It’s very challenging for great shows to never have any down points, as true perfection is quite rare. Even within shows that are generally consistent over the course of their seasons, there are often a few weaker moments that detract from the overall experience. Even a show like Breaking Bad had a few fumbles early on in its first season, in which the WGA strike put some parameters on what the conclusion would look like. Similarly, The Wire had a few episodes that strained credibility in Season 5, in which the serial killer storyline felt completely out-of-place within a series that had otherwise been entirely plausible up until that point in time.

Truly perfect shows that don’t have any missed moments occur when there is a concise idea that is retained throughout the entire run, and the keys to the narrative aren’t passed on between showrunners who have different ideas on what should happen next. There is a significant amount of imagination that is required to do so much planning in advance, but it has benefits when the show has a consistent identity throughout its entire run. These great thriller series prove that perfection is possible, with engaging storylines that stay riveting throughout the shows’ runs.

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‘Mr. Robot’ (2015–2019)

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Mr. Robot is a postmodern masterpiece that suggested that the “auteur theory” that is often applied to films can also be used to describe television when there is a creator who has complete and total creative control over how a series looks, feels, and expands. Sam Esmail is a filmmaker who took the ideas he had for a script, which itself was inspired by many ‘90s classics, and expanded it into a four-season epic that explored the dark heart of American society, tracking the way that the nation changed after it diverges from reality’s timeline beginning in 2015.

Esmail wrote every episode and directed all of the final three seasons, ensuring that Mr. Robot had a consistent style that did not fluctuate between episodes. While the feeling of one long story being serialized can sometimes be taxing if it feels like it is filling that is taking up too much time, Esmail was willing to take chances on form-breaking episodes that ensured that audiences were always on their toes.

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‘Mindhunter’ (2017–2019)

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Mindhunter was a short-lived masterpiece because David Fincher’s brilliant crime show was sadly canceled after only two seasons. Fincher was the perfect showrunner for this specific story because he helped to define what the modern serial killer genre looked like with his films Se7en, Zodiac, and the English-language remake of The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo, and used much of the same cinematic language in order to take a unique look at how the term was first coined.

Mindhunter is inspired by the autobiography of FBI agent John Douglas, who was the real-life inspired for the character Will Graham in Thomas Harris’ novels; Douglas was depicted in the show as the fictional character Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff), an obsessive former FBI field agent who decides to develop a critical study on criminal behavior in the aftermath of several shocking acts of violence that scandalized America in the 1970s. It’s a must-watch for those interested in this era, especially because of how Mindhunter examines infamous serial killers like Charles Manson and the Son of Sam.

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‘Hannibal’ (2013–2015)

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Hannibal was an incredibly ambitious show for Bryan Fuller to make because there had already been several successful adaptations of the novel series. Michael Mann’s classic thriller Manhunter was a box office disappointment that became a cult hit, and The Silence of the Lambs became the first horror film to win Best Picture at the Academy Awards, and one of only three to take home the “Big Five” prizes; while 2001’s Hannibal and Red Dragon weren’t as critically beloved, they were nonetheless financial hits. Thankfully, Fuller took a creative new spin on the material that explored the partnership between Will Graham (Hugh Dancy) and Jack Crawford (Laurence Fishburne) when they worked with Dr. Hannibal Lecter (Mads Mikkelsen) to hunt down serial killers.

The foreshadowing of Lecter’s true nature is brilliantly laid out, resulting in a finale that ranks among the best of the 21st century. What’s most shocking about Hannibal is that it played out on a network like NBC, and was able to introduce transgressive, experimental filmmaking techniques to an audience that might not have sought them out otherwise.

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‘Barry’ (2018–2023)

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Barry is a totally unique crime thriller because it defies all expectations of genre, which can be credited to the brilliance of Bill Hader, who starred in, created, wrote, and directed many episodes of the series. Barry begins as a fish-out-of-water dark comedy about a hitman who decides to become an actor in order to unlock his true self, but it becomes increasingly twisted and confusing as his two worlds combine. While there is humor throughout the entire show, as Hader does not forget his roots as a Saturday Night Live cast member, Barry finds an odd parallel between the narcissistic world of Hollywood and the dreary reality of a psychopathic hitman.

Barry is fascinating as an entry within the modern canon of anti-hero stories because it constantly provides sympathy for its titular character, whilst undercutting his redeeming features by showing what a demented and dangerous person he actually is. Hader has always had a knack for being likable and doing awkward humor, so it is impressive that he can transform into a frequently terrifying character who has more in common with Robert De Niro’s Travis Bickle from Taxi Driver than he does with any of the roles that he used to play on Saturday Night Live. Hader also helped to create opportunities for many of the beloved actors that he admired, with Henry Winkler getting the single best role of his career since his breakout in Happy Days.

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‘Better Call Saul’ (2015–2022)

Better Call Saul is the single greatest spinoff in television history, and it is arguably even more consistent and well-written than Breaking Bad, which is a classic in its own right. Better Call Saul had the benefit of being made after Breaking Bad had already been concluded, which allowed it to serve as both a prequel and sequel. A majority of the series takes place before Jimmy McGill (Bob Odenkirk) becomes the slimy lawyer who aligns himself with Walter White (Bryan Cranston) and Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul), but it also contains flashes to the future that examine the events after Breaking Bad.

