The current box office landscape might be obsessed with horror — quite literally, in the case of Curry Barker‘s record-breaking new hit — but that doesn’t mean there isn’t room for other genres to reach success. The cozy Sheep Detectives continues to prove a popular hit for families, Masters of the Universe is a wonderfully nostalgic option for those seeking a summer blockbuster, and Antoine Fuqua’s musical biopic, Michael, edges closer to the $900 million mark.

However, the success of some genres seems not to be rubbing off on sci-fi, with the latest entry in the grandest sci-fi franchise of them all, Pedro Pascal‘s The Mandalorian and Grogu, in box office freefall, having dropped to sixth place in the domestic charts on just its third weekend, earning less than 1/8 of its opening haul. Thankfully, as one sci-fi effort fails to impress, another has just reached its biggest milestone yet.

At the time of writing, the video game adaptation sequel The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has officially crossed the billion-dollar mark at the box office. Ten weekends into its theatrical run and about to bow out for good, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has finally become the first billion-dollar movie of 2026. This couldn’t come at a better time for the movie, with a selection of blockbuster names on their way this summer, including Christopher Nolan‘s ambitious epic The Odyssey, Tom Holland‘s Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the fifth installment in the beloved Toy Story franchise, the high-flying Supergirl, and much more.

‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Is Now a Hit at Home

Although it is still just about clinging to box office relevance, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has successfully transitioned into being a hit at home. In the digital charts, via Amazon, the video game adaptation sequel is currently the second-most-watched movie, outperforming the likes of In the Grey, Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, Sydney Sweeney’s psychological thriller The Housemaid, the horror gem Hokum, and more. However, it is one of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie‘s biggest box office rivals that has stolen the top spot on the Amazon charts, with Ryan Gosling‘s sci-fi masterpiece Project Hail Mary currently at #1.

You can rent or purchase The Super Mario Galaxy Movie now. Make sure to stay tuned to Collider for the latest box office updates.

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April 1, 2026

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98 Minutes

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Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic, Pierre Leduc, Fabien Polack

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Matthew Fogel

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Chris Meledandri, Shigeru Miyamoto

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Tyra Banks just took serving to a whole NEW level. The model and producer has reportedly filed a lawsuit against Netflix following her participation in their ‘Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model’ docuseries.

RELATED: Unfinished Business? Jay Manuel Addresses Tyra Banks Fallout & Whether He Wants To Reconcile Amid ‘ANTM’ Doc (VIDEOS)

Tyra Banks Comes For Netflix After ‘ANTM’ Docuseries Release

According to TMZ, Tyra Banks is suing Netflix for defamation. She filed the documents on Saturday, June 13, and alleges that Netflix used only 16 minutes of her over three-hour interview and manipulated the footage to push a false, defamatory narrative. PEOPLE reports that she is now seeking a jury trial to determine the amount of damages she should receive.

“Tyra Banks participated in the Netflix documentary series America’s Next Top Model (‘ANTM’) because she believed viewers deserved a candid conversation about the show’s legacy—its successes and its shortcomings,” the lawsuit reportedly states. “There are aspects of the show for which Ms. Banks takes accountability and she wanted ANTM viewers to hear that from her directly.”

In the suit, Banks also reportedly calls out two partially true statements from Mar Loushy, one of the directors and executive producers of the series. She says Loushy claimed she would have the “opportunity to go really deep into the debates” about ‘ANTM’ and “to share her side of the story.” In another interview, Loushy added, “Ms. Banks was ready to speak, and I think that a lot of her answers were very honest. And it’s all in the show, really.” However, ‘Reality Check’ director Kay Wicker told TheGrio that the documentary was going to happen whether Tyra participated or not.

The Roomies Weigh In On Tyra’s Legal Move Against Netflix

Once The Shade Room spilled the tea about Tyra’s lawsuit, the Roommates didn’t hesitate to weigh in over in the comment section. Plenty of folks said they can’t believe she’s actually suing the network after she made an appearance in it. Peep some of the reactions below.

