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The sci-fi thriller Arrival, directed by Villeneuve, is now available on Pluto TV. Added on April 1st, it’s quickly become popular, currently ranking as the second most-watched movie on the platform this week. World War Z is still number one, followed by the comedy Pineapple Express. The classic film Titanic continues to be a favorite, having been in the Top 10 for an impressive 246 days. Arrival will likely stay on Pluto TV through April, though Pluto hasn’t announced a specific end date for its availability.

This new show aims to welcome new Star Wars fans into the galaxy while also offering a deeper look into the complex character of Maul. After surviving being cut in half, Maul has had a remarkable life and is now driven by a desire for revenge against those who have wronged him, all while striving to increase his own power. Recent details reveal more about his story in the series and what motivates him.

Superhero movies and Westerns actually share a lot of history. Both genres have experienced periods of being incredibly popular, followed by declines, and they often feature heroic characters battling for what they believe is right. Over time, both have been reimagined and reinvented. Now, a new superhero film is even retelling a story that was famously told in a classic Western.

After the dramatic season finale of Paradise, which ended with the original bunker’s destruction and the death of Sinatra, the show’s creator, Dan Fogelman, revealed some details about Season 3. He shared a first look at Xavier and Teri Collins, who appear to be taking refuge in an abandoned cabin.

Chris Hemsworth has become a hugely popular actor, largely thanks to his role as Thor in several successful Marvel movies. He currently has the most solo films of any actor in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with four, but Tom Holland will equal that record with the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

The anime series Snowball Earth premiered on Crunchyroll on April 3, 2026. It’s set in a world under alien attack, where a young hero is humanity’s last hope. While the premise of a gifted protagonist fighting aliens is familiar to many mecha anime, the first episode takes a surprising turn. Instead of a triumphant beginning, it reveals a devastating failure for the hero and hints that those he tried to save may be gone.

Peter Dinklage is now a main cast member in the first season of Alien: Earth, according to reports. While details about his character are still unknown, he’s expected to have a significant role in the series. This news arrives just weeks before the show’s planned May release.