Dystopian movies are a particularly potent and popular subset of science fiction cinema. That may be because they’re becoming increasingly reflective of our current reality or simply due to our own morbid fascination with our inevitable decline and demise. Either way, there are lots of incredible, and incredibly depressing, dystopias that have been depicted in movies, and some of those are pretty much perfect from beginning to end.

Perfection in film is as unlikely as the notion that humanity will ever create a true utopia, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t films that we’re willing to ignore the individual faults of in favor of what they provide for us. Like deluded citizens in a technoir police state, we buy into the reality of these dystopian films hard. Whether you choose the red pill for these movies or not, we’d still like to argue that these dystopian movies are perfect from their first scene to their last.

‘Metropolis’ (1927)

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Fritz Lang‘s staggering silent sci-fi classic Metropolis basically set the blueprint for all future dystopian films to follow. Its expressionistic vision of a mechanized society has influenced the designs of so many subsequent sci-fi films, including several on this list, as have the mechanics of its plot surrounding economic disparity and class divide. Lang was influenced by the skyscrapers of New York and the industrialization of World War I in creating his depiction of a dystopian future.

In the titular future city, the wealthy elite reside in their steel towers while the workers toil away in the bowels of the city. The conflict between the classes is personified by the personal battle between city master Fredersen (Alfred Abel) and his son Freder (Gustav Frohlich), who rebels against his father in an attempt to bring unity to the city. There’s also a deranged inventor who creates a humanoid robot as a means to bring about the destruction of the city. The depiction of the machine-human Maria (Brigitte Helm) was one of the earliest ever robots on film, and its legacy has extended far beyond into the future.

‘A Clockwork Orange’ (1971)

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Stanley Kubrick‘s ultraviolent vision of a future Britain in A Clockwork Orange will never be mistaken for anything resembling reality. The stylized aesthetic, complete with iconic costume design and fictional slang taken directly from the novel by Anthony Burgess, is a world unto itself, but still one that has a lot to say about our own. It’s a visceral depiction of a violent youth in rebellion within a totalitarian state that only knows how to respond with its own brand of violent therapy to recondition him.

Alex DeLarge (Malcolm McDowell) leads a gang of violent youths known as Droogs. After a series of violent physical and sexual assaults, Alex is eventually caught and imprisoned. In prison, he’s subjected to a form of drastic conversion therapy designed to make his violent impulses repulsive. A Clockwork Orange was controversial upon its release, and it still has a fair amount of potency even decades later. Even for fans of dystopian cinema, it can be a bit hard to stomach, but it’s still a vital piece of cinema made by one of the greatest directors of all time.

‘Blade Runner’ (1982)

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If there’s any depiction of a dystopian future that could be considered the most quintessential, Ridley Scott‘s Blade Runner would probably be it. The film went from a box office bomb to a bona fide cult classic and has since been canonized as a sci-fi masterpiece thanks to its iconic visuals. The rain-soaked tech noir vision of the future meshes perfectly with the hard-boiled detective story that has been partially transplanted from Philip K. Dick‘s Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? Blade Runner is a totemic cyberpunk movie, and its influence on the sci-fi genre at large cannot be overstated.

Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford) is a former Los Angeles police officer tracking down rogue replicants, androids built for labor and combat. He’s called back into duty when four replicants, led by the violent Roy Batty (Rutger Hauer), run amok in the city. His investigation also brings him into contact with the advanced replicant Rachael (Sean Young), with whom he develops a connection that forces him to question his humanity. Questions of what constitutes identity and consciousness lie under the slick surface of Blade Runner, which operates efficiently on its own vibes but has deeper themes for those who want to look a little closer.

‘Brazil’ (1985)

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Terry Gilliam‘s satirical sci-fi film Brazil is probably the funniest depiction of an Orwellian dystopia ever put on film. It’s a dystopia where a man can be tortured to death thanks to clerical error, which is frankly a far more realistic depiction of a totalitarian government than those that are depicted as operating with lethal efficiency. Brazil is filled with all the fanciful flourishes that make Gilliam such an idiosyncratic filmmaker and serves as a comedic counterpart to George Orwell’s 1984, which had just had a major adaptation the year prior.

Sam Lowry (Jonathan Pryce) lives in a bureaucratic nightmare while dreaming of being a knight in shining armor who saves a beautiful woman. When Sam sees the woman of his dreams, his infatuation puts him in collaboration with the resistance and at odds with the powerful Ministry. Brazil is a dark slice of political satire made decadent with a retrofuturistic production design that’s equal parts brutalist and absurdist. Alongside Blade Runner, the visuals of Brazil inspired many further depictions of the future, especially those with a bend towards black comedy.

‘RoboCop’ (1987)

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RoboCop is the best film version of the comic book series Judge Dredd that has ever been made. Despite not being an official adaptation in any capacity, and the fact that there are two wildly different movies actually based on the comics, Paul Verhoeven‘s ultraviolent satire shares a lot of DNA with the 2000 AD character. Both focus on a law enforcement officer who deals out bloody justice in a crime-ridden future, taking potshots at American consumerism, corporate culture, and police privatization.

