Week of June 8, 2026

Joseph Gordon-Levitt has begun principal photography on 2034, an AI thriller that marks his third feature as director. The Netflix Original film stars Rachel McAdams in the lead role, joined by Jeff Daniels, Joel Edgerton, Caleb McLaughlin, and Nnamdi Asomugha. Gordon-Levitt co-wrote the script with Kieran Fitzgerald, his collaborator on Snowden, with a story credit shared by Natasha Lyonne. Rian Johnson and Ram Bergman are producing through T-Street Productions. Production launched May 4, 2026 in Belgrade, Serbia, with Montenegro serving as a second location. The shoot is scheduled to wrap in July. Set in the near future year of 2034, the film takes a critical look at artificial intelligence, centering on how AI threatens both society and creative labor. Netflix acquired the project in October 2025 after a competitive bidding war, positioning it as a high-priority package. A 2027 release is expected.

Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream produced by Resident Dilettante Theatre at St. John's in the Village. The production will run from July 9-25, 2026 in New York City with rehearsals from June 8 - July 6, 2026. Directed by Montgomery Sutton with Sam Besca as Associate Director and Casting Director. Network/Studio: Resident Dilettante Theatre / St. John's in the Village (Off-Off-Broadway) Genres: Comedy, Classical Theater, Shakespeare, Fantasy, Romance

Director Nathan Silver and producer Saïd Ben Saïd are teaming for an American remake of A Poet, the 2025 Cannes Un Certain Regard Jury Prize winner. Silver is directing from a screenplay he co-wrote with C. Mason Wells, his collaborator on Between the Temples. The English-language adaptation will transpose the original Colombian film's story of a struggling poet mentoring a teenage creative talent to upstate New York. SBS Productions is producing the project, with SBS International handling worldwide sales. Casting is currently underway, with filming scheduled for fall 2026. The remake rights were acquired by Ben Saïd, whose recent credits include Paul Verhoeven's Elle and Ira Sachs' The Man I Love.

A Quiet Place Part III has begun principal photography in New York City, with writer-director John Krasinski returning to helm the final installment of the Abbott family saga. Emily Blunt reprises her role as Evelyn Abbott alongside Millicent Simmonds and Noah Jupe as her children Regan and Marcus, with Cillian Murphy back as survivor Emmett. New cast members include Jack O'Connell, Jason Clarke, and Katy O'Brian. The production is shooting in lower Manhattan's Chinatown, with scenes staged around the Manhattan Bridge and Brooklyn. Krasinski is producing alongside Allyson Seeger through Sunday Night Productions, with Michael Bay, Brad Fuller, and Andrew Form producing via Platinum Dunes. Arnau Valls Colomer serves as cinematographer. Paramount Pictures will release the film theatrically on July 30, 2027. Filming commenced on May 10, 2026, marking the start of what Krasinski has indicated will be the trilogy's final chapter.

A group of teachers are brought together in one of the worst public schools in the country, simply because they love teaching. They rely on each other to make it through the day, and find a way to counteract the school district's bullish-t attitude toward educating children. Scheduled to start filming in August 2026 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.

Amara is an English-language supernatural horror feature from director Roar Uthaug, reuniting him with screenwriter Espen Aukan following their Netflix collaboration on Troll. Currently in development, the project is set in Thailand and follows a group of international backpackers who find themselves trapped in a folkloric curse tied to an unsolved death. The film draws inspiration from Southeast Asian mythology and aims to deliver what Uthaug describes as an intense horror experience. Producers include Erika North and Nick North of Singapore-based Yeti Entertainment, alongside Claire Willats and Katie Davidson of UK-based Two Magpies Entertainment, with Jonathan Spink serving as executive producer. K-Movie Entertainment is handling international sales, marking the company's first English-language title. The project reunites Uthaug with producer Claire Willats, who previously greenlit Troll during her tenure at Netflix.

Joan Goodwin, a reserved Rice University professor, is selected for NASA's first class of women shuttle scientists in 1980. As she trains for spaceflight, she finds friendship, love, and a new sense of purpose. The film is scheduled to begin production on October 19, 2026 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia. The project is being produced by Travis Knight, Matt Levin, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Brad Mendelsohn, and Jeremy Kipp Walker, with screenplay by Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck.

National tour of the musical Beetlejuice. Producer is Networks Presentations with original direction by Alex Timbers and tour direction by Catie Davis. Book by Scott Brown and Anthony King with music and lyrics by Eddie Perfect. Original choreography by Connor Gallagher with tour choreography by Michael Fatica. Rehearsals begin May 19-26, 2026 for ensemble roles and July 6, 2026 for Maxie Dean. Opening dates are June 19, 2026 for ensemble and August 10, 2026 for Maxie Dean. Currently booked through November 2026 with further bookings anticipated. Point of origin is NYC or on tour.

Blue Jacket is a young adult coming-of-age dramatic feature from First Fruits Entertainment, a faith-based production company. The film looks at gritty real life issues young people face, exploring the consequences of decisions and their impact to those around them. The story drops you into a single day in the life of two students, following alternate paths that criss-cross and impact the lives of those around them as different versions of Aaron and Zoe split off with each choice. The project contains mature themes including underage drinking, cyber-bullying, sexual assault and suicide, with all sensitive material handled responsibly and professionally. Filming takes place in Westchester County, NY and Fairfield County, CT over multiple periods from May 18-30 (2 weeks), June 22-27 (1 week), and July 27-August 8, 2026 (2 weeks). Network/Studio: First Fruits Entertainment (independent)

Brave Knight is an animated musical feature currently being packaged at the Cannes market by Lookbook Entertainment. Written and directed by Zachary Derek, the project follows three heroes in the medieval kingdom of Northumbria as they work to expose a royal conspiracy. When illness strikes the king, Prince Tristan embarks on a dangerous quest while his younger brother William—a neurodivergent, non-verbal character—uncovers the plot at home with help from magical stable girl Alora and her ally Constance. The film features original songs and score by composers Sharon Kenny and Kirsten Guenther, who also serve as producers alongside Juan Pablo Reinoso and Derek. Five cast members have been announced: Sydney Agudong, Skylar Astin, Meg Donnelly, Jordan Fisher, and Peyton List, with Donnelly and List in talks to executive produce. The project is being developed simultaneously as both an animated feature and a stage musical.

Film project shooting in Kansas City, MO starting June 1, 2026 for approximately 20 days. Rehearsal dates scheduled for late May. In-person callbacks planned for Los Angeles with dates to be determined. Casting Director Jane Flowers is overseeing the casting process.

Carte Blanche is a period war thriller directed by Gerardo Herrero, based on Lorenzo Silva's award-winning 2004 novel. The film follows an eight-man Spanish Legion unit in 1921 Morocco during the Rif War, led by a revenge-obsessed sergeant after the massacre of Spanish conscript soldiers. Rising Spanish actor Iván Pellicer stars as Juan Faura, a disillusioned young legionnaire struggling to maintain his moral compass as the mission spirals into atrocity. The film was produced by Tornasol Media and Bruja del Sur Films, with participation from RTVE, Movistar Plus+, and Canal Sur. Shot over seven weeks in Almería and Granada, the production wrapped and is currently in post-production. Latido Films is handling international sales, presenting the completed film at the 2026 Cannes market.

A psychological thriller about Marlene Lee, who makes a life-changing choice at an all-white girls' summer camp in 1983. Decades later, as a politician nearing victory, she is forced to face the past she tried to escape. Scheduled to start filming August 24, 2026. Filming locations include Toronto, Golden Horseshoe, Ontario, Canada and North Bay, Nipissing District, Northeastern Ontario, Ontario, Canada.

Cock, the hit comedy by British playwright Mike Bartlett, is about John, a gay man, who has been in a relationship with his partner for seven years. But when he meets and falls in love with a woman, he is forced to contemplate the boundaries of his identity and decide what he really wants for his future. It is a hilarious and touching look at the difficulties that pop up when you realize you have a choice. The production is being produced by Monster Troupe LLC and will be performed at East Village Basement in Manhattan, NY. The show will have a 12 show run from June 16th to June 28th, 2026.

Cocoa Doll is a body horror feature film marking the directorial debut of Muslim-Nigerian filmmaker Jumai Yusuf. Grace Duah stars as a recent college graduate hired by the McNeil family who uncovers their deadly secret. The project was written by Yusuf and previously recognized on the Muslim List and the WScripted Cannes Screenplay List. Jake Casey of The Dazey Phase, Jonathan Unger of Unger Media, and Steven Adams of Alta Global Media are producing. Zoic Studios is handling visual effects. Bangkok-based genre label Fearfolks has picked up global sales rights.

Diana: The Unheard Truth is a three-part docuseries currently in production from Love Monday TV and 53 Degrees Global. The series centers on five hours of secret audio recordings Princess Diana made with close friend Dr. James Colthurst in 1991, which originally formed the basis of Andrew Morton's explosive biography Diana: Her True Story. Less than one hour of this material has been heard publicly in the three decades since Diana's death. Executive producers Kerene Barefield and Naveed Chowdhary-Flatt lead the Love Monday team, with Sophie Todd series editing, Emily Hirst producing, and Justin Frahm as director of photography. The project is fully funded by Rainmaker Films and Plymouth Films. Production continues through 2026 for a planned August 31, 2027 release marking the 30th anniversary of Diana's passing. The series is currently being shopped to distributors worldwide.

An undercover Treasury agent infiltrates a powerful global empire and falls for the corrupt heir she's supposed to take down. The series is scheduled to start production in July 2026 and will be filmed in New York, United States. The project is produced by Julie Gardner, Elle Fanning, and Brittany Kahan Ward. Network/Studio: Apple TV+ Genres: Drama, Thriller, Crime

Based on André Aciman’s 2017 novel, the story follows Paul, a bisexual man, whose consuming love and desire shape his life—from adolescence in Italy through adulthood in New England and New York.

Felix the Brave is a 90-minute 3D animated feature currently in production, directed by Ali Samadi Ahadi, the filmmaker behind Moonbound. The project brings together Little Dream Entertainment, based in Cologne, Germany, with co-producers Amour Fou Luxembourg and Amour Fou Vienna, alongside animation studio Red Parrot Studios. The creative team includes animation director Timo Berg, whose credits include The Super Mario Bros. Movie and Despicable Me 3, and character designer Peter Oedekoven. Sola Media has boarded as international sales agent and unveiled a teaser at the 2026 Cannes Film Market. The film tells the story of Felix, a flea who sets out to find the legendary Beetle Queen alongside companions Missy and Toni, discovering his true identity along the way. Delivery is scheduled for the third quarter of 2027, with Little Dream Pictures handling theatrical release in Germany.

Flesh of the Gods is Panos Cosmatos' first feature since Mandy, now in production across two continents. The 1980s vampire thriller stars Kristen Stewart and Wagner Moura as Alex and Raoul, a wealthy married couple who leave their luxury Los Angeles skyscraper each evening to explore the city's electric nightlife. Production began in the Canary Islands, Spain in May 2026, with the second half of filming scheduled for Cologne, Germany. The cast includes Esmé Creed-Miles, Roland Møller, and Alba Baptista, with Creed-Miles stepping into the role originally intended for Elizabeth Olsen. Written by Andrew Kevin Walker from a story by Cosmatos and Walker, the film is produced by Hyperobject Industries, Augenschein Filmproduktion, Nevermind Pictures, and XYZ Films. A24 holds domestic distribution rights, with XYZ Films handling international sales at the Cannes market.

