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Two of the most famous Batman villains of all time are set to face off in a major crossover! As reported by the industry magazine Deadline, a film featuring Bane and Deathstroke is in the works – and there are even two potential candidates to direct it! It's still unclear when "Bane & Deathstroke" will actually hit theaters.

Miles Teller and Eddie Redmayne could soon be appearing on screen together! According to Variety, both actors are currently in talks to play the lead roles in Doug Liman's upcoming spy thriller "Star One". The film is based on a previously unknown true story surrounding one of the most significant covert missions in modern history.

Ari Aster has found his next film project. As reported by the industry magazine Deadline, he will direct the as-yet-mysterious film "Scapegoat". He also wrote the screenplay. For the lead role, however, he was able to secure none other than Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson.

Get ready for the next round! The video game adaptation "Mortal Kombat 2" is finally hitting German theaters. After the 2021 predecessor divided opinion, the filmmakers promised improvements for the sequel: more action, more lore, and – finally – the actual tournament. But can "Mortal Kombat 2" live up to fans' expectations? In our new KinoCheck meta-review, we reveal what the sequel has to offer and break down the verdicts of other critics.

"Fantastic Four: First Steps" director Matt Shakman has found his next project – and he's jumping right into one of the most acclaimed blockbuster franchises of all time. As reported by Deadline magazine, he will be directing a new "Planet of the Apes" film. Josh Friedman, who also wrote the screenplay for the latest "Planet of the Apes" installment, "New Kingdom", will serve as screenwriter.

Horror fans, take note: A new film set in the "Longlegs" universe is in development – and the release date has already been set! However, we shouldn't expect a traditional sequel. Instead, it's a standalone story set within the established universe.

The negative headlines surrounding Kevin Costner's Western series "Horizon" just won't stop. After Part 1 proved to be a catastrophic flop at the box office, "Horizon 2" is now also up in the air. As reported by World of Reel magazine, there is currently no release date for the sequel. Yet "Horizon 2" was already screened at the Venice Film Festival in 2024.

Jason Statham and director David Ayer are teaming up again! Following box office hits like "The Beekeeper" and "A Working Man", the two are now working on the action film "John Doe", which is set to begin filming this September. The story centers on a man with no name, no past, and no memory of his former life.

From the comics to the big screen! As reported by the industry magazine Deadline, Sony Pictures is currently working on a major crossover film in which bounty hunter Django and the masked avenger Zorro are set to face off. The project is based on a seven-part comic book series co-written by Quentin Tarantino himself, which was originally conceived as a sequel to "Django Unchained".

Pennywise is back! After the first season of the prequel "It: Welcome to Derry" won over fans and critics last year, work on Season 2 is already in full swing. During a panel discussion, director Andy Muschietti has now revealed the first details about the plot.

Following the announcement last year of a "Call of Duty" movie directed by Peter Berg, the next major shooter franchise is now making the leap to the big screen. As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, a "Battlefield" movie is currently in development. The film will be directed by action specialist Christopher McQuarrie.

After "Heart Eyes" won over both critics and moviegoers, the notorious killer who strikes on Valentine's Day is officially returning. As Deadline reports, the release date for "Heart Eyes 2" has now been announced. Lead actress Olivia Holt is also back on board.

Another Batman antagonist is finally stepping into the spotlight: "Clayface" is getting his own movie – and things are really starting to take shape! James Gunn shared the first poster for the DCU film on X. The trailer has also finally been released.

Anticipation for "The Devil Wears Prada 2" is high, but fans of Sydney Sweeney are in for a bitter disappointment. Although the "Euphoria" star had already filmed several scenes for the sequel, she will not appear in the final cut. This appears to be the result of a creative decision by the filmmakers.

Leatherface is back to strike fear into hearts! As reported by the industry magazine Variety, a reboot of the horror classic "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" is in the works – and a director has already been tapped. The reboot is described as a bold reinterpretation of the legendary 1974 original.

After years of uncertainty, "I Am Legend 2" is finally making concrete progress! As the industry website Collider recently reported during a discussion about the upcoming Netflix series "Man on Fire", Steven Caple Jr. has taken over as director for the sequel. His hiring also marks an interesting behind-the-scenes reunion. The director brought us "Creed 2", starring Michael B. Jordan, to theaters in 2019.

"Lee Cronin's The Mummy", a reimagining of the horror icon, is currently playing in theaters. But instead of simply telling a classic monster story, director Lee Cronin seems to have something much bigger in mind: In an interview with Collider, he revealed that his film is set in the same universe as "Evil Dead"!

"Game of Thrones" meets "The Batman 2"! As reported by the industry magazine Deadline, Charles Dance is in talks for a role in the highly anticipated sequel. Although DC Studios has yet to issue an official confirmation, there are strong indications that the British actor could take on the role of family patriarch Charles Dent.

A snow-covered backwater in the middle of nowhere, a sheriff who really just wants to be left in peace, and a bunch of bad guys who've picked the absolute worst day to pay a visit. In his new film "Normal", "Meg 2" director Ben Wheatley takes us to supposedly tranquil Minnesota – and Bob Odenkirk is once again throwing punches. We've watched the film and will tell you in our KinoCheck META review whether it's worth the price of a cinema ticket. We'll also give our take on the press reviews. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

There has been speculation for a long time, but now it's becoming a reality! According to The Hollywood Reporter, "Andor" star Adria Arjona is set to take on a central role in the upcoming blockbuster "Superman 2: Man of Tomorrow". Although an official confirmation from Warner Bros. is still pending, there are strong indications that Arjona will step into the role of Maxima, the queen of the planet Almerac.