New on Disney+ UK April 2026 – Every new film and show this month
Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair and The Testaments are among the new arrivals this month.
There's both new Marvel and new Star Wars programming on the way to Disney+ this month, with the streamer's two biggest franchises delivering exciting new shows for fans. On the Marvel side, episodes of Daredevil: Born Again season 2 are continuing to be released, while new Star Wars animated show Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord is also releasing episodes weekly. Of course, Disney+ isn't just the big franchises – other big releases this month include Malcolm in the Middle sequel series, Life's Still Unfair, and The Handmaid's Tale's sequel series, The Testaments. On the reality front, Raising Chelsea and Vanderpump Villa season 3 are both on the way in April, while fans of long-running procedural series 911 can check out new episodes of season 9, as well as new episodes of spin-off show 911: Nashville. Below, you can find the full list of titles coming to Disney+ throughout March 2026 to help you answer the burning question: is Disney+ worth it? New on Disney+ in April 2026 Wednesday 1 April Donna Hay Coastal Celebrations Limited series in which Australian cookbook author Donna Hay hosts a series of celebrations by the sea. Secrets of the Bees National Geographic documentary series about bees. Dear Killer Nannies Spanish language crime drama about Pablo Escobar's son. O11CE: New Generation episodes 6-8 Thursday 2 April Raising Chelsea Three-part reality series following Made in Chelsea stars Jamie Laing and Sophie Habboo as they face the reality of parenthood. View Affiliate Playlist on the source website Friday 3 April Pizza Movie Comedy film starring Gaten Matarazzo and Daniel Radcliffe, about college roommates who take a drug and have to get pizza to counteract its hallucinatory effects. Monday 6 April Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord episodes 1-2 Animated Star Wars series following former Sith lord Maul around a year after the Clone Wars, as he rebuilds his criminal syndicate and seeks a new apprentice. Inside Out Classic Live hockey match between the Washington Capitals and the New York Rangers in which the players are replaced by Inside Out characters in real-time. In Your Radiant Season episode 12 Wednesday 8 April The Testaments episodes 1-3 Dystopian series and continuation of The Handmaid's Tale, based on Margaret Attwood's sequel novel. It stars Chase Infiniti, Lucy Halliday and Ann Dowd. The Handmaid's Tale seasons 1-6 All six seasons of the dystopian drama based on Margaret Attwood's novel and starring Elisabeth Moss. Daredevil: Born Again season 2 episode 4 High Potential season 2 episode 18 O11CE: New Generation episodes 9-11 Friday 10 April Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair This four-part long-awaited Malcolm in the Middle revival follows Malcolm and his daughter as they visit his parents for their 40th wedding anniversary. Perfect Crown episode 1 South Korean rom-com series. Saturday 11 April Perfect Crown episode 2 Monday 13 April Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord episode 3 Wednesday 15 April Daredevil: Born Again season 2 episode 5 The Testaments episode 4 O11CE: New Generation episodes 12-14 Thursday 16 April Vanderpump Villa season 3 New season of the reality show following Lisa Vandepump's staff, this time at Chicheley Hall in England. Friday 17 April 911 season 9 part 3 New episodes from the latest season of the long-running police procedural show. 911: Nashville season 1 part 3 New episodes from the Nashville-based spin-off of the hit procedural show. Perfect Crown episode 3 Saturday 18 April Perfect Crown episode 4 Monday 20 April Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord episode 4 Tuesday 21 April Tracker season 3 part 2 New episodes from the action-drama series starring Justin Hartley. Wednesday 22 April Orangutan Documentary film about Orangutans in the rainforests of Southeast Asia, narrated by Josh Gad. Daredevil: Born Again season 2 episode 6 The Testaments episode 5 O11CE: New Generation episodes 15-17 Friday 24 April Nikki Glaser: Good Girl Stand-up special from Nikki Glaser. Perfect Crown episode 5 Saturday 25 April Perfect Crown episode 5 Monday 27 April Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord episode 5 Wednesday 29 April Daredevil: Born Again season 2 episode 7 The Testaments episode 6 O11CE: New Generation episodes 18-20 Read more: Best films to watch on TV today, tonight and this week New on Netflix UK April 2026: All the upcoming shows and films Best Disney Plus shows - originals and returning favourites Best movies on Disney Plus UK to watch right now You can sign up to Disney Plus from £5.99 a month now. Looking for something else to watch? Check out our list of the best movies on Disney Plus and best shows on Disney Plus, or visit our TV Guide and Streaming Guide to see what’s on tonight. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
New on Netflix UK April 2026: All the upcoming shows and films
It's another busy month for the streaming service.
This month on Netflix sees the highly anticipated return of one of the most acclaimed series of recent years, with Beef making a comeback for season two with an entirely new cast and plot. Starring Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Charles Melton and Cailee Spaeny, the new season arrives with plenty of hype, in the same month that Schitt's Creek creator Dan Levy is also getting a brand new show on Netflix, Big Mistakes. Other new series include Unchosen, starring Christopher Eccleston and Asa Butterfield, Man on Fire, starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II and new animated Stranger Things spin-off Stranger Things: Tales from ’85. Meanwhile, returning series back for new seasons in April include XO, Kitty, returning for a third run, as well as At Home with the Furys and Running Point, both getting second seasons. Scroll on to find out more about what's coming to Netflix in April 2026. New on Netflix UK in April Wednesday 1 April 30 Days of Night: Dark Days (2010) – Horror film and the second instalment in the 30 Days of Night franchise. A Line of Fire (2025) – Action film starring David AR White and Cuba Gooding Jr. The Accidental Getaway Driver (2023) – Drama film set in Vietnam. The Art of War II: Betrayal (2008) – Action film starring Wesley Snipes and the second instalment in The Art of War series. The Art of War III: Retribution (2009) – Action film starring Treach and the third instalment in The Art of War series. Bicentennial Man (1999) – Sci-fi film starring Robin Williams and Sam Neill. The Breakfast Club seasons 1-3 – Podcast show about music, pop culture and politics. Deadly Class season 1 – Action drama series based on the comic book series of the same name, starring Benedict Wong and Lana Condor and about a private academy where students are trained to be assassins. Eat Pray Bark (2026) – Reality show in which doc owners seek support through an intensive course with a legendary dog trainer. The Forge (2024) – Christian drama film and a spin-off to War Room. The Giant Falls (2026) – Argentine drama film. Hell of a Summer (2023) – Horror-comedy film about counsellors at a summer camp who are targeted by a masked killer. Hollow Man 2 (2006) – Sci-fi horror sequel film starring Peter Facinelli, Laura Regan, and Christian Slater. It Takes a Village (2026) – Polish romantic comedy film. Love on the Spectrum season 4 – New season of the reality show which follows autistic people as they explore the dating world. The Marksman (2005) – Action film starring Wesley Snipes, William Hope, Emma Samms and Anthony Warren. My Hero Academia season 6 – New season of the hit anime series. Sniper: The Last Stand (2025) – Eleventh entry in the Sniper action series. Unsung Hero (2024) – Drama film about Christian recording artists For King & Country. Veil of Shadows season 1 – Chinese fantasy-mystery drama series. Thursday 2 April Agent from Above season 1 – Taiwanese fantasy series. Alkhallat+: The Series season 1 – Saudi comedy anthology series. The Bad Guys: The Series season 2 – Second season of the animated spin-off series to the Dreamworks films. Mrithyunjay (2026) – Indian Telugu-language action thriller film. The Ramparts of Ice season 1 – Japanese anime series. Sins of Kujo season 1 – Japanese crime thriller series. Vadh 2 (2025) – Indian Hindi-language action crime thriller film. XO, Kitty season 3 – New season of the rom-com spin-off to the To All the Boys film series, once again starring Anna Cathcart. Friday 3 April Bloodhounds season 2 – Second season of the South Korean action drama series. Feel My Voice (2026) – Italian coming-of-age musical comedy-drama film. Gangs of Galicia season 2 – Second season of the Spanish thriller series. High Tides season 3 – New season of the Belgian teen drama series. Maamla Legal Hai season 2 – New season of the Indian Hindi language legal drama. The Truth and Tragedy of Moriah Wilson (2026) – Documentary about the murder of pro cyclist. Saturday 4 April Vivy: Fluorite Eye’s Song season 1 – Japanese anime series. Monday 6 April Danny GO! season 1 – The popular children's interactive dance and educational YouTube series comes to Netflix. Swindlers season 1 – Irish true crime docuseries. Tuesday 7 April Blippi’s Job Show season 1 – Children's educational series. Dating Game season 1 – Thai romantic comedy series. Untold: Chess Mates season 1 – Documentary in the Untold series, focusing on the a match between chess grandmasters which devolved into a bizarre scandal about anal beads. Wednesday 8 April The Critic (2023) – Period drama film starring Ian McKellen, Gemma Arterton, Mark Strong and Lesley Manville, about a London theatre critic who becomes entangled in a web of deceit and murder. Thursday 9 April 18th Rose (2026) – Philippine coming-of-age romantic drama film. Bandi season 1 – French language drama series about a group of orphaned siblings in Martinique who struggle to get by, driving some of them towards crime. Big Mistakes season 1 – Dan Levy and Taylor Ortega star in this comedy from Levy and Rachel Sennott, about two siblings who are blackmailed into a life of organised crime. Mudborn (2025) – Taiwanese supernatural horror film. Friday 10 April Funny AF with Kevin Hart season 1 – Reality series in which Kevin Hart travels the US to find the next stand-up superstar. Thrash (2026) – Survival thriller film starring Phoebe Dynevor, about a coastal town that battles an onslaught of sharks following a hurricane. Turn of the Tide season 3 – Final season of the Portuguese drama series. Sunday 12 April At Home with the Furys season 2 – New season of the reality docuseries centred on Tyson Fury and his family. Tyson Fury vs. Arslanbek Makhmudov (2026) – Live boxing match between Tyson Fury and Arslanbek Makhmudov. Monday 13 April Noah Kahan: Out of Body (2026) – Documentary film about the musician Noah Kahan. Tuesday 14 April Never Let Go (2024) – Survival horror film starring Halle Berry as a mother who lives in a remote cabin in total isolation with her twin sons. Untold: Jail Blazers (2026) – New documentary in the Untold series, focusing on basketball team the Portland Trail Blazers during the early 2000s. Wednesday 15 April Made with Love season 1 – Indonesian romantic drama series about an ambitious chef and her new co-worker. Toaster (2026) – Indian comedy film. Thursday 16 April Beef season 2 – New season of the anthology drama series, this time starring Oscar Isaac, Carey Mulligan, Charles Melton and Cailee Spaeny, and focusing on a Gen Z couple who witness an alarming fight between their millennial boss and his wife. Dandelion season 1 – Japanese anime series. Ronaldinho: The One and Only season 1 – Football docuseries about Brazilian star Ronaldinho. Friday 17 April 180 (2026) – South African crime thriller film. A Gorilla Story: Told by David Attenborough (2026) – Nature documentary narrated by David Attenborough, in which he tells the story of a gorilla called Pablo. Full Swing season 4 - New season of the golf docuseries going behind the scenes of the PGA tour. Roommates (2026) – Teen comedy film starring Sadie Sandler and Chloe East, about two college freshmen who become roommates. Supernova Strikers: Genesis (2026) – Live Mexican boxing event. Saturday 18 April We Are All Trying Here season 1 – South Korean drama series. Wrestlemania 42: Night One (2026) – First night of the live WWE wrestling event. Sunday 19 April Bebefinn Sing-Along Movie: Into the Pinkfong (2025) – Animated children's musical film. Wrestlemania 42: Night Two (2026) – Second night of the live WWE wrestling event. Monday 20 April Mid Morning Matters with Alan Partridge seasons 1-2 – Both seasons of the comedy series starring Steve Coogan as his iconic character Alan Partridge. Tuesday 21 April My Hero Academia: You’re Next (2024) – Japanese anime film and spin-off to the series. Unchosen season 1 – Christopher Eccleston and Asa Butterfield star in this thriller series about a young mother from a sheltered cult who crosses paths with a mysterious stranger, and embarks on a risky affair. Wednesday 22 April Lainey Wilson: Keepin’ Country Cool (2026) – Documentary film following singer-songwriter Lainey Wilson as she goes from dreamer to Grammy winner. Sold Out on You season 1 – South Korean romantic comedy series set in a workplace. Thursday 23 April Running Point season 2 – Second season of the basketball comedy series starring Kate Hudson. Stranger Things: Tales from ’85 season 1 – Animated spin-off from Stranger Things, following the original characters as they battle new monsters in the time between seasons 2 and 3. Friday 24 April Apex (2026) – Survival action thriller film starring Charlize Theron, Taron Egerton and Eric Bana, about a rock climber who finds herself being hunted. If Wishes Could Kill season 1 – South Korean young adult horror series. Sunday 26 April Prey seasons 1-2 – ITV crime drama series from 2014, the first season of which starred John Simm and the second starred Philip Glenister. Monday 27 April Straight to Hell season 1 – Japanese biographical drama series. Wednesday 29 April Should I Marry a Murderer – British true crime docuseries. Thursday 30 April Man on Fire season 1 – Yahya Abdul-Matteen II leads the cast of this thriller series based on the 1980 novel of the same name and its first sequel, The Perfect Kill, both by AJ Quinnell. Read more: What to watch on TV this week Best films to watch on TV today, tonight and this week New on Disney Plus UK April 2026 – every new film and show this month Best movies to watch on Netflix right now Sign up for Netflix from £5.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream. Check out our Streaming Guide for more recommendations on what to watch, or visit our TV Guide to see what's on tonight. For more TV recommendations and reviews, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
Dune: Part Three selling out IMAX tickets 8 months ahead of release – as more screenings to be announced
The film is coming to cinemas in December.
Dune: Part Three 70mm IMAX shows are selling out eight months ahead of the film’s release. Tickets for the hotly-anticipated Denis Villeneuve sequel, which is set to land in cinemas on Friday 18 December, went on sale on Monday evening (6 April) across the US, the UK and Canada. And within hours, Warner Bros announced that the tickets had sold out. In an Instagram post announcing the news, and also revealing that more tickets are set to go on sale soon, the company wrote: "Sign up for ticket alerts at http://imax.com/dune70mm to be notified as soon as more showtimes are added. "Dune: Part Three only in theaters and IMAX December 18. #DuneMovie #FilmedforIMAX." Speaking previously about his approach to filming the third film, Villeneuve explained that much of the movie was shot using 70mm film and IMAX cameras. He said: “A big part of it was shot in IMAX film, which was the first time for me, but I kept the desert in digital because I like the brutality of the digital IMAX.” He went on to describe the IMAX cameras as "epic" and "the best cameras in the world". He continued: "When you see the result on screen, it’s quite unmatchable. It was a unique experience for me, and I hope I will have the chance to do it again. It is the most immersive format." He added: "Cinema is an art form that is meant to make you travel and experience things that you would not in regular life. At the end of the day, I think, as human beings, it’s important to share experiences." Dune: Part Three will be released in UK cinemas on 18 December 2026. 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.
The Drama review: Robert Pattinson and Zendaya prop up provocative marriage film
Writer/director Kristoffer Borgli's new film is engineered for discourse, not depth – but its lead stars are in fine form.
Warning: contains spoilers for The Drama, which is in cinemas now. At what point is a red flag impossible to ignore? That’s the principal question posed in this combustible new drama from Norwegian writer/director Kristoffer Borgli, which pushes the genres of romcom and marital drama to their very extremes. In fact, cinema has never known pre-wedding jitters quite like this. Starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya as a couple in Boston about to tie the knot, The Drama is a film that hinges on a twist. But in contrast to The Sixth Sense, The Usual Suspects or Fight Club, where a late reveal memorably casts previous scenes in a new light, The Drama plays its hand early. And what lands on the table is indeed entirely original and unpredictable... even if Borgli can’t decide where to go in its wake. Charlie (Pattinson) and Emma (Zendaya) first encounter each other in a café and share a textbook meet-cute: she’s the bookstore clerk reading by the window and he’s the museum director who pretends to have read what she’s holding purely to strike up conversation. In the blink of an eye they’re loved up and having dinner to sample catering options for their fast-approaching dream wedding. Their friends Rachel and Mike (a terrifically catty Alana Haim and Mamoudou Athie) mention how before they got married, they asked each other: what’s the worst thing you’ve ever done? And that’s when the bombshell drops. Publicity for The Drama has been subtly subdued and entirely reliant on the profile of its stars, with press coverage limited in the hope of preserving the twist. Skirting around it, though, will not make for a worthwhile discussion of the film’s merits – so if you’d prefer to “go in blind” then it’s best to stop reading here. The skeleton in Emma’s closet is that she meticulously planned and intended to carry out a school shooting while at high school, only to stop short at the 11th hour. Naturally, this prompts Charlie to reconsider their relationship – and also causes a rupture in her friendship with maid-of-honour Rachel. “You always find a way to turn my drama into comedy,” Charlie says early on while drafting his wedding speech, which becomes pivotal as the film launches into screwball comedy with a script that is both too on the nose and pleased with itself. The incendiary nature of Emma’s revelation means it is of little surprise that Eddington director Ari Aster is credited as a producer on The Drama, but Borgli’s film offers little social commentary on a subject that deserves sensitivity or interrogation. The Norwegian made his name with provocative fare in Sick of Myself and Dream Scenario: dark comedies about narcissistic artists or what happens when Nicolas Cage appears in every American’s dreams. The Drama has a similarly jet-black sense of humour, but somehow recalls all of Todd Solondz, Danish dinner-party-from-hell Festen and even 45 Years, starring Sir Tom Courtenay and Charlotte Rampling. Where the latter asked intelligent questions of spousal trust and repression, though, Borgli’s priority is merely making mischief. Similarly, even if you put aside the mass-shooting talk (assuming those words can ever be put together), The Drama’s attempt to be a keenly observed relationship comedy is another shoe that doesn’t quite fit. In quoting Freud and referencing Louis Malle films, Charlie stretches relatability, while the couple’s ever-so-chic apartment stocked with houseplants and a spiral staircase wouldn’t look out of place in the wish-fulfilment romcoms of Nancy Meyers – only a title like It’s Complicated wouldn’t quite cover it for them, of course. Fortunately, Zendaya and Pattinson are saving graces. The former fashions a compelling enigma by riffing on the girl-next-door charms of her MJ in Marvel’s Spider-Man films and the troubled moodiness of her Euphoria work; the latter is endlessly charming and comedic as a beleaguered British fop whose life appears increasingly Kafkaesque. By the time a killer final scene rolls around, The Drama is somewhat limping over the line, but its leads lend a crucial heartbeat to a film frustratingly engineered for discourse, not depth. The Drama is out now in cinemas. 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.
The Lord of the Rings new film prequel confirmed to recast a major character from original trilogy
Director Andy Serkis was sure to not reveal too much.
Andy Serkis has provided fans with a major update about the upcoming The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum. Serkis, who will return to play Gollum and direct the film, confirmed that the role of Aragorn will be recast – with Viggo Mortensen not reprising his role. Addressing the cast speculation, Serkis told Screen Rant: "I don't know what's out there at the moment, but I know there's a lot of speculation, but let's just say we are recasting the role and we are on the way to finding someone." The Hunt for Gollum will be set between the events of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, focusing on a previously untold story, as teased by Serkis himself. The actor has been sure to keep details of the film under wraps, telling the publication: "We've got to keep it all back. I mean, look, other than, I think it's probably common knowledge, but our film takes place between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings, and it's The Hunt for Gollum, and it is a physical hunt for the character, but also a psychological hunt for himself. "So we're just about on the launchpad now, and it's very exciting. And yeah, it's going to be a big ride." But Serkis did share that the creatives from the original trilogy have reunited to bring The Hunt for Gollum to life. "It's been a tightrope for all," he explained. "I mean, the entire Lord of the Rings team who worked on the originals are reassembled, for a start. So it is grounded in the lore and the world and the vision of Peter Jackson's trilogy and The Hobbit trilogy." Serkis continued: "So it will feel like a proper Middle-earth film, there's no question, but there is a much more internal psychological investigation into one of Tolkien's most complex characters, i.e. Gollum. So it's a very interesting mix, and I think it is a tightrope for sure. A lot of the filmmaking techniques are ones that we are employing, which harken back to the first trilogy. "I think it'll be a great marriage of a new story and an intimate story within the lore and world of Middle-earth that we all love. You've got to remember that for some people, this will be their first Middle-earth film. So that's why it's been such an interesting journey." The only other details known about the upcoming movie is Kate Winlset will be joining the latest Middle-earth outing as the female lead, though exact details of her role have not been disclosed. It has also been rumoured that the film could see the returns of Elijah Wood as Frodo Baggins and Ian McKellen as Gandalf. Though neither actor has confirmed this to be the case, Wood recently told The Sunday Times he "certainly wouldn’t want anybody else to play Frodo as long as [he is] alive and able". He said: "It’s always a little nerve-racking when people talk about new movies for a world like Middle-earth. Everyone gets a little protective and hopes it retains its level of integrity, but this story is fun, thrilling. There is a genuine feeling of getting the band back together." The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is coming to cinemas in December 2027. 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.