In the future, Old Detroit is a hellscape that megacorporation Omni Consumer Products has plans to pave over to make way for the new Delta City. They already control the police, and their next step is to upgrade their officers into something more destructive and programmable. Enter recently murdered police officer Alex Murphy (Peter Weller), who’s turned into the chrome-plated cop of the future. RoboCop is just as absurdist as Brazil, but Verhoeven is far more explicit than Gilliam, filling the frame with a lot of flesh and blood, but never without purpose. RoboCop is an indictment of Reaganomics that takes it to a sci-fi extreme.

‘They Live’ (1987)

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The same year that Verhoeven was applying an outsider’s perspective to American politics with his sci-fi dystopia, John Carpenter was doing the same with his homegrown anger and disillusionment. They Live is yet another film that takes very specific aim at Reagan-era policies, but still hits the bullseye today with its satire. In They Live, the extra-terrestrials have already landed and taken control, and most of humanity doesn’t even know or has already bent the knee. It’s a blunt and brutally funny satire that only Carpenter could make.

Nada (Roddy Piper) drifts into town looking for work, finding a home at a camp where he also becomes aware of a secretive underground that’s also manufacturing sunglasses. Those glasses give Nada an unfiltered view of the world that surrounds him, discovering a race of bug-eyed aliens that live among humans, as well as the propaganda that hides under everyday advertisements. Carpenter isn’t dealing with subtlety here, but his bluntness is part of what makes They Live so effective, and why it feels even more vital today.

‘Akira’ (1988)

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Akira is an iconic action anime that had a huge impact on the medium’s proliferation internationally and especially in the United States. It was the first major anime to find success in the Western world, and has been a continual influence on it since. It’s also a totemic cyberpunk film with one of the most indelible depictions of a dystopia in any medium. Directed by Katsuhiro Otomo and based on his manga, Akira ranks among the greatest in just about every genre, format and style it touches.

In 2019, Neo-Tokyo is a military-controlled future city built on top of the remains of its namesake city, which was destroyed by the titular character, a powerful psychic. Kaneda, the leader of a motorcycle gang, joins a government resistance group after his childhood friend Tetsuo becomes a test subject in a secret government lab for those with psychic abilities. There’s a lot of rather dense worldbuilding that’s efficiently executed in the film, which speeds along thanks to some kinetic action scenes. Akira has a well-earned legacy in all its sci-fi subgenres.

‘The Matrix’ (1999)

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Akira is one of several anime that were foundational influences on The Matrix. The pop-cultural behemoth of a sci-fi action movie aestheticized the cyberpunk attitude and dystopian themes of movies like Ghost in the Shell through film noir and a heavy dose of Philosophy 101. Even though its effects and style were mimicked in Hollywood movies for almost a decade, nothing ever came quite as close to recapturing the first film’s innovation or impact, not even the sequels, which became far more bombastic and overloaded with philosophy student debates as dialogue.

The arc of Neo (Keanu Reeves), the hacker messiah, is definitely enthralling, with a lot of Christian allegory and Buddhist philosophy overlaying a kind of superhero origin story. But the most interesting aspect of the film and its dystopia is presented in the supporting character Cypher (Joe Pantoliano), who betrays his human compatriots in exchange for getting plugged back into the simulated world. The Matrix raises a thousand interesting questions but hardly scratches the surface on most of them, but that’s part of what makes it such a fun sci-fi film to overanalyze and dissect.

‘Children of Men’ (2006)

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Blah blah prescient film. Yadda yadda still reflects today. What has been written ad nauseam about all these dystopian movies online and in the preceding paragraphs also applies to Children of Men. This writer is guilty of typing out a bunch of pretentious nonsense about the values of Alfonso Cuarón‘s dystopian masterpiece on multiple occasions. There’s no need to add more superlatives to a film that has already received a lot of acclaim, except to add that it also rips as an action movie.

Similar to The Battle of Algiers or the more recent One Battle After Another, the film cleverly disguises its action setpieces through the lens of civil unrest and violent conflict. That’s pretentious film fanatic for “its action you’ll feel kind of weird for enjoying.” It’s especially unnerving when you can apply its images to any number of current events, as could they also be mistaken for images of events from decades past. Children of Men is also a sad observation of the human capacity for violence and hate, but it’s also got action scenes that’ll knock you on your ass.

‘WALL-E’ (2008)

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At first glance, WALL-E doesn’t seem as prescient as some other dystopian films. It seems like it was making some very obvious observations about over-consumption, environmental preservation, and human reliance on technology. Except those obvious observations were being made about very different things in 2008. The Buy-N-Large corporation was once a satire of big box stores like Walmart, which has since been superseded by Amazon. Humans’ reliance on technology is an old theme in sci-fi, but the screen addiction shown in WALL-E is shockingly accurate for a film released only one year after the first iPhone.

WALL-E offers a very unsettling possible future for humanity, but it’s all wrapped around a love story between two robots that’s so charming and adorable it’ll leave you smiling through the mountains of trash. WALL-E is the only robot left on Earth, dutifully cleaning up humanity’s mess while pining for someone to hold metal hands with. That’s when the advanced robot EVE lands, and an intergalactic romance and adventure begins. WALL-E is Stanton’s best film, Pixar’s best film, and the best film to feature an anal-retentive cleaning robot named MO.

David Boreanaz is heading back to the world of criminal investigations, this time without the badge. Fresh off his run leading CBS’s SEAL Team, the actor is trading military missions for private investigations as he’s set to headline NBC’s reboot of The Rockford Files. He’ll play the role of legendary detective Jim Rockford, originally made famous by James Garner. NBC has already unveiled a first look at the reboot, and now, it’s become clearer how the network plans to structure the new series.

NBC appears to be staying largely faithful to the original series regarding Jim Rockford’s story. Boreanaz’s Rockford is a newly paroled private investigator who was wrongfully imprisoned. After returning to Los Angeles, he quickly resumes his detective work, this time drawing on the network of former inmates he met behind bars to help crack cases. However, his eagerness to prove legitimacy soon lands him in hot water, putting him at odds with both local law enforcement and a dangerous organized crime syndicate. The series will also star Michaela McManus (9-1-1: Lone Star) as Kate, Rockford’s ex, who’s also an LAPD detective; Jacki Weaver (Silver Linings Playbook) will play Rockford’s trailer-park neighbor and activist, and Felix Solis (The Rookie) as Rockford’s confidante, Nitty, who’s also a defense attorney.

The Rockford Files reboot has already secured NBC’s Thursday 8 PM ET timeslot, a slot that has traditionally served as a strong launching pad for new series. While the network has confirmed a midseason January premiere, it has yet to reveal which Thursday the show will debut. That announcement is expected soon, especially after Boreanaz recently revealed to ScreenRant that the first season will consist of 13 episodes. “We have 13 episodes. We’re tackling one at a time. We’ve got No. 1 in our belt, and we’re excited about that,” the Bones star said. While shorter than the episode counts of NBC hits like the One Chicago and Law & Order franchises, a 13-episode order has become increasingly common for new broadcast dramas and could likely be expanded if the series proves successful.

What Other New NBC Show is Premiering in the Next TV Season?

The Rockford Files won’t be the only new series joining NBC’s lineup this TV season. The network is also introducing several other highly anticipated projects, including Line of Fire, a thriller that marks Peter Krause‘s return to television following his exit from ABC’s 9-1-1. Co-starring Hope Davis (Your Honor), the series follows a law enforcement officer who becomes the target of an assassin and premieres Monday, September 21, 2026, at 10/9c. On the comedy side, NBC will debut Newlyweds and Sunset P.I., the latter coming from the creative team behind Brooklyn Nine-Nine.

The Rockford Files is created by Mike Daniels (Ponies) and produced by Sarah Timberman and Carl Beverly for Universal Television. Greg Mottola (Superbad) directed the pilot episode. Stay tuned for future updates.

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1974 – 1980-00-00

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William Wiard, Lawrence Doheny, Ivan Dixon, Jerry London, Reza Badiyi, Russ Mayberry, Jackie Cooper, Lou Antonio, Corey Allen, Jeannot Szwarc, Stephen J. Cannell, Alexander Grasshoff, Arnold Laven, Harry Falk, John Patterson, Stuart Margolin, Alexander Singer, Bernard L. Kowalski, Bernard McEveety, Bruce Kessler, Charles S. Dubin, Christian I. Nyby II, Dana Elcar, Hy Averback

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Gordon T. Dawson, Rudolph Borchert, Don Carlos Dunaway, Edward J. Lakso, David Taylor, Donald L. Gold, Rogers Turrentine, Walter Dallenbach, Lester Wm. Berke, William R. Stratton, Jo Swerling Jr., Leigh Brackett, Mitch Lindemann, Robert Hamner, Zekial Marko, Howard Berk, Shel Willens, Eric Kaldor, Gloryette Clark

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Freddy Krueger is officially preparing to haunt audiences once again.

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According to The Hollywood Reporter, Paramount Pictures has acquired the U.S. rights to A Nightmare on Elm Streetfrom the Wes Craven estate, with plans to develop a brand new feature film based on the legendary horror franchise. The project is currently in early development, with Marc Toberoff attached as producer alongside Iya Labunka and Jonathan Craven, the widow and son of the late Wes Craven. Lifshitz and Margules will serve as executive producers for Paramount.

Labunka expressed her excitement about bringing Freddy Krueger back for a new generation of horror fans.

“We look forward to bringing the world of Wes Craven’s Nightmare on Elm Street to a new and completely engaged generation of fans,” Labunka said in a statement. “We know that Wes would have been thrilled to see how horror is taking its long overdue place in the cultural canon. We can’t wait for all of us to sit together in a dark theatre around the campfire of today as the next chapter of the Nightmare story unfolds.”

