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Warner Bros. is considering moving up the release date of Dune: Part Three, currently scheduled for December 18, 2026. Sources say the change is to avoid a box office conflict with the new Avengers movie. While a delay into 2027 is possible, it’s considered unlikely because director Denis Villeneuve needs to begin work on a James Bond film. This is just the first of several adjustments Warner Bros. is planning for its 2026 movie schedule.

Photos circulating on X show Jim Hopper (David Harbour) and Mike Wheeler (Finn Wolfhard) from Stranger Things having a serious conversation in town.

People magazine has shared new photos from “Ready or Not 2: Here I Come,” giving fans a first look at the returning character of Weaving and the new addition of Kathryn Newton as Grace’s sister, Faith. The images show the two in several intense and action-packed scenes, including hiding in an office and running through a field while trying to evade pursuit.

On The Rich Eisen Show, Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan discussed the show’s lasting impact and playfully imagined where the characters are now. While fans have shared many theories, it’s particularly interesting to hear the creator’s own thoughts. Gilligan started with Bob Odenkirk’s character, Saul Goodman. Although Better Call Saul ended with Jimmy McGill in prison, Gilligan joked that he’d likely be a free man today, saying he imagines Donald Trump would have pardoned him, adding, “That kinda tracks, doesn’t it?”

When choosing the best film performances of the year, I decided to highlight only one actor per movie. Even with that rule, I still couldn’t find space for anyone from Sentimental Value, despite being completely captivated by the entire cast – Stellan Skarsgård, Renate Reinsve, Elle Fanning, and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas. I also didn’t include Emma Stone or Jesse Plemons, who delivered incredible performances in a tense and gripping Bugonia. And despite their strong work, George Clooney, Adam Sandler, and Billy Crudup – as the complex and troubled friends of Jay Kelly – were left off the list, hoping for recognition from the Academy instead.

Despite our complaints about lackluster film festivals and disappointing awards seasons, it turns out there were actually a lot of excellent movies released this year. I could easily create a top-twenty – or even top-thirty – list, and I will be sharing a longer one on social media. I was particularly pleased to see a return to beautifully crafted storytelling and directors willing to take risks. Most importantly, these films were genuinely enjoyable, even the ones dealing with difficult and heartbreaking topics like loss and political turmoil. That’s the power of good storytelling – it allows us to process difficult emotions.

Before Law & Order: SVU even began, Florek was part of the original Law & Order series. Although his character had retired from police work years ago – which allowed Olivia Benson to lead the team – he continued to appear on the show and even in Chris Meloni’s later series, Law & Order: Organized Crime.

From December 1st to 7th, 2025, Ebaster’s TV experts are highlighting five new series on Paramount+ that are getting fantastic reviews and quickly becoming popular. Many of these shows just launched and are already a hit around the world! Our number one pick has an impressive 80% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, so it’s a show all Paramount+ subscribers won’t want to miss.

For now, fans will have to revisit James Bond’s past adventures. While Amazon is continuing the Bond series without the original producers and recently named Denis Villeneuve as director, the release date for the 26th Bond film is still unknown. However, December will bring some good news for Bond fans who are looking for a deal, along with their favorite action!

Michael Cusack, co-creator of Smiling Friends, recently shared that new episodes are in development. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, he revealed the team has already written two scripts for Season 4 and is working on a third, expressing excitement about the creative process and generating new ideas.