ENTERTAINMENT

SummarySir Ian McKellen confirms that both Gandalf and Frodo Baggins will feature in the upcoming film The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for GollumProduction is officially slated to begin in New Zealand in May 2026 under the direction of Andy SerkisThe film will bridge the narrative gap between The Hobbit and The Fellowship of the Ring, focusing on the search for the creature GollumThe fires of Mount Doom may have been extinguished decades ago, but Middle-earth is calling its most legendary travelers back to the Shire as Sir Ian McKellen breaks his silence on the return of a beloved character for The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum.Speaking at a recent fan event in London, the Gandalf actor dropped a bombshell for fans worldwide: Gandalf and Frodo Baggins are officially part of the sc...

SummaryHell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Season 2 trailer previews new arc and new ending theme song, “PERSONAL,” by QUEEN BEEThe anime will premiere January 11, 2026, in Japan, followed by a global simulcast via Prime Video, Netflix and LeminoThe latest trailer for Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Season 2 has been released, offering fans a look at the upcoming arc while also previewing the anime's new ending theme song.The promotional clip provides a visceral glimpse at the escalating chaos on the mysterious Shinsenkyo island, as the surviving convicts and Yamada Asaemon executioners face increasingly lethal threats from the island's supernatural inhabitants. Adapted from Yuji Kaku’s manga, which has surpassed 6.4 million copies in circulation, the anime is produced by MAPPA with direction by Kaori...

SummaryNetflix has officially confirmed that the second season of the Emmy-winning anthology series Beef will premiere globally on April 16, 2026Shifting to an elite country club setting, the new eight-episode season stars Charles Melton and Cailee Spaeny as a couple who witness a volatile fight between their bosses, played by Oscar Isaac and Carey MulliganCreator Lee Sung Jin returns as showrunner for the A24-produced series, while original stars Steven Yeun and Ali Wong remain on board as executive producers alongside a prestigious supporting cast including Yuh-Jung Youn and Song Kang-hoThe wait for a second helping of television’s most intense rivalry is nearly over. As part of a massive 2026 content reveal, Netflix has officially announced that Season 2 of BEEF will premiere globally o...

SummarySophie Turner stars as Zara in the upcoming Prime Video thriller Steal, which follows an ordinary office employee forced to navigate a violent takeover at the pension fund investment firm Lochmill CapitalAlongside best friend Luke, played by Archie Madekwe, Zara must carry out the demands of a gang attempting to steal billions in pensions while DCI Rhys, a detective battling his own gambling addiction, investigates the conspiracyThe series features an ensemble cast including Jacob Fortune-Lloyd and is scheduled to premiere globally on Prime Video on January 21, 2026Forget the traditional bank robbery, Prime Video is taking the heist genre into the corporate cubicle with its upcoming original series, Steal. Starring Sophie Turner (Game of Thrones), the series follows an ordinary offi...

SummaryNetflix has debuted the official trailer for The Seven Dials Mystery, a high-energy limited series adaptation of Agatha Christie’s 1929 novel, penned by Broadchurch creator Chris ChibnallThe series stars BAFTA-winner Mia McKenna-Bruce as the adventurous Lady "Bundle" Brent, who leads an ensemble cast including Helena Bonham Carter and Martin Freeman to uncover a deadly secret societyBlending country house intrigue with international espionage, the production is directed by Chris Sweeney and is scheduled to premiere globally on Netflix on January 15The Queen of Crime is getting a stylish, high-energy makeover. Netflix has officially pulled back the curtain on the first trailer for its upcoming limited series, Agatha Christie Seven Dials. This isn't your typical slow-burn village myst...

SummaryMarvel Studios releases the third teaser for Avengers: Doomsday, centering on the iconic X-Men lineupPatrick Stewart, Ian McKellen, and James Marsden reprise their roles as Professor X, Magneto, and CyclopsThe footage teases a devastating assault on the X-Mansion involving mutant-hunting SentinelsThe Multiverse Saga is reaching its fever pitch as Marvel Studios officially pulls the curtain back on the X-Men’s involvement in the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday. Following character-specific clips for Steve Rogers and Thor, the latest teaser pivots to Westchester, delivering a somber and high-stakes look at the mutants we’ve known for over two decades.The intersection of the Fox-Marvel era and the primary Marvel Cinematic Universe has moved beyond mere cameos. In the third of six planned m...

