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  • 25 Best Movies of All Time Set In Los Angeles

    25 Best Movies of All Time Set In Los Angeles

    A scene from 1988's 'Die Hard'. Photo: 20th Century Fox.
    A scene from 1988’s ‘Die Hard’. Photo: 20th Century Fox.

    Los Angeles, also known as the “City of Angeles’, has appeared in many classic movies.

    From comedies like ‘Swingers‘ and ‘Fletch‘, to heist movies like ‘Den of Thieves‘ or ‘Heat‘, noir films such as ‘Chinatown‘ and ”The Long Goodbye‘, futuristic sci-fi like ‘Blade Runner‘ or ‘They Live‘, and even holiday films such as ‘Die Hard‘ (Yes! ‘Die Hard’ is a Christmas movie!), LA has a long history of being featured in Hollywood movies.

    The latest film to be set in Los Angeles is ‘Crime 101‘, which stars Chris Hemsworth and Halle Berry, and opens in theaters on February 13th.

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    In honor of the new film and Tinseltown, Moviefone is counting down the top 25 movies of all time that are set in Los Angeles.

    Let’s begin!

    Related Article: Chris Hemsworth and Halle Berry Talk New Crime Thriller ‘Crime 101’

    25. ‘They Live‘ (1988)

    (L to R) Roddy Piper and Keith David in 'They Live'. Photo: Universal Pictures.
    (L to R) Roddy Piper and Keith David in ‘They Live’. Photo: Universal Pictures.

    A lone drifter (Roddy Piper) stumbles upon a unique pair of sunglasses that reveal aliens are systematically gaining control of the Earth by masquerading as humans and lulling the public into submission.

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    24. ‘Swingers‘ (1996)

    After 6 years together, Mike’s (Jon Favreau) girlfriend leaves him, so he travels to LA to be a star. Six months on, he’s still not doing very well— so a few of his friends try to reconnect him to the social scene and hopefully help him forget his failed relationship.

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    23. ‘Mulholland Drive‘ (2001)

    Blonde Betty Elms (Naomi Watts) has only just arrived in Hollywood to become a movie star when she meets an enigmatic brunette with amnesia (Laura Harring). Meanwhile, as the two set off to solve the second woman’s identity, filmmaker Adam Kesher (Justin Theroux) runs into ominous trouble while casting his latest project.

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    22. ‘Hail, Caesar!‘ (2016)

    When a Hollywood star (George Clooney) mysteriously disappears in the middle of filming, the studio sends their fixer (Josh Brolin) to get him back.

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    21. ‘The 40 Year Old Virgin‘ (2005)

    Andy Stitzer (Steve Carell) has a pleasant life with a nice apartment and a job stamping invoices at an electronics store. But at age 40, there’s one thing Andy hasn’t done, and it’s really bothering his sex-obsessed male co-workers: Andy is still a virgin. Determined to help Andy, the guys make it their mission to de-virginize him. But it all seems hopeless until Andy meets small business owner Trish (Catherine Keener), a single mom.

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    20. ‘La La Land‘ (2016)

    (L to R) Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling in 'La La Land'. Photo: Lionsgate.
    (L to R) Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling in ‘La La Land’. Photo: Lionsgate.

    Mia (Emma Stone), an aspiring actress, serves lattes to movie stars in between auditions and Sebastian (Ryan Gosling), a jazz musician, scrapes by playing cocktail party gigs in dingy bars, but as success mounts they are faced with decisions that begin to fray the fragile fabric of their love affair, and the dreams they worked so hard to maintain in each other threaten to rip them apart.

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    19. ‘Yes Man‘ (2008)

    Carl Allen (Jim Carrey), a guy whose life is going nowhere, signs up for a self-help program based on one simple covenant: say yes to everything…and anything.

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    18. ‘Collateral‘ (2004)

    Cab driver Max (Jamie Foxx) picks up a man (Tom Cruise) who offers him $600 to drive him around. But the promise of easy money sours when Max realizes his fare is an assassin.

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    17. ‘Blade Runner‘ (1982)

    In the smog-choked dystopian Los Angeles of 2019, blade runner Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) is called out of retirement to terminate a quartet of replicants who have escaped to Earth seeking their creator for a way to extend their short life spans.

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    16. ‘L.A. Story‘ (1991)

    With the help of a talking freeway billboard, a “wacky weatherman” (Steve Martin) tries to win the heart of an English newspaper reporter (Victoria Tennant), who is struggling to make sense of the strange world of early-90s Los Angeles.

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    15. ‘Nightcrawler‘ (2014)

    (L to R) Jake Gyllenhaal and Rene Russo in 'They Live'. Photo: Open Road Films.
    (L to R) Jake Gyllenhaal and Rene Russo in ‘They Live’. Photo: Open Road Films.

    When Lou Bloom (Jake Gyllenhaal), desperate for work, muscles into the world of L.A. crime journalism, he blurs the line between observer and participant to become the star of his own story. Aiding him in his effort is Nina (Rene Russo), a TV-news veteran.

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    14. ‘The Long Goodbye‘ (1973)

    In 1970s Hollywood, Detective Philip Marlowe (Elliot Gould) tries to help a friend who is accused of murdering his wife.

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    13. ‘Training Day‘ (2001)

    On his first day on the job as a narcotics officer, a rookie cop (Ethan Hawke) works with a rogue detective (Denzel Washington) who isn’t what he appears.

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    12. ‘Boyz n the Hood‘ (1991)

    In the middle of the Los Angeles ghetto, drugs, robberies and shootings dominate everyday life. During these times, Furious tries to raise his son Tre (Cuba Gooding Jr.) to be a decent person. Tre’s friends, on the other hand, have little regard for the law and drag the entire neighborhood into a street war…

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    11. ‘Fletch‘ (1985)

    When investigative reporter Irwin “Fletch” Fletcher (Chevy Chase) goes undercover to write a piece on the drug trade at a local beach, he’s approached by wealthy businessman Alan Stanwyk (Tim Matheson), who offers him $50,000 to murder him. With sarcastic wit and a knack for disguises, Fletch sets out to uncover Stanwyk’s story.

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    10. ‘Kiss Kiss Bang Bang‘ (2005)

    (L to R) Val Kilmer and Robert Downey Jr. in 'Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.' Photo: Warner Bros.
    (L to R) Val Kilmer and Robert Downey Jr. in ‘Kiss Kiss Bang Bang.’ Photo: Warner Bros.

    A petty thief posing as an actor (Robert Downey Jr.) is brought to Los Angeles for an unlikely audition and finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation along with his high school dream girl (Michelle Monaghan) and a detective (Val Kilmer) who’s been training him for his upcoming role.

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    9. ‘L.A. Confidential‘ (1997)

    Three detectives (Guy Pearce, Russell Crowe and Kevin Spacey) in the corrupt and brutal L.A. police force of the 1950s use differing methods to uncover a conspiracy behind the shotgun slayings of the patrons at an all-night diner.

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    8. ‘The Big Lebowski‘ (1998)

    Jeffrey ‘The Dude’ Lebowski (Jeff Bridges), a Los Angeles slacker who only wants to bowl and drink White Russians, is mistaken for another Jeffrey Lebowski (David Huddleston), a wheelchair-bound millionaire, and finds himself dragged into a strange series of events involving nihilists, adult film producers, ferrets, errant toes, and large sums of money.

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    7. ‘Once Upon a Time… in Hollywood‘ (2019)

    Los Angeles, 1969. TV star Rick Dalton (Leonardo DiCaprio), a struggling actor specializing in westerns, and stuntman Cliff Booth (Brad Pitt), his best friend, try to survive in a constantly changing movie industry. Dalton is the neighbor of the young and promising actress and model Sharon Tate (Margot Robbie), who has just married the prestigious Polish director Roman Polanski (Rafał Zawierucha).

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    6. ‘Beverly Hills Cop‘ (1984)

    Fast-talking, quick-thinking Detroit street cop Axel Foley (Eddie Murphy) has bent more than a few rules and regs in his time, but when his best friend (James Russo) is murdered, he heads to sunny Beverly Hills to work the case like only he can.

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    5. ‘Den of Thieves‘ (2018)

    (L to R) Maurice Compte and Gerard Butler in 'Den of Thieves'. Photo: STXfilms.
    (L to R) Maurice Compte and Gerard Butler in ‘Den of Thieves’. Photo: STXfilms.

    A gritty crime saga which follows the lives of an elite unit of the LA County Sheriff’s Dept. and the state’s most successful bank robbery crew as the outlaws plan a seemingly impossible heist on the Federal Reserve Bank.

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    4. ‘Die Hard‘ (1988)

    NYPD cop John McClane’s (Bruce Willis) plan to reconcile with his estranged wife is thrown for a serious loop when, minutes after he arrives at her offices Christmas Party, the entire building is overtaken by a group of terrorists. With little help from the LAPD, wisecracking McClane sets out to single-handedly rescue the hostages and bring the bad guys down.

