Based on the popular book series of the same name, The Vampire Diaries premiered on September 10, 2009, and quickly became a cultural hit. Over eight seasons and 171 episodes, the show ran until 2017. Even nine years later, it remains popular worldwide, consistently appearing in Netflix’s top charts, according to FlixPatrol.
The thriller series launched in November 2024 with eight episodes, earning praise for Hodge’s acting and the compelling storyline. Season two arrives on February 11, 2026 – over a year after the first – so it’s a good moment to recap what happened previously.
According to FlixPatrol, the movie Novocaine has reached the Top 10 on Paramount+, landing at number 8 as of February 1, 2026. It’s also a hit internationally, currently ranking at number 3 in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. The film centers around an average man with the unusual ability to feel no pain.
After her acclaimed performance in Hamnet, Jessie Buckley stars in The Bride!, which arrives in theaters on March 6th. She plays a young woman brought back to life as the bride of Frankenstein’s monster (Christian Bale) and embarks on a mission to deliver her own brand of justice.
In 1987, Stanley Kubrick directed the acclaimed war film Full Metal Jacket, known for its brutal depiction of Marine Corps training and its devastating impact on the recruits. But between his two powerful war films, he also created a comedy that carries a surprisingly strong antiwar message, just as impactful as either of his more serious works.
For nearly a century, detective thrillers have been a consistent favorite in Hollywood, from iconic films like The Maltese Falcon to more recent hits like Sin City. Whether it’s Sam Spade, Hercule Poirot, or modern detectives like Benoit Blanc from Knives Out and J.J. Gittes, there’s something truly captivating about watching a private investigator unravel a complicated mystery. In 1946, Humphrey Bogart continued his box office success, teaming up once again with Lauren Bacall in a thrilling crime story. However, due to the strict censorship of the Hays Code at the time, the film wasn’t a completely faithful adaptation of Raymond Chandler’s The Big Sleep.
Premiering in September 1990, The New Adventures of He-Man was created as a continuation of the popular He-Man and the Masters of the Universe series, which had ended a few years prior. However, unlike the original Masters series, it wasn’t made by Filmation, the studio that had closed its doors in 1989.
According to Deadline, Elizaveta Neretin is joining the cast of Lioness in a significant recurring role. She’ll play an international operative who interacts with Joe, the head of the Lioness program, portrayed by Zoe Saldaña. Viewers familiar with Taylor Sheridan’s other work will recognize Neretin as Vera Sunter from Mayor of Kingstown. Though her character was written off that show after season one, Sheridan enjoys collaborating with the same actors on multiple projects. Neretin joins others like James Jordan, Gil Birmingham, Dawn Olivieri, and Jeremy Renner who have appeared in more than one of Sheridan’s series.
AI-focused movies are particularly impactful because they avoid typical action movie tropes like constant explosions and world-ending scenarios. Instead, they build tension gradually, letting a sense of discomfort grow and showing how seemingly minor decisions can have huge consequences. These films recognize that the truly frightening aspect of artificial intelligence isn’t necessarily dramatic displays of power—it’s an AI that functions perfectly logically, achieves its intended purpose, yet still proves to be incompatible with our lives.
Michael B. Jordan has impressed audiences both as a leading man and in memorable supporting roles. He recently delivered what many consider his best performance yet, brilliantly playing twin brothers in Ryan Coogler’s unique horror musical, Sinners.