Best films to watch on TV today, tonight and this week
Whatever your taste, there's a movie on for everyone.
There may be plenty of movies available on streaming platforms and being released weekly in cinemas, but nothing quite beats the feeling of finding a hidden gem while flicking through the TV. With such a raft of options – old and new – to pick from this weekend, it can often feel like a bit of an insurmountable task to find one that really tickles your fancy. But that's where we come in to do the hard work for you, picking out some of the most stellar options available to tune into. This weeks selection includes everything from classic musicals like Easter Parade to recent action flicks like Tenet. There's something for everyone and if you're wondering where to find some of the best films on the terrestrial channels this week, we've got you sorted. Read on for an expertly compiled list of the best flicks airing across the next seven days. Friday 3 April King of Kings - 10:25am, Film4 Biblical epic starring Jeffrey Hunter, which concentrates on three elements of the New Testament story: the life of Jesus, the tensions between Herod's court and the Roman administration, and finally the story of Barabbas, told in counterpoint to that of Christ. Read our full review The Sound of Music - 2:30pm, BBC One Classic family musical starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer. When trainee nun Maria begins to have doubts about her vocation, she leaves her convent in Salzburg to become governess to the seven children of Captain Von Trapp, a widower and retired naval officer. The spirited Maria instils a love of music in the children, but the family's happiness is threatened by the Nazi occupation of Austria. Read our full review Smokey and the Bandit - 8:05pm, ITV4 Comedy starring Burt Reynolds, Sally Field and Jackie Gleason. Bandit is a maverick driver who never refuses a challenge, and no cop - or "smokey" - is going to stop him. However, Sheriff Buford T Justice has other ideas, and the chase is on as the Bandit and his friends try to get a truckload of illicit beer from Texarkana, Texas, to Atlanta, Georgia. Read our full review The Wolf of Wall Street - 10pm, BBC Two Blackly comic drama based on a true story, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. With his dreams of wealth and a gift with words, Jordan Belfort rises through the ranks of Wall Street traders during the 1980s. But his success brings notoriety, and his increasingly shady activities attract the attention of the FBI. Read our full review Saturday 4 April Puss in Boots: The Last Wish - 2:10pm, BBC One Animated comedy sequel featuring the voice of Antonio Banderas. With eight of his nine lives used up, it looks like the swashbuckling high life is over for Puss unless he can reach a magical land where wishes come true. An epic quest begins, but there are others with their eyes on the prize, too. Read our full review Death on the Nile - 4:50pm, BBC Two Murder mystery based on Agatha Christie's novel, starring Peter Ustinov, David Niven and Bette Davis. Belgian detective Hercule Poirot investigates the murder during a Nile cruise of beautiful but spoilt American heiress Linnet Ridgeway. The problem is, everyone on board has a motive. Read our full review Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery - 9pm, Comedy Central View Green Video on the source website Spy spoof, written by and starring Mike Myers and co-starring Elizabeth Hurley. Cryogenically preserved since the 1960s, British super-agent Austin Powers emerges from hibernation to do battle with his arch nemesis, Doctor Evil, who is threatening world domination. Read our full review That Summer! - 9:05pm, Talking Pictures TV A teenager competing in a swimming race is framed for robbery, but attempts to escape from police custody. Drama, starring Ray Winstone and Julie Shipley. Read our full review Prey - 11pm, Channel 4 Sci-fi action prequel starring Amber Midthunder and Dane DiLiegro. Eighteenth-century Comanche healer Naru wishes to hunt and fight like the men in her tribe. When a mysterious entity that leaves strange tracks begins to attack the local wildlife, Naru has a chance to prove herself - but this predator is unlike anything on Earth... Read our full review Sunday 5 April Easter Parade - 12:35pm, BBC Two Classic musical starring Fred Astaire and Judy Garland. Angry after being deserted by his regular partner, dancer Don Hewes claims that he can transform anyone into a star. He decides to groom chorus girl Hannah Brown for success. Read our full review Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - 2:30pm, ITV1 Fantasy based on the classic children's book by Roald Dahl, starring Gene Wilder. Most children, at one hungry time or another, dream of visiting a chocolate factory. For young Charlie Bucket the fantasy comes true when he finds a golden ticket in a candy bar: an invitation to tour the giant factory of eccentric sweet tycoon Willy Wonka. Read our full review Luca - 3:20pm, Channel 4 Animated comedy adventure featuring the voices of Jacob Tremblay and Jack Dylan Grazer. Luca, a young sea monster who takes human form when he is out of the water, has been warned against mingling with land folk. However, when he befriends fellow ocean-dweller Alberto, the boys decide to spend some time among the local humans. What could possibly go wrong? Read our full review Toy Story 3 - 5:10pm, Channel 4 Animated comedy adventure sequel, with the voices of Tom Hanks and Tim Allen. The toys are put away when Andy goes to college, but Woody is set apart, and it's up to him to rescue the others when they're accidentally donated to a day-care centre. Read our full review Being There - 11:50pm, BBC Two Satirical comedy starring Peter Sellers and Shirley MacLaine. Chance is a naive illiterate gardener, who has never left the house he shares with his protector. When the old man dies, Chance has to enter a world he has never experienced, except through the perspective of his one obsession - television. Read our full review Monday 6 April Wallace and Gromit: Vengeance Most Fowl - 6:30pm, BBC Two Animated Wallace & Gromit comedy featuring the voice of Ben Whitehead. The dynamic duo get into a spot of bother when old nemesis Feathers McGraw hacks into Wallace's latest invention and sets out on a crime spree. With Wallace in the frame, it's up to Gromit to save the day. Can he outwit the diabolical penguin once again? Read our full review Gosford Park - 10pm, BBC Two Ensemble murder mystery from the writer of Downton Abbey and featuring Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon and Helen Mirren. In 1930s rural England, a battery of well-to-do guests and their servants attend a weekend's shooting and socialising. But their reverie is shattered by a murder, after which everyone is a suspect. Read our full review The Blob - 11:10pm, Talking Pictures TV Science-fiction drama starring Steve McQueen. The inhabitants of a small Pennsylvania town refuse to believe the claim of two teenagers that they have seen a slimy creature from outer space. But soon the whole community is in danger. Read our full review Tuesday 7 April Ron’s Gone Wrong - 12:55pm, Film4 View Green Video on the source website Animated comedy adventure featuring the voices of Jack Dylan Grazer and Zach Galifianakis. Young misfit Barney is given the must-have interactive robot toy for his birthday, and names it Ron. But Ron appears to have a social software glitch, and when news of the defect goes viral, the CEO of the company that built Ron sees it as a potential PR threat that needs eliminating. Read our full review Misbehaviour - 10:10pm, BBC Three Comedy drama based on a true story, starring Keira Knightley, Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Jessie Buckley. In 1970, student Sally Alexander struggles with the sexism of her professors. Meanwhile, in the lead-up to the Miss World contest, to be held in London, budding beauty queen Jennifer Hosten struggles with the event's racism. Paths converge when Sally and her activist friend Jo Robinson plan to disrupt the pageant during its live broadcast. Read our full review Brooklyn - 10:40pm, BBC One Romantic drama starring Saoirse Ronan and Domhnall Gleeson. County Wexford, 1950: young Eilis Lacey is sponsored for a job in America by a visiting priest and so she leaves her mother and sister for New York. The metropolis offers the chance of a career and romance, but the big city can be a lonely place for a small-town girl. Read our full review Wednesday 8 April The Three Musketeers - 11:30am, 5 Action Swashbuckling adventure starring Logan Lerman, Matthew Macfadyen and Milla Jovovich. A trio of legendary swordsmen are joined by the reckless young D'Artagnan in a bid to stop a beautiful but devious woman plunging France into war. Read our full review Jules - 9pm, Film4 Residents of a small Pennsylvania town are disturbed when a UFO crashes into a back garden. Director Marc Turtletaub's comedy drama, starring Ben Kingsley, Harriet Harris and Jane Curtin. Read our full review Sexy Beast – 10:45pm, Film4 Crime drama starring Ray Winstone, Ben Kingsley and Ian McShane. Former crook Gary Dove has put his life of crime behind him and is enjoying an idyllic retirement at his Spanish villa. But the peace is shattered when former associate Don Logan arrives from London to persuade Gary to do one last job - and he's not about to take no for an answer. Read our full review Thursday 9 April Blanche Fury - 1pm, Talking Pictures TV Melodrama starring Valerie Hobson and Stewart Granger. Ambitious but penniless Blanche Fury is invited to meet her distant relatives at Claire Hall. On her arrival she is warned about headstrong Philip Thorn who, as the illegitimate son of the late owner, has designs on the property and soon has designs on Blanche. Read our full review Brideshead Revisited - 8pm, BBC Four View Green Video on the source website Period drama based on Evelyn Waugh's novel, starring Matthew Goode and Ben Whishaw. During the Second World War, Charles Ryder is reminded of his student days at Oxford, where he fell for the charms of the flamboyant and unconventional Sebastian Flyte and his aristocratic family. Read our full review Respect - 11pm, BBC Two Musical biopic starring Jennifer Hudson. Blessed with a remarkable voice, pastor's daughter Aretha Franklin grows up singing at home in Detroit. Her father is determined to control her path to a career in music, but Aretha has to forge her own path, overcoming public and personal demons on a journey to find her own voice and earn her crown as the Queen of Soul. Read our full review Friday 10 April Deep Impact - 4:20pm, Film4 Science-fiction drama starring Robert Duvall, Téa Leoni and Morgan Freeman. A reporter believes that she has discovered a sex scandal in the US government. As it turns out, "Ele" isn't a mistress, but something used to describe an event so cataclysmic that it could destroy the planet. Read our full review No Time to Die - 9pm, BBC Two Spy adventure starring Daniel Craig, Rami Malek and Léa Seydoux. After narrowly surviving an attempt on his life, James Bond believes his lover, Madeleine Swann, has betrayed him. Five years later, he is drawn out of retirement and back into her life when a new global threat - a deadly biological weapon - emerges. But with Bond's nemesis, Blofeld, behind bars, who is the mysterious figure intent on using this terrifying new technology? Read our full review The Hunger Games: the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes - 10pm, BBC Three Action adventure prequel starring Tom Blyth, Rachel Zegler and Viola Davis, set 64 years before the events of The Hunger Games. In the run-up to the Tenth Annual Hunger Games, ambitious future president Coriolanus Snow is tasked with mentoring Lucy Gray Baird, a poor but self-confident tribute from District 12 with a determination to win. But their relationship becomes more complex than Snow had anticipated. Read our full review Tenet - 11pm, BBC Two Sci-fi adventure starring John David Washington, Robert Pattinson, Elizabeth Debicki and Kenneth Branagh. A former CIA operative is recruited to help save the world from a dangerous arms dealer who has access to a device that can reverse time. In order to foil this threat, our hero must master the act of chronological "inversion" - but is it already too late? Read our full review If you have Netflix, we have rounded up the best movies on Netflix and the best series on Netflix to watch now – and Disney Plus viewers can check out our best movies on Disney Plus guide. Got Prime Video? We also have the best movies 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 from the biggest stars in TV, listen to The Radio Times Podcast.
What films are out in UK cinemas this week? Reviews from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to Two Women
Your weekly round-up of all the films currently showing in UK cinemas.
We've already seen a couple of box office triumphs in the first three months of the year – Project Hail Mary being the most recent example – but we're willing to quite confidently state that one of this week's releases will become the highest-grossing of the year so far. That's because – three years after the first film comfortably crossed the $1 billion mark – a second animated Super Mario movie has arrived in cinemas, this time based on the 2007 game Super Mario Galaxy. The last film enjoyed it's huge box office success despite some fairly lukewarm reviews from critics overall, and it looks like that will be the case again this time around – you can read our own verdict below. The other big release this week is Robert Pattinson and Zendaya-starring The Drama, while action thriller Fuze is another new arrival in UK cinemas. Unfortunately, we don't have reviews of those two just yet – but you can find our reviews for this week's other new release below, while you can also discover our lowdown on the other major movies released in UK cinemas in recent weeks, including hit sci-fi flick Project Hail Mary and Pixar's Hoppers. Read on for your weekly round-up of all the films currently showing in UK cinemas. What films are released in UK cinemas this week? 3 - 9 April The Super Mario Galaxy Movie View Green Video on the source website Nintendo’s video-game icons Mario and Luigi return for this follow-up to 2022’s CG-animated The Super Mario Bros Movie. In the colourful Mushroom Kingdom, sibling plumbers Mario (voiced by Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day) meet Yoshi (Donald Glover), a green dinosaur-like figure with a rapacious appetite. Together, they must rescue Princess Rosalina (Brie Larson) – sister to the kingdom’s ruler, Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) – who has been abducted by their enemy’s son, Bowser Jr (Benny Safdie). Returning co-directors Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic keep the energy levels high, with scenes that feel like you’re playing Mario Kart or any one of the myriad platform-style Mario games. There are plenty of Easter eggs, too, including Glen Powell voicing Fox McCloud, the protagonist from Nintendo’s Star Fox series. Sadly, the humdrum story underwhelms, lacking in fresh elements, and Safdie aside, the vocal performances are as subdued as the script. Younger viewers, though, will delight in the trippy chaos. – James Mottram Two Women This quirky, incisive gem of a sex comedy reimagines Claude Fournier’s 1970 film Two Women in Gold. Trapped in mediocre marriages, Florence (Karine Gonthier-Hyndman) and Violette (Laurence Leboeuf) begin to reassess their domestic lives and embark on a sexual revolution after they form an unexpected friendship. Director Chloé Robichaud and writer Catherine Léger offer an acute examination of female sexuality, modern relationships and infidelity. They also sidestep the reductive pull of the male gaze, and their vision is complemented nicely by Sara Mishara's clean cinematography. Leboeuf and Gonthier-Hyndman are well suited to their roles, with Violette’s softness and Florence’s humour bringing a playful, engaging balance of levity and emotion to each scene. Though occasionally nonsensical, with some characters remaining underdeveloped and a handful of slightly teeth-gritting jokes, Two Women is ultimately a clever and colourful Canadian romp. – Chezelle Bingham Kim Novak's Vertigo Hollywood Golden Age star Kim Novak is the focus of this documentary portrait that covers the bases but feels a little too in love with its subject. Film-maker Alexandre O Philippe (78/52) visits her magnificent home, with its Pacific coastal views, and gently probes her backstory. Novak's Chicago childhood, her stardom during the 1950s – in films like Pal Joey, The Man with the Golden Armand, of course, Alfred Hitchcock’s seminal Vertigo – and her withdrawal from Hollywood as roles dried up are all explored. Philippe is adept at selecting archive footage – see 2022’s Lynch/Oz as a prime example – and with editor David Lawrence slides some lovely clips of Novak into proceedings, confirming what a talent she was. The director also indulges her eccentricities (paintings, pets) and even shoots her unboxing her stored-away Vertigo outfit. But with little attention paid to her colourful personal life – two marriages, stepchildren – it’s a little too reverential, especially when Philippe appears on screen. – James Mottram Best of the rest still showing in UK cinemas The Magic Faraway Tree Enid Blyton’s titular novels are adapted into this fantastical family film by director Ben Gregor. Andrew Garfield and Claire Foy play a pair of down-on-their-luck parents who, when their debts pile up, move with their three children to a ramshackle home in the countryside. The youngest child (Billie Gadsdon) comes across a magical tree that is home to a collection of eccentric but mostly affable oddballs. With their help, she is transported to an eclectic array of lands, and eventually persuades her more cynical siblings to join her on this adventure of discovery. Having previously co-scripted the screenplays for Paddington 2 and Wonka, Simon Farnaby has proven he has a deft hand for updating beloved children’s classics for modern audiences. This doesn’t have quite the same wit or spark, and occasionally strays from pleasantly endearing to mildly irritating. However, there’s more than enough whimsical appeal to charm younger audiences, and a parade of famous faces from the British comedy scene provide an abundance of amusing moments. One scene featuring Lenny Henry, Michael Palin and Simon Russell Beale as a three-headed "Know-All" is a comedic highlight. – Patrick Cremona Splitsville View Green Video on the source website Marriages are put to the test in this raucous "unromantic" comedy, which hinges on the entwining lives of two sets of friends. Carey (Kyle Marvin) and Ashley (Adria Arjona) are on the verge of divorce. When Carey seeks comfort from Paul (Michael Angelo Covino) and Julie (Dakota Johnson), they reveal that they are in an open relationship. That arrangement is put to the test when Carey sleeps with Julie – a move that erupts with all the force of a long-dormant volcano. Scripted by Marvin and Corvino (who made 2019’s The Climb, the film boasts a riotous energy, especially during a barnstorming central clash between Carey and Paul. Corvino directs with brio, although sometimes the insights into modern-day couplings get lost amid the inherent craziness. It’s a smartly acted film, even if it only hits a couple of the nerves it seeks to. – James Mottram They Will Kill You Golf clubs, hockey sticks, lacrosse... paddles? These are just some of the things that will kill you in "eat the rich" horror They Will Kill You. The film is a computer game-inspired beat ‘em up starring Zazie Beetz (Deadpool 2) as Asia, who escaped her abusive father ten years earlier, leaving her younger sister Maria (Myha'la) in his custody. Now, Asia's back with a vengeance. What starts as a tense home-invasion film becomes a funny and gory body-horror that stylistically echoes what might be John Wick: the Video Game. Based in a hotel called the Virgil, the film uses cuts and clipped shots to create the sensation of literally moving up different levels. It plays like a descent into hell, including an orgiastic "f*** room", leading to a final boss as outrageous as you could hope. Supporting cast Heather Graham, Tom Felton and Patricia Arquette are perfectly committed to the film's enjoyably ludicrous tone. Its rules don’t make sense, but the visuals are funny, weird and wonderful. – Rosie Fletcher Orwell: 2+2=5 View Green Video on the source website The later work of George Orwell provides the basis for this ambitious but not entirely surefooted documentary from director Raoul Peck (I Am Not Your Negro). The focus is on the author's final years, as he pens dystopian classic Nineteen Eighty-Four on the Scottish isle of Jura before succumbing to tuberculosis in early 1950. With Orwell's letters and prose narrated by actor Damian Lewis, Peck illustrates his ideas with clips from TV and film adaptations (including Michael Radford's 1984 take on the novel, with John Hurt). Material from other works, including Ken Loach's 1995 drama Land and Freedom, about the Spanish Civil War, also offer pertinent perspectives surrounding Orwell's life and thought. But where the film really bites is in explicitly pairing the author's prescient ideas about capitalism and totalitarianism with well-chosen modern-day archive film. The usual suspects – Trump, Putin, Musk and Bezos – are all present, but the thought-provoking juxtapositions created by Peck often feel chilling. A shame the uneven balance between straightforward biography and radical political commentary is never quite nailed. – James Mottram Project Hail Mary Ryan Gosling’s mild-mannered science teacher heads to the far end of the galaxy in search of a solution to a dying sun that threatens life on Earth in this joyful and engaging sci-fi. The reluctant amateur astronaut negotiates tricky hurdles as his craft journeys through space, eventually teaming up with an alien whose own planet is facing a similar plight – a stone-like creature whom he names Rocky. Drew Goddard’s screenplay is adapted from a novel by Andy Weir, the same pairing that brought us 2015’s The Martian, and there are obvious parallels to be drawn between Gosling and Matt Damon in the earlier film. However, Project Hail Mary morphs into a buddy movie of sorts with the introduction of Rocky, taking the narrative more towards the family friendly sense of wonderment of Steven Spielberg’s extraterrestrial tales. Gosling’s boyish charm and charisma hold everything together, never allowing the jeopardy of his character’s predicament to overwhelm a heartwarming yarn with a rich seam of humour. – Terry Staunton Read our full Project Hail Mary review Read our interview with author Andy Weir Ready or Not 2: Here I Come Directors Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett are back with a splatter-filled, blackly comic sequel that picks up nicely where the original film left off. Grace (Samara Weaving) learns that her survival in the previous life-or-death game has triggered a legal clause that puts her in the sights of the world's wealthiest families. With the high seat on their council now up for grabs, the race is on to kill Grace before dawn. This time around, she's joined by her estranged sister, Faith (Kathryn Newton), while the cast of baddies makes room for the likes of David Cronenberg – as the head of the powerful Danforth family – Sarah Michelle Gellar and Shawn Hatosy as his offspring, and Elijah Wood as a lawyer overseeing the new game. It’s a fun, John Wick-esque expansion of the story, with some fitting twists and turns that distract from a somewhat uninspired plot. The script could be sharper, but the visual wit and zeal of the participants more than makes up for it. Grace feels like a role Weaving was born to play, but the time seems right to give the gal a break. – Emma Simmonds Read our full Ready or Not 2: Here I Come review Read our interview with Sarah Michelle Gellar and Elijah Wood The Good Boy View Green Video on the source website A delinquent teenager is kidnapped for social rehabilitation in this queasy Yorkshire-set black comedy. Stephen Graham, so good as the father in Netflix series Adolescence, shows another side to his parenting as Chris, a family man fuelled by his own trauma who takes exception to local lout Tommy (Anson Boon). Snatching the lad from the streets, Chris chains him up in the basement of his isolated