With so many movies and shows available on Netflix, it’s easy to get stuck trying to choose something to watch. And with new Netflix originals added all the time, there are always tons of options. Luckily, this guide helps by picking out the best new releases each week, making your choice a little easier.
Nicolas Cage’s critically acclaimed film, Pig, has become a hit with viewers around the world thanks to streaming. While Cage is known for diverse roles in movies like the horror film Longlegs, the action drama Mandy, and the comedic The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, Pig is particularly notable for its realistic and moving story.
Originally planned as part of the first phase of the DC Universe (“Gods and Monsters”), the series Paradise Lost was meant to showcase Themyscira, Wonder Woman’s home. James Gunn compared it to Game of Thrones, but many questioned why they would introduce the location before the hero herself. Now, according to industry insider John Rocha, the show has been cancelled.
Jeff Goldblum expressed his admiration for Scarlett Johansson to EW, praising her as a great fit for the franchise. He playfully suggested he might deserve some credit for her strong performances, recalling that he played her father in the 1998 film The Horse Whisperer when she was just twelve years old. In that movie, he played Robert MacLean, the father of Johansson’s character, Grace, who was injured in a horse-riding accident. While they haven’t acted together since, Goldblum fondly remembers their early work and is happy they’re both now part of the Jurassic series.
I was so excited when Marvel hinted at Steve and Peggy having a child! It was a big mystery what his name would be, but a reliable source, MyTimeToShineHello, just revealed it – it’s James Rogers! They shared the news on X, saying it’s definitely him, and I’m thrilled to finally know!
In the fifth episode of Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, Jake Sisko had a key part to play. He spoke to Series Acclimation Mil (Kerrice Brooks) about his father, Captain Sisko, both as a person and as the revered Emissary of the Bajoran Prophets. Speaking on behalf of his father, Jake reassured SAM that she was capable and worthy of fulfilling her own destiny as the Emissary to the Kasqians.
The event was a major showcase for new games and movies. From initial online announcements to unexpected reveals within games themselves, it gave a first look at highly anticipated titles. Streaming services, popular game series, and animation studios all used the event to share short previews and full trailers, launching the marketing for their biggest 2026 releases.
There’s been some confusion about whether Chris Pratt will be back for Avengers: Doomsday. It’s currently unclear if he’ll return as Star-Lord in the new Marvel movie. However, Pratt has a lot of other interesting projects coming up, including one role that will feel similar to his work in a previous action thriller on Prime Video.
Matthew Modine, the actor who played Dr. Martin Brenner in Stranger Things, wasn’t happy with how the show ended. When a fan asked him on Instagram if he liked the finale, he simply said, “Nope.” He then added that he hopes there’s a ninth episode, suggesting he felt the eighth episode, “The Rightside Up,” didn’t quite deliver a satisfying conclusion for fans.
James learns that dog racing isn’t doing well financially and needs a boost. Meanwhile, Siegfried is strangely preoccupied with having Jimmy identify animal feces by smell – or at least, that’s what it seems like. Jimmy is enjoying himself, though! James then mentions a job offer from a local dog track needing a veterinarian. Siegfried, remembering poor conditions at a horse track he visited, quickly dismisses the idea. James believes this dog track will be much better managed, and heads off to Hensfield to check it out.