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  • Cameron Diaz to Star in ‘Troop Beverly Hills’ Sequel

    (Left) Cameron Diaz arrives for the 84th Annual Academy Awards® from Hollywood, CA February 26, 2012. Credit/Provider: Heather Ikei / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S. (Right) Shelley Long stars in 1989's 'Troop Beverly Hills'. Photo: Columbia Pictures.
    (Left) Cameron Diaz arrives for the 84th Annual Academy Awards® from Hollywood, CA February 26, 2012. Credit/Provider: Heather Ikei / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S. (Right) Shelley Long stars in 1989’s ‘Troop Beverly Hills’. Photo: Columbia Pictures.

    Preview:

    • Cameron Diaz is starring in a sequel to 1989’s ‘Troop Beverly Hills’.
    • Clea DuVall is directing from her own script.
    • Sony’s TriStar Pictures is backing the new movie.

    Keeping her return to movies rolling, Cameron Diaz has been lining up a variety of projects. And she’s adding another to the list, as Deadline reports that she’s teaming up with actor/writer/director Clea DuVall for a sequel to 1989 comedy ‘Troop Beverly Hills’.

    DuVall has written a script for the new movie, and will call the shots for Sony’s TriStar arm.

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    We’re not sure we had either a sequel to the movie –– which celebrated its 30th anniversary back in 2019 –– or Diaz’ involvement on our bingo card, but it could certainly be fun.

    Related Article: ‘Troop Beverly Hills’ Cast Reunites for 30th Anniversary

    What’s the story of ‘Troop Beverly Hills’?

    (Left) Shelley Long stars in 1989's 'Troop Beverly Hills'. Photo: Columbia Pictures.
    (Left) Shelley Long stars in 1989’s ‘Troop Beverly Hills’. Photo: Columbia Pictures.

    The movie follows Beverly Hills socialite Phyllis Nefler (Shelley Long) who is undergoing a contentious divorce and seeks to prove her worth to her estranged husband. She becomes a den mother to a troop of Beverly Hills Girl Scouts that her young daughter belongs to. Her unorthodox ways run her afoul of a rival troop leader (Betty Thomas), but Phyllis and the girls persevere at the regional Jamboree.

    We don’t yet know how the new movie will continue the story –– perhaps one of the kids is now grown up and has her own adventure?

    Where else can we see Cameron Diaz?

    Cameron Diaz arrives for the 84th Annual Academy Awards® from Hollywood, CA February 26, 2012. Credit/Provider: Heather Ikei / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.
    Cameron Diaz arrives for the 84th Annual Academy Awards® from Hollywood, CA February 26, 2012. Credit/Provider: Heather Ikei / ©A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: ©A.M.P.A.S.

    Diaz is in the cast for new Apple TV movie ‘Outcome’, directed by Jonah Hill. And she’s reprising her role as Princess Fiona in ‘Shrek 5’, out on next year.

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  • Sandra Bullock Reuniting with ‘The Lost City’ Writer Dana Fox

    Sandra Bullock presents the Oscar® for achievement in cinematography during the live ABC Telecast of the 90th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, March 4, 2018. Credit/Provider: Aaron Poole / A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: A.M.P.A.S.
    Sandra Bullock presents the Oscar® for achievement in cinematography during the live ABC Telecast of the 90th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, March 4, 2018. Credit/Provider: Aaron Poole / A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: A.M.P.A.S.

    Preview:

    • Sandra Bullock will star in an untitled new movie.
    • ‘The Lost City’s Dana Fox is writing the script.
    • Sony is backing the film.

    The last time that Sandra Bullock collaborated with writer/producer Dana Fox, the result was action comedy ‘The Lost City’, which co-starred Channing Tatum and was a box office hit for Paramount in 2022.

    Deadline reports that Sony is hoping that the pair can bring more success to a new movie.

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    Right now, we know very little about the new project, beyond the fact that Fox –– fresh off of success from co-writing the two ‘Wicked’ movies is writing and producing, and that Bullock will also produce via her Fortis Films company.

