Movies

Many of Tom Cruise’s films are best experienced in theaters, where the impressive scale of his stunts can be fully appreciated. However, Netflix viewership numbers show people also enjoy watching his movies at home. In 2025, Cruise released what was thought to be the last Mission: Impossible film, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Currently, the previous installment, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, is gaining popularity on U.S. Netflix, ranking as the #7 most-watched movie.

Despite a strong performance by Robert De Niro, the film was largely considered a letdown. Although it earned $112 million worldwide – more than double its $45 million production cost – it didn’t meet expectations, especially considering it was directed by and starred Kenneth Branagh. This was particularly surprising given its release following the success of Francis Ford Coppola’s Oscar-winning Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

The upcoming K-drama, Boyfriend on Demand, is generating a lot of buzz as one of Netflix’s most anticipated releases in 2026. It has a compelling story, a popular cast, and strong backing. What makes this series special is how it handles familiar romantic comedy tropes – it includes them, but with an interesting and unique spin.

For their Hero’s Day Special Project in 2026, Marvel Studios Japan highlighted six memorable scenes from Avengers: Endgame. Many fans consider the fourth scene to be the absolute best moment in the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The character was famously played by Willard, becoming iconic and defining a generation of superhero movies. Now, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II takes on the same role in a new version of the story. The show explores the challenges and significance of an actor following in the footsteps of a legend.

Addressing a question submitted from Brazil, Gunn turned to Alcock: 

The story of Project Hail Mary begins with Ryland Grace waking up on a spaceship with no memory of who he is or how he got there. He soon learns that the Sun is fading, and he’s on a desperate, one-way mission to save Earth. The movie takes an unexpected turn when he meets an alien, making it reminiscent of E.T. – it’s as much a heartwarming story about the friendship between Ryland and the alien, named Rocky, as it is a thrilling space adventure. Interestingly, claims that the film was shot without using green or blue screens sparked debate among fans familiar with visual effects.

The Absolute line has become a major success for DC Comics by letting creators offer fresh takes on classic characters. This universe delivers on promises the New 52 didn’t, and surprisingly highlights how underused the character of Martian Manhunter has been. With one of the line’s distinctive titles pausing publication, it’s a good time to recognize that DC hasn’t given Martian Manhunter the attention he deserves.

Pixar has had a mixed track record lately, with films like Elio and Lightyear not performing as well as hoped. However, the anticipated success of Hoppers shows that Pixar still excels when it focuses on the elements that originally made it so popular.

Peter Ings, known for playing Lyonel Baratheon in the HBO series A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, is also appearing in the new Star Wars film, Starfighter. Details about his role, as well as those of Ryan Gosling and other cast members, haven’t been revealed yet. The movie, directed by Shawn Levy and written by Jonathan Tropper, takes place about five years after The Rise of Skywalker and will tell a self-contained story with a new set of characters. Shawn Levy announced on Instagram in December 2025 that filming had finished.