Dexter Morgan's new opponent has been revealed! According to multiple media reports, "Succession" star Brian Cox will take on the role of the New York Ripper! With this casting, the second season of the sequel series "Dexter: Resurrection" is slowly taking shape. Additionally, initial details about the release date have already been revealed.

The next big step for "Jumanji 3": Filming for the upcoming blockbuster has wrapped. Lead actor Dwayne Johnson announced this on social media along with some fresh impressions. The superstar gave "Jumanji" fans a behind-the-scenes look. But that's not the only "Jumanji 3" update: The release date for the final film has also recently been pushed back.

Following the phenomenal success of the horror thriller "Weapons", Warner Bros is following up immediately: a prequel titled "Gladys" is currently in the works. According to Deadline, a screenwriter has now been found for the project. The man in question is Zach Shields, who previously worked on "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire".

After "Scream 7" took the box office by storm and became the most financially successful installment in the entire franchise, another sequel was only a matter of time. Now, it's a done deal! As Deadline reports, work on "Scream 8" is already in full swing. Information about the cast is still pending, but we fully expect Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox to return in their iconic roles.

In "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," Mario and Luigi face off against Bowser Jr. He's determined to help his father regain his former glory—and it seems the little rascal will stop at nothing to achieve that. In our META movie review, you'll find out how we at KinoCheck rate this animated adventure—and what other critics are saying!

An iconic horror franchise returns! A new film based on the horror phenomenon "The Blair Witch Project" has been in development for some time now. According to Hollywood insider Daniel Richtman, the production is now taking the next big step: the project has apparently found its director!

The 2026 cinema year is heading towards a monumental highlight that is second to none. On what is being dubbed "Dunesday", both "Dune: Part 3" and "Avengers: Doomsday" are set to hit the big screen. However, there are now signs that Marvel Studios may be backing away from this direct showdown. As insider John Campea reports, a new release date for "Avengers: Doomsday" is on the cards.

Fans of "Avatar: The Last Airbender" won't have to wait much longer for the new episodes, as the second season of the fantasy series is set to premiere soon on Netflix. In addition, it has already been revealed where the protagonist Aang will be headed this time, and a popular newcomer is also joining the cast.

A full seven years have now passed since "Happy Death Day 2" hit cinemas. And although the film did well at the box office, there was a long silence regarding a further sequel. Now, however, there is cause for hope, as lead actress Jessica Rothe has spoken positively about the status of "Happy Death Day 3".

The cast of the new season of "The White Lotus" is expanding. It has now been announced that Heather Graham will also appear in the fourth season of HBO's anthology series. In addition to the "Boogie Nights" actress, several other new cast members have been announced.

Filming of the eagerly awaited "Tomb Raider" series has been put on hold. The reason for this is an injury sustained by lead actress Sophie Turner, as Amazon confirmed in an official statement to the industry magazine Deadline. Although it has not been explicitly confirmed whether the "Game of Thrones" star sustained the injury directly on set, sources suggest that the enforced break is expected to last around two weeks.

At last, concrete details on the release date for "The Housemaid's Secret"! After the huge success of "The Housemaid", the announcement of a sequel was not long in coming. By now, several details about the second installment are already known – from the cast to the start date. Additionally, the first poster for the film has been unveiled.

This project is sure to spark debate! As reported by the industry magazine Variety, Sony is working on a miniseries about the investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein case. The series centres on the groundbreaking work of journalist Julie K. Brown, played by Laura Dern. The as-yet-untitled series is based on Brown's acclaimed book "Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story".

In "The Mummy 4", another star from the original films returns. This means that Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are not the only actors from the film series making a comeback. The directors of the sequel, however, are new: this time around, Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett are taking the helm. The release date has already been set, but we will have to be patient.

The "God of War" series continues to make progress: Now that the Amazon adaptation has already found the actors for Kratos, Atreus and others – and even released a first look – the next casting update has arrived. A "Lost" actress has been cast in the role of the goddess Freya.

Apple TV has a promising new project in the pipeline: according to the industry magazine Deadline, it is the science-fiction thriller "Liminal", in which "Fantastic Four" star Vanessa Kirby will play one of the lead roles. The film will be directed by Louis Leterrier, who also directed "Fast X". No release date has been announced yet.

"The X-Files" is returning—and now we know who will be taking over from David Duchovny. The lead actress for the new "X-Files" had already been announced. Star director Ryan Coogler is behind the reboot. The premise is very reminiscent of the original.

While "Project Hail Mary" is currently dominating the box office, the next film project with Ryan Gosling is already in the starting blocks. As Deadline magazine reports, Gosling has teamed up with "Everything Everywhere All At Once" makers Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert for a top-secret project. It is not yet known what the content will be about. However, it is said to be a real "event film". Filming will start this summer. The film is scheduled for release on November 19, 2027, but that's by no means all. The Hollywood star will also be seen in "Star Wars: Starfighter" next year. Cinema release is May 28, 2027.

The new trailer for "Moana" with Dwayne Johnson has just been released, and now the next live-action film is already in the starting blocks. As Deadline reports, a project entitled "Stepsisters" is currently in development, which is set to focus on Cinderella's stepsisters.

One of the cult comedies of the 2000s is getting a remake! As Deadline reports, a reboot of "13 Going on 30" is in the works at Netflix – and Jennifer Garner is also back on board! However, she is not returning as an actress as hoped, but is taking on a central role behind the scenes as executive producer.

"Deadpool" star Zazie Beetz is back – and this time it's going to get really gory! In "They Will Kill You", director Kirill Sokolov takes us to a posh New York hotel, behind whose chic façade a real nightmare lurks. The result: plenty of action! Find out now in our KinoCheck META review whether this wild ride is worth it and what the international press thinks of it all.

News on the sequel "The Housemaid 2": Following last week's announcement that filming had begun, there are now updates on the cast. As reported by Deadline, "Spider-Man" star Kirsten Dunst has been cast in one of the lead roles. The plot of "The Housemaid 2" is said to follow closely the 2023 novel "The Housemaid's Secret".