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Exclusive: Italian screen icon Monica Bellucci has signed with Artist International Group for management.

The Matrix Reloaded and Passion of the Christ actress is known for her eclectic filmography in a range of languages. Her accolades include a David Di Donatello award and a Cesar nomination.

Actress and model Bellucci first rose to prominence in the 1990s with performances in Bram Stoker’s Dracula and The Apartment, which earned her a César nomination, followed by Under Suspicion, Malèna, and Irréversible.

She made history at age 50 as the oldest-ever Bond Girl, playing Lucia Sciarra in Spectre.

Recent credits include the French series Call My Agent! (playing a version of herself) and the action thriller Memory opposite Liam Neeson and Guy Pearce. Other notable films include The Wonders, directed by Alice Rohrwacher and winner of the Grand Prix at Cannes, and The Man Who Sold His Skin by Kaouther Ben Hania, which...

Tim Burton films have always been popular with audiences, but this long-awaited sequel is dominating the Netflix charts after its impressive run in theaters. The wacky auteur who broke onto the scene with films like Edward Scissorhands is a rare example of a Hollywood visionary whose unique films are also often box office successes. Burton's keen eye for detail and illustrative style not only helped him stand out from his contemporaries, but gave each of his films a signature touch that couldn't be duplicated. Even when simply serving as a producer, Burton's fingerprints are all over the project.

Despite this vaunted reputation, Burton's films released in the last few decades have been met with a mixed response from critics and fans. His approach to popular franchises like Dark Shadows and Alice in Wonderland was met with little praise, and it seemed as if the Hollywood wunderkind of old had lost his touch.

Netflix has officially released the first trailer for Ginny & Georgia Season 3, releasing on June 5. It’s been well over two years since Netflix released the last batch of episodes for Ginny & Georgia — Season 2 premiered in January 2023 — and while the wait has been grueling, it’s almost time to catch up with our favorites once more. Season 3 follows Georgia and Georgia more than ever. Now that push has come to shove, Ginny has to decide if this is the life she wants for herself.

Ginny & Georgia was written and created for television by Sarah Lampert, with Mike Gauyo, Briana Belser, Anvil K. Foreman, and more all contributing to the writer’s room in the hit Netflix series. In addition to Howey and Gentry, Felix Mallard also stars in Ginny & Georgia as Marcus Baker, and Sara Waisglass features alongside him as Maxine Baker. Mallard is also famous for...

Netflix has quite a queue of stellar comedies available right now.

The streaming giant has a constant carousel of rotating titles coming in and out, but for fans of the comedy genre, there are several strong picks available. Whether it’s a handful of romcoms starring Glen Powell, a fun-for-the-whole-family animated road trip movie, or one of the most hilarious releases of 2025, there is something for everyone who’s looking for some funny movies to watch.

These are the best new comedies on Netflix right now.

Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney in “Anyone but You” (Credit: Sony Pictures) Anyone But You

“Anyone But You” did great at the box office but has lit up Netflix ever since it landed and continues to be a worthwhile watch. Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney play a pair who hooked up and went their separate ways, only to find themselves both invited to a wedding in Australia,...

It does seem that the audience’s taste in movies and shows is changing much like how the tides change in an ocean. From action-thriller intense movies to pixelated blocks, there is a very heavy competition for the box office trophy.

Amidst all the chaos and all the Chicken Jockey memes going on the internet, a Michael Keaton sequel, which was released in 2024, seems to be dominating the charts all of a sudden, and fans are as confused as the streaming sites in the U.S.!

Michael Keaton’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is trending!

Starring Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder in reprising roles, Jenna Ortega joined the sequel (titled Beetlejuice Beetlejuice) in 2024. With Tim Burton helming the film as its director, the film managed to do well at the box office.

Jenna Ortega and Winona Ryder in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice | Credits: Warner Bros. Pictures

When Lydia’s daughter discovers a portal to the afterlife,...

Tim Burton has directed several instant classics throughout his 54-year career in Hollywood. One of them, 1988's Beetlejuice, received a sequel last year, and it's now streaming on Netflix.

The streamer has announced that Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is now available to watch on its platform. Released in 2024, the long-awaited sequel to Beetlejuice picks up roughly 30 years after the events of the original movie, with Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O'Hara reprising their roles as Beetlejuice, Lydia Deetz, and Delia Deetz, respectively. They are joined by Jenna Ortega as Astrid Deetz, Justin Theroux as Rory, Monica Bellucci as Delores, and Willem Dafoe as Wolf Jackson, among others.

It's showtime!Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is now on Netflix in the US. pic.twitter.com/3QZExqdgLG— Netflix (@netflix) May 6, 2025

"After an unexpected family tragedy, three generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia's life is thrown into chaos when her rebellious daughter,...

