Boots Riley’s ‘I Love Boosters’ is now playing in theaters! The film stars Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza González, LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter, Don Cheadle, and Demi Moore.

New look at Zendaya as Athena in Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey.’ 📸: ELLE Magazine

Lupita Nyong’o as Clytemnestra in Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey.’ She portrays both Helen of Troy as well as Clytemnestra, Helen’s sister. 📸: ELLE Magazine

Jordan Peele’s ‘Nope’ (2022) is now streaming on Netflix (U.S.) The film stars Daniel Kaluuya, Keke Palmer, Steven Yeun, Keith David, Michael Wincott, and Brandon Perea.

Savannah Lee Smith (Cruel Intentions / Gossip Girl) has joined the cast of Mishka’s feature film debut, ‘My Boyfriend Is A Demon.’ Character details of Smith’s role in the film are currently unknown publicly. 🔗: (deadline.com/2026/05/mish...)

The trailer for “Never Odd or Even.” Two Friends. One Dream. A night of celebration for two high school friends erupts into chaos after a run of increasingly bizarre encounters. Stars Madison-Ledyard King, Isaac Richter, John Cappocci, Lynne O’Mera, & Reilly Schrock. (youtu.be/a3fJojIGgLw?...)

Naomi Ackie, Keke Palmer, and the rest of the cast of Boots Riley’s ‘I Love Boosters’ at the LA premiere. The film is set to release in theaters, May 22nd. Next Friday!

First look at ‘Clarissa,’ a modern reimagining of Virginia Wolf’s “Mrs. Dalloway” set in Lagos, Nigeria. ⁠ ⁠ The film stars Sophie Okonedo, David Oyelowo, Ayo Edebiri, India Amarteifio, Thoheeb Jimoh, and Fortune Nwafor. Directed by Arie & Chuko Esiri. (via IndieWire)

Tessa Thompson praises ‘Is God Is’ and Aleshea Harris in a new interview. “If you love watching black women behave badly. For good reason. Then this film is for you.” Thompson’s production company, Viva Maude produced ‘Is God Is,’ ‘His & Hers,’ & ‘Hedda.’

Aleshea Harris on set of ‘Is God Is.’ The film is Harris’ directorial debut and was produced by Tessa Thompson. 🎥: Now playing in theaters!

Brian Tyree Henry has joined the cast of ‘The Batman’ sequel. (via Matt Reeves)

‘Bridgerton’ Season 5 is set to release next year, 2027. Masali Baduza & Hannah Dodd are the leading the season! A lesbian love story is taking center stage in the ‘Bridgerton’ universe.

The ‘A Different World’ sequel series will premiere this fall! The Netflix series stars Maleah Joi Moon, Alijah Kai, Chibuikem Uche, Cornell Young IV, Jordan Aaron Hall, and Kennedi Reece. 🔔: Will be a single-camera comedy and will have 10 half-hour episodes.

David Jonsson has been cast in Halina Reijn’s A24 film ‘Please.’ He joins previously announced, Gracie Abrams and Connor Storrie.

Louis is back! Check out this still of Jacob Anderson in The Vampire Lestat! (via Entertainment Weekly)

Ayo Edebiri has been cast in Bong Joon Ho’s animated film, “Ally.”

Grace Duah has been cast in Jumai Yusuf’s debut feature, “Cocoa Doll.” Duah plays a Black muslim woman who is hired by a wealthy family, but soon discovers that they have been turning previous employees into living dolls. (via Deadline)

Sinqua Walls has joined the cast of James Gunn’s ‘Man of Tomorrow.’ The character details of Walls’ role are unknown publicly. The ‘Superman’ (2025) sequel is currently filming in Atlanta. (via The Hollywood Reporter)

Nia DaCosta’s new series, ‘Sex Criminals,’ has been green lit at Prime Video. She is set to direct the pilot and second episode of the series. Based on Matt Fraction and Chip Zdarsky’s comic book series of the same name, and the series will star Imogen Poots & John Reynolds.

Maimouna Doucouré’s Josephine Baker biopic will begin filming this fall. FKA Twigs is set to star as Josephine Baker.

Mara Brock Akil’s ‘Forever’ adds Malaika Guttoh, Avery Wills Jr., and Tre McBride to its Season 2 cast. • Guttoh plays Ameena - Series regular • Wills Jr. plays play Jaden - Recurring guest star • McBride plays Elijah - Recurring guest star

Season 2 of Mara Brock Akil’s ‘Forever’ is now in production! 📸: Lovie Simone & Michael Cooper Jr.

Tessa Thompson will star alongside Owen Cooper and Ebon Moss-Bachrach in Aoife McArdle’s thriller, ‘Foxfinder.’ A grieving couple’s lives are upended when a devout government “foxfinder” arrives at their struggling farm with a mission to root out the enemy, the fox.

