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10 Western Movies Absolutely Anyone Can Enjoy

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Butch Cassidy (Paul Newman) and the Sundance Kid (Robert Redford) sitting on a cave in 'Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid'

It’s safe to say that one of the most timeless genres of film is the Western. From the Golden Age of Hollywood to our current resurgence in the Taylor Sheridan era, audiences simply cannot get enough of the Wild Wild West. It’s a chance to escape to a world we used to play in as kids, but beyond that, the stories are rich and deeply thematic. It’s partially why it’s such a crowd-pleasing genre.

Since the dawn of the Western, there have been countless titles that have been considered masterpieces, but what about those films that are simply meant to entertain? We’re here to discuss the 10 most crowd-pleasing Westerns ever. From those that epitomize the old west to comedies that poke fun at the genre, these movies are simply a good ol’ time that everyone can have.

1

‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’ (1969)

Perhaps the pinnacle of buddy cop Westerns comes in 1969’s exceptional Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid. Directed by George Roy Hill and written by William Goldman, the film is loosely based on the Wild West outlaws Robert LeRoy Parker, known as Butch Cassidy (Paul Newman), and his partner Harry Longabaugh, the “Sundance Kid” (Robert Redford). A story of fast draws and wild rides, with posses, robberies, and a torrid love affair, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid follows two outlaws on the run for their lives to Bolivia while shining a light on a remarkable friendship. A lighthearted and likable Western, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid is pure joy. Beyond the comedy, the film explores the end of the Old West and the encroachment of modern civilization. It’s a bittersweet story.

Blending Western grit with lighthearted charm, this film has become so beloved because of its stars. Both Redford and Newman had storied careers before and after the film, yet their dynamic as a duo remains one of their best work. They had a natural, charismatic rapport that carried the film all the way through. Like a great Western should, the vibrancy in cinematography contributed to the film’s splendor. Earning four Academy Awards, including Best Song for Burt Bacharach and Hal David’s “Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head,” the film’s legacy is everlasting. A film that epitomized the swinging ’60s, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid is one of those films that can never be replicated.

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‘Stagecoach’ (1939)

Claire Trevor as Dallas and John Wayne as Ringo the Kid standing next to each other in Stagecoach

If there’s any landmark film that perfected the Western genre, it’s John Ford’s Stagecoach. The Western classic tells the tale of nine disparate passengers as they travel through dangerous Apache territory from Tonto, Arizona, to Lordsburg, New Mexico. The journey showcases their evolving relationships, personal dramas, and eager redemption, ultimately resulting in a climactic final showdown. Featuring one of John Wayne’s most iconic performances as the Ringo Kid that launched him into stardom, Stagecoach is a simple story that highlights profound character-driven moments.

The film’s characters are vibrant and unique, lifting the material to great heights. The motley crew comprises a disgraced prostitute, Dallas (Claire Trevor), driven out of town by the Law and Order League; a drunken doctor named Josiah Boone (Thomas Mitchell); a snobbish pregnant officer’s wife, Lucy Mallory (Louise Platt); a diminutive whiskey salesman, Samuel Peacock (Donald Meek); a gambler by the name of Hatfield (John Carradine); an arrogant corrupt banker, Ellsworth H. Gatewood (Berton Churchill); Marshal Curley Wilcox (George Bancroft); and an outlaw, The Ringo Kid (Wayne). This recipe for an unlikely group of travelers has inspired countless Westerns, from the classics to today’s Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight. Through pioneering stunt work to breathtaking cinematography in Monument Valley, you can’t help but point to this film as one that epitomizes classic Westerns. Though a 1966 remake and a 1986 television film were made, nothing beats the original.

3

‘The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly’ (1966)

Clint Eastwood aiming a rifle in The Good, the Bad and the Ugly

Whether you’re a die-hard Western lover or a casual fan, there’s no doubt you’ve heard of the Spaghetti Western subgenre. If you’re looking for a film that perfectly depicts the style, look no further than Sergio Leone’s monumental The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. The film follows three amoral, gunslinging bounty hunters who shift alliances and betrayals as they search for buried Confederate gold amid the chaos of conflict. Now to the famous title. The good is represented by Blondie (Clint Eastwood), the bad through Angel Eyes (Lee Van Cleef), and the ugly as Tuco (Eli Wallach). The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly helped redefine Westerns by blurring the lines between hero and villain through the 1960s’ disillusioned lens.