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    3. ‘Drive‘ (2011)

    Driver (Ryan Gosling) is a skilled Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver for criminals. Though he projects an icy exterior, lately he’s been warming up to a pretty neighbor named Irene (Carey Mulligan) and her young son, Benicio (Kaden Leos). When Irene’s husband (Oscar Isaac) gets out of jail, he enlists Driver’s help in a million-dollar heist. The job goes horribly wrong, and Driver must risk his life to protect Irene and Benicio from the vengeful masterminds behind the robbery.

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    2. ‘Chinatown‘ (1974)

    Private eye Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) lives off of the murky moral climate of sunbaked, pre-World War II Southern California. Hired by a beautiful socialite (Faye Dunaway) to investigate her husband’s (Darrell Zwerling) extra-marital affair, Gittes is swept into a maelstrom of double dealings and deadly deceits, uncovering a web of personal and political scandals that come crashing together.

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    1. ‘Heat’ (1995)

    (L to R) Robert De Niro and Val Kilmer in 1995's 'Heat.'
    (L to R) Robert De Niro and Val Kilmer in 1995’s ‘Heat.’

    Obsessive master thief Neil McCauley (Robert De Niro) leads a top-notch crew on various daring heists throughout Los Angeles while determined detective Vincent Hanna (Al Pacino) pursues him without rest. Each man recognizes and respects the ability and the dedication of the other even though they are aware their cat-and-mouse game may end in violence.

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  • Best Mark Ruffalo Movies of All Time Ranked

    Mark Ruffalo attends the European Gala Screening for Amazons: 'Crime 101' at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on January 28, 2026 in London, England. Photo: Kate Green/Getty Images for Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
    Mark Ruffalo attends the European Gala Screening for Amazons: ‘Crime 101’ at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on January 28, 2026 in London, England. Photo: Kate Green/Getty Images for Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

    Mark Ruffalo is one of the most respected and talented actors working today.

    Best known for playing the Hulk in ‘The Avengers‘ and other MCU movies, the actor has also appeared in such popular and acclaimed films as ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind,’ ‘Collateral,’ ‘Zodiac,’ ‘Shutter Island,’ ‘Now You See Me,’ ‘Spotlight‘, ‘Foxcatcher‘ and ‘Poor Things,’ which earned Ruffalo an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor at the 96th Academy Awards.

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    His newest film, ‘Crime 101‘, which also stars Chris Hemsworth and Halle Berry, opens in theaters on February 13th.

    In honor of the actor and his iconic performances, Moviefone is counting down the 20 best movie’s of Mark Ruffalo’s impressive career, including his latest.

    Let’s begin!

    Related Article: Mark Ruffalo Joins Chris Hemsworth in Don Winslow Adaptation ‘Crime 101’

    20. ‘Dark Waters‘ (2019)

    Mark Ruffalo in 'Dark Waters.' Photo: Focus Features.
    Mark Ruffalo in ‘Dark Waters.’ Photo: Focus Features.

    A tenacious attorney (Ruffalo) uncovers a dark secret that connects a growing number of unexplained deaths to one of the world’s largest corporations. In the process, he risks everything — his future, his family, and his own life — to expose the truth.

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    19. ‘The Adam Project‘ (2022)

    A time-traveling pilot (Ryan Reynolds) teams up with his younger self (Walker Scobell) and his late father (Ruffalo) to come to terms with his past while saving the future.

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    18. ‘Infinitely Polar Bear‘ (2014)

    A manic-depressive mess of a father (Ruffalo) tries to win back his wife (Zoe Saldana) by attempting to take full responsibility of their two young, spirited daughters, who don’t make the overwhelming task any easier.

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    17. ‘Safe Men‘ (1998)

    Two untalented singers (Sam Rockwell and Steve Zahn) are mistaken for a pair of major league safe crackers in Providence, Rhode Island. The two are pressed into service by the local hoodlums (Michael Lerner and Paul Giamatti) and quickly find themselves in conflict with their professional colleagues (Ruffalo and Josh Pais). Romantic interest is added by the daughter (Christina Kirk) of the underworld leader (Harvey Fierstein) who won’t date the men she knows are gangsters.

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    16. ‘You Can Count on Me‘ (2000)

    A single mother’s (Laura Linney) life is thrown into turmoil after her struggling, rarely-seen younger brother (Ruffalo) returns to town.

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    15. ‘Begin Again‘ (2014)

    (L to R) Keira Knightley and Mark Ruffalo in 'Begin Again'. Photo: The Weinstein Company.
    (L to R) Keira Knightley and Mark Ruffalo in ‘Begin Again’. Photo: The Weinstein Company.

    Gretta (Keira Knightly), a budding songwriter, finds herself alone after her boyfriend Dave (Adam Levine) ditches her. Her life gains purpose when Dan (Ruffalo), a record label executive, notices her talent.

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    14. ‘Avengers: Infinity War‘ (2018)

    As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos (Josh Brolin). A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment – the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain.

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    13. ‘Avengers: Endgame‘ (2019)

    After the devastating events of Avengers: Infinity War, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos (Josh Brolin). With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once more in order to undo Thanos’ actions and restore order to the universe once and for all, no matter what consequences may be in store.

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    12. ‘Foxcatcher‘ (2015)

    The greatest Olympic Wrestling Champion brother team (Channing Tatum and Ruffalo) joins Team Foxcatcher led by multimillionaire sponsor John E. du Pont (Steve Carell) as they train for the 1988 games in Seoul – a union that leads to unlikely circumstances.

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    11. ‘The Kids Are All Right‘ (2010)

    Two women, Nic (Annette Bening) and Jules (Julianne Moore), brought a son (Josh Hutcherson) and daughter (Mia Wasikowska) into the world through artificial insemination. When one of their children reaches age, both kids go behind their mothers’ backs to meet with the donor (Ruffalo). Life becomes so much more interesting when the father, two mothers and children start to become attached to each other.

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    10. ‘Crime 101‘ (2026)

    (L to R) Mark Ruffalo and Chris Hemsworth star in 'Crime 101'. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.
    (L to R) Mark Ruffalo and Chris Hemsworth star in ‘Crime 101’. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.

    Set against the sun-bleached grit of Los Angeles, ‘Crime 101’ weaves the tale of an elusive jewel thief (Chris Hemsworth) whose string of heists along the 101 freeway have mystified police. When he eyes the score of a lifetime, his path crosses that of a disillusioned insurance broker (Halle Berry) who is facing her own crossroads. Convinced he has found a pattern, a relentless detective (Ruffalo) is closing in, raising the stakes even higher. As the heist approaches, the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur, and all three are faced with life-defining choices–and the realization that there can be no turning back.

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    9. ‘Now You See Me‘ (2013)

    An FBI agent (Ruffalo) and an Interpol detective (Mélanie Laurent) track a team of illusionists (Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Jesse Eisenberg and Dave Franco) who pull off bank heists during their performances and reward their audiences with the money.

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    8. ‘Thor: Ragnarok‘ (2017)

    Thor (Chris Hemsworth) is imprisoned on the other side of the universe and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok, the destruction of his home-world and the end of Asgardian civilization, at the hands of a powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela (Cate Blanchett).

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    7. ‘Poor Things‘ (2023)

    From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and producer Emma Stone comes the incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Stone), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr. Godwin Baxter (Willem Dafoe). Under Baxter’s protection, Bella is eager to learn. Hungry for the worldliness she is lacking, Bella runs off with Duncan Wedderburn (Ruffalo), a slick and debauched lawyer, on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, Bella grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.

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    6.’Shutter Island‘ (2010)

    World War II soldier-turned-U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) investigates the disappearance of a patient from a hospital for the criminally insane, but his efforts are compromised by troubling visions and a mysterious doctor (Ben Kingsley).

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    5. ‘The Avengers‘ (2012)

    2012's 'The Avengers.' Photo: Marvel Studios.
    2012’s ‘The Avengers.’ Photo: Marvel Studios.

    When an unexpected enemy emerges and threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury (Samuel L .Jackson), director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins!

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    4. ‘Collateral‘ (2004)

    Cab driver Max (Jamie Foxx) picks up a man (Tom Cruise) who offers him $600 to drive him around. But the promise of easy money sours when Max realizes his fare is an assassin.

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    3. ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind‘ (2004)

    Joel Barish (Jim Carrey), heartbroken that his girlfriend (Kate Winslet) underwent a procedure to erase him from her memory, decides to do the same. However, as he watches his memories of her fade away, he realises that he still loves her, and may be too late to correct his mistake.

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    2. ‘Zodiac‘ (2007)

    A cartoonist (Jake Gyllenhaal) teams up with an ace reporter (Robert Downey Jr.) and a law enforcement officer (Ruffalo) to track down an elusive serial killer.

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    1. ‘Spotlight‘ (2015)

    (L to R) Michael Keaton and Mark Ruffalo in 'Spotlight.' Photo: Open Road Films.
    (L to R) Michael Keaton and Mark Ruffalo in ‘Spotlight.’ Photo: Open Road Films.

    The true story of how the Boston Globe uncovered the massive scandal of child molestation and cover-up within the local Catholic Archdiocese, shaking the entire Catholic Church to its core.