    Related Article: Keanu Reeves & Sandra Bullock Team Up Again for New Romantic Thriller

    What’s the story of the new Sandra Bullock/Dana Fox movie?

    (L to R) Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum in 'The Lost City'. Photo: Paramount Pictures.
    (L to R) Sandra Bullock and Channing Tatum in ‘The Lost City’. Photo: Paramount Pictures.

    The new film is being kept very quiet for now –– Sony has yet to release any plot details on this one.

    All we really know at this point beyond the star and writer is the fact that the package was attractive enough for Sony to stump up the money to buy it in a competitive situation.

    Where else can we see Sandra Bullock?

    Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in 'Practical Magic'.
    (L to R) Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in ‘Practical Magic’. Photo: Warner Bros.

    Perhaps the most exciting Bullock movie on the horizon is ‘Practical Magic 2’ witch the witchcraft sequel reuniting her with Nicole Kidman. That one is headed for theaters on September 11.

    Bullock also has an untitled romantic thriller in the works that sees her team back up with ‘Speed’ co-star Keanu Reeves.

    (L to R) Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock in 'Speed'. Photo: Disney.
    (L to R) Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock in ‘Speed’. Photo: Disney.

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  • ‘Venom’ Animated Movie in the Works at Sony

    (Left) Director Adam Stein and Director Zach Lipovsky in New Line Cinema’s 'Final Destination Bloodlines,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Eric Milner. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. (Right) Venom in 1994's 'Spider-Man: The Animated Series'. Photo: Marvel Entertainment Group
    (Left) Director Adam Stein and Director Zach Lipovsky in New Line Cinema’s ‘Final Destination Bloodlines,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Eric Milner. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved. (Right) Venom in 1994’s ‘Spider-Man: The Animated Series’. Photo: Marvel Entertainment Group

    Preview:

    • ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ filmmakers Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein will make a ‘Venom’ animated movie.
    • Tom Hardy is aboard to produce.
    • The movie is at an early stage.

    Having managed to get a movie trilogy out of slavering, ravenous Spider-Man character Venom, Sony is looking to keep the franchise alive in the animated realm.

    Per The Hollywood Reporter, the studio has hired ‘Final Destination: Bloodlines’ filmmakers Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein to develop an animated take on the character.

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    The directors have become an in-demand duo since ‘Bloodlines’ helped to shock the horror movie series back to life with $315 million in box office receipts.

    Related Article: Movie Review: ‘Venom: The Last Dance’

    What’s the story of Venom?

    Venom, created by writer Bill Michelinie and artist Todd McFarlane, was famously introduced as a villain in 1988’s ‘Amazing Spider-Man’ No. 300, and quickly became a fan-favorite as well as one of his arch-nemeses. He got his first solo comic in 1993.

    The character then made his big-screen debut in Sam Raimi’s ‘Spider-Man 3’, played by Topher Grace.

    Sony produced three ‘Venom’ movies starring Tom Hardy as down-on-his-luck journalist Eddie Brock, who bonds with the symbiote. The eponymous first arrived in 2018, followed by sequels ‘Venom: Let There Be Carnage’ in 2021 and 2024’s ‘Venom: The Last Dance.’

    Hardy is aboard the new movie as a producer alongside live-action team Amy Pascal, Avi Arad and Matt Tolmach, alongside Kelly Marcel, who wrote on all three of the movies and directed ‘The Last Dance.’

    What will the new movie be about?

    (L to R) Director Adam Stein and Director Zach Lipovsky in New Line Cinema’s 'Final Destination Bloodlines,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Eric Milner. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    (L to R) Director Adam Stein and Director Zach Lipovsky in New Line Cinema’s ‘Final Destination Bloodlines,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Eric Milner. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    There’s no word on a plot for the animated movie at this early stage –– Sony is in the process of opening a writers’ room to develop ideas, run by Lipovsky and Stein.

