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Published Oct 15, 2026, 6:54 PM EDT Richard is a writer/journalist from Oregon (by way of California) with a love of Marvel, Star Wars, DC, and all kinds of entertainment. He joined MovieWeb in January 2026 as a Movie & TV Writer/Editor.

Since Game of Thrones ended in 2019, every major streamer has tried to find its answer in high-fantasy series.

Disney has delivered a consistent run of exciting new hits on Disney+ this year, and the streak continues through the end of 2026. Along with the Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair revival from Apr. and the upcoming third season of Percy Jack…

The greatest Star Trek villains usually go down in history for their notoriety after a string of high-profile appearances. Some of them permeate the franchise for decades. Others, on the other hand, only stick around for an episode or two.

A chaotic new Netflix release is being lauded as an "epic cinematic meltdown" in the best possible way. Early reviews for the movie, which was released on Oct. 15, 2026, promise a truly wild ride as viewers voyage into the streamer's most "bonkers" r…

Academy Award winner (which you’d be forgiven for forgetting as his night of triumph was somewhat overshadowed by a certain slap) Will Smith has long brought his Hollywood status, effortless charm, and undeniable talent to the world of action movies.

A few years ago, I read a thriller novel by May Cobb that stuck with me. It tells the story of Sophie O'Neil, a woman who moves from Chicago to Mapleton, Texas, with her family and meets a dynamic woman named Margo Banks. Margo changes Sophie's life …

Published Oct 15, 2026, 4:53 PM EDT Richard is a writer/journalist from Oregon (by way of California) with a love of Marvel, Star Wars, DC, and all kinds of entertainment. He joined MovieWeb in January 2026 as a Movie & TV Writer/Editor.

Tim Burton is one of today's most iconic and acclaimed directors. For five decades, his work has delighted audiences worldwide with beloved titles such as Beetlejuice, Batman, Edward Scissorhands, and Sleepy Hollow.

Paul Feig's smash hit The Housemaid dominated the box office last year, earning over $400 million on a $35 million budget. Based on Freida McFadden's novel of the same name, the film is part of a growing trend back into the erotic thriller genre that…

There's never been a better time to be a movie fan, especially if you love checking out your local movie theaters. From re-releases of classic titles to exciting big-budget spectacles, there seems to always be something new to enjoy while munching on…

Science fiction meets erotic thriller in one of 2026's divisive movies that's currently a streaming hit. Science fiction and horror have long been used to toy with popular tropes. In 2022, the killer robot archetype was given a satirical spin with M3…

Animation has been a major success for Netflix, with Oscar-nominated hits like KPop Demon Hunters and Klaus helping the streamer build momentum in the genre.

Video game adaptations have earned a mixed reputation, though the stigma surrounding them has changed in recent years. While adaptations released in the 1990s and early 2000s are often considered lesser quality (such as the Super Mario Bros.

Street Fighter is finally playing in theaters. The action film is the third live-action attempt to adapt the popular video game series, following 1994's Street Fighter and 2009's Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li.

From Snow White and Pinocchio to Frozen and Zootopia, Disney has been responsible for some legendary animated movies, although there have been bumps along the road.

More than three decades after it premiered in theaters and sent viewers on a unique sci-fi journey, one of James Cameron's most memorable movies has resurfaced to become a streaming hit.

Keanu Reeves has proven himself a capable action star since Point Break (1991) and Speed (1994). Movies like The Matrix (1999) cemented his reputation as a dedicated fighter, as he learned the martial arts needed to make each fight as real as possibl…

Few actors were more synonymous with the Western genre than John Wayne. Over his storied career, Wayne appeared in more than 80 westerns, including all-time great titles like True Grit, Red River, The Alamo, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, and more…

Published Oct 15, 2026, 12:49 PM EDT Marcos Melendez is an entertainment journalist who has been active since 2017. His past work can be read on Collider, Escapist, ScreenRant, CBR, and Full Circle Cinema. He is currently a News Editor for MovieWeb.

Zendaya has had an absolutely incredible 2026. The dazzling actress starred in two of the year's biggest releases, got married to Spider-Man himself, and has now been tapped to lead a tantalizing new release from the celebrated director of Ex Machina…

Hollywood has spent the better part of a decade hunting for the next great mythological epic, and it's a little surprising it took this long for a major studio to go straight to the source material that has arguably sustained more adaptations than an…

Published Oct 15, 2026, 12:20 PM EDT Richard is a writer/journalist from Oregon (by way of California) with a love of Marvel, Star Wars, DC, and all kinds of entertainment. He joined MovieWeb in January 2026 as a Movie & TV Writer/Editor.

Kevin Bacon stars in a brutal and violent remake of a '80s action thriller from the creator of Saw that's just landed on free streaming.

Before a single punch is thrown, Capcom's Street Fighter reboot pulls off something unexpected. It opens on an animated prologue that carries the backstory and exposition on its own. Surprisingly, the movie shifts between live-action bombast and hand…

The Scrubs revival has just seen a truly full-circle moment for Elliot Reid. 25 years ago, the sitcom introduced us to Sarah Chalke's Elliot in the Scrubs pilot.

The 2015 war drama Beasts of No Nation marked a major milestone in Idris Elba's storied career — one already anchored by his iconic roles in TV's Luther and The Wire.

Boxing dramas are back with a vengeance following a brief hiatus — the subgenre last peaked in the mid-2010s with gritty biopics Chuck, Hands of Stone, and Bleed for This, alongside the hard-hitting Southpaw and the first two Creed films.

