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All 9 Lord of the Rings Characters Who Have Been Recast
The Lord of the Rings trilogy is a cinematic masterpiece and a staple of the cinema of the 2000s. The movies are based on the seminal novels by J. R. R. Tolkien, who penned them as just a small part of his enormous fantasy legendarium, all centring around the world of Middle-earth. The films were a critical and box office success, breaking records, winning multiple Oscars, and bringing in a bunch of new fans to the IP.
Recently, a new film has been announced, The Hunt for Gollum, which is coming out soon and will be directed by Andy Serkis, who also reprises the title role. The movie will see some familiar faces return, and some new characters emerge, but unfortunately, not everyone can come back. This means a role had to be recast, though this isn’t the first time in The Lord of the Rings‘ history that it has happened. These are all the actors from The Lord of the Rings who have been recast.
Círdan the Shipwright
Círdan the Shipwright is an elf who resides in the port of Lindon on the westernmost coast of Middle-earth. He is often known as the Lord of the Grey Havens and is responsible for seeing ships off as they make for the shores of Aman, the Undying Lands. He lives a mostly peaceful lifestyle and isn’t talked about a lot in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. He does, however, make brief background appearances in The Fellowship of the Ring and The Return of the King, though he has no speaking lines. ‘
This version of Círdan is played by Michael Elsworth, but his appearance is so small that if you blink, you’ll miss him. He has a much more significant role in the Amazon Prime TV series The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power. This version of him is much more fleshed out and is played by Ben Daniels. Obviously, judging solely on performance, Daniels is the better of the two, mainly for the reason that he isn’t a background character and actually has dialogue in it.
Gil-galad
Gil-galad is the last elf king of the Ñoldor, and was one of the leaders of the Last Alliance during the War of the Last Alliance. He led the massive assault on Mordor at the end of the Second Age, but was actually slain by Sauron himself during the final battle. It was quite an impactful moment in the history of Middle-earth, as it sent ripples throughout the elf kingdoms and shocked many to the core.
In The Fellowship of the Ring, Gil-galad can be glimpsed very, very briefly during the opening sequence, although he has no dialogue and isn’t referred to by name. In the movie, he is played by Mark Ferguson, but he feels like more of an extra rather than a named role. His role in Amazon’s The Rings of Power is much more prominent. This time, he is played by Benjamin Walker, who is able to develop the character much more, rather than having him strictly as a background cameo.
Isildur
Isildur was the young prince responsible for cutting the One Ring off of Sauron’s finger during the War of the Last Alliance, taking the Ring into his possession, thus beginning the Third Age of Middle-earth. However, as many already know, Isildur was corrupted by the power of the One Ring and was ambushed and killed by a band of orcs. The Ring fell into the swamps of the Gladden Fields, where it remained for 2,500 years, until it was found by Sméagol, and the rest is history.
Isildur makes his debut during the opening sequence of The Fellowship of the Ring, which depicts Sauron’s defeat. This version of the character is played by Harry Sinclair. His role is expanded upon more in The Rings of Power, in which Isildur is one of the primary characters. Here, he is played by Maxim Baldry as a younger version of the prince before he defeated Sauron. Sinclair did do a good job of playing the character, no matter how minor the role was. Baldry’s role is more fleshed out, though, since it has more screentime.
Elendil
Elendil is Isildur’s father and the King of both Arnor and Gondor. He and his kin were Númenórean exiles who ruled over the two realms and eventually joined the War of the Last Alliance in an effort to combat the growing influence of Sauron. Elendil was killed by Sauron himself, just minutes before his own son cut the Ring off of Sauron’s fingers. In fact, Isildur did it using the remnants of his father’s broken sword.
In the opening sequence of The Fellowship of the Ring, Elendil is portrayed by Peter McKenzie, but he has no dialogue and doesn’t get much screentime before snuffing it. In The Rings of Power, Elendil has a much more prominent role and is portrayed by Lloyd Owen. Here, audiences get to know more about what kind of man Elendil was and what he stood for. Once again, the version present in The Rings of Power is younger, so the recasting makes sense.
Galadriel
Galadriel is an elf who watches over the forests of Lothlórien, making her first appearance in The Fellowship of the Ring. When the fellowship passes through her realm, she gives the companions several useful gifts to aid them on their journey, including elven cloaks, ropes, new weapons, and other magical tools. She is known for her ethereal beauty and voice, and actually narrates the opening sequence of the first film.