    The pair are also at work with Chris Columbus on a new ‘Gremlins’ movie. They are also developing to direct the original thriller ‘Long Lost’, described as ‘What Lies Beneath’ meets ‘Rosemary’s Baby’ and set up at Universal with Amblin Entertainment producing.

    When will the new ‘Venom’ movie be on screens?

    Given the development stage, Sony has yet to confirm a release date for the potential movie.

    Venom in Columbia Pictures 'Venom: The Last Dance'. Photo: Sony Pictures.
    Venom in Columbia Pictures ‘Venom: The Last Dance’. Photo: Sony Pictures.

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  • Jason Momoa to star in ‘Helldivers’ for Sony

    Jason Momoa arriving for the Amazon Upfront on May 13th, 2025. Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for Amazon.
    Jason Momoa arriving for the Amazon Upfront on May 13th, 2025. Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for Amazon.

    Preview:

    • Jason Momoa will lead the cast of a ‘Helldivers’ adaptation.
    • It’ll bring the PlayStation game series to screens.
    • Justin Lin is on board to direct.

    Having appeared in one of the biggest box office hits of 2025 thanks to ‘A Minecraft Movie’ –– which was adapted from a video game title –– Jason Momoa is hoping to repeat the trick with a new movie based on video gaming, this time PlayStation favorite ‘Helldivers.’

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    Justin Lin, who knows a thing or two about action after working on several ‘Fast & Furious’ movies, is in the director’s chair.

    Related Article: Jason Momoa, Noah Centineo & Andrew Koji in Talks For ‘Street Fighter’

    What’s the story of ‘Helldivers’?

    Jason Momoa star in 'The Wrecking Crew'. Credit: Courtesy of Prime. Copyright: © Amazon Content Services LLC.
    Jason Momoa star in ‘The Wrecking Crew’. Credit: Courtesy of Prime. Copyright: © Amazon Content Services LLC.

    While the movie’s storyline has yet to be confirmed, the basic story of the game (released in 2015 by Arrowhead Game Studios), sees an elite unit of soldiers — known as Helldivers — who battle alien creatures that are threatening to destroy the fictional planet of Super Earth.

    A follow-up game landed in 2024.

    When will the ‘Helldivers’ movie be on screens?

    While backers Sony are clearly upbeat about this one, there is no release date on the books yet.

    Jason Momoa as Garrett in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ 'A Minecraft Movie,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Jason Momoa as Garrett in Warner Bros. Pictures’ and Legendary Pictures’ ‘A Minecraft Movie,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Courtesy Warner Bros. Pictures. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Sony Moving Forward with Third ‘28 Years Later’ Movie

    (L to R) Jamie (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and his son Spike (Alfie Williams) in Columbia Pictures' '28 Years Later'. Photo: Sony Pictures. © 2024 CTMG, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    (L to R) Jamie (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and his son Spike (Alfie Williams) in Columbia Pictures’ ’28 Years Later’. Photo: Sony Pictures. © 2024 CTMG, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    Preview:

    • Sony is giving the thumbs up to a third ‘28 Years Later’ movie.
    • Alex Garland is writing the script.
    • Cillian Murphy may appear in the film.

    Good news for anyone who enjoyed director Danny Boyle’s return to the world of ‘28 Days Later’ with this year’s ‘28 Years Later’: he and collaborator Alex Garland will get to complete their trilogy, according to Deadline.

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    The news comes as studio backers Sony are seeing very positive early buzz for the second film in the planned trilogy, ‘28 Years Later: The Bone Temple,’ directed by Nia DaCosta.

    Related Article: ’28 Years Later’ Ending Is Dividing Audiences, But Here Is Why It Works

    What’s the story of ‘28 Years Later’?

    (L to R) Jamie (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and his son Spike (Alfie Williams) in Columbia Pictures' '28 Years Later'. Photo: Sony Pictures.
    (L to R) Jamie (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and his son Spike (Alfie Williams) in Columbia Pictures’ ’28 Years Later’. Photo: Sony Pictures.

