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Could we finally be reaching a turning point where female directors are getting the chance to helm superhero movies? ThePatty Jenkins-helmedWonder Womanarrives in theaters next week, Marvel Studios just tappedAnna Bodento co-directCaptain Marvel, and now Sony Pictures has set a talented female filmmaker to helm one of its firstSpider-Manspinoff movies. PerVariety,Beyond the LightshelmerGina Prince-Bythewoodhas been set to directSilver Sable and Black Cat, which could very well be the second Spideyverse film afterVenom....

The perpetual train has come back around and is ready to be boarded. TNT seriesSnowpiercerhas just announced that Season 3 will premiere on the network on July 29, 2025. The series starsDaveed Diggs(Hamilton) andJennifer Connelly(Top Gun: Maverick) and is based on, if not slightly retconning, the 2013 film starring Marvel alumsChris EvansandTilda Swinton.At the end of Season 2, Layton (Diggs) and Ruth (Alison Wright), who were banished to Big Alice’s compost car, were plotting to take back Snowpiercer, receiving help in the form of Javier (Roberto Urbina) and Alexandra (Rowan Blanchard)....

With today being Global James Bond Day (it’s the anniversary of the theatrical release ofDr. No, the first James Bond film) Sony has allowed me to run more from my set visit. As you might remember, earlier this year, when the upcoming James Bond movie,Spectre, was filming in Mexico City, I got to visit the production as they were filming the massive opening set piece. Trust me, if you were nervous the upcoming Bond film would somehow disappoint, everything I saw and learned during my set visit makes me extremely confident that the sequel will be something special....

In what amounts to a very deep cut into the production ofStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, editorMaryann Brandonspoke toExpressand revealed that because the newStar Warsmovie had a much tighter schedule thanThe Force Awakens, she convinced directorJ.J. Abramsto let her cut the film on set. Usually the editor isn’t on set and receives dailies that they begin assembling into a rough cut or an assembly cut. But because they had four fewer months to makeThe Rise of Skywalker, Brandon felt it would be best if she was on set so she could start getting particular shots she might need....

It’s never surprising when an actor gives an interesting quotes that the studio or their PR reps will immediately let them know that they need to back peddle it. It’s unfortunate that there’s a corporate fear of speaking candidly, but with every actor and director’s words being parsed for meaning (especially in the superhero andStar Warsrealm), it’s also a reality. So whether or notDaisy Ridleymeant what shesaid initially to Rolling Stonethat in her mind, Rey’s story is done afterStar Wars: Episode IX, we can’t be sure....

Could a mixtape save the world? In the new cosmic horror dramaStarfish,the answer might just be yes. The new film from Yellow Veil Pictures and The Orchard starsHalloweenstandoutVirginia Gardneras Aubrey, a young woman struggling with the death of her best friend when she wakes up in a world where she’s seemingly the only survivor. With only one clue – a cassette tape labeled “THIS MIXTAPE WILL SAVE THE WORLD” – Aubrey has to make her way through the cosmic horrors of the apocalypse....

Welcome back to Collider’s “This Week in Superhero News”! The place to go to find the latest news of each week regarding the various superhero projects in movies, television, and other mediums. Trying to keep up with all of the superhero news that drop daily can be a daunting task, so we make it easier for you by compiling them in one place. The superhero news of this week includes the Harley Quinn/Birds of Prey spinoff finding a screenwriter, theX-Menfranchise being “reconfigured”,Deadpool 3reportedly already being in the works,Elodie Yungreturning as Elektra forThe Defenders, and the newestLoganimage....

Gather around, science fiction fans, one of your favorite network shows is officially in production for Season 3. We’re talking, of course, aboutThe Ark, the SyFy show that has been an audience favorite since its premiere on the network in 2023. Despite receiving mixed reception from critics,The Arkhas done enough to secure the interest of many and ultimately justify itsreturn for a third season. Given the cliffhanger Season 2 ending, audiences are anticipating what could be next for Ark One and its crew, and they will be finding out soon enough as production is now in full swing for a 2026 premiere....

What isThe Matrix? As Morpheus once said, “No one can be told what the Matrix is. You have to see it for yourself.“And now, a quarter of a century after it first blew mindsand altered pop culture forever, fans are getting the chance to do exactly that — on the big screen once again. Released in 1999,The Matrix, directed byThe Wachowski sisters, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, and produced by Village Roadshow Pictures and Silver Pictures, changed the game....

Terrifier 2is the direct sequel to 2016’s retro slasher throwbackTerrifier, which saw horrifying mime Art the Clown hacking up unlucky victims on Halloween night.Terrifier 2is said to contain a more developed plot than its brutal predecessor and will feature a final girl inLauren LaVera’s Sienna, something the original film didn’t really have. Also unlike the firstTerrifier,Terrifier 2will be released theatrically this October in over 800 theaters nationwide.ScreenRanthas debuted an exclusive clip from writer and directorDamien Leone’s upcoming slasher, which has been getting quite the buzz since its premiere at this year’s FrightFest....

As one ofthe most prolific and talented Black actorsin the business, it’s hard to decide onthe best Samuel L. Jackson performances. Fortunately, we’re limiting this list tomovieson Netflix; otherwise, this would be a dissertation-length article. Lucky for you, Netflix has a small but mighty lineup of Jackson flicks that will have you saying, “That’s one bad motherf**ker.” These are the best Samuel L. Jackson movies on Netflix. For more recommendations, check out our ranked lists of the bestSamuel L....

While reports erroneously made the rounds the other day that the legendaryRobert Richardsonwould be serving as the cinematographer on the upcoming rebootThe Batman, we now know who will actually be handling DP duties on the highly anticipated film. Oscar-nominatedRogue OneandFoxcatchercinematographerGreig Fraserwill be behind the camera on the film, reuniting with hisLet Me IndirectorMatt Reevesfor the first time since that critically acclaimed 2010 vampire movie remake. “It’s great to be working with Matt again,” said Fraser in a statement toThe Hollywood Reporter....

[This is a re-post of my review from the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival.The Belko Experimentopens Friday.] The best and only good thing I can say aboutGreg McLean’sThe Belko Experimentis that it provides a greater appreciation forKinji Fukasaku’sBattle Royale. Both films deal with innocent people being forced to kill their peers or be killed themselves, but whereasBattle Royaleworks valiantly to verify you care about its ensemble cast and provides just enough of a sci-fi barrier to make the violence bearable,The Belko Experimentis a nonstop parade of ugliness masquerading as insight....