Executive producers Lifshitz and Margules also shared their enthusiasm for the new film, praising the opportunity to continue one of horror’s most iconic franchises.

“We can’t remember a time before we were fans of Wes Craven,” they said. “The fact that Iya and Jonathan have entrusted us with this opportunity to help usher a new story into this world is an honor beyond words. We look forward to working alongside them to bring a terrifying new nightmare to audiences everywhere, and to welcome Freddy home.”

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While no writer, director, casting details, or story information have been announced, the project marks the franchise’s first major step forward since the domestic rights reverted to the Craven estate in 2019.

Originally released in 1984, A Nightmare on Elm Street introduced audiences to Freddy Krueger, the razor gloved dream stalker who became one of horror’s most recognizable villains. The film spawned numerous sequels, a crossover with Friday the 13th, television adaptations, comics, and a 2010 remake.

With Paramount now steering Freddy’s next chapter, horror fans can finally look forward to the return of one of the genre’s greatest icons.

Soon you’ll be able to be more like Dune‘s Paul Atreides than ever before. No, not by igniting a galaxy-spanning holy war, winning a sick knife duel, or hanging out with Jason Momoa. Instead, you can prove that you are the Lisan al-Gaib by riding the worm…sort of. Dark Horse Direct and Legendary Pictures are releasing an all-new skate deck with an eye-popping sandworm design, and Collider is proud to present an exclusive first look at it.

Made from 100% 7-ply Canadian maple, the skate deck features art of one of Dune‘s iconic sandworms emerging from the desert sands, inspired by the murals in the palace of Arrakeen in Denis Villeneuve‘s first Dune film. Boasting a handsome crimson red background with gold foil details, the deck measures 31.87″ long by 8.25″ wide. The deck is limited to only 500 pieces, and will retail for $80 USD. It can be preordered now only on DarkHorseDirect.com.

What Are the Sandworms of ‘Dune’?

Created by Frank Herbert in his 1965 novel Dune, the immense sandworms, known as the Shai-Hulud to the nomadic Fremen, roam the endless deserts of the planet Arrakis. Their larvae produce the spice melange, the substance that makes Arrakis the most important planet in the universe; its consumption is the only thing that makes interstellar travel possible. However, the fiercely territorial sandworms also make harvesting the spice extremely perilous, as they will attack the men and machines that attempt to collect it. The sandworms are culturally important to the Fremen; learning to ride the enormous beasts is considered a rite of passage, and is one of the tasks Paul Atreides must master before they accept him. The book’s original illustrations, and David Lynch‘s 1984 film, gave them a three-lobed mouth, while Villeneuve’s sandworms have a more lamprey-like appearance.

Of course, you’ll see more Shai-Huluds than you can Shai-handle in this winter’s Dune: Part Three. Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) now rules the known universe as his Fremen loyalists wage a war across the stars. While some consider him a liberator or a messiah, he has enemies everywhere, and they will stop at nothing to put an end to him and everything he cares about. The final chapter of the epic science fiction trilogy hits theaters on December 18.

The Dune Shai-Hulud skate deck from Dark Horse Direct can be pre-ordered now. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates, and remember, skate without rhythm, and you won’t attract the worm.

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September 15, 2021

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155 minutes

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Denis Villeneuve

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Denis Villeneuve, Eric Roth, Jon Spaihts, Frank Herbert

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Herb Gains, John Harrison, Joseph M. Caracciolo Jr., Mary Parent, Richard P. Rubinstein, Cale Boyter, Thomas Tull, Brian Herbert, Byron Merritt, Kim Herbert, Joshua Grode

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For Olivia Wilde, the biggest disappointment surrounding “Don’t Worry Darling” was never the headlines themselves; it was watching the conversation drift away from the film she spent years bringing to life. 

As the actress and director returns to the promotional circuit with her new movie, “The Invite,” she says time has given her enough distance to look back on one of Hollywood’s most scrutinized productions with fresh perspective. 

While the experience remains painful, Wilde now believes she can finally separate the work from the storm that engulfed it.

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Nearly four years after “Don’t Worry Darling” dominated entertainment headlines, Olivia Wilde says the public fascination with the film’s off-screen drama prevented audiences from engaging with what the psychological thriller was actually trying to explore.

Appearing on “The Louis Theroux” podcast, the 42-year-old agreed with the host’s observation that the film had been “derailed by publicity” and caught up in “many multidimensional scandals.” 

During its release, attention shifted away from the movie itself as reports circulated about alleged friction between Wilde and Florence Pugh, speculation over pay disputes, and the intense scrutiny surrounding her romance with co-star Harry Styles.

Reflecting on that period, Wilde admitted the relentless focus on the surrounding drama came at the film’s expense.

“I think it did hurt the film for sure because we didn’t get to have the conversations about what the film was trying to say,” she explained, adding that it was especially frustrating considering the challenges of making the movie during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Wilde Calls The Experience A ‘Tornado From The Inside’

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For Olivia Wilde, one of the hardest parts was watching years of creative work become secondary to internet discourse. 