Stunt comedian Bert Kreischer gets fired from his wild TV show after a hot mic mishap. Back home, his family isn't thrilled—"The Bert Chaos" is too much. Struggling to fit in at his daughters' elite school, Bert goes rogue when Georgia is cyberbullied, clashing with the school's most powerful family. To protect his kid, Bert leans into his unfiltered, hilarious self—and ends up jumpstarting his career in the process. Scheduled to start production in July 2026 in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia. Network/Studio: Netflix Genres: Comedy, Family Comedy, Semi-Autobiographical

A period adventure film set in 1850s San Francisco during the booming, violent times of the Gold Rush. The story of a canny widow and the girl she transports from China, who together overcome innate distrust to form a bond while running a marriage con on unsuspecting men. Scheduled to film from May 18, 2026 to July 23, 2026 in Folsom, Sacramento County, California. Produced by Stephen Cornwell, Simon Cornwell, Ang Lee, Anthony Bregman, Gregory Goodman, and Peter Cron through Likely Story and The Ink Factory.

A sequel to Gremlins (1984) about cute little creatures that transform into uncontrollable monsters.

The official Ian Wright biopic is in development with #Merky Films co-producing and Stormzy serving as executive producer alongside Akua Agyemfra. Tom Wilton, who grew up on the same Honor Oak Estate in Brockley as Wright, has written the script and is attached to direct. The film traces Wright's early life in South London, where football became his escape from an abusive home, through years of club rejections and Sunday league football, to his eventual breakthrough at Crystal Palace and legendary career at Arsenal. The producing team includes Academy Award-nominated Sara McFarlane for Essential Viewing and Stephen Tottingham for Serpentine Creative. Casting is being handled by Carolyn McLeod and Matt Sheppard, the team behind Boiling Point. Discussions with studios and distributors are currently underway, with production timelines and casting details to be announced.

In the Blue is the next feature from writer-director duo Delilah Napier and Lucy Powers, following their Woodstock Film Festival award-winner Floating Carousel. Passage Pictures, led by producer Uri Singer, has secured the rights to the project, with Singer and Isabella Zanobini producing. The thriller-comedy follows Brie, a tutor offered a large sum to accompany her client Seth on his family's holiday yacht trip to the Exumas. Once aboard, buried resentments and family tensions turn the luxury voyage into a claustrophobic nightmare. Napier and Powers are Yale alumni who work under their Drama House Pictures banner, and are represented by UTA and Modern Literary Arts. No production timeline or casting has been announced yet.

Interference is a crime thriller in pre-production from writer-director Mel Rodriguez III, the filmmaker behind the indie dark comedy In Stereo. James Badge Dale, Elena Anaya, and Laurence Fishburne lead the cast, with Spencer Garrett also attached in a supporting role and executive producer capacity. The project is a Teté Studios production, with Rodriguez and producer Juan Aura at the helm. Noora Films is handling international sales and introduced the project to buyers at the 2026 Cannes Market, while CAA Media Finance represents U. S. rights. Set in Spain, the psychological thriller follows an American expat whose life spirals after an arrest exposes dangerous secrets from his past. Bryan Koss serves as director of photography, with Juan Pablo Rincon as casting director. Additional casting is currently underway, with a production start date yet to be announced.

Motion picture produced by Chernin Entertainment, scheduled to start production in November 2026 in New York, United States.

StudioCanal is gearing up for production on an untitled Josephine Baker biopic starring FKA twigs in the title role. Director Maïmouna Doucouré, who won the directing award at Sundance for Cuties, is writing and directing the project, which marks the first major Baker film to receive full endorsement from the entertainer's estate. Production companies Bien ou Bien Productions and CPB Films are producing alongside StudioCanal. The film is scheduled to shoot from September through December in Paris and Hungary, with casting currently underway. StudioCanal will handle theatrical distribution across its core territories including the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Benelux, Poland, Australia, and New Zealand. The project has been in development since 2022 with the support of Baker's sons and her Rainbow Tribe of adopted children.

Knock Three Times is a psychological horror feature from acclaimed Filipino director Jerrold Tarog, known for historical epics Heneral Luna and Goyo: The Boy General, as well as the psychological horror film Bliss. The film follows a young woman returning from rehab who discovers her mother under the influence of a sinister antique mirror, drawing from Filipino childhood rituals involving mirrors, candles, and three ominous knocks. Created by Real Florido and produced by CreaZion Studios, the project was announced at the Cannes Film Market with a cast led by Julia Barretto, Charo Santos-Concio, Christopher de Leon, and Tony Labrusca. The production previously earned finalist status at the EST N8 Horror Pitch during the Asia TV Forum & Market in Singapore. CreaZion Studios, backed by RTH Holdings Singapore, is engaging with international distributors and investors as the project moves toward production.

Lineage is a British crime thriller from director Yann Demange, known for Top Boy and 71. The film stars Isabelle Huppert in her first British production as a formidable crime boss matriarch, alongside Dali Benssalah, Adam Bessa, and award-winning recording artist Raye in her breakout screen role. Written by Enda Walsh based on a story by Demange, the film follows Tariq as he attempts to rebuild his life after prison and carve out a new path for himself and his young son Amine. When family loyalty pulls him back into London's criminal underworld, he must confront the legacy of violence that has defined his life. The film is produced by Wayward, Crab Apple Films, Carrousel, Besides Productions, and Why Not Productions, with co-financing from LPI, Lumina Studios, and BBC Film. Principal photography is scheduled to begin in London in early August 2026. Veterans is handling international sales, with CAA Media Finance representing U. S. rights.

