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Iranian Sundance Winner Gets US Trailer, December Release Date

The Friend's House Is Here, an Iranian indie shot covertly in Tehran, gets its official US trailer ahead of a December 4 theatrical release following its Sundance 2026 win.

Cast members of The Gilded Age in period costume in a promotional image for season four

HBO Drops Gilded Age Season 4 Trailer, Sets November 1 Premiere

HBO released the season four trailer for The Gilded Age on Tuesday, confirming a November 1 premiere date and the return of Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon and Carrie Coon, even as some cast members exit the show.

Oppenheimer’s Quiet War on Death Begins in December

The New York Times’ Op-Docs has acquired Joshua Oppenheimer’s new short film, The Revolution Against Death, a haunting meditation on mortality and the cult of longevity.

A dark, stormy sea under a moonlit sky. A shadow looms beneath the surface.

Mike Flanagan Carrie Reboot Leads to Jaws Jurassic Park Reboot Hopes

Flanagan isn’t remaking Spielberg’s classics. He’s fixing the ones that failed.

A split-screen image: one side shows Tom Cruise in a construction helmet; the other shows Melania Trump in a white dress, looking straight ahead.

Melania Trump Documentary Beats Tom Cruise Digger at Box Office

Despite opening in roughly half as many theaters, Melania Trump’s documentary outperformed Tom Cruise’s Digger on a per-theater basis by 67%, according to a senior advisor. Digger’s $20 million global debut marks Cruise’s weakest opening in two decades. Meanwhile, MELANIA earned $16.7 million total, with Amazon spending $75 million on rights and marketing.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce embracing on set of the 'Patient Zero' music video, both smiling.

Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Share Frame in ‘Patient Zero’ Behind-the-Scenes Footage

In a new behind-the-scenes clip from the ‘Patient Zero’ music video, Travis Kelce is seen hugging Taylor Swift from behind as she directs the film. It’s not a cameo. It’s not a fan moment. This is full-on partnership in motion.

A still from the Street Fighter 2026 trailer showing Ryu mid-Hadouken, with a glowing energy blast tearing through the frame.

Street Fighter 2026: The Movie That Might Be Too Much for Non-Gamers

The film’s biggest risk isn’t poor execution. It’s being too faithful. With a cast that reads like a gaming roster, and a script dripping in inside jokes, it might only work for those who’ve played the game. The real challenge? Making a movie about a franchise so many have never touched feel urgent, exciting, alive.

Bo Brady’s Actor Dies After Refusing Hospital Visit Before Death

Robert Kelker-Kelly, best known for playing Bo Brady on Days of Our Lives, died at 62 after a sudden cardiac arrest at his Missouri home on October 3. The actor had been complaining of chest, neck, and left arm pain during a drive home from the Spirit of St. Louis Airport that evening.

A photo of RJ Mitte smiling during a scene from 'Breaking Bad'. He's sitting in a wheelchair, looking directly at the camera.

RJ Mitte Dead at 34: Breaking Bad Co-Star Says He Was Struggling Before Suicide

RJ Mitte, the 'Breaking Bad' actor known for his powerful portrayal of Walter White Jr., has died at 34. The cause, according to TMZ and Page Six, is suicide. His co-star Luis Moncada, who shared a final balloon ride with him in Albuquerque just days before, said Mitte was struggling emotionally in his last days.

A close-up of a man's face slowly crumbling into clay, eyes wide, mouth open mid-scream. The skin peels away like wet plaster.

DC’s Next Bet: A Movie About a Man Who Melts

Clayface hits theaters on October 23, 2026, with a $40 million budget and a projected opening of $20–$29 million. The R-rated horror film, starring Tom Rhys Harries as a disfigured actor turned vengeful monster, is seen as a potential lifeline for DC Studios after a string of underperforming releases, including Supergirl. Directed by James Watkins, it’s set in James Gunn’s DC Universe but doesn’t’

Gia Giudice and Milania Giudice at a public event, both smiling for cameras

Gia Giudice Says She's Proud Of Sister Milania After Mental Health Video

Gia Giudice called sister Milania 'really amazing' for an Instagram video revealing bipolar disorder, PTSD and ADHD, days after a public family clash and months of personal loss.

Jesse Eisenberg in a black turtleneck, standing in front of a grey wall, looking thoughtful.

Eisenberg Turns Down Zuckerberg Role Again, Says He Doesn’t Want to Be ‘Representative’ of Tech World

Jesse Eisenberg has turned down the role of Mark Zuckerberg in Aaron Sorkin’s The Social Reckoning, despite Sorkin’s belief he’d return. The actor, who played Zuckerberg in 2010’s The Social Network, said he doesn’t want to be a public representative of a platform he doesn’t use. He’s now focused on his own film, The Debut, set for December 11 release.

Andrew Scott in Elsinore, standing in a dimly lit theatre, holding a book.

Elsinore, La Bola Negra Win Big at Hamptons as Oscar Hopes Surge

Elsinore and La Bola Negra claim top prizes at Hamptons, with Elsinore winning the International People’s Choice Award and La Bola Negra taking Best Narrative Feature. Both are now front-runners in the race for the Best International Feature Oscar.

A glowing ring floats in a dark room. Behind it, a silhouette of a lion emerges in golden light.

Netflix’s First Wide Release Is a Lion-Singing, Disco-Witch-Hosting Fantasy Epic

The film will open in Imax on February 10, go wide on February 12, then land on Netflix on April 2. This isn’t a soft launch. It’s a full-scale rollout.

