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items: Predator: Badlands director teases "fun ideas” for more Alien crossovers with franchise
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items: How Demon Slayer has helped anime take the UK box office by storm – and why this is just the start
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Predator: Badlands director teases "fun ideas” for more Alien crossovers with franchise
type: item
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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How to watch Tron: Ares – is it streaming?
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date: 2025-10-10T12:53:19.000Z
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: When it comes to the world's biggest sci-fi properties, Tron might not be in the same ballpark as the likes of Star Wars or Alien – but the futuristic franchise nonetheless boasts a very loyal legion of fans who will be delighted at the release of a new film. Tron: Ares is just the third movie to be released in the series (in addition to an animated TV show and numerous video games) and comes 15 years after the last entry Tron: Legacy arrived in cinemas, so there was a degree of pressure on the team behind the new movie – as director Joachim Rønning explained in an exclusive interview with RadioTimes.com "I'm a huge fan of the previous films, and I think that's why it was so daunting going in and making the next chapter of that," he said. "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 the aforementioned 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." Intrigued? Read on for everything you need to know about how to watch Tron: Ares. How to watch Tron: Ares – is it streaming? No, Tron: Ares is not currently streaming. In the immediate future there will only be one way to watch it: by taking a trip to the cinemas. The film begins an exclusive theatrical window on Friday 10th October and will be playing in most major cinemas around the coun…

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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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Avengers: Doomsday – release date and latest news on Robert Downey Jr epic
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date: 2025-10-07T16:10:53.000Z
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: A make or break moment for the Marvel Cinematic Universe is little over a year away, with Avengers: Doomsday holding potential to be the franchise's greatest triumph – or its ultimate disaster. Needless to say, the stakes are high, with former MCU lynchpin Robert Downey Jr returning for this attempt to right the ship, with the Academy Award winner switching from Iron Man to Doctor Doom in a surprise twist. Several other long-serving members of the franchise will be alongside him, including an Avengers founding member in Chris Hemsworth's Thor, who set fans into a frenzy earlier this year with an ominous anniversary video. The clip shared to his social media accounts reflected on Hemsworth's journey with the role, which began with his casting in 2009, but was interpreted by some fans to be a farewell – indicating a premature end for the God of Thunder. Hemsworth has since clarified to The Hollywood Reporter that his team conceded to giving the "wrong impression", but that the video "definitely got misconstrued and perceived in a different way" to what was intended. In other words, Thor is probably safe (for now). Read on if you're eager to know more about the staggering roster assembled for Avengers: Doomsday, plus the blockbuster's release date and the fleeting story details released so far. Avengers: Doomsday release date Avengers: Doomsday has now had its release date pushed back from 1st May 2026 to 18th December 2026. This means the movie will drop on the same day as the Dune: Part Two sequel, Dune: Messiah. Meanwhile, filling the film's original slot in May will be Disney's long-awaited sequel to The Devil Wears Prada. Who will star in Avengers: Doomsday? Confirmed members Avengers: Doomsday stars Robert Downey Jr as Victor Von Doom, who will be a towering villain that unites the combined might of several superhero teams. It's unclear as yet precisely what Doom has planned, or if he'll have any direct connection to Downey Jr's earlier role of Tony Stark (aka Ir…

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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
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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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Doctor Who icon Matt Smith cast in key role for new Star Wars film – with big implications for series future
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date: 2025-08-06T09:52:57.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: News
description: According to reports, Smith will play a villain opposite Ryan Gosling in the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter.
encoded: Matt Smith has already starred in one of the most beloved sci-fi properties of all time – and it looks like he could now be joining another in a very different role. According to a report in Deadline, the former Doctor has been cast in Shawn Levy's upcoming film Star Wars: Starfighter, in which he is set to play a villain opposite Ryan Gosling's protagonist. Of course, while it is heroic role in Doctor Who that he remains best known for, Smith is no stranger to playing baddies. He's had villainous roles in films including Last Night in Soho and comic book misfire Morbius, while his House of the Dragon character Daemon Targaryen is morally murky at best. The reports suggest that Smith will not only be playing one of several antagonist roles in the movie, but that his character is being viewed as "the next great villain" in the iconic franchise. RadioTimes.com has reached out to Lucasfilm and Matt Smith's representatives for comment. The title and release date – which is currently slated as Friday 28th May 2027 – were both unveiled at April's Star Wars Celebration in Tokyo, although few other details have been confirmed at this stage. We do know that it will be set approximately five years after the events of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, while it's also been reported that Mia Goth will be joining Gosling and Smith in an as-yet unannounced role in the film. Speaking on stage at the aforementioned Star Wars Celebration, Levy said: "We’re fans too. There’s obviously a relationship between these stories and the audience, but we’ve spent our lives in that audience. We know how meaningful it is." It's been almost six years since the last Star Wars film – the aforementioned The Rise of Skywalker – arrived in cinemas, and this project is one of many currently in development. Next year, we'll be seeing Pedro Pascal reprise his popular TV role in The Mandalorian and Grogu, while other films that have been discussed include projects helmed by Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, James Ma…

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Fantastic Four director reveals why ending didn't connect to major Thunderbolts* scene
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date: 2025-07-30T10:56:32.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: News
description: The quartet's iconic space ship had previously been glimpsed in a post-credits scene.
encoded: One of the most exciting moments of the year for fans of the MCU was the Thunderbolts* post-credits scene – which ended with the first glimpse of the Fantastic Four's iconic space ship as it became visible to the "New Avengers". Of course, it was a sighting which very much whetted the appetite for the release of The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which has now arrived in UK cinemas to properly introduce fans to this latest incarnation of the iconic comic book characters. But while the new film has broadly gone down well with both fans and critics – with our own 4-star review calling it a "vivacious, beautifully rendered and largely enjoyable comic book spectacle" – it notably didn't give us any more answers as to how the titular quartet end up where they do in that aforementioned post-credits scene. Instead, the entire film takes place in a different continuity within the multiverse, on Earth-828, meaning that we're still waiting to find out how Reed Richards, Sue Storm, Johnny Storm and Ben Grimm will end up uniting with the rest of the MCU on Earth-616. And speaking in a recent interview, director Matt Shakman explained why it was never the plan for his film to line-up with that glimpse from Thunderbolts* – which he didn't even know about until relatively recently. “No, no, no, because the Thunderbolts* end credit scene was also created relatively late in my process too, so that was not something that I was familiar with," he told CinemaBlend. "Because it hadn’t been created at the time that I was working on my script, you know?" He added that he liked to compare the process of working on projects within the MCU to running a relay race. "You pass the baton, you run your section of it as hard and fast as you can, do the best you can with your version of Fantastic Four – Earth 828, this world – and then you pass the baton, in this case to the Russo brothers," he explained. This lines up with what Shakman previously revealed during an exclusive interview with RadioTime…

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Avatar 3: Release date, cast, trailer and latest news for Fire and Ash
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date: 2025-07-29T09:40:45.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
description: The story is set to continue!
encoded: There was famously a very long gap between the first and second Avatar films, but James Cameron hasn't left fans waiting nearly so long for the third entry in the hugely successful sci-fi franchise. Just three years after Avatar: The Way of Water became another global box office sensation, follow-up Fire and Ash is set to make its way to cinemas this December – and now fans have been treated to a first glimpse of the film thanks to a new trailer. Unsurprisingly, it looks like this third trip to Pandora is going to be another feast for the eyes, while we are also introduced to a new Na'vi clan known as the Ash People, who are set to play a major role as the antagonists of the new movie. The trailer includes some glimpses of fiery battle – and it certainly looks like Cameron is going to deliver on his promise of higher emotional stakes than ever before. "We’re going into really challenging territory for all the characters you know and love," he told fans at the 2024 D23 Expo. Cameron has long made it clear that he's aiming for five Avatar films in total, and after Avatar 2 grossed more than $2 billion – becoming the third-highest grossing film of all time – it certainly looks like those plans will come to fruition. Here's everything we know so far. Avatar: Fire and Ash release date Avatar: Fire and Ash has been set for release on Friday 19th December 2025 – one year later than the initially announced date of 20th December 2024. That's just three years after the previous instalment, The Way of Water, arrived in cinemas – a significantly shorter gap between films than the 13-year wait fans had to ensure for the second entry. At present, the as-yet-untitled fourth and fifth entries in the saga are scheduled to arrive in December 2029 and December 2031 respectively, although those could obviously be pushed back due to any number of factors. Avatar 3 cast: Who stars in Fire and Ash? The confirmed cast for Fire and Ash is: Sam Worthington as Jake Sully Zoe Saldaña as Neytir…

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Superman star David Corenswet did almost all his own stunts – stunt double breaks down iconic scenes
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date: 2025-07-28T18:00:27.000Z
creator: Louise Griffin
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: Exclusive
subject: Video
description: "He would rehearse it once or twice, and then just be like, 'Cool, let's do it.'"
encoded: At the exact moment he was being dragged through four inches of snow in the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard, essentially playing dead with his face frozen from the cold, Eddie Davenport was living every superhero fan's childhood dream. But not every kid actually gets to grow up to be Superman. Clad in that iconic blue suit (not forgetting the bright red trunks), Davenport was being yanked by his cape, filming the wide shots for the opening scenes of James Gunn's DC epic, moments after actor David Corenswet had been dragged through that same snow for the close-ups. But Davenport wasn't just a straightforward stunt double for Corenswet – partly because the actor actually did the vast majority of his own stunts and action sequences. "He did a lot," Davenport tells RadioTimes.com. "I wouldn't be able to fill up one hand [counting] the amount of times that a double had to step in and do, like, a gnarly crash. "There were some times where we would be setting up stuff, and we'd get in there on the day and they're like, 'Oh no, David's going to do this.' I'm like, 'Rock on, dude!'... He would rehearse it once or twice, and then just be like, 'Cool, let's do it,' and he'd nail it. He'd fit in with the stunt team just as much as we fit in with each other." He added: "A lot of the stuff - most of all of the stuff where you see him flying and stuff, and even going up and spinning and twisting and going around and stuff like, that's David in a flying rig doing that." Davenport also had the unique job of being Corenswet's action double - which becomes hugely important when it's revealed that Corenswet has a dual role in the movie: playing Superman, but also Ultraman, Lex Luthor's cloned version of the Man of Steel. "So when Superman's on screen, like when he's getting arrested, David couldn't be in the Ultraman costume, so that would be me arresting him and walking him away and throwing him into the portal on the beach and all of that stuff," Davenport explains. "But especially…

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Fantastic Four: First Steps reveals huge box office opening and hits a new height for 2025
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date: 2025-07-28T16:35:24.000Z
creator: Patrick Cremona
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: News
description: It's Marvel's best opening of the year by far.
encoded: After Marvel's first two cinema releases of 2025 (Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts*) performed below expectations at the box office, the studio really needed a hit – and it looks like The Fantastic Four: First Steps has come up trumps. The film took in $218 million globally in its first weekend, significantly higher than the total for both those aforementioned titles, which earned $192 million and $162 million in their respective opening weekends. It's also roughly the same total as James Gunn's Superman – the first film in the relaunched DC Universe – which took in a total of $220 million in its opening weekend, revised from an earlier figure of $217 million. However, one noteworthy point is that while the bulk of Superman's takings came from US-based cinemagoers, Fantastic Four's split between domestic and international Box Office is almost exactly even – $118 million in the States compared with $100 million overseas. Marvel boss Kevin Feige will be hoping this is just the start of a successful big screen run, as he looks to revive the MCU to its past glories ahead of next year's major release Avengers: Doomsday. In addition to its box office success, the film has also fared well with critics – sitting at an impressive 87 per cent approval rate on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, with our own 4-star verdict calling it a "vivacious, beautifully rendered and largely enjoyable comic book spectacle". The film, which is the 37th film in the MCU and one of the shortest to date, introduces Pedro Pascal's Reed Richards/Mr Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby's Sue Storm/Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn's Johnny Storm/Human Torch and Ebon Moss-Bachrach's Ben Grimm/The Thing. These versions of the characters are not, at first, in the main universe of the MCU, and are instead in their own retro-futurist universe. However, knowing that they will appear in Avengers: Doomsday, and considering the post-credits scene of Thunderbolts*, we imagine that won't last long. The Fant…

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Who is Galactus? Ralph Ineson's Fantastic Four: First Steps villain explained
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date: 2025-07-27T12:09:44.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
description: One of Marvel's most popular and powerful villains has finally arrived.
encoded: Fantastic Four: First Steps finally does justice to one of the most iconic figures in American comic books. Galactus is a powerful villain best known for opposing Marvel's First Family and for his ever-present hunger for entire planets, which has put the citizens of Earth in grave danger on more than one occasion. The character's enormous scale and garish purple costume proved an obstacle to his translation into live-action for many years, with a particularly woeful attempt in 2007's The Rise of the Silver Surfer provoking the ire of fans. Now though, Marvel Studios is finally attempting a more accurate portrayal, enlisting the help of celebrated British actor Ralph Ineson to bring the devourer of worlds to the MCU. If you're intrigued to know more, here's your primer for Fantastic Four: First Steps villain Galactus. View oEmbed on the source website Who is Galactus? Galactus is a Marvel super villain who can survive only by consuming the life energy of entire planets. Suffice to say, his appetite is as legendary as it is terrifying. Despite committing countless evil acts in the name of satiating that aching hunger, the character also carries a degree of pathos as the last survivor of a destroyed universe that pre-dates the Big Bang of our own. As the only reality he knew collapsed, the mortal being Galan was chosen by Eternity – essentially a sentient manifestation of the Marvel Universe – to inherit the unenviable mantle of 'devourer' in a nascent new universe. This means of survival was hardly a blessing, as when Galan emerged from a period of gestation as the cosmically empowered Galactus, he was burdened with the task of consuming planets in their entirety. Eventually, this was a responsibility he delegated to his Herald; a mortal imbued with a portion of his might, whose job it was to identify suitable planets for Galactus's meals and inform any inhabitants of their coming doom. The Heralds of Galactus include Norrin Radd and Shalla-Bal, both of whom have serv…

