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The article argues that watching "Hamilton" in theaters, beginning September 5, is a worthwhile and transcendent experience, even though it's available on Disney+. This cinematic release, featuring the original cast from 2016, offers the magnitude of a big screen and powerful speakers, mimicking a live show with built-in pauses for applause. It includes an exclusive prologue with new interviews fr...

Legendary Pictures and Capcom's live-action "Street Fighter" movie is set to release on October 16, 2026.[ 1 ] The film will center on estranged Street Fighters Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Noah Centineo) who are recruited by Chun-Li (Callina Liang) for the World Warrior Tournament.[ 1 ] This brutal competition conceals a deadly conspiracy, forcing the characters to confront each other and t...

YouTube will stream all five "Twilight" films for free on Lionsgate's official Twilight YouTube channel, starting September 7 at noon Pacific time and concluding on September 14 at 11:59 PM PT. [ 1 ]This offers an alternative for fans unable to attend the theatrical marathon, allowing them to watch the entire franchise. [ 1 ]The initiative marks twenty years since the first "Twilight" book was rel...

The trailer for "Black Phone 2" reveals the return of the Grabber, now as a supernatural, zombie-like entity seeking vengeance on Finn and menacing his younger sister, Gwen.[ 1 ] Four years after escaping, 17-year-old Finn struggles with his past, while 15-year-old Gwen, who has a connection to the arcane, receives calls from the black phone in her dreams and sees visions of boys being stalked at...

LEGO has announced its largest and most expensive  Star Wars  set to date: a massive Death Star model priced at $999.99.[ 1 ] The "LEGO  Star War  Death Star – Ultimate Collector Series" set features 9,023 pieces, measuring 20.6 inches high, 18.9 inches wide, and 15.1 inches deep.[ 1 ] It includes recreated scenes and details from both  A New Hope  and  Return of...

Tom Holland has enthusiastically praised Christopher Nolan's upcoming film, "The Odyssey," calling the script "the best I've ever read." Holland, who plays Telemachus, the son of Matt Damon's Odysseus, also lauded Nolan as a "real collaborator" who maintains a clear vision while being open to ideas. The film is a big-screen adaptation of Homer's epic poem and will be the first movie entirely filme...

James Gunn has announced that the sequel to his Superman film, titled "Superman: Man of Tomorrow," will be released in theaters on July 9, 2027. [ 1 ]The film will feature Superman once again facing off against Lex Luthor, who will be equipped with his Power Suit. [ 1 ]Jim Lee, DC Comics' Chief Creative Officer, released new art showing a casual Superman leaning against a Power Suit-clad Lex Lutho...

The article suggests that James Gunn's DCU "Justice Gang" is heavily inspired by the 1980s/1990s DC Comics series "Justice League International" (JLI). While the title "Justice League" is likely reserved for a film featuring core DC heroes like Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman, a "Justice Gang" project could thrive in the interim, potentially as an HBO Max series due to the JLI's episodic and si...

James Gunn's upcoming DCU Superman film is officially titled "Superman: Man of Tomorrow," a name that dates back to the character's early publication in 1939. This title, first used in  New York World's Fair Comics #1 , highlights Superman's optimistic side and his representation of a brighter future, rather than his strength ("Man of Steel") or refugee status ("Last Son of Krypton"). [ 1 ]Th...

Beyond Fest 2025 will feature a 12-film retrospective titled "Está Vivo: The Gods and Monsters of Guillermo del Toro," celebrating the director's three-decade career. Del Toro himself will attend the festival, which will include new restorations, director's cuts, and rare 35mm screenings. The retrospective is divided into thematic sections: "In the Mood for Love" (featuring  Crimson Peak ,&nb...

"Alien: Earth" episode five, titled "In Space, No One," directly reimagines Ridley Scott's original 1979 film "Alien," focusing on the final days of the Weyland-Yutani science vessel Maginot. The episode provides a detailed flashback to events previously only glimpsed, showing how the ship, carrying alien specimens, crashed on Earth after a Xenomorph outbreak. The Maginot's interiors closely resem...

Jordan Peele's next film has been removed from Universal's October 2026 release schedule, indicating a delay. This is not the first time the film's release date has shifted, as it was initially planned for Christmas 2024 but was pushed due to guild strikes. There is currently no new release date for the highly anticipated follow-up to Peele's 2022 film "Nope." Visit https://nerdist.com/article/jor...