Quentin Tarantino at the TCL Chinese Theatre, 2026

Tarantino Returns to Hollywood for 'Once Upon a Time in Hollywood' Chat Ahead of Cliff Booth Sequel

Quentin Tarantino is returning to the TCL Chinese Theatre — not for a premiere, but for a conversation. The filmmaker will sit down at AFI Fest 2026 on Friday, October 23, for a screening of Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, followed by a live talk.

A portrait of Lucian Piane, a man with short dark hair and glasses, smiling warmly.

Lucian Piane, Drag Race Music Producer, Dies at 46

Lucian Piane, the music producer who shaped the sound of early RuPaul’s Drag Race seasons, has died at 46 after being hit by a vehicle in Glendale. He worked on hits like 'Sissy That Walk' and 'Born Naked'.

The X-Files Reboot Gets Series Order at Hulu

Hulu has given a full series order to Ryan Coogler’s The X-Files reboot, starring Danielle Deadwyler and Himesh Patel as two FBI agents investigating unexplained phenomena. The show is not a revival of Mulder and Scully but a new chapter in the franchise’s legacy.

A stylized black-and-white sketch of Joseph Merrick in Victorian attire, standing beside a steampunk time machine, with a shadowy figure in a top hat lurking in the background.

HBO’s New Animated Series Pits the Elephant Man Against Jack the Ripper

HBO has given a two-season order to Merrick & Treves, an animated comedy from the Archer creators. Set in Queen Victoria’s Royal Temporal Constabulary, it follows a team of unlikely heroes hunting Jack the Ripper across time. Reed, Willis and Yates are co-creators and exec producers. The show is a rare original animated comedy for HBO, marking a return to form after years of silence. No air or

Cast members of the new Street Fighter film pose together at the Hollywood premiere event

Street Fighter Reboot Gets Mostly Glowing Reviews After Hollywood Premiere

Early reactions to Kitao Sakurai's Street Fighter, starring Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo and Callina Liang, are largely positive after its Hollywood premiere, with some critics comparing it to Bloodsport. A handful found the film uneven and the dialogue weak.

Elizabeth Holmes Documentary Nominated For Critics Choice Awards

Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s You Can See Everything has earned five nominations at the Critics Choice Documentary Awards, placing it alongside Ava DuVernay’s 14th and David Greaves’ Once Upon a Time in Harlem in the Best Documentary Feature race. The film, released by A24, explores the rise and fall of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes through a blend of archival footage and surreal,

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Skydance’s Film Empire Is Live

Skydance’s film empire is live — and already running on fumes. The new conglomerate, born from the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros., dropped its first major release this week: Street Fighter, a video game adaptation that’s less a movie than a launchpad for chaos.

You Can See Everything lands at IDFA, alongside Musk and White Tiger Column

You Can See Everything, the Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim documentary on Elizabeth Holmes, is heading to IDFA. The film—already a sensation after its Telluride premiere—has been added to the International Documentary Festival Amsterdam’s 2026 lineup, where it will screen in the festival’s main competition.

Gerard Butler and Mike Colter in a pilot uniform holding guns, standing on a jungle path

Plane Is Back — And It’s Free On Tubi

Plane is back — and this time, it’s free. The 2023 Gerard Butler action thriller, once quietly tucked away on Prime Video and Netflix, has landed on Tubi, the ad-supported streaming platform, with no fanfare and zero paywall.

Will Smith in I, Robot, standing in front of a futuristic cityscape, looking determined.

I, Robot Returns to Streaming Glory

Will Smith’s 2004 sci-fi thriller I, Robot is back — not with a sequel, not with a reboot, but with a quiet, undeniable resurgence on Apple TV. Twenty-two years after its theatrical debut, the film has just crossed the 50-day mark in Apple TV’s U.S. top ten, outlasting even the juggernaut that is Ted Lasso.

A still from Creepshow showing a boy holding a comic book, with animated pages bleeding into live action.

The Horror List That Actually Holds Up

Creepshow opens with a kid hiding a horror comic. It ends with him using a voodoo doll on his dad. In between? Five stories that never lose their bite. This isn’t just horror. It’s craft.

Noah Centineo and co-stars at the Street Fighter premiere at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles.

Noah Centineo Street Fighter Cast

Noah Centineo leads a star-studded cast in Street Fighter, hitting theaters October 16. The film’s L.A. premiere drew Andrew Koji, Callina Liang, Jason Momoa, 50 Cent, and Orville Peck. Set in 1993, it follows Ryu and Ken Masters returning to combat for the World Warrior Tournament — and a deadly conspiracy. Will the

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Robert Pattinson in a black suit, standing under a dim light, looking directly into the camera.

Robert Pattinson Confirms The Batman Part II Pause After Reeves Family Matter

Production on The Batman Part II has been paused so director Matt Reeves can focus on a family matter. Robert Pattinson confirmed the delay during a promo for Primetime, saying they’ll ‘figure it all out’ when ready. The film remains set for February 18, 2028.

Two vampire figures in sunglasses and dark clothing standing in a desert wasteland under a blazing sun, one holding a knife, the other staring ahead.

Samjad's 'Half' Unleashes Vampire Thriller at Sitges

Samjad's 'Half' hits the festival circuit with a high-octane blend of hip-hop beats and brutal violence. Twin vampires Ethan and Ivy stalk a lawless Madras-inspired wasteland, unleashing vengeance on a desert gang that kills their family. The film’s world-building and choreography earn praise.

Jack O’Connell and Guy Pearce on the red carpet at the BFI London Film Festival, standing under a banner that reads 'Ink'.

Ink’s London Premiere: When Media History Meets Modern Chaos

Jack O’Connell says the film’s success hinges on its reception in London. If it fails there, it fails everywhere. The real test? How audiences react when 1969 tabloid tactics meet today’s viral outrage culture.