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‘Smile 3’ Taps David Bruckner to Direct as Parker Finn Exits Franchise

The ‘Smile’ franchise has a new director. David Bruckner, who made “The Night House” and the 2022 “Hellraiser” reboot, has been hired to direct “Smile 3” for Paramount.

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‘Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping’ Presales Suggest $100M+ Opening Weekend

We might have another blockbuster hit on our hands next month. Presales for ‘Sunrise on the Reaping’ are already turning heads. Robust demand for the film is hinting that a $100M+ opening.

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Ben Wheatley Replaces Rob Savage on ‘Molepeople' — LaKeith Stanfield Also Exits Blumhouse Horror Movie Due Next Summer

Major shakeup for a film that was announced just two weeks ago, and is supposed to come out next year. Was this thing in production when these changes happened?

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The 20 Best Horror Movies of the 21st Century, and the Best of 2026

Halloween is on Saturday, and horror movies keep thriving at the box office. Beyond commercial success, arthouse horror remains at the forefront of American cinema.

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‘You Can See Everything' Adds 600 Screens Friday, Expanding to 3200+ Theaters in Push for #1

A24 isn't being subtle. This Friday, "You Can See Everything" will expand to roughly 600 additional theaters, bringing it to 3,243 screens nationwide. That's a studio going after the top spot at the box office.

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August 19, 2019
3-Hour ‘Midsommar' Director's Cut Screened in NYC
August 19, 2019

This year’s 12th edition of the Scary Movies festival at Film at Lincoln Center premiered Ari Aster’s extended version of “Midsommar” this past Saturday.

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Ruben Östlund Reveals ‘The Entertainment System Is Down’ Plot: Adam Sandler/Andrey Zvyagintsev Debate Causes a Plane Crash

June 21, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Ruben Östlund has finally revealed in-depth details about his upcoming film, “The Entertainment System Is Down,” a darkly comic disaster drama set aboard a long-haul flight from London to Sydney.

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‘Leviticus’ and ‘Rose of Nevada’ Review: Two of 2026’s Best Indies So Far Arrive This Weekend

June 21, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

This weekend sees the release of two very good indies, which automatically rank among the better films of 2026 so far.

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Quentin Tarantino Spotted Filming in Cardiff With Kylie Minogue [Updated]

June 21, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Quentin Tarantino has been spotted in Cardiff filming … something. Kylie Minogue was seen on the set. Since Tarantino refuses to make his tenth and final feature, this could be anything.

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Box Office: Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ Heads for 65% Drop in Second Weekend

June 20, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

“Disclosure Day” won’t have a strong hold in its second weekend, with estimates pointing to a decline of around 65% — THR projects a steeper 69% drop, but that figure appears somewhat aggressive

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Readers’ Poll: What Are the Best Films of 2026 So Far? (And Here’s My List)

June 20, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

We’re about halfway through 2026, and now it’s WoR readers’ turn to submit their picks. I’ve come up with my own list of 12 highlights from this young movie year.

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A24’s ‘Death Stranding’ “Not Very Violent,” Director Michael Sarnoski Confirms; Plans 2027 Shoot

June 20, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Michael Sarnoski warns fans that his A24 adaptation of Hideo Kojima’s “Death Stranding” will not be as gory or dark as some might expect — is A24 aiming for PG-13?

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The Daniels Were in Talks to Direct ‘Sesame Street’ Movie as Netflix Takes Over Project From Warner Bros.

June 20, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

The “Sesame Street” movie has moved to Netflix, Jonathan Krisel is no longer involved, and Anne Hathaway is likely out. A writer will be hired in the coming months.

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Luca Guadagnino “Shocked” by Amazon/MGM’s ‘Artificial’ Exit as Film Screens for A24, Neon, Netflix, and Warner Bros.

June 20, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

There has been speculation that Amazon—which announced plans to invest $50 billion in OpenAI this year—dropped the project for political reasons, although the company denies it.

