Guy Ritchieis known as one of the most famous British directors of the 21st century, having defined a genre of crime films and also taken on big-budget Hollywood projects such as the live-action Aladdin remake. However, his work for the small screen is much less recognized, having only worked behind the camera for three TV series. Most recently, Ritchie directed two episodes of Young Sherlock, Prime Video‘s latest adaptation that has already been renewed for Season 2. This followed 2025’s MobLand, with Ritchie again directing two episodes of Tom Hardy and Pierce Brosnan’s hit crime thriller.
Ahead of The Gentlemen Season 2, which finished production in October last year, one of star James’ previous projects is an unlikely streaming hit. In 2014, a 30-year-old James made only his fourth feature film appearance alongside Miles Teller and Shailene Woodley in Divergent, the first of three big-screen adaptations of the novels by author Veronica Roth. Sadly, Divergent was panned by most critics, earning a 41% score on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes and getting scolded for being formulaic and shallow. Despite the lack of critical success, Divergent is a streaming hit 12 years later, scoring a place in the list of the ten most-streamed movies on Peacock in the U.S., at the time of writing.
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Collider Exclusive · Action Hero Quiz Which Action Hero Would Be Your Perfect Partner? Rambo · James Bond · Indiana Jones · John McClane · Ethan Hunt
Five legends. Five completely different ways of getting out alive — with style, with muscle, with charm, with luck, or with a plan so intricate it probably shouldn’t work. Ten questions will reveal which action hero was built to have your back.
🎖️Rambo
🍸James Bond
🏺Indiana Jones
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🔧John McClane
🎭Ethan Hunt
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You’re dropped into a dangerous situation with no warning. What do you need most from a partner? The first few seconds tell you everything about who belongs beside you.
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You have to get somewhere dangerous, fast. How do you travel? How you get there is half the mission.
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You’re pinned down and outnumbered. What does your ideal partner do? This is when you find out what someone is really made of.
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The mission is paused. You have one evening to decompress. What does your partner suggest? Who someone is when the pressure drops is who they actually are.
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How do you prefer your partner to communicate mid-mission? Good communication is the difference between partners and a liability.
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Your enemy is powerful, well-resourced, and has the upper hand. How should your partner approach them? The approach to the enemy defines the partnership.
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Things go badly wrong and you’re captured. What do you trust your partner to do? Who someone is when you need them most is the only thing that matters.
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What does your ideal partner bring to the table that you couldn’t replace? A great partner fills the gap you didn’t know you had.
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Every partnership has a cost. Which of these can you live with? No one comes without baggage. The question is whether you can carry it together.
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It’s the final moment. Everything is on the line. What do you need from your partner right now? The last question is the most honest one.
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Your Partner Has Been Assigned Your Perfect Partner Is…
Your answers have pointed to one action hero above all others. This is the person built to have your back — for better or considerably, spectacularly worse.
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Rambo
Your partner doesn’t talk much, doesn’t need to, and will have assessed every threat in your immediate environment before you’ve finished your first sentence. John Rambo is not a man of plans or politics — he is a force of nature shaped by survival, loyalty, and a capacity for endurance that goes beyond anything training can produce. He will not leave you behind. He has never left anyone behind who deserved to come home. What you get with Rambo is the most capable, most quietly ferocious partner imaginable — one who has been through things that would have broken anyone else, and who chose to keep going anyway. You’ll never need to ask if he has your back. You’ll just know.
James Bond
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Your partner will arrive perfectly dressed, perfectly briefed, and with a cover story so convincing it’ll take you a moment to remember what’s actually true. James Bond is the most professionally dangerous person in any room he enters — and the most disarmingly charming, which is the point. He operates in a world of layers, where nothing is what it appears and every advantage is used without apology. You’ll never be bored. You’ll occasionally be furious. But when it matters — when the mission is genuinely on the line and the margin for error has collapsed to nothing — Bond is exactly the partner you want. He has survived things that have no business being survivable. He does it with style. That is not nothing.
Indiana Jones
Your partner will know the history, the language, the cultural context, and exactly why the thing everyone else is ignoring is actually the most important thing in the room. Indiana Jones is brilliant, reckless, and occasionally impossible — but he is also one of the most resourceful, most genuinely knowledgeable partners you could find yourself beside. He approaches every situation with a scholar’s eye and a brawler’s instinct, which is an unusual combination and a remarkably effective one. He hates snakes and gets personally attached to objects of historical significance, both of which will slow you down at least once. It doesn’t matter. What Indy brings is irreplaceable — and the adventures you’ll have together will be the kind people write books about. Assuming you survive them.
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John McClane
Your partner was not supposed to be here. He does not have the right equipment, the right information, or anything approaching the right odds. He has a sarcastic remark and an absolute refusal to accept that the situation is as bad as it looks. John McClane is the greatest accidental hero in the history of action cinema — a man whose superpower is stubbornness, whose contingency plan is improvisation, and whose capacity to absorb punishment and keep moving would be alarming if it weren’t so useful. He will complain the entire time. He will make it significantly more chaotic than it needed to be. And he will absolutely, unconditionally, without question come through when it counts. Yippee-ki-yay.
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Ethan Hunt
Your partner has already run seventeen scenarios by the time you’ve finished reading the briefing, and the plan he’s settled on involves at least two things that should be physically impossible. Ethan Hunt operates at the absolute edge of human capability — technically, physically, and intellectually — and he brings the same relentless precision to protecting his partners that he brings to dismantling organisations that shouldn’t exist. He is not easy to know and he will never fully tell you everything. But he will carry the weight of the mission so completely, so absolutely, that your job is simply to trust him — and the remarkable thing is that trusting him always turns out to be the right call. The mission will be impossible. He will complete it anyway.
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Was ‘Divergent’ a Box Office Hit?
It was clear to everyone that Divergent was attempting to capitalize on the very relevant success of The Hunger Games franchise, but could it reach the high bar set for itself? Unsurprisingly, Divergent was unable to become the YA phenomenonThe Hunger Games was in the early-mid 2010s, but it did prove somewhat successful at the box office, scoring a total global haul of $276 million against a reported production budget of $85 million.
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Divergent is currently available to stream on Peacock. Make sure to stay tuned to Collider for all the latest streaming stories.
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Around a decade ago, Hollywood cracked the code to turn dramas aimed at adult audiences into theatrical hits, and several of them were headlined by Tom Hanks. In 2017, Hanks starred in The Post, director Steven Spielberg‘s impassioned response to Donald Trump being elected president. Also starring Meryl Streep, the movie made $180 million worldwide against a reported budget of $50 million. Only two years earlier, Hanks and Spielberg delivered the espionage movie Bridge of Spies, which grossed $165 million worldwide against a reported budget of $40 million. Sandwiched between these films was an even bigger blockbuster. The movie in question turned 10 this year, and in honor of the occasion, it seems to be taking flight on streaming again.
Released in 2016, the film grossed $240 million worldwide against a reported budget of $60 million. It received mostly positive reviews, but was immediately recognized as the kind of film that would appeal to older men. This is the demographic that enjoys shows such as Reacherand Bosch, and stories about everyday American heroism. Hanks’ 2016 movie combined the procedural aspects of those hit shows with perhaps the most memorable example of courage under fire in recent times. It was based on a real-life incident that made headlines in 2009, and also featured Aaron Eckhart and Laura Linney in supporting roles.
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Collider Exclusive · Oscar Best Picture Quiz Which Oscar Best Picture Is Your Perfect Movie? Parasite · Everything Everywhere · Oppenheimer · Birdman · No Country
Five Oscar Best Picture winners. Five completely different visions of what cinema can be — and what it can do to you. One of them is the film that was made for the way your mind works. Ten questions will figure out which one.
