Two YouTube-originated horror films, 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession,' are dominating the box office, with 'Backrooms' taking the top spot. This trend highlights a growing pipeline from online content creation to mainstream cinema.
Sony revealed God of War Laufey, developed by Santa Monica Studio for PS5. The game shifts focus from Kratos to Faye/Laufey, featuring acrobatic combat, magic, and unique companions like a flying cat and talking cube. This marks a departure from the series' "dad story" focus.
Backrooms, with a $10M budget, is projected to earn $90M in its opening weekend, surpassing A24's record and outperforming The Mandalorian and Grogu's debut, despite mixed reviews compared to fellow low-budget horror Obsession.
Apple TV's Silo season 3 trailer reveals a mysterious origin story centuries old, with Juliette Nichols facing new threats and memory loss. A 'Before Times' conspiracy involving a journalist and congressman is also teased.
Gen Z is driving box office growth, attending more films per year than older generations, with 40% of movie audiences in North America in 2025
House of the Dragon's Season 3 trailer hints at an explosive opening with a long-awaited battle, following Season 2's setup and featuring returning and new cast members.
Anthony Maras' film Pressure offers a unique perspective on the events leading up to D-Day, focusing on the meteorological debates and personal tensions among Allied commanders, particularly James Stagg and General Eisenhower.
Universal Pictures releases final trailer for Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day, a film about aliens and government conspiracy
The Minecraft movie sequel is officially titled "A Minecraft Movie Squared." Kirsten Dunst will star as Alex, and Matt Berry will play a new human character, possibly Herobrine. The film releases July 23, 2027.
Mina the Hollower excels with its kinetic movement system, intricate upgrade mechanics, sprawling map, and compelling combat, standing out as a top contender for one of the best games of 2026.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted a video of himself removing two non-venomous black racer snakes from a patio, prompting a mix of joy, incredulity, and concern online. Herpetologists advise against handling snakes by the tail due to potential spinal injuries and stress to the animals.
Two Afghan cousins, using pseudonyms Mahnaz and Somayeh Ebrahimi, blend autobiography and fiction in their photography, depicting the harsh realities and inner dreams of women under Taliban rule. Their work, exhibited in New York and Madrid, uses auto-fiction and magic realism to convey messages of oppression and hope.
Romanian director Cristian Mungiu won his second Palme d'Or at the 79th Cannes Film Festival for 'Fjord,' a drama about an immigrant family in Norway. Mungiu urged artists to address societal divisions and fundamentalism, advocating for tolerance and inclusion. Barbra Streisand received an Honorary Palme d'Or.
The Boroughs, a Netflix series, is a creative success with a smart script, ensemble cast, and engaging mystery, exploring themes of grief, aging, and societal undervaluing of seniors amidst supernatural events.
Disney's "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" earned $12 million in Thursday night previews, the lowest in franchise history. Analysts predict an $80-95 million opening weekend, potentially marking one of the smallest openings for a Star Wars film.
Stephen Colbert's 11-year run as host of The Late Show concluded with a joyful, star-studded finale featuring Paul McCartney and Elvis Costello. Despite a "financial decision" cancellation by CBS, many friends and fans believe it was retribution for Colbert's criticism of President Trump.
Rob Base, one half of the Harlem hip-hop duo Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock, has died at 59 after a battle with cancer. Known for the 1988 hit "It Takes Two," his music influenced a generation.
Yáng Shuāng-zǐ's novel 'Taiwan Travelogue' has won the 2026 International Booker Prize, marking the first time a work in Mandarin Chinese has received the award. Author Yang and translator Lin King, both Taiwanese, will share the £50,000 prize.
Prime Video released the first teaser for "Vought Rising," a prequel to "The Boys," set in the 1950s and exploring the origins of Vought International. Jensen Ackles returns as Soldier Boy, with Aya Cash as Stormfront. The series is set to premiere in 2027.