    ‘28 Years Later,’ as the title suggests, picks up nearly three decades since London –– and the rest of the UK–– was overtaken by a virus that turned its victims into rage-filled monsters who savage their victims in 2002’s ’28 Days Later’.

    While the “Z” word is never used, the Infected, for all their fast speed, are certainly a take on the zombie genre.

    ‘28 Weeks Later’, which was directed by Juan Carlos Fresnadillo, picked up the story months later as the country is slowly cleared of the infected, with evacuated civilians returning –– even as the danger persists.
    Boyle’s recent movie explores what life is like for the people who are making a go of living in the country –– and the fact that while the Infected are still a threat, the original movie’s theme of man’s inhumanity to man, even in the case of a unifying situation, also emerges.

    The story of young Spike (Alfie Williams), the main survivor we met in that film will continue in the ‘Bone Temple’ alongside that of Ralph Fiennes’ Dr. Kelson, who has his own dealings with the infected. And it’ll also have more of a focus on the weird Sir Jimmy Crystal (Jack O’Connell), the weird warrior who pops up at the end.

    Who is involved in the third ‘28 Years Later’ movie?

    Cillian Murphy in 2002's '28 Days Later.' Photo: Fox Searchlight Pictures.
    Cillian Murphy in 2002’s ’28 Days Later.’ Photo: Fox Searchlight Pictures.

    Alongside the returning cast, Garland –– who has written and produced the movies so far –– is back on script duty, and there is the distinct possibility that Boyle might also direct this one.

    Plus, Oscar winner Cillian Murphy –– who played Jim in the original ‘28 Days Later’ (and –– spoiler alert –– shows up in ‘The Bone Temple’) is likely to have a meatier role in the new film.

    When will the third ‘28 Years Later’ movie be in theaters?

    The third movie has yet to be formally announced by Sony, but since ‘The Bone Temple’ was shot shortly after ‘28 Years Later,’ that will be in cinemas sooner rather than later: January 16, to be exact.

    Nia DaCosta (director, '28 Years Later: The Bone Temple') at CinemaCon 2025 for Sony Pictures at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on March 31, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo by Stewart Cook/Sony Pictures via Getty Images.
    Nia DaCosta (director, ’28 Years Later: The Bone Temple’) at CinemaCon 2025 for Sony Pictures at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on March 31, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo by Stewart Cook/Sony Pictures via Getty Images.

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  • ‘The Mitchells vs. the Machines’ Sequel in Development

    Danny McBride as “Rick Mitchell”, Abbi Jacobson as “Katie Mitchell", Maya Rudolph as “Linda Mitchell" Mike Rianda as “Aaron Mitchell” in ‘The Mitchells vs. the Machines.’ ©2021 SPAI. All Rights Reserved.
    Danny McBride as “Rick Mitchell”, Abbi Jacobson as “Katie Mitchell”, Maya Rudolph as “Linda Mitchell” Mike Rianda as “Aaron Mitchell” in ‘The Mitchells vs. the Machines.’ ©2021 SPAI. All Rights Reserved.

    Preview:

    • A sequel to ‘The Mitchells vs. the Machines’ is in the works.
    • Guillermo Martinez and JP Sans are directing.
    • Netflix will release the movie under a deal with Sony.

    Back in 2021, robo-uprising movie ‘The Mitchells vs. the Machines’ burst on to screens via Sony and Netflix, bringing a much-needed offering of joy to a dark time for the world as the COVID pandemic continued to effect it.

    Given the success of the original (it won eight Annie Awards, including for animated feature, and was nominated for best animated feature at the Oscars), and spurred by the reaction to ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ (which has been a sensation for the companies), a sequel is in development, as reported by Variety.

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    With producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller back aboard, the main creative work will be handled by co-directors Guillermo Martinez (who served as head of story on the first movie) and JP Sans (co-director of ‘The Bad Guys 2’), working from a script by Wendy Molyneux and Lizzie Molyneux-Logelin (‘The Great North’).

