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8 Most Universally Acclaimed War Movies of All Time, Ranked
Trying to single out the best and most critically acclaimed war movies of all time is likely to lead to some conflict, with the inevitability of disagreements (of a potentially fiery nature) sort of inadvertently demonstrating why movies about such conflicts keep being made. People don’t stop fighting each other, and disagreements seem to be just a part of human nature, and disagreements done on a large and violent enough scale end up being wars.
So, you won’t likely agree that all the following deserve to be here, and maybe you would’ve preferred to see Oppenheimer (highly acclaimed, objectively so) or more than one David Lean movie, but that’s just how it is. These movies are here because they were particularly well-reviewed, drew in large audiences, won lots of awards for their respective year of release, or maybe even all of the above. They’re some of the most universally acclaimed war movies of all time, and as close to “objectively good” as you can imagine for this particular genre.
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‘Paths of Glory’ (1957)
The first movie Stanley Kubrick made that was pretty much perfect was Paths of Glory, and it says something about how legendary a director he was that various films of his post-1957 were arguably even better. He went back to the war genre a few times, too, with Full Metal Jacket and Barry Lyndon (if the latter counts) also being phenomenal, but Paths of Glory is something special, and arguably the definitive World War I film, too.
It covers the aftermath of a failed offensive, with three soldiers being made scapegoats and put on trial, which leads to a commanding officer desperately defending them in a court-martial where their lives are on the line. For the opening, a more expected and frequently depicted war-related brutality is shown, but then after the battle sequence is over, there’s still a kind of violence and a battle with life and death stakes, just in a courtroom now. The idea of war being violent toward its participants even when they’re not in active combat was, of course, memorably explored further in Full Metal Jacket, mostly with the scenes in the first half that deal with boot camp training.
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‘The Human Condition’ (1959–1961)
Just as you can sort of count The Lord of the Rings as one massive movie, owing to how it was helmed as a huge production and unfolds rather seamlessly if you watch all the parts relatively close together, so too can you argue The Human Condition is one massive movie… admittedly split into – and released in – parts. If you’re able to dedicate 10 hours in one day to just watching it, it’s certainly rewarding to do so, albeit it’s quite physically and emotionally exhausting to accomplish such a feat.
See, The Human Condition holds up as one of the most brutal and honest movies about war ever made, following a conscientious objector and pacifist being slowly made to take part in the Second World War more and more, as things go on. Each movie deals with a different stage of the overall conflict (a prelude to war, being in the thick of it, and surviving the aftermath, in effect), but you get a whole devastating story told across the entire thing, when it’s treated as one immense – and difficult to top, quality-wise – project/story.
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‘Saving Private Ryan’ (1998)
It would feel a little strange to call Saving Private Ryan an outright crowd-pleaser, because parts of it are horrifying and sad, yet it’s crowd-pleasing by war movie standards because it does offer quite a lot of catharsis and moments of unambiguous heroism. It’s about a rescue mission to track down the titular Private Ryan, and the sacrifices made by a group of soldiers tasked with finding this one man, who’s purportedly behind enemy lines.
Whether you want to count the beach landing sequence as an opening scene or not, either way, it is one of the best-remembered sequences from any war movie pretty much ever made, and the similarly dramatic final combat set piece also leaves an impact. Saving Private Ryan is also very well-paced for something that’s as long as it is, and it’s earned a great deal of praise/acclaim on account of being so difficult to find fault with on a technical front.
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‘Napoleon’ (1927)
Quite comfortably the oldest movie here, Napoleon (1927) definitely shouldn’t be mixed up with Napoleon (2023), though they’re unsurprisingly about the same figure. Napoleon Bonaparte is at the center of both biographical movies, but the 1927 version is noteworthy for really just being about his early life and some of his first successes as a military leader… but not a whole portrait of his life, as director Abel Gance originally wanted Napoleon (1927) to start a series.
With the earlier Napoleon, it’s so remarkably ahead of its time with how it’s shot, staged, and edited.
It wasn’t to be, but there’s still a huge amount to be impressed by, even if one might argue Napoleon (1927) technically feels incomplete. Still, as Napoleon (2023) showed, there are disadvantages to getting one man’s whole chaotic life crammed into just a single movie. Also, with the earlier Napoleon, it’s so remarkably ahead of its time with how it’s shot, staged, and edited, so if you’re interested in the history of cinema and how some of the all-time great silent movies evolved cinematic language, Napoleon (1927) is a must-watch (don’t let the length turn you off).
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‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ (2006)
More of a fantasy movie, admittedly, but Pan’s Labyrinth makes the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War quite important for its overall narrative. There’s an imaginative young girl who’s made to live with an awful stepfather, with him treating her and her mother poorly while guerrilla warfare continues in the war’s aftermath, thanks to resistance fighters against the Armed Police Corps (said Corps being what the stepfather works for).
