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Saturday, September 19, 2026

Brad Pitt to Star in WORLD WAR Z Sequel Directed by Edward Berger

Brad Pitt is set to return for the long-awaited "World War Z" sequel, which is being developed at Paramount. The new installment will be directed by Oscar-nominated "All Quiet on the Western Front" and "Conclave" helmer Edward Berger, who recently directed Pitt in A24's "The Riders". The screenplay is written by Dennis Kelly ("Utopia", "The Third Day", "Black Sea").

Plot details for the sequel are being kept under wraps. Directed by Marc Forster, 2013's "World War Z" was loosely based on Max Brooks' bestselling 2006 novel "World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War". It grossed $540.4 million at the global box office.

At CinemaCon in April, Paramount announced that a sequel was finally in active development. Throughout the years there have beeen many attempts to develop a sequel, including a version directed by David Fincher, which was scrapped in 2019.

The sequel will be produced by Berger alongside Pitt, Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner via Plan B.

Pitt ca next be seen in David Ayer's survival thriller "Heart of the Beast", Netflix's "The Further Mis-Adventures of Cliff Booth" directed by Fincher from a screenplay by Quentin Tarantino, and Berger's "The Riders", which wrapped filming earlier this year and is currently in post-production.

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Saturday, September 12, 2026

PRACTICAL MAGIC 2 (2026) - Trailers, Clips, Featurette, Images and Posters

Practical Magic 2 2026 Movie Trailers Clips Featurette Images Posters

"Practical Magic 2" is a romantic fantasy film directed by Susanne Bier ("Bird Box") from a script by Akiva Goldsman ("I Am Legend", "A Beautiful Mind"), Georgia Pritchett ("Succession") and Kelly Marcel ("Saving Mr. Banks", "Fifty Shades of Grey").

Based on the 2021 novel "The Book of Magic" by Alice Hoffman, the film is a sequel to the 1998 film "Practical Magic", and it stars Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Dianne Wiest, Stockard Channing, Joey King, Lee Pace, Maisie Williams and Xolo Mariduena. "Practical Magic 2" opened in theaters on September 10, 2026.

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Sunday, September 6, 2026

Odessa Young and Maria Cid in Talks to Join HEAT 2

Odessa Young ("The Narrow Road to the Deep North", "Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere") and Maria Cid ("Eagle Knight") are in negotiations to join the cast of Michael Mann's sequel "Heat 2". Young is in talks for the role of Charlene, previously played by Ashley Judd in the 1995 original, while Cid is said to be Mann's top choice for Gabi, a new character who is the daughter of Neil McCauley's girlfriend in the sequel.

Mann will direct "Heat 2" from his own script based on his and Meg Gardiner's 2022 No. 1 New York Times bestselling novel. The iconic crime thriller "Heat" followed the cat-and-mouse game between master thief Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) and LAPD detective Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino). "Heat 2" will function as both a sequel and a prequel, examining Hanna's Chicago years, McCauley's earlier criminal life, and the endeavours of Chris Shiherlis, played by Val Kilmer in the original, after surviving the 1995 film's botched bank robbery.

The cast already includes Leonardo DiCaprio, Christian Bale, Adam Driver, Stephen Graham and Jason Clarke. The sequel is produced by Mann, Jerry Bruckheimer, Scott Stuber, Nick Nesbitt, Eric Roth and Shane Salerno. Amazon MGM will release the film in theaters.

Young recently wrapped production on the Netflix crime series "Rabbit, Rabbit" starring Adam Driver.

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Monday, August 31, 2026

Anne Hathaway Joins Tom Cruise In DAYS OF THUNDER Sequel

Anne Hathaway is set to star opposite Tom Cruise in the upcoming sequel to Tony Scott's 1990 sports action drama "Days of Thunder". Tom Cruise is set to return as NASCAR driver Cole Trickle, and Paramount Pictures has set the release date for June 2, 2028. Cruise released a promotional image, which you can check out above, to celebrate Hathaway's casting.

The sequel will be directed by Jonathan Levine ("50/50", "Warm Bodies"). Plot details are being kept under wraps, but Hathaway is set to play a racecar team owner and engineer. Cruise is producing alongside Jerry Bruckheimer and Tommy Harper. The project will be shot for IMAX screens, and released exclusively in theaters for formats including Dolby Cinema and 4DX.

The original film also starred Nicole Kidman, Randy Quaid, Robert Duvall, Michael Rooker, Cary Elwes and John C. Reilly. It grossed $157.9 million worldwide against a $60 million budget, and has since developed a large cult following among NASCAR fans.

Hathaway can next be seen in the Coleen Hoover adaptation "Verity", and has recently wrapped production on Ron Howard's biographical military drama "Alone at Dawn" starring Adam Driver. She is also set to star in a sequel to Disney's "The Princess Diaries".

Cruise is also set to star in a third "Top Gun" movie, and can next be seen in Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu's highly anticipated film "Digger".

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Sunday, August 9, 2026

Numan Acar, Kevin J. O'Connor and Oded Fehr Join Universal's THE MUMMY Sequel

Numan Acar Kevin J Oconnor Oded Fehr Join Universals The Mummy Sequel

Turkish-German actor Numan Acar ("Young Sherlock", "Homeland") is the latest addition to the cast of Universal's highly anticipated new sequel to their '90s and 2000s "The Mummy" movies. Also joining the cast are franchise veterans Kevin J. O'Connor and Oded Fehr. The film will be directed by "Scream" (2022) and "Ready or Not" filmmakers Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett aka Radio Silence, from a script by David Coggeshall ("Orphan: First Kill", "The Family Plan").

Plot details are being kept under wraps. There is no information about Acar's role, but O'Connor and Fehr will reprise their roles as Beni Gabor and Ardeth Bay, respectively, which were first introduced in the 1999 "The Mummy". Fehr also returned to star in the 2001 sequel "The Mummy Returns". Brendan Fraser, Rachel Weisz and John Hannah are also back, while Michael Johnson ("Obsession") is another new addition to the cast.

The sequel will be released in theaters on October 15, 2027.

Franchise veteran Sean Daniel is producing alongside William Sherak, James Vanderbilt and Paul Neinstein of Project X Entertainment, Clayton Townsend, Fraser and Hivemind's Jason F. Brown. Executive Vice President of Production Development Jay Polidoro and Director of Production Development Jacqueline Garell will oversee the production for Universal.

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Friday, August 7, 2026

MICHAEL Sequel in the Works at Lionsgate

Lionsgate's motion picture chief Adam Fogelson has revealed during Thursday's earnings call, that the studio is currently working on a sequel to the hit biopic "Michael", which chronicles the story of iconic pop artist Michael Jackson. It was also revealed that production is expected to begin in late 2026 or early 2027, with the hopes of releasing the final product at the end of next year or in the first half of 2028.

Fogelson said the following: "We have a number of sequences, particularly some big musical sequences, that were shot previously, that are almost sure to be incorporated. We are mostly focused right now on how to make sure we can deliver, at the right price, the biggest, best sequel. That is what the audience is going to want and deserve after the experience we gave them the first time".

Released in 2026, "Michael" was directed by Antoine Fuqua, and starred the singer's real-life nephew Jaafar Jackson in the lead role. The film covered Jackson's childhood in the Jackson 5 in the 1960s to the Bad World Tour in the late 1980s. It is unknown how far into Jackson's life the second film will delve.

Due to a last-minute legal dispute, the filmmakers were forced to omit the most controversial aspects of Jackson's life. The movie was supposed to address the molestation accusations, but those plans had to be scrapped after attorneys for the Jackson estate discovered a clause in the settlement with one of the accusers that barred the depiction of him in any movie. As a result, the filmmakers had to rework the film's third act, though Fogelson said that some of the material that was cut could be used in the sequel.

