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7 War Shows We Thought Would Be the Next ‘Band of Brothers’
Television has always been drawn to war stories, especially those filled with action and drama. What makes them even more addictive is the reminder that these events were real and not so distant in history. Among these shows, Band of Brothers remains unbeatable in the list of war shows.
Created by Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks, the series not only showed the reality of the army’s first paratrooper regiment, but also the clashing personalities involved. Still, Band of Brothers is only one example of many war dramas produced for television. With that in mind, here are the war shows we thought would be the next Band of Brothers.
‘The Pacific’ (2010)
No other miniseries is more similar to Band of Brothers than The Pacific. Another collaboration helmed by Hanks and Spielberg, with the addition of Gary Goetzman. The Pacific goes across the seas, following the United States Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater of Operations. Instead of focusing on just one regiment, The Pacific follows several members of the Marines of different regiments. From Iwo Jima to Guadalcanal, the war against Japanese forces literally transcends the oceans.
With many of the battles taking place on islands, audiences may be reminded of the visuals comparable to Saving Private Ryan. However, instead of the adrenaline of the first hit, The Pacific takes even more time for a more immersive experience, truly plunging audiences into the middle of nowhere, war-torn Pacific. The miniseries isn’t here to glorify war. In retrospect, it emphasizes the horrors of what these regular men had to endure. No matter what rank or regiment they are in, these men are molded by the bloodshed they’ve witnessed away from home.
‘Masters of the Air’ (2024)
Spielberg and Hanks have taken viewers everywhere with their war-related projects. From the ground to the sea, this time, they bring audiences high into the skies. Set during German-occupied Europe, Masters of the Air follows best friends and U.S. Army Air Forces bomber pilots, Majors Gale “Buck” Cleven (Austin Butler) and John “Bucky” Egan (Callum Turner), stationed with the 100th Bomb Group in England, flying B-17 bombers. Together, they take part in a death-defying offensive against German fighters.
Unlike the grounded camaraderies of foot soldiers or the collective disassociation from home at sea, serving in the air force is a truly isolating experience. True to its title, Masters of the Air presents the crème de la crème of aerial warfare. After all, they are masters of their B-17 planes. The risk is even greater since bomber crews face higher casualty rates. Although these men fly alongside their brothers in war, they remain alone in a metal contraption, waiting to attack or be attacked.
‘Birdsong’ (2012)
All’s not quite fair in love and war. Although not as deadly, romantic affairs can be just as tumultuous. Birdsong follows Stephen Wraysford (Eddie Redmayne), who’s caught up in both World War I and the memories of a pre-war affair with Isabelle Azaire (Clémence Poésy). As he tries to survive in the trench warfare alongside Royal Engineers tunnellers, he finds solace in his army companion. But nothing during this period is guaranteed. Soon enough, Stephen will learn that life after war isn’t the beacon of sunlight he had hoped for.
War is often associated with guns and explosions. Meanwhile, Birdsong presents a strikingly different reality of war. Those who have watched Peaky Blinders and are familiar with Tommy Shelby’s past as a tunneller will recognize the role. It is dark, claustrophobic, and, if they’re not careful, suffocating. Although the illicit romance plays a significant emotional role in the series, it is the surprising brotherhood forged during the Battle of the Somme that becomes the series’ true core.
‘Our World War’ (2014)
In war, soldiers don’t go hard — they go ham. Our World War is based on three true stories of British soldiers fighting in World War 1. From early clashes at Mons to the formation of a Pals battalion from Manchester, to the later use of tanks in battles like Amiens, Our World War captures the different stages of war. While the action is something straight out of a movie, the events are very real and mortifying.
Utilizing modern camera techniques like bodycams and overhead filming, Our World War has the aesthetic of a current action thriller. Top that off with an equally contemporary soundtrack from PJ Harvey, and the series carries a fictional, almost too brutal to be true, feel. But don’t be fooled by its style. At its core, it is a stylized documentary, much like Band of Brothers. The modern approach is meant to show that the World Wars are not as distant from today as they may seem.