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  • Best Chris Hemsworth Movies of All Time Ranked

    Chris Hemsworth attends the European Gala Screening for Amazons: 'Crime 101' at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on January 28, 2026 in London, England. Photo: Kate Green/Getty Images for Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
    Chris Hemsworth attends the European Gala Screening for Amazons: ‘Crime 101’ at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on January 28, 2026 in London, England. Photo: Kate Green/Getty Images for Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

    Thanks to his work in the Marvel movies, Chris Hemsworth has become an international movie star and the pride of Australia.

    Best known for playing Thor in the MCU, Hemsworth has also appeared in films from such popular franchises as ‘Ghostbusters‘, ‘Men in Black‘, ‘Star Trek‘, and ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga‘, as well as creating his own franchise of action movies with Netflix‘s ‘Extraction‘ series.

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    Hemsworth’s latest film, the crime thriller ‘Crime 101‘, also starring Halle Berry, opens in theaters on February 13th.

    In honor of his new film, Moviefone is counting down the top 25 movies of Chris Hemsworth’s career, including his latest.

    Let’s begin!

    Related Article: Chris Hemsworth Talks Marvel’s ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’

    25. ‘Ghostbusters‘ (2016)

    (L to R) Chris Hemsworth, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, Kristen Wiig and Melissa McCarthy in 2016's 'Ghostbusters'. Photo: Sony Pictures.
    (L to R) Chris Hemsworth, Kate McKinnon, Leslie Jones, Kristen Wiig and Melissa McCarthy in 2016’s ‘Ghostbusters’. Photo: Sony Pictures.

    Following a ghost invasion of Manhattan, paranormal enthusiasts Erin Gilbert (Kristen Wiig) and Abby Yates (Melissa McCarthy), nuclear engineer Jillian Holtzmann (Katie McKinnon), and subway worker Patty Tolan (Leslie Jones) band together to stop the otherworldly threat.

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    24. ‘Thor: The Dark World‘ (2013)

    Thor (Hemsworth) fights to restore order across the cosmos… but an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith (Christopher Eccleston) returns to plunge the universe back into darkness. Faced with an enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot withstand, Thor must embark on his most perilous and personal journey yet, one that will reunite him with Jane Foster (Natalie Portman) and force him to sacrifice everything to save us all.

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    23. ‘The Huntsman: Winter’s War‘ (2016)

    As two evil sisters (Charlize Theron and Emily Blunt) prepare to conquer the land, two renegades—Eric the Huntsman (Hemsworth), who aided Snow White (Kristen Stewart) in defeating Ravenna in ‘Snow White and the Huntsman‘, and his forbidden lover, Sara (Jessica Chastain) — set out to stop them.

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    22. ‘Vacation‘ (2015)

    Hoping to bring his family closer together and to recreate his childhood vacation for his own kids, a grown up Rusty Griswold (Ed Helms) takes his wife (Christina Applegate) and their two sons on a cross-country road trip to the coolest theme park in America, Walley World. Needless to say, things don’t go quite as planned.

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    21. ‘Men in Black: International‘ (2019)

    The Men in Black have always protected the Earth from the scum of the universe. In this new adventure, they tackle their biggest, most global threat to date: a mole in the Men in Black organization.

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    20. ‘Thor: Love and Thunder‘ (2022)

    (L to R) Natalie Portman and Chris Hemsworth in Marvel's 'Thor: Love and Thunder.' Photo courtesy of Disney Studios.
    (L to R) Natalie Portman and Chris Hemsworth in Marvel’s ‘Thor: Love and Thunder.’ Photo courtesy of Disney Studios.

    After his retirement is interrupted by Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale), a galactic killer who seeks the extinction of the gods, Thor Odinson (Hemsworth) enlists the help of King Valkyrie (Tessa Thompson), Korg (Taika Waititi), and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), who now wields Mjolnir as the Mighty Thor. Together they embark upon a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher’s vengeance and stop him before it’s too late.

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    19. ‘Spiderhead‘ (2022)

    A prisoner (Miles Teller) in a state-of-the-art penitentiary begins to question the purpose of the emotion-controlling drugs he’s testing for a pharmaceutical genius (Hemsworth).

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    18. ‘Extraction 2‘ (2023)

    Chris Hemsworth returns as Tyler Rake in ‘Extraction 2’, the sequel to Netflix‘s blockbuster action film ‘Extraction‘. After barely surviving the events of the first movie, Rake is back as the Australian black ops mercenary, tasked with another deadly mission: rescuing the battered family of a ruthless Georgian gangster from the prison where they are being held.

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    17. ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron‘ (2015)

    When Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.) tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth’s Mightiest Heroes are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron (James Spader) emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.

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    16. ‘A Perfect Getaway‘ (2009)

    For their honeymoon, newlyweds Cliff (Steve Zahn) and Cydney (Milla Jovovich) head to the tropical islands of Hawaii. While journeying through the paradisaical countryside the couple encounters Kale (Hemsworth) and Cleo (Marley Shelton), two disgruntled hitchhikers and Nick (Timothy Olyphant) and Gina (Kiele Sanchez), two wild but well-meaning spirits who help guide them through the lush jungles. The picturesque waterfalls and scenic mountainsides quickly give way to terror when Cliff and Cydney learn of a grisly murder that occurred nearby and realize that they’re being followed by chance acquaintances that suspiciously fit the description of the killers.

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    15. ‘Star Trek‘ (2009)

    Chris Hemsworth in 2009's 'Star Trek'. Photo: Paramount Pictures.
    Chris Hemsworth in 2009’s ‘Star Trek’. Photo: Paramount Pictures.

    The fate of the galaxy rests in the hands of bitter rivals. One, James Kirk (Chris Pine), is a delinquent, thrill-seeking Iowa farm boy. The other, Spock (Zachary Quinto), a Vulcan, was raised in a logic-based society that rejects all emotion. As fiery instinct clashes with calm reason, their unlikely but powerful partnership is the only thing capable of leading their crew through unimaginable danger, boldly going where no one has gone before. The human adventure has begun again.

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    14. ‘Snow White and the Huntsman‘ (2012)

    After the Evil Queen (Charlize Theron) marries the King, she performs a violent coup in which the King is murdered and his daughter, Snow White (Kristen Stewart), is taken captive. Almost a decade later, a grown Snow White is still in the clutches of the Queen. In order to obtain immortality, The Evil Queen needs the heart of Snow White. After Snow escapes the castle, the Queen sends the Huntsman (Hemsworth) to find her in the Dark Forest.

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    13. ‘Thor‘ (2011)

    Against his father Odin’s (Anthony Hopkins) will, The Mighty Thor (Hemsworth) – a powerful but arrogant warrior god – recklessly reignites an ancient war. Thor is cast down to Earth and forced to live among humans as punishment. Once here, Thor learns what it takes to be a true hero when the most dangerous villain of his world sends the darkest forces of Asgard to invade Earth.

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    12. ‘Bad Times at the El Royale‘ (2018)

    Lake Tahoe, 1969. Seven strangers, each one with a secret to bury, meet at El Royale, a decadent motel with a dark past. In the course of a fateful night, everyone will have one last shot at redemption.

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    11. ‘12 Strong‘ (2018)

    A team of special forces head into Afghanistan in the aftermath of the September 11th attacks in an attempt to dismantle the Taliban.

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    10. ‘Crime 101’ (2026)

    Chris Hemsworth stars in 'Crime 101'. Photo Credit: Dean Rogers.
    Chris Hemsworth stars in ‘Crime 101’. Photo Credit: Dean Rogers.

    Set against the sun-bleached grit of Los Angeles, ‘Crime 101’ weaves the tale of an elusive jewel thief (Hemsworth) whose string of heists along the 101 freeway have mystified police. When he eyes the score of a lifetime, his path crosses that of a disillusioned insurance broker (Halle Berry) who is facing her own crossroads. Convinced he has found a pattern, a relentless detective (Mark Ruffalo) is closing in, raising the stakes even higher. As the heist approaches, the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur, and all three are faced with life-defining choices–and the realization that there can be no turning back.

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    9. ‘The Avengers‘ (2012)

    When an unexpected enemy emerges and threatens global safety and security, Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), director of the international peacekeeping agency known as S.H.I.E.L.D., finds himself in need of a team to pull the world back from the brink of disaster. Spanning the globe, a daring recruitment effort begins!

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    8. ‘The Cabin in the Woods‘ (2011)

    Five friends (Hemsworth, Kristen Connolly, Anna Hutchison, Fran Kranz and Jesse Williams) go for a break at a remote cabin, where they get more than they bargained for, discovering the truth behind the cabin in the woods.

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    7. ‘Extraction‘ (2020)

    Tyler Rake (Hemsworth), a fearless mercenary who offers his services on the black market, embarks on a dangerous mission when he is hired to rescue the kidnapped son of a Mumbai crime lord.

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    6. ‘Avengers: Infinity War‘ (2018)

    As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Thanos (Josh Brolin). A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led up to this moment – the fate of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain.

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    5. ‘Rush‘ (2013)

    (L to R) Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Brühl in 'Rush'. Photo: Universal Pictures.
    (L to R) Chris Hemsworth and Daniel Brühl in ‘Rush’. Photo: Universal Pictures.

