The reputation of theStar WarsSequel Trilogy The Force Awakens,The Last Jedi, andThe Rise of Skywalker is not so great these days. And here at ScreenCrush and on our YouTube channel weveleveledour fair share of criticism against these three films (especially the last one).But this trilogy is now five years old. That gives us something we never had before: The benefit of hindsight. And with the benefit of hindsight we can see that for all their flaws (and they do have some!) theStar Wars sequels have a lot going for them, and a lot to say about the world as we live in it today.In our latestStar Wars video, we break down all three films and talk about why these films arenotas bad as you think evenThe Rise of Skywalker and why a lot of the bad stuff in that movie, and all three sequels, actually makes a lot of sense. Watch our full defense of the Sequel Trilogy below:If you liked that video on why the Star Wars sequel trilogy is way better than you remember, check out more of our videos below, including one on the one line of dialogue that ruined Star Wars, one on Daisy RidleysStar Wars movie and the state ofStar Warscinema in 2024, and one onDarth Plagueis cameo in Star Wars: The Acolyte and why it is maybe the single most important event in the entire season. Plus, theres tons more over at ScreenCrushs YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe to catch all our future episodes.The new Star Wars TV show, Skeleton Crew, is now streaming on Disney+.Sign up for Disney+ here.10 TV Show Flops That Turned Out to Be Huge HitsUniversally beloved TV shows aren't always universally beloved from episode one.Gallery Credit: Emma Stefansky

Robert Eggers is adding another cult classic to his resume.After turning the Germain silent horror filmNosferatuinto a modern hit, Eggers will soon begin work writing and directing a newLabyrinth, based on the 1986 fantasy film directed by Jim Henson.According toDeadline, the film is a sequel to, rather than a remake of, Jim Hensons 1986 classic. Eggers is writing the script with Sjn, his collaborator on 2022 Viking actionerThe Northman.Eggers andSjn are already working onanother new project as well, this one titledWerwulfabout a farmboy from an alien world who receives a call to adventure from an old wizard and journeys into deep space and discovers a massive battle station whoops no sorry, wrong movie, no okay itsactually about a werewolf, that makes more sense.TriStar PicturesTriStar Picturesloading...READ MORE: The 10 Worst Cult Movies EverThe originalLabyrinth starred Jennifer Connelly and David Bowie; the former as a teenager who must save her baby brother from the latter, the Goblin King who rules over the labyrinth where the kid has been stashed. Although the movie (Hensons finalfeature as a director) was not a massive success with critics or with audiences in 1986, its reputation has grown steadily through the years.There have been other works set in theLabyrinth universe, mostly comics, but this will be the first full-fledged sequel if it comes off.It joins other 80s Henson favorites in getting legacyquels in recent years. Netflixreleased aDark Crystal television series and Apple TV+ has made several new seasons of the popular childrens showFraggle Rock.EggersNosferatu has become the directors biggest hit to date, grossing over $156 million worldwide. Earlier today, it receivedfour Academy Award nominations, for Best Cinematography, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Costumes, and Best Production Design.Get our free mobile app12 Hit Movies That People Mistakenly Call Cult FilmsDespite what people write about them, these movies were hits they were not cult films.

What are the particular qualities that make a bad movie so bad that people actually enjoy watching it? (And by people, I mean me.)Its aninteresting question to consider. Hollywood releases dozens of bad movies every single year. Most wind up totally forgotten in a matter of months, if not weeks.But some bad moviesdefythose odds and become beloved. People treasure them for their flaws. They celebrate them for their failures.The 25 films listed below are those sorts of movies. These are not just bad films. Theyre not evenfilms that are so bad they become good. These arefilms so bad they becameiconic forever remembered, viewed, and celebrated for their peculiarities and quirks.You may be surprised by some of the omissions on this list. There are a few possible reasons for that. Keep in mind, first of all, that not all midnight movies or cult films are watched at midnight or considered cult objects because theyre bad. People love togo to late-night screenings ofThe Rocky Horror Picture Show where theydress up and recite the lines and dance. Does that make it a bad movie?No. That makes it a fun, participatory experience.Likewise, there are some movies so bad theyre not good at all; theyre borderline unwatchable. These are theMarmadukes of the world, theDisaster Movies of the world; filmsso all-consuming in their stinkitude that there is no fun to be had in watching them or talking about them.As a result, they never quite reach the lofty heights of the famously bad movies listed below.25 Terrible Movies So Bad They Became IconicThese movies arent just so bad theyre good theyre so bad theyve become classics.READ MORE: The Best Movies of 2024Get our free mobile appThe Worst Movies of 2024ScreenCrushs editor and critic picks the 12 worst films he saw in 2024.

Star Trek has endured for 60 years, on television and in movies, through high highs and low lows. If the critics are to be believed, the latest addition to theTrekcanon a streaming film calledStar Trek: Section 31 starring Oscar winner Michelle Yeoh may represent the absolute nadir of those decades of stories.To be fair, the first reviews of the film, which debuts this week on Paramount+ after a lengthy development process, are not entirely uniform. There are acouple of mildly positive articles out there. The Verge, for example,said its pretty damn fun./Filmcalled Section 31B-movie trash (in a good way). That is a compliment, I suppose, if a backhanded one.But the vast majority of critics call it anywhere from mediocre to saying it is flat-out, no qualifications the single worst thing in the history ofStar Trek.Yeoh plays Philippa Georgiou, a character she originated onStar Trek: Discovery.In the film, Georgiou a former genocidal emperor from the Mirror Universe joins the members of Starfleets secretive Section 31, a covert intelligence group, on an all-important mission.The film was actually conceived as a TV series way back in early 2019. Paramount worked on various concepts for the show for years until, in 2023, they announcedSection 31 would instead be a one-off streaming film on Paramount+.ParamountParamountloading...READ MORE: The Coolest Star Trek Movies That Were Never MadeHere is a sampling of theStar Trek: Section 31 reviews so far:Daniel Cooper, Engadget:It is the single worst thing to carry the Star Trek name in living memory.Jeannette Catsoulis, TheNew York Times:A dogs dinner of head-snapping reversals and explanatory dialogue a movie with little on its mind but mayhem.Jordan Hoffman, IGN:My reaction is simple: This isnt Star Trek.Alex Perry, TrekCore.com:Star Trek: Section 31is the Kurtzman-eras most spectacular miss ...On nearly every level,Section 31is a failure.James Whitbrook, io9:A mediocre action movie, and an even worse Star Trek one.ParamountParamountloading...Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter:Not even Michelle Yeoh can save Paramount+s subpar spinoff movie.James Dyer, Empire:Re-tooled as a movie from episode scripts, it ends up feeling neither one nor the other: a bland comedy spacecapade stuck between two (strange new) worlds.Clint Worthington, RogerEbert.com:At best, its an olive branch to its contractually obligated megastar; at worst, its a Rebel Moon-level fiasco that doesnt get why people watch Trek in the first place.Samantha Coley, Collider:A mediocre episodes of a television show that doesnt exist.David Opie, Total Film:Is Section 31 deliberately camp in a knowing sense or is that an unintentional by-product of how some of the more serious moments fall flat? That's not entirely clear.It is not as if the people in charge ofStar Trek have no idea what theyre doing.I havent kept up with all of the recentStar Trek shows, but I really likeStrange New Worldsa lot. Thats as good aStar Trekshow as there has been in decades.And Michelle Yeoh in her ownStar Trekmovie sounds pretty great. The film described in the reviews above ... not so much.If you want to see it and decide for yourself,Star Trek: Section 31 isset to debut on Paramount+ on January 24.Get our free mobile appEvery Star Trek Movie Ranked From Worst to BestEvery Star Trek movie, from The Motion Picture to Beyond, ranked. Did we get them right?

The show must go on. And so, despite all of the devastation and tragedy in Southern California in recent weeks, its time to announce the nominees for this years Academy Awards.As usual, the nominees include a mix of expected names and surprises. I was happily surprised to see so many nominations forThe Substance, the disturbing and funny body horror comedy starring Demi Moore as a fading star who takes a mysterious drug that restores her youth at a terrible cost. The film was nominated for five Oscars, including Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, Best Makeup and Hairstyling, Best Actress for Moore, and Best Director forCoralie Fargeat.On the other hand, I was shocked by several omissions.The striking point-of-view cinematography ofNickel Boys was overlooked, as was the unforgettable score toChallengers.And there were a lot ofnominations for the Bob Dylan biopicA Complete Unknown: Picture, Director, Adapted Screenplay, Actor, Supporting Actor, Supporting Actress, Sound, and Costume Design.The winners of the 2025 Oscars will be announced live on ABC and Hulu on March 2. The show will be hosted by Conan OBrien.FocusFocusloading...READ MORE: The 12 Worst Oscar Wins in HistoryBest PictureAnoraThe BrutalistA Complete UnknownConclaveDune: Part TwoEmilia PerezIm Still HereNickel BoysThe SubstanceWickedBest DirectorSean Baker, AnoraBrady Corbet, The BrutalistJames Mangold, A Complete UnknownJacques Audiard, Emilia PerezCoralie Fargeat, The SubstanceA24A24loading...Best ActorAdrien Brody, The BrutalistTimothee Chalamet, A Complete UnknownColman Domingo, Sing SingRalph Fiennes, ConclaveSebastian Stan, The ApprenticeBest ActressCynthia Erivo, WickedKarla Sofia Gascon, Emilia PerezMikey Madison, AnoraDemi Moore, The SubstanceFernanda Torres, Im Still HereSearchlightSearchlightloading...Best Supporting ActorYura Borisov, AnoraKieran Culkin, A Real PainEdward Norton, A Complete UnknownGuy Pearce, The BrutalistJeremy Strong, The ApprenticeBest Supporting ActressMonica Barbaro, A Complete UnknownAriana Grande, WickedFelicity Jones, The BrutalistIsabella Rossellini, ConclaveZoe Saldana, Emilia PerezNeonNeonloading...Best Original ScreenplayAnoraThe BrutalistA Real PainSeptember 5The SubstanceBest Adapted ScreenplayA Complete UnknownConclaveEmilia PerezNickel BoysSing SingUniversal Pictures / DreamWorks AnimationUniversal Pictures / DreamWorks Animationloading...Best Animated FeatureFlowInside Out 2Memoir of a SnailWallace & Gromit: Vengeance Most FowlThe Wild RobotBest International FeatureIm Still HereThe Girl With the NeedleEmilia PerezThe Seed of the Sacred FigFlowBest Live Action ShortA LienAnujaIm Not a RobotThe Last RangerThe Man Who Could Not Remain SilentEMILIA PREZNetflixloading...Best Original ScoreThe BrutalistConclaveEmilia PerezWickedThe Wild RobotBest Original SongEl Mal, Emilia PerezThe Journey, The Six Triple EightLike a Bird, Sing SingMi Camino, Emilia PerezNever Too Late, Elton John: Never Too LateBest Documentary FeatureBlack Box DiariesNo Other LandPorcelain WarSoundtrack to a Coup dEtatSugarcaneDUNE 2Warner Bros.loading...Best SoundA Complete UnknownDune: Part TwoEmilia PerezWickedThe Wild RobotBest Production DesignThe BrutalistConclaveDune: Part TwoNosferatuWickedBest Documentary ShortDeath By NumbersI Am Ready, WardenIncidentInstruments of a Beating HeartThe Only Girl in the OrchestraFocusFocusloading...Best CinematographyThe BrutalistDune: Part TwoEmilia PerezMariaNosferatuBest Makeup and HairstylingA Different ManEmilia PerezNosferatuThe SubstanceWickedBest Animated ShortBeautiful MenIn the Shadow of the CypressMagic CandiesWander to WonderYuck!WICKEDUniversalloading...Best Costume DesignA Complete UnknownConclaveGladiator IINosferatuWickedBest Film EditingAnoraThe BrutalistConclaveEmilia PerezWickedBest Visual EffectsAlien: RomulusBetter ManDune: Part TwoKingdom of the Planet of the ApesWickedGet our free mobile appPeople Who Won Oscars To Make Up For Awards They Should Have Won in the PastSometimes, we can speculate that the Academy awards certain performances not because they're the best, but because they should have won long before.

Doctor Strange fans should prepare themselves: Theyre probably not going to see their favorite sorcerer onscreen for at least a few more years.In a newinterview withVariety,Doctor Strange star Benedict Cumberbatch revealed that his character will not appear in the upcomingAvengerssequel,Avengers: Doomsday.As for the reason why, Cumberbatch said it had to do withthe character not aligning with this part of the story.Cumberbatch did reveal that hewillbe inDoomsdays sequel though,Avengers: Secret Wars, adding that Strange is quite central to where things might go in that particular film.Doctor Strange standing in front of a mountainDisneyloading...READ MORE: Actors Who Were Wasted in Marvel RolesThis scenario sort of mirrors Cumberbatchs roles in the last twoAvengersmovies. He was a central figure inAvengers: Infinity War, protecting the Time Stone and battling Thanos and his minions with Iron Man and Spider-Man.Avengers: Endgame until Tony Stark brought all of Thanos victims back to life near the climax of the film.So we know one more character whoisnta part of theAvengers inDoomsday.But we still have very little clue whowillbeonthe team. In the years sinceEndgame, Marvel has given very little indication who remains involved in the Avengers or whether the team even exists at all anymore. (Avengers: Endgamecame out more than five years ago!) Tony Stark died, Steve Rogers retired, the Hulk hurt his arm, Spider-Man went back to his little corner of the MCU that Sony controls where he can do his own thing but neverever hang out withMadame Web. Whats going on in Avengers headquarters right now? Is anyone up there except Happy Hogan?!?Characters whocould theoretically be on the team include Thor,Sam Wilsons new Captain America, Ant-Man, Wasp, Captain Marvel, Shuri, and Shang-Chi.Robert Downey Jr. will return to the MCU in the film but this time as Doctor Doom rather than Iron Man.Avengers: Doomsdayis scheduled to open in theaters on May 1, 2026.Secret Warsfollows on May 7, 2027.Get our free mobile appThe Best Marvel Movies Not Made By Marvel Studios

Sarah Michelle Gellar has quipped that she would require a lot of plastic surgery to play Buffy again.The 47-year-old actress gained global attention after starring as Buffy Summers on the iconic supernatural series Buffy the Vampire Slayer between 1997 and 2003.And with whispers of a revival, the Cruel Intentions star has shed light on whether she would reprise the role, admitting its likely they would choose someone younger.She told WHO magazine: I would need a lot of plastic surgery because I dont think I look like a teenager. I don't know if I would approach playing her any differently really. Buffy is such a beautiful character. That never changes, but I think they will get someone younger if she does come back. But if people think that I can still save the world and kick butt, Im OK with that!20th Century Fox20th Century Foxloading...READ MORE: 13 TV Shows Brought Back After CancelationAsked where she sees Buffy today, she said: Im asked that a lot but Im still not really sure. I like to think shes living a good life, a peaceful life, without having to do all the slaying she used to. But Im happy with how we ended things with Buffy. I loved playing her and I feel proud of what she stood for, what she still stands for. She wasnt just the girlfriend or the token female ... all things we take for granted in film and television now. I feel like Buffy was a part of that positive change.Gellar, who has two children with husband Freddie Prinze Jr., has watched back the show with her brood and is very proud of the role that transformed her life.Asked if she ever revisits the program, she said: Ive watched a few with my kids, yeah.They love it. I'm proud to watch it with them. Buffy changed my life. A lot of times when you start a show at a young age, you get stuck, but I didn't have that. Buffy grew ... she went to college and then essentially, she became a mother. She was a mother to all the slayers. I never felt like I was trapped because I got to do so much. And then I got to play all these other characters.Get our free mobile app10 TV Revivals That Were So Bad They Ruined Their Original ShowsFiled Under: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Sarah Michelle GellarCategories: TV News

Whether you use iPhone, Android, or pretty much any kind of smartphone in between, theres some sort of extremely helpful and convenient technology you can use to quickly send and receive photos from friends. On iPhone, its called AirDrop, on Android its Quick Share, but if you live in the modern world, you know what this is; you want someone nearby to see something, you drop it to them over wi-fi (with some Bluetooth tech mixed in there, I think?).This is a ubiquitous technology now;if youve got the wrong phone settings, anyone near you could drop anything onto your phone. And thus the premise of the new Blumhouse horror movie,Drop!In it, a single mom (Meghann Fahy) out on a first date comes under siege from a series of threatening drops. The gist: Kill your date or her mysterious dropper and their associates will murder her son. Yikes.The premise is intriguing and the director even more so: Its Christopher Landon, the filmmaker behindFreakyand the excellentHappy Death Dayseries. Check out the trailer forDropbelow:READ MORE: Horror Movies So Extremely They Really Made People SickSo its calledDrop and its about AirDropping photos to a phone and the trailer ends with a womanalmost dropping out of a skyscraper window into the air? Yes. Yes, I think this all works quite cohesively.Here is the films official synopsis:First dates are nerve-wracking enough. Going on a first date while an unnamed, unseen troll pings you personal memes that escalate from annoying to homicidal? Blood-chilling. Director Christopher Landon returns to the thriller genre with the playful, keep-you-guessing intensity he perfected in the Happy Death Day films with this of-the-moment whodunnit where everyone in the vicinity is a suspect . . . or victim.Dropis scheduled to open in theaters on April 11. In the meantime, make sure your AirDrop settings are set to private on your iPhone!Get our free mobile app80s Movies That Could Never Be Made Today

Weird body horror. Pointed commentary about the haves and have nots of the world. Intense bursts of violence. Extremely dark comedy. Theyve all been trademarks of Korean auteur Bong Joon-hos movies fromMemories of Murder toThe Host toSnowpiercer to his Oscar-winnerParasite, which opened in theaters in 2019, and everything in between.Five years later, Bong finally has his follow-up film, and it definitely looks like its of a piece with the rest of his work.Mickey 17stars Robert Pattinson (and also Robert Pattison) in a sci-fi satire about a dystopian future where the only way to improve yourstation in life might be to agree to become an expendable i.e. human cannon fodder doomed to die and then be resurrected as a clone only to die again in the service of humanitys space colonization efforts.The new trailer looks really bleak and really funny and really Bong Joon-ho. Watch it below:READ MORE: The Best and Worst Oscar Winners EverThe firstteaser for Mickey 17was fine, but this one looks even better. The social satire seems way more pointed, the effects look sharper, the gags are funnier, and Pattinson looks like hes having a lot of fundoingthe old one-actor-playing-twins trope.This does not look like the sort of film thatdeserves to be pushed around the schedule multiple times by its distributor. (The movie was originally scheduled to open in March of 2024, then January of 2025, then April of 2025, and nowMarch of 2025.)Here is Mickey 17sofficial synopsis:From the Academy Award-winning writer/director of Parasite, Bong Joon Ho, comes his next groundbreaking cinematic experience, Mickey 17. The unlikely hero, Mickey Barnes (Robert Pattinson) has found himself in the extraordinary circumstance of working for an employer who demands the ultimate commitment to the job to die, for a living.Mickey 17 is now scheduled to open in theaters on March 7.Get our free mobile appGood Movies That Won Razzie AwardsThe Razzies are supposed to be awards for the worst in cinema. So why did they give awards to these titles?!?

For basically the entire history of film, weve been looking to the future and imagining what it would look like five, ten, 15,50 years from now, using whatever current technology and geopolitics we have to track trends and attempt to predict what the world is going to look like before we get there. Sometimes were pretty accurate, and sometimes we let our imagination get away from us, but its always interesting to look back and see if any of those predictions ended up coming true.Since were in the mid 2020s, our real world timeline is catching up with a bunch of futuristic movies from the past, some more prescient than others. 2025 is a big year in film it sounds like the future, and its situated comfortably in the middle of a decade, not too far away from the past, but not too close, either.Some of these movies are more famous than others, with a vision of the future that isnt too far from our current day. Were in the year of Her, with artificial intelligence taking over our social lives. Were also in the year of Pacific Rim and the little known made-for-TV movie Futuresport, which, thankfully, dont have that many similarities to our current reality. Lets look back at some of these forward-looking films and see which ones hold up, which are still pretty silly, and which ones might be more prescient than we could have even imagined.The Best (and Weirdest) Movies Set in the Year 2025How close are these 2025-set movies to life in the real 2025? Lets find out.Gallery Credit: Emma StefanskyREAD MORE: HowJohnny MnemonicPredicted the World of 2021Get our free mobile app80s Movies That Could Never Be Made TodayFiled Under: Her, Pacific RimCategories: Galleries, Movie News, Original Features

This is really and truly the end forCobra Kai, which debuts its final batch of five episodes on Netflix in February. (Okay, maybe its not truly the end; at the very least Daniel will appear in the newKarate Kid movie coming to theaters in just a few months. Nonetheless, this is the series finale for the tV version.)Thats just one of the dozens of films and shows coming to Netflix in the weeks ahead. Youll also getKinda Pregnant, a new romantic comedy starring Amy Schumer, a new animated movie set in the world ofThe Witcher, and a new series calledRunning Pointstarring Kate Hudson as the new president of a famous pro basketball team. Orif you want to watch movies on Netflix (a wild concept, I know) theresParasite,The Nice Guys,Train to Busan, andDespicable Me 4.Movies, now more than ever, etc.Heres everything coming to Netflix in February 2025...Avail. 2/1/25 SAKAMOTO DAYS -- NETFLIX ANIME (new episode)Once the greatest hitman of all, Taro Sakamoto retired in the name of love. But when his past catches up, he must fight to protect his beloved family.Cult of Chucky From Prada to Nada Happy Feet Happy Feet Two Home Improvement: Seasons 1-8 It (2017) Magic Mike XXL Miss Congeniality The Nice Guys Parasite Queen & Slim Richie Rich Space Jam (1996) Spanglish Two Weeks Notice The Wedding PlannerThe FounderThe Weinstein Companyloading...READ MORE: Netflix Is Raising Prices Again Across Multiple Subscription TiersAvail. 2/2/25The FounderAvail. 2/3/25Bogot: City of the Lost-- NETFLIX FILMAfter moving to Bogot for a chance at a better life, a young Korean man rises through the Colombian black market risking peril for a shot at success.Avail. 2/4/25The Graham Norton Show: Best Bits: The Week of January 24, 2025Avail. 2/5/25Alone Australia: Season 1Celebrity Bear Hunt-- NETFLIX SERIESHolly Willoughby hosts this competition show set in the Costa Rican jungle, where 12 celebrities become prey for that fearsome hunter Bear Grylls.Envious: Season 2 -- NETFLIX SERIESVicky finds herself torn between two possible paths: marrying and building a family project with Dani, or allowing herself to explore a relationship with Matas. At times, that country club life she once dreamed of no longer seems so appealing, but the desire sparked by the possibility of a new love terrifies her.Grimsburg: Season 1NetflixNetflixloading...Kinda Pregnant -- NETFLIX FILMJealous of her best friends pregnancy, Lainy wears a fake baby bump...and accidentally meets the man of her dreams.Prison Cell 211 -- NETFLIX SERIESCaught in a prison riot, a human rights lawyer poses as an inmate to survive. As he blends in, chaos and personal loss unveil the darkness within him.Sintonia: Season 5 -- NETFLIX SERIESAs Doni, Nando and Rita face new moral dilemmas as adults, will their convictions alter their paths, or is friendship stronger than what divides them?As Doni, Nando and Rita face new moral dilemmas as adults, will their convictions alter their paths, or is friendship stronger than what divides them?Avail. 2/6/25Apple Cider Vinegar-- NETFLIX SERIESTwo young women advocate for wellness remedies to cure deadly illnesses, unraveling their lives as they unknowingly and knowingly mislead the world.The re Murders -- NETFLIX SERIESA Stockholm detective under internal investigation heads to a ski resort to unwind, until a young girl's disappearance compels her back to work.NetflixNetflixloading...Cassandra -- NETFLIX SERIESA family moves into a vintage smart home and discovers that it's under the control of a virtual assistant who will stop at nothing to keep them there.Golden Kamuy -The Hunt of Prisoners in Hokkaido- -- NETFLIX SERIESWith two map pieces secured, Sugimoto and Asirpa continue their hunt for the remaining 22 tattooed convicts whose bodies hold the key to hidden treasure.Supreme Models: Limited SeriesSweet Magnolias: Season 4 -- NETFLIX SERIESIt's a very Serenity holiday season as the Magnolias weather a tragedy, a town crisis and a fierce storm in the weeks from Halloween to Christmas.Avail. 2/7/25A Different World: Seasons 1-6The Conners: Season 6The Greatest Rivalry: India vs Pakistan -- NETFLIX SPORTS SERIESTracing the cricketing rivalry between India and Pakistan, this documentary series explores their intricate past and uncertain present on the pitch.Pokmon Horizons: Season 2The Search for Laqua Part 1 -- NETFLIX SERIESAfter traveling with the Rising Volt Tacklers, Liko, Roy and Dot decide to improve their knowledge as Trainers and learn more about their Pokmon pals.Wrong Side of the Tracks: Season 4 -- NETFLIX SERIESIn the final season of this acclaimed series, Tirso is drawn into a serial killings case and seeks revenge for the tragedy that devastated his family.Avail. 2/8/25SAKAMOTO DAYS -- NETFLIX ANIME (new episode)Once the greatest hitman of all, Taro Sakamoto retired in the name of love. But when his past catches up, he must fight to protect his beloved family.SpencerAvail. 2/10/25AftermathAmerican Pickers: Season 16Rambo (2008)Rambo: Last BloodNetflixNetflixloading...Surviving Black Hawk Down-- NETFLIX DOCUMENTARYIn shocking detail, US soldiers and Somali fighters recall the 1993 Battle of Mogadishu and the now-famous downing of three Black Hawk helicopters.Avail. 2/11/25Felipe Esparza: Raging Fool -- NETFLIX COMEDY SPECIALIn a furiously funny special, Felipe Esparza riffs on his tough-love Mexican mom, keeping a marriage spicy and why dairy is more dangerous than drugs.The Graham Norton Show: Best Bits: The Week of January 31, 2025PeninsulaTrain to BusanThe Witcher: Sirens of the Deep -- NETFLIX FILMMonster hunter Geralt of Rivia gets drawn into an epic conflict between land and sea in this animated film from "The Witcher" universe.Avail. 2/12/25Death Before the Wedding-- NETFLIX FILMWhen Maja brings her fianc home, her traditional parents must overcome their cultural biases amidst a crisis at their dairy farm. Can love find a way?Honeymoon Crasher -- NETFLIX FILMWhen his fiance dumps him at the altar for her ex, a young man is left with no alternative but to go on his romantic honeymoon with his mother.NetflixNetflixloading...Avail. 2/13/25Cobra Kai: Season 6: Part 3 -- NETFLIX SERIESGranted one final chance to finish the Sekai Taikai, Daniel, Johnny and the team lay it all on the line in the ultimate championship showdown.Dog Days Out -- NETFLIX FAMILYWhen their humans are away, cute and curious pup Holm and his dog pals love to play with their best friends their favorite toys!The Exchange: Season 2 -- NETFLIX SERIESAfter their big break into Kuwait's male-dominated stock market, will Farida and Munira keep rising to success or lose everything theyve worked for?La Dolce Villa -- NETFLIX FILMSuccessful businessman Eric travels to Italy to stop his daydreaming daughter Olivia from restoring a crumbling villa. Italy, however, has different plans for him as it delivers on its legendary promise of beauty, magic, and romance.Resident Alien: Season 3Trial by FireAvail. 2/14/25I Am Married...But! -- NETFLIX SERIESAfter a meet-cute ends in a whirlwind romance, a couple must learn to navigate the messy reality of married life that's nothing like a fairy tale ending.Love Is Blind: Season 8 -- NETFLIX SERIESA new group of singles face the ultimate dating experiment. Will they find their soulmates and get married, or will looks get in the way of love?Melo Movie -- NETFLIX SERIESA movie buff falls for an aspiring director, igniting a romance that fizzles out too soon. When their paths cross again, can love find its way back?Valeria: Season 4 -- NETFLIX SERIESAs the four friends enter a more grown up era of love, careers and life, Valeria must finally work out her feelings especially those involving Vctor.Dhoom Dhaam -- NETFLIX FILMOn their wedding night, a timid mommas boy and a daring wild child find themselves on the run from ruthless goons, finding love and chaos in a night of crazy adventures all while searching for the elusive Charlie!Love Forever -- NETFLIX FILMA Stockholm couple plans to get married on the gorgeous island of Gotland, where family-imposed traditions turn their most important day into a disaster.NetflixNetflixloading...The Most Beautiful Girl in the World -- NETFLIX FILMA playboy stages a dating show to earn his inheritance by granting his father's last wish: for his son to marry the most beautiful girl in the world.Umjolo: There is No Cure -- NETFLIX FILMAfter losing her title for publicly exposing a scandal, a former pageant queen works on a tell-all book all while her love life remains unwritten.Avail. 2/15/25SAKAMOTO DAYS -- NETFLIX ANIME (new episode)Once the greatest hitman of all, Taro Sakamoto retired in the name of love. But when his past catches up, he must fight to protect his beloved family.Avail. 2/16/25Don't Let GoGoldTed 2Avail. 2/17/25Gabbys Dollhouse: Season 11 -- NETFLIX FAMILYGabby, Pandy and the kitty crew are back for more feline fun, cool crafts and imaginative adventures and there's a new room in the dollhouse, too!Avail. 2/18/25Court of Gold -- NETFLIX SPORTS SERIESFor the first time ever, top medal contenders in mens basketball granted behind-the-scenes access at the Olympic Games Paris 2024. Court of Gold gives an unfiltered, insider look at Team USA, France, Serbia and Canada as they gear up and battle for gold in Paris. International basketball has caught up to the U.S. and the competition and stakes are higher than ever.The Graham Norton Show: Best Bits: The Week of February 7, 2025NetflixNetflixloading...Offline Love -- NETFLIX SERIESYoung singles spend ten days in a foreign country, relying on fate alone to fall in love. Without any digital devices, will they be able to find the one?Rosebud Baker: The Mother Lode -- NETFLIX COMEDY SPECIALRosebud Baker delivers a raw and hilarious look at motherhood in all its chaotic beauty filmed both before and after giving birth.Avail. 2/19/25My Family -- NETFLIX SERIESA terminally ill father prepares his chaotic family to care for his two young kids and face life without him but they must put old quarrels to rest.To Catch a KillerAvail. 2/20/25Operation FinaleZero Day -- NETFLIX SERIESAfter a cyberattack sabotages transportation and power infrastructure across the U.S., former President George Mullen is asked to find the culprit.Avail. 2/22/25SAKAMOTO DAYS -- NETFLIX ANIME (new episode)Once the greatest hitman of all, Taro Sakamoto retired in the name of love. But when his past catches up, he must fight to protect his beloved family.Avail. 2/23/25The 31st Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards -- NETFLIX LIVE EVENTKristen Bell hosts as the biggest names in film and TV light up the stage for the 31st annual Screen Actors Guild Awards. (Live event in English.)NetflixNetflixloading...Avail. 2/25/25Full Swing: Season 3 -- NETFLIX SPORTS SERIESThis immersive documentary series follows the world's greatest golfers on and off the course during a season of relentless competition.The Graham Norton Show: Best Bits: The Week of February 14, 2025Really LoveWatcherAvail. 2/26/25Brooklyn Nine-Nine: Seasons 5-6Miss Italia Mustnt Die -- NETFLIX DOCUMENTARYBehind the glitz of Miss Italia, director Patrizia Mirigliani fights to save the iconic pageant, now wavering amid scandals and changing beauty standards.Avail. 2/27/25Demon City -- NETFLIX FILMFramed for his family's murder and left for dead, an ex-hitman will stop at nothing to exact revenge on the masked "demons" who have taken over his city.NetflixNetflixloading...Running Point -- NETFLIX SERIESWhen a scandal forces her brother to resign, Isla Gordon is appointed president of the Los Angeles Waves, one of the most storied professional basketball franchises, and her family business. Ambitious and often overlooked, Isla will have to prove to her skeptical brothers, the board, and the larger sports community that she was the right choice for the job, especially in the unpredictable, male-dominated world of sports.Toxic Town -- NETFLIX SERIESBrave mothers fight for justice in a drama based on the true story of the Corby poisonings, featuring Jodie Whittaker, Aimee Lou Wood and Claudia Jessie.The Wrong Track -- NETFLIX FILMWhen chaotic single mother Emilie hits a new low, she looks to her brother for help. He has a brilliant plan: to enter a cross-country ski marathon.Avail. 2/28/25Aitana: Metamorphosis -- NETFLIX DOCUMENTARYIn this documentary series, Aitana reveals intimate moments and untold thoughts about her journey from regular teen to international pop sensation.Despicable Me 4Sonic the Hedgehog 2Squad 36 -- NETFLIX FILMA police agent launches his own investigation when a series of killings claims the lives of officers from an elite unit he was forced to leave.Get our free mobile appThe Best Netflix Movies of 2024These are the Netflix movies worth putting on your end-of-the-year watchlist.Gallery Credit: Emma Stefansky

The number one name in bad movie awards is, for better or worse, the Razzie Awards. And as is tradition, they announce their annual nominees right before the Academy Awards announcetheirannual contenders. And so the Razzie nominees for 2024 are here.The list, unsurprisingly, is dominated bythe infamous Spider-Man spinoffMadame Web which was nominated for Worst Picture, Worst Actress (Dakota Johnson), Worst Supporting Actor (Tahar Rahim), Worst Supporting Actress (Emma Roberts), Worst Director (S.J. Clarkson), and Worst Screenplay and the notorious box-office and critical flopJoker: Folie a Deux with nominations forIn other words, both movies were nominated for almost every single award.READ MORE: The Craziest Moments From the OriginalRoad HouseOther big, uh, winners include the video game adaptationBorderlands, which was nominated for multiple awards including Worst Picture, and Francis Ford Coppolas wildly expensive personal projectMegalopolis, which got a Worst Picture nomination, along with a Worst Director nominee for Coppola.Which is absolutely ludicrous in my opinion.Megalopoliswas a mess at times, but it was also extremely ambitious, with a point of view and a lot on its mind. It was trying to do something and to say something, and at times it was genuinely beautiful. (It was often very funny too, although it was not always easy to tellwhether it was intentionally hilarious or not.)In other words, Megalopoliswas a world apart from something likeMadame Web, which was barely a movie at all and clearly made as part of an effort by Sony to exploit their Spider-Man IP in any way they possible could, regardless of whether that exploitation containeda shred of a compelling narrative reason to exist.Butthis is always the Razzies M.O. They mix legitimately terrible movies and performances with cheap shots. This year they nominated any two Comedic Actors in Jerry SeinfeldsUnfrostedfor Worst Onscreen Combo instead of actually picking two poor performances.. They also nominatedKraven the Hunter (a bad movie, mind you) for WorstPrequel, Remake, Rip-Off or Sequel, even though it is none of those things. This is just what they do, and have always done.Heres the full list of Razzie nominees for 2024. The winners will be announced in Los Angeles the day before the Academy Awards, on March 1.Worst PictureBorderlands Joker: Folie a Deux Madame Web Megalopolis ReaganWorst ActorJack Black, Dear SantaZachary Levi, Harold and the Purple CrayonJoaquin Phoenix, Joker: Folie a DeuxDennis Quaid, ReaganJerry Seinfeld, UnfrostedBorderlandsLionsgateloading...Worst ActressCate Blanchett, BorderlandsLady Gaga, Joker: Folie a DeuxBryce Dallas Howard, ArgylleDakota Johnson, Madame WebJennifer Lopez, AtlasWorst Supporting ActorJack Black, BorderlandsKevin Hart, BorderlandsShia LaBeouf, MegalopolisTahar Rahim, Madame WebJon Voight, Megalopolis, Reagan, Shadow Land & StrangersSonySonyloading...Worst Supporting ActressAriana DeBose, Argylle and Kraven the HunterLeslie Anne Down, ReaganEmma Roberts, Madame WebAmy Schumer, UnfrostedFKA twigs, The CrowWorst DirectorS.J. Clarkson, Madame WebFrancis Ford Coppola, MegalopolisTodd Phillips, Joker: Folie a DeuxEli Roth, BorderlandsJerry Seinfeld, UnfrostedUnfrosted: The Pop-Tart StoryNetflixloading...Worst Onscreen ComboAny Two Obnoxious Characters (But Especially Jack Black), BorderlandsAny Two Unfunny Comedic Actors, UnfrostedThe Entire Cast of MegalopolisJoaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga, Joker: Folie a DeuxDennis Quaid and Penelope Ann Miller,ReaganWorst Prequel, Remake, Rip-Off or SequelThe Crow Joker: Folie a Deux Kraven the Hunter Mufasa: The Lion King Rebel Moon: Part 2 The ScargiverLionsgateLionsgateloading...Worst ScreenplayJoker: Folie a Deux Kraven the Hunter Madame Web Megalopolis ReaganGet our free mobile appGood Movies That Won Razzie AwardsThe Razzies are supposed to be awards for the worst in cinema. So why did they give awards to these titles?!?

In 2020, Joaquin Phoenix won an Academy Award for Best Actor for playing Arthur Fleck inJoker.In 2025, Phoenix was nominated for a Razzie for Worst Actor playing the exact same role inJokers sequel,Folie Deux.This sounds like a joke. But like pretty much everything inFolie Deux, it is not.Was Phoenix that much better playing this samecharacter in the first movie? I dont think so. Whatever you think of Joker: Folie Deux and I was certainly not a massive fan I dont think Phoenix was the problem. He was fully committed to his role, singing and dancing and generallybringing as much tortured humanity andmental instability as he possibly could to Arthur Fleck.But themovie around him was often a chore and it felt at times like it was deliberately composed toput fans of the original movie on trial. Half the film was set in a mental hospital, and half the film was set in a courtroom, as Gotham Citys district attorney tries Phoenixs Arthur Fleck for his crimes from Joker.YetFolie Deuxwasnt a compelling character study or a gripping legal thriller.But, again, thats not on Phoenix. He didnt write the film. (And in fact Lady Gaga waskind ofgood inJoker:Folie Deuxin spite of its conceptual issues,and she got nominated for a Razzie for Worst Actress anyway, but thats another matter entirely.)JK2_NT_230222_0750273.dngWarner Bros.loading...READ MORE: The Best Performances in Bad MoviesWhile as far as I can tell this exact circumstance being nominated for a Razzie for reprising a rolethat previously won an actor their Oscar is without precedent in the history of the Oscars and the Razzies, its almosthappened before. One prior actor was nominated for an Oscar and laterwona Razzie for reprising the same role.Thats Sylvester Stallone, who earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor for the firstRockyand then years laterwon the Worst Actor Razzie for playing Rocky Balboa inRocky IV. (He was also nominated for Worst Actor as Rocky forRocky V, but that year he lost to Andrew Dice Clay fromThe Adventures of Ford Fairlane.)What does this all mean? Absolutely nothing! Its utterly meaningless. But it might just help you win at bar trivia some day, so file this away in the back of your mind somewhere.Will Joaquin Phoenix win a Razzie for his previously Oscar-winning role? Well find out when the 2025 Razzies are announced on March 1.Get our free mobile app25 Movies Turning 50 in 20251975 was a big year for movies all of which are now 50 years old.

The new star ofStar Wars could be ... Ryan Gosling?Thats the word fromThe Hollywood Reporter, which writes that Gosling is in negotiations to star in one of the many differentStar Wars movies that has been in development at Lucasfilm in recent years this one directed by Shawn Levy, and written by Jonathan Tropper.Gosling is coming off last summersvery entertaining but financially disappointing blockbusterThe Fall Guy.Levy recently directed Marvels 2024 massive blockbusterDeadpool & Wolverine.He has supposedly been developing thisStar Warsproject since 2022.FoxFoxloading...READ MORE: EveryStar WarsMovie, Ranked From Worst to BestTHRhad zero details about what LevysStar Wars will be about, beyond the fact that it is to be unconnected to the so-called Skywalker Saga and will be a stand-alone movie.It has now been five years and counting since the lastStar Wars feature hit theaters. That was 2019sStar Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.Since then, Lucasfilm has released onlyStar Wars television series on Disney+; most recently theGoonies-esque kids-in-space adventureSkeleton Crew.In the interim, the companydeveloped all sorts of different possibleStar Wars movies including projects from directors like Rian Johnson and Patty Jenkins but none have come to fruition. (The only one thats even gotten into production isThe Mandalorian and Grogu, a big-screen spinoff ofThe Mandalorian TV series.)Gosling certainly has the action/adventure chops for a Star Warsmovie, and hes also appeared in numerous high-profile franchise gigs, includingBlade Runner 2049 and, of course,Barbie.On the flip side, Star Wars tends to draw from more the ranks of up-and-coming actors rather than A-list names. The Sequel Trilogy centered on three young actors Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, and Oscar Isaac with either fairly limited Hollywood experience or little mainstream name recognition. Ditto Alden Ehrenreich when he was chosen to play the young Han Solo. Evan Ewan McGregor was mostly known as an indie movie guy when he became Obi-Wan Kenobi in the prequels.The nextStar Wars movie,The Mandalorian and Grogu, is currently scheduled to open in theaters on May 22, 2026.Get our free mobile appActors Who Were Wasted in Star Wars RolesThese wonderful stars have appeared in Star Wars movies and shows, but only in parts so small they left us disappointed.

The price of a Netflix subscription is going up again.The price hike is not limited to one specific type of plan, either. The amount of the increase depends on the size of your plan. If you pay for the ad-supported tier (i.e. the least expensive option to stream Netflix) that is going up; from $6.99 to $7.99. If you pay for the standard tier with no ads, thats going up too, from $15.49 to $17.99. And if you pay for the premium tier youll now pay $24.99, instead of $22.99 a month. (Besides the ads, the prices determine how many simultaneous streams you have watch across multiple devices, as well as the level of HD quality video you can watch on those streams.)This is Netflixs first major price increase since the fall of 2023. Its also the first time they are raising prices on their ad-supported tier since it was introduced a few years ago.Netflix announced the price increase in their new earnings report, writing in part...As we continue to invest in programming and deliver more value for our members, we will occasionally ask our members to pay a little more so that we can re-invest to further improve Netflix.Back In ActionNetflixloading...READ MORE: We TriedSquid GameBeef JerkyNetflix just experienced one of its biggest quarters ever in terms of subscriber growth. They announcedthey had added almost 19 million subscribers in the last quarter. The company now boasts more than 301 million users worldwide.Popular recent Netflix shows includeSquid Game,Cobra Kai, andBridgerton. (And dont forgetStranger Things, which is set to finally debut its last season later this year.)The service also recently began broadcasting weekly episodes of WWEsMonday Night Rawworldwide.Get our free mobile appThe Best Netflix Movies of 2024These are the Netflix movies worth putting on your end-of-the-year watchlist.Gallery Credit: Emma Stefansky

February is the shortest month, obviously, so maybe that accounts for the light batch of new offerings on Max. The headliner is the return of the award-winning seriesThe White Lotus, debuting its third season with a cast that includes Leslie Bibb, Carrie Coon, and Walton Goggins.There will also be new episodes ofLast Week Tonight With John Oliver starting on February 16, and a new documentary about the team of college basketball stars who were the practice opponentsfor the 1992 USA Basketball Dream Team and then shocked them by beating them in a scrimmage. The recent romantic dramaWe Live in Time with Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield also premieres, along with a film version of BroadwaysWaitress: The Musical.Heres the full list of whats coming to Max in February 2025:February 142 (2013)Accidentally Brave (2023)Bad Boys (1995)Bad Boys II (2003)Brian Banks (2019)Cabin in the Sky (1949)Cleats & Convos with Deebo Samuel, Episode 114 (B/R)Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000)Deepwater Horizon (2016)Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (1932)Dredd (2012)Duplicity (2009)Entertainment (2015)Experimenter (2015)Final Destination (2000)Final Destination 2 (2003)Final Destination 3 (2006)Final Destination 5 (2011)Ivanhoe (1952)Warner Bros. PicturesWarner Bros. Picturesloading...Jackie (2016)Jezebel (1938)Jupiter's Darling (1955)Just Mercy (2020)King Solomon's Mines (1950)Kitty Foyle (1940)Kusama: Infinity (2018)Lady Be Good (1941)Lassie Come Home (1943)Life Partners (2014)Lili (1953)Little Women (1949)Love & Basketball (2000)Mad Money (2008)Malcolm X (1992)Mary of Scotland (1936)Massacre (1934)CBS FilmsCBS Filmsloading...Mechanic: Resurrection (2016)Mildred Pierce (1945)Mister Roberts (1955)Mr. Church (2016)Mrs. Miniver (1942)Neptune's Daughter (1949)Noma: My Perfect Storm (2015)One Way Passage (1932)Safe in Hell (1931)Shadow on the Wall (1950)Skate Kitchen (2018)Skiptrace (2016)Sleepwalking (2008)Speed (1994)Story of Louis Pasteur (1936)Support the Girls (2018)Take Out (2004)Taxi Driver (1976)The Bank Job (2008)The Color Purple (1985)The Conjuring (2013)The Guilty (2018)The Harvey Girls (1946)The Host (2007)The Last Circus (2011)The Last Days on Mars (2013)The Last Time I Saw Paris (1954)The Life of Emile Zola (1937)The Lost Patrol (1934)New Line CinemaNew Line Cinemaloading...The Notebook (2004)The Picture of Dorian Gray (1945)The Search (1948)The Tall Target (1951)The Wave (2016)The Window (1949)The Woman in Red (1935)They Were Expendable (1945)Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo (1944)Traitor (2008)Unknown (2011)Vacation from Marriage (1945)Waitress (2007)Watch on the Rhine (1943)We Are the Best! (2014)February 2The Edge with Micah Parsons, Episode 122 (B/R)We Baby Bears, Season 2C (Cartoon Network)February 390 Day Fianc Pillow Talk: Before the 90 Days, Season 7 (TLC)Common Side Effects, Season 1 (Adult Swim)Dog Detectives, Season 1 (Animal Planet)Very Scary Lovers (ID)February 4Celebrity IOU, Season 9 (HGTV)The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, Season 3 (CNN Originals)February 6Destinations of the Damned with Zak Bagans, Season 1B (Discovery)Izzy Does It, Season 1 (HGTV)The Takedown: American Aryans (Max Original)We Live In TimeA24loading...February 7Lu & The Bally Bunch, Season 1AHow I Left the Opus Dei (Max Original)We Live in Time (A24) (2024)February 8Luther Vandross: Never Too Much (CNN Films)February 9Puppy Bowl XXI Kickoff (Animal Planet)Puppy Bowl XXI (Animal Planet)February 11Central Intelligence (2016)Central Intelligence: Extended Edition (2016)Father Stu (2022)February 12Guy's Grocery Games, Season 37 (Food Network)February 13Home Sweet Rome, Season 1B (Max Original)February 14Silly Sundays, Season 1AWaitress: The Musical (2023)February 16Have I Got News for You, Season 2 (CNN Originals)Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, Season 12 (HBO Original)Love & Marriage: Huntsville, Season 9 (OWN)Pearl: The X-Traordinary Origin Story (2022)The White Lotus, Season 3 (HBO Original)February 1790 Day Fiance, Season 11 (TLC)Evil Lives Here, Season 17 (ID)Tournament of Champions: The Qualifiers (Food Network)Watchmen: Chapter II (2025)February 18We Beat The Dream Team (TNT & HBO Original)February 19Exposed: Naked Crimes, Season 3 (ID)Moonshiners: Master Distiller, Season 7A (Discovery)Renovation Aloha, Season 2 (HGTV)February 20Bea's Block, Season 1B (Max Original)February 21Elevation (2024)February 22House Hunters Renovation, Season 18 (HGTV)Box Office End of WatchOpen Road Filmsloading...February 24End of Watch (2012)Homestead Rescue, Season 12 (Discovery)February 25Eyes on the Prize III: We Who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest (HBO Original)Wipeout, Season 2B (TBS)February 27Cyotl: Hero and Beast, Season 1 (Max Original)February 28Christina on the Coast, Season 6B (HGTV)Morbius (2022)Toad and Friends, Season 1AGet our free mobile app25 Movies Turning 50 in 20251975 was a big year for movies all of which are now 50 years old.

Star Treks famous Prime Directive holds that the crew of the U.S.S. Enterprise must neverinterfere witha developing planet and its scientific and cultural evolution.The Prime DirectiveforStar Trekfans: Love the even-numbered films, hate the odd-numbered ones.At least that was always the belief amongStar Trekfans back in the day. The even films, likeStar Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, were good. The odd films, likeStar Trek V: The Final Frontier, werebad.Exceptthe even ones werent always that great. And the odd ones were sometimes sneakily satisfying. (Related: My Star Trek: The Motion Picture Is Good, Actually T-shirthas people asking a lot of questionsalready answered bymy shirt.) And once the films featuring the originalTrekcast gave way to the ones featuring the stars ofThe Next Generationand then a whole new cast in a new timeline assumed the roles of Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, and the rest of the Enterpriseteam all the old numbering rules went out the airlock.So what trulyare the worstStar Trek movies? To find that out, you cant justglance atthe Roman numeralsin the subtitle. Youve got to watch and think about them; learn what theyre about (or, more troublingly, recognize whentheyre not about much of anything). WhileStar Trek has produced some very enjoyable cinematic voyages, these five ranked from almost okay to akin to torture at the hands of the Vians fromthe O.G.Trek episode The Empath leave a lot to be desired.The Worst Star Trek MoviesWe love Star Trek, and most of the Trek films produced over the last 40+ years. These, however, were not series highlights. READ MORE: Get our free mobile app80s Movies That Could Never Be Made Today

Were only a handful of days in 2025, but weve already gotthe years first fast food menu inspired by a blockbuster movie: A host of items at Wetzels Pretzels themed to the big-screen adaptation ofDog Man.Theres a Supa Blue Raspberry Frozen Lemonade, Pizza Bitz, and of course, Dog Bites with Ranch Dip, which I hope and pray are made with miniature hot dogs, and not actualpieces of Dog Man. (Either way: Who would want toeven pretend to a bite out of Dog Man? Whocreatedthis menu, Petey the Cat?!?)Dog Mansthe first, but I guarantee it will not be the last. In recent years, Hollywoods business has become increasingly intertwined with the world of fast food, whose mega-chains are always looking fornovelfoods toattract new customers.Much like the relationship between Venom and Eddie Brock (and much like the relationship betweenVenom and Brisk Iced Tea VenomDark Cherry Limeade, the bond between film studios and chain restaurants is symbiotic. The chains get to associate themselves with hot pop culture commodities; the movies get free advertising.So we are certain to see more blockbusters in 2025 with menus at major fast food outlets. But which ones?As someone who eats way too much of this stuff,I get that question a lot. Here is my answer or at least here is what wewouldsee if some extremely dumb studio executive put me in charge of theirmarketing division. Ive chosen 12 upcoming 2025 movies and paired them with a dozen chain restaurants. Ive even suggested some of the food items that could be a part of said restaurants offerings.Keep in mind: I made all of this up. None of it is real (unless an extremely dumb studio executive wants to put me in charge of their marketing division in which case, hit me up on my socials, my dudes).This is all for fun, much like making dark cherry limeade inspired byVenom.ScreenCrushs 2025 Movie Tie-In Menu PreviewOur wish list of tie-in menus for 12 of 2025s big movie blockbusters.Special thanks to Blank Checks Griffin Newman forsuggesting this article.READ MORE: Once-Beloved Fast Food Items That No Longer ExistA Brief History of Movie Tie-In FoodHow movies fell in love with chain restaurants (and vice versa)...

Already a surprise hit in theaters,Nosferatu is headed to home video in a new cut.Universal announced today that Robert EggersNosferatuwill arrive on 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD next month and is available on Digital at home right now with an extended cut never-before-seen in theaters.Additional special features for the home video release includes a feature commentary from Eggers, deleted scenes, and a multipart behind-the-scenes featurette that explores the development and making of the film, which is based on the classic German silenthorrormovie from 1922 by director F.W. Murnau.The extended version is four minutes longer than the 132-minute theatrical cut.FocusFocusloading...READ MORE: 10 Horror Movies So Extreme They Actually Made People SickNosferatuhas already grossed more than $156 million worldwide. Eggers previousrecord as a director was 2022sThe Northman, which earned roughly $70 million in theaters meaning he has already doubled his previous financial best.Four more minutes isnt a wildly longer version, but the original cut of EggersNosferatu was already a pretty bloody good time. Bill Skarsgrd stars asCount Orlok, a vampire (with one heck of a unique design and an unforgettable voice) who targets a beautiful young woman (Lily-Rose Depp). As I wrote in myreviewof the film at ScreenCrush...EggersNosferatustill bears manyvisual echoes of the earlier film, especially in its use ofmovingshadows to suggest Orlok prowling through Friedrich and Thomas homes. Throw in some really disgusting practical goreand a couple big jump scares, and you have an extremely effective, extremely old school horror film; made for 2020s tastes but steeped in a tradition thats unnerved fans for over a century.TheNosferatu4K, Blu-ray, and DVD will be available on February 18. You can get the digital release now on Apple, Amazon, and other online retailers.Get our free mobile appThe Best Movies of 2024Our editor and critics picks for the top 20 movies of 2024.Gallery Credit: Matt Singer

A movie theater chain allowed its customers to bring whatever they wanted to use as popcorn buckets, but they may not have expected wheelbarrows and coolers to come rolling through the doors.National Popcorn Day At Movie TheatersYou dont have to look very hard to find a national day just about every day of the year. Apparently, Jan.19 is National Popcorn Day.Thats at least what movie theater chain Cinemark told its customers when it announced its bring your own bucket promotion. Movie fans were allowed to bring any container and fill it with popcorn for $5.READ MORE: Don't Eat Microwave Popcorn For This Scary ReasonLiterally anything can be a bucket, the Texas-based chain with more than 500 theaters said when announcing the event.Some moviegoers may have taken that as a challenge.What Movie Fans Brought For Popcorn BucketsSocial media lit up on National Popcorn Day with photos of theater customers arriving with everything from Halloween candy buckets to large cooking pots.Here some of the most creative popcorn buckets people thought to bring to watch movies.WheelbarrowUrn and Traffic ConeHalloween Pumpkin BucketsLego Head and Target CartGiant Cooking PotsStorage TotesSuitcaseHome Depot BucketCoolerGarbage Can12 Things We Miss in Modern Movie TheatersWhile we still love movie theaters, they have changed through the years. And not always for the better.READ MORE: Once-Beloved Movie Theater Gimmicks That Have Faded AwayGet our free mobile appMovie Theater Horror Stories Involving Smelly FoodYoure not supposed to sneak food into the movie theater, but sometimes satisfying your hunger is more important than following the rules. Here are some real-life theater food horror stories from social media. (The names have been removed to protect the guilty.)Filed Under: Cinemark, Movie Theaters, TheatersCategories: Longform, Movie News

The 1990s might just be the last decade to have its own truly unique, recognizable style. Whether or not we were into the music, most of us went through even just a little grunge phase and embraced the look that came with it.RELATED |The Good, Bad and the Unforgettable: Iconic Photos of the 80sTheres a joke that some kids today think Nirvana is a brand, not a band. But the 90s were about more than grunge they had a style all their own.Colorful iMacsGetty Imagesloading...In 1999, Apple unveiled five new iMac colors and lowered the price Steve Jobs announced the companys remarkable comeback.The 90s: A Slower Era on the Brink of Rapid ChangeIn many ways, the 1990s were the last pre-HD era, a time when everything wasnt instant.Images on internet (watch below for reference) took ages to load, TV shows aired on a set schedule, and packages didnt arrive with the click of a button.RELATED |TIME WARP: 79 Photos That Scream Life in the '70sThe 90s felt like a decade where time sped up the closer you got to Y2K. Dial-up internet revolutionized the way we communicated (though it feels laughably quaint now), and Friends reshaped TV comedy. And lets not forget everyone wanted the Rachel haircut.The Rachel Haircut - Jennifer AnistonGetty Imagesloading...THE 'RACHEL': This photo was probably ripped from many magazines and handed to millions of hairstylists.OPPOSITES: Grunge and Bubblegum PopIt was also a decade of contradictions, too. Grunge dominated fashion and music, yet bubblegum pop and boy bands ruled the charts. If you werent on TRL in the late-90s, could you even call yourself famous? Keep scrolling for the iconic '90s photos.But the 90s were about more than entertainment, fads, and fashion. It was a time of major milestones and change. The 1995 O.J. Simpson trial ushered in the relentless 24-hour news cycle, while the (say it out loud) World Wide Web began connecting the globe in ways we never imagined.So, lets be kind and rewind to a time of Tamagotchis, Titanic, beepers and boy band battles.LOOK: Relive the 90s in These Iconic PhotosThese photos capture the good, the grungy, and the groundbreaking moments that defined the 90s and left their mark on history and pop culture.Gallery Credit: Stephen LenzREAD MORE: Beloved 90s Foods That No Longer ExistGet our free mobile appTotally 80s: The Pictures That Take You BackTake a nostalgic journey through the '80s with these iconic photoscapturing the fashion, toys, and unforgettable news events that left a lasting impact on a generation. Keep scrolling to relive the moments that defined the decade.Gallery Credit: Stephen LenzFiled Under: Friends, Seinfeld, UCRCategories: Galleries, Longform, Special Features, TV News

Burger King restaurants are still fairly plentiful across the U.S., but there is one city where you can't have it your way.That's unless your way means driving to a completely different town to get a Whopper.Where Burger King Is BannedEven if it isnt always mentioned in the top tier of fast food restaurants with McDonalds and Taco Bell, Burger has a fairly large footprint. Coming into this week, the brand has 19,000 restaurants scattered across the globe.Of course, that total will be changing in the coming months. It was revealed this week that Burger King plans to shutter 400 locations while upgrading others as part of a massive overhaul for the brand.READ MORE: Big-Name Restaurants and Chain Stores Closing Locations in 2025For one city, Burger King was never an option in the first place thanks to a judge that ruled the restaurant isnt allowed.According to Chicagos CBS News affiliate, Burger King isnt allowed within a 20 mile radius of Mattoon, Illinois.Why Is Burger King Banned In Illinois?Mattoon is a city of approximately 16,000 people located in east central Illinois.According to the CBS affiliate, Gene and Betty Hoots opened their own restaurant called Burger King in the cityin 1957, four years before the chain would ever set foot anywhere in Illinois. The Hoots family already had an ice cream joint called Frigid Queen, so it only made sense to also add a King to their growing empire.Everything was fairly chill between the two sides until 1968. Thats when CBS says the Hoots filed a lawsuit against the Burger King fast food chain. The couple held the trademark to the Burger King name and wanted to stand their ground.While the Hoots ultimately won the case, it really wasnt a total win. Classic Chicago Magazine explained the ruling as the Burger King chain getting to keep the name only if they stayed outside a 20-mile radius around the Hoots version of Burger King.Original Burger King in Mattoon, IllinoisGoogle Maps photoloading...The ruling is still good today with the closest Burger King location about 25 miles north of Mattoon. The original Burger King opened by the Hoots also still stands after it was sold to its current owner in 2017.LOOK: The top burger restaurant chains in AmericaStacker gathered YouGov Ratings to rank the top 20 burger restaurant chains in America, according to customers in the third quarter of 2024.Gallery Credit: StackerREAD MORE: The Craziest Fast Food Items Ever InventedA Brief History of Movie Tie-In FoodHow movies fell in love with chain restaurants (and vice versa)...Filed Under: Burger King, Fast FoodCategories: Longform

When you think about fast food, you think quick and affordable. While thats the idea, thats not always the case.Nowadays, its not unusual to swing by a drive-thru for some quick grub only to find out youre paying a surprisingly hefty price. Thats because some of these fast food chains are offering burgers that could compete with sit-down restaurants when it comes to price. But what about quality?Lets take a look at Americas most expensive fast food burgers, and their quality to see if theyrereally worth the splurge. Just because something is expensive doesnt always mean its the best.RELATED: Fast Food Chains With The Highest (and Lowest) Quality BurgersWhats the average cost of a fast-food burger in America?A simple Google search will show that the most recent average cost of fast food burgers is $8.41. Thats just the burger! If youre looking for a meal, that price will go up quick. Depending on the state and chain, you could pay around $20 for one meal.Delish looked at some classic burgers from 15 popular fast food chains to determine the most expensive. Here are some chains that are charging the big bucks, and what kind of quality youre getting for it.America's Most Expensive Fast Food Burgers (and Their Quality)Let's take a look at America's most expensive fast food burgers (according to research from Delish), and their quality to see if they'rereally worth the splurge.Gallery Credit: Danielle KootmanREAD MORE: Did You Know McDonalds Happy Meal Boxes Are Actually Trays?Clearlycost isnt always directly correlated with quality when it comes to burgers, looking at these chains. It's up to you if you think the splurge is worth it, even if it means a low quality burger.When it comes to food quality, standards seems to differ from country to country. Here are some food and drinks that are highly restricted here in the U.S.Get our free mobile appOnce-Beloved Fast Food Items That No Longer ExistThese defunct fast food items have gone down in history. Wouldnt you love to eat them again?

Star Trekis one of the greatest sci-fistories ever told. But after 60 years of films and television shows, it can be an intimidating franchise for newcomers. Where do you start? Whatthingsare canon and which ones are not? How do the movies connect to the shows? Whats a Kelvin timeline? Can I just dive into new stuff likeStar Trek: Strange New WorldsorSection 31, or do I have to go back to the original series from the 1960s first?If youre looking for a goodTrek primer, were here to help. Our newStar Trekvideo will distill 60 years ofStar Trekmovies and shows into 26 minutes. Well tell you everything you need to know about Star Trek, The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, Voyager, Enterprise, Discovery, Prodigy, Picard, Lower Decks, Strange New Worlds, and all of the movies to boot. Its like downloading all of Star Trekhistory directly into your frontal lobe.Ready for the ultimateStar Trekrecap? Just click the button below and say Engage!READ MORE:EveryStar TrekMovie Ranked From Worst to BestIf you liked that video about the history of Star Trek from the very beginning to today, check out more of our videos below, including one on why Star Trek: Strange New Worlds is the perfect prequel, one full of trivia about Star Trek you might not know, and one on recapping the entire Ghostbusters franchise. Plus, theres tons more over atScreenCrushs YouTube channel. Be sure to subscribe to catch all our future episodes.Severance Season 2 is set to premiere on Apple TV+ on January 17. Star Trek: Section 31 premieres on Paramount+ on January 24, 2025.Sign up for a free trial of Paramount+ here.Get our free mobile appThe 10 Biggest Unanswered 'Squid Game' Questions

If you grew up in the 1990s, it feels very weird to call 90s movies classics. How could something you watched 400 times on TBS on Saturday afternoon when you were 12 years old be a classic?But the reality is that the 90s are 30 years ago now. AndThe Fugitive is a classic, darn it. (And not just a basic cable classic or a Dad movie classic. A classic classic, full stop. That movie rules.)Consensus choices for 90s classics includeJurassic Park, The Matrix, Clueless, Goodfellas, The Truman Show, Pulp Fiction, Fargo, and Troll 2. (Wait, am I the only one who thinksTroll 2is a classic? Oh, just go with it.) But only a fraction of the films released in the 90s manage to transcend their era and become timeless (likeTroll 2).Thats what this list is all about. It contains 25 movies that arenot 90s classics at least not as defined by most movie lovers. These are films that never became blockbustersin their day,and never quite accumulated a major cult audience after the fact. They live now in a sort of limbo; they exist, and you can find them on streaming or home video but onlyifyou know to look for them.Thats the purpose of this list. Here are 25 movies from the 90s thatshould have been bigger then and should be better remembered now.25 90s Movies That Should Have Been BiggerThese 25 flops and bombs from the 1990s deserve a much bigger audience. Go seek them out on streaming or Blu-ray.READ MORE: 10 80s Movies That Could Never Get Made TodayGet our free mobile app10 VHS Tapes You Totally Owned As A 90s KidThese movies were part of every 90s kid's VHS collection.

2025 is going to be a very busy year for Marvel. Weeks after the premiere of the final season ofWhat If...?and days after the debut ofFriendly Neighborhood Spider-ManSeason 1, the first of three 2025 Marvel Cinematic Universe blockbusters debuts in theaters.ItsCaptain America: Brave New World, with Anthony Mackies Sam Wilson fully adopting the mantle of Captain America from Steve Rogers, and then navigating a conflict with the United States new President, played by Harrison Ford. Clearly things dont gogreatbetween them, because as the new TV spot for the film shows, Sam winds upfighting theFords Thunderbolt Ross in the form of the new(and red)Hulk. (Also part of the White House blows up in the trailer? Sam, cmon, get it together.)Watch the newBrave New Worldteaser below:READ MORE: Every Marvel Cinematic Universe Movie, Ranked From Worst to BestThe details of the plot are still a little fuzzy here, but they do seem to involve a brewing international conflict over the dead body of the Celestial that was left poking out of the Earths crust at the end of Eternals. (Remember that? Marvel kind of forgot about that for a couple years, but now thatcliffhanger is finally paying off. Or at leastthatone specificEternalscliffhangeris paying off. Whether we ever see Harry Styles character from that movie again remains to be seen.)Here is Brave New Worldsofficial synopsis:In Captain America: Brave New World, Sam finds himself in the middle of an international incident after meeting with newly elected U.S. President Thaddeus Ross. He must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.Get it? Seeing red? Clever.Captain America: Brave New Worldis scheduled to open in theaters on February 14. Tickets for the film are on sale now.Get our free mobile appThe Best Marvel Movies Not Made By Marvel Studios

When David Lynch died this week at the age of 78, the world lost one of the greatest filmmakers in the history of the medium. But Lynchs filmography is not going anywhere.His ten feature films andone TV series (two TV series? One big multipart movie?Twin Peaks is impossible to define)are widely available at home, both on streaming and on demand. Most are also available in a variety of top-notch physical editions on Blu-ray, DVD, and 4K.Lynch made movies for the big screen, of course, but his filmsplay surprisingly well at home too.While his grandly bizarre visuals are best appreciated in a theater,his surreal ideas and complex themes always reward repeat viewings. In that regard, David Lynch is one of the great directors of our streaming video era.Mulholland Driveis different every single time you watch it. The same goes forLost HighwayorEraserheador even Dune.Twin Peaks on an endless loop (except perhaps a concerned spouse).If youre looking to do a Lynch deep dive inhonor of the late masterspassing, heres where you can currently find all of his features, plus Twin Peaks. (Spoiler alert: If thats your intention, you better haveeither Max or the Criterion Channel, or a plan to sign up for one or both of them. Thats where most of these titles live right now.)Where to Watch David Lynch MoviesThe late David Lynch made ten features, plus one of the greatest TV shows in history. Heres where you can find them at home.READ MORE: Once-Beloved Restaurants That No Longer ExistsGet our free mobile app25 Movie Turning 25 In 2025These 25 titles all turn 25 years old in the year 2025. Time is not a flat circle. It just never stops moving.