"Michael" was a huge box office hit, grossing $372.3 million domestically and $643.7 million from foreign markets. The film crossed the $1 billion mark globally becoming the first biopic in history to do so.

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Friday, July 31, 2026

CLUELESS Sequel Series Starring Alicia Silverstone Ordered at Paramount+

Paramount+ has greenlit a "Clueless" sequel series with Alicia Silverstone reprising the role of Cher Horowitz. Originally set up for development at Peacock in early 2025, it eventually received a six-episode order at Paramount+ and will be produced by Paramount-owned CBS Studios. Production is expected to begin in Los Angeles in 2027, and has submitted paperwork with the California Film Commission to receive state tax subsidies.

Here is the official synopsis: "Beloved Beverly Hills icon Cher Horowitz (Silverstone) has figured out a lot: She's successful in business and has mastered motherhood—that is, until her daughter's high school years, and Cher finds that parenting a teenager makes her feel 'clueless' all over again".

The new series is written and executive produced by Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage, and Jordan Weiss. Schwartz and Savage also produce via Fake Empire banner, alongside Silverstone, Amy Heckerling, the film's writer and director, and Robert Lawrence, the film's producer.

Loosely based on Jane Austen's "Emma", the original "Clueless" film was released in 1995, and it grossed $56.6 million in the US, and $88 million worldwide against a budget of $12 million. The cast also included Paul Rudd, Stacey Dash, Brittany Murphy, Dan Hedaya, Jeremy Sisto, Breckin Meyer and Wallace Shawn. The film was also recently added to the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress.

Here's what Jane Wiseman, head of Originals for Paramount+ had to say about the project: "'Clueless' is coming home. Thirty-one years ago, Alicia Silverstone's Cher Horowitz captivated audiences with her signature chic style, sharp wit and relentless optimism, helping make 'Clueless' a box office hit and instant pop culture classic. We're especially proud to be filming this much-anticipated series in Los Angeles, honoring its starring role in the original film while investing in the city’s exceptional talent and crews".

This is in fact not the first small-screen "Clueless" project. A TV adaptation of the 1995 film aired on ABC and then UPN from 1996 until 1999 for three seasons, with Rachel Blanchard playing Cher.

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Wednesday, July 22, 2026

New on 4K Ultra HD: MADAGASCAR - ESCAPE 2 AFRICA (2008)

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Product Description: Alex, Marty, Melman, Gloria and the Penguins are back—still together and still lost in Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa. Your favorite zoo animals accidentally find themselves on a hilarious adventure in Africa, where, after meeting their own species, they wonder should they stay or should they go back to NY? Featuring the voice talents of Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, Jada Pinkett Smith and will.i.am, this outrageous comedy takes you on a trip like no other.

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Sunday, July 5, 2026

MINIONS & MONSTERS (2026) - Trailers, Clips, Featurettes, Images and Posters

Minions And Monsters 2026 Movie Trailers Clips Featurettes Images And Posters

"Minions & Monsters" is a new animated comedy produced by Illumination and directed by Pierre Coffin ("Despicable Me") from a script he co-wrote alongside Brian Lynch. This is the third "Minions" movie, and the seventh overall installment in the "Despicable Me" franchise. Coffin also voices the Minions, while the voice cast also includes Trey Parker, Allison Janney, Christoph Waltz, Jesse Eisenberg, Jeff Bridges, Zoey Deutch, Bobby Moynihan and Phil LaMarr. The film opened in theaters on July 1, 2026.

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Saturday, June 27, 2026

JACKASS: BEST AND LAST (2026) - Trailers, Clip, Featurette, Images and Posters

Jackass Best And Last 2026 Movie Trailer Clip Featurette Images Posters

"Jackass: Best and Last" is a reality comedy directed by Jeff Tremaine based on the original show "Jackass" created by Tremaine, Spike Jonze and Johnny Knoxville. The film is the fifth and final installment in the "Jackass" film series, following 2022's "Jackass Forever".