    In the 1970s, a rivalry propels race car drivers Niki Lauda (Daniel Brühl) and James Hunt (Hemsworth) to fame and glory — until a horrible accident threatens to end it all.

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    4. ‘Blackhat‘ (2015)

    Nicholas Hathaway (Hemsworth), a furloughed convict, and his American and Chinese partners hunt a high-level cybercrime network from Chicago to Los Angeles to Hong Kong to Jakarta. As Hathaway closes in, the stakes become personal as he discovers that the attack on a Chinese nuclear power plant was just the beginning.

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    3. ‘Thor: Ragnarok‘ (2017)

    Thor (Hemsworth) is imprisoned on the other side of the universe and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok, the destruction of his home-world and the end of Asgardian civilization, at the hands of a powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela (Cate Blanchett).

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    2. ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga‘ (2024)

    As the world falls, young Furiosa (Alyla Browne) is snatched from the Green Place of Many Mothers into the hands of a great biker horde led by the warlord Dementus (Hemsworth). Sweeping through the wasteland, they encounter the citadel presided over by Immortan Joe. The two tyrants wage war for dominance, and Furiosa (Anya Taylor-Joy) must survive many trials as she puts together the means to find her way home.

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    1. ‘Avengers: Endgame‘ (2019)

    (L to R) Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. in 'Avengers: Endgame'. Photo: Marvel Studios.
    (L to R) Chris Hemsworth, Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. in ‘Avengers: Endgame’. Photo: Marvel Studios.

    After the devastating events of ‘Avengers: Infinity War‘, the universe is in ruins due to the efforts of the Mad Titan, Thanos (Josh Brolin). With the help of remaining allies, the Avengers must assemble once more in order to undo Thanos’ actions and restore order to the universe once and for all, no matter what consequences may be in store.

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  • Best Halle Berry Movies of All Time Ranked

    Halle Berry attends the European Gala Screening for Amazons: 'Crime 101' at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on January 28, 2026 in London, England. Photo: Kate Green/Getty Images for Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
    Halle Berry attends the European Gala Screening for Amazons: ‘Crime 101’ at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on January 28, 2026 in London, England. Photo: Kate Green/Getty Images for Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

    Academy Award winner Halle Berry is one of the most accomplished and beloved actresses of her generation.

    First appearing in supporting roles in now classic movies like ‘Jungle Fever‘, ‘The Last Boy Scout‘, and ‘Boomerang‘, Berry won an Oscar for Best Actress for her performance in 2001’s ‘Monster’s Ball‘, becoming the first and only Black woman to ever receive that honor from the Academy.

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    But she has also appeared in some of the most popular franchises of all time including the original ‘X-Men‘ trilogy, ‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum‘, ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle‘, and the James Bond movie, ‘Die Another Day‘.

    Not to mention starring in critically acclaimed movies like ‘Losing Isaiah‘, ‘Bulworth‘, and ‘Could Atlas‘. Her latest, the new crime thriller ‘Crime 101‘, opens in theaters on February 13th.

    In honor of the new film’s release, Moviefone is counting down the 20 best movies of Halle Berry’s long and impressive career, including her latest.

    Let’s begin!

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    20. ‘X-Men: The Last Stand‘ (2006)

    (L to R) Halle Berry and Hugh Jackman in 'X-Men: The Last Stand'. Photo: Marvel Studios.
    (L to R) Halle Berry and Hugh Jackman in ‘X-Men: The Last Stand’. Photo: Marvel Studios.

    When a cure is found to treat mutations, lines are drawn amongst the X-Men, led by Professor Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart), and the Brotherhood, a band of powerful mutants organized under Xavier’s former ally, Magneto (Ian McKellen).

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    19. ‘Never Let Go‘ (2024)

    In this new psychological thriller/horror, as an Evil takes over the world beyond their front doorstep, the only protection for a mother (Berry), and her twin sons (Percy Baggs IV and Anthony B. Jenkins) is their house and their family’s protective bond. Needing to stay connected at all times – even tethering themselves with ropes – they cling to one another, urging each other to never let go. But when one of the boys questions if the evil is real, the ties that bind them together are severed, triggering a terrifying fight for survival.

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    18. ‘Executive Decision‘ (1996)

    Terrorists hijack a 747 inbound to Washington D.C., demanding the release of their imprisoned leader. Intelligence expert David Grant (Kurt Russell) suspects another reason and he is soon the reluctant member of a special assault team that is assigned to intercept the plane and hijackers.

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    17. ‘The Program‘ (1993)

    Several players from different backgrounds try to cope with the pressures of playing football at a major university. Each deals with the pressure differently, some turn to drinking, others to drugs, and some to studying.

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    16. ‘The Call‘ (2013)

    Jordan Turner (Berry) is an experienced 911 operator but when she makes an error in judgment and a call ends badly, Jordan is rattled and unsure if she can continue. But when teenager Casey Welson (Abigail Breslin) is abducted in the back of a man’s car and calls 911, Jordan is the one called upon to use all of her experience, insights and quick thinking to help Casey escape, and not just to save her, but to make sure the man is brought to justice.

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    15. ‘Swordfish‘ (2001)

    (L to R) Halle Berry, John Travolta, Don Cheadle and Hugh Jackman in 'Swordfish'. Photo: Warner Bros.
    (L to R) Halle Berry, John Travolta, Don Cheadle and Hugh Jackman in ‘Swordfish’. Photo: Warner Bros.

    Rogue agent Gabriel Shear (John Travolta) is determined to get his mitts on $9 billion stashed in a secret Drug Enforcement Administration account. He wants the cash to fight terrorism, but lacks the computer skills necessary to hack into the government mainframe. Enter Stanley Jobson (Hugh Jackman), a n’er-do-well encryption expert who can log into anything.

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    14. ‘Losing Isaiah‘ (1995)

    Khaila Richards (Berry), a crack-addicted single mother, accidentally leaves her baby in a dumpster while high and returns the next day in a panic to find he is missing. In reality, the baby has been adopted by a warm-hearted social worker, Margaret Lewin (Jessica Lange), and her husband, Charles (David Strathaim). Years later, Khaila has gone through rehab and holds a steady job. After learning that her child is still alive, she challenges Margaret for the custody.

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    13. ‘Bulworth‘ (1998)

    A suicidally disillusioned liberal politician (Warren Beatty) puts a contract out on himself and takes the opportunity to be bluntly honest with his voters by affecting the rhythms and speech of hip-hop music and culture.

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    12. ‘X-Men: Days of Future Past‘ (2014)

    The ultimate X-Men ensemble fights a war for the survival of the species across two time periods as they join forces with their younger selves in an epic battle that must change the past – to save our future.

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    11. ‘Die Another Day‘ (2002)

    James Bond (Pierce Brosnan) is sent to investigate the connection between a North Korean terrorist and a diamond mogul, who is funding the development of an international space weapon.

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    10. ‘Crime 101‘ (2026)

    (L to R) Chris Hemsworth and Halle Berry star in 'Crime 101'. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.
    (L to R) Chris Hemsworth and Halle Berry star in ‘Crime 101’. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.

    Set against the sun-bleached grit of Los Angeles, ‘Crime 101’ weaves the tale of an elusive jewel thief (Chris Hemsworth) whose string of heists along the 101 freeway have mystified police. When he eyes the score of a lifetime, his path crosses that of a disillusioned insurance broker (Berry) who is facing her own crossroads. Convinced he has found a pattern, a relentless detective (Mark Ruffalo) is closing in, raising the stakes even higher. As the heist approaches, the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur, and all three are faced with life-defining choices–and the realization that there can be no turning back.

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    9. ‘Boomerang‘ (1992)

    Marcus (Eddie Murphy) is a successful advertising executive who woos and beds women almost at will. After a company merger he finds that his new boss, the ravishing Jacqueline (Robin Givens), is treating him in exactly the same way. Completely traumatized by this, his work goes badly downhill.

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    8. ‘X-Men‘ (2000)

    Two mutants, Rogue (Anna Paquin) and Wolverine (Hugh Jackman), come to a private academy for their kind whose resident superhero team, the X-Men, must oppose a terrorist organization with similar powers.

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    7. ‘Kingsman: The Golden Circle‘ (2017)

    When an attack on the Kingsman headquarters takes place and a new villain rises (Julianne Moore), Eggsy (Taron Egerton) and Merlin (Mark Strong) are forced to work together with the American agency known as the Statesman to save the world.

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    6. ‘The Last Boy Scout‘ (1991)

    When the girl (Berry) that detective Joe Hallenback (Bruce Willis) is protecting gets murdered, the boyfriend (Damon Wayans) of the murdered girl attempts to investigate and solve the case. What they discover is that there is deep seated corruption going on between a crooked politician and the owner of a pro football team.

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    5. ‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum‘ (2019)

    (L to R) Keanu Reeves and Halle Berry in 'John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum'. Photo: Lionsgate.
    (L to R) Keanu Reeves and Halle Berry in ‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum’. Photo: Lionsgate.

