The consensus seems to be that the action is great, but the plot is too thin, which is an accurate assessment of “Havoc.” However, did you expect anything else? It’s not like ‘The Raid’ was a masterclass in character and depth.

The project seems to be suffering from a bit of star power aversion. Jesse Plemons, Jodie Comer, Greta Lee, Sarah Snook, and Mikey Madison were reportedly approached to play important roles, but all said “thanks, no thanks.”

As hinted yesterday, Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid's upcoming feature film, “YES!,” has now officially been selected for the prestigious Directors’ Fortnight at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival

Zhao, who made waves with her 2017 indie “The Rider,” is coming off the MCU debacle “Eternals,” before that one she had won Best Picture and Best Director at the Oscars for “Nomadland.”

That solid Wednesday haul points to real momentum, with audiences clearly showing up and spreading the word. With legs like these, it’s looking like “Sinners” is in for a strong run.

It's worth noting that Stewart's fellow actor, Scarlett Johansson, had already secured a spot in this year's Un Certain Regard competition with her buzzy directorial debut, "Eleanor the Great." Harris Dickinson, another actor, is also part of the UCR competition with his own debut, "Urchin."

When asked at the TIME100 Summit whether Netflix has contributed to Hollywood’s struggles — such as shrinking theatrical windows, declining box office revenue, and productions leaving Los Angeles — Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos pushed back: “No, we’re actually saving Hollywood.”

Last month, Deadline reported that singer-turned-actress Charli XCX was in talks to play the White Witch in Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ for Netflix. However, TheInSneider is pouring some cold water on that rumor, and claiming that Charli XCX is no longer in the running.

The film, whose plot remains under wraps, has an incredible cast of French talent, including Isabelle Huppert (“Elle”), Virginie Efira (“Benedetta”), Vincent Cassel (“Black Swan”), and Catherine Deneuve (“Belle de Jour”).

Coogler goes on to name several inspirations behind “Sinners,” among them, plenty of filmmakers. He calls these names his “cinematic influences.”

Dominic Sessa, who gained attention for his lead turn in “The Holdovers,” will play the late Anthony Bourdain in “Tony,” an upcoming film produced by A24. Cameras are set to roll next month.

This afternoon, it was announced that “Honey Don’t” will have its world premiere at the 78th Cannes Film Festival. Alongside that news, the film has also secured a release date.

The cast Wilde has assembled for “The Invite” is impressive, with Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, Edward Norton, and Wilde herself taking on key roles. Production has just started on the film.

The Cannes Film Festival has added several films to the official selection, including Lynne Ramsay‘s “Die, My Love” and Saeed Roustaee’s “Mother & Child,” both in competition, as well as Kristen Stewart’s “The Chronology of Water” in Un Certain Regard, Hylnur Palmason’s “The Love That Remains” Cannes Premiere, and Ethan Coen’s “Honey Don’t” in the Midnight section.

Following the success of “Prey,” 20th Century is moving forward with Dan Trachtenberg’s next ‘Predator’ movie; “Badlands,” which stars Elle Fanning. A teaser has just been released for the film.

Buried in a recent Deadline writeup about Fincher’s upcoming crime drama “Sinners” was a major scoop: Fincher’s next film will be titled “The Continuing Adventures of Cliff Booth.”

Early word out of the first “Thunderbolts” screening is transcendent, so let's take a look at some reactions from Den of Geek, Buzz Feed, Film Blerds, Black and Nerdy, Get Your Comic Con, The Brothers’ Geek Out Podcast, and a bunch of TikTokers.

Refn appears to confirm his next film is titled “Her Private Hell,” with a cast that includes Charles Melton, Sophie Thatcher, Kristine Froseth, and Havana Rose Liu. Neon is handling distribution. Plot details? None—because Refn loves a good tease.

Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning’, set to drop this summer, will officially have a runtime of 2 hours 51 minutes. That’s right—nearly three hours of Tom Cruise leaping from buildings, dangling from helicopters, and barely breaking a sweat.

“Animal Farm” has now seemingly set up a July 11 theatrical release. Serkis’ animated film also announced its starry voice cast, which includes a handful of Oscar nominees.