From a cynical vantage point on the American Civil War, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly is a gritty, stylized, slow-burning thriller. Leone is a pioneer of Spaghetti Westerns, with this classic possibly being his most beloved. His expert use of long shots, close-ups, and minimal dialogue builds the intense atmosphere with ease. Renowned for the legendary Mexican standoff and Ennio Morricone‘s soaring score, the film highlights the beauty of its backdrop, but the reality that justice is rare and survival is the true mission. Referenced, parodied, and celebrated, The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly is the cornerstone of Western pop culture.

4

‘The Magnificent Seven’ (1960)

Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, Robert Vaughn, James Coburn in The Magnificent Seven

One of the true classics of the genre is The Magnificent Seven. Directed by John Sturges, the film tells the story of seven diverse, skilled gunslingers hired to protect a defenseless village terrorized by a ruthless band of marauders led by Calvert (Eli Wallach). The group consists of varied individuals — Cajun gunslinger Chris Adams (Yul Brynner); drifter Vin Tanner (Steve McQueen); young, hot-blooded shootist Chico (Horst Buchholz); the professional Bernardo O’Reily (Charles Bronson); the traumatized veteran Lee (Robert Vaughn), fortune seeker Harry Luck (Brad Dexter); and knife expert Britt (James Coburn) — all looking for money, excitement, or redemption. A skillful adaptation of Seven Samurai, the Western iteration balances the themes of camaraderie, sacrifice, and heroism with sensational action.

A film best remembered for its outstanding ensemble, The Magnificent Seven thrives over time. The all-star cast had grown into legends in their own right thanks to this project. Like many iconic Westerns of the time, the movie’s ability to build the world through set pieces and orchestration remains one of its highlights. Through its epic, adventurous American spirit, The Magnificent Seven is a rip-roaring classic. Like its predecessor, The Magnificent Seven continued through remakes and sequels. In fact, we ended 2025 with the major announcement that a new television adaptation had been greenlit. Suffice it to say, the impact of The Magnificent Seven lingers on.

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You are, at your core, a creature of comfort, community, and quiet joy — and there is nothing small about that. Hobbits are proof that heroism does not require ambition, that the bravest heart can beat inside the most unassuming chest. You value good food, warm hearths, close friends, and a world that stays largely untroubled by dark lords and quests. When adventure does find you — and it will — you rise to it not because you sought it, but because the people you love needed you to. That is not ordinary. That is the rarest kind of courage in all of Middle-earth.

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Ancient, graceful, and carrying a weight of memory most mortals cannot fathom, you are one of the Elves. You see the world in its fullness — its beauty, its impermanence, the unbearable ache of watching everything you love eventually fade. You pursue perfection not from pride, but because excellence is how you honour the time you have been given. Others may see you as remote or melancholy. They are not wrong, exactly. But they mistake depth for distance. You feel everything — which is precisely why you have learned to carry it so quietly.

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Stubborn, proud, fiercely loyal, and possessed of a work ethic that would exhaust most other races before breakfast — you are Dwarf-kind through and through. You do not ask for approval and you do not offer it cheaply. Your loyalty, once given, is given for life. Your grudges last longer. You love deeply and defend ferociously, and the things you build — with your hands, with your sweat, with generations of accumulated craft — are made to last. Not for glory. Because anything worth doing is worth doing properly, and you have never once done anything by half measures.

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Mortal, ambitious, flawed, and magnificent — you belong to the most complicated race in Middle-earth, and that complexity is your greatest strength. Men are capable of cowardice and extraordinary bravery, of cruelty and breathtaking sacrifice, sometimes within the same breath. You feel the urgency of your finite years, and it drives you. You want to matter. You want to leave something behind. You fall, and you rise, and the rising is what defines you. Tolkien called mortality the Gift of Men — not a curse, but a fire that burns bright precisely because it does not burn forever. That fire is you.

