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The Best Sci-Fi Movies of 2026 (So Far)

Fri, 01 May 2026 12:57:57 +0000

Ryan Gosling in space is only the beginning.

The Best Horror Movies of 2026 (So Far)

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:06:17 +0000

Haunted houses, dystopian cults, and mummified children conjure up jump scares better than ever this year.

Resident Evil Doesn’t Look Like the Games. It Looks Better.

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:24:00 +0000

Zach Cregger’s Weapons follow-up just might land the horror director back at the Academy Awards.

The Sexiest TV Shows of 2026 (So Far)

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:28:00 +0000

From a show that is truly invested in hand stuff to an inquiry into the lives of (mostly) straight men, the small screen hasn't disappointed this year.

Marshals Is Still Disappointing Yellowstone Fans

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:53:01 +0000

With season 1 nearing its finale, viewer morale has sadly not improved.

Widow’s Bay Is a Horror Comedy For Severance Fans

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:40:34 +0000

Apple TV’s latest series about a cursed New England town pulls off one of the hardest genre crossovers on TV.

Widow’s Bay Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out?

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:34:46 +0000

Matthew Rhys trades Soviet spy tools and fedoras for fishermen vests in Apple TV’s must-see series.

Charles Melton on Beef Season 2, Fatherhood, and Tearing His Hamstring on Set

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:08:00 +0000

Now that the stellar second season of the Netflix anthology is out in the world, Melton can finally open up about Austin, Ashley, and what really changes a relationship for the worse.

At Long Last, We Have a House of the Dragon Season 3 Release Date

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:02:00 +0000

The HBO series returns with a fury this summer.

The 10 TV Shows We’re Watching in May 2026

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:21:09 +0000

Even beyond Nic Cage's much-hyped Spider-Noir, there's plenty to get excited about on the small screen this spring.

Ted Lasso Season 4 Is Coming Sooner Than You Think

Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:38:36 +0000

Apple TV announced the premiere date alongside a teaser of the AFC Richmond gang back together at last.

Don’t Expect the Michael Sequel Anytime Soon

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:14:35 +0000

The next Michael Jackson biopic would likely face a litany of legal complications.

The Euphoria Wedding Had Less Drama Than The Drama

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0000

It’s never good when you’re begging Euphoria characters to act crazier.

Exclusive: Netflix’s Gears of War Movie Is Taking Time to Get It Right

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 19:59:13 +0000

Kelly McCormick of 87North shares an update with the next big video game blockbuster at Netflix.

How Over Your Dead Body Reinvented the Action-Comedy (Again)

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 16:11:42 +0000

Jorma Taccone—the Lonely Island member and Quaid Army general—enters his heroic bloodshed era with his newest film.

Michael Tells the Story Fans Want to Hear. But At What Cost?

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000

The allegations and trials that defined the final decades of Michael Jackson’s life are nowhere to be found in this new film. And how you feel about the movie—and about the purpose of biopics in general—is likely to come down to that absence.

Sign Us Up for Michael B. Jordan and Austin Butler’s Miami Vice Reboot

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:29:25 +0000

I’ve been waiting for this moment all my life.

The Best Anime of 2026 (So Far)

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:57:00 +0000

New titles Nippon Sangoku and Witch Hat Atelier join Jujutsu Kaisen and Frieren as series that consistently raise the bar for animation.

Half Man Is Masochism at Its Absolute Worst

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Richard Gadd wants to say something profound about masculinity in his splashy HBO series, but he’s too busy dragging his main character through hell.

Wait, Is Coyote vs. ACME About to Roast Warner Bros. and Paramount?

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:13:21 +0000

The once-vaulted Looney Tunes comedy is coming to theaters in August. Clearly, it’s coming out swinging.

‘Avengers: Endgame’ Will Return to Theaters. Unfortunately, I Have to See It.

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:24:00 +0000

They got me. They really got me again.

Is Beef Coming Back for Season 3?

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:33:00 +0000

“Never say never,” creator Lee Sung Jin tells Esquire.

Is Sydney Sweeney’s Gundam Movie the Biggest Gamble in the History of American Anime Remakes?

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:36:00 +0000

Get ready for a major coin flip.

The Beef Creator Is Locked in a Cycle of Greatness

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:18:47 +0000

With the return of his masterful Netflix series, Lee Sung Jin establishes himself as a preeminent voice. “There’s all these truths that everyone’s vomiting into this pot,” he tells Esquire. “My job is to keep those truths very sacred.”