Instagram user @chantestory wrote, “Did she not sign the contract and answer the questions that were asked? 😂” 

Instagram user @pumpkin.spicyyy wrote, “But…..she participated.” 

While Instagram user @authorjon wrote, “Unpopular opinion… she thought people watching would be on her side and got mad when the world wasn’t.” 

Then Instagram user @girlthats_pj wrote, “Girl we was ALL ROOTING FOR YOU..” 

Another Instagram user @mrcoolbeardguy wrote, “Tyra hit up top dog law get u top dollars 💯🤣”

Instagram user @tessybeee wrote, “Girl, you was in it though 😂😂 huh? Lmao.” 

Then another Instagram user @marsisolis wrote, “Suing a documentary you were apart of is crazy lol.” 

While another Instagram user @lolo_bangzz wrote, “Not she cashed the cheque but now want another cheque with sprinkles on it.. 😩😩🙏🏽” 

Finally, Instagram user @unpopular.dee wrote, “Girl if anything you should be the one that’s being sued 😂😂” 

More About The ‘America’s Next Top Model’ Documentary

The ‘America’s Next Top Model’ documentary took over Netflix when it dropped in February, giving viewers the opportunity to revisit the early days of the show. The series also unpacked topics like cycle 2 contestant Shandi Sullivan’s sexual assault. Sullivan recalled the moment when the models were in Italy and male models came over their house. She consumed alcohol before getting in bed with one of the men, despite having a boyfriend back at home at the time. Sullivan said she blacked out during the incident and later accused the production team of framing it as a cheating scandal instead of assault. When asked about the situation in ‘Reality Check,’ Tyra said she had no involvement in production or the editing of storylines.

RELATED: Miss J. Alexander Reveals Where Things Stand With Tyra Banks After 2022 Stroke Amid Recovery Update (VIDEOS) 

Emily Ratajkowski is opening up like never before about the emotional fallout of her divorce, her fears surrounding single motherhood, and the dating phase that followed, which she now describes as an intentional reinvention of herself.

In a candid new essay, the model and actress reflected on the collapse of her marriage to ex-husband Sebastian Bear-McClard and the whirlwind romantic chapter that followed, during which she was linked to everyone from Harry Styles and Pete Davidson to DJ Orazio Rispo and Eric Andre.

Emily Ratajkowski also made a shocking confession about her sex life following the split, admitting she set out to transform herself after years of trying to fit into what she believed men wanted.

Ratajkowski and Bear-McClard tied the knot during a courthouse wedding in 2018 and welcomed son Sylvester Apollo Bear in March 2021. But according to the 35-year-old, cracks in the relationship began appearing shortly after becoming parents.

In the essay for The Cut, she wrote that “in a time period that felt both instant and excruciatingly slow, my marriage collapsed. Six months after my son was born, my husband and I stopped having sex. Less than a year later, we separated.”

The pair officially split in 2022 amid rumors surrounding Bear-McClard’s alleged infidelity. Ratajkowski appeared to fuel speculation herself after reportedly liking a tweet that read, “can’t believe that little b-tch cheated on emrata.”

Bear-McClard, a film producer known for collaborating with the Safdie brothers and producing projects including “Uncut Gems,” later found himself facing controversy of his own. In March 2023, reports surfaced that he had faced “grooming” allegations and was fired from the Safdie brothers’ production company, Elara Pictures.

At the same time, he was reportedly navigating mediation with the Safdies, in addition to divorce proceedings and a custody battle with Ratajkowski.

Ratajkowski Says She Hated Being Pitied After Her Divorce

While navigating the public unraveling of her marriage, Ratajkowski admitted one of the hardest parts was how people viewed her after the breakup.

“I hated the condescending way people looked at me in the wake of my breakup. Their furrowed brows, the pity in their faces as they delivered an ‘I’m so sorry, Emily,’” she confessed. “I couldn’t stand my pathetic reflection in their eyes. They saw me as someone who was unwanted, who had been left. A reject with the burden of a needy, hungry, two-foot-tall sidekick.”