So, she retreats into a darkly fantastical world, and carries out a series of quests for the chance of bringing both her mother and soon-to-be-born baby brother into a better (and fantastical) world. Pan’s Labyrinth succeeds surprisingly well at being a fantasy and war hybrid, genre-wise, and it’s also the kind of film that feels like its own distinct (not to mention exceedingly admirable) thing.
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‘Schindler’s List’ (1993)
There was already a Steven Spielberg movie mentioned earlier, but Schindler’s List is a very different sort of war film, even if, like Saving Private Ryan, it was focused on World War II and came out in the 1990s. There’s less by way of combat showcased in Schindler’s List, since the focus is on the Holocaust, which took place during World War II, and there’s more of a true story being retold here (Saving Private Ryan did famously depict some conflict that actually happened, but the main characters were fictitious).
It’s a long and ambitious film, so difficult to summarize entirely with just a sentence or two, but most of Schindler’s List is about how Oskar Schindler used a personal fortune to save more than 1000 Jewish lives from being sent to concentration camps. That act of heroism is celebrated while the overwhelming nature of the Holocaust in every other regard is still acknowledged, and depicted in a way where you feel the overwhelmingly awful enormity of it all. As a tonal balancing act (and judged just about any other way, really), Schindler’s List is remarkable.
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‘Apocalypse Now’ (1979)
You feel like you’re in a nightmare pretty much straight away, with Apocalypse Now, though things do inevitably get more horrific as the whole film marches on into darker territory, literally and figuratively. It takes place during the Vietnam War, and the main character is a disillusioned captain who’s assigned with tracking down – and then killing – a rogue Green Beret Colonel.
That might sound like the set-up for some kind of wartime adventure movie, but everything here is bleak and sometimes even a little surreal, so there’s very little fun or catharsis to be found in Apocalypse Now, but that’s by design. It’s extremely effective as an anti-war epic, and of all the acclaimed and well-recognized (by either nominations or wins) Vietnam War movies at the Academy Awards, Apocalypse Now might well be the very best.
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‘Lawrence of Arabia’ (1962)
Lawrence of Arabia is the kind of beyond-untouchable masterpiece where you can, if you’re feeling brave, argue it isn’t the best thing of all time, but a lot is going for it to make it worthy of being considered if not the best thing of all time (of all the things ever), then maybe the best movie of all time. It’s got it all, with a memorable character arc, a lot to say about war and the human condition, plenty of spectacle, and an overall interesting story that’s told well – and rather effortlessly – over a lengthy runtime.
You do need almost four hours to watch Lawrence of Arabia, and then further chunks of the same amount of time if you want to revisit the film and appreciate it even further, but it’s worth all that time and energy. It’s about as good as epic war movies get, and the copious amount of praise hurled at this movie ever since 1962 has all been exceptionally well-earned.
Lawrence of Arabia
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December 11, 1962
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228 minutes
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David Lean
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Robert Bolt, Michael Wilson
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Taylor Frankie Paul‘s patience has run out, and she is not holding back against backstabbing friends!
The TV personality, who lost the chance to showcase her season of “The Bachelorette,” poured out her grievances on Mother’s Day with a heated post about betrayal.
Taylor Frankie Paul became embroiled in a domestic violence scandal after a resurfaced video seemingly captured her attacking her then-boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen. They have since dropped new allegations against each other.
Sunday, May 10, marked the annual Mother’s Day celebration across the globe, but the event was more of an outlet to vent pent-up frustration for Taylor. She took to her Instagram page on the fateful day, sharing five images of herself bonding with her three children.
Unlike the sweet pictures, the caption was filled with Taylor’s response to her co-star Mikayla Matthews from “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” series. Although she did not mention the latter by name, Taylor’s words referenced Mikayla’s recent statements about her domestic violence drama with Dakota.
Taylor began by stating she had “friends” kicking her while she was down and “calling it ‘setting a boundary.’” She described Mikayla’s actions as “shaming” and attacking her when she finally had a moment to breathe amid the scandal. Taylor stressed that she had never labeled herself a “victim,” adding:
“But I’m HUMAN and have breaking points. What a snake friend just did to me in the public eye after everything she just witnessed…the lack of empathy and silence was loud enough.”
The Reality TV Star Details Shocking Alleged Incidents
Taylor expressed disappointment and frustration at Mikayla’s response to her situation, wondering how she could judge her without knowing the full story. She went on to detail the alleged trauma she endured at her ex’s hands, asking if Mikayla had put herself in her shoes.
“Have you been hurt while pregnant? Have you been beaten right after giving birth? Have you lost two babies due to who knows what? Have you gone to jail for finally breaking and taking the only blame for years?” Taylor wrote. She noted Mikayla could not understand her suffering and slammed her for taking Dakota’s side.