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Brutal, survivalist, and contemptuous of anything that can’t defend itself — you answered with the instincts of an Orc, and there is a certain savage honesty in that. You do not dress up your desires in polite language or pretend you want things you don’t. You want power, survival, and to never be at the bottom of any hierarchy ever again. Orcs are not evil by nature — they were made from something that was once good, and broken into this shape by forces they did not choose. What remains is fierce, territorial, and deeply aware that the world is not kind. You’ve made your peace with that. The question is what you do with it.

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‘True Grit’ (2010)

Rooster Cogburn (Jeff Bridges) kneels beside a wounded Mattie Ross (Hailee Steinfeld), aiming his gun up into the snowy night in True Grit

In almost every other situation, we’ll take the original over the remake. But in the case of True Grit, the Joel and Ethan Coen remake not only built upon its source material, but it also made it even better. A more faithful adaptation, True Grit follows 14-year-old farm girl Mattie Ross (Hailee Steinfeld) as she hires grizzled, trigger-happy lawman Rooster Cogburn (Jeff Bridges) to go after outlaw Tom Chaney (Josh Brolin), who murdered her father. Accompanied by Texas Ranger LaBoeuf (Matt Damon), who has his own vendetta against Chaney, the trio embarks on a perilous journey into Indian Territory for revenge and punishment. Showcasing the splendor and grandeur of the West through a 21st-century lens, True Grit became a Western modern marvel, especially with that 95% Rotten Tomatoes score.

This True Grit serves as the superior adaptation of the novel through its grim and grizzly yet enthralling direction. The Coens intelligently guided the film to be narrative-driven, avoiding a reliance on bloodshed as the primary focus. Paired with sensational performances from a standout ensemble, this version of the story focuses on Mattie’s perspective, and with an extraordinary debut in a theatrical performance, Steinfeld earned an Academy Award nomination for the film. It’s safe to say that the modern resurgence of Westerns was partially thanks to the appetite from True Grit.

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‘Tombstone’ (1993)

Doc Holliday (Val Kilmer) confronts Frank McLaury (Robert John Burke) in 'Tombstone' — Doc Holliday (Val Kilmer) confronts Frank McLaury (Robert John Burke) in ‘Tombstone’

When it comes to Westerns in the ’90s, George P. Cosmatos‘ Tombstone defined the genre. Inspired by real events in the 1880s in Southeast Arizona, Tombstone tells the story of retired lawman Wyatt Earp (Kurt Russell) as he moves to Arizona for a quiet life. Instead, he’s forced back into action as a ruthless gang known as the Cowboys, led by Curly Bill Brocius (Powers Boothe) and Johnny Ringo (Michael Biehn), terrorize the town. Focusing on the feud leading to the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral and the subsequent vendetta ride to restore order, Tombstone is a timeless classic that explores justice, loyalty, and vengeance.

The joy of Tombstone is just how iconic a film it is. From iconic quotes to intense action sequences to a legendary performance by Val Kilmer as Doc Holliday, Tombstone maintains its status as a staple of the genre. Beyond Kilmer, the entire ensemble, including Sam Elliott, Bill Paxton, Dana Delaney, and Charlton Heston, dazzles. Tombstone is truly a celebration of a band of brothers. It’s a stylish take on the Old West we all imagined. Even if you don’t like Westerns, Tombstone is a satisfying film, holding steady at 93% on the Popcornmeter on Rotten Tomatoes.

7

‘Django Unchained’ (2012)

Calvin Candie, holding a hammer and smoking a cigarette, in Django Unchained.

If there’s one thing that Quentin Tarantino can do, it’s go from genre to genre with the greatest of ease. In 2012, he tackled the Western through a revisionist tribute to Spaghetti Westerns called Django Unchained. Set in the Antebellum South and the Old West pre-Civil War, Django (Jamie Foxx) finds himself accompanying an unorthodox German bounty hunter by the name of Dr. King Schultz (Christoph Waltz) on a mission to capture the vicious Brittle brothers (M.C. Gainey, Cooper Huckabee, and Doc Duhame). Django, on a mission to reunite with his long-lost wife (Kerry Washington), finds himself on a hunt with Schultz to hunt the South’s most-wanted criminals. An unrelenting revenge-driven story, Django Unchained captured the dark side of the West through Tarantino’s stylized vision.

Life, liberty, and the pursuit of vengeance was the perfect tagline for the film. Marrying his signature dark humor with a sharp perspective on historical injustice, Django Unchained goes beyond a simple, entertaining film. That said, if strong language and extreme violence are not your thing, steer clear of this film. The film did stir up controversy for both, but at the end of the day, it didn’t deter it from remaining a modern classic. Though Foxx and Waltz do most of the heavy lifting, with Waltz earning an Oscar, Leonardo DiCaprio as Calvin J. Candie is sublime. Ending 2012 on many critics’ top 10 lists, Django Unchained was a Western like no one had seen before.

8

‘Blazing Saddles’ (1974)

Gene Wilder and Cleavon Little as Jim the Waco Kid and Sheriff Bart laughing together in Blazing Saddles.

It wouldn’t be right to not include the greatest send-up of the genre ever, Blazing Saddles. From the genius that is Mel Brooks, the iconic comedy is about robber baron Hedley Lamarr (Harvey Korman), who is determined to take over Rock Ridge by driving out the denizens. His plan? There’s a new sheriff — crafty railroad worker Bart (Cleavon Little) — who becomes the frontier town’s first Black sheriff. Instead, Bart and his sidekick, Jim the Waco Kid (Gene Wilder), end up being the villain’s most formidable opponent. A far-too-crude yet constantly hilarious comedy, Blazing Saddles pushed the boundaries beyond the edge and straight off the cliff.

Perhaps a tad too politically incorrect for today, Blazing Saddles was a product of its time. Satirizing racism and stereotypes in Westerns by utilizing anachronisms and humor to expose the prejudices of the all-white townspeople and the land-grabbing villain, the film employs every gag in the book. It’s brash and crass in all the right ways. With a cast of eccentric characters, Blazing Saddles is the complete Brooks experience. The cast is top-notch, especially the brilliant Madeline Kahn as Lili Von Schtupp. Her rendition of “I’m Tired” as if she’s Marlene Dietrich is pure camp. Though other Brooks films may hold up better today, Blazing Saddles blazed an important comedic trail while poking fun at a beloved genre.

9

‘3:10 to Yuma’ (2007)

Outlaw gunslinger Ben Wade (Russell Crowe) aims his revolver in a field in '3:10 to Yuma.' — Outlaw gunslinger Ben Wade (Russell Crowe) aims his revolver in a field in ‘3:10 to Yuma.’

Another example of an upgraded remake, 3:10 to Yuma, blends classic Western elements through a modern lens for an utterly entertaining viewing. The film tells the story of Dan Evans (Christian Bale), a struggling, crippled rancher who volunteers to escort notorious outlaw Ben Wade (Russell Crowe) to face justice via a train to Yuma prison, where a $200 reward awaits him. On a mission to save his ranch, Evans embarks on a treacherous journey against Wade’s ruthless gang, led by Charlie Prince (Ben Foster), while navigating a tense psychological battle with a cunning outlaw. A story of honor, redemption, and the battle between good and evil, 3:10 to Yuma is an intense Western thriller that transcends clichés.

Though the 1957 version is admired, the update is even more action-packed. Hinging on the dynamics between two strong-willed individuals, the complex relationship between Evans and Wade is amplified by the sensational performances of Bale and Crowe. Director James Mangold builds tension through its moral depth. It’s a fiery interpretation of the original that established itself as a satisfying entry in the modern rise of Westerns.

10

‘The Searchers’ (1956)

John Wayne as Ethan Edwards in The Searchers, standing next to a horse and looking perplexed.

To close out, we have another classic Wayne-Ford collaboration that may be best known for subverting the traditional hero tropes, The Searchers. The film follows Ethan Edwards (Wayne), a hateful Civil War veteran searching for his kidnapped niece, Debbie (Natalie Wood). His mission isn’t to save her, but to kill her due to his perception that she has become tainted by living with the Comanche. A brutal look at the frontier through themes of racism and obsession, The Searchers is an example of how redemption can be earned in the end.

A critical masterpiece in the Western world, The Searchers is a complex film that tackles the psychological toll the West can have on an individual. Wayne, usually a perfect hero, swaps that morality for a story of vengeance. He’s an unlikely protagonist as he plays a deeply disturbed anti-hero. Ford uses this piece to confront the difficult and often uncomfortable aspects of American history and identity. Beautifully filmed, The Searchers is a transcendent masterpiece.