She pointed out that “Don’t Worry Darling” was produced on a relatively modest $30 million budget but achieved a much grander visual scale thanks to the work of cinematographer Matty Libatique and production designer Katie Byron.

“But we never got to talk about that, so I think it hurt the film,” she said.

The experience also reshaped how Wilde views fame and online culture. Looking back, the Hollywood star admitted she had underestimated how quickly social media narratives could consume both a project and the people behind it.

“It hurt me for sure, because I was so naive up until that point about the grinder, the garbage disposal that the internet can be,” the “Booksmart” actress shared.

Although the ordeal remains one of the most difficult periods of her career, Wilde says the passing years have helped her view it differently.

“So at this point, I have enough of a perspective on it and that allows me to experience it as a fascinating time,” she said, adding, “It is interesting to witness a tornado from the inside.”

Olivia Wilde Says ‘The Invite’ Has Been A Healing Return To The Spotlight

Returning to promote “The Invite” initially filled Wilde with uncertainty after everything that unfolded during the “Don’t Worry Darling” press tour. She admitted she questioned whether stepping back into another round of interviews would reopen old wounds.

Instead, the experience has reminded her what film promotion can feel like when the conversation stays centered on the work.

“Well, it’s interesting because this is my first time back into the press cycle since then and I did wonder, would this feel quite traumatising?” Wilde recalled.

Rather than revisiting tabloid headlines, she has found herself discussing the creative choices behind her latest project, something she says has been unexpectedly restorative.

“I find that the conversations around The Invite are so wonderfully interesting to me, and I’ve actually been allowed to have them,” she remarked, further sharing,  “So, it’s been actually kind of healing because I understand that it’s not always a garbage disposal.”

Wilde Says The Invite Helped Her Move Past The ‘Failure’ Of ‘Don’t Worry Darling’

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Olivia Wilde had previously acknowledged that the mixed reception to “Don’t Worry Darling” ultimately gave her the confidence to take bigger creative risks with “The Invite.” 

While promoting her new A24 film, the movie star reflected on how watching her 2022 thriller earn a 38% critics’ score on Rotten Tomatoes forced her to let go of the fear of failure. 

“I believe in early failure,” Wilde told Variety in June, explaining that surviving a project so heavily criticized became unexpectedly freeing because it reminded her how subjective filmmaking can be.  

Rather than trying to chase expectations after the success of “Booksmart,” Wilde said she approached “The Invite” with a greater willingness to experiment, shooting the film sequentially over 21 days and embracing an intimate, character-driven story. 

Olivia Wilde Says Diane Keaton’s Influence Is ‘All Over’ ‘The Invite’

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Wilde paid an emotional tribute to Diane Keaton by dedicating “The Invite” to the Oscar-winning actress, whom she credits as one of the project’s biggest creative inspirations. 

Speaking at the film’s Los Angeles premiere, Wilde revealed that she had hoped Keaton, who died in October 2025, would have the chance to see the movie. 

“I really wanted to show this movie to Diane. I don’t think that there is an Invite without Diane Keaton because she’s in so many of the films that inspired this film,” Wilde told The Hollywood Reporter. 

She praised Keaton for portraying women who defied convention, adding that she was “the first actress I recognized to kind of represent a totally unique and complex woman.”

Wilde also recalled how Keaton personally encouraged her to direct and be fearless in her career. As a tribute, “The Invite” closes with a simple dedication reading, “For Diane.”

Druski recently changed up his look by trimming his beard, and now his fans think he resembles other celebrities. The comedian also went from a blonde fade back to his natural hair color, and his new transformation has the skreets talking.

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Druski Cuts His Beard And Loses Blonde Hair Color

The 31-year-old content creator took to his Instagram Stories on Sunday, July 19, and shared a picture of his new look.

The comedian chopped off a good portion of his beard, and he now sports a close-cut shave. Druski also got rid of the blonde dye in his hair and went back to his natural color, and he shared a selfie with text that read, “Nomore Blonde, Nomore Long Beard. End of an Era.”

Fans noted that the content creator looks “handsome” with a shorter beard.

Fans Say Druksi Looks Like Ice Cube

Roomies weighed in after Druski’s new look was shared on TSR‘s Instagram page, and most folks co-signed the funnyman’s new look. Several also noted that Druski looks like rapper Ice Cube, while some said Anthony Anderson.

User @papersack_tan wrote, “Let’s go he looks handsome!!. This now makes him look like a grown ass Black man. 👨🏽 🔥🔥🔥.”

@ashtonnotashley, “Lookin like Ice Cube 3rd cousin on his momma side 👋🏽.”

@khaliawho joked, “If Ice Cube and Anthony Anderson had a baby.”

User @lilseveno added, “Looking like Anthony Anderson 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂.”

User @_lovely_keshhh_ agreed. “Look like ice cube son 😂.”

User @taydabaee_ replied, “He look like Chris brown a lil bit ain’t it 😭.”

At least one fan seemingly missed Druski’s blonde crown. @theamiyahdeshae wrote, “Idk the blonde was iconic.”