Taylor pointed out that Mikayla never called her after hearing Dakota’s narrative and had allegedly ignored her twice. “That is what an enemy is. Your trauma doesn’t give you a pass to kick me while down and cover it with ‘a boundary’ months later after the fact,” a disappointed Taylor added.
The Entertainer Accused Mikayla Matthews Of Caring More About Money
Taylor continued ripping Mikayla’s response apart, noting that she had a right to state her boundary, but she shouldn’t lie to the public. She asked her to reveal whom she last spoke to about the situation and if she had asked any relevant questions about the incident besides focusing on money.
According to Taylor, Mikayla was more concerned about whether Taylor made more than her while filming “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives.” She also bashed Mikayla for her “concern for children act,” arguing that everyone knew she was good to her children and did everything within her power to cater to their needs.
Taylor claimed she had missed events, girls’ nights, and opportunities to stay home with her children. She acknowledged that she was spiraling, adding that she had every right to since people were calling her out, thinking she wouldn’t respond. “Exactly what I will NOT be tolerating ever again,” Taylor declared.
Fans Rally In Taylor Frankie Paul’s Corner
The entertainer’s post garnered supportive comments from fans and celebrities alike, who assured Taylor they were on her side. The list included “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” star Jessi Draper, who penned her love for Taylor and her understanding of the latter’s situation.
“I’m so sorry, and you’ll be back stronger and happier than ever,” Jessi wrote. Media personality Hera Sfikas sympathized with Taylor, assuring the mother of three that she deserved better from her inner circle. Fans echoed similar sentiments, imploring Taylor not to let her friends or critics silence her.
The drama began when Mikayla posted a series of comments about Taylor’s situation underneath a fan account. The post, per PEOPLE, had noted that real friends don’t abandon each other during difficult times. Although Mikayla wasn’t mentioned by name, she was seemingly offended.
Mikayla Matthews Sets Boundaries In Fiery Response
When fans called Mikayla out for commenting on the post after several weeks had passed, she replied that she was “fed up.” Days later, she further expressed her frustration in a lengthy statement on her Instagram Stories, noting she was setting “healthy” boundaries in her friendships.
“I was there after [Taylor’s] swinging rock bottom, I was there after the [2023] arrest rock bottom,” Mikayla claimed, per US Weekly. She added that despite her support, “the behaviors and patterns continued” until she realized she could no longer “save someone who is unwilling to participate in their own rescue.”
Mikayla stressed that “having a moral compass and boundaries” did not make her a “bad or jealous” friend. She added that she wasn’t taking sides because it was not her job “to enable poor or dangerous behavior from either party, especially when children are involved.”
Kevin Hart expected jokes at his Netflix roast, but even he seemed stunned when longtime friend Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson repeatedly dragged Eniko Hart into the chaos.
The packed crowd at Los Angeles’ Kia Forum watched the wrestler-turned-actor unload a string of wild jokes about Kevin’s marriage, height, and past scandals, with Tom Brady eventually joining the pile-on.
By the end of the night, the roast had turned into an uncomfortable reunion of old controversies and NSFW punchlines.
The Rock wasted no time targeting Kevin Hart during Netflix’s “The Roast of Kevin Hart” on Sunday night in Los Angeles.
Standing before a packed crowd, The Rock first turned his attention toward the women seated on the dais before abruptly steering the conversation toward Kevin’s wife, Eniko.
“I want to just take a moment to give a shout out to all the ladies up here on this dais,” the actor said per the Daily Mail, adding, “You all look beautiful, magnificent, sexy. You know who else looks sexy? Kevin’s wife, Eniko.”
The audience erupted as The Rock kept escalating the jokes. He then claimed Eniko “deserves an Academy Award for pretending she likes to f-ck” Kevin.
The “Night School” actor immediately reacted with a shocked, “What the f-ck” while The Rock defended himself by saying, “I’m just giving her compliments!”
The “Jumanji” star continued teasing his longtime friend while joking with Eniko directly. “Open up a bottle of tequila and, you know – stop squirming, Kevin!” The Rock stated.
Kevin Roast Quickly Spiraled Into NSFW Territory
The Rock did not stop after the first round of jokes. Instead, he doubled down with increasingly outrageous comments aimed at Kevin Hart’s appearance and marriage.
At one point, he compared the comedian to a sex toy while mocking his size. “He’s the same size and color as their favorite d****, and the little motherf-cker is twice as loud,” The Rock joked.
Chelsea Handler joined the chaos by asking, “Don’t you think it’s time for Eniko to be with somebody that is bigger than her?”
The wrestler immediately answered, “Yes, I do,” before launching into another crude jab. The Rock later joked, “Just last week, I got a Kevin Hart tattoo on my c***. Yeah, life size too… Eniko, I’ll show you later. Kidding. She’s already seen it!”
Even within roast standards, Kevin Hart appeared genuinely irritated at certain moments.
“Why would you say that about my f-cking wife? I want to talk to you later,” the comedian fired back.
However, The Rock quickly reminded him the event had no boundaries, noting, “You’re the one who said, ‘Hey, listen, f-cking say anything you want!’”
Earlier in the night, the 54-year-old also mocked their movie collaborations, including “Central Intelligence” and “Jumanji: The Next Level.”
“Now, I know what you’re all assuming is that I’m here to carry another s**** Kevin Hart vehicle, but for once, that’s not the case,” he joked.
Kevin Hart’s Past Marriage Scandal Became Roast Material Again
The roast took another dramatic turn when Tom Brady unexpectedly appeared and revived Kevin’s old cheating scandal.
The NFL legend used the actor’s own past roast jokes against him after the comedian mocked Brady’s divorce during a 2024 event.
Back then, Kevin joked about Brady’s ex-wife Gisele Bündchen dating martial arts instructor Joaquim Valente.
“You know who also f–cking their coach?” Kevin said in 2024, addinh “Gisele, she f-cking her karate coach – Tom, how did you not see this coming? Eight karate classes a day?”
Brady clearly remembered the joke. Appearing onstage Sunday, the former quarterback handed Kevin a tiny New York Knicks jersey before calling him a “f-cking hobbit.”
Then came another reference to the “Ride Along” star’s marriage troubles. “I’m a busy man, but I do have a few words for you before I return to my affairs in Las Vegas,” Brady joked.
He paused before adding, “Oh, wait, I’m talking about affairs in Las Vegas. Was that off?” Brady continued piling on by telling Eniko, “What’s up,” while joking, “I’m too classy to go after your beautiful wife – or am I?”
The crowd exploded as Kevin sat through another uncomfortable reminder of the scandal that nearly destroyed his marriage years earlier.
Kevin Previously Admitted To Drug Use Before Affair
The jokes about Las Vegas stemmed from Kevin Hart’s highly publicized 2017 cheating scandal involving Montia Sabbag.
During a 2024 deposition connected to an FBI extortion investigation, Kevin admitted he had used MDMA before the incident unfolded.
According to court documents reviewed by Page Six, he told investigators a friend pressured him into trying the drug. “No, I don’t really f-ck with drugs like that,” Kevin initially said he responded.
Eventually, he gave in. “F-ck it,” he recalled. “I said, and I put it in my drink. I had some water there. It was watered down. Because it’s in my drink, I’m fine. I’m fine with drinking. The night is good.”
Later that evening, Kevin encountered Sabbag while Eniko was pregnant with their child. The comedian testified that he, Sabbag, and another woman, Morgan, later went to his hotel suite before Morgan allegedly left.
Kevin stated in court filings that he “did not have sex with” Sabbag the first night but admitted he “had sex with her the following morning.”
The comedian also alleged Sabbag appeared to maneuver them closer to a hidden camera secretly recording the encounter.
Kevin Hart Claimed Hidden Camera Was Part Of Extortion Plot
The fallout from the Las Vegas incident eventually sparked a federal extortion investigation that followed Kevin for years.
During his deposition, the 46-year-old claimed he believed the hidden camera had already been planted inside the room before he arrived.
He alleged Sabbag intentionally moved them closer to the device while they were together to use the video for an extortion scheme.
Kevin also said he never saw Sabbag leave the bed during the encounter and believed the recording setup had been carefully planned in advance.
The scandal exploded publicly in 2017, forcing Hart to issue a public apology to his wife and family.
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Anya Taylor-Joy’s New Crime Thriller Could Be Apple TV’s Biggest Series Yet in First Look [Exclusive]
Anya Taylor-Joy has not so quietly become one of the biggest movie stars in the world in the last few years. While most would rightfully credit her outstanding performance in The Queen’s Gambit as her breakout role, she was starring in darker, ritualistic hits like The Witch for Robert Eggers years before. Back in 2024, she teamed up with Chris Hemsworth for the blockbuster sci-fi prequel, Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, which has been one of the most popular movies on HBO Max for over a year now. She continued this sci-fi momentum into 2025, when she teamed up with Miles Teller (star of Top Gun: Maverick) for The Gorge, the Apple TV original that also features Sigourney Weaver. ATJ’s work with Apple TV is far from done, though, and she’s returning to the platform this summer for one of the most exciting new releases of the year.
Anya Taylor-Joy has been tapped to star in Apple TV’s new crime thriller series, Lucky, which will premiere this summer on July 15. As part of our Exclusive Summer Preview Event here at Collider, we’re thrilled to partner with Apple TV to exclusively preview a new image of Taylor-Joy in the show, which also stars Timothy Olyphant (The Mandalorian) and William Fichtner (Prison Break). After the success of The Gorge, which is still one of Apple TV’s most popular movies more than a year removed from its premiere, Lucky can safely be considered one of the most anticipated projects of the year for Apple TV. The show is based on the novel of the same name by Marissa Stapley, with Hillary Bettis, Cassie Pappas, Mark Stassenko, and even Jonathan Tropper working as writers. Apple TV previously released the first teaser and images for Lucky back in February.
What Is ‘Lucky’ About?
Lucky follows a reformed criminal (Anya Taylor-Joy) who is forced to confront her past and return to illicit activities for one final job with the hopes of securing her freedom and leaving behind her former life once and for all. Lucky will consist of seven episodes, and with Apple TV dropping the first two at once on July 15, this means the show will conclude on August 19, barely a month after its debut. The future of Lucky beyond Season 1 has yet to be decided, but with stars like Anya Taylor-Joy and Timothy Olyphant involved, it wouldn’t be surprising to see it return for a second season.
Check out the new image from Lucky above and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of the show ahead of its July 15 premiere date.
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July 15, 2026
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Apple TV
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Jonathan Tropper, Cassie Pappas, Jonathan van Tulleken
Katt Williams was not afraid to go there during Netflix’s The Roast of Kevin Hart.
Williams, 54, cracked a joke about comedian and actor Kevin Hart attending Sean “Diddy” Combs‘ parties during the live comedy special in Los Angeles on Sunday, May 10.
“Just because Kevin went to Diddy parties does not mean he did something wrong,” Williams quipped, adding, “The fact he gets all quiet when you bring it up … that means he did something wrong.”
Diddy is currently serving a 50-month prison sentence following his 2025 conviction on two counts of transportation for prostitution. He was also fined $500,000 and given five years supervised release following a lengthy federal trial. The disgraced music mogul was acquitted of two sex trafficking charges and one charge of racketeering conspiracy.
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ infamous parties are being called into question amid the rapper’s legal troubles. After facing several sexual assault and abuse allegations from multiple people, Diddy, 54, was arrested in New York City on September 16 and later charged with sex trafficking and racketeering. In his 14-page indictment, Diddy was accused of orchestrating parties […]
Diddy has maintained his innocence against all charges.
During his trial, which began in May 2025 and concluded in July, several witnesses testified about attending sexual parties dubbed “freak offs,” including the star’s former girlfriend, Cassie.
Cassie, 39, claimed on the stand that baby oil was frequently used at these parties, recalling one instance of a kiddie “pool filled with baby oil” during an alleged event in Beverly Hills.
“If Sean wanted it to happen, that was what was going to happen. There was no way around it,” she claimed. “We used 10 bottles of baby oil, regular size.”
Sean “Diddy” Combs’ alleged “freak off” parties were a major topic of discussion during his trial earlier this year, so it’s not surprising that they also play a role in the new docuseries Sean Combs: The Reckoning. In the third episode of the Netflix series, former male escort Clayton Howard details his alleged encounters with […]
Cassie claimed that all attendees at these parties, including herself, would lather themselves in the baby oil.
“Sean wanted it heated, and he wanted it to be glistening, so we applied every five minutes,” she alleged.
Cassie further claimed that Astroglide lubricant and condoms were readily available at the events and that the baby oil would often get on the walls and door handles of hotel rooms used. She alleged that blood and urine were sometimes present on bedsheets at “freak offs” because Diddy, 56, directed escorts to urinate on her and she was “expected” to participate even when menstruating.
During Sunday’s roast, Williams also addressed his past criticism of Hart, whom he once accused of being an industry plant.
“Kevin, you gonna hear some things tonight that you’re not familiar with. Those things are called punchlines,” Williams said. “Is this dance the best that the industry could put together? I’m not sure if the Illuminati is real or if this is the junior varsity version. But for those of you just joining us, Kevin and I have beef, and I’ll tell you why. Because, privately, this motherf***er stole everything from me. Before he saw my act, he was a 6-foot man. I tried to tell y’all that Kevin Hart was a plant, because I keep burying him. He keeps springing back the f*** up, just like a plant.”
Williams continued, “Yes, I said some things I’d like to take back, some things I said were misunderstood. I did say that he was a Hollywood puppet, and I want to explain that because it might not be what you think. I meant that the head of Netflix literally has his whole hand up Kevin’s ass and can make him do anything.”
The Roast of Kevin Hart is streaming on Netflix.
On Sunday—aka Mother’s Day—Michael Blackson hopped on X and dropped a post that had timelines doing a full stop. The comedian wrote, “I love my kids so much that i gave them their own mothers. Happy Mother’s day to ya modasuckas.” And just like that, the internet had plenty to say. The timing alone was enough to raise eyebrows, but it was the delivery that really set things off. While some users chalked it up to his usual unfiltered humor, others felt the message completely missed the mark.
I love my kids so much that i gave them their own mothers. Happy Mother’s day to ya modasuckas.
— Michael Blackson (@MichaelBlackson) May 10, 2026
Blackson Also Posts Emotional IG Tributes
Furthermore, Michael Blackson took to his IG Stories on Mother’s Day with a noticeably softer tone, shifting from his usual shock-value humor to a series of heartfelt shoutouts dedicated to the mothers connected to his children. He highlighted Nadia, the mother of his 9-month-old son Kweku, praising her for traveling with their baby from Africa to Europe and now Hawaii, calling it a beautiful example of motherhood and wishing her a happy Mother’s Day.
He also reflected on how quickly time is moving as another one of his children approaches a milestone birthday, while sending love to his “ride or die” Rada and asking her to let their son give her a kiss since he was working. Additionally, Blackson continued the stream of messages by acknowledging the mothers of Niko and Noah, crediting them for raising “perfect sons,” offering a rare, more reflective glimpse into his blended family dynamic.
Didn’t He Just Welcome Newborns?
Blackson had recently given fans a softer glimpse into his home life when he shared a compilation video of himself bonding with his infant sons, Michael Jr. and King Kweku. The post showed him taking in a milestone moment as the babies reportedly born in June 2025, and King in August 2025—were seen interacting for the first time. Ultimately, it marked a tender snapshot of his life as a new father to two newborns born just weeks apart.
In the clip, he appeared emotional while watching them play together, clearly soaking in the experience. He captioned the post, “What a beautiful day, for the first time I got to see my boys play together… I have no idea how this happened but it’s the best feeling in the world and I won’t trade it for anything. Thank you God for two new healthy boys.”
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Some thrillers hit harder because they feel like they’re playing five minutes into the future. This one has always lived in that uncomfortable space, where the danger is not a masked killer or a bomb under a table, but a line of code, a foreign adversary, and the horrible realization that an entire country can be destabilized before most people know anything is happening. Now, the series is returning with a fresh wave of tension, and the timing still feels annoyingly plausible.
The Undeclared War returns on August 27, 2026, with the new season set in 2024 as the elite Malware Department at GCHQ deals with the aftermath of a devastating Russian cyber-attack. Just when it seems the UK has gained the upper hand, Danny and his team discover a mole in their midst and uncover a far more dangerous threat. So, yes, a normal day at work, if your job involves national security, betrayal, and everyone pretending not to panic in government offices.
The cast includes Simon Pegg (Shaun of the Dead, Mission: Impossible — Fallout) as Danny Patrick, Siân Brooke (Sherlock, Blue Lights), Hannah Khalique-Brown (The Undeclared War, Red Rose), Alex Jennings (The Crown, A Very English Scandal), Danny Sapani (Black Panther, Penny Dreadful), Ed Stoppard (The Pianist, Knightfall), and Chloe Pirrie (The Queen’s Gambit, The Victim).
Why Is ‘The Undeclared War’ Still So Unnerving?
When the first season launched, Pegg spoke about the real-world anxieties behind the show and why its cyber-war setup felt so frightening. Discussing the series on The Chris Evans Breakfast Show with Sky, Pegg said one of the most interesting things he discovered was the existence of troll farms where people pretend to be British online, use British slang and hashtags, and deliberately provoke arguments that are then amplified by bots.
“The discourse just becomes shouting, and it destabilises our society. That’s actively happening,” Pegg said. He also warned that people engaging in political conversations online may be interacting with “a foreign adversary without realising it,” adding, “It’s so pervasive and other places are all over it.”
The Undeclared War is not just about hackers typing very fast in dark rooms, though, legally, every cyber-thriller must include at least some of that. Pegg also said that “nothing in the show hasn’t happened, or hasn’t been war gamed by our Ministry of cyber defence,” calling the subject “pretty scary.” He later summed up the show’s nastiest idea in one blunt line: “Information is power. Really now it’s becoming about not who’s telling the truth, but who’s telling the biggest lie the loudest. That’s terrifying.”
The series is created by Peter Kosminsky and Colin Callender, with Colin Teevan, Amy Ng, Emily Marcuson, and Roland Walters writing the new season. Paul McGuigan directs, while executive producers include Callender, Daniel Gratton, and Noëlette Buckley for Playground, Kosminsky for Stonehenge Films, Teevan, and McGuigan. The series comes from Playground, Stonehenge Films, and Universal International Studios, a division of Universal Studio Group.
The Undeclared War returns August 27, 2026 on Peacock.
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2022 – 2022-00-00
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Channel 4
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Peter Kosminsky
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Declan Lawn, Amelia Spencer
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Alex Reid
Colonel Pauline Keele
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Daniel O’Meara
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David Prosho
Steve Cleary
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Kerry Godliman
Angie McMurray
Khloé Kardashian is having another go at a skin-tightening treatment she has grown to love. On her Instagram Story, the mother of two revealed she was going in for her fourth Sofwave session, one of several cosmetic procedures she has tried over the years.
Khloé has remained open about her beauty treatments, even as she continues to face criticism on the internet.
Taking fans along on her aesthetic routine is something Khloé has grown accustomed to, and her recent decision to undergo another Sofwave treatment was no exception. The business mogul recently took to her Instagram Story to share the journey with her fans, marking the fourth time she has undergone the procedure.
In the post, Khloé gave her fans an insider look at how the device works, which reportedly uses noninvasive ultrasound energy to stimulate collagen at a precise depth in the dermis.
The result is a gradual tightening of the skin without downtime, and in Khloé’s case, the target areas are her jawline and cheeks.
Khloé Has Been Open About Her Cosmetic Work
Khloé once admitted to having had a nose job ahead of her daughter True’s birthday in 2019, as was reported by PEOPLE. The following year, she revealed it was something she had always wanted to do and wished she had done sooner.
Out of necessity, she also underwent laser treatments and fillers between 2022 and 2023 to help repair the indentation and scar tissue left on her face after she had a tumor removed.
She later shared in 2025 that she had also tried “Botox and Sculptra” injections to further help heal the scars, but admitted at the time that Botox wasn’t really her thing.
Other treatments Khloé has used on different occasions include “collagen baby threads” for her neck and chin, salmon sperm facials, and laser hair removal.
Khloé Kardashian Was Offended By “Face Transplant” Claims
Due to her numerous cosmetic procedures, Khloé has faced repeated criticism from people who take issue with her appearance.
She was particularly offended by those who accused her of having a “face transplant,” a claim that came from critics who argued she looked different every week.
Speaking on the “Not Skinny But Not Fat” podcast in 2022, Khloé directly addressed the criticism, saying it left her confused because she had never undergone such a procedure.
“I just couldn’t figure out why people thought that,” she said at the time. “Like, I want everyone to know … I don’t care to lie about it. But the transplant thing, I just want to understand why. That sounds amazing later in life, but now, I’m good.”
Khloé Once Denied Having Breast Implants
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Last year, Khloé shut down claims that she had undergone a breast implant procedure while celebrating her 40th birthday.
Although her chest appeared larger than usual in the outfit she wore for the occasion, the reality star explained that the look was simply due to the corset she had on.
“You know a good corset will cinch your waist and give you tatas, so I’m living my double-D life that I’ve always wanted but just for the night,” Khloé said in the March 6 episode of Hulu’s “The Kardashians” in 2025.
She further admitted that she loved the fuller look the corset gave her, as she wasn’t used to seeing herself that way.
Khloé Kardashian Recalled Being Treated Differently Over Her Weight
Beyond undergoing cosmetic procedures, Khloé has also lost a significant amount of weight over the years, something she said aligned with her personal preferences. However, she took issue with the fact that people began treating her better after her physical appearance changed.
“When I was chubbier, I used to get very different treatment than Kourtney and Kim got,” the entrepreneur said in a recent episode of her “Khloé in Wonder Land” podcast, per PEOPLE Magazine. “When I lost a lot of weight and started looking different, the treatment I started getting was so much better.”
In the episode, she shared that their behavior made her feel “gross,” adding that she still holds a grudge against those who were “mean or rude to me but great to Kourtney and Kim.”
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These films are here to help when you need a little extra motivation to get you through the day.
Prime Video has become and continues to be a one-stop shop for some of the best crime thriller content on streaming. Easily the king of the genre is Alan Ritchson‘s Reacher, which has become one of the most popular shows on streaming let alone Prime Video. Other examples of hit shows currently streaming on the platform include Aldis Hodge‘s Cross, Nicole Kidman‘s Scarpetta, and more, all of which make regular appearances on Prime Video’s Top 10 charts.
Still, those are all television series, and all ones based on beloved established IP at that. What about original crime feature films? Well, Amazon MGM released a surprise sleeper hit in that category earlier this year with Crime 101, directed by Bart Layton and featuring a stellar ensemble cast that consists of several Marvel stars. Boasting an impressive Rotten Tomatoes score of 88%, Crime 101 stars Chris Hemsworth (Avengers: Doomsday), Mark Ruffalo (Spider-Man: Brand New Day), Barry Keoghan (The Batman), Halle Berry (X-Men), Corey Hawkins (The Odyssey), Nick Nolte (The Mandalorian), and Monica Barbaro (Top Gun: Maverick).
Chris Hemsworth stars as Davis — a dedicated a professional thief who soon gets caught up in the the heist of the century while Detective Lou (Ruffalo) is hot on his trail. Critics praised Crime 101 for its heist thriller and LA noir elements, drawing comparisons to seminal hits like Heat and Drive. However, despite that critical acclaim, Crime 101 still underperformed at the box office and failed to recoup its $90 million budget. Thankfully, it is finding some continued success on streaming, as it is currently the #1 movie on Prime Video, beating out Mark Wahlberg‘s new hit comedy Balls Up.
What’s Next for the Cast of ‘Crime 101’?
Chris Hemsworth, of course, will be officially reprising his ongoing role as Thor Odinson in Avengers: Doomsday, where he’ll reunite with Chris Evans, Robert Downey Jr., and more. Notably absent from Doomsday‘s cast is Mark Ruffalo, but he’ll still be returning to the MCU as Bruce Banner in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. There’s also been rampant speculation that Halle Berry could reprise her role as Storm in Doomsday given the X-Men‘s prominent role in the film, and while Berry has denied her involvement in the movie, Hemsworth has expressed interest in getting his Crime 101 co-star involved with the upcoming Avengers: Secret Wars. As for the rest of Crime 101‘s cast, Barry Keoghan is expected to reprise his role as Joker in The Batman: Part II, Corey Hawkins is a part of the impressive ensemble cast of The Odyssey, and Monica Barbaro will next be seen in the new rom-com One Night Only.
Crime 101 is streaming now on Prime Video. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
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February 13, 2026
- Runtime
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140 Minutes
- Director
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Bart Layton
- Writers
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Bart Layton, Peter Straughan
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Derrin Schlesinger, Eric Fellner, Shane Salerno, Tim Bevan, Chris Hemsworth, Ben Grayson, Dimitri Doganis, Bart Layton
Originally deemed a failure when it hit theaters in 1982, Blade Runner has gone on to become one of the most acclaimed and influential science fiction films of all time. And while you can explore the movie’s sequels, novels, and comic books, you’ll soon have an all-new way to walk the neon-lit streets of a future Los Angeles. Collider is proud to exclusively announce that a new Blade Runner immersive experience is being developed by Behaviour Interactive and PHI Studio, and will be released in 2027.
The new immersive experience will plunge viewers into the high-tech urban dystopia of Blade Runner 2049, letting them experience that fully realized science fiction world like never before. Collider had a chance to talk to Dominique Lebel, Senior Vice-President at Behaviour Interactive, and Julie Tremblay, General Manager at PHI Studio about the upcoming project. Lebel discussed the relevance of Blade Runner today, and how the project will be a universal experience:
Blade Runner depicts a world where the line between human and artificial is becoming increasingly blurred. The dystopian world depicted in Blade Runner may seem increasingly real today, which is why it remains as powerful as ever. The immersive experience will allow visitors to dive back into this universe, to confront it while enjoying a powerful interactive and visual experience. The experience is designed for everyone, not just Blade Runner fans.
Tremblay, meanwhile, emphasized Blade Runner‘s prophetic nature when it came to its vision of the future, and the still-unanswered questions that it raises:
The questions at the core of this universe; What makes us human? Who holds power? What do we owe each other in a world shaped by technology? Are the questions we’re all living with right now. The parallels are somehow more real than ever, which is what makes this universe thrilling!
Tremblay also revealed that while fans will recognize the aesthetics and themes of Blade Runner, this is “not a film adaptation or a traditional exhibition.” Rather, it is “a premium, multisensory experience combining immersive environments, cinematic visuals, spatialized sound, interactivity, and physical exploration. We want people to feel fully surrounded by the world of Blade Runner — its beauty, tension, mystery, and scale.” She went on to say that she wants everyone who experiences it to share it together in the same way:
The dream is that different generations can experience it together — people who grew up with the films and younger audiences discovering Blade Runner for the first time — and all leave equally excited by the world.
The experience was developed in collaboration with Alcon Entertainment, the holder of the Blade Runner intellectual property rights. It will be unveiled in several North American cities starting in 2027.
What Is ‘Blade Runner’?
Loosely adapted from the Philip K. Dick novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, Blade Runner centers around Rick Deckard (Harrison Ford), a “blade runner” charged with finding rogue replicants (artificial human beings). As he searches for a group led by the crafty and deadly Roy Batty (Rutger Hauer), he becomes entangled with Rachael (Sean Young), a beautiful replicant who is unaware of her true nature…and starts to wonder if he, too, is unaware of his own real origins. Directed by Ridley Scott, written by Hampton Fancher and David Peoples, and featuring music by Vangelis and conceptual designs by Syd Mead, the noir-tinged film was a financial and critical disappointment upon its 1982 release, but soon became a cult classic, and is considered one of the pillars of the cyberpunk genre. Scott, who was never fully satisfied with the changes the studio made to the original film, has released a number of director’s cuts, culminating in 2007’s definitive The Final Cut.
After it achieved cult success, Blade Runner became a franchise, with a number of novels and comic books spinning out of the original film. A 2017 sequel movie, Blade Runner 2049, featured an older Deckard working with police replicant K (Ryan Gosling) to find the miraculous offspring of a deceased replicant. A new Prime Video series, Blade Runner 2099, is now in post-production; it will star Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schaefer.
The Blade Runner immersive experience will be released in 2027. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.
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June 25, 1982
- Runtime
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118 minutes
- Writers
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David Webb Peoples, Hampton Fancher, Philip K. Dick
- Producers
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Michael Deeley, Run Run Shaw
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