Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman's "fun" film confirms UK streaming date
Two months on from its release in cinemas, a streaming release date has been confirmed for the comedy film The Roses, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman. The film, which hit cinemas in August, will be available to watch on Disney Plus from 3rd December this year – so not too long to wait at all. The Roses is a savage and star-filled reimagining of the 1989 classic The War of the Roses, itself based on the novel of the same name by Warren Adler. It starred Cumberbatch and Colman as the seemingly perfect couple, Ivy and Theo, both of whom appear successful and happy in their day-to-day lives. However, their relationship suddenly goes into freefall after Theo’s career nosedives and Ivy’s own ambitions take off, in what has been described as “a story of real life gone spectacularly wrong". Directed by Jay Roach, the film also boasted a starry supporting cast including Andy Samberg, Ncuti Gatwa, Kate McKinnon, Zoë Chao, Hala Finley, Jamie Demetriou and Sunita Mani. It has largely been well received by critics, with the Hollywood Reporter stating that "Cumberbatch and Coleman are terrific" and has been certified as Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, with 65 per cent of 187 critics' reviews being positive. In our own review, we gave the film three stars out of five, finding it to be fun but toothless, arguing that its two leads perhaps failed to fully portray the bitterness that comes to the fore as the film progresses. Described as a satirical black comedy, it will hitting the streaming service just in time for Christmas. The Roses will be available to stream on Disney+ from 3rd December. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How realistic Is Netflix’s A House of Dynamite?
The film has proved a hit with Netflix subscribers – even if they're divided by the ending.
A House of Dynamite, the new film from esteemed director Kathryn Bigelow, has caused quite a stir among some circles following its release on Netflix earlier this week. The film has alarmed some for how it depicts a nuclear missile attack on Chicago bypassing America’s defence systems, leaving frantic staff at the White House with only 18 minutes to prevent disaster. The film stars the likes of Rebecca Ferguson and Jared Harris as White House insiders struggling to manage the system, whilst Idris Elba plays a President facing the one stuation they have not been able to prepare for. As with films like Dr Strangelove, Stanley Kubrick’s classic from 1964, the film is one that envisions how those at the top of government might react if the unthinkable happened. Kathryn Bigelow has discussed how the film was born from the anxieties of that era in which she grew up, where this was seen as a real threat to the world as we knew it. “Since then, the threat has only escalated, and yet it has almost disappeared from public consciousness,” Bigelow states. “Multiple nations possess enough nuclear weapons to end civilization within minutes, and yet, there’s a kind of collective numbness, a quiet normalisation of the unthinkable. You've got all these warheads out there, and now there’s a bill on the table to make 2,000 more. Will that make us safer?” So, how realistic is A House of Dynamite? Read on for more information. How realistic Is Netflix’s A House of Dynamite? As with her previous films, The Hurt Locker and Zero Dark Thirty, Bigelow began work on the film out of a desire to raise questions few people were aware of. In the weeks since the film’s release, however, the Pentagon have complained that the film is in fact deeply inaccurate, asserting that the missile interceptors that the US have to deal with such a threat “have displayed a 100 per cent accuracy rate in testing for more than a decade.” In a memo, the Missile Defence Agency acknowledged that the failure shown in the film to bring down the missiles is intended first and foremost “to be a compelling part of the drama for the entertainment of the audience”. However, it went on to make clear that current testing “tells a vastly different story”. This is something which writer Noah Oppenheim has since stated he would “respectfully disagree” with the Pentagon on. “Our missile defence system is highly imperfect. What we show in the movie is accurate,” Oppenheim has stated. “There have been so many near misses over the course of the last 50 years. It's remarkable that we are still here.” Following the response from the US government, the filmmakers have been keen to stress the lengths they’ve gone to craft as authentic and as credible a depiction of such a scenario as possible. Having been the former President of NBC News, Noah Oppenheim stated that he was able to draw on a range of contacts within the Pentagon, The White House, and the CIA, in order to create as much of a true-to-life script as he could. Much of the cast were themselves also chosen from actors with a background in the government or military. “We did an extraordinary amount of research when we were preparing this film. I spoke to as many people as I could who've worked in these rooms, who've had these jobs.” Bigelow was also able to get actual experts from the defence sector to act as consultants for the cast. These included Daniel Karbler, a US Army lieutenant general and former chief of staff of STRATCOM who acted as technical advisor on the film, and Larry Pfeiffer, a former Senior Director of the White House Situation Room who was able to coach actors on their performances. “I was kind of prepared to just be the guy in the background,” Karbler told TIME Magazine, on his experience with the film. “But [Kathryn’s] like, ‘No, no—your chair is right next to me. You’re going to watch the playback and give me input’. She was very deferential to me in a lot of different areas.” Rebecca Ferguson, who stars in the film, exclusively told RadioTimes.com how Larry Pfeiffer was on set every day of filming to take any questions that the cast had. “So I could ask him the simplest questions,” Ferguson stated. “If DEFCON happens, where does that come? Do I get information before the room? When I call the president, which phone is... you know, every single detail down to how do I manage my emotions? "And he would say, ‘You manage them by pushing them aside. You run a room. You never raise your voice. You never break down. If you need to, you leave the room.' And these are small things that I then offered up to Kathryn throughout the shoot. So we had everything there – you're surrounded by the best of the best.” Bigelow has gone on to state that it is her hope the film will get people talking, and to ask questions about the current system we are living with. “I want audiences to leave theatres thinking, ‘Ok, what do we do now,’" she states. “This is a global issue, and of course I hope against hope that maybe we reduce the nuclear stockpile someday. I felt it was so important to get that information out there, so we could start a conversation. That’s the explosion we’re interested in — the conversation people have about the film afterwards.” A House of Dynamite is now streaming on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. 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The film – which captures the realities of black market abortions – has been rediscovered on Netflix.
