer. And while audiences are still recovering from The Perfect Couple (which is streaming with a Netflix subscription), we've been treated to the first trailer for a new thriller from A24. The trailer for Babygirl shows Kidman going full Fifty Shades of Grey, and I'm so into it.

Recently Kidman had an age gap romance movie opposite Zac Efron in A Family Affair, but Babygirl looks way darker and more tense. What we know about Babygirl is limited, but the trailer above showed that Kidman's Romy is going to get involved with a young employee, who turns their power dynamic on its head by establishing a dom/sub relationship. And it certainly doesn't seem like we'll be given a happy ending.

This trailer for Babygirl opens on Romy walking through a city, and nearly being attacked by a dog. She's saved by a mysterious younger man Samuel (The Iron Claw's Harris Dickinson), who shows up shortly after to begin interning the company where Romy is a CEO. The chemistry is electric, as Samuel almost immediately catches her off guard with a joke about training her like a dog.

From there things quickly escalate between the two characters. During a meeting he makes a ton of assumptions about Romy, claiming the powerful business woman actually likes "being told what to do." And that's exactly what Samuel starts doing, as the stakes of their situtionship continue to rise.

For instance, when Nicole Kidman's character tries to kiss the intern, he pulls away, and then becomes the aggressor in the kiss. We also see him making her drink milk at a bar, in a sequence that would make The Boys' Homelander proud. And while she's consistently flabbergasted by the things he's asking her to do, it also seems to be a huge turn on.

Unfortunately, it also seems like disaster is looming from this torrid affair. To start, it Romy is seemingly married to Antonio Banderes' character Jacob. And given her position of power in the company and Samuel's status as her employee/intern, she's also in a dangerous legal situation. Especially because Dickinson's character reminds her of this in a thinly veiled threat, on top of showing up at her family's home unannounced.

There are clear 50 Shades vibes going on in the trailer for Babygirl, especially since there have been so few projects that are focused on sub/dom dynamics. And I'm eager to see how the story plays out, and if it ends up being one of Nicole Kidman's best movies.

All will be revealed when Babygirl hits theaters December 25th. For now, check out the 2025 movie release dates.

While our next visit to what’s now called The World of John Wick was supposed to arrive earlier this summer, the film formerly known as Ballerina was postponed into the realm of upcoming 2025 movies. The supposed reason was because Lionsgate and director Len Wiseman wanted to beef up the action in the Ana de Armas-led spinoff.

If the first trailer is any indication, that decision looks to have paid off, as this definitely looks badass. However, there’s a couple reasons that make this fresh peek into Mr. Wick’s neighborhood, specified to be taking place while John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum’s story unfolds, rather bittersweet in the long run.

Ana De Armas Is Going To Totally Own Her John Wick Spinoff

Let’s start with the happier stuff, shall we? Though there’s reasons to be a bit sad when watching Ballerina’s trailer, the big thing to celebrate is the fact that Ana de Armas’ Eve Macarro is going to positively own this midquel in the John Wick story. Personally, I hadn’t doubted this fact for a moment, as the Cuban actor’s work in both No Time To Die and The Gray Man showed her as a powerful actor with great physicality.

The result is something that inspired Ana de Armas’ hype for Ballerina to come out in a recent interview. Highlighting that the material from those reshoots for the new 2025 release date “had to be there,” I’m starting to think that this might be another case where a picture’s choice to delay into another calendar year ended up being the best decision possible.

But for as much fun as there is to behold in From the World of John Wick: Ballerina’s introduction into the world, there’s some sadness that lies within as well. Part of it is due to the events of John Wick: Chapter 4, with a sad dose of reality also making its way into the mix.

Why Ballerina’s Trailer Is Such A Bittersweet Watch

After Lance Reddick’s untimely passing in 2023, his appearances in this franchise have been warm memories of his talent, as well as unfortunate reminders that he is no longer with us. As the trusty concierge of New York’s branch of The Continental, Reddick and his portrayal of Charon have always been staples in this burgeoning action franchise. Not to mention, the character’s surprise execution at the behest of the High Table in the film that succeeds this entry also becomes a fresh wound to contend with.

And then there’s the fallout from John Wick: Chapter 4’s heartbreaking ending, which saw Mr. Wick (Keanu Reeves) seeming to die in combat. A fact that makes his reappearance in this footage even more dour, though for very different reasons. This upset is purely thematic, as John would appear to be resting in fatal peace as a result of his climactic battle with the Marquis Vincent Bisset de Gramont (Bill Skarsgård).

I get that this is a midquel that will potentially set up Ana de Armas’ character, and perhaps the post-John Wick: Chapter 4 spinoff starring Donnie Yen’s Caine, for future installments. This is, after all the world of John Wick, and new players will need to be on the board. At the same time, it’s hard to escape such a powerful sendoff for Keanu Reeves’ sleeper hit assassin, even if it means we’ll get to see him kicking ass once again.

From the World of John Wick: Ballerina is currently slated for a June 6, 2025 release date. However, with the trailer only promising that the film is “Coming Soon,” that date could change at any point in the near future. Meanwhile, if you want to break your heart all over again, you can currently stream John Wick: Chapter 4 through Starz, which can easily be added to your existing Prime Video subscription.

For as much as I’ve gushed about the upcoming 2025 movies ahead, I haven’t paid enough attention to one of the earliest titles that has captured my heart and mind. As director Bong Joon-Ho’s Mickey 17 is finally going to hit theaters after suffering a horrific delay, I’m finally letting myself get excited about this one all over again. And there’s no time like the present to do so, as thanks to the first full trailer for this darkly comic sci-fi adventure, I’m already feeling sorry for Robert Pattinson’s "Expendable" hero.

Mickey 17 sounds like what would happen if you crossbred some of the best sci-fi movies of all time. More specifically, Moon, Wall-E and Snowpiercer are the titles I’d throw into my metaphorical blender, especially after this footage given to us by Warner Bros. The brass tacks explanation of this overall plot is that since poor Mickey 1 (Robert Pattinson) signed up to become an Expendable for a far flung space colony, he's basically given people the right to use "human printing" to create another him, until the job is done.

Living up to its reputation of using Dean Martin's "Ain't That A Kick In The Head" as background music, this movie already looks like a load of fun. Especially when Mickey 17 (Pattinson again) manages to survive a brush with almost certain death... much to the chagrin of Mickey 18 (guess who). So for those of you who were anxiously awaiting this footage, I hope you have your faith in Mickey 17's release date holding up is once again restored.

It also seems like our own Eric Eisenberg’s Mickey 17 Cinema-Con footage reaction was right on the money with the dark comedy vibes. My earlier Snowpiercer comparison seems to be especially apt thanks to that quick shot of Toni Collette and Mark Ruffalo playing what look like absolutely unhinged colony administrators. Ruffalo's comments about playing a "nasty dictator" are coming back to me now.

But let’s go back to Robert Pattinson’s titular Mickey 17 for a moment, because that seems to be a huge indicator that the wait will indeed be worth it. In addition to the morbidly dark humor, and Bong Joon-ho's sharp commentary on modern life being ever present, Pattinson absolutely works as whatever Mickey you're rooting for.

Which is especially important when the bureaucratic adversaries trying to decide which Mickey dies look like this:

Here come those Snowpiercer vibes again, right on schedule. Of course, no matter who you're pulling for, there's a good chance that the Mickey you can get behind will be expended by the time Mickey 17 concludes.

Though this film plays with the subject of mortality like a breezy sci-fi adventure comedy, there's probably going to be some high stakes present. Robert Pattinson greets it all with varying dispositions, and a voice reminiscent of his wild southern drawl from The Devil All The Time.

Mickey 17 is set to show us the bright side of death on January 31, 2025, only in theaters. And before you run off to the library to secure a copy of author Edward Ashton’s Mickey7, no, your eyes aren’t deceiving you. Apparently, Bong Joon-ho told the audience at this year's CinemaCon that he killed Mickey off 10 more times than the source material. Ain't that a kick in the head?

Stephen King fans have been waiting a long, long time for writer/director Gary Dauberman's Salem's Lot. This is a feature that went into production all the way back in 2021 in advance of a set September 9, 2022 release date... but plans were changed in summer 2022, and after a temporary push to April 2023, the film was taken off the calendar completely.

Hope was restored that the adaptation wouldn't simply be deleted by Warner Bros. when a pivot to streaming was announced earlier this year, but only now do we finally have our first public look at the upcoming Stephen King movie, as seen above.

It was all the way back in spring 2022 that footage from Salem's Lot was first debuted at CinemaCon, but now everybody can enjoy a preview of the new horror film, which will be made available for anyone with a Max subscription on October 3. It's the first feature adaptation of what was Stephen King's second published novel, with two previous efforts turning the source material into TV miniseries.

Emmy nominee Lewis Pullman (Top Gun: Maverick, Lessons In Chemistry) stars as Ben Mears, an author who hopes to explore the greatest trauma from his childhood by writing a new book. When he returns to his hometown of Jerusalem's Lot, Maine, however, he discovers that the house he wants to rent (the setting of the aforementioned trauma) is being occupied by mysterious new tenants.

As Ben settles into town, he gets to know people in the community, but he also comes to recognize that the little hamlet has been plagued by a vampire infestation, and he and his friends must do everything in their power to stop it before it's too late.

In addition to Pullman, the talented cast also includes Makenzie Leigh, Alfre Woodard, Bill Camp, Pilou Asbæk, John Benjamin Hickey, Jordan Preston Carter, Spencer Treat Clark, and William Sadler.

While we've been waiting ages to see Salem's Lot, it's worth noting that Stephen King has had the opportunity to see the movie, and he has given it his stamp of approval. Earlier this year, he posted about it on his personal Twitter account, writing,

Salem's Lot is set to be part of a spooky season that includes a number of exciting upcoming horror movies, including the Christmas-themed return of Art The Clown in Terrifier 3 and the extreme insanity of The Substance, but Gary Dauberman's film is a special title as the first Stephen King adaptation of the year.

Stay tuned here on CinemaBlend for more updates about the title as we get closer to its streaming premiere, and for a full look at everything on the way to the big screen and subscription services in the months ahead, head over to our 2024 Movie Release Calendar.

Dear readers, we’re officially at that point in the calendar where not only are the horrors of cinema coming out to play, but the upcoming 2025 movies are teasing even more scares ahead. Co-writer/director Leigh Whannell is a master at both sides of that coin, as franchises like Saw and Insidious have made any month on the calendar feel like it’s the middle of that spookiest of seasons.

Now that we’ve seen our first look at his Universal/Blumhouse Wolf Man reboot in the clip above, next January already looks like it’ll have a night from hell on its hands. And while I’m still psyched, I am kind of bummed the original concept didn’t work out.

Leigh Whannell’s Wolf Man Is Going To Be A Heartbreaker, Isn’t It?

Universal’s first trailer for Wolf Man paints a pretty harrowing picture. Starting off with some unsettling Praying Mantis imagery, we eventually get to see snippets of danger beset upon a single family. With Blake (Christopher Abbott) and “his high-powered wife” Charlotte (Julia Garner) trying to save their marriage with a family vacation, they decide to take daughter Ginger (Matlida Firth) to a cabin he’s recently inherited.

Of course, this location is smack dab in the middle of nowhere, and Blake looks like he’s about to find out how his father mysteriously disappeared/died. Cue the animal attack you’d expect to kick off Wolf Man’s story, and one inherent truth starts to creep into your mind: Blake’s probably not going to make it out alive, with Charlotte and Ginger more than likely needing to be the ones to take him out.

This all sounds like a stone cold bummer, and I have a feeling that intense horror is only going to be met with equally powerful heartbreak. Which is something I love about modern horror films such as Wolf Man, and how they seem to embrace emotionally intelligent narratives through grim spectacle.

But if I’m being totally honest, the original pitch that kicked all of this off still has its grimy claws around my heart. And if you'll allow me a moment, I'd like to mourn another Ryan Gosling project that I wish could have seen the light of day.

RIP - Ryan Gosling’s Network Inspired Wolf Man

Friends, I gather you here today at the Dark Universe Cemetary to bury yet another promising concept that was staked before it could yell “Action!” Back in 2020, the original Ryan Gosling attached Wolf Man pitch kicked off the process that gave us the potential tear jerker above. 

Now casting Sir Baby Goose was the first move that won me over with this project, however with a description that suggested “a Network/Nightcrawler vibe” involving a transforming network anchor had me absolutely howling for this to happen. You try not getting excited about a Network/Nightcrawler sandwich, with a side of The Howling for good nature. 