country pile – also occupied by his ailing wife (Andrea Riseborough) and young son (Kit Rakusen) – where he looks to reform this monster. It’s an intriguing set-up, especially as the days roll on and Tommy goes from angry captive to surrogate family member in a twisted take on Stockholm syndrome. Director Jan Komasa keeps the tension bubbling nicely in a story that feels like a latter-day riposte to A Clockwork Orange. The final act doesn't quite pay off, with characters’ motives left frustratingly opaque, but the film is blessed with cast-iron performances, especially from Graham and Boon. – James Mottram Midwinter Break A quietly stirring performance from Lesley Manville anchors this intelligently conceived but blandly executed drama, adapted from Bernard MacLaverty’s novel. The film debut of Olivier award-winning theatre director Polly Findlay, it follows Stella (Manville) and Gerry (an affable Ciarán Hinds), an Irish couple living in Scotland whose decades-long marriage has reached a malaise. Though Gerry seems content with their lot, Stella has evidently become dissatisfied by a dull life, and hopes a city break in Amsterdam might reinject some spark into their waning relationship. In reality, this only further emphasises the emotional and spiritual gulf that has come between them. There’s something of a travelogue feel to their Dutch adventure, and the film is at its best when digging into its religious themes, as Stella seeks to embrace a more pious existence. There are also references to an incident during the Troubles, though this section of the drama could have used more finesse. It’s occasionally a little lifeless, but as a portrait of a marriage that’s slowly crumbled without any major fireworks, it mostly works. – Patrick Cremona Watch an exclusive clip from Midwinter Break La Grazia The President of Italy is caught in a legal and ethical quagmire in this fitfully interesting political drama from writer/director Paolo Sorrentino (The Great Beauty). Played by Sorrentino’s long-standing leading man Toni Servillo, the principled Mariano De Santis may be a fictional president of the Italian Republic, but his dilemmas are very real. One of his main tasks is to sanction a law legalising euthanasia. He’s also forced to consider two pardons: a beloved teacher who killed his Alzheimer’s-stricken wife, and a young woman convicted of murdering her husband as he slept. Compared to earlier Sorrentino outings – notably 2008’s Il Divo, in which Servillo played real-life Italian politician Giulio Andreotti – this feels more muted, shorn of the director's more outré stylistic tendencies. There are still some surprising set-pieces (including an insane rainstorm), and a thoughtful turn from Servillo, who offers up a cinematic rarity: a politician free from scandal and corruption. Ultimately, it’s a quiet character study – aside from the bizarre choice of a techno musical score – but one that never truly explodes into life. – James Mottram How to Make a Killing The "eat the rich" sub-genre gains a serviceable if unspectacular addition with this thriller starring Glen Powell. Written and directed by John Patton Ford (Emily the Criminal), the title has a neat double entendre, as it opens with Becket Redfellow (Powell) recounting to a priest how he murdered his aristocratic family to claim $28 billion in inheritance. A light-on-its-feet 105 minutes follows, as Becket "prunes a few branches from the family tree" with schemes involving yachts, a bow and arrow and teeth-whitening kits. Powell is a charismatic presence, while Bill Camp and Zach Woods provide the strongest comedic passages as two of his ill-fated kin. Despite aiming to be keenly modern, though, the film can't escape its roots as a wholesale remake of 1949 classic Kind Hearts and Coronets, which ironically leaves it feeling more like a distant relative than an heir apparent to that superlative Ealing comedy. – Max Copeman Read our full review Read our interview with Glen Powell Reminders of Him Vanessa Caswill helms romance novelist Colleen Hoover’s third big-screen literary adaptation, which arrives largely as expected. Kenna Rowan (Maika Monroe) has just been released from prison following a tragic mistake, and has returned home hoping to earn some forgiveness and reconnect with her young daughter, Diem (Zoe Kosovic), whom she has never known. On the way, her head is turned by Ledger (Tyriq Withers), an NFL player-turned bar owner whose connection to her, of course, runs deeper than she first realises. There’s neither a great deal to remark on or to ridicule here, with some solid performances and convincing chemistry from the well-cast Monroe and Withers the most impressive aspects of the film. Despite moments of cliché and a fairly regular script, Reminders of Him still offers a dash of sweetness, a dose of cheesiness, and a fun country twang. Its predicable, tear-jerking path proves engaging enough, ultimately delivering a sentimental – if unremarkable – date-night tale of love, family and forgiveness that will almost certainly satisfy fans of "CoHo". – Chezelle Bingham Read our full review Read our interview with Maika Monroe & Tyriq Withers The Love That Remains View Green Video on the source website A fractured family in rural Iceland form the heart of this gentle tragi-comic marital tale. Magnús (Sverrir Gudnason), who works on a fishing trawler, is estranged from his artist wife Anna (Saga Garðarsdóttir), who specialises in crafting earthy but startling metallic works. Despite their separation, Magnús is a frequent presence at the home that Anna shares with their two sons, one daughter and a beloved sheepdog, played by the scene-stealing (and rightly credited) Panda, who belongs to writer/director Hlynur Pálmason. Spanning twelve months in the family’s life, this good-natured work is light years from Pálmason’s 2022 breakout film, the austere period drama Godland. Humour is ever-present, not least when Anna, who is struggling with the financial side of her art, spends a day with a Swedish gallerist and imagines his plane dropping from the sky. Featuring strange dream sequences, including a giant rooster that haunts Magnús, it’s a sometimes meandering but often charming meditation on emasculation and the stresses of divorce. – James Mottram A Pale View of Hills Lives are fractured by personal and historical suffering in this slippery but sometimes uninteresting melodrama, adapted from Kazuo Ishiguro’s 1982 debut novel. Events unfurl between two decades, framed by the return of 20-something writer Niki (Camilla Aiko) to her family home in 1980s Britain after her sister’s suicide. As Niki interviews her mother Etsuko (Yoh Yoshida) about life in early-50s Nagasaki, Etsuko recalls how, as a younger woman (played by Suzu Hirose), she befriended free-spirited mother Sachiko (Fumi Nikaido) – but are these memories reliable? A tale of psychic projection is implied, in which Sachiko resembles a figment of Etsuko’s pain, frustration and remorse. Director Kei Ishikawa crafts the 1950s sequences elegantly, balancing restrained portraits of domesticity with hyperreal landscape shots to suggestive effect. In the 1980s sequences, clunky dialogue and flat compositions tend to stifle the film’s power to haunt and move. But the story comes to fitful life in the hands of Hirose and Nikaido, whose mirrored turns tease out themes of trauma and selfhood with absorbing subtlety. – Kevin Harley Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man Cillian Murphy returns as Tommy Shelby in an explosive continuation of the BBC TV drama, following its sixth series. It's 1940, and after years of self-imposed exile, the charismatic mob boss is back in Birmingham to re-take the reins of family business, after learning his illegitimate son Duke (introduced late in the series and here played by Barry Keoghan) is mixing with the wrong crowd: a Nazi sympathiser (Tim Roth) planning to crash the UK economy with £70 million in counterfeit banknotes. Meanwhile, Tommy's still haunted by thoughts of the tragedies that led him to leave town in the first place. The switch from a six-hour narrative arc to a single feature-length release results in incident and characterisation being truncated, but writer/creator Steven Knight and returning director Tom Harper nonetheless manage to construct a satisfying story that doesn’t necessarily require viewers to have deep knowledge of Peaky Blinders lore. Murphy and Keoghan are well matched sparring partners, and Roth’s manipulative businessman is a casually nasty piece of work. – Terry Staunton Read our full Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man review Read our interview with Cillian Murphy Hoppers Pixar blends body-swap chaos with a story about empowering environmentalism in this film directed by We Bare Bears creator Daniel Chong. Teenage activist Mabel (voiced by Piper Curda) is determined to save a forest glade from being bulldozed by Mayor Jerry (Jon Hamm). After uncovering the clandestine experiments of her biology professor (Kathy Najimy), Mabel transfers her consciousness into the body of a lifelike robotic beaver. She befriends a real beaver, King George (Bobby Moynihan), who calls on the assistance of other animal rulers – including Meryl Streep’s formidable Insect Queen – to protect the glade, before things go horribly wrong. Pixar’s take on beavers is as cute as you’d imagine, and the ferociously principled Mabel makes a fascinating hero. The sparkling script from Jesse Andrews (Luca, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl) boasts a meaty, moderately complicated story that engages without becoming too confusing. It’s not quite up there with the studio’s finest but this is still witty and wonderfully entertaining, with a positive message about coexistence and not judging our fellow humans too harshly. – Emma Simmonds Read our full Hoppers review Scream 7 As macabre as it may seem, the sound of a shiny blade slicing into human flesh has rarely sounded so reassuring. The seventh spin of the Scream carousel represents a kind of homecoming, with the return of both the franchise’s most enduring heroine (Neve Campbell) and the man who created the whole business 30 years ago (Kevin Williamson) contributing hugely to a horror that’s by no means perfect but isn’t short on pizzazz. Naysayers might be of the opinion that no matter the changes in location or victims, the Scream series has a tendency to repeat itself; and while there’s more than a smidgen of truth in that, the seventh chapter at least displays more style and wit than the last couple of so-so outings. The mystery elements could have been handled more effectively, and while the grisly attacks and fight scenes are choreographed with flair they don’t offer viewers much in the way of jaw-dropping shocks they haven’t seen before. But despite undeniable faults, plot holes and a dubious ending, it’s still a crowd-pleaser executed with zest. – Terry Staunton Read our full Scream 7 review Sirat View Green Video on the source website Taking its name from the Arabic word for a bridge between heaven and hell, this mercilessly tense thriller from Galician writer/director Oliver Laxe holds its audience in a vice-like grip. It follows Luis (Sergi López), a middle-aged Spanish man who takes his pre-teen son and dog to an illegal rave in the Moroccan desert, having heard that his missing daughter might be there. When it gets shut down, he continues his search by following a group of partygoers (played by non-professional actors) towards the Mauritanian border. A perilous road trip follows, and as Luis becomes a fish increasingly out of water, nods to Heart of Darkness or Mad Max give way to the four-wheeled hallucinatory kicks of William Friedkin thriller Sorcerer. There are breathtakingly cruel bumps in the road and a political backdrop that may feel inelegantly plotted, but such concerns give way to the overall sensory experience – and an existential edge to the survival story. As an electronic music score sends basslines throbbing and the ravers’ subwoofers pulsing, this utterly exhilarating film becomes a parable for our relationship with fate and the sublime. – Max Copeman The Secret Agent This pleasingly unclassifiable 1970s-set Brazilian tale follows a man with a mysterious past who seeks to reconnect with his young son. Wagner Moura (TV's Narcos) is fantastic as Marcelo – just one of the names the character goes by – who arrives in sweltering Recife, having fled the north of the country. His lad is obsessed by Steven Spielberg's Jaws and his father-in-law runs a local movie theatre, but these are just a sprinkling of the elements that go into a complex story dealing with corruption, chaos and carnival. Kleber Mendonça Filho (Bacurau) won the best director award at Cannes, and deservedly so: he conjures up a consistently surprising and inventive look at a bygone era, dotted with nicely rendered period detail. This is a world where death permeates every frame, from a rotting corpse on a garage forecourt to the gruesome sight of a man’s severed leg inside a dead shark. Filled with weird asides (like the aforementioned leg, starring in its own exploitation flick) and even a present-day wraparound story, this is unusual, and sometimes extraordinary, film-making. – James Mottram Read our interview with Wagner Moura If I Had Legs I’d Kick You Motherhood is a mountain to be exhaustingly climbed in this scathing, innovative comedy drama from American writer/director Mary Bronstein (who also pops up to play a patronising paediatrician). Rose Byrne is sensational as Linda, a woman whose life, and ceiling, is tumbling down around her. She’s grappling with the demands of her daughter (a largely unseen Delaney Quinn) whom she feeds via a gastric tube, while trying to maintain her career as a psychotherapist. Her ship-captain husband Charles (voiced by Christian Slater) is away with work, and her own therapist (Conan O’Brien) seems to despise her. Things get really ugly when Linda is forced to move herself and her daughter into a motel (run by A$AP Rocky’s James) and she starts behaving recklessly, while a client’s crisis touches a nerve. Bronstein confronts the depth of Linda’s depression and the judgements she faces in imaginative, interrogatory style, punctuating her film with sometimes wildly funny farce. A never-better Byrne, deservedly Oscar-nominated, thrives under the film’s intense focus, juggling comedy and tragedy with aplomb. – Emma Simmonds Read our interview with Rose Byrne Wuthering Heights Emily Brontë’s gothic romance gets a radical revamp in this sizzling and wonderfully flamboyant screen adaptation from Emerald Fennell (Saltburn). Childhood friends Heathcliff (Jacob Elordi) and Cathy (Margot Robbie) fall in love as youngsters, but become separated after Cathy marries their rich neighbour Edgar (Shazad Latif). Five years after fleeing, Heathcliff returns as a mysteriously moneyed gentleman and the couple begin an affair. Boasting an outrageous, often irresistible sense of fun, Fennell's film is a visual riot, with this sexed-up version of the story love-bombing the screen with reds, pinks and whites. The sincerity with which the love story is told and performed is impressive, too. Elordi channels Sharpe-era Sean Bean, Robbie gives a fully fleshed-out turn that blends brattiness with tragedy, and Hong Chau shines as watchful housemaid Nelly. On one hand, this is the cinematic equivalent of "go big or go home", with the fantastical sets occasionally distracting. On the other hand, it's an emotionally impactful adaptation for the ages that captures the depth, passion and destructiveness of Heathcliff and Cathy’s bond. It will almost certainly provoke pearl-clutching among the purists. – Emma Simmonds Read our full Wuthering Heights review My Father's Shadow Two young Nigerian brothers bond with their estranged father in this beguiling coming-of-age story, set in 1993. Living out in a village with their mother, siblings Aki (Godwin Chimerie Egbo) and Remi (Chibuike Marvelous Egbo) are shocked when their long-absent dad Fola (Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù) returns, only to whisk them off to Lagos, where he is aiming to collect months of unpaid wages. There, they get to see the big city, at a time when political tensions are rising due to an impending and contentious presidential election. Debut director Akinola Davies, filming this semi-autobiographical tale from his brother Wale’s script, creates a strong sense of place, his Lagos teeming with life, possibility and danger. Only subtly do we glimpse something of Fola’s life apart from his boys, not least in a telling interaction with a waitress. But this is mostly a day-in-the-life film, in which these two boys come to realise the strengths and flaws of their father. Beautifully performed all round, this pulsates with energy and vibrancy. – James Mottram Read our interview with Akinola Davies Jr 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.
Heated Rivalry star explains why he was drawn to "weird energy" of acclaimed new film Lunar Sway
Kaden Connors has a new role in the offbeat comedy – which recently had its public premiere at the BFI Flare Festival.
Cliff (Noah Parker) floats around the small town of Mooncrest, scraping by with his fluorescent sign-making business. Yet it's not until a woman claiming to be his birth mother, Marg (Liza Weil), suddenly arrives that Cliff is suddenly confronted with a sign that something needs to change. Lunar Sway, a clear standout at the BFI Flare film Festival this year, evokes a range of cinematic influences in its outlook, but the off-kilter, often dreamlike bisexual chaos at its core feels entirely unique to the work of writer/director Nick Butler. "I've seen some people say Lunar Sway is like Paris, Texas meets David Lynch," says Butler. "It is very offbeat, quirky, with a lot of eccentric small town characters. But I would say my biggest inspirations from movies are probably the Coen brothers. They also write very colourful, eccentric characters." Cliff encounters plenty of loveable weirdos in his journey, from a self-styled vigilante named Bailey (Grace Glowicki) to even his therapist, Neal (Andy Yu), whose note-taking skills leave a lot to be desired. But throughout it all, even after he embarks on a road trip into the weirder realms of mid-West America, it's a past encounter with an artist named Jovi (Kaden Connors) that haunts him most. View oEmbed on the source website Through surreal dreamscape interludes, Cliff recalls posing nude for Jovi's art in what now feels like a past life. Memory and perception shift to the point where even Jovi's face can no longer be perceived - blurred beyond recognition. Each encounter is erotically charged as the creative connection they shared grows physical, yet fate still pulled them apart regardless. Connors was immediately drawn to these "odd" moments, this "quirkiness" in Butler's script. "When there's a weird energy to something, I just feel like it's authentic," Connors told Radio Times. "It's not looking for approval. And I think those qualities are very admirable." Take Jovi's facial blindness, for example, which leads to a chance reconnection between him and Cliff, except Cliff's the only one who realises they've actually met before. "When I got the script and the breakdown for Jovi, I was like, 'This is interesting,' because there's so many layers. It's very complex. And as an actor, you can really sink your teeth into that." While Liza Weil came into this project established already thanks to star-making turns in Gilmore Girls and How To Get Away With Murder, Connors has enjoyed what you might describe as the complete opposite trajectory. "When we cast Kaden, Heated Rivalry didn't really exist," recalls Butler. "Before the world got Heated Rivalry fever, [Kaden] did an amazing tape for us and brought this really special quality to the character. We needed someone with a very strong, unique presence who could carry that character, someone who had that very special ethereal quality. Kaden has that." This "ethereal quality" bleeds into every scene throughout the film. "I really wanted to create a world that feels slightly out of touch with reality, slightly heightened," says Butler, "because it's a movie about people who are lying," points out Butler. "The main character never knows who to believe." But it's in these encounters between Cliff and Kaden's Jovi where we feel this disorientation most. "Cliff keeps having these haunting memories of their time together that really taps into his pining and yearning. And it feels a bit like a nightmare, so we articulated it as like a dream-like nightmare. The highs of this romance are kind of like a dream, but it's also haunting you, and it's torture. I feel like sometimes we get so dramatic when we're in that state of mind, so the only way to represent that was this kind of over-the-top symbolism." With this abstract symbolism also comes something more tangible, physical even, in the nudity and sex scenes that ensue. "I knew from the moment I started writing, it's about intimacy," says Butler. "And we lean right into that… We had an amazing intimacy coordinator named Aryn Mott out of Vancouver who really set the tone and really made it a lot easier for all of us." "Aryn is just so fantastic at what they do," adds Connors. "They just made us feel so comfortable by having those preliminary conversations. Sometimes just breaking the ice and having a conversation about intimacy really helps get rid of nerves and energy that you might not have control over." While this was one of Kaden's first experiences with an intimacy coordinator, Heated Rivalry fans know that scenes of this nature also pop up there too for his character, Sasha. Butler notes that the success Connors has since found through that show has also generated more interest in Lunar Sway. "We didn't know [Kaden] was going to become this famous, but it definitely helps. We had a bunch of Heated Rivalry fans come to the screenings at BFI specifically because Kaden was posting to Instagram." Having performers like him, Weil and rising star Noah Parker in the lead "adds a level of legitimacy to the movie in the eyes of programmers and distributors certainly. They do care about that. But for me, it really comes down to if the performances are good, the movie's better." Just like Heated Rivalry, Lunar Sway is intrinsically queer, and not just when it comes to the emotional connection that Cliff once shared with Jovi. Everything from the film's approach to memory and relationships to tone and genre speaks to a fluidity that's queer in of itself. And that's a big part of why Connors signed up in the first place. <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/Kaden-Connors-as-Sasha-in-Heated-Rivalry-7d5c03a.jpg" width="1200" height="800" alt="Kaden Connors as Sasha in Heated Rivalry. He wears light black shirt with large patterned roses on it. Three buttons are undone at the top of the shirt. Standing in-front of a mirror he stares longingly at someone out of shot." title="Kaden Connors as Sasha in Heated Rivalry" /> "I love working on queer stories. It's a big honour to work on something that feels like you're helping the world, making it a better place… There's nothing really better than that. I'm a huge supporter of queer rights and freedom and expression, so getting movies like Lunar Sway, not just being a part of them, but helping get them onto stages and onto screens so bigger audiences can see them? We need to continue to push to normalise things so that we can see equality." Beyond the specificity of queerness in Lunar Sway and all the bisexual chaos that comes with it, Butler hopes that audiences "see themselves reflected in Cliff's yearning to find connection and love in all the wrong places, and maybe his dysfunctional way of looking for it." "This is really about a character taking steps towards learning how to get out of that toxic habit in his life. I think a lot of people can relate to that and see themselves reflected in it." If not, let's hope Lunar Sway can act as a sign of sorts, just like the ones Cliff's made his life's work in the strange little town of Mooncrest where this all takes place. The world premiere of Lunar Sway took place at BFI Flare 2026. A wider release across the UK is expected later this year. 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.
Weapons' Aunt Gladys prequel moves ahead with major update following Amy Madigan’s Oscar win
After the runaway success of the horror movie, its stand-out character is taking centre stage.