Druski Showed off His New Do At The FIFA World Cup Finals

The comedian attended the FIFA World Cup 2026 Finals between Argentina and Spain on July 19 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and he showed off his new look.

The content creator was seen in the Tequila Don Julio 1942 FIFA World Cup 2026 Suite at New York, New Jersey Stadium. There, Druski posed with New York Knicks point guard Jose Alvarado.

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Spooky season isn’t for another two and a half months, but 2026 has already been a great year for horror. The story so far has revolved around Curry Barker and his box office breakout, Obsession, which earned wildly positive marks from critics and audiences alike and hauled in over $442 million globally on a reported budget of just $750,000. However, it’s been surrounded by stiff competition, including fellow YouTube sensation Kane Parsons‘ blockbuster Backrooms adaptation, the acclaimed 28 Years Later follow-up The Bone Temple from Nia DaCosta, and indie darling Damian McCarthy‘s Adam Scott-led hit Hokum, among others. Yet, there’s a new film that’s already frightening audiences well before it bows in October.

Other Mommy, from Host director Rob Savage, has been building up buzz ever since the official trailer debuted at CinemaCon back in April. More recently, however, viewers going to see Christopher Nolan‘s epic The Odyssey have been frightened to find the horrifying teaser attached ahead of the Matt Damon-led adventure. Based on the 2024 novel Incidents Around the House by Bird Box author Josh Malerman, the film is led by Jessica Chastain as Ursula, a mother in a troubled marriage that becomes infinitely worse when another entity makes its presence known. Her eight-year-old daughter, Bela (Arabella Olivia Clark), confronts the being, whom she calls the titular “Other Mommy” because of her striking resemblance to Ursula. However, this mimic is no motherly figure, but an increasingly threatening presence that endangers the entire family.

The trailer has now arrived online, giving everyone a chance to see what audiences were so terrified by in theaters. It first introduces what appears to be Ursula, who is having a light-hearted discussion with Bela about the right things to eat after she catches her hiding ice cream behind her back. She seems like an ideal mother, showing a firm hand, but plenty of care for her daughter, until she starts saying some eerie things. Her full nightmarish nature is revealed when Ursula’s husband, Russ (Jay Duplass) comes home to find the creature in hiding and twisted into a form far less human. Chastain will have dual roles to play between the mother and the monster, also joining Dichen Lachman, Karen Allen, Sean Kaufman, Adam Silver, and Carrie Dimaculangan.

Rob Savage Hopes ‘Other Mommy’ Becomes an Iconic New Horror Villain

Atomic Monster and Blumhouse backed Other Mommy, with James Wan serving as a producer and Malerman joining Savage as an executive producer. The screenplay, meanwhile, came from Nathan Elston. For Savage, the appeal of the project came from the main monster herself, who not only plays into classic tropes of maternal horror and evil beings targeting and manipulating children, but becomes her own entity. In an interview with Collider’s Michael Zimmermann ahead of the trailer’s arrival, he expressed his hopes that, with Wan’s help, effects wizardry combined with the physicality of stunt performer Lucy Johnson, and the Oscar-winning Chastain’s performance, the Other Mommy enters the pantheon of horror greats.

“I think when I first got sent the book by Josh Malerman, who, I knew Birdbox and I knew his stuff. I was reading it, flipping the pages, and very early on, this Other Mommy character comes up, and I was always looking for a new, iconic horror villain. I feel like it’s very hard to make that hit. It’s very hard to make that connect and feel like there’s going to be a legacy to these characters. I mean, James is the king at doing this, especially in the Conjuring universe. But I read Other Mommy and I felt like there is an iconic horror villain that… And I was reading it. I was like, okay, well, if I can get people dressing up as Other Mommy next Halloween, that could be something really special. So that was the jumping-off point. And then to make that horror villain Jessica Chastain, it’s kind of a slam dunk.”

Wan, on the other hand, loved the idea of exploring the concept of an evil doppelgänger, but with extra layers. “It’s a movie about, like, the evil entity in this world is trying to befriend this little kid to try and kind of get into her world to take her over, whatever it is that she’s aiming to do, and I think that’s frightening,” he told Zimmermann. The true horror of Other Mommy comes not just from her appearance, but how the being learns and slowly blurs the line between itself and Ursula. Add in the perspective of a young child who relies so deeply on her mother, and it makes for something that the Insidious and Saw maestro finds deeply unsettling and unique among his filmography.

“Thats a very scary thing, and I don’t think I’ve ever made a movie yet where the evil demonic entity is actually like your mother, or at least looks like your mother in this case, and I feel like that’s what makes this effective is that you know it’s not a faceless monster out there that’s coming into your house that’s chasing you down with a hatchet or whatever. It’s not that. It’s one that wants to be someone that is beloved. That’s from your world, and I think that, from a psychological standpoint, makes for a very effective horror film.”

Other Mommy arrives in theaters on October 9. Check out the trailer in the player above.

