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It may have started slowly, but Apple TV+’s Fountain of Youth has gradually become a streaming heavyweight despite its dismal 37% Rotten Tomatoes score. This National Treasure replacement for Apple TV+ has been directed by Guy Ritchie and stars Natalie Portman and John Krasinski in the pivotal roles. Latest figures show that it has gained 765.5 million minutes of viewing only in its first US week, becoming one of the biggest minute-wise debuts for the platform.

It is still at number 1 on Apple TV+ movie charts since its release on May 23, 2025. While the critics didn’t love the film, audiences have appreciated it well. This shows the disconnect between the viewer, engagement, and critical reception. Let’s have a look at why the movie remains a dominant presence on the streaming horizon.

Fountain of Youth Is Performing Better Than Many Big-Budget Apple TV+ Movies

Fountain of Youth has achieved the impressive...

Hollywood stars Pierce Brosnan and Helen Mirren have revealed an interesting connection between Tom Hardy and their new movie, The Thursday Murder Club. In a recent appearance on The Today Show, Brosnan and Mirren revealed that they received the offer for the British crime drama, MobLand, while working on the Netflix movie.

Mirren explained that though the script wasn’t complete at that point, she was eager to join, especially knowing Tom Hardy was involved. “We obviously knew that Tom Hardy was involved, and I think both of us should have known that was gonna be a great thing,” the actress said.

The former James Bond star also recalled receiving the offer through their agent. “We had the same agent… and he sent to me, Guy Ritchie, five episodes. I said ‘I’m doing it, I wanna go back to London,'” Brosnan shared. And soon, they were playing a married couple in MobLand.

James McTeigue’s2005 dystopian thriller V for Vendetta,starring Natalie Portman (Thor), is officially leaving Netflix on September 1, 2025. The film, which collected $134.7 million worldwide, follows a masked vigilante known as V (Hugo Weaving), while Portman plays Evey Hammond, a young woman who forms an unlikely partnership with him. The film is based on Alan Moore’s graphic novel of the same name, while the screenplay is written by Lana and Lilly Wachowski, known for their work on The Matrixseries.

V for Vendetta holds a 73% critics' rating on Rotten Tomatoes while the audience ratings sit at 90%. The film's themes of dissent, standing up against tyranny, and the abolition of totalitarianism have helped it gain cult classic status. The iconic Guy Fawkes mask worn by V in V for Vendetta has since then become a symbol for anti-establishment movements around the world.

In addition to V for Vendetta, Netflix is set to...

Jason Statham’s Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre is getting a surprising second wind on streaming after its disappointing box office run in 2023. The movie is currently trending at #9 on Hulu in the United States.

The spy thriller is directed by Guy Ritchie, who gave Statham his first break in the '90s with Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, and since then, the two have worked together on a total of five movies. Operation Fortune features Statham as Orson Fortune, a slick MI6 operative tasked with retrieving a stolen weapon before it is auctioned off to the highest bidder. The film pairs Statham with Aubrey Plaza, Hugh Grant, and Josh Hartnett. Despite a stellar cast, the moviefailed to break even and only collected $48.9 million worldwide with a production budget of $50 million. The film is now streaming at #9 on Hulu in the U.S., and #3 on Catchplay+ in Indonesia.

Hot off the press, The Office spinoff – The Paper – just released its first trailer. The mockumentary crew that documented the lives of Dunder Mifflin employees is back to film a group of volunteer reporters at a struggling newspaper outlet called Toledo Truth-Teller. Led by Domhnall Gleeson, the new editor-in-chief, his character brings energy and enthusiasm to a group of fresh underdog journalists in hopes of revitalizing the company.

For those of you who haven’t seen the trailer, here you go:

Greg Daniels, the showrunner who adapted BBC’s The Office (Ricky Gervais) for U.S. audiences, is a co-creator, along with Michael Koman (Late Night with Conan O’Brien). They have kept things hush-hush for quite some time, revealing only one still photo of Ned Sampson, the titular character played by Domhnall Gleeson. In an interview with People magazine, Gleeson says:

I don’t think my characters like Michael Scott at all.

Amazon’s highly anticipated sequel to one of its biggest action hits from last year has now added the perfect villain. Starring Academy Award-nominee Jake Gyllenhaal and rebooting the beloved 80s action outing Road House, it has now been confirmed that the upcoming sequel will bring a former MCU star, and real-life fighter, into the fray.

Following much rumor and speculation, Guardians of the Galaxy and Dune star Dave Bautista will face off with Gyllenhaal in Road House 2. The actor, who is also known for the likes of Blade Runner 2049, Army of the Dead, Knock at the Cabin, and more, as well as his tenure as both a WWE superstar and a stint in Mma, is reportedly “circling” the action movie follow-up, according to Deadline.

Released last year and directed by Doug Liman from a screenplay written by Anthony Bagarozzi (The Nice Guys) and Charles Mondry (Doc Savage...

Of all the WWE superstars who've traded the squared circle for the cinematic stage, Dave Bautista is one of the greats. From Guardians Of The Galaxy to Knock At The Cabin, Dune to Glass Onion, and from The Boy And The Heron to The Last Showgirl, the artist formerly known as Batista has left no genre stone unturned in his quest to master a new craft. Now, the born-again thespian has just landed not one, but two major new gigs: a key villain role in Chad Stahelski's Highlander reboot, and a starring slot opposite Jake Gyllenhaal in Road House 2.

Per Deadline's sidebar 'The Dish', Bautista is rapidly closing in on deals to star in both buzzy projects. In Stahelski's long-gestating Highlander — which is set to see Henry Cavill take on the role of MacLeod alongside Russell Crowe's mentor Ramirez and Marisa Abela's mysterious new...

Dave Bautista, the former WWE champion turned Hollywood A-lister, has officially struck a multi-picture deal with Amazon MGM Studios, Deadline reports. Locking him in for high-profile projects, including the much-anticipated Highlander reboot alongside Henry Cavill and the action-packed Road House 2, the deal sets him up for leading roles in major franchises as he continues to move away from his WWE image.

Known to Marvel fans as Drax from Guardians of the Galaxy, Bautista’s latest career move cements his standing as one of Hollywood’s top action stars with a significant box-office pull. Meanwhile, for Amazon MGM, this move highlights the studio’s ambition to rival the blockbuster slates of Netflix, Disney, and more.

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The Highlander reboot has been circling in development for years, but Dave Bautista’s...

Jake Gyllenhaal could have someone new to punch in the face for Road House 2 if Dave Bautista signs on the dotted line! According to sources close to Deadline, the Dune and Glass Onion star is closing in on deals for two anticipated action films: Road House 2 and Highlander, starring Henry Cavill as the immortal warrior.

Deadline says Dave Bautista will star opposite Henry Cavill in the Chad Stahelski-directed Highlander reboot as the Kurgan, the character made famous by Clancy Brown in the original sci-fi classic starring Christopher Lambert and Sean Connery. Rumors about who would play Kurgan have circulated since the project’s announcement, and casting Bautista as the immortal powerhouse makes perfect sense.

As for Road House 2, Deadline says Dave Bautista will star opposite Jake Gyllenhaal in the anticipated sequel to Doug Liman’s 2024 remake of the 1989 action epic starring Patrick Swayze. Will Beall (Bad Boys: Ride or Die...

Dave Bautista is stepping into the world of Road House. According to Nexus Point News, the actor has officially joined the cast of Amazon MGM’s upcoming sequel to the 2024 action remake that starred Jake Gyllenhaal.

While details about Bautista’s role haven’t been shared yet, sources say he’ll be playing a former fighter, someone who shares similarities with Gyllenhaal’s character, Dalton. The sequel will also introduce a mostly new cast, which means most of the actors from the first film aren’t expected to return.

Jake Gyllenhaal first talked about wanting to return for a sequel back in March 2024. Just two months later, the sequel was officially confirmed to be in development, with Gyllenhaal set to reprise his role.

Amazon MGM Studio head Jennifer Salke said that work on the project was already underway. In April 2025, director Guy Ritchie entered the picture and was confirmed later...

Dave Bautista is officially joining the cast of the upcoming Road House sequel, according to Nexus Point News.

The new film, which follows the 2024 action remake starring Jake Gyllenhaal, is currently in development at Amazon MGM Studios. While details about Bautista’s role are still under wraps, sources say he’ll be playing a former fighter, similar to Gyllenhaal’s character, Dalton. The sequel will also introduce a mostly new cast, meaning many of the original characters won’t be returning.

Jake Gyllenhaal had already shown interest in a sequel back in March 2024, and by May, the project was officially in development with him back in the lead role. Amazon MGM Studio head Jennifer Salke confirmed that work on the film is moving forward. In April 2025, director Guy Ritchie was in talks to join the project and was later confirmed to direct. The script is being written by Will Beall,...

Dave Bautista is bringing the 1980s back, one action franchise at a time. He's now set to star in two major revivals of '80s VHS action classics from Amazon MGM Studios. He's said to be close to signing on for Road House 2, the sequel to the Jake Gyllenhaal-led remake of the Patrick Swayze brawler, and will also star in Chad Stahelski's revival of the immortal Highlanderfranchise. Bautista is said to be playing the role of the villainous Kurgan in the latter.

According to reports, Bautista is circling both roles, and is expected to sign both, but has not yet officially put pen to paper. In Road House 2, he'll be joining Gyllenhaal, who starred as UFC fighter turned bouncer Dalton in the Doug Liman-directed remake in 2024. Guy Ritchie was originally set to helm the sequel, but dropped out last month; Ilya Naishuller has stepped in to steer the film.

Exclusive: Sources tell us that the Dune franchise actor is closing in on two Amazon MGM Studios movies: Chad Stahelski’s Highlander which UA is also behind, and Road House 2, which Dave Bautista was also circling.

Bautista will star opposite Henry Cavill in Stahelski’s revival of the 1980s classic swordsman movie. We hear he’s playing The Kurgan, a character made famous by Clancy Brown in the original Sean Connery-Christopher Lambert film.

Kurgan was an Immortal who was a contender for The Prize — the power of all the Immortals who ever lived. During his life, Kurgan was a bad dude, killing and raping, and taking the heads of many Immortals. In the original movie, he’s a foe of Lambert’s Connor MacLeod.

Bautista joins Road House 2 opposite Jake Gyllenhaal who is coming back as ex-UFC fighter Dalton from a script by Will Beall (Bad Boys: Ride or Die...

Snatch is a popular VOD hit globally, earning high audience scores on Rotten Tomatoes. Jason Statham recently celebrated his 58th birthday and has multiple action projects coming up. Guy Ritchie directed Snatch and has collaborated with Statham on multiple action films.

Jason Statham has become known as one of the most legendary action performers of all time, but everyone has to start somewhere. After first starring in Lock, Stock & Two Smoking Barrels, Statham’s second feature acting role came in Snatch, the 2000 caper crime comedy following a group of boxing promoters, bookmakers, and gangsters who work together to track down a stolen diamond. Snatch is currently streaming for free on Pluto TV in America, but globally, it’s resurfaced in the top 10 on VOD charts in countries such as Latvia and France. The film also stars Brad Pitt (F1: The Movie) and Stephen Graham (Peaky Blinders), and it earned...

Matthew McConaughey has been absent from live-action leading roles on the big screen since he last featured in The Gentlemen for Guy Ritchie, but now he’s back with a new thriller that just got an exciting look. As part of Collider's Exclusive Preview event, we’re thrilled to partner with Apple TV+ to exclusively unveil a new image of McConaughey and America Ferrera (Barbie) in The Lost Bus, the upcoming thriller that will be released in select theaters on September 19 ahead of its worldwide premiere on Apple TV+ on October 3. In addition to McConaughey and Ferrera, The Lost Bus also stars Yul Vasquez (Severance), Ashlie Atkinson (The Gilded Age), and Spencer Watson (Them). The film was written by Paul Greengrass and Brad Inglesby, with Greengrass also directing and both writers producing alongside Jason Blum, Jamie Lee Curtis, and Gregory Goodman.

The Lost Bus is a white-knuckle thrill-ride through...

Eddie Murphy is one of the most popular comedians of all time, and his films have always been a hit with the audience. Pair him up with SNL star and stand-up comedian Pete Davidson, and everyone would think the team-up would lead to a major hit.

The result in Prime Video's The Pickup couldn't be further from the truth. The new heist comedy, which is slated for release on Aug. 6, serves as the perfect replacement for the streamer's recent hit, Idris Elba and John Cena's Heads of State. However, The Pickup failed to impress the critics and debuted with an unfortunate 38% score on Rotten Tomatoes.

The Pickup's disappointing score comes from 16 reviews, and it's likely to improve or worsen as more reviews come in. However, Murphy and Davidson's new film is not off to a great start. Since the action comedy hasn't premiered, there is no audience score available.

Taylor Sheridan has a trio of hit shows that are set to return to Paramount+ later this year, but one series that won’t be back with another season is still finding streaming success. Sheridan is the creator of 1923, the Yellowstone prequel show starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren as Jacob and Cara Dutton. 1923 Season 2 earned a perfect 100% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, and although it aired its final episode earlier this year in April, the show has still been a consistent force on streaming charts. It’s even closing in on MobLand, the Guy Ritchie-directed series starring Tom Hardy and Pierce Brosnan. MobLand earned a much lower but still respectable 75% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, and the show has already been renewed for a second season, unlike 1923.

Taylor Sheridan is currently hard at work filming the second season of Landman, which is due to premiere this December.

Henry Cavill will always be known for his role as Superman, but long before he ever starred in Man of Steel, he teamed up with a Daredevil: Born Again star for a forgotten fantasy thriller that’s resurfaced on streaming charts. Cavill stars alongside Charlie Cox and Ian McKellen (X-Men) in Stardust, the 2007 fairytale epic following a young man who makes a promise to the love of his life to bring home a fallen star from a magical land. Despite releasing over 15 years ago, Stardust has returned to global VOD charts, trending in several countries, including Namibia. Stardust was well-liked by both fans and critics, earning a 77% score from the former and 86% from the latter on Rotten Tomatoes. It also grossed $137 million at the box office against a $70 million budget, meaning it fell just short of breaking even.

While Henry Cavill and Charlie Cox have ample star power for any movie,...

The Pickup is a new action comedy from Ride Along director Tim Story, starring Eddie Murphy and Pete Davidsonas two supposed pros who go up against one con(vict) in what should be a hilarious heist, but the film's early reviews suggest it has more cons than pros. The feature debuted with a disappointing Rotten Tomatoes score ahead of its release on Prime Video. It really is no laughing matter, as it falls short of some of Murphy's previous movies and TV shows — though not quite as low as his turn in the universally panned A Thousand Words.

At the time of writing, The Pickup has landed a less than impressive 36% "splat" score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes out of 14 reviews posted so far, meaning that the majority of them are negative. The percentage is likely to fluctuate up and down over the coming days, and an audience rating should...

That sound you hear is dads across the Midwest cracking open a cold one to toast to a prosperous future of predictably entertaining television. Two of television’s biggest juggernauts — Alan Ritchson’s Reacherand Taylor Sheridan’s ever-expanding Yellowstoneuniverse — are now officially part of the same studio family.

Skydance Media announced its top executive lineup for the post-merger Paramount on Monday, confirming that Dana Goldberg will serve as Co-Chair of Paramount Pictures and Chair of Paramount Television. She’ll oversee Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Films (alongside Josh Greenstein) as well as the newly reborn Paramount TV Studios.

The move marks a revival for Paramount TV Studios, which shut down just a year ago after an 11-year run. Under Goldberg, the new iteration will combine Skydance Television — home to Reacher, Cross, and Foundation — with the previously merged Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios, the production home of Sheridan’s sprawling slate, including 1923, 1883, Tulsa King,...

Amazon MGM Studios' last two action movies that went straight-to-streaming have both become huge successes on Prime Video. Heads of State, in particular, has managed to do the unthinkable and become the fourth most-watched Amazon MGM movie of all time on the streamer.

According to Deadline, Heads of State has attracted more than 75 million viewers worldwide on Prime Video since its debut on the streaming service on July 2. This makes the Idris Elba and John Cena-led action comedy the fourth most-watched Amazon MGM Studios’ film of all time on Prime Video.Heads of State ranks behind The Tomorrow War (No. 3), The Accountant 2 (No. 2), and the Dwayne Johnson-Chris Evans Christmas action title, Red One, which remains Prime Video’s most-watched Amazon MGM Studios feature title of all time.

Directed by Ilya Naishuller, Heads of State stars Elba as UK Prime Minister Sam Clarke and Cena as U.S.

It seems that the world is itching for a bit of WWII-based action these days, with titles like Guy Ritchie’s The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare toppling the charts over at HBO Max. But, for those in need of something that will last a bit longer than a feature-length telling, they’re flocking to the streamer’s episodic offerings where Sas: Rogue Heroes is finding a new global audience. Right now, the star-studded BBC One production is making waves in more than a dozen countries, including Croatia, Greece, Norway, Serbia, and more, where, according to FlixPatrol, it’s toppling the platform’s Top 10 chart.

Set during the darkest and dismal days of WWII, Sas: Rogue Heroes centers on the true story surrounding how the British Army Special Air Service (known as Sas) got its start. The title follows closely with the tale outlined in Ben Macintyre’s 2016 novel of the same name and,...

Tom Hardylit the world on fire earlier this year with his performance in MobLand, the crime thriller series from Guy Ritchie, but one movie from the star has returned to streaming charts 10 years later. Hardy stars alongside Leonardo DiCaprio and Will Poulter in The Revenant, the 2015 gritty Western epic following a frontiersman on a fur trading expedition in the 1820s who fights for survival after a bear nearly kills him. The Revenant is streaming on Starz globally, where it’s become one of the most popular movies for the streamer in countries such as Morocco and others. The Revenant grossed over $530 million at the box office against a $135 million budget, which came following a strong reception of 78% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes and even an 84% on the audience-driven Popcornmeter.

The Revenant is, unfortunately, not streaming anywhere in the United States, but the film is available for rent or purchase on...

Superman's co-composer, John Murphy, explains why he prefers working with DC in comparison to Marvel Studios. The composer is a frequent collaborator of James Gunn, having written scores for Guardians of the GalaxyVol. 3 for the Marvel Cinematic Universe and Peacemaker and The Suicide Squad for the DC Extended Universe.

The highly rated new Superman movie marked the latest project from the 28 Days Later composer, who wrote the tracks "Theme from Superman (Official Trailer Version)," "LuthorCorp," "Lois & Clark," "Raising the Flag," and "Walking on Air."

In an interview with ScreenRant, Murphy compared his experience working with Marvel Studios and DC. He shared that he came to work with Marvel on GotG Vol. 3, and while he appreciated the overall "professional" approach, he did feel the emotional distance and admitted to having to "deal with politics separately." DC, on the other hand, which is tied to "an old relationship,...

HBO Max audiences are answering the call of duty and flocking to the streamer to tune in for The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare. Explosive doesn’t even begin to describe the heaping, overflowing amount of action in the Henry Cavill-led production that largely fictionalizes the real-life Operation Postmaster that Winston Churchill directed during WWII. According to FlixPatrol, the film is clocking in on the platform’s globally sought-after Top 10 list in more than a dozen countries including Bulgaria, Croatia, Poland, and Serbia, taking the front-running spot in many of them and turning up the heat on other potential challengers. With an ensemble cast that includes favorites such as Alan Ritchson (Reacher) and Eiza González (Fountain of Youth), paired with the high-octane storyline, it’s easy to understand why the Guy Ritchie-helmed war flick is such a hit.

First arriving in the U.S. in April 2024, The Ministry of...

Hulu’s movie lineup is buzzing with fresh releases and timeless classics that have us glued to our screens. This week’s most-watched films, all available now, range from heart-pounding thrillers to laugh-out-loud comedies, with a mix of new 2025 titles and older favorites.

We’re diving into a variety of genres, from action-packed adventures to sci-fi mysteries and sports comedies. Each movie brings something unique, whether it’s a star-studded cast, a gripping story, or pure nostalgic fun. Let’s break down the top 10 films capturing our attention on Hulu right now.

10. Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004) 20th Century Fox

This sports comedy follows a group of misfits, led by Vince Vaughn’s Peter Lafleur, as they enter a dodgeball tournament to save their gym from a corporate takeover. Ben Stiller’s over-the-top performance as the villainous White Goodman keeps us laughing. It’s a lighthearted, feel-good flick with quotable...

Long before Vanessa Kirby was playing Sue Storm, arguably the main character in the new "Fantastic Four" film, she was starring in a low-key 2015 crime thriller called "Bone in the Throat." The movie was about an ambitious chef who starts a new job at his uncle's restaurant, only to find out that the London mob's decided to use the restaurant to commit murder. Don't you just hate when that happens?

Kirby doesn't play the main chef, but she does star as Sophie, the main character's love interest who is very concerned about that whole mob situation going on. It was a compelling role that Kirby handled well, but the movie was never a big hit. Most people today, even some of Vanessa Kirby's biggest fans, don't even know the movie exists. It's hard to tell if this was a case of bad marketing or if audiences genuinely didn't like the movie,...

It may have flopped in theaters, but Jason Statham's stylish 2023 spy thriller Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre is enjoying a surprising comeback—this time, for free. Directed by Guy Ritchie, the action-comedy hybrid was all but swallowed by a stacked release calendar in early 2023, when it had the misfortune of opening against John Wick: Chapter 4, Creed III, and Scream VI. Despite a $50 million budget and a globe-trotting premise, the film managed just $48.9 million worldwide, missing the mark and quickly fading from the box office conversation. But now? It's quietly become a streaming hit—and fans are rediscovering what they missed the first time around.

After rolling out across various streaming platforms like Hulu, Peacock, and Starz, Operation Fortune has now made its free streaming debut on Tubi. The result? A groundswell of late-blooming appreciation from Statham and Ritchie fans alike. The film stars Statham as elite spy Orson Fortune,...

Pierce Brosnan will always be known for his work as James Bond, but just a few years after he suited up as 007 for the final time, he led a star-studded thriller that’s finally coming back to streaming. Brosnan stars alongside Woody Harrelson (True Detective), Salma Hayek (Grown Ups), and Don Cheadle (Iron Man 2) in After the Sunset, a 2004 heist film following a master thief who pulls off his last big score, and an FBI agent who promised he’d capture him. After previously not streaming anywhere, Netflix has swooped in and made the film available to watch for all subscribers starting at the beginning of this month on August 1. After the Sunset earned abysmal scores of 18% from critics and 52% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, and the film grossed only $62 million at the box office against a $60 million budget.

Brosnan played James Bond for the final time in Die Another Day,...

Henry Cavill once left the production of Netflix’s The Witcher series after portraying the role of Geralt of Rivia across three seasons in the iconic TV show. Cavill was also removed from James Gunn’s Dcu from the role of Clark Kent/Superman because Gunn didn’t want people to confuse the Dcu with Zack Snyder’s Dceu.

Well, facing closed doors eventually led Henry Cavill to follow his passion as the actor became actively involved in the development of a Warhammer 40K series based on the video games of the same name.

Back in December 2024, Henry Cavill posted a little photo on Instagram and gave some updates about the progress on his Warhammer series.

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My incredible team and I, alongside the brilliant minds at Games Workshop, have been working away in concept rooms,...

Taking to his Ig, John Krasinski announced that the long-awaited threequel, A Quiet Place 3, is locked for a July 9 release in 2027. For fans confused about the 2024 release, A Quiet Place: Day One, helmed by Michael Sarnoski, the movie was not a threequel but a prequel to the franchise that commenced back in 2018.

Considering the franchise has yet to drop the ball, both in terms of critical reception and box-office draw, fans can expect an experience akin to Krasinski’s previous two revered entries in the series.

John Krasinski’s A Quiet Place 3 Is Headed for Summer 2027

With a release window set for July of 2027, which is still multiple years away, Deadline reported that the actor-turned-director John Krasinski, in addition to directing, will also pen and produce the threequel for Paramount Pictures.

John Krasinski in a still from A Quiet Place | Credit: Paramount Pictures

As for the plot, considering the movie...

Per FlixPatrol, Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre, which was released in 2023, is, as of Aug. 1, the No. 3 most-streamed movie on Hulu in the U.S. Only The Amateur and Locked, which hold the No. 2 and No. 3 spots, respectively, are ahead of Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre.

Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre was directed by Ritchie, who co-wrote the script for the film with Ivan Atkinson and Marn Davies. The film follows Statham’s character, a special agent/spy named Orson Fortune, as he works to obtain a stolen high-tech item known as “the Handle” before Greg Simmonds (Hugh Grant) can take it to auction.

Both Jason Statham and Guy Ritchie made their feature film debuts with 1998’s Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels. The movie marked the first theatrical release for both writer-director Ritchie and star Statham, who would later rise to massive success as an action star.

The duo...

Jake Gyllenhaal recently wrapped filming on Guy Ritchie’s new action movie, In the Grey, but before it hits theaters, one of his films that will celebrate an important anniversary this year has returned to streaming charts. Gyllenhaal stars alongside Jason Clarke (Zero Dark Thirty) and Sam Worthington (Avatar) in Everest, the 2015 survival thriller following two mountain guides who combine their expedition teams for one final ascent to the summit of Mount Everest. Everest is currently streaming on Tubi in the United States and on HBO Max globally, where it’s one of the most popular movies for the streamer in more than 15 countries. The film earned 73% from critics and a 68% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, and it grossed $203 million globally against a $55 million budget, making it a major financial success.

Simon Beaufoy and William Nicholson wrote the script for Everest, and Baltasar Kormákur directed the film. Two years before Everest,...

Ray Winstone, an actor who embodies the image of the London hard man, will be honored at this year’s Sarajevo film festival with the honorary Heart of Sarajevo award in recognition of his “remarkable acting career and exceptional contributions to the art of cinema.”

A boxer-turned-actor, Winstone, with his growly voice and coiled intensity, has been a menacing force on screen since playing a juvenile delinquent in Alan Clarke’s 1979 drama Scum and the tough-guy mod Kevin in Franc Roddam’s cult film Quadrophenia (1979). In those and later roles, including Gary Oldman’s Nil by Mouth (1997) and Jonathan Glazer’s Sexy Beast (2000), Winstone demonstrated his ability to combine brute force with emotional vulnerability.

He has played plenty of heavies in his career — the mob enforcer in Martin Scorcese’s/Jack Nicholson’s The Departed (2006), the imprisoned drug boss Bobby Glass in Guy Ritchie’s Netflix hit series The Gentlemen — but also voiced Mr.

Ray Winstone will receive an honorary Heart of Sarajevo award at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival.

“[Winstone] is an actor who has captivated audiences for five decades with his great talent and undeniable presence,” said festival director Jovan Marjanovic. “With honesty and intensity that resonate far beyond the screen, he has given us many unforgettable characters.”

“The Sarajevo Film Festival continues to champion cinema that transcends spectacle, offering depth and meaning,” said Winstone.

Winstone made his film breakout in Alan Clarke’s 1979 drama Scum as Carlin, a young man headed to the borstal. The actor has since appeared in UK independent...

British actor Ray Winstone, best known for his role in Jonathan Glazer’s “Sexy Beast,” will receive the Honorary Heart of Sarajevo at the 31st Sarajevo Film Festival in recognition of his career and contribution to the art of cinema.

Winstone’s recent film credits include Netflix’s “Damsel,” British indie “A Bit of Light,” Marvel’s “Black Widow” and Working Title’s heist drama “King of Thieves.” He will next be seen in the second season of Guy Ritchie’s “The Gentlemen” on Netflix.

Jovan Marjanović, director of the festival, said Winstone has “captivated audiences” with his “great talent and undeniable presence.” He added: “With honesty and intensity that resonate far beyond the screen, he has given us many unforgettable characters.”

Winstone said, “Our passion for great stories and exceptional films is what brings us together. The Sarajevo Film Festival continues to champion cinema that transcends spectacle, offering depth and meaning.

Henry Cavill’s Period Drama Returns To Streaming(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Henry Cavill’s name has been drawing attention again after being replaced as Superman by David Corenswet but his earlier work is finding a fresh audience. Nearly two decades ago, he appeared in The Tudors, a historical drama that has returned to streaming charts. Cavill shared the screen with Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Anthony Brophy in the story of a young king consumed by his pursuit of a male heir.

All four seasons are now available on Prime Video and Paramount+ in the United States, while the show is trending internationally in places like the Netherlands and Taiwan, per Collider. Critics gave it a respectable 69 percent on Rotten Tomatoes, while audiences pushed it to 84 percent, with Season 3 often regarded as the standout at an impressive 90 percent.

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At the Outlander: Blood of My Blood premiere, Graham McTavish made headlines — not just for promoting Starz’s new prequel series, but for using the red carpet spotlight to throw some love toward Landman and MobLand, two of Paramount+’s most buzzed-about dramas. McTavish, known for playing Dougal MacKenzie in the Outlander universe, and more famously, playing the role of Dwalin for The Hobbit trilogy), didn’t hesitate when asked which shows he thought deserved Emmy attention this year. “Landman and MobLand,” he said firmly, praising Taylor Sheridan’s oil-field epic and Guy Ritchie’s stylish gangster saga as two of the series he couldn't stop watching this year. And he’s not alone in thinking that.