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Jourdin Pauline Plans Lie Detector Test Amid Tylil James Claims

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Jourdin Pauline Says She’s Willing To Take Lie Detector Test On Stream Amid Sexual Allegations Involving Tylil James (WATCH)

Jourdin Pauline is continuing to speak out about her claim that she was sexually assaulted by streamer Tylil James in December 2025. Now, she says she’s ready to take a lie detector test on a livestream to prove she’s telling the truth. Tylil has previously denied the allegations, saying their interaction was consensual.

Related: Jourdin Pauline Apologizes To The Black Community While Standing Firm On Sexual Assault Claims Against Tylil James (VIDEO)

Jourdin Pauline Says She’ll Take A Lie Detector Test To Clear Her Name

On Saturday, March 21, LiveBitez shared a clip of influencer Jourdin Pauline speaking on about the alleged incident. In the video, Pauline called out people she feels are defending her accuser. She then explained that she plans to take a lie detector test on stream, claiming it will involve legitimate law enforcement, and said she believes she will be “vindicated” in 2026.

Pauline also expressed frustration with online reactions, saying she is not okay with what she described as offenders being “glorified.” She added that it has been difficult to see people attack her character while others move as if nothing happened. Although she didn’t directly name Tylil, she appeared to reference him multiple times, including remarks about his hairline and a viral moment tied to his recent hairstyle. At one point, she said, “y’all defending a n**** with no hair that’s a rapist,” and added that if a man’s hairline is receding, that should be enough evidence that he “ain’t sh*.” Her comments come after she previously accused Tylil of sexually assaulting her following the 2025 Streamer Awards. Tylil denied those claims at the time.

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Social media users quickly shared mixed reactions in The Shade Room Teens comment section.

Instagram user @keilanidoll wrote, “I always want to believe woman but OH BROTHER!!!!

Another Instagram user @_dainia wrote, “baby we done forgot about this you keep bringing it up”

While Instagram user @shati3rah wrote, “I hope she get the justice she need.”

Instagram user @iamcavintoberson wrote, “it’s not hard to beat a lie detector test 😂😂 all you have to do is stay calm bc it reads your 🫀 (heart) BPM”

Another Instagram user @antisocial_ji819 wrote, “What happened to the police report ?”

While Instagram user @bsjkluv wrote, “Why not take it to court if she’s confident?”

Instagram user @_jermiahupnxtt wrote, “She keeping tabs on bro but ain’t want him right 😂”

Another Instagram user @tashaaaanicoleeee wrote, “oh myyyy 🫣 she’s back at it. She sees Tylil happy, doing his thing & still with his girl, & wanna bother that man 🙄”

While Instagram user @tayalluree wrote, “She was quiet till him and his gf posted idk man I wanna believe her cus I’ll never NOT believe unless there’s clear proof idc how weird she is but man she makes it hard”

Tylil Goes Viral For “Boneless Braids” And Rekindling With Girlfriend

Before Pauline’s latest comments, Tylil James has been trending online. The 25-year-old Bronx streamer first sparked conversation after sharing a photo with his girlfriend, Kae Kritch, surprising fans who believed the relationship had ended following earlier controversy involving Pauline.

Additionally, Tylil went viral last week for his hairstyle. In a video on stream, he showed off his braids while talking about how his hair struggles to grow. His cameraman joked that he had “boneless braids,” a line that later circulated online and was referenced by Pauline in her recent livestream.

Related: Tylil James Sparks Reactions After Posting Cozy Photo With Kae Critch (PHOTO)

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Drew Barrymore says talk show audience member once criticized her dating profile: 'I would probably run away'

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“The Price Is Right” models allege shocking racism behind the scenes: 'That was a direct order from Bob Barker'

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Two of “Barker’s Beauties,” Kathleen Bradley and Claudia Jordan, allege that host Bob Barker and producers were wildly racist on the game show’s set.

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Savannah Guthrie 'desperately' pleads for 'renewed attention' in search for mom 7 weeks after disappearance

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Bruce Willis’ Wife Marks 17 Years Married Amid Health Battle

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Bruce Willis’ wife, Emma Heming Willis, is celebrating the pair’s 17th year of marriage amid the actor’s frontotemporal dementia diagnosis.