🪜Parasite
🌀Everything Everywhere
☢️Oppenheimer
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🐦Birdman
🪙No Country for Old Men
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What kind of film experience do you actually want? The best movies don’t just entertain — they leave something behind.
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Which idea grabs you most in a film? Great films are driven by a central obsession. What’s yours?
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How do you like your story told? Form is content. The way a story is shaped changes what it means.
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What makes a truly great antagonist? The opposition defines the protagonist. What kind of opposition fascinates you?
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What do you want from a film’s ending? The final note is the one that lingers. What do you want it to sound like?
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Which setting pulls you in most? Where a film takes place shapes everything — mood, stakes, what’s even possible.
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What cinematic craft impresses you most? Every great film has a signature — a technical or artistic element that makes it unmistakable.
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What kind of main character do you root for? The protagonist is the lens. Who you choose to follow says something about you.
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How do you feel about a film that takes its time? Pace is a choice. Some films sprint; others let tension accumulate slowly, deliberately.
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What do you want to feel walking out of the cinema? The best films leave a mark. What kind of mark do you want?
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The Academy Has Decided Your Perfect Film Is…
Your answers have pointed to one Oscar Best Picture winner above all others. This is the film that was made for the way your mind works.
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Parasite
You are drawn to films that operate on multiple levels simultaneously — that begin in one genre and quietly, brilliantly migrate into another. Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite is a film about class, desire, and the architecture of inequality that manages to be darkly funny, deeply suspenseful, and genuinely shocking across a single extraordinary running time. Your instinct is for cinema that hides its true intentions until the moment it’s ready to reveal them. Parasite is exactly that — a film that rewards close attention and punishes assumptions, right up to its devastating final image.
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Everything Everywhere All at Once
You want it all — and this film gives you all of it. The Daniels’ Everything Everywhere All at Once is one of the most maximalist films ever made: action comedy, multiverse sci-fi, family drama, existential crisis, and a genuinely earned emotional core that sneaks up on you amid the chaos. You are someone who responds to ambition, who doesn’t want cinema to choose between being entertaining and being meaningful. This film refuses that choice entirely. It is overwhelming by design, and its overwhelming nature is precisely the point — because the feeling of being crushed by infinite possibility is exactly what it’s about.
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Oppenheimer
You are drawn to cinema on a grand scale — films that understand history not as a backdrop but as a force, and that place their characters inside that force and watch what happens. Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer is a film about the terrifying gap between what we can do and what we should do, told with the full weight of one of the most consequential moments in human history behind it. You want your films to feel important without feeling self-important — to earn their ambition through sheer craft and the gravity of their subject. Oppenheimer does exactly that. It is enormous, complicated, and refuses easy comfort.
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Birdman
You are drawn to films that foreground their own construction — that make the how of the filmmaking part of the what it’s about. Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Birdman, shot to appear as a single continuous take, is cinema examining itself through the cracked mirror of a fading actor’s ego. You respond to formal daring, to the feeling that a film is doing something that probably shouldn’t be possible. Michael Keaton’s performance and Emmanuel Lubezki’s restless camera create something genuinely unlike anything else — a film that is simultaneously about creativity, relevance, self-destruction, and the impossibility of ever truly knowing if your work means anything at all.
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No Country for Old Men
You are drawn to cinema that trusts silence, that refuses to explain itself, and that treats dread as a form of meaning. The Coen Brothers’ No Country for Old Men is a film about the arrival of a new kind of evil — implacable, arbitrary, and utterly indifferent to the moral frameworks we use to make sense of the world. It is one of the most formally controlled films ever made, and its controlled restraint is what makes it so terrifying. You want your films to haunt you, not comfort you. You are not interested in resolution if resolution would be dishonest. No Country for Old Men is honest in a way that most cinema never dares to be.
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Tom Hanks’ Sturdy Hit Was Shot Almost Entirely with IMAX Cameras
By now you’ve probably guessed that we’re talking about Sully, directed by the legendary Clint Eastwood. The movie featured Hanks as the pilot who successfully landed a passenger airliner on the Hudson River after a bird strike caused a double-engine failure. Sully was praised for its thrilling recreation of the emergency landing and for revealing a new facet of the case. It’s also remembered for being shot almost entirely with IMAX cameras; in this regard, Eastwood one-upped Christopher Nolan, whose Dunkirk was released a year later. Sully now holds a “Certified Fresh” 85% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, where the consensus reads, “As comfortingly workmanlike as its protagonist, Sully makes solid use of typically superlative work from its star and director to deliver a quietly stirring tribute to an everyday hero.” According to FlixPatrol, it was among the most-watched movies on the domestic Vudu chart this week. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
The historical genre is awash with countless films and TV shows centered on World War II. The most tragic and bloody war in human history, unfortunately, provides the inspiration for stories — both true and fictional — that constantly enthrall us. When someone thinks of a classic World War II movie or show, they’ll likely mention Saving Private Ryan, Schindler’s List, Dunkirk, Patton, or recent entries such as Brendan Fraser‘s Pressure. However, one film, Cillian Murphy‘s underrated 2016 thriller Anthropoid, gets left off of many lists.
What Is ‘Anthropoid’ About?
Anthropoid tells the story of Operation Anthropoid, the plot by the British special forces and operatives from the Czechoslovak resistance to assassinate high-ranking German general Reinhard Heydrich. One of the principal architects of the Holocaust and a high-ranking Nazi official, Heydrich was high on the hit list of the Allies and various resistance groups who fought against the German occupation. The film adaptation of the events sees Murphy, alongside Jamie Dornan, portray Jozef Gabčík and Jan Kubiš, respectively. The two men were resistance fighters and former Czechoslovak soldiers sent by their government in exile back to Prague to carry out the assassination. Given that most World War II movies tell stories of Allied men and women, the fact that Anthropoid follows some of the unknown resistance fighters who also helped win the war — and does so in such a thrilling way — makes it worth your attention.
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‘Anthropoid’ Tells a WWII Story You May Not Be Familiar With
Anthropoid avoids some of the usual trappings of war films, centering not on larger-than-life heroes undertaking some valiant mission for freedom. While their mission serves the Allies’ goal of freeing Europe from the Nazis, this operation involves assassination and guerrilla tactics. This is a fight over a knife in the mud, and not an epic, large-scale, sweeping battle with clearly defined sides. Additionally, except for Gabčík and Kubiš, many of the people involved in the operation were ordinary people fighting a brutal oppressor and who bravely stood against the tide of fascism. The courage of these people feels authentic because it’s rooted in fear and uncertainty, rather than cinematic invincibility.
Many World War II movies and shows center on battles such as D-Day, the Battle of the Bulge, or the Battle of Stalingrad, but the actions of ordinary heroes are too often overlooked. This is not the case with Anthropoid, as it sheds light on those who gave everything for their homes and families. The stakes are enormous in these events, and you can feel that tension in this film.
One of the biggest dilemmas facing the resistance fighters is the idea that if they are successful in their mission and do kill Heydrich, then the Nazis will simply replace him, and the reprisals will be swift and deadly. Known as one of the most sinister men in the Nazi regime and the “Butcher of Prague,” Heydrich ruled the city with an iron fist, with killings and disappearances being commonplace. It is here that the true gravity of their mission is felt on screen, and the tension is at its highest. It is not often that a dilemma arises in which leaving a true monster in place can be seen as the better option, but the discussion in the film gives the viewer something to consider.
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Cillian Murphy Completely Steals the Show in ‘Anthropoid’
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It’s no secret how talented of an actor Cillian Murphy is. His work in Oppenheimer was sublime, and his Academy Award-winning performance was more than earned. In Anthropoid, however, Murphy harkens back to his Peaky Blinders character Tommy Shelby, embracing the subterfuge and coldness necessary to play someone like Jozef Gabčík. He adopts the same gravely tone that fans of Peaky Blinders are familiar with, but with the persona of someone who seeks to defeat his enemies for a greater purpose than his own.
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Murphy’s ability to convey raw emotion through subtle expressions and quiet intensity is on full display here. He perfectly captures the burden that is placed on someone who leads a mission that could cost him and an entire city everything. Murphy might be known best for his performances in Peaky Blinders, Oppenheimer, and The Dark Knight trilogy, but he is at the very top of his game here.
‘Anthropoid’ Prioritizes Emotion Over Action
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It’s certainly not the first World War II movie to portray events that not many people know about. However, in modern cinema where spectacle is valued over substance, Anthropoid values the humanity behind the actions of those involved rather than lean on the action. This isn’t to say that the film lacks action, but it is never the focus. This movie stands out as a thoughtful, intelligent, and deeply human portrayal of heroism in the face of impossible odds.
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Ultimately, the film deserves far more recognition than it has received. While it is not perfect, it is a gripping historical thriller, and a powerful tribute to those who gave all in the service of others. Combining outstanding performances with relentless tension, the movie leaves a genuine emotional impact that lingers long after the credits roll.
It’s safe to say now that “Disclosure Day” has finally hit theaters that “The Mandalorian and Grogu” has faded from the minds of all but the most devout “Star Wars” fans. The movie followed the show’s third season of “The Mandalorian,” a series that premiered on Disney+ before making the jump to the big screen. However, the standalone story was largely disconnected from the greater galaxy far, far away, and didn’t set up a sequel, a potential fourth season, or tie into the second season of “Ahsoka,” which was delayed until 2027.
Director Steven Spielberg is back in theaters with another movie about aliens and government cover-ups. “Disclosure Day” already has a 80% critic rating on Rotten Tomatoes as fans praise Spielberg’s latest sci-fi outing.
By its third week, “The Mandalorian and Grogu” was already eclipsed by “Obsession” and “Backrooms” at the box office. The movie dropped even lower following the release of “Scary Movie” and “Masters of the Universe.” Now that “Disclosure Day” is taking charge of the box office, “The Mandalorian and Grogu” has completely dropped out of the top five, with no chance of rebounding.
‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Has A 62% Score On Rotten Tomatoes
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Although approximately 300 critic reviews gave “The Mandalorian and Grogu” a 62% fresh rating, it seems that audiences were a little more generous, giving the film a 87% rating. The last standalone “Star Wars” adventure to hit theaters was “Solo: A Star Wars Story,” which had a 69% critic rating and a 63% audience score. That film focused on the adventures of a young Han Solo, played by Alden Ehrenreich.
This film featured the titular Mandalorian, Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal), and his sidekick, Grogu, more affectionately known as Baby Yoda, on a mission to free Rotta the Hutt in exchange for information to help them track down the scattered Imperial warlords throughout the Outer Rim. Although Colonel Ward (Sigourney Weaver) is trying to prevent another war, audiences already know how that turns out. The First Order eventually rises to power in 2015’s “The Force Awakens” and is seemingly defeated in 2019’s “The Rise of Skywalker.”
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Critics Question Bringing A TV Show To The Big Screen
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Fans and critics alike questioned the need to bring a Disney+ show with three seasons to the big screen, especially considering that the third season was not as positively received as the first two. Adam Nayman of the Toronto Star compared the movie to “reheated leftovers,” claiming that they were “mulched so that they go down easy.”
Wendy Ive of UK’s Observer pointed out another fan complaint: the lack of a clear plot. “The story is thin,” Ive wrote. “Mando zaps around the cosmos bringing imperial fugitives to justice and accruing serious enemies along the way. But the execution is impressive.”
David Fear of Rolling Stone asked, “Ironically, words cannot describe how truly awful the dialogue is that’s been forced on White here — maybe he read the script and then had his contract stipulate the voice change, so as to distance himself from this tripe?”
Jeremy Allen White Voiced Rotta the Hutt
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“The Bear” star Jeremy Allen White was the voice of Rotta the Hutt, though many wouldn’t know it, as his voice was heavily edited before it made it into the final cut of the film. Many fans also weren’t happy with Rotta’s voice, as the character is heard speaking Basic instead of Huttese.
Other fans were disappointed to see him at all, as this isn’t Rotta’s first appearance in a galaxy far, far away. In the 2008 animated film “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” Rotta – the son of Jabba the Hutt – was kidnapped by the Confederacy and rescued by Anakin Skywalker and his padawan, Ahsoka Tano.
After Rotta is rescued from the gladiator pits on Shakari, he begins a new start working for the New Republic, which sets up the possibility that he could run into Ahsoka – or even Princess Leia herself – in a future project.
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The Movie Was Positively Received By Some Critics
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Robert Abele of the Los Angeles Times gave a pretty positive review, writing, “One of the movie’s strong points, absent its story deficiencies, is that, across its many wordless scenes, it’s at heart a solidly rousing, delightfully icky creature feature, in the vein of a supercharged Ray Harryhausen-meets-Guillermo del Toro joint.”
William Bibbiani of The Wrap called it a “a deft and enjoyable blockbuster, easily the most purely entertaining ‘Star Wars’ movie since the 1980s, even though it’s hardly the most meaningful or ambitious.
However, many more critics felt like “Star Wars” is just putting out content for the sake of content. As Frank Scheck of The Hollywood Reporter astutely pointed out, “It’s hard to imagine anyone experiencing this as their first Star Wars film and getting hooked for life as those who saw the original trilogy in theaters did. Still, it’s an entertaining, fast-paced space adventure.”
Will ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ Get The Franchise Back On Track?
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Fans are hopeful that “Star Wars: Starfighter,” the first movie set after the events of 2019’s “The Rise of Skywalker” and the fall of the First Order, will have more promise. Although plot details remain under wraps, it boasts an all-star cast of Ryan Gosling, Mia Goth, Amy Adams, Matt Smith, Flynn Gray, Aaron Pierre, and more.
“Star Wars: Starfighter” will hit theaters on May 28, 2027. “The Mandalorian and Grogu” has yet to be given a streaming release date on Disney+.
The curtain may have come down for President Donald Trump at the Kennedy Center, but the tarp stays up for now. On Saturday (June 13), Matt Floca told a federal court that the institution had complied with an order to remove Trump’s name from the building. Floca is the executive director and chief operating officer of the performing arts venue.
More Details About Removal Of Trump’s Name From Kennedy Center
In a filing, Matt Floca said the board of trustees and the Kennedy Center had removed “all physical signage on the Kennedy Center building and grounds, including the front portico, that purports to rename the Kennedy Center after President Trump.”
Despite the confirmation, it was virtually impossible to see whether the signage had been removed over the past day. A tarp hung over the scaffolding that the workers used to perform that task. It was unclear when the tarp might be removed to reveal the update. The lettering on the building, which had been there for decades, originally said: “The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts.”The wall of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is covered in tarp after President Donald Trump’s name was removed, in Washington, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)
Tarp aside. A reporter confirmed the letters for Trump’s name were no longer affixed to the building. They were able to peep through a slight opening in the tightly pulled tarp. A worker removes a letter from President Donald Trump’s name from the wall of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)
Kennedy Center Leadership Pushed To Keep Trump In The Name
By the end, the Kennedy Center’s leadership had pushed against a federal judge’s order to erase Donald Trump’s name from the building. However, two courts rejected the institution’s last-minute request to retain Trump’s name pending an appeal. After severe thunderstorms hit Washington on Friday evening, the Kennedy Center sought one more extension. Center leadership argued in their unsuccessful appeal on Friday that the lower court was interfering with needed renovations.
“The District Court is not allowing us to close in order to properly fix up and repair the Building, including potentially life-threatening structural damage like beams and parking garage ceilings that are rusted, and in serious danger of falling onto people below,” according to the appeal. “Indeed, total collapse!”
Ultimately, though, Kennedy Center leadership complied with the removal deadline, which was noon Saturday (June 13). With the name reverted, many questions remain about the Kennedy Center’s future. The same May court decision that ordered Trump’s name to be removed from the building also blocked a planned two-year closure for renovations. Those renovations were set to begin next month.
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The institution also suggested that the president’s name could be reinstated on the building if the Kennedy Center later wins its appeal. If the court denied the venue’s request for a pause, the Kennedy Center argued it would “be forced to squander time and money — by both removing the signage and then potentially returning it after appeal.”
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The removal of Donald Trump’s name marks the end of one of the more unusual chapters in the Kennedy Center’s history. Construction of the building began in 1964. It was dedicated to the memory of the slain president, Democrat John F. Kennedy and seen as one of the few relatively nonpartisan spaces in Washington, D.C. However, Donald Trump has wielded tremendous influence over the venue during his second term.
He rarely discussed the Kennedy Center during his 2024 campaign. Still, Trump moved quickly to oust the institution’s leadership upon returning to office in January 2025. He then replaced it with a board of trustees that named him chairman. Afterward, his name was quickly added to the building.
The removal of his name marks a setback for Trump. However, he is moving forward with plans to reshape the physical landscape of the nation’s capital in ways not really seen before. For example, the South Lawn of the White House has been transformed into a venue for a UFC match. The match is intended to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence, but also coincides with Trump’s 80th birthday on Sunday.
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Let’s also not forget the demolition of the East Wing of the White House. In its place, he’s building a controversial ballroom in its place. Also, he remodeled the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. And he plans extensive renovations of a golf course in East Potomac Park. Both moves could significantly reduce the public’s access to running and biking paths. Additionally, Donald Trump is also moving forward with a triumphal arch that will sit near Arlington National Cemetery across the Potomac River in Virginia.
The Valley’s Jasmine Goode is officially off the market after exchanging vows with Melissa Marie.
Us Weekly can exclusively confirm the couple got married on Saturday, June 13, during a romantic ceremony executed by The Wedding Plan and Company at the Crossed Keys Estate in New Jersey.
“My vision was simple: I wanted the day to feel like us. We wanted something elegant, timeless and filled with love, but most importantly, we wanted our family and friends to feel the joy that Melissa and I share every day,” Jasmine, who wore a Valentini dress, shared with Us. “This wasn’t about putting on a show. It was about celebrating our love story and the life we’re building together.”
Melissa added, “I always envisioned a wedding that felt warm, intentional and personal. Every detail was chosen with meaning behind it. We wanted our guests to feel like they were stepping into our love story and experiencing the journey that brought us here. Seeing all of our favorite people together in one place was everything I dreamed of.”
Many stars went to the chapel and said “I do” in 2026. Wheel of Fortune star Vanna White rang in the new year with a wedding to her now-husband, John Donaldson. Later that month, Love Is Blind season 2 alum Iyanna McNeely married boyfriend Alex Lewis in a dreamy Chicago ceremony. Thank You! You have successfully […]
The wedding venue was adorned in gorgeous candlelight and took place outside in the gorgeous landscape where friends and family gathered to witness their love. There was not a dry eye in the house when both of the brides’ fathers gave their speeches.
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Guests included Bachelor Nation stars Alexis Waters , Jaimi King, Danielle Lombard, Brittany Paige and Rachel Lindsay. Several Bravo friends, including Scheana Shay and Brock Davies, were also in attendance for the special day.
The Valley costars Kristen Doute and Luke Broderick, Janet and Jason Caperna, Nia Sanchez and Danny Booko, Zack Wickham and Benji Quach, Tom Schwartz and Kiana Carroll, Jesse Lalley and Brittany Cartwright also made the trip from Southern California to New Jersey.
“Seeing Melissa walking down the aisle to me [was my favorite part],” Jasmine shared. “There are so many moving parts during a wedding weekend, but that moment was always what mattered most. Everything else faded away, and it became about the two of us making a commitment to each other.”
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Jasmine and Melissa’s makeup was perfected by celebrity makeup artist Hendra Nasril using color fuse blush by Haus Labs. When it was time to dance, Jasmine wore Sneex as she danced the night away with her wife and closest friends. Fans can look forward to more content creation by Day of Bestie and photos by Sammy Jo Del Priore to be released in the coming days.
In November 2024, Us exclusively confirmed that Jasmine, 38, and Melissa, 33, both proposed to each other during a romantic getaway in Italy.
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“It was really crazy because we both have been thinking about getting engaged and looking at rings for a while now. We were just trying to find the right time and place to do it,” Jasmine told Us at the time. “Before I could even propose to her, she surprised me, which I was blown away [by].”
Since getting engaged, Jasmine and Melissa have chronicled their road to the altar both on social media and on Bravo.
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During season 3 of The Valley cameras have rolled as the couple navigated wedding planning and celebrations with their closest friends.
The pair have even had discussions about expanding their family once they get married.
“We both honestly want to start a family really soon. That’s our main goal,” Jasmine previously told Us. “We both want to be moms and for us, we do want to make sure we’re married first. That’s something that means a lot to our family.”
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For now, both Jasmine and Melissa are grateful that life brought them together for a special love story they are happy to celebrate in front of their nearest and dearest.
Vanderpump Rules viewers will be introduced to some new cast members — and familiar faces — in the spinoff series The Valley. In 2012, fans were introduced to the staff at Lisa Vanderpump’s West Hollywood restaurant SUR, including Stassi Schroeder, Jax Taylor, Kristen Doute, Tom Sandoval, Katie Maloney and Scheana Shay. The cast faced a […]
“I’m grateful for Melissa’s heart. She loves fiercely, supports the people she cares about and always shows up with kindness and grace,” Jasmine gushed to Us. “She has been my biggest cheerleader and my safe place. I truly feel lucky to call her my wife.”
Melissa added, “I’m grateful for Jasmine’s strength, optimism and ability to light up every room she walks into. She inspires me every day to be a better person. She makes life fun, fills our home with love and reminds me not to take the little moments for granted. I’m endlessly grateful that I get to share this life with her.”
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Watch Jasmine and Melissa’s love story when The Valley airs on Bravo Wednesdays at 8 p.m. ET. Stream new episodes the next day on Peacock.
Even HBO is not immune to bad shows or seasons declining in quality. The network is easily one of the most celebrated for its storytelling, with bold and imaginative series like The Wire, The Sopranos, and Game of Thrones. The aforementioned shows are hailed as some of the best HBO has ever produced, but they also attracted criticism with seasons varying in quality or an ending that was unsatisfactory. Still, the network has managed to release shows that have maintained their quality throughout, and one of them is a 2018 drama series that played all its cards right.
Right from the word go, this show had its own identity with a unique filming technique, dialogue, and recognizable score. It introduced its endgame early and never extended the story to milk the success. That show ended in 2023 with one of the most satisfying, albeit controversial, finales. Titled Succession, the drama series did not overstay its welcome, with all its seasons rated highly on Rotten Tomatoes by critics. The Brian Cox-led family dramedy gave viewers what they love the most: rich people dealing with rich people’s problems. And to this day, the Roy Family Saga remains entertaining even when the show ended three years ago. Streaming data from FlixPatrol shows a renewed interest in Succession over the past week, with viewers seeking out the entire show on Apple’s PVOD service, iTunes. It consistently stayed in the top ten, peaking at number seven.
Succession was created by Jesse Armstrong and follows the Roys, a wealthy American family fighting for control of their media empire. Cox stars as Logan Roy, the family’s patriarch, whose declining health causes ripples not just within the family but also in the larger corporate world, as the company’s future grows precarious. His children fight to impress him so that he could name them successor, a fight that led to some of the most memeable moments when the show was originally on the air. Succession made many of its cast members recognizable names in Hollywood and cemented others as generational talents.
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Collider Exclusive · Oscar Best Picture Quiz Which Oscar Best Picture Is Your Perfect Movie? Parasite · Everything Everywhere · Oppenheimer · Birdman · No Country
Five Oscar Best Picture winners. Five completely different visions of what cinema can be — and what it can do to you. One of them is the film that was made for the way your mind works. Ten questions will figure out which one.
🪜Parasite
🌀Everything Everywhere
☢️Oppenheimer
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🐦Birdman
🪙No Country for Old Men
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What kind of film experience do you actually want? The best movies don’t just entertain — they leave something behind.
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Which idea grabs you most in a film? Great films are driven by a central obsession. What’s yours?
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How do you like your story told? Form is content. The way a story is shaped changes what it means.
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What makes a truly great antagonist? The opposition defines the protagonist. What kind of opposition fascinates you?
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What do you want from a film’s ending? The final note is the one that lingers. What do you want it to sound like?
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Which setting pulls you in most? Where a film takes place shapes everything — mood, stakes, what’s even possible.
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What cinematic craft impresses you most? Every great film has a signature — a technical or artistic element that makes it unmistakable.
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What kind of main character do you root for? The protagonist is the lens. Who you choose to follow says something about you.
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How do you feel about a film that takes its time? Pace is a choice. Some films sprint; others let tension accumulate slowly, deliberately.
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What do you want to feel walking out of the cinema? The best films leave a mark. What kind of mark do you want?
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The Academy Has Decided Your Perfect Film Is…
Your answers have pointed to one Oscar Best Picture winner above all others. This is the film that was made for the way your mind works.
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Parasite
You are drawn to films that operate on multiple levels simultaneously — that begin in one genre and quietly, brilliantly migrate into another. Bong Joon-ho’s Parasite is a film about class, desire, and the architecture of inequality that manages to be darkly funny, deeply suspenseful, and genuinely shocking across a single extraordinary running time. Your instinct is for cinema that hides its true intentions until the moment it’s ready to reveal them. Parasite is exactly that — a film that rewards close attention and punishes assumptions, right up to its devastating final image.
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Everything Everywhere All at Once
You want it all — and this film gives you all of it. The Daniels’ Everything Everywhere All at Once is one of the most maximalist films ever made: action comedy, multiverse sci-fi, family drama, existential crisis, and a genuinely earned emotional core that sneaks up on you amid the chaos. You are someone who responds to ambition, who doesn’t want cinema to choose between being entertaining and being meaningful. This film refuses that choice entirely. It is overwhelming by design, and its overwhelming nature is precisely the point — because the feeling of being crushed by infinite possibility is exactly what it’s about.
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Oppenheimer
You are drawn to cinema on a grand scale — films that understand history not as a backdrop but as a force, and that place their characters inside that force and watch what happens. Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer is a film about the terrifying gap between what we can do and what we should do, told with the full weight of one of the most consequential moments in human history behind it. You want your films to feel important without feeling self-important — to earn their ambition through sheer craft and the gravity of their subject. Oppenheimer does exactly that. It is enormous, complicated, and refuses easy comfort.
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Birdman
You are drawn to films that foreground their own construction — that make the how of the filmmaking part of the what it’s about. Alejandro González Iñárritu’s Birdman, shot to appear as a single continuous take, is cinema examining itself through the cracked mirror of a fading actor’s ego. You respond to formal daring, to the feeling that a film is doing something that probably shouldn’t be possible. Michael Keaton’s performance and Emmanuel Lubezki’s restless camera create something genuinely unlike anything else — a film that is simultaneously about creativity, relevance, self-destruction, and the impossibility of ever truly knowing if your work means anything at all.
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No Country for Old Men
You are drawn to cinema that trusts silence, that refuses to explain itself, and that treats dread as a form of meaning. The Coen Brothers’ No Country for Old Men is a film about the arrival of a new kind of evil — implacable, arbitrary, and utterly indifferent to the moral frameworks we use to make sense of the world. It is one of the most formally controlled films ever made, and its controlled restraint is what makes it so terrifying. You want your films to haunt you, not comfort you. You are not interested in resolution if resolution would be dishonest. No Country for Old Men is honest in a way that most cinema never dares to be.
Steven Spielberg doesn’t just make sci-fi; he makes sci-fi in a way only he can. His stories feature a human element amid the alien and supernatural occurrences, which makes his work resonate with many audiences. Recent shows like The Boroughs have been lauded for their magical, Spielbergian feeling. And while Spielberg is known for movies, he has occasionally dipped his toes into television, bringing his grand visions to the small screen.
That’s why Apple TV enlisted him back when the streaming service was launching as Apple TV+. Among the streamer’s earliest shows was a 5-part sci-fi series that never got the attention it deserved and was canceled after one season. The series was a remake of Spielberg’s 1985 award-winning series Amazing Stories. The 2020 version had a longer runtime than its predecessor, which was only 25 minutes per episode. The season followed an anthology format, with each episode telling a distinct story featuring entirely different characters, settings, and eras. It enlisted episodic guest stars such as Dylan O’Brien (Teen Wolf), Victoria Pedretti (You), Josh Holloway (Duster), and Austin Stowell (NCIS: Origins).
Six years later,Amazing Stories is seeing renewed interest, especially in America. The series has been among the most-watched in the past week, according to data from FlixPatrol, with viewers seeking it out on Apple’s PVOD service iTunes. Shows cultivating a new audience years after they ended are not uncommon, but are usually catalyzed by a recent development, and for Amazing Stories, it could be Spielberg’s new sci-fi movie, Disclosure Day. The film opened in theaters on June 12 and has been lauded as a masterpiece with an 84% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Collider Exclusive · Sci-Fi Personality Quiz Which Sci-Fi Hero Are You Most Like? Paul Atreides · Captain Kirk · Princess Leia · Ellen Ripley · Max Rockatansky
Five iconic heroes. Five completely different ways of facing an impossible universe. One of them shares your instincts, your values, and your particular way of refusing to back down. Eight questions will tell you which one.
🏜️Paul Atreides
🖖Capt. Kirk
✊Princess Leia
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🔦Ellen Ripley
🔥Max Rockatansky
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How do you lead when the stakes couldn’t be higher? The way you lead under pressure is the most honest thing about you.
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What is your greatest strength in a crisis? The quality that keeps you alive when everything else fails.
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What is the thing you’d sacrifice everything else for? Your deepest motivation is your truest compass.
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How do you relate to the people around you? Who you are to others under pressure is who you really are.
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You’re facing a threat that no one else believes is real. What do you do? How you respond when you’re the only one who sees it defines everything.
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What has your heroism cost you personally? Every hero pays. The question is what — and whether they’d pay it again.
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How do you feel about the rules of the world you’re in? Every hero has a relationship with the system. What’s yours?
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When everything is on the line, what keeps you going? The answer is the most honest thing about you.
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Your Hero Has Been Identified Your Sci-Fi Hero Is…
Your answers point to the iconic sci-fi hero who shares your instincts, your values, and your particular way of facing the impossible.
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Arrakis · Dune
Paul Atreides
You carry a weight most people would crumble under — the knowledge of what you’re capable of, and the burden of what you might have to become.
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You see further ahead than others and you plan accordingly, even when the vision frightens you.
You are driven by loyalty to your people and a sense of destiny you didn’t ask for but can’t escape.
Paul Atreides is not simply a hero — he is someone who understands the cost of power and chooses to bear it anyway.
That gravity, that willingness to carry what others won’t, is exactly you.
USS Enterprise · Star Trek
Captain Kirk
You lead with instinct, warmth, and an absolute refusal to accept a no-win scenario — because you’ve always believed there’s a third option nobody else has thought of yet.
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You take the mission seriously without ever taking yourself too seriously.
Your crew would follow you anywhere, not because you demand it, but because you’ve earned it.
Kirk’s genius isn’t tactical — it’s human. He reads people, bends rules with purpose, and wills outcomes into existence through sheer conviction.
That combination of warmth, audacity, and relentless optimism is unmistakably yours.
The Rebellion · Star Wars
Princess Leia
You are the kind of person who holds the line when everyone else is losing faith — not because you’re fearless, but because giving up simply isn’t something you’re capable of.
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You lead through conviction. Your voice carries because your belief is unshakeable.
You gave up everything ordinary the moment you chose the cause, and you’ve never looked back.
Leia is not a supporting character in her own story — she is the moral centre of the entire rebellion.
That same fierce, principled, unbreakable core is what defines you.
The Nostromo · Alien
Ellen Ripley
You are not reckless, not grandiose, and not particularly interested in being anyone’s hero — you just refuse to stop when it matters.
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You see threats clearly, you document the truth even when no one listens, and when the time comes you handle it yourself.
Ripley’s heroism is earned, not performed. She doesn’t have a speech — she has a flamethrower and a plan.
You share her composure under the worst possible pressure, and her refusal to pretend the monster isn’t there.
When it counts, you don’t flinch. That’s everything.
The Wasteland · Mad Max
Max Rockatansky
You have been through fire that would break most people — and what came out the other side is something the world underestimates at its peril.
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You don’t ask for help, don’t need validation, and don’t wait for anyone to tell you the rules no longer apply.
Your loyalty, when it finally arrives, is absolute — but it’s earned in silence and tested in action, not in words.
Max is not a nihilist. He is someone who lost everything and found, against his will, that he still has something worth protecting.
That bruised, stubborn, ultimately human core is exactly yours.
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Why Was ‘Amazing Stories’ Cancelled?
Shows getting canceled is rarely about one thing or another; it’s a combination of many factors, and for Amazing Stories, those problems started early when the original showrunner, Bryan Fuller, left the series because of creative differences. Apple TV — still in its infancy stage — halved the original ten-episode order, and when the show premiered, it didn’t make a huge impression on viewers or critics. It failed to capture a wide audience due to low ratings, and the anthology format did it no favors, as there was no cast appeal. Ultimately, Apple TV opted not to order more episodes, effectively ending the show’s short run. Still, Amazing Stories is a decent, heartfelt watch that’ll keep you guessing throughout.
Stream all episodes on Apple TV in the U.S., and catch Disclosure Day in theaters now. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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1985 – 2019
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Chris Long, Mark Mylod, Michael Dinner, Sylvain White
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Don Handfield, Jessica Sharzer, Peter Ackerman, Richard Rayner, Leah Fong
Since the early 2010s, fantasy television has been getting more and more popular, and has become a rising trend in the world of media. Networks are more willing now to dump more and more of their budgets into large-scale fantasy productions, which is why there are so many of them nowadays. Admittedly, it can be kind of hard to keep up with it all in this new wave of television, especially at the frequent rate in which new TV series are coming out.
Every so often, a fantasy series comes out that knocks it out of the park, but only a select few each year really get this chance. Even in the last year or two, there have been some real diamonds in the rough, some of which deserve more attention. The following lists the best fantasy TV shows from 2025 and 2026 that are absolutely perfect, even if they only have one or two seasons so far.
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‘Widow’s Bay’ (2026-Present)
Matthew Rhys as Tom laying down on a couch in Widow’s BayImage via Apple TV
Widow’s Bayis sort of a mishmash of several different genres. It’s primarily a horror/comedy at its heart, but it can also be considered a supernatural drama of sorts. And yes, it can also be considered a fantasy series, especially in the way that it features mythical creatures, many of them from folklore and legend. Premiering just this April, the series is set in the fictional town of Widow’s Bay, New England, which is afflicted with a terrible curse. This curse brings nightmares to life, awakening the dead and bringing some of the most horrific monsters from local legend to life. As if that wasn’t bad enough, the mayor of the town believes the curse to be a bunch of humbug, much to the dismay of the townsfolk.
This series is so much fun to watch because it doesn’t take itself too seriously. Sure, there are some high stakes, but the juxtaposition of a skeptical mayor faced with undeniably supernatural phenomena is often hilarious. It’s a quirky, eccentric story that feels truly singular in the world of television, which is why so many viewers have spoken so highly of it. Even though it’s far from the most fantastical series on this list, it’s an absolute riot and a masterpiece in the making.
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‘The Mighty Nein’ (2025–Present)
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The Mighty Neinis an animated Amazon Prime Video series based on a custom campaign in the popular tabletop role-playing game, Dungeons & Dragons. More specifically, the show is based on a campaign played in the second season of the Critical Rolepodcast, and was released following the success of Critical Role‘s other animated series, The Legend of Vox Machina. Vox Machina and The Mighty Nein take place in the same immersive, lore-rich world, albeit on two completely different continents.
Like Vox Machina, the cast of Critical Role actually voice their in-game characters, making it familiar and nostalgic for fans of the original podcast. It also makes the characters feel more authentic, since the creators have already poured so much of themselves into them. The story of The Mighty Nein is about a group of misfit criminals who carry the fate of the world in their hands when an arcane artifact is rediscovered. What results is plenty of humor, action, and some genuinely moving drama. Like Vox Machina,this show is absolutely stellar, and received rave, near-perfect reviews all around.
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‘Outlander: Blood of My Blood’ (2025–Present)
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Outlanderhas been a pretty popular fantasy series that has been running since 2014. Based on the novels by Diana Gabaldon, the series is primarily a historical fantasy, following a British nurse in World War II named Claire (Caitríona Balfe) as she is magically transported through time to various important eras. She falls in love with a Scottish Highland warrior in 1743, who is one of the key characters in the entire series. Not only does the show feature major historical events, but heartwarming romance, as well.
Outlander: Blood of My Bloodserves as a prequel series, focusing on the parents of the nurse’s love interest, Jamie (Sam Heughan), in 18th-Century Scotland. The series also flips to World War I, following Claire’s parents. So, there’s still plenty of romance to be had in this one, even if time travel isn’t quite as common. Still, for only having two seasons so far, Blood of My Blood has been met with A-plus reviews from critics and audiences alike, with some fans even calling it better than the original show.
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Collider Exclusive · Middle-earth Quiz Which Lord of the Rings Character Are You? One Quiz · Ten Questions · Your Fate Revealed
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The road goes ever on. From the green hills of the Shire to the fires of Mount Doom, every soul in Middle-earth carries a destiny. Ten questions stand between you and the truth of who you are. Answer honestly — the One Ring has a way of revealing what we most want to hide.
💍Frodo
🌿Samwise
👑Aragorn
🔥Gandalf
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🏹Legolas
⚒️Gimli
👁️Sauron
🪨Gollum
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You are handed a responsibility that could destroy you. What do you do? The weight of the world falls on unlikely shoulders.
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Your closest companion is heading into terrible danger. You: True loyalty is revealed not in comfort, but in crisis.
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Enormous power is within your reach. Your instinct is: Power corrupts — but only those who reach for it.
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What does “home” mean to you? Where we long to return reveals who we truly are.
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When a battle is upon you, your approach is: War reveals what we are made of — whether we like it or not.
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Someone comes to you for advice in their darkest hour. You: Wisdom is not knowing all the answers — it’s knowing which questions to ask.
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How do you see yourself, honestly? Self-knowledge is the most dangerous kind.
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Which of these best describes your relationship with the natural world? Middle-earth speaks to those who know how to listen.
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You encounter a wretched, pitiable creature who has done terrible things. You: How we treat the fallen reveals the height of our character.
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When the quest is over and the songs are sung, what do you hope they say about you? In the end, we are all just stories.
The Fellowship Has Spoken Your Place in Middle-earth
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The scores below reveal your true character. Your highest number is your match. Even a tie tells a story — the Fellowship was never made of simple people.
💍 Frodo
🌿 Samwise
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👑 Aragorn
🔥 Gandalf
🏹 Legolas
⚒️ Gimli
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👁️ Sauron
🪨 Gollum
You carry something heavy — and you carry it alone, even when you don’t have to. You were not born for greatness, and that is precisely why greatness chose you. Your courage is not the roaring, sword-swinging kind; it is quiet, stubborn, and terrifying in its refusal to quit. The Ring weighs on you more than anyone can see, and still you walk toward the fire. That is not weakness. That is the rarest kind of strength there is.
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You are, without question, the best of them. Not the most powerful, not the most celebrated — but the most essential. Your loyalty is not a trait; it is a force of nature. You would carry the person you love up the slopes of Mount Doom if it came to that, and we both know you’d do it without being asked. The world needs more people like you, and the world is lucky it has even one.
You were born to lead, and you have spent years running from it. The crown is yours by right, but you know better than anyone that right means nothing without the will and the worthiness to back it up. You are tempered by loss, shaped by long roads, and defined by a code of honour you hold to even when no one is watching. When you finally step forward, the world shifts. Because it was always waiting for you.
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You have seen more than you let on, and you say less than you know — which is exactly as it should be. You are a catalyst: you do not fight the battles yourself, you ignite the people who can. Your wisdom comes not from books but from an age of watching what happens when it is ignored. You arrive precisely when you mean to, and your presence alone changes what is possible. A wizard is never late.
Graceful, perceptive, and almost preternaturally calm under pressure — you see things others miss and act before others react. You do not need to make a scene to be remarkable; your presence speaks for itself. You are loyal to those you choose to stand beside, and that choice is not made lightly. You have lived long enough to know that the most beautiful things in this world are also the most fragile, and that is why you fight to protect them.
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You are loud, proud, and absolutely formidable — and beneath all of that is one of the most fiercely loyal hearts in Middle-earth. You don’t do anything by half measures. Your friendships are forged like iron, your grudges run as deep as mines, and your courage in battle is the kind that makes legends. You came into this fellowship suspicious of everyone and ended it willing to die for an elf. That is not a small thing. That is everything.
You think in centuries and act in absolutes. Order, dominion, control — not because you are cruel by nature, but because you have decided that the world left to itself always falls apart, and you are the only one with the vision and the will to hold it together. You were not always this. Something was lost, or taken, or betrayed, and the version of you that stands now is the answer to that wound. The tragedy is that you’re not entirely wrong — just entirely too far gone to course-correct.
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You are a study in contradiction — pitiable and dangerous, cunning and broken, capable of both cruelty and something that once resembled love. You are defined by loss: of innocence, of self, of the one thing that gave your existence meaning. Two voices war inside you constantly, and the tragedy is that the better one sometimes wins, just not often enough, and never at the right moment. You are a warning, yes — but also a mirror. We are all a little Gollum, given the right ring and enough time.
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‘Devil May Cry’ (2025–Present)
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Devil May Cry is an animated series based on the video game series of the same name. Historically, video game adaptations have been seen as cheap cash grabs with little to no substance, and very little quality put into them; however, many adaptations of late have been breaking that curse. Make no mistake, Devil May Cry is absolutely one of those. Based on a video game or not, the show is truly excellent, featuring all the gritty visuals, gruesome violence, and hideous monsters that made people love the original games.
The story follows Dante (Johnny Yong Bosch), a red-clad, white-haired demon hunter who himself is actually half-human, half-demon. He is called into battle when a new demonic entity threatens to open the gates of Hell, unleashing the demonic horde upon humanity, which means it’s time for Dante to earn his paycheck. Even though the show is being scrapped following Devik May Cry‘s third season, the one that has been released so far is top-tier television, and is a really special treat for fans of the original video game series, or for those who like fantasy in general. It’ll resonate especially well with fantasy fans from the 2000s, as low fantasy shows involving demons were super popular at the time.
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‘Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord’ (2026–Present)
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Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lordis the newest Star Warsanimated series from Dave Filoni, who also created all of the other animated series in canon. This show stars Maul (Sam Witwer), formerly Darth Maul, as he builds a new criminal syndicate in the shadow of the Galactic Empire. Set between the third and fourth films, this show introduced some new characters, brought some familiar faces back, and came with pulse-pounding action and a surprising grittiness to it.
Whether fans agree or not, franchise creator George Lucas has stated that Star Wars is absolutely fantasy, and not sci-fi, because he felt it was more in line with mythology rather than typical sci-fi tropes. Regardless, Maul – Shadow Lord has been one of the greatest Star Wars series to date, with some intense lightsaber duels and a new plotline that has fueled fan speculation online. It will be interesting to see what happens next. Even though it’s only got one season thus far, it’s still perfect in all regards, and has been met with universal acclaim, especially from the fanbase.
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‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ (2026–Present)
Ser Duncan “Dunk” the Tall (Peter Claffey) and Ser Arlan (Danny Webb) in ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’Image via HBO
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A Knight of the Seven Kingdomsis the newest TV show set in the world of Westeros, originally penned by George R. R. Martin. As many already know, Martin’s fantasy novel series eventually became the cultural phenomenon that is Game of Thrones, which later spawned two spin-off series. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms is one of these series, set decades prior to Game of Thrones. It is based on a series of novellas written by Martin, which tell a more intimate, smaller tale than presented in the main series.
The primary characters of this series are Ser Duncan the Tall (Peter Claffey) and Aegon “Egg” Targaryen (Dexter Sol Ansell), a knight and his squire who spend their time wandering Westeros, encountering enemies, and forming an unlikely friendship. The novellas were known for their chemistry and comedy, which the show has emulated perfectly. Like the other series set in the same universe, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms has been an absolute masterpiece, even though it’s only got one season so far. Fans can’t wait to see what misadventures their heroes will get up to next.
Gibson’s new role has already generated excitement among modern audiences, with some wondering whether the franchise is in exceptionally capable hands. However, longtime television fans may already recognize him from Netflix‘s near-perfect, mind-bending sci-fi series The OA, in which he delivered a masterful performance that significantly raised his profile. While he has taken on several notable projects since then, The OA remains one of his most memorable roles to date, suggesting he is certainly not your regular 007 agent.
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Collider Exclusive · Sci-Fi Survival Quiz Which Sci-Fi World Would You Survive? The Matrix · Mad Max · Blade Runner · Dune · Star Wars
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Five universes. Five completely different ways the future went wrong — or sideways, or up in flames. Only one of them is the world your instincts were built for. Eight questions will figure out which dystopia, galaxy, or desert wasteland you’d actually make it out of alive.
💊The Matrix
🔥Mad Max
🌧️Blade Runner
🏜️Dune
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🚀Star Wars
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You sense something is deeply wrong with the world around you. What do you do? The first instinct is often the truest one.