    Super-assassin John Wick (Keanu Reeves) returns with a $14 million price tag on his head and an army of bounty-hunting killers on his trail. After killing a member of the shadowy international assassin’s guild, the High Table, John Wick is excommunicado, but the world’s most ruthless hit men and women await his every turn.

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    4. ‘Jungle Fever‘ (1991)

    A successful and married black man (Wesley Snipes) contemplates having an affair with a white girl (Annabella Sciorra) from work. He’s quite rightly worried that the racial difference would make an already taboo relationship even worse.

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    3. ‘X2‘ (2003)

    Professor Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart) and his team of genetically gifted superheroes face a rising tide of anti-mutant sentiment led by Col. William Stryker (Brian Cox). Storm (Berry), Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) and Jean Grey (Famke Janssen) must join their usual nemeses—Magneto (Ian McKellen) and Mystique (Rebecca Romijn)—to unhinge Stryker’s scheme to exterminate all mutants.

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    2. ‘Monster’s Ball‘ (2001)

    A prison guard (Billy Bob Thornton) begins a tentative romance with the unsuspecting widow (Berry) of a man whose execution he presided over.

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    1. ‘Cloud Atlas‘ (2012)

    (L to R) Tom Hanks and Halle Berry in 'Cloud Atlas'. Photo: Warner Bros.
    (L to R) Tom Hanks and Halle Berry in ‘Cloud Atlas’. Photo: Warner Bros.

    A set of six nested stories spanning time between the 19th century and a distant post-apocalyptic future. ‘Cloud Atlas’ explores how the actions and consequences of individual lives impact one another throughout the past, the present and the future. Action, mystery and romance weave through the story as one soul is shaped from a killer into a hero and a single act of kindness ripples across centuries to inspire a revolution in the distant future.

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  • Halle Berry Starring in ‘The President is Missing’

    Halle Berry attends the European Gala Screening for Amazons: 'Crime 101' at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on January 28, 2026 in London, England. 'Crime 101' is in cinemas on February 13th. Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
    Halle Berry attends the European Gala Screening for Amazons: ‘Crime 101’ at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on January 28, 2026 in London, England. ‘Crime 101’ is in cinemas on February 13th. Photo by Tristan Fewings/Getty Images for Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

    Preview:

    • Halle Berry is attached to a variety of new projects.
    • She has a political thriller and more in the works.
    • The work will be in movies and TV.

    Halle Berry is someone you always assume is booked and busy –– she has ‘Crime 101’, for example, due in cinemas next week –– but Deadline brings word that she’s making moves to ensure that she’ll have projects to work on for a while to come.

    Via HalleHolly, the company she runs with Holly Jeter, Berry has a raft of movies and TV shows in development, including a gender-swapped adaptation of Bill Clinton and James Patterson’s legal thriller ‘The President in Missing.’

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    And that’s just the tip of the development iceberg for the actor, who has a variety of other movie and TV deals in the works. Get more details below…

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    What’s the story of ‘The President is Missing’?

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    Halle Berry arrives on the red carpet of the 97th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Credit/Provider: Heather Swift / The Academy. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.

    Adapted into script form by Nicole Perlman (‘Guardians of the Galaxy’) and David Chasteen (‘CIA’), it sees a terrorist threatens an attack so lethal it will return the United States to the dark ages.

    The only person who can stop him is President Joanna Duncan (Berry) — but first she has to elude her own secret service and escape the confines of the White House in a gambit to save the world single-handedly. It’s set up at Apple Original Films.

    What else does Halle Berry have in development?

    Halle Berry stars in 'Crime 101'. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.
    Halle Berry stars in ‘Crime 101’. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.

    Alongside the thriller, Berry is attached to star in ‘Fleur’ from writer/director Ellie Foumbi, which is in pre-production and set to shoot in Paris next month. She’ll play an American housewife who flees to the French capital and starts a life as a dominatrix and elite escort.

    On the TV front, she has Peacock’s ‘Zero F***s’, about menopausal best friends, potential HBO medical thriller ‘The Patient’ and ‘Mother Doom’ at FX, which would see her as a retired Special Forces operative on a vengeful mission.

    Halle Berry arrives on the red carpet of the 97th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Credit/Provider: Etienne Laurent / The Academy. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.
    Halle Berry arrives on the red carpet of the 97th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre at Ovation Hollywood on Sunday, March 2, 2025. Credit/Provider: Etienne Laurent / The Academy. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.

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  • Movie Review: ‘Crime 101’

    Chris Hemsworth stars in 'Crime 101'. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.
    Chris Hemsworth stars in ‘Crime 101’. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.

    Opening in theaters on February 13th is the new crime thriller ‘Crime 101’, written and directed by Bart Layton (‘American Animals’) and starring Chris Hemsworth (‘Thor’), Halle Berry (‘X-Men’), Mark Ruffalo (‘The Avengers’), Barry Keoghan (‘Eternals’), Monica Barbaro (‘Top Gun: Maverick’), Corey Hawkins (‘Straight Outta Compton’), Jennifer Jason Leigh (‘The Hateful Eight’) and Nick Nolte (’48 Hrs.’).

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    Related Article: Chris Hemsworth and Halle Berry Talk New Crime Thriller ‘Crime 101’

    Initial Thoughts

    Halle Berry stars in 'Crime 101'. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.
    Halle Berry stars in ‘Crime 101’. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.

    ‘Crime 101’ really wants to be Michael Mann’s ‘Heat’ (and maybe some of his ‘Thief’ as well). Not that there’s anything wrong with that; epic crime thrillers are few and far between these days, and writer-director Bart Layton’s 140-minute L.A.-based drama has a lot of the scope and a glittering cast to make a run at it.

    Based on gritty genre writer Don Winslow’s 2020 novella of the same name, ‘Crime 101’ doesn’t quite hit the heights of Mann’s 31-year-old masterpiece – it’s patterned almost too closely on that film’s narrative, for one thing, and it takes far too long to set itself up and finally get to the good stuff. But when it does work – thanks to some terrific work from some of that cast – ‘Crime 101’ can be suspenseful and absorbing.

    Story and Direction

    (L to R) Mark Ruffalo and Chris Hemsworth star in 'Crime 101'. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.
    (L to R) Mark Ruffalo and Chris Hemsworth star in ‘Crime 101’. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.

    A mysterious man named Davis (Chris Hemsworth) is committing a series of flawlessly executed heists – mainly of precious jewels — up and down the length of California’s 101 freeway, from Santa Barbara to Los Angeles. Careful not to harm a single person during his crimes, Davis is also lonely, isolated, and socially awkward, with his only goal to reach a certain sum of money and his past shrouded in shadows.

    While most of the LAPD squad assigned to the robberies just wants to close them out, Detective Lou Lubesnick (Mark Ruffalo) sees a pattern in them and is convinced it’s one man, annoying his superiors. His investigation brings him into the orbit of Sharon Coombs (Halle Berry), a claims adjuster whose insurance firm handles the kind of high-end clients who are taking a hit from Davis’ heists.

    When Davis targets another of Coombs’ clients for what he hopes is his final job, that puts Coombs on his radar as well – but unbeknownst to Davis, his own benefactor (Nick Nolte) has put a second operator on the job, a psychotic, violent man-child named Ormon (Barry Keoghan) who does not share Davis’ moral code or any hesitation to hurt and kill.

    (L to R) Monica Barbaro and Chris Hemsworth star in 'Crime 101'. Photo Credit: Dean Rogers.
    (L to R) Monica Barbaro and Chris Hemsworth star in ‘Crime 101’. Photo Credit: Dean Rogers.

    ‘Crime 101,’ as with Winslow’s other works and the films that Layton emulates, walks the well-worn gray area of many a crime film where the lines between the criminals and the ‘good guys’ are often blurry and where thieves often have codes of honor that are tested to the breaking point by other forces. But a problem here that hampers ‘Crime 101’ is that it never creates a consistently rising sense of tension for a good portion of the film. Setup takes up a large chunk of its first half, and the narrative finds itself going down more than one blind alley.

    There is more attention paid to character development, but only selectively, and often in ways that seem incongruous. But the movie does come to life in fits and starts, including a pulse-pounding car and motorcycle chase involving Davis and Ormon, some other scenes involving the latter, and almost all of the third act, as Davis, Lubesnick, Ormon and others are all drawn into Davis’ carefully calibrated plan. Layton also makes good use of real Los Angeles locations, from downtown to Malibu, effectively making the city very much a character itself, although Blanck Mass’ heavy-handed score, all synths and thunderous drums, works too hard to add extra gravitas.

    Cast and Performances

    (L to R) Chris Hemsworth and Halle Berry star in 'Crime 101'. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.
    (L to R) Chris Hemsworth and Halle Berry star in ‘Crime 101’. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.

    Strangely enough, the weakest component of the all-star cast here may be its leading man. Hemsworth’s Davis is a curiously flat character – and while much of his background is intentionally left murky, there’s not enough for Hemsworth to work with, rendering him kind of a blank. Also unhelpful is his almost complete lack of chemistry with Berry and especially Monica Barbaro, who shows up in the Amy Brenneman role from ‘Heat’ – the love interest who changes the thief’s perspective – and brings her own considerable magnetism in spades, even in a typically underwritten and stock role.