So what happened to this promising play of peril? Well, I’m willing to guess two factors came into play. First, Leigh Whannell’s hiring for Wolf Man saw his writing team, consisting of himself and co-scribes Corbett Tuck, Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo ditched the nightly news angle for this more family centered angle. Which, based on the footage we have above, crashed right into Gosling’s reasons for turning down darker roles.

f you’re as bummed out as I am that Ryan Gosling’s Wolf Man didn’t happen, you can visit it’s plot between the failed Angelina Jolie/Javier Bardem Bride of Frankenstein picture and Paul Feig’s MIA Dark Army project. But fear not, because the Christopher Abbott/Julia Garner version that’s heading to theaters still looks like it could be a brutally good time. 

Come to think of it, I don’t know which I’m more looking forward to: Abbott’s intensity as he feels his humanity slip away, or Garner’s prime scream queen abilities returning to the silver screen? There’s plenty of time to choose, as Wolf Man is set to slash at its potential theatrical audience on January 17th. 

To keep up with the rest of the upcoming horror movies heading our way, feel free to use our guide as a sort of shriek preview for what’s to come. Oh, and that other Ryan Gosling project I'm still mourning? It's totally Guillermo del Toro's abandoned take on Disney's Haunted Mansion. But that's a conversation for another day, at another graveyard in development hell.

Film adaptation of video games have historically fared poorly in theaters, but that's been changing over the last few years. Following the success of titles like Sonic the Hedgehog (which is streaming with a Paramount+ subscription) and Detective Pikachu, a variety of upcoming video game movies were greenlit by studios. That includes A Minecraft movie, and the first trailer is a bonkers mix of live-action and animation... although I'm distracted by Jason Momoa's hair.

What we know about A Minecraft Movie has been limited, which is what makes the first footage that's shown above so exciting. Set to The Beatles' "Magic Mystery Tour", we see some of the action that looks straight out of the beloved video game series. But one thing that didn't come from the source material is Momoa's hair, complete with bangs.

Because this is just the first footage, the specifics and plot details of the upcoming movie remain a mystery for the time being. We see the cast of A Minecraft Movie looking thoroughly amazed by the animated world they're in, so it seems they are likely from the real word and are transported there. That is... except for Jack Black's Steve, who is the character that gamers get to play as throughout the franchise. 

After his performance as Bowser, it seems like Jack Black has found a subgenre of his own with video game movies. Because on top of playing Steve in Minecraft, Black also had a role in Borderlands. And the Minecraft movie will mix animation and live-action in a unique way. 

Other familiar faces in this brief trailer for this video game flick include Orange is the New Black and Peacemaker actress Danielle Brooks, as well as Wednesday's Emma Myers. But at the time of writing this story, Jack Black is the only actor whose character's name is has been shared with the public. 

It should be fascinating to see how the Minecraft games are brought to life on the big screen, given their wild popularity and distinct visual style. The franchise is known for letting its players build anything they can dream of, so the possibilities seem endless. This first teaser showed the game-accurate depiction of the square franchise, which extends to castles, animals, and trees. 

Trying to put live-action characters into the Minecraft franchise seems like an impossible task, but this limited footage looks pretty great. And considering how many young fans Black has thanks to The Super Mario Bros. Movie, it loos like his next video game adaptation might be a family affair capable of a big box office haul. I just have to wonder how many other people will be distracted by Momoa's bangs like me.

A Minecraft Movie hits theaters on April 4th. For now, check the 2025 movie release dates to plan your trips to the theater next year. 

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Putting my cards from the 2024 movie schedule on the table, I honestly haven’t expected too many surprises from the remaining films on the lineup that will be debuting between now and the end of the year. That being said, even having a decent handle on what we know about Nightbitch hadn’t prepared me for what we’ve seen in the first trailer for director Marielle Heller’s latest.

For a movie that centers around the trials and tribulations of being a stay-at-home mom, this new flick has some very sharp teeth. Now I’ve read the synopsis for the Amy Adams starring film, and author Rachel Yoder’s novel has been on my “to read” pile ever since I saw it on shelves back in 2021.

But that knowledge didn’t prepare me for Ms. Adams actually turning into a dog in the middle of this Nightbitch trailer. And that moment, quite honestly, seems to lock the rest of this upcoming horror movie’s promising energy into place.

To be fair, I knew there was an expectation that saw Nightbitch’s protagonist reckoning with the possibility that she was turning into a symbol of four-legged freedom. That being said, I didn’t actually know a transformation of some sort would be shown, which is where the line between a dark comedy and a dark horror comedy seems to be drawn.

My expectations for Nightbitch have raised a bit higher after seeing this trailer in action, and that’s all thanks to Amy Adams’ transformation into a commanding husky/husky adjacent breed. As far as dog casting is concerned, landing a canine that feels like a natural fit to be Ms. Adams’ animal counterpart is another surprising joy that I’ve gotten out of seeing this first reel of clips from Searchlight Pictures’ genre-bender.

Knowing that Nightbitch is one of the upcoming book-to-screen adaptations we have to look forward to in the near future has this movie a bit more prominently featured on my radar. That much is especially true after this year's box office gave audiences a huge dog loving win through the release of Arthur the King, which apparently prompted Mark Wahlberg's thankful attitude towards viewers who loved that movie. But at the same time, if you loved Arthur the King, I don't think Nightbitch is going to be a slam dunk. 

I mean, if the distinction of whether or not Amy Adams is turning into a dog is features so distinctly in the first reel of footage, what is Marielle Heller’s movie actually hiding? Also, is there a potential for another addition to our list of moments where a dog saved the day in a movie that doesn’t involve another member of Amy Adams’ pack being killed? 

We’ll see what happens when Nightbitch looks to lead the pack at the box office when it debuts in theatrical release on December 6th. But if you’re keeping an eye on this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, the picture will be making its festival premiere on September 7th.

It feels like a good piece of the 2024 movie schedule has blurred right past us, doesn’t it? And just when you think all of the big ticket thrills for the year have been done and dusted, those late year heavy hitters speed into view. The first trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog 3 is one of those reminders, and as you can see in the footage presented today, we've got the first epic footage of Keanu Reeves' Shadow.

Naturally everything we know about Sonic 3 has been leading up to the inclusion of a fan favorite anti-hero. With Keanu Reeves’ casting as Shadow the Hedgehog, those loyal to the Sonic series have felt like a prayer has been answered. And rather than keeping him under wraps, we get plenty of footage of Shadow kicking ass, and the spot-on voice performance by John Wick himself.

Of course, this isn’t Shadow the Hedgehog 3, and it’s still Sonic’s show. Once again voiced by Ben Schwartz, the blue blur and his two friends Tails and Knuckles have seemingly become bonafide heroes. They're called in once Shadow escapes and starts causing chaos... but it looks like they're seriously overpowered by the new villain.

It’s been a rough wait since Sonic the Hedgehog 2’s ending in 2022 put Shadow on the board. And with Sonic franchise producer Toby Ascher informing us all of Sonic Adventure 2 as Sonic 3’s main inspiration, things could get pretty dark in this fast paced action-adventure franchise. Indeed, we get a few glimpses of Shadow's dark backstory, and the loss that eventually leads him to villainy.

Or it could be yet another pleasing chili dog for the gamer’s soul, lightened up by Bruno Mars dance offs and Jim Carrey's improv genius. It all depends on how deep into Shadow’s lore they’re planning to go. But even in the little bits they've shown us in Sonic the Hedgehog 3's trailer, it looks like things are going to get pretty dark. 

Honestly, as long as we're not entering the corner of the Sonic games that delved into "werehogs" and romances with human princesses, fans are going to be thrilled at whatever comes next. But the dynamic between Sonic and Eggman is changing, as they'll actually be joining forces to save the world from Shadow. Not to mention, we're getting...Papa Eggman?! Hey, double the Jim Carrey in a Sonic movie sounds alright by me, personally.

While we wait for Sonic the Hedgehog 3’s December 20th release date to arrive, there’s plenty of time to catch up on some of the action that’s already out there. Through access to a Paramount+ subscription, you can watch the first Sonic movie, as well as the entire Knuckles series that premiered earlier this year starring Idris Elba. Don’t be a slo-mo though, because December will be here before you know it! In the meantime, check the 2025 movie release dates to plan your trips to the movies next year. We'll just have to wait and see what comes next for the video game movie.

It’s honestly such a great time to be a Lord of the Rings fan. Between The Lord of the Rings: The Rings Of Power Season 2 premiere date being next week and a Gollum movie from Peter Jackson and Andy Serkis on the way, there’s a lot to look forward to from the fantastical world of J.R.R. Tolkien. And now we have the first trailer (above) for The Lord of the Rings: The War of Rohirrim movie to get us excited for the first theatrical release from the franchise in a decade. 

The War of Rohirrim trailer marks the first Lord of the Rings anime, and it looks like a gorgeous vision from Kenji Kamiyama, who notably did some of the Ghost in the Shell series, Ultraman and Blade Runner: Black Lotus. Following the trailer debut, the story set 200 years before the main series looks like a gorgeous theatrical outing we'll get to have toward the end of the 2024 movie schedule. However, I’m especially hyped at how much this reminds me of a Hayao Miyazaki movie. 

I Love That Lord Of The Rings: The War Of Rohirrim Is A Big-Screen Event

Yes, the last time audiences gathered to see Middle-earth on the big screen was for 2014’s The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies from Peter Jackson. So, it’s great to see the trailer connect the original movies to this one. There’s a gorgeous transition that unveils the 2D animation that looks to offer a lot of unique opportunities to see Middle-earth through a new lens. 

When The War of Rohirrim was announced back in 2021, New Line Cinema shared that it was “fast-tracked for the big screen” and that’s so exciting to me. In a world where more animation projects are being sidelined to streaming services, it’s excellent that we get to look forward to seeing this project in theaters – including with an IMAX release. Of course, it also helps that the first look absolutely delivers as well. 

The War Of Rohirrim Is Clearly Influenced By Hayao Miyazaki, And I Cannot Wait 

As the two-and-a-half-minute preview shows, The War Of Rohirrim will allow audiences to see the War of the Ring through the time of Helm Hammerhand, the ninth king of Rohan. As the trailer showcases, the story will be focused on his daughter, Héra. While she is being asked to be married, by what looks like a childhood friend of hers, she wants to take part in the battle and become a true leader. And, she is seen taking part in some major battles. 

Over the summer, the voice actress behind Héra, Gaia Wise, told EW that her character resembles heroines from Hayao Miyazaki movies like Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind and contrasts the likes of other women in the Lord of the Rings franchise like Arwen and Éowyn. She seems to be in touch with nature and not afraid to pick a fight, but beneath that, there also seems to be an emotional story to tell about her father and her history with Wulf. 

As a fan of all of Miyazaki’s movies, I can see the influence, and I definitely count it as something that gives me more anticipation for the new Lord of the Rings movie. Also, there’s something about the idea of seeing animated creatures from Middle-earth rather than CG that could be magical (and looks gorgeous in this preview). It feels like the series was made to be adapted in this fashion!

With The War Of Rohirrim delving into a story that doesn’t has page by page lore from Tolkien, I’m interested to see how Middle-earth will be adapted through a gorgeous anime, and I'm thrilled that we're getting a powerful heroine we’ve yet to see in these movies and in this way. You can look forward to seeing The War of Rohirrim in theaters on December 13. 

In reflection, the fear of Y2K was a silly thing. For those who don't recall/are too young, it was a mild public panic in 1999 that had people concerned computers were going to freak out worldwide on New Years Eve and leave the world in a Mad Max-styled apocalypse. It didn't end up happening... but what if it did? That question is answered in director Kyle Mooney's upcoming horror comedy Y2K.

If you are of the Millennial generation, this Y2K trailer probably feels like a nostalgia bomb, from the clothing styles, to the Chumbawumba soundtrack to the blink-and-miss-it cameo by Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst. It also looks like a fun blend of the 2000s classic Superbad (note: Jonah Hill is a producer) and Stephen King's Maximum Overdrive – featuring a group of teenagers venturing out to a special party and finding themselves dealing with a violent techno-uprising.

Jaeden Martell and Julian Dennison star as a pair of high school juniors who sneak into a New Years Eve party so that Martell's character can have the opportunity to talk with the girl he has a crush on (Rachel Zegler). Things end up going off the rails at midnight, however, as computers everywhere gain sentience and decide to rebel against humanity. Lachlan Watson, The Kid Laroi, Eduardo Franco, Mason Gooding, Tim Heidecker and '90s legend Alicia Silverstone all co-star.

