Prime Video unleashed the first teaser trailer for “Invincible” Season Four during a packed New York Comic Con panel, thrilling more than 4,500 fans in attendance. The teaser — styled after the show’s iconic Burger Mart fast-food chain — confirmed that the hit adult-animated superhero series will return in March 2026. READ MORE: Fall 2025 TV Preview: 45 Series To Watch Created by Robert Kirkman, “Invincible” is co-produced by Skybound Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios, and continues to be one of Prime Video’s crown jewels of animation. Continue reading ‘Invincible’ Season Four Teaser Trailer Debuts at New York Comic Con at The Playlist.

Emotional authenticity and feel-good catharsis rarely coexist without friction — and that tension sits squarely at the heart of “Is This Thing On?,” the latest directorial outing from actor-turned-filmmaker Bradley Cooper (“A Star Is Born,” “Maestro”). It’s a sincere, soulful effort that aims to strike a balance between bruised vulnerability and crowd-pleasing warmth, although it doesn’t always manage to achieve a seamless blend. Continue reading ‘Is This Thing On?’ Review: Will Arnett Finds Pain, Humor & Grace In Bradley Cooper’s Bittersweet Divorce Comedy at The Playlist.

Paramount+ has released the official trailer for “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy,” the latest entry in the long-running science fiction franchise, premiering with two episodes on January 15, 2026. Following its debut, new episodes of the 10-episode season will arrive weekly on Thursdays, concluding with the season finale on March 12. READ MORE: Fall 2025 TV Preview: 45 Series To Watch The announcement came during the Star Trek Universe panel at New York Comic Con, which included an exclusive conversation with cast members Holly Hunter, Sandro Rosta, Karim Diané, Kerrice Brooks, George Hawkins, Bella Shepard, Zoë Steiner, and Paul Giamatti, along with co-showrunners and executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau. Continue reading ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ Reveals Official Trailer & January 15 Premiere On Paramount+ at The Playlist.

Marvel Television returned to its New York roots with a star-studded New York Comic Con presentation that gave fans a closer look at the next wave of live-action Disney+ series. The showcase featured updates on “Daredevil: Born Again,” the long-awaited “VisionQuest,” and a first trailer for “Wonder Man,” setting the stage for a massive 2026 slate across the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Continue reading ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 & ‘VisionQuest’ Set For 2026 at The Playlist.

Marvel Television and Marvel Animation took over the Empire Stage at New York Comic Con to reveal major updates for two of their most anticipated Disney+ series — confirming that “X-Men ’97” has been renewed for Season 3, with Season 2 slated for summer 2026, and that “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” will return in fall 2026 READ MORE: Fall 2025 TV Preview: 45 Series To Watch The announcement came during a presentation hosted by Phase Hero’s Brandon Davis and led by Brad Winderbaum, Head of Marvel Television and Marvel Animation, who was joined by special guests from across the Marvel multiverse. Continue reading ‘X-Men ’97’ Renewed For Season 3, Season 2 Arriving In 2026 Along With ‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ at The Playlist.

Peacock’s first look at “The Copenhagen Test” turns the spy thriller inside out — quite literally. In the teaser, Simu Liu plays an intelligence operative whose own mind has become the enemy’s most valuable asset, a surveillance feed they can tap like a live wire. Premiering December 27 and unveiled at New York Comic Con, the series comes from James Wan’s Atomic Monster and UCP, a division of Universal Studio Group, promising a sleek collision of psychological paranoia and high-tech espionage. Continue reading ‘The Copenhagen Test’ Trailer: Simu Liu Stars In A Mind-Hacked Espionage Thriller From James Wan’s Atomic Monster at The Playlist.

After revealing the messy reasons for his reluctant involvement in Paramount‘s first “G.I. Joe” movie, actor Channing Tatum also mentioned on THR’s “Awards Chatter” podcast that he turned down a lead role in Derek Cianfrance‘s romantic drama “Blue Valentine,” as he was courted for the part that ended up in the lap of Canadian actor Ryan Gosling. Continue reading Channing Tatum Says He “Stupidly” Turned Down Derek Cianfrance’s ‘Blue Valentine’ at The Playlist.