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October 9, 2026

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Rob Savage

Writers

Josh Malerman, Nathan Elston

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James Wan

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  Arabella Olivia Clark

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  Hayley Spelman

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  Carrie Dimaculangan

  Callie

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Steven McBee Jr. is not ready to dip his toe back into the dating pool just yet after his messy split from Allie Eklund earlier this year.

“I am not dating right now. I’m solely focused on my family, myself and, obviously, the businesses,” Steven, 33, exclusively told Us on Thursday, July 16, referring to his family’s McBee Farm & Cattle Co. company and their other ventures, including selling meat and tallow skincare.

The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys star noted that the rush to date after his breakup with Allie, 29, in April goes “back to that pressure that I feel with my family all settling down and starting their lives.”

While two of Steven’s younger brothers have found The One already, he told Us he’s trying not to compare himself to them. (Cole McBee is engaged to Kacie Adkison, with whom he shares daughter Blair. Jesse McBee is married to Alli McBee, and the couple share daughter Summer. The youngest brother, Brayden McBee, is single.)

“I don’t want that to persuade my timeline or affect my timeline. I think that’s a bad way to do a relationship,” Steven confessed. “Obviously, I think it contributed to the downfall of my last one.”

The McBee Farm & Cattle Co. CEO added, “I want to make sure I’m in a relationship on the right timeline and for the right reasons. And so for that, I’m just focused on myself, family and the businesses right now.”

Steven began dating Allie in fall 2025, which fans saw play out on season 3 of the Bravo series, airing now.

Just weeks into their relationship, Steven told his family that he wanted to propose to Allie, calling her The One.

During the Monday, July 20, episode of the show, which was filmed in November 2025, Steven told his mom, Kristi McBee, that he was trying to figure out how soon was too soon to ask Allie’s dad for her hand in marriage.

“I went into it with really high expectations. I was like, ‘I’m gonna go down there, and her family’s gonna love me. I’m gonna woo her family, and by the end of the week, I’ll be asking for her dad’s blessing to marry her,’” Steven told Us of meeting Allie’s family over Thanksgiving 2025. “I was head over heels, love drunk there.”

During the episode, Steven admitted that Allie’s family wasn’t as all-in on their relationship as he was, which took him aback.

“I went in with way too high of expectations,” he recalled to Us. “Her family ended up loving me. It just took a little bit longer than I expected, but I had some really, really high expectations.”

Steven shared on the episode that he had a list detailing the exact type of engagement ring Allie wanted in his phone. He confessed to Us that he got a little ahead of himself.

“No, I did not buy the ring,” he added. “There was a financial component to it. I was gonna have to save up for a little bit for that.”

Steven never had a chance to pop the question, as he and Allie broke up in April. Their split came after Steven publicly accused Allie of cheating on him at Stagecoach Music Festival, which she denied. (Steven later issued a public apology for his “cruel and degrading” messages about Allie and vowed to be “better.”)

While Steven is not currently focused on finding a new girlfriend, he told Us that he still has a “list” of what his dream girl looks like — both physically and mentally.

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“The list [has] definitely changed a little bit since last November,” he revealed. “And I will say that list was not, like, a hard set of rules that without a doubt, this is exactly what has to happen. It was more of a manifestation. Like, if I had my dream ideal situation, this is what it would be.”

Steven noted that he is no longer set on a blonde, saying, “The physical looks have changed. I’m open to any hair color.”

“As far as what I want to do with my wife and build a life together, not only on the personal side, but professionally, I want to work day in and day out with my wife,” he shared. “I think that is such a cool experience to say that hey, we built something from the ground up together. I still really want to do that.”

Allie, meanwhile, exclusively told Us earlier this month that cowboys aren’t off the table when it comes to who she wants to date next — despite her messy split from Steven.

“Whenever I was dating Steven, you know, I didn’t think that I was going to have first dates again. So, I’ve been wrapping my head around that,” she confessed.

Allie explained, “I really would prefer to date someone that’s been in my life before, is what I am thinking. [Someone] that I know has a proven track record of supporting me.”

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The influencer, who is from Texas, added that having a man who resides in her home state would be “amazing,” because she sees herself being there “long-term.”

“I would love to find someone in Texas, and a lot of Texas boys are cowboys. So they are not off the table for me. We’ll see,” Allie teased.

The McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys airs on Bravo Mondays at 9 p.m. ET.

Anne Hathaway’s summer maternity looks are seriously inspiring my style, and I’m not even pregnant! The moment I saw her step out in a beachy crocheted cardigan, I knew I had to recreate the outfit. Luckily, I found this breezy sweater style on Amazon that mimics her look for under $30.

Let’s analyze how maternity wear has changed, shall we? Gone are the days of boxy, loose items that are designed to hide the fact that your body is growing a human. Women can (and should) wear anything, and it seems Hathaway believes that, too. That’s why I love seeing her rock clothing that anyone can wear, like this cardigan style.

Get the Kate Kasin Cropped Crochet Cardigan for $22 (was $27) at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.