If you’re committed to the spooky life, you probably know we just passed the halfway mark to Halloween, and Netflix has a surprise new streaming drop to help celebrate. Last year’s spooky season hit “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” is now streaming on Netflix in the U.S., the latest recent blockbuster hit from Warner Bros. to unexpectedly hit Netflix (the film is also still streaming on Max).

Tim Burton’s long-awaited sequel brings back Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder in their iconic roles as Beetlejuice and Lydia Deetz, alongside franchise newcomer Jenna Ortega. The “Wednesday” star plays Lydia’s next-gen goth teen daughter, who gets tangled up in the mundane macabre of the afterlife when the family returns to the Deetz’ old home in Winter River. The great Catharine O’Hara also returns as Lydia’s stepmother, Delia, while Willem Dafoe, Monica Bellucci and Justin Theroux round out the cast.

Let’s welcome back the Ghost with the Most: The eponymous demon returns in Beetlejuice Beetlejuice,the 2024 sequel to director Tim Burton’s beloved fantasy-horror comedy — and it’s now streaming on Netflix in the US.

Not much has changed since we first met Beetlejuice 37 years ago. The mischievous poltergeist, with his signature green hair and black and white striped suit, is back to his old antics when Lydia Deetz returns to Winter River. All bets are off when someone accidentally reopens the portal to the Afterlife and the foul-mouthed trickster, who once tried to swindle Lydia into marriage, is summoned once again.

Beetlejuice’s return to the big screen is a darkly humorous trip back to Burton’s 1988 classic, which brought the supernatural to life using creative practical effects like stop-motion animation and puppetry. Whether you love the charismatic demon or find him repulsive — or maybe a little bit...

The release date for Practical Magic 2 has been revealed, alongside the movie's first teaser. The original 1998 movie Practical Magic focuses on the story of two witch sisters who have to face their small town's close-mindedness as they are threatened by a curse that says they may never find true love. The movie was led by Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock, with a supporting cast that included Dianne Wiest, Stockard Channing, Aidan Quinn, and Evan Rachel Wood. Practical Magic 2 was announced to be in development last year.

Now, Warner Bros. has announced a release date for Practical Magic, which is now slated for September 18, 2026. The announcement was coupled with the release of a short teaser for the sequel film.

The spell is cast. The date is set. Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman return. Only In Theaters September 18, 2026.Rewatch the original #PracticalMagic now streaming on Max. pic.twitter.com/SfPT1DduLX— Warner Bros.

Robert De Niro will star opposite Jenna Ortega in Shutout, a character-driven drama directed by David O. Russell and written by Alejandro Adams. The film will be introduced at the upcoming Cannes Film Market by Black Bear, with CAA Media Finance overseeing domestic rights. Produced by Russell, Joe Roth, Jeff Kirschenbaum, and Mark Bomback under the Rk Films banner, Shutout is set in the world of high-stakes pool and explores the shifting dynamic between a seasoned hustler and a rising talent.

De Niro plays Jake Kejeune, a longtime figure in underground pool circles. Years of competition in smoke-filled backroom halls have left him with sharp instincts, hard-won experience, and few illusions. He crosses paths with Mia (Ortega), a young player whose raw ability reignites something dormant in him. Seeing a chance to shape her into a champion, Jake offers guidance, pulling her deeper into the game’s hidden rules and unpredictable outcomes.

Jenna Ortega is set to star alongside Robert De Niro in 'Shutout'.The 22-year-old actress will appear alongside the Hollywood icon in the David O. Russell-led movie, which centres on the story of a pool-hall hustler.Jeff Kirschenbaum, of Rk Films, the production company behind the project, said in a statement: "We’re delighted to be collaborating with the acclaimed director David O. Russell and the legendary Robert De Niro, and especially excited to see Jenna step into the spotlight alongside these two cinematic icons."It’s a rare and thrilling opportunity to support such a high-caliber team coming together to tell a compelling story - a line-up so precise, it feels like the perfect break."'Shutout' follows Jake Kejeune, a pool-hall hustler played by De Niro, as he takes Mia, played by Jenna, under his wing. Jake helps Mia to sharpen her natural talents as they compete in...

Jenna Ortega and Robert De Niro will star in Shutout, a new movie from David O. Russell. 2022 marked a game-changing year for Ortega. She starred in X that year, in addition to co-leading Scream (2022) opposite Melissa Barerra. That was also the year in which she debuted as the star of Netflix's Wednesday, which then paved the way for a role in Tim Burton's Beetlejuice Beetlejuice(2024). De Niro, on the other hand, a screen veteran, is coming off of projects like Zero Day (2025) and Killers of the Flower Moon (2023).

Per Variety, Ortega and De Niro will lead the cast of Shutout, a new movie that explores the world of pool hustling. The Oscar-nominated Russell will direct and produce the film, which features a script by Alejandro Adams. Black Bear is set to launch sales of the movie at the Cannes Film Market later this month. In addition to Russell,...