When a lonely 10-year-old discovers mysterious TV broadcasts from a hidden island of human-sized Lizards, he teams up with an eccentric old man and his magical chicken to fulfill an ancient prophecy — but first he must learn that opening your heart to friendship is the greatest adventure of all. Starring Dwayne Johnson as CHICKEN MAN. Filming takes place in Atlanta, New York, and Hawaii from August 3, 2026 to October 21, 2026. Produced by David Koplan, Nick Nesbitt, Scott Stuber, and Dwayne Johnson, directed and written by Benny Safdie. Network/Studio: Amazon MGM Studios Genres: Family, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy

Love & Marriage: Huntsville returns for a supersized 12th season on OWN, with a 30-episode order that will roll out across 2026 and 2027. The reality docuseries continues to follow couples and friends in Huntsville, Alabama as they navigate marriage, entrepreneurship, and family life. Produced by Kingdom Reign Entertainment in association with ITV America, the series films on location in Huntsville. Executive producers include Carlos King, Jordana Hochman, Andrew Hoagland, Markus Burns, and Nisa Ahmad. Filming for Season 12 is currently underway, with cast member LaTisha Scott confirming production has begun. The renewal solidifies the show's position as OWN's cornerstone Saturday night programming and the number one original series among African American women.

Television series scheduled to begin production in July 2026, filming in New York, United States. Produced by 3 Arts Entertainment and distributed by Apple Studios LLC for Apple TV+.

MARCELO, a young man on the autism spectrum, third-generation Latino, takes a summer job at his father's law firm and is forced to embark on a journey through the real world, exposing himself to the daily frenzy and moral dilemmas of this challenging and unforgiving environment. When Marcelo discovers a dark secret of his father's past that threatens to destroy everything he knows as true, this story will make us see there is more than one way to grow up and inhabit the world. Feature film produced by Cimarron Productions, shooting in Uruguay from August 3 - September 18, 2026. Non-union production. Genres: Drama, Coming-of-Age, Legal Drama, Family Drama

Mars Express marks Mackenzie Crook's feature directorial debut, with his Detectorists co-star Toby Jones attached to lead. The film tells the true story of Colin and Judith Pillinger and their mission to land a spacecraft on Mars in the late 1990s. With no background in spacecraft engineering, the couple assembled an unconventional team that came remarkably close to succeeding with the Beagle 2 Mars lander project. Joe Bone has written the script, based on Pillinger's book My Life On Mars: The Beagle 2 Diaries. Big Talk Studios and Altitude are producing, developed in association with BBC Film. Production is scheduled to shoot in the UK later in 2026, with a soundtrack of Britpop classics. Altitude will handle theatrical release in UK and Ireland, with international sales.

Mr. Nawashi marks the first film in the Dogma 25 cinema movement, with director Isabella Eklöf bringing a deeply personal project to the screen. The film follows Katarina, a talented singer lacking self-discipline, who discovers a BDSM relationship with the mysterious Mr. Nawashi that evolves from attraction into obsession. Eklöf directs from her own handwritten script, with newcomer Tanya Holm Andersen starring opposite Danish actor Esben Smed. The production is being made under strict Dogma 25 rules, including no internet in the creative process and a one-year deadline to complete the film. Zentropa produces in collaboration with DR and Nordisk Film Distribution, with Netflix co-financing and handling Nordic streaming distribution after theatrical release. The film is currently in production with locations across Denmark, Sweden, and the Caribbean, targeting a 2027 theatrical premiere.

Murder, She Wrote is moving forward as a theatrical feature at Universal Pictures, with Jamie Lee Curtis taking on the iconic role of Jessica Fletcher, originally played by Angela Lansbury in the Emmy-winning CBS series that ran for 12 seasons. Jason Moore directs from a screenplay by Lauren Schuker Blum and Rebecca Angelo, with Amy Pascal, Phil Lord, and Christopher Miller producing through Lord Miller's first-look deal with Universal. The film adapts the classic series about a retired schoolteacher turned mystery writer with an uncanny knack for solving murders in the fictional town of Cabot Cove, Maine. Originally scheduled for a December 22, 2027 release, the film has been pushed to February 4, 2028, giving it distance from a crowded holiday slate. Plot details remain under wraps as the project continues in pre-production.

Off Campus returns for a second season on Prime Video, with production scheduled to begin June 1, 2026 in Vancouver. The romantic drama shifts focus to John Logan, played by Antonio Cipriano, and newcomer Grace Ivers, portrayed by India Fowler. Phillipa Soo joins in a recurring role as Scarlett, a theatre director at the fictional Briar University. Created by Louisa Levy and Gina Fattore, who continue as co-showrunners, the series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios, Temple Hill Entertainment, and Billings Productions. Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen, James Seidman, Leanna Billings, and Neal Flaherty executive produce alongside Levy and Fattore. The ensemble cast from Season 1 returns, including Ella Bright, Belmont Cameli, Mika Abdalla, Stephen Kalyn, and Jalen Thomas Brooks. Filming will take place at North Shore Studios and on location around Vancouver through mid-September, with a likely May 2027 premiere window.

After his wife dies, a dad is left raising two kids alone, but his daughter Alice isn't normal. As their tense bond curdles into something sinister, the family is forced to face the kind of dark thoughts parents never admit out loud. Scheduled to start filming in July 2026 in New York. Produced by Drew Goddard, Sarah Esberg, and Andrea Massaro, with Joshua Zetuner as showrunner. Network/Studio: Netflix Genres: Drama, Thriller, Supernatural

Pandemonium is an independent psychological thriller set at a secluded desert retreat where a group of guests arrive seeking personal transformation. Under the guidance of a charismatic host and his devoted staff, the retreat's unconventional methods begin to push the participants beyond their comfort zones, as tensions rise and hidden truths surface. Written and directed by Anton Sigurdsson (Refuge, A Better Place), the film stars Billy Campbell, Rosaline Elbay, Ronnie Gene Blevins, Ana Cruz Kayne, and Daniel K. Isaac. The film will shoot from June 1-28, 2026 in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Producers are Erlingur Jack Gudmundsson, Anton Sigurdsson, Diana Hull, and Jason Armstrong. Genres: Psychological Thriller, Drama

A political thriller set in Paradise, a secret bunker housing 25,000 elite survivors of an apocalyptic event. When President Cal Bradford is murdered, his top Secret Service agent, Xavier Collins, must uncover the killer and their motive. Scheduled to start production April 07, 2026 and wrap August 16, 2026 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. Produced by Twentieth Century Fox Film Corp. and Rhode Island Ave. Productions for Hulu.

