Netflix’s 10/10 Crime Thriller With Near-Perfect Rotten Tomatoes Score Has One Of Its Best Casts

Starting with the powerful war drama Beasts of No Nation in 2015, the streaming service began releasing a mix of serious, high-quality dramas alongside its more lighthearted content. Many of these films, like the darkly comedic War Machine and Noah Baumbach’s The Meyerowitz Stories, boasted impressive casts typically seen in big-screen movies. However, the streaming service truly outdid itself in 2019 with The Irishman, Martin Scorsese’s gangster film, which assembled what is still considered its most star-packed cast to date.

Tom Cruise’s War of the Worlds Is the Best Sci-fi Adaptation

Steven Spielberg directed this 2005 film, with the screenplay written by Josh Friedman (known for Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes) and David Koepp (Jurassic Park). Starring Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, and Justin Chatwin, the movie is a thrilling adaptation of H.G. Wells’ story, capturing the novel’s core ideas. Even after 21 years, it remains a standout science fiction film.

Sequel Year: Iconic Films Returning As Franchises In 2026

Several well-loved films that many thought were complete stories are getting sequels this year, sparking a lot of discussion. Two of the most anticipated sequels for 2026 are Ready or Not 2 and The Devil Wears Prada 2. The success of Ready or Not 2 shows that sequels aren’t always a bad idea – if the filmmakers are inventive, they can be surprisingly good, and that’s a hopeful sign for the new Prada film as well.

Pixar’s Hoppers Unveils Deleted Scene Ahead of Digital Release

Pixar’s Hoppers tells the story of Mabel, an animal enthusiast who gets a chance to try out new technology that lets her transfer her mind into a realistic robotic beaver. This allows her to talk directly with animals, and she soon makes incredible discoveries. Along the way, she befriends a charming beaver and must unite all the animals to protect themselves from a serious danger posed by humans.

James Gunn’s DC Studios Suddenly Removes Trailers For Upcoming Superhero Show

The upcoming series, Lanterns, will star Aaron Pierre as John Stewart and Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan. The supporting cast includes Kelly MacDonald, Garret Dillahunt, Jason Ritter, Nicole Ari Parker, Ulrich Thomsen, and Nathan Fillion. Created by Damon Lindelof, Chris Mundy, and Tom King, the show is aiming for a realistic take on the DC universe, similar in style to True Detective and Slow Horses, and differs from the more fantastical approach of the upcoming Superman film.