Black Bear announced today that director David O. Russell will helm Shutout, reuniting him with frequent collaborator Robert De Niro. Joining De Niro is Gen Z icon Jenna Ortega. Based on a screenplay by Alejandro Adams, Shutout will be produced by Russell, Rk Films’ Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum, and Mark Bomback. Black Bear will introduce the project to international buyers at the upcoming Cannes Film Market. CAA Media Finance is handling U.S. rights. Black Bear will work in association with Rk Films.

Shutout follows Jake Kejeune (De Niro), one of the last masters of a vanishing craft – the pool hustler. Having lived and lost by the roll of a ball in smoky backroom halls, Jake encounters Mia (Ortega), a young prodigy whose raw, electrifying talent reignites a fire he thought long extinguished. Sensing a rare opportunity to shape a legend, Jake takes Mia under his wing, honing her...

Gen Z will meet Baby Boomer in David O. Russell’s next feature, with the “American Hustle” and “The Fighter” director lining up Jenna Ortega and Robert De Niro to star.

“Shutout,” based on a screenplay by Alejandro Adams, is being produced by Russell, Rk Films’ Joe Roth and Jeff Kirschenbaum, and Mark Bomback. Black Bear will introduce the project to international buyers at the upcoming Cannes Film Market. CAA Media Finance is handling U.S. rights.

“Shutout” follows Jake Lejeune (De Niro), one of the last masters of a vanishing craft — the pool hustler. Having lived and lost by the roll of a ball in smoky backroom halls, Jake encounters Mia (Ortega), a young prodigy whose raw, electrifying talent reignites a fire he thought long extinguished. Sensing a rare opportunity to shape a legend, Jake takes Mia under his wing, honing her instincts and sharpening her natural gift. Together,...

David O. Russell is set to direct pool hustler feature Shutout, starring Robert De Niro and Jenna Ortega, we can reveal. This is a hot one for the Cannes market.

The pic will follow Jake Kejeune (De Niro), one of the last masters of a vanishing craft — the pool hustler. Having lived and lost by the roll of a ball in smoky backroom halls, Jake encounters Mia (Ortega), a young prodigy whose raw, electrifying talent reignites a fire he thought long extinguished. Sensing a rare opportunity to shape a legend, Jake takes Mia under his wing, honing her instincts and sharpening her natural gift. Together, they plunge into the ruthless world of high-stakes pool, where the line between unimaginable fortune and devastating failure is razor-thin. As Mia’s star ascends and her ambition grows, Jake must confront the ultimate question: can he steer her to greatness, or will her hunger...

Alec Baldwin played a major part of the original Beetlejuice film, but he was not among the returning stars of last year's sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice. The actor did watch the film, however, and he's shared his thoughts, noting how he still prefers the original movie over the sequel.

Baldwin discussed Beetlejuice during a recent interview for the One Bad Movie podcast, hosted by brother Stephen Baldwin. Alec said that he saw the sequel in theaters twice at the request of his kids, who still had only seen video clips of the original film that he was in. Baldwin then spoke about how the sequel feels more "grim" compared to the "innocent" original. The actor was also not thrilled about director Tim Burton putting an "inconceivably gorgeous" woman like Monica Bellucci in dark makeup and stitches to portray the soul-sucking ghoul Delores, the ex-wife of Betelgeuse (Michael Keaton).

"I think that...

Jenna Ortega was catapulted to worldwide stardom after she appeared as the titular character in Netflix’s Wednesday series. Although she started with projects like Iron Man 3, Insidious: Chapter 2, and Jane the Virgin, her role as Wednesday Addams established her as a leading Hollywood face.

By now, Jenna Ortega has delivered hits like Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Scream, and Scream VI. But the stardom has also brought the actress face-to-face with a harsh reality. During a chat with The Weeknd for their upcoming movie, Ortega confessed that he misses the anonymity she had before her stardom.

Stardom took something very precious from Jenna Ortega Jenna Ortega in a still from Wednesday | Credits: Netflix

When Netflix dropped the first season of Wednesday on November 22, the supernatural comedy show took over the world instantly. Besides record-breaking viewership, Jenna Ortega was also welcomed with critical praise for her portrayal of the titular character.

A decades-long star is heading from the courtroom to the Cold War. Law & Orderstar Tony Goldwynhas been cast in Walden Media and Weed Road Pictures' upcoming spy thriller filmBillion Dollar Spy, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The actor has been tapped for the project alongside two other big names: Rufus Sewell and Justin Theroux. All three of them will join the previously announced Russell Crowe, who will star in the film. Fans won't have to wait long, either, as it was also announced that filming on the project has begun.

The film will tell the true story of Adolf Tolkachev, a Soviet citizen who became disillusioned with his country and decided to become a CIA asset. Tolkachev risked his life to pass thousands of pages of top-secret intelligence to the United States. A portrait of Tolkachev, with spy camera in hand, still hangs in the CIA's Langley, Virginia, headquarters. His...