Better Call Saul was able to still create tension, despite the fact that the viewers know what happens to Jimmy and other characters like Mike (Jonathan Banks) and Gus Fring (Giancarlo Esposito), which is all due to the brilliance of Rhea Seehorn in the role of Kim Wexler. Kim is one of the best characters that Vince Gilligan has ever created, making it no surprise that he has continued his professional apprenticeship with Seehorn into other projects. The complex and destructive relationship between Jimmy and Kim is what fuels the tension within Better Call Saul, but the entire ensemble is filled with actors who deserve more credit. No one is more underrated than Patrick Fabian in the role of Howard Hamlin; although initially he is framed as being a pretentious bully who holds a grudge against Jimmy, it is slowly revealed that Howard was right all along.

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‘Andor’ (2022-2025)

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Andor is the greatest piece of storytelling within the Star Wars universe since the original trilogy, and it achieves this level of excellence because it rejects the fan service that Dave Filoni’s tenure at Lucasfilm had come to represent. Instead of telling yet another story about the Jedi Order, the Skywalker family, and the Force, Andor is a gritty origin tale that explores the formation of the Rebel Alliance as it grows to confront the Galactic Empire, which had used brutalized fascist policies to hold the universe with an iron fist. While Cassian Andor (Diego Luna) was introduced as a character in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, Andor shows how he was radicalized into becoming a Rebel spy by the resistance leader Luthen Rael (Stellan Skarsgard), who helps him work secretly with other agents as he communicates with Senator Mon Mothma (Geniiveve O’Reilly).

The brilliance in Andor is a result of its structure, as the show consists of three-episode arcs that tell complete stories; each season contains four arcs, meaning that the entire 24-episode series essentially feels like eight additional Star Wars films. Unlike other Star Wars shows on Disney+, which were cluttered with terrible CGI deepfakes and an overuse of “The Volume” to create digital backgrounds, Andor used real sets, locations, massive groups of extras, and created moments of spectacle that rank among the greatest in the Star Wars universe. Andor offers the perfect bridge between the original and prequel trilogies that shows just how terrifying it was to live within the Imperial Age, but it is also a compelling, standalone spy thriller that is just as effective for someone who is not already entrenched in the Star Wars universe.

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What makes a thriller film truly exciting? As the history of filmmaking has proven time and again, some of the best thrillers ever made in cinema rely on high suspense, stakes, and a constant sense of anticipation to get the audience on the edge of their seats. Rather than sudden surprises and shocks (like most horror films do), well-made thriller films rely on raising dread, stretching the tension, and playing with the idea of what can happen next.

That kind of excitement can be either psychological, as seen in deceptive crime thrillers filled with mind games like Zodiac, or it could be a non-stop adrenaline rush, as seen in films like Run Lola Run. Irrespective of the exact methods and means, each of these films is exciting in its own way, and all of them boast smart pacing, high stakes, energy, and constant danger that will keep you in suspense. So, without further ado, here’s our ranked selection of some of the most exciting thriller movies of all time.

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‘Seven’ (1995)

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David Fincher’s second film and first crime feature, Seven is a noir thriller that became definitive of the genre and is now widely considered a crime classic. The film follows Brad Pitt’s hot-headed Detective David Mills and Morgan Freeman’s embittered veteran cop, Lieutenant William Somerset, as they navigate conflicting personalities and perspectives to investigate serial murders committed based on the seven cardinal sins. Gwyneth Paltrow, Richard Roundtree, John C. McGinley, R. Lee Ermey, and Kevin Spacey also star in key roles.

With a story centered on a methodical, intellectual killer, Seven reinvented the serial killer trope, setting new trends for the genre that are still often seen in today’s modern crime thrillers. The desperate hunt for a dangerous criminal soon becomes a gripping psychological and philosophical puzzle that keeps the audience guessing until the very end. Underlined by its relentless tension and grungy ’90s aesthetics, Seven thrills even after the credits roll, leaving the viewer with one of the most shocking final moments in Hollywood history.

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‘Zodiac’ (2007)

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David Fincher’s gripping cinematic interpretation of the hunt for the Zodiac Killer, Zodiac is adapted from cartoonist/author Robert Graysmith’s books Zodiac and Zodiac Unmasked, which document the unsolved murders by the titular killer, who terrorized the San Francisco Bay Area through the late 1960s and early 1970s. Starring Jake Gyllenhaal as Robert, the film follows the professional cartoonist as he closely follows the coded letters, ciphers, and cryptic clues sent by the killer, becoming deeply obsessed with hunting him down using his puzzle-solving abilities. Mark Ruffalo, Robert Downey Jr., John Carroll Lynch, and Tom Verica also star in the movie, playing other real people of the time.

Praised for its direction, writing, cinematography, soundtrack, and accuracy to real-life investigations, Zodiac is a major cult hit that has since evolved into a masterpiece of 21st-century crime cinema. A masterclass in suspense, the film is noted for the way it slowly and meticulously builds tension through Robert’s obsession and the killer’s mind games, challenging the viewer to guess what lies one step ahead. Zodiac has since remained one of Fincher’s most iconic films and is often considered his magnum opus.

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‘Run Lola Run’ (1998)

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A German avant-garde thriller film about time, choices, and destiny, directed by Tom Tykwer, Run Lola Run follows the titular protagonist, whose boyfriend, Manni, owes 100,000 Deutsche Mark to his dangerous boss and needs to raise it in 20 minutes. To save his life, Lola runs through Berlin, trying to get the money any way possible before time runs out and Manni gets in trouble. Franka Potente and Moritz Bleibtreu play the central characters, with Herbert Knaup, Nina Petri, Joachim Król, Armin Rohde, and Heino Ferch in supporting roles.