Though not mentioned in the book, Galadriel also makes an appearance in the first Hobbit film. In every live-action movie, she is played by Cate Blanchett, who really reflects Galadriel’s ethereal aura. However, Galadriel also appears in The Rings of Power, where she is more of a fighter and less of a wise and guiding figure. In the TV show, Morfydd Clark plays Galadriel in a more central role. Both bring their own spin to this iconic figure, but movie fans definitely tend to appreciate Blanchett’s take on the character more.
Elrond Úndomiel
Elrond, also known as Elrond Half-Elven, was a prominent and ancient figure in Middle-earth, known for residing in the house of Rivendell, in the valley of Imladris, said to be the last homely house before the edge of the wild. He, too, is present in the opening sequence of The Fellowship of the Ring, but he does not die in the War of the Last Alliance. He also assists in forming the fellowship itself, and later reappears in The Return of the King, after the quest is complete and the companions go back to Rivendell to unwind.
Elrond also appears in The Hobbit movies. In both Peter Jackson trilogies, Elrond is played by Hugo Weaving, who was an absolutely perfect fit for the role. However, he also appears in The Rings of Power, but this time he is played by Robert Aramayo, and it isn’t just a case of a character being younger. The Rings of Power is not connected to Peter Jackson’s films and tries to establish its own universe, hence the recasting.
Bilbo Baggins
Bilbo Baggins is the main star of The Hobbit trilogy, and is, as the name suggests, a hobbit. In this prequel trilogy, he is played by Martin Freeman, who brings an unforgettable performance to the character. Freeman brought so much life and personality to Bilbo that he’s easily one of the best parts of the trilogy, whether one likes the actual films or not. However, Freeman isn’t the first one to take on the role.
In the original The Lord of the Rings trilogy, an older Bilbo is played by Sir Ian Holm. Of course, it makes sense that the actors would be different, considering the two stories take place 60 years apart. However, in the opening sequence of The Fellowship of the Ring, a younger Bilbo is seen, too, also played by Holm. This quick moment actually depicts the moment Bilbo finds the One Ring in The Hobbit. Moreover, in the extended cut of An Unexpected Journey, a child version of Bilbo is briefly played by Oscar Strik. At the end of the day, though, both Freeman and Holm were perfectly cast and delivered memorable versions of the character.
Gandalf the Grey
The original Gandalf the Grey was, and still is, played by the one and only Sir Ian McKellen. The grey wizard is known for his jolly but serious demeanour, his love of hobbit culture, and his surprising abilities in combat. Gandalf is present in both The Hobbit films and The Fellowship of the Ring, but becomes Gandalf the White (still played by McKellen) for the latter two films in The Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Sir Ian is indeed reprising his role in The Hunt for Gollum, but he does not take on the role for Amazon’s The Rings of Power. Gandalf makes a brief appearance at the end of Season 2, crashing down from the sky on a meteor, symbolizing Gandalf taking on physical form in Middle-earth (since he is a spirit called a Maia). This character, known as “the Stranger,” is played by Daniel Weyman and has been confirmed to be Gandalf, albeit a much younger version; several thousand years younger, in fact. Thus, it makes sense to have a younger actor play the role.
Aragorn II Elessar
Aragorn made his debut in The Fellowship of the Ring, acting as a ranger from the North who aids Frodo Baggins on his quest to destroy the One Ring. Aragorn is of the Dúnedain, a race of humans gifted with exceptionally long life. He is actually 87 years old, but appears much younger. As many already know, he is also one of Isildur’s descendants and is destined to take the throne of Gondor once the War of the Ring is over.
In the films, he was played by Viggo Mortensen, who brought an unforgettable performance as the fantasy hero. But when The Hunt for Gollum‘s cast was announced, filmmakers hit the audience with some bad news: Mortensen would not be reprising his role, which makes sense, considering that Aragorn is going to be quite a bit younger in the new movie, and Mortensen is approaching 70. Granted, the movie made a great choice, casting Jamie Dornan as the new Aragorn. It’ll be interesting to see what he brings to the table, and while Mortensen left some very big shoes to fill, Dornan has proven himself as far more than just Christian Grey.
