The new Predator film, Predator: Badlands, hits US cinemas this weekend. Directed by Dan Trachtenberg, the movie features Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi as Dek and Elle Fanning as Thia, a synthetic human created by the Weyland-Yutani corporation who is carrying some trauma.
Based on Amélie Nothomb’s own life story, Little Amélie tells the tale of a Belgian family living in Japan after World War II, beginning in August 1969. Amélie’s father, a diplomat, had been stationed in Japan for a while, but Amélie was the first of their three children to be born there. The story portrays a peaceful and sheltered life, seen through the innocent perspective of a baby, with the narrative focusing on the characters of Vallade and Cho Han.
Audible and Potterhead Publishing have teamed up for a big project: complete audiobooks of the Harry Potter series, read by a full cast. The first book, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, is now available, with new installments coming out monthly. And for fans of baking, Season 2 of Wizards of Baking is also popular, quickly gaining viewers according to FlixPatrol.
Currently, Predator: Badlands is receiving generally positive feedback on Rotten Tomatoes. Out of 20 reviews, only two have been negative, resulting in an approximate 90% rating – a strong start for Dan Trachtenberg’s third Predator project.
From shows following the hectic lives of comedy performers to beloved 90s classics, these sitcoms are definitely worth checking out. Many of them ran for years – even a full decade – and still resonate today with their clever writing and characters we can all relate to.
According to FlixPatrol, Melissa McCarthy’s Life of the Party is now the most popular movie on Netflix in the United States as of November 5, 2025. The film quickly rose in the rankings, entering the Top 10 on November 2nd at number 5, moving to number 3 yesterday, and finally reaching the top spot today. This pushes A House of Dynamite to second place, after the thriller had been number one for the past two days. Globally, A House of Dynamite remains very popular – it’s still the #1 movie on Netflix worldwide and is currently number one in 32 countries beyond the U.S.
According to Daniel Richtman, as reported by ComicBook.com, Tony Revolori is likely to return as Flash Thompson in the next movie. This is happening even though Flash, a character known for being annoying, spoiled, and constantly seeking attention, isn’t particularly popular with fans.
This update isn’t a huge change, so most players won’t need to revisit their starting area. We expect that to change with the next update, though.
To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the film and the release of Michael J. Fox’s new memoir, Future Boy, Fox and his co-author Nelle Fortenberry recently spoke with Entertainment Weekly about the stressful and rushed transition that almost caused problems for the movie. They also explained why the cast change happened, with Fox offering a kind but truthful explanation.
Earlier Predator movies weren’t just about action and scares; they used the sci-fi and horror elements to explore important social and political issues. The original 1987 film, for example, seemed to comment on American arrogance and the way the US viewed conflicts during the Cold War, portraying South America as a hidden battleground. It also suggested that excessive masculinity can lead to poor decisions. The sequel used the Predator as a symbol for the widespread corruption found within Los Angeles’s government and legal system, offering a satirical look at the problem.