Inventive and electrifying, Run Lola Run shattered the conventional storytelling structure in thriller cinema of its time with its unique format. The fast-paced story is told in three distinct, 20-minute windows, backed by a high-energy background score and pop-style art that is sure to get your adrenaline rushing. A ’90s cult classic, Run Lola Run is visually and thematically stimulating with tons of action, suspense, dark comedy, existentialism, and sex packed into a mere 80-minute runtime.

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‘Memento’ (2000)

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A neo-noir psychological thriller directed by Christopher Nolan and based on Jonathan Nolan’s short story Memento Mori, Memento follows the tragic story of Leonard Shelby, an insurance investigator suffering from anterograde amnesia following a home invasion and the murder of his wife. Leonard devises a system using photographs, notes, and tattoos to remind him of his past so he can hunt down the man who killed his wife and robbed him of his memories. Guy Pearce plays Leonard Shelby, in one of his most definitive roles, appearing alongside Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano, Mark Boone Junior, Jorja Fox, and more.

A tightly-knit, atmospheric story presented in a unique reverse-chronological structure, Memento is as exciting as a thriller film can get. The innovative storytelling format and the moody music instantly trap the audience inside the disoriented mind of the paranoid protagonist. The film received critical acclaim for its narrative style, which was quite inventive for its time, and has since been regarded as one of the most definitive thriller films ever made.

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‘The Dark Knight’ (2008)

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The second entry in The Dark Knight Trilogy by Christopher Nolan and the sequel to 2005’s Batman Begins, The Dark Knight sees Christian Bale’s Bruce Wayne/Batman facing off against his nemesis, the Joker, in the villain’s first live-action appearance. With organized crime causing chaos and mayhem in Gotham with the Joker’s help, Batman, Inspector Gordon, and District Attorney Harvey Dent come together to stop the unhinged anarchist, with unexpected consequences. Michael Caine, Gary Oldman, and Morgan Freeman reprise their roles from the previous film, with Heath Ledger playing the Joker and Aaron Eckhart as Harvey Dent / Two-Face.

Headlined by Heath Ledger’s chilling portrayal of the Joker in the first live-action appearance of the iconic villain, The Dark Knight is a gritty and grim action thriller that defined the 2000s. The fast-paced, high-tension plot, unpredictable villain, and explosive action scenes never fail to keep the audience on their toes. With its mature tone and themes, slick visual style, and engaging performances, The Dark Knight became a blueprint for modern superhero cinema and is easily one of the best action films of all time.

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‘North by Northwest’ (1959)

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A highly entertaining spy thriller directed and produced by Alfred Hitchcock, North by Northwest follows Roger Thornhill, a New York advertising executive who is mistaken for a secret agent by foreign spies. Framed for murder and pursued by both the authorities and shady agencies, Roger goes on the run across the United States while also falling for a mysterious woman. Cary Grant stars as Roger, appearing alongside Eva Marie Saint, James Mason, Jessie Royce Landis, and Leo G. Carroll.

North By Northwest turns a classic tale of mistaken identity and the ordinary-man-in-extraordinary-situation trope into an intriguing espionage mystery and exciting cross-country chase. One of the canonical Hitchcock films of the 1950s, the stylishly suspenseful film thrills with Cold War-era themes of secret agents, the fast pace of city life, and a constant, pervasive sense of dread. North by Northwest has been hailed as one of the inspirations for the cinematic style, tone, and formula of classic James Bond films and is widely regarded as one of the greatest movies ever made.

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‘Jaws’ (1975)

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Steven Spielberg’s ever-popular creature feature Jaws is an adaptation of Peter Benchley’s novel of the same name and centers on a great white shark that starts attacking people on the beaches of a New England resort town. The town’s sheriff, Martin Brody, teams up with a shark hunter and marine biologist to hunt down the man-hunting shark. The movie stars Roy Scheider, Richard Dreyfuss, Robert Shaw, Murray Hamilton, and Lorraine Gary.

Jaws is a timeless horror thriller that perennially excites the audience with its non-stop suspense and impending sense of terror, elevating the dread with John Williams’ haunting score, which remains one of cinema’s finest. On its release, Jaws became a massive success, completely overhauling the genre trends of the time and becoming the highest-grossing film in history until Star Wars was released in 1977. The film set new trends with its storytelling style and thrilling special effects, which became the template for practically all subsequent creature features.

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‘Psycho’ (1960)

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A film that changed thriller cinema in ways that still resonate, Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho is unarguably the best adaptation of Robert Bloch’s novel. A woman on the run, a remote motel, and an awkward motel owner — Psycho provides all the fuel for an exciting thriller right from the beginning. But it only gets better once the story’s heroine, Marion Crane, disappears from the story, shattering all audience expectations and building the tension to unpredictable levels. Anthony Perkins stars as Norman Bates, one of the most influential characters ever to appear on screen, with Janet Leigh, Vera Miles, John Gavin, and Martin Balsam in key roles.

With Psycho, Hitchcock introduced the audience to things they had never seen or even expected before in films, thus forgoing conventions and forging new standards for how thriller cinema is written and produced. The slick direction, impressive camerawork, memorable score, and iconic performances make Psycho the ultimate masterclass in thrills, horror, and suspense. The movie is a timeless genre classic.