Vera Drake, a period film originally released back in 2004, has had something of a rediscovery this week thanks to it becoming available on Netflix. The film has been trending in the UK after it was made available for viewers on the streaming service a week and a half ago. Praised by critics when it was first released, the film is a period piece set in the 1950s, and follows the titular character, Vera, who performs abortions for women with unwanted pregnancies, in the days when this was still illegal. The film stars Imelda Staunton as Vera, who works as a housekeeper in her day job, and who soon finds herself being pursued by the authorities for helping expectant mothers on the quiet. Appearing alongside Staunton is a cast that includes Eddie Marsan, Phil Davis, Daniel Mays and Adrian Scarborough, while the film was written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Mike Leigh, who has drawn praise throughout his career for his heightened realism and sense of authenticity. But how far does the film reflect real events? Read on for everything you need to know about whether Vera Drake is based on a true story. Was Vera Drake a real person? No, the lead character of Vera Drake is not in fact a real person. The character, played by Imelda Staunton, was an invention of Mike Leigh, who created it for the narrative he wanted to tell. However, the character is inspired by many accounts of backdoor abortionists, who were a common feature of UK life in the days before the ban on abortions was lifted. The film drew some criticism from sections of the media at the time, for how the character, as portrayed by Staunton, is seen as a kind, saintly figure, doing all she can to help women in need. The reality of backdoor abortionists remains controversial among many because of the ways in which people could profit from this in the days before the ban. As in many of his films, Leigh wanted his characters to feel as true to life as he could, electing to cast authentic English and working class actors wherever possible, rather than Hollywood stars. What real-life events inspired Vera Drake? View oEmbed on the source website As mentioned, while the character herself may be fictional, the story of Vera Drake is based on countless real-life accounts of women who underwent gruesome experiences while attempting to obtain abortions illegally. Before the ban was lifted in the 1960s, many backstreet dealers offered abortions outside of the law. This provided many women with something they desperately needed, however there are also many stories of disastrous medical complications, exploitation, and punishment by the law that went along with this. The consequences of such abortions were also the subject of many films released at the time, such as A Taste of Honey or Alfie. Mike Leigh’s dramatisation of the period helped to retell some of these stories for a modern audience – and has now been found again for a whole new generation, thanks to Netflix. Vera Drake is now streaming on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio
Hedda soundtrack: All the songs in the new Prime Video movie
Check out all the music appearing in the new film starring Tessa Thompson.
Debuting on Amazon Prime today is Hedda, the latest reimagining of Henrik Ibsen’s stage play. The film stars Tessa Thompson in the lead role as Hedda Gabler, and premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival before a limited release in select theatre’s earlier this month. Thompson also produced the film, which was directed by Nia DeCosta, with the setting of the film changed from 19th century Norway to the glamour of a 1950s British country estate. As well as making for a smouldering new take on the theatrical classic, Hedda has drawn comparison to films like Saltburn for its heady, modern soundtrack. The film features an original score by noted Icelandic composer Hildur Guðnadóttir, who has previously produced the soundtracks for films and series such as Joker, Chernobyl and Tár. Featuring alongside this are a number of pop hits, as well as some original songs written partly by Guðnadóttir and others, and performed by the singer and voice actress, Mariam Wallentin. The result is a moody and atmospheric soundscape that takes the viewers right into the world of the films. Guðnadóttir’s original score is to be distributed separately to the other tracks appearing in the film. A full list of these other songs can be seen below. Hedda soundtrack – full song list You can find the full list of songs included in the film below: It’s A Man by Cy Coben, performed by Betty Hutton, courtesy of RCA Records, by arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment Crazy She Calls Me performed by Mariam Wallentin, written by Sidney Keith Russell and Carl Sigman It’s Oh So Quiet performed by Mariam Wallentin, written by Hans Lang, Bert Reisfeld, and Erich Meder Gopher Mambo performed by Mariam Wallentin, written by Billy May, and Conrad Gozzo Teach Me Tonight performed by Mariam Wallentin, written by Sammy Cahn Love Is the Drug, performed by Roxy Music, written by Bryan Ferry and Andrew Edwin Mackay, courtesy of Virgin Record Ltd/Republic Records, under license from Universal Music Enterprises Stolen Tale performed by Mariam Wallentin, written by Hildur Guðnadóttir and Nia Dacosta Can I buy the Hedda soundtrack? Yes, both the album for Hildur Guðnadóttir’s original score and a separate EP containing the other songs listed above can be obtained online, through platforms including on <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0FW6Z7SJV/ref=sr_1_3?crid=1P6EE4BOQ76Z9&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vffU23o1RA_AexurH3Vzbc2CMDjT-y6sAdZIxn4mYREDiI5cGyzk1rr-DGahV2OsUzdchH9cXv5oEChoJQwbf12fHfRtPPyA9Dht3CUZU0tMkPXRhaTmJCvBCx0rst-Iuh9gzR05C-hHQfzdMe3ViGU_m3wgE0uFW5vXvQMkQsQsE0U0JJw6zVxqq9GpGpL4KJfLZWjRKTmaVkg8BvSTm7r6-lbtIi28znmowUE_fPI.F-xdLlxssyvpgxiFFBrgj5pDfEovXyHxr-re_hxpqdM&dib_tag=se&keywords=hedda&qid=1761743074&s=dmusic&sprefix=head%2Cdigital-music%2C285&sr=1-3&tag=radtim0b-21&ascsubtag=radiotimes-2344057" rel="sponsored" target="_blank">Amazon and Milan Records for Guðnadóttir’s score, and Apple Music for both her score and the separate EP. These are currently only available as digital releases, however. There has yet to be any confirmation of if there will also be a physical release for films soundtracks. Hedda is now available to watch on Amazon Prime Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Steven Spielberg to reunite with one of his most legendary collaborators for new UFO film
“And that is something to be happy about.”