After a whirlwind romance and a run of hit films, writer-director Porter Nash and producer Reggie Pettipiece split up. Years later, a career-making project pulls them back together, but two volatile stars turn the set into a pressure cooker that could wreck the movie and whatever is left between Porter and Reggie. The production is scheduled to start filming on May 13, 2026 and wrap on September 16, 2026 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California. The film is being produced by De Line Pictures and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Picturehouse has wrapped principal photography and is now in post-production. Directed by Nguyen-Vo Nghiem-Minh (Buffalo Boy), the film draws from the director's childhood growing up in his grandfather's cinema in Vung Tau during the Vietnam War. The story follows an eight-year-old boy who finds refuge in his family's theater, where screenings of Japanese samurai films, Hollywood Westerns, French New Wave titles, and Hong Kong martial arts classics offer escape from the conflict outside. The international co-production brings together Add Oil Films from Singapore, Green Snapper Productions and East Films from the United States, Girelle Production from France, and HKFilm from Vietnam. Bao Nguyen serves as executive producer, reuniting with director Minh after their collaboration on Nuoc 2030. Cinematographer Nguyen Phan Linh Dan shot the film in Vung Tau, about 100 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City. CJ CGV will handle the Vietnamese theatrical release.

PLAYMALE is based on the true story of Lou Zivkovich, a former pro football player whose career is cut short by injury. Adrift and out of options, he takes a job as a high school football coach in a conservative desert town, where he's respected by his students but struggling to accept a life smaller than the one he lost. Still hungry for the validation football once gave him, Lou becomes an unlikely Playgirl centerfold and a cultural flashpoint in 1974 America. What begins as a financial decision quickly erupts into a national scandal that threatens his career, marriage, and reputation. The film captures a pivotal moment in American culture when liberalism and backlash collided, and one man found himself naked in the middle of it. The feature film is a SAG-AFTRA Ultra Low Budget production filming June through August in Los Angeles, produced by Heather Turman and Dave Lawrence, and directed by Dave Lawrence.

A cinematic play about narcissism and obsession, inspired by true events. After a successful theatrical run, the play will move to the Hollywood Fringe Festival. The screenplay is also ready. Storyline: A screenwriter falls in love with a charismatic man whose narcissism—and control—begins to threaten not only his career, but also his right to stay in the country.

Rain Catcher is a psychological thriller currently in post-production, directed by Michele Fiascaris and starring Dudley O'Shaughnessy in his first leading feature role. The feature expands Fiascaris' Silver Méliès-winning short of the same name, which premiered at Sitges Film Festival. Set against the backdrop of a rainy, nocturnal London, the film follows photographer Miles as he shares morbid portraits anonymously online under the moniker 'Rain Catcher.' When a mysterious woman begins stalking him through photographs, his world fractures as his work is sabotaged and loved ones endangered. The cast includes Jessie Mei Li, Iris Law, Kate Dickie, Youssef Kerkour, and Lorenzo Richelmy. Filippo Polesel produces for Yellow Pill Films alongside Julien Loeffler and James Kermack for Featuristic Films. Vorteks, the genre label of Dubai-based sales agency Cercamon, has picked up worldwide rights for a Cannes market launch.

Reality Retreat is a new unscripted series from 495 Productions heading to Prime Video. The series brings together eleven reality television personalities—including Kenya Moore, Margaret Josephs, and Kim Zolciak from The Real Housewives; Christine Quinn from Selling Sunset; Brittany Cartwright from Vanderpump Rules; Tamar Braxton; Kaitlyn Bristowe and Jenn Tran from The Bachelorette; Julie and Savannah Chrisley; and Hilaria Baldwin—for a high-stakes wellness retreat set in a tropical location. Executive producers SallyAnn Salsano, Kim Green, and Frank Miccolis are leading the 495 Productions team behind the project, which was greenlit by Amazon in May 2026. The series will feature Rick Edwards as the retreat's concierge and Ashley Edelman as wellness director, guiding participants through wellness rituals, truth-telling exercises, and emotionally charged confrontations. The series is set to premiere in 2027 on Prime Video.

Rose Hill is Prime Video's latest book-to-screen romance adaptation, ordered to series in May 2026. Based on Elsie Silver's four-book contemporary romance saga, the series follows rancher West Belmont and billionaire record label owner Ford Grant, best friends whose lives are complicated when country-pop star Skylar Stone arrives in their rugged Canadian mountain town. Heidi Cole McAdams, co-creator of Death and Other Details, serves as showrunner, writer, and executive producer. Marc Webb, director of 500 Days of Summer and The Amazing Spider-Man, will direct the pilot and second episode. Temple Hill Entertainment produces, continuing their romance adaptation work with Prime Video alongside Off Campus and Boys of Tommen. Elsie Silver executive produces alongside Temple Hill's Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen, and James Seidman. The project is currently in development with casting yet to be announced.

