“Masters of the Universe” pre-sales are not good. A $25M for opening weekend is the current estimate. That figure is obviously weak considering the film carries a whopping production budget of $200M.

Frémaux maintains that Cannes does not deliberately exclude women, arguing instead that “films are chosen for their quality, not the gender of their directors.”

A “major filmmaker” is circling to direct “Westworld.” Koepp, who wrote Spielberg’s upcoming “Disclosure Day,” previously adapted Crichton’s “Jurassic Park” for the filmmaker.

Neon has acquired the U.S. domestic rights to Matt Johnson’s next film, currently titled “Untitled Matt Johnson Film,” and following the recent release of “Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie.”

Hulu’s reboot of The X-Files from Ryan Coogler has cast Amy Madigan, Steve Buscemi, and Ben Foster who join previously announced leads Himesh Patel and Danielle Deadwyler.

The film, shot in 2023, also stars Kurt Russell, Owen Teague, Cole Sprouse, and newcomer Angelina LookingGlass. Three years after production wrapped, audiences will finally be able to see what all the SXSW buzz was about.

Here is our very first image of James Gray’s “Paper Tiger,” set to compete for the Palme d’Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival.

The adaptation is based on Haig’s 2020 novel, which became a global success with over 15 million copies sold and translations into 56 languages.

“Joker: Folie à Deux” is described as having been “swiftly trashed by festival critics” and effectively declared dead on arrival after its Venice premiere.

Schoenbrun is back. “Sex and Death at Camp Miasma” will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, screening in the Un Certain Regard sidebar, but A24 isn’t returning to back up this film.

FKA twigs has officially signed on to portray Josephine Baker in a new feature biopic directed and co-written by Maïmouna Doucouré, best known for the controversial “Cuties” on Netflix.

The $1 billion mark is certainly not out of the question for “Michael,” which would make it the first 2026 movie to pass that milestone. Not even ‘Super Marios Galaxy Movie’ ($940M) might reach it.

Part of the intrigue comes from the rarity of seeing Zellweger and Spacek commit to a new project — both actresses are famously selective, often taking years between roles.

Werner Herzog’s new film “Bucking Fastard” was aiming for a Cannes 2026 premiere, aiming for a competition spot, but was denied that. It did come close.

The Ice Cube-led Prime Video adaptation of H.G. Wells’ story was widely panned by critics, sitting at just 4% on Rotten Tomatoes and picking up five Razzie Awards, including Worst Picture.

Netflix has won a competitive bidding war for “Somewhere Out There,” a sci-fi spec script by Max Taxe, with Shawn Levy attached to direct.

The film would bring Bane back to the big screen for the first time since “The Dark Knight Rises,” where he was played, inaudibly, by Tom Hardy.

A-listers may be passing on the project because the lead roles are actually for “five children/teenagers,” rather than a top-tier Hollywood star.

Malek and filmmaker Sachs are teaming up on “The Man I Love,” a musical fantasia premiering in competition at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. THR’s puff piece positions Malek’s performance as Oscar worthy.

Based on current projections, “Mortal Kombat II” is tracking toward a $40M–$45M opening weekend, while some upside models push it closer to $50M if audience reception and walk-up business are strong.