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Joseph Stefano, Robert Bloch

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DC Studios made one of its biggest animation announcements yet during the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, officially revealing three brand-new animated series: Absolute Batman, Joker: Laugh Riot, and Krypto. The projects were unveiled by DC Studios co-CEO Peter Safran alongside Warner Bros. Animation, signaling a major expansion of the studio’s animated slate.

Each series offers a completely different take on the DC Universe, ranging from mature storytelling to family-friendly adventures.

Absolute Batman Brings DC’s Best-Selling Comic to Animation

Perhaps the biggest reveal of the showcase was Absolute Batman, an adult animated adaptation of the hit comic series from Scott Snyder and Nick Dragotta.

Rather than following the traditional version of Bruce Wayne, Absolute Batman reimagines the Dark Knight as a working-class hero with none of the wealth, mansion, or high-tech advantages fans have come to expect. The series will adapt the darker, grounded “Absolute Universe” that quickly became one of DC’s biggest publishing successes.

Scott Snyder will serve as executive producer and showrunner, while Nick Dragotta joins the project as a producer. According to DC, the series asks a simple question:

“When you take away the manor, the money, and the advantages… what’s left is Batman.”

Absolute Batman [credit: DC Studios]

Joker: Laugh Riot Gives the Clown Prince His Own Anime

One of the biggest surprises was Joker: Laugh Riot, an adult anime series being produced with Japanese animation studio SOLA Entertainment.

The premise completely flips the traditional Batman/Joker dynamic.

After Batman is murdered, the Joker launches a violent campaign across Gotham’s criminal underworld to hunt down whoever killed his greatest enemy. As his investigation unfolds, Joker begins drifting closer to becoming a vigilante than a villain, forcing him to question who he really is without Batman.

The series will be directed by Yasuhiro Aoki with Jim Krieg serving as executive producer.

It’s one of the boldest concepts DC has announced in years and marks the company’s newest push into anime storytelling.

Joker Laugh Riot [credit: DC Studios]

Krypto Targets a Younger Audience

Balancing the darker projects is Krypto, a family-oriented animated series centered on Superman’s loyal canine companion.

Created by C.H. Greenblatt (Chowder), the show follows Krypto as he accidentally becomes involved with a group of aspiring criminals. Instead of helping them commit crimes, Superman’s best friend gradually teaches the gang how to become better people.

The series appears aimed squarely at younger viewers while maintaining the humor that Greenblatt is known for.

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DC Continues Expanding Its Animation Slate

The announcements demonstrate that DC Studios isn’t relying on a single animation style or audience.

Between mature comic adaptations like Absolute Batman, experimental projects like Joker: Laugh Riot, and all-ages shows like Krypto, the studio appears committed to offering something for every kind of DC fan.

With James Gunn and Peter Safran continuing to build DC’s future across film, television, and animation, today’s reveal suggests animation will remain a major pillar of the new DC era.

Elizabeth Olsen and her husband, Robbie Arnett, have reportedly welcomed their first baby.

Olsen, 37, was spotted carrying a newborn in a baby carrier strapped to her chest in Los Angeles on Saturday, August 15, in photos obtained by Page Six. She did not immediately confirm her child’s arrival. Us reached out to the actress’ rep for comment. People also reported the news.

News of Olsen’s pregnancy broke in June when People obtained photos of the Marvel star cradling her baby bump during a lunch outing in Los Angeles. At the time, her belly peeked out the bottom of her white button-down shirt, which she left open.

Olsen’s decision not to publicly announce her pregnancy was in keeping with her proclivity for privacy when it comes to her personal life as she rarely speaks publicly about her relationship with Arnett. The couple began dating in 2017 before getting engaged in 2019 and tying the knot in 2020.

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“I didn’t know I’d even want to get married or have kids [before I met him],” she recalled during a December 2025 appearance on the “Dear Chelsea” podcast. “I was actually renovating a house when we first started dating. I realized six months in that we’ll probably move into this house together and wanted him to be a part of making choices, so it didn’t feel like my space [but rather] our space.”

She added, “After living with each other for a very short period of time, [I realized] he’s truly the most comfortable person to be around and the greatest support in my life.”

Olsen went on to gush about Arnett’s best qualities during her discussion with host Chelsea Handler.

“He’s so sweet and funny and clever and smart,” she said. “His goal every day is to make me laugh, which is also annoying when I’m mad at him. He does it very quickly and early in the morning. He’s great. He’s a sensitive, kind, very good at communication [type of man].”

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Elsewhere in the interview, Olsen offered insight into Arnett’s proposal, recalling how he “freaked out” because he thought “he needed there to be a cheeseboard [and a] fire in order for it to feel romantic or something.”

Despite the little details that didn’t come together to Arnett’s liking, Olsen was charmed by his proposal.

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“He tried to go down on one knee … but we were on this wood dock,” she remembered. “He goes down on his knee and he’s, like, ‘Ow, this really hurts,’ and gets back up. It was just the two of us, [and] there’s not a single photo. It was just so lovely. I loved it so much just because it was him.”

Prior to her pregnancy, Olsen explained why she wouldn’t want her and Arnett’s future children to pursue any Hollywood dreams until they were grown.

“Hard no. My sisters [Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen] are unique so it’s not a reflection on them when I say no, I think it’s a reflection more on culture today,” she told The Times of London in 2023. “Being younger today is already so complicated. To amplify it by being a child actor and then amplify it by social media, I just think it’s a lot for a kid’s development.”

