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A stylised image of Naruto Uzumaki's silhouette against a fiery red sky, with the words 'Naruto' in bold kanji font

Destin Daniel Cretton Naruto Movie: Lionsgate & Sony Co-Finance Live-Action Adaptation

Lionsgate and Sony have sealed a deal to co-produce and distribute Destin Daniel Cretton’s live-action Naruto movie, with production set to begin in spring 2027. Cretton, who directed the $2.5 billion Spider-Man: Brand New Day, will write, direct, and produce the adaptation of Masashi Kishimoto’s manga, which has sold over 250 million copies worldwide. Charles Melton is confirmed to play Kakashi H

3 Nov 20261 min

Promotional poster artwork for the mythological epic Ramayana featuring its ensemble cast

Bollywood

Ramayana New Trailer Out Tomorrow, Sony Begins Global Push

A new Ramayana trailer drops tomorrow as Sony Pictures launches the film's international campaign. The Nitesh Tiwari-directed epic, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, hits theatres November 5.

15 Oct 20262 min

A promotional poster for Resident Evil 2026 showing a grim, tense scene from the film with a masked figure in the background.

Breaking Hype

Resident Evil 2026 Becomes Franchise's Highest-Grossing Film

The 2026 Resident Evil film has crossed $323 million globally, becoming the highest-grossing movie in the franchise's history. It outperformed even Milla Jovovich's final chapter and is on track to hit $400 million.

14 Oct 20261 min

Bollywood

Ghost Soldier Trailer 2: Jim Caviezel’s Invisibility Gun & Corporate War

Sony’s Ghost Soldier lands in theatres November 11, 2026. Jim Caviezel plays a former Green Beret turned lone defender with weapons no one’s seen before. The trailer promises chaos, tech, and one very angry man.

14 Oct 20261 min

World

The Social Reckoning Box Office: Why the Sequel Failed

The Social Reckoning opened to $5.3 million domestically and $8.8 million globally, landing at number five. With a $40 million budget, the film underperformed against expectations. Critics gave it a 55% Rotten Tomatoes score; audiences rated it 73%. CinemaScore dropped it to a B-. No original cast members returned. Director David Fincher was unavailable, having signed a four-year deal with Netflix

12 Oct 20261 min

A still from Resident Evil (2026), showing Austin Abrams as Bryan in a dark, zombie-filled cityscape.

Breaking Hype

Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil Smashes Franchise Box Office Record

The 2026 reboot, written and directed by Zach Cregger, has grossed $320.2 million globally, surpassing all previous live-action installments and becoming the highest-grossing film in the franchise’s history.

11 Oct 20261 min

A dimly lit scene from The Social Reckoning, showing Mikey Madison in a tense expression, surrounded by digital screens.

Box Office

The Social Reckoning Falters: Under $1M Preview Take, Eyes $6M Opening

The Social Reckoning opened with a whimper. Just $650k from Thursday previews in North America—less than a million, and barely enough to justify the $7m opening weekend it once seemed poised for.

10 Oct 20261 min

Tom Holland as Spider-Man in a cityscape, mid-swing.

Regional Cinema

Spider Man Brand New Day OTT Release: How to Watch Online Now

The film is now available for rent or purchase on Apple TV, Prime Video, Fandango and Sony Pictures Core in the US. A physical release follows on December 15, 2026. Streaming on Netflix or Disney+ remains unconfirmed for India.

9 Oct 20261 min

Tom Holland as Spider-Man in a red-and-blue suit, mid-leap against a city skyline.

Breaking Hype

Brand New Day Drops Digital This Week — Netflix Still Waiting

The Tom Holland-Zendaya-led Marvel blockbuster will be available to buy or rent via Apple TV, Prime Video, Fandango, and Sony Pictures Core starting Tuesday, October 6.

6 Oct 20261 min

A black-and-white image of Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg, staring blankly into the camera, wearing a white shirt and dark glasses. The background is blurred, with faint text overlay reading 'The Social Reckoning – October 9'.

Breaking Hype

Sony’s Ad Against Zuckerberg Runs on Instagram

The Social Reckoning hits theaters on October 9 — and Sony Pictures is already weaponizing the moment. Not with a trailer, not with a poster, but with an ad that drops a line so sharp it might as well be a subpoena: Mark Zuckerberg will love The Social Reckoning. Then, in one breath, it flips: Instagram doesn’t fact-check most ads. Why should we? The ad runs on Instagram. It’s directed at Zuckerb…

5 Oct 20262 min

A dark, gritty shot of soldiers in combat gear, blurred background suggesting chaos. Text overlay: 'Sony’s War Game: McQuarrie and Jordan Take On Battlefield'

Breaking Hype

Sony’s War Game: McQuarrie and Jordan Take On Battlefield

Sony is in talks to acquire the film rights to the Battlefield video game franchise, with Christopher McQuarrie set to direct and Michael B. Jordan producing and possibly starring. The project follows the game's 2025 success over Call of Duty and comes amid a bidding war among major studios. A release date has not been set.

2 Oct 20262 min

Promotional still from the 2026 Resident Evil film reboot directed by Zach Cregger

World

Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Reboot Still Has No Streaming Date

Zach Cregger's Resident Evil reboot, starring Austin Abrams, hit theatres September 18 and remains there only. Sony has announced no streaming date, and trackers show no offer as of October 2.

2 Oct 20262 min

Alan Ritchson in Helldivers promotional still, wearing futuristic armor against alien backdrop

Breaking Hype

Helldivers Film Pushes Release to Summer 2028

The Sony‑backed Helldivers movie, starring Alan Ritchson and directed by Justin Lin, has been postponed by seven months, moving its theatrical debut to June 9, 2028, after earlier setbacks including a casting change.

30 Sept 20262 min

Promotional artwork showing Ben Reilly and Kaine Parker in Spider-Man costumes, ready for a new live‑action series.

Breaking Hype

Amazon Prime Eyes Live‑Action Spider‑Man Clone Saga Series

Prime Video may soon green‑light a new Spider‑Man series centered on the controversial Clone Saga, featuring Ben Reilly and Kaine Parker, as part of its Sony partnership.

29 Sept 20263 min

Ranbir Kapoor in Lord Rama costume, standing with a bow, surrounded by crew on the Ramayana set.

Breaking Hype

Ranbir Kapoor’s Birthday BTS Reveal Shows Him as Lord Rama in Epic Ramayana

Ranbir Kapoor celebrated his birthday with a brand‑new BTS video from the upcoming Ramayana film, showcasing his preparation as Lord Rama alongside Sai Pallavi, Arun Govil and Ravi Dubey, with international stunt work highlighted.

28 Sept 20262 min

Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram standing beside MrBeast at the Ramayana promotional event in Mumbai, with Sai Pallavi and director Nitesh Tiwari in the background.

Breaking Hype

MrBeast Teams Up with Bollywood’s Ramayana Epic for Global Push

Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash headline the upcoming Ramayana, now partnered with YouTube giant MrBeast. The collaboration aims to thrust the Indian epic onto worldwide screens, with a November 2026 debut set against Godzilla’s Diwali clash.

27 Sept 20262 min

Side-by-side promotional photos of actors Amélie Hoeferle and Graham Campbell, newly cast in the Fake Skating film adaptation.

World

Sony Casts Amélie Hoeferle And Graham Campbell In Fake Skating

Sony and Will Gluck's Olive Bridge Entertainment have cast Amélie Hoeferle and Graham Campbell as the leads in Fake Skating, adapting Lynn Painter's hockey romance novel for a summer 2027 release.

25 Sept 20262 min

Michelle Yeoh in surgical scrubs holding a scalpel, set against a dimly lit operating room backdrop

Breaking Hype

Sony Snags Michelle Yeoh Thriller ‘The Surgeon’ from TIFF

Sony Pictures has acquired distribution rights for the Michelle Yeoh‑led thriller ‘The Surgeon’, a genre‑blending medical action picture that generated buzz at TIFF and features a director who doubles as a practicing oncologist.

22 Sept 20262 min

Poster of Resident Evil reboot featuring Austin Abrams in a blood‑splattered Raccoon City hospital corridor

Breaking Hype

Resident Evil Reboot Sets Franchise Record with $55 Million Opening

Sony’s new Resident Evil, directed by Zach Cregger and starring Austin Abrams, earned $26.3 million Friday and is set for a $55 million weekend – the biggest opening ever.

19 Sept 20262 min

Promotional still from Zach Cregger's Resident Evil reboot showing a survivor navigating an outbreak in Raccoon City

Box Office

Resident Evil Reboot Opens To Franchise-Best $55 Million

Zach Cregger's Resident Evil reboot pulled in $26.3 million on Friday and is tracking toward a $53-55 million opening weekend, the biggest launch in the franchise's 24-year history, per The Hollywood Reporter.

19 Sept 20262 min

Promotional poster art for Insidious: Out of the Further showing a shadowy supernatural figure

Box Office

Insidious Out Of The Further Nears Franchise's Top Three Worldwide

Insidious: Out of the Further has crossed $150 million worldwide and sits close to bumping Chapter 2 out of the franchise's top three grossers, per Box Office Mojo data cited by Koimoi.

17 Sept 20262 min

A promotional still from Zach Cregger's Resident Evil reboot showing a tense scene from the film

World

Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Reboot Draws Rave Early Reactions

First reactions to Zach Cregger's Resident Evil reboot are calling it one of the best video game adaptations ever made, praising Austin Abrams and the film's blend of gore, tension and humour before its September 18 theatrical release.

16 Sept 20262 min

Promotional still from Insidious: Out of the Further showing a dark, spirit-filled scene from the horror sequel

Box Office

Insidious Sequel Turns $18 Million Budget Into $155 Million Hit

Insidious: Out of the Further has crossed $155 million worldwide against an $18 million budget, nearly matching its predecessor's late-weekend hold despite reviews that split critics down the middle.

15 Sept 20262 min

Split image referencing Jon Cohen and Final Destination: Bloodlines directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein

World

Bad Robot's Jon Cohen Becomes President Of Wonderlab Studio

Jon Cohen leaves his head of film post at Bad Robot to run Wonderlab, the new production company from Final Destination: Bloodlines directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam Stein, under their fresh Sony deal.

14 Sept 20262 min