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The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping adds 28 Years Later star
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date: 2025-07-26T11:38:21.000Z
creator: David Craig
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: News
description: Edvin Ryding's post-Young Royals career is going from strength to strength.
encoded: The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping has filled out its exciting ensemble cast with yet more additions, including a 28 Years Later reunion for two actors from the recent zombie thriller. The next entry in the long-running young adult franchise takes place between the original films and the 2023 prequel The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, with an all-star cast stepping in to play key characters from the series lore. The latest recruits to the line-up are Young Royals star Edvin Ryding and Unstable's Iris Apatow, who are set to play Capitol University students Vitus and Proserpina, who help to prepare the District 12 tributes for their coming ordeal. Notably, Proserpina is also the younger sibling of Effie Trinket, who will be played by The Great's Elle Fanning in Sunrise on the Reaping (who takes over the role from original quadrilogy star Elizabeth Banks). After breaking out on Netflix's young adult LGBTQ+ drama Young Royals, Swedish actor Ryding recently leapt on to the big screen with a supporting role in Danny Boyle's 28 Years Later, which coincidentally also starred Sunrise on the Reaping's Ralph Fiennes. The Harry Potter alum will be taking over the role of Coriolanus Snow, originated in live-action by the late, great Donald Sutherland, with Tom Blyth bringing a younger version of the character to life in a prequel from his point of view. The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping has garnered plenty of attention with its casting choices thus far, with several big names tapped to reinvent iconic characters at an earlier stage of the franchise timeline. In addition to Fiennes and Fanning, the roster also includes Kieran Culkin as Caesar Flickerman and Jesse Plemons as Plutarch Heavensbee, roles memorably played by Stanley Tucci and Phillip Seymour Hoffman in the original films. Iris Apatow is the daughter of prolific Hollywood producer Judd, who has appeared in several of his projects (such as This Is 40, The Bubble and Netflix's Love) and recently joined the …

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Marvel's Phase 6 release dates: All upcoming films and TV shows
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date: 2025-07-25T06:00:28.000Z
creator: James Hibbs
subject: Movies
subject: Sci-fi
subject: Disney Plus
subject: Marvel Cinematic Universe (franchise)
subject: On demand
description: With The Fantastic Four: First Steps now in cinemas, Phase 6 is officially underway.
encoded: There's no denying that the Marvel Cinematic Universe has had a bumpier ride than usual over the past couple of years – in fact, Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige has even admitted as much in recent interviews. Feige told The Hollywood Reporter and other press that a rapid expansion in the number of projects the studio made "devalued" its output, adding: "It’s that expansion that I think led people to say, 'Do I have to see all of these? It used to be fun, but now do I have to know everything about all of these?' "And I think The Marvels hit it hardest where people are like, 'OK, I recognise her from a billion-dollar movie. But who are those other two? I guess they were in some TV show. I’ll skip it.'" The studio now hopes to put this more rocky period behind it with the launch of its brand-new phase, Phase 6, which has kicked off with The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Where the first three phases which made up The Infinity Saga all culminated (give or take a project) with an Avengers movie, The Multiverse Saga has played out a little differently. This time around, Avengers movies have been reserved for the grand finale of the entire saga – and, as we reach Phase 6, that's now just around the corner. The next couple of years are therefore shaping up to be the biggest for the MCU in quite some time. Two new Avengers movies are currently scheduled to debut in 2026 and 2027, with former Iron Man star Robert Downey Jr set to return to the franchise, this time to play big bad Doctor Doom. In the meantime, we've still got plenty of other projects to look forward to, from animated shows like Eyes of Wakanda to live-action Disney Plus projects like Wonder Man – and that's not even mentioning Spider-Man: Brand New Day. There are also a number of projects which don't currently have release dates, and therefore aren't necessarily part of Phase 6. These include the new X-Men reboot movie, and Mahershala Ali's Blade, if that ever actually arrives. Scroll on for everything you need …

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