    Despite looking like he just came right from the ‘Task’ set to this film – his rumpled, exhausted cops are virtually indistinguishable – Mark Ruffalo brings his usual wounded dignity and innate decency to the role of Lou, who you can’t help but love thanks to his dogged determination and, uh, attempts at yoga (too bad Jennifer Jason Leigh is wasted completely and barely seen as his estranged wife).

    The film’s MVPs, however, are Berry and Keoghan. The former is electric as a hard-working, quick-witted woman pushed to the brink by her obnoxious, sexist bosses, while the latter is genuinely frightening and unpredictable as the wild card psycho Ormon. Even though we’ve pretty much had enough Joker in recent Batman movies, Keoghan almost makes us want to see his cameoing Clown Prince of Crime from ‘The Batman’ show up again in Matt Reeves’ upcoming sequel.

    Final Thoughts

    Chris Hemsworth stars in 'Crime 101'. Photo Credit: Dean Rogers.
    Chris Hemsworth stars in ‘Crime 101’. Photo Credit: Dean Rogers.

    Bart Layton definitely gets an ‘A’ for effort with ‘Crime 101’ – he really wants to make the kind of complex, morally ambivalent, tense, adult-oriented thriller that is harder to glimpse at the multiplex these days than an influencer staying off their phone for the entire length of a movie.

    Yet Layton makes his melodrama almost too complicated; careful pruning of some subplots and sequences – he apparently likes one slowly rotating opening shot of the title motorway so much that he does it again later in the film – might have jacked up the pace and added more urgency to the proceedings. Still, while ‘Crime 101’ is not the epic crime drama the director-writer may have had in mind, it still manages to generate enough heat of its own to keep one interested.

    ‘Crime 101’ receives a score of 70 out of 100.

    Corey Hawkins and Mark Ruffalo star in 'Crime 101'. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.
    Corey Hawkins and Mark Ruffalo star in ‘Crime 101’. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.

    What is the plot of ‘Crime 101’?

    As an elusive jewel thief (Chris Hemsworth) mystifies police with a string of heists along the 101 freeway in Los Angeles, his path crosses that of a disillusioned insurance broker (Halle Berry) who is facing her own crossroads. As the thief plans one final heist, a relentless detective (Mark Ruffalo) is closing in, raising the stakes even higher for all three.

    Who is in the cast of ‘Crime 101’?

    • Chris Hemsworth as Mike Davis
    • Halle Berry as Sharon Colvin
    • Mark Ruffalo as Detective Lou Lubesnick
    • Barry Keoghan as Ormon
    • Monica Barbaro as Maya
    • Corey Hawkins as Detective Tillman
    • Jennifer Jason Leigh as Angie
    • Nick Nolte as Money
    • Tate Donovan as Steven Monroe
    • Payman Maadi as Sammy Kassem
    • Drew Powell as Det. Townsend
    • Matthew Del Negro as Police Captain Stewart
    Halle Berry attends the European Gala Screening for Amazons: 'Crime 101' at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on January 28, 2026 in London, England. Photo: Kate Green/Getty Images for Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
    Halle Berry attends the European Gala Screening for Amazons: ‘Crime 101’ at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on January 28, 2026 in London, England. Photo: Kate Green/Getty Images for Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

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  • ‘Crime 101’ Interview: Chris Hemsworth and Halle Berry

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    Opening in theaters on February 13th is the new crime thriller ‘Crime 101’, which was directed by Bart Layton (‘American Animals’) and stars Chris Hemsworth (‘Thor’), Halle Berry (‘X-Men’), Mark Ruffalo (‘The Avengers’), Barry Keoghan (‘Eternals’), Monica Barbaro (‘Top Gun: Maverick’), Corey Hawkins (‘Straight Outta Compton’), Jennifer Jason Leigh (‘The Hateful Eight’) and Nick Nolte (’48 Hrs.’).

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    Moviefone recently had the pleasure of sitting down in person with Chris Hemsworth and Halle Berry to talk about their work on ‘Crime 101’, what fans can expect from the new movie, their complex characters, how Hemsworth connected to his role, and why Berry thinks the film is a “love letter to LA.”

    (L to R) Halle Berry and Chris Hemsworth star in 'Crime 101'.
    (L to R) Halle Berry and Chris Hemsworth star in ‘Crime 101’.

    You can read the full interview below or click on the video player above to watch our interviews with Hemsworth, Berry, and director Bart Layton.

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    Chris Hemsworth stars in 'Crime 101'. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.
    Chris Hemsworth stars in ‘Crime 101’. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.

    Moviefone: To begin with, Chris, what would you say to audiences sitting down right now in a theater to watch this movie to prepare them for the theatrical experiences they are about to have?

    Chris Hemsworth: Propulsive. Sophisticated. Relevant. Thought provoking. There’s a beautiful momentum in the film, and continuity from the action and the intensity there through the dramatic scenes. I think we’ve, and (director) Bart Layton speaks of this a lot, prioritized the action as the most important, impressive part. But the action means nothing if you’re not invested in those characters. Every time we cut to an action scene, right before that, you’re invested in the emotional content and then the interplay between the people that are about to collide. So, it’s fun.

    MF: Halle, what would you say to moviegoers to get them excited for this film?

    Halle Berry: Gritty. Sexy. Character driven. Action. We’ve got some chases you haven’t seen before. It’s a love letter to LA. You see it in a brand-new way. We haven’t seen the city like that in a very long time.

    Halle Berry stars in 'Crime 101'. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.
    Halle Berry stars in ‘Crime 101’. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.

    MF: Halle, can you expand on that? What do you mean by a “love letter to LA”?

    HB: Well, because you see all of what the city encompasses. You see the glamour and the glitz, but you see the underbelly, you see the real. I think there is beauty in the real. Anything that’s real and true, I think people see beauty and truth in. He captured it in a beautiful way and the cinematography highlights it in the best way.

    MF: Chris, you just used the word “Relevant” to describe the film. What did you mean by that?

    CH: Well, we didn’t write the script, Bart Layton wrote the script. It’s based on a short story. He talks about wanting to have it entertaining, but if you could smuggle in questions that we’re asking ourselves about, I suppose “relevant” now being the system being unfair and people breaking out of the social expectations or what we’re being told is the good and what we’re being told is evil and provoking more of the conversation around the ambiguity of things, the humanity in all of us, and how whatever side of the fence you may sit on, you’re going to find good and bad people. It’s not as clean cut as like, “Well, you’re from there. That means I can put you in that box.” It’s a lot more, open for discussion. The tropes that maybe you walk into a film and expect within these characters, I do feel we break out of those and there’s some unexpected turns. I think when I watch those movies, it certainly provokes a second discussion with yourself around, “Oh, I’ve met people like that and I assumed that in a second, and how wrong I was.” They’re going through something; they’re doing their best. Nothing’s as simple as we’d like to think.

    (L to R) Chris Hemsworth and Halle Berry star in 'Crime 101'. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.
    (L to R) Chris Hemsworth and Halle Berry star in ‘Crime 101’. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.

    MF: Halle, how would you describe your character in your own words and how she connects to Chris’ character?

    HB: Well, I think what we discovered about our characters, they both come from meager beginnings, right? That connected us as characters in the movie. But my character has worked hard as a woman of color to get where she got to in her insurance company. Rightfully so, she’s expecting the rightful promotion and the rightful place within that system. She gets painfully made aware that she has aged out and that and she’s no longer useful. That is the moment that I think she feared, always knew could come, but somehow thought she was different and realized she’s not. So, she got presented with a moral question about what will you do when you realize the system is unfair? How will you mitigate that? And she makes a choice.

    MF: Chris, how would you describe your character and why he teams up with Halle’s character?

    CH: There’s this crisis of identity, I think. I’m not going to speak for her, but with my character, what he thought was going to bring fulfillment and happiness, it was material wealth. He literally has a number of which if he gets to that number, it’ll solve all his problems. There’s this beautiful line that her character says, “Those who come from chaos, crave order.” I think that speaks volumes with many people’s experiences, especially if you’re in your formative years and there’s abuse and neglect and you don’t have that foundation to fall back upon. You seek it in all the wrong places, or you attempt to build structure and safety through outside acknowledgement or status or material wealth. We all know that that doesn’t hold true. What is important and what they need is love, connection, support, and to be seen by people who also have had similar experiences. That’s a true connection that they are both seeking.

    Chris Hemsworth stars in 'Crime 101'. Photo Credit: Dean Rogers.
    Chris Hemsworth stars in ‘Crime 101’. Photo Credit: Dean Rogers.

    MF: Finally, Chris, obviously you grew up differently than your character but how did you tap into his intensity for this film?