Original cast members Knoxville, Steve-O, Chris Pontius, Wee Man, Preston Lacy, Dave England, and Danger Ehren are back alongside new additions from the previous film Poopies, Zach Holmes, Jasper Dolphin, and Rachel Wolfson.

The film was released in theaters on June 26, 2026.

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Friday, June 19, 2026

TOY STORY 5 (2026) - Trailers, Clips, Images and Posters

Toy Story 5 2026 Movie Trailers Clips Images Posters

"Toy Story 5" is a new Disney/Pixar animated film directd by Andrew Stanton ("Finding Nemo", "WALL-E") from a script by Stanton and Kenna Harris. With a budget of $250 million, the film is one of the most expensive animated films ever produced. The voice cast includes Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Conan O'Brien, Scarlett Spears, Greta Lee, Shelby Rabara, Mykal-Michelle Harris and Craig Robinson. "Toy Story 5" opened in theaters on June 19, 2026.

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Thursday, June 11, 2026

24 JUMP STREET In the Works With Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum & Ice Cube In Talks to Return

24 Jump Street In Works With Jonah Hill Channing Tatum Ice Cube In Talks To Return

"24 Jump Street", the third installment in the R-rated crime comedy franchise, is officially in the works, and it has been reported that stars Jonah Hill, Channing Tatum and Ice Cube are in talks to reprise their roles. Negotiations are expected to take place soon. The new sequel will be directed by Rodney Rothman ("Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse") from a script he co-wrote alongside Hill and Meghan Malloy.

The first two films' helmers Phil Lord and Christopher Miller will return to produce alongside Neal H. Moritz. Tatum and Reid Carolin will produce for Free Association, while Hill and Matt Dines produce under their Strong Baby banner.

"21 Jump Street" marked Lord and Miller's live-action directorial debut, and it was a meta reboot of the 1987-1991 TV series of the same name starring Johnny Depp. It grossed $201 million worldwide in 2012. The sequel, "22 Jump Street" was released in 2014 and raked in $331.3 million worldwide. A third installment has been in development at Sony for more than a decade, and was planned as a crossover with the "Men in Black" franchise. Tatum once described it as "the best script that I've ever read for a third movie".

So why is the new sequel titled "24 Jump Street" instead of "23 Jump Street" ? The answer to that question appears in an Instagram post by Moritz, which features a photo of the sequel's script with the following written on the title page: "It took so long to make we had to skip one".

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Friday, May 22, 2026

GROWN UPS 3 Officially in the Works at Netflix With Adam Sandler

Grown Ups 3 In The Works At Netflix With Adam Sandler

The Adam Sandler sequel "Grown Ups 3" has been confirmed to be in development at Netflix. The project was previously teased by David Spade and Kevin James, but this announcement marks the first official acknowledgement that the threequel is indeed being developed by the streamer.

While the cast has not been officially confirmed, it has been rumored that Sandler, Spade, James, Chris Rock and Rob Schneider will return. The third installment will be directed by "Happy Gilmore 2" and "Murder Mystery" helmer Kyle Newacheck from a screenplay co-written by Sandler and Tim Herlihy.

The original "Grown Ups" was released in 2010 and grossed $271 million worldwide, becoming Sandler's highest-grossing live-action movie. The first sequel opened in theaters in 2013 and raked in $247 million worldwide. The cast also included Salma Hayek, Maria Bello, Maya Rudolph, Joyce Van Patten, Colin Quinn, Steve Buscemi and Tim Meadows.

The film is produced by Sandler alongside his wife Jackie Sandler, Jack Giarraputo and Herlihy. Kevin Grady and Judit Maull executive produce. Sandler's exclusive partnership with Netflix, which started in 2014, has been extended into 2026.

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