Netflix hasn’t shared overall streaming data for the day, or how many viewers tuned in for the NFL games. However, they announced that the new episodes of Stranger Things Season 5 were the most popular English-language show on Christmas Day, racking up 34.5 million views.
Starring Mary Elizabeth Winstead, John Goodman, and John Gallagher Jr., the thriller 10 Cloverfield Lane became a big success thanks to its surprising story and ties to the Cloverfield franchise. The movie was both critically praised and financially successful, earning over $110 million on a $15 million budget. This left the franchise’s theatrical releases on a positive note before the next film, The Cloverfield Paradox, moved to Netflix.
Most inconsistencies in Star Trek storylines are understandable given how long the series has run. To keep creating new episodes and movies, the show’s established rules have to be flexible, and it would be impossible to maintain perfect consistency with so many different writers and creators involved. However, one line of dialogue from season two of Star Trek: The Original Series created a plot hole that remains unexplained and feels unnecessary.
We’re talking about The Mask, the hilarious Jim Carrey comedy that cemented his status as a comedic icon and launched Cameron Diaz’s career with a truly unforgettable debut. Whether you’ve seen it before or somehow missed it in the last 30 years, now’s the time for one more viewing – it’s leaving Netflix on December 31, 2025.
Jeff Sneider recently addressed rumors that Jordan Peele might direct a Marvel Cinematic Universe film. Following online speculation, Sneider clarified that Peele currently has no plans to direct a Marvel movie. This means he’s not attached to projects like Blade, Midnight Sons, or a third Doctor Strange film at this time.
As a real fan of horror and thrillers, I had high hopes for Hemlock Grove. It really seemed to have everything going for it – a talented cast, based on a novel, and even Eli Roth as a producer! But honestly, it didn’t quite hit the mark. Critics were pretty harsh, and even viewers seemed really divided on whether they liked it or not throughout its run. Here’s what the show is about…
The Five Nights at Freddy’s films follow Josh Hutcherson as Mike Schmidt, a young man haunted by his brother’s childhood disappearance. He discovers that the animatronic characters at a local restaurant are possessed by the spirits of children who were murdered. Helping him face these terrifying creatures are his sister, Abby (played by Piper Rubio), and Elizabeth Lail as Vanessa, who is revealed to be the daughter of William Afton, the serial killer who created the pizzeria.
Starting off 2026, we’ll see the new Game of Thrones prequel, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. The series centers on Ser Duncan the Tall and his companion, Egg, and the trailer suggests it will be more lighthearted and funny than House of the Dragon and the original Game of Thrones. Showrunner Ira Parker told SFX Magazine that this spin-off is a good way for new viewers to get into the franchise, explaining how it differs from what came before.
Between 2013 and 2021, five Purge movies were released. After The Forever Purge appeared to remove the idea of a limited time for sanctioned crime, the series went quiet. But a sixth Purge film, previously in development, may be happening soon. Producer Brad Fuller recently told Comicbook.com that he and Purge creator James DeMonaco are working on the script, and DeMonaco might also direct the next installment, potentially with a returning actor. Fuller shared…
Even though everyone anticipates Vecna (played by Jamie Campbell Bower) being defeated, Eleven appears determined to sacrifice herself to make sure it happens. However, she isn’t the only character facing potential danger, and losing anyone else would be equally heartbreaking.