138 movie sequels currently on the way
by Simon Brew | Oct 19, 2026 | Feature
Hollywood still loves its follow-ups - here's our round-up of 138 (and counting) sequels currently on the way....
Crystal Lake | Brad Caleb Kane already planning season 2
by Maria Lattila | Oct 19, 2026 | News, TV
The Friday The 13th prequel is now available to watch in the UK, but showrunner Brad Caleb Kane already has ideas for Crystal Lake season 2. ...
Sicario 3 | Josh Brolin praises "incredible" script; filming to begin in 2027
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 19, 2026 | News
A script by Steven Knight mean that Sicario 3 is finally set to film in 2027. Star Josh Brolin describes it as "incredible" and "undeniable"....
Star Wars | Taika Waititi's long-in-the-works project is "on ice"
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 19, 2026 | News
Announced six years ago, director Taika Waititi's Star Wars film is now "on ice", he says, adding that he's moving on to other projects....
Elon Musk documentary | TikTok calls ban on its official account “an error”, others still blocking
by Simon Brew | Oct 19, 2026 | News
TikTok banned the official account for Elon Musk documentary Musk on Friday, before reversing its decision. More here....
Podcast | Batman (1989), the bizarre late rewrite, and the turning point for blockbuster cinema
by Simon Brew | Oct 19, 2026 | News, Podcasts
In the latest Film Stories podcast, Simon digs into 1989's Batman in a bumper-sized episode that followed the decade-long journey of the film....
Village Of The Damned | Were we too harsh on John Carpenter’s remake?
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 19, 2026 | News
We head back to 1995 and John Carpenter’s remake, Village Of The Damned, and discover a sci-fi horror that is well worth a second look....
UK DVD and Blu-ray release dates confirmed: release list until early 2027
by Simon Brew | Oct 19, 2026 | News
A glimpse at upcoming UK DVD and Blu-ray release dates until early 2027: here's what's coming to disc and when....
4K Ultra HD Blu-ray: upcoming UK releases and dates
by Simon Brew | Oct 19, 2026 | News
As the format continues to gain traction, here's our regularly-updated list of upcoming 4K Ultra HD disc releases in the UK....
UK Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Steelbook release date calendar
by James Harvey | Oct 19, 2026 | News
A glimpse at upcoming UK Steelbook release dates until late 2025: here’s what’s getting the fancy treatment and when....
Don Bluth: Somewhere Out There | Documentary film incoming
by Simon Brew | Oct 16, 2026 | News
He quit Disney, set up a rival studio, and made a lot more films - and now the story of Don Bluth has been told in a new documentary....
The Beekeeper 2 | Official teaser trailer emerges, Jason Statham wears red tracksuit
by Simon Brew | Oct 16, 2026 | News
Jason Statham will watch your bees and smash your face in with The Beekeeper 2, which now has its first, shooty teaser trailer....
Alex Garland to make a new sci-fi film at A24; Zendaya to star
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 16, 2026 | News
Zendaya is to star in the next film from Ex Machina and Civil War director Alex Garland - an untitled sci-fi film in the works at A24....
The Batman Part II | Steven Soderbergh is stepping in to assist on final weeks of shooting
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 16, 2026 | News
After the film was put on pause, Steven Soderbergh is helping to complete the final weeks of shooting on The Batman Part II....
The Mummy 4 is now The Mummy: Book Of The Dead, release date confirmed
by Simon Brew | Oct 16, 2026 | News
Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are back for The Mummy: Book Of The Dead, which is now a year away from release....
Alien | Can a sequel tie the events of Romulus and Covenant together?
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 16, 2026 | Feature, News, Opinions
Ridley Scott has said he’s taking back Alien. But could a new film pay off both Alien: Romulus and Alien: Covenant? We look at the possibilities....
Netflix to cut 1,000 jobs, or six percent of its workforce
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 15, 2026 | News
Citing a lack of growth, streaming giant Netflix is to cut 1,000 jobs across its business, with a couple of executives also among those affected....
James McAvoy confirms he had to melt a copy of the videogame Elder Scrolls
by Simon Brew | Oct 15, 2026 | Gaming, News
He was starring in a film with Anne Hathaway - and James McAvoy realised he had an Elder Scrolls addiction problem....
Whalefall review | A whale of a time or a belly flop?
by Maria Lattila | Oct 15, 2026 | News, Reviews
Resident Evil star Austin Abrams gets trapped inside a whale’s belly in Brian Duffield’s thriller. Here’s our Whalefall review: ...
Whalefall director Brian Duffield denies rumours he's making an Alien film
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 15, 2026 | News
Brian Duffield, director of Whalefall, has denied rumours that he's writing or making an Alien sequel, though he says he did help out on a script....
Airport, The Swarm and the birth, death and rebirth of disaster movies
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 15, 2026 | News
From 1970 onwards, the disaster movie enjoyed a brief yet incredibly loud moment of box office glory. We look back at its rise, fall and eventual...
Narnia: The Magician's Nephew | First trailer delivers a blitzkrieg of sound and music
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 14, 2026 | News
Now delayed to February 2027, writer-director Greta Gerwig's Narnia: The Magician's Nephew gets a thunderous first trailer....
Ink | Danny Boyle says he's willing to use AI again in his movies
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 14, 2026 | News
His latest film, Ink, may have sparked a backlash over its use of AI in some scenes, but Danny Boyle says it's "a no brainer" to employ it in future...
The Odyssey | November DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray release confirmed
by Simon Brew | Oct 14, 2026 | News
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is heading to DVD, Blu-ray, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in the UK this November. More here....
Snow White vs the BBFC – the Disney classic that was deemed too scary for under-16s
by Mark Harrison | Oct 14, 2026 | Feature, News
It took 50 years for Disney’s Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs to be granted a U certificate - here’s the story of the film’s unexpected battles with...
‘Cancelled’ billionaire author J K Rowling to be a two-part BBC documentary
by Simon Brew | Oct 13, 2026 | News, TV
The BBC announces a new two-part documentary, that'll spend two hours charting the story of J K Rowling. More on the announcement here....
The Beatles | Sam Mendes' four movies no longer set to appear in cinemas on the same day
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 13, 2026 | News
The release strategy for Sam Mendes' Beatles quartet has changed, with the four films set to be released a week apart in 2028....
Star Wars and Marvel shooter videogame being developed 'Primarily with AI' - report
by Ryan Lambie | Oct 13, 2026 | News
Epic Games is said to be collaborating with Disney on a shooter videogame based on Star Wars and Marvel - and that it will be primarily developed with...
HMV shutting down its flagship Oxford Street branch, blames rent rises
by Simon Brew | Oct 13, 2026 | News
HMV blames a doubling of rent as it announces the closure of its flagship Oxford Street store in early 2027. More here....
Zavvi goes into administration, preorders will not be fulfilled
by Simon Brew | Oct 13, 2026 | News
Online retailer Zavvi has gone under, and customers are being urged to contact their payment providers to try and get their money back....