Most likely know Kyle Mooney from his time on Saturday Night Live, as he was a cast member from Season 39 (2013-2014) to Season 47 (2021-2022). In 2017, he co-wrote the script for the film Brigsby Bear, but Y2K marks his debut as a director (he also penned the screenplay with collaborator Evan Winter). In addition to his behind-the-scenes duties on the film, he also plays a crunchy stoner named Garrett in the film.

In addition to offering what looks like a cute coming-of-age story amid a funny end of the world scenario, it appears a significant part of the Y2K cinematic experience will be trying to catch all of the various '90s references. I've already referred to the use of "Tubthumper" and appearances by Fred Durst and Alicia Silverstone, but there is also a killer Tamagotchi, weaponized devil sticks, and an airborne bootleg VHS of Varsity Blues.

Y2K had its world premiere earlier this year at the South by Southwest Film Festival, but A24 will be delivering the movie to audiences nationwide when the feature arrives in theaters on December 6 (arriving in the wake of the crowded Thanksgiving holiday filled with titles including Gladiator II, Wicked and Moana 2). To learn about all of the other titles that are set to be released both on the big screen and on streaming between now and New Years Eve, check out out our 2024 Movie Release Calendar.

Scary movie fans have been living well in 2024. There have been some duds for sure, but in just the summer alone, we have been gifted with incredible treats like Osgood Perkins' five star-worthy Longlegs, Tilman Singer's Cuckoo and Fede Álvarez's Alien: Romulus (in theaters this Friday). That being said, I can tell you right now that the best has yet to come, as audiences are just a little over a month away from the release of the unforgettable, breathtaking, and brilliantly fucked up cinematic experience that is The Substance.

At present, the movie-going public is not yet prepared for the wild ride that this film is – but it can be said that the brand new trailer above offers a delicious taste.

Written and directed by Coralie Fargeat (who previously made critically acclaimed 2017 film Revenge), The Substance stars Demi Moore as Elisabeth Sparkle, the host of a TV aerobics show who gets fired by her network's disgusting, chauvinist CEO Harvey (Dennis Quaid) on her 50th birthday. Her confidence and ego shattered, she finds herself lured by the exciting promises of a mysterious new medical treatment. With the injection of a special new serum, a "younger, more beautiful, more perfect" version of Elisabeth (literally) emerges and is able to live a separate life with the name Sue (Margaret Qualley). They're told that they have to trade off weeks living their respective lives, understanding that they are one, but they fail to respect the rules, and it causes... problems.

The Substance premiered earlier this year in competition at the Cannes Film Festival (it took home the Best Screenplay award), and Demi Moore earned great acclaim for her bold and revealing performance. Following the creepy teaser that arrived online earlier this summer, this new trailer provides a more substantive (no pun intended) look at the upcoming horror movie, but I can promise you that it only barely scratches the surface of the insanity that this work delivers.

There are some brief glimpses at the intense body horror that Coralie Fargeat delivered (look for plenty of blood splatter, splitting eyeballs and spine stitches), but even doing a frame-by-frame analysis of this preview will still leave you with plenty to witness and be wowed by when the film arrives. It's disgusting, nightmarish and obscene, but also incredibly smart and hilarious.

So when can you actually see The Substance? Set to be distributed by Mubi (which acquired it just before its Cannes premiere), the film is scheduled to arrive in theaters on September 20. It's a title you should mark on your calendar now, as there's a very good chance you're hopefully going to be hearing a lot more about it in the months ahead as award season percolates and critics and film groups start reflecting on the best movies of 2024.

It's always exciting when a collection of very talented people collaborate on a new project, and with that in mind, there are some big reasons to be excited for The Monkey. Featuring an excellent cast led by Theo James, the upcoming horror movie is based on a short story by the legendary Stephen King, produced by genre master James Wan, and written and directed by Osgood Perkins – the filmmaker behind Longlegs, one of the buzziest films of the year.

If all of that doesn't get you feeling a lot of anticipation, allow the brand new teaser trailer above push you over the finish line.

The Monkey is being released by Neon (the same company behind the distribution of Longlegs earlier this summer), and with the studio releasing their latest genre feature in theaters this past weekend – Tilman Singer's Cuckoo –  they decide to include a special first look at Osgood Perkins' upcoming Stephen King movie. Clearly it's more "teaser" than "trailer," but despite its short length, it does a surprisingly good job of illustrating an outrageous tone.

An adaptation of the story of the same name (which is included in the 1985 Stephen King omnibus Skeleton Crew), The Monkey tells the story of identical twin brothers (Theo James) who grow estranged in adulthood following a traumatic childhood involving a number of deaths that seemed to stem from the actions of an evil toy monkey. Based on the gore splatter and corrupted circus music in the trailer, it doesn't seem like the movie will be short on scares, but the amusing shot of James removing his glasses and the shape of them remaining in blood on his face suggests that there will be a few dark laughs as well.

In addition to Theo James, the star-studded horror movie also stars Tatiana Maslany, Christian Convery, Elijah Wood, Colin O'Brien, Rohan Campbell, and Sarah Levy, and it secretly completed production earlier this year after development was announced in May 2023. Perhaps the best news of all is that audiences aren't going to have to wait that long to see it, as the movie will be hitting theaters in less than half-a-year. While we're waiting for a number of other Stephen King adaptations to get dates – including Gary Dauberman's Salem's Lot, Mike Flanagan's The Life Of Chuck, Francis Lawrence's The Long Walk and Edgar Wright's The Running Man – we know that The Monkey will be released in theaters on February 21, 2025.

This is a film that is highly anticipated by the CinemaBlend staff, so stay tuned for more news and updates about The Monkey, and for a weekly roundup of everything big going on in the world of Stephen King, check out my column The King Beat, which goes live every Thursday.

Heigh-Ho, heigh-ho, it's off to the live-action Snow White we go! This spring, the first Disney Princess is getting a reimagining played by Hunger Games' Rachel Zegler, and the first footage has just been released at D23 Expo. You can check out the first trailer above.

While this isn't the first time we've seen Zegler in the princess' iconic dress, the trailer does mark the debut of Gal Gadot, our former Wonder Woman turning into the Evil Queen. Take a look:

Well, doesn't she look simply diabolical? Stylistically, Disney is really going all out on preserving the designs and aesthetics that got Walt Disney Animation off the ground with feature film making back in 1937. Zegler's dress is nearly identical to the animated Snow, and Gadot is definitely channeling the baddie from the classic. 

The trailer also offers a bit of Zegler singing some of the memorable tunes from the original movie, like "Whistle While You Work," or being sat in front of a wishing well for the first number "I'm Wishing." There's also a brief look at Snow White's prince, played by Andrew Burnap in the trailer, as well. 

Despite Zegler being hit with backlash over this casting, she looks like she will absolutely embody the role of Snow White, and I particularly cannot wait to hear her sing the Disney songs I grew up with. She has a beautiful voice that she has showcased in West Side Story and The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. 

The original Snow White movie is not a complicated story. I do wonder what changes will be made to reimagine it after all this time. Last year, Zegler did go viral for allegedly being fired from the role (which was clearly not true) after she said Snow White will not be "saved" by a prince this time, which led to a lot of hate. How will her story differ? 

Gadot, on the other hand, looks like she's having an absolute blast as Evil Queen. After seeing her play a superhero for the Wonder Woman movies, I want to see her in this, and after seeing her in this trailer, I get the vision for this casting. 

This new Snow White movie was actually supposed to be part of 2024 movies, which would have lined up a bit better with Disney's recent 100-year anniversary. However, the movie was struck with a big delay towards the end of last year when the studio announced moving down its release date an entire year. This was allegedly due to the SAG-AFTRA strike that was ongoing at the time. Rumors also came out that Disney moved the movie because they were nervous about it bombing at the box office. 

Snow White is hitting theaters on March 21, 2025, without any other big movies out at the same time. The first trailer unveiled at D23 definitely has me sold on the main two roles and its gorgeous visuals.

The Star Wars franchise has been on a bit of a hiatus from the big screen but, in the interim, fans have been blessed with a plethora of TV shows. The latest new offering from a galaxy far, far away to hit the small screen is the upcoming Star Wars: Skeleton Crew. The long-gestating production is set to feature mostly child protagonists, with Jude Law playing their protector. Well, now, the first trailer has arrived, and it’s giving off all the Amblin movie vibes that were promised, and I love it. However, I still have a major question.

From the jump, it’s made clear within the trailer that our four leads are the young and precocious Wim, Fern, KB and Neel, who live on a sleepy, yet-to-be named planet. The quartet are facing major choices regarding their futures but, ahead of that, they happen to stumble upon what seems to be an old Jedi temple. But, what's more, they unravel a shuttle that launches them into space, kicking off their adventure.

What I love about this trailer is that it gives off the airy, and warm vibes that have historically been associated with Amblin movies. Even the iconography, believe it or not, is similar to what cinephiles have seen and loved about those productions over the years. The kids’ home planet even has a neighborhood that looks like a Star Wars-ized version of a community from a movie like E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial or Back to the Future. Quite frankly, I’m impressed with how series creators Jon Watts and Christopher Ford managed to blend this classic vibe with George Lucas’ iconic franchise.

It’s also hard not to like the characters, even after seeing only a few snippets of them here. They’re just the kind of ragtag team of youngsters that you’d expect for this kind of show, and it’s great to see. Quite frankly, at this point, this seems like the closest fans might get to that long-talked about Goonies sequel.

However, I still can’t help but wonder how this ties into the larger Star Wars universe. It was previously confirmed that Skeleton Crew takes place in the same pocket of time as series like The Mandalorian and Ahsoka. And, with that, its plot threads would also converge with those shows ahead of Dave Filoni’s cutting-edge movie, which will bring all of the series’ arcs to a head. As exciting as SC is, at this point, I just can’t see how these characters might intersect with the ones from the other two aforementioned series and others. It just feels so far removed from them geographically and tonally.

I suppose I shouldn’t doubt Filoni and fellow EP Jon Favreau, though, as they likely have a plan here. It’s possible that what may bring these kids into the orbits of Din Djarin, Ahsoka Tano and more is Jude Law’s Jod Na Nawood, a Jedi who the kids cross paths with. Given the rising threat of Grand Admiral Thrawn, Nawood might be in the know or will become aware of what the remnants of the Galactic Empire are planning. And, if that is the case, the kids may find themselves caught in the crosshairs of all that somehow. This is all speculation, of course but, until more is revealed, that’s all fans like myself can do at this point.

Still, regardless of the unknown variables, I’m eager to see more of what the Amblin-esque Skeleton Crew has to offer. As cool as it will be to see how it ties into the larger universe, let’s just hope that it manages to be a fresh and compelling story on its own.

Star Wars: Skeleton Crew is set to premiere for Disney+ subscription holders on December 3 as part of the 2024 TV schedule. In the meantime, catch up on past shows set in this sci-fi franchise, and read up on upcoming Star Wars TV shows and movies.

Friends, citizens, fellow aficionados of marmalade, lend me your ears! Something very interesting has happened in the campaign for the upcoming 2025 movie we’ve known to be named Paddington in Peru. The brand-new threequel involving the Peruvian bear still looks like a lot of fun in its recently released US teaser, and while there’s not a lot of new footage, one particularly awkward absence has been noticed by the fans. That has led to a torrent of rather hysterical, and unsurprisingly polite, comments.

How Paddington In Peru’s US Teaser Differs From The UK Version

As you can see above, the US teaser released by Sony just seems to have the video listed as “Paddington - Official Trailer.” Doubling down on this curious chain of events is the lack of a mention for the title in both the video and the official graphic that comes up on screen at the end.

The good news is that Paddington 3’s January 2025 release date is still in play, as it’s included in that final image. So for the moment we shouldn’t worry about any delays separating the world any further from Ben Whishaw’s gentle bear and the quest to his ancestral home.

That being said, the total absence of a title is the ultimate head scratcher, especially when the video could have been labeled with something as innocuous as Paddington 3. StudioCanal’s official US teaser certainly has the full title listed, even if it’s absent from the footage. It’s a scenario that’s as sticky as a marmalade sandwich covered in marshmallow fluff, inspiring these well-played reactions in the comments section of the official trailer on YouTube:

• "Ah yes, Paddington, the sequel to Paddington 2." - @midnightcrow2092
• "Uhhh.......... did they forget the title of their own movie?" - @samil679
• "Maybe they had some licensing issues with Peru" - @5MadMovieMakers
• "Finally a prequel to Paddington 2! I always wondered why they started at 2 instead of 1" - @IslaNinja
• "Oh okay im down for this Remake! (Someones getting fired)" - @CrazyManhog

While I highly doubt anyone would lose their job over this Paddington in Peru debacle, it does bring up an interesting question. One that’s even more interesting to contemplate as we’re headed towards the November 8th release of this picture in the UK, with its title still seemingly intact in the homeland of creator Michael Bond.

