The 82nd Venice Film Festival kicked off with Paolo Sorrentino’s La Grazia premiere and red-carpet arrivals from George and Amal Clooney, Emma Stone, Adam Sandler, and more.

TIFF’s 50th edition introduces new awards including the International People’s Choice Award and Short Cuts Animated Prize. Full list of juries and categories revealed ahead of the September 14 ceremony.

Taylor Sheridan’s hit series Landman returns for Season 2 on Paramount+ this November, with Billy Bob Thornton reprising his Golden Globe–nominated role and Sam Elliott joining the cast.

A secret Brooklyn event turned into a gritty crime-themed party for Darren Aronofsky’s Caught Stealing, with Austin Butler, Matt Smith, Griffin Dunne, and Yuri Kolokolnikov leading fans through a night of chaos ahead of the film’s August 29 release.

Bradley Cooper directs Will Arnett and Laura Dern in Is This Thing On?, a Searchlight drama-comedy about divorce, reinvention, and the courage to pursue stand-up. Premieres Dec. 19 after NYFF.

Austin Butler leads Darren Aronofsky’s Caught Stealing, a stylish, violent, and unexpectedly fun New York crime caper with standout turns from Zoë Kravitz, Regina King, and Vincent D’Onofrio. Sleek, pulpy, and unpredictable, this may be Aronofsky’s most commercial — and most entertaining — film yet.

Netflix’s Black Rabbit stars Jude Law and Jason Bateman as brothers whose bond is tested in the cutthroat world of New York nightlife. Here’s everything we know about the new limited series.

Kathryn Bigelow returns with A House of Dynamite, a tense military thriller starring Rebecca Ferguson and Idris Elba. The film premieres at Venice, hits theaters Oct. 10, and streams on Netflix Oct. 24.

A24 is reviving NYC’s Cherry Lane Theater with a weeklong reopening celebration in September, featuring Spike Lee, Sofia Coppola, Brandi Carlile, Jodie Foster, Jerrod Carmichael, and more.

Venice 82 brings a powerhouse lineup of auteurs and awards contenders. From Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein to Yorgos Lanthimos’ Bugonia and Kathryn Bigelow’s A House of Dynamite, these are the must-see films of the festival.

Nicolas Cage is in talks to headline True Detective Season 5, with Issa López returning as showrunner. The new season, set in New York’s Jamaica Bay, is expected to begin filming in 2026 for a 2027 premiere on HBO.

Hundreds of filmmakers, including Ken Loach, Alba Rohrwacher, and Céline Sciamma, signed an open letter urging the Venice Film Festival to condemn what they describe as genocide and ethnic cleansing in Gaza. The Biennale responded, citing films in its lineup as evidence of open dialogue.

Prime Video confirms Blade Runner 2099, its limited series sequel to Blade Runner 2049, will debut in 2026. Michelle Yeoh leads the cast alongside Hunter Schafer, with Ridley Scott executive producing.

Warner Bros. secures With the 8th Pick, a new film chronicling Kobe Bryant’s legendary 1996 NBA draft night. Written by Alex Sohn and Gavin Johannsen, the project explores the pivotal decisions that could have changed the league forever.

‘Splitsville’ is a sharp, stylish comedy from Michael Angelo Covino and Kyle Marvin. Dakota Johnson and Adria Arjona headline a story of open relationships turned open warfare — a slap-in-the-face indie triumph with dazzling visuals, chaotic humor, and star power to spare.

This week’s biggest releases include Ethan Coen’s ‘Honey Don’t!,’ Ron Howard’s survival thriller ‘Eden,’ Riz Ahmed in ‘Relay,’ and the return of DC’s ‘Peacemaker’ Season 2, alongside fresh streaming premieres and VOD drops.

Margaret Qualley delivers a career-defining performance in Ethan Coen’s Honey Don’t!, a neon-soaked detective thriller that pairs pulp absurdity with heartfelt emotion. Aubrey Plaza and Chris Evans round out a wildly entertaining cast.

John Cena returns in Peacemaker Season 2, a tighter, more emotional chapter that trades spectacle for character depth while cementing James Gunn’s series in the new DCU.

TIFF completes its 2025 Tribute Awards lineup with Idris Elba, Catherine O’Hara, Jafar Panahi, Nina Hoss, Channing Tatum, Zacharias Kunuk, and Kazu Hiro joining Guillermo del Toro, Jodie Foster, HIKARI, and Lee Byung Hun at the festival’s 50th edition.

During a joint Variety interview, Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi appear emotionally distant—intentional tension or simply editing? Their dynamic may echo Guillermo del Toro’s thematic reimagining of Frankenstein.

Jennifer Aniston and Reese Witherspoon return in ‘The Morning Show’ season 4. The new Apple TV+ trailer teases corporate intrigue, scandal, and a bold reset for the Emmy-winning drama.

Dylan O’Brien and Diane Lane lead Anniversary, Jan Komasa’s tense new thriller about family, ideology, and dangerous secrets. The Lionsgate film, co-starring Phoebe Dynevor and Kyle Chandler, hits theaters October 29.

From war-torn Vovchansk to global arenas, Artem Pivovarov brings his powerful message of resilience and Ukrainian culture to North America this fall with ORCHESTRA LIVE.

Matt and Ross Duffer, creators of Stranger Things, will exit Netflix in April 2026 for a four-year exclusive deal with Paramount. The partnership promises ambitious films and series under their Upside Down Pictures banner.

Leicester Square hosted the UK Gala Premiere of Darren Aronofsky’s Caught Stealing, starring Austin Butler and Zoë Kravitz, ahead of its August 29 theatrical release.

Amazon’s The Map That Leads to You pairs Madelyn Cline and KJ Apa in a postcard-pretty romance, but Lasse Hallström’s film struggles with shallow writing, tonal missteps, and a lack of emotional payoff.

Austin Butler, Zoë Kravitz, and Darren Aronofsky led the London premiere of Caught Stealing, Sony Pictures’ crime thriller adapted from Charlie Huston’s novel. The late-summer release promises pulpy thrills, prestige energy, and a star-packed cast.