Production is officially underway on Paul Greengrass’ new historical drama “The Uprising,” and the cast just got even stronger. Joining Andrew Garfield and Katherine Waterston in the film are Jamie Bell, Cosmo Jarvis, Thomasin McKenzie, Jonny Lee Miller, and Woody Norman, rounding out what’s shaping up to be one of the most compelling ensembles of the year. Continue reading ‘The Uprising’ Adds Jamie Bell, Cosmo Jarvis, Thomasin McKenzie, Jonny Lee Miller & Woody Norman To Paul Greengrass’ Historical Epic For Focus Features at The Playlist.

Channing Tatum has been doing a wide range of in-depth interviews promoting his new true-crime comedy “Roofman” as he’s been reflecting on all sorts of projects covering his decades-long career, switching between large and small stories at various studios. One of the parts Tatum is highlighting in a chat on THR’s “Awards Chatter” podcast is Paramount‘s 2009 gong-show of a popcorn film “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra,” and Tatum reveals that he wasn’t interested in the project or Duke role (wanted to play Snake Eyes, instead), but the studio applied pressure after passing an impressive “seven times” and executed an option they had with him as part of a three-picture deal to bag the reluctant actor despite his objections to a half-baked script. Continue reading Channing Tatum Recalls Passing On ‘G.I. Joe’ 7 Times As Studio Rushed Bad Script Because They Were Going To Lose Rights at The Playlist.

As the topic that is true crime continues its dominance of the podcast medium, undoubtedly fueling many a water cooler discussion or book club-esque gathering, the streaming adaptation of said true crime podcasts has, for the past several years, seen something of a rise through such limited series as “The Dropout,” courtesy of Netflix, while Hulu has brought forth the likes of “Dirty John.” With the latter streamer poised for complete absorption into Disney+ before long, another project, “Murdaugh: Death in the Family,” stands ready to tell another equally distressing story in the meantime, adapted from the Murdaugh Murders Podcast created by journalist Mandy Matney. Continue reading ‘Murdaugh: Death In The Family’ Review: Another True Crime Podcast Gets The Hulu Treatment at The Playlist.

A journalist finds herself invited to the luxurious cruise ship of a wealthy British Lord, with the assignment to document a subsequent fundraiser supporting a terminally ill shipping heiress. A chance encounter with a mysterious woman in an adjacent cabin could be seen as nothing more than innocuous, but when said woman falls overboard one uneventful evening, the investigation that follows reveals the shocking detail that all guests have been accounted for, and no woman in…wait for it…Cabin 10 ever existed. Continue reading ‘The Woman In Cabin 10’ Review: Keira Knightley Stands Out In An Mystery That’s Otherwise A Dud at The Playlist.

This was not the opening Walt Disney Studios was hoping for. A little under 15 years since Joseph Kosinski’s “Tron Legacy” debuted to $44 million, the studio unleashed a third installment of the franchise, “Tron: Ares.” Directed by Joachim Rønning and starring Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, Jodie Turner-Smith, Gillian Anderson, and Jeff Bridges, “Ares” opened to just $33 million in 4,000 theaters in the U.S. Continue reading ‘Tron: Ares’ Doesn’t Connect With Just $33 Million At The Box Office at The Playlist.

Director Scott Cooper‘s highly anticipated Bruce Springsteen feature drama, “Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere,” starring Jeremy Allen White, is heading to the big screen later this month and has landed a final trailer. The upcoming pic focuses on Springsteen’s recording of his album “Nebraska” in 1982 and all the dramatic events surrounding the creation. Others among the impressive cast are Jeremy Strong as Springsteen’s long-time confidant and manager, Jon Landau; Paul Walter Hauser as guitar tech Mike Batlan; Odessa Young as Faye; Stephen Graham as Springsteen’s father, Doug; Gaby Hoffman as Springsteen’s mother, Adele; and David Krumholtz as Columbia executive, Al Teller. Continue reading ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere’ Final Trailer: Jeremy Allen White Inhabits Iconic Musician In Scott Cooper Drama Coming October 24 at The Playlist.

