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Happy almost-Valentine’s Day, CinemaBlend readers! What better time to test your rom-com movie knowledge than right around the most romantic holiday of the year? This week’s movie quiz is a crossword puzzle that’s all about romantic comedies. Think you’re an expert at the genre? Now’s your chance to prove it. How many clues from the

The first great crime movie of 2026 appears to be upon us, as Bart Layton’s adaptation of Don Winslow’s 2020 novella Crime 101 has debuted to rave reviews. The first batch of verified critic reviews on Rotten Tomatoes yielded a rare 100% fresh score, and while subsequent additions have pulled it away from perfection, it

Cinema admissions in Europe dropped by 5.3% to 863.6M in 2025, according to a report from Europe’s International Union of Cinemas (UNIC).  The body, which represents cinema operators and trade associations across 39 European territories, said that while admissions dipped slightly, box office takings remained relatively stable at €6.9BN ($8.2BN), dropping just 1% year-on-year.  The

Teyana Taylor doesn’t have a massive role in Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, but her performance is unforgettable. Perfidia Beverly Hills may make her exit in the first act of the film, but the actress’ work is nonetheless front of mind when reflecting on the many great highlights of the movie. It’s created

Amazon is going to bat for their latest divisive documentary. Amazon MGM distribution chief Kevin Wilson has come out in defense of Melania, the studio’s Melania Trump documentary, specifically when it comes to its box office performance. Touting a budget of $40 million, the documentary about the First Lady has experienced a sharp box office

UPDATED, Monday PM: Before the steamy Jacob Elordi-Margot Robbie lovefest Wuthering Heights takes over the world, this past weekend belonged to Stray Kids. The K-Pop group’s Live Nation concert movie, Stray Kids: The dominATE Experience, danced to a revised $19.9 million global win from 61 territories, electrified largely by Universal International. The pic’s foreign cume rose

Adam Sandler has spent the past few years proving he’s just as comfortable revisiting his past as he is chasing new creative ground. With legacy sequels finding renewed traction and longtime collaborators continuing to circle back into his orbit, it’s no surprise that fans are once again on high alert. This time, the spark comes

​Anime has grown into a powerful force in the entertainment industry in recent years, drawing in millions of viewers from every corner of the world. With its rise in popularity, streaming platforms are now offering countless titles and trying to move in on the industry by gaining exclusive access to titles. However, longtime anime fans

A24’s new limited debut Pillion saw terrific numbers as did Oscar-nominated Hamnet from Focus Features, which has been out since November, as independent distributors Bleecker Street and Vertical set milestones on an unusual theatrical weekend against the Super Bowl and the Winter Olympics. Harry Lighton’s Pillion starring Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling opened to $241.8k

The 98th Academy Awards will be here before you know it, so I’ve been spending my free time catching up on all the Oscar-nominated films that I missed late last year. This admittedly ambitious yet fulfilling exercise recently brought me Hamnet, Chloe Zhao’s utterly heartbreaking exploration of grief and what can come from it. This

Given its A-list cast and home streaming platform, it’s shocking that more people haven’t heard of HBO Max’s Full Circle. From Band of Brothers to Chernobyl, HBO is home to some of the best miniseries of all time, often from top-tier talent like Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks, and Mike Nichols. Originally Posted Here

Warner Bros has moved up Practical Magic 2 to the post Labor Day weekend where they launch horror and genre pics, Sept. 11, from its previous Sept. 18 date. Meanwhile, DC Studios’ Clayface movie, about the Batman antagonist, moves outta Sept 11 to Oct. 23….major shift. In regards to Practical Magic 2, that’s a highly

Actor Nicholas Galitzine‘s starpower has been steadily growing over the past few years, thanks to roles in projects like Red, White and Royal Blue and Cinderella (both of which are streaming with an Amazon Prime subscription). While Galitzine’s movies have been big, he’s heading into the action genre as He-Man in the live-action Masters of

Xbox‘s Free Play Days are back, and this weekend’s offerings are available from February 5–8, once again running from Thursday until late on Sunday night. What sets this weekend apart is the sheer volume of titles, since six free games are all available right now and throughout the weekend. Unlike last week’s offerings, this time

