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Rebecca Ferguson has been revealed in a new image from A House of Dynamite. Directed by Kathryn Bigelow, who won two Oscars for The Hurt Locker, with a script written by Noah Oppenheim (Netflix's Zero Day), the upcoming political thriller follows a team of White House officials as they race against time to respond to an imminent missile strike on the United States.

The film features a massive star-studded ensemble cast that includes Rebecca Ferguson, Idris Elba, Gabriel Basso, Jared Harris, Tracy Letts, Anthony Ramos, Moses Ingram, Jonah Hauer-King, Greta Lee, Jason Clarke, Malachi Beasley, Brian Tee, Brittany O'Grady, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Willa Fitzgerald, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Kyle Allen, Kaitlyn Dever, Francesca Carpanini, and Abubakr Ali.

Now, via La Biennale di Venezia on X, the first look at Rebecca Ferguson in A House of Dynamite has been revealed. The image shows the actress playing a character named Olivia Walker, seemingly...

Kathryn Bigelow has an impressive resume with films like Point Break, The Hurt Locker and Zero Dark Thirty under her belt. Except for a couple of projects, the Academy Award-nominated director hasn’t been heard from since 2017’s Detroit. Netflix announced the details of her upcoming thriller. The film is titled A House of Dynamite and it sports a huge cast that includes Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Gabriel Basso, Jared Harris, Tracy Letts, Anthony Ramos, Moses Ingram, Jonah Hauer-King, with Greta Lee, and Jason Clarke. Also starring Malachi Beasley, Brian Tee, Brittany O’Grady, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Willa Fitzgerald, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Kyle Allen and Kaitlyn Dever.

You can now get a first look at the project with a new image from The Film Stage on social media. Their post reads, “The first image from Kathryn Bigelow’s A House of Dynamite, world premiering at Venice 2025.” Check it out below.

The first...

Do you remember Jessica Goldberg's TV drama, "The Path," with Aaron Paul, Michelle Monaghan, and Hugh Dancy? Yeah, me neither. That's kind of the problem since I actually watched half of the Hulu series' first season back in 2016, but the only thing I can recall is that it was underwhelming, dull, and way too slow to hold my interest. It was meant to be the show that gave new life to Aaron Paul's career after he couldn't quite utilize the fame and praise "Breaking Bad" brought him over five years. Once Vince Gilligan's revolutionary masterpiece ended in 2013, Paul was offered a bunch of roles in various movies, but somehow none of those propelled him into the A-star category of actors who usually headlined features.

Maybe he just wasn't ready for it as much as his co-star and pal Bryan Cranston, who cashed in on his role of Walter...

Sofia Carson’s love life has been a mystery for her fans. While she has gained a lot of popularity in recent years, starring in Netflix’s beloved romance films, her die-hard fans know her from her time on Disney, famously being a part of the Descendants series. Most recently, she is set to star alongside Queen Charlotte’s Corey Mylchreest in My Oxford Year.

While Carson frequently plays women in love, not much is public about her love life. In an interview with Extra, she stated that her personal life being private is “absolutely intentional,” wanting fans to focus on “my art and the music and the films that I put out into the world.” However, having been a public figure for most of her life, there have been a number of people she has been rumored to be involved with. Considering this, here is a complete history of Carson’s love life.

“By the power of Grayskull! I have the power!” He-Man fans everywhere will be yelling those familiar lines are clapping their eyes on the latest look at Amazon’s upcoming live-action remake of Masters of the Universe. San Diego Comic-Con is now underway, with Masters of the Universe making an appearance and revealing our first proper look at a key piece of He-Man's arsenal.

Coming courtesy of DiscussingFilm, we now have our most detailed look at the Masters of the Universe remake yet. Sharing images from Sdcc, the coveted Power Sword (aka the Sword of Power or the Sword of Grayskull) is the mighty mystical weapon that enables Prince Adam to transform into He-Man. Frankly, it’s an incredible rendition of the sword from animation to live-action, and it would be impossible not to feel like you could take on Skeletor’s armies single-handed while wielding it.

The Masters of the Universe...

Netflix has been on an action movie hot streak lately, with the streamer all set to continue the trend by teaming up with the Academy Award-winning director behind The Hurt Locker, Kathryn Bigelow. Not only that, action outing, which has been described as “a harrowing ticking-clock thriller,” will also see The Suicide Squad star Idris Elba join forces with one of Netflix’s best new action heroes.

Bigelow’s Netflix thriller is titled A House of Dynamite, and a first look and new synopsis have now been revealed in anticipation of the movie’s debut, which will take place at this year’s Venice Film Festival, where it will compete. A House of Dynamite is now scheduled for a limited theatrical release before landing on Netflix on October 24, 2025. You can check out the first look and newly revealed plot synopsis below.

