McCarthy’s new movie, Hokum, comes out on May 1st and is already receiving rave reviews. It currently has a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, surpassing the 96% score of Oddity. Critics are calling it one of the scariest films of the year, and are particularly impressed with McCarthy’s direction and the lead actor’s performance.
As a huge Final Fantasy fan, I’ve seen so many characters over the years – especially if you include all the MMOs! But honestly, there are only a few that really stand out as the best. These are the characters we fans still love talking about online, even years and years after they first appeared. They’ve really stuck with us!
Square Enix just announced that Rikku from Final Fantasy X is joining Dissidia Duellum Final Fantasy on April 28th. Fans are thrilled, especially since Marika Matsumoto, who originally voiced the character, is returning to reprise the role.
Over time, movies can gain new appreciation as audience preferences shift, critics look at them more closely, and people watch them at home. Qualities that were once considered weaknesses or unattractive can later be recognized as daring, innovative, or even groundbreaking.
The first season of Running Point was incredibly popular, and the show, which premiered on April 23rd, quickly became another success. According to FlixPatrol, Running Point is now the most-watched series on Netflix in the United States.
Quentin Tarantino fans have something to look forward to in May 2026: Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair will become available on streaming. That month will also see the release of a new crime thriller called M.I.A. from one of the creators of Ozark, along with the films Dunkirk and The Strangers: Chapter 1.
Donnie Yen announced on Instagram that production has started on the movie based on his character from ‘Caine’. See a photo he shared below.
The film Michael is a major release this year, generating both huge excitement and considerable debate. It’s a beautifully made and well-acted story about a pop music icon, and stands out as one of the stronger musician biopics since the success of Bohemian Rhapsody. However, the movie carefully avoids addressing some of the most difficult aspects of its subject’s life. While it’s a visually stunning and incredibly enjoyable film with a fantastic soundtrack, it feels restrained and it becomes noticeable that key parts of the story are being left untold.
The new animated series, Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85, is the first spin-off from Stranger Things, and it reveals something Dustin regrets from the original show. Set between seasons 2 and 3, the series expands the Stranger Things universe by showing what else was happening during that time. Because it’s considered official canon, Tales From ‘85 adds to the established storyline and fills in gaps between seasons.
According to FlixPatrol, the new movie Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice is quickly becoming popular on streaming platforms. While it recently dropped out of Hulu’s top ten, it’s still the eighth most-watched movie on Disney+’s Hulu and is gaining momentum.