Franchises
Steven Spielberg’s $607 Million Sci-Fi Epic Finally Hits Streaming June 1
Break out the shoulder pads and the mixtapes—this week’s must-watch is a neon-soaked 80s blast. Think arcade buzz, VHS grit, and power-ballad swagger, all in one hit.
May 31, 2026 12:37 pm
Pressure Post-Credits Scene: Should You Stay or Go?
Curious if Pressure hides a post-credits scene? Anthony Maras adapts David Haig’s play into a WWII nail-biter as General Dwight D. Eisenhower and meteorologist James Stagg gamble D-Day on a weather call. Here’s whether you should stick around when the credits roll.
May 29, 2026 2:43 pm
Shrek And Fast And Furious Race To New Streaming Homes Next Week
Peacock is loading up June 1 with eight fan favorites: four Shrek films and four Fast and Furious entries, dropping as both franchises celebrate 25 years since their month-apart summer 2001 debuts.
May 28, 2026 8:07 pm
The 8 Essential Movies Defining 2026 So Far
Horror. Action. Comedy. Drama. 2026 is on a cinematic tear — here are the films that actually delivered.
May 28, 2026 5:27 pm
Buckle Up: Jason Statham’s $839 Million Action Hits Are Speeding Off Netflix Soon
Stream them while you can: Netflix is yanking all four Expendables movies on Saturday, June 20, 2026, pulling Jason Statham’s $839 million merc-squad mayhem from the platform. The franchise, co-written by David Callaham and Sylvester Stallone, exits next month.
May 27, 2026 2:32 pm
James Gunn Is the Key to Reviving Alan Ritchson’s Scrapped DC Spinoff
Alan Ritchson isn’t your first thought for capes and cowls, but maybe he should be. The Reacher star already brought a DC icon to life — and it’s time he suited up again.
May 27, 2026 10:52 am
Streaming’s Next Cult Classic Is a Sci-Fi Gem You Missed
Before you head back to a galaxy far, far away with The Mandalorian & Grogu, stream The Creator, the original sci-fi action thriller from Rogue One director Gareth Edwards, on Hulu in June.
May 26, 2026 7:07 pm
9 Micro-Budget Movies That Raked In Millions at the Box Office
Focus Features’ low-budget horror Obsession is mauling the box office, spinning a shoestring budget into outsized profits and vaulting into rarefied cinematic air.
May 25, 2026 5:42 pm
Nicolas Cage Reveals the Real Reason Christopher Nolan and Other A-List Directors Won’t Work With Him
Nicolas Cage says the calls from Christopher Nolan and Paul Thomas Anderson dried up — and in a candid New York Times interview he lays out why, just as he mounts a comeback with Spider Noir, Longlegs, and Madden.
May 25, 2026 8:15 am
The Batman 2 Role Has Sebastian Stan On Edge
Sebastian Stan is finally lifting the lid on his mysterious The Batman 2 role, saying he’s nervous about his DC debut and teasing what fans can expect from his take on an iconic character.
May 25, 2026 8:08 am
Sigourney Weaver Reveals Why Avatar, Alien, and Star Wars Are Worlds Apart
Alien and Avatar icon Sigourney Weaver is heading to the Star Wars galaxy with The Mandalorian and Grogu — and she says the three blockbuster worlds share far less DNA than fans expect.
May 21, 2026 7:19 pm
One Piece Netflix Team Tackles Brandon Sanderson's Epic Saga Next
There’s a saga unfolding — just not the one you’re thinking of. Forget capes and galaxies; this chapter is all memos, money, and a twist that lands close to home.
May 21, 2026 5:36 pm
The Godfather Returns: Connie Sequel in the Works
The Corleone clan returns with a twist: Connie, a newly announced Godfather sequel, shifts the spotlight to Don Vito Corleone’s only daughter.
May 21, 2026 4:10 pm
Jared Leto’s Skeletor Is Already Splitting Masters of the Universe Fans Down the Middle
Jared Leto’s turn as Skeletor in the upcoming Masters of the Universe just got a fuller reveal, and the fandom is already split. A new trailer spotlights his bony makeover and menacing delivery, sparking equal parts hype and backlash before the movie even lands.
May 21, 2026 1:11 pm
In the Grey’s Weak Debut Exposes the Limits of Henry Cavill’s Box Office Power
Henry Cavill isn’t a box office cheat code, but cast him and the needle jumps — headlines multiply, fans mobilize, and even a modest project starts to feel like an event.
May 19, 2026 1:26 pm
New Saw 11 Update Just Made the Wait for James Wan’s Horror Reboot a Lot Easier
Saw 11 is slicing back into the spotlight as franchise creator James Wan sharpens the script, giving fans something grisly to look forward to while the next chapter takes shape.
May 18, 2026 2:20 pm
2026’s Reality TV Shake-Up: Every Show Canceled So Far
The reality TV cull is on: nine unscripted series were axed in the first five months of 2026—from competition showdowns and dating experiments to home renos and long-running franchises—as NBC, Netflix, HGTV, MTV and more clear the decks for fall.
May 18, 2026 1:26 pm
It’s A Wrap: Director Dean DeBlois Confirms How to Train Your Dragon 2 Has Finished Filming
It’s a wrap: Director Dean DeBlois drops a set photo confirming How to Train Your Dragon 2 has finished filming.
May 18, 2026 11:23 am
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