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A new universe of comedy is in the works from a surprising source: one of the creators of the blockbuster video game series Grand Theft Auto. Dan Houser, with writing partner Lazlow Jones, will be launching the Absurdaverse, an interlinked universe of animated satire. A solid lineup of comedic talent will lend their voices to the project. The Absurdaverse, so far, will be composed of a series of animated shorts, all taking place in the same fictional universe, an ongoing animated series, and an open-world video game akin to the Grand Theft Auto series; the latter two are in development.
The new project will feature the voices of Rachel Dratch (Saturday Night Live), Dan Soder (Billions), Yamaneika Saunders (Life and Beth), Steph Tolev (Shifting Gears), and up-and-coming stand-up comedians Ari Matti and Samantha Alton. The array of characters will include a “Chief People Officer” who thinks he’s a DJ (Soder), a conspiracy-minded podcaster (Dratch), and much, much more. You’ll be able to get your first glimpse of the Absurdaverse when the shorts make their debut at the Netflix Is a Joke comedy festival on May 7; the event will also feature live stand-up by Patton Oswalt and several Absurdaverse cast members, including Soder, Matti, Saunders, Tolev, and host Annie Lederman.
Who Is Dan Houser?
A British video game writer and producer, Dan Houser founded Rockstar Games with his brother, Sam Houser. He made his game-producing and writing debut with Grand Theft Auto: London 1969, an expansion pack to the first Grand Theft Auto game, and went on to become a driving creative force behind the subsequent GTA games. He also wrote and produced their Western-themed game Red Dead Redemption and its sequel, the private school satire Bully, and the noir-themed Max Payne 3. Although he and his brother eschewed the spotlight, they were depicted in The Gamechangers, a BBC2 docudrama; Dan was portrayed by Ian Attard (Bridgerton), and Sam was portrayed by Daniel Radcliffe. They were also both named to Time magazine’s list of the 100 Most Influential People in 2009. He departed Rockstar in 2020.
The Absurdaverse animated shorts are produced by Dave Newberg (#1 Happy Family USA), with character designs by Kendra Melton (The Venture Bros). They are animated by Cutting Class Media.
The Absurdaverse animated shorts will premiere at the Netflix Is a Joke festival on May 7, 2026; the accompanying animated series and video game are in development. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.
Rebel Wilson’s legal showdown with Charlotte MacInnes is off to a fiery start.
The case is unfolding at the Federal Court in Sydney, and centers on claims Wilson made about her “The Deb” co-star, including allegations that producer Amanda Ghost had sexually harassed MacInnes.
Front and center in the opening arguments was the accusation that Wilson also worked to push her claims into the public domain. MacInnes’ legal team alleged the actress used PR channels to circulate and reinforce damaging narratives.
Rebel Wilson Faces PR Smear Claim In Court
Rebel Wilson was poised to make her directorial debut with the film “The Deb.” However, the moment has been overshadowed by mounting legal trouble.
The “Pitch Perfect” star appeared in court on Monday, April 20, as proceedings officially began in the defamation lawsuit filed by her co-star. Wilson was originally labeled a “bully” by the opposing side. However, MacInnes’ lawyers have followed up with the even more explosive claim that she allegedly engaged a crisis PR effort to push damaging narratives beyond the set.
Wilson is being accused of hiring publicist Melissa Nathan of The Agency Group to orchestrate a smear campaign targeting producer Ghost, as Deadline reported.
Wilson Accused Co-Star Of Backtracking On Harassment Claim
Wilson’s issues with MacInnes date back to when the younger actress raised concerns about an interaction she had with producer Ghost.
The incident in question allegedly took place in 2023 following an outing at Bondi Beach, where MacInnes and Ghost were said to have shared a bath in their swimsuits.
Wilson later claimed on Instagram that MacInnes initially expressed discomfort over the situation, but then reversed her stance. The “Pitch Perfect” star went further, suggesting her co-star had changed her account after receiving professional opportunities from the producer.
“The fact that this girl has been employed now by this ‘producer’ in the lead role of a production called GATSBY (ART Boston) and given a record label, should be all the proof you need as to why she has now changed her story,” Wilson wrote in a 2024 post.
Charlotte MacInnes Said Rebel Wilson’s Claims ‘Damaged’ Her Reputation
According to a report on ABC News Australia, MacInnes pushed back hard against Wilson’s version of events in court, with her legal team arguing that the actress’s claims have caused serious reputational harm.
Representing MacInnes, Sue Chrysanthou SC disputed Wilson’s account, telling the court that the younger actress only went home with Ghost after suffering a medical episode while swimming and needing assistance to run a hot bath.
Chrysanthou argued that Wilson’s public allegations painted a deeply damaging narrative, one that went far beyond a private disagreement and into reputational territory that could impact MacInnes’ career.
She further alleged that the “Pitch Perfect” star attempted to reinforce that narrative by contacting third parties to publish anonymous claims that reflected negatively on her client.
Rebel Wilson’s Lawyer Refuted Charlotte MacInnes’ Defamation Claims
Wilson’s legal team has hit back at MacInnes’ allegations, arguing that the actress’s concerns about the situation were still valid regardless of how events unfolded.
Wilson’s attorney, David Sibtain SC, told the court that even if Ghost had experienced a medical episode, it would not negate the possibility that MacInnes felt uncomfortable in the moment.
He went on to frame the case around Wilson’s understanding of events rather than the specifics of what actually occurred inside the Bondi apartment, emphasizing that the key question is whether she believed misconduct had taken place and acted accordingly.
According to Sibtain, the focus should not be on proving sexual misconduct, but on whether Wilson was acting on information she had been given when she raised concerns about the producer.
The Lawyer Said Her Accuser Had ‘Incentives’ To Change Story
Wilson’s defense team also doubled down on the claim that MacInnes later shifted her account of the alleged incident, arguing there were clear motivations behind that change.
In court, Sibtain pointed to the influence and industry standing, suggesting that MacInnes may have felt pressure to revise her position.
“It’s Ms. Wilson’s position that she changed her story because Ms. Ghost was a powerful person who expressed a very early interest professionally in Ms. MacInnes,” he said. “She had the power to make her dreams come true.”
Sibtain further pushed back against claims that Wilson’s statements caused lasting harm, rejecting the idea that MacInnes’ career had been derailed.
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Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen's older daughter, Sami, mourns Patrick Muldoon: 'Yet to live my life without him'
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“I hope i wake up from this nightmare soon,” she wrote.
Alan Osmond’s son, American Idol alum David Osmond, is remembering his late father and reflecting on their shared multiple sclerosis diagnosis.
“Last night, my dad passed away. To be honest… I’m still trying to process it,” David, 46, shared via Instagram on Tuesday, April 21, alongside multiple photos of him and Alan, who died on Monday, April 20, at age 76.
“It’s hard to put into words what a life like his really means. He wasn’t just my father. He was an immense example of strength, of kindness, of how to treat people, and how to show up when it matters most,” David, who competed on season 8 of American Idol, added.
Alan was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1987 and lived with his symptoms for nearly four decades. David, one of the singer’s eight children with wife Suzanne Pinegar, was diagnosed with the same disease in 2005.
Donny and Marie Osmond are paying tribute to their brother Alan Osmond following his death at the age of 76. “This is one of the earliest pictures I have of my brother Alan and me. Even back then, you can see that he had his arm around me, watching over me,” Donny, 68, wrote via […]
“He was my buddy, and I shared so much in common with him. The love of music, yes, but strangely, we even shared the same diagnosis of MS,” David wrote. “We knew each other’s frustrations in that without even saying a word. Just a long hug, and we understood each other in a rare and beautifully unique way. Having a dad who led by example through the battle with resilience and determination, never EVER giving up, and encouraging me to do the same, was such a gift.”
“He’s larger than life in my heart and mind. His creativity, his faith, his ability to lead and inspire. There are so many things I’ll miss. The conversations, the laughter, the simple moments that didn’t feel big at the time but now mean everything,” David continued. “What I’m realizing is that the greatest gift he gave me wasn’t just in what he said or did, but in who he was. I feel him in every step that I take. And that’s something I’ll carry with me for the rest of my life.”
“My heart is broken, but it’s also full of immense gratitude. Grief for the tragic loss of his physical presence, but joy in the knowledge that he is now free,” he concluded. “I love you, Daddy-O! Thank you for everything.”
