The latest news on film & series
- Clayface: First poster and trailer for the new DCU filmAnother 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.
- The Devil Wears Prada 2: Sydney Sweeney Has Been Cut From the Movie!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.
- Top Gun 3 with Tom Cruise: Director Joseph Kosinski has apparently made up his mind"Top Gun 3" is a done deal—and Tom Cruise is returning. But what about director Joseph Kosinski? The filmmaker delivered a massive box office hit with the previous installment, "Top Gun: Maverick." It now seems certain whether or not he will be on board for the new film.
- No Deadpool 4? Ryan Reynolds on the Future of the Marvel CharacterIs Ryan Reynolds ruling out a new "Deadpool" movie? In an interview on TODAY, the superstar spoke about his character's future. He hinted at a new project involving Deadpool – but at the same time, Reynolds also had some disappointing news for many fans.
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: Obsession director is set to direct the reboot of the horror classicLeatherface 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.
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More current news
- Michael Jackson movie is a disappointment! Our META Film Review of MichaelThe long-awaited film about Michael Jackson is sparking heated debate—and has come under heavy fire in reviews. We, too, have some criticisms of our own. But can Michael Jackson's nephew, Jaafar Jackson, at least deliver a convincing performance as the biopic's lead actor? In our META film review, you'll find out how we rate "Michael" and what other critics are saying!
- Gundam Live-Action Adaptation: Cast Announcement and First Plot DetailsA major step forward for the "Gundam" live-action film! It has been known for some time that a large-scale film adaptation based on the cult anime "Mobile Suit Gundam" is in development. Netflix is one of the companies behind the project. In a detailed announcement, the streaming service has now revealed the cast, while also sharing first details about the plot. Production on the film has officially begun!
- It's official: A director has been found for I Am Legend 2!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 Reveals Connection Between The Mummy and Evil Dead!"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"!
- Elden Ring Movie: Release Date and Cast Officially AnnouncedMajor updates on the "Elden Ring" movie! Film studio A24 and Bandai Namco Entertainment have revealed the official release date. But that's not all: they also announced the full cast for the video game adaptation. The lineup includes quite a few popular names.
- Spider-Noir: More alternative versions of Spider-Man in the worksIn addition to "Spider-Noir," other films or series are reportedly in the works that will feature alternative versions of Spider-Man. This was revealed by "Spider-Noir" co-showrunner Oren Uziel. He also commented on the possible future of his Amazon Prime series starring Nicolas Cage.
- Charles Dance in talks for The Batman 2"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.
- New John Rambo Movie: Stranger Things Star takes on a roleA "Stranger Things" star is joining the cast of the new "Rambo" film. In "John Rambo," the actor will take on a role that fans of the series will likely recognize. He will play Major Trautman, Rambo's commanding officer, in the prequel. Noah Centineo will play the title role. Sylvester Stallone is also involved in the new "Rambo" film.
- John Woo meets the Coen brothers: Our META film review of NormalA 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)
- Official: Top Gun 3 is coming—with Tom CruiseNow it's official: "Top Gun 3" is a done deal! But that's not all: Tom Cruise is also returning, as was revealed at CinemaCon. Blockbuster producer Jerry Bruckheimer is also back on board. However, one big question mark remained when the new film was announced.
- Avengers Doomsday: Exclusive Trailer premiered at CinemaConThe trailer for "Avengers: Doomsday" was shown at CinemaCon. Here's what various U.S. media outlets reported was featured in it. There was also an update on the re-release of "Avengers: Endgame"—the film is returning to theaters with additional scenes.
- Call of Duty Movie Gets Official Release DateFinally, the "Call of Duty" movie has a release date! Like many other films, the adaptation was unveiled at CinemaCon 2026. During the Paramount panel, director Peter Berg also spoke about the approach he is taking.
- Young Sherlock Season 2: Good news for fans of the Amazon series"Young Sherlock" will be back! Amazon has now confirmed that a second season is already a done deal. The series chronicles the early years of the famous master detective Sherlock Holmes. Guy Ritchie will also be returning for Season 2.
- First Highlander Teaser with Henry Cavill Shown at CinemaCon 2026There can be only one! Like many other films, the new "Highlander" movie starring Henry Cavill was presented at CinemaCon 2026. Attendees were even treated to a first teaser shown live on site. In this article, you'll find out what can be seen in it.
- Man of Tomorrow: Andor star cast in the Superman sequelThere 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.
- The Rookie Season 9 Officially Confirmed! Nathan Fillion Hit Show to ContinueFans of "The Rookie" can rest assured: the popular crime series is continuing! The eighth season of the hit series is currently airing, but that doesn't mean it's the end for Nathan Fillion and the rest of the cast. Instead, a ninth season has now been officially ordered. Meanwhile, a spin-off titled "The Rookie: North" is currently in development.
- Gladys: The release date for the Weapons prequel has been confirmed!Work on "Gladys" is continuing apace – and a release date has already been set. According to Deadline magazine, the "Weapons" prequel is set to hit the big screen on 8 September 2028. Director Zach Cregger revealed in an interview a few weeks ago that so much extensive material on Aunt Gladys had been created during the production of "Weapons" that it would have gone beyond the scope of the main film.