Five years after the first movie, Greenland 2: Migration is here. The film brings back the original stars, including Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin, and Roman Griffin Davis. Ric Roman Waugh, who directed the first film, is back as director for the sequel.
It’s amazing to think that movies from 2001 are already turning 25 this year – it feels like just yesterday! Even someone like me, who avoids math at all costs, can figure that out. And it’s a surprisingly large number of films that launched major franchises still going strong today. That might explain why so many of them don’t feel like they’ve aged a quarter-century – they’ve stayed popular through constant reboots, sequels, and re-releases.
Ever since Game of Thrones finished in 2019, viewers have been searching for a new show that can truly captivate them with compelling characters, immersive worlds, and plenty of discussion-worthy moments. And let’s be real, the ending of Game of Thrones is something we’ll likely be debating for years to come! Although Amazon Prime Video offers many original series, one stands out as particularly appealing to fans of GoT.
The five-episode series first aired in 2019 and continues to resonate with viewers. Even though it’s been several years since it concluded, people are still watching Chernobyl, which currently ranks as the seventh most popular show on Amazon’s streaming platforms, gaining renewed attention in the U.S. this week.
While some debated its approach, Train Dreams actually gained popularity after appearing on Netflix. Both it and Jay Kelly are still being considered, but Frankenstein has clearly become Netflix’s strongest awards contender following the SAG-AFTRA nominations. It’s now almost certain to be nominated for Best Picture at the 2026 Oscars, and could receive a significant number of nominations overall.
Season 3 of School Spirits isn’t just about relationships; the boundary between the world of spirits and the town of Split River is becoming increasingly fragile. While Maddie deals with feeling lost, she needs to be brave and team up with her friends to solve the mysteries surrounding the school and town. Plus, things get interesting with the addition of horror movie star Jennifer Tilly as a new villain!
A Reddit user, Inexistent_Rose_1723, recently shared a theory suggesting Arthur Morgan might appear in Red Dead Redemption. They posted a screenshot showing a close-up of a photo in John and Abigail’s home, Beecher’s Hope. The user’s girlfriend believes the photo depicts a young Arthur and John, and the post has generated a lot of discussion, even though the original poster says it’s just a fun idea.
Mark Hamill recently revealed in a discussion with The Hollywood Reporter that Disney never intended to bring Luke Skywalker, Han Solo, and Princess Leia together for a scene – not even a quick one – in the sequel trilogy.
Now that the new year has begun, let’s take a look at upcoming films, and Mother’s Pride is one to watch. From the team behind popular British movies like Finding Your Feet (starring Joanna Lumley, Imelda Staunton, and Timothy Spall) and Fisherman’s Friends (with Daniel Mays, Tuppence Middleton, and James Purefoy), Mother’s Pride is scheduled for release on March 6, 2026. The recently released trailer has already generated a lot of excitement.
Tom Cruise is well-known for being very involved in making his movies. He usually stars in and produces them, giving him a lot of control over how they’re made. But his involvement as a producer on the recently completed film, Starfighter, happened unexpectedly.