“When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States,...

Kathryn Bigelow already has two Academy Awards to her name, and she will be back for a buzzy awards run later this year. After making her directorial debut with the biker movie The Loveless (1981), Bigelow made a name for herself directing thrillers, such as Near Dark (1987), Blue Steel (1990), Point Break (1991), Strange Days (1995), and K-19: The Widowmaker (2002).

She gained critical acclaim for The Hurt Locker (2008), about a bomb squad in Iraq, and Bigelow became the first woman to win the Academy Award for Best Director, with the war movie also winning Best Picture. She followed that up with the political thriller Zero Dark Thirty (2012), about the manhunt for Osama bin Laden, and earned another Oscar nomination for Best Picture.

However, her last movie was the crime drama Detroit (2017), but now, the first look at Bigelow's first film in eight years has been revealed.

A House Of Dynamite's First Image Revealed...

After years of changes and delays, Masters of the Universe has finally finished filming. The movie, which is based on the classic Mattel toys, is now one step closer to making its way to theaters. Nicholas Galitzine, who plays Prince Adam, and Camila Mendes, who plays Teela, were seen on set as production officially came to an end.

The film is scheduled to come out on June 5, 2026. Amazon MGM Studios will handle the release.

Nicholas Galitzine and Camila Mendes on the set of #MastersOfTheUniverse.

Production wrapped earlier this week. pic.twitter.com/JRIcl5EH2s

— Rotten Tomatoes (@RottenTomatoes) June 21, 2025

The story follows Adam Glenn, a boy who lands on Earth after a crash and loses the Sword of Grayskull. Years later, as an adult, he finds the sword again and returns to his home planet, Eternia. There, he becomes He-Man and leads the fight against the evil Skeletor.

Camila Mendes plays Teela,...

Masters of the Universe has officially wrapped filming, and fans are one step closer to seeing the iconic world of Eternia brought to life on the big screen. Nicholas Galitzine, who stars as Prince Adam, and Camila Mendes, who plays Teela, were recently spotted on set, marking the end of production.

The movie is set to hit theaters on June 5, 2026, and will be released by Amazon MGM Studios.

Nicholas Galitzine and Camila Mendes on the set of #MastersOfTheUniverse.

Production wrapped earlier this week. pic.twitter.com/JRIcl5EH2s

— Rotten Tomatoes (@RottenTomatoes) June 21, 2025

This live-action movie is based on Mattel’s classic franchise and has had a long and bumpy road to get here. The project changed studios, writers, and directors multiple times over the years. After many delays, the film finally got the green light with Travis Knight directing and Chris Butler writing the latest version of the script.

Kathryn Bigelow’s new film is officially called A House Of Dynamite, and we’ll be seeing it this October. More on it here.

Kathryn Bigelow’s next film feels like it’s been a long time coming. After what seemed a long period of development, it was rather dismaying to learn in the spring of last year that Netflix wouldn’t be moving forward with Aurora, an apocalyptic thriller written by Jurassic Park scribe, David Koepp.

As you may know, there was a change in leadership at the streaming platform’s film division around that time, and Bigelow’s project – her first since 2017’s Detroit – was one casualty of many. Mind you, some reports have suggested that Bigelow may have actually exited the project, leading to its cancellation.

Either way, it wasn’t welcome news, but was sweetened by the reveal that Bigelow is collaborating with the streaming platform...

Netflix has declassified some details about its star-studded new thriller from the Oscar-winning director of The Hurt Locker, Kathryn Bigelow. The project, which was previously dubbed the "Untitled White House Thriller," finally has a title: A House of Dynamite, which was revealed via a striking red poster featuring a silhouetted figure (shared below).The explosive political drama has also now set its release date, with two options available, as the film will hit select theaters in October before making its Netflix streaming debut on Oct. 24, 2025.

A House of Dynamite marks Bigelow's return to directing after eight years away from feature films, following the release of 2017's Detroit, but it sounds like she is coming back with a bang. The potential awards contender is described as "a sharp and visceral new story" with a politically-charged script written by Noah Oppenheim, who already spent some time at the White House earlier this...

Poster for ‘A House of Dynamite’ (Photo Credit: Netflix)

Two-time Oscar winner Kathryn Bigelow’s upcoming thriller has an official title and streaming release date. A House of Dynamite, starring Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson, will have a limited theatrical release in October 2025, followed by a streaming release on October 24.

The cast also includes Gabriel Basso, Jared Harris, Tracy Letts, Anthony Ramos, Moses Ingram, Jonah Hauer-King, Greta Lee, and Jason Clarke. Rounding out the ensemble are Malachi Beasley, Brian Tee, Brittany O’Grady, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Willa Fitzgerald, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Kyle Allen, and Kaitlyn Dever.

