‘MORTAL KOMBAT 2’ debuts on CinemaScore with a B. • Lower than the first film’s B+ score Read our review: bit.ly/MkDF2

‘THE SHEEP DETECTIVES’ debuts on CinemaScore with an A-

Greg Mottola is the frontrunner to potentially direct a Deathstroke & Bane movie for DC. Known for directing ‘Superbad’, ‘Paul’ as well as episodes of ‘Peacemaker’. (Source: Deadline)

New posters for ‘THE PUNISHER: ONE LAST KILL’. Releasing May 12 on Disney+

‘MORTAL KOMBAT 2’ is now playing in theaters. Read our review: bit.ly/MkDF2

Kane Parsons makes a speech at the world premiere of the ‘BACKROOMS’ movie. “The process of going from a decentralized open-source creative project online… it's been strange, exciting and extremely fun!”

Chiwetel Ejofor praises Kane Parsons as the only person who would know how to direct the ‘BACKROOMS’ movie successfully. “Having a director that was instrumental in the creation of that world is extraordinary, it’s a real privilege.”

Renate Reinsve reveals that she watched the ‘BACKROOMS’ shorts before starring in the film after going down a rabbit hole on liminal spaces. “The way Kane took care of that process & was scared of it himself made me safe that he could carry that atmosphere in a longer version.”

Kane Parsons tells us that found-footage sequences in ‘BACKROOMS’ includes some parts entirely done in Blender like the YouTube series. “We're blending that with normal VFX work but there’s some sections that are entirely Blender - my normal pipeline - feeding in.”

First camera tests for ‘THE BATMAN: PART 2’. The film will be set during Winter.

‘PROJECT HAIL MARY’ has officially passed ‘THE MARTIAN’ at the worldwide box office. Both films are adaptations of books by Andy Weir.

Marvel Comics is introducing a new horror-centric universe ‘MIDNIGHT’ later this year. Details about the all-new publishing line — including comic runs and creative teams — will be revealed next week.

Concept art for ‘RAY GUNN’, a new animated film directed by Brad Bird (‘The Incredibles’) The film follows a private inspector drawn into a case involving aliens & murder all in the alternate futuristic city Metropia. Releasing later this year on Netflix.

Exclusive first look at Regal's new roller coaster intro. It will be shown in front of all film presentations starting on May 8.

Over 60 new movies just got added to Prime Video. See the full list... discussingfilm.net/2026/05/06/n...

Some will say “it’s for the fans,” but even fans deserve better than the sloppy CGI blood and empty characters of ‘MORTAL KOMBAT 2’. Find out more in our review... discussingfilm.net/2026/05/06/m...

New look at Trap Jaw, Ram Man, and Fisto in ‘MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE’. (Source: ew.com/masters-of-t...)

Official poster for ‘THIS TEMPTING MADNESS’, starring Simone Ashley. The film follows a woman who wakes up from a coma with serious injuries and a fractured memory. As she pieces together her past, she discovers some unsettling secrets. In theaters on June 12.

A new ‘PLANET OF THE APES’ movie is in the works. • Matt Shakman (‘The Fantastic Four’) is set to direct • It will not be a continuation of ‘Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes’ (Source: Deadline)

Nikki from ‘OBSESSION’ has put up billboards in LA and NY declaring her love. Text her at 724-876-4554

‘HARRY POTTER’ Season 2 has been greenlit at HBO. ‘Chamber of Secrets’ will begin filming this Fall.

Matthew Lillard has been cast in ‘MAN OF TOMORROW’. In theaters on July 9, 2027. (Source: Deadline)

‘HOCUS POCUS 3’ is moving forward at Disney. • Will be getting a theatrical release • Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker & Kathy Najimy will reprise their roles (Source: Deadline)

Scarlett Johansson will star in Ari Aster's next film ‘SCAPEGOAT’ for A24. (Source: Deadline)

‘MORTAL KOMBAT 2’ is simply a total mess. From rough visuals to deeply unsatisfying fight sequences, Mortal Kombat fans deserve better than this. Find out more in our review… bit.ly/MkDF2

‘MORTAL KOMBAT 2’ debuts with 61% on Rotten Tomatoes. Read our review: bit.ly/MkDF2

The final season of ‘THE BEAR’ will release on June 25. All episodes will release on the same day.

New poster for ‘HOUSE OF THE DRAGON’ Season 3. Releasing June 21 on HBO.

‘LURKER’, starring Théodore Pellerin & Archie Madekwe, is coming to HBO Max on May 15. See which other movies are coming soon to HBO Max: bit.ly/HBOMay26

Over 60 movies and shows just got added to Disney+ and Hulu. See the full list... discussingfilm.net/2026/05/01/n...

Jaafar Jackson tells us that he originally never thought of becoming an actor before ‘MICHAEL’. “Growing up, I wanted to be a golfer. I was into sports... I never dreamed of wanting to be an actor until the moment I had that conversation with [producer] Graham King.”

10 years ago today, ‘CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR’ released in theaters.

Tom Holland joined the MCU as Spider-Man 10 years ago today.

We received a special package from ‘THE ODYSSEY’ today...

James Cameron says he is thinking about converting ‘ALIENS’ into 3D. “I know now that the tools are so much better than they were for creating depth maps. We’re probably going to wind up converting Aliens, which will be a fun experience.” (Source: letterboxd.com/journal/jame...)

The opening of ‘BATMAN: THE ANIMATED SERIES’ is recreated in the new ‘LEGO BATMAN’ game.

A new episode of ‘THE BEAR’ was secretly filmed & is now available on Hulu. The prequel episode follows Richie and Michael on a work trip to Gary, Indiana.

The new ‘LEGO BATMAN’ game includes a tribute to the late Kevin Conroy. “The Voice of Gotham’s Night”

First poster for ‘EVIL DEAD BURN’. In theaters on July 10.

New poster for ‘SCARY MOVIE 6’. In theaters on June 5.

The series finale of ‘THE BOYS’ will be released in 4DX theaters on May 19.

The visuals of Christopher Nolan's ‘THE ODYSSEY’ In theaters on July 17.

First look at Charlize Theron, John Leguizamo and Elliot Page in Christopher Nolan's ‘THE ODYSSEY’.

Tom Holland and Robert Pattinson in Christopher Nolan's ‘THE ODYSSEY’. “You’re pining for a daddy that you didn’t even know.”

First look at a Cyclops in Christopher Nolan's ‘THE ODYSSEY’.

New poster for Christopher Nolan's ‘THE ODYSSEY’. In theaters on July 17.

Tom Hiddleston was meant to direct an episode of ‘DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN’ Season 1 before the creative overhaul happened. (Source: youtu.be/1RdBJsTF4Ds?...)

‘MAUL - SHADOW LORD’ used various martial art forms & ‘The Phantom Menace’ as inspiration for the action sequences. “We break down styles based on earthbound forms of martial arts… [for Maul] we went back to the original wushu kung-fu from ‘The Phantom Menace’”

The new ‘LONGLEGS’ movie will release on January 14, 2028 in theaters. Nicolas Cage will return as Longlegs.

Carrie Fisher's daughter, Billie Lourd, has shared a photo of her children watching Leia in ‘A NEW HOPE’ to celebrate May the 4th.