    CH: I mean, I grew up in a beautiful household, but we had very little money and were certainly aware of the financial burden my parents were under. It was week to week paychecks to pay for food and bills. I’d see and feel the stress that was on them. I literally was like, “Oh, I could become an actor and I could pay the house off finally.” I remember asking my dad, “When will you pay it off?” He was like, “Oh, never mate.” My dad worked as a social worker in child protection and was doing one of the most important jobs, protecting those who were the most vulnerable of us, that being children. Yet, he was tied to the bank in that way and was never going to escape it. So, I empathized or connected with the idea of that financial burden, if I could solve that thing, that will fix it. Then I did that, and then you arrive at an existential crisis of, “Well, now what?” It brings you happiness for a period, but then it’s about something else. Then you go into your second mountain of life. It’s like there’s something deeper, there’s some other burning inner desire. Your psyche stops speaking up, and your soul wants something else. None of that I have answered yet, but it’s been around my brain a lot in the recent times.

    Editorial Note: President & COO of Moviefone, Rahsan-Rahsan Lindsay, conducted this interview and contributed to this article.

    (L to R) Mark Ruffalo and Chris Hemsworth star in 'Crime 101'. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.
    (L to R) Mark Ruffalo and Chris Hemsworth star in ‘Crime 101’. Photo Credit: Merrick Morton.

    What is the plot of ‘Crime 101’?

    A jewel thief named Mike Davis’ (Chris Hemsworth) heists along the 101 freeway have left police baffled. When he sets his sights on the ultimate score, his plans intersect with those of insurance broker Sharon Colvin (Halle Berry). A detective named Lou Lubesnick (Mark Ruffalo) believes he has cracked Mike’s pattern and is determined to bring him down before the next job.

    Who is in the cast of ‘Crime 101’?

    Halle Berry attends the European Gala Screening for Amazons: 'Crime 101' at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on January 28, 2026 in London, England. Photo: Kate Green/Getty Images for Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment.
    Halle Berry attends the European Gala Screening for Amazons: ‘Crime 101’ at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on January 28, 2026 in London, England. Photo: Kate Green/Getty Images for Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Entertainment.

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  • CinemaCon 2025: Amazon MGM Studios Presentation

    (L to R) Ben Affleck, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Daniella Pineda and Jon Berthal at the Amazon/MGM presentation at CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas.Photo: Amazon/MGM.
    (L to R) Ben Affleck, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Daniella Pineda and Jon Berthal at the Amazon/MGM presentation at CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas.Photo: Amazon/MGM.

    Preview:

    • ‘Project Hail Mary’ and more were showcased at Amazon MGM’s CinemaCon presentation.
    • There was news of ‘Masters of the Universe’ and Luca Guadagno’s latest.
    • Ryan Gosling, Ben Affleck and more showed up to support their movies.

    Amazon has popped up at CinemaCon a couple of times in the past, but usually partnered with one of the big theatrical studios. But as Amazon MGM Studios plans to hugely expand its cinematic footprint (having also joined the Motion Picture Association), it is also making its big, proper debut at the movie trade show.

    Given the recent giant news about Amazon gaining full control of the Bond franchise, there was plenty of expectation of some announcement about that, though even with the hiring of producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman to oversee the company’s plans, unless the deal to bring them in was sealed a lot earlier than reported, was it likely that we’d have anything beyond the company touting the new arrangement?

    It was an unusually late schedule time-wise, presumably because the likes of Sony, Warners, Disney and co. had snapped up the prime spots. But as a statement of intent from the new kid on the block, it had to deliver.

    So let’s explore what was actually revealed…

    ‘Project Hail Mary’

    The latest Phil Lord and Chris Miller joint (that isn’t a ‘Spider-Verse’ offering) is this adaptation of ‘The Martian’ author Andy Weir’s book.

    It’s another tale of a reluctant astronaut, this one played by Ryan Gosling, who has to try and save the Earth. The presentation kicked off with the impressive first teaser for the sci-fi movie. Set to Harry Styles’ ‘Sign of the Times,’ it looks very different to other Lord/Miller movies, but also great.

    Gosling plays a schoolteacher recruited by Sandra Huller to save the planet, which is threatened by a dying sun. “You want the right stuff. I’ve got the wrong stuff! I put the NOT in astronaut. I can’t even moonwalk!” he claims amusingly (it’s even funnier coming from the man who played Neil Armstrong in ‘First Man.’)

    Mike Hopkins, Head of Prime Video and Amazon MGM Studios took the stage to announce that the company is committed to theatrical releases, with 14 working titles being readied for next year and 15 planned for 2027. They’re apparently ahead of schedule.

    And the ‘Project Hail Mary’ team –– Lord, Miller and Gosling –– arrived on stage to caution the crowd that all the footage was work in progress, with Gosling singling cinematographer Greig Fraser (who also worked on the ‘Dune’ movies) out for particular praise.

    Lord and Miller explained how much of themselves they poured into the movie, the biggest project they’ve ever worked on.

    Gosling: “This is why we go to the movies, and I’m not just saying it because I’m in it. I’m ALSO a producer on this movie.”

    Says Miller:

    “Thank you for seeing movies on the big screen with the most weird and disturbing popcorn buckets imaginable.” Can’t wait to see their ‘Hail Mary’ bucket…

    ‘Project Hail Mary Blasts’ off in theaters on March 20th, 2026.

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    There was more talk of other future projects, including the Michael B. Jordan starring/directed ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’ and ‘Verity,’ the romantic thriller adapted from Colleen Hoover’s novel and directed by Michael Showalter.

    ‘The Thomas Crown Affair’ apparently “has a few unexpected, modern twists.” Bradford Young is the cinematographer on the movie, and ‘Black Panther’s Ruth E. Carter will handle the costumes.

    ‘Verity,’ meanwhile, had a teaser to show, featuring the song ‘Fade Into You’ by Mazzy Star, and introduced by a fun video by the cast.

    ‘Verity’ has a May15th, 2026 release date set, while ‘Thomas Crown’ is too early in the process to score its own slot yet.

    Next!

    ‘After The Hunt’

    The latest drama from the prolific Luca Guadagnino stars Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield and follows a professor whose career is derailed by scandal. Andrew Garfield’s character is accused of assaulting Ayo Edebiri’s, and it becomes major news after Julia Roberts’ character, an attorney, takes on his case.

    Edebiri and Garfield showed up on stage with Guadagnino, and Garfield praised his director, who he said he’d wanted to work with for 15 years.

    The first footage from the movie was screened for the audience via a trailer.

    ‘After The Hunt’ will head to theaters on October 17th.

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    Next up?

    ‘Mercy’

    The new Chris Pratt sci-fi pic ‘Mercy’ was the next to be spotlighted, with the first footage of the movie, directed by Timur Bekmambetov.

    It’s a blend of courtroom drama and action where an AI program serves as the judge, jury, and executioner. Pratt has 90 minutes to prove he didn’t kill his wife, using all technology available.

    Since the trailer introduces the audiences to a high-tech chair where Pratt’s character is confined, what better way to promote than by having Pratt in said chair on stage for the presentation, jokingly forced to say a proper thank you to the assembled exhibitors, lest he had to Uber home.

    Co-starring Rebecca Ferguson, the film will be in cinemas on January 23rd, 2026.

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    Followed by…

    ‘Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie’

    Lest you start checking again whether we’ve turned the clock back to April Fool’s Day, this is in fact a very real movie, directed by ‘Despicable Me’ veteran Kyle Balda, and is a live-action murder mystery where the detectives are sheep.

    The audience reaction was laughter at first –– it is a fun concept –– but the cast, including Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson, Hong Chau, Nicholas Braun and Nicholas Galitzine, is certainly impressive, and the tone of the footage a lot of fun.

    ‘Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie’ will venture into cinemas on February 20th, 2026.

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    On to…

    ‘Crime 101’

    ‘American Animals’ director Bart Layton’s new crime thriller stars Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, Monica Barbaro and Barry Keoghan, and sees a detective tracking a jewel thief.

    Director Layton, who says that from the very beginning, this movie was written, imagined, planned and dreamed for the big screen, is joined by Hemsworth and Berry on stage to introduce a trailer.

    Layton also says he wrote Keoghan’s part as a dirt bike-riding maniac especially for him.

    Hemsworth added that they wanted to make a gripping and thought provoking thriller that really captures L.A.

    ‘Crime 101’ has yet to lock down a release date.

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    That was followed by a quick look at new hitman movie ‘Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother,’ directed by Bassam Tariq and starring Mahershala Ali.

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    Then it was on to…

    ‘Is God Is’

    Director Aleshea Harris makes her cinematic debut with an adaptation of her play.

    Vivica A. Fox took the stage with some of the other cast to show a trailer.

    It’s the story of two little girls and their mother who were the victims of an arson attack at the hands of their father (Sterling K. Brown). Their mother’s dying wish? That the two girls, now adults, kill their father.

    It’s described as a Greek tragedy crossed with Afropunk and the classic spaghetti Western. The cast also includes Janelle Monáe, Erika Alexander, Kara Young and Mallori Johnson.

    After that, head of film Courtenay Valenti and marketing chief Sue Kroll were introduced to extoll the company’s commitment to theatrical and that it is ramping up more productions from the Orion and United Artists.

    From there, it was back to film promotion with…

    Daniel Craig as James Bond in 'Casino Royale.'
    Daniel Craig as James Bond in ‘Casino Royale.’