Is Paddington 3 Heading For A Surprise Name Change? 

One could say that director Dougal Wilson’s entry in this beloved series has already seen quite a bit of change in its lifetime thanks to the Paddington 3’s cast seeing the role of Mrs. Brown change hands from Sally Hawkins to Emily Mortimer. But the differences in these trailers feels like it’s indicating that certain branches of international marketing hasn’t settled on a replacement.

You can see this on Sony Pictures' YouTube channels in Malaysia and Canada, which are labeled just the same as the US version. Which is weird, considering Sony Pictures India has the Paddington in Peru included in its label. For comparison, please take a look at the previously released UK version of Paddington In Peru’s teaser:

What’s also interesting is that this fresh look at the project is completely absent of any previous footage showing off the Brown family’s inclusion in the adventure. That also feels like a sign of differing advertising strategies between StudioCanal and its international distributor, which only makes the concern of a name change all the more valid. Either that, or the comparisons to Triangle of Sadness are about to become more disturbingly pronounced than we thought.

Admittedly, we may need to wait until Paddington in Peru opens in the UK on November 8th before we see any sort of closure on this matter. If the film doesn’t perform as its studio caretakers would like, there’s a potential that the name will be altered for another bite at the sandwich throughout the world for the January 17th debut.

Let's hope that the fandom stays as cuttingly kind and polite as they were above, while we wait for further updates. The occasion might be best served revisiting the first Paddington movie (the one actually holds that title), as it's currently available for those with a Netflix subscription or a Tubi account.

The horror genre's renaissance is showing no signs of slowing down, to the delight of fans. And after MEGAN was a viral hit, there's an upcoming horror movie bringing a new murderous robot to the screen. The first trailer for Subservience just dropped, where Megan Fox is a robot who cleans, strips and attempts murder. And I'm honestly so sold on this concept from this limited footage.

Some of the best horror movies come from smaller companies, and Subservience is a forthcoming flick that doesn't come from the giant studios. As you can see in the trailer above, the sci-fi movie follows Megan Fox's Alice as she's purchased and taken home by a father and his daughter. But as is the case with so many AI movie robots, things take a dark and violent turn... but not before things get steamy between Fox and Michele Morrone.

The trailer opens on some sort of tech conference, attended by a father Nick and his daughter (played by Marrone and Matilda Firth respectively). A number of AI robots are on display doing things like house work, and they stumble upon Megan Fox's model named Alice. They decide to bring her home, unaware that their lives will seemingly forever be changed as a result. 

While things start off well enough, Alice soon begins to operate with autonomy, rather than simply obeying orders and serving the family. Nick has sexual visions of the robot, after they connect and she helps out around the house. 

But things start going awry when his wife (played by The Nanny actress Madeline Zima) comes home. She's sick, a detail which Alice seems to cling onto in her quest to claim Nick and the house as a whole. And there's no telling the violent and/or sexual deeds that the robot will do to achieve her goal. 

The footage for this trailer is definitely striking, and I have to give the editors props for guarding its contents. It's fairly common (especially for horror movies) for trailers to reveal too much, therefore ruining the surprises that come with the theatrical experience. One thing is clear: MEGAN better watch out for this new robot in town.

This is just the latest onscreen endeavor for Fox, following her role in Expendables 4 and voicing a character in the latest Mortal Kombat video game. While Subservience looks like a smaller production than some of her other credits, it's definitely thrilling to see her back in the horror genre. No one could forget her iconic role in Jennifer's Body, which has become a cult classic in the years since its release. 

Subservience is currently expected to arrive on digital platforms on September 13th. While we wait, check out the 2025 movie release dates. 

You can take your pick of how to gush over James Cameron’s Terminator 2: Judgement Day. One can either recognize it as one of the best ‘90s movies ever, an iconic entry in the sci-fi movie canon or even as one of the best action movies of all time. That’s a pretty lofty position to be in, and part of that is because there are scenes both iconic and terrifying that are still burned into our minds. Now, it looks like the new Netflix anime series, Terminator Zero, is looking to make one of Cameron's biggest T2 moments even more horrific. And believe it or not, I’m strangely super pumped about this entry to the 2024 TV schedule.

The Terminator 2 Scene That Terminator Zero Has Made Even More Horrifying

As Netflix has released a new trailer for the Mattson Tomlin-written series, which will debut on the platform on Terminator Zero's release date of August 29th. So it’s only fitting that on the date earmarked for Judgment Day itself in the timeline of the Terminator movies, we’re going to see a new version of Sarah Connor’s Judgement Day nightmare. For reference, here’s the original sequence from T2:

For a young kid getting an early taste of the apocalypse, that’s possibly the longest two minutes and change ever. And it’s a moment that’s still one of the defining points of what makes a good Terminator movie work.

It's frightening scene get a sort of remake through an apocalyptic vision, this time through the eyes of young computer programmer Malcom Lee (André Holland). That's because of that good old fashioned anime approach. Also, experiencing Malcolm's bespoke hell in his nightmares is already more intense as his two children are standing there with him when it happens. The stakes are much higher with that personal connection in mind, which is why seeing his body slowly disintegrated by a nuclear blast is even more horrific. Of course, the severely gory animation that’s used to get the point across also makes the difference.

Seriously, whomever decided to give us that prolonged close-up of Mr. Lee's eyes, which are the only organic matter left on his person, deserves a raise. Yet I also despise them for all the right reasons, especially when this new spin on an old classic has me even more excited to see what Zero has up its sleeve.

Why This Moment Has Me Oddly Super Pumped About Terminator Zero

So why does the end of humanity, a really gory death and harm to children have me pumped about Terminator Zero? Well, before you get any of the wrong ideas, it’s not merely because those events are happening. Rather, it’s because those are specifically elements that I feel the storied franchise has been missing for quite some time. 

As someone who likes half of the cinematic sequels that were made, I can attest to the fact that the danger that once felt ever present in the series has been lacking. Maintaining a harder edge to the story, as well as a '90s-set plot, definitely allows one to hone in on all the classic Terminator vibes fans like myself have been wanting to get back to. 

Transferring this saga into the visually striking medium of animation also helps goose up the tension, as we’ve now seen Zero do things to the human body that even CGI may have problems depicting. With a potentially uber brutal playground at work, and the concept of creating another AI to combat Skynet's prophesied war on humanity, it's truly uncharted territory for this landmark sci-fi saga.

It's been known that Terminator Zero is going to get bloody, but all of the unknown variables are what make this chapter so exciting. As is the case with that darkened highway at the end of T2, we truly don't know what's waiting in the darkness. Friend or foe, I'm more than ready to see what's in store, and as soon as humanly possible.

Terminator Zero is going to be both a dream and a nightmare to eager Netflix subscription holders upon its debut. All episodes will be available for streaming on August 29th, a date all of you die hard fans already have engrained in your minds. Meanwhile, you can revisit Judgement Day through various streaming platforms, including Pluto TV, Peacock, and Paramount+, at the time of this publication.

It only took one trailer for the movie Star Trek: Section 31 to become the most-anticipated upcoming Trek project on my list. This action-packed trailer for the movie that will eventually be available with a Paramount+ subscription holds nothing back and is jam-packed with lots of characters and species that will make any diehard fan's head spin. That said, the biggest question I have following this mind-blowing trailer is: Why isn't it coming to theaters?

I think many Trekkies out there will be asking the same, so while I'm not saying we should be raising pitchforks, the question should be asked. In part because of what we see in this trailer and how brilliant it is. Let's talk it out, and hope there are enough people at the top of Paramount wondering the same thing once they see how it's received.

This Looks Unlike Any Previous Trek Project We've Seen, Which Totally Makes Sense

From the jump, we've known Terran Emperor Georgiou wasn't exactly the model representation of what Starfleet represents. What we didn't know is that there are others like her within Starfleet, operating in the shadows of Section 31 and doing what needs to be done.

Of course, there are restrictions, which is why Kacey Rohl's Rachel Garrett from The Next Generation is along for the ride. Given what we know about her, I think she'll do her best to keep this ragtag team in check. Her presence makes this feel like Star Trek's version of The Suicide Squad, and I kind of love that.

Section 31 is not supposed to operate like Starfleet, so to have it look more or less the same would be inaccurate. They're allowed to get their hands dirty, make shady dealings, and maybe even break protocol, provided the end justifies the means. Sometimes, there's just no other way of doing it, which is where they come in.

With An Oscar Winner And A Great Cast, There's A Strong Case For A Theatrical Release

For as good as this trailer looks, I'm still stunned by the fact this movie does not have a theatrical release. Michelle Yeoh recently won an Oscar, and Sam Richardson won an Emmy. Omari Hardwick was well-loved in Power, and Olatunde Osunsanmi directed The Fourth Kind and other movies that got theatrical releases.

Considering it's been a very long time since we've seen a Star Trek movie in theaters, this would be a perfect way to kick off a new era for the franchise after a long delay. That said, we already know Paramount is prepping a Trek origin movie for theaters, so maybe there was a fear of oversaturating the market.

I can also see the perspective that there's a definite risk in bringing a movie to theaters that's tied to Star Trek: Discovery. The series posted solid numbers in streaming rankings in its final season, but the general mainstream audience likely doesn't have the foreknowledge about Georgiou to dive right into this feature. That said, I'd imagine since we're getting some of her origin story and a younger portrayal by actress Miku Martineau, that would cover the basis for what casuals would need to know.

My hope is that when we get closer to release, Paramount will eventually announce a limited theatrical run for the movie for Star Trek fans who want to see this adventure on the big screen. It's been eight years since we've had a chance to see our favorite franchise in cinemas, so I'm begging someone at the top to consider it and make it available for people to see in all its glory.

Star Trek: Section 31 is due early on the 2025 movie schedule, and will stream on Paramount+. I am absolutely thrilled to be seeing it, though as I keep saying, let's get this one on the big screen!

As the cinema-loving public steadily makes its way into the back half of the 2024 movie schedule, there’s still the release of Eli Roth’s Borderlands, much of which has still yet to be seen by the public. I only call it by that name because while folks are familiar with the Gearbox Software video game franchise, Borderlands fans have been given pause thanks to the film's “disappointing” PG-13 rating. With what’s being labeled as the upcoming video game adaptation's final trailer, we’ve finally been shown more of Florian Munteanu’s Krieg in action. And, after seeing the results, I have to say I’m really digging the Groot vibes he’s giving off. 

It's certainly a contrast to how that character looks to someone with little to no  knowledge of this esteemed video game franchise. Some may assume that a huge muscle showroom with a name like "Krieg" would be the strong and silent type that uses their strength to make you silent. 

To be fair, even Borderlands’ first trailer had this flick pegged as a rival cousin to Guardians of the Galaxy, which features a ragtag band of anti-heroes forming a found family. So that’s not a complaint or back-handed compliment. Rather, I’m seriously complimenting the fact that Lionsgate’s latest look at this beleaguered production is giving us more Big Nasty for the buck.

Not only that, but we also get to the actor probably best known for playing Ivan Drago’s son in Creed II and its sequel speak, as well as see him clap his hands excitedly, on the command of Kevin Hart’s Roland. And that was the moment where his Groot-ness really shined for me, as he’s joined in that gesture by the very Rocket-like Tiny Tina, who’s played by Marvel Cinematic Universe vet Ariana Greenblatt. 

I have a feeling those two characters are going to be thick as thieves within the cast, and I’m perfectly cozy with that. And that's still a good feeling to have, considering that other than these very fun moments, we do get a lot of the same footage from our previous look at the flick. And whatever’s not outwardly recycled seems adjacent to what fans have seen already. 

It's a decision that makes me wonder if Borderlands is being played close to the chest by the folks at Lionsgate in order to keep some serious twists and turns from being revealed. Perhaps there’s even an outside chance that Eli Roth’s take on the series could become one of the best video game movies on the market? Time will tell.

Again, we’re venturing into the unknown with this project, and the reaction feels primed to be one of either surprising satisfaction or dismal disappointment. If there is a middle ground, we’ll have to wait to discover it for ourselves, as Borderlands is set to open on August 9th; and with a bright and shiny IMAX version to consider as well. In the meantime, though, I'm down to see any additional fun snippets of footage featuring Florian Munteanu’s delightful Krieg.