It has been announced that the legendary John Williams is to compose the score for Steven Spielberg’s next film, an as yet unnamed project concerning UFOs. This will mark the 30th collaboration between the pair, with Williams’s soundtracks having previously been an unforgettable feature of many of the directors most beloved classics. The news was announced at a special event held in New York earlier this week to celebrate the life’s work of the composer. Williams himself was not at the event, but it was confirmed by Juilliard School president Damian Woetzel that he was “in Los Angeles doing what he does: he is working with Steven Spielberg on the next movie. And that is something to be happy about." The pair have been collaborating on movies together since the release of The Sugarland Express in 1974. Since then, Williams has provided iconic backing tracks to such classics as Jaws, Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List, and Saving Private Ryan. Meanwhile, Williams also provided the score for Spielberg’s previous UFO related films, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. The announcement comes as a welcome return for the movie soundtrack legend, who, at 93, had previously indicated he would be retiring following his work on Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny in 2022. Williams had however stated that this was by no means a final decision, indicating that he would still be interested in scoring any films that piqued his interest. It seems the prospect of working with his long-term collaborator has done just that. Little else has been revealed about Spielberg’s upcoming project. Nothing is known about the plot itself save that it will revolve around the phenomenon of UFOs, and that it has been described as a “new original event film”. Principal photography took place earlier this year, with the completed film scheduled for release in June 2026. Also announced as taking part in the project are actors Josh O’Connor, Emily Blunt, Colman Domingo, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, and Wyatt Russell, who will be leading the cast. Another frequent Spielberg collaborator, David Koepp, has written the screenplay. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
How to watch the Alien and Predator movies in order
Your complete guide to the two warring sci-fi franchises.
It's finally time to delve into Alien: Earth, the franchise's first ever TV series! Since 1979, the Alien franchise has been terrifying us with the arrival of the Xenomorph, a creature packing brute strength, acid blood and no conscience to speak of. Now, thanks to writer Noah Hawley, it's come to terrorise Earth, and it's down to a group of hybrids (terminally ill children whose consciousness has been transferred into synthetic adult bodies) to stop it. The new series, set two years before the original Alien movie, packs all the horror, gore, and nightmare fuel you could ever want from a new Alien project so, to gear yourself up for it, you might want to revisit the rest of the franchise. Read on for more information on how to tackle your Alien vs Predator marathon. How to watch Alien movies (and TV series) in chronological order 1. Prometheus (2012) Starring: Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Guy Pearce, Idris Elba, Logan Marshall-Green, and Charlize Theron. Chronologically, Prometheus is now the earliest film in the current Alien canon, seeing original franchise director Ridley Scott return for a different take on this dark universe. While there are similarities in terms of premise, with the action still following a crew funded by the Weyland Corporation as they venture on a perilous mission, Prometheus swaps out the classic Xenomorph for other nightmare-inducing creatures. The series also introduces Michael Fassbender as his now-iconic android character David 8. Rent or buy Prometheus on Amazon Prime Video or Watch on Disney Plus 2. Alien: Covenant (2017) Starring: Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup, Danny McBride. A direct follow-up to Prometheus, Alien: Covenant stands out as one of the most visceral instalments in the entire franchise, not holding back on gore and nail-biting action sequences. Michael Fassbender reprises his role as Weyland android David, while Katherine Waterston, Danny McBride and Billy Crudup are among the crew of a colony ship exploring the far reaches of space. Rent or buy Alien: Covenant on Amazon Prime Video or Watch on Disney Plus 3. Alien: Earth (2025) Starring: Sydney Chandler, Alex Lawther, Timothy Olyphant, Samuel Blenkin. Set 16 years after the events of Alien: Covenant, and just two years before the original Alien movie, the series picks up the original premise for Alien 3, in a plotline which involves the crash of a spaceship on Earth, leading to a group of soldiers coming face-to-face with the planet's greatest threat. As well as this new Alien threat, the series will also lean further into the nature of the synthetics seen throughout the films, whilst also dealing with the same themes of corporate exploitation. The series stars Sydney Chandler as the fist ever hybrid between a human and an android. Following the success of last year's Alien: Romulus, hopes are high for the first TV series in the franchise. 4. Alien (1979) Starring: Tom Skerritt, Sigourney Weaver, Veronica Cartwright, Harry Dean Stanton, John Hurt, Ian Holm, Yaphet Kotto. The original and, for many, still the best, Alien is a classic horror film that unleashed the likes of facehuggers, chestbursters and xenomorphs on an unsuspecting public. Sigourney Weaver stars as Ellen Ripley, a member of the USCSS Nostromo, a commercial spacecraft that makes the fateful decision to respond to a signal emanating from an uncharted planet. As you might expect, it doesn't go well. Rent or buy Alien on Amazon Prime Video or Watch on Disney Plus 5. Alien: Romulus (2024) Starring: Cailee Spaeny, David Jonsson, Archie Renaux, Isabela Merced, Spike Fearn, Aileen Wu. Alien: Romulus is set between the original two films and revolves around a team of space colonists scavenging a derelict space station, which they soon discover is inhabited by the xenomorphs. The film stars Cailee Spaeny and David Jonsson as Rain Carradine and her synthetic adopted brother Andy. Romulus quickly gained critical acclaim upon its release for how faithful it was to the style of the first two Alien films to be released - for better or worse. 