"Children of Blood and Bone" is set to hit theaters next year. As a sneak peek, the first images from the fantasy film have now been released. Behind the scenes, however, there is trouble. Author Tomi Adeyemi is distancing herself from the film adaptation of her best-selling novel.

At last, the wait is over: Christopher Nolan's new movie is hitting theaters! With his film adaptation of Homer's "Odyssey," the master director has taken on a truly ambitious project. Has Nolan created yet another masterpiece with his action epic? Find out what we and other critics think of the film in KinoCheck's META review!

A setback for the "God of War" series! According to several U.S. media outlets, lead actor Ryan Hurst, who was set to play the role of Kratos, was seriously injured during filming. To avoid major delays, Amazon is now starting over with a different actor.

The upcoming TV adaptation of the popular "Far Cry" video game series continues to take shape: According to industry magazine The Hollywood Reporter, Steve Buscemi is now joining the cast of the new FX production.

Danny McBride had already been confirmed as the screenwriter – and now he's set to direct the new "G.I. Joe" movie as well. He had previously revealed some details about the plot. The story is set in Springfield: a city that, despite its unassuming name, has a lot to offer.

Bad news for all fans of the Dark Knight: The release date for "The Batman 2" has been pushed back yet again. However, the first teaser for the DC sequel offers a glimpse of Robert Pattinson! While it's just a short clip, it does at least give us a little preview of the redesigned Batsuit.

"Cartoon Cat" is the latest internet sensation to hit the scene: the horror hit is set to be adapted into a movie. Despite its harmless-sounding name, the eerie cat is no pushover. It is an ancient creature with sinister intentions – and it invades our reality in an unusual way.

With "The Hunt for Gollum," a new "Lord of the Rings" movie is set to hit theaters as early as 2027. The production has now reached its next milestone – the cameras are rolling! Warner Bros. announced this with a first teaser that offers a behind-the-scenes look. In it, we also see director and Gollum actor Andy Serkis slipping back into his iconic role.

"Avengers: Doomsday" fans will need to be patient. The theatrical release is still a few months away – and the first trailer is still nowhere to be seen. But at least a concept art illustration has now been shared, showing several protagonists from the new Marvel blockbuster. And the trailer is likely to premiere soon as well.

Exciting news from DC! According to Variety magazine, Xolo Maridueña will star as Jaime Reyes, aka Blue Beetle, in the upcoming "Superman" sequel, "Man of Tomorrow". Back when "Blue Beetle" was released in 2023, James Gunn had already made it clear just how important the character is to the newly launched DC Universe.

New images from Amazon Prime Video's "Carrie" series! As has been known for some time, horror expert Mike Flanagan is planning a reimagining of Stephen King's cult novel. A whole batch of first-look images has now been released. At the same time, Flanagan revealed a surprising approach to his adaptation in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.

After initial rumors about a possible "Nova" project from Marvel Studios surfaced last week, evidence of a film adaptation is now mounting. As Deadline reports, "Loki" creator Michael Waldron is currently working on the screenplay for the new MCU film.

Dracula, Mavis & Co. are back: in the fifth installment of "Hotel Transylvania"! Unlike its predecessor, the latest installment of the popular animated film series will be back in theaters. However, we'll have to wait a while. Details about the plot of "Hotel Transylvania 5" are already available, though.

The rumor mill surrounding the highly anticipated "X-Men" reboot is in full swing! According to Hollywood insider Apocalyptic Horseman, the actors to play Magneto and Professor X have apparently been cast. Other names are also being linked to the reboot. "Obsession" star Inde Navarrette recently revealed that she had met with director Jake Schreier, further fueling rumors about a possible casting.

Finally, a new movie from Christopher Nolan! Following his Academy Award winning "Oppenheimer," "The Odyssey" brings us the film adaptation of one of the greatest and oldest stories of all time. For us, that's reason enough to look back on the director's career. We reached out to the KinoCheck community and asked: What's your favorite Christopher Nolan movie?

Freddy Krueger is back to spread fear and terror! As reported by the industry magazine The Hollywood Reporter, Paramount Pictures has secured the U.S. rights to the original screenplay for "A Nightmare on Elm Street" and is working on a remake of Wes Craven's popular horror film. This reboot is made possible by a unique provision of U.S. copyright law.

New action movie starring Liam Neeson: In "The Fix," he plays the lead role alongside Zachary Levi and Quincy Isaiah. The film was originally titled "Hotel Tehran." Plot details are already available. As the former title suggests, the thriller is set in the Iranian capital.

A true classic film from the 1990s is making a comeback: According to The Hollywood Reporter, Warner Bros. is working on a reboot of "Free Willy". "Free Willy" tells the story of a troubled boy who forms a special friendship with an orca named Willy. When he realizes that the whale has been torn from its natural habitat and is being held captive as an attraction at an aquarium, he does everything in his power to return the animal to the wild.

Mourning Sam Neill: The "Jurassic Park" star has died. The New Zealand actor passed away at the age of 78 in Sydney, Australia. Most viewers will likely remember him for his role as paleontologist Alan Grant. Neill's family issued a statement on social media.

San Diego Comic-Con 2026 is just around the corner! For many years, the event has been one of the world's best-known and largest pop culture conventions. Studios unveil exclusive trailers, stars sign autographs, and upcoming projects are showcased to eager audiences. This year will be no different. From July 23 to 26, you can look forward to plenty of news from the world of pop culture. Here's a concise overview of what to expect this year.

After years of uncertainty, the planned live-action adaptation of "Naruto" is finally taking shape. Lionsgate has now officially confirmed via X that the casting process for the three main characters has begun. They are looking for actors to play the iconic members of Team 7: Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Sakura Haruno.

"Task" meets "Mare of Easttown"! There will be a crossover between the two HBO series. In the second season of "Task," Julianne Nicholson returns as Lori Ross – the Emmy-winning role she previously played in "Mare of Easttown." Some details about the plot of the new episodes have already been revealed.