The horror genre has been thriving for a number of years now, with some of the best horror movies returning to theaters as a result. That includes mainstream titles like Scream, as well as more indie properties like Damien Leone's Terrifier. Upon its release, Terrifier 2 made headlines for making people throw up in the theaters. The first trailer for Terrifier 3 sees Art The Clown playing with blood for Christmas, and I'm totally bringing a barf bag to see it.

What we know about Terrifier 3 is limited, but the franchise will mix its horrifying villain Art with the Christmas season. The third Terrifier movie was moved up a few weeks to arrive in October, and this first trailer is a disturbing glimpse at the gore to come... including Art making snow angels in blood.

This is more of a teaser than a full trailer, so the actual plot points of the upcoming horror movie remain a mystery for the time being. But the threequel will have a Holiday Season twist, with Art The Clown terrorizing the denizens of Miles County on Christmas Eve. And from the brief clips it looks like it's going to be just as bloody and disturbing as its predecessors (which are streaming with a Peacock subscription).

The Terrifier franchise is synonymous with making people sick due its extreme gore. The second movie has plenty of disturbing scenes, but there's one kill that's especially nauseating, where Art The Clown maims and scalps a victim, and then proceeds to pour bleach and salt on her wounds. It's stomach churning for sure, and Damien Leone has teased that Terrifier 3 has another disturbing kill that might inspire vomiting from audiences. Instead of banded popcorn buckets, perhaps major theaters will offer themed barf bags to audiences before they begin their screenings of the forthcoming horror flick. 

Terrfier 3 isn't the first horror movie to be set around the Holiday Season, as there's something uniquely scary about seeing Christmas turned into a bloody affair. Some similar titles include Black Christmas, Krampus, and It's A Wonderful Knife. But all of these titles will likely pale in comparison gore-wise to the Terrifier threequel, which looks like it's going to be a very bloody affair. 

Art the Clown is a terrifying horror villain because of his brutality, but also because of how much joy he seems to find in brutally torturing and eventually killing his victims. I have to assume that the third Terrifier movie will lean into the Christmas of it all, likely including holiday themes or decorations in his killling spree. Luckily we won't have to wait too much longer to find out.

Terrifier 3 is expected to arrive in theaters on October 11th. In the meantime, check the 2025 movie release dates. 

Chalamet has received countless praise for his talent as an actor. His deeply moving performance in Call Me By Your Name has stuck with audiences, and his portrayal of the beloved Paul character in Dune has been positively received by fans. However, Bob Dylan brings on a new challenge, as the singer/songwriter is known for his iconic voice and mannerisms. Any apprehension fans may have had towards Chalamet playing the legendary musician should be eased with the new trailer for A Complete Unknown. His singing voice is uncanny to Dylan’s, and the Wonka actor resembles the singer perfectly. This casting could not be better, and definitely showcases Chalamet’s range as a performer. 

The trailer also gives a sneak peak into the other characters in the film that will play a large part in shaping this period in Dylan’s life. Elle Fanning stars as Sylvie Russo, Dylan’s partner for a number of years who had a strong influence on the singer’s music. Edward Norton is also shown playing Pete Seeger, a folk singer and activist who also had a large impact on Dylan’s music career. The movie itself centers around controversies surrounding the singer's approach performing music, and how he was an early innovator of electrically amplified instrumentation.

When Chalamet was initially cast as Dylan, there were some that doubted the actor’s casting. He may have showcased his talent as an actor with Chalamet’s countless impressive movie roles, but fans had never heard the actor sing. Dylan’s voice in particular is very distinct, and if done wrong could venture into silly territory. This trailer disproves all the naysayers, showing that Chalamet is the perfect actor to play the "Like a Rolling Stone" artist. His voice captures the essence of Dylan’s, without feeling like an SNL-style imitation. His singing voice is also great, and the fact that he seems to be doing all of his own proves his dedication to the role. 

This isn’t the first time an actor has taken on the iconic musician on the big screen. The 2007 Todd Haynes film I’m Not There  had several different actors play Bob Dylan at different points in his life. Mangold seems to be taking a different approach here, choosing to focus on one particular point in Dylan’s life with Chalamet’s performance at the center. This allows the film to have a deeper focus and explore both Dylan’s relationship to his music, the time period, and the important figures that come in and out of his life. This trailer is a great tease for what’s to come, making the 2024 biopic one of the most highly anticipated movies of the year. 

You can see Timothée Chalamet and his pitch-perfect Bob Dylan impression in A Complete Unknown, which is expected to be released in theaters in December of 2024. For more information on other exciting projects heading to cinemas in the near future, make sure to consult our 2024 movie release schedule.

The superhero genre continues to dominate the entertainment industry, but a few franchises stand out for not being apart of a full cinematic universe. Todd Phillips burgeoning Joker franchise is in that category, and the sequel is one of the most highly anticipated upcoming DC movies heading to theaters. A new trailer for Joker: Folie à Deux has dropped, and it reveals some of Lady Gaga and Joaquin Phoenix's musical numbers. 

What we know about Joker: Folie à Deux is fairly limited, but fans are eager to see what happens after the ending of Joker. Lady Gaga will be playing Harley Quinn in the forthcoming movie, which will break new ground by including musical numbers. And this new trailer offered a deeper look at what Phillips has in store for the follow-up film. 

Lady Gaga's casting as Harley Quinn is a big reason why the hype surrounding this new movie is so high. The original Joker (which is streaming with a Max subscription) was a grueling watch, but one that earned Joaquin Phoenix an Oscar for his performance as Arthur Fleck. This time he might have a partner in crime... if we can believe the unreliable narrator of the franchise. 

This new Joker 2 trailer reveals that the movie will focus on Arthur Fleck's trial for his crimes in the first movie. There is still a ton of support in Gotham City for The Joker, including from Lady Gaga's Harleen Quinzel. She's clearly enamored by this version of the Clown Prince of Crime, inspiring her to do some crime herself, including looting. They end up meeting in Arkham Asylum, where her fascination with Arthur becomes a shared romantic connection.

It's been teased that Joker: Folie à Deux will be a musical, and we were treated to a few brief singing moments in this new trailer. The first comes about a minute in, where Joaquin Phoenix's title character sings Stevie Wonder's "For Once In My Life", presumably about Harleen. The next one comes towards the end, where Arthur and Harleen sing Judy Garland's "Get Happy" with each other. That's definitely an appropriate choice given Joker's penchant for laughing, as well as the framing of his trial, as they "get ready for the judgement day."

This is likely just the tip of the musical iceberg, as it looks like there will be plenty of songs throughout Joker 2's runtime. We see Gaga and Phoenix dancing in a variety of locations, including those infamous Joker stairs. I have to wonder just how many songs will be included in the film, and if it makes it any less disturbing to watch than its predecessor. Either way, it certainly looks like the sequel will be a wild ride.

All will be revealed when Joker: Folie à Deux hits theaters on October 4th. For now, check the 2025 movie release dates.

There’s been a bit of a trend lately that sees director’s cuts being announced before the release of the more theatrically inclined version of projects. That's the case with Zack Snyder’s first two Rebel Moon installments. As the 2024 movie schedule saw the release of the variant known as Part Two: The Scargiver, that flick was dropped with the future release of two extended, R-rated versions before the summer was out. Now we have our look at what’s being touted as the "true vision" of the franchise, with two new titles, and a gory and sexy adventure that more than earns the R-rating. 

Thanks to Netflix dropping this NSFW Red Band trailer for Rebel Moon: The Director’s Cut, we get a pretty good indication of what this duology has been hiding for so long. With more anatomically showy robot, blood explosions, and Ed Skrein getting freaky with some tentacles, this is more like the Zack Snyder we’ve come to know and love. 

If you take a look at the recently unveiled teaser art for Rebel Moon: The Director's Cut, you can begin to see the difference: 

As I previously mentioned in my Rebel Moon - Part One: A Child of Fire review, you could feel the Watchmen director’s more accessible playthrough of this story pulling its punches to a painful degree. Watching the bits that Snyder and Netflix are willing to reveal at this moment, that viewpoint is more than vindicated. 

Of course, the real question is just much how these extended and retitled cuts change the story we’ve already seen. In that respect, we’ve had some promising teases from Rebel Moon co-writer Kurt Johnstad, thanks to CinemaBlend’s interview with Johnstad unveiling a “grittier and sexier” approach for these new cuts. However, there’s one point in particular that I’m eagerly awaiting the expanded lore behind; and it’s all thanks to Jimmy the Robot (Anthony Hopkins). 

Kurt Johnstad teased Jimmy’s role expansion in Rebel Moon: The Director’s Cut as well. Knowing that the character has much more to his story than previously shown is something that I’ve been excited about. Between these extended versions of both previous movies and Netflix’s announcement for The Senchal podcast, which chronicles Jimmy's 500-year history prior to the events of the film, this story’s ready to jump into high gear. 

The aim for a much larger Rebel Moon universe has long been discussed and, now, we’re starting to see the effort bear fruit with The Director’s Cut. Proposed as the first entry in a six-chapter sage, with each installment being broken into two halves, there could be a lot more of Zack Snyder’s vision on the way. 

Of course, that’ll depend on the public reaction to Chapter One: Chalice of Blood and Chapter Two: Curse of Forgiveness; and we’ll get to witness that first-hand soon enough. That's thanks to both pieces of The Director's Cut will be available to stream with Netflix subscription, starting August 2nd. 

In the meantime, you can currently catch the PG-13 versions, respectively named A Child of Fire and The Scargiver. And, for those of you looking to start your journey into The Senchal, the prequel podcast will be dropping an episode each week, starting July 29th.

When will we get to see Denis Villeneuve's Dune: Messiah? That's an interesting question to ask right now, as while we know the filmmaker's next movie is going to be released on December 18, 2026, it's unclear if it's going to be the final chapter of his Dune trilogy or one of the other projects he presently has lined up. The good news, however, is that fans of the franchise won't have to wait much longer to return to the sci-fi universe, as the HBO series Dune: Prophecy is on the 2024 TV premiere calendar, and we just got a brand new trailer to raise hype for its arrival this November (although it's without a release date just yet)

This is the first full preview of Dune: Prophecy following the teaser that dropped in May, and if is the first time you're hearing about the show, you should know not to expect to see Paul Atredies, Chani, or any other familiar characters from Dune and Dune: Part Two. While the new series is set in the same canon as Denis Villeneuve's blockbuster, it's a prequel story that is set 10,000 years before Paul's birth and plays out the origins of the powerful religious sisterhood known as the Bene Gesserit.  

The trailer teases the hierarchy of power within the Bene Gesserit, as well as how members of the Dune universe feel about that group 10,000 years before the events of the films. Given their mysterious presence throughout Villeneuve's films, this will help expand the universe as a whole. But we'll also be treated to more classic Dune lore, such as the use of swords and hand to hand combat. 

In the tradition of the blockbuster movies with which it shares a continuity, Dune: Prophecy features an excellent cast of established talents and up-and-comers. Headlining the show will be Emily Watson and Olivia Williams as Valya and Tula Harkonnen – ancestors of Baron Vladamir Harkonnen (Stellan Skarsgård) and his horrible nephews Feyd-Rautha (Austin Butler) and Glossu Rabban (Dave Bautista).  Mark Strong plays Emperor Javicco Corrino, and the supporting cast includes Vikings star Travis Fimmel, Jodhi May, Sarah-Sofie Boussnina, Aoife Hinds, and more.

While it was originally announced that Dune: Prophecy was being developed as an original series for Max, that release strategy has changed in recent weeks. Instead of being a show that goes straight to streaming, it instead is now going to air with the distinction of being a part of a small screen legacy that includes The Sopranos, The Wire, and Game Of Thrones. Of course, like all HBO shows, episodes will also be made available to those with a Max subscription following their premiere. (The same distribution pivot was also recently made for the upcoming Stephen King adaptation Welcome To Derry, which is a prequel to Andy Muschietti's IT and IT: Chapter Two).

Created by Diane Ademu-John, Dune: Prophecy has taken a minute to get here, as filming on the HBO series began all the way back in November 2022, but it seems that time was well-spent making sure the show looks as epic as Denis Villeneuve's films. Stay tuned for more news and updates about it as anticipation builds for its arrival on the small screen sometime this November. For now, check the TV premiere list to plan your next binge watch. 

The 2024 movie schedule could be a huge victory for actor Sebastian Stan. Currently in a gap year before his return to the MCU in the upcoming Marvel movie Thunderbolts*, the man has two high-profile films on the docket: the Donald Trump biopic The Apprentice and the A24 drama A Different Man. The latter film has now dropped its first trailer, and the results are so incredible and unrecognizable that Stan is already being hyped pretty heavily for awards consideration.