6. Aliens (1986) Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Michael Biehn, Paul Reiser, Lance Henriksen, Carrie Henn. Weaver returned for this long-awaited sequel but director James Cameron took over the reins from Scott, steering the franchise into a more action-oriented direction. It's a smart move that allows Aliens to feel fresh and distinctive from its predecessor, with Cameron's natural aptitude for jaw-dropping set-pieces proving to be a huge asset. Aliens is arguably one of the greatest action films ever made with a razor-sharp script, with Weaver giving an excellent performance along with her co-stars Lance Henriksen, Michael Biehn, Paul Reiser and Bill Paxton. Rent or buy Aliens on Amazon Prime Video or Watch on Disney Plus 7. Alien 3 (1992) Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Charles S Dutton, Charles Dance, Lance Henriksen. The first misstep for the Alien franchise was this third entry, Alien 3, directed by David Fincher, which was known to fall foul of studio interference. Brutally upending the hopeful conclusion to its predecessor, Alien 3 sees the action shift to prison ship Fiorina 161, where Ellen Ripley crash lands alone with an Alien life form in tow, which begins picking off the violent male inmates. Rent or buy Alien 3 on Amazon Prime Video or Watch on Disney Plus 8. Alien: Resurrection (1997) Starring: Sigourney Weaver, Winona Ryder, Ron Perlman, Dan Hedaya, JE Freeman, Brad Dourif, Michael Wincott. And this is where the series really lost the plot. Alien: Resurrection is a thoroughly misguided sequel set many decades after the third movie, continuing the story with a super-powered Ripley clone. Some critics were kind to Resurrection, but there's a reason why this story never continued on-screen as the franchise moved to wackier and more divisive places. The film is notable for including Winona Ryder as the synthetic human Annalee Call. Rent or buy Alien: Resurrection on Amazon Prime Video or Watch on Disney Plus How to watch Predator movies in chronological order 1. Predator: Killer of Killers (2025) - Viking & Samurai chapters Starring: Lindsay LaVanchy, Damien Haas, Louis Ozawa Changchien Following on from the success of the historical Prey, this year's animated entry is to be an anthology film set across multiple different time periods. Thus, though it is the most recent entry, several parts of the film, including those set in Viking-era Scandinavia and feudal Japan respectively, are technically the earliest instalments in the franchise. If you want to approach these films in a strictly chronological order, these parts of the latest addition would be the best place to start. The Viking chapter of the film takes place in Scandinavia, in the year 841, and follows the story of the warrior Ursa, locked in a struggle between two competing clans, only to be ambushed by a Predator – a deadly extraterrestrial that has come to Earth to hunt living things for sport. This part of the film stars Lindsay LaVanchy as Ursa and Damien Haas as her son, Anders. The second part of the film moves forwards in time to Japan, in the year 1609. There, Kenji and Kiyoshi, two brothers, and rivals to be the next samurai, must learn to fight together against another Predator. This part of the film stars Louis Ozawa Changchien, who had also previously appeared in the 2010 film Predators. Watch Predators: Killer of Killers on Disney Plus. 2. Prey (2022) Starring: Amber Midthunder, Dakota Beavers, Dane DiLiegro, Michelle Thrush, Stormee Kipp, Julian Black Antelope, Bennett Taylor. This film, released back in 2022, was notable for kicking off the premise, continued in the more recent Predator: Killers of Killers, of setting these films within a distinct historical period. Set in the Native American Comanche nation in 1719, the film sees Amber Midthunder take on the lead role of Naru – a fearless warrior who is underestimated and undermined by the male members of her tribe. But when she becomes one of the first humans to ever encounter the Predator, her worth to the tribe becomes more than apparent. Prey received critical acclaim upon its release and feels like a new beginning for the Predator franchise. Watch Prey on Disney Plus 3. Predator: Killer of Killers (2025) - WWII Chapter Starring: Lindsay LaVanchy, Louis Ozawa Changchien, Rick Gonzalez, Britton Watkins. The third part of the recent anthology film takes place in a more recent historical era, in the midst of WWII, during the Battle of the Atlantic. This third chapter brings together the different parts of these more recent historical Predator entries, as WW2 combatant Torres is forced to fight in an area against the other characters from the earlier chapters of Killer of Killers and Prey, each of whom had been placed in suspended animation by the Predators. They must then band together to fight against their common foe. 4. Predator (1987) Starring: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Carl Weathers, Elpidia Carrillo, Bill Duke, Richard Chaves, Jesse Ventura, Sonny Landham, Shane Black. Set more than 100 years before the Alien series, Predator is very much a self-contained action movie - and an excellent one at that. Arnold Schwarzenegger plays Major Alan 'Dutch' Schaefer, a US Army Special Operations soldier called in to rescue hostages being held in a Central American jungle. Little do they know that a deadly alien presence is lurking in the wilderness and tracking the movements of Dutch's team, which also includes Carl Weathers as Dillon and Shane Black as Hawkins (more on him later). Rent or buy Predator on Amazon Prime Video or Watch on Disney Plus 5. Predator 2 (1990) Starring: Danny Glover, Gary Busey, Rubén Blades, María Conchita Alonso, Bill Paxton, Robert Davi. Schwarzenegger did not return for this direct sequel to Predator, which instead unfolds from the perspective of LAPD detective Mike Harrigan, played by Danny Glover. The action takes place across the city against a backdrop of warring drug cartels, marking a significant change of scenery from the jungle landscape of the original. Upon release, critics weren't kind to Predator 2, although notably the film has gained cult status in the decades that followed. The film was released after the original Alien vs Predator comic book story was published and thus features a Xenomorph skull in one scene, the first major acknowledgement of a shared world between the two creatures. Rent or buy Predator 2 on Amazon Prime Video or Watch on Disney Plus 6. The Predator (2018) Starring: Boyd Holbrook, Olivia Munn, Trevante Rhodes, Keegan-Michael Key, Sterling K. Brown, Jacob Tremblay, Yvonne Strahovski, Alfie Allen, Thomas Jane. Predator star Shane Black stepped behind the camera for this recent revival of the franchise, set in present-day suburban America, where a team of soldiers take on a pair of Predators after they kidnap a young boy. While highly anticipated prior to release, The Predator saw a very mixed reception from fans and critics alike, ultimately failing to make a dent at the box office. However, eagle-eyed fans will notice small references to the first two Predator films, as well as one notable nod to the Alien franchise in the form of a Xenomorph tail that has been constructed into a spear. Rent or buy The Predator on Amazon Prime Video or Watch on Disney Plus 7. Predators (2010) Starring: Adrien Brody, Topher Grace, Alice Braga, Walton Goggins, and Laurence Fishburne. This 2010 instalment in the Predator series pluralised its title in a deliberate nod to the second entry in the Alien franchise, but aside from that, there are no major connections to choose from. Set at an unspecified point in the future, Predators follows a group of mercenaries after they are abducted and left on an alien planet, where two warring Predator tribes partake in a competitive hunt. Adrien Brody (Peaky Blinders) leads the cast, which also includes Alice Braga (The New Mutants), Laurence Fishburne (The Matrix) and Walton Goggins (Ant-Man and the Wasp). Rent or buy Predators on Amazon Prime Video 8. Predator: Badlands (2025) Starring: Elle Fanning, Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi The upcoming Predator: Badlands does not yet have a confirmed setting beyond the fact that it takes place at some point in the future. With this and the fact that it also features Elle Fanning as Thia, a synthetic created by Weyland-Yutani - the same corporation seen in the Alien films - this entry promises the most tantalising prospect of a crossover since the Alien vs Predator films. Little else is known about the upcoming film, save that it is set to take place not on Earth, but on the Predator's home world - making it the first film in the franchise to do so. The film is scheduled for theatrical release on Friday 7th November 2025. How to watch Alien vs Predator movies in chronological order 1. AVP: Alien vs Predator (2004) Starring: Sanaa Lathan, Raoul Bova, Lance Henriksen, Ewen Bremner. While the Alien vs Predator films were originally intended to slot into the existing continuity of the two franchises, the events of more recent blockbusters Prometheus and Alien: Covenant have essentially rendered them non-canon. Therefore, fans can view them as a self-contained duology, but if you wish to have the context offered at the time of their release, you could follow the release order listed lower down on this page. Set in 2004, Alien vs Predator introduces the idea of the Xenomorphs and Predators harbouring an ancient rivalry, which a team of scientists unwittingly get caught between. Needless to say, it doesn't end well for them. Rent or buy Alien vs Predator on Amazon Prime Video or Watch on Disney Plus 2. AVPR: Alien vs Predator - Requiem (2007) Starring: Steven Pasquale, Reiko Aylesworth, John Ortiz, Johnny Lewis, Ariel Gade. Picking up immediately after the events of the first film, Alien vs Predator - Requiem is set in a small Colorado town, where a fearsome "Predalien" hybrid emerges and begins causing havoc. Much like the first film, AVPR was hit with some savage reviews and underperformed at the box office, putting this crossover franchise on hiatus for the time being. Rent or buy Alien vs Predator - Requiem on Amazon Prime Video or Watch on Disney Plus Alien films and TV series in release order The following is the release order of the Alien film franchise. Alien (1979) Aliens (1986) Alien 3 (1992) Alien: Resurrection (1997) Prometheus (2012) Alien: Covenant (2017) Alien: Romulus (2024) Alien: Earth (2025) Predator films in release order The following is the release order of the Predator film franchise. Predator (1987) Predator 2 (1990) Predators (2010) The Predator (2018) Prey (2022) Predator: Killer of Killers (2025) Predator: Badlands (2025) Alien and Predator complete release order The following list of Alien and Predator films in release order can be found below. Alien (1979) Aliens (1986) Predator (1987) Predator 2 (1990) Alien 3 (1992) Alien: Resurrection (1997) AVP: Alien vs Predator (2004) AVPR: Alien vs Predator - Requiem (2007) Predators (2010) Prometheus (2012) Alien: Covenant (2017) The Predator (2018) Prey (2022) Alien: Romulus (2024) Alien: Earth (2025) Predator: Killer of Killers (2025) Predator: Badlands (2025) Looking for something else to watch? Check out our guide to the best series on Netflix and best movies on Netflix, or visit our TV Guide. If you're looking for something to watch tonight, check out our TV Guide and Streaming Guide or visit our Film hub for all the latest news. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
F1 soundtrack: All the songs in the Formula 1 movie
Check out all the music that's been included in the new film starring Brad Pitt.