“I was made to love him,” Emma, 47, wrote via Instagram on Saturday, March 21, alongside a throwback photo of the happy couple on a beach. “17 years,” she added, with a ring and a white heart emoji.

The accompanying photo was snapped during the pair’s 2009 wedding in Turks and Caicos, showing Bruce, now 71, holding Emma in both arms as they smile at each other.

Emma and Bruce met in 2007, tying the knot two years later. The pair share two children together: daughter Mabel Ray, born in 2012, and daughter Evelyn Penn, born in 2014.

Bruce is also the proud dad to three other daughters — Rumer Willis, Scout Willis and Tallulah Willis — whom he shares with his ex-wife Demi Moore.

The Die Hard star was diagnosed with aphasia in 2022, after which he retired from acting. His initial diagnosis has since progressed to frontotemporal dementia (FTD), which the Mayo Clinic describes as an “umbrella term” for a number of brain diseases that typically affect the frontal and temporal lobes.

Since his diagnosis, Emma has been candid about what life is like as both a wife, mother and caregiver.

“It was one of the hardest decisions that I’ve had to make so far,” Emma said in a 2025 interview with Diane Sawyer, revealing that she had decided to move Bruce to a second home and hire full-time care. “But I knew, first and foremost, Bruce would want that for our daughters. You know, he would want them to be in a home that was more tailored to their needs, not his needs.”

Emma later opened up about the “benefit to getting help” in her memoir The Unexpected Journey: Finding Strength, Hope, and Yourself on the Caregiving Path.

“One benefit to getting help, whether you bring it into your home or have your person move to a community-based setting, is the ability to get back to your original role in your person’s life,” she wrote. “The other day Bruce and I sat on the patio of our second home, watching the girls swim and giggle in the pool. As we held hands, Bruce hummed along to the Frank Sinatra song that was playing in the background. For a moment, it was a teeny bit of normalcy that we really needed.”

Emma shared that she takes their daughters to visit Willis regularly, where they enjoy meals together, play with their toys and simply spend time with their famous father.

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Tom Holland’s Best Spider-Man Movie Is Surging on Digital After Stellar ‘Brand New Day’ Trailer

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In the days leading up to the release of Avatar: Fire and Ash, both the first and second installments of the franchise — Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water — witnessed major viewership spikes on Disney+. They remained among the streamer’s most-watched titles for around a month, while Avatar: Fire and Ash dominated the box office. This tends to happen whenever a major new franchise film shows up in theaters; audiences flock to its predecessors to psych themselves up. But it seems as if the Spider-Man series is operating on a whole different level. The franchise’s most recent films saw major viewership bumps this week, all thanks to the record-breaking trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

The fourth solo film to feature Tom Holland as the fan-favorite superhero will be released theatrically in July. There’s a lot riding on it; some would say that the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is at stake with Phase Four of the franchise leaving even die-hard fans underwhelmed. Disney is leaving no stone unturned to win back devotees with the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday, which will star the returning Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Evans. The verdict is still out on Doomsday, but if the Brand New Day trailer is attracting greater numbers online, there’s reason enough for Disney to be concerned. Brand New Day clocked 718 million views across platforms in the first 24 hours of its release, breaking the previous record of 365 million views set by Deadpool & Wolverine. Brand New Day is the first film of Holland’s Spider-Man series to be directed by Destin Daniel Cretton; the previous three installments were all directed by Jon Watts.

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Things peaked in 2021 with the release of Spider-Man: No Way Home, which united Holland with his two predecessors in the role, Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield. The movie grossed nearly $2 billion worldwide, and that, too, without major markets such as China and Russia in play. A direct sequel to Spider-Man: Homecoming and Spider-Man: Far From Home, No Way Home earned excellent reviews. It now holds a “Certified Fresh” 93% critics’ score and a “Verified Hot” 97% audience score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes. According to FlixPatrol, No Way Home was among the most-watched movies on the domestic iTunes chart this week, while Homecoming and Far From Home found spots on the domestic Disney+ chart. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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1 Year Later, John Wick’s First Action Movie Spin-Off Is Dominating Streaming

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Few action brands have been as successful this century as the John Wick franchise. Starring Keanu Reeves as the titular retired hitman who is lured back into the criminal world, the franchise began with the 2014 first installment, which earned a modest $86 million at the global box office. However, it received such a strong audience reaction that a sequel was announced in May 2015. With the sequel doubling the box office haul, it was clear an exciting franchise was on our hands, with John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and Chapter 4 cementing the action IP’s place in cinematic history with incredible critics’ response and huge box office hauls.