After becoming one of cinema's biggest talking points in 2025, horror movie Weapons will be getting a prequel film charting the origins of stand-out character Aunt Gladys. The genre-bender, which tells the story of a strange mystery when a group of schoolchildren all go missing in the dead of night, became a hit upon release, raking in just shy of $270million at the worldwide box office. Aunt Gladys, played by Amy Madigan, proved an instant fan favourite, thanks to her eccentric make-up and stand-out colourful wigs. A sinister figure from the very beginning, Gladys pulls the strings from behind the scenes, but, even still, there's no predicting just how influential she would be on the film's dramatic, and surprisingly hilarious, finale. During awards season this year, Madigan took home an Oscar for her portrayal of the already iconic horror villain – and now fans are set to find out more about the character. View Green Video on the source website According to Deadline, the new movie, tentatively titled Gladys, will be written by Zach Cregger and Zach Shields. Cregger wrote and directed the first Weapons film following the success of his 2022 horror movie, Barbarian. He will be joined on the new project by Shields, whose credits include Krampus Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Madigan is set to reprise her role in the upcoming film. At this year’s Academy Awards, Madigan took home her first Oscar, beating out Teyana Taylor for One Battle After Another, Wunmi Mosaku for Sinners, and Elle Fanning and Inga Ibsdotter Lilleaas, both for Sentimental Value. When she took to the stage, she let out a Gladys-like cackle before declaring: "This is great!" <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/04/GettyImages-2266299282-f633bb3.jpg" width="5776" height="3853" alt="Amy Gladigan wears a black and gold outfit with sunglasses as she smiles while holding her Oscar statue. Her eyes are hidden by her sunglasses, and her hair is pulled back, with two strands framing her face" title="US-ENTERTAINMENT-FILM-AWARD-OSCARS-PRESS ROOM-TROPHY" /> She went on to thank Cregger, who "just wrote a dream part that made her want to grab it by the throat", as well as several other members of the cast and production team. "As you can tell, I’m a little flummoxed," she added, noting her "legs were shaking" before paying tribute to her fellow nominees and her family. She ended her speech with a dedication to her husband, fellow actor (and four-time Oscar nominee) Ed Harris, saying "none of this would matter without you by my side". Weapons is available to rent or buy. 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.
Oscar-nominated star joins Kristen Stewart for her new vampire thriller which enters "electric night-time realm" after Star Wars actor pulls out
Wagner Moura and Kristen Stewart are set to play vampire spouses in the thriller.
A24’s vampire movie Flesh of the Gods has switched up its line-up, with Wagner Moura replacing Oscar Isaac The actor, who recently received his first Academy Award nomination for The Secret Agent, will play one half of a married couple in 1980s Los Angeles alongside Kristen Stewart (Twilight). Isaac had originally been due to play the role, Deadline reports, but exited recently due to scheduling conflicts. The official synopsis for the movie, which was first announced in 2024, reads: "Flesh of the Gods follows Raoul (Moura) and Alex (Stewart), a married couple in glittering '80s Los Angeles who descend each evening from their luxury skyscraper condo and head into an electric night-time realm." It continues: "When they cross paths with the mysterious and enigmatic Nameless and her hard-partying cabal, Raoul and Alex are seduced into a glamorous, surrealistic world of hedonism, thrills and violence." The script comes from Se7en's Kevin Andrew Walker, while Panos Cosmatos (Mandy) is on directing duties and The Big Short's Adam McKay is producing. Moura made history at the Oscars back in January when he became the first Brazilian ever to be nominated for best actor, gaining the accolade for his performance in The Secret Agent. The actor plays Marcelo in the political thriller, a technology expert who becomes entangled in a political conspiracy during Brazil’s military dictatorship in the 1970s. He's also set to voice a new character in a galaxy far, far away in the upcoming animated series Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, which is coming to Disney+ on 6 April. While Flesh of the Gods marks Moura's first foray into vampire territory, he’ll be in safe hands starring alongside Stewart, who rose to fame in the blood-sucking Twilight Saga movies. 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.
Why James Bond's biggest 'failure' was actually a trailblazing moment for the 007 franchise
Though it earned a mixed reception, 1989's 007 outing starring Timothy Dalton now feels like a trailblazer.
It's not often that you'll see 1989's Licence to Kill celebrated as the best of Bond – too frequently, Timothy Dalton's second outing as 007 languishes near the bottom of lists, written off as a misjudged attempt to compete with violent '80s action cinema. The film strayed too far from the classic Bond formula, its critics would argue, and failed to connect with audiences as a result. Not helping its muddied reputation is the fact that following its release the Bond franchise went on a then-unprecedented six-year hiatus, with Dalton replaced as leading man when the series did eventually resume with 1995's GoldenEye. It's true that the film is a significant departure from what came before. Drawing more heavily on the source material of Ian Fleming's novels than any movie in the series since the early Sean Connery entries, Licence to Kill sees Bond on a mission of vengeance, our hero ousted – at least temporarily – from MI6 as he seeks bloody retribution against Franz Sanchez (played by Robert Davi), a drug lord responsible for maiming Bond's CIA ally Felix Leiter (David Hedison) as well as the murder (and, it's implied, the rape) of Felix's new bride Della (Priscilla Barnes). The Man with the Golden Gun, this ain't. It's also undeniable that the movie earned a mixed reception from contemporary critics – though there were some positive notices for Dalton's performance and attempts made to modernise 007. The Guardian argued that Licence to Kill lacked "flair", the Daily Express called it "dull" and "tiresome", while The Sunday Times lamented that "any vestiges of the gentleman spy [...] by Ian Fleming" had disappeared, with Bond they claimed now a vengeful vigilante akin to the protagonist of the same year's Batman movie. Read more: How to choose the next James Bond, with casting boss Debbie McWilliams The numbers also speak for themselves – though it grossed more than four times its budget, Licence to Kill earned the lowest box office return of any Bond film to date (adjusted for inflation). The notion though that the film's producers regarded it as a failure, pulling the brakes on Bond until they were able to return with a revived franchise and new star in the form of Pierce Brosnan, is provably false. Pre-production on the 17th film in the franchise, intended to again feature Dalton as Bond, began in May 1990 – a poster for the planned sequel was even displayed during the 1990 Cannes Film Festival. It was a lengthy legal tussle between MGM, parent company of the Bond series' distributor United Artists, and Danjaq, owners of the Bond film rights, that led to production stalling for a number of years, with Dalton's original contract expiring by 1993. In April the following year, he released a statement announcing his "difficult decision" to step away from Bond, explaining that while he'd been asked to resume his role, it was "now time to leave that wonderful image behind and accept the challenge of new ones". With the benefit of hindsight, Licence to Kill also feels less like an anomaly in the 007 franchise and more like a trailblazer. Bond going rogue, not carrying out a government-assigned mission but instead pursuing a more personal mission with extreme prejudice? You might be describing either Licence to Kill or any of the Daniel Craig-starring films that followed his debut in 2006's Casino Royale. The similarities don't end there, though. As in Craig's entries, the mood is dark, the puns are sparse, and Bond's womanising is kept to a minimum, with both female leads – Carey Lowell as ex-Army pilot and DEA informant Pam Bouvier and Talisa Soto as Sanchez's girlfriend Lupe Lamora – having a part to play in the narrative other than acting as "disposable pleasures". Bond's relationship with Sanchez is also pleasingly complex, an undercover 007 psychologically toying with his unwitting opponent in a foreshadowing of the games of cat-and-mouse he would play with Casino Royale's Le Chiffre (Mads Mikkelsen) or Raoul Silva (Javier Bardem) from 2012's Skyfall. There is absolutely a strong flavour of '80s action cinema to Licence to Kill – Frank McRae, known for a memorable turn as an irascible police captain in 1982's 48 Hrs, plays Bond's accomplice Sharkey, while both primary antagonist Davi and supporting player Grand L Bush (Leiter's DEA colleague Hawkins) are lifted from the cast of the previous year's Die Hard. But, remove its 1980s skin and the film sits neatly alongside Craig's less outrageous, more personal Bond outings which were so warmly received by critics and audiences over the past two decades. Dalton's Bond, it appears, simply landed at the wrong time – the series faced the almost impossible task in the late 1980s of segueing from the frothier films starring Roger Moore that fans had become used to into the types of movies that could compete with the action movies du jour, violent thrillers like 1987's very un-Bond-like Lethal Weapon. Reverting to formula might have left 007 looking outdated, but changing too much risked inviting criticism that the franchise had lost its flavour. Craig – for all the unwarranted flack he earned over his casting – actually faced less of a challenge, with the popular Jason Bourne series of films having set a precedent for escapist spy thrillers that nonetheless featured a flawed, vulnerable protagonist. It's no surprise, then, that Dalton was such a fan of his successor. "There’s a case to be made that Daniel Craig is the best Bond ever, or at least in a very long time," he told the Los Angeles Times in 2012. "With Roger Moore it was a pastiche that almost became a parody at the end. And with Pierce [Brosnan], I think he wanted to go darker and deeper but that wasn’t what those movies were. "Daniel Craig’s Bond movies are absolutely modern, up-to-date versions, but they’re also the legitimate heir of [the first two Bond movies] Dr No and From Russia with Love." Buy the James Bond novels from Waterstones Looking past the reviews and the disappointing box office – both perhaps symptoms of a contemporary audience simply not being ready for the stripped-back Bond that Dalton was offering – and an unrelated hiatus, what's left when examining Licence to Kill is in fact a formula for future success, albeit one that wouldn't profit 007 for another 17 years. Ironically, where the Bond franchise goes next feels now more uncertain than at any point since that post-Licence to Kill hiatus, with long-time custodians Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson stepping back from creative control. As Amazon takes a greater role in shaping 007’s future, the series is once again at a crossroads, not unlike the one it faced in the late 1980s. View Green Video on the source website There are, however, early signs that the lessons of Licence to Kill – and the tonal reset later embraced during the Daniel Craig era – haven’t been forgotten. The appointment of Denis Villeneuve as director of the next Bond film points towards a continuation of that more serious, textured approach. Known for the brooding grandeur of Dune and the meditative intensity of Blade Runner 2049, Villeneuve has described Bond as "sacred territory", signalling an intent to honour the franchise’s traditions while opening up "a new path". If his past work is anything to go by, that path may well lean into a more deliberate, atmospheric style of storytelling – one that prioritises character, mood and visual weight over quips and spectacle. That instinct appears to be shared by Bond 26 screenwriter Steven Knight, who has described Bond as a "modern myth", suggesting a renewed focus on the character’s symbolic power rather than simply his surface-level thrills. Reflecting on what comes next, Timothy Dalton himself has suggested that while evolution is inevitable, the core of Bond should remain intact. "It's a wonderful franchise," he told Radio Times last year. "The movies have taken different courses over the years, but there is something very good about the original and I hope Amazon latch onto that and give us the kind of film that's brought so much excitement and fun to so many people." If Dalton’s Licence to Kill was once dismissed as an outlier, history has been kind to its instincts. As Bond prepares for yet another reinvention, it’s striking that the qualities once criticised – seriousness, emotional stakes, a willingness to break from formula – now look less like missteps and more like a blueprint. Every James Bond movie ranked, from worst to best Licence to Kill is available to rent or buy now on Prime Video. 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.
Marvel's problems don't end on screen - here's the MCU complaint you might not be aware of
Some readers say that Marvel's film and TV dominance has hurt its comics – here's why.
For many people, the flipping pages in Marvel Studios' opening graphic are the only comic books they've ever engaged with. What you probably don't realise is that Marvel Comics editors have been working tirelessly to change that for nearly two decades – but may actually have done some damage in the process. Ask a regular reader about today's comic book landscape and you'll likely get the same response: DC is on a winning streak, Marvel is in a creative slump, and both find themselves dwarfed by the booming popularity of manga. There's a lot to say about all three topics, but today, we're focusing on the oft-stated decline of Marvel Comics and its connection to the Marvel Cinematic Universe's own fading fortunes; both are the wounded victims of their own success. But how did we get here? And more importantly, how do we get back? Let's reminisce for a moment about a lovely little year called 2012, when the first Avengers film hit cinemas and surpassed expectations in every conceivable way. The audacious idea of tying four blockbusters into a subsequent crossover was proven successful – and it changed Hollywood cinema forever. But besides its eye-watering budgets, the MCU came at one additional cost: corporate synergy. This jargon term describes a symphonic relationship between the brands owned by a corporation, like the Walt Disney Company. In other words, it's why Dairy Milk and Oreos are often grafted onto one another now (you can thank Kraft for that one). In the realm of comic books, synergy across mediums isn't a new concept. For example, paper Peter Parker developed the ability to produce organic webbing shortly after 2002's Spider-Man film did away with his mechanical web-shooters, thus creating consistency with Tobey Maguire's version of the character. (Spider-Man: Brand New Day now appears to be adapting that same 'Man-Spider' story arc, bringing things full circle.) But as the MCU grew into an unprecedentedly large franchise, so too did its influence become a disruptive force in the eyes of many readers. View Green Video on the source website Since 2012, Marvel Comics has implemented a number of retcons, personality transplants and design changes, which have resulted in a closer resemblance to its interconnected film and TV universe. When the MCU was at the height of its success (i.e. up until late 2019), there was some tolerance for these decisions, even if it stuck in the craw of longtime followers of the affected characters – those who now resemble canaries in the coal mine. Tremors were felt by replacing Nick Fury Sr (more David Hasselhoff) with his son (more Samuel L Jackson); by the James Gunn-ification of the Guardians of the Galaxy; and by Magneto revealing he isn't Wanda and Pietro's father after all (daytime TV producers were thrilled). But the Richter scale registered a major quake during the tumultuous period from 2014 to 2017, which saw two of Marvel's most beloved teams caught in the crossfire of an apparent corporate feud: the Fantastic Four and the X-Men. Both, at that time, were out of the reach of Marvel Studios. Film rights rested at rival 20th Century Fox, which had acquired them more than a decade before the MCU's conception and reaped mixed results from adapting them to the screen. In the stated period, efforts were re-doubled, with ill-fated reboot 'Fant4stic' (as the poster regrettably stylised it) preventing those rights from lapsing, while X-Men prequels Days of Future Past and Apocalypse kept that franchise chugging along. The idea of promoting these projects or laying the groundwork for future adaptations was seemingly anathema to Marvel Comics' business-minded boss Ike Perlmutter (as reported at the time by industry gossip site Bleeding Cool). When it became clear that Fox wouldn't be relinquishing its grip on either property, Perlmutter ordered that the historic and decades-long Fantastic Four comic book be axed. Deemed too popular (read: profitable) to scrap, the X-Men instead saw their status eroded by a heightened focus on the Marvel Studios-owned Inhumans; another race of super-powered oddballs, albeit with a very different hierarchy. The most notable product of this era was Kamala Khan, a teenage girl from New Jersey, who quickly became Marvel's most prominent Muslim character after her latent Inhuman gene was activated. Her eventual fate is a grand irony. During this period, Marvel fans had a strong suspicion that MCU-affiliated characters were getting preferential treatment in the comics, but editors were firm in their denials that any such strategy existed. View Green Video on the source website In one exchange on Tumblr in 2014, Marvel Comics' senior vice president Tom Brevoort even joked that the claims amounted to readers believing they have "magic mind-reading helmets". Still, the perception bled out of comics and into other mediums, including video game sequel Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite, released in 2017, which scrapped long-standing characters like Wolverine, Magneto and Storm in favour of an MCU-dominated roster. That same year, prolific writer Jonathan Hickman appeared to break rank in an interview with now-defunct website Newsarama, where he stated that "Marvel isn't publishing Fantastic Four because of their disagreement with Fox". "We knew a year or so out that the Fantastic Four, as a property, wasn't going to be published at Marvel past 2015," he added. Marvel insisted that Fantastic Four was cancelled due to low sales. The comic returned in summer 2018, at the same time that discussions were well under way about the since-completed Disney/Fox merger. Of course, this could be a coincidence. Cut to: May 2019. Avengers: Endgame shatters records to become one of the most successful films of all time at the global box office, ultimately reaching a staggering gross just shy of $2.8 billion. Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige is thought of by many as one of the most effective producers in Hollywood history, having crafted a franchise that showed no signs of slowing after its 22nd entry. In fact, the Disney/Fox merger (completed two months earlier) only promised more frontiers to conquer, bringing the X-Men and Fantastic Four 'home' to Marvel Studios and, in conjunction with Sony Pictures' Spider-Man deal, 'completing' the MCU. Adding to this sense of expansion was the imminent launch of Disney+, which promised new avenues in which to tell MCU stories, such as 'prestige' limited series (these would go on to cause a few headaches). With so much more work to be done, Feige was handed the keys to the entire kingdom in October, going from president of Marvel Studios (films only) to chief creative officer of Marvel Entertainment (including comics, TV/streaming and animation). At the time, many fans celebrated that 'nerd king' Feige had essentially defeated the aforementioned Perlmutter in corporate combat. The latter executive was eventually laid off in a March 2023 restructure (via The Hollywood Reporter). After his sidelining of the X-Men and Fantastic Four, Perlmutter hadn't endeared himself to fans. Bob Iger claimed in his memoir (via Variety) that Perlmutter's office had objected to greenlighting the MCU's first female-led and Black-led films. "I called Ike and told him to tell his team to stop putting up roadblocks and ordered that we put both Black Panther and Captain Marvel into production," Iger wrote. By contrast, Feige was the friendly face behind dozens of generally well-received Marvel adaptations. But more than six years on, some comic readers have become apathetic to the machine that he represents. A source close to Marvel Comics told Radio Times that, since Feige's promotion to CCO, Marvel Studios has not made any attempt to control their creative choices. Any adopted film or TV elements are at the discretion of the editorial team. Or, as editor-in-chief CB Cebulski put it in December 2023 (via SciFi Now): "If you take Marvel Studios as a body, Disney+ is now the head. The arms are our games and our animation division. The legs are the consumer products – the T-shirts, the bedsheets... but Marvel Comics is the heart." He continued: "It's a circulatory system – the blood goes out from us and then circles the body and comes back in. There are no bad ideas. [If the] games create a character [or the] movies come up with a cool concept, and we say 'why didn't we think of that? That's awesome,' then you bring it back into comics." However, if we're to go along with this analogy, one could argue that an infection in a certain part of the Marvel 'body' might conceivably cause a life-threatening case of sepsis in the larger organism. In late 2023, when Cebulski made this comment, symptoms were flaring. In that year alone, the MCU had seen a string of critical and commercial disappointments, including Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, The Marvels and Disney+ series Secret Invasion. It hardly seems a reassuring transfusion. View Green Video on the source website Five months later, returning Disney CEO Bob Iger announced that Marvel would reduce its output of films and TV shows, acknowledging the franchise's loss of viewership and inconsistent quality since making Disney+ its 'head'. Yet synergy efforts sustained, from a resurgent Kang the Conqueror in the pages of Timeless and The Avengers (an arc that inadvertently coincided with Jonathan Majors's firing) and a second Secret Invasion that proved as successful in-universe as it did in real life (not very). More recently, in 2025, Marvel Comics concocted a year-long storyline in which Doctor Doom took over the world, the timing of which was rendered imperfect when Avengers: Doomsday suffered a seven-month delay. Coming up, comic book event Avengers: Armageddon (is that a synonym for Doomsday?) kicks off its plot in Doom's homeland of Latveria – although the big man himself (soon to be played by Robert Downey Jr) is notably absent. Red Hulk and Sam Wilson are two of the main characters in the forthcoming crossover, continuing a rivalry that dates back to... January 2025, when the comic versions clashed as Captain America: Brave New World crashed into cinemas. A source close to Marvel Comics told Radio Times that Red Hulk's central role in Armageddon has nothing to do with the character's recent appearance in the MCU. Rather, it was the independent choice of writer Chip Zdarsky. Nevertheless, Brevoort did say just last month that it was "common sense" for the publisher to coordinate with Marvel Studios, while insisting that it didn't take a "regimented" approach. "When there's [an adaptation] going on, you want to have things that can take advantage of that cultural zeitgeist," he said on the Word Balloon podcast. "It's not like what we do is just following lockstep from whatever is going on in film or television or animation. We put our planning together with an awareness of all of that stuff, and we find places to synergise where it makes sense." To be fair, it isn't the case that all of Marvel's comics look identical to the MCU, with notable experiments including its horror-tinged Hulk stories ('Immortal' and 'Infernal') and the twisty Ultimate Comics line (set in an alternate reality). But these have been viewed as exceptions at a publisher playing it safe, if not overtly mimicking its live-action arm with titles like TVA, Wiccan: Witches' Road and 'Thunderbolts' (later renamed New Avengers in a stunt matching that of the film). In Cebulski's own words, the current style of storytelling is intended to grant "easy access" to the world of comic books for those who have first encountered Marvel via films, streaming shows or video games. The billion-dollar question is: how many of these multimedia consumers have successfully made the jump into habitual comic book reading? Due to the arcane nature of comic sales reporting, it's tough to say for sure. According to industry trade ICv2, the North American comic book industry was commercially stagnant between 2016 and 2018, while the MCU was in rude health and synergy was operational (see event books Civil War II and Infinity Wars). It grew by a respectable 11 per cent in 2019, but the entire market ($1.21bn) amounted to less than half of Avengers: Endgame's box office gross ($2.79bn). This doesn't paint a picture of movie-goers migrating en masse. In October of that year, Variety even wrote that "comic books create relatively little revenue for Marvel", before disconcertingly describing the artistic medium as "R&D [research and development] for TV and film" – as if it were a Silicon Valley start-up. And when the comic book market boomed during the pandemic, almost doubling in size by 2022, the sharp rise of manga sales and strong performance of children's graphic novels took much of the credit (per Publishers Weekly). In short, while sales data is not comprehensively available to the public, the connection between Marvel's box office success and its total readership has never been strikingly obvious from what we do know. Yet in courtship of an audience that may or may not exist in abundance, Marvel editorial has stirred up ill-feeling among its core fanbase – as any frequenter of comic book forums (guilty as charged) can freely observe. As far back as February 2015, IGN columnist Jesse Schedeen was warning that a fixation on MCU-affiliated characters could cause Marvel's comic books to "become boring and repetitive". More than a decade later, this reliance on a set of overused heroes is only the tip of the iceberg, as Marvel Comics is widely considered to be outpaced creatively by its Distinguished Competition. Both of the 'big two' publishers have found recent success in boldly re-imagining their characters as part of surprising and subversive alternate universes (see Marvel's aforementioned 'Ultimate' line and DC's range of 'Absolute' comics). View oEmbed on the source website The commercial success of these initiatives – which deliberately stray away from the status quo – seems to contradict the view that comics must closely resemble their most famous adaptations in order to resonate with the general reader. Indeed, the Ultimate line has been a source of comfort to anyone disillusioned by the editorial's comparatively pedestrian stewardship of the main '616' universe (i.e. the majority of titles). Heavy hitters such as Spider-Man, Venom and the X-Men have weathered underwhelming comic runs as of late, while titles starring second-tier characters rarely reach 10 issues before being cancelled or relaunched. It's a situation that starkly contrasts with life at DC Comics right now. Current editor-in-chief Marie Javins has been praised for her hands-off approach to the Absolute universe and the main DC continuity alike, giving creators a loose leash to interpret characters as they wish – and earning glowing reviews in the process. In a notable example, writer Skottie Young expressed relief to Off Panel podcast that his new monthly Lobo comic wasn't expected to line up with Jason Momoa's version of the character (featured in this summer's Supergirl film). View Green Video on the source website "My biggest fear was... I don't want to do this if I have to start off, right out of the gate, taking cues and notes from any side of the Hollywood stuff," he said. "Even though I love that stuff, it's just so hard to make a comic book by committee." Fortunately, that proved not to be the arrangement. "I really can't believe they let me do some of the stuff I've done in that first issue, and say some of the stuff I've said," added Young. DC usually has a smaller market share than its Marvel competitor, in part because the latter publishes a larger number of comics per month. But the balance reportedly tipped in its direction late last year. Estimated figures suggest that DC Comics took pole position in the fourth quarter of 2025 (via ICv2), fuelled by its Absolute titles, action-packed event DC KO, and a popular range of budget-priced manga-sized collections, dubbed 'Compact Comics'. Of course, aggressively pitting Marvel and DC against each other is a hobby best left to schoolchildren – you can, and should, enjoy both! – but there is clearly evidence that one company's strategy is proving more fruitful than the other right now. It's not schadenfreude or fanboy-ism, but genuine disappointment that is fuelling dissent in the community. In the short-term, Marvel readers have less to be excited about. But further ahead, the adaptations regularly homaged by today's comics would also suffer if the stream of original ideas slowed down to a trickle. View oEmbed on the source website Perhaps the most contentious example of perceived MCU synergy involved the distinctly wholesome Kamala Khan aka Ms Marvel. As mentioned above, the geeky teenager gained extraordinary abilities when her Inhuman gene was activated (at a time when the fictional group was getting more attention as a proposed substitute for the X-Men). Of course, we all know what eventually happened: Disney swallowed Fox; the X-Men came home; the Inhumans suffered 'death by under-funded network television show' (it's a horrible way to go). When it came time to introduce Ms Marvel to the MCU, the Inhumans were effectively a non-entity in live action (besides an isolated Black Bolt cameo in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, which ended rather badly for him). As a result, Kamala's powers were revealed to be caused by her mutant gene instead. It's ironic that a character created as part of a wider effort to chip away at the X-Men's monopoly on misfit young heroes would ultimately defect to the more popular team. It also sent Marvel's comic book universe into violent convulsions. Suddenly, the comic and live-action versions of Kamala Khan – a potential heir to the post-Secret Wars MCU – were knocked out of alignment in a major way. Ms Marvel was killed off in the pages of The Amazing Spider-Man in May of the following year, having nobly sacrificed her life to save Mary-Jane Watson... from a throwaway villain named 'Emissary' (don't worry, it's not important). Of course, any savvy reader will have known this wouldn't be the end of her story – very rarely is death permanent in a comic book universe – but the speed and functionality of Kamala's return struck a nerve with the readership at large. In fact, Ms Marvel was gleefully bounding back into action by July of that same year, with her comeback being announced (through Entertainment Weekly) a mere two days after her poignant funeral comic in a baffling piece of scheduling. When Kamala resurrected, she did so on the mutant island of Krakoa, where it was revealed that her DNA was part-Inhuman, part-mutant. It doesn't take a conspiracy theorist to suggest that this storyline was a means to an end. A source close to Marvel Comics told Radio Times that, contrary to a heavily reported claim made by comic book writer Cody Ziglar, there was no pressure from the film and TV division to turn Ms Marvel into a mutant. Additionally, co-creator Sana Amanat revealed to Empire that Kamala's mutant status was actually the original vision for the character. Her Inhuman connection was a later development, perhaps for the reasons discussed earlier – Amanat didn't elaborate. Following the Disney+ series, Marvel Comics editors saw the potential to tell exciting stories with Kamala in the X-Men books – and they weren't wrong to do so. In the years since, she has somewhat settled into that corner of the universe. But the backlash was less about Kamala's mutant status being transferred over, and more to do with the manner of its implementation; a strange sequence of events widely considered rushed and not befitting of such a meaningful figure. View oEmbed on the source website This heavy-handed amendment exemplifies how Marvel Comics' approach to film and streaming synergy is often perceived; not subtle or gradual in its execution, but simply hammered into long-standing continuity with blunt force. It's a technique that has left scars across the universe, appearing to place characters and storylines at the mercy of MCU plans. Around the time of Kamala's induction, the wider X-Men books experienced another shock as the high-concept 'Krakoan Age' came to an end sooner than expected, essentially reverting the characters to a more conventional set-up. Speculation quickly simmered that this decision may have been influenced by the return of the classic X-Men in Avengers: Doomsday and the brewing plans for an MCU reboot that would likely hew to a traditional team dynamic. Of course, that may well be completely wrong. But the knee-jerk reaction to blame synergy when controversial choices are made speaks to a lack of trust in Marvel's editorial independence and the wider fatigue felt towards the MCU. A source close to Marvel Comics told Radio Times that, over the past year or two, the publisher has been busy making plans that are distinct from the MCU and should please readers calling for greater experimentation. This includes the mysterious Avengers: Armageddon and the top secret projects set to follow it. View oEmbed on the source website In September 2022, Marvel editor Jordan D White explained that comic book creators were instructed to "stay five to ten years ahead" of the MCU, with the goal being to produce "fun and interesting stuff that [Marvel Studios] can do down the line" (via AIPT). Recently, readers have questioned whether the comics are honouring their side of that agreement. Of course, nerds getting angry about stuff is not, in itself, headline news, but in this case, there is at least a valid argument to be heard. Notably, Marvel Studios is yet to recover from its 2023 crash, with Deadpool & Wolverine's huge success being undercut by last year's trio of box office disappointments – Brave New World, Thunderbolts* and Fantastic Four: First Steps. After years of ever closer union with the MCU and a recent editorial tendency to 'play the hits', it's not hard to imagine the comics themselves falling into a similar lull, unless bolder creative choices do materialise. Synergy giveth and synergy taketh away. Marvel films and TV shows are available to stream on Disney+. Sign-up to Disney+ from £5.99 a month. Check out more of our Sci-fi 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. 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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie cast: Full list of actors and characters
It's-a me, Mario. That's not the voice, the voice will be different.
Following his blockbuster showing in 2023, Mario is back on the big screen with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Adapting the iconic Nintendo Wii game of the same name, the film features a host of returning characters as well as a few new faces. So, for the full list of who is joining Chris Pratt on his second adventure through the Mushroom Kingdom, here's a look at the full cast of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie cast. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie cast: Full list of actors and characters Here is the cast of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Chris Pratt as Mario Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach Charlie Day as Luigi Jack Black as Bowser Keegan-Michael Key as Toad Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr Donald Glover as Yoshi Brie Larson as Rosalina Glen Powell as Fox McCloud Luis Guzmán as Wart Issa Rae as Honey Queen Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek Chris Pratt as Mario Who is Mario? Mario is a plumber from Brooklyn who was transported to the Mushroom Kingdom via a Warp Pipe. In the first movie, he takes on Bowser and his armies in order to save Princess Peach, imprisoning him in the process. Where have you seen Chris Pratt before? Following a breakout role as Andy Dwyer in Parks and Recreation, Pratt has gone on to star in the Guardians of the Galaxy and Jurassic World franchises, as well as The Magnificent Seven, Passengers and The Lego Movie. Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach Who is Princess Peach? The ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom, Princess Peach was kidnapped by Bowser who intended to marry her. After escaping Bowser's Castle and being transported to Brooklyn, she helped Mario and the others to fight Bowser. Where have you seen Anya Taylor-Joy before? Taylor-Joy is perhaps best known as Beth Harmon in The Queen's Gambit, but has also appeared in Peaky Blinders, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, The Northman, Emma, The Menu, Last Night in Soho and more. Charlie Day as Luigi Who is Luigi? Luigi is the cowardly younger brother of Mario, who was transported to the Mushroom Kingdom along with him. Where have you seen Charlie Day before? Day is best known for playing Charlie Kelly in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. His film roles include Pacific Rim, Horrible Bosses, Monsters University and The Lego Movie, and he is a co-creator of Apple TV+ comedy Mythic Quest. Jack Black as Bowser Who is Bowser? King of the Koopas and ruler of the Dark Lands. In the first film, Bowser had an infatuation with Princess Peach and attempted to kidnap and marry her, before being defeated by Mario, shrunk down by a Mini Mushroom and kept imprisoned in a jar. Where have you seen Jack Black before? Jack Black recently starred as Steve in A Minecraft Movie, but is widely known for appearances in School of Rock, High Fidelity, Kung Fu Panda, Tropic Thunder and many more. He is also one half of the comedy music duo Tenacious D. Keegan-Michael Key as Toad Who is Toad? Toad is a resident of the Mushroom Kingdom and was the first character to meet Mario in the Mushroom Kingdom. Fiercely loyal to Princess Peach, he assisted Mario in defeating and shrinking Bowser at the end of the first film. Where have you seen Keegan-Michael Key before? Key is best-known as one half of the comedy duo Key & Peele along with Jordan Peele. He has appeared in several films including Horrible Bosses 2, Pitch Perfect 2, Wonka, The Lego Movie and Toy Story 4. Benny Safdie as Bowser Jr Who is Bowser Jr? Bowser Jr is Bowser's son and Prince of the Koopas. Where have you seen Benny Safdie before? Benny Safdie is perhaps best-known as a filmmaker, collaborating with his brother Josh on Uncut Gems and Good Time, and for his solo directorial debut The Smashing Machine. On camera, he's been in Oppenheimer, Licorice Pizza, Happy Gilmore 2 and more. Donald Glover as Yoshi Who is Yoshi? Yoshi is a green, dinosaur-like creature who hatches from an egg before joining Mario and Luigi on their adventure. Where have you seen Donald Glover before? As well as playing Troy in the hit sitcom Community, he created and starred in Atlanta alongside roles in Spider-Man: Homecoming, Solo: A Star Wars Story, and writing for 30 Rock. He is also known for his music under the name Childish Gambino. Brie Larson as Rosalina Who is Rosalina? Rosalina is a princess from outer space, and is the adoptive mother of the Lumas, a species of star-like creatures. Where have you seen Brie Larson before: Larson won an Oscar for the critically-acclaimed 2015 film Room, and has also starred in multiple films in the MCU as Captain Marvel. She has also had roles in the likes of Kong: Skull Island, 21 Jump Street, Scott Pilgrim vs the World and more. Glen Powell as Fox McCloud Who is Fox McCloud? Fox is an elite pilot and the star of the Star Fox video games, in which he leads the eponymous Star Fox team. Where have you seen Glen Powell before? Following smaller roles in Spy Kids 3-D, Hidden Figures and more, Powell has more recently appeared in Top Gun: Maverick, Hit Man, Anyone but You, The Running Man and 2026's How to Make a Killing. Luis Guzmán as Wart Who is Wart? Wart is a villainous, frog-like character who featured as the main antagonist of the 1988 Super Mario Bros 2 video game. Where have you seen Luis Guzmán before? Guzmán has had a storied career collaborating with the likes of Paul Thomas Anderson on Boogie Nights, Magnolia and Punch-Drunk Love, and Stephen Soderbergh on Out of Sight and Traffic. He has also featured in Carlito's Way, The Hard Way, and more recently has portrayed Gomez Addams on Netflix's Wednesday. Issa Rae as Honey Queen Who is Honey Queen? Honey Queen is a queen bee who rules over the Honeyhive Galaxy. Where have you seen Issa Rae before? Rae first came to prominence after co-writing and starring in the HBO comedy series Insecure, before going on to roles in Barbie, American Fiction, Vengeance, The Hate U Give and more. Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek Who is Kamek? Kamek is a wizard-like Magikoopa who serves as Bowser's most trusted advisor. Where have you seen Kevin Michael Richardson before? Kevin Michael Richardson has been in voice acting for several decades, appearing in Lilo & Stitch, Family Guy and The Cleveland Show, TMNT, Transformers Prime and more. The Super Mario Galaxy movie is currently showing in UK cinemas. 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.
Does The Super Mario Galaxy Movie have a post-credits scene?
So, you’ve sat through 90 plus minutes of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. And you’re wondering, does this thing have any post-credits scenes? Ever since the Marvel Cinematic Universe popularised the practice of plonking a little teaser or coda at the end of the credits scroll, very few genre movie franchises have been safe from these little teasing nuggets. So, what’s the story with The Super Mario Galaxy Movie? Does it have post-credits scenes? Keep on reading to find out! Does the Super Mario Galaxy Movie have post-credits scenes? Yes, we can confirm The Super Mario Galaxy Movie does have post-credits scenes. In fact, you need to stay for two post credits scenes, my friend. So, while you're waiting for the credits to scroll by, you’d better get comfy and do some scrolling of your own on your phone! In classic MCU fashion, there's one scene in the middle of the credits, and there's another one right at the very end of the scroll. What happens in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie mid-credits scene? The mid-credits scene in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is more of a jokey one. In this first bonus moment, you’ll see Bowser and Bowser Junior being taunted by their jailor, who is a nihilistic little star called Lumalee. Fans of the first film will remember that, back in the previous movie, Lumalee was imprisoned by Bowser alongside Luigi, regularly making dark jokes for the parents to enjoy. Now, Lumalee is the one holding Bowser captive, meaning that the roles have completely reversed. View Green Video on the source website What happens in the Super Mario Galaxy Movie post-credits scene? At the very end of the credits, there's a little tease of a character for next time. And it is Daisy! In this little scene, Daisy saves a sad civilian from being mugged by a monkey in a spacesport, calling back to a scene from earlier in the film. The yellow-dress-wearing princess, who was first seen in 1989’s Super Mario Land game for the Game Boy, is clearly being set up for a role in the next Mario film! We don’t know much about what Nintendo is planning for its Mario movies going forward, but we’ll be sure to let you know as we hear more! Check out more of our Gaming 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.
As Michael Jackson's legacy returns to the limelight, can we truly separate the art from the artist?
With a major film biopic and a new three-part BBC documentary this month, the controversial superstar is back in the spotlight.
This article first appeared in Radio Times magazine. It is 40 years since Michael Jackson was at his celestial height and a lot of murky water has passed under the bridge of his legacy since, but it appears he’s back. Next month sees the arrival of the biopic Michael. Made by the producer of Bohemian Rhapsody and supported by the Jackson family with his nephew Jaafar in the title role, it has the rights to all the music and will undoubtedly make millions. Meanwhile, next week you can see the start of a new three-part BBC documentary, Michael Jackson: An American Tragedy, charting the star’s rise, fall and resurrection, another entertainment Icarus who fatally soared too high. First, the film. Fans will get to relive the early years of his evolution from Jackson 5 child prodigy to solo megastar. The biggest peril? Striking out from his family, especially father Joe, to become the biggest artist in music history. If only the story could finish there... oh, it does. The biopic stops conveniently short of the later, less glittering chapters: child abuse allegations in 1993 settled out of court, a brief marriage to Elvis’s daughter, the Martin Bashir doc that led to an abuse trial, and acquittal, finally wandering the world penniless before his death in 2009, an event that saw his doctor jailed. That’s enough for a sequel. View Green Video on the source website In 2019, Wade Robson and James Safechuck spoke in the documentary Leaving Neverland about their years of alleged abuse at Jackson’s hands. Facing backlash from fans, they still pursue their day in court. Their lawyers say they seek justice; the lawyers for the star’s estate say they seek money – because there’s a lot of it. Jackson died $500 million in debt – this, despite owning the Beatles catalogue, as well as creating Thriller, is astonishing in itself – but the coffers were soon refilled. Blurry rehearsal footage covering preparation for Jackson’s 50 planned “This is It” London gigs in 2009 and 2010 was stitched together and became the biggest “concert movie” ever, just four months after its frontman had perished. MJ: The Musical plus continuing royalties make for an estate that’s now worth over $2 billion. What should we take from all of this? That, unlike, say Gary Glitter, there is just enough of a whiff of doubt about Jackson’s crimes for us to hold our noses and take to the dancefloor at the first beats of Billie Jean? Or that his gift of music is too good for us to deprive ourselves with any ethical concerns? But then we remember that that gift was what prosecutors say gave him opportunity and means to transgress. While moral mazers and die-hard fans continue to scratch their chins about loving the art while deriding the artist, the only certainty that pervades every scene of the BBC doc is just how weird Jackson’s life was at every stage: his fans’ enchantment nothing short of cultish, and the contradiction between this and his clear self-loathing; and self-worship; and self-sabotage. The best bits are watching the craftsman at work – footage of Jackson developing the moonwalk on his own at home is still thrilling. The most significant contributor is a Rabbi who remembers telling the star, “You’re addicted to fame, and you’ve substituted it for this cheap forgery called attention.” Michael will draw hordes of fans, desperate to relive the early years of Jackson’s flight to the sun, while Robson and Safechuck have been given a trial date for November 2026. For them, as for the rest of us, the jury remains out. The latest issue of Radio Times is out now – subscribe here. Michael Jackson: An American Tragedy airs at 9pm on Wednesday 8 April on BBC Two and iPlayer. Michael is in cinemas from 22 April 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.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie review: Animated sequel is vibrant but paper-thin
The ‘family is forever’ theme looms large, but never once feels sincere or authentic.