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First Look at Robert Eggers’ ‘Werwulf’ is A Gloomy Forrest — Trailer Releases June 29

June 20, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

We finally have our first official look at Robert Eggers’ “Werwulf” via Focus Features, and many are wondering, “where wolf?” Unfortunately, it’s just an image of a gloomy forest.

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George Lucas Is Such a ‘Minions’ Superfan That He’s Come Out of Retirement for ‘Minions & Monsters’

June 20, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

George Lucas, the creator of Star Wars, who has been retired from filmmaking for over 20 years, is set to make a voice cameo in Illumination’s upcoming “Minions & Monsters.”

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Thomas Vinterberg to Direct New Film With Tom Holland, Six Years After Oscar-Winning ‘Another Round’

June 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Vinterberg’s last film was 2020’s “Another Round,” which won the Oscar for Best International Feature Film and numerous other awards, including the BAFTA and César in the same category.

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Brian Duffield (‘Whalefall’) Reportedly Writing New ‘Alien’ Movie for 20th Century Studios

June 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Duffield is currently serving as the writer of this mystery ‘Alien’ movie. It’s unclear whether he’ll ultimately direct it as well, but that certainly seems like a possibility.

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Clea DuVall Takes Over Mattel’s ‘Polly Pocket’ Movie as Director, Replacing Lena Dunham

June 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

What a promotion for DuVall, 48, once a character actress who went on to direct indies “The Intervention” and “Happiest Season,” and is now in charge of steering the next big Mattel movie.

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Jordan Peele’s Next Film Finally Has a Script—But Release Date and Casting Isn’t Expected for “A Few Months”

June 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

If you remember, Peele reportedly got cold feet and scrapped the script he was supposed to shoot in late 2023. Then in 2024 and 2025, a second and third script were developed and also abandoned.

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Box-Office: ‘Toy Story 5’ Scores $17.5M Thursday, Sets Franchise Record Ahead of Potential $180M+ Weekend

June 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

With a worldwide tally that should hit $300M by Sunday night, this film will easily hit the $1 billion mark, and then some, by the end of its run.

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Did Netflix Cancel ‘The Boroughs’ Out of Spite? Duffer Brothers Exit Reportedly Left Streamer “Embarrassed”

June 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Matt and Ross Duffer recently left Netflix for Paramount because they have the kind of theatrical ambitions Netflix cannot offer them. They now have an untitled feature film set to hit theaters in 2028.

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Florence Pugh Joins Andy Samberg and Annette Bening in Focus Features Rom-Com ‘42.6 Years’

June 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Michael Schwartz, who helmed the well-reviewed indie “The Peanut Butter Falcon,” is directing Bening, Samberg and Pugh in a Focus Features romcom with potential.

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Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial’ Dropped by Amazon/MGM in Surprise Studio Exit

June 19, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Surprising news coming out of Amazon/MGM: the studio has dropped Luca Guadagnino’s “Artificial,” which is now looking for a new home.

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Curry Barker to Write, Direct, and Produce New Horror Film for Universal in Reported Eight-Figure Deal

June 18, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

Barker will be staying at Universal, which has landed his next directorial effort, shelling out what THR reports is a “rich eight-figure deal” for Barker to write, produce, and direct his third film.

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‘Supergirl’ Tracking at $45M, Worse Than ‘The Marvels’ Opening Weekend [Updated]

June 18, 2026 Jordan Ruimy

According to Matt Belloni, NRG tracking has declined again, and the film is now eyeing around $50M domestic opening weekend. Based on presales, it might even come in lower than that.

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Fritz Lang’s ‘M’ Tops the Best Films of the 1930s, According to 100+ Critics

We’ve gone through the decades. The ‘40s ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s, ‘90s, ‘2000s, and ‘2010s. — all revisited, argued over. Now, here are the results for the best films of the 1930s.

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