Alan was the eldest member of the pop group The Osmonds, which also featured his brothers Wayne, who died in January 2025 at age 73, Merrill, 72, Jay, 71, Donny, 68, and Jimmy, 63. His sister, Marie Osmond, also found fame as a singer and actress.
Hollywood mourned the deaths of some of its most legendary stars in 2026. The year started off with Broadway performer and influencer Bret Hanna-Shuford’s death at age 46. At the end of the month, comedy acting icon Catherine O’Hara died at age 71. In February, Designing Women’s Camilla Carr died at age 83, Dawson’s Creek […]
“This is one of the earliest pictures I have of my brother Alan and me. Even back then, you can see that he had his arm around me, watching over me,” Donny wrote in an Instagram tribute to his older brother on Tuesday. “That’s who he was. My protector. My guide. The one who quietly carried so much responsibility so the rest of us could shine.”
Marie shared in her own post, “As his only sister, I know I had a different relationship with him than he had with his brothers, and I must say I loved that! He was always very protective of me (not so sure I love that one) but he was always there if I needed him!”
Social media users can’t stop mentioning Karrueche Tran after Chris Brown slid in another woman’s comment section.
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Chris Brown Slides In Woman’s Comment Section
Earlier this week, Instagram user @destnyshalom took to the platform to share a video showing off her new pixie cut. “This is your sign it’s time to get that pixie cut 🩵,” she captioned the video. Then, as the internet users and comments rolled in, so did Chris Brown. That same day, he slid into her comment section, writing, “🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥”
As of Wednesday, April 22, his comment has racked up over 36,000 likes and even caught the attention of Bow Wow. Bow replied to Brown, writing, “you must be stopped [laughing emoji]”
Peep the woman’s clip and their comments below.
To note, this apparently isn’t the first time Chris Brown has shown the woman some love.
Social Media Users Can’t Stop Mentioning Karrueche Tran
Social media users immediately entered TSR’s comment section after noticing Chris Brown slid into the woman’s comment section. Many couldn’t help but note that the woman resembles Brown’s ex, Karrueche Tran.
Instagram user @sexii_leecii wrote, “Somebody said he only got one type—- and it’s KARRUECHE 😂😂😂”
While Instagram user @deandraadrina added, “Chris love a lil fried sushi.”
Instagram user @dariodmusic wrote, “Bro is strict with his type 😂”
While Instagram user @keena.sw added, “He wants every karrueche variant known to man”
Instagram user @ace_timeismoney wrote, “Man’s collecting the infinity stones of Blasian Karrueche clones 😂😂😂”
While Instagram user @therealbrayzi added, “All I know is she better secure them damn usher & CB tickets for her & the gang lol😂”
Instagram user @shania.keyasia wrote, “she finna be baby momma #5 😭😭 chileee they all look like variations of Karrueche”
While Instagram user @iatetoomanykrabbypatties added, “The pixie overly eats tho 😍🤏🏾”
Instagram user @droppsofhoney wrote, “Chris Brown been searching for Karrueche in these women for a long time & STILL haven’t found another 1😂”
Chris Brown Recently Slid In Another Woman’s Comment Section After She Spoke On Looking Like Karrueche Tran (VIDEO)
As The Shade Room previously reported, in March, a TikToker took to the platform and shared a clip while vibing to Chris Brown’s song ‘Under The Influence.’ Additionally, she added the on-screen caption, “shout out to the girl who said i look like karreuche cus even tho i don’t see it, you just confirmed im chris browns type and that really does something for my confidence”
@kalifornhea my celebrity look alike list just got longer lmaooooo 🤭 #fyp #lookalike #chrisbrownofficial #breezybowl #viralvideo ❤️🔥
Chris Brown apparently peeped his mention and went on to seemingly confirm the woman’s sentiments. This left one TikTok user writing, “Chris once again confirming that he’s searching for Karrueche in all these women 
”
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Genre:
Romantic Comedy, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance
Release Date:
September 11, 2026
Director:
Susanne Bier
Cast:
Nicole Kidman, Sandra Bullock, Maisie Williams, Lee Pace
Plot Summary:
A multi generational family of witches, cursed to be loveless for centuries, attempts to break the spell by confronting dark secrets and sacrificing for each other.
It’s a great time to be a fan of The Lord of the Rings franchise, with multiple new projects in development that are moving fast. After years of updates, the full cast for the next Lord of