Well, that was quick. That’s a wrap on Cosmatos’ “Flesh of the Gods,” his first film in eight years, and sure to be one of the most anticipated titles of 2027.
Read more‘Companion’ Director Drew Hancock Sets Next Film ‘Seasons’ With Lily James, Based on Viral Reddit Story
Lily James has landed the lead role in Hancock’s “Seasons,” a supernatural horror movie set up at Amazon/MGM. Hancock will write and direct, with producers James Wan and Michael Clear attached.
Read more‘Supergirl’ Tracking Continues to Slide, Now at $40M Opening — Mixed Early Reactions
Social media reactions are very mixed, which spells trouble for reviews. This is especially concerning considering the amount of overpraising that usually comes with first reactions. Not with “Supergirl.”
Read moreKen Russell’s ‘The Devils’ Gets First Trailer for Uncut 4K Theatrical Release on October 16
Warner Bros., under its newly branded specialty studio “Clockwork,” unveiled one of the most significant restorations in years at this past May’s Cannes Film Festival: a full 4K uncut version of Ken Russell’s “The Devils.”
Read moreStanley Kubrick’s Complete Filmography Is Getting a Massive 30-Disc Criterion Collection Box Set
The Criterion Collection is about to give Kubrick fans a release of all 13 of the director’s features in one box set. Every single one of his films will be in 4K, with the set hitting shelves in October.
Read moreTaika Waititi’s ‘Klara and the Sun’ Finally Has Trailer After Two-Year Delay
Yes, 25 months after shooting wrapped, ‘Klara’ is finally in the can and ready to go. The MPA has given it a PG-13 rating, and Sony has now released a trailer for Taika Waititi’s film.
Read moreA24 Partners With Google in $75M AI Deal for “Filmmaking and Distribution Techniques”
It’s been announced that Google, through its DeepMind division, is investing roughly $75 million in A24 as part of an AI research collaboration for filmmaking and distribution.
Read moreMadonna Says Her Self-Directed Biopic Fell Apart at Universal and Netflix Over High Budget and Creative Control
Given this is Madonna, she wanted full creative control, including directing and writing duties. That didn’t work out so well for her.
Read moreA24 Reveals First Posters for Jesse Eisenberg’s ‘The Debut,’ Starring Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti
Jesse Eisenberg’s third feature as a director, following “When You Finish Saving the World” and “A Real Pain,” is “The Debut,” originally titled “No One Cares.”
Read moreTimothée Chalamet and Selena Gomez to Star in Illumination Animated Film ‘Not Alone’
Chalamet will voice Joe, an “introverted rocket mechanic who lives a quiet life alone,” while Gomez is Fran, a “brilliant astro-botanist who is developing the world’s first-ever plant-fueled rocket.”
Read moreVenice Film Festival Sets 2026 Jury With Maggie Gyllenhaal, Johnnie To, Kaouther Ben Hania, and Xavier Giannoli
A brief update on the main jury for this year’s Venice Film Festival, which was just announced, and for any of those interested in big names, it will be the least star-studded in recent years.
Read moreA24, Netflix, Warner Bros. and Focus Pass on Luca Guadagnino’s ‘Artificial,’ Mubi Might be Interested
The film, starring Andrew Garfield as Altman, has a $40M budget and was previously set for a SXSW premiere in 2027 before Amazon/MGM exited the project.
Read moreRuben Östlund Reveals ‘The Entertainment System Is Down’ Plot: Adam Sandler/Andrey Zvyagintsev Debate Causes a Plane Crash
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.
Read more‘Leviticus’ and ‘Rose of Nevada’ Review: Two of 2026’s Best Indies So Far Arrive This Weekend
This weekend sees the release of two very good indies, which automatically rank among the better films of 2026 so far.
Read moreQuentin Tarantino Spotted Filming in Cardiff With Kylie Minogue [Updated]
Box Office: Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ Heads for 65% Drop in Second Weekend
“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
Read moreReaders’ Poll: What Are the Best Films of 2026 So Far? (And Here’s My List)
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.
Read moreA24’s ‘Death Stranding’ “Not Very Violent,” Director Michael Sarnoski Confirms; Plans 2027 Shoot
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?
Read moreThe Daniels Were in Talks to Direct ‘Sesame Street’ Movie as Netflix Takes Over Project From Warner Bros.
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.
Read moreLuca Guadagnino “Shocked” by Amazon/MGM’s ‘Artificial’ Exit as Film Screens for A24, Neon, Netflix, and Warner Bros.
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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