Sacred Wasteland is a character-driven road-trip drama in the vein of Into the Wild meets Thelma & Louise, and Manchester by the Sea, following a grieving young boy who runs away with an older woman living in an RV, each carrying their own unresolved loss. The film is being produced by King Productions as a non-union production. Filming is scheduled to take place from June 1 to July 15, 2026 in Kansas City, MO and Seattle, WA. Genres: Drama, Road Trip, Independent

Shrek the Musical is a hilarious and heartwarming fairy-tale adventure about an unlikely hero. When a group of banished fairy-tale creatures suddenly appear in the swamp of the grumpy ogre Shrek, he sets out to confront the ambitious ruler, Lord Farquaad and reclaim his home. In order to do so, Shrek agrees to rescue Princess Fiona, a princess locked away in a tower and guarded by a fearsome dragon. Joined by the endlessly talkative Donkey, Shrek embarks on a journey that quickly becomes more than a simple quest. Along the way, unlikely friendships form and surprising truths are revealed. Filled with comedy, spectacle, and a host of beloved fairy-tale characters, this musical celebration reminds us that real beauty—and real love—comes from embracing who we truly are. Community Theatre Production produced by Morgan-Wixson Theatre, an all-volunteer run community theatre celebrating its 80th season. The production runs from June 27 to July 26, 2026 in Santa Monica, CA. Network/Studio: Morgan-Wixson Theatre (Community Theatre, Santa Monica, CA) Genres: Musical Theater, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Fairy Tale

Snapped: Rich Bitch Rampage is a new true-crime series ordered by Oxygen, with Lisa Vanderpump serving as host and executive producer. The anthology format follows high-society women whose positions of power and privilege lead to lethal outcomes, exploring themes of manipulation, deviance, and the psychology of murder. Each self-contained episode delivers investigation, tension, and unexpected twists through expert analysis and archival storytelling. The series is produced by UNconventional Entertainment and Sony Pictures Television, with an executive producing team that includes Vanderpump alongside Gena McCarthy, John Henshaw, Eli Holzman, Aaron Saidman, and Danielle Ostroske. The show was announced during NBCUniversal's May 2026 upfronts as part of Versant's programming slate and is set to premiere in 2027.

The cricket-centered comedy follows Amar Farooqi, a former MLB pitcher whose career-ending injury leads him back to his South Asian roots via the cricket field. When steel company heir AJ Joshi and his publicist niece Maya recruit him to revitalize their struggling cricket team, the Steel City Strikers, Amar finds an unexpected second chance at sports glory, guided by his struggling but well-connected manager Mickey.

In 2019 three gruesome murders occurred on Halloween night in Las Cruces, NM. With five suspects in custody and one night to get to the bottom of it Jessica Ramirez needs to navigate through a twisted narrative of lies before she can nail down her suspects and hopefully find the last missing child. This is a SAG-AFTRA Ultra Low Budget feature film shooting August 1-23, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. The film is produced by Edward "Coach" Wienhause and directed by Tim Donner. Genres: Crime, Thriller, Mystery, Neo-Noir

The 10th House is a Vietnamese folk horror feature currently in pre-production from ProductionQ, the studio behind Vietnamese Horror Story and The Soul Reaper. The project reunites director Tran Huu Tan and producer Hoang Quan, the creative duo credited with kickstarting Vietnam's period horror boom. The film draws on Vietnamese folk beliefs in which house builders allegedly conceal hidden spells within building structures during construction. The story follows a young man who begins documenting strange events in his home following his father's mysterious death, ultimately uncovering a forbidden ritual connected to the property and a chain of violent supernatural occurrences. Skyline Media has acquired worldwide sales rights and is introducing the title to buyers at the 2026 Cannes Film Market. Production and release details are expected to be announced following the market.

A sharp exploration of power, class, seduction, and culture in the elite art market, through the eyes of an ambitious gallerist and her complex relationship with a provocative artist. The series is scheduled to start filming in August 2026 in New Jersey. The production is being produced by Sarah Lunnie, Michael Ellenberg, Kelly Carmichael, Alan Poul, and Lindsey Springer, with Lucas Hnath as screenwriter and Sam Gold directing.

A sweeping fictional epic of the millionaire titans of New York City in the 1880s.

The Importance of Being Earnest is a witty comedy by Oscar Wilde about two men, Jack and Algernon, who create fake identities to escape social obligations and pursue romance. Their lies lead to a series of misunderstandings, mistaken identities, and humorous situations as they both pretend to be named "Ernest" to impress the women they love. This production will be taking place in a church and meditating on marriage, desire, and etiquette. Network/Studio: Stone Circle Theater

Two Italian brothers, Giogio and Armani, are interrupted late at night by a neighborhood robber who introduces himself as an evangelist. Things take a turn in the night when they are visited by a liberal policewoman and later the robber's feisty Latina girlfriend coming over for an anniversary dinner. This is a theater production being staged at The Hobgoblin in Los Angeles, with performances scheduled for one 4-day weekend in September 2026 (Thursday through Sunday). Rehearsals are planned from mid-June through September 2026. Genres: Comedy, Farce, Theater

The story follows Lyric Moore, an 11-year-old mixed race, Latina, or Black piano prodigy of exceptional intelligence who skipped three grades and is going into high school. She is socially awkward, observant, insanely curious, and loves Beethoven, chess and the cosmos. She is fiercely protective of her mother. The film is being produced by Soto Productions and will shoot in Boulder, Colorado from mid July 2026 to end of August 2026. Genres: Drama, Coming-of-Age, Family

The Mannequin is a serial killer thriller from director-writer Sean Byrne, who previously helmed The Devil's Candy and Dangerous Animals. Oscar winner Melissa Leo leads the cast alongside Lili Reinhart in what Byrne describes as a two-hander, with the film centering on characters Charley and Sadie as they become entangled in a violent manhunt. The project is being produced under Studiocanal's newly launched Sixth Dimension genre label, dedicated to high-concept horror and thriller filmmaking. William Woods and Maddy Falle of Page 12 Pictures Inc. are producing with Kristian Moliere of Triptych Pictures, while executive producers include Steven Schneider, Phil Hunt, Compton Ross, and Charlie Kemball. Filming is set to take place in Northern Ontario, with the production targeting a summer 2026 start. Elevation Pictures will distribute in Canada, while Studiocanal handles theatrical releases across the UK, France, Germany, Australia, and additional territories.