The actress revealed she had long feared becoming a “single mom,” writing that the idea had terrified her since childhood because she associated it with having “no freedom, no choices, no emergency exit.” But when she unexpectedly found herself living the reality she once feared, Ratajkowski said she reinvented herself into someone entirely different.

Emily Ratajkowski Admits She Wanted To Replace The ‘Madonna’ With A ‘Wh-re’

Following her split, Ratajkowski entered what she described as a period of “compulsively dating,” adopting what she framed as a villain-like persona in an effort to regain control.

“The character I’d learned to embody after my divorce, in my period of compulsively dating, was a villain: Poison Ivy. Catwoman. Sexual but scary. And she drank gin martinis. Many, many gin martinis,” she wrote. “She was not tragic. Nothing close to a victim. No one needed to feel sorry for her. In fact, they should all be jealous.”

The “I Feel Pretty” actress admitted her post-divorce phase marked a dramatic departure from how she previously approached relationships. Before her marriage ended, she said she had only slept with “eight people,” all of whom she was “pretty sure would fall in love with me, because I wanted to feel precious.”

She reflected on long-held beliefs surrounding relationships and intimacy, explaining she once believed men “didn’t fall in love with, want forever with, raise babies with, or take care of sl-ts.”

Eventually, however, she said she decided to embrace an entirely different version of herself. “I decided to f-ck my way into a new kind of woman. I wanted to destroy the Madonna, the special girl I’d worked so hard to be before an eight-pound baby had torn my v-gina in two, and replace her with the wh-re,” Ratajkowski wrote.

Ratajkowski Shares Explicit Details About Her Dating Life

The model also offered readers an unfiltered look into her dating experiences following the divorce, including one particularly explicit encounter with a man she described as having a “nasally stoner voice” and wearing “bright hoodies” with “obnoxious gold jewelry” that made him resemble a “walking, talking Myspace page.”

After returning to his apartment, Ratajkowski admitted she “found myself on my knees in front of him” and felt “especially satisfied by his expression when he looked down at me.” “He couldn’t believe I was putting his d-ck in my mouth. He told me I looked like Cleopatra when I gave head. I’d found everything I’d come there for, a praying mantis devouring her mate,” she wrote.

Her first post-divorce date, however, apparently went far less smoothly. According to Ratajkowski, she went out with a sober DJ who lived near what had once been her marital home. She claimed the man bizarrely opened the date by explaining incest “actually runs in my family,” before sharing a story involving his mother and sister walking in on him masturbating to p-rn he described as “some sibling sh-t.”

“That was my introduction to the dating scene. I didn’t f-ck him, okay?” she wrote, later acknowledging he was “an anomaly.”

Emily Ratajkowski Reveals Surprising Discovery About Men After Becoming A Mom

She also described one fling with an “Elder Millennial” her friends called “ugly,” explaining she tolerated his “dirty talk” because she enjoyed the confidence boost of being wanted more than she wanted him.

Ratajkowski further revealed that she came to believe “many men are turned on by motherhood” because they had “experienced the loneliness that comes with years of selfishness” and were “attracted” to “self-sacrifice.”

“Did they want me as their mommy? Maybe,” she added.

Now, through her essay, Ratajkowski appears to finally be reclaiming the narrative around one of the most scrutinized chapters of her personal life.

Only once in a while does a truly great fantasy film come out, and tragically, for one essential crime story, it went tragically underwatched at the box office. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves had absolutely everything going for it, if only people actually went to the theater and watched it. Never before had there been a live-action movie that perfectly exemplified the feeling of playing a D&D campaign while also not expecting anyone to have to know the rules to enjoy it.

Stranger Things had already made D&D appealing in the eyes of Hollywood, and a true translation of the game was the logical next step. Honor Among Thieves follows Edgin, a single-father bard who turns to crime to raise his daughter, Kira (Chloe Coleman). Chris Pine is at his best as the leader of a ragtag group of thieves in a story that just happens to have fantasy elements pulled from D&D lore. Directing team John Francis Daly and Jonathan Goldestein implement the charming mechanics of the game in a way that doesn’t feel overwhelming. At its heart, Honor Among Thieves is more than just a D&D game. It is a hidden gem of a fantasy film, all about character.