    Related Article: Paramount Acquires the ‘Angry Birds’ Franchise, New Movie due 2027

    What happened with ‘The Mitchells vs. the Machines’?

    Abbi Jacobson as “Katie Mitchell" in ‘The Mitchells vs. the Machines.’ ©2021 SPAI. All Rights Reserved.
    Abbi Jacobson as “Katie Mitchell” in ‘The Mitchells vs. the Machines.’ ©2021 SPAI. All Rights Reserved.

    The first film was initially set to be released by Sony Pictures in 2020 after the title was changed to ‘Connected,’ but following delays due to the COVID pandemic, Netflix picked up the film (under its original title) for reportedly more than $100 million.

    The movie follows the titular family as they drive their eldest daughter, Katie (Abbi Jacobson), across the country to film school in California.

    While en route, a rogue AI called PAL (Olivia Colman) commanders an army of robots to launch a worldwide rebellion against humanity. It’s up to the Mitchells — including Katie’s technophobic father, Rick (Danny McBride), overly sweet mother, Linda (Maya Rudolph) and hyperactive younger brother, Aaron (Mike Rianda) — to save the day.

    What will the story to the ‘Mitchells’ sequel be?

    (L-R) Danny McBride as “Rick Mitchell”, Abbi Jacobson as “Katie Mitchell", Mike Rianda as “Aaron Mitchell” in ‘The Mitchells vs. the Machines.’ ©2021 SPAI. All Rights Reserved.
    (L-R) Danny McBride as “Rick Mitchell”, Abbi Jacobson as “Katie Mitchell”, Mike Rianda as “Aaron Mitchell” in ‘The Mitchells vs. the Machines.’ ©2021 SPAI. All Rights Reserved.

    There is no official information on a storyline for the new movie, but we’d figure on the family facing a new technological threat.

    And with any luck, the main voice cast will all be back.

    When will ‘The Mitchells vs. the Machines 2’ be on screens?

    Production is expected to start next year on the movie, so Netflix has yet to confirm a release date.

    Abbi Jacobson as “Katie Mitchell" in ‘The Mitchells vs. the Machines.’ ©2021 SPAI. All Rights Reserved.
    Abbi Jacobson as “Katie Mitchell” in ‘The Mitchells vs. the Machines.’ ©2021 SPAI. All Rights Reserved.

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  • Paul Walter Hauser Joins Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’

    Paul Walter Hauser in 'Americana'. Photo: Lionsgate.
    Paul Walter Hauser in ‘Americana’. Photo: Lionsgate.

    Preview:

    • Paul Walter Hauser is joining the cast of the new ‘Resident Evil’ movie.
    • Austin Abrams is also starring.
    • Zach Cregger has co-written and will direct.

    Even given the massive popularity of the Capcom game series, ‘Resident Evil’s treatment on screens big and small has been hit or miss. Paul WS Anderson’s movies had their fun elements, but even they outstayed their welcome. And the more recent Netflix TV treatment didn’t exactly delight fans.

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    There is more expectation and pressure therefore on ‘Barbarian’ and ‘Weapons’ director Zach Cregger, who has his own take in the works. And he’s moving ahead with recruiting the cast, as Deadline reports that Paul Walter Hauser is joining Austin Abrams in the new movie.

    Related Article: Movie Review: ‘Weapons’

    What’s the story of this new ‘Resident Evil’?

    Zach Cregger (director, 'Resident Evil') at CinemaCon 2025 for Sony Pictures at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on March 31, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo by Stewart Cook/Sony Pictures via Getty Images.
    Zach Cregger (director, ‘Resident Evil’) at CinemaCon 2025 for Sony Pictures at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on March 31, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo by Stewart Cook/Sony Pictures via Getty Images.

    The exact details of how the director –– who has written the script with ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’s Shay Hatten –– will adapt the games, but he has at least opened up a little.