What People Are Already Saying About A Different Man

Both critical and public praise has been showered upon Sebastian Stan, who plays the role of Edward. Playing a man with neurofibromatosis, Stan's disfigured face is the result of the incredible makeup work you see above in the trailer. It only seems to have enhanced his portrayal of A Different Man’s protagonist, as further comments on A24's first trailer for the picture have added the following notes to the pile. See what a number of sentiments that fans left under the YouTube posting:

• “This is the performance we want from Sebastian Stan.” - @GGG08
• “Sebastian Stan better be getting some Oscar buzz for leading performance” - @pamelac81
• “I saw this movie at Sydney film Festival, It's absolutely incredible. Sebastian Stan proves his acting chops with this one.” - @Mamba_4_life8
• “Give my man Sebastian his Oscar already.” – @filmobsessednerd
• “Really glad for Sebastian that he's getting ACTUAL good, deep acting roles. He deserves it, and I just know he'll be amazing.” - @AnthsV

What’s perhaps more exciting is the recognition that co-star Adam Pearson has been getting upon the trailer’s release. Notable for his role in Scarlett Johansson’s Under the Skin, Pearson actually has neurofibromatosis and has been working to combat the stigmas and bullying people with the condition have encountered. And looking at his performance in A Different Man’s trailer, he represents where the true mind fuckery comes into play. 

A Different Man Is Already Looking To Be "A Brilliant Mindfuck"

The upcoming A24 movie, written and directed by Aaron Schimberg, is also being praised by IndieWire as a “brilliant mind fuck of a movie;” and I can kind of see why. As if watching the trailer unfold for yourself wasn’t enough proof, here’s the official synopsis for A Different Man:

As you can see, while Sebastian Stan’s post-transformation Edward seems to be on the rise as a conventionally handsome actor, Pearson’s character, Oswald, is primed to become a star in his own right. And, as we see in the synopsis, the “role he was born to play” is all it takes to send Edward spiraling into the bits of the film that we haven’t seen just yet. 

That sounds like an amazing page from the Charlie Kaufman handbook of dark identity comedy. And that's even with the trailer coming off as a bit more dour in the execution. But that's probably part of why the groundswell of praise for A Different Man is so impressive, as it's inspired one of the earliest grassroots awards campaigns I've seen in a while. 

In a year where the Fresh alum has both a dark comedy like this, and an investor displeasing picture like The Apprentice, the man was bound to be the talk of the town. Now that we've got a deeper look into just what's going on here, that buzz is definitely warranted; and has brought cast members like Adam Pearson and Renate Reinsve into the limelight as well.  

I, for one, cannot wait to see what the finished film looks like. Needless to say, the early buzz from fans not only suggests that Sebastian Stan could be in for some serious awards love but that the film as a whole could be as well.

A Different Man will be unveiled to the public at large in a rollout you’d expect for an A24 awards contender. The picture’s limited release will begin on September 20th, before it goes nationwide on October 4th. More than likely this film will hit streaming at some point in 2025, landing presumptively for those with a Max subscription. In the meantime, there's also plenty to watch if love Sebastian Stan.

The horror genre has been thriving for a number of years, with the current renaissance bringing some of the best horror movies back to theaters with new sequels. But there's also been plenty of outstanding original concepts, including the upcoming horror movie The Substance. The first disturbing trailer for Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley's anticipated body horror flick is here, and Dennis Quaid’s smiling weirdo is already a scene-stealer.

The Substance got the longest ovation from Cannes this year, which is saying something considering how gruesome the body horror sequences are expected to be. The movie has also been getting hyped for Demi Moore's nudity, although the first trailer made it clear that these sequences would be anything but sexy. And we didn't even get much of the wild gore to come once it gets a wide theatrical release. Although Dennis Quaid's brief, smiling appearance is definitely one to remember as well. 

This first trailer is cut with some of the acclaimed critics responses from The Substance's early screenings. In it we see Demi Moore's protagonist Elisabeth Sparkle, who is the star of an aerobics show who is struggling after being fired when she turned 50. That's when a mysterious laboratory offers her "the substance" which will make her into a younger and more beautiful version of herself... but there's a twist.

Qualley plays this younger version named Sue, with the two characters forced to share one being and seemingly transform into each other in a bloody manor. Not much of this storyline was shown in the first trailer, although we saw bits and pieces of the two seemingly feuding for control over their body.

Dennis Quaid plays Elisabeth's boss Harvey, who is seemingly the man who decides she's too old for her job. He looks like a total creep in this first footage, asking either Elisabeth or Sue to smile for him and a crew of grinning men. And I have to assume that he's not going to make it out of the forthcoming horror flick alive.

While the Ghost actress has been getting attention ahead of the movie's release for going nude in the film, Demi Moore has taken umbrage with this narrative, claiming that the movie is so much more than that. And from the critical acclaim that's shown in this teaser, she's not wrong.

This isn't the first time that Demi Moore's looks have been the subject of her work. She made countless headlines for her work in Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle, which included a steamy bikini scene. And it should be fascinating to see if/how she uses this life experience for her performance in the horror movie.

The Substance is currently expected to arrive in theaters on September 20th. For now, check out the 2025 movie release dates.

The clock is winding down to midnight, dear readers; and it’s all thanks to Watchmen: Chapter 1 being set to reintroduce Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’ watershed graphic novel to the world of film. Of course, the big difference is that the 2024 movie Watchmen: Chapter 1 is a totally animated affair, and the first of a two-part, full color adaptation heading to digital platforms in August. The good news is that after watching this trailer, I have to agree with my colleagues that it’s absolutely gorgeous and holds a lot of promise. However, I still have one major concern. 

Warner Bros. Animation and Paramount Pictures released the first trailer, and no you’re not seeing double with this headline. Our own Adam Holmes shared his concerns over the Watchmen animated teaser that went out in June; and his concern was more related to the world of upcoming DC Animated Movies. 

My concern is very different, as I’m a huge fan of not only the original book but also director Zack Snyder’s 2009 live-action adaptation. And from what I’m seeing with this trailer for Watchmen: Chapter 1, I’m concerned that this remake may have happened way too early.

I know it’s been 15 years since that film’s debut in theaters, and the Watchmen animated film rumor mill stretches as far back as 2017. So it’s not like this was a project that truly surprised anyone, and again this looks like a gorgeous, comic accurate depiction of Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons’s work. However, that’s exactly where my problem lies, as I’m wondering how exactly Watchmen: Chapter 1 will begin to compete with the pre-existing movie. 

There’s a reason that this DC/Vertigo story is a particularly steep hill to climb; as the source material rivals Lord of the Rings when it comes to choosing what to include and what to trim. Are we going to see Tales of the Black Freighter re-adapted, complete with its origin story restored to the overall plot of Watchmen? Is Under the Hood going to factor in more than previously? And are they going to be able to land all of those needle drops lovingly included in the 1985 book and 2009 film? 

All of those issues were already handled by Zack Snyder and his crew, and to a degree that works on various levels. Even the creators of HBO’s limited series Watchmen sequel seemed to understand that point, by making the wise move to create a follow-up to the graphic novel and not the cinematic incarnation. 

Though I will say, there is one major advantage Watchmen: Chapter 1 and 2 seem to already have sewn up. As you'll see in the video provided below, this project already looks lightyears better than what we saw with 2009's Watchmen: The Motion Comic: 

Is it admirable to attempt such a feat again; especially with technology that can allow a book accurate look? I absolutely agree that it is. Will I be waiting for Watchmen: Chapter 1 and 2 to drop, so I can eagerly watch them? You bet I will. But even with that in mind, my excitement is tempered. While I see this new footage in front of us, I can’t shake the ghosts of the cinematic past when I see them play out.

The times, they are a-changin' again; and I guess we’ll just have to wait and see how things shake out. Watchmen: Chapter 1 will start counting down to Doomsday, on August 13th. In the meantime, if you want to revisit Zack Snyder’s version, as well as HBO’s limited series sequel to the original graphic novel, you can use that Max subscription of yours to indulge in some unforgettable nostalgia.

It’s been over two years since Severance — one of the best Apple TV+ original series — left viewers with that wild Season 1 cliffhanger, and now we finally know when we will see what’s next for Mark Scout and the rest of his severed colleagues at Lumon Industries. Severance Season 2 will return on January 17, 2025, Apple TV+ announced, and that’s not all. A sneak peek (which you can see above) gives us a glimpse of the chaos that awaits, including a first look at new cast member Gwendoline Christie. I can’t help but wonder if she’s going to help us figure out what’s up with those goats?

Gwendoline Christie is one of several major additions to the Severance Season 2 cast, with the Game of Thrones veteran joining the ensemble that includes Adam Scott, Zach Cherry, Britt Lower and John Turturro. Details of Christie’s character haven’t been released, but in the sneak peek, we see her tell someone (seemingly Mark and Helly), “You should have left.” It seems she’s definitely in the know about what’s going on at Lumon Industries, but how much is she involved? Were her words a threat or a warning?

From the fluorescent lighting and what looks like an employee badge, I’m assuming she’s inside Lumon. However, in addition to the typical business attire we’ve seen from its employees, Gwendoline Christie’s character appears to be wearing an apron of some sort under her blazer and a kerchief in her hair. Could she be part of a maintenance or cleaning crew? Taking care of baby goats also could be a pretty messy job that requires some extra layers, am I right?

The rest of the new video is just as cryptic, showing mere flashes of Season 2, including what has to be Helly’s Outie walking alone down a corridor after her Innie outed Lumon’s treatment of its severed employees. I can’t wait to dig deeper into Helly’s role in everything. We also see Dylan entering possibly a new area of Lumon, a flipbook of what appears to be drawings of Christopher Walken’s Burt, and a shot of Irving with his head thrown back in laughter.

Tramell Tillman’s Milchick is back, as we see him running down the hallway again, and Helly is shown crawling down Lumon’s halls for reasons unknown. As expected, it looks like we’re going to get more time with Mark outside the office, as Adam Scott’s character is shown outdoors looking pretty terrified, and an overhead shot shows three unknown people all running from (or chasing) something.

It’s hard to know at this point what any of it means, but there’s no doubt fans will start poring over this look at Season 2 and begin forming more wild theories about Gwendoline Christie’s role and the microdata refiners’ fates.

Along with the Star Wars actress, Season 2 adds John Noble, Bob Balaban, Robby Benson, Stefano Carannante, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson, Alia Shawkat and Merritt Wever. We’ll also see Jen Tullock, Michael Chernus, Dichen Lachman and Patricia Arquette reprising their roles from Season 1.

As little as the Severance Season 2 sneak peek tells us, I’m more excited than ever to get back into that unhinged world. The only drawback is knowing we still have months to wait until its release. However, that means we have plenty of time to get caught up or refreshed on the TV series’ most shocking moments, including when we learned the identity of Helly’s outie and that big twist regarding Mark’s wife.

Severance’s first season can be streamed with an Apple TV+ subscription, and keep an eye on the 2024 TV schedule to see what’s coming soon.

Heading into the second half of the 2024 movie schedule, there are those movies that the world awaits with bated breath. And any time Gladiator II is mentioned in the company of the cinematically inclined, there’s more than likely an air of cautious optimism that fills the air. That atmosphere is about to change, for better or worse, as the first trailer for Paramount and director Ridley Scott’s legacy-quel has now shown us Paul Mescal in action. And that includes him facing off with a Rhino, as well as all-out Roman war. Let's break it all down.

Freshly unleashing hell on the world, the first public look at Gladiator II’s majesty, and to be clear, we’re lightyears away from Nick Cave’s wild reincarnation concept. The movie is set decades after the original, and there's still a big class war happening between slaves and those in power. Paul Mescal's Lucius Verus was inspired by how Maximus killed Joaquin Phoenix Commodus, and has spent years living in the wilderness.

Previously, returning co-star Connie Nielsen teased Gladiator II as a “magnificent spectacle,” and no that’s not only being directed towards Paul Mescal and his totally buff physique. Her character Lucilla is featured a number of times throughout this first trailer, including passing down Maximus' ring to Lucius. Clearly she doesn't realize that's actually her son as a grown man, and it should be interesting to see their relationship play out in front of us.

Speaking of Paul Mescal’s efforts getting ripped, that work has clearly paid off. Even in the first photos from Gladiator II made that abundantly clear, with the all grown up Lucius feeling the sand like his late mentor Maximus would. I mean, that's a shot that's so iconic, you could put it on a teaser poster. And if you look below, you'll see Paramount Pictures knew the assignment, and killed it: 

The first Gladiator had some thrilling action, and it looks like Ridley Scott is going to continue that. While the first movie featured Maximus fighting off Tigers, this time the big animal foe is a Rhino. And that's not including all the war sequences we're shown, and the man on man battles that'll occur within the Colosseum.

