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It may have seemed like a risky move to hand Phil Lord and Christopher Miller—whose only live-action films were a couple of *Jump Street* installments over a decade ago—the keys to a $250 million sci-fi epic; a film that, moreover, carries the stigma of bearing the "Amazon Studios film" label. Yet, this turned out to be the most unexpected choice to top our list of the most anticipated films of 2026, and—as it happens—it has achieved the impossible. Dr. Ryland Grace—a somewhat hapless schoolteacher with a history of controversial physics theories—wakes up aboard an interstellar spacecraft with fragmented memories of how he got there. Little by little, he begins to piece together a puzzle involving the end of the world... unless he can successfully complete the mission he is supposed to carry out out there—a mission he cannot quite recall... Directors: Phil Lord, Christopher Miller Writers: Drew Goddard, Andy Weir Stars: Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, James Ortiz Of course, bene...

The documentary explores a murder that took place in Korsør—an event that shook the community to its core. *A Friend, a Murderer* is a chilling three-part documentary that, true to its title, centers on a murder committed not by strangers, but by the very people closest to us. The series tells the story of a seventeen-year-old girl who vanished in Korsør. Given the town's small size, the entire community mobilizes to discover her whereabouts. Days turn into months, yet there is absolutely no trace of her. Even when the police intervene, no concrete results are yielded.  Stars: Lasse Reimer We learn where she was the night before, but the central question remains: how and where did she disappear? The young woman was part of a close-knit group of friends who, naturally, become the focal point of the investigation as it progresses. One by one, as the inquiry deepens, a host of other crimes come to light before the public eye. Now, everyone is on high alert—and in a state of shock—at t...

The Netflix adaptation of *Steel Ball Run*—whose two-part premiere masterfully condenses the first two volumes of the manga—stands as a celebration of Hirohiko Araki’s creative clean slate. While *Steel Ball Run* serves as a highly recommended entry point into *JoJo's Bizarre Adventure* for newcomers, much of its value lies in a prior familiarity with the six-part saga created by Araki. And although the prospect of diving into such a vast and chaotic world may seem intimidating, that very familiarity makes the thematic brilliance of *Steel Ball Run* all the more poignant. Throughout its first six parts, *JoJo's Bizarre Adventure* told a fascinating saga centered on the legacy of the Joestar family. The franchise's seventh installment, *Steel Ball Run*, transports this globe-trotting adventure story to the United States of the 1890s. Araki has crafted a standalone narrative continuity that draws heavily upon the mythology already established within the *JoJo* universe.  Star...

With Kimmie now serving as the new CEO—and with all of Horace’s money under her control—things take a turn for the Bellarie family, whose members will stop at nothing to get the money they believe they deserve. Perry deserves credit for consistently devising some of the most absurd and convoluted storylines we’ve witnessed in recent years. *Beauty in Black*—a colossal production featuring an ensemble cast and an excess of plots and subplots—returns with another equally nonsensical season, following a first installment that was, quite frankly, terrible. Creator: Tyler Perry Stars: Taylor Polidore Williams, Crystle Stewart, Amber Reign Smith The thing about this series is that, before diving into its madness, one must lock their brain away; and the second season only heightens this necessity, as—across its 16 episodes—nothing truly noteworthy actually happens. It all boils down to Mallory and Roy treating each other with utter disrespect, Varney acting excessively codependent, and Kimmie...

 *Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man* follows a solitary author whose procrastination and fear of the blank page are so profound that he decides to abandon his rural idyll to reconnect with his estranged family, as well as with old comrades and long-standing enemies. He even goes so far as to confront new adversaries—in the form of a covert force of Nazi invaders who have infiltrated England—finding this far easier and more preferable than grappling with a paralyzing bout of writer's block. I jest, of course; but, truth be told, this is a rather accurate description of the situation in which we first encounter the retired gangster Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy). In self-exile from a life of crime that has cost him a long list of loved ones, Tommy is a tormented figure striving to achieve some measure of catharsis and healing by pouring his soul into the writing of a confessional book. The endeavor is not going well at all... Director: Tom Harper Writer: Steven Knight Stars:  Bonn...

It is high time Amanda Seyfried was recognized as one of our most interesting and talented actresses. Hopefully, *The Testament of Ann Lee* will change that. Arriving right on the heels of her box-office hit *The Housemaid*, this historical musical drama underscores Seyfried’s incredible versatility. The two films could not be more different in terms of tone or subject matter, yet she shines brightly in both. Director Mona Fastvold transforms the story—based on true events—into a captivating cinematic experience. The film chronicles the rise of Ann Lee (Seyfried) within the religious group known as the Shakers. Her name, as we see, is inspired by the ecstatic movements they perform while singing hymns. Upon joining the group, Ann proves to be deeply moved by the spirit and quickly becomes an influential member—particularly among those who believe that Christ will make His Second Coming in the form of a woman. From that point on, she shakes the foundations of patriarchy by championing t...