Netflix released this description of Kathryn Bigelow’s dramatic thriller: “When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond.”

Noah Oppenheim wrote the screenplay and serves as a producer along with Greg Shapiro and Kathryn Bigelow. Executive producers include Brian Bell and Sarah Bremner.

Kathryn Bigelow’s next feature has a title and fall release date from Netflix.

The streaming service announced Wednesday that the Oscar-winning filmmaker’s forthcoming project is the political thriller A House of Dynamite, which will hit select theaters in October before its Netflix debut on Oct. 24. Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson star in the film that has a script from Noah Oppenheim.

A House of Dynamite centers on a single missile being launched at the U.S. and the process of determining who was responsible and how to react.

Gabe Basso, Jared Harris, Tracy Letts, Anthony Ramos, Moses Ingram, Jonah Hauer-King, Greta Lee and Jason Clarke round out the ensemble cast. The film also includes appearances from Malachi Beasley, Brian Tee, Brittany O’Grady, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Willa Fitzgerald, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Kyle Allen and Kaitlyn Dever.

Oppenheim, Bigelow and Greg Shapiro serve as producers.

Bigelow’s previous features include Detroit...

Kathryn Bigelow has an impressive resume with films like Point Break, The Hurt Locker and Zero Dark Thirty under her belt. Except for a couple of projects, the Academy Award-nominated director hasn’t been heard from since 2017’s Detroit. Now, Netflix is announcing the details of her upcoming thriller. The film is titled A House of Dynamite and it sports a huge cast that includes Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Gabriel Basso, Jared Harris, Tracy Letts, Anthony Ramos, Moses Ingram, Jonah Hauer-King, with Greta Lee, and Jason Clarke. Also starring Malachi Beasley, Brian Tee, Brittany O’Grady, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Willa Fitzgerald, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Kyle Allen and Kaitlyn Dever.

The official logline for A House of Dynamite from Netflix reads, “When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond.” The streamer has also announced that the film is...

Kathryn Bigelow’s thriller “A House of Dynamite” is set to premiere this fall — hitting theaters in October and streaming on Netflix on Oct. 24.

“When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond,” per the logline. The streamer further called the movie a “sharp and visceral new story from a filmmaker at the top of her game.”

Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Gabriel Basso, Jared Harris, Tracy Letts, Anthony Ramos, Jonah Hauer-King, Moses Ingram, Greta Lee, Jason Clarke, Malachi Beasley, Brian Tee, Brittany O’Grady, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Willa Fitzgerald, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Kyle Allen and Kaitlyn Dever will star in the two-time Oscar winner’s latest film.

Bigelow directed from a script by Noah Oppenheim, both of whom produced alongside Greg Shapiro. Executive producers included Brian Bell and Sarah Bremner, while Jeremy Hindle and Sumaiya Kaveh co-produced.

Additionally,...

A House of Dynamite, the next movie from The Hurt Locker Oscar winner Kathryn Bigelow, will hit theaters in October and stream on Netflix on October 24.

The movie is getting a limited theatrical release.

Here’s the logline for the movie penned by Noah Oppenheim: When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States, a race begins to determine who is responsible and how to respond.

The movie stars Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Gabe Basso, Jared Harris, Tracy Letts, Anthony Ramos, Moses Ingram, Jonah Hauer-King, with Greta Lee and Jason Clarke. Co-starring are Malachi Beasley, Brian Tee, Brittany O’Grady, Gbenga Akinnagbe, Willa Fitzgerald, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Kyle Allen and Kaitlyn Dever.

Producers are Greg Shapiro, Bigelow and Oppenheim. EPs are Brian Bell and Sarah Bremner.

Bigelow’s latest feature was announced at the streamer’s 2024 upfronts last year.

The project marks Bigelow’s first movie since the 2017 thriller Detroit,...

At long last, Netflix is pulling back the curtain on Kathryn Bigelow's mysterious new movie at the streaming service. Since last year, the Oscar-winning director behind The Hurt Locker, Zero Dark Thirty, and Point Break has been quietly assembling a star-studded cast for her first feature in eight years, including Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson. Only now, however, do we have an official title and release date for her long-awaited return, and it is not far off. The project will go under the name A House of Dynamite and is officially set to stream on the platform on October 24. In a rare move by Netflix, it will also be available in select theaters during the month.

Featuring a screenplay penned by Noah Oppenheim, who previously created Netflix's Robert De Niro-led political thriller series Zero Day, A House of Dynamite is also a thriller centered on the White House.

Kathryn Bigelow is bringing her acclaim to Netflix. The Academy Award-winning director makes her return to filmmaking with thriller “House of Dynamite” set at the White House after a missile is launched at the U.S.

The project was announced in 2024 with a Puck report confirming that “Jackie” and “Zero Day” scribe Noah Oppenheim was writing the original script. The film will be set in real-time and share a sensibility with Bigelow’s previous films “Zero Dark Thirty,” “Detroit,” and “The Hurt Locker.”

Idris Elba, Rebecca Ferguson, Jared Harris, Greta Lee, Gabriel Basso, Anthony Ramos, Tracy Letts, and Moses Ingram will star in “House of Dynamite,” along with Jonah Hauer-King, Jason Clarke, Kaitlyn Dever, Willa Fitzgerald, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Malachi Beasley, Kyle Allen, Francesca Carpanini, Brian Tee, Brittany O’Grady, Abubakr Ali, and recent IndieWire Honors winner Aminah Nieves of “1923” fame.

The logline reads: “When a single, unattributed missile is launched at the United States,...

The iconic cartoon series and iconic toy line Masters of the Universe is getting a new live-action movie. The film was previously adapted into a live-action film in the 1980s, but will get a new one in 2026.

Masters of the Universe will star Nicholas Galitzine in the leading role as He-Man, and it comes from Amazon MGM Studios. The upcoming adaptation is set to tell the origin story, which can set it up for future installments. One year ahead of the film's release in theaters on June 5, 2026, Masters of the Universe has wrapped filming in the UK, The Knowledge Online reported.

Production on the live-action film began on January 6, 2025. Since filming kicked off in the UK, fans have been treated to several photos from the set. Some of them showed Nicholas Galitzine's blonde hair for He-Man, teased that (at least a part of) the story is set on Earth, and...

Netflix held it’s annual global fan event, Tudum Live on Saturday evening (May 31) and it was quite the star-studded affair.

The big event was held at the Kia Forum in Inglewood, Calif., with tons of Netflix stars from both scripted and unscripted programming, including Jenna Ortega, Kerry Washington and Sofia Carson, who served as the host of the evening!

Keep reading to find out more…

During the event, Netflix revealed several trailers and teaser trailers, announced premiere dates and there was even a live performance from Lady Gaga, who sang “Zombieboy” and “Abracadabra,” with an on-stage appearance from Jenna Ortega, her Wednesday season two co-star.

Check out all of the big announcements Here!

We have rounded all of the Netflix stars who were in attendance at Tudum Live, including those from One Piece, Stranger Things, Wednesday, Selling Sunset, Love Is Blind, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery,...

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Sirens is a dark comedy and thriller drama series created by Molly Smith Metzler. Based on Metzler’s 2011 play of the same name, the Netflix series follows Devon, a recovering alcoholic turned sex addict, who wants to bring his little sister, Simone, back home from her new job and her creepy relationship with her billionaire boss, Michaela. Sirens stars Meghann Fahy, Milly Alcock, Glenn Howerton, Bill Camp, Felix Solis, Kevin Bacon, and Julianne Moore. So, if you loved the thrilling story, hilarious dark comedy, and compelling characters in Sirens, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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The Perfect Couple is a mystery crime drama miniseries created by Jenna Lamia. Based on the 2018 novel of the same name by Elin Hilderbrand, the Netflix series is set in Nantucket and revolves...

Joey King started out her career as a child star, but she has outgrown that label and has proved time and time again that she is one of the most versatile young actors in Hollywood. Whether giving us heartfelt performances in heartbreaking dramas, bringing more intensity to action films, or being a more charming personality in rom-coms, King has built a filmography that is both diverse and impressive.

You might know her from The Kissing Booth series, but there is so much more to her career than just teen romance. From blockbuster hits to indie gems, she has shown both her emotional and funny sides, captivating the audience.

So, if you think you’ve already seen everything she has to offer after watching a few teen romances, then get ready for a fresh perspective on an actress who continues to surprise viewers each time she takes on a new role.

An amazing and very eclectic range of content was on the lists of the top five most-viewed movies and shows on Netflix last week. There is certainly plenty of variety around and some new entries too, as Tudum reveals the latest viewing figures. Stand by to find out what has been on lots of people's screens recently.

The movies has a top new action thriller bursting on the scene. Be warned, though, it’s bloody and violent. To balance that out on the list, there is a classic animated character movie, you’ll find it hard to resist laughing along too. Rom-coms are pulling in the numbers, too. No matter what the critics think, the genre is always popular with viewers.

On the most-viewed shows lists, they are all very familiar names: some old, some new, some returning for new seasons. There’s also the latest episode in a long-running...

With Tudum now updated, it’s time to take a closer look at the top five most-viewed movies and shows on Netflix. The two lists have several surprises from last week, showing us what has been popular with viewers. They've clearly not been listening to the critics when they made their choices from the many new additions from Netflix each week.

The movie list includes a couple of films where the 'never mind the critics' element applies. That's a great approach. Watching what you like, not what you're told to like, is a good plan. That is balanced out by two strong family viewing movies that likely had an added attraction over Easter. And for a twist and touch of variety, there’s also a disturbing documentary film in there.

Critics also come into play on the shows. Although in this instance, they may be right, as one new series could struggle.

The top five most viewed Netflix movies and shows for last week, listed on Tudum, have some big hitters in there. The movies had over 30 million views, and the top five shows had another 40 million. And that’s just for the week to April 13. That’s a whole lot of watching going on.

On the movie front, viewers continued to love a recent romantic comedy and a couple of prehistoric settings. There’s the warmth and humor from a new family comedy and a fun caper for all ages, with the ever-present scenario of good versus bad. Mind you, these are the goodies in this particular film.

As for the shows, those 40 million viewers have made some great choices. A strong view of society and its problems is a theme for the two at the top. But that's balanced with a touch of animation and that good versus evil theme again.

Bernadette and Howard Wolowitz are officially getting back together! Night Court's upcoming Season 3 finale on May 6 will be a big one with back-to-back episodes welcoming Melissa Rauch's Big Bang Theory partner, Simon Helberg, to the Manhattan Municipal Court. He's not the only member of the wider Big Bang universe to be swinging by for some zany courtroom antics, though, as Raegan Revford, best known for playing Sheldon Cooper's sister Missy on Young Sheldon and, more recently, Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage, will also have a major role to play in the final episode. Rounding things out is the return of original series veteran Marsha Warfield once more as Roz Russell for the first of the two episodes, ensuring that the season will adjourn with a bang.

Exactly who Helberg will be playing remains a mystery, but the cameo is being described as a potential "game-changer" for Rauch's Judge Abby Stone.

It’s always been the case that new shows and movies arriving on Netflix can get a real boost in their first week or two. Some may take a while to make their mark, but others just storm in and pick up big viewing numbers immediately. That’s certainly the case for last week, with seven new entries across the two top five lists.

The latest lists from Tudum show the biggest changes are in the movie category. Four of the top five are new, and the other is in its second top-five week. It’s a mix of older films just reaching Netflix and some brand new content. However new, they are attracting plenty of viewers and interest.

Three new entries break into the top five shows. One of those could be a potential long-runner over several seasons with the right care and health checks. Of the two shows...

Amazon MGM Studios's Masters of the Universe movie starring Nicholas Galitzine isn't due out until next year, but by the power of Grayskull, we now have our first look at one of the main setpieces of the star-studded fantasy epic while production is underway. New set photos shared online have revealed the gates of Castle Grayskull, including the imposing jaw bridge that welcomes visitors into the keep. It's one of the more iconic aspects of the legendary fortress, and the bridge itself, at the very least, is built practically with giant teeth rising on its edges. There's a lot of work left to be done to have the castle looking like the mythical locale Skeletor and his minions long to claim for themselves, but the shots are an early preview of how the film will capture the full scale of the seat of Eternia's power.

In addition to the toothy bridge,...

A new romantic comedy is taking over the Netflix charts, despite some less than stellar reviews. The new film is written and directed by Adam Brooks, whose rom-com bonafides are not in question. The director has previously written and directed 2008's "Definitely, Maybe" and co-written "Wimbledon" (2004) and "Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason" (2004). This time, Brooks has adapted Lori Nelson Spielman's novel "The Life List" for Netflix, and audiences seem to be loving it.

The film stars Sofia Carson, who is fast becoming a Netflix rom-com queen having starred in 2022's "Purple Hearts" and recently appeared in the "Die Hard"-like Netflix Christmas thriller "Carry On." Carson plays Alex Rose, whose mother, Elizabeth (Connie Britton), passes away. Afterwards, Alex discovers that Elizabeth changed her will so that her daughter must complete certain tasks in order to get her inheritance. While this might sound like some sort of sadistic game orchestrated from beyond the grave,...

Why do we hold good looks against the goodlooker? We look at Sridevi and say, “Liar, how can anyone be so beautiful…and so talented!”

Anything excessively easy on the eye, we presume to be shallow. I hope Adam Brooks’ The Life List won’t be judged harshly for its looks.

First things first: this is a really good-looking film. It is as if the primary criteria for casting were the actors’ looks—and, in one instance, the size of one part of the anatomy.

Naughty innuendos, perky parties and strong repartees are the USPs of this luscious, delectable concoction about a young aimless but bright girl, her mother’s favourite, who finds herself laden with a strange legacy.

This is where the film gets somewhat wobbly: Mom (played with ravishing poignancy by Connie Britton) wants Alex (Sofia Carson) to tick off all the numbers on the wishlist Alex had...

This is the week we saw some big stars lose their place in the top five most-viewed movies and shows on Netflix. The lists on Tudum have been updated and confirm two new movie entries matched by three new shows. Those have ended the top five runs for both Robert De Niro in Zero Day and Kate Hudson’s Running Point.

The two new movies bring a documentary about a real scam and a Rom-Com to our screens. Both hit the top five in their first week of release. They sit alongside another true-life and actual footage film, and two movies that are a great mix of drama, action, and strong casting. That's helped those two retain their top-five slot, but how much longer?

The top five shows have those gaps left by De Niro and Hudson to fill. It’s a very diverse list this week, with all five being quite different.

He-Man is finally coming to live-action, and it seems like star Nicholas Galitzine has not taken the assignment lightly. Recent footage of Masters of the Universe shown at CinemaCon reportedly revealed Galitzine’s buff look and incredible blowout that gives him a straight out of the ‘80s cartoon look.

Travis Knight’s upcoming live-action adaptation of the popular cartoon is under production, and fans were delighted to see practical sets, costumes of Idris Elba’s Man-at-Arms, and the general vibe of the film more reminiscent of the cartoon series. The highlight seemed to be Jared Leto’s faceless glimpse as Skeletor.

Nicholas Galitzine looks incredible as He-Man in CinemaCon footage for Masters of the Universe Nicholas Galtzine in Bottoms | Credits: MGM Pictures

Nicholas Galitzine’s casting as He-Man for Travis Knight’s Masters of the Universe was initially met with a lot of skepticism from fans. The actor was known...

By the power of Grayskull, Amazon’s upcoming Masters of the Universe reboot has the power! The studio and streamer’s new take on the beloved ‘80s He-Man cartoon debuted its first footage at CinemaCon, with behind the scenes images and details revealing that the reboot will stay as true as possible to the beloved cartoon and toys while using both practical effects and CGI to bring the fantastical world into live-action.

The footage, while brief, did include "shots of He-Man's sword and the iconic dialogue "By the power of Grayskull!" as well as a "blend of practical and VFX effects," along with "physical sets and accurate costumes from the cartoon series." You can check out a description of the footage below, which comes courtesy of ScreenRant:

A BTS clip shows He-Man’s sword, with the director talking about the toys he had as a kid. “By the power of Grayskull!

Netflix is not fooling around this April as it bulks up its slate for the first full month of spring. Romance films, comedies and dramas abound on the streamer with a few titles that launched at the end of March making it into the best new films to stream on Netflix in April.

For those in a more serious or wistful mood, The Life List and A Dog’s Way Home will pull at the heartstrings and help viewers feel all the feelings when they watch. Those in the mood for uplift can watch Rudy or The Breakfast Club or Field of Dreams. Those wanting a laugh can stream One of Them Days.

Find the best new movies streaming on Netflix in April 2025 below:

The Life List – March 28 L to R: Sofia Carson as Alex and Kyle Allen as Brad in ‘The Life List’

Based on the book by Lori Nelson Spielman,...

The Electric State Ott Verdict Week 3 (Photo Credit –Netflix)

The Electric State is still ruling at one of the top spots on Netflix’s weekly global top 10 list, but it is not the #1 position. Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt’s film by Anthony and Joe Russo has lost the position to the rom-com drama The Life List, which was released a few days back. It has its debut week and has hit the ball out of the park by occupying the top spot. Keep scrolling for more.

For the uninitiated, The Life List was directed by Adam Brooks and is adapted from the novel of the same name by Lori Nelson Spielman. It features Sofia Carson, Kyle Allen, and Connie Britton in the leading roles. On the other hand, Brown’s film is also based on a 2018 illustrated novel by Simon Stalenhag. Initially, Universal Pictures had the distribution rights,...

Netflix’s The Life List has captivated audiences with its heartfelt narrative and authentic portrayal of self-discovery. Starring Sofia Carson as Alex, the film follows her journey to fulfill a childhood bucket list to claim her inheritance. Beyond its engaging plot, the movie’s setting plays a pivotal role in bringing Alex’s story to life. Filmed across various iconic locations, the film offers viewers a genuine glimpse into the environments that shape Alex’s transformative journey. This article delves into the plot, detailed filming locations of The Life List.

Plot Overview

In The Life List, Alex (Sofia Carson) is tasked with completing a list of life goals she penned at 13 to receive her late mother’s inheritance. Guided by attorney Brad (Kyle Allen), Alex embarks on a year-long journey of self-discovery, confronting past relationships, pursuing forgotten dreams, and uncovering family secrets. The narrative intertwines themes of grief, love, and personal growth,...

Adolescence. Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in Adolescence. Cr. Courtesy of Netflix © 2024 Netflix is buzzing with excitement as its latest hits dominate screens around the globe. The breakout limited series has become a true sensation. Just three weeks after its release, it has secured a spot as one of the platform’s most popular shows of all time, amassing a staggering 96.7 million views. Proving its staying power, it topped the English TV charts yet again this week with 30.4 million views and achieved Top 10 status across all 93 countries where Netflix ranks its content. On the film front, The Life List has captured hearts worldwide. Starring Sofia Carson, Connie Britton, and Kyle Allen, this soulful romantic drama shot straight to No. 1 on the English film charts with 24.4 million views. Based on Lori Nelson Spielman’s beloved novel, its emotional storyline has earned it Top 10 spots in 88 countries. Meanwhile, The Electric State, featuring...

Netflix has been focusing on big-budget productions, with action and visual effects-filled projects topping the charts. However, the streaming giant has proven an interest in rom-coms and dramas, as well.

In recent months, Netflix has released several memorable titles, whether shows like Kristen Bell and Adam Brody's Nobody Wants This and Kate Hudson's comedy Running Point, or romantic films like Scott Foley's Italian dream getaway La Dolce Villa. Although the streamer has seen a lot of interest in big-budget productions like The Electric State, the interest in dramas and rom-coms is obvious. That is now highlighted by its latest release, The Life List, which topped the charts the past week, per Tudum.

The Life List premiered on Netflix on Mar. 28, and it had two full days to make an impression on the week between Mar. 24 and 30. An impression it did because the romantic drama topped the charts...

After only three weeks, Adolescence, the critically acclaimed limited series, is already one of Netflix’s all-time Most Popular TV Shows with 96.7 million views to date. It topped the English TV charts once more with 30.4 million views this week, and reached the Top 10 in all 93 countries that the Top 10 is available.

Starring Netflix fan-favorite Sofia Carson, along with Connie Britton and Kyle Allen, The Life Listled English films last week, debuting at No. 1 (24.4 million views). Based on the book of the same name by Lori Nelson Spielman, the heartfelt romantic drama was a hit, landing in the Top 10 in 88 countries. Carson is no stranger to coming out on top — her airport thriller Carry-On recently claimed the No. 2 spot on the Most Popular Films list.

The Electric State remained a favorite as fans carried the sci-fi adventure that stars Millie Bobby...

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The Life List is a romantic comedy-drama film written and directed by Adam Brooks. Based on the 2013 novel of the same name by Lori Nelson Spielman, the Netflix film follows Alex, a young woman still grieving her mother’s recent death. She soon receives a video from her late mother telling her to revisit her childhood aspirations and old goals, which sends her on an adventurous journey. The Life List stars Sofia Carson, Kyle Allen, Connie Britton, José Zúñiga, and Jordi Mollà. So, if you loved the heart-touching drama, hilarious comedy, and compelling characters in The Life List, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Perhaps the most interesting fact about Adam Brooks’s Netflix release “The Life List” (2025) is that it was based on a novel. That novel—Lori Nelson Spielman’s 2013 bestseller—was translated into 27 languages across 30 countries, a level of international success that makes the film’s lifeless adaptation even more baffling. A minor character in the movie quips, “There are facts, and then there’s what’s true,” but the truth here is that this narrative is so superficial and weirdly tedious that it never makes for compelling viewing.

The film opens with Alex, the privileged daughter of a wealthy woman dying of cancer, who abandons her passion to take up a role in her mother’s company. After her mother’s death, Alex is stunned to learn that she has been fired and temporarily cut off from her inheritance. The catch? She can only claim what’s hers once she...

Amid all the constant chaos and stress of everyday life, sometimes all a person wants to do at the end of a long day is put on a feel-good flick to turn their brains off and enjoy a couple of carefree, relaxing hours. The streaming juggernaut Netflix is no stranger to creating emotionally compelling original hits, and the 2025 romantic dramedy The Life Listis no exception, with the uplifting film focusing on a young woman as she sets out to honor the wishes of her late mother by revisiting her childhood aspirations and fulfilling her old bucket list.

Former Disney darling-turned-popular Netflix leading lady Sofia Carson headlines the heartwarming movie based on the bestselling novel, in which the talented actress shares the screen with famous faces like Connie Britton, Kyle Allen, and Sebastian de Souza. Anyone looking to curl up on the couch and perhaps even do a little soul-searching should...

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In a world filled with the next great action blockbuster or superhero film, it's hard to find a simple and heartwarming story that's both well-made and more than the sum of its parts. That said, Netflix has managed to offer up a solid attempt at answering that age-old dilemma of finding something cozy to watch with The Life List. That said, the Adam Brooks helmed film that's based on a novel by Lori Nelson Spielman is more than a movie one can turn their brain off to, as it carries with it lessons that are important to anyone at any point in their life.

The Life List follows a young woman named Alex Rose who, alongside her family, must face the death of her mother,...

What was on your bucket list when you were 13 years old? For Alex in Netflix’s new film “The Life List,” those items are the key to getting her inheritance from her mom (who you’ll definitely recognize).