Of course, we could go on and on about our new hero, but the Gladiator II cast is so impressive, we need to talk about some of the other folks we’ve seen in action here. That includes Joseph Quinn's Geta, one of the new emperors in charge of Rome. He and his brother are seemingly without feeling for the common people, and are happy to starve them out as they fight a war. Then there's Denzel Washington's Macrinus, who is charge of the gladiators. Although from the footage it looks like he might have bigger plans in motion for the sequel.

Some of this exciting footage we knew was coming, as Gladiator II’s CinemaCon footage offered a sneak peek for those lucky enough to attend the event. But now that we can all witness the epic action and ties to Ridley Scott's original movie, anticipation for the blockbuster is no doubt going to pick up.

Gladiator II prepares to usher in another era of strength and honor, starting November 22nd. Should those words have you primed to revisit Russell Crowe’s classic predecessor, you can currently stream Gladiator through several sources, including through a Paramount+ subscription. 

Brad Pitt has starred in some very impressive films over the course of his illustrious career. From Fight Club and Ocean’s Eleven to Mr. and Mrs. Smith and Ad Astra, he’s tried a plethora of undertakings from a creative standpoint. Now, it would seem that he’s taking on his biggest movie-making challenge yet. Pitt teamed up with Joseph Kosinski for a new Apple TV+/Warner Bros. movie called F1, which is centered around the world of Formula 1 racing. The first trailer for the flick just arrived and, unsurprisingly, it hints at plenty of high-octane racing sequences. I’m liking what I’m seeing so far, and what’s really getting me is that the film is giving off all the Top Gun: Maverick vibes. 

OK, so that latter point should be obvious, given that Joseph Kosinski is the man who directed the Top Gun sequel. However, I only expected to get hints and flashes of that box office hit in this new racing movie. Based on the footage that’s been released, the film’s entire aesthetic and manner of hyping up viewers for what’s to come really aligns with the style of the Top Gun sequel. Set to Queen’s “We Will Rock You,” this trailer will do just that and more. 

Why Is The F1 Trailer Giving Me The Same Feelings I Had When Watching Top Gun: Maverick?

The first major element that really stands out to me is the practicality of the filmmaking. What was so amazing about Joseph Kosinski’s 2022 legacy sequel is that he and his collaborators went all in on making the stunts feel as real as possible. That included actually having the cast in the cockpits of fighter jets and making it appear that they were flying them. This footage for F1 shows Brad Pitt suited up and in the driver’s seat, and the camera gets up close and personal as it did with Tom Cruise in his own movie. The main reason Cruise wanted to make the movie was so that he could do away with as much CGI as possible. Not only was he successful in that endeavor, but he managed to deliver a stellar cinematic experience in the process. 

One would think that the Once Upon a Time in Hollywood alum wanted to go practical for his Formula One racing movie as well. At least, that’s the impression one gets from the racing scenes in the trailer. While we’re dealing with different kinds of vehicles here, I’d say that the sequences are comparable to the aircraft scenes in Maverick, from a realism standpoint. That’s exciting enough but, when you remember the fact that this new movie was also shot with IMAX cameras, that makes it even more of a draw.

But, spectacle aside, the actual narrative seems to have echoes of Top Gun as well. Brad Pitt, who got in hot water with racing fans in 2022 for a perceived slight, plays veteran racer Sonny Hayes – who seems to like going against the grain. That’s also the case when it comes to Tom Cruise’s Pete “Maverick” Mitchell. Additionally, Hayes forms a relationship of sorts with younger driver Joshua Pearce, who might have shadows of Miles Teller’s Rooster. That young pilot, of course, had a surrogate father figure in Maverick. On the whole, it would seem that one of the core aspects of the upcoming movie will be the relationship between these two racers. And I’m good with that.

What Is F1 About And Who Else Stars In It?

F1 tells the story of Sonny Hayes, who – after finding success in the ‘90s was forced to retire from racing after a bad accident. However, he’s eventually lured back to the world of racing by his friend, a Formula One team owner, who convinces him to mentor young Joshua Pearce. In addition to Brad Pitt and Damson Idris, the film stars Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies and Javier Bardem. Also, real-life racers like Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen will also appear in the film, which has Maverick co-writer Ehren Kruger attached as its sole scribe. And veteran producer Jerry Bruckheimer is on board as well.

I was already looking forward to this movie but, after seeing this first trailer, I’m ecstatic. Hopefully, the finished production manages to live up to the awesomeness of this first tease. But, given that Brad Pitt, Joseph Kosinski and so many other talented creatives are attached, there’s reason to be hopeful that this flick will be a first-place winner (with critics and moviegoers).

F1 is set to hit theaters on June 27 as part of the 2025 movie schedule, and it'll surely be available for Apple TV+ subscribers at some point. In the meantime, anyone who wants to relive the magic of Top Gun: Maverick can do so by streaming the movie with a Paramount+ subscription.

Dear readers and fans of Mark Wahlberg, the 2024 movie schedule is about to see even more of that actor’s charms up on the silver screen. Previously, we saw the first trailer for The Union drop Wahlberg into an action rom-com; and now in the Mel Gibson directed thriller Flight Risk, he’s taking a rather different turn on screen.

Not only does his character have a ridiculous southern accent, but there’s a really wild twist that changes everything this movie’s giving us. So of course, I have to see this film as soon as possible.

Lionsgate released the first trailer for the Jared Rosenberg written film, which comes from a script that found itself honored by the Black List in 2020. That attention seems to have paid off, as Flight Risk looks like an enclosed space potboiler, with only three characters. 

The setup is simple: a powerful witness/criminal (Topher Grace) is being transported to testify by an Air Marshall (Michelle Dockery); and the man getting it done is their good old boy pilot (Mark Wahlberg). So far that’s as standard as Mr. Wahlberg's shirtless gym pics, right?

Well, as Flight Risk’s trailer reveals, Mark Wahlberg’s ridiculous accent and his baseball cap have something in common: they’re hiding something. Surprise: Wahlberg’s character isn’t really southern, he’s a hit man assigned to take out Topher Grace, and he’s missing a lot of hair. 

Though to be fair, this is what his character is supposed to look like, according to the lore: 

To put all of the cards on the table, this is exactly why I’m kind of amped up to see Flight Risk right about now. Mark Wahlberg’s character has quite the unique look with that bald middle, and it’s a choice most actors wouldn’t make. But what has me even more excited is the fact that, unless I’m remembering things incorrectly, this is Wahlberg’s first villain role in a while.

Anyone who’s a fan of the best ‘90s movies knows where I’m going with this, as one of Mark’s breakout roles was as an obsessed boyfriend in the movie Fear. It looks like we’re getting that Mark Wahlberg in Flight Risk, albeit a bit more toned down. For those unfamiliar with this movie, you need to watch the trailer for that flick to understand where I’m going:

To bring it all home, I’m going to pitch you all on what Flight Risk looks like to me. It’s unhinged Mark Wahlberg versus a fiercely powerful Michelle Dockery, with Topher Grace hanging in the balance. And it all takes place on a small airplane.  I mean, what more do you need, except maybe a strategy for how to win over Arthur the King's overwhelming fanbase on a dogless, fearless Wahlberg?

Well, a release date might help. Flight Risk buckles up for suspense, only in theaters, starting October 18th. In the meantime, Mark Wahlberg fans can see him fighting the good fight with Halle Berry in The Union, which will debut on August 16th for all Netflix subscription holders.

Sometimes even something like the 2024 TV schedule needs a silent guardian, a watchful protector… and dare I say, a dark knight? But don’t go thinking that the Nolanverse of Batman movies has returned, as the Prime Video original series Batman: Caped Crusader looks to be throwing us back to a different realm. In fact, of the best animated series of all time, and the villaious roster is so stacked, I now need to ask a pretty important question of the room. 

Gotham's Finest Villains Are On Hand For Batman: Caped Crusader

The first trailer showing off an extensive look at this upcoming DC TV show is chockablock full of the baddies that prowl Gotham City's streets. Everyone from The Penguin to Two-Face, and even a new spin on Harley Quinn can be spotted in this gorgeous clip reel. It's enough to make anyone feel like Daffy Duck in "The Great Duck Detective," as you can practically set your watch to your utterance of all of those hallowed names of nefariousness.

Admittedly, there are some very strong vibes reminiscent of Batman: The Animated Series in the trailer for Batman: Caped Crusader; and that’s for a pretty good reason. Producer Bruce Timm was involved with that previous series, and his influence is definitely felt alongside that of fellow producer The Batman's director/co-writer, Matt Reeves. 

In terms of The Bat himself, Hamish Linklater sounds like a glorious tribute to the late Kevin Conroy's incarnation of Batman. That choice makes rest of the impressive cast that includes Minnie Driver, Jamie Chung and Christina Ricci; as well as cartoon voice legends John DiMaggio and Tom Kenny, even more of a catch. 

However, Batman: Caped Crusader seems to have buried quite the tasty lead with its baddies. And no, I'm not merely referencing previous animated Batman voice artist Dietrich Bader being hired to play the role of Harvey Dent/Two-Face. It's time to make some noise, as one of these villains comes with a walloping backstory that could lead to some promising resolution. 

Onomatopoeia - The Unfinished Batman Villain

It’s kind of fitting that the same series that’s reinventing Bruce Timm’s Harley Quinn has the potential to complete Kevin Smith’s unfinished Batman comic story. That mysterious figure you see above is known as Onomatopoeia, an adversary created by Smith in the 2008-2009 arc Batman: Cacophony, with the character continuing on in the 2009-2010 book Batman: The Widening Gyre.

Unfortunately, and with one of the most infamous cliffhangers in modern comic history, the story's planned third entry Batman: Bellicosity hasn't materialized. Originally intended to release in 2014, there hasn't been hide nor hair of the next chapter.

Seeing Onomatopoeia appear in the Batman: Caped Crusader trailer has given me hope that maybe, just maybe, we'll see the conclusion of this story play out after all. Though anyone in the know with that story, and the fact that Robert Pattinson highlighted Mask of the Phantasm’s influence on The Batman, might be on the same mental path that I am; as this could turn out to be another bittersweet reminder of why Bruce Wayne isn't married. 

Even if the ending to Onomatopoeia’s arc doesn’t play out in this new series, there’s no shortage of complications to the life of Batman and all he holds dear in Batman: Caped Crusader. With a more mature approach to story, and an art style that picks up where Batman: The Animated Series leaves off, it’s a good time to be a fan of this iconic DC Comics character. 

Batman: Caped Crusader swings into action on August 1, but not on the same bat streamer you’d be expecting. Those citizens of Gotham who will want to keep up with the titular titan of tussling will need to have a Prime Video subscription to stay in the know.

Mark Wahlberg seems to really like being a spy, doesn’t he? On top of last year’s breakout streaming hit The Family Plan, the man now has another espionage flavored comedy in which he’s once again in over his head with the wrong people. However, the 2024 movie The Union has a rather interesting twist on the matter, as none other than James Bond movie vet Halle Berry is the seasoned vet this time around; and she’s ensnared Marky Mark into a deadly game.

As an espionage movie fan, I love this; but I’m also pretty well sold on Berry and Wahlberg being one of the next premiere action rom-com duos. Netflix has made sure of that, as the streamer has now shared the first trailer for director Julian Farino’s upcoming action/adventure romp. 

Reuniting former high school sweethearts Roxanne (Halle Berry) and Mike (Mark Wahlberg), these Jersey kids don’t have long to catch up before she whisks him away to London. While the mission to recover a list of “every U.S. spy” for The Union is something ripped straight out of not only Skyfall, but also the Mission: Impossible movies, that’s not what caught my eye.

Rather, the chemistry between Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg, as well as other cast members like spy chief J.K. Simmons, is what’s really sold me on this film’s promise. Any good title in this subgenre of action/adventure needs a team to drive its mission. Berry, Wahlberg, and Simmons feel like a dynamite trio to anchor things down, and having a legend like Jackie Earle Haley playing the Q of the bunch just seals the deal even more. 

Also, I’m not totally sure, but I’m starting to think that Luke Colter is the Bond villain of The Union’s spin on this formula. That’s not confirmed, but between the action in the trailer, and that crisp press image of the man you see above makes that impression harder to shake. If that happens to be true, sweet Christmas we could be in for quite the battle. 

The Union couldn’t be arriving at a better time for Mark Wahlberg enthusiasts. Not only did  The Family Plan’s crowd-pleasing results turned into a record breaking hit for Apple TV+ towards the end of 2023, this spring also saw Arthur the King winning Wahlberg fan's hearts. Pair that with Halle Berry's undeniable star power, as well as Netflix experiences like her directorial debut Bruised, and you've got a recipe for an excitingly intense time.