While the Emmys may have completely shut out Sheridan’s Landman — despite a Golden Globe nomination for Billy Bob Thornton — fans have flocked to the series. It became the highest-rated freshman drama...

Guy Ritchie–Jason Statham Spy Thriller Is Now Streaming ( Photo Credit – X )

English filmmaker Guy Ritchie is widely regarded as one of the most distinctive and stylish filmmakers working today. From early cult classics like Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, and Revolver, to globally popular titles like Sherlock Holmes and Aladdin, his films have entertained cinephiles across generations.

A lesser-known Guy Ritchie–Jason Statham spy action thriller has found renewed interest on streaming. The film in question is Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre. According to FlixPatrol, it currently ranks third among Hulu’s top ten most popular movies worldwide. Read on to find out what the film is about and where you can stream it.

Let the spy games begin. #OperationFortune is coming soon. pic.twitter.com/pzG2F51Ao7

— Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre (@fortunemovie) December 8, 2021

Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre – Plot & Cast

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There's a new Sherlock Holmes coming to Watson next season. Matt Berry, who voiced the legendary detective in a lone Season 1 episode, will not reprise the role in the flesh for Season 2.

Instead, per Deadline, Robert Carlyle will step into the iconic role of Sherlock Holmes for the CBS medical drama series' sophomore outing, which will premiere this fall. "We are thrilled to have the mighty Robert Carlyle join the cast of Watson in Season 2," shared Watson showrunner Craig Sweeny in a statement. "The man has played iconic roles in projects like Trainspotting, The Full Monty and 28 Weeks Later, and now he steps into the shoes of the most iconic detective of all, Sherlock Holmes."

"We are thrilled to have the mighty Robert Carlyle join the cast of Watson in Season 2."

Watson's first season was set one year after Sherlock's apparent death at the hands of his archenemy Professor James Moriarty,...

It's officially time for Russell Crowe to take the stand as the first trailer for Nuremberg is here. Written and directed by The Amazing Spider-Man 2 co-writer James Vanderbilt, the World War II courtroom drama takes viewers back to the titular trials, where the Nazis were made to answer for their heinous crimes for the world to see. Crowe plays perhaps the most infamous figure to be brought to court throughout the process, Reichsmarschall Hermann Göring, a man both charismatic and monstrous with intimate knowledge of the party's greatest atrocities. The teaser gives the best look yet at the Gladiator star's stunning transformation, as well as the men, played by Rami Malek and Michael Shannon, who will be tasked with making him tell all about his crimes.

In the opening moments of the footage, viewers are taken inside a secret military prison where the remnants of the Nazis' leadership reside,...

Natalie Portman opened 2025 by starring opposite John Krasinski in Fountain of Youth, the action thriller from Guy Ritchie. Now, only a few months later, one of her next projects just took a major step forward. Netflix has officially confirmed that Good Sex, the romantic comedy in which Portland stars alongside Tucker Pillsbury, aka Role Model, has officially begun production. This comes after Role Model brought Portman out onto the stage last night during his show at Madison Square Garden while he was playing “Sally, When The Wine Runs Out.” Role Model has brought out other stars in the past during the same performance, such as Renée Rapp, Dylan Minnette, and Bowen Yang. Good Sex also stars MCU star Mark Ruffalo, Parks & Rec alum Rashida Jones, rom-com icon Meg Ryan, and even Tramell Tillman, who has made a name for himself thanks to his role in Severance.

Good Sex follows Ally,...

Guy Ritchie and John Krasinski behind-the-scenes of “Fountain of Youth,” premiering May 23, 2025 on Apple TV+. Photo Credit Apple TV+

The buzz hasn’t faded! Guy Ritchie’s “Fountain of Youth,” the exhilarating family action movie from Apple TV+, continues to dominate the platform months after its debut. This fan‑favorite has become one of Apple TV+’s most‑watched hits. It attracts audiences of all ages with its exciting mix of adventure, humor, and heart.

The film stars Academy Award winner Natalie Portman and the always engaging John Krasinski, who both deliver powerhouse performances. They are joined by an undeniably fun and talented ensemble cast. John Krasinski praises Guy Ritchie’s Fountain of Youth for its originality and scope — and it’s easy to see why fans keep coming back.

A Quest for Immortality: What “Fountain of Youth” Is All About

For those just discovering the excitement, “Fountain of Youth” plunges viewers into an epic,...

Henry Cavill’s name has been circulating after being replaced as Superman by David Corenswet, but nearly 20 years ago, he starred in a historical soap opera that’s returned to streaming charts. Cavill stars alongside Jonathan Rhys Meyers (Vikings) and Anthony Brophy (The Devil’s Own) in The Tudors, the costume drama following the scandalous life of a young king and his obsession with producing a male heir. All four seasons of the show are streaming on both Prime Video and Paramount+ in America, but globally, the series is trending in countries such as the Netherlands and Taiwan. The Tudors earned solid scores of 69% from critics and 84% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, with Season 3 being well-regarded as the strongest of the bunch, earning a nearly flawless 90% on the Tomatometer.