First look at Alex Newell, Kandi Burress, Ice-T, Wanda Sykes, and RonReaco Lee guest starring in ‘Survival of the Thickest’ Season 3. 📺: Netflix | July 2nd

First look at ‘Survival of the Thickest’ Season 3. This will be its final season. 📺: Netflix | July 2nd

‘Man on Fire’ starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II is now on Netflix. 🔔: The eight-episode first season is based on “Man on Fire” and “The Perfect Kill” by A.J. Quinnell.

Leigh-Anne Pinnock has joined the cast of ‘The Celebrity Traitors’ Season 2.

First poster for the new crime drama series, ‘Nemesis,’ starring Matthew Law and Y’lan Noel. The series follows two men on opposite sides of the law — an expert criminal and the detective determined to stop him. 📺: Netflix | May 14th

There’s still time to join the rest of us during the 2026 SPILL Short Film Festival livestream! The event ends at 4:20pm EST! How to watch: • Make an account on the SPILL app! • Check the “events” section! • Grab some popcorn and watch! #BlackFilm

‘The Bodyguard’ (1992) starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner is now available to watch for free (with ads) on YouTube. 🔗: (youtu.be/dFx8PrJ6Vrw?...)

Myha’la has joined the cast of ‘The Celebrity Traitors’ Season 2.

Antoine Fuqua’s ‘Training Day’ (2001) starring Denzel Washington & Ethan Hawke is now streaming on Tubi U.S.

New poster for Aleshea Harris’ ‘Is God Is.’ The film stars Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, Janelle Monáe, Erika Alexander, Sterling K. Brown, Vivica A. Fox, Mykelti Williamson, and Josiah Cross. 🎥: In theaters | May 15th

It’s their month. • ‘Is God Is’ - May 15th • ‘I Love Boosters’ - May 22nd 🔔: Only in theaters!

‘Hancock’ (2008) starring Will Smith, Charlize Theron, and Jason Bateman is now streaming on Tubi (U.S.)

All seasons of ‘Static Shock’ are now streaming on Tubi.

An untitled Black Texan Rodeo drama series has been greenlit at Starz. Kirk A. Moore (‘Demascus’ / ‘The Irrational’) will act as showrunner & executive producer. The family drama series will consist of eight one-hour long episodes. (via THR / Deadline) 🔗: (deadline.com/2026/04/blac...)

Druski will be the host of the 2026 BET Awards. 📺: BET | June 28th

Rome Flynn in ‘Imperfect Women.’ Flynn plays Jordan, Kerry Washington’s (Eleanor) love interest. 📺: Now streaming on Apple TV.

Adeline Rudolph & Tati Gabrielle for ‘Mortal Kombat 2’ press 📸 🎥: In theaters | October 24th

The SPILL Short Film Festival is this weekend! A two-day digital celebration of independent short-form cinema streaming exclusively on the SPILL App running from May 2nd - 3rd! How to watch: • Make an account! • Check the “events” section! 🫡 🔔: Times may vary depending on your location!

The teaser trailer for the web series, ‘Reggie IRL.’ Starring Daniel Forbes Jr. as Reggie. A comedic web series that follows the titular hero Reggie as he navigates the daily absurdities of living in New York. 📺: YouTube 🔗: (youtu.be/Y6AJybTreXQ?...)

Keke Palmer & LaKeith Stanfield’s character posters for Boots Riley’s ‘I Love Boosters.’ • Keke plays Corvette. • LaKeith plays Pinky Ring Guy. 🎥: Only in theaters | May 22nd

Naomi Ackie & Taylour Paige’s character posters for Boots Riley’s ‘I Love Boosters.’ • Naomi plays Sade. • Taylour plays Mariah. 🎥: Only in theaters | May 22nd

Last week, a screening of Natalie Jasmine Harris’ ‘Pure’ (2022) was held! At this event, Imani Lewis and Laya DeLeon Hayes (stars of the feature film) did a script reading of three scenes. And a Q&A segment was hosted by Alyah Chanelle Scott! 📸: abstra.t on Instagram

Atlanta-based filmmaker, Jess Lloyd, is looking for help with collaborative opportunities in the Atlanta area. Her start up media production company is WildHer (itsWildHer - Instagram) Contact Info: 📩: [email protected] More details in the media below! ⬇️

20 years ago today, ‘Akeelah and the Bee’ released in theaters. The film stars Keke Palmer, Laurence Fishburne, and Angela Bassett.

One year ago, William Goldenberg’s ‘Unstoppable,’ starring Jharrel Jerome & Jennifer Lopez released. Don Cheadle, Bobby Cannavale, & Michael Peña also star in the film. 🎥: Now streaming on Prime Video 📸: Vanity Fair

First look at Diego Boneta and Kendrick Sampson in the historical thriller, ‘Killing Castro.’ In 1960, Fidel Castro comes to America to speak at the UN. Malcolm X invites him to stay at Hotel Theresa in Harlem. Kiki Layne & Nicole Beharie also star in the film.

Megan Thee Actress 👏 • “Moulin Rouge! The Musical” • ‘The Fall and Rise of Reggie Dinkins’ • ‘Roomates’ (2026)