‘Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves’ Is A Fantastical Found Family Story

All the great fantasy narratives have one thing in common: character is king. Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves wouldn’t be nearly as charming or engaging without the lovable characters powering the story forward. Edgin has one of the most relatable character motivations, as everything he does is to protect Kira from harm. He amasses a ragtag crew to perform heists when something goes terribly awry.

He and the admirable brawler, Holga (Michelle Rodriguez), are sent to prison but escape with the hope of winning back Kira’s trust. The story is ultimately a tale about family set in a fantastical world. Edgin has to contend with his guilt over not being a model father. His obsession with bringing his dead wife back to life supersedes what his daughter’s real needs are, a conclusion that the entire movie builds toward.

Honor Among Thieves is a heartfelt redemption story that is made even better by its tone. Self-serious fantasy films are about a dime a dozen, but this narrative houses its story about family in a hilarious way that D&D fans can enjoy. The main drive of the story surrounds Edgin bringing the band back together for one final score.

‘Dungeons & Dragons’ Is the Best Fantasy Heist Film

Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves works on several levels, but its rewatch value is dependent on a hilarious twist on the heist genre. Edgin must devise a plan to win his daughter back, and through a series of wacky happenstances, he can only do this by pulling off a robbery. He enlists his previous cohorts, which include a Barbarian, a Tiefling druid, and the worst sorcerer of all time. This setup appeals to many D&D players because of how much it aligns with real campaigns. These devised backstories are typical of an enjoyable campaign that often veers into straight-up comedy.

Hugh Grant is also a standout in the heist fantasy as Forge, a con man who throws the main party for a loop. After doing so many rom-coms in his career, Grant is genuinely hilarious as a character who swings to the other side of the spectrum. Like his villainous role in Heretic, Grant pulls off a morally complex character while contributing some of the best line deliveries of the entire film. This all coincides with the final set piece of the haphazard crew pulling off a heist while also endangering their lives.

Honor Among Thieves picks up where great adventure films like The Mummy left off. Humor, fantastical elements, and crime are all at play in a story that is finally gaining traction. Viewers who missed it the first time around – or returning fans who simply can’t get enough – can stream the underrated film on Pluto. The free-to-stream platform is perfect for finding treasures that didn’t get their due the first time around. This one in particular is just as funny and engaging as it was in 2023 when it first premiered.

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March 31, 2023

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134 minutes

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Nick Meyer, Brian Goldner, Jeremy Latcham

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On Thursday (June 11), Deiondra Sanders was trending after her apparent reaction to what Jacquees said about their past. In a conversation with Jordyn Lucas, the R&B singer admitted that his heart wasn’t fully over Dreezy when he began dating Deiondra. Sanders later seemed to address the interview, making subtle references to him and Dreezy.

RELATED: Oop! Deion Sanders Reacts To Deiondra Sanders’ Tweet Seemingly Referencing Jacquees’ New Comments About Her & Dreezy

In the days since, her supporters have continued to flood her comment section with compassion.  And while Deiondra’s gone silent, Dreezy appeared to drop some subliminals of her own following her ex-boyfriend’s interview.

Deiondra Sanders Ends Tweet Session About Jacquees With Vulnerable Posts

Four tweets on Thursday (June 11) had all eyes on Deiondra Sanders’ X account. The first tweet that day was about her and Jacquees’ son, Snow, growing up and learning “the truth for himself.” About 12 hours later, she circled back and shared a more pointed message that still didn’t explicitly name her ex. She wrote of people reminding her she could’ve had anybody, but clarified that she doesn’t use money to determine who she should date. “The truth is, I fell in love and was sold a dream, later to find out I was just a rebound,” Deiondra wrote. Her third tweet spoke of ignoring warnings about Jacquees, then seemed to reference a Dreezy song. That post got over 1.2 million views.