    Here’s what Cregger told Inverse about his approach:

    “I am the biggest worshiper of the games, so I’m telling a story that is a love letter to the games and follows the rules of the games. It is obedient to the lore of the games, it’s just a different story. I’m not going to tell Leon’s story, because Leon’s story is told in the games. [Fans] already have that.”

    And at CinemaCon this year he described the concept as this:

    “It’s built in the spirit of those games and follows one central protagonist from point A to point B, as they descend deeper into hell.”

    Where else can we see Paul Walter Hauser?

    (L to R) Paul Walter Hauser plays Ed Hocken Jr. and Liam Neeson plays Frank Drebin Jr. in 'The Naked Gun' from Paramount Pictures.
    (L to R) Paul Walter Hauser plays Ed Hocken Jr. and Liam Neeson plays Frank Drebin Jr. in ‘The Naked Gun’ from Paramount Pictures.

    Hauser has had a busy summer, starring in indie pic ‘Americana’ opposite Sydney Sweeney.

    On a bigger scale, he’s also been seen in ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ (as Mole Man) and ‘The Naked Gun’ (playing Police Squad chief Ed Hocken).

    Coming up, he has a role in musical biopic ‘Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere’ due in cinemas on October 24th.

    When will ‘Resident Evil’ be in theaters?

    Sony has already staked out September 18th, 2026 as the release slot for the movie, clearly hoping that Cregger will deliver another horror winner.

    Writer/Director Zach Cregger on the set of New Line Cinema’s 'Weapons,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Quantrell Colbert. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    Writer/Director Zach Cregger on the set of New Line Cinema’s ‘Weapons,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Quantrell Colbert. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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  • ‘Spider-Man’ Shooting Paused after Tom Holland Injury

    Tom Holland arrives on the red carpet of The 90th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, March 4, 2018. Credit/Provider: Phil McCarten / A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: A.M.P.A.S.
    Tom Holland arrives on the red carpet of The 90th Oscars® at the Dolby® Theatre in Hollywood, CA on Sunday, March 4, 2018. Credit/Provider: Phil McCarten / A.M.P.A.S. Copyright: A.M.P.A.S.

    Preview:

    • Tom Holland has suffered a mild injury on the ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ set.
    • He had a fall while performing a stunt.
    • The movie’s release date is not affected.

    It’s the sort of incident to generate a “Web-Slinging Menace Comes To A Sticky End” headlines on the front page of the Daily Bugle and for J. Jonah Jameson to hope the “vigilante” had some sense knocked into him.

    But yes, Spidey, AKA Peter Parker, or rather Tom Holland, the actor who plays him in the MCU, has suffered a mild concussion after a stunt went wrong on the Pinewood, England set of new outing ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’.

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    According to Deadline’s reporting on the accident, Holland was performing a stunt and had a fall. He was taken to a local hospital and examined but not admitted, with instructions to rest and recuperate.

    Since the movie’s shooting schedule included a lot with Holland (naturally), director Destin Daniel Cretton and the Marvel team have opted to shut down shooting for a week to let the actor get better.

    Related Article: ‘Severance’s Tramell Tillman Added to ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s Cast

    What’s the story of ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’?

    Destin Daniel Cretton (director, 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day') at CinemaCon 2025 for Sony Pictures at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on March 31, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo by Stewart Cook/Sony Pictures via Getty Images.
    Destin Daniel Cretton (director, ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’) at CinemaCon 2025 for Sony Pictures at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on March 31, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo by Stewart Cook/Sony Pictures via Getty Images.

    Given that ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ changed things in a huge way for Holland’s Peter–– as you’ll likely recall, it ended with a spell that wiped everyone’s memory of him so as to protect the people he loves –– the storyline going forward is naturally something of a mystery.

    We do at least know that Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers, who contributed to or wrote the previous three Spider-outings, are back on board for this one.

    Who else will appear in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’?

    Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle in Marvel's 'The Punisher.' Photo: Netflix.
    Jon Bernthal as Frank Castle in Marvel’s ‘The Punisher.’ Photo: Netflix.

    Even with Peter’s changed situation, the likes of MJ (Zendaya) and Ned (Jacob Batalon) are still likely to return.

    Yet with ‘Stranger Things’ Sadie Sink’s casting earlier this year, that throws an interesting wrinkle in –– what if the plan is for MJ and Ned to have smaller roles while a new supporting cast rises to importance in Peter’s life?

    Sink’s role being kept under wraps, and the studio will look to have it that way as long as possible.

    Elsewhere, ‘The Bear’s Liza Colón-Zayas has also scored a role in the movie, but her character is also a mystery for now.

    Jon Bernthal will be showing up as Frank Castle/The Punisher, after most recently being seen in ‘Daredevil: Born Again’.

    Mark Ruffalo is back as the Hulk –– we’d guess in his Smart Hulk persona, which blends Bruce Banner with the Big Green Guy.

    Finally, Michael Mando, the ‘Better Call Saul’ actor who cropped up in ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ as Mac Gargan, the civilian version of Spidey villain Scorpion is also back, so he’ll presumably be causing problems.

    When will ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ be in theaters?

    While you might think a production pause could have a knock-on effect to the movie’s release, we’re told that’s not the case and it’s on track to still arrive on July 31st, 2026.

    Destin Daniel Cretton (director, 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day') at CinemaCon 2025 for Sony Pictures at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on March 31, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo by Stewart Cook/Sony Pictures via Getty Images.
    Destin Daniel Cretton (director, ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’) at CinemaCon 2025 for Sony Pictures at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on March 31, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Photo by Stewart Cook/Sony Pictures via Getty Images.

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  • ‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’ Tops the Box Office

    Still from ‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’. Photo: Sony Pictures.
    Still from ‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’. Photo: Sony Pictures.

    Preview:

    • ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle’ won the US box office this weekend.
    • The movie has earned more than $300 million globally.
    • ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ dropped to second place.

    Though September is usually viewed as a sluggish time for the box office, Sony’s latest release, Japanese anime movie ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle’ has struck gold, opening to an impressive $70 million, the biggest opening ever for an anime title and more than double 1999’s ‘Pokémon: The First Movie’, which launched to $31 million.

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    It’s just the latest big hit for the medium, following the success of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’, the Sing-Along version of which Sony released in collaboration with Netflix. But while ‘Demon Hunters’ technically doesn’t register on the charts, ‘Demon Castle’ is a theatrical bona fide sensation.

    Related Article: Netflix’s ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sing-Along Scores Big Win at Box Office

    How did ‘Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle’ do elsewhere?

    Still from ‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’. Photo: Sony Pictures.
    Still from ‘Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle’. Photo: Sony Pictures.

    The new movie, which represents the first part of a trilogy, has already earned plenty of money globally, $300 million to be exact, including more than $200 million in its native Japan where it has become the country’s third-highest-grossing release of all time.

    Sony’s anime distribution banner, Crunchyroll, backed the movie and gave the studio a genuine big hit after a quiet summer that included misses such as ‘Caught Stealing’ and more modest performers such as ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ and the legacy sequel ‘I Know What You Did Last Summer’.

    What else happened at the box office this weekend?

    (L to R) Patrick Wilson as Ed Warren and Vera Farmiga as Lorraine Warren in New Line Cinema’s 'The Conjuring: Last Rites,' a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Giles Keyte. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
    (L to R) Patrick Wilson as Ed Warren and Vera Farmiga as Lorraine Warren in New Line Cinema’s ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites,’ a Warner Bros. Pictures release. Photo Credit: Giles Keyte. Copyright: © 2025 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.

    ‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’, which had its own successful launch last weekend, took a 69% tumble, making $26.1 million, and bringing its domestic total to $131.1 million.

    Third was ‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’, looking to wrap up the series, which started on TV in the UK and previously spawned two other movies. This latest entry made $18.1 million, a little ahead of 2022’s ‘Downton Abbey: A New Era’.