Michael Hirst is the sole writer and creator of The Tudors, but he recruited directors like Ciaran Donnelly, Jeremy Podeswa, and Dearbhla Walsh...

Jason Statham’s most recent action epic found success at the box office and streaming on Amazon MGM+, but Netflix may have inadvertently spoiled two huge titles from the star coming soon. The streamer has opened tabs for both The Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw and Furious 7, and while they’re not available to stream now, it does present the option to remind subscribers when they are. This means both films will likely be available to stream on Netflix soon, possibly even at the beginning of next month. Both were mostly well-received by critics and audiences, and each found financial success. Statham is also expected to return to the Fast & Furious franchise in the 11th and final installment after Fast X teased his reprisal as Deckard Shaw.

Released in 2015, Furious 7 earned an 82% from both critics and audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, and the film also grossed $1.5 billion at the global box office.

It’s been a busy year for Tom Hardy thus far after starring in Gareth Evans' divisive Netflix action movie and Guy Ritchie’s new crime series, but now another recent project from the star has jumped back into the streaming spotlight. Hardy stars alongside Austin Butler and Jodie Comer in The Bikeriders, the gritty drama that's been likened to Sons of Anarchy following Kathy (Comer), a headstrong woman who finds herself in the middle of the violent storm between warring motorcycle clubs. The Bikeriders is currently streaming on Prime Video in America, but it’s one of the most popular streaming purchases on Google in countries such as Venezuela and Finland. The film earned a “Certified Fresh” 80% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes and a 73% on the audience-driven Popcornmeter, though it grossed only $36 million globally against a $40 million budget.

Based on the novel of the same name by Danny Lyon,...

Having completed a full month of release in theaters worldwide, Apple’s sports drama F1has now passed what will likely be its final global box office milestone. F1 has also established itself as one of the biggest original blockbusters of the last decade, as it aims to overtake the $531 million lifetime haul of World War Z to become star Brad Pitt’s biggest-ever hit. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, F1 opened to positive reviews and capitalized on Formula One racing’s popularity in overseas markets. Somewhat surprisingly, it did rather well domestically, too. Fueled by Pitt’s charisma, the movie has now passed the $165 million mark stateside.

F1 has generated an additional $344 million from overseas markets, for a cumulative global haul of $509 million. While the budget has not been made public for F1, it’s one of the biggest-ever films to have been produced by a tech giant. Apple is...

Matthew McConaughey has been absent from big-screen leading roles for six years now after last starring in The Gentlemen for Guy Ritchie, but one much older project from the star just got a disappointing streaming update. Once the king of the rom-com, McConaughey starred alongside Jennifer Lopez in The Wedding Planner, the 2001 film following a world-renowned wedding planner who breaks the cardinal rule of her trade: Don’t fall in love with a groom. The Wedding Planner is currently streaming on Netflix. Unfortunately, the streamer has confirmed that the last day to watch the film will be on July 31. It earned abysmal scores of 17% from critics and 59% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, but that didn’t stop it from grossing $94 million at the box office against a $35 million budget.

Pamela Falk and Michael Ellis wrote the script for The Wedding Planner, and Adam Shankman directed the film. Shankman most recently...

Directed by Marcel the Shell with Shoes On's In his review for Collider, Aidan KelleyDean Fleischer Camp, Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch recently became Hollywood's biggest movie of the year so far, officially breaking the billion-dollar boundary and becoming Hollywood's first of the year to do so, following in the footsteps of China's near-$2 billion hit Ne Zha 2. Now available to watch from the comfort of your own home on PVOD platforms such as Amazon Prime and Apple TV, Lilo & Stitch's long run at the box office is finally slowing down, although not without still hitting a few more milestones.

One such milestone, hit thanks to another recent weekend haul of $1.5 million domestically, is officially doubling the total US gross of another big-name franchise, namely Guy Ritchie's Sherlock Holmes. Released in 2009, the movie, which starred Robert Downey Jr. and Jude Law as the titular Sherlock Holmes and Dr.

The streaming battle between Jason Statham and Denzel Washington has jumped from Prime Video to Hulu. After tussling with A Working Man last month, The Equalizer 3 is now dealing with Wrath of Man.

Per FlixPatrol, Wrath of Man and The Equalizer 3 have swapped spots on Hulu's Top 10 Movies in the United States list and, as of July 24, are ranked No. 7 and No. 8, respectively. However, the Statham-led Wrath of Man has its work cut out for it if it hopes to move further up the list, as The Amateur, High Rollers, The Assessment, In the Lost Lands, Distant, and Get Away are holding steady in the top six spots. While The Equalizer 3 continues to be popular on streaming, there always seems to be an action flick starring Statham on the same platform that stops it from rising higher on the charts.

Serving as Washington's only headlining franchise,...