“I was so in love that I ignored every warning. My family tried to tell me. Even his ex tried to tell me. Matter of fact, she made a whole song about it, and I still convinced myself that what we had was real. I just feel hurt, disappointed, and honestly, I need some time. 💔”

Meanwhile, her final tweet read, “I take full accountability.” She hasn’t shared an X post since. The four-described tweets came as Jacquees was going viral for speaking openly about his love life in recent years. He and Deiondra have had public spats about coparenting, including as recently as a few weeks ago. And two years ago, his ex-GF Dreezy exposed Deiondra’s pregnancy and claimed that he was still on her line. In the Jordyn Lucas livestream this week, Jac admitted that he had convinced his mind he was over Dreezy, but not his heart. He also said his dream of being a dad “happened fast” with Deiondra and he thought he was doing the right thing by leaning into it.

“One thing I don’t regret is my son cause he’s everything. He my whole world, but I just want everyone to be in the world and be respected. I want Deiondra to be able to go places and people give her the respect she deserves, start businesses, provide for our son, be a great mother cause she is. I want Dreezy to be able to go in her career, do what she do,” Jacquees told Jordyn Lucas.

As previously reported, he proposed to Deiondra at their baby shower in July 2024. Early 2025, Sanders openly accused Dej Loaf of sparking distance in her engagement.

Supporters Flood Deiondra With Uplifting Messages

While Deiondra Sanders has ceased tweeting, she’s continued to share unrelated content on her Instagram Stories. Her IG feed also hasn’t had any updated content since June 7, which were photos of herself, smiling while holding a mug. It appears to be FashionNova promo, but the content type didn’t stop Deiondra’s supporters from flooding the comment section with love. Some fans even penned lengthy paragraphs encouraging Sanders to continue pushing forward!

@lurrraaasss said, “Hey girl, you’re making such great progress on your PP journey. Your feelings are completely valid & it’s ok to feel how you feel. & knowing your triggers can make a big difference (even if your bd is 1 of them). Just know its ok to protect your peace & set boundaries when YOU need to. Don’t let the internet or people clout chasing make you doubt yourself or feel like you’re less than. Hang in there! You’re doing better than you think 🫶🏾 it’s ok to forgive yourself too!” 

“You have the right to express your feelings. Just keep going, this too shall pass. Trust it will. Your village loves you. Thank God for a father like yours, listen to him.💜💜💜,” @rawnie_mamba said.

@stellymagic commented, “@deiondrasanders, Beautiful as usual. Please know that you have a village, not just your family, but supporters that love you, your vulnerability & realness. All we can do in this life is keep striving to be better. No one is perfect, or has it all figured out. #TeamDeiondra is here always rooting for you. Hope you & our little internet nephew have a blessed weekend. 💕.” 

“We love you girl, keep your head up & held high. This to shall pass ❤️,” @vickyfcknb wrote.

“💕💫 such a beautiful girl! I’m wish you nothing but peace and healing,” @theeprettiestgal_ added.

“Don’t get caught up in the rude and vile opinions of people whom haven’t walked a day in your shoes regardless of how you decide to vent and let your pain out. You’re a human being who does not deserve the public embarrassment even if it’s someone else’s truth. I’m sure you were seeking validation as to why things happened and did not expect to receive answers this way. Adjust your crown and continue to trust God. He’s gonna see you though and heal all of your pain. You are not less than. You’re surrounded by a loving family and lots of genuine supporters. Focus on the good while the good gets greater,” @myheartisacanvas_ wrote.

@_starrgur1_ added, “something your youngest brother said and was very wise “ if I had thought about every opinion and critique that was spoken and allow it to affect my decisions and choices , I would not be a CHILD OF GOD” . Jaquees sins against you were not your own and may the LORD CHRIST JESUS JUDGE BETWEEN THE BOTH OF YALL. But you are resilient . You are courageous and a force from HEAVEN to be RECKONED WITH. GREATER IS HE WHO IS IN YOU THAN HE WHO IS IN THIS WORLD CUZ DEDE GOD SAID YOU ARE DEFINITELY HIS GYAL🫶🏽💥🍭🫶🏽💋💋I love you my sister . It’s okay to cry and be a woman and whoever tells you different can eat dodo because they wouldn’t dare walk in your shoes . I loveyou nite nite🫶🏽🫵🏽🐾💋.” 