‘Generation Kill’ (2008)
The war is the last place to find humor. But if it works as a coping mechanism, well, no harm to that. Generation Kill tracks a Rolling Stone reporter who is caught up with the 1st Recon Marines during the first wave of the American-led assault on Baghdad in 2003. Through his eyes, the series shows the Battalion’s role in the invasion of Iraq. The soldiers might have the guts to go into battle, but in actuality, they’re a ragtag team of self-deprecating misfits.
Audiences are familiar with war battles, but the day-to-day reality of military life is rarely portrayed. Generation Kill provides an authentic look into Marine Recon units when they’re out of uniform. Considering that war is a hypermasculine environment, the show portrays these aggressive personalities, which are a product of the harsh conditions that are merciless against them. More importantly, the boredom of waiting for a battle is the main theme in Generation Kill, which affects how a brotherhood is affected by bursts of violence and causing mental instability.
Gallipoli (2015)
While most war depictions focus on battles between major Axis and Allied powers, they rarely show the supporting units involved. In the cast of Gallipoli, the story follows the ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) in the Gallipoli Peninsula of Turkey. The miniseries follows 17-year-old Thomas “Tolly” Johnson (Kodi Smit-McPhee), who lies about his age to enlist alongside his brother Bevan (Harry Greenwood), ultimately finding himself on the front lines of Gallipoli.
On top of exploring an overlooked part of war history, Gallipoli delivers a brutal portrayal of army life that calls patriotism into question. At the end of the day, these are ordinary men assigned to do their duty. They’re not mythic heroes, just young soldiers leaving their families behind to serve their country, whatever that meant at the time. What’s even more gut-wrenching is the sense of institutional betrayal, as seen from the military mismanagement that marked the Gallipoli campaign as one of the most disastrous during World War I.
‘Home Fires’ (2015–2016)
It’s always brotherhood in battle. But far away from enemy lines, the women of Home Fires find sisterhood in each other as they await their loved ones to return home. The series follows women in a rural Cheshire community as World War II changes their lives. Led by Frances Barden, the Women’s Institute becomes more egalitarian while supporting wartime efforts like food production and civil defense. As the war separates families, the women encounter abuse and losses of their own.
The message behind Home Fires is straightforward: behind every man is a woman, even in war. On a broader scale, the series shows women taking initiative, organizing community support efforts, and building air raid shelters. On a more personal level, they become the emotional backbone for their male counterparts, enduring hardship and protecting loved ones from the dangers of war. If that’s enough, they still have to find their own footing, including questions of identity and sexuality.
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For the fourth weekend of March 2026, Watch With Us can’t wait to dig into some Netflix shows that are way too slept on.
While everyone else watches Something Very Bad Is Going to Happen and Virgin River, we’ll be watching Netflix’s hidden-gem TV shows.
We want to highlight three great shows on the platform that you either forgot existed or never even heard of.
Our first pick is Godless, a neo-Western miniseries starring Sinners’ Jack O’Connell.
Read on to see all three of our great selections.
‘Godless’ (2017)
In New Mexico in 1884, an infamous outlaw named Frank Griffin (Jeff Daniels) and his band of criminals seek vengeance on a former member and Frank’s protege, Roy Goode (O’Connell), who betrayed them. On the run from those who want him dead, Roy stops down in La Belle, NM, a mining town run almost entirely by women, where he takes refuge with Alice Fletcher (Michelle Dockery). When word gets out that Frank and his gang have their sights set on La Belle, Alice and her fellow citizens lock arms to stand against the ruthless gang.
Godless instantly stands out by taking the male-dominated Western genre and focusing on a female-led ensemble instead. In addition to this instantly hooky twist, the series also features some stunning production design and cinematography that make it easy for viewers to become fully immersed in this world. The fast-paced narrative and complex plotlines are riveting, and standout performances from Daniels, Dockery, and Merritt Wever in particular make Godless can’t-miss TV.
