According to FlixPatrol, the movie Outcome is currently the second most popular film globally. It’s cracked the top 10 lists in countries like Argentina, Belgium, Brazil, and Colombia. Even more impressively, Outcome, starring Keanu Reeves, is the most-watched movie on Apple TV in Australia, Canada, the UK, and the United States.
After seven years, the popular Prime Video series The Boys has come to an end with a typically shocking finale. The fifth and final season proved to be one of the most talked-about installments, following a record-breaking launch that drew 55 million viewers in its first 39 days.
Bringing back his beloved show hasn’t been easy for creator Dan Harmon over the last few years. He started writing the script in late 2022 with longtime collaborator Andrew Guest, and most of the original cast was set to return, though Yvette Nicole Brown and Donald Glover weren’t initially confirmed. While they eventually signed on, the filming of the Community movie was significantly delayed in 2023 due to the writers’ and actors’ strikes.
The new show, created by Jeffrey Addiss and Will Matthews and executive produced by the creators of Stranger Things, Matt and Ross Duffer, premiered on Netflix on May 21st. It quickly became a popular streaming success, earning positive reviews, according to FlixPatrol.
Ben Stiller is a key creative force behind the popular and award-winning Apple TV+ show, Severance. The series has earned an impressive 41 Emmy nominations over its first two seasons, including recognition for Stiller himself as a director and a nomination for Outstanding Drama Series. He’s now developing a new series with Apple TV+, extending his relationship with the platform beyond the planned third season of Severance, which is anticipated to arrive in 2027 or 2028.
The new movie, Is God Is, opened in theaters last week and has been a hit with both critics and audiences. It currently has a 98% rating from critics and an 88% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, indicating widespread praise.
Although Star Wars is usually suitable for all ages, some recent installments have pushed boundaries, particularly those released by Disney. The Last Jedi and The Acolyte include rare shirtless scenes, and Rogue One and its series Andor are notably darker in tone, with Rogue One culminating in the deaths of its primary characters.
The new Netflix film is a reimagining of the 2018 movie I Am Not an Easy Man. It follows Damien Sachs, a successful and confident advertising executive, who’s about to be promoted to CEO. After an accident, he wakes up in a world where women hold all the power. He’s now facing off against Alex Fox, who was once a quiet employee but is now a powerful executive in this alternate reality, forcing Damien to completely rethink his perspective.
When the creators of Tales from ’85 initially said it would fit directly into the established Stranger Things storyline, many fans were upset, feeling the spin-off strayed too far from what they loved. Thankfully, showrunner Eric Robles clarified that Tales from ’85 isn’t completely tied to the original timeline, which eased a lot of the fan concerns. Ultimately, Tales from ’85 is an enjoyable show, and it’s easier to appreciate when you don’t worry about it perfectly matching the canon. However, the spin-off does have noticeable flaws, particularly with its main characters.
Fans of Peaky Blinders already know a sequel series is coming to Netflix, and filming started this spring. Details are still limited, but some of the actors who will be returning have been announced.