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Film at Lincoln Center will honor George Clooney with the 51st Chaplin Award in April 2026, recognizing his career achievements in acting, directing, producing, and humanitarian advocacy.
Jessie Buckley gives a career-defining performance in Chloé Zhao’s ‘Hamnet,’ a devastating, beautifully crafted portrait of grief, memory, and love. A major awards contender and one of 2026’s most powerful films.
The Cinema Group’s official 2026 Oscar Predictions break down the top eight categories — including Best Picture, Director, Acting, and Screenplay — in one of the most competitive races of the decade. From One Battle After Another to Hamnet, Sinners, Marty Supreme, and Frankenstein, this year’s contenders span prestige auteurs, global sensations, and cultural juggernauts.
A24 has revealed the first trailer for The Moment, the film conceived by Charli XCX and directed by Aidan Zamiri, in which the pop star plays a fictionalized version of herself preparing for a tour. With Kylie Jenner, Alexander Skarsgård, and Rachel Sennott on board, and a release date set for January 2026, the trailer signals a daring crossing of music, cinema, and fashion culture.
As Warner Bros. Discovery navigates sale speculation and mounting industry concerns over Saudi Arabia’s PIF investment influence, Casey Bloys is rebuilding HBO around a renewed slate of originals, major Game of Thronesexpansions, and a return to the long-form storytelling that defined the brand. HBO is reclaiming its identity just as its parent company faces its most uncertain future yet.
Universal Pictures’ Wicked: For Good soared to a stunning $68.6 million opening day, marking the second-biggest debut of 2025. The finale of Jon M. Chu’s two-part adaptation delivered emotional spectacle, huge audience turnout, premium-format sellouts, and a cultural moment that reaffirms the box-office power of musical event filmmaking.
‘Wicked: For Good’ closes Jon M. Chu’s two-part musical with a moodier tone, patient pacing, and a finale that rewards the wait. Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande guide Oz toward an emotional, rousing conclusion that brings the Elphaba-Glinda story full circle.
From ‘Project Hail Mary’ and ‘The Rip’ to ‘The Bride!,’ ‘Supergirl,’ ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day,’ and ‘Avengers: Doomsday,’ 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest movie years in a decade. Here are the 18 films worth getting excited about — with release dates, cast details, and what makes each one a must-watch.
Searchlight debuts the new trailer for Bradley Cooper’s Is This Thing On?, a New York–set dramedy starring Will Arnett and Laura Dern as a couple navigating breakup, reinvention, and co-parenting. The film premieres as NYFF’s closing-night selection and opens in theaters December 19.
Netflix drops a new trailer for ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,’ starring Josh O’Connor as a priest turned murder suspect opposite Daniel Craig’s Benoit Blanc. Directed by Rian Johnson, the film hits theaters Nov. 26 before streaming Dec. 12.
Ryan Gosling stars in ‘Project Hail Mary,’ the new sci-fi epic from Phil Lord and Chris Miller. Based on Andy Weir’s bestseller, the film follows a scientist with amnesia on a mission to stop the sun from dying. Amazon MGM releases the film in theaters March 20, 2026.
Kristen Stewart’s directorial debut, ‘The Chronology of Water,’ unveils a raw, emotionally charged trailer starring Imogen Poots as a swimmer fighting trauma, addiction, and artistic rebirth. Following its Cannes premiere, the film hits theaters this December with a national rollout in January.
Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo, Jonathan Bailey and the all-star Wicked: For Good cast lit up Lincoln Center for the New York premiere of Universal’s mega-sequel. With bold couture, major talent, and a full Emerald City takeover, the event marks the film’s biggest U.S. rollout yet ahead of its Nov. 21 release.
The 2025 Governors Awards brought Hollywood’s biggest stars to a rain-soaked red carpet at the Ray Dolby Ballroom, with standout appearances from Ariana Grande, Jeremy Strong, Elle Fanning, Sydney Sweeney, Gwyneth Paltrow, Emily Blunt and more. See the full gallery and award-season highlights.
Netflix House Philadelphia transforms a former Lord & Taylor into a 100,000-square-foot playground filled with photo ops, fandom décor, and themed experiences based on Wednesday and One Piece. It’s bold, stylish, and built for social media — but does the streamer’s first real-world attraction deliver more than Instagram moments?
Prime Video’s Playdate pairs Alan Ritchson and Kevin James for a fast, chaotic action-comedy that leans into big personalities and bigger set pieces. It’s not prestige filmmaking, but the leads keep it entertaining from start to finish. A fun, easy watch built on chemistry, charm and pure stream-at-home energy.
‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ leads the box office with an $8.4 million opening day, while Paramount’s ‘The Running Man’ starts below expectations with a projected $17–19 million weekend.
SAG-AFTRA has renamed the SAG Awards to The Actor Awards starting in 2026, aligning the ceremony with its iconic statuette and expanding its global reach as it continues streaming on Netflix.
Emerald Fennell’s steamy adaptation of Wuthering Heights, starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, unveils a sensual, visually striking trailer ahead of its February 13, 2026 theatrical release.
Paramount, Comcast and Netflix are preparing rival bids for Warner Bros. Discovery, with first-round offers due Nov. 20. The auction could reshape Hollywood as the century-old studio seeks a sale by 2025.
At the New York premiere of Landman season two, stars Billy Bob Thornton and Sam Elliott addressed Taylor Sheridan’s future move from Paramount to NBCUniversal — and why the hit drama’s future remains secure. With strong cast confidence and record-breaking season-one numbers, Landman isn’t slowing down anytime soon.
Netflix’s The Beast in Me is a gripping, slow-burn psychological thriller powered by outstanding performances from Claire Danes and Matthew Rhys. Tense, emotional, and character-driven, it recalls the prestige heyday of Homeland while carving out its own dark, addictive identity.
The 2026 Sundance Film Festival will host its annual Celebrating Sundance Institute tribute, honoring Robert Redford’s legacy and presenting the inaugural Robert Redford Luminary Award to Ed Harris and Gyula Gazdag for their decades of mentorship in independent film.
Edgar Wright’s The Running Man lit up AMC Lincoln Square for its U.S. premiere, with stars Glen Powell, Colman Domingo, Lee Pace, Josh Brolin, Emilia Jones, and more joining a packed red carpet. The high-octane Stephen King adaptation thrilled a theater full of A-list guests and industry figures, signaling a bold return to pure theatrical spectacle.
20th Century Studios’ Predator: Badlands dominates the box office with an $87 million domestic debut — the largest in series history. Dan Trachtenberg’s follow-up to Prey delivers a gritty, R-rated spectacle that’s revived the sci-fi franchise and re-energized adult-action filmmaking, signaling strong global demand for big-screen survival thrillers.
Lionsgate’s Now You See Me: Now You Don’t premiered at New York’s SVA Theatre with stars Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, and Rosamund Pike reuniting on the red carpet. Featuring live illusions, a star-studded guest list, and a performance by Reneé Rapp, the event marked a triumphant return for the beloved heist franchise and a celebration of real cinematic magic.



Euphoria Season 3 leaks hint at the wildest chapter yet, with Sydney Sweeney’s Cassie launching an OnlyFans account, a chaotic engagement with Nate, Rue pulled deeper into danger, and major cast shake-ups. New footage shown at HBO’s press event suggests the show is darker, stranger, and more unhinged than anything the series has done before.