    Bond! But there isn’t very much to tell yet (as we guessed), with more of a mention that chosen producers Amy Pascal and David Heyman are getting down to work in London to figure out next steps.

    “(We are) committed to honoring the legacy of Bond while bringing a fresh take.”

    From a spy to a different type of hero with…

    ‘Masters of the Universe’

    'Masters of the Universe' toys. Photo: Mattel.
    ‘Masters of the Universe’ toys. Photo: Mattel.

    With the movie finally in production after years in development limbo, a behind-the-scenes featurette screened, which included a lot of work-in-progress props, and some sound bites from the powers that be promising a movie that is loyal to the cartoon and the toys.

    Director Travis Knight gushed about having wanted to make this movie for years, adding:

    “I have been a fan of Masters of the Universe pretty much my entire life. It was something I lived and breathed. I had the toys. I even had a He-Man haircut.”

    ‘Masters of the Universe’ will be on screens on June 5th, 2026.

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    Headed our way more imminently (as in, a couple of weeks) is…

    ‘The Accountant 2’

    (L to R) Ben Affleck, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Gavin O'Connor, Daniella Pineda a and Jon Berthal at the Amazon/MGM presentation at CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas.Photo: Amazon/MGM.
    (L to R) Ben Affleck, Cynthia Addai-Robinson, Gavin O’Connor, Daniella Pineda a and Jon Berthal at the Amazon/MGM presentation at CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas.Photo: Amazon/MGM.

    The follow-up to the 2016 original, with director Gavin O’Connor returning alongside stars Ben Affleck and Jon Bernthal.

    Affleck, Bernthal, Cynthia Addai Robinson and O’Connor were there to present an extended trailer for the action movie, which indicates that this sequel leans into the buddy comedy interplay between the brothers played by Affleck and Bernthal. While the trailer’s humor worked, the scripted banter on stage left something to the imagination, though it wasn’t really the fault of the cast.

    ‘The Accountant 2’ shoots for screens on April 25th

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    Amazon MGM Studios’ presentation wrapped up with much talk of the past, present and future for the company’s ambitions –– and the assembled talent from their projects taking a selfie.

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    (L to R) Ben Affleck and Jon Berthal at the Amazon/MGM presentation at CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas.Photo: Amazon/MGM.
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  • Mark Ruffalo Joins Jewel Heist Movie ‘Crime 101’

    Mark Ruffalo in 'Dark Waters.'
    Mark Ruffalo in ‘Dark Waters.’ Photo: Focus Features.

    Preview:

    • Mark Ruffalo is joining the cast of ‘Crime 101’.
    • Chris Hemsworth is co-starring in the movie.
    • Bart Layton is directing.

    Don Winslow’s work has been the source for movies before, including 2007’s ‘Bobby Z’ and 2012’s ‘Savages’.

    Yet right now, there is a feeding frenzy for his literary output, with a variety of movies and shows in development based on his books, including war on drugs tale ‘The Border’ and ‘City on Fire’, which has a script by ‘Challengers’ Justin Kuritzkes and ‘Dune: Part Two’ actor Austin Butler aboard to star and produce.

    Add to the list Winslow’s novella ‘Crime 101’, which is in development with Chris Hemsworth starring. And his old Marvel pal Mark Ruffalo is now in talks to join him in the police thriller.

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    What’s the story of ‘Crime 101’?

    Chris Hemsworth in 'Spiderhead.'
    Chris Hemsworth in ‘Spiderhead.’ Photo: Netflix.

    Winslow’s latest chronicles a string of high-level jewel heists up and down the Pacific Coast Highway that have gone unsolved for years, mostly because the perpetrator has lived by a strict code he calls “Crime 101”.

    Police attribute the thefts to the Colombian cartels, but Detective Lou Lubesnick’s gut says it’s the work of just one man. Now the lone-wolf jewel thief is looking for that fabled final last score, and Lou breaks all the rules of the perp’s idea.

    There are no details yet as to which roles the two stars could be playing, but we could picture Hemsworth (who is also one of the movie’s producers) as the thief and Mark Ruffalo as the cop.

    Pedro Pascal was originally looking to star with Hemsworth, but his busy schedule has forced him to bow out.

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    Who is making ‘Crime 101’?

    Bart Layton, who most recently made 2018’s ‘American Animals’ is aboard to direct, working from his script, which has seen contributions by ‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’s Peter Straughan.

    Where else can we see Mark Ruffalo and Chris Hemsworth?

    Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo in 'Thor: Ragnarok'.
    (L to R) Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo in ‘Thor: Ragnarok’. Photo: Marvel Studios.

    Ruffalo is coming off his fourth Oscar nomination for ‘Poor Things’ and is busy filming HBO limited series ‘Task’, the latest small screen drama from ‘Mare of Easttown’ creator Brad Ingelsby.

    He’ll be back as FBI agent/magician Dylan Rhodes for the third ‘Now You See Me’ movie and before that, he has Bong Joon Ho’s sci-fi comedy drama ‘Mickey 17’, which stars Robert Pattinson, due on January 31st next year.

    Hemsworth will next be seen as the charismatic and villainous Dr. Dementus in ‘Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’, which just hit theaters. Later this year, he’ll be heard as the voice of Orion Pax (who will become Optimus Prime) in animated prequel ‘Transformers One’, out on September 20th.

    When will ‘Crime 101’ be in theaters?

    Amazon MGM Studios have yet to set a release date for this one, though Deadline reports that it’s being aimed at a theatrical opening next year.

    Mark Ruffalo in 'Poor Things.'
    Mark Ruffalo in ‘Poor Things.’ Photo by Atsushi Nishijima. Courtesy of Searchlight Pictures. © 2023 Searchlight Pictures All Rights Reserved.

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  • Chris Hemsworth and Pedro Pascal Attached to ‘Crime 101’

    Chris Hemsworth attends the Netflix's Tudum: A Global Fan Event 2023 at Fundação Bienal de São Paulo. Pedro Pascal in 'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.'
    (Left) Chris Hemsworth attends the Netflix’s Tudum: A Global Fan Event 2023 at Fundação Bienal de São Paulo on June 17, 2023 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Photo by Alexandre Schneider/Getty Images for NETFLIX. (Right) Pedro Pascal in ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.’ Photo: Katalin Vermes/Lionsgate.

    Given the writers’ and actors’ strike rumbling on, you might think that the big deals struck with talent attachments might go quiet for a while. And indeed, things have certainly slowed down. But a big new deal in the offing is certainly making up the numbers in terms of star power.

    According to Deadline, Chris Hemsworth and Pedro Pascal, two of the biggest names of the moment, are now on board to star in ‘Crime 101’.

    The trade site is quick to point out two details –– the actors aren’t yet officially signed to deals, and when whoever snaps this one up (currently Amazon is looking likely), it’ll be an agreement with UK-based producers (Working Title’s Eric Fellner and Tim Bevan), which makes it acceptable during the strikes.

    Bart Layton, who has directed movies such as 2018’s ‘American Animals’ and 2012’s ‘The Imposter’, is set to make this new movie –– or at least kick off development once the strikes are over and work can continue.

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    What’s the story of ‘Crime 101’?

    Chris Hemsworth as Tyler Rake in 'Extraction 2.'
    Chris Hemsworth as Tyler Rake in ‘Extraction 2.’ Photo: Jasin Boland/Netflix © 2023.

    Described as a thriller in the vein of ‘Heat’, ‘Crime 101’ has high level jewel robberies taking place up and down the Pacific Coast –– and police have linked the thefts to the Colombian cartels. Detective Lou Lubesnick has other ideas, and he zeroes in on one perp, a thief looking for a final score.

    ‘Crime 101’ comes from Winslow’s 2020 collection ‘Broken’, six intense short novels connected by the themes of crime, corruption, vengeance, justice, loss, betrayal, guilt and redemption. In ‘Broken’, he creates a world of high-level thieves and low-life crooks, obsessed cops struggling with life on and off the job, private detectives, dope dealers, bounty hunters and fugitives, the lost souls driving without headlights through the dark night on the American criminal highway.

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    Who is Don Winslow?

    Author Don Winslow.
    Author Don Winslow. Photo courtesy of Donwinslow.com.

    Among authors, Winslow is almost a big a name as the actors attached; his work has been picked up for adaptation in the past by the likes of Ridley Scott and James Mangold, while ‘Elvis’ Austin Butler is aboard a movie version of Winslow’s ‘City on Fire’ novel, aiming to play the main character, Danny Ryan, who is forced to grow from a street soldier into a ruthless leader to protect his friends, his family and the home he loves. Fighting the Mafia, the local cops and the feds, Danny intends to build a dynasty or die trying.

    A lot of what has been optioned is in development, though past Winslow work that has arrived on screen includes 2012’s ‘Savages’, directed by Oliver Stone and 2007’s ‘The Death and Life of Bobby Z’.

    Assuming ‘Crime 101’ makes it through the process, it could be just the latest high-profile project spawned from his prolific output.

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    Pedro Pascal attends the panel for “The Mandalorian” series at Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim, California on May 28, 2022. (Photo by Jesse Grant/Getty Images for Disney).

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