Kristen Bell brought a little Arendelle magic to the baseball diamond during a surprise appearance at a Savannah Bananas game in Denver. The 46-year-old actress emerged from the stands at Coors Field on Saturday before performing an unexpected musical mashup with Broadway star and Banana Ball entertainer Derek Klena. Bell’s appearance came just one day after she reunited with Idina Menzel and Josh Gad at D23 to unveil the first footage and new music from “Frozen 3,” making the weekend a major one for fans of Disney’s animated franchise.

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Bell surprised the crowd during the Bananas’ game against the Indianapolis Clowns on August 15. A video shared through the team’s official Instagram account showed the “Nobody Wants This” star making her way from the stands onto the field as the audience erupted into cheers. Bell dressed for the occasion in a customized Savannah Bananas jersey, leopard-print cargo pants, and sneakers.

Rather than throwing a ceremonial first pitch, the actress immediately launched into a performance of “For the First Time in Forever,” the song her character Anna sings in the original Disney Animated film. “I can’t wait to meet everyone; what if I meet the one?” Bell quipped as she approached the field.

Derek Klena Joins Bell For A Musical Mashup

Broadway star Derek Klena met Bell on the field and continued the performance with “Dancing Through Life” from “Wicked.” Klena joined the Savannah Bananas organization in December and has been traveling with the entertainment baseball team during its world tour. The 34-year-old performer is known for his work on Broadway, including roles in “Jagged Little Pill,” “Anastasia,” and “Moulin Rouge! The Musical.”

Bell and Klena danced together before transitioning into “(I’ve Had) the Time of My Life,” the song memorably featured in the 1987 movie “Dirty Dancing.” The pair then recreated one of the film’s most recognizable moments by performing the famous overhead lift associated with Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey.

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Bell ran toward Klena before he raised her into the air while the crowd cheered. “The mashup we never knew we needed,” the Savannah Bananas captioned the clip.

Savannah Bananas Continue To Bring Together Baseball And Entertainment

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The Savannah Bananas have built their following by turning traditional baseball games into fast-paced variety shows. Players often perform choreographed dances, interact directly with spectators, and stage elaborate entrances between plays. Celebrity cameos and musical performances have also become part of the team’s touring spectacle.

The August 15 game was one of two matchups between the Bananas and Indianapolis Clowns at Coors Field during the team’s Banana Ball World Tour, but fans couldn’t help but notice that the appearance also had timely promotional value. Bell had spent the previous evening in Anaheim helping Disney reveal what comes next for Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and Kristoff.

‘Frozen 3’ Teases Anna’s Wedding And A Dangerous New Threat

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Fans inside the Honda Center were shown early footage from “Frozen 3,” which takes place around Anna and Kristoff’s wedding. The sequence reportedly showed the newlyweds encountering Elsa on a dock as she examined a mysterious object. The stone appeared to open a portal leading into an unfamiliar frozen dimension. Menzel described the destination as “a frozen land more wild and dangerous than anything Elsa has ever created.”

Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven then traveled through the portal, where they encountered a mysterious woman whose face was concealed. The unidentified character appeared to possess powers capable of challenging Elsa, establishing a new threat for the sisters to confront beyond Arendelle.

Disney’s official D23 recap described the figure as a villainess whose abilities rival Elsa’s, although the studio has not revealed who will provide her voice. The footage suggests that Anna’s wedding celebration will quickly give way to another dangerous journey involving unanswered questions about Elsa’s powers.

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‘Frozen 3’ Arrives In Theaters In 2027

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The original “Frozen” opened in 2013 and followed Anna’s journey to find Elsa after the newly crowned queen accidentally trapped Arendelle in an eternal winter. “Frozen 2,” released six years later, took Anna, Elsa, Kristoff, Sven and Olaf into an enchanted forest as they uncovered the history behind Elsa’s abilities and their family’s past.

The first two films have earned approximately $2.76 billion combined at the worldwide box office and received two Academy Awards. Bell, Menzel, Gad, and Jonathan Groff are all returning for the next chapter.

“Frozen 3” is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 24, 2027.

Meghan Trainor and Daryl Sabara are settling into life as parents of three.

“Lake Tahoe trip part 1 🌲,” Trainor, 32, captioned a carousel of Instagram photos on Sunday, August 16, sharing moments from the family’s recent California camping trip.

Trainor and Sabara, 34, are the proud parents of sons Riley, 5, and Barry, 3, as well as daughter Mikey, who was born in January. In the adorable new photos, Trainor offered a glimpse of her three kids’ bright red hair that further demonstrates how much they resemble the Spy Kids actor.

The pop star, however, is well aware that her offspring are the spitting image of Sabara.

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“The first two I was like, ‘Oh man, they were in me, so what happened?’” Trainor quipped on an April episode of the “Not Gonna Lie” podcast of Sabara’s miniature lookalikes. “But this girl, sometimes everyone lately has been saying, ‘Oh my god, this one’s actually Meghan. She has Meghan’s eyes.’ She has my grumpy RBF face, which is resting bitch face … and so, I’ve been like, ‘This one’s mine.’”

According to Trainor, her husband was “actually offended” by Mikey resembling the “All About That Bass” singer.

“He’s actually so used to [hearing] like, ‘Oh my God, the kids like just like you’ that for once he’s like, ‘No, she doesn’t,’” Trainor quipped. “I’m like, ‘Oh, you upset, bro? Imagine getting cut open and people going, ‘Did you even do anything?’ You’re not allowed to be upset [about] this one.”

Trainor and Sabara welcomed Mikey via surrogate earlier this year.