In 2025, the choice to move the franchise into a new era manifested in the form of the first feature film spin-off, From the World of John Wick: Ballerina. Reeves is now in his sixties, and being a fast-paced action star is not going to get any easier. So, instead of risking the end of the franchise coming before its time, the ever-brilliant Ana de Armas was chosen to take over the mantle as Eve Macarro, a ballerina-assassin. Taking place between the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 and Chapter 4, Ballerina follows De Armas’ Macarra, “who is beginning her training in the assassin traditions of the Ruska Roma.”

Sadly, Ballerina was unable to capitalize on the previous theatrical success of the franchise, becoming one of 2025’s more disappointing box office flops. Against a reported budget of $90 million, Ballerina grossed only $137.2 million worldwide and put a dent in de Armas’ potential to take over the franchise full-time. However, the film has redeemed itself on streaming ever since, officially becoming one of the ten most-streamed movies on Starz in the U.S., at the time of writing.

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Ana de Armas as Eve Macarro during ballet rehearsal in From the World of John Wick: Ballerina — Ana de Armas as Eve Macarro in From the World of John Wick: Ballerina

Directed by Len Wiseman and written by Shay Hatten, this John Wick spin-off didn’t just feature the starring talent of de Armas and a notable cameo appearance from Reeves, but it also boasted an eye-catching ensemble, including Norman Reedus, Ian McShane, Gabriel Byrne, Anjelica Huston, and Lance Reddick in his final screen appearance. The film scored 75% on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, with the consensus on the site reading, “Equipping a steely Ana de Armas with creatively brutal action choreography and a pleasingly kooky origin story, Ballerina pirouettes gracefully onto the Wickverse’s centerstage.”

Ballerina is streaming now on Starz. Stay tuned to Collider for more streaming stories.

Release Date: June 6, 2025
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125 minutes
Director: Len Wiseman
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Writers: Shay Hatten, Derek Kolstad

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17 Floral Dresses That Pair With Sneakers for Cute Spring Outfits

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By now, most of Us are done pretending uncomfortable outfits are worth it. Between coffee runs, weekend plans and travel days, you need pieces that actually move with you on busy days. That’s exactly why the dress-and-sneaker combo keeps coming back every year.

These 17 easy-going floral dresses make it easy to pull off the look. Think: Flowy wrap midis that elongate your frame, smocked-waist styles that define your shape and casual T-shirt styles that you can throw on with sneakers and be out the door in minutes. You’ll also find breezy, pocket-friendly picks and tiered silhouettes that work just as well for brunch as they do for long, on-your-feet days. Even better? Prices start at just $17.

17 Floral Dresses That Pair With Sneakers to Create Cute Spring Outfits

1. Our Favorite: If stiff, uncomfortable dresses sit unworn in your closet, try this green floral sundress instead. The stretchy fabric actually moves with you, and the wrap style is universally flattering.

2. Loose and Slimming: Want a floral dress that skims your body? This bohemian-style maxi dress has a loose silhouette that flatters and pockets to keep your essentials close.

3. Has Pockets: Tired of carrying a bag for just your phone and keys? This floral midi dress has pockets deep enough to actually use to store your phone or lip gloss. Plus, the comfortable short sleeve cut means you can wear it all day.

4. Figure-Flattering: If you love your curves but want a dress that drapes just right, this flowy floral wrap dress nails it. The A-line cut falls beautifully and the V-neck elongates your frame.

5. Quite the Charmer: Struggling to find a floral dress that looks put together without feeling overdone? This charming wrap midi hits that sweet spot with its belted waist and delicate ruffle sleeves.

6. Cute and Comfy: This polka dot midi dress has a V-neck wrap style, short sleeves and functional pockets. The stretchy, loose fabric makes it feel more like loungewear than a real dress.