Hathaway looked like a vision when she stepped out in New York City wearing an all-white get up. Her cropped crocheted cardigan added dimension and a boho flair to her summery outfit. And honestly, the simple, thin layer added even more personality to her outfit, which is inspiring me to buy one for my collection.

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The beauty of this Kate Kasin lookalike is its intricacy. When you wear it, you won’t even feel the need to put on additional accessories because it makes a statement all on its own with the detailed floral knit. The slight warmth it provides also makes it ideal for chillier nights when temperature dips or when the air conditioner is turned on low at the office.

We’re partial to the white color because of Hathaway’s choice, however, shoppers are fans of every hue. One even owns the sweater in eight colors. “I wear it with everything; jeans, dress pants, skirts, dresses, sundresses, crops,” the reviewer wrote. “It is a perfect sweater to wear year round . . . the sweater is lightweight and it has a beautiful texture, almost a silky feel. It is my go-to wardrobe piece.”

One simple piece, like this Kate Kasin crochet cardigan can be a game changer for your wardrobe. Level up your summer layering today by adding it to your cart.

Get the Kate Kasin Cropped Crochet Cardigan for $22 (was $27) at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.

Looking for something else? Explore more from Kate Kasin here, and don’t forget to check out all of Amazon’s Daily Deals for more great finds!

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“Dutton Ranch,” one of the most recent spinoffs of Taylor Sheridan‘s “Yellowstone,” premiered in May 2025 with Ed Harris among the cast. However, while promoting his new Apple TV film, “The Dink,” Harris opened up about feeling misled about his role on the Paramount+ series and wanting to quit partway through filming.

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Harris attended the premiere for Apple TV’s “The Dink” on July 20. While on the red carpet, the legendary actor spoke to Variety’s Marc Malkin, and the topic of “Dutton Ranch” arose. He was first asked how many seasons of the show, which was created by Chad Feehan and Sheridan, he’d signed on for.

Harris confirmed that he’s contracted to film two seasons of the Paramount+ show. However, regarding how he initially felt about the series, he shared that “Midway through this first season,” he told his representation to “get me the f-ck out of here.” When asked why, the 75-year-old stated, “Because I didn’t feel I was being used.”

He went on, “I felt a little bit misled. Prior to signing on for it, I was talked to quite a bit about what the season was, and what my character was going to do — and that I was one of the four main characters.” Harris then said that it “wasn’t really the case” regarding his character being one of the main ones.  

Ed Harris Still Says The ‘Yellowstone’ Spin-Off Is A Good Show

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The “Apollo 13” alum continued his interview with Variety by sharing what he told the production crew at “Dutton Ranch” about how he felt. According to the actor, “I said, ‘I’m feeling underused and inconsequential,’ and they kind of went, ‘Oh.’”

Regarding season two, Harris said, “I’m being told my character will have a little bit more to do [in Season 2]. I was just a little frustrated, to tell you the truth.” He also shared that filming for the second season will begin in February.

From there, he revealed his honest reaction to the show, calling it “pretty good” and saying he “felt fine” about his performance in it. Harris also called his character “relatively important to the story.” However, he admitted, “But the doing of it did not feel that way.

In revealing what “really p-ssed him off” about the show, Harris stated that he was told he’d need to sing in one of the episodes. However, the song was edited out of the scene.

‘Dutton Ranch’ Is A Blockbuster Hit

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Paramount+ debuted the first two episodes of “Dutton Ranch” on May 15 of this year. The series follows “Yellowstone” characters Beth Dutton, Rip Wheeler, and Carter. The show takes place roughly six months after the events of the “Yellowstone” finale.

Regarding viewership, according to Deadline, “Dutton Ranch” became the biggest series premiere in Paramount+ history, garnering 12.9 million eyeballs in its first seven days of release. Notably, the show also debuted on Paramount Network, with 1.9 million people tuning in when accounting for delayed viewing.

‘The Dink’ Arrives On Apple TV Soon

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Harris has multiple projects in various stages of development. His latest, sports-comedy film, ‘The Dink,’ is set to premiere on Apple TV on July 24 following its premiere event, where the beloved actor spoke about “Dutton Ranch.”

The film follows a down-on-his-luck tennis player, played by Jake Johnson, who begins playing pickleball in order to rehab an injury. Over the course of the film, Johnson’s character discovers a passion for the sport. The cast also includes Patton Oswalt, Chloe Fineman, and more.

Ed Harris Previously Spoke About Not Retiring

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Harris has played over 100 roles throughout his decades-long career in Hollywood, and it seems the actor has no plans to slow down. In 2022, he spoke to Senior Planet and was asked if he had plans to retire.

Harris responded, “No, because I don’t know what else I would do with myself. I really do enjoy acting on stage and in front of the camera. After doing this for 40+ years, I don’t particularly enjoy trailer time, waiting to work.”

He then said, “So I actually just enjoy working; it still gives me a thrill. And I really love directing. I haven’t directed a film since ‘Appaloosa,’ which was, unfortunately, 15 years ago. But I’ve got a project to direct that I’ve been trying to get going and hopefully will in the next year or so.”