‘Mindhunter’ (2017-2019)
In the late 1970s, criminal psychology and criminal profiling were just in their early stages, as the FBI tried to get inside the heads of serial killers to help solve an ongoing case. FBI agents Holden Ford (Jonathan Groff) and Bill Tench (Holt McCallany) and psychologist Wendy Carr (Anna Torv) operate the Behavioral Science Unit of the Training Division at the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Season 1 sees them interviewing notorious serial killers Edmund Kemper (Cameron Britton) and the BTK Killer (Sonny Valicenti), with season 2 focusing on Charles Manson (Damon Herriman).
Mindhunter is infamous among fans for its far-too-short run, despite rave reviews from critics and a passionate fan following. Unfortunately, that wasn’t enough for Netflix, which axed the series after only two seasons. Still, the series (executive produced and partly directed by David Fincher) stands among the best of the best of crime dramas, weaving exceptional storytelling and intense character drama with a unique filmmaking style.
‘Bodyguard’ (2018)
British Army war veteran David Budd (Rocketman‘s Richard Madden) is working as a police sergeant in London when he is assigned to protect the Home Secretary and Conservative Party Member of Parliament Julia Montague (Keeley Hawes) — a deeply controversial political figure with ambitions that have her marked as “sociopathic” by those in her inner circle. While privately dealing with PTSD from his time in the war, David finds himself increasingly at odds with his new charge, torn between his duty and his personal morals.
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Bodyguard is a supremely addictive psychological thriller with top-notch performances from Madden and Hawes that blends political drama with complex character relationships. The high-stakes tensions only get more and more intense as the series goes on, couched by a fast pace that makes the show the perfect binge-watch. Ultimately, Bodyguard is an exceptional and nuanced look at power and gender dynamics that is thrilling while being grounded in realism.
Taylor Swift was riding high after a major night at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards, but the celebration didn’t end without drama. The pop superstar stepped out to celebrate her wins at the exclusive Bird Streets Club in West Hollywood, where she marked yet another record-breaking achievement in her career. Taylor Swift took home seven out of nine nominations, further cementing her status as the most awarded artist in iHeartRadio Music Awards history.
Security Steps In As Influencer Tries To Reach Taylor Swift
Things took a tense turn as Taylor Swift exited the Bird Streets Club around 1:30 a.m. Brazilian influencer Liziane Gutierrez was seen attempting to approach the singer outside the venue, prompting Swift’s security team to quickly intervene.
According to The Daily Mail, at one point, Gutierrez reportedly stood in front of Swift’s car while holding a Brazil T-shirt, as security restrained her and prevented her from getting closer. The situation escalated as she resisted guards and created a scene outside the exclusive hotspot.
Who Is Liziane Gutierrez?
Gutierrez, a reality TV personality with 1.6 million Instagram followers, is no stranger to controversy. She has appeared on Brazilian reality shows like “A Grande Conquista 2” and “A Fazenda 13,” and previously made headlines in 2016 after accusing Chris Brown of assault at a Las Vegas nightclub, claims that were denied, with no charges filed due to lack of evidence.
Taylor Swift Thanks Travis Kelce In Emotional Acceptance Speech
But before the drama, Taylor Swift had an incredible night. During the ceremony, Swift gave fans a glimpse into her personal life while accepting Pop Album of the Year for “The Life of a Showgirl.”
“I think that this album probably also feels very happy and confident and free because that’s the way that I get to feel every single day of my life…because of my fiancé, who’s here tonight,” she said. “So thank you, thanks for all the vibes.”
The camera quickly cut to Travis Kelce, who was seen smiling proudly as he applauded his fiancée from the audience.
Swift ‘Very Overwhelmed’ Planning Wedding To Travis Kelce
While Taylor Swift is riding high professionally, things behind the scenes may be a bit more stressful.
According to a source, the singer is feeling the pressure as she plans her upcoming wedding to fiancé Travis Kelce. “Travis handed off most of the planning to Taylor because she has a real vision of what she wants,” the source shared. “The downside of that is she’s getting very overwhelmed.”
The insider added that constant speculation about the couple’s wedding details hasn’t helped. “She’s someone who likes to control every detail and keep big moments private, so the fact that their timeline and all sorts of other details have already leaked out has really rattled her,” the source explained.
“To the point where she’s even floated the idea of changing their plans completely to throw everything off and avoid having it turn into a circus,” they added.
Travis Kelce Signs Major Contract
Meanwhile, Travis Kelce is making big moves on and off the field, and he’s doing it in style. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end officially confirmed his return to the NFL on March 23, signing a multi-year deal reportedly worth over $57.7 million. And while celebrating the major milestone, Kelce gave a subtle nod to his fiancée. He marked the moment by rocking a standout piece: a gold Santos de Cartier Skeleton watch.
“Chiefs Kingdom, let’s go, baby, it’s official! Excited for 2026 and just excited to put on a Chiefs uniform in front of you guys again,” Kelce said in a clip posted to the Chiefs’ Instagram account.
According to reports, the deal also includes a staggering $40 million roster bonus for the 2028 season, but there’s a twist. The Kansas City Chiefs would be required to pay that bonus by June 8, 2027, meaning the structure of the contract may not be as long-term as it appears. Because of that setup, insiders suggest the deal is essentially a short-term commitment for now, unless it undergoes a major restructure down the line.
In terms of what makes a good trailer, Spider-Man: Brand New Day should be considered one of the best released in recent times, and considering how effective the Dune: Part Three and Disclosure Day trailers have been in generating hype, that is a great achievement. Spider-Man: Brand New Day‘s trailer nails exactly what such a promotional release should do. We understand the general premise will follow Peter’s (Tom Holland) abnormal mutations and his complex relationships with Ned (Jacob Batalon) and MJ (Zendaya), along with appearances from Punisher (Jon Bernthal) and Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo). Yet there is still much for audiences to ponder.
One of the most glaring omissions from the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer is the absence of a clearly defined central villain, and that’s a good thing, as it allows for speculation that can give clues for larger implications on the MCU. One of the candidates for this role is the mysterious character that Tramell Tillman, of Severance and Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning, will be playing, as he, along with Sadie Sink, is one of the few actors who have not had their character officially announced. However, a closed caption may have hinted that he is key to the future mutant saga beyond Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which would be a perfect role for Tillman.
Signs Point to Tramell Tillman Playing William Metzger in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’
The Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer included many snippets that have fans scratching their head, from who was narrating the scientifically incorrect information of spiders supposedly having “three life cycles,” which they do not, to Tillman’s character giving his character’s motivation, but not his specific role. Tillman’s character appears to talk to a suited-up Peter, telling him that they are facing a “danger we can’t control. One we can’t even see.” It would seem he is referring to Sadie Sink’s character, given the trailer’s editing, and yet it was the closed captions, which refer to Tilman’s character as “Bill,” that are more informative.
This would point to Tillman playing William Metzger, as there were unverified rumors that he would be playing this character in the past. This is a relatively obscure character from the comics, though he is an anti-mutant crusader who works for the government. Considering that the trailer frames him as a government operative hunting down Sink’s character, who many believe to be a powerful mutant, potentially even Jean Grey, the character of William Metzger would fit nicely with Tillman’s role. Not only does it give comic book context, but Metzger is a small enough character that it allows Tillman to make the role his own, especially since it could be laying the groundwork for him to be a future foe for the mutants.
Tramell Tillman’s Role in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Could Set Him Up For a Larger Role in the Mutant Saga
Now, of course, Tillman’s character would not be the first character we have seen in the MCU who works for the government and seeks to limit the dangers that superpowered individuals pose, even crossing lines to do so. We saw the same with General Ross (William Hurt) in Captain America: Civil War, as well as Agent Cleary (Arian Moayed), who worked for the DODC in both Spider-Man: No Way Home and Wonder Man. However, with Sink seemingly being a mutant, and Tillman’s growing notoriety, it would seem that he could be taking his first steps towards a larger role in the MCU, specifically as the main government antagonist against the mutants.