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“There’s a lot of heartbreak and big decision-making to do, and I was struggling with my health and almost towards an autoimmune disease,” Trainor told podcast host Kylie Kelce of her decision to entrust a gestational carrier. “There were so many conversations back and forth, and then we were like, ‘The safest way is to do it through a surrogate,’ because also my babies are always sideways. I was just like, ‘My body’s still not recovered from the other ones.’”

Still, Trainor admittedly felt “scared” and “jealous” that she wasn’t able to carry her daughter.

“My husband’s a control freak too, so every day when we knew she was alive in someone else, we were like, ‘Is she OK?’ You go cuckoo, you go crazy,” she added. “There’s so much that goes into it, but we had an amazing surrogate who was so good to us and texted us everything, and we got to talk all the time. I was worried I was bugging her too much … and she was just a champ.”

Consistency is a quality that all crime shows strive for, as retaining a level of quality throughout is important in order to retain the enthusiasm of an audience. With that being said, it is nearly impossible for shows to never have a bad episode, as some all-time masterpieces have entire seasons that aren’t quite as good as the rest. When looking at the best crime shows of all time, series like Breaking Bad, The Sopranos, and The Wire are often brought up. Each of these shows are masterpieces in their entireties, but they are not above criticism; Breaking Bad struggled in the second half of its first season due to the constraints of the WGA strike, the first half of the final season of The Sopranos wasn’t as good as the second half, The Wire featured a storyline in its Season 5 about a serial killer that ruined its realism, and Twin Peaks so infamously went off the rails in Season 2 that David Lynch had to return to set things right with the finale, “Beyond Life and Death.”

Perfection within television can often be found in miniseries, which have become the preferred format for many networks. It’s more often that A-list stars and auteur filmmakers will want to sign on to a limited event show so they do not have to commit to making several seasons, as the productions can feel closer to that of a film. Even then, some miniseries are extended and have diminishing returns; the second season of Big Little Lies was a mixed bag that wasn’t as strong as the first, and True Detective has been all over the place in terms of quality after its brilliant first season was expanded into three more. Generally, the crime shows that don’t have any bad episodes are self-contained, personal, and offer something original that makes them stand out within the streaming landscape.

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‘Mare of Easttown’ (2021)

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Mare of Easttown is a brilliant crime show that took an unusual approach to the murder mystery genre because it explored how an entire community heals after the tragic murder of a teenage girl (Cailee Spaeny), whose death leads a local police detective (Kate Winslet) to investigate anyone who could have been involved in the event. Although Mare of Easttown has a twisty mystery storyline that includes more than a few surprises and several shocking deaths, it’s also a deeply humane drama that speaks to Brad Ingleby’s talents as a writer.

Mare of Easttown is beautifully wrapped up, as the show has no filler and does not necessitate a second season. However, it does serve as one chapter within a larger universe, as Ingleby revealed that Mare of Easttown is within the same continuity as his acclaimed crime thriller Task, which is returning for its second season later this year.

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‘Escape at Dannemora’ (2018)

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Escape at Dannemora was a major career pivot for Ben Stiller, who had previously been best known as a comedic actor, even though he had directed several of the films that he also starred in. Although 1994’s Reality Bites was the last time in which Stiller took on slightly more serious material as a director, he had something to prove after 2016’s Zoolander 2 was a complete failure that suggested he no longer had the juice of his early career. Escape at Dannemora marked the first time that Stiller directed something that he did not also star in, as the true crime thriller starred Benicio del Toro and Paul Dano as inmates at a high-security prison who plot their escape with the help of a service worker (Patricia Arquette), whom they are both in a physical relationship with.

Escape at Dannemora is a throwback to classic prison break thrillers from the ‘60s and ‘70s, but it’s also grounded in a wild true story and features eccentric performances from three of the most underrated living actors.

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‘Under the Banner of Heaven’ (2022)

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Under the Banner of Heaven is a fascinating crime thriller that doubles as a powerful drama TV show because it explores important ideas about faith, family, and forgiveness by tackling a controversial true story that has continued to spark controversy. Andrew Garfield gives one of the greatest performances of his entire career as a police detective and loyal member of the Mormon church who is called in to investigate a series of murders linked to a radical sect of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, which suggests the involvement of polygamy and child marriages.

Under the Banner of Heaven examines complex questions about what faith can be, as anyone who swears themselves loyal to a religion must be able to acknowledge that their same ideals could be corrupted and used for ill on the part of someone with malicious intentions.

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‘The Night Of’ (2016)

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The Night Of is another masterpiece from Steven Zaillian, who deserves more credit for being one of the greatest crime writers of all-time; although Zaillian got his start writing classics like Schindler’s List and The Irishman, he also proved his merit as a showrunner with Netflix’s Ripley. However, Zaillian first ventured into the television landscape with The Night Of, a powerful legal thriller about a Muslim cab driver (Riz Ahmed) in New York City who is falsely accused of murder, but must remain in prison as a case is waged about his guilt. He is forced to adapt to the brutalistic culture within the prison, which looks down upon him because of his culture and supposed crimes, all while an idealistic public defender (John Turturro) tries to argue on his behalf and clear his name.

The Night Of is a scathing indictment of the modern justice system that features career-best performances from Ahmed and Turturro, as well as a terrific supporting role for the late great Michael K. Williams as another inmate. The show’s analysis of police brutality and Islamophobia has sadly grown even more relevant ever since, given that The Night Of debuted before the end of a controversial election.

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‘The Outsider’ (2020)

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The Outsider is one of the best and most underrated Stephen King adaptations of all time, and it’s a novelty because it is based on the author’s more recent books. Most of the most well-known King adaptations were inspired by the work that he did in the ‘70s and ‘80s, but The Outsider was a modern crime drama that was perfectly executed into a thrilling miniseries that offered the perfect blend of detective fiction and supernatural paranoia. Rarely has a show been able to jump between genres in such a concise and effective way; The Outsider initially appears to be a straightforward murder mystery about a death that wrecks an entire small community, but it transforms into a deeper, spiritual journey into human grief and the pursuit of an everlasting source of evil.

The Outsider is able to be both gritty and stylized, and does a great job of being a showcase for its actors. Ben Mendelsohn gives one of the most humane and accessible performances of his career, serving as a reminder that he doesn’t always have to be cast as villains (even if he is quite good at playing them). It also featured a strong turn from Jason Bateman, who also directed a few episodes, showing once again that he is just as talented behind the camera as he is in front of it.

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‘Too Old to Die Young’ (2019)

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Too Old to Die Young is among the strangest and most criminally underseen shows of the modern era, as most audiences weren’t sure what to make of it when it dropped on Prime Video in 2019 without much fanfare. Although writer/director Nicolas Winding Refn had made a cult classic with Drive, a majority of the other films he made have been much more polarizing, so it shouldn’t be a surprise that Too Old to Die Young is just as divisive. The series is a Los Angeles noir about a lone police officer (Miles Teller) who is drawn into a vast and insidious criminal underworld, where he becomes involved in a nearly mythic battle between good and evil.

Too Old to Die Young can’t be described in the way that most television shows could, given that Refn essentially treated the project as a cinematic experiment, and even screened some episodes at the Cannes Film Festival in the same year. Although at times it feels like he is trying to be as disorienting and disgusting as possible in order to provoke a reaction out of the audience, there are also moments of pure beauty and wonder that emphasize the spirituality within all of his work; it’s also a feast for cinephiles because of all the references to classic films that Refn sprinkles in. Too Old to Die Young won’t be for everyone, as those who don’t enjoy arthouse cinema should stay far away, but it’s a completely unique experiment where it could never be said that Refn didn’t fulfill the exact vision that he had in his mind.

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Kanye West and Bianca Censori are reportedly at odds as the rapper is looking to have more kids with the Aussie-born model, who is said to be less than enthusiastic about the idea. 

Sources claim the music mogul is pressuring Censori to build a family with him, but she is reluctant to fulfill his demands and has been putting it off, allegedly owing to the rapper’s volatile and unpredictable nature.  

However, Kanye West remains impatient and insistent on getting his way; he is supposedly rigid in his stance and unreceptive to Bianca Censori’s reasons for her refusal to procreate with the rapper.  

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West and Censori had a private, confidential wedding ceremony in December 2022, just weeks after the rapper’s divorce from his ex-wife Kim Kardashian.

The pair have been married for almost four years now, and the union has been publicly scrutinized since its onset.

The couple has frequently made headlines and drawn scrutiny for controversial outfits and “indecent activity.” In 2023, they were allegedly banned from a Venice boat company for indecent exposure.

This incident, along with others, would contribute to friends of the Australian architect reportedly staging an intervention.

According to an article published by The Daily Beast, their goal was apparently to help her become aware of her new husband’s “controlling ways”.  

The Rapper Desires To Build A Family With The Aussie Model

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West is now said to be desperate for a child with his wife. In a recent Globe Magazine report, an unnamed source describes his dramatic mindset around fatherhood.

“It’s no secret that Kanye is desperate for another child,” the source reports. “He seems to think it’s practically his God-given duty to keep procreating so he can populate the world with more of his genius.”  

The “Heartless” rapper, who is seemingly insistent on having more kids with Censori, already has four children with Kim Kardashian: North, Saint, Chicago, and Psalm.  

This is not enough for the rapper, who is allegedly impatient with Censori as she has become “reluctant” to have a baby with him.  

Bianca Censori Is Reluctant To Have A Baby With The ‘Unpredictable Rapper‘

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The alleged pushy behavior of the rapper is not having much of an effect on Censori, as she remains reluctant and is reportedly putting off having West’s baby.  

A Globe source claims that the Australian architect is finding ways to avoid having a baby with the “Unpredictable Rapper” anytime soon.  

“He’s been after Bianca to have his baby since they got together four years ago,” the source says. “So far, she’s managed to keep finding ways to put it off, but Kanye is getting impatient, and it’s becoming a major issue.”  

In a Vanity Fair interview published earlier this year, the 31-year-old admitted there have been times she felt like her relationship with the father of four couldn’t continue.

The source continues to note that Censori wouldn’t want to tie herself to West forever with a child if the relationship ultimately fails.

Kanye West Was Said To Be In A ‘Very Volatile Headspace’

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West has previously been hit with claims of pushy behavior over his demands to have a baby and start a family with Censori.  

In a report published by Heatworld, the father of four allegedly snapped after his wife refused to commit to having a baby with him, with sources claiming he threatened to walk and find another woman to have his child if she doesn’t give in.  

“Kanye’s in a very volatile headspace right now, and whenever he’s in a bad mood it’s Bianca that has to deal with the brunt of it,” the source said.

They added, “He’s started back in on this baby argument; he keeps harping away at it and saying they need to do it ASAP if she’s going to prove she really loves him.”  