The Midnight Library is a fantasy drama feature based on Matt Haig's bestselling 2020 novel. Garth Davis directs from a screenplay by Laura Wade and Nick Payne, with Florence Pugh starring as Nora Seed and producing alongside Graham Broadbent and Pete Czernin of Blueprint Pictures. Studiocanal is backing the project with Paramount Pictures handling North American distribution. The film is scheduled to enter pre-production in autumn 2026, with principal photography beginning early 2027 in London, the Cotswolds, and other locations across Europe. Haig serves as executive producer on the adaptation, which Paramount acquired for $36 million at the 2026 Cannes Film Market.

Sarcastic 16-year-old Cam Cooper, who has spent years in hospitals, is forced to move to Promise, Maine, a town known for miracles. As she follows a mysterious list of things to do before she dies, Cam learns to believe in love, herself, and maybe even miracles. Scheduled to start filming June 2026 and wrap October 1, 2026. Filming in Vancouver, Metro Vancouver Regional District, British Columbia, Canada. Network/Studio: Amazon Prime Video (Amazon MGM Studios) Genres: Drama, Young Adult, Coming-of-Age, Romance

The Splendid Thing is a romantic comedy-drama-fantasy feature that Matthew Modine will direct and star in alongside Liam Neeson and John Cleese. Modine plays Declan King, a blocked novelist whose wife has left him, leaving him unable to finish his latest book. His literary agent sends him on a European book-signing tour hoping the change of scenery will spark inspiration, but things take a surreal turn when characters from his earlier novels begin materializing around him—including a Great Gatsby-esque figure played by Neeson who lands Declan in the hospital after a fistfight, and Cleese as a priest who doubles as the Grim Reaper. The film is being packaged by Hyde Park International at the Cannes Film Festival market. Modine co-wrote the screenplay with Stephen Wallis, with production from Natalie Marciano's Poster Child Pictures and Orian Williams. Principal photography is scheduled to begin on location in Italy in late August 2026, with additional cast members currently in discussions to join.

The White Lotus returns for a fourth season, currently filming across the French Riviera. Creator Mike White is directing all episodes of the anthology drama, which follows guests and employees at two White Lotus properties during the Cannes Film Festival. Laura Dern joined the production in early May 2026, stepping into a newly written role after Helena Bonham Carter exited due to creative differences shortly after filming began. The casting reunites Dern with White, her collaborator on HBO's Enlightened and the film Year of the Dog. Production is underway at the Château de la Messardière in Saint-Tropez and the Hôtel Martinez in Cannes, with additional filming in Monaco and Paris through October 2026. The ensemble includes Vincent Cassel, Steve Coogan, Chris Messina, Kumail Nanjiani, Rosie Perez, Heather Graham, and Sandra Bernhard. White writes, directs, and executive produces alongside David Bernad and Mark Kamine. HBO has not yet announced a premiere date, though early 2027 is expected.

The X-Files returns to television with a fresh take from Oscar-winning filmmaker Ryan Coogler, who writes and directs the pilot for Hulu. Himesh Patel and Danielle Deadwyler lead as two FBI agents investigating paranormal cases, joined by a notable guest cast including Steve Buscemi, Amy Madigan, and Ben Foster. The pilot is filming in Vancouver, British Columbia—the same location where the original series shot its first five seasons—with Jennifer Yale serving as showrunner and original creator Chris Carter attached as executive producer. Proximity Media produces alongside Onyx Collective and 20th Television. Production on the pilot runs through June 2026, with the project awaiting a series order from Hulu to move forward beyond the initial episode.

The X-Files returns to television with a pilot order from Hulu, written and directed by Ryan Coogler fresh off his Oscar-winning success with Sinners. Danielle Deadwyler and Himesh Patel star as two new FBI agents—not rebooted versions of Mulder and Scully—assigned to investigate paranormal cases. Jennifer Yale serves as showrunner, with Chris Carter, the original series creator, executive producing alongside Coogler and his Proximity Media partners Sev Ohanian and Zinzi Coogler. The pilot began production in May 2026 in Vancouver, the same city where the original series shot its first five seasons, with cinematographer Autumn Durald Arkapaw and casting director Francine Maisler joining Coogler's team. Guest stars include recent Oscar winner Amy Madigan, Steve Buscemi, Ben Foster, Devery Jacobs, Tantoo Cardinal, and Lochlyn Munro. The pilot is produced by Onyx Collective and 20th Television under Coogler's overall deal with Disney, with a full series order dependent on the pilot's performance.

A Netflix feature film following Lola, an 8-year-old Afro-Latina girl who was brought up in Spain and currently attends an international school in Italy. She is clever, spirited and mature for her age, with a very close, loving relationship with her mother who has raised her. Lola has a witty sense of humor and an inquisitive mind, and is used to the company of adults. The character must be fluent in Spanish and speak conversational English. Filming is scheduled for May through July 2026 in Europe, produced by Working Title.

Matt Johnson is back behind the camera for a true-crime feature inspired by the 2019 arrest of Yaroslav Pastukhov, a former Vice Canada music editor who allegedly used the media company's Toronto offices to recruit drug mules for an international cocaine trafficking ring. Finn Wolfhard stars as the Canadian investigative journalist who helped break the National Post story that exposed the scheme. Johnson directs from his own screenplay, with Zapruder Films producing in association with Rhombus Media and financing from Telefilm Canada. Neon has acquired worldwide rights and will release the film theatrically in the United States, with Elevation Pictures handling Canadian distribution. The project reunites Johnson with Neon following the recent theatrical run of Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie. Production details including start dates and filming locations have not yet been announced.

