Movies

Paul Feig, who successfully adapted the book A Simple Favor into a film that spawned a sequel, is now directing The Housemaid, a thriller based on Freida McFadden’s popular novel. In an interview with Rolling Stone, Feig discussed the challenges of adapting a book for the screen – specifically, deciding what to keep and what to cut. He explained that this process can be quite difficult.

Many exciting films are scheduled for release throughout 2026. Instead of listing them all, here’s a look at 20 of the most anticipated movies coming out that year.

If you’re a sci-fi fan and haven’t seen Planetes, you’re in for a treat! This show, which originally aired in 2003, is a hidden gem of the 21st century, based on the manga Vinland Saga by Makoto Yukimura. It’s set in the future, where space travel is common but divided by class. While the wealthy enjoy luxurious trips, working-class people are stuck with the difficult and unglamorous jobs, like cleaning up dangerous space debris. Planetes follows a team of these space cleaners – some are ambitious and climbing the corporate ladder, others are content with their roles, and a couple dream of escaping their current lives. Here’s what the show is about:

Luca Guadagnino and many other directors shared their top films of 2025 with IndieWire. Here’s Guadagnino’s full list:

Isiah Whitlock Jr. was born in South Bend, Indiana, in 1954. After college, he trained at the American Conservatory Theater in San Francisco. He began his film and television career in the late 1980s and early 1990s, appearing in small roles in films like Gremlins 2: The New Batch and Goodfellas, and on the television show As the World Turns. Like many actors in New York, he played various characters across several shows in the Law & Order franchise.

Mad Max is set in a dangerous, post-apocalyptic future where a violent motorcycle gang controls the highways. They terrorize people and openly defy the police. But they make a mistake when they target Max Rockatansky, a law officer. After they cruelly attack Max’s friends and family, he’s consumed by a desire for revenge, becoming driven by one purpose alone.

The popular Seiko x Kuromi and Seiko x My Melody anniversary watches are back in stock on the official online store! Both models previously sold out, but currently, two of each are available for $400 apiece.

Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 really built on the foundation laid by the first film. The writers, Tammi and Cawthon, explored the game’s universe more thoroughly, expanding the storyline and introducing elements like multiple Freddy Fazbear locations and new animatronics, most notably the sinister Marionette. Fans who played the original games have been excitedly sharing discoveries and theories online, pointing out hidden clues and direct references to the source material.

The new Marvel movie, Captain America: Brave New World, is quickly becoming a hit with streamers. FlixPatrol data shows it’s currently the tenth most popular movie on Google TV, available to rent or buy, including viewers internationally. The film is also performing well domestically, ranking as the thirteenth most popular movie on Disney+ this year, and is also available on Hulu.

In an interview with PEOPLE before the final episode aired, Josh Levy, fresh off filming Star Wars: Starfighter, said fans of Stranger Things will learn much more about Henry Creel and Vecna as the story concludes. The 125-minute finale, titled ‘The Rightside Up,’ also delivers resolutions that are both rewarding and unexpected.