The Rapper Believes Bianca Censori Is The ‘Perfect Stepmom’

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According to the report, West believes Censori is ready to be a mom as she’s already “the perfect stepmom” to his four kids.  

West is fine using other methods to have a baby if she remains unreceptive to traditional conception.

The source explained, “He would love to get her pregnant, but he’s now saying that if she won’t agree to that, because she doesn’t want to wreck her body, he’s fine doing IVF and using a surrogate.”  

The “Jesus Walks” rapper is reportedly refusing to take no for an answer from Censori, and has been demanding to start a family with her from the very early days of their relationship.

Tennis star Novak Djokovic is opening up about his years-long private health battle after collapsing during the Cincinnati Open.

“Honestly, it hasn’t been a pleasant match for me. That’s how I’ve felt,” Djokovic, 39, told reporters on Saturday, August 15, after his defeat at the 2026 Cincinnati Open, per Forbes.  It hasn’t been the first time, and it won’t be the last. That’s just how it is. The conditions aren’t the problem. It’s because of a health issue I have.”

Without disclosing his diagnosis, Djokovic revealed that he has “been dealing with [the condition] for many years now.”

“It causes me a lot of problems, especially when there’s a lot of humidity and heat,” he said. “I did anticipate it [would be humid], but there are all these things, like nerves and everything involved that make it worse, and that’s what happened.”

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Tennis star Novak Djokovic is worried about his beloved sport. Djokovic, 37, told reporters that “tennis is endangered” after his Centre Court win at Wimbledon 2024 on Saturday, July 6. “If we don’t do something about it, globally or collectively, paddle — pickleball in the States — they’re gonna convert all the tennis clubs into […]

In the middle of his R2 match on Saturday, Djokovic fell to his knees during the changeover. According to social media footage, the tennis champ also appeared to vomit on the court before requesting a medical timeout.

While speaking with reporters, the pro athlete wasn’t sure if he would return to the Cincinnati Open court in the future.

“Unfortunately, at this point, it seems more likely that I won’t be back next year,” he said. “But let’s see what the future holds, I hope I do.”

Djokovic’s Saturday loss comes months after he announced his exit from the Professional Tennis Players Association, which he cofounded in 2020. (The PTPA is dedicated to unite and mobilize tennis players to create transparency and equity through the sport, per a website description.)

“After careful consideration, I have decided to step away completely from the Professional Tennis Players Association,” he wrote in a social media statement shared in January. “This decision comes after ongoing concerns regarding transparency, governance, and the way my voice and image have been represented.”

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He continued, “I am proud of the vision that Vasek [Pospisil] and I shared when founding the PTPA, giving players a stronger, independent voice – but it has become clear that my values and approach are no longer aligned with the current direction of the organization.”

Despite his PTPA exit, Djokovic wasn’t ready to hang up his racquet for good.

“I will continue to focus on my tennis, my family, and contributing to the sport in ways that reflect my principles and integrity,” he added in his statement. “I wish the players and those involved the best as they move forward, but for me, this chapter is now closed.”

There is no doubting just how famous Sydney Sweeney is now. Her trio of early breakout roles in The Handmaid’s Tale, Sharp Objects, and Everything Sucks! led quickly to the role that would shoot her to superstardom in Euphoria. Earlier this year, Sweeney returned to the once-progressive series for a controversial third season, with much of the backlash leveled against creator Sam Levinson​​​​​. Nevertheless, Euphoria Season 3 was an enormous streaming success, with the likes of Sweeney, Zendaya, Hunter Schafer, and Jacob Elordi all proving why they have now outgrown the series.

The 28-year-old actress has now featured in some of the biggest movies of the past couple of years, with an impressive Hollywood career still in its early stages. But, as is with all great actors, not every project manages to find its audience. This was the case for Sweeney’s underrated crime thriller Americana, which also featured Paul Walter Hauser, Halsey, and Sweeney’s Euphoria cast-mate, the late great Eric Dane.

The film premiered at the 2023 South by Southwest Film Festival, but would have to wait another two years before finally hitting the big screen. Sadly, it seems this delay impacted the film’s appeal, with Americana infamously Sweeney’s biggest box office bomb yet. Against a reported budget of $9 million, the movie was unable to even make $1 million in theaters, despite featuring Sweeney at the height of her fame. A year on, and Americana is bouncing back. At the time of writing, the film is one of the ten most-streamed movies on HBO Max in the world, a list topped by the 2026 fantasy sequel Mortal Kombat II.

A Hotly Anticipated Sydney Sweeney Sequel Is on the Way

It wasn’t all box office disappointment for Sweeney in 2025. Later in the year, she starred opposite Amanda Seyfried and Brandon Sklenar in an adaptation of Freida McFadden’s bestselling novel, The Housemaid. The film surprised many by scoring a $400 million haul worldwide against a production budget of just $35 million, with Lionsgate confirming that a sequel, The Housemaid’s Secret, is slated for a December 17, 2027, release. Recently, The Hunting Wives favorite Brittany Snow was added to the sequel’s cast.

Americana is one of the ten most-streamed movies on HBO Max in the world. Make sure to stay tuned to Collider for more streaming stories.

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Aaron L. Gilbert, Michael R. Williams, Terry Dougas, Ali Jazayeri, Jason Cloth, Paris Kassidokostas-Latsis, Steven Thibault, Alex Saks, David Gendron, Jean-Luc De Fanti, Suraj Maraboyina, Bavand Karim

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