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SummaryNetflix's January 2026 programming is headlined by the premiere of Bridgerton: Season 4 Part 1 on January 29, which focuses on the story of Benedict BridgertonKey new titles arriving include the mystery series Agatha Christie's Seven Dials (Jan. 15), the film adaptation People We Meet on Vacation (Jan. 9), and new comedy specials from Marcello Hernández (Jan. 7) and Mike Epps (Jan. 27)Subscribers will lose access to major titles throughout the month, including the entire The Hangover trilogy, all seasons of Lost and Prison Break, and the series Mr. RobotWith December quickly coming to a close, Netflix is looking ahead to the new year with a slate of new programming for January 2026.Next month’s list is led by the premieres of Bridgerton: Season 4 Part 1, Agatha Christie’s Seven Dial...

SummaryDirector Andy Muschietti confirmed during a Reddit AMA that his long-rumored It supercut, merging the 2017 and 2019 films, is "still a big dream of mine"The proposed extended edit is expected to run over six and a half hours and would include deleted scenes, such as cosmic lore revolving around the celestial turtle MaturinThe project has been delayed due to the director's heavy involvement in the recent HBO prequel series, It: Welcome to Derry, which has proven there is continued audience demand for the It universeAndy Muschietti is not done with Derry. Six years after It: Chapter Two, the director says his long-rumored It supercut that merges the 2017 and 2019 films into one marathon experience is still very much alive in his mind.Speaking during a Reddit AMA tied to It: Welcome to...

SummaryDirector James Cameron has officially joined the billionaire's club with an estimated net worth of $1.1 billion USD, according to ForbesHe is noted as the only director in this elite group (which includes Lucas and Spielberg) to have acquired the majority of his wealth from his film earnings, which have collectively grossed nearly $9 billion USD worldwideCameron's financial status is expected to grow further with the upcoming release of Avatar: Fire and Ash, which Forbes projects could personally earn him at least $200 million USDFilmmaker James Cameron is now a billionaire. Forbes reports that the 71-year-old’s net worth stands at a whopping $1.1 billion USD, making him only the fifth director to join the billionaire’s club alongside George Lucas, Steven Spielberg, Peter Jackson an...

SummaryPaul Thomas Anderson's drama, One Battle After Another, will make its global streaming debut exclusively on HBO Max on Friday, December 19The film, which has received nine Golden Globe nominations (including Best Picture – Musical/Comedy), stars Leonardo DiCaprio as a washed-up revolutionary forced to confront his past when his daughter disappearsThe star-studded cast also includes Sean Penn, Benicio Del Toro, Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti; an American Sign Language (ASL) version will also stream exclusively on HBO MaxPaul Thomas Anderson's celebrated drama, One Battle After Another, is set to make its global streaming premiere exclusively on HBO Max on Friday, December 19. The film, which has earned nine Golden Globe nominations this year, including the coveted Bes...

SummaryAcclaimed actor LaKeith Stanfield is set to star as legendary basketball player Dennis Rodman in the upcoming film, 48 Hours in VegasThe movie will dramatize the true story of Rodman’s infamous 48-hour party trip to Las Vegas during the high-stakes 1998 NBA Finals while playing for the Chicago BullsThe film promises to be a high-energy comedic drama, focusing on Rodman's eccentric personality and the tension surrounding his unauthorized mid-season escapadeAcclaimed actor LaKeith Stanfield is reportedly finalized to star as basketball legend Dennis Rodman in the upcoming feature film, 48 Hours in Vegas. The movie chronicles the unbelievable true story of Rodman’s infamous mid-season party trip to Las Vegas during the 1998 NBA Finals, a decision that briefly derailed the Chicago Bulls...

SummaryNetflix has released the intense trailer for Volume 2 of Stranger Things 5, confirming a final, explosive confrontation against Vecna and the forces of the Upside DownThe trailer features the main cast preparing for their last stand in a ravaged Hawkins, teasing large-scale action and high emotional stakes for the series' conclusionThe final volume of the series is officially scheduled to be released on Christmas Day, December 25, 2025Netflix has released the highly anticipated trailer for Volume 2 of Stranger Things 5, offering fans a dark and intense preview of the series' concluding chapter. The final episodes promise an explosive showdown that will determine the fate of Hawkins and the world beyond.The trailer plunges viewers back into the ravaged landscape of the Upside Down, n...

SummarayFirst footage of DC's Lanterns showed Hal Jordan (Chandler) and John Stewart (Pierre)The series is a buddy cop drama investigating a dark Earth-based murder mysteryThe release is strategically moved to late summer 2026 on HBO MaxHBO Max has released the first footage from the highly anticipated DC Studios series, Lanterns, showcasing Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart, both members of the Green Lantern Corps.The series is structured as a buddy cop detective drama, centering on the journey of the two intergalactic cops as they delve into a dark murder mystery on Earth. It promises a mix of superhero action and gritty police procedural elements. The dramatic preview includes a scene where Jordan seemingly tests Stewart's readiness to wield the Green Lantern ...

SummaryFranchise star and producer Vin Diesel has confirmed writing a role for soccer icon Cristiano Ronaldo in the final Fast & Furious movieDiesel, who shared the news on Instagram, is leveraging Ronaldo's unparalleled global fame to guarantee massive attention for the concluding installmentThe casting represents a significant blend of the film and sports worlds, aligning Ronaldo's adrenaline-fueled persona with the franchise's ethos of global spectacleThe final chapter of the Fast & Furious saga could feature an unprecedented cameo from one of the world's biggest sports icons. Reports indicate that franchise star and producer Vin Diesel has personally written a role for soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo in the concluding installment.Diesel, known for bringing high-octane action...

SummarySony greenlit the third 28 Years Later film due to positive reactions to The Bone TempleCillian Murphy is in talks to reprise his role for the final installmentAlex Garland is writing the script; Danny Boyle may directSony Pictures has quickly confirmed the development of 28 Years Later, the third and final installment of the trilogy, following highly positive reactions to early screenings of the second film, The Bone Temple.Crucially, Cillian Murphy, the star who originated the role of protagonist Jim in the breakout 2001 film 28 Days Later, is in talks to return for this third movie. Having already reprised the role for the upcoming The Bone Temple, Murphy’s commitment would ensure his character remains central to the entire narrative arc of the revival trilogy.In addition, franch...

SummaryGainax, the original animation studio for Evangelion, was formally dissolved as of December 10, 2025Studio Khara and Hideaki Anno issued statements reflecting on the collapse and steps to preserve Gainax’s remaining worksThe Japanese animation studio Gainax, renowned as a pillar of the industry and the original production house behind the OG Neon Genesis Evangelion series, has formally ceased to exist. Gainax, which was founded in 1984, completed its bankruptcy proceedings and was legally dissolved as of December 10, 2025. The studio's decline began around 2012, accelerating due to years of mismanagement, including the establishment of regional affiliate companies, unrealized business plans, and the accumulation of massive debts. The crisis came to a head following the 2019 arrest o...