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In a world of scarcity, what resource do you guard most fiercely? What we protect reveals what we believe survival actually requires.
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What kind of threat keeps you up at night? Fear is useful data — if you’re honest about what you’re actually afraid of.
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How do you deal with authority you don’t trust? Every dystopia has a power structure. Your approach to it determines everything.
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Which environment could you actually endure long-term? Survival isn’t just tactical — it’s physical, psychological, and very much about where you are.
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Who do you want in your corner when things fall apart? The company you keep is the clearest signal of who you actually are.
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Where do you draw the line — if you draw one at all? Every survivor eventually faces a moment that tests what they’re actually made of.
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What would actually make survival worth it? Staying alive is one thing. Having a reason to is another.
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Your Fate Has Been Calculated You’d Survive In…
Your answers point to the world your instincts were built for. This is the universe your temperament, your survival instincts, and your particular brand of stubbornness were made for.
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The Resistance, Zion
The Matrix
You took the red pill a long time ago — probably before anyone offered it to you. You’re a systems thinker who can’t help but notice the seams in things.
You’re drawn to understanding how the system works before figuring out how to break it.
You’d find the Resistance, or it would find you — your instinct for spotting constructed realities is the machines’ worst nightmare.
You function best when you have access to information and the freedom to act on it.
The Matrix built an airtight prison. You’d be the one probing the walls for the door.
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The Wasteland
Mad Max
The wasteland doesn’t reward the clever or the well-connected — it rewards those who are hard to kill and harder to break. That’s you.
You don’t need comfort, community, or a cause larger than the next horizon.
You need a vehicle, a clear threat, and enough fuel to outrun it — and you’re good at all three.
You are unsentimental enough to survive that world, and decent enough — just barely — to be something more than another raider.
In the wasteland, that distinction is everything.
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Los Angeles, 2049
Blade Runner
You’d survive here because you know how to exist in moral grey areas without losing yourself completely.
You read people accurately, keep your circle small, and ask the questions others prefer not to answer.
In a city where humanity is a legal designation rather than a feeling, you hold onto something that keeps you functional.
You’re not a hero. But you’re not lost, either.
In Blade Runner’s world, that distinction is everything.
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Arrakis
Dune
Arrakis is the most hostile environment in the known universe — and you are precisely the kind of person it rewards.
Patience, discipline, and political awareness are your core strengths — and on Arrakis, they’re survival tools.
You understand that the long game matters more than any single victory.
Others come to Dune and are consumed by it. You’d learn its logic and earn its respect.
In time, you wouldn’t just survive Arrakis — you’d begin to reshape it.
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A Galaxy Far, Far Away
Star Wars
The galaxy far, far away is vast, loud, and in a constant state of violent political upheaval — and you wouldn’t have it any other way.
You find meaning in being part of something larger than yourself — a cause, a crew, a rebellion.
You’d gravitate toward the Rebellion, or the fringes, or whatever pocket of the galaxy still believes the Empire’s grip can be broken.
You fight — not because you have to, but because standing aside isn’t something you’re capable of.
In Star Wars, that willingness is what makes all the difference.
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Netflix’s ‘The OA’ Revealed Patrick Gibson’s Range
When The OA premiered on December 16, 2016, it was unlike anything else on television. Blending supernatural mystery, interdimensional science fiction, and fantasy, the series relied on its ensemble cast to ground its ambitious concepts with emotional depth. In it, we see Prairie Johnson (Brit Marling), a young blind woman, return home after disappearing for seven years. Her return raises further questions when it is revealed that she is no longer blind. While she refuses to explain her disappearance to the FBI and her parents, she shares her story with four teenagers and a schoolteacher, revealing how she became the “Original Angel.”
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Among The OA’s talented ensemble cast was Gibson, who portrayed Steve Winchell, one of the four teenagers drawn into Prairie’s story. What made Gibson’s performance so compelling was his delivery of one of television’s most dramatic redemption arcs. Steve begins as an aggressive, self-destructive bully, but over the course of two seasons, Gibson gradually unveils a deeply wounded yet fiercely loyal character who undergoes a profound spiritual awakening.
That arc reaches a turning point in The OA Part I finale, when Steve joins the group in performing the Movements to open a portal, allowing the “OA” to travel to another dimension. He then chases the ambulance carrying Prairie. By the jaw-dropping Part II finale, the arc culminates. We see Marling appear as herself in a new dimension, injured on a film set, and, at the same time, Jason Isaacs—whose character, Hunter Aloysius ‘Hap’ Percy, has crossed dimensions—enters an ambulance with her. Believing he has finally succeeded, Hap is beyond shocked when a fully synchronized Steve suddenly jumps inside the moving vehicle and greets him, saying, “Hello, Hap.”
Unfortunately, fans never got to see what happened next. On August 5, 2019, Netflix cancelled The OA after two seasons despite its strong critical reception, thus ending the story on a cliffhanger. As a result, Steve’s fate and his role in the sci-fi drama’s larger mystery remain unresolved. Even so, creators Brit Marling and Zal Batmanglij, along with Isaacs, have continued to express hope that the planned five-season story can one day be completed.
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Patrick Gibson’s James Bond Redefines the Franchise’s Future
Patrick Gibson slightly smiling as James Bond in the video game ‘007 First Light’Image via IO Interactive
Gibson’s compelling character arc in The OA laid the foundation for his place in gaming history, showcasing the very traits required to portray a younger, less refined version of Bond. This is particularly evident in the first major franchise game in over a decade, 007 First Light. The new game emerged following a hiatus triggered by the critical and commercial failure of 007 Legends in 2012.
007 First Light is an original narrative inspired by Ian Fleming’s novels and short stories, as well as the long-running film series. It serves as an origin story for the renowned intelligence agent, focusing on a 26-year-old, inexperienced Bond tasked with a mission that, if completed successfully, will earn him his ’00’ status. Players guide the character through training and field missions in the third-person action game, with full control over how to tackle each operation. They can either go in aggressively with weapons and hand-to-hand combat, or take a stealthy approach, using the environment, deception, and social engineering to slip past or outwit enemies.
With no actor yet cast to succeed Daniel Craig in the film series at the time of development, IO Interactive had significant creative freedom in shaping its version of Bond. That ultimately led to Gibson being cast as Bond in 007 First Light. Narrative and cinematic director Martin Emborg noted that the actor brought a sense of “built-in impatience” that was “perfect” for a younger Bond. Beyond that, the character still exudes natural charisma but is also defined by a fearless inner intensity rooted in childhood trauma—an energy reflected in his fighting style.
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007 First Light was released for PlayStation 5, Windows, and Xbox Series X/S on May 27, 2026, with a Nintendo Switch 2 version scheduled for later in the year. It immediately received strong critical and commercial acclaim, selling 2.7 million units in its first week and earning praise for its gameplay, combat system, writing, and Gibson’s performance as Bond. Note that the game is unrelated to Villeneuve’s upcoming James Bond film reboot, which Amazon MGM Studios is developing.
Gibson’s breakout in The OA from a decade ago now reads like an early preview of the intensity he brings to Bond in 007 First Light. His casting reflects IO Interactive’s broader reimagining of the franchise, shaping a younger, more reckless 007 agent built around emotional edge as much as action. In reimagining Bond through Gibson, the game doesn’t just refresh a familiar character; it subtly resets expectations for where the franchise can go next.
The OA streams on Netflix.
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Release Date
2016 – 2019-00-00
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Network
Netflix
Directors
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Andrew Haigh
Writers
Dominic Orlando, Henry Bean, Damien Ober, Ruby Rae Spiegel
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