RELATED: Deion Sanders Shares Message About Patience & Trusting God After Cancer Update & Viral Advice To Daughter Deiondra

Another IG post of Deiondra’s is also flooded with similar messages that supporters shared in the the last two days. She shared the pinned post on June 4. It shows photos of Sanders with her son, Snow.

“It’s time to turn the pain into purpose. There’s a community of women who have experienced it and God used it for His Glory. You have a stage, use it well to bring others to Christ. The same stage that others saw your pain, can be used to showcase your purpose. Let’s go! Start the community groups, the podcast, the 501(C)3–don’t dare let your pain defeat you,” @quotidian_tay wrote.

“I know that dwarf hurt u, but I promise u if u put God 1st u will get exactly who is for u❤️,” @1ofno_nee added.

“Give yourself some grace. With God nothing is wasted. Look at your beautiful boy. Rejection will always be Gods protection. Count it all Joy. 🤍🕊️🙏🏾🙌🏾,” @bronze_luv commented.

“Keep your head up, you’re a great mother. No matter how he got here, he was made for YOU 🙏🏾💙,” @briaxrene added.

Did Dreezy Also Respond To Jacquees’ Comments?

After going viral by speaking on Deiondra Sanders and Dreezy, Jacquees has seemingly kept it pushing. He expressed in that chat that he’s at a peaceful place in life and desires to be away from drama. Sanders, as we’ve seen, had plenty to get off her chest! Meanwhile, Dreezy hasn’t directly addressed her ex-man. However, a number of tweets that began on the day of the livestream, June 10, turned a few heads! For example, in one June 10 tweet she wrote, “Protecting my peace at all costs.” A few hours later, Dreezy wrote, “I’m not out here playing victim for sympathy, so I’ll hardly get my flowers. But time will tell.” 

I’m not out here playin victim for sympathy, so I hardly get my flowers. But time will tell.

— Big Dreez 💎 (@dreezydreezy) June 10, 2026

Later she retweeted a post from June 11 that reads, “Real power is knowing when to wrap it up and bow out gracefully.” Then, on June 12, she wrote about being a real girls’ girl.

Everybody wanna be a girls girl til it’s actually time to be a real bitch.

— Big Dreez 💎 (@dreezydreezy) June 12, 2026

Her most recent post, on Saturday, was a selfie she posted on Instagram Stories. She captioned it “no lash kinda day.” Her IG feed hasn’t been updated since June 6, when she shared a recap of her attendance at Hollywood Unlocked’s Impact Awards.

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No actor was bigger in the 1980s and early 90s than Arnold Schwarzenegger. Movies like The Terminator, Commando, The Running Man, and Total Recall made him the king of action movies. One of his best films is the 1987 sci-fi horror classic Predator. Directed by John McTiernan (Die Hard, Last Action Hero), Predator is the quintessential 80s action thriller, complete with cool characters, bulging muscles, unforgettable one-liners, and a terrifying monster. How it’s remembered today almost didn’t happen. When 20th Century Fox came to Schwarzenegger with an unusual script request, the actor refused. If he hadn’t, the change would have completely altered Predator and ruined both its hero and villain.

Studio Executives Wanted Arnold Schwarzenegger to Have a Love Interest in ‘Predator’

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By 1987, the 40-year-old Arnold Schwarzenegger had already established himself as the top action hero. However, following the huge success of The Terminator, the future California governor made a string of mediocre movies. Then came Predator. In the film, Schwarzenegger plays Dutch Schaefer, a mercenary who takes his team into the jungles of Central America, where they discover a villain worse than any gun-toting bad guy. Waiting for them is an alien being who has come to Earth to hunt human beings. One by one, Dutch’s team is taken out until only he and one survivor, a captured guerrilla named Anna (Elpidia Carrillo), remain. Anna doesn’t have a huge role in Predator, but if 20th Century Fox had gotten their way, her part would have been a disaster.

