THR has spoken to a “longtime financier” who claims the $363M figure is far more accurate than the $225M number that Gunn and Warner Bros. are pushing to the press.
Read moreLuc Besson’s ‘Dracula’ Has A Trailer — Caleb Landry Jones as The Count is Certainly A Choice
“Dracula” reunites Besson with his “Dogman” star Caleb Landry Jones — Christoph Waltz is also part of the cast. Besson wrote and produced the film.
Read moreFede Alvarez’s ‘Alien: Romulus’ Sequel Shoots in October
Director Fede Álvarez is telling the Marea Nocturna podcast that not only is he in pre-production on the film, but he plans to start shooting the sequel in October.
Read moreGuillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ Rated “R” For “Bloody Violence and Grisly Images”
Guillermo del Toro’s long-gestating adaptation of “Frankenstein” has officially completed post production. Netflix will release the film in November 2025, and the MPA just handed it an R rating for “bloody violence and grisly images.” Good start.
‘F1’ First Reactions Praise “Old-School Summer Blockbuster”
Warner Bros. and Apple are feeling bullish on Joseph Kosinski’s “F1”—so much so that they screened the film early for select press and lifted the social media embargo a full three weeks before release.
Read moreBlumhouse Acquires Co-Ownership of ‘Saw’ Franchise Rights
Blumhouse Productions has reportedly acquired Twisted Pictures’ 50% stake in the Saw franchise, while Lionsgate retains its 50% share and continues as a production and distribution partner.
Read more‘Alien: Earth’ Trailer Teases Noah Hawley’s Long-Awaited Xenomorph Prequel
The most promising aspect of this latest take on ‘Alien’ is Hawley; the creator of FX’s “Fargo”, not to mention the acclaimed “Legion,” is overseeing the series as its showrunner; He’s also credited as writer and director.
Read moreThe Philippou’s Next Film is “Extreme" Doc About Deathmatch Wrestling
While a “Talk to Me” sequel is still in development at A24, the wrestling doc has clearly taken priority for now, with the Philippous spending the rest of 2025 locked in the editing room.
Read moreAng Lee Set to Direct ‘Old Gold Mountain’ — Emmanuel Lubezki is DP
Lee will soon be going into pre-production on “Old Gold Mountain,” a film set at the twilight of the American “Gold Rush,” tackling the journey of two orphaned immigrants.
Read more‘Wicked: For Good’ Trailer Drops — Dorothy, Flying Monkeys, Wedding Bells, and More
Honestly, it’s pretty straightforward. If you enjoyed the first film, you’re probably grabbing a ticket opening weekend. If it wasn’t your thing, you’re likely skipping it entirely.
Read moreWes Anderson Tried Casting Jodie Foster in Four Straight Films — She Said No Every Time
Anderson implies that he’s given up in trying to cast Foster, believing she may simply not be in the creative headspace to step into one of his films.
Read moreKevin Smith Vows Return to Cannes 2028 with ‘Dogma 2’: “If It’s Good,” Says Thierry Frémaux
Smith has been taking the 4k restoration of “Dogma” on a festival tour, including a screening at this year’s 78th Cannes Film Festival — an experience that reignited his passion for the festival circuit.
Read more‘Ballerina’ Is Uneven, But the Action (Eventually) Delivers— 76% on RT, 62 on MC
“Ballerina” plays like a female-led ‘John Wick,’ which is likely what director Len Wiseman and behind-the-scenes force David Leitch were going for.
Read more‘One of Them Days’ Sequel in the Works — Keke Palmer and SZA to Return
Keke Palmer and SZA shined in this year’s “One of Them Days,” a buddy comedy that captured the chaos and charm of two friends scrambling to make rent in a single, wild day.
Read moreMikey Madison to Star in A24’s ‘The Masque of the Red Death’ — Replaces Sydney Sweeney
After the breakout that was “Anora,” Mikey Madison is finally making moves. The Oscar winner is in negotiations to lead Charlie Polinger’s film, which is supposed to shoot later this year.
Read more‘Ma’ Sequel in the Works With Octavia Spencer Returning in Lead Role
In news that suggests we’ve officially run out of original ideas, Blumhouse has announced that Octavia Spencer is coming back to reprise her role in a sequel to “Ma.”
Read morePaul Schrader to Shoot ‘The Basics of Philosophy’ This Month — A New Entry in His ‘Man in the Room’ Saga
Schrader is now in prep mode for “The Basics of Philosophy,” which starts shooting June 26. The film will continue in the stylistic vein as “First Reformed,” “The Card Counter,” and “Master Gardener.”
Read moreTHR: Kathleen Kennedy “Likely” Replaced by Dave Filoni and Carrie Beck at Lucasfilm
THR’s insiders indicate Disney is leaning toward elevating longtime team members. The most “likely” option involves Dave Filoni and Carrie Beck stepping into shared leadership roles.
Read moreMike Flanagan’s ‘Exorcist: Deceiver’ Delayed Beyond 2026
Blumhouse slapped a March 13, 2026 release date on ‘Deceiver,’ but Flanagan, busy bee that he is, now confirms that he won’t be able to meet that date, let alone start production on the film anytime soon
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Lars Von Trier is working on the 15th—and likely final—film of his career, “After,” and according to his producer, Peter Aalbæk Jensen, the screenplay is supposed to be completed this month