Since the X-Men were originally based on the civil rights movement, and the Fox movies updated their context to be a metaphor for the LGBTQIA+ movement, there is always a threat of the ruling class against mutants. Tillman’s Metzger would serve this role perfectly. Additionally, his role in Severance as Milchick, a complex corporate slave willing to crush anyone’s liberties to advance his own goals, would make Tillman an excellent choice to develop the threat to mutants, rather than as a one-and-done character in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.
Few would have expected Spider-Man: Brand New Day to be the film that introduces mutants to the MCU, and there is still a chance it won’t. However, more and more evidence, from Sink’s potential character to Tillman’s, keeps pointing to the idea that it will indeed kick off the mutant saga. If that is the case, and Spider-Man Brand New Day intends to introduce one of the most powerful mutants in Jean Grey, then also introducing the mutants’ greatest critic would be a smart choice, creating a throughline that connects the pre-Avengers: Doomsday MCU to the post-Avengers: Secret Wars MCU.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day comes to theaters on July 31.
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July 31, 2026
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Destin Daniel Cretton
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Chris McKenna, Erik Sommers, Steve Ditko, Stan Lee
Thursday night, Tyrese and Tank brought the ultimate R&B showdown to ‘Verzuz.’ From Tyrese hitting every note of ‘Sweet Lady,’ to Tank pouring his soul into ‘Slowly,’ the energy on stage was unreal. After the show, social media was split on a winner, but Gibson claimed it in a social post! Friday, Tyrese circled back to reflect on performing against Tank, while also clocking comments about his singing. Meanwhile, Ray J had a clear winner and shared harsh words for Tyrese.
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Tyrese Says He Won Against Tank Then Praises Him
What appeared to be moments after the ‘Verzuz’ battle, Tyrese hit up In-N-Out and took to social media, declaring himself the winner—captioning it, “Don’t pay me no mind, I’m just doing what winners do,” clearly taking inspiration from Michael B. Jordan’s post-Oscar win meal at In-N-Out.
In a separate post, he reflected on the week leading up to the showdown. He said rehearsals “suck” and insisted that nothing ever quite sounds right until it’s live. Tyrese gave a shoutout to Tank, calling him “one of the greats in R&B soul,” and emphasized that the night wasn’t about competition—it was about giving fans a moment to relive their memories, from first loves to graduations and talent show wins.
“Music isn’t just entertainment it’s healing. It’s survival,” Tyrese wrote. “There’s pressure in knowing people rely on what we do… but there’s purpose in that too. Nothing is more powerful than music.”
He also thanked everyone behind the scenes—Swizz Beatz, Timbaland, Apple Music, and the bands on both sides—for keeping the vibes fire, even if a few rough notes snuck in. Tyrese admitted he was “an old man” the next day, voice shot and naps mandatory, but his heart was full.
Comments Go Off As Fans Debate The Winner
Roommates, y’all already know the comment section went crazy once TSR dropped the clip. Some folks were like, at this point Tyrese just says whatever he wants and doesn’t care who agrees, while others hit him with a quick “now Tyrese… you know you ain’t win.” Meanwhile, a few kept it cute and said both he and Tank did their thing—and honestly, both playlists can stay on repeat.