7. Playful Prints: Bored by typical floral dresses? This wearable V-neck midi dress shakes things up with a marble print and pretty petal sleeves.

8. Must-Have Mini: Heading to a weekend cookout? Throw on this floral-print mini dress and a clean pair of sneakers, and you’ll instantly see how these pieces are made for each other.

9. Tummy-Slimming: Walk into any room wearing this tummy-slimming wrap dress and low-profile sneakers, and you’re bound to feel so confident.

10. Waist-Defining: If shapeless dresses make you feel frumpy, this smocked-waist midi dress creates definition right at your middle. The belted waist and tiered skirt add structure without stiffness.

11. Dressy and Darling: Need a floral dress that works for slightly fancy occasions (yet still pairs well with sneakers)? This tiered floral midi bridges that gap with ruffle details and a flowy silhouette.

12. Easy Breezy: Some days you just want to get dressed without thinking. This relaxed midi dress is that kind of piece, thanks to the flirty ruffle sleeves, pretty floral print and comfy fit — zero effort required.

13. Throw-On-and-Go: Sneakers and this casual T-shirt dress are basically a uniform for busy weekends. Cinch the drawstring waist, toss your phone in the pocket and you’re gone in 30 seconds.

14. Vacation-Ready: Packing for a trip is easier when one dress handles everything. This vacation-ready midi looks great with sneakers for walking tours and sandals for evening dinners.

15. Cue the Color: Walk into brunch wearing this vibrant floral maxi dress with chunky sneakers — and watch heads turn. The long sleeves make it a rare floral dress that pairs nicely with sneakers year-round.

16. Dreamy Print: Wear this flowy floral midi dress with simple sneakers for a weekend art fair or garden party. The cap sleeves and boho-inspired silhouette look effortlessly pretty without overdoing it.

17. Floral Find: If you want a floral dress that reads a little more polished, this popular chiffon mini does the trick. The sheer fabric and peasant sleeves elevate it beyond a basic sundress.

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Actress Amanda Peet Reveals Breast Cancer Diagnosis

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Amanda Peet has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

“For many years, I’ve been told that I have ‘dense’ and ‘busy’ breasts — not as a compliment but as a warning that they require extra monitoring,” Peet wrote in a New Yorker essay published Saturday, March 21, revealing she was diagnosed “last fall.”

“I had been seeing a breast surgeon every six months for checkups,” she continued. “The Friday before Labor Day, I went for what I thought would be a routine scan.”

According to Peet, her physician “didn’t like the way something looked on the ultrasound” and, as a result, wanted the actress to undergo a biopsy.

“After the procedure, she said that she would walk the sample over to Cedars-Sinai and hand-deliver it to Pathology. That’s when I knew,” Peet said, noting that her doctor shared the results the next day. “The tumor ‘appeared’ to be small, but I would need an MRI after the holiday weekend to determine ‘the extent of disease.’”

As Peet waited to discover the type of cancer she had, her parents were both on hospice care.

“Our parents, long divorced, were both in hospice, on opposite coasts,” she wrote, referring to her sister. “Our mother’s had started in June, but our father’s was only a week in, so we hadn’t expected him to go first. I flew to New York. I didn’t make it before my father took his last breath, but I got to see his body before it was taken from his apartment.”

Peet returned home to Los Angeles to consider caring for her mom, when she learned that her stage I cancer was “hormone-receptor-positive” and “HER2-negative.”

“I was happier than I’d been pre-diagnosis, when I was just a regular person who didn’t have cancer,” Peet said. “But after about 10 minutes, I remembered that I still needed the MRI and regressed to baseline terror. [My doctor,] Dr. K., said that the radiologist would check my lymph nodes, as well as ‘the left side for any surprise findings’ and call with the results within a week. It was dawning on me that cancer diagnoses come in a slow drip.”

Doctors soon discovered a second benign mass in Peet’s breast, requiring a lumpectomy and radiation as treatment.

Peet’s mother died in January shortly after her own “first clear scan.”

“The morphine was taking forever to kick in, and she was looking at the ceiling and whimpering, so I climbed onto her rented hospital bed to get in her line of vision,” Peet said of her final moments with her mom. “We locked eyes and she quieted down, and then she and I continued to stare at each other for what felt like several minutes.”

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