SummaryLionsgate greenlights a The Housemaid Sequel following a massive $133 million USD box office runSydney Sweeney, Michele Morrone, and director Paul Feig return for the sequelProduction begins later this year, adapting Freida McFadden’s second novelLess than a month after its theatrical debut, Lionsgate has officially confirmed that a sequel to The Housemaid is in development, with star Sydney Sweeney and director Paul Feig set to return.Since its release on December 19, the psychological thriller has become a massive box office success, grossing $133 million USD in just its first two-and-a-half weeks. Capitalizing on this momentum, the studio has greenlit a follow-up titled The Housemaid’s Secret. Based on the second novel in Freida McFadden’s best-selling trilogy, the project has re...

SummarySebastian Stan is reportedly in active negotiations with DC Studios to join the cast of The Batman Part II, marking a major potential move from the MCU to Matt Reeves' Gotham CityWhile his specific role remains under wraps, speculation suggests the actor is being considered for key characters such as District Attorney Harvey Dent or the vengeful Thomas Elliot, also known as HushIf confirmed, Stan will join Robert Pattinson in the highly anticipated sequel, which is currently scheduled to arrive in theaters on 2027The casting landscape for Matt Reeves’ Bat-verse is shifting in a massive way. Reports have surfaced that DC Studios is in active discussions with Sebastian Stan to join the ensemble of the highly anticipated sequel, The Batman Part II. Fresh off his critically acclaimed pe...

SummaryA24 has released the official trailer for The Death of Robin Hood, a gritty deconstruction of the classic legend directed by Michael Sarnoski and starring Hugh Jackman as a battle-worn, aging outlawThe film features Jodie Comer as a mysterious woman who offers a wounded and isolated Robin Hood a final chance at salvation, with Nicholas Hoult also appearing in a pivotal role.Shifting away from traditional adventure to a somber, meditative character study, the film is scheduled for a major theatrical release later this yearThe Merry Men have long since dispersed, and the vibrant green of Sherwood Forest has faded into a somber, wintry grey. A24 has officially released the first trailer for The Death of Robin Hood, a visceral and meditative reimagining of the classic folklore that trad...

SummaryWarner Bros. and New Line Cinema have released the official trailer for They Will Kill You, a "splatter-fueled" horror-comedy starring Zazie Beetz as a housekeeper trapped in a lethal Manhattan high-riseThe film features a high-profile ensemble including Patricia Arquette, Tom Felton, Myha’la, and Heather Graham, all playing mysterious residents of "The Virgil," a luxury building that doubles as a temple for a demonic cultDirected by Kirill Sokolov and produced by IT filmmakers Andy and Barbara Muschietti, the high-octane survival thriller is officially set to hit theaters nationwide on March 27, 2026The first major cinematic adrenaline shot of 2026 has arrived. Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema have officially released the trailer for They Will Kill You, a blood-soaked, high-octane ...

SummaryNetflix announces a documentary chronicling the final season of Stranger ThingsThe film features emotional behind-the-scenes footage and interviews with the original castOne Last Adventure is scheduled to premiere on January 12, marking the series' endAs fans bid farewell to Hawkins, Netflix has announced a companion documentary titled One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things Season 5. Arriving right after the series finale, the film goes behind the scenes of the final season’s most pivotal moments, capturing co-creators Matt and Ross Duffer as they tearfully address the cast and crew of their generation-defining series.The emotional trailer features the core cast - including Finn Wolfhard, Gaten Matarazzo, Sadie Sink and more- reacting to the final script pages. In a parti...

SummaryBen Affleck and Matt Damon reunite as Miami narcotics partners in Netflix’s The Rip, a gritty crime thriller directed by Joe CarnahanThe star-studded ensemble cast features Steven Yeun, Teyana Taylor, Sasha Calle, and Kyle Chandler, portraying an elite tactical team whose loyalty is pushed to the breaking point as they defend their haul from both cartel threats and internal greedProduced by Affleck and Damon’s Artists Equity studio, the film is scheduled to bypass theaters and premiere globally on Netflix on January 16, 2026Hollywood’s favorite duo is back, but the stakes have never been more lethal. Netflix has officially dropped the trailer for The Rip, an explosive crime thriller that reunites Ben Affleck and Matt Damon in a gritty, high-octane descent into the Miami underworld. ...