David Lynch has died.The passing of the brilliant director behind such classics asBlue Velvet,Eraserhead, andTwin Peakswas announced by his family on Lynchs own Facebook page.It is with deep regret that we, his family, announce the passing of the man and the artist, David Lynch, they wrote. We would appreciate some privacy at this time. Theres a big hole in the world now that hes no longer with us. But, as he would say, Keep your eye on the donut and not on the hole.They added Its a beautiful day with golden sunshine and blue skies all the way, in tribute to Lynchs popular weather reports, which he delivered on local L.A. radio and then online for many years. Lynch was 78 years old.READ MORE: The Best Movies of the 21st CenturyThe iconoclastic artist, director, and musician was born in Montana in 1946. He studied art at the Corcoran School in Washington D.C., the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, and the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, before moving to Los Angelesto study filmmaking at the American Film Institute. It was there that Lynch began work on his first feature,Eraserhead, a moody, black and white horror film about a man in a nightmarish industrial world caring for a bizarre-looking baby. (Until the end of his life, Lynch never revealed exactly how he made the films disturbing looking baby.)Eraserheadbecame one of the first America filmsto become a cult hit playing in urban theaters as a midnight movie. (The picture of its title character, played by Jack Nance, adorns the cover of the most famous book on that subject,Midnight Movies by J. Hoberman and Jonathan Rosenbaum.) Lynchs bold work on Eraserheadcaught the attention of Mel Brooks, who brought Lynch on to directThe Elephant Man,which became his first Hollywood production.The success ofThe Elephant Man, which earned Lynchhis first Oscar nomination for Best Director, helped Lynch land the job directing the much-anticipated first adaptation of Frank HerbertsDune.(Along the way, Lynch also turned down the opportunity to directReturn of the Jedi.)Dunewas not well-received at the time and it was a box-office disappointment, butit has become more and more of a cult favorite in recent years.Lynch rebounded fromDunewith one of his signature projects:Blue Velvet, a neo-noir set in a small town where a naive young man (Kyle Maclachlan, who previously worked with Lynch onDune) uncovers a mystery and falls deeper and deeper into the local underworld, where he encounters thederanged Frank Booth, played by Dennis Hopper.Equally controversial and influential,Blue Velvetis now considered one of the greatest movies of the 1980s. And Lynch followed it with maybe his biggest mainstream success ever: The TV seriesTwin Peaks, which channeled many of Blue Velvetssame themes about the darkness lurking beneath the surface of small-town America into the form of a high schoolTV soap opera.The first season ofTwin Peaks became a smash, although mainstream audiences began to lose interest in the series during its second season, after ABC moved the show to Saturday nights and forcing Lynch and the creative team to reveal the answer to the shows biggest mystery, the identity of the murderer of Laura Palmer.AlthoughTwin Peaks ended after its second season, Lynch returned repeatedly to the material, first in a prequel film, 1992sTwin Peaks: Fire Walk With Me, and then in a revival show,Twin Peaks: The Return, which expanded the mythology of the show in myriad ways across 18 fascinatingly strange episodes on Showtime in 2017.Lynchs other movies includeWild at Heart,Lost Highway,The Straight Story, and possiblythe most acclaimed film of his entire career,Mulholland Drive.Thatproject began life as a pilot for an ABC series, but after the network rejected it, Lynch retooled the concept, shot new material, and turned it into a feature about an actress (Naomi Watts) who moves to Los Angelesandmeets an amnesiac (Laura Harring).Lynchs cinematic output slowed in the 21st century; he made just one feature afterMulholland Drive, 2006sInland Empire, along with the massiveTwin Peaks: The Return.But he continued creating all sorts of things in his later years. In addition to those famous weather reports,Lynch made music, directed music videos, wrote books, andchampioned Transcendental Meditation, which he practiced for many years.Last summer, Lynch revealed in an interview that he had been diagnosed with emphysema after decades of smoking. The disease had left him essentially homebound, he said, and put an abrupt end to his directing career because he could only walk a short distance before he ran out of oxygen.He did say at that time that for the right project he would try to [direct] it remotely. Sadly, that never happened. But the movies and shows Lynch did make will be watched for decades to come.Get our free mobile app10 Wild Passion Projects from Famous Directors That Were Almost Never MadeIf it weren't for these directors' sheer determination, we might never have seen these movies at all.

One of the most beloved voices in baseball and pop culture history has died. Bob Uecker was best known as radio play-by-play announceron Milwaukee Brewers baseball games since 1971, although that role eventually brought him to wider prominence inthe worlds of film and television.Sadly, the Brewers announced today that Uecker had passed away. He was 90 years old. A statement released by the Brewers said Uecker had been battling small cell lung cancer for the last few years.Uecker was still the radio broadcaster for the Brewersduring the 2024 season, in whichthe team wonthe National League Central division. Uecker was front and center during the celebration of the division-clinching victory.Prior to his broadcasting career, Uecker was a major leaguer himself.Mostly serving as a backup catcher, he was called up to the Brewers in 1962 and also played for the Cardinals (where he helped win the World Series in 1964), Phillies, and Braves in a six-season career.After his playingdays were over,Uecker rejoined the Brewers organization, this time as their radio broadcaster. He held that job from 1971 until his death. In the 1980s and 90s he also worked many nationally broadcast baseball games, includingseveral World Series. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003.In addition to Ueckers work behind the mic for the Brewers, he became a national celebrity and a fixture on television in the 1970s and 80s. He initially garnered wider fame through dozens of appearances on talk shows likeThe Tonight Show Johnny Carson was the one whopopularized Ueckers slightlysarcastic nickname Mr. Baseball and then in a series of popular Miller Lite ads.Ueckers most famous role these daysmight be his work aswisecracking Cleveland play-by-play man Harry Doyle in the trilogy ofMajor League films. Ueckers exasperated calls of the hapless teamsblunders became famous baseball quotes like Juuuusta bit outside, duringa particularly poor pitch from Charlie Sheens Ricky Vaughn.Uecker also spent six seasons as the good-natured patriarch on the ABC sitcomMr. Belvedere. He played George, the head of a Pittsburgh family that has an English butler (played by Christopher Hewett).Ueckers affable, self-deprecating persona made him a great talk show guest and beer pitchman, but he was also a legitimately great broadcaster and storyteller. In recent years, you could listen to his calls of Brewers games on the MLB app,and they were so entertaining even if you didntcare about whether the Brewers won or lost. He will be missed, but some of his legendary calls (both in real gamesandin fictional ones) will live on forever.Get our free mobile app80s Movies That Could Never Be Made TodayFiled Under: Major League, RIPCategories: R.I.P., TV News

A newGoonies movie is reportedly in the works at Warner Bros.According to Deadline, the studio is looking to shift its strategy to proven franchises, and so have put a sequel to the late Richard Donners 1985 adventure film into development.The follow-up flick will bring back The Goonies co-scribe Chris Columbus,who wrote the original film with Steven Spielberg, to pen the story of the upcoming movie.As well as a second Goonies picture, Columbus is also set to be writing the script for a new Gremlins movie after he penned the treatment for the original 1984 film.1. One-Eyed WillyWarner Bros.loading...READ MORE: The Worst Sequels and Remakes Ever MadeWhile no details about a potential release date or cast are known, it is possible The Goonies sequelcould see the return of actors Josh Brolin, Ke Huy Quan, Sean Austin, Corey Feldman, Jeff Cohen, Martha Plimpton and Kerri Green as the grown-up group of adventurous kids from the first movie.The Goonies follows a group of children who uncover a treasure map of a long-lost pirate, setting them on a quest to find riches while doing all they can to avoid a ruthless crime family.Talks of a sequel have been going on for years, though Spielberg said in 2020 that a follow-up was unlikely because he, Columbus, Donner, and his producer/wife Lauren Shuler Donner couldn't find the right story for a second film.During a Goonies livestream to celebrate the flick's 35th anniversary, the Raiders of the Lost Ark filmmaker said: Chris, Dick and I and Lauren have had a lot of conversations about it. Every couple of years we come up with an idea but then it doesnt hold water.The Jurassic Park director added the team had raised the bar on the childrens adventure genre so high with The Goonies that it was difficult to find ideas for a sequel that would live up to the original.He said: Until we do, people are just going to have to look at this [livestream] a hundred times!In 2023, Ke Huy Quan revealed he was open to reprising his Gooniesrole as Richard Data Wang in a sequel, though doubted such a project could move ahead since director Richard Donner passed away two years prior.Speaking after winning the Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture at the Golden Globe Awards for his role in Everything Everywhere All at Once, he said: First of all, we have the big man here tonight and that would be Steven Spielberg and that's one thing everyone should ask him. There was not one spec that I felt could live up to what the original was.Sadly, we lost the captain of our ship [Donner], who I love dearly, and I really don't know if there will be Goonies 2, but I would be open to reliving that character if there is that opportunity.A month before Donners death in July 2021, Corey Feldman, who portrayed Clark Mouth Devereaux in the original movie, also admitted a sequel was unlikely.He said: Well, Sean Astin and Josh Brolin want a sequel but you know. It's one of those powers that be things. Every time I thought, OK, it's really gonna happen, I've been let down and had my heartbroken.The Dumbest Questions People Ask Google About MoviesThese are all real questions from the People Also Ask section of Google. People asked these questions!Filed Under: Chris Columbus, The Goonies, The Goonies 2Categories: Movie News