There can be few more iconic sounds in sport than the noise made by Formula 1 cars whizzing round a race track – and naturally, that's something you'll hear a lot of in the new F1 movie, which has just arrived in cinemas. But that's not the only sound that adds an extra jolt of drama to the film. F1 also boasts an original score composed by the legendary Hans Zimmer and his collaborator Steve Mazzaro, with whom director Joseph Kosinski had previously worked on the mega-hit Top Gun: Maverick. In addition to Zimmer's score, the film also boasts a wider soundtrack that includes hits from a range of major music stars and has already been made available for purchase. Like with 2023 hit Barbie, F1 has pulled out all the stops to get massive names on board – from Ed Sheeran to Tate McRae and Rosé. Among the songs compiled is an original track produced for the film. Titled Lose My Mind, from the rappers Don Toliver and Doja Cat, the track was released alongside the accompanying music video back in April. Full of energetic and modern beats, this is set to be the perfect soundtrack for the racing movie. A full list of the tracks that are to be included can be seen below. F1 soundtrack - full song list You can find the full list of songs included in the film below: Lose My Mind performed by Don Toliver and Doja Cat No Room for a Saint performed by Dom Dolla featuring Nathan Nicholson Drive performed by Ed Sheeran Just Keep Watching performed by Tate McRae Messy performed by Rosé Don't Let Me Drown performed by Burna Boy Underdog performed by Roddy Ricch Grandma Calls the Boy Bad News performed by Raye Bad as I Used to Be performed by Chris Stapleton Baja California performed by Myke Towers OMG! performed by Tiësto and Sexyy Red All at Once performed by Madison Beer DANCE performed by Peggy Gou Double C performed by PAWSA Attention performed by Mr Eazi Give Me Love performed by Darkoo Gasoline performed by Obongjayar Can I buy the F1 soundtrack? Yes, the F1 soundtrack album is available to buy in both physical and digital formats. You can purchase the album on CD for £10.99 at retailers like Amazon, which also boasts a special-edition vinyl with an Amazon Exclusive Dark Smoke Swirl Galaxy effect on the disc. Other physical versions of the soundtrack, including cassettes and gold vinyls, are available on the F1 the Album website. F1 is now showing in cinemas. Visit our Film hub for the latest news and features, or find something to watch tonight with our TV Guide and Streaming Guide. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Straw ending explained: What happened to Janiyah's daughter?
What did Netflix viewers make of the film's twist ending?
*Warning: This article contains full spoilers for the ending of Straw.* If you've already watched Tyler Perry's latest film, Straw, on Netflix, then you'll know it concludes with a massive plot twist. It's a twist that even shocked lead star Taraji P Henson, who recently told Decider: “When I was reading it, I was like, ‘Oh, shit!'”. The film follows Janiyah Wilkinson (Henson), a single mother who works two jobs but is still struggling to pay her rent and care for her sick daughter Aria and who, on a particularly bad day, finally snaps. After a trip to the hospital with her daughter, struggling to balance paying for Aria's lunch and their rent, and dealing with an unsympathetic boss, things go from bad to worse. She's forced to leave work to rush to Aria's school where she learns that her daughter has been taken into protective custody. Upon returning to work, she has an incident on the road with an off-duty police officer which leads to her car being impounded. Now late returning to work, her boss fires her, refusing to give her final paycheck, before she returns home to find that she has been evicted. This disastrous day comes to a head when she returns to her workplace to confront her boss, only for an armed robbery to take place – one in which she becomes implicated. Panicked, Janiyah shoots her boss, takes her paycheck and leaves, but with the bank refusing to cash her cheque, she resorts to holding up the bank. Detectives arrive on the scene, attempting to negotiate with Janiyah, resulting in a tense hostage situation in which they attempt to convince her to give herself up. But from here onwards, there are a series of shocking twists that make the outcome of the film somewhat more confusing. So, if you've found yourself struggling to piece together what happened to Janiyah in the end, and what the meaning behind the film is, read on for our explanation of Straw's twists and turns. Naturally, there will be major spoilers ahead, so be warned. Straw ending explained: What really happened to Janiyah's daughter? The biggest pressure that we see for Janiyah throughout the film is what will happen to her daughter. It is the potential loss of her child that causes her to lose her job, and her desperation to make sure she can still provide for her which finally leads to her taking matters into her own hands, and attempting to get the bank to cash her cheque by force. Throughout the subsequent hold-up, it's the question of how she will be able to care for her daughter after all this that is ever-present in her mind. We see her trying to explain this to the sympathetic police officer, Kay, and even persuading the bank manager, Nicole, to help care for Aria after she is incarcerated. Viewers are hit with a bombshell, therefore, when we see Janiyah's mother ringing Janiyah up, to tell her Aria died. "She had a seizure, and we took her to the hospital, and she died." Sponsored by Vue Save up to 30% on the latest releases at Vue in 2025 Are you a movie lover who always wants to be up to date with the latest releases? Then you're in luck, as RadioTimes.com readers can enjoy new films at Vue Cinemas for less. Customers will receive up to 30% off films with Vue Pass, as long as they have a RadioTimes.com account. It's a great time for new releases, with films such as Wicked, Nosferatu, The Brutalist and Moana 2 taking UK cinemas by storm. Head to your nearest Vue to catch these movies and more for up to 30% less if you're signed up as a RadioTimes.com member. Save up to 30% with Vue Pass The revelation that Janiyah's daughter is dead sends her reeling. We see her tell this to Nicole, only for her to reveal that she had already known. It's a moment that may leave audiences shook, since we'd already seen numerous scenes with Janiyah's daughter, Aria, seemingly alive and well. But, in this moment, we are shown numerous flashbacks to these same scenes, where we see Janiyah talking with herself, speaking and interacting with thin air. Even in scenes where other characters are present, viewers are shown reshoots of the same sequences in which it's made clear the little girl had not been there. It's made clear in these scenes that Janiyah has not merely snapped from the stress, but has had something close to a full nervous breakdown. Unable to face the reality, she has imagined her daughter was still there, when in fact she had passed away from her condition the night before. Is Janiyah alive or dead at the end of Straw? This devastating moment is followed by an even more shocking sequence when, after seeing how FBI authorities are determined to escalate the situation, numerous armed officers burst into the building. In spite of the hostages already having been released, we see these officers surrounding Janiyah, and opening fire. The scene appears to be the final gut-punch at the end of the film, with Janiyah on the floor, seemingly dead. It makes for a truly heart-rending moment after the full tragedy of her situation had been built up, and after we'd seen numerous police officers attempting to resolve the situation peacefully. Sadly, it's a moment that feels all too believable after many similar scenarios in recent years. Only a few seconds after showing us this image, however, the film abruptly cuts to the moments before this, with Janiyah still alive. We see her accept that the situation is now over and that she must accept what has happened. Slowly, together with Nicole, she comes out of the bank and surrenders, in one of the most emotional moments in the film. Was the ending of Straw also one of Janiyah's hallucinations? It may not at first be clear to audiences which sequence is real, and which is not. Ultimately, the fake-out shooting very clearly shows that both Janiyah and Nicole are aware this is what could happen, if she does not surrender. It also plays into our own knowledge and fears about how this could end on the worst possible note. In the end, however, the film clearly implies that she does choose to surrender. The last sequence that we see in the film is her finally being taken into police custody, being driven off in a police car but with her hundreds of new supporters present for her to see. Straw is now streaming on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Is Netflix's Straw based on a true story?
