The article previews a diverse lineup of films set to release in 2026, including adaptations of classic literature, historical dramas, sci-fi adventures, and comedies, featuring notable actors like Jessie Buckley, Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and Cillian Murphy, with projects spanning from epic poetry adaptations to contemporary social issues.
The article previews the 2025 Toronto Film Festival, highlighting anticipated films such as Paul Greengrass's 'The Lost Bus,' Daniel Craig's 'Wake Up Dead Man,' Sydney Sweeney's 'Christy,' Steven Soderbergh's 'The Christophers,' and others, emphasizing a mix of Oscar contenders, star-studded dramas, and innovative projects that aim to rejuvenate the festival's reputation and showcase diverse cinematic talents.
Robert Pattinson has joined the cast of Christopher Nolan's upcoming untitled film, which already includes stars like Tom Holland, Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, and Lupita Nyong'o. The film, set for a summer 2026 release, will be distributed by Universal and is expected to begin production in early 2025. While details about the plot remain under wraps, the ensemble cast suggests another ambitious project from Nolan.
The official trailer for "Kinds of Kindness," directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring Emma Stone, Jesse Plemons, and Willem Dafoe, has been released. The film, a triptych fable, follows three interconnected stories and will open in select theaters on June 21, 2024.
Julia Garner is set to join the cast of "The Fantastic Four" as Shalla-Bal, alongside Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. The film, directed by Matt Shakman, is part of Marvel's Phase 6 and is set to hit theaters in 2025. Garner, known for her work in "Ozark" and "Inventing Anna," is a rising star in Hollywood. The new "Fantastic Four" movie was announced after Disney acquired the characters from 20th Century Fox, and it follows previous film adaptations released in 2005, 2007, and 2015.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson has reportedly been offered the role of James Bond by Eon Productions and is expected to sign the contract soon, potentially becoming the next 007 following Daniel Craig's departure. The British actor, known for his roles in action films, has been a frontrunner for the iconic spy character, with the next Bond installment, Bond 26, set to begin shooting later this year. While nothing has been confirmed, Taylor-Johnson has expressed openness to the idea and is currently set to star in the upcoming action-comedy The Fall Guy.
Emma Stone's next movie with Yorgos Lanthimos, "Kinds of Kindness," is set to hit theaters on June 21 this summer, marking their third feature project together after "The Favourite" and "Poor Things." The film also stars Willem Dafoe, Jesse Plemons, Hong Chau, Margaret Qualley, Joe Alwyn, Mamoudou Athie, and Hunter Schafer, and is described as three contemporary stories with a core group of actors playing one character in each story. This release date also sees competition from other films, including "The Bikeriders" and "It Ends With Us."
The 2024 Sundance Film Festival lineup includes highly anticipated movies such as "Super/Man," a documentary chronicling Christopher Reeve's rise to fame and his life after a tragic accident, Kristen Stewart's appearances in crime drama "Love Lies Bleeding" and sci-fi film "Love Me," and other films featuring stars like Sebastian Stan, Pedro Pascal, Saoirse Ronan, and Kieran Culkin. The lineup also includes films directed by Steven Soderbergh and Nora Fingscheidt, as well as a heartfelt documentary starring Will Ferrell and his friend Harper Steele.
Florence Pugh was seen shopping at Fred Segal in Los Angeles with a friend, following her stunning appearance at the Golden Globes in a sheer red Valentino gown. The actress, known for her roles in films like "Black Widow" and "Dune: Part Two," was spotted wearing a black t-shirt, jacket, jeans, and pumps, accessorized with sunglasses, gold hoop earrings, and a silver nose ring. Pugh is set to appear in several upcoming movies, including "Dune: Part Two" and "Thunderbolts," and has also been in the spotlight for her relationship with actor/director Zach Braff.
CinemaCon, the annual gathering of exhibitors from around the world, returned to pre-pandemic levels with major studios showing off their upcoming film slates. Studios expressed their full commitment to the theatrical experience, promising to increase the number of movies released theatrically. Warner Bros. screened "The Flash," while Sony Pictures showed a few minutes of Ridley Scott’s upcoming epic “Napoleon.” Christopher Nolan introduced a montage from his upcoming film “Oppenheimer,” and Vin Diesel went off script during Universal Pictures’ presentation, revealing that "Fast X" will be the first of two parts.