Now streaming, the movie centers on Alex and her family after their matriarch, played by Connie Britton, dies. While Elizabeth made things easy on most of her kids in her will, it was her dying wish that in order for Alex to receive her inheritance, she must complete the bucket list she first wrote when she was a young teenager.

What follows is a pretty sweet adventure, leading Alex to play one-on-one with a former NBA star, step outside her comfort zone, and more.

Here’s who you’ll need to know in the film.

Sofia Carson as Alex in The Life List. Cr. Nicole Rivelli/Netflix © 2025. Alex (Sofia Carson)

Alex is the closest to her mom,...

Sofia Carson takes center stage in “The Life Lists,” a movie that aims to tug at the heartstrings from the get-go, focusing all its emotional power on Carson and her character’s personal journey.

“The Life List” falls into the category of self-discovery films that audiences tend to love and critics, as a rule, often tear apart without much mercy. Directed by Adam Brooks, who also penned the screenplay, “The Life List” is based on the novel of the same name by Lori Nelson Spielman. The film follows Alex Rose (Carson), a woman in her thirties who finds herself at a crossroads, forced to reassess the direction of her life when she inherits an unusual task from her late mother: completing a “life list” she wrote when she was 13 years old.

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The Cast

Alongside Sofia Carson as Alex Rose, the cast features Connie Britton as Elizabeth,...

Family secrets, a love triangle, and self-discovery are just part of the creative tapestry in The Life List, an endearing tale full of “aw shucks” that’s designed to warm hearts. It will, even though the film struggles to land in any one genre. It’s a rom-com, it's a tragic family drama, it’s a mission-driven story with a goal in mind, it’s a coming-of-age story, it’s a "yas queen" girlboss flick, it's… not quite sure what it is. It’s all that and filled with attractive actors, so there's great eye candy all around. And there’s Connie Britton, playing a matriarch determined to make sure her daughter gets her life on track. This film is loaded with warm fuzzies, and the ever-reliable Britton is a believable emotional boost, adding an extra touch of warmth in a story already overflowing with it.

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With smarter streamlining, “The Life List” could’ve been impactful. As is, the two-hour-plus Netflix original suffers by attempting to blend two predictable storylines into one: a reductive romantic search for The One crammed in alongside a drama about a directionless woman encouraged by her dead mother to rediscover her joie de vivre in order to claim her inheritance. Not only does its narrative momentum stall all too frequently, but our heroine’s completion quests lack the basics to deliver rousing feelings. Worse still, it’s frustratingly more concerned with telling us how she’s financially able to afford having a delayed quarter-life identity crisis in New York City than it is with giving her journey toward enlightenment any genuine, satiating sense of internal transformation.

Droll Alex (Sofia Carson) is stuck in her life, only she doesn’t realize it. She bides her free time in an unglamourous city loft apartment with her longterm,...

While I try to go into everything with an open mind, I will admit that The Life List was not exactly something I was looking forward to. The gimmicky premise and mid-level production value gave the impression that this would be yet another forgettable, aggressively mediocre Netflix rom com to add to the disturbingly large pile of them produced by the streamer.

The actual movie is thankfully not that. To even call The Life List a romantic comedy would be something of a misnomer, as it’s closer to a comedy drama than anything else and it performs admirably at being exactly that. Yet at the same time, it still feels like it’s missing something to truly elevate it from good to great.

The plot

After her mother’s death, Alex Rose, played by Sofia Carson, is given a decidedly unconventional form of inheritance: a mission to complete every...

Netflix is about to have another romantic hit on its hands with The Life List, which premieres March 28, 2025, and seems to tick all the boxes that viewers love. It's also a surprisingly authentic movie with some great characters, led by Sofia Carson as Alex Rose, a woman adrift in a pre-mid-life crisis of sorts. When her mother (played by Connie Britton) dies, she leads Alex on an existential scavenger hunt of sorts, pushing her to complete a list of goals the young woman set for herself when she was 13. Along the way, she develops feelings for the lawyer tasked with her mother's will and a doctor she meets at her new job. MovieWeb spoke with Allen and de Souza about the film and their shared love interest, Sofia Carson's Alex Rose.

"I mean, for me now, the two people, Alex and Sofia Carson, are so kind of one and the same,...

Kyle Allen plays Brad and Sebastian de Souza plays Garrett in the new Netflix romantic drama 'The Life List.' They tell MovieWeb's Matt Mahler how great Sofia Carson was to work with, and de Souza shares a bit about his role as Lord Byron in the upcoming film about 'Frankenstein' author Mary Shelley, 'Mary's Monster.'

In 'The Life List,' after the death of her mother, Alex revisits her childhood aspirations, endeavoring to achieve her old goals, only to discover that pursuing these lifelong dreams takes her on an unforeseen and surprising journey.