The Neftlix original film has had a strong reaction upon release.
The new Tyler Perry film on Netflix, Staw, has rapidly climbed the streamer's most-watched charts after being released on 6th June, capturing the attention of audiences with its strong performances and captivating plot. The tense thriller stars Taraji P Henson as Janiyah Wilkinson, a single mother who is struggling to put food on the table for her daughter, following her over the course of one terrible day, in which everything slowly unravels. After losing apartment, her job, and even her daughter, Janiyah finally reaches breaking point and holds up a bank in her attempt to take back some control and get the money she needs. The film places us directly in her shoes, as we see everything derailing in spectacular fashion. It manages to build real tension in the interactions between herself, those she takes as hostages, and the police, while also commenting on the state of America, and the struggles faced by Black, single women. The story feels painfully authentic, whilst also tapping into recent topical issues around movements such as Black Lives Matter, as well as questions around racial and gender inequality, and police brutality. But how far does the film reflect real events? Read on for everything you need to know about whether Straw on Netflix is based on a true story. Is Tyler Perry's Straw based on a true story? Straw is a film that feels incredibly true to life, as we follow Janiyah throughout her morning, dealing with the realities of her work, paying her rent, and trying to care for her daughter. We see each new problem that arises for her, and feel the stress and the exhaustion that her character is under. The film aims to give all its scenes a realistic feel, with the protests that we see organically taking place feeling very reminiscent of recent movements that have been provoked by outrage on social media. However, Straw is not directly based on a true story. The film tells an original story created by writer and director Tyler, who wanted to directly address real-world concerns as part of his script, and to show how any of us can go off the rails if having to deal with too much at once. "As humans, we all have a breaking point," actress Taraji P Henson told Decider. " You will break if you don’t have a support system. It’s unfortunate that she had to go through all of this, in one day, to finally be seen.” The actress has spoken about how the films address the ways in which we can all break under the pressure when faced with extended moments of high-stress and panic, and how this can then affect the people around us. Sponsored by Vue Save up to 30% on the latest releases at Vue in 2025 Are you a movie lover who always wants to be up to date with the latest releases? Then you're in luck, as RadioTimes.com readers can enjoy new films at Vue Cinemas for less. Customers will receive up to 30% off films with Vue Pass, as long as they have a RadioTimes.com account. It's a great time for new releases, with films such as Wicked, Nosferatu, The Brutalist and Moana 2 taking UK cinemas by storm. Head to your nearest Vue to catch these movies and more for up to 30% less if you're signed up as a RadioTimes.com member. Save up to 30% with Vue Pass Perry has stated that while the film is not based on any one person's story, he wanted to shine a light on real people in his life and in the world who have gone unacknowledged, and unrepresented. The film, which focuses on three women, Janiyah, bank manager Nicole, who is played by Sherri Shepherd, and a sympathetic police officer Kay, played by Teyana Taylor. Through each of these characters, Perry sought to highlight difference aspects to the experience of Black women in America, their struggles, and the ways in which they have come together to support one another. In an interview with Tudum, Perry explained how "the movie represents three different types of Black women, who are all the same Black woman, who are all different walks of life, different stages of success, but can all empathise with each other". He also discussed how the film remains one that speaks to a universal problem that we can all relate to, and his desire that it should reflect real people in all our lives, and the everyday struggles that we can all relate to, and all have some understanding of how they can build up and spiral out of control. "When have you seen these types of characters before?" Perry asked. "What film have you seen them in and realized their struggle? When you have this opportunity and this platform to tell a story, whether you want to teach or not, you have to be mindful that people will take away lessons. "Because these images are so profound and powerful, I think that as people watch it, it’ll tell the story of real people. And I know that there are a lot of Janiyahs out there in the world for real." Is Janiyah Wiltkinson based on a real person in Straw? No, as detailed above, the three main characters in the film are fictional figures created by Perry for the story. However, Perry recently detailed the real-life inspiration behind the character of Janiyah (Henson), explaining that the idea came to him when he was listening to the 2001 song 20 Dollars by Angie Stone, in which a woman asks her community for money so that she can feed her baby. In an interview with Sherri Shephard, he explained: "I was listening to Angie Stone’s 20 Dollars, and I started writing this movie for women, and for people, who just go through this stuff all the time." He continued: "All the time, all the time, all the time – it never lets up, never lets up, never lets up. Once you hit that final straw, all hell breaks loose." Straw is now streaming on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. 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Straw cast: All the stars in Tyler Perry's Netflix movie
Who is in the newest film from Tyler Perry on Netflix?