One Instagram user @dominiquechinn said, “They both are good artist, both music can play on repeat 👏👏”
This Instagram user @hd4president wrote, “Everybody won last night. It was a beautiful moment for R&B 🔥 he riding double R off hits front the 90’s. Definitely a winner.“
And, Instagram user @kwanzatyree added, “I love ya Tyrese but you sing and Tank SANG!!! Big difference….“
While Instagram user @beautifully_love joked, “lol I love how he dnt give a d*mn 😂😂”
Then Instagram user @_ataviaa shared, “Tank did not win. It wasn’t a writers contest 😂 Tyrese got it 🔥”
Finally, Instagram user @_cene_m said, “He definitely won!!! Tank sang the same song 30 mfn times 🫠”
Ray J Weighs In And Turns Up The Heat
And then there’s Ray’s J take on the battle. The singer didn’t hold back, taking aim at Tyrese and calling his performance “trash”—even saying it was worse than his own infamous Verzuz moment back in 2022. In a video making rounds online, Ray J kept it all the way real (and a little shady), joking in his caption that while he knew he was trash, Tyrese somehow took it to another level.
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James Van Der Beek’s widow Kimberly Van Der Beek is continuing to remember her late husband as she celebrates family milestones.
Taking to her Instagram Stories on Thursday, March, 26, Kimberly, 44, marked their daughter Emilia’s 10th birthday with a touching post.
The photo showed the Dawson’s Creek star cozying up to his daughter. (As well as Emilia, James and Kimberly also shared daughters Olivia, 15, Annabel, 12, and Gwendolyn, 7, and sons Joshua, 13, and Jeremiah, 4.)
“Just a few heavenly months ago. Missing you my love,” Kimberly wrote over the image.
Kimberly Van Der Beek is paying tribute to her late husband, James Van Der Beek, on what would have been his 49th birthday. “Would be your 49th birthday today. And I’m missing you tremendously,” Kimberly began via her Instagram Story on Sunday, March 8, alongside a photo of her and James. Kimberly then shared a […]
The Varsity Blues star died on February 11 after battling stage III colorectal cancer. He was 48.
“Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace,” said a statement posted via his Instagram account at the time. “There is much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Those days will come. For now we ask for peaceful privacy as we grieve our loving husband, father, son, brother, and friend.”
The actor first publicly announced his cancer diagnosis in November 2024.
“I’ve been privately dealing with this diagnosis and have been taking steps to resolve it, with the support of my incredible family,” he told People at the time. “There’s reason for optimism, and I’m feeling good.”
To mark what would have been James’ 49th birthday on March 8, Emilia appeared in a sweet video on Kimberly’s Instagram page.
James Van Der Beek’s widow, Kimberly Van Der Beek, is sharing a fundraiser for her family after her husband’s death at age 48. “James Van Der Beek was a beloved husband, father, and friend who touched the lives of everyone around him,” the GoFundMe page read. “After a long and courageous battle with cancer, James […]
In the clip, Emilia shared her tips for “getting through” the death of a loved one as she continues to grieve her father.
“The number one thing for somebody’s passing is to talk to them and let your emotions out,” Emilia said in the video. “If you miss them, you can cry, you can talk to them … I talk to my dad every day, and I start with a sentence and I say, ‘Hi Dad, I miss you and I love you so much, and I’ll never stop loving you,’ and I just tell him about my day, how I’m feeling, and I tell my family how I’m feeling.”
She continued, “I know he can hear me, but I can’t hear him. … You just have to feel in your heart they’re watching over you; they are part of your body and in a good place. I know that my dad is in a good place. He’s not in pain anymore.”
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Rebecca Ferguson’s Highest-Grossing Sci-Fi Movie Surges on Streaming Ahead of Next Chapter
If there was ever a more obvious example of why studios don’t always invest in great projects, it’s the concurrent streaming success of two movies starring Rebecca Ferguson. The one released earlier received excellent reviews and grossed more than $700 million at the worldwide box office, while the second flopped commercially and was panned by critics. And yet, they are both among the most-watched movies in the world on their respective streaming platforms. The more recent of the two is the sci-fi mystery film Mercy, in which Ferguson plays an AI-powered judge who must determine if a cop accused of murdering his wife actually did it.
Directed by Timur Bekmambetov and headlined by Chris Pratt, Mercy holds a 25% score on the aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, and wasn’t able to recoup its reported $60 million budget during its theatrical run. However, it’s currently the number one movie on the global Prime Video charts, which suggests that audiences simply decided to wait for it to hit home video. But they rushed to the biggest screens available to watch Ferguson’s 2024 hit, which, according to FlixPatrol, is among the most-watched movies on the global HBO Max charts right now.
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The movie in question is Dune: Part Two, the lavish sequel to director Denis Villeneuve‘s Dune, which was released day-and-date in theaters and on HBO Max in 2021. Despite the controversial release, the first film grossed more than $400 million worldwide and earned a bunch of Oscar nominations. As if to make up for its mistake, Warner Bros. gave Dune: Part Two a massive theatrical release. The movie grossed $715 million worldwide against a reported budget of $190 million, and received more favorable reviews than its predecessor. It now holds a “Certified Fresh” 92% critics’ score and a “Verified Hot” 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, where the consensus reads, “Visually thrilling and narratively epic, Dune: Part Two continues Denis Villeneuve’s adaptation of the beloved sci-fi series in spectacular form.” A third and final installment, Dune: Part Three, is slated for a December 2026 release, setting up a clash with Avengers: Doomsday. Ferguson will also return to lead the third season of her hit Apple TV sci-fi series Silo that same month. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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February 27, 2024
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167 minutes
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Denis Villeneuve
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Denis Villeneuve, Jon Spaihts, Frank Herbert
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Herb Gains, John Harrison, Mary Parent, Patrick McCormick, Richard P. Rubinstein, Cale Boyter, Thomas Tull, Brian Herbert, Byron Merritt, Kim Herbert, Joshua Grode, Tanya Lapointe
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New York’s independent film community showed up in force Thursday night as filmmaker George Zouvelos unveiled his latest feature, Once a Week for Life, at a red carpet premiere at Greenwich Cinema Village. The event marked a strong hometown debut for the crime thriller and served as a rallying point for the city’s creative scene.
A Film Rooted in New York Grit
Written and directed by Zouvelos, Once a Week for Life leans into a raw, character-driven portrait of organized crime, threading together themes of corruption, addiction, and moral consequence against a distinctly New York backdrop. The project positions itself as a grounded entry in the indie crime genre, one that prioritizes emotional realism over spectacle.
A Star-Studded Room
Thursday’s premiere drew a mix of established talent and emerging voices. Among those on the red carpet were The Breakfast Club and The Shape of Water actor John Kapelos, The Blacklist‘s Dikran Tulaine, and Father Figures actor Artie Pasquale, alongside Maria Soccor (Kicks, Catch the Wind) and Julia Helbich (Blood Mist).
The evening also pulled in a broader cross-section of New York’s cultural community, including Tony, Emmy, and Grammy-nominated performer N’Kenge, music artist and DJ Sky Jetta, author T.M. Novak, and entertainment personality Tyrone Jackson.
From Screening to Celebration
Following the film, Zouvelos and cast members took part in a Q&A that extended the film’s themes into open conversation before the night transitioned into an afterparty that carried late into the evening. The energy throughout reflected the kind of grassroots momentum New York’s indie circuit is known for, equal parts networking hub and creative reunion.
The Team Behind the Film
Once a Week for Life was produced by Fiat Lux Studios & Pictures in collaboration with Omega X Productions NYC and Baklavelvet Cinema, with Zouvelos and producer Nicholas Levis leading the project. Partners including Stonecutter Media, BrandCinema, and Jane Owen Public Relations backed the premiere, signaling a coordinated push to place the film within both the indie market and wider distribution landscape.
What’s Next
The film is set to debut on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV on April 16, bringing it to a broader audience beyond the premiere circuit. And Zouvelos is already looking ahead. A sequel, Once a Week for Life 2, is currently in development, suggesting plans to grow the story into a continuing franchise built around the same gritty world introduced in the first installment.
For a film about crime and consequence, its premiere told its own story: a filmmaker and a community backing a project that reflects both the challenges and the enduring appeal of independent cinema in New York.
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