Oscar-winning director Chloé Zhao of “Nomadland” (earned Academy Awards statues for Best Actress, Best Director, and Best Picture of 2021) is getting some serious awards buzz after her latest film, “Hamnet,” got an extremely warm reception at the Toronto International Film Festival (nabbing the People’s Choice Award) and recently talked about the financial side of making movies, specifically trying her best not to lose money in the process. Continue reading Chloé Zhao Speaks To Challenges Of Recouping Moviemaking Costs While Fearful Of Debt: “I Want The People Who Put The Money Into My Films To Get The Money Back” at The Playlist.

There were a bunch of “X-Men” spinoffs and offshoots in the works when Disney took over the reins at 20th Century Fox after their big merger, and one of those axed projects was a solo “Gambit” movie that Channing Tatum was desperately trying to put together with multiple script rewrites (some handled by Tatum and his writing partner Reid Carolin) and a revolving door of would-be directors (they were still seeking one when the projects got dusted). Continue reading Channing Tatum Boasts “Wild” Unmade ‘Gambit’ Movie Featured “Mutants Having Sex” In R-Rated Romantic Comedy at The Playlist.

From the filmmaker behind “Stray,” director Elizabeth Lo returns with her latest documentary, “Mistress Dispeller,” a gripping exploration of intimacy, deception, and social expectation within contemporary China. The film is set to open on October 22 via Oscilloscope Laboratories. READ MORE: Fall 2025 Preview: 61 Movies To Watch Executive produced by Constance Wu, the film follows Wang Zhenxi, a professional “mistress dispeller” — part of a growing industry in China dedicated to saving marriages through unconventional means. Continue reading ‘Mistress Dispeller’ Clip: Elizabeth Lo Unveils A Stunning Portrait Of Modern Love & Moral Ambiguity at The Playlist.

We don’t know if audiences will bite with the R-rated comedic martial arts sequel “Mortal Kombat II,” but it was revealed over the weekend at New York Comic-Con that Warner Bros. and New Line Cinema are already developing a script for “Mortal Kombat 3.” Screenwriter Jeremy Slater made the announcement himself at the film’s panel (via IGN) at the geek event in New York City, as the second film hasn’t even been released, signally the studio’s encouragement that the sequel will attract a general audience next year. Continue reading ‘Mortal Kombat 3’ Already In The Works Screenwriter Jeremy Slater Announces At NYCC at The Playlist.

“Bridgerton” is arguably one of the biggest streaming series on Netflix, as the show, based on the string of Julia Quinn novels, has crossed generations with its seductive romance angle over the years. Season four is heading to the service starting on January 29, as detailed in a new announcement trailer revealing when the two parts will be released, the second batch of episodes coming on February 26 (the month of Valentine’s Day, being super fitting). Continue reading ‘Bridgerton’ Season 4 Trailer: Netflix’s Hit Romance Series Returns January 29 at The Playlist.

In a future where death is the ultimate entertainment, Edgar Wright is ready to press record. The first trailer for “The Running Man” — a high-octane, blood-soaked reimagining of Stephen King’s dystopian classic — turns the director’s signature energy toward a world where morality and media have finally merged. Starring Glen Powell and Josh Brolin, the film will race into theaters, including Dolby Cinema, 4DX, Premium Large Format, and IMAX, on November 14, 2025. Continue reading ‘The Running Man’ Trailer: Edgar Wright Turns Stephen King’s Blood-Soaked Satire Into A Blistering Survival Spectacle Starring Glen Powell at The Playlist.