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Jenna Ortega looks downright unrecognizable.

The beloved star of streaming and film has a lot of fans and a very distinct look.

At least, she once did.

Some of the latest photos of the actress have fans doing double takes.

Jenna Ortega attends a red carpet for “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” during the 81st Venice International Film Festival at on August 28, 2024. (Photo Credit: Andreas Rentz/Getty Images) Is that really Jenna Ortega? (Yes)

Jenna Ortega recently appeared at CinemaCon 2025.

She was there for the State of the Industry and Lionsgate Presentation. This was at Caesars Palace in Vegas.

Ortega wore an eye-catching lavender blazer. Her colorful blouse had a paisley pattern. Even her shorts were purple.

The bold ensemble was an intense choice.

Jenna Ortega attends CinemaCon 2025 – The State of the Industry and Lionsgate Presentation at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace during CinemaCon, the official convention of Cinema United,...

Netflix must have said his name three times, because Michael Keaton's Ghost With the Most is heading back to the platform. Before becoming the streaming titan it is today, the company was known for renting out DVDs in its signature red envelopes. The first movie sent out back in March 1998 was none other than Tim Burton's iconic comedy-horror classic Beetlejuice, and now, its sequel from last year, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, is reuniting with the company next month. Starting on May 6, subscribers will be able to watch the director's long-awaited 75% Rotten Tomatoes blockbuster follow-up, which also stars Wednesday's Jenna Ortega, for a limited time only.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice finally graced theaters in September 2024 after years of attempts to bring the bioexorcist back to life with Paris and Hawaii-set sequels. The eventual final product returned to Winter River to reunite three generations of the Deetz family, including Lydia (Winona Ryder), her mother,...

Netflix has said his name three times, because Beetlejuice Beetlejuice is getting ready to cause havoc on the streaming service. But, just like making a deal with the titular trickster, there's a catch to the movie's new streaming home. Released in 2024, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was almost 40 years in the making for director Tim Burton and stars Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O'Hara. The film opened to decent reviews (75% on Rotten Tomatoes), and a strong box-office performance ($451 million worldwide), but the juice has taken a surprising amount of time to get loose on streaming outside of Warner Bros.' own Max platform.

Per What's On Netflix, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice has penned a contract to land on Netflix in May. According to the report, the sequel will arrive on the streamer in the US on May 6. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice's Netflix release comes as part of the build up to Season 2 of Tim Burton and Netflix's hit series Wednesday.

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia has been going strong for 20 years, easily holding the record for most seasons for a sitcom. That’s pretty steady work…especially if comedy movies are bombing at the box office, as Charlie Day says.

Always Sunny star Charlie Day recently said that while he has had good opportunities to expand into comedy movies, they don’t offer the stability that the series does. “There was a time when there were a lot of big comedy movies happening, and I thought, maybe I was going to be on the road more often, and then those just kind of dried up, so I’m glad I didn’t quit my TV day job, you know?”

Day brings up an interesting topic that has been the subject of debate for a while now. Are comedies actually dead at the box office? Let’s take a look…...

According to It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia star Charlie Day, working on the same TV show for 20 years is immensely more preferable than just strapping on his job helmet, squeezing down into a job canon and firing off into job land, where mid-budget comedy movies still exist.

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is coming up on two decades of TV excellence later this year, a legendary run that’s provided its stars and staff with a literally unprecedented level of job security in the history of situational comedy. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 17 is scheduled to premiere on July 9th when the Abbott Elementary cast comes to FX for the second part of their crosstown crossover, and Day has indicated that he and his co-stars Rob McElhenney and Glenn Howerton are already starting to schedule production on Season 18, with the future of the show apparently secure for...

Updated with the latest: Wednesday’s sophomore season has become the latest to get the two-part release treatment from Netflix.

After the runaway success of Netflix and Tim Burton’s Addams Family stand-alone series Wednesday starring Jenna Ortega, the streamer renewed it for a second season in January 2023. That decision came less than three months after the eight-episode Season 1 premiered. It eventually became the most-watched original series ever on the streamer, with more than 252 million views to date, far surpassing Stranger Things Season 4, Dahmer, and Season 1 of Bridgerton on the all-time list.

Season 1 received 12 Emmy nominations, including for Ortega in Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. She became just the third Latina ever to be nominated in a leading actress category. The series won four Emmys, though Ortega lost out to Abbott Elementary‘s Quinta Brunson on Emmy night.

When will Season 2 be released?

Netflix has deemed Season 2 of Tim...

Jenna Ortega (“Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”) is back at Netflix! The streaming service has announced that the second season of their popular “Addams Family” series reboot, “Wednesday,” returns this summer with the first part of episodes debuting August 6 and the second half releasing on September 3.

Not only that, they’ve dropped a teaser trailer giving Netflix subscribers and fans an early look at the Tim Burton-directed streaming series that will put a bigger spotlight on the Addams Family dynamics.

Continue reading ‘Wednesday’ Season 2 Teaser Trailer: Jenna Ortega Returns In Hit Netflix Addams Family Series Coming This August at The Playlist.

It’s both a Wednesday and a huge Wednesday news day.

Netflix has released the first trailer (below) for its highly anticipated second season of the goth-horror-comedy hit, which stars Jenna Ortega as the morbidly inclined Wednesday Addams.

The streamer has also announced the second season premiere dates, as the show will be released in two batches. The first part will be released Aug. 6 and the second will be released Sept. 3.

In the trailer, Wednesday returns for a second year at Nevermore Academy, a private school for outcasts. Morticia Addams (Catherine Zeta-Jones) notes her daughter has never wanted to return to school before, and Wednesday deadpans back, “It’s like returning to the scene of a crime — I already know where the bodies are buried.” Later in the trailer, she notes, “I do my best work in the dark.”

The trailer also shows Wednesday reuniting with her spirited roommate Enid...

“Wednesday” Season 1 established Jenna Ortega and Tim Burton as a fresh creative duo, but the overwhelming box office success of “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” has proven that their success was far from a fluke. The film has only raised expectations for Season 2 of the “Addams Family”-inspired Netflix series, and a new teaser for the season has given fans their first look at the latest batch of episodes.

Netflix has now revealed that Season 2 of “Wednesday” will be broken into two parts. Part 1 returns on August 6, 2025, and Part 2 returns on September 3.

The first teaser opens with a sequence of Wednesday going through airport security and getting stopped and frisked by a Tsa agent. She unveils an embarrassing number of deadly weapons and torture devices on her person, but her real cardinal sin is Thing bringing along a small tube of sunscreen. It also shows Wednesday returning to Nevermore — the first school she...

Sinners North America Box Office: Hits The $50M(Photo Credit –Facebook)

It seems the audience is enjoying the refreshing new original horror content provided by Michael B. Jordan’s Sinners. The film has hit a significant milestone in less than five days at the box office in North America despite facing the blockbuster game adaptation A Minecraft Movie. It has also become one of the top five highest-grossing films of this year. Keep scrolling for more.

The film opened with significant numbers, earning the title of the biggest opening for original horror in the post-covid era. It has received excellent ratings on Rotten Tomatoes, and following the great opening, its director, Ryan Coogler, released a letter of gratitude to its fans for the support. He thanked everyone, emphasizing how much it means that audiences showed up, shared the film, and embraced the theatrical experience.

Michael B Jordan led Sinners registered...

Warner Bros. Discovery is looking to scour up additional revenue from Max subscribers who have been piggybacking off of someone else’s account.

On Tuesday, Max launched the Extra Member Add-On feature in the U.S., priced at $7.99/month. That lets a primary account owner share their Max account by inviting a friend or family member outside of their household to create a separate, standalone account with an adult profile under the same subscription. Max’s launch of the Extra Member feature comes after Wbd execs said they planned to notify users of restrictions on sharing streaming accounts outside their household.

Netflix in 2023 launched its own successful move to curb illicit password-sharing, which execs have credited with helping to boost revenue through account-sharing options. Similarly, Disney+ introduced an “Extra Member” option a last fall.

Max Extra Members will have their own login credentials separate from the primary account. Extra members...

Ryan Coogler’s period horror movie, Sinners, continues to perform well at the box office after its April 18, 2025, U.S. theatrical release. Starring Michael B. Jordan(Creed) in a double role, the film has pulled in an impressive $55.8 million in the U.S. and an additional $75.5 million globally. Sinners earned a record-breaking $7.8 million on its first Monday, which marks the second-highest Monday for an R-rated film, just behind It (2017).

After its premiere, Sinners surpassed World War Z’s Monday earnings of 7.6 million and outperformed Warner Bros.’ Beetlejuice Beetlejuice’s $6.2 million after a $111 million opening. The film’s strong start highlights its widespread appeal, especially with premium format screens and IMAX making up for 45% of its $48 million opening weekend collection. The exact split comes down to 19% for IMAX and 22% for Plfs.

Sinners is the first film to have been shot with IMAX cameras since Christopher Nolan’s 2023 hit, Oppenheimer. And since...

Warner Bros’ period horror movie Sinners had a great Monday earning $7.8M. That’s the second-best Monday ever for a R-rated horror movie after 2017’s It which did $8.76M, and it’s the third best Monday overall for a horror film after the PG-13 A Quiet Place Part II‘s Memorial Day ($9.5M) and It.

Sinners outpegged World War Z‘s Monday which did $7.6M. Sinners‘ Monday was even higher than that of Warner Bros’ first Monday for its fall blockbuster Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, a PG-13 title, which grossed $6.2M after a massive $111M opening.

Running cume for Sinners is now $55.8M, while the global take is $75.5M.

With discount Tuesday today, expect business to spike for the Ryan Coogler directed, Michael B. Jordan vampire title: It jumped 31% on its Tuesday over its Monday to $11.4M, while Us jumped 33% on its first Tuesday to $7.96M, while Get Out was up +20% to a near $5M.

The “Ready or Not” sequel starts production Monday, April 21 — that’s today — and Searchlight Pictures shares new details about the follow-up to the 2019 box office hit.

The sequel, titled “Ready or Not: Here I Come,” will film in Toronto this spring, with Radio Silence directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett returning for a second helping of the social survival horror comedy starring Samara Weaving.

Weaving reprises her role as Grace, who in the original film found herself being hunted by her new in-laws at her family’s posh estate. Joining Weaving and the previously announced Kathryn Newton are horror movie icons Sarah Michelle Gellar and Elijah Wood in undisclosed roles. But there’s more: Shawn Hatosy (“The Pitt”), Néstor Carbonell (“The Dark Knight”), Kevin Durand, and David Cronenberg also join the ensemble.

Horror director Cronenberg recently wondered in conversation with the Los Angeles Times whether “The Shrouds,” his new film out now,...

Now in its third week of release in theaters worldwide, A Minecraft Movie is set to compete directly with another Warner Bros. film, director Ryan Coogler's Sinners. Both movies are expected to generate over $40 million apiece this weekend, with Sinners looking to blow past projections and deliver around $50 million in its first three days of release. That being said, A Minecraft Movieremains the biggest Hollywood hit of the year, and after grossing $6.5 million on its third Thursday, it became the first Hollywood film of the year to pass the $300 million mark domestically.

The film's running domestic total now stands at $303 million, after it generated over $100 million in its second week in theaters. Directed by Jared Hess, A Minecraft Movie grossed $163 million in its opening weekend, beating the likes ofThe Super Mario Bros. Movie and Barbie. It's currently the second-biggest video game adaptation in history, behind Super Mario Bros., which...

Michael Keaton is to appear alongside Robert De Niro in the crime thriller ‘The Whisper Man’.The 73-year-old actor will cameo opposite the ‘Heat’ star, 81, in director James Ashcroft’s upcoming film for Netflix and Agbo, Deadline reports.The outlet added that Keaton’s role in ‘The Whisper Man’ will be small, though will be a big moment for the ‘Batman’ star and De Niro as it will be the first time the two actors have shared the screen since 1997’s ‘Jackie Brown’.‘The Whisper Man’ - which is slated to enter production this spring on the US East Coast - will also star John Carroll Lynch, Hamish Linklater, Owen Teague, Acston Luca Porto, Adam Scott and Michelle Monaghan. The film will be an adaptation of author Alex North’s 2019 novel ‘The Whisper Man’, which tells the story of a widowed crime writer whose search for his abducted eight-year-old son...

The cast of The Whisper Mancontinues to expand with the addition of Michael Keaton. The acclaimed actor has joined the adaptation that will bring Alex North's novel to life on the screen. Netflix has already recruited Robert De Nirofor the crime thriller that promises to keep audiences on the edge of their seats. The star power from The Whisper Man continues to grow as the streaming platform prepares for principal photography to start soon. The story of the novel deals with the aftermath of an emotional tragedy.

The Whisper Man follows a widow crime writer who finds out that his young son is missing. The author is forced to look for a retired detective as a desperate measure. The trail of clues eventually leads the main characters of this story to confront a very old cold case related to a killer tagged as The Whisper Man. With the clock ticking against him,...

Exclusive: Lionsgate has lined up key territory buyers for Hurry Up Tomorrow, the psychological thriller that marks the lead acting debut of The Weeknd alongside Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan that will open in the US on May 16 day-and-date with most international markets.

Trey Edward Shults’ feature will release through Lionsgate in North America and the UK, while distribution partners include Village Roadshow for Australia & New Zealand, Wild Bunch for Germany, Idc for Latin America, and Metropolitan in France.

Launching in more than 65 international markets, Hurry Up Tomorrow centres on an insomniac musician whose world is turned upside-down when he meets a mysterious stranger.

Exclusive: Lionsgate has lined up key territory buyers for Hurry Up Tomorrow, the psychological thriller that marks the lead acting debut of The Weeknd alongside Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan that will open in the US on May 16 day-and-date with most international markets.

Trey Edward Shults’ feature will release through Lionsgate in North America and the UK, while distribution partners include Village Roadshow for Australia & New Zealand, Wild Bunch for Germany, Idc for Latin America, and Metropolitan in France.

Launching in more than 65 international markets, Hurry Up Tomorrow centres on an insomniac musician whose world is turned upside-down when he meets a mysterious stranger.