David Spade Opens Up About Fatherhood, SNL Memories, and Where He Stands with Eddie Murphy

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:47:36 +0000

In a new episode of “What I’ve Learned,” the comedy legend reflects on his remarkable career.

We Finally Know Why Marshals Killed Off Kayce Dutton’s Wife

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:18:18 +0000

Luke Grimes says he doesn’t know if actress Kelsey Asbille has watched the new Yellowstone series since the spin-off moved on without her.

A24’s Elden Ring Adaptation Has One of the Strongest Ensemble Casts We’ve Seen in a Long Time

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:02:11 +0000

Alex Garland assembled an all-star lineup from his past to pull off the big-budget video game movie.

Inside Kevin Smith’s R-Rated Imagination

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:47:44 +0000

The writer and director who led the indie-movie revolution talks Mallrats 2, Spider-Man, and the Jay & Silent Bob video game.

I’m Determined to See Euphoria Through to the End

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0000

Everyone is lost in season 3, episode 2, but there must be a reason for all the madness.

The Real Reason Gen Z Yearns for Vinyl

Sat, 18 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

In honor of Record Store Day, spare a thought for those of us who feel an ache for something fundamental we’re missing, even though we never even had it in the first place.

The Best HBO Max Shows of 2026 (So Far)

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:36:49 +0000

Snappy comedies and riveting reality shows define HBO on the eve of another massive merger.

Your Friends & Neighbors Finally Figured It Out

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:36:16 +0000

Season 2 of the Apple TV dramedy introduces a new character played by James Marsden—and he’s exactly what the show needed all along.

Lana Del Rey’s James Bond Song Is, Well, Strange

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:35:25 +0000

The singer’s surprise release for the video game 007: First Light asks listeners, “Will you play?”

The Pitt Fans Want a Night Shift Season. I Couldn't Agree More.

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

With the day shift over, is it time for the graveyard workers to rule PTMC?

The Pitt Season 2 Finale Changes Everything We Know About Dr. Robby

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0000

The conclusion of the medical drama's sophomore effort brings pain, relief, drama—and, yes, fireworks.

Beef Is, Hands Down, the Best TV Show of the Year

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:11:20 +0000

In season 2 of the Netflix series, creator Lee Sung Jin lands on a grand theory of modern love.

Bryan Cranston Says We Need to Let Go of Walter White

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:02:08 +0000

“You don’t want to regurgitate too much because even you get tired of it.”

The Official Title for the Spaceballs Sequel Is Perfect, Actually

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:22:40 +0000

The search for more money is over. But the Schwartz still rises.

This New Comedy Special Completely Shocked Me—with Joy

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

After tragically losing his son, Michael Cruz Kayne turned his grief into Sorry for Your Loss—a transcendent special that will leave you feeling whole.

The Avatar: The Last Airbender Sequel Leak Should Worry Everyone

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:39:25 +0000

No, not that Avatar. But this is still very grim.

Is Marshals Returning for Season 2?

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:27:23 +0000

The Luke Grimes-led Yellowstone spin-off is one of the most-watched series on TV right now.

Does Anyone Care About a Game of Thrones Movie?

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:51:42 +0000

The fantasy franchise’s first film, Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest, will mine the remaining bits of Westeros’ lore.

Weapons Really Doesn't Need a Spin-off

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:37:19 +0000

With the news that Amy Madigan’s Aunt Gladys will star in her own film, we should remember that—when it comes to franchises—you can have too much of a good thing.

Exclusive First Look: Ridley Scott Says The Dog Stars Will Surprise You

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, and Josh Brolin play desperate survivors in this adaptation of Peter Heller’s end-of-days novel.

Godzilla Minus Zero Will Bring the King of the Monsters Back to New York

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:19:47 +0000

It’s the greatest city in the world, baby—until the big guy shows up.

The Social Network Sequel Sounds Totally Insane—and Incredible

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:38:39 +0000

Jeremy Strong in a ginger wig and fighting lawyers? Consider this the year’s biggest event movie.

O-T Fagbenle Has No Bounds

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000

The 45-year-old’s profile swelled after his Emmy-nominated role in The Handmaid’s Tale. Now he’s downsizing—thanks to a delightfully screwball turn in Peacock’s The Miniature Wife.

Is DTF St. Louis Coming Back for Season 2?

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:27:26 +0000

Floyd Smernitch’s murder has been solved. But is this really the end for the HBO sleeper hit?

Give Euphoria a Chance

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0000

Even if the final season of the HBO drama goes down as a train wreck, it’s still worth your time.

Euphoria Season 3 Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out?

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:19:00 +0000

Welcome to the real world, kids. Buckle up.