Audiences have been waiting for ages for a concrete status update on the comedy buddy-cop sequel “23 Jump Street,” and star Channing Tatum has given a blunt answer about why it’s unlikely to happen, and is specifically pointing fingers toward Neal M. Moritz for refusing to reduce his hefty producing fees, while everyone else involved has. In an interview with Variety to promote his new true-crime comedy “Roofman,” Tatum said the “23 Jump Street” script is “sincerely the best script I’ve ever read for me and Jonah [Hill]…I get asked more about ‘Jump Street 3’ than any other movie on the face of the planet that I’ve ever done. Continue reading Channing Tatum Says Neal H. Moritz’s Producing Fees Holding Up A Great ’23 Jump Street’ Script From Being Made at The Playlist.

Prime Video unleashed the first teaser trailer for “Invincible” Season Four during a packed New York Comic Con panel, thrilling more than 4,500 fans in attendance. The teaser — styled after the show’s iconic Burger Mart fast-food chain — confirmed that the hit adult-animated superhero series will return in March 2026. READ MORE: Fall 2025 TV Preview: 45 Series To Watch Created by Robert Kirkman, “Invincible” is co-produced by Skybound Entertainment and Amazon MGM Studios, and continues to be one of Prime Video’s crown jewels of animation. Continue reading ‘Invincible’ Season Four Teaser Trailer Debuts at New York Comic Con at The Playlist.

A while back, “Alien” co-writer and franchise producer Walter Hill had been trying to get the studio to bite on his treatment for a true “Alien 5” with Sigourney Weaver back as the iconic sci-fi heroine Ellen Ripley. Fast forward to now, while speaking to an audience at the New York Comic-Con (an “Alien” reunion panel hosted by Josh Horowitz), Weaver endorsed the material penned by Hill and added having a meeting with the current studio brass at 20th Century Studios to express her interest in pursuing it by further developing the story into a fully formed script. Continue reading ‘Alien 5’: Sigourney Weaver Met With Disney About Walter Hill’s “Extraordinary” Script Treatment Where Ripley Is “Incarcerated” at The Playlist.

Paramount+ has released the official trailer for “Star Trek: Starfleet Academy,” the latest entry in the long-running science fiction franchise, premiering with two episodes on January 15, 2026. Following its debut, new episodes of the 10-episode season will arrive weekly on Thursdays, concluding with the season finale on March 12. READ MORE: Fall 2025 TV Preview: 45 Series To Watch The announcement came during the Star Trek Universe panel at New York Comic Con, which included an exclusive conversation with cast members Holly Hunter, Sandro Rosta, Karim Diané, Kerrice Brooks, George Hawkins, Bella Shepard, Zoë Steiner, and Paul Giamatti, along with co-showrunners and executive producers Alex Kurtzman and Noga Landau. Continue reading ‘Star Trek: Starfleet Academy’ Reveals Official Trailer & January 15 Premiere On Paramount+ at The Playlist.

Marvel Television returned to its New York roots with a star-studded New York Comic Con presentation that gave fans a closer look at the next wave of live-action Disney+ series. The showcase featured updates on “Daredevil: Born Again,” the long-awaited “VisionQuest,” and a first trailer for “Wonder Man,” setting the stage for a massive 2026 slate across the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Continue reading ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 2 & ‘VisionQuest’ Set For 2026 at The Playlist.

Marvel Television and Marvel Animation took over the Empire Stage at New York Comic Con to reveal major updates for two of their most anticipated Disney+ series — confirming that “X-Men ’97” has been renewed for Season 3, with Season 2 slated for summer 2026, and that “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man” will return in fall 2026 READ MORE: Fall 2025 TV Preview: 45 Series To Watch The announcement came during a presentation hosted by Phase Hero’s Brandon Davis and led by Brad Winderbaum, Head of Marvel Television and Marvel Animation, who was joined by special guests from across the Marvel multiverse. Continue reading ‘X-Men ’97’ Renewed For Season 3, Season 2 Arriving In 2026 Along With ‘Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man’ at The Playlist.