Warner Bros. is having quite a solid month at the box office with “A Minecraft Movie” nabbing another great weekend at the global box office, earning $550.5 million over two weekends, and it sounds like the studio is striking while the iron is hot on a follow-up.

Despite insider chatter that Warner Bros. studio heads Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy are on the outs and looking to be replaced by David Zazlav, the duo spoke with Deadline and revealed that they are in early discussions to move forward with sequels to Tim Burton‘s paranormal comedy “Beetlejuice Beetljuice”, and the aforementioned “A Minecraft Movie” from filmmaker Jared Hess.

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Following a rather successful second outing last year, Warner Bros has given Beetlejuice 3 the go ahead.

After waiting several decades for a follow-up to 1988’s Beetlejuice, it looks like fans of the series won’t have to wait that long for the next one. Last year’s Beetlejuice Beetlejuice made some serious bank for Warner Bros, and so it appears that a sequel has been quickly commissioned. The news comes via a Deadline interview with Warner Bros co-heads, Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy, two executives who have had to weather plenty of speculation about their futures of late.

All of that noise doesn’t seem to have stopped them building up the studio’s future slate, though, and with A Minecraft Movie continuing to gobble up plenty of cash at the box office (it’s now north of half a billion dollars), they have a sizeable hit to point...

After the most successful opening weekend of 2025 at the box office, A Minecraft Movie isn't stopping. The video game adaptation of the popular game Minecraft has been a success despite poor reviews from critics and other criticism.

In its opening film, the Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment new adaptation earned twice its budget in its opening weekend alone. The movie was made on $150 million, and in its first three days, it had already covered its investment and was on its way to profit with $313 million globally. Per Deadline, A Minecraft Movie's dominance continues as it became the highest-grossing film of the year from Hollywood.

In just two weekends, A Minecraft Movie grossed $550.6 million worldwide, with $269.6 million of it from international markets, after breaking records for its lead stars. This pushed the adaptation above Captain America: Brave New World, which had been topping the domestic box office since its Feb.

Is Beetlejuice 3 set to happen? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The beloved supernatural chaos we first encountered in 1988 is ready to return, with Michael Keaton’s iconic demon and Winona Ryder’s hauntingly stylish Lydia leading the way. This time, the Deetz family is back, with a fresh twist: Lydia has a daughter, Astrid, and things are about to get seriously strange.

The death of Charles Deetz sets the stage for another round of wild, dark comedy, and you can bet that when Beetlejuice’s name is spoken, trouble will follow. Packed with more twisted antics, bizarre situations, and offbeat charm, Beetlejuice 3 promises to serve up the same mix of thrills and laughs that made its predecessors legendary. Hold onto your seats, it’s going to get delightfully wicked.

Beetlejuice 3 is Confirmed

Hold onto your sandworms, Beetlejuice 3 is officially on its way! Warner Bros. CEOs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy spilled the spooky beans to Deadline,...

Looks like we’ll be punching trees and crafting sequels sooner than expected. AfterA Minecraft Movie smashed past industry expectations at the box office, Warner Bros. Pictures is wasting no time—another installment is already in the works. Studios love money, imagine! Speaking with Deadline, Warner Bros. Pictures co-chairmen and CEOs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy confirmed that a sequel is moving forward fast, following a $350 million haul after just one week of release.

“The ink might not be dry on the deals yet,” De Luca said, “but imminently.” That’s a clear signal that the studio is treating the pixelated mega-hit as a top-tier franchise play, right up there with its surprise Beetlejuice Beetlejuice revival. The film, directed by Jared Hess and starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa, took a concept many thought was unfilmable and turned it into a blockbuster. Despite being in development limbo for over a decade,...

After the surprise box office success of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, Warner Bros. Pictures might just say the name a third time. May we suggest Threetlejuice? In an exclusive interview with Deadline, studio co-chairs and CEOs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy revealed that a third installment in Tim Burton’s iconic spooky franchise is already inching its way toward reality. The duo confirmed they are “imminently” developing sequels to both Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and A Minecraft Movie, which became two of 2025’s most unexpected—and lucrative—blockbusters.

“The ink might not be dry on the deals yet,” De Luca said, “but imminently,” suggesting both films are quickly becoming top-priority franchise plays for the studio. That would be big news on its own, but it comes in the context of Beetlejuice Beetlejuice massively overperforming expectations. The long-gestating sequel reunited original cast members Michael Keaton, Winona Ryder, and Catherine O’Hara, while bringing in new...

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Lionsgate’s unveiled new character posters for the R-rated suspense thriller Hurry Up Tomorrow. Abel Tesfaye, better known as The Weeknd, stars in and co-wrote the screenplay, and apparently the film finds the four-time Grammy winner playing a version of himself.

“This experience was really introspective and cathartic for me,” stated Tesfaye in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. “From writing to production and through post — I realized just how much of a catalyst this art form can be for conversations about our emotions, mental health, and vulnerabilities.”

