It looks like 2026 will also be a strong year for horror fans, continuing a positive trend. With several sequels to popular franchises and new projects from well-respected directors already planned, 2026 could be just as good as 2025.
Okay, so I was checking out FlixPatrol, and it looks like A Working Man is having a moment! It’s actually climbed back into the top 3 movies worldwide on Prime Video right now. That’s pretty impressive, beating out titles like Follow My Voice, The Accountant 2, and even Red One. Here in the States, as of January 7th, it’s sitting at number 8 on Prime Video’s movie charts. Definitely worth a watch if you haven’t seen it!
IMAX had a remarkably successful year, driven by popular international animated films like Ne Zha 2 and Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, as well as movies starring major actors such as Brad Pitt (F1), Tom Cruise (Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning), and Spider (Avatar: Fire & Ash). IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond anticipates even greater success in 2026, noting a strong upcoming film schedule and consistent gains in market share as filmmakers, studios, and audiences worldwide increasingly favor the IMAX experience.
Even though Beast Games faced criticism and a lawsuit regarding its working conditions, the first season was a huge success for Prime Video. It became the platform’s most popular unscripted series and the second-biggest series launch of 2024, following Fallout season one. Due to this success, the show has been renewed for two more seasons. Season two will begin filming in June 2025 with 200 contestants, and will focus on a “Strong vs. Smart” theme, dividing the players evenly.
Before the devastating war that turned the world into the wasteland seen in Fallout, there was a conflict in Alaska – the Battle of Anchorage. This was a fight between the United States and the Chinese People’s Liberation Army, and while it was part of a bigger war, it’s the Alaskan conflict that most fans remember. Seeing it depicted in Fallout Season 2 is a really exciting moment, creating a memorable scene for both the show and the entire Fallout franchise.
Ryan Seacrest is famous for his incredible work ethic. He juggles a radio show, hosting both American Idol and Wheel of Fortune, leading a charity, and many other projects – it often seems like he’s constantly busy. Some people underestimate the skill involved in hosting, thinking it’s just reading lines, but it requires much more. Seacrest has successfully hosted American Idol for many years, proving his talent in this area.
According to FlixPatrol, as of January 7th, John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum is the eighth most popular movie on HBO Max in the US. This makes it the lowest-ranked of the three John Wick films currently streaming on the platform. John Wick is currently at No. 2, behind One Battle After Another, which has been No. 1 for the last week. John Wick: Chapter 2 is also performing well, landing at No. 5.
The most captivating thing about the new season of Industry isn’t the money – it’s what happens when the characters realize changing the system is impossible. Set after the bank from season one has been sold, the show continues to explore the world of high finance – the banks, investments, and markets where wealth is accumulated. But now, the characters who once hoped to make capitalism more fair have given up. This season brilliantly examines what people become when their attempts to disrupt the status quo fail, and they realize they can’t achieve the success or change they craved. Industry paints a bleak but compelling picture of a society obsessed with having more – not just money, but happiness and power – and how that pursuit leaves everyone feeling empty. The show is filled with sharp, meaningful dialogue, complex performances, and a pervasive cynicism. The characters are more troubled than ever as they desperately seek fulfillment, making this the best season of Industry yet. Despite being incredibly wealthy, everyone is deeply unhappy, and that contrast is what makes the show so compelling.
A recent report by Daniel Richtman indicates that Hayley Atwell will portray several characters in the new film. While details are still emerging, earlier reports suggested she might play different iterations of her character, Peggy Carter.
In a CNN documentary, Chase talks about his time on Saturday Night Live and how he felt being left out of SNL50, the big celebration marking the show’s 50th anniversary. As one of the very first cast members and a major early star, it was clearly upsetting for him to be excluded. He explained, saying: