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items: How to watch Tron: Ares – is it streaming?
items: Marvel movies legend tipped to join The Batman Part II in major role alongside Avengers' Scarlett Johansson – but who is he playing?
items: How to watch Predator: Badlands – is it streaming?
items: Avengers: Doomsday release date and latest news as first trailer drops
items: How to watch Avatar: Fire and Ash – is it streaming?
items: Avatar 3: Release date, cast, trailer and latest news for Fire and Ash
items: Steven Spielberg's epic new sci-fi film with Knives Out 3 hero confirms title as it releases tense first look trailer
items: Avatar: Fire and Ash review – Another marvel of CG craftsmanship from James Cameron
items: Avatar: Fire and Ash leads this week's winter sci-fi special issue
items: Avatar: Fire and Ash first reactions are in as critics single out "unimaginable" and "bold" sequel filmmaking
items: Predator: Badlands director teases "fun ideas” for more Alien crossovers with franchise
items: Predator: Badlands director explains why he didn't do a traditional sequel to acclaimed Prey
items: Predator: Badlands' early Rotten Tomatoes score revealed following first wave of reviews from critics
items: How Demon Slayer has helped anime take the UK box office by storm – and why this is just the start
items: Elizabeth Olsen reveals whether she wants MCU comeback as Wanda Maximoff after character 'death'
items: The worrying impact of marvellous physiques – is it time to rethink the superhero bod?
items: Beloved 1960s TV series to return with new reboot – and a Hollywood legend is in talks to star
items: Jodie Whittaker gives update on Attack the Block sequel - and whether she would be part of it
items: Spider-Man: Brand New Day release date, cast and plot theories
items: Doctor Who icon Carole Ann Ford stars in first-look pictures of all-new feature film role
items: How to watch The Conjuring and Annabelle movies in order - Full chronological timeline and release order
items: Thunderbolts* post-credits scenes spoilers: How it sets up MCU's future
items: Thunderbolts* cast: All the stars in The New Avengers
items: How to watch Thunderbolts* in the UK – is it streaming?
items: How to watch Superman 2025 in the UK – can you stream it?
items: DC boss James Gunn gives exciting update on next Superman film
items: Alien films ranked: Which is the best entry in the iconic sci-fi franchise?
items: How to watch the Alien and Predator movies in order
items: James Gunn debunks major The Batman 2 rumour: "Stop believing this nonsense"
items: The Batman sequel gets long-awaited filming start confirmed – 4 years on from Robert Pattinson film's release

How to watch Tron: Ares – is it streaming?
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date: 2026-01-07T16:50:19.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: Disney Plus
subject: On demand
description: The third entry in the cult sci-fi franchise stars Jared Leto as an AI programme who comes into the real world.
encoded: There were a lot of very well reviewed films released in 2025, but it's safe to say that Tron: Ares wasn't quite one of them. Although our own 3-star review skewed ever-so-slightly positive, the film sits on just 53 per cent on Rotten Tomatoes – and didn't perform much better when it came to box office takings. The film was just the third movie to be released in the series since it launched with the original movie in 1982 (there's also an animated TV show and numerous video games), and studio executives clearly hoped that the loyal fanbase developed by the first two entries would be enough to secure another hit. Ahead of the release, director Joachim Rønning had explained in an exclusive interview with RadioTimes.com that he was "a huge fan" of the previous films and admitted that he found it "so daunting going in and making the next chapter of that". He added: "I think the previous films in many ways are masterpieces on so many levels and [that] put a lot of pressure on myself and everybody working on the film to try to take it to the next level or at least earn this next instalment." The idea of a new film had been at various stages of development ever since 2010's Tron: Legacy, before the producers eventually landed on the way to tackle a new film – somewhat flipping the franchise on it's head in the process. "The idea of exploring another part of the Tron mythology and universe in terms of the Dillinger grid, and then the assets coming into our world was sort of a breakthrough concept for us," explained producer Sean Bailey. "Now the digital world is going to come into our own." He added: "The idea of seeing a light cycle speeding down downtown streets sort of got everybody pretty galvanised." If you missed the film during its cinema run and aren't put off by the middling reception – or perhaps are a fan who felt that the reviews were overly harsh – you might be wondering when you can watch it at home. Read on for everything you need to know. How to watch Tron: …

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Marvel movies legend tipped to join The Batman Part II in major role alongside Avengers' Scarlett Johansson – but who is he playing?
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date: 2026-01-07T10:32:34.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: Batman (franchise)
subject: Contains Trailer
subject: News
description: The Oscar nominee looks set to become the latest big name to star alongside Robert Pattinson's Caped Crusader.
encoded: After some lengthy delays, we're finally seeing major progress when it comes to Matt Reeves's The Batman sequel – and it looks like the superhero flick may just have landed another exciting star. With Scarlett Johansson already set to join the cast in an as-yet undisclosed role, it's now being reported that another Marvel favourite is in line for a major part: Sebastian Stan. According to Deadline, the Bucky Barnes actor is "in talks" to join the film, which already boasts among its cast a number of high-profile returning stars including Robert Pattinson in the title role, Colin Farrell as the Penguin, Andy Serkis as Alfred and Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon. As for who Stan will be playing, that's not been confirmed just yet – but one rumour suggests he could be set to play iconic comic book character Harvey Dent/Two-Face, who has previously been played in film by Billy Dee Williams (Batman), Tommy Lee Jones (Batman Forever), Aaron Eckhart (The Dark Knight) and most recently Harry Lawtey (Joker: Folie a Deux). That rumour has been heavily implied by Hollywood journalist Jeff Sneider on X, although that's by no means confirmation that Stan will definitely be playing Two-Face. Sneider had previously reported on TheInSneider.com that Dent, his wife, and his father would be playing prominent parts in the narrative, with Johannson set to play Mrs Dent and Brad Pitt having turned down the chance to play Harvey's alcoholic father. However, these reports also remain unconfirmed for now. Of course, while Stan is still best known for his long-running role in the MCU – which he will be reprising once again in this year's Avengers: Doomsday – he has recently won acclaim for his roles in non-franchise fare, including a standout turn in arthouse film A Different Man and an Oscar-nominated performance as Donald Trump in The Apprentice. He's also got several more director-driven projects in the pipeline, including Cristian Mungiu's upcoming Fjord, alongside Sentimental Valu…

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How to watch Predator: Badlands – is it streaming?
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date: 2026-01-06T10:57:35.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: Contains Trailer
description: The latest film in the long-running franchise – which starred Elle Fanning – was released in UK cinemas last November.
encoded: In the last couple of years Dan Trachtenberg has pretty much given a masterclass in how to relaunch and revitalise a film franchise. The writer/director – who had previously helmed 10 Cloverfield Lane – made his first foray into the world of Predator with his brilliantly realised prequel Prey back in 2022, and last year followed it up with not one but two new entries in the series. First up came Predator: Killer of Killers, a straight-to-streaming animated triptych that saw a member of the famous alien species hunting Earth in three distinct time periods, but the headline-grabber was Predator: Badlands, which arrived in cinemas in November. The film – which starred Elle Fanning – was the first in the series to really flip everything on its head, making the Predator the protagonist of the story for the first time. It followed an outcast member of the species named Dek (played in motion-capture by Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) after he is sent to a deadly planet and forms an unlikely bond with a synthetic human (Fanning) as they each try to navigate the dangerous territory. As with Prey, the film opened to mostly positive reviews – while it also set up an intriguing crossover with the Alien franchise in the future, almost two decades after the last time the two properties merged on screen. If you missed the film during it's theatrical run, or perhaps are simply keen to give it another watch, you might be wondering when it's available to watch at home. Read on for everything you need to know. How to watch Predator: Badlands – is it streaming? Yes, Predator: Badlands is now available to stream at home. As of Tuesday 6th January, the film has been released to rent and buy digitally on a range of Premium Video on Demand platforms including Prime Video, Sky Store and Apple TV – with the price sitting at £15.99 for rental and £19.99 for purchase. Those who decide to spend the money will also unlock a number of special bonus features, including the chance to see some dele…

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Avengers: Doomsday release date and latest news as first trailer drops
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date: 2025-12-23T16:29:53.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: Marvel Cinematic Universe (franchise)
description: The full cast list has now been revealed for the upcoming MCU film – and it's certainly a star-studded affair.
encoded: Chris Evans is officially confirmed for the cast of Avengers: Doomsday, with a brand new teaser trailer showing our first look at Steve Rogers since his emotional send-off in 2019's Endgame. The actor pulled an Andrew Garfield on fans with his earlier insistence that he wouldn't feature in the upcoming sequel, echoing the Spider-Man star's rigorous denials of his own involvement in No Way Home. As recently as this summer, Evans was lamenting not being "invited to the party" (via ScreenRant), but this brand new footage proves that he is very much on the guest list – and no doubt, a VIP! In the exciting teaser, we see Steve pull up on his trademark Harley-Davidson motorcycle, right outside the quaint home he moved into with the love of his life, Peggy Carter (Hayley Atwell). Notably, Atwell doesn't feature in the teaser, but we do see Steve wearing a wedding ring and caring for a baby, so Peggy surely cannot be far away – unless this is all an intentional misdirect! Check out the Avengers: Doomsday trailer for yourself: View oEmbed on the source website Alas, any fans left wanting more have a long time to wait. Doomsday is still a full year away, after a seven-month delay was announced around the same time that cameras started rolling. Evans joins original Avengers co-stars Robert Downey Jr, Chris Hemsworth and Tom Hiddleston in this long-awaited fifth film, with veteran MCU talents Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan and Paul Rudd also due to feature, among others. Perceived as a make or break moment for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Doomsday is hoped to redeem a spotty period in the franchise's history, which has seen some giddy highs as well as some embarrassing lows. If you're eager to know more about the Avengers: Doomsday cast, plus the current release date and fleeting story details released so far, read on for your full guide to the hotly anticipated film. Avengers: Doomsday release date Avengers: Doomsday will be released in cinemas on Friday 18th December 2026. …

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How to watch Avatar: Fire and Ash – is it streaming?
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date: 2025-12-23T14:20:18.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: Contains Trailer
description: James Cameron’s long-awaited return to Pandora has finally arrived – but can you watch it from home yet?
encoded: It’s been 16 years since James Cameron first changed the blockbuster landscape with Avatar, and just three since he followed it up with The Way of Water. Now, the saga has entered a darker, more volatile chapter with Avatar: Fire and Ash. Released in UK cinemas earlier this month, the third instalment in the Avatar franchise expands the mythology of Pandora even further, introducing the Ash People – a Na’vi clan shaped by fire, volcanic landscapes and a far more confrontational worldview. As expected, Fire and Ash has been one of the biggest cinema events of 2025, dominating the global box office in the run-up to Christmas and prompting renewed debate about whether Cameron can keep audiences invested across a planned five-film saga. If you’re wondering when – or if – you can watch the film from the comfort of your sofa, here’s everything you need to know. How to watch Avatar: Fire and Ash in the UK – is it streaming? At the time of writing, Avatar: Fire and Ash is not yet available to stream in the UK. The film is currently playing exclusively in cinemas nationwide, including standard screenings, IMAX and other premium large formats – which Cameron has once again encouraged audiences to prioritise. Based on the release pattern of Avatar: The Way of Water, it’s expected that Fire and Ash will arrive on digital platforms to purchase first, followed by streaming at a later date. When it does become available to stream, the most likely home for the film is Disney+, given that the Avatar franchise is now part of the Disney stable. However, no official streaming date has yet been confirmed. Can you rent or buy Avatar: Fire and Ash digitally? Not just yet. Avatar: Fire and Ash is not currently available to rent or buy digitally on platforms such as Prime Video, Apple TV or Google Play in the UK. A digital release is widely expected in early 2026, with premium video-on-demand likely to arrive first, followed by standard rental and purchase options. Is Avatar: Fire and Ash s…

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Avatar 3: Release date, cast, trailer and latest news for Fire and Ash
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date: 2025-12-17T16:20:45.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
description: The story is set to continue!
encoded: It's a good week to be an Avatar fan – and if the staggering box office results achieved by the first two films are anything to go by, those are not in short supply. The third entry in James Cameron's epic sci-fi arrives in cinemas in just a matter of days, three years after the second film secured another mammoth hit for the world's most reliably successful commercial filmmaker, and we'd expect it to once again rake in huge amounts of cash. That's despite some rather mixed reviews for the new film. Although our own 4-star verdict was very much on the positive side, some of the write-ups in other publications have been far less enthusiastic, with the film earning just one-star from The Telegraph and the BBC and two-stars each from The Times and The Guardian. Still, if you were a fan of the previous film then you probably needn't worry too much: this latest trip to Pandora looks likely to give you more of the same, as well as some bonus treats. One of the exciting new additions comes in the shape of a new Na'vi clan known as the Ash People, who are led by Oona Chaplin's antagonist Varang, whom the star told Radio Times is a "magnificent beast of a lady." Of course, Cameron has long been vocal about making as many as five Avatar films in total, but recently he has started to manage expectations as to just how likely that plan is to come to fruition. Indeed, he even told us that this film could end the franchise – so fans should really relish this trip to Pandora as much as they can, just in case this really is their final visit. Ahead of the release, fans have been treated to a number of trailers hinting at another rich visual experience, while they've also been told to expect a personal film that taps into Cameron's own experiences with grief. Meanwhile, it's also been confirmed that the film will once again be an epic not just in scale but in length, with a runtime of more than three-hours revealed ahead of release. Read on for everything you need to know about Avat…

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Steven Spielberg's epic new sci-fi film with Knives Out 3 hero confirms title as it releases tense first look trailer
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date: 2025-12-16T17:38:05.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: News
subject: Video
description: Josh O'Connor and Emily Blunt lead the cast for the upcoming film from the legendary director.
encoded: The thought of Steven Spielberg directing a new movie about UFOs will be enough to get just about any film fan excited – and a new teaser for the legendary director's upcoming movie has just arrived to further whet appetites. The trailer – which has also revealed for the first time that the film's title will be Disclosure Day – introduces fans to the film's star-studded cast, which includes Emily Blunt, Josh O'Connor, Eve Hewson, Colin Firth and Colman Domingo. It opens with O'Connors' character nervously walking into a room before we hear a voice asking, "If you found out we weren't alone, if someone showed you, proved it to you, would that frighten you?" We then see Blunt as a troubled weather reporter who seems to be having great difficulty presenting her slot on a TV news programme, before some pretty unsettling – and unexplained – noises are heard. O'Connor then explains that "people have the right to know the truth" and that it "belongs to 7 billion people", before he announces plans to provide "full disclosure, to the whole world, all at once." Some pretty dramatic and intriguing images follow – including the sight of a small girl and some woodland creatures approaching a lit-up house – before we hear the final line, uttered by a nun: "Why would he make such a vast universe, and yet save it only for us?". Intrigued? You can watch the trailer below: View oEmbed on the source website Beyond what is seen in the teaser, not much has been given away about the plot at this stage – with a brief logline just repeating some of the utterances we hear in the clip. But we do know that the film reunites Spielberg with prolific screenwriter David Koepp – with whom he previously worked with on Jurassic Park – and his long-time collaborator John Williams, who will pen an original score. Of course, Spielberg is responsible for creating two of the most iconic films ever to deal with the subject matter of extra-terrestrial life – 1977's Close Encounters of the Third and 1982's …

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Avatar: Fire and Ash review – Another marvel of CG craftsmanship from James Cameron
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date: 2025-12-16T14:00:31.000Z
creator: James Mottram
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: Review
description: The third entry in the epic sci-fi franchise embraces all-out conflict – but perhaps doesn't quite justify its length.
encoded: It’s time to go back to Pandora. Journeys to director James Cameron’s fictional alien planet have already inspired two of the highest-grossing movies of all time, Avatar (2009) and Avatar: The Way of Water (2022). Only a fool would bet against this third chapter, Avatar: Fire and Ash, doing the same. With this Cameron’s third Avatar movie in a row, it’s a bold, brash return to this mo-cap created, CG-realised world, where you have little choice but to surrender yourself to the visual onslaught. If The Way of Water was more of a hang-out movie, where Cameron introduced the ocean-dwelling Metkayina clan, Fire and Ash is a full-on all-out conflict. Set a year on from events of the preceding movie, the focus is once again Jake Sully (Sam Worthington), the former Marine who became one of the blue-skinned Na’vi people after transferring his consciousness permanently into his avatar. He and his family, including wife Neytiri (Zoe Saldaña), now live with the Metkayina – including Kate Winslet’s free-diving, pregnant Ronal – after leaving their own Omatikaya clan. With the script again penned by Cameron and husband-and-wife team Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, this time the story introduces the Mangkwan clan, also known as the Ash People, a volcano-dwelling group led by the fearsome tribal leader, Varang (Oona Chaplin). The best antagonist in the Avatar franchise so far, brilliantly brought to life by Chaplin, the red-and-white-coloured Varang is a power-hungry creature, at one with the elements. She forges an uneasy alliance with Colonel Miles Quaritch (Stephen Lang), Jake’s nemesis – the fallen military commander resurrected as an Avatar "recombinant". Or as he puts it here, “I guess I don’t die that easy". He is going gung-ho to take down Sully, as the human-led military group RDA look to colonise Pandora, despite humans still being unable to breathe the air on the surface of the planet. It is Quaritch who introduces Varang to “weapons of metal”, watching her eyes widen as …

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Avatar: Fire and Ash leads this week's winter sci-fi special issue
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date: 2025-12-04T09:49:48.000Z
creator: Shem Law
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
description: James Cameron, Oona Chaplin and Sam Worthington reveal why this is the biggest - and riskiest - Avatar movie yet.
encoded: When it comes to taking risks, film director James Cameron is in a league of his own. He currently has three of the top five highest-grossing films of all time under his belt, and now he's back with the third instalment of his Avatar saga – Avatar: Fire and Ash. He reckons that if it's watched by 240 million people, all paying an average of $10 for a cinema ticket, it will be deemed a success. And that gross take of $2.4 billion will come in handy if he's going to be able to make the fourth Avatar film. So no pressure. Cameron's been here before, of course. Titanic, his first blockbuster back in 1997, sailed miles over budget, prompting memories of the disastrous Raise the Titanic, a film that cost so much to make its producer Lew Grade quipped that it would have been cheaper to lower the Atlantic. Yet, nearly 30 years on, Titanic still sits at number four on the list of biggest box-office films. Say what you like about Cameron, he knows how to bet big and win. This week, as part of our sci-fi special, we sit down not only with Cameron himself, but also with the film's stars Oona Chaplin and Sam Worthington, to find out exactly what keeps the Avatar world spinning. There is obviously a huge audience for Fire and Ash, but whether this latest one can save a film industry that is suffering badly in a post-Covid world, who can tell. The only safe bet is that you should never bet against James Cameron. The latest issue of Radio Times is out now – subscribe here. View Gallery on the source website Also in this week's Radio Times: Actor and presenter Alan Cumming talks risk-taking, speaking his mind and being a Scottish superhero. Ella Purnell, the star of post-apocalypse drama Fallout, would be right at home if the world was to end. A new documentary The Real Salt Path digs into the backstory of Raynor and Moth Winn and the veracity of their memoir. Did you know you can now order a previous edition of Radio Times magazine with our new back issues service? Add Avatar: Fire…

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Avatar: Fire and Ash first reactions are in as critics single out "unimaginable" and "bold" sequel filmmaking
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date: 2025-12-02T11:30:04.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: News
description: The third entry in James Cameron's epic sci-fi franchise is released later this month.
encoded: The first wave of reactions have arrived for Avatar: Fire and Ash ahead of the release of the third entry in James Cameron's epic sci-fi franchise later this month – and early signs suggest the new film could be another winner. Although full reviews for the film are still under embargo for the time being, critics have begun posting their takes on social media, and the vast majority have been very positive so far. "Three films in and I still can’t get over how magical the [Avatar] movies are," wrote Perri Nemiroff of Collider, adding that Fire and Ash "truly feels like a ride." She continued: "I couldn’t believe how quickly I was pulled back into the world of Pandora and swept up in the situation. And once that happens, there’s a noticeable increase in complexity in quite a few aspects of the production." Critic Courtney Howard called the film "a glorious saga" and added: "Bold, brilliant & awesome in every way, this is what movie theatres were built for," while writer Michael Lee claimed that it "pushes technical boundaries in unimaginable ways". Chris Killian of ComicBook.com wrote that the film was a "damn good James Cameron movie!" and continued: "What else do you need to know? Go see it in 3-D in the best theatre you can find because it’ll blow your mind. That’s what JC does. Every bit as gorgeous as you’d expect, Fire and Ash is also easily the most INTENSE Avatar movie yet." Some viewers noted that the film would work best as a double bill with previous entry The Way of the Water, suggesting that it might be best to rewatch that one before going to see the new film. "It feels like a Part 2 of that story," wrote YouTuber Adam Hlaváč. "I was blown away by the visuals, the score, and many performances. But goddammit, you gotta see this thing in Dolby 3D! It’s unreal how immersive it is." Jesse Hassenger added that it was: "The first James Cameron sequel that feels kinda like a regular follow-up rather than an innovative re-envisioning of its predecessor's world,"…

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Predator: Badlands director teases "fun ideas” for more Alien crossovers with franchise
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date: 2025-11-07T19:00:36.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: Dan Trachtenberg talks about the "elegant" way he managed to bring Alien lore into his new film – and what further plans might be on the horizon.
encoded: While the Alien and Predator series each include some undeniably incredible films, it's fair to say previous attempts to combine the two franchises have brought about fairly disastrous results. Both 2004's Alien vs Predator and its 2007 follow-up Aliens vs Predator: Requiem were major critical failures, and since then there have been no further attempts to merge the two properties on the big screen. At least, until now. Dan Trachtenberg's new movie Predator: Badlands – his third entry in the series in little over three years – includes some pretty major nods to Alien lore. Most prominently, Elle Fanning has a crucial role as a Weyland-Yutani synthetic, one of the artificial humans that have always featured in the classic sci-fi franchise, played by the likes of Ian Holm, Michael Fassbender and more recently David Jonsson. For Trachtenberg, the chance to dip into the world of Alien was clearly an opportunity he relished – and there was one thing that especially excited him about his approach. "The coolest part about it to me was no Xenomorph," he explained during an exclusive interview with RadioTimes.com. "Truly, it was not the idea of, 'What if we make Alien versus Predator again?'" He added that a larger scale crossover may still be on the horizon "later down the line" but continued: "The cool [bit] was to use a part of another franchise and include it into the story of this franchise [so] that you can link things without it being like, look at the giant action figures being smashed together. "It literally is just the components. I thought was a really elegant way to blend the two different franchises." As for what specific plans he had bubbling away as to how he might continue to bring the two worlds together in the future, Trachtenberg more or less kept schtum. But, he did say: "I've got lots of fun ideas." One thing is for sure, this certainly seems to open the door for a more fruitful fusing of the franchises in the future. And given he's now gone three for th…

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Predator: Badlands director explains why he didn't do a traditional sequel to acclaimed Prey
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date: 2025-11-06T09:00:46.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: The new film – which stars Elle Fanning – takes the franchise in a radical new direction.
encoded: Back in 2022, director Dan Trachtenberg found a fascinating new way in to the Predator franchise with his excellent prequel Prey, setting the action in the Commanche nation in the 18th century. Given the acclaim that film garnered, you might imagine that he'd adopt a similar approach for his next film in the series, but in fact he's done something very different. Predator: Badlands, which is due for release this week and has already received strong reviews from critics, is set on a distant planet in the distant future and does something especially radical: making the Predator itself the protagonist. The Predator in question is a young outcast named Dek, who is sent to a deadly planet and forms an unlikely bond with synthetic human (Elle Fanning) as they each try to navigate the dangerous territory. So where did Trachtenberg first get the idea for this approach? "It was at the end of the process with Prey, and we were starting to show it to people, and it was being warmly received," he explained during an exclusive interview with RadioTimes.com. "And I started to realise, 'They might ask me to do a sequel. Uh oh. Like, I've not thought about that at all. What would I do?'" Trachtenberg added that sometimes when people "make a cool thing" the impulse is simply to follow it with "just the sequel to the cool thing" rather than something that is interesting in and of itself. This was a trap that he wanted to avoid falling into. "I was really pressuring myself to try and figure out," he said. "Forget Prey, forget I even did that. What do I want to do? Do I still want to make another Predator movie, and what hasn't been done in Predator and what hasn't been done in movies? And that was where the big idea came from." He added that the idea of turning the monster into the hero of the story – and getting people to root for it – was "a thing that just has not existed in sci fi at all", and this was something that immediately excited him. Of course, this idea also gave him plen…

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Predator: Badlands' early Rotten Tomatoes score revealed following first wave of reviews from critics
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date: 2025-11-05T14:20:58.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: News
description: The film continues director Dan Trachtenberg's impressive run of new entries in the franchise.
encoded: In recent times, Dan Trachtenberg has very much revitalised the Predator franchise. After years of disappointing sequels and spin-offs, his 2022 prequel Prey – released straight to Disney Plus – breathed new life into the series, delivering a pared-down action thriller that brought the iconic creature to the Comanche nation in 1719. He followed that up earlier this year with Predator: Killer of Killers, another straight-to-streaming affair that served up a triptych of animated stories set against different historical backdrops – which again launched to strong reviews. Now he's returned with another new film that again explores brand new territory. Predator: Badlands is the first film to make a member of the Predator species the protagonist, following young outcast Dek (Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi) after he's sent to a remote planet and strikes up an unlikely bond with a synthetic human named Thia (Elle Fanning). So, has Trachtenberg gone three for three when it comes to making successful Predator films? Well, the early reviews indicate that the answer is a resounding yes. At the time of writing, Badlands sits on a score of 89 per cent on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes based on 75 reviews, with positive reviews from a number of prominent publications including Empire Magazine, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Time Out and RogerEbert.com. However, there are some notable outliers, including The Guardian's Peter Bradshaw, who awarded the film just two stars. On Metacritic, the film holds a slightly less positive score of 69 per cent, which still suggests the majority of reviewers have given positive assessments. So it looks like the revitalisation of the Predator franchise continues apace! Of course, the series first launched with the original Arnold Schwarzenegger film back in 1987, and was followed up by Predator 2 in 1990, Predators in 2010 and The Predator in 2018, all of which performed relatively poorly with critics. Then there were the two Alien v Predator…

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How Demon Slayer has helped anime take the UK box office by storm – and why this is just the start
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date: 2025-10-24T06:00:39.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: Exclusive
description: Crunchyroll's Head of Theatrical & SVP, Mitchel Berger, spoke exclusively to RadioTimes.com about the anime boom at UK cinemas.
encoded: We live in an age and media landscape in which there's often a lot of doom and gloom about the so-called death of the theatrical experience. Since the advent of streaming, it's proved consistently harder for filmmakers to attract sizeable audiences to cinemas, with box office figures generally trending downwards both in the UK and globally – especially in the years since the pandemic struck – and some fears that cinema-going culture might soon be a thing of the past. There are, of course, a few exceptions that buck that trend. One example is horror cinema, with the likes of Sinners, Weapons and The Conjuring: Last Rites all posting impressive figures this year. And another exception – one which has seen major growth in the UK in recent years – is anime. Of course, while many punters might still more closely associate the Japanese animation style with shorter-form storytelling on the small screen, it's becoming a growing force on the big screen in this country, too. That's best proven by the recent success of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle, which opened to record-breaking success in UK and Irish cinemas last month. The first part of a trilogy which serves as the culmination of a story arc that began with four seasons on TV, the film had the highest opening weekend ever for an anime title on these shores, making an impressive £3.4m. That figure has continued to rise – with recent figures showing it had surpassed £6.5m in total – mirroring overseas success that has seen it become the highest-grossing anime film and the highest grossing Japanese film of all time. Of course, anime is not by any means a new genre, but this success speaks to its rise to mainstream popularity in the UK and the West more generally. That rise is something which Mitchel Berger – the Head of Theatrical & SVP at anime distribution company Crunchyroll – has noticed with his own eyes in the little over a decade he's been with the company. "Even 11 years ago, when I started, anime w…

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Elizabeth Olsen reveals whether she wants MCU comeback as Wanda Maximoff after character 'death'
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date: 2025-10-22T10:07:25.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: News
description: Elizabeth Olsen has suggested that she's ready for an MCU comeback.
encoded: Elizabeth Olsen has offered an encouraging statement for those keeping their fingers tightly crossed for Wanda Maximoff's return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). The fan-favourite character gradually grew in popularity from her debut in 2015's Avengers: Age of Ultron to her starring role in pandemic-era Disney Plus series WandaVision. Alas, her final live-action appearance in 2022's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness has proven divisive among fans, as it rendered her as a simplistic two-dimensional villain, and seemingly left her for dead. Wanda was consumed by the collapse of the Darkhold Castle atop Mount Wundagore, after going on a killing spree to restore her lost children – and even Olsen has "no idea" whether her powerful character could have survived the disaster. She did add, however, that she would "jump at the opportunity to be in her shoes again" (via InStyle). "It's a character that I've gotten to return to so many times over 10 years," she explained. "It's good to put her down and then I miss her and I want her back." It's a reassuring comment for fans who, for a time, feared that Olsen had closed the door on Wanda, following the closely compressed filming of Infinity War, Endgame, WandaVision and Multiverse of Madness. Olsen previously told Vanity Fair that filming Multiverse of Madness brought up challenges, as the writers were not able to properly acknowledge or build from the events of WandaVision. "I said [to the writers] 'Do you know what we're doing in WandaVision? Have you seen it?' and no, they had not seen it, because it wasn't finished yet," recalled Olsen, which explains the dissonance between the two depictions of Wanda. Nevertheless, Olsen seems to have had some fun on the "goofy" and "ridiculous" sets of Marvel films, while also appreciating the consistent "community" and "financial security" that they gave to her. In her latest comments, the actor also expressed her support for the cinema experience, revealing that she wi…

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The worrying impact of marvellous physiques – is it time to rethink the superhero bod?
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date: 2025-10-17T06:00:50.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: Climate - Sustainable contributions within wider content
description: After years of rippling MCU abs, an argument for the return of the everyman.
encoded: Over the last two decades, audiences have grown accustomed to watching blockbuster films starring men so sculpted that Michelangelo himself would struggle to capture their majesty. Showbusiness has a long history of muscle-bound idols, but the rise of the superhero genre – where actors routinely appear as something more than human – prompted an escalation that seems to have swept across the western world. It would be reductive to declare the "gym bro" a product of cinema alone, but we shouldn't underestimate how influential some of our most widely watched entertainment can be. Is it possible that the reveal of a transformed Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) in Captain America: The First Avenger was actually a tiny domino, eventually leading us to the viral appeal of raw meat-guzzling influencer The Liver King? Erm, I don't know. But one thing is clear: the superhero body is now highly desired by men around the world, despite big questions looming over its practicalities, health benefits and sustainability. With comic book adaptations losing fans faster than an Infinity Gauntleted snap, perhaps its time that the archetypal male protagonist comes back to Earth – and shows audiences that there is more than one way to live well. After all, the current crop of leading men are arguably doing the opposite. Let's recap: Channing Tatum has described his Magic Mike physique as "not natural... not even healthy", Benedict Cumberbatch said his Doctor Strange diet was "horrific" and "grossly wasteful," while Henry Cavill recalled a "miserable" induced dehydration for The Witcher's shirtless scenes. These comments represent an all too, often ignored side of blockbuster cinema's relentless flow of pecs, abs and biceps, which are a "full-time job" for A-list actors – in the words of This Morning's resident GP, Dr Zoe Williams. "I think the dangers are when people see that and believe that it's achievable," she told RadioTimes.com. "That they can do it without the support of doctors; withou…

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Beloved 1960s TV series to return with new reboot – and a Hollywood legend is in talks to star
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date: 2025-10-16T09:55:45.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: News
description: The Jetsons are coming back to the big screen.
encoded: It has been reported that Warner Bros is working on a live-action film adaptation of classic 1960s animated show The Jetsons, with a big-name actor in talks to star. The film, which is being written by Colin Trevorrow (Jurassic World) and Joe Epstein, and may reportedly be directed by Trevorrow, will be the latest iteration of The Jetsons, after an animated series that ran from 1962 to 1963, a reboot that ran from 1985 to 1987 and an animated film that was released in 1990. Traditionally, The Jetsons has followed a family living in Orbit City in the space age. There was George Jetson and his wife Jane, their children Judy and Elroy, and their robot Rosie. It was considered a futuristic counterpart to The Flintstones. Now, it has been reported that Jim Carrey is in talks to star, after he was last seen on screen in 2024's Sonic The Hedgehog 3. It had once seemed like we wouldn't be seeing any more of Carrey on screen, as in 2022, as Sonic the Hedgehog 2 was being released, he suggested he was, at least partly, retiring from acting. He told Access Hollywood at the time that he was fairly serious about giving up the job, but he did add: "If the angels bring some sort of script that’s written in gold ink that says to me that it’s going to be really important for people to see, I might continue down the road." Carrey isn't expect to return as Dr Robotnik for the fourth Sonic film, after his character seemingly died in the third movie. Speaking about the character, the film's writers Pat Casey and Josh Miller told GamesRadar that he is "completely dead… maybe". "We hope that they make a zillion of these, and who knows, by Sonic the Hedgehog 8… like with the Fast & Furious franchise, that’s demonstrated that nobody really needs to stay dead if you don’t want to," Miller said. Casey added: "I would say, 'Of course he’s dead, it was a space explosion, he’s completely dead… unless, maybe…' That all depends on Jim, I think. "It's a very short list of actors who could have pull…

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Jodie Whittaker gives update on Attack the Block sequel - and whether she would be part of it
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date: 2025-10-15T16:37:15.000Z
creator: Jo Berry
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: Exclusive
subject: News
description: Years before she was the Doctor, Whittaker starred in another hit sci-fi project.
encoded: Pretty much ever since it was released to rave reviews all the way back in 2011, there have been rumours that Joe Cornish could return to make a sequel to his south London-set sci-fi Attack the Block. Those rumours went up a notch in 2021, when it appeared to be confirmed that John Boyega would be reprising his role as Moses in a follow-up, and then again earlier this year, when the star explained that he had read Cornish's "phenomenal" draft for the sequel (via Happy Sad Confused with Josh Horowitz). So when RadioTimes.com recently spoke to Jodie Whittaker for a Big RT Interview about her new ITV drama Frauds, we couldn't help but ask if she'd heard any more news on a timeline for a new film – and if she would be back in her role as Samantha Adams. "There’s been talk of it for years, and I know no more than last time," was her answer. "Which is, is there going to be one? When is it shooting?" She added: "Absolutely I would do it. I think something like Attack the Block, there's always that chat. So hopefully that continues. I need to organise myself, send a self tape to Joe Cornish. I can definitely pop up again – maybe I should send him an aggressive email!" Speaking more generally about her experience making that first film, she described it as one of her "happiest times". "As a kid, I was hugely influenced by all the '80s creature features, the '90s adventure films," she said. "I was in our version of that, and I adored it." Back in 2023, Boyega told RadioTimes.com that the idea of coming back to London to shoot a sequel and revisit his character "just fills me with joy". He added: "It just feels like a treat, a nice treat for myself. Like honestly, sometimes I like to see actors where they've revisited a story because it's something that they hold dear in their heart. "And it's good to know that we have an audience out there that is waiting for this as well, and a new audience that is going to be exposed to all the madness. And I just can't wait to be a Brit in…

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day release date, cast and plot theories
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date: 2025-10-08T13:23:52.000Z
creator: Alex Hewitt
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
description: The Marvel hero is swinging back into cinemas next year.
encoded: Spider-Man: Brand New Day is swinging into cinemas next summer, with star Tom Holland throwing himself into the action sequences on the latest Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures collaboration. In fact, recent reports spread like wildfire on social media that the popular actor had suffered a concussion during filming, which was hyperbolically described as a "horror injury" or words to that effect by some news outlets. Fortunately, it was nothing quite so dramatic; Holland later assured fans (via Instagram) that he was "feeling better" and "on the mend" after taking a week off to recover, appearing at a glamorous gala alongside fiancée and co-star Zendaya. It appears that the incident won't have any major impact on the production schedule for Brand New Day, which also stars Jon Bernthal as The Punisher, and MCU newcomers Sadie Sink (Stranger Things) and Liza Colón-Zayas (The Bear). In addition, a founding member of the Avengers has also been widely touted for the Brand New Day cast – that being Mark Ruffalo, who addressed the chatter in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter. "If I'm doing that – which the rumours are that I am, once I get a script, I'll know it’s real – but I love [Jon Bernthal]... I can’t wait to work with him, he's so funny and he’s such a great actor. "He plays that character like nobody else. I'm really excited to meet him, I've never met him!" Spider-Man star Holland had previously promised a return to "old school filmmaking" for Brand New Day, following a glut of largely soundstage-shot films, and that comment was proven correct as the movie burst onto the streets of Glasgow this summer. The Scottish locale will be doubling for New York City, with residents taking to social media to chronicle streets dressed up to resemble Peter Parker's world-famous hometown. If you're as excited for Spider-Man: Brand New Day as we are, read on for everything we know about the blockbuster film so far. Spider-Man: Brand New Day release date Spider-Man: Br…

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Doctor Who icon Carole Ann Ford stars in first-look pictures of all-new feature film role
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date: 2025-09-12T13:05:23.000Z
creator: Morgan Jeffery
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: News
description: The sci-fi legend swaps the TARDIS for terror in new horror film Harbinger.
encoded: Doctor Who legend Carole Ann Ford is returning to screens in a brand new horror film, with first-look images revealing her role in Shogun Films' upcoming release Harbinger. Ford famously originated the role of Susan Foreman – the Doctor’s granddaughter – in Doctor Who's very first story An Unearthly Child back in 1963. In Harbinger, Ford plays Sue, the mother of Julia (Jeanine Sothcott), the only surviving victim of serial-killing devil worshipper Henry Decker (Peter Woodward). Julia is persuaded by TV presenter Mike Craggs (Gary Webster) to revisit the site of Decker’s crimes for a paranormal-style broadcast. But when the crew uncover a haunted fortune-telling machine and draw their fortune cards, they unleash a terrifying new evil. Ford said of the experience: "It was such a supportive atmosphere. I’ve fallen in love with everyone on set from my wonderful 'daughter' Jeanine, to the make-up artist Flea. "Having not done a movie for quite a few years I was looking forward to renewing my love for the experience of filmmaking. But never in my wildest dreams could I have anticipated such warmth and generosity from everyone. "Working with Jeanine was so natural, she could easily have been my actual daughter and I look forward to working with her again." Her co-star Jeanine Sothcott added: "It was an honour to work alongside such an amazing, iconic actress – what a total inspiration she is. Carole was warm, funny, gorgeous and generous – I couldn’t have asked for a better on-screen mum. "Her character is strong, loving and positive and it's lovely to see an actress in her eighties not playing a character consigned to bed." After reprising her role of Susan in Doctor Who's 20th anniversary special The Five Doctors in 1983, Ford recently made a surprise comeback in the current era of the series, appearing in the 2025 episode The Interstellar Song Contest alongside Ncuti Gatwa's Doctor. Outside of the TARDIS, Ford is also known for her roles in the classic 1962 sci-fi film …

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How to watch The Conjuring and Annabelle movies in order - Full chronological timeline and release order
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date: 2025-09-08T11:00:27.000Z
creator: Cole Luke
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: Evergreen
description: The Conjuring and Annabelle movies can be watched in two different orders.
encoded: The Conjuring Universe has always proved extremely popular with horror audiences – but the latest entry in the long-running franchise has just accomplished a new record, enjoying the best opening weekend of any of the previous movies in the series. The Conjuring: Last Rites – which is billed as the final entry in the main series starring Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga as Ed and Lorraine Warren – has already raked in a total of $83 million in the US and $187 million globally, further cementing the franchise's place as the highest-grossing horror franchise ever. It remains to be seen whether such monumental success will see New Line back pedal on their decision to make this the final entry in the main saga, or whether they will continue with their plan on shifting the focus to spin-offs, but it certainly proves that the franchise still has legs. Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com ahead of the release, series creator James Wan had explained how he and the rest of the creative team were desperate to give the central pair a fitting send-off with the new film. "Patrick and Vera know the characters really, really well and they have an ownership to them, as they should," he said. "They know the world, and they feel very connected to them. And the biggest thing that they wanted to do is is the same as what we all wanted... we all feel like we want to be able to send them off in a way that was appropriate, that was worthy of of them, and the movies that they've played together in this franchise." Ahead of seeing the new movie, fans might be hoping to revisit (or watch for the first time) the previous nine films – comprising sequels, spin-offs and prequels – in the franchise. But this is no easy feat: the movies jump around a bit in time – with all of them set somewhere between the '40s and the '80. So, if you're wondering how to watch the Conjuring movies in chronological order according to the series timeline, which kicks off with The Nun (which was the fifth film to be…

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Thunderbolts* post-credits scenes spoilers: How it sets up MCU's future
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date: 2025-08-28T12:05:38.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
description: A lot of building blocks were laid when Phase 5 of Marvel's big-screen project came to a close.
encoded: Thunderbolts* proved to be a confident step forward for the MCU, impressing fans and critics alike, and closing Marvel's previously lacklustre Phase 5 with a bang. The film sees Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan and David Harbour reprising their MCU roles, becoming a ragtag crew of superheroes who are forced on a dangerous mission by Julia Louis-Dreyfus's Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. The gang are also joined by a new character Bob, played by Lewis Pullman, who will be very familiar to fans of the comics. The film crescendos to a dramatic ending that not only reveals what the asterisk at the end of the title is all about but also has big implications in terms of the wider MCU, and you can now revisit it via streaming too. If you've still got questions after watching Thunderbolts*, read on for a recap of what the movie's ending – and crucially its post-credits scene – means and how it paves the way for the MCU's future. What happens at the end of Thunderbolts*? Full spoilers The bulk of the film is focused on the – somewhat forced – alliance that develops between the ragtag titular group of anti-heroes that forms after CIA director Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) sets them on each other in what she hopes will be a deadly meeting. While one unfortunate antihero does die almost instantly in the form of Olga Kurylenko's Taskmaster, the rest of the gang end up banding together, especially after they meet an unusual character by the name of Bob aka The Sentry aka The Void. They are also later joined by Sebastian Stan's Bucky Barnes, who reluctantly teams up with them after learning about Valentina's plans for Bob – who she has trained as a superhuman. Anyway, the major confrontation at the end of the film comes after Bob finds himself locked in his The Void persona and rather terrifyingly turns everyone in his vicinity into dark shadows. This is a force that won't be able to be fought in the usual Marvel way, with superpowers and weapons, but instead by r…

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Thunderbolts* cast: All the stars in The New Avengers
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date: 2025-08-28T11:50:15.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
description: The latest MCU flick is now available to stream – and as usual it's a star-studded affair.
encoded: Thunderbolts*' theatrical run might have come to an end, marking the end of Marvel's Phase 5 on the big screen, but fans need not worry about when they're going to see the film's characters again. That's because most of the stars who appear in the film have already been confirmed to star in Avengers: Doomsday next year, so fans can look forward to more adventures from the rag-tag band of antiheroes. Before that, however, they can of course re-visit them via streaming. Thunderbolts* sees Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan and David Harbour reprise their MCU roles, and also introduces viewers to franchise newcomers like Lewis Pullman as Bob. Need a refresher of all the characters from Thunderbolts ahead of Doomsday? Read on for everything you need to know about the cast. Thunderbolts* cast: All the stars in The New Avengers You can find the cast list for the film below – scroll down further for more information about all of the key players. Florence Pugh as Yelena Belova Sebastian Stan as Bucky Barnes Wyatt Russell as John Walker/US Agent Olga Kurylenko as Antonia Dreykov/Taskmaster Lewis Pullman as Bob Reynolds/Sentry/Void Geraldine Viswanathan as Mel Chris Bauer as Holt Wendell Pierce as Gary David Harbour as Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian Hannah John-Kamen as Ava Starr/Ghost Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Valentina Allegra de Fontaine Sponsored by Vue Save up to 30% on the latest releases at Vue in 2025 Are you a movie lover who always wants to be up to date with the latest releases? Then you're in luck, as RadioTimes.com readers can enjoy new films at Vue Cinemas for less. Customers will receive up to 30% off films with Vue Pass, as long as they have a RadioTimes.com account. It's a great time for new releases, with films such as Wicked, Nosferatu, The Brutalist and Moana 2 taking UK cinemas by storm. Head to your nearest Vue to catch these movies and more for up to 30% less if you're signed up as a RadioTimes.com member. Save up to 30% with Vue Pass Florence Pugh plays Yelena …

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How to watch Thunderbolts* in the UK – is it streaming?
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date: 2025-08-28T11:06:29.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: Disney Plus
subject: On demand
description: We finally have an official Disney Plus release date!
encoded: New Marvel film Thunderbolts* has proved a hit with fans and critics since its release in cinemas back in May, with RadioTimes.com's own review giving it four stars. The movie sees Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan and David Harbour reprising their MCU roles, forming a ragtag crew of superheroes who are tasked with fighting off superhuman threats while dealing with their own personal battles. With the film featuring such a stacked cast, as well as a much-talked-about post-credit scene providing some big revelations about the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, you might be wondering when it's set to land on Disney Plus. A few days after release, the film was also officially given an alternative title – The New Avengers – which both explained why there had been an asterisk in the original name and also helped set things up for subsequent MCU films. So, if you’re waiting to get a glimpse at the newest Avengers from the comfort of your own home, read on for all the latest Thunderbolts* streaming options. Where to watch Thunderbolts* in the UK on digital Thunderbolts* is available to stream now on Disney Plus. The film might have proved a hit amongst critics and fans alike following its theatrical release, but it certainly had a less-than-stellar performance at the box office. However, with the film now available to stream, it no doubt looks set to reach a much bigger audience. View oEmbed on the source website Thunderbolts* is also available to buy now on digital platforms including Prime Video, Sky Store, Apple TV and Google TV. Since 1st July, it has been available to rent or buy at home. How to watch Thunderbolts* on DVD/ Blu-ray As is usual with Marvel releases, fans who want to relive the action at home can choose between digital, 4K UHD and Blu-ray versions of the movie, which include exclusive content such as deleted scenes, a gag reel, behind-the-scenes featurettes, and filmmaker commentary by director Jake Schreier. The Blu-ray and 4K releases are available t…

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How to watch Superman 2025 in the UK – can you stream it?
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date: 2025-08-18T14:38:13.000Z
creator: Molly Moss
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
description: The film has been released on digital platforms in the US, but how can fans watch the movie in the UK?
encoded: James Gunn’s blockbuster Superman has flown into cinemas, kicking off the DC Universe in entertaining fashion – and many fans may be wondering whether the film is available to watch at home. Directed and written by Gunn, the movie revolves around Clark Kent as he juggles his day job as a journalist in Metropolis whilst also working as a superhero. When his arch-nemesis Lex Luthor hatches a plan to destroy him and further his own evil agenda, Superman must work to halt the villain in his tracks and also restore his own tarnished reputation. The reboot stars David Corenswet as the Kryptonian hero and his alter-ego Kent this time around, while Nicholas Hoult and Rachel Brosnahan appear as Lex Luthor and Lois Lane, respectively. And Gunn recently revealed that Corenswet will soon be donning the red cape once again. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Gunn revealed that a Superman follow-up film is already in the works, with treatments for the next story already completed. "I've already finished the treatment for the next story in what I’ll call the 'Superman Saga'," he said, before adding: "The treatment is done, which means a very, very worked out treatment. I'm working on that and hopefully going into production on that not too far away from today." But for now, read on for everything you need to know about how to watch Gunn's first big-screen foray into the newly revamped DCU. How to watch Superman 2025 in the UK Currently, the only way fans can catch the movie in the UK is in cinemas. However, the superhero film is already available to buy and rent on Amazon Prime and Apple TV+ in the US. Given that the movie only flew into cinemas on 11th July, fans might be surprised to hear that it's already available to watch on digital platforms, and Gunn recently revealed that the film had such a quick digital turnaround due to the release of Peacemaker season 2. "Well, it’s very complicated, but the truth is it is because of Peacemaker," Gunn, who serves as a showrun…

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DC boss James Gunn gives exciting update on next Superman film
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date: 2025-08-17T10:18:14.000Z
creator: Katelyn Mensah
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: News
description: The man is non-stop!
encoded: For those holding onto the hope that David Corenswet will grace the silver screen once more as Superman, you're in luck! James Gunn has confirmed that the Superman follow-up will be part of the "Superman Saga", with treatments for the next story already completed. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Gunn confirmed: "I've already finished the treatment for the next story in what I’ll call the 'Superman Saga'. "The treatment is done, which means a very, very worked out treatment. I'm working on that and hopefully going into production on that not too far away from today." While keeping shtum on plot details and everything else a fan could possibly ask, it's clear Corenswet will be donning the iconic suit once more. James Gunn is a man who can't be stopped, with Supergirl slated to fly onto screens in June 2026 along with the current premiere of Peacemaker season 2, the latter of which will play a key role in connecting the DCU's storylines. "It's a big part, definitely, Superman leads directly into Peacemaker," Gunn said. "It should be noted that this is for adults, not for children, but Superman leads into this show and then we have the setting up of all the rest of the DCU in this season on Peacemaker, it's incredibly important." He continued: "Lots of guest stars coming up, lots of characters that are showing up that we've already met in Superman. I don't think there's anything that I've ever done that I love more than this season of Peacemaker, so I'm so excited for people to see it." John Cena backed this up, noting that season 2 of Peacemaker is "furthering the narrative" rather than acting as a standalone series. He explained: "Instead of standalone properties, all of the DCU is now connected, as you saw Peacemaker show up in Superman. "I think what you see in season 2 is just a forward of that narrative. That whole DCU through line - it takes the 11th Street Kids through their next adventure, but it also has a lot to do with the DCU going forward." Su…

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Alien films ranked: Which is the best entry in the iconic sci-fi franchise?
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date: 2025-08-15T06:00:17.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
description: As TV show Alien: Earth debuts on Disney Plus, we've ranked all seven of the big-screen outings for the series.
encoded: Xenomorphs have arrived on the small screen for the first time this week, with the opening two episodes of Noah Hawley's acclaimed new show Alien: Earth having launched on Disney Plus on Wednesday 13th August. The series marks another interesting step forward for one of cinema's most enduring franchises, following the release of Alien: Romulus last year, and it looks like there's plenty more to come – with a sequel to the latter already confirmed. With that in mind, we've taken this opportunity to rank all seven big-screen instalments that have been released so far. We've not slotted Alien: Earth in here just yet, in part because an eight-part series is obviously a very different proposition to a feature film, but early reviews do indicate that the show is one of the better instalments in the franchise. Still, ranking the films does throw up all sorts of interesting quandaries: which of Ridley Scott's prequels is the better of the two? How highly does the newest entry Romulus rank? And of course, does the claustrophobic tension of the first film beat the high-octane action of the second? Read on for our full rankings. 7. Alien Resurrection (1997) The franchise's nadir, Resurrection saw French director Jean-Pierre Jeunet take over the reigns – with Sigourney Weaver returning to the franchise despite her character having been killed off in Alien 3. Set 200 years after the events of that movie, Weaver played a super-powered Ripley clone, while Winona Ryder starred in the role of synthetic human Annalee Call. Although it has its champions, the convoluted and chaotic film has none of the tension, charm or thrills of the rest of the franchise – and pales in comparison to the superior entries. 6. Alien 3 (1992) Director David Fincher has long since-disowned this third entry in the franchise, blaming studio interference for diluting his original vision for the film. And he wasn't the only one upset: many long-term fans were especially displeased with the unceremonious manne…

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How to watch the Alien and Predator movies in order
type: item
date: 2025-08-13T07:00:19.000Z
creator: Daniel Goldstraw
subject: Movies
subject: News
subject: Sci-fi
subject: TV
subject: Evergreen
description: Your complete guide to the two warring sci-fi franchises.
encoded: It's finally time to delve into Alien: Earth, the franchise's first ever TV series! Since 1979, the Alien franchise has been terrifying us with the arrival of the Xenomorph, a creature packing brute strength, acid blood and no conscience to speak of. Now, thanks to writer Noah Hawley, it's come to terrorise Earth, and it's down to a group of hybrids (terminally ill children whose consciousness has been transferred into synthetic adult bodies) to stop it. The new series, set two years before the original Alien movie, packs all the horror, gore, and nightmare fuel you could ever want from a new Alien project so, to gear yourself up for it, you might want to revisit the rest of the franchise. Read on for more information on how to tackle your Alien vs Predator marathon. How to watch Alien movies (and TV series) in chronological order 1. Prometheus (2012) Starring: Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Guy Pearce, Idris Elba, Logan Marshall-Green, and Charlize Theron. Chronologically, Prometheus is now the earliest film in the current Alien canon, seeing original franchise director Ridley Scott return for a different take on this dark universe. While there are similarities in terms of premise, with the action still following a crew funded by the Weyland Corporation as they venture on a perilous mission, Prometheus swaps out the classic Xenomorph for other nightmare-inducing creatures. The series also introduces Michael Fassbender as his now-iconic android character David 8. Rent or buy Prometheus on Amazon Prime Video or Watch on Disney Plus 2. Alien: Covenant (2017) Starring: Michael Fassbender, Katherine Waterston, Billy Crudup, Danny McBride. A direct follow-up to Prometheus, Alien: Covenant stands out as one of the most visceral instalments in the entire franchise, not holding back on gore and nail-biting action sequences. Michael Fassbender reprises his role as Weyland android David, while Katherine Waterston, Danny McBride and Billy Crudup are among the crew of a colo…

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James Gunn debunks major The Batman 2 rumour: "Stop believing this nonsense"
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date: 2025-08-10T11:22:04.000Z
creator: Morgan Cormack
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: News
description: Production for the anticipated sequel is set to kick off next year.
encoded: With such a long wait between the first The Batman film and its sequel, there has of course been plenty of speculation about plot, character and which direction the anticipated follow-up movie will take. Well, one thing's for certain and that's the fact that Robin won't be featuring in The Batman Part 2. Since the announcement that Matt Reeves had completed the script for the second film, rumours have continued to swirl about the film, with one prevalent one being that Batman's trusty sidekick Robin will be making his debut. Posting on Threads, James Gunn put that rumour to bed and wrote: “Guys please stop believing this nonsense. I think six of us have read the script. No one knows anything about The Batman 2." The DC Studios boss had previously tried to warn fans about The Batman Part 2 rumours, also writing on Threads last week: “Anything you’ve heard about that movie is made up or a guess. No one in the world knows anything about the concept for the story except four people.” Warner Bros announced late last year that the film had been delayed by a full year to October 2027, with it recently being revealed (via Variety) that The Batman Part 2 "is preparing to begin shooting next spring". That means that things won't kick off on the production till 2026, marking four years since the Robert Pattinson-starring first film landed on the big screen. DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has previously defended what looks set to be a five-year gap between solo Batman films, stating that Reeves "is committed to making the best film he possibly can". "No one can accurately guess exactly how long a script will take to write," he wrote on Threads. "Once there is a finished script, there is around two years for pre-production, shooting and post-production on big films." Read more: The Batman sequel gets long-awaited filming start confirmed – 4 years on from Robert Pattinson film's release Tom Hanks pays emotional tribute to Apollo 13 astronaut James Lovell Of course, since the releas…

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The Batman sequel gets long-awaited filming start confirmed – 4 years on from Robert Pattinson film's release
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date: 2025-08-08T10:26:42.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: News
description: The project remains shrouded in mystery, but at least it's finally moving forward.
encoded: The Batman II is finally gaining momentum, with the belated sequel to Robert Pattinson's brooding superhero flick set to commence production early next year. Matt Reeves (Dawn of the Planet of the Apes) is returning to write and direct the second entry, which will continue building out the dangerous world of billionaire Bruce Wayne and his costumed alter-ego. Despite the runaway success of the first film back in March 2022 – including positive reviews and almost $800 million in box office receipts – progress on this follow-up has been a tad slow for fans. In fact, some even feared that the project could be cancelled amid changes at Warner Bros and DC, the latter of which has largely rebooted its continuity with this summer's Superman – and has plans to introduce its own Dark Knight too. A letter to Warner Bros Discovery shareholders has quashed such pessimistic chatter, however, revealing (via Variety) that The Batman II "is preparing to begin shooting next spring". If Reeves and his team meet that projected start date, it would mean cameras start rolling on The Batman II approximately four years after the first film hit cinemas – with this sequel not expected to actually premiere until October 2027. DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn has previously defended what looks set to be a five-year gap between solo Batman films, stating that Reeves "is committed to making the best film he possibly can". "No one can accurately guess exactly how long a script will take to write," he wrote on Threads. "Once there is a finished script, there is around two years for pre-production, shooting and post-production on big films." Of course, it's not like there will be nothing for Batman fans to devour in the meantime. Last year's spin-off series The Penguin, starring Colin Farrell, was a major hit with critics and viewers alike (although some found it strange that Batman himself never intervened in that show's intense storyline). Gunn's DC Studios is also working on the Batman-adjacent Cla…

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