Decades ago, during an interview on The Arsenio Hall Show, Schwarzenegger told the talk show host about how studios often came to him and requested that he put a love interest in his films. The actor was against the idea “to throw a woman in just for the sake of having in to sell a few extra tickets.” This even happened during the shooting of Predator. Schwarzenegger told the studio executive who called him:

“So, I say, how do you expect me to do that? You know, here I am running through the jungle. The ten guys, ten of my soldier friends, are getting killed by this Predator that’s chasing us down, and he’s about to kill me. Do you want me to say to the girl, ‘Let’s go around the bush and have a little nookie here’?”

Arnold explained to the exec that such a scenario wouldn’t work. After the explanation, the caller agreed, telling the actor, “I guess you have a point.” With that, the preposterous idea was dropped.

Giving Dutch a Love Interest Would Have Ruined Dutch’s Character

Predator works by using the tropes of action movies and doing something more. Dutch is the epitome of cool. He’s all testosterone, as are the men in his crew, like Al Dillon (Carl Weathers) and Blain Cooper (Jesse Ventura). Predator gives us what we expect. The scene of Dutch and Dillon grasping arms, their biceps bulging, could come out of any Schwarzenegger or Sylvester Stallone action flick of the era. There are a plethora of one-liners fans still quote today, and more guns than you can count. But as soon as the alien shows up, the switch is flipped, and a simple, high-octane action plot turns into sci-fi horror. After that, there is no time to stop or even slow down. A sophisticated alien with advanced technology is on their heels.

A love interest would have ruined Predator on multiple levels. It would have severely hurt the Dutch character. Next to his role in the Terminator franchise, Dutch is arguably Schwarzenegger’s most famous part. This is because the protagonist is badass and all business. He’s not only strong physically, but he’s also smarter than everyone else. This is what allows him to win in the end. If Dutch, out of nowhere, decided to let his hormones take over while he’s being pursued by an alien, it would have shown that the character isn’t so smart after all, and would put his and Anna’s lives on the line simply to get laid. Dutch is memorable because he only has one thing on his mind: his and Anna’s survival. Anything else, and he becomes the opposite of the hero the plot requires.

The Alien Monster in ‘Predator’ Loses Its Fear Factor With This Scene

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Even worse is what a love interest subplot would have done to the alien antagonist. Played by the 7’2″ Kevin Peter Hall, and designed by Stan Winston, the Predator is one of the most uniquely terrifying villains in sci-fi horror history, even before the mask comes off. The creature is immensely intimidating, and it’s going to take an incredible effort to defeat its superior strength and technology. If Dutch and Anna stop running away from it to have sex in the bushes, they’re telling the audience the alien is not that big of a threat. If they don’t care, why should we?

Thankfully, Schwarzenegger doesn’t just make movies to get rich and be a star. He truly cares about the script and the art of filmmaking. If he were a yes man who did whatever he was told for a paycheck, Predator wouldn’t be the classic it is today, and an entire franchise may never have happened. At the same time, his name already carried so much weight in 1987 that 20th Century Fox easily gave in when he stood up to them. In the end, Predator succeeds because of its relentless action and horror. Dutch is the perfect 80s hero being hunted down by the perfect villain. All that matters is killing the monster and saving the day, nothing more.

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June 12, 1987

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Princess Kate Middleton appeared to pay tribute to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana, while attending Trooping the Colour 2026.

Kate, 44, stunned in a pastel blue Catherine Walker dress that featured white piping along the trim to coordinate with her statement Philip Treacy hat that reminded royal watchers of Diana’s similar ensemble from a 1992 public appearance.

Diana visited the Delhi War Cemetery in Delhi, India, in February 1992, where she wore a blue-and-white suit designed by Walker with a blue Philip Somerville hat. Diana’s blue jacket, much like Kate’s dress during Trooping the Colour, featured white piping down the lapels.

The People’s Princess died in August 1997 after a fatal car crash in Paris when she was 36 years old. Diana is survived by sons Prince William and Prince Harry, whom she shared with ex-husband King Charles III.

