Franchises like Alien (with its new film Alien: Romulus) and Planet of the Apes (with Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes) returned to theaters. In 2025, Disney also brought Predator back to the big screen after releasing two movies directly on Hulu, and the result was a standout entry in the series.
HBO shows are known for getting straight to the point. Their best series are focused and deliberate, with every moment contributing to the overall story. You won’t find unnecessary episodes or drawn-out storylines—instead, the narrative builds steadily, creating suspense and developing characters until the climax is powerfully impactful.
Dean DeBlois returned to direct How to Train Your Dragon, bringing Cressida Cowell’s popular fantasy books to life. Sixteen years after adapting the story as an animated film, he tells the story of Hiccup, an unconventional Viking son who forms an unlikely friendship with a unique dragon named Toothless. Their bond inspires Hiccup to challenge his tribe’s long-held tradition of dragon hunting.
The Academy Awards, or Oscars, celebrate the best movies and filmmaking of the year. In contrast, the Golden Raspberry Awards, known as the Razzies, highlight the worst. Just before the Oscar nominations are announced on January 22nd, the Razzies announced that Disney’s expensive and poorly received film, Snow White, is a contender for their ‘worst film’ award.
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I’m getting really excited about the upcoming Tomb Raider series on Prime Video. It’s one of the most anticipated video game adaptations, and everything I’ve seen so far looks great – Sophie Turner looks perfect as Lara Croft, Phoebe Waller-Bridge is a fan of the games, and the show seems to have a lot of potential. I’m definitely looking forward to it!
Star Wars fans, get ready! According to Daniel Richtman, Daisy Ridley is set to return as Rey in the upcoming new trilogy, playing a significant part. However, the new films will primarily focus on a fresh set of characters, with Rey and the original sequel trilogy stars passing the torch to a new generation. Simon Kinberg is writing the trilogy.
Gucci Mane hasn’t said much publicly, but a recent post on his social media suggests he’s responding to rumors about Pooh Shiesty and his record label, 1017 Records. Fans believe the post is an indirect comment on the ongoing speculation.
A billionaire (Ashton Kutcher) discovers a drug that makes people physically perfect and promises eternal youth, hoping to become the world’s first trillionaire. But the drug spreads rapidly and has dangerous side effects, leading to chaos. Two agents are sent to investigate, but they quickly find themselves facing a complex and escalating situation.
In 2021, Disney heavily focused on bringing back beloved movies from its extensive library as fresh content for Disney+. This meant developing new projects like a sequel to Hocus Pocus featuring the Sanderson sisters, a television series based on the 1980s fantasy film Willow, and a reboot of the classic Tom Hanks comedy.