Paramount and Spyglass Media’s Scream 7 came on domestic tracking with a mid $30M opening in store when it arrives in theaters on Feb. 27. If those numbers hold, it could be the second highest opening in the 30-year old franchise stateside after Scream VI‘s record $44.4M opening; that 2023 installment fueled by the Jenna

Of all the aspects about acting that sound cool, one thing that would likely turn most people off is the idea of having to do sex scenes or even just appear on camera partially clothed. We’ve heard a lot about how women in the profession have dealt with the pressures of looking “perfect,” whether it’s

A Massachusetts woman is facing multiple charges, including one count of kidnapping, after allegedly falsely representing herself as a licensed physician. She reportedly performed surgery, leaving the victim with permanent scarring. According to a news release by the Suffolk County District Attorney, 34-year-old Dingrui Wang is charged with four counts of assault and battery with

Broadway said its goodbyes to Mamma Mia! and Liberation Sunday, with both productions getting a boost at the box office last week from last chancers scooping up tickets before the February 1 closings. The revival of Mamma Mia! took in a big $1,821,528 for its final week, a bump of $392,259 over the previous week.

Director Peter Jackson has plenty of movies, but few are quite as iconic as the book to screen adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. That trilogy, which is streaming with a HBO Max subscription, is still a beloved piece of film history that’s regularly re-watched to this day. But new information about them

Nintendo is still hitting mainstream success with The Legend of Zelda series. Although both it and Nintendo sell copies independently, they have clearly resonated with fans, particularly with Breath of the Wild. That’s why it’s so weird to see this new “gameplay” footage circulating on X. It’s potentially a sign of things to come, and

Super Bowl – to spend or not to spend. For some motion picture marketing heads, it’s a no brainer in the bang for buck before a near 128 million-plus viewers; this year’s Super Bowl LX single ad rate hitting a record $10 million up from last year’s estimated $7.5M-$8M for a 30-second spot. As such

Blumhouse is officially joining forces with James Wan’s Atomic Monster once again for an upcoming horror movie. And this time, the companies are working on a book-to-screen adaptation of the graphic novel The Exorcism at 1600 Penn to the big screen. This film treatment is based on the IDW comic that turns the most famous

These days, Netflix original movies come in all forms and span so many genres, including many that have tragic or sad endings. It can be difficult to pull off an ending like that, as it’s tough to send the viewer away in a dour mood. However, it can also lead to some memorable climaxes. Some

SATURDAY AM: 20th Century Studios’ Send Help is looking to come in higher than Markiplier’s Iron Lung for the weekend, the Sam Raimi-directed movie expected to move ahead of the YouTuber’s videogame IP movie, $17.5M-$18.1M versus $15M-$17M. Still, that’s pretty amazing for the under $3M Iron Lung in regards to getting butts in seats particularly

Margot Robbie is known for some of her best performances in movies like The Wolf of Wall Street and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. But acting isn’t the only thing her name has become synonymous with; it’s also her red carpet looks. She often tailors her press tour outfits to accompany whatever film she’s

No matter how many times I play through Cyberpunk 2077 I always find myself craving just one more go around Night City. Cyberpunk 2077 truly is an all-time great, and deserves all the praise it gets. CD Projekt RED did a remarkable job bringing this world to life, but now the team is hard at

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Though he’s more well-known for his comedy projects, and is currently starring in one of the most-watched comedies on the 2026 TV schedule — Shifting Gears — Seann William Scott will soon lend his talents (at least temporarily) to the upcoming horror movie Dolly. This latest effort from filmmaker Rod Blackhurst looks like it could

Shirley Raines, a beloved activist and social justice warrior who touched the lives of many, has passed away at the age of only 58, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, selflessness, and care. An announcement on her Instagram page informed her millions of followers that she had died in her Nevada home on Tuesday, January

Focus Features is releasing the Working Title and StudioCanal movie Pressure on May 29, ahead of the annual D-Day day of remembrance, setting the stage for a major theatrical event tied to one of the most consequential moments in modern history. Featuring an all-star ensemble led by Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, Kerry Condon, Chris Messina