Keanu Reeves is easily one of the most recognizable action stars on the planet right now thanks to the John Wick franchise.

Based on Ian Fleming's famous spy thriller novels, the James Bond series stands as one of the longest-running and certainly most profitable movie franchises.

Humor can be subjective. While some people appreciate dark comedies, others want goofy quotes and slapstick moments all day long. Still, we can likely all agree that some TV shows just aren't that funny. Corny sitcoms that poke fun at outdated domest…

DC Studios is in the midst of major adjustments following Warner Bros.' merger with Paramount (becoming Skydance), especially in how it develops its overall slate. After Clayface's release in Oct., James Gunn's Man of Tomorrow is the only live-action…

Jason Statham is back and once again has action cinema buzzing as he returns to his best and most beekeeping-infused action thriller franchises in the first trailer for his highly anticipated sequel, The Beekeeper 2, courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios.

Guy Ritchie might have had disappointing box office and movie streaming numbers in recent years, but he's having a great run on television. The acclaimed filmmaker and producer is dominating the crime thriller space. The Gentlemen and MobLand have ge…

Netflix will add an all-new series to the historical list of science fiction-meets-western epics when it unleashes its new show to streaming next month.

Warning! Spoilers ahead for the Scrubs revival Season 2, Episode 4, "My Chief."I'll always remember Scrubs Season 9's misguided attempt to replace Zach Braff's JD with Kerry Bishé's Lucy Bennett.

Before becoming a global cultural phenomenon and a multi-billion-dollar empire, the Rocky franchise was nothing more than a desperate gamble by a flat-broke actor who refused to sell his script unless he was cast in the lead role.

Jon Hamm's best TV series since Mad Men remains one of the biggest shows on streaming worldwide. When Hamm was cast as Don Draper in AMC's hit period drama, audiences were introduced to one of the most nuanced and complex TV antiheroes since Tony Sop…

When Universal Pictures unleashed The Mummy in 1999, it became an instant blockbuster fueled by high-stakes action and crackling romantic chemistry. Its wildly successful 2001 sequel, The Mummy Returns, cemented the action-adventure saga as an absolu…

Only a few hours before the release of its new season, one of Taylor Sheridan's crime dramas has become a global streaming hit. With series like Marshals and Lioness becoming fixtures on the streaming charts, Sheridan has cemented his status as a for…

Prime Video has become known for turning short, ambitious, engaging stories into great TV shows. The streaming platform has everything from twisted psychological thrillers to sweeping historical dramas. Many of them have a permanent spot on the homep…

As the world braces itself for the release of Greta Gerwig's take on The Chronicles of Narnia following the debut of the first trailer for The Magician's Nephew yesterday, another fantasy adventure favorite has quickly become one of Netflix's biggest…

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Scrubs revival Season 2, Episode 4, "My Chief."Other than a brief cameo in Season 9 to explain his exit from the show, Neil Flynn's Janitor left Scrubs when Season 8 concluded in 2009.

Grabbing the audience's attention in the first few minutes of a movie matters and can be easy with shock value or an intriguing mystery. However, keeping that momentum up throughout is what turns any good film into a masterpiece.

Frodo might be the most important character in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, but many of its greatest quotes come from supporting players.

Imagine the high-stakes tension of a modern action thriller colliding with the sun-baked underworld of a small-town Southern crime comedy. That's exactly what The Deputy delivers. Driven by a powerhouse ensemble led by William H.

Brad Pitt is quietly dominating the box office with a passion project that finally hit theaters after spending almost nine years in development. While it's only making a fraction compared to his all-time highest-grossing film, it's still succeeding o…

Lioness has become one of the biggest shows in the world, with strong critics' scores and high streaming numbers. As of Oct. 14, 2026, there has been no official announcement of a Season 4 premiere date for Taylor Sheridan's military spy action thril…

Despite the Alien franchise's comeback with recent entries like Alien: Romulus in 2024 and the acclaimed television series Alien: Earth in 2025, the future of the iconic sci-fi horror films is in question after behind-the-scenes conflicts.

After kicking off 2026 with his action thriller The Rip, which co-starred Matt Damon, Ben Affleck has landed yet another Netflix hit. His new project with the streamer has officially claimed the No. 1 spot on the global charts in just five days.

Peacemaker holds a unique place in DC lore, as its first season was released at the end of the "Zack Snyder era," and Season 2 arrived as part of DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn's new DC Universe.

The action-movie premise of a lone stranger defending a small town or community has been done countless times.

Walton Goggins has a talent for portraying the messiest people on television and making them impossible to look away from. He played an outlaw in Justified, a deeply unserious preacher in The Righteous Gemstones, and will soon step into the world of …

Nearly every streaming service now offers a wide range of high-quality titles. But while it's easy to spend days binge-watching shows, sometimes only a great movie will do.

More than 70 years ago, author Ian Fleming created one of the most iconic characters in history. Just over a decade after his creation, James Bond made his official big-screen debut and quickly became a favorite among viewers as well as readers.

Game of Thrones hit its peak in quality in Seasons 3 and 4, and its peak in popularity in Season 8. The true zenith, however, the apex of its power as a series both widely beloved and critically acclaimed, was undoubtedly Season 6.

One of Jason Statham's unsung action thrillers has officially confirmed its exit from streaming. As other Statham hits, like Mutiny and Shelter, currently dominate the charts, this remake of a '70s cult classic rarely gets the love it deserves.

Few franchises have lasted as long as Rocky, which has spanned six films and three Creed movies over the last five decades. The original 1976 film will be coming back to theaters on Dec.