The film also stars Jenna Ortega and Oscar nominee Barry Keoghan (The Banshees of Inisherin). Tesfaye, Ortega, and Keoghan are featured on the just-released red and black character posters.

Lionsgate’s very basic synopsis reads, “A musician plagued by insomnia is pulled into an odyssey with a stranger who begins to unravel the very core of his existence.

More Beetlejuice is on the way! Warner Brothers co-chairman/CEOs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy have confirmed that development on Beetlejuice 3 will begin "imminently" as soon as the deals are finalized.

Chatting with Deadline, Abdy and De Luca discussed the recent hits and misses at Warner Bros., from successful box office hits like Beetlejuice Beetlejuice and Minecraft to misses like Joker 2.

Tim Burton returned to direct Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, which also saw the return of Michael Keaton as the titular character, Winona Ryder as Lydia Deetz, and Catherine O'Hara as Delia Deetz. The sequel also featured several exciting new characters, such as Jenna Ortega as Lydia's daughter, Astrid, and Justin Theroux as Lydia's new boyfriend, Rory. Willem Dafoe, Burn Gorman, and Monica Belluci were also part of the 2024 film. It grossed over $451 million at the global box office, becoming one of last year's most profitable films.

Given that, it's not surprising that Warner Bros.

A Minecraft Movie continued a very popular trend of adapting video games to the small or big screen. Although the project, which had been long in development, came with initial reluctance from the critics and the industry, the adaptation proved to be a major hit.

A Minecraft Movie adapts the popular adventuring game of the same name, although the creators made sure to highlight that it's not the canon version. Instead, as its title suggests, the new movie tells one part of the bigger story created by Mojang Studios. In a new interview with Deadline, Warner Bros. co-chairmen and CEOs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy confirmed that there is a plan for A Minecraft Movie sequel.

A Minecraft Movie had the biggest opening weekend for a film in 2025, and it has already broken a series of records. It has also covered its initial investment and distribution and marketing costs,...

Warner Bros. will always love you and is in the works to remake a romantic, box office ’90s hit. Warner Bros. Pictures will remake the 1992 film “The Bodyguard” starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, the studio’s film chiefs announced in an interview Friday.

“The Bodyguard” starred Costner as a former Secret Service agent as a man who takes a job protecting an R&b singer with a lifestyle far different than what he’s accustomed to and whom is being pursued by a stalker. The film was released at the height of Whitney Houston’s pop stardom and includes some of her classic hits including “I Will Always Love You,” and it also was nominated for two Oscars for Best Original Song. The film made $411 million worldwide, and Warner Bros. has even tried to remake the property before, including most recently in 2011.

Warner Bros. has already attached a director and writer to the project.

Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice was a big success for Warner Bros., grossing over $451 million worldwide. I’m pretty sure you know what that number means — sequel. While speaking with Deadline, Warner Bros. CEO’s Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy revealed that Beetlejuice 3 is in the works.

However, it’s not quite official just yet. “Imminently,” De Luca said. “The ink might not be dry on the deals yet, but imminently.“

During the London premiere of Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, director Tim Burton didn’t seem optimistic about the chances of another sequel due to the amount of time it took to get the first sequel off the ground. “Well, if [the same] time frame goes on, I’ll be about 100,” Burton said. “So maybe. I doubt it.” It seems that things are moving a little bit faster this time around.

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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice was praised as a return to form for Burton,...

Warner Bros. is officially saying "I Will Always Love You" to the classic Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston-led romantic thriller The Bodyguard. During a massive interview with Deadline on Friday, the company's co-chairmen/CEOs Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy revealed that a remake of the 1992 box office smash hit is in the works with Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour director Sam Wrench at the helm. He'll direct from a screenplay penned by Jonathan A. Abrams, who most recently scripted Clint Eastwood's final film Juror #2. No casting has been set at this time.

Directed by Mick Jackson and written by Raiders of the Lost Ark writer Lawrence Kasdan, the original Bodyguardcentered on R&b star Rachel Marron (Houston) and her newly-hired bodyguard, Frank Farmer, who is brought in after the singer starts receiving disturbing threats from a stalker. Their initially icy relationship grows fonder as Frank does his...

Exclusive: Warner Bros has just set plans to revamp The Bodyguard, the 1992 romantic drama thriller that teamed superstars Kevin Costner and Whitney Houston. The studio, which released the original, has set Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour director Sam Wrench to helm and script by Juror No. 2 writer Jonathan A. Abrams, Deadline has learned.

The news was revealed Friday in an interview with Warner Bros’ co-film bosses Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy. No casting has been set, but after the first film’s star duo and box office success (it made $411 million worldwide box office and landed a pair of Oscar nominations) it certainly will be a casting process to watch. Beyond Swift, there are many singers who could play the singing star that this should be a magnet for an exciting cast.

The original plot centered on Costner’s former Secret Service agent Frank Farmer, who takes a job...