    In fourth place, we find ‘The Longest Walk’, the dystopian dramatic thriller adapted from the Stephen King story. It opened to $11.5 million, which considering its troubled development history, is seen as a minor victory for making it to screens at all.

    And in fifth, Disney/Pixar’s ‘Toy Story’ was re-released in 2,375 theaters to mark its 30th anniversary, and it made $3.5 million.

    Most of the rest of the top 10 was held by current movies, though another sequel, ‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues’, debuted to a somewhat disappointing $1.67 million in ninth from 1,920 theaters.

    (L to R) Christopher Guest and Rob Reiner in Bleecker Street's 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues'. Credit: Bleecker Street / Kyle Kaplan.
    (L to R) Christopher Guest and Rob Reiner in Bleecker Street’s ‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues’. Credit: Bleecker Street / Kyle Kaplan.

    Other Movies Currently in Theaters

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    ‘Fantastic Four: First Steps’ (2025)

     

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  • ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Sequel in Development

    'KPop Demon Hunters'. Photo: Netflix/©2025 Netflix.
    ‘KPop Demon Hunters’. Photo: Netflix/©2025 Netflix.

    Preview:

    • Sony Pictures and Netflix are making a deal for a ‘ KPop Demon Hunters’ sequel.
    • The animated movie topped the box office and has soared in Netflix’s charts.
    • An awards run is planned for the first movie.

    It should come as little surprise that, following the enormous success of animated outing ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ on Netflix, and the surprise smash hit of it topping the English-language charts this past weekend, that the streaming service and production studio Sony are making a deal for more.

    While there are no concrete details about the sequel yet, it certainly makes sense for the two companies to come to terms for a follow-up.

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    The first movie, which dropped on Netflix without much fanfare, has become a pop cultural sensation, including huge download figures for its songs and a dedicated, repeat-viewing fanbase.

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    What’s the story of ‘KPop Demon Hunters’?

    'KPop Demon Hunters'. Photo: Netflix/©2025 Netflix.
    ‘KPop Demon Hunters’. Photo: Netflix/©2025 Netflix.

    When they aren’t selling out stadiums, K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey (AKA HUNTR/X) use their secret identities as badass demon hunters to protect their fans from an ever-present supernatural threat.

    Together, they must face their biggest enemy yet – an irresistible rival boy band of demons in disguise.

    The deal for the first ‘Demon Hunters’ — which was part of a larger, multi-title pact struck during the depths of the pandemic in 2021 — saw Netflix agreeing to cover the film’s entire $100 million budget in addition to paying Sony a fee of $25 million, or 25% of the budget and certain other costs. Sony also receives a piece of soundtrack sales, as well as music publishing fees for certain songs. Merchandising rights, however, belong solely to Netflix.

    Some have said it was the wrong move by Sony to give up such a potential franchise cash cow, but given how tough it has been for original animation to make a dent on the box office, making it part of the company’s deal with Netflix has certainly paid dividends –– with the audience built via Netflix.

    The renewed success of the movie has also led to Netflix positioning it as a potential Oscar nominee.

    What will the story of the sequel be?

    'KPop Demon Hunters'. Photo: Netflix/©2025 Netflix.
    ‘KPop Demon Hunters’. Photo: Netflix/©2025 Netflix.

    Directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans have spoken publicly in the broadest strokes about a possible sequel, and are considered integral to the future of ‘Demon Hunters’. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Sony insiders say they have held preliminary conversations with the directors but as of yet, there is no deal on the table.

    When will the ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ sequel hit screens?

    That’s another big question. While you know the companies will want to strike while the iron is as hot as possible, it takes at least 2-3 years to make a movie like this, so we could be in for a wait.

    'KPop Demon Hunters'. Photo: Netflix/©2025 Netflix.
    ‘KPop Demon Hunters’. Photo: Netflix/©2025 Netflix.

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