Nintendo’s colourful characters, Mario and Luigi, are back for Level 2. In 2023, The Super Mario Bros Movie powered up in cinemas, grossing $1.361 billion and gaining three Oscar nods. Created by Illumination, the animation company behind the Minions, this wild adventure plunged audiences into a 3D-realised world that was instantly familiar to anyone who has played any of the video games fronted by everyone’s favourite moustachioed, dungarees-wearing Brooklyn plumbers. Returning us to the lurid, trippy Mushroom Kingdom, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is equally barmy, if not quite as fresh or funny as its predecessor. Loosely based on the 2007 game Super Mario Galaxy and its 2010 sequel, this new film introduces fan-favourite character Yoshi, the cuddly-ish green dinosaur – here voiced by Donald Glover – who has a rapacious appetite. Like in the game, he consumes things, even people, and turns them into eggs. He soon meets with Mario (Chris Pratt) and Luigi (Charlie Day), in an adventure that starts as Princess Rosalina (voiced by Brie Larson) is captured by a giant flying saucer, leaving her ‘babies’, the star-shaped, glowing Luma, at a loss for what to do. Behind this abduction is the evil Bowser Jr (Benny Safdie) who is building a super weapon and needs her magic to power it. His father Bowser (Jack Black) remains shrunken to the size of a doll – all thanks to Mario’s actions at the end of the last movie. Of course, it wouldn’t be a Mario movie without Princess Peach (Anna Taylor-Joy), the ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom, and Toad (Keegan-Michael Key), who become instrumental in mounting the mission to save Rosalina. As plots go, it’s standard fare, although Nintendo fans will surely get a kick out an appearance by Fox McCloud, the protagonist from the Star Fox series and here voiced by Glen Powell (even if the character looks a little too much like Nick Wilde, the foxy lead in Disney’s Zootopia). Like its predecessor, the movie is at its best when it integrates classic Mario game-play styles into the narrative. There’s a lovely platform-like interlude where characters are ducking and diving through a security system built by Bowser Jr – who, amusingly, is controlling the boobytraps as if he’s playing a video game, with his monitor even displaying the action in rudimentary 8-bit graphics. There’s also a charming appearance by Honey Queen (Issa Rae), a regal character from the Mario-verse. Unfortunately, there just aren’t enough of these moments. Co-directed by Aaron Horvath and Michael Jelenic, who return after helming the earlier Mario movie, the animation is vibrant, with each frame lovingly filled with detail. It’s just a shame the formulaic story feels about as paper-thin as you might expect from an adaptation of a ladders-and-levels video game. As is so common in these Hollywood animations, the ‘family is forever’ theme looms large, but never once feels sincere or authentic. View Green Video on the source website From the voice cast, Benny Safdie (the recent director of The Smashing Machine and soon to be seen in Chris Nolan’s The Odyssey) has a blast as Bowser Jr, as does Glover as the lovable Yoshi, but there aren’t too many others who reach their level. Pratt, Day and Black all feel a little subdued, perhaps because the script by Matthew Fogel doesn’t exactly come armed with zingers. While it’s likely that retro gamers won’t find anything here that wasn’t in the first movie – Yoshi and one or two others aside – it’s no doubt got enough for kids to enjoy, which will surely come as a relief for parents looking to entertain their offspring over the Easter holidays. You never know – it might even convince them to put down their controllers, or their phones, for ninety-odd minutes. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is released in UK cinemas on Wednesday 1 April. 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.
The Super Mario Bros Movie recap: What happened in the first film?
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is arriving in cinemas this week, and if you’re about to go and see it, you might be wondering what happened in the first film. Even if you saw it at the time, you’d be forgiven for forgetting the original Mario movie’s plot details in the gap between April 2023 and now. So, if you’re looking for a little refresher, keep on reading and we’ll run through all the major story beats of The Super Mario Bros Movie, bringing you all the way up to speed for the new one’s imminent release. The Super Mario Bros Movie recap: What happened in the first film? At the start of the first film, Mario and Luigi are two actual plumbers from real life Brooklyn. Before long, they are trying to save the city, because there's a big plumbing emergency going on. While they are underground trying to fix the problem, they find a Warp Pipe. They go through it and quickly get separated. Mario ends up in the Mushroom Kingdom. Luigi immediately gets captured by Bowser. The audience mainly with Mario for the next chunk of the story. He meets Toad, who introduces him to Peach, who introduces him to Donkey Kong. And meanwhile, the threat of Bowser is growing. Mario triumphs in a fight with Donkey Kong to win the support of his gorilla army. But as they leave Donkey Kong’s home on the Rainbow Road in their karts, they are attacked by Bowser’s forces. Bowser has got his hands on a Super Star, which is gonna make him invincible. And it turns out his ultimate goal is that he wants to marry Princess Peach. And after Bowser threatens the entire population of the Mushroom Kingdom, she pretends to agree to marry him. We finally get to the wedding day, where Peach has snuck in an Ice Flower. She freezes Bowser at the crucial moment, but there is still danger afoot. Bowser’s minions are slowly lowering their prisoners, including Luigi, towards a pit of molten lava, and all the goodies are trying to stop it from happening. Thankfully, they do succeed in that. Read more: Super Mario Galaxy Movie confirms Hollywood and music A-lister in iconic role of Yoshi McDonald's Mario Happy Meal explained: All toys to collect Eventually, the fight gets bigger and bigger. All the main characters end up going through pipes and portals back to Brooklyn, where the good guys finally win by using a Blue Mushroom on Bowser to shrink him. Bowser is now tiny and captured by our valiant heroes. The day is saved. At the end, Mario and Luigi are back in the Mushroom Kingdom, but they've got all their plumbing gear with them. That's where the story wraps up. And there's a post-credits scene of Yoshi cracking out of an egg. And that’s it, everything you need to remember from the first film! We hope you enjoy the new one, too. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie hits UK cinemas on 1 April 2026. 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.
Best films released in the UK this month: April 2026
Highlights include The Drama, Undertone and Mother Mary.
We head into the April off the back of a pretty strong first quarter of the year at UK cinemas – thanks both to awards season films that arrived in the UK after their 2025 American premieres and major new films like Project Hail Mary and 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. This month sees another varied selection, with the box office expected to be dominated by two new releases in particular: the second animated Super Mario movie and the biopic of highly controversial pop superstar Michael Jackson. But there are plenty of other options as well, from Zendaya and Robert Pattinson's new movie The Drama to buzzy horror title Undertone to the extremely intriguing Mother Mary – which stars Anne Hathaway as a fictional pop star and has been described as undefinable even by it's own director David Lowery. Elsewhere, Josh O'Connor turns in another stellar performance in low-key gem Rebuilding, two Scottish actors – James McAvoy and Brian Cox – both make their directorial debuts with California Schemin' and Glenrothan respectively, and Regé-Jean Page and Halle Bailey lead new romcom You, Me and Tuscany. There's all that plus Jude Law starring as Vladimir Putin and the latest project from acclaimed, offbeat Cornish director Mark Jenkin – so plenty to get stuck into. To help you pick out the highlights, we've put together a selection of some of the best films to watch this month – check out the video above or read on for our choices. Best films released in the UK this month: April 2026 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/Mario-Galaxy-992e20c.jpg" width="2415" height="1608" alt="Luigi (Charlie Day), Mario (Chris Pratt), Yoshi (Donald Glover) and Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) inThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie" title="Luigi (Charlie Day), Mario (Chris Pratt), Yoshi (Donald Glover) and Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) inThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie" /> Release date: Friday 1 April in cinemas This follow-up to the 2023 mega-hit is based on the 2007 video game Super Mario Galaxy and introduces some more of the beloved Nintendo characters, with Donald Glover and Brie Larson joining the voice cast as Yoshi and Rosalina respectively. The plot will see iconic Italian plumbers Mario and Luigi befriend Yoshi and join Princess Peach and Toad on an adventure into outer space, where they meet Rosalina and once again face off against Bowser and his son, Bowser Jr. The Drama Release date: Friday 3 April in cinemas Robert Pattinson and Zendaya lead this comedy drama from writer director Kristoffer Borgli (Dream Scenario) about a couple whose plans for their upcoming wedding are upended when a shocking secret comes to light about Zendaya's character's past. Much has been made about the nature of that secret – though its of course best to avoid spoilers before watching – but this certainly looks like a film that will spark conversation... Fuze Release date: Friday 3 April in cinemas Aaron Taylor-Johnson stars as a bomb disposal expert who is brought in to urgently assist when an unexploded WWII bomb is discovered in Central London in this crime thriller from director David McKenzie. But that bomb is just the starting point for a film that also involves a major heist element, with the supporting cast including key roles for Theo James, Sam Worthington and Gugu Mbatha-Raw. California Schemin' View Green Video on the source website Release date: Friday 10 April in cinemas James McAvoy makes his directorial debut with this biographical drama about Silibil N' Brains, a Scottish rap duo who pretended to be American in their bid to make it in the music industry – and ended up supporting some very major names. Based on the true story of Gavin Bain and Billy Boyd and adapted from the former's memoir California Schemin': How Two Lads from Scotland Conned the Music Industry, it boasts energetic performances from Samuel Bottomley and Séamus McLean Ross as the central duo, while McAvoy also has a key role himself. You, Me and Tuscany Release date: Friday 10 April in cinemas This Italy-set romcom stars Halle Bailey as a young cook who unexpectedly find love after taking a trip to Tuscany and posing as the fiancé of a man she'd met only once after being found squatting in his house. In the process of keeping up the pretence – which involves spending a lot of time with the man's somewhat eccentric family – she also meets his cousin Michael (Regé-Jean Page), and sparks begin to fly... Undertone Release date: Friday 10 April in cinemas This buzzy horror film from first-time director Ian Tuason follows two podcast hosts who are sent an eerie, mysterious email from one of their listeners, containing some very creepy voice recordings. Unfolding entirely from the perspective of Evy (Nina Kiri) – the more sceptical of the two hosts who is also caring for her ill mother – most of the scares come from the film's terrifying sound design, which leaves plenty to the imagination. Lee Cronin's The Mummy Release date: Friday 17 April in cinemas No relation to the previous Mummy films, this supernatural horror from Evil Dead Rise director Lee Cronin follows the creepy events that occur when a girl shows up eight years after she had disappeared. The synopsis teases: "What should have been a joyful family reunion quickly turns into a true nightmare..." The Wizard of the Kremlin Release date: Friday 17 April in cinemas Jude Law plays Vladimir Putin in this satire based on a 2022 novel of the same name, with Paul Dano and Alicia Vikander also in the star-studded cast and acclaimed French director Olivier Assayas at the helm. It follows a fictional character named Vadim Baranov (Dano), who morphs from a young artist in 1990s Russia into an influential government official and spin doctor at the heart of the government. Rebuilding View Green Video on the source website Release date: Friday 17 April in cinemas Josh O'Connor has the starring role alongside Meghann Fahy and recent Oscar-winner Amy Madigan in this low-key Western about a man named Dusty who is attempting to rebuild his life after his ranch is destroyed by wildfires. The synopsis continues: "Dusty winds up in a FEMA camp finding community with others who lost homes, after reuniting with his daughter and ex-wife." Glenrothan Release date: Friday 17 April in cinemas Brian Cox directs and leads the cast of this comedy drama described as a "love letter to Scotland" with Alan Cumming also starring. Cumming plays Donal, a man who returns to Scotland after 35 years abroad in a bid to make amends with his brother Sandy, played by Cox. Michael Release date: Wednesday 22 April in cinemas This biopic of controversial pop superstar Michael Jackson sees Jaafar Jackson – Michael's nephew – take on the central role, with Antoine Fuqua directing and Colman Domingo starring as his father Joe. The film is mainly focused on Jackson's early life and career, including his time with the Jackson 5 and his start as a solo artist, but it seems certain to reopen conversations about his legacy. Mother Mary View Green Video on the source website Release date: Friday 24 April in cinemas Anne Hathaway plays a fictional pop star in this mysterious new psychological drama from writer/director David Lowery, which also stars Michaela Coel, Hunter Schafer, Sian Clifford and FKA Twigs. According to a synopsis, it will follow the "psychosexual affair between pop singer Mary and fashion designer Sam (Coel) after the former's need for a dress for her new tour draws them back together." Rose of Nevada Release date: Friday 24 April in cinemas The third film from audacious Cornish director Mark Jenkin is an intriguing sci-fi drama starring George MacKay and Callum Turner. The synopsis reads: "A mysterious boat returns to a village thirty years after it vanished. Two men join its crew hoping for better fortune. After one voyage, they find themselves transported back in time, mistaken for the original crew." 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.
Street Fighter 2026 cast: Full list of actors and characters
Street Fighter 2026 cast at a glance Director: Kitao Sakurai Key cast: Andrew Koji, Noah Centineo, Callina Liang, Roman Reigns, Cody Rhodes & David Dastmalchian Release date: 16 October 2026 Last updated: 31 March 2026 Street Fighter is coming to the big screen — a welcome change to the CRT TVs that many franchise fans will have grown up button-mashing on. Making childhood dreams come true, the forthcoming film is a joint venture between Capcom & Legendary. Directed by Kitao Sakurai (Bad Trip) and written by Dalan Musson (Captain America: Brave New World), the vibrant action flick features a star-studded cast led by Andrew Koji and Noah Centineo. The storyline in the iconic video game series, that reached the height of its popularity in mid-90s, most certainly plays second fiddle to the high-octane fighting bouts the franchise has become known for, so the filmmakers will surely be taking some creative licence. The film follows estranged Street Fighters Ryu (Koji) and Ken Masters (Centineo) as they are recruited by the mysterious Chun-Li (Callina Liang) for the next World Warrior Tournament—a brutal clash of fists, fate, and fury. Beneath the surface, a deadly conspiracy threatens to force these fighters to confront each other and the demons of their past... Read on for a guide to the cast and characters of Street Fighter 2026. Full Street Fighter 2026 cast Andrew Koji as Ryu Noah Centineo as Ken Masters Callina Liang as Chun-Li Jason Momoa as Blanka Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i as Akuma David Dastmalchian as M. Bison Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as Balrog Cody Rhodes as Guile Orville Peck as Vega Mel Jarnson as Cammy Eric André as Don Sauvage Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim Olivier Richters as Zangief Hirooki Goto as E. Honda Rayna Vallandingham as Juli Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki Alexander Volkanovski as Joe Kyle Mooney as Marvin Andrew Koji as Ryu About the character: Ryu is a disciplined and determined martial artist, often considered the heart of the Street Fighter franchise. He is known for his relentless pursuit of strength and mastery, always striving to improve himself. Where you’ve seen Andrew Koji before: Films like Bullet Train, as well as multiple TV series, such as Warrior, Gangs of London, Black Doves and Steal. Noah Centineo as Ken Masters About the character: Ken Masters is Ryu’s long-time friend and rival, a brash and charismatic fighter with a flair for showmanship. Where you’ve seen Noah Centineo before: Centineo is best known for series like The Fosters and The Recruit, alongside films such as To All the Boys I've Loved Before and its sequel, To All the Boys: Always and Forever. Callina Liang as Chun-Li About the character: Chun-Li is a skilled martial artist and Interpol officer, renowned for her speed and powerful kicks. She is often driven by a sense of justice and personal vengeance. Where you’ve seen Callina Liang before: The series Tell Me Everything and Steven Soderbergh's recent horror hit Presence. Jason Momoa as Blanka About the character: Blanka is a mutant savage, instantly recognisable for his green skin and wild fighting style. Where you’ve seen Jason Momoa before: Momoa is one of the cast's biggest names, being best known for the Aquaman franchise, A Minecraft Movie, Game of Thrones, Chief of War, See and Stargate: Atlantis. Joe 'Roman Reigns' Anoa’i as Akuma About the character: Akuma is a fearsome and mysterious fighter, infamous for his overwhelming power and dark presence in the tournament. Where you’ve seen Joe 'Roman Reigns' Anoa’i before: Anoa’i is best known for being the WWE superstar Roman Reigns (with 9 championship titles to his name). He also voiced Zebro Zebraxton in Zootropolis 2. David Dastmalchian as M Bison About the character: M Bison is the iconic villain of the Street Fighter universe, orchestrating the World Warrior Tournament and manipulating events from the shadows. Where you’ve seen David Dastmalchian before: Dastmalchian is known for a whole range of movies, including Oppenheimer, Dune: Part One and The Suicide Squad, as well as series Murderbot and The Rookie. Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson as Balrog About the character: Balrog is a powerful boxer, known for his brute strength and aggressive style in the ring. Where you’ve seen Curtis '50 Cent' Jackson before: Jackson is better known as 50 Cent, the iconic rapper who found fame throughout the early 2000s thanks to such hits as in da club, Many Men and Candy Shop. But, this isn't his first on-screen role, having featured in TV series Power and movie Get Rich or Die Tryin'. Cody Rhodes as Guile About the character: Guile is a tough and disciplined military man, famous for his signature moves and his quest for justice. Where you’ve seen Cody Rhodes before: Rhodes is best known for his time in the WWE ring as a superstar, winning no less than 19 championship titles. He's also been on screen before, most notably in The Naked Gun remake, and the TV series Warehouse 13 and Arrow. Orville Peck as Vega About the character: Vega is a masked and flamboyant fighter, celebrated for his speed, agility, and deadly claw attacks. Where you’ve seen Orville Peck before: Aside from lending his voice to one episode of Disney's animated series Kiff, Peck doesn't have a screen credit to his name. Instead, he's a well known musician, with hit songs like Dead of Night, Midnight Ride and Roses Are Falling. Mel Jarnson as Cammy About the character: Cammy is a fierce and agile fighter, known for her combat skills and striking appearance. Where you’ve seen Mel Jarnson before: This isn't Jarnson's first fight, she starred as Nitara in 2021's Mortal Kombat. In addition, she's also featured in movies Blacklight and Witchboard. Eric André as Don Sauvage About the character: Don Sauvage is a new addition to the Street Fighter universe, though specific details about the character have not been revealed. Where you’ve seen Eric André before: An iconic comedian, André is best known for The Eric André Show, Happy Gilmore 2, Ironheart, Disenchantment and Abbott Elementary. Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim About the character: Dhalsim is a yoga master, famous for his stretching limbs and mystical abilities. Where you’ve seen Vidyut Jammwal before: The Indian actor and musician is best known for Thuppakki, Force and Khuda Haafiz. Olivier Richters as Zangief About the character: Zangief is a towering Russian wrestler, renowned for his strength and grappling prowess. Where you’ve seen Olivier Richters before: Fans of Reacher will know Richters for playing Pauli in the series. Meanwhile, he's also featured in The King's Man, Black Widow and Gangs of London. Hirooki Goto as E Honda About the character: E. Honda is a sumo wrestler, recognised for his powerful slaps and indomitable spirit. Where you’ve seen Hirooki Goto before: As well as being a Japanese professional wrestler, Goto also featured in the 2016 movie Headshot. Rayna Vallandingham as Juli About the character: Juli is a skilled and agile fighter, associated with the Shadaloo organisation in the games. Where you’ve seen Rayna Vallandingham before: An American martial artit, Vallandingham has also been seen on Netflix's Cobra Kai. Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki About the character: Dan Hibiki is a comic relief character, known for his overconfidence and less-than-stellar fighting abilities. Where you’ve seen Andrew Schulz before: A beloved comedian, Schultz has been seen before in Tires, Upgraded and The Underdoggs. Alexander Volkanovski as Joe About the character: Originally an NPC in the games who was an undisputed kickboxing champion who had fallen on hard times, it is unclear how Joe will be brought to life in the movie. Where you’ve seen Alexander Volkanovski before: Volkanovski is a celebrated UFC fighter with 28 wins to his name. Kyle Mooney as Marvin About the character: Marvin is a new character for this adaptation, with further details not disclosed. Where you’ve seen Kyle Mooney before: Mooney will be well known to comedy fans, with the comedian having been in multiple shows, including Platonic, Miracle Workers and Saturday Night Live. 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Frances Barber talks politics on TV and playing Margaret Thatcher: "I hated her"
The versatile actor on politics, becoming Thatcher and playing a rock survivor.
This article first appeared in Radio Times magazine. What’s the view from your sofa? I’ve got a very big television – 65 inches or something – that I’ve had for 20 years and it still works. It’s not HD or anything, but I hate looking at myself anyway, so the idea of myself in HD would just give me a breakdown. Next to that is a painting of my old bulldog Smack, to whom I was devoted, that Sir Ian McKellen gave me. Over your shoulder I can see another beautiful painting... It’s me! Very narcissistic, isn’t it? I was doing One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest with Christian Slater years ago, in the theatre, and an artist asked if he could paint us. Initially, I thought it was a gift, but we had to pay. But I liked it so much and he was young, so I thought that was OK. What telly turns you off? Question Time. I used to be addicted and now I can’t bear it. It’s all soundbites, playing to the crowd and plants in the audience – and every discussion is so binary. Politics is much more complicated and nuanced than that. You played Margaret Thatcher in last year’s award-winning radio play When Maggie Met Larry. Were you a fan of hers? I hated her. I was in my 20s when she was prime minister and I went on demonstrations and protests against her and her policies. For the play, I did hundreds of hours of research to try and get her voice right. I kept thinking, “I still disagree, but I believe she believed in what she was saying and that it was for the good of the country,” even if it patently wasn’t. Are you a political animal? I am, but I don’t know where we go from here because it’s very hard to trust anyone. What we have now, unfortunately, is a set of politicians who do focus groups and tell us what they think we want to hear. No one believes what they say any more and all of it feels like a lie. That’s why we, as the electorate, are very depressed. I think the electorate want to hear something from the politician’s heart. You were raised on a Wolverhampton council estate. What was your childhood like? I had a happy childhood. My mum was a great singer – we used to sing around the house to Shirley Bassey together – but she had six kids. Very generously if you think about it, she wanted me to have the life she never had, so was always incredibly supportive, as was my dad. When I went to university, there was never a sense of me running away from anything. Actually, I took it all with me. How would you describe yourself as an actor? I was once described as mercurial, and I like that because I’ve never fitted into any box. More often, I’ve been called “sexy and unhinged”. Which I don’t mind. In your film MUSIK, written by Jonathan Harvey with music by Pet Shop Boys, you play Billie Trix, who first appeared in their 2001 musical Closer to Heaven. I’ve never been in a show that got such shockingly bad reviews, but I loved it and I love her. She’s one of those great survivors – like Marianne Faithfull – who went through it all, bought the T-shirt and is still standing. It took more than 20 years but she’s back, deliciously delusional, with six new songs by Pet Shop Boys. It’s a recording of your one-woman show – was that a big responsibility? There was never a night I wasn’t terrified. And as much as I relished it, it’s also quite lonely. The producer, director Terry Johnson and the Pet Shop Boys would pop in, but apart from my dresser, who was wonderful, you’re there on your own. To me, the whole point of being an actor is the camaraderie – working out stuff in the rehearsal room, playing off each other on the actual stage – so I’m not going to lie, I found it very difficult. The latest issue of Radio Times is out now – subscribe here. 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.