Straw, the new Netflix film from Tyler Perry, has made waves this week following its release on the streaming platform on Friday 6th June 2025. The film, which sees a desperate single mother finally exploding after the loss of her daughter, has proved a hit with audiences, drawing praise for how it captures the struggles of ordinary people trapped in these kinds of situations. The film was one which required a strong set of performers in order for audiences to relate to what its characters go through, with most of the action taking place through the eyes of Taraji P Henson as struggling single mother Janiyah Wilkinson. Over the course of its runtime, the audience sees the toll each of her interactions has on her, as she experiences complete indifference or hostility from law enforcement, her employers, and her landlord. We can feel the stress that she is under, and therefore empathise with why she goes as far as she does. Henson puts in a powerhouse performance in capturing this, giving the character real depth and vulnerability. Tyler Perry, who wrote and directed the film, praised Henson for how far she was able to deliver on this in her performance. "Taraji is the heart and soul of this film," he told Tudum in an interview. "She carries all of the emotional weight of this woman having the most challenging moment of her life. Taraji takes the audience through every emotion her character is having and that’s why she’s such a brilliant actor. You can’t take your eyes off her when she’s on screen. "Anytime I start to write, I see a person’s face, and Taraji was the person that I saw fully and clearly. From the first word that Janiyah spoke on the page, I thought, 'This is Taraji. I hope she will do it.'" While Henson is the main performer in the film, she is joined by a number of equally talented actors, some of whom are well-known from previous roles, and who each put in some captivating performances which sell the reality of the situation in which these characters find themselves. You can read on for everything you need to know about the full cast of the film. Staw cast: Who plays who in the Netflix film? You can find the full cast list below – scroll down for more detailed information about the main players. Taraji P Henson as Janiyah Wilkinson Sherri Shepherd as Nicole Parker Teyana Taylor as Detective Kay Raymond Glynn Turman as Richard Sinbad as Benny Rockmond Dunbar as Chief Wilson Ashley Versher as Tessa George Mike Merrill as Det Grimes Sponsored by Vue Save up to 30% on the latest releases at Vue in 2025 Are you a movie lover who always wants to be up to date with the latest releases? Then you're in luck, as RadioTimes.com readers can enjoy new films at Vue Cinemas for less. Customers will receive up to 30% off films with Vue Pass, as long as they have a RadioTimes.com account. It's a great time for new releases, with films such as Wicked, Nosferatu, The Brutalist and Moana 2 taking UK cinemas by storm. Head to your nearest Vue to catch these movies and more for up to 30% less if you're signed up as a RadioTimes.com member. Save up to 30% with Vue Pass Taraji P Henson plays Janiyah Wilkinson Who is Janiyah Wilkinson? Janiyah is a struggling single mother who is facing the worst day of her life. Already burdened with having to care for her sick daughter, working two jobs just to make ends meet and only barely struggling to make the rent, Straw follows Janiyah over the course of one day where all these problems collide at once, leading her with seemingly no way out. Where else have I seen Taraji P Henson? Taraji P Henson made her debut in the film Streetwise, before going on to be nominated for an Academy Award for her role in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. She went on to appear in numerous other films, including most notably The Best of Enemies and The Color Purple, as well as appearing on TV Shows such as Person of Interest and Empire. Sherri Shepherd plays Nicole Parker Who is Nicole Parker? Nicole is the branch manager at a bank called Benevolent Pain and Trust. Frustrated by her previous roles at other banks, she is there because she wants to help people from her own community, and comes to empathise with Janiyah despite being taken hostage after she robs the bank. Where else have I seen Sherri Shepherd? Sherri Shepherd is an actress and comedian who first came to the attention of Tyler Perry after her role in the Oscar-winning film Precious. Since then she has appeared in numerous sitcoms, such as The Jamie Foxx Show, Less Than Perfect, Trial & Error and Mr Iglesias, as well as her own chat show, Sherri. Teyana Taylor plays Detective Kay Raymond Who is Detective Raymond? Detective Raymond is a cop called in to investigate the murder of Janiyah's employer. In spite of what seems like clear evidence, she realises that not all is as it seems. Herself a single mother who was raised by a single mother, she comes to relate to Janiyah's situation Where else have I seen Teyana Taylor? Starting out as a singer, dancer and choreographer, Taylor made numerous appearences in music videos before making her film debut in Stomp the Yard: Homecoming. She has since appeared in Cruel Summer, The After Party, White Men Can’t Jump, The Book of Clarence and A Thousand and One. Glynn Turman plays Richard Who is Richard? Richard is Janiyah's employer, who himself is struggling to deal with managing the supermarket at which they work. Shown as unsympathetic to her own slight, he reprimands and then fires her, triggering the events that follow. Where else have I seen Glynn Turman? At 78 years old, Turman is an established actor who has worked in a range of films, television shows, and on Broadway. Some of his notable roles include in Peyton Place, Cooley High, The Wire and House of Lies. Sinbad plays Benny Who is Benny? Benny is an elderly neighbour of Janiyah's, who she goes out of her way to help in spite of her own struggles. He later attests to the strength of her character and helps in the campaign that takes off. Where else have I seen Sinbad? Sinbad, also known as David Adkins, is a comedian and actor best known for appearing on A Different World, Crazy as Hell and The Sinbad Show. Rockmond Dunbar plays Chief Wilson Who is Chief Wilson? Chief Wilson is the chief of police in charge of the investigation. Though initially distrustful of Janiyah, he comes to respect the opinion of Raymond, and pushes back against the interference of the FBI. Where have I seen Rockmond Dunbar? Rockmond Dunbar is primarily a TV actor, best known previously for his roles on Earth 2, Soul Food and Prison Break. Straw is now streaming on Netflix. Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Check out more of our Film coverage or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to find out what's on. For more from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.