Characters like Spider-Gwen, Old Man Phoenix, and Maestro are some of the most popular alternate versions of Marvel heroes. Fans love these characters from different universes just as much as the main versions, thanks to their fresh origin stories, cool looks, and incredible abilities.
Netflix has some well-known psychological thrillers like You and Mindhunter, but Prime Video is also delivering strong content in this genre. In 2023, Donald Glover’s series Swarm offered a disturbing look into the mind of an obsessed music fan. Then, in 2025, Prime Video adapted Michelle Frances’ novel The Girlfriend, actually improving on the original story. Most recently, 56 Days brought a fresh take to the erotic thriller, focusing on a couple keeping secrets from one another.
The platform’s newest action show quickly became a hit around the world after its release. Netflix has already produced many popular action series, like the current thriller The Night Agent and the completed South Korean drama Weak Hero. These shows have established action as a key genre on the streaming service, and viewers have come to expect exciting action series from Netflix.
John Krasinski is best known for playing Jim Halpert on The Office, but he’s become a successful director and actor in his own right. He gained recognition directing and starring in the horror films A Quiet Place and A Quiet Place Part II, alongside his wife, Emily Blunt. He also starred as Jack Ryan in the Prime Video series of the same name. Before those roles, Krasinski appeared in an action film that helped launch his career as an action star, and it’s now available to stream again.
The new science fiction thriller will compete for awards at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, taking place May 12-23. Before the festival, Neon, the company releasing the film in North America, shared some photos from the movie on Instagram.
Taylor Sheridan has significantly impacted the Western genre, but he’s often immediately recognized for his work on the Yellowstone franchise. While that connection makes sense—Yellowstone and its related shows are incredibly popular and have revitalized the genre—Sheridan’s contributions extend far beyond that series. He’s done a lot to elevate Westerns and neo-Westerns through other films and shows, and one of his best movies perfectly showcases his range. That film is now available on a new streaming platform.
Many popular film franchises like Marvel, DC, and Star Wars frequently use large casts that include characters created with special effects. It’s surprising how characters like Chewbacca, the droids, or Krypto can connect with audiences. However, Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade primarily depends on the strong connection between its human actors to bring its complex and moving story to life.
This new drama centers around three close friends whose comfortable lives are shattered by a violent event. Featuring Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, and Kate Mara, the show is a sleek and suspenseful thriller filled with mystery, betrayal, and the emotional consequences of the crime. It’s a story that focuses just as much on the characters’ imperfections as it does on the surprising plot twists.
On April 14th, Disney’s new CEO, Josh D’Amaro, announced job cuts in a company memo, stating the need to “streamline operations.” This resulted in the elimination of around 1,000 positions, including roles within Marvel Studios, particularly impacting their visual development team. Among those laid off was Andy Park, a popular and long-time employee of 16 years.
Some films have found larger audiences through streaming, while others, like Scream 7 and a new adaptation of Wuthering Heights, weren’t critically acclaimed despite doing well in theaters. April 2026 will see a diverse range of releases, including the animated sequel The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, the romantic comedy The Drama, a reimagining of Faces of Death, the horror film Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, and the biographical musical drama Michael.