And with that, you've officially been debriefed on The Union! You now have all the information you need before this mission kicks off on August 16th. Well, except for the fact that you'll need to renew your Netflix subscription in preparation for what looks to be an explosively good time.

Almost 30 years ago, Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, and Robert Zemeckis made movie history with Forrest Gump; one of the best '90s movies that still holds up for its fans. So it only feels fitting that the trio reunite on the 2024 movie schedule to try and win our hearts over again with the experimental film Here. While the first trailer is as brilliantly bonkers as you’d think, I’m actually kind of ready for people to start meme-ing Gump all over again as a result.

I only say this because of the concept we have at hand here, which is based off of author Richard McGuire’s graphic novel of the same title. Thanks to the first footage released by Tri Star Pictures, we can now see Here’s bold concept at work. And even the studio knew to acknowledge the strong collaboration of its contributors, as seen in this synopsis: 

That is a quintessential Robert Zemeckis story, right down to Tom Hanks and Robin Wright playing their characters through several phases of life. And from the looks of it, the living room area is going to be the sole focus of Here’s uplifting and heartbreaking story. There's a very strong potential here that this movie could become known as one of the best Tom Hanks movies, as well as one of Robin Wright's finest films.

Which leads to why I’m ready for Forrest Gump to continue upholding its tradition as having one of the best '90s movie characters still discussed to this day, in the lead up to this picture’s release. No, I’m not talking about the fact that screenwriter Eric Roth is also reuniting with the Gump gang to tell the story of Here. Instead, I’m here to represent those who are still crushed by the bittersweet ending of Forrest and Jenny’s love story, as it was first realized 30 years ago.

Casting Tom Hanks and Robin Wright in these roles was a fantastic calculation, and not only because of their acting talents. While there’s definitely going to be sorrow and pain in Here, the movie looks to be overall uplifting. And the meme in particular I’m waiting to see is people celebrating that somehow, in a cosmically roundabout way, Forrest and Jenny got their happy ending. 

Though I will admit, it’s hard to look at Here not to feel that sort of nostalgia even without that fictional story at play. I found that to be especially true when looking at this photo of Robert Zemeckis, Tom Hanks, and Robin Wright on the movie’s set: 

If I can get geeky with you all for a moment, I’d like to close on one factor that Here seems to be underselling. You see, for as much as Robert Zemeckis has embraced motion capture and digital trickery in the later era of his career, Here looks to be going mostly practical.

Sure, as you can see in the photo above, the gigantic LED screen known as “The Volume” is being used to portray the outside world. But the living room is an actual set, and it looks as if Wright and Hanks are in actual prosthetic makeup in their aged form. I’m sure there’ll be some light CGI enhancements for the younger years, similar to how Kurt Russell’s Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 transformation was achieved.

But for someone who’s been picked on for falling into the trap of playing with their toys, it’s nice to see Here potentially marking a return to old school techniques for Robert Zemeckis. I mean, lest we forget how that reputation led to questions about the live-action Pinnochio leading up to its release. 

Although I will admit, no matter what tech was used on that last scene in the trailer, I think I’d still tear up just the same when hearing Tom Hanks deliver the final line of the trailer, and quite possibly the movie. We’ll have to wait and see if that’s true, as we’ve still got a bit of time before then becomes now. And if you’re as intrigued as I am, Here is where you’ll be, only in theaters, on November 15th. 

Is it too early to look forward to the holiday offerings on the 2024 movie schedule? I only ask  because after seeing the first trailer for Red One, I’m pleasantly surprised by the buddy cop team that is Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans. Though I’ll admit, part of that surprise comes from the lads teaming up against killer snowmen and Krampus; with the other half being seen in a rather interesting release model shakeup.

Story wise, the movie seems to be playing out in an interesting manner, especially based on what we know about Red One. With J.K. Simmons’ jacked Santa being abducted, Johnson’s North Pole roughneck is forced to team with Evans’s character. The good news is he’s an excellent tracker; however, the bad news is he’s also one of the Naughty List’s most infamous occupants. 

If you ask me, that's a buddy cop formula that's full of tinsel and badass. Especially when this upcoming Dwayne Johnson movie is pitting these men on a mission against creatures that look like this: 

However, the good news doesn’t stop there, as a pretty exciting shake up has occurred in terms of the Amazon MGM Studios film’s release strategy. Apparently, this once streaming bound holiday blockbuster has been shifted up into theatrical release; with Red One scoring a pretty prime November release date to boot. 

Which is where some wall punching comes into play, as Doug Liman’s upset over Road House’s streaming debut has probably been stoked by this development. At the same time, I can see why Red One would be more easily shifted into theatrical release. I mean, if you were going to watch The Rock and the MCU’s former Captain America wrecking shop with Krampus and other holiday figures, doesn’t a movie theater sound like the right place to be?

This certainly looks like a would-be holiday blockbuster, and after Road House’s insane streaming numbers, the suits at Amazon MGM studios might be in the market to try their hand at turning such Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans’ latest into a potential theatrical hit. Considering Inside Out 2’s continued box office success, this looks like a very savvy move in a family friendly market.

You don’t need Krampus to slap you across the face to see that. And come November 15th, you won't need a Prime Video subscription to see Red One! But while the film will board its sleigh, only in theaters, on November 15th, you'll definitely want that platform on your side to revisit the movie once it heads home.

After all, if this action blockbuster hits like it should, it just may become a holiday tradition everyone will gather around on an annual basis. And isn't that what Santa would want? Besides being rescued from captivity, of course. 

Dear readers of the Gothic persuasion, the upcoming horror movie landscape has something we’ve all been looking forward to for some time. With writer/director Robert Eggers’ adaptation of the cinematic classic Nosferatu set to debut this Christmas, audiences have been thirsty for the first look at what promises to be a stylishly creepy affair. Not only did we get that and more in the first teaser for the late 2024 release, but the first footage does something right that I wish more films would follow. 

The tactically genius move in question is the fact that despite knowing the Nosferatu cast includes one Bill Skarsgård playing the titular consumer of blood, we don’t get a clear look at him in Focus Features’ recently released reel. What we do get instead is a rather vague montage of moments featuring Lily-Rose Depp, Nicholas Hoult, and Willem Dafoe, among others, foretelling the arrival of the creature of the hour. The looks we do get pertaining to the eponymous spectre are properly vague, and in a terrifying manner. 

In fact, the photo you see below is the "clearest" gaze you get when it comes to our mythic horror host: 

Friends and colleagues, the “teaser” is back in one of its purest forms, and it’s a beautiful sight to see. And that’s putting it mildly, considering Bill Skarsgård’s remarks about Count Orlok’s look; which have firmly drawn the dividing line for reactions. Whether people will be disgusted or attracted is still up for debate, and it’s another part of the beauty that’s on display in the video we now have. 

It’s even more rewarding when considering Robert Eggers’ fresh take on F.W. Murnau’s adaptation of author Bram Stoker’s Dracula was first announced back in 2015. Almost a decade later, and with Nosferatu’s original casting of Harry Styles and Anya Taylor-Joy being scuppered by a near cancellation, we can now marvel at what lies ahead in the darkness.

So far, the results are looking pretty good, especially since Count Orlok is hanging in those very shadows, waiting to dazzle us all with his sharp wit and teeth. There's no pressure though. I mean, it's not like this is a modern retelling of one of the best horror movies of all time or anything. 

Nosferatu is comin’ to town, just in time for the holidays, on December 25th. Which is honestly fitting, as it’s totally festive to keep gifts such as this tightly secured until the time is right. But don’t go obsessing too hard over this gorgeous period piece, as the 2024 release schedule still has plenty of terrors waiting to go bump in the night.And for those of you looking for the original Nosferatu from 1922, it’s pretty easily available to stream, free with ads, on various platforms like Pluto TV. 

The horror genre has been thriving for a number of years now, with some of the best horror movies returning to theaters with new sequels. But there have also been some great original concepts, which are growing into burgeoning franchises. That includes upcoming horror movies like Smile 2, and the first trailer revealed Naomi Scott's Lady Gaga-esque protagonist, as well as some gnarly kills.

What we know about Smile 2 is limited, which is why this first trailer is going to turn so many heads. The ending of Smile didn't turn out well for its protagonist, so it makes sense that we're following another story. Naomi Scott is going to be both singing and screaming as Skye Riley, and she's understandably horrified by seeing someone kill themselves with a weight right in front of her. 

The trailer for Smile 2 opens with Scott's Skye Riley, who is seemingly a pop star with a great career. But her friend, played by Lukas Gage, is seemingly a victim to the same curse from the original movie. And when he appears with a menacing smile and then kills himself with a weight plate, the drama hits the fan. 

This change of final girls and circumstances is seemingly going to prevent Smile 2 from being a rehash of the original. Skye Riley is a public figure, so she won't be able to hide away to avoid the smiling curse. She'll no doubt see smiling faces at her concerts, which should be thoroughly creepy. The final scene in this teaser is perhaps the most unsettling, with Naomi Scott's character signing the t-shirt of a smiling young fan during a meet and greet. 

It should be fun to see how Paramount ends up marketing Smile 2. For the first movie, Smile went viral when creepy smiling figures began popping up during major sports events. This helped to buoy excitement for the project, while Smile's reviews were also positive. So perhaps it shouldn't be surprising that a sequel was quickly ordered and filmed by the studio. 

This role seems like a perfect one for Naomi Scott. After all, she showed off her vocal talents when Scott became a Disney Princess for Aladdin. I'm curious to see how many songs she recorded for Smile 2 to play Skye Riley. Will we be getting a full blown album ala A Star Is Born, or just two big songs like Natalie Portman's pop star drama Vox Lux? Only time will tell, but that's another fun way that the sequel will stand out from its predecessor. 

All will be revealed when Smile 2 hits theaters on October 18th, just in time for Spooky Season. In the meantime, check the 2025 movie release dates to plan your  movie experiences for next year. 

I know the odds of two 2024 movies with Ocean’s Eleven cast members reuniting for an action packed caper of criminality aren’t that sparse. But at the same time, having two different Apple Original Films to look forward to that offer such delights feels like a jackpot of some sort to me. 

Not too long after the first Wolfs trailer dropped, we’ve now got our first look at Casey Affleck and Matt Damon getting their hands dirty with The Instigators. And if I’m being honest, it’s the second Ocean’s reunion I didn’t know I needed; courtesy of Damon and Affleck’s shenanigans.

The basic concept of this movie pairs our protagonists Rory (Matt Damon) and Cobby (Casey Affleck) together for what’s supposed to be a simple job. As they’re hired to steal a bunch of money during an election night shindig held by the mayor (Ron Perlman), it all seems pretty simple enough. But as you’ll note through the wisecracks, car accidents, and inadequate number of zip ties…that’s not exactly an accurate description of the events that transpire in The Instigators.

It has to be noted that The Instigators has one hell of a cast up its sleeve. In addition to the Casey Affleck/Matt Damon pairing, we’ve got the likes of Michael Stuhlbarg, Ving Rhames, Alfred Molina, and Hong Chau all mixing it up. To see any one of those names in a cast list feels like a win, but to have them all assembled in this crazy crime comedy has me really excited for the possibilities.

Ms. Chau's deadpan skills in particular are of note, as her abilities with playing the straight person to the zanier talent in the room have always been top notch. The way that Hong plays a line like "No shit" in The Instigators trailer is a welcomed reminded of that fact, while also making me think she'd be a killer cast member in a future Elmore Leonard adaptation. 

What’s better is that this new comedy adventure is another huge reteaming, thanks to director Doug Liman’s position in the director’s chair. As he and Matt Damon helped make espionage movie history with 2002’s The Bourne Identity, this new movie is another chance for these previous collaborators to smash some more cars, with a potential for some really choice one-liners.

Though it’s also worth mentioning that Liman’s success in the streaming space as of late only bolsters The Instigators’ pedigree further. I’m one of the many people who had a total blast with Prime Video’s insanely successful Road House remake, so getting Doug Liman behind the wheel of this tale of smashing, grabbing, and quipping only makes sense.

The Instigators offers a lot to like, and we'll only have to wait a couple months to see if it pays off. The film will premiere for Apple TV+ subscription holders this summer, as it's set to debut on August 9th. That's not too far off from Wolfs' September 20th bow in theaters; which leaves me with one final question to ponder. If both of these films do well, is there a chance that we might see a crossover uniting these two pairs of Ocean's Eleven alums?