Cameron Diaz, Keanu Reeves and Matt Bomer talk new comedy Outcome: "Social media makes everybody famous"
In Jonah Hill’s latest comedy, a Hollywood megastar relies on his friends to help get his life back on track. So, how do Outcome stars Keanu Reeves, Cameron Diaz and Matt Bomer balance fame, family and friendship?
This article first appeared in Radio Times magazine. In a converted aircraft hangar in Santa Monica, Keanu Reeves, Cameron Diaz and Matt Bomer are in front of assembled journalists and influencers. Part of Apple TV’s lavish 2026 showcase, they’re in town to promote Outcome, a scabrous new comedy co-written, co-produced and directed by Jonah Hill. On stage, the trio pretend that Hill – the Oscar-nominated star of The Wolf of Wall Street – has scripted their words, announcing he’s “Meryl Streep versatile” and has “the charisma of Timothée Chalamet”. In truth, it’s hard to imagine Hill penning this softball spiel. On set, “Jonah would love to give everybody lines to say that are quite funny or challenging or ridiculous or extreme,” Reeves tells me the next day, tucked away in a discreet LA hotel. He’s not wrong: Outcome is a prickly Hollywood satire that bites the hand that feeds. Reeves plays Reef Hawk, an Oscar-winning Hollywood megastar, recovering drug addict and all-round douchebag, who ducked out of the business for five years to get clean from heroin – only to return just as a blackmailer threatens to leak a career-crushing video. “I just was like, poor Reef, poor guy,” says Reeves, dressed today in limo-black. “He’s not really a bad guy. But he’s kind of an asshole. F**ked up a lot.” Like his character, Reeves is one of the biggest stars on the planet, thanks to action films like Speed, The Matrix and John Wick. But mellow-voiced and ultra laid-back, Reeves does feel far removed from the anxious, addiction-grappling Reef. “I could understand some of the parameters,” he admits, “but I didn’t really have the experience of that character. I could draw from my life, but it wasn’t biographical.” View Green Video on the source website When we meet, Reeves has just come off a Broadway run of Samuel Beckett’s Waiting for Godot, co-starring Alex Winter, his cohort from the Bill & Ted’s… comedy films. But more often his comic talents have been overlooked. “Comedy is hard!” he exclaims, “especially when you’re not trying to be funny.” Was it a case of, at 61, turning to the lighter side of the film industry because his knees could no longer take the impact of a gruelling action shoot? “I don’t know if it was a reaction to anything,” he says. “I mean, I do love being in comedies.” Despite being a comedy, Outcome shows how lonely it can be at the top. As Reef reunites with people from his past amid his search for the blackmailer, the film is really asking: how can facing who we were, shape who we are today? “I guess it depends on what you’re looking at and what you can see and can’t see, right?” says Reeves. Born in Beirut, Reeves’s school years were in Toronto, a “down-to-earth” environment to grow up in. “The grade school that I went to… I always look back fondly on my earlier childhood there,” he says. “It was multiracial. People with money, people without money – there was a real mix of people and it was great. I wasn’t exposed to racism or anything like that. If there were fights, it’s because you didn’t get along. It wasn’t because of where you came from or who you were.And I think in this film, part of it is getting a reflection of self through your friendships – people who’ve known you for a while.” The people Reef has in his court are best friends Kyle (Diaz) and Xander (Bomer), and Ira (Hill) an unctuous, fast-talking crisis lawyer who firefights high-profile scandals (“Tom Hanks body-slammed his housekeeper,” he yells at one point). Diaz has known fame for almost as long as Reeves, debuting in 1994’s The Mask opposite Jim Carrey when she was 21 – and turning into one of the most bankable stars in Hollywood, thanks to films like Charlie’s Angels, Vanilla Sky and Gangs of New York. Then, in 2015, she took a step back, marrying musician Benji Madden, becoming a mother and investing in everything from organic wine to wellness (she wrote The Longevity Book, about the art of growing older). A year ago, she returned from her Hollywood hiatus with the Netflix comedy Back in Action. “You just do what you love and prioritise,” she says, fizzing with energy. “A friend of mine said many years ago, you only have 100 per cent in life to give, and you have to figure out how you’re going to divide up that 100 per cent and what percentage you’re going to put in each bucket of your life. And I think at best, you try to split it as evenly as possible. But there’s always a priority. And for me, it’s my family. So even when I’m doing all these other things, my family is first and foremost.” Outcome is a sharp reminder of the perils of success. “For me, it was about understanding proximity to fame and public notoriety,” says Bomer, 48 – a Golden Globe winner for his role in Ryan Murphy’s TV drama The Normal Heart, who has yet to achieve the levels of fame that Diaz or Reeves has. “For better or worse, I had a lot of friends who achieved a certain level of success long before I did. So I understood what it was like to watch a friend go through that, and all the trials and errors that we all make when that happens. And so, I think I tried to draw from that.” Hill has claimed Outcome “uses fame as a metaphor for what we all go through on social media”. Diaz – who has over 12 million followers on Instagram – elaborates. “Social media makes everybody famous,” she says. “Depending on how many likes you have, you can be famous wherever you go. Everybody thinks they are reaching for it. But maybe this reveals a little bit what it feels like on the inside of the extreme circumstance.” Just as Reef has support from his oldest friends, keeping in contact with those you met before you were famous is crucial. “Childhood friends... I’m still close with a lot of them,” nods Bomer, who grew up in Missouri (and is a distant cousin of Justin Timberlake). The San Diego-born Diaz is another who makes it a point to keep in touch. “I don’t talk to my friends all the time, but we connect when we can,” she says. “[I’ll often say], ‘I’m sorry I didn’t text you for two weeks. I meant to write you back!’” But perhaps the most wince-inducing moment in Outcome is when Reef confronts his mother (All My Children soap star Susan Lucci), finally realising that she’s a person herself as well as the woman that raised him. “That’s one of the journeys of life, isn’t it?” says Reeves, whose own mother Patricia, a costume designer, raised him after divorcing his father. “You start off screaming for air. Maybe you don’t scream, but as a child you can’t see.” Since becoming a mother – to daughter Raddix, six, and son, Cardinal, two – Diaz has been struck by this. “As a parent, you go, ‘Oh, I have to wait until they’re 40 for them to see I’m a human being!’” Whatever the outcome – Hollywood star or not – success can’t be a person’s sole pursuit. “It’s about growth, it’s about self-awareness,” says Diaz. “It’s about going, ‘Who am I and what do I want out of life? What do I have to do? What do I have to give up?’” The latest issue of Radio Times is out now – subscribe here. 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 a bomb disposal expert prepared Bond hopeful Aaron Taylor-Johnson for his new role – by blowing up a pig's head
Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) specialist Nick Orr was a key adviser on new thriller Fuze.
Over the last two decades, Nick Orr's career as an explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) specialist for both the British Army and voluntary organisations in war-torn countries has seen him working in all sorts of dangerous, life-threatening situations. But for one of his latest assignments, Orr found himself doing something very different: advising on a star-studded, big-budget film project. Fuze, which arrives in UK cinemas this weekend, stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson as an Afghanistan veteran and bomb disposal expert who is urgently called in to assist when an unexploded WWII bomb is discovered on a busy construction site in the centre of London. From there, the film takes all sorts of twists and turns – incorporating a heist element – with other key cast members including Theo James and Gugu Mbatha-Raw. Orr – who has worked everywhere from Afghanistan, Mali and Iraq to Kuwait, Ukraine and Gaza – had been emailed asking if he'd put his name down for consideration as an adviser and, from what he's heard, his was the only CV the production team read before he was offered the role. Within a few days, he was having a Zoom call with Taylor-Johnson and director David Mackenzie to work out exactly what was needed. "I said, 'You tell me what you want, and I'll give you options that reflect your requirement,'" he recalls in an exclusive interview with Radio Times. "Ranging from completely plausible and viable to Hollywood fantasy. "And [Mackenzie] went, 'No, I want it absolutely to be realistic. And I said 'That's easier, we're not straying from the line. I've been doing that for years.' And then it went from there" Orr's role from that point onwards included both checking over the script and consulting on set while filming was ongoing, ensuring that nothing shown on screen would be straying too far from the reality. But perhaps one of his most fascinating involvements was the "explosives boot camp" he ran for the cast ahead of shooting. He knew that while the actors might have picked up some degree of knowledge from their own research, there were certain things that they couldn't glean purely from reading material. In other words, he needed to properly introduce them to explosives, and so took them to a range which was run by a friend. "He said, 'What do you want to do with them?' [And] I said, 'As safely as you can I want to scare them. I want them to understand what explosives do and what that means." So what exactly did that involve? "We blew up a pig's head from a butcher’s to show what explosives do to flesh," he says. "It's grim, but it's true. It's factual. And it gives them something to base their response on." Another exercise was detonating a 5kg explosive in a quarry. "We were about 30 meters away and you could feel a shock wave moving through you," he explains. "And they hadn't encountered that. So [that meant] their reactions to the detonations when they were filming were that much more realistic and precise, and I was very happy with that result." Of course, with Mackenzie having made clear he was looking for as realistic a depiction of explosives and bomb disposal as possible, there were certain traps it was vital not to fall into. It was paramount, Orr explains, to avoid the kind of "Hollywood, John Woo-style" explosions where "there's great big balls of fire everywhere." "You'll see a grenade detonate in a corner in a room in a James Bond film and the guy flies across the room," he says. "That doesn't happen. It doesn't move you. It will hurt you with fragmentation, but it won't move you massively. "And then you see a great big detonation, and the guys are flying across car parks. And it doesn't [do that]. Think of throwing a watermelon in front of a high speed train. That's what it does to humans. It's not really comparable to the screen. The only film I've seen really getting it right was Saving Private Ryan." Another of Orr's biggest bugbears when it comes to how things tend to be depicted on screen is less concerned with his specialist area of bomb disposal and explosives, but rather a general rule of how military personnel are portrayed – with one key detail often instantly breaking his immersion. "Actors don't carry weight in their body armour or in their bones," he says. "Whereas [when I was a] soldier, I was carrying 50/60, kilos on my back and maybe 20 kilos on my chest. Water, ammunition, explosives. That changes the way your body moves. It changes the way you interact with the ground. It changes the way you can stand. "You can't hold a pose, holding a conversation in a kneeling position for five minutes when you're carrying that weight. So when Aaron's doing the scenes in Afghanistan [in Fuze], his kit is fully loaded. He's got ballistic plates on, he's got water bottles. Obviously he doesn't have bullets in there, but he's got supplementary weight in there, so that you can see that the weight is hanging off him, and when he's moving, it's holding him down. And that shows." In addition to communicating the importance of those physical aspects, there were other more psychological lessons Orr was able to impart to Taylor-Johnson as well. The actor spoke to him in depth and was determined to understand what made him tick – where does the fear lie when he's out doing his job in dangerous and volatile war zone environments? Orr certainly has no shortage of experience to draw on when it comes to advising people on this front. "I was an instructor of IED and EOD bomb disposal at both the UK schools, and I've seen many, many people come through," he says. "I've seen the absolute wizards of the world, British Army officers, coming through and overthinking it. Then you get a very, very young, pragmatic sergeant who just does what he's told and gets on with it. "It's about understanding what you need to do," he adds. "And the biggest lesson I can get across to any student of mine is understanding what is appropriate in the moment, and that will change depending on what you have previously done and what you're about to do. "And for every device, for every item, from a grenade to a nuclear bomb, there is what we call an appropriate response. If you don't understand what that is at that point in the task, then you're going to hurt someone or hurt yourself. I think Aaron carried it very well. I was very impressed, because the way he comes across as Will Tranter is not what he's like... He's quite a jovial guy!" You might wonder if – given the nature of his work – there was anything that Orr couldn't reveal to Taylor-Johnson and the crew, either from a safety or a secrecy standpoint. But he explains that while there naturally are certain details from his real life experience he can't disclose, "we weren't touching on anything like that in Fuze." He adds: "It deals with a couple of IEDs from Afghanistan, and then it deals with a German World War Two bomb. And the technology there is well known and well documented. It's all open source. So there was nothing I felt uncomfortable about revealing." View Green Video on the source website When it came to being on set, Orr also found himself getting involved with the pyrotechnics team whose job it was to bring the explosions to life. They had a Styrofoam cannon which "kicks out dust and dirt and polystyrene and foam parts" that are designed to look like rocks, and his role was to advise how much of the Styrofoam was required for each explosion and to let them know when they would need a "real big cloud of dust and dirt" or a "blinding white flash". He was very much aware that "time is money" on set, however, and kept his interventions to a minimum while things were being shot. "There's only a couple of shots where I went, 'We need to look at that again. That's not an appropriate response," he says. "One of the prop wires was stretching, or bouncing and they're supposed to be really heavy, dense copper wire, so it wouldn't have had any movement and stuff like that caught my eye. And I was like, 'I think probably we need to kind of keep that an eye on that.' But it was very little." Apart from anything else, he explains, he didn't want to cross any boundaries and abuse his position as an adviser to exert too much authority over the artistic vision of Mackenzie. This is something he reckons a few people in his line of work may have a little more trouble dealing with, which means he has to be careful about which of his peers to bring on board for this kind of work in the future. "There's no way I'm going to tell a director they can't do something, ever," he says. "If his option is fantasy, it's still his option. I'm just there to advise. "So I don't want someone with the strength of character of my peer group going, 'Nope. You can't do that.’ They’d be kicked off set and I'd be embarrassed. I've got to really choose who I take with me!" Clearly, though, Orr enjoyed his first experience advising on a film production and hopes to be back in a similar role soon. Although he's unable to give specifics, he mentions that he's got "a few irons in the fire" and is "working on a few things at the moment." So would he do anything different next time around? "I'd have done it longer!" he says. "We only had time to do the explosive boot camp, but I'd like to do a couple of days on how to act as a soldier, how to dress, how to salute. Just a very, very basic training." "I've had some really good gigs and some some troubling gigs [in my career]," he adds. "I enjoy bomb disposal, but I gotta say... I prefer movies now!" 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.
007 frontrunner Aaron Taylor-Johnson reveals all about explosive bootcamp training with bomb disposal expert for new role
The star has a lead role alongside Theo James and Gugu Mbatha Raw in new thriller Fuze – and no stone was left unturned when it came to his preparations.
Since starting out as a child actor in the early 200os, Aaron Taylor–Johnson's career has seen him take on a vast array of varied roles – everything from a young John Lennon in Nowhere Boy to vampire skeptic Friedrich Harding in Nosferatu. But his latest role in crime thriller Fuze – out next week in UK cinemas – required him to do something very different to all of his previous credits: attend a boot camp run by an expert in explosives. The film sees Taylor-Johnson playing a bomb disposal expert who is called in when an unexploded World War II bomb is found in central London, and it seems that no stone was left unturned in the production's efforts to make him truly understand the nature of the assignment. "That experience was a lot of fun, and a real honour and a privilege to be able to do something like that," the star explained in an exclusive interview with Radio Times at the film's London premiere. "Because it is interesting where your jobs take you, where you get to sort of experience and work with expertise. "We worked on a military ground – it all had to be very safe and you had to go through all these different protocols and stuff like that," he added. "But yeah, [it was] amazing to understand the process of what needs to be done in order to dispose of a bomb. It is an extraordinary experience. He added that the cast "brought a lot of that to the movie," explaining that the goal of director David McKenzie was to make sure everything that featured in the film was "authentic and real, and rooted in reality." He continued: "Even though [it's] high concept and it's a heist movie, it's a popcorn movie, everybody had to do their routine and work with the people. "I worked with an EOD specialist, Gugu Mbatha-Raw worked with someone in the police department, and we all had to do our research and our work so that we could do it justice in a way." View Green Video on the source website Ahead of the film's release Radio Times also spoke to the man who ran the bootcamp – EOD specialist Nick Orr – who revealed that he didn't want the cast to have an easy ride of it. "I needed to introduce the cast to explosives, and the range is run by a friend of mine [so] I said. ‘As safely as you can, I want to scare them.’," he explained – before revealing one of the first courses of action. "We blew up a pig's head from a butcher’s to show what explosives do to flesh," he said. "It's grim, but it's true. It's factual. And it gives them something to base their response on." Fuze is released in UK cinemas on Friday 3 April. 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.
Murder She Wrote reboot film with Hollywood A-lister gets release date confirmed
Jamie Lee Curtis is taking on the role of Jessica Fletcher – the role made iconic by the legendary Angela Lansbury.
A new big screen reboot of iconic Angela Lansbury TV series Murder, She Wrote will be arriving in cinemas in time for Christmas next year – after a 22 December 2027 release date was confirmed by Universal. The film will see Oscar-winner and Halloween icon Jamie Lee Curtis take over the role of amateur sleuth Jessica Fletcher from the legendary Lansbury, who played the role for 12 seasons between 1984 and 1996 and passed away aged 96 in 2022. Precise plot details for the movie have not been revealed at this stage, but it seems safe to assume we can expect to see Curtis's version of Fletcher putting her crime solving instincts to good use in the fictional New England town of Cabot Cove. The film is set to be directed by Pitch Perfect's Jason Moore from a script by Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo (Dumb Money) while Phil Lord and Christopher Miller – whose sci-fi adventure Project Hail Mary is currently ruling the box office – are serving as producers on the project. Curtis previously spoke about taking on the role Lansbury originated, saying: "Obviously, there is nothing... no one is gonna touch Angela. There's just no one that's gonna touch her, but I will bring my own curiosity." She also told Entertainment Tonight that she was "very excited" about the project, although she added "I’m tamping down my enthusiasm until we start shooting". "I have a couple of other things to hustle, but then I’ll get to enjoy that work," she said. We'll be on the lookout for any further updates in the coming weeks, especially details on who might be joining Curtis in the cast. We'd expect to see a couple of big names! 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.
50 best movies to watch on Netflix right now
Some of the best movies on Netflix right now include A Quiet Place: Day One, The Fall Guy, Marriage Story and Train Dreams. Updated weekly.
There's only a couple of months to go until this year's summer blockbusters start to arrive, but if you're already craving some spectacular movies then Netflix has you covered. Recently new to the streamer is John Krasinski's prequel A Quiet Place: Day One. It takes the premise of the previous two entries — 2018's A Quiet Place and 2021's A Quiet Place: Part II, which told the story of how the Abbott family survived after the sudden arrival of aliens that hunt using their sensitive hearing on their rural farmhouse in upstate New York — and changes the setting, following the citizens of New York City as the creatures first land on Earth. Lupita Nyong’o leads the cast as Sam, a woman who is on a day trip to New York City when the monsters arrive. When she's thrown together with a man named Eric (Joseph Quinn), the pair are forced to navigate the city together. Meanwhile, a collapsing marriage is captured in intimate, doleful detail in Marriage Story. Starring Adam Driver and Scarlett Johansson as the fighting spouses, it will likely have you weeping with its cutting exploration of broken love. Directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Noah Baumbach, the movie tells the story of Nicole (Johansson) and Charlie (Driver), who try and navigate a bi-coastal divorce while sharing custody of their young son Henry (Azhy Robertson). For something more uplifting, Netflix has also nabbed the rights to Ryan Gosling and Emily Blunt's underrated 2024 gem The Fall Guy, which imagines a light-hearted conspiracy unfolding around the chaos of a typical Hollywood movie set. The charismatic leads prove to be well matched sparring partners, with Aaron Taylor-Johnson (28 Years Later), Winston Duke (Black Panther) and Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso) among the wider cast. Read on for our latest picks of the best films on the streaming service right now – from recent releases like Anniversary and Train Dreams to classics such as The Untouchables and Falling Down – or head over to our guides to the best series on Netflix and best comedies on Netflix. Alternatively, check out our helpful list of Netflix secret codes, which can help you unlock hidden movies and TV shows. Updated weekly.
No-one wants to scroll endlessly, so we've picked the best movies on Prime Video for you.
