Right now, The Requin is the fourth most popular movie on Netflix in the US (according to FlixPatrol). It’s only two spots behind another shark movie, and many people likely started watching it after enjoying Thrash. The true crime drama Husband, Father, Killer: The Alyssa Pladl Story is at No. 3, and the new comedy Roommates is currently No. 1.
Since the debut of Iron Fist on Netflix in 2017 as part of the Marvel Television’s Defenders saga, seven different characters who have wielded the power of the Iron Fist have been shown in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Although Finn Jones played the first Iron Fist audiences saw—Danny Rand—the story has paved the way for others. Several more Iron Fists from the Marvel comics, like Fan Fei, Orson Randall, and Lin Lie, haven’t appeared on screen yet, but a number of Iron Fists are already part of the MCU.
Since Game of Thrones ended, Kit Harington has taken on very different roles, moving away from the noble characters he was known for. He’s embraced challenging parts, playing everything from a corrupt businessman in Criminal: UK to a ruthless billionaire in Extrapolations. One of his most nuanced performances is in a lesser-known, but highly compelling, show.
Matthew Macfadyen, acclaimed for his Emmy-winning role as Tom Wambsgans in Succession, is set to play the iconic spy George Smiley in a new adaptation of John Le Carré’s A Legacy Of Spies. This is a significant role for Macfadyen, as he takes on a beloved character in British fiction at a time when spy thrillers are evolving. He’s perfectly positioned to bring a fresh take to this classic character.
Good news for fans! Season 2 of Heated Rivalry is confirmed to premiere on Crave and HBO Max in April 2027. The cast has also signed on for three seasons total, which means a third season is very probable. If the timing between seasons 1 and 2 holds true, we can expect season 3 to arrive around mid-to-late 2028.
Chastain recently confirmed that the film, previously uncertain to be released, is now definitely happening. It’s expected to premiere in July, according to reports.
The 2014 animated film How to Train Your Dragon 2 was a major hit, earning over $622 million globally and winning a Golden Globe for Best Animated Film. It was also nominated for an Academy Award and boasts a 92% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The film features a talented voice cast, including Jay Baruchel, Gerard Butler, Cate Blanchett, Kit Harington, Jonah Hill, America Ferrera, Kristen Wiig, and Djimon Hounsou.
From the very beginning, Picard faced criticism from its own fanbase. Changes like the controversial reimagining of the Borg in season two, and what some saw as a departure from the show’s original principles, damaged the connection fans felt to the vision of Gene Roddenberry. Interestingly, the show’s most memorable villains were initially created to strengthen those very principles.
By the time people finish a movie or book, they usually already know the plot. While some enjoy finding out details beforehand, spoilers can ruin the experience for others. A good example is the movie Project Hail Mary, which revealed a key character, Rocky, in its trailer—a reveal that was a big surprise in the original, fantastic science fiction novel.
However, things are beginning to look up. In a recent interview with Collider at CinemaCon, Leitch shared some encouraging news: