It’s definitely difficult to play a character whose life is far removed from your own, and actors often face the challenge of learning dialogue filled with jargon from specialized fields, like medicine. Anyone who’s been to the doctor knows that even simple explanations can involve complex terminology.
Although science fiction, action, and fantasy films are still popular, comedy is expected to be a standout genre this year. Several exciting new comedies are on the way, including adaptations of well-loved books and projects that have been in development for a long time, making 2026 a great year for laughs.
Ralph Fiennes has played many chilling characters, from the serial killer in Red Dragon and the rigid hitman in In Bruges, to the terrifying Nazi commander in Schindler’s List. But his most disturbing performance might be his role as Chef Julian Slowik in the 2022 horror-comedy, .
Shortly after the successful release of his film, Avatar: Fire and Ash, James Cameron spoke with The Hollywood Reporter and used the opportunity to support Kathryn Bigelow, his ex-wife and a fellow director, regarding the ending of her movie. Cameron remembers a conversation they had over dinner a few weeks after A House of Dynamite was scheduled for release in 2025, and he explained:
Starting January 1, 2026, the movie True Grit will no longer be available on Netflix. Currently, you can watch it on both Netflix and Paramount+, but it will likely move exclusively to Paramount+ after that date. Released in 2010, the film stars Jeff Bridges and Hailee Steinfeld, with supporting roles played by Matt Damon, Josh Brolin, and Barry Pepper. The story centers around a young girl who enlists a tough, hard-drinking U.S. Marshal (Bridges) to track down the man who murdered her father (Brolin).
Let’s quickly revisit the drama between Jennifer Lawrence and Kourtney Kardashian before we move on to fashion. While promoting her film with Robert Pattinson for Vanity Fair, Lawrence took a lie detector test, and Pattinson asked her about her feelings towards the Kardashian family.
Amazon announced that Meg 2 will be available to stream on Prime Video starting January 1, 2026. The movie continues the story of the 2018 film The Meg, with Jason Statham returning as the lead. The plot follows a dangerous deep-sea exploration that goes wrong. Along with Statham, Sophia Cai, Page Kennedy, and Cliff Curtis are back, and they’re joined by new cast members Wu Jing, Sergio Peris-Mencheta, and Skyler Samuels.
He shared that his son genuinely thinks he’s a superhero, and it’s incredibly sweet to imagine having that kind of magical connection with your child. He told a fellow Marvel actor in an interview with Variety about dressing up as his character for his 5-year-old while on set.
As a big movie fan, I’m really excited about Let Him Go. It’s a 2020 thriller directed by Thomas Bezucha, who also wrote and helped produce it. It’s based on Larry Watson’s novel of the same name. The film stars Kevin Costner and Diane Lane as grandparents who get pulled into a dangerous situation when their grandson is taken away. Lesley Manville, Kayli Carter, Will Brittain, and Jeffrey Donovan round out the cast. It’s not a fast-paced action movie, it’s more of a slow burn, and honestly, it’s pretty heartbreaking – but in a way that keeps you hooked. It’s hitting streaming services on January 1, 2026, and I’m already bracing myself for a tough watch!
So, I’ve been following Al Ewing’s work on Ultimates, and it’s been amazing to watch him go from a really promising writer to a total superstar. Marvel was cool enough to let me ask some detailed questions about Ultimate Endgame #1 – stuff that would’ve been a spoiler if we’d released it earlier this month. But now, I can finally share what I learned!