If you’re lining up your next movie night, Prime Video has plenty to dive into. Nicolas Winding Refn’s super-stylised LA crime tale Drive delivered a defining role to gifted, moody movie natural Ryan Gosling. He plays the enigmatically nameless driver-for-hire, whose burgeoning platonic attachment to neighbour Carey Mulligan puts everyone in danger when he drives the getaway car for a bungled heist. Sci-fi sequel Dune: Part Two is available, which follows Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) as he learns the ways of the Fremen tribe he joined forces with at the end of the first instalment – with the evil Harkonnens now back in control of the desert planet. You could try Oscar-nominated fare such as Nickel Boys and The Zone of Interest, plus original movies such as romcom Palm Springs and Saltburn, or feel-good pictures like hit musical Everybody's Talking about Jamie, meaning there is plenty for any film fan to choose from. The streamer has developed a great habit of picking up some of the best cinema releases of recent years for its library – and one film that fits squarely into the category is Small Things like These, an emotionally devastating drama set in 1980s Ireland starring Cillian Murphy. Those wanting horror fare can turns to movies including Longlegs and Heretic, while those looking for classics can enjoy the likes of From Dusk till Dawn and The Long Good Friday. If you're looking for the best movies to watch right now, then look no further. Every movie on the list below has been hand-picked by Radio Times's team of experts, so you will know exactly which films you should dive into when you next log on to the streamer. Our Prime Video pages (including best Amazon series) are updated regularly, so keep this page bookmarked as we'll have fresh recommendations you absolutely don't want to miss. For those wanting something a bit different, we’ve also created shortlists of the best Netflix movies and the best Netflix series, as well as your guide to Disney Plus. Sign up for a 30-day free trial of Prime Video and pay £8.99 a month after that.
Buffy icon Sarah Michelle Gellar and Elijah Wood reflect on their earliest film memories – and the key thing Gellar learnt on Buffy
Genre icons Gellar and Wood appear together in horror sequel Ready or Not 2: Here I Come – and spoke to Radio Times for our Film Flashbacks series.
The transition from child star to adult actor isn't always an easy one, but few would deny that Sarah Michelle Gellar and Elijah Wood can count among the performers who have successfully made that jump. The pair both began their careers in the world of film and TV at very young ages in the 1980s and have gone on to appear in a some of the most beloved franchises of all time, most notably Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Lord of the Rings, respectively. Now, they're among several genre icons joining Samara Weaving in the cast of brand new horror sequel Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, which is now showing in UK cinemas. To mark the release, Radio Times spoke to the pair for our Film Flashbacks series – discussing everything from their very first film memories to some of the key turning points in their career. You can check out the full interview below. What are your earliest memories of going to the cinema and watching films when you were younger? Sarah Michelle Gellar: My first film was ET. The same weekend, I saw Snow White – the animated film – and I saw ET. So just both great films. I saw Drew Barrymore and was like, 'I want to do that!' Elijah Wood: That's insane. That's very hard to beat. A very early memory of movies for me is Gremlins. I wouldn't have seen in the in the cinema because I was too young, but I remember seeing it at home. SMG: Oh, my God, didn't you want one of those? I used to beg for a Mogwai. EW: Oh, yeah. Mogwais are the coolest. I loved Gizmo. Loved that film. And then a big formative seeing it in the cinema experience for me was Indiana Jones and The Last Crusade at the Chinese Theater with my mom. It was amazing. You were both acting from quite a young age. What are your earliest memories of being on film sets? SMG: I have a funny story. My first job ever, my first big movie, was filmed in Shelter Island in the winter. People don't really go to Shelter Island in the winter because the snow was so big. The snow drifts were so big and I was so tiny, they hired a person whose job it was to carry me from set to set, because they were afraid that I was gonna get lost in the snow. True story! EW: I have some incredible early memories. I mean, the very first film role that I had was in the Cafe 80s in Back to the Future 2, which is just extraordinary. SMG: What? EW: Yeah. So in the back of the Cafe 80s, there's two kids trying to work a Wild Gunman, like light gun game, arcade game, and they can't make it work. And Michael J Fox comes along, Marty is like, 'Oh, this is how you...' And he demonstrates the game. And these kids are like, 'What, you mean, you got to use your hands? It's like a baby's toy.' And I was one of those kids. SMG: My world has just been changed. My world is forever changed. EW: So for me, that was so mind blowing to have come from Iowa, moved out to Los Angeles, start working and doing commercials and things, and then be on that film set.Because I had seen Back to the Future. I love that film. So to be in like the Hill Valley downtown area, all dressed for the future... SMG: I can't... this whole interview is over for me, because I'm just going to be playing the scene.... there's so much going on in my head right now. EW: It was pretty awesome. We're hear to speak about a horror film – so what are your early memories of watching horror films? Do you remember a film that – maybe when you were younger, maybe when you were a bit older – really scared you? EW: I have a brother who's seven years older than me, and so he and his friends were renting horror films when they came of age – those were the films that they were drawn to. And so he would let me watch those films with him, as long as I promised not to tell our parents. So I was exposed to horror at like six or seven years of age. A formative memory from that era was Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream Warriors, which to this day is one of my favorite horror films, and I think my favorite Nightmare on Elm Street film. SMG: You know I love movies. I just like going to the movies. And thankfully, not only do I like genre movies, my kids like genre movies. And I told this story yesterday, but when my kids were little, their godmother had worked on the Goosebumps movie, and so she had said, for their birthdays do they want to do a screening on the lot? And my kids were so excited they were gonna invite their friends – they were like, five and seven or whatever – to the big movie studio to see a movie months before it came out. And my poor kids didn't have any friends that would come because none of them were ready to see those horror movies! They were too scared. So luckily, my kids appreciated horror at a young age... now their friends obviously will see them! View Green Video on the source website What was a film where you were working with with a co-star that changed the way that you thought about acting and films? SMG: I think that's every movie. I think that I take... I learn things on each job, not just from actors. From crew members, from a production designer... And if you're not constantly learning from these people, then you're missing out. I remember very early on on Buffy, I thought I'm never going to have this opportunity again. And I did every single job on set at least one time. I held the boom, I pulled focus. Because I wanted to understand all the different mechanisms that make it go. Like a lot of actors go, 'Our job is just to show up and hit the mark and say our lines,' and it's like... no! If we go out of order in our lines, the person moving the boom doesn't know how to go, and then they shadow us, right? And so I think you're always continually learning and evolving and taking from everybody. EW: I love that, I totally agree with that. I think it's such a joyful experience opening yourself up to the sort of full breadth of what it is to make a film collaboratively with a group of people, and everyone contributing their skill. And it's so wonderful to be in the mix of that. To add to that, in terms of my own personal experience, a game changer moment – from having started when I was eight and carried on through my whole life – there was a movie called The Ice Storm that Ang Lee directed that really felt like a kind of dividing line between my work as a child and work as an adult. And it just happened to fit right in there. I was a teenager. I was, I think, 14 or 15 or something at the time. I worked with Christina Ricci and that extraordinary cast, and just engaged with the process. Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver. I mean, just amazing, a really wonderful film. And I was asked to engage in that process as an actor in a way that I'd never before. And so that really felt like a significant sort of twist... of like a turn of the page, if you will. Like a new realm. Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is now showing in UK cinemas. 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.
Twilight icon Robert Pattinson calls out classic love triangle: "No one’s Team Jacob"
Twilight icon Robert Pattinson has called out the franchise's classic love triangle and finally put a long-running fan debate to rest. The first Twilight book was released in 2005 with the film adaptation following shortly after in 2008, and since the franchise's conception there has only ever been one question on fans' lips: "'Team Edward' or 'team Jacob'?" The films were the breakout roles for both Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner, who played Edward and Jacob respectively. One a werewolf and the other a vampire, the two hunks were pitted against each other (both on and off the screen) to be the perfect mate for co-star Kristen Stewart, who played the film's lead Bella Swan. Now, whilst promoting his new film The Drama with co-star Zendaya, Pattinson has finally put the age old question to rest. View oEmbed on the source website Whilst in Paris, Zendaya was posed the question by a reporter for France's Canal+ to which she, obviously, responded: "I'm 'team Edward', all day, let's go!" With Pattinson sat next to her, sporting a very smug expression, she could hardly say anything else. The question then turned to Pattinson himself, who answered whilst laughing: "No one's 'team Jacob!'" "That was just a marketing thing," he added. The female reporter, who was obviously a fan of the films, then drops the bomb that she was actually 'team Jacob' before hastily apologising. Pattinson responded playfully by incredulously rolling his eyes and branding her "crazy". Pattinson has been very vocal about Twilight over the nearly 15 years since the last film was released, namely about his disdain for his character Edward. In an interview in 2009 with OK! Magazine, he called the character a "weirdo", adding: "If Edward wasn’t a fictional character and you met him in reality, he is like one of those guys who would probably be an axe murderer or something." Not only did his character win the affections of Bella on screen, but Pattinson himself won the heart of co-star Kristen Stewart, with the duo dating sporadically for a period of four years from 2009 to 2013. Now the actor is married to fellow Brit, singer and actress Suki Waterhouse, with whom he welcomed his first child, a daughter, in 2024. The Drama will be released in UK cinemas on Friday 3 April. All five movies in the Twilight franchise are available to watch on Prime Video. 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.
The Magic Faraway Tree cast: Who stars in the new Enid Blyton adaptation?
The family film includes many big names including Claire Foy, Andrew Garfield and Rebecca Ferguson.
Hitting cinemas on Friday 27 March, The Magic Faraway Tree is based on the novels of the same name by Enid Blyton – and with Ghosts and Paddington 2 scribe Simon Farnaby on screenwriting duties, it looks set to be a hit for family viewing. The film notably boasts a majorly star-studded cast, with Andrew Garfield, Claire Foy and Rebecca Ferguson among those playing prominent roles, as well as a huge number of faces from the world of British comedy popping up throughout the runtime. Many of those big names are playing very whimsical characters with names such as Dame Washalot and Mr Watzisname, which gives a good idea of the kind of tone you can expect from the project. Read on for the full cast list of The Magic Faraway Tree, including everything you need to know about their characters and where you might have seen the actors before. The Magic Faraway Tree cast: Who stars in the new movie? The confirmed cast list is as follows: Andrew Garfield as Tim Thompson Claire Foy as Polly Thompson Delilah Bennett-Cardy as Beth Thompson Billie Gadsdon as Fran Thompson Phoenix Laroche as Joe Thompson Nicola Coughlan as Silky Nonso Anozie as Moonface Jessica Gunning as Dame Washalot Dustin Demri-Burns as the Saucepan Man Mark Heap as Mr Oom Boom Boom Oliver Chris as Mr Watzisname Lenny Henry as The Great Know-All Michael Palin as Know-All Simon Russell Beale as Know-All Jennifer Saunders as Grandma Frida Rebecca Ferguson as Dame Snap Hiran Abeysekera as Angry Pixie Pippa Bennett-Warner as Hannah Simon Farnaby as Farmer Brian Claire Keelan as Farmer's Wife Read on for everything you need to know about the cast and who they're playing. Andrew Garfield plays Tim Thompson View Green Video on the source website Who is Tim Thompson? Tim is the father of Joe, Beth, and Fran who tries to put a positive spin on everything and suggests moving to the countryside to begin a new life when things go wrong – planning to make a fortune by growing tomatoes to make his family's special sauce. What else has Andrew Garfield been in? Fresh off the back of 2024 and 2025 original films We Live in Time and After the Hunt, The Magic Faraway Tree is one of two 2026 films for Garfield. He will also be appearing in Paul Greengrass's The Uprising, though his most recognisable role is undoubtedly as Spider-Man in The Amazing Spider-Man and its sequel. He reprised this role for Spider-Man: No Way Home in 2021, while other key film credits have included The Social Network, Silence, Hacksaw Ridge and Tick, Tick... Boom! Claire Foy plays Polly Thompson Who is Polly Thompson? Polly is Tim’s wife and the mother of the three children. She has just quit her job after finding out the smart fridge she designed has been programmed by the company she worked for to spy on its owners. What else has Claire Foy been in? Foy shot to fame in 2016 when she took on the role of Queen Elizabeth II in Netflix’s worldwide success The Crown. Since then, she’s had roles in films like Women Talking and All of Us Strangers, and played the lead role in 2025 British drama H is for Hawk. Delilah Bennett-Cardy plays Beth Thompson Who is Beth Thompson? The oldest Thompson child, Beth just wants to spend time chatting to her friends. What else has Delilah Bennett-Cardy been in? Bennett-Cardy's only previous screen credit was in the 2023 ITV series Tom Jones. Phoenix Laroche plays Joe Thompson Who is Joe Thompson? The middle Thompson child, Joe is lost to his virtual reality video game passion Mindblast. What else has Phoenix Laroche been in? Laroche was seen last year in Prime Video series Malice. Billie Gadsdon plays Fran Thompson Who is Fran Thompson? The youngest child, Fran barely says a word but is the first to discover the tree. What else has Billie Gadson been in? Young actress Gadson already has a number of credits to her name – including TV series The Midwich Cuckoos and A Gentleman in Moscow and films including Here, Nocebo and Cruella. Nicola Coughlan plays Silky Who is Silky? One of the residents of the Faraway Tree, Silky is a small fairy with long, golden hair who is one of the children’s companions. What else has Nicola Coughlan been in? Coughlan broke into the mainstream with her role as Clare Devlin in Derry Girls. She has since appeared in Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig’s Barbie, and appeared in the 2024 Doctor Who Christmas special, Joy to the World, in which she played the titular Joy. She's also a key member of the cast of Bridgerton, having played Penelope Featherington throughout the Netflix period drama. Nonso Anozie plays Moonface Who is Moonface? The round-faced heart of the Faraway Tree gang who likes to think of himself as the leader. What else has Nonso Anozie been in? Anozie played Xaro Xhoan Daxos in the second season of Game of Thrones, and went on to play Oberon in Russell T Davies’s TV movie adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Since then, he has appeared in Ted Lasso, The Sandman, and recently The Mandalorian. Jessica Gunning plays Dame Washalot Who is Dame Washalot? The mission control leader of the Faraway gang. What else has Jessica Gunning been in? After several years of small roles in various films and TV series, Gunning’s rise to fame came after she played stalker Martha Scott in Richard Gadd’s hit series Baby Reindeer. She’s also appearing in the upcoming film adaptation of Frank and Percy. Dustin Demri-Burns plays the Saucepan Man Who is the Saucepan Man? A resident of the Faraway Tree who is a little hard of hearing on account of the fact that he’s covered in metal pots and pans from head to toe. What else has Dustin Demri-Burns been in? Demri-Burns has appeared in a number of British comedies such as Alan Partridge: Alpha Papa, Grimsby, Bridget Jones’s Baby, and All My Friends Hate Me. More recently, he had a regular role as Min Harper in Slow Horses. Rebecca Ferguson plays Dame Snap Who is Dame Snap? The film's main villain, Dame Snap is a strict, unforgiving headmistress who runs a school where children can become trapped doing lessons forever. What else has Rebecca Ferguson been in? Ferguson played Lady Jessica in 2021’s Dune and its 2024 sequel, a role she is set to reprise in the conclusion to the trilogy in late 2026. She also recently appeared in Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, the movie which takes place after the eponymous TV series. Mark Heap plays Mr Oom Boom Boom Who is Mr Oom Boom Boom? A bombastic wheeler-dealer hiding out in the basement of the Land of Birthdays. What else has Mark Heap been in? Heap is a familiar face among British audiences, coming onto the comedy scene back in the 1990s when he appeared on Chris Morris’s Brass Eye. After roles in Spaced and Green Wing, he became a household name with his role as Jim in Friday Night Dinner. Oliver Chris plays Mr Watzisname Who is Mr Watzisname? A befuddled character who can never quite remember his own name What else has Oliver Chris been in? Chris also began his career with a number of small roles in UK comedy series such as Green Wing, The IT Crowd, and According to Bex. More recently, he appeared as James Vereker in the Disney+ series Rivals. Lenny Henry plays the Great Know-All Who is the Great Know-All? The leader of the three Know-Alls who claim to be exceedingly wise but are actually completely clueless. What else has Lenny Henry been in? Lenny Henry has had a hugely prolific career, notably in The Lenny Henry Show, a sketch show which he created, co-wrote, and starred in that began in the 1980s and ran on-and-off for 20 years. With Richard Curtis, Henry co-founded Comic Relief, and usually hosts the annual telethon, while he has appeared in a huge number of TV shows and films over the years. Michael Palin as the second Know-All Who is the second Know-All? Another of the Know-Alls, who is also pompous despite his lack of insight. What else has Michael Palin been in? Most famous for being a member of sketch comedy group Monty Python, Michael Palin wrote and performed in all four series of its Flying Circus TV show, as well as co-writing and starring in Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Life of Brian, and The Meaning of Life. Since then, Palin has presented numerous travelogues, and most recently has appeared in Mackenzie Crook’s Small Prophets. Simon Russell Beale as the third Know-All Who is the third Know-All? The final member of the Know-Alls, who shares similar characteristics with the other two. What else has Simon Russell Beale been in? Consistently described as one of the greatest stage actors of his generation, Beale’s theatrical CV is impressively extensive. On the big screen, he played Lavrentiy Beria in The Death of Stalin opposite fellow Know-All Michael Palin, and has appeared in Operation Mincemeat as Winston Churchill. He is also in the Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon, in which he plays Ser Simon Strong. Jennifer Saunders plays Grandma Frida Who is Grandma Frida? Polly’s mother, who arrives to assess the Thompson's new life and finds it desperately wanting. She isn't exactly approving of her son-in-law Tim's schemes. What else has Jennifer Saunders been in? After several years as part of comedy group The Comic Strip, Saunders created sketch show French and Saunders with her comedy partner Dawn French. Saunders then went on to star alongside Joanna Lumley in Absolutely Fabulous, playing Edina Monsoon, which probably remains her most well-known role – but she's been a fixture on our screens ever since. Simon Farnaby plays Farmer Brian Who is Famer Brian? The nearly incomprehensible local farmer, who becomes acquainted with the Thompson's after they move in. What else has Simon Farnaby been in? Having begun his career on Horrible Histories, Farnaby established himself as a writer with 2016 film Mindhorn. Since then, he has written Paddington 2 and Paddington in Peru, he’s co-created and starred in Ghosts, and he wrote the screenplay for Wonka. In addition, he is the writer for The Magic Faraway Tree. The Magic Faraway Tree is in cinemas from Friday 27 March. 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 to watch The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – is it streaming?
Everything you need to know about the new videogame sequel.
2023's The Super Mario Bros. Movie was the second-highest-grossing film of that year, making over $1.3 billion worldwide, putting it just behind the global sensation that was Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig's Barbie. The film quickly became the highest-grossing film based on a video game of all time, while Jack Black won a Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award for favourite villain and the movie was nominated for many more industry gongs. Following sibling plumbers Mario and Luigi in their attempts to save Princess Peach and defeat the evil Bowser (remember 'Peaches, Peaches, Peaches-Peaches-Peaches'?), The Super Mario Bros. Movie took the core storyline of the iconic Nintendo games and turned it into a blockbuster. It's only natural that a sequel was in store. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie comes out very soon - read on to find out all you need to know... How to watch The Super Mario Galaxy Movie – is it streaming? No, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is not streaming yet – until further notice, the only way to watch the movie will be to go to the cinema when it releases on Wednesday 1 April. However, viewers in the UK can gear up for the new movie by watching the first film, which is currently available to stream on ITVX (either for free with ads or on a paid subscription). The Super Mario Galaxy Movie cast – Who stars in the film? <img src="https://images.immediate.co.uk/production/volatile/sites/3/2026/03/Mario-Galaxy-992e20c.jpg" width="2415" height="1608" alt="Luigi (Charlie Day), Mario (Chris Pratt), Yoshi (Donald Glover) and Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) inThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie" title="Luigi (Charlie Day), Mario (Chris Pratt), Yoshi (Donald Glover) and Princess Peach (Anya Taylor-Joy) inThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie" /> Reprising their roles from the first movie are Chris Pratt and Charlie Day as Mario and Luigi, Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach, Jack Black as Bowser, and Keegan-Michael Key as Toad. Meanwhile, there are a couple of major new additions to the cast, with Donald Glover set to voice Yoshi and Brie Larson taking on the role of Princess Rosalina. It's certainly a star-studded bunch! You can see the full cast list for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie below: Chris Pratt as Mario Anya Taylor-Joy as Princess Peach Charlie Day as Luigi Jack Black as Bowser Keegan-Michael Key as Toad Benny Safdie as Bowser, Jr. Donald Glover as Yoshi Kevin Michael Richardson as Kamek Brie Larson as Princess Rosalina Luis Guzmán as Wart Issa Rae as the Honey Queen Juliet Jelenic as Lumalee Ed Skudder as R.O.B. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie plot – What is it about? The new movie takes inspiration from 2007 videogame Super Mario Galaxy, which saw Mario launched into outer space. Across his journey, he meets Princess Rosalina (Brie Larson), guardian of the cosmos who lives in the Comet Observatory. Along the way, Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Toad will meet Yoshi (Donald Glover) and come face-to-face with Bowser once again - but this time, Bowser isn't alone. His son, Bowser, Jr. (Benny Safdie), will be another obstacle in the way of the film's heroes. Fans can expect a lot more of the adventure and laughs served up by the first film, and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie looks set to be another win for both family viewers and video game fanatics alike. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie trailer You can watch the trailer for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie here: View Green Video on the source website The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is in cinemas from Wednesday 1 April 2026. 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.