As of February 2025, an untitled sequel to "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" is in the early stages of development. This film is expected to continue the narrative established in the 2024 release, further exploring the evolving dynamics between apes and humans in a post-apocalyptic world.

Vanderpump Rules: Lisa Las Vegas is a limited series following Lisa Vanderpump as she opens her high-profile namesake hotel in Las Vegas. The show documents the behind-the-scenes preparations to make the property worthy of the Vanderpump brand, culminating in the hotel's lavish opening party featuring Bravo celebrities. Produced by 32 Flavors and Evolution Media, with executive producers Alex Baskin, Michael Beck, Natalie Neurauter, Brian McCarthy, Joe Kingsley, Barry Poznick, Lisa Vanderpump, and Ken Todd. The series began filming in May 2026 in Las Vegas, where Vanderpump already operates three restaurants on the Las Vegas Strip.

A present-day Las Vegas casino drama centered on Bobby Red Redman, the president of the city's hottest hotel-casino, as he fights to protect and expand his power. The series is scheduled to begin filming July 06, 2026 in New York, United States. Netflix serves as the primary production office, with Sikelia Productions as the production company and Paul Schiff Productions and LBI Entertainment as associate production companies.

An inmate is abducted during a prison riot, strapped with a camera and dropped into a ghetto controlled by white supremacists and homicidal maniacs. He is guided only by a voice through an earpiece and forced to survive his way through the scourge of humanity's underbelly, as they have a blood debt to cash in on themselves. Filming will take place in Richmond, BC from July 6-8 & 11, 2026. Genres: Thriller, Action, Crime, Exploitation

Werwulf is an upcoming horror film directed by Robert Eggers, known for his work on "The Witch" and "Nosferatu." Set in 13th-century England, the film delves into the werewolf mythos, featuring period-accurate dialogue with translations for modern audiences. Eggers co-wrote the script with Icelandic poet Sjón, his collaborator on "The Northman."

Warner Bros. is developing a feature film remake of Westworld, the 1973 Michael Crichton-written-and-directed sci-fi Western. Screenwriter David Koepp has been hired to script the project, which returns to Crichton's original film rather than continuing the recently canceled HBO series. The remake follows guests at an adult fantasy park themed to the Old West, where humanoid robots allow visitors to live out cowboy fantasies until a malfunction causes the androids to attack for real. Koepp is basing his script directly on the 1973 film, which starred Yul Brynner, Richard Benjamin, and James Brolin. Reports indicate a major filmmaker is circling the project, though no director has been formally attached. The film is in early development, with Warner Bros. navigating its ongoing corporate transition amid the Paramount Skydance acquisition.

Where the Sun Always Shines returns to Mallorca for its second season, with principal photography now underway on the SkyShowtime original Swedish dramedy. Created and directed by Felix Herngren, the series brings back Per Lasson, Lisa Linnertorp, Erik Johansson, and Rakel Wärmländer, with new cast additions including Kristofer Hivju as Anker, an eccentric Norwegian artist, alongside Johan Glans and Celie Sparre. The production is being mounted by Stockholm-based FLX, with Sussan Treschow producing and SkyShowtime partnering with Swedish pubcaster SVT as co-producers. Erik Ahrnbom joins as head scriptwriter for the second season, working with writers Maria Nygren and Martin Larsson. The series continues filming on location in Mallorca, following the renewal announcement in December 2025 after the first season became the most-watched title on SkyShowtime in Sweden. The second season is expected to premiere on SkyShowtime and SVT in fall 2026.

White Elephant is a holiday horror film that has wrapped principal photography and entered post-production. Directed by Eli Craig, known for Tucker & Dale vs. Evil and Clown in a Cornfield, the project features an ensemble cast led by Nick Jonas and Kathryn Newton, alongside KJ Apa, Alexandra Shipp, Ashley Park, Justice Smith, Josh Brener, and Madeleine Arthur. The film was written by JT Billings with additional writing by Craig. MRC financed the production, with Project X Entertainment, Powered by Jonas, and Radio Silence producing under the RSPX partnership—a collaboration focused on inventive horror and thriller projects. The film shot in Vancouver, British Columbia in April and early May 2026. Black Bear is handling international sales, with the project positioned for a potential holiday 2027 release window.

Wild Bird marks director Andrew Haigh's return to the story of Alexander McQueen, this time in short form for WePresent, the arts platform of WeTransfer. Russell Tovey stars as the late designer and co-wrote the screenplay, while Olivia Colman plays Isabella Blow, the fashion editor who discovered McQueen at his 1992 Central Saint Martins graduate show. The film takes an interpretive approach to their legendary friendship, imagining a road trip between the two fashion icons. Producer Susie Hall leads the production for HATO Pictures, with three-time Oscar winner Sandy Powell designing costumes. Haigh and Tovey executive produce alongside Holly Fraser and Alex Mattinson of WeTransfer. Principal photography begins this June in the United Kingdom, with the project targeting the festival circuit following WePresent's track record of Academy Award-winning shorts.

Based on a true story of Francis Shiner. Set in 1940s rural Pennsylvania, the story follows a young Lebanese boy who must save his family farm, risking everything as loss and love shape the man he becomes. Genres: Drama, Period, Family, Coming-of-Age

After losing his job and marriage, disgraced hedge fund manager Andrew "Coop" Cooper turns to robbing his wealthy neighbors, uncovering dangerous secrets lurking behind their polished facades. The drama series is scheduled to film from May 11, 2026 to October 1, 2026 in New York, United States. The production is being handled by Forward Entertainment with Apple Studios as the distributor.