"Mortal Kombat II" has been delayed from its original October 2025 release date to May 15, 2026. The sequel to the 2021 reboot will introduce Karl Urban as Johnny Cage, alongside new characters Kitana (Adeline Rudolph), Jade (Tati Gabrielle), Shao Khan (Martyn Ford), and Baraka (CJ Bloomfield). New Line hopes the mid-May release will replicate the box office success of "Final Destination: Bloodlin...

Paramount and Activision are partnering to develop, produce, and distribute a live-action feature film based on the popular "Call of Duty" video game franchise. [ 1 ]David Ellison, Chairman and CEO of Paramount, a lifelong fan of the game, expressed his excitement and commitment to delivering a cinematic experience that honors the series' legacy while captivating new audiences. [ 1 ]The film is cu...

"Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery" will have a two-week theatrical release starting November 26, before streaming on Netflix on December 12.[ 1 ] Daniel Craig returns as Detective Benoit Blanc in the third installment, which features an all-star cast including Josh O'Connor, Glenn Close, and Jeremy Renner.[ 1 ] Director Rian Johnson advocated for the theatrical release, despite Netflix's usu...

Ridley Scott revealed that he turned down a $20 million offer to direct  Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines . Despite the substantial fee, Scott declined because he believed he would "f*#% it up" by attempting to make the film "too real," considering the  Terminator  franchise to be "pure comic strip" and inherently campy. He stated that he couldn't be bought and would only direct s...

The article reports that Alan Ritchson, known for his role in  Reacher , will not be playing Batman in James Gunn's DC Universe. [ 1 ]Despite being a popular fan-cast and having had conversations with Gunn about the role, Ritchson stated that he "strongly [doesn't] think that Batman is in [his] future." [ 1 ]However, he did express confidence that he has "something in [his] future with DC." [...

The article reports that Alan Ritchson, known for his role in  Reacher , will not be playing Batman in James Gunn's DC Universe. [ 1 ]Despite being a popular fan-cast and having had conversations with Gunn about the role, Ritchson stated that he "strongly [doesn't] think that Batman is in [his] future." [ 1 ]However, he did express confidence that he has "something in [his] future with DC." [...

The new film  The Toxic Avenger , starring Peter Dinklage and Elijah Wood, is releasing in theaters on August 29. Beyond its entertainment value, the movie has partnered with Cineverse and Undue Medical Debt to help erase at least $5 million in medical debt, with an additional million dollars erased for every million the film earns at the box office. The movie, which promises laughs, gore, an...

The entire  Twilight  film franchise will return to theaters from October 29 to November 2, celebrating the 20th anniversary of Stephanie Meyer's first book. This five-night movie marathon will include exclusive roundtable chats about each film with Meyer, producers Wyck Godfrey and Karen Rosenfelt, Gillian Bohrer, and Erik Feig. Tickets for this event can be found on Fathom Entertainmen...

The trailer for Yorgos Lanthimos's new film,  Bugonia , reunites him with Emma Stone in a project described as intense, weird, funny, and intriguing.[ 1 ] The trailer introduces Michelle Fuller (Stone), a high-powered CEO, whose life takes a bizarre turn when she is kidnapped by two conspiracy theorists, one played by Jesse Plemons.[ 1 ] These theorists believe Fuller is an alien intent on de...

The article reports that Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg, the creators of  Cobra Kai , are in early talks to write a  Knight Rider  movie.[ 1 ] They would also produce the film alongside Kelly McCormick and David Leitch.[ 1 ]  Knight Rider , a popular 1980s TV show, starred David Hasselhoff as Michael Knight, a police detective who teams up with an AI-powered ca...

Tenoch Huerta is set to return as Namor in the MCU's  Avengers: Doomsday , a role he received short notice for, being informed only hours before the cast announcement. [ 1 ]He described the filming experience as different from  Black Panther: Wakanda Forever  due to the large ensemble of over twenty characters, leading to a "simpler" and smaller role for each individual to accommoda...

James Gunn revealed that he developed the story for the MCU's Infinity Stones in "two seconds" during an interview with GQ.[ 1 ] He explained that he wrote the scene in the first  Guardians of the Galaxy  where the Collector explains the origin and power of the stones, despite not fully understanding the MCU's phases himself.[ 1 ] Marvel Studios later retroactively designated Loki's scep...

The new DC x Eastpak collection features backpacks, tote bags, and other accessories adorned with classic DC Comics characters like Batman, Wonder Woman, the Joker, Superman, Catwoman, and the Flash[ 1 ]. The collection includes an overall collage print with various heroes and villains, a "WHAMMY" print dedicated to the Joker, and designs highlighting Wonder Woman in a pop art style[ 1 ]. Addition...