Movies

I just got word from Deadline that Magnolia Pictures is going all-in on Ben Wheatley’s new film, Normal. They’re planning a huge release – over 2,000 theaters – on April 17, 2026, which is massive for them. And the premise sounds wild! Bob Odenkirk stars as a sheriff in a seemingly peaceful town called, appropriately enough, Normal. But things quickly go south when a robbery unravels a seriously dark secret, turning the town into a full-blown warzone. Apparently, Odenkirk’s sheriff ends up fighting for his life against everyone – his deputies, and even the Yakuza! The script is by Derek Kolstad, the guy behind John Wick, so you know it’s going to be action-packed. This one definitely has my attention.

After photos emerged from the Venice Film Festival premiere of Yorgos Lanthimos’s Bugonia in late August, a comment on X perfectly captured the reaction of many: “I can’t believe Stavros Halkias went from making edgy online content to being in a movie with Emma Stone.” This sentiment was widespread, and for good reason. When Stone began collaborating with Lanthimos on The Favourite in 2018, Halkias was known as the co-host of Cum Town, a podcast popular for its ironic and often provocative humor. Since leaving Cum Town in 2022, Halkias’s following has grown significantly. He’s become skilled at creating viral clips from his live performances, attracting over 800,000 YouTube subscribers who enjoy his stand-up and fitness series, Stavvy Gets Ripped. His advice podcast, Stavvy’s World, has an additional 300,000 subscribers. Throughout his career, Halkias has built a reputation for being remarkably honest about his imperfections and for his uniquely open-minded and playful approach to humor.

Currently, Paramount doesn’t seem interested in moving forward with the rumored “Star Trek: Legacy” spin-off. Despite this, fans and cast members are still hoping it happens. TrekMovie.com recently spoke with Todd Stashwick, a prominent actor from Season 3, to gauge his interest in returning, potentially through a holographic appearance. He explained what conditions would need to be met before he’d commit to a continuation of the Picard series.

I’m so excited that the movie is finally coming to Disney+! It’s been available to rent for a month now, and November 5th can’t come soon enough. Gizmodo reported the news on Friday, and it’s great to see it’ll be on streaming so quickly – it’s the fastest turnaround for a Marvel movie this year! Plus, when it hits Disney+, we’ll get an IMAX enhanced version of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which is awesome.

It’s surprising to see Adam Sandler and George Clooney in a movie together, but so far, I really like what I’m seeing! The trailer for their upcoming 2025 Netflix film, Jay Kelly, shows they have great chemistry. Sandler plays the manager of Clooney’s character, a well-known actor, and the story takes them on a trip to Europe.

Millie Bobby Brown has been incredibly busy lately! She finished filming the last season of her popular show, started working on the third Enola Holmes movie, and Stranger Things Season 5 is scheduled to arrive on Netflix in 2025.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck officially divorced in January, but they’ve remained in the spotlight due to their children and the ongoing sale of their former home. Recently, they surprised everyone by appearing together at the premiere of Kiss of the Spider Woman, where Affleck publicly praised Lopez in an interview with E! News, saying:

At Dragon Con, John Boyega explained that he’s unlikely to ever appear in a Star Trek project, as he feels a strong connection to Star Wars. He does think Star Wars fans could benefit from the way Star Trek encourages conversation and discussion among its fanbase. Despite some past issues with how the story of his character, Finn, was developed, Boyega remains a dedicated fan of George Lucas’ Star Wars saga.

The faux hair thong is completely sold out on the SKIMS website (there’s a waitlist), so it’s clear that somebody out there is snatching up the furry panties. As Kim Kardashian attended the UK premiere of All’s Fair ahead of the legal drama hitting the 2025 TV schedule on November 4, she was asked if anyone in the cast might be secretly sporting the item underneath their wardrobe. She told Capital:

With 2025 coming to a close, everyone in the movie industry is now focused on the big releases planned for 2026. IMAX recently announced that the new Marvel film, Avengers: Doomsday, will be shown in IMAX theaters, but it’s not the only Marvel movie coming next year.