Related: Kate Middleton Mirrors Princess Diana in Navy Blue Outfit, Matching Jewelry

Kate Middleton got style inspo from the one and only Princess Diana. Kate, 44, stepped out in a navy blue look inspired by her late mother-in-law at the service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving during the ANZAC Day commemorations in London on Saturday, April 25. Her Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen outfit featured a tailored navy […]

William, 43, married Kate in 2011 after several years of dating. The couple eventually welcomed kids Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince Louis, 7, all of whom joined the Trooping the Colour parade and military flypast on Saturday in coordinating blue or white ensembles.

While neither Kate nor her children met Diana before her untimely death, the Prince of Wales kept her memory alive.

“I have taken some guidance from what my mother did,” William said in his We Can End Homelessness documentary that aired in 2024. “When I was very small my mother started talking about homelessness, much like I do now with my children on the school run.”

At the time, William recalled Diana often taking him and brother Harry, 41, to local shelters to lend a hand.

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“When you’re [that] small, you’re curious, and you’re kind of trying to work out what’s going on,” William added in the doc. “You just ask the question, like, ‘Well, why are they sitting there?’ And my mother would talk to us a bit about why they were there. It definitely had a really big impact.”

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Nearly two years later, William honored Diana on UK Mother’s Day.

“Remembering my mother, today and every day,” he wrote via social media in March, alongside rare family photos. “Thinking of all those who are remembering someone they love today. Happy Mother’s Day.”

As for Kate, she has often sartorially paid tribute to Diana’s memory. She even wears the same sapphire engagement ring given to Diana by Charles, 77, before their royal nuptials.

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor did not join the royal family on the Buckingham Palace balcony during the 2026 Trooping the Colour celebration.

King Charles III celebrated his annual birthday parade and military flypast on Saturday, June 13, with his wife, Queen Camilla, and his son Prince William, who was accompanied by wife Princess Kate Middleton and their three children: Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 11, and Prince Louis, 7.

Trooping the Colour takes place in London every June to celebrate the monarch’s birthday. Charles was honored with the Horse Guards Parade, despite his actual birthday falling in November.

Andrew’s absence comes months after he was arrested by the Thames Valley Police this past February.

Authorities confirmed at the time that the disgraced royal family member was taken into custody on “suspicion of misconduct in public office” regarding his longtime friendship with the late Jeffrey Epstein.

Prior to Andrew’s arrest, police confirmed to the BBC that they were looking into allegations that the former Duke of York shared confidential information with Epstein during his tenure as U.K. trade envoy.

The investigation into Andrew has since expanded to include accusations of sexual misconduct. The Thames Valley Police confirmed in May that they were looking into reports that “a woman was taken to an address in Windsor in 2010 for sexual purposes,” confirming that they had spoken to the unknown woman’s legal council.

Authorities confirmed that they were working alongside U.K.’s Crown Prosecution Service and the United States Department of Justice.

“Our team of very experienced detectives are working meticulously through a significant amount of information that has come in from the public and other sources,” Thames Valley Police Assistant Chief Constable Oliver Wright shared in a statement last night. “We are committed to conducting a thorough investigation into all reasonable lines of enquiry, wherever they may lead.”

Andrew has been under fire for years because of his close-knit relationship to Epstein, who died in 2019 after being arrested on sex trafficking of minors and conspiracy to commit sex trafficking charges.

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In October 2025, Charles stripped his younger brother of his official royal titles as Andrew’s relationship with Epstein continued to make headlines.

“Prince Andrew will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. His lease on Royal Lodge has, to date, provided him with legal protection to continue in residence,” Buckingham Palace shared in a statement at the time. “Formal notice has now been served to surrender the lease and he will move to alternative private accommodation. These censures are deemed necessary, notwithstanding the fact that he continues to deny the allegations against him.”

The statement concluded, “Their Majesties wish to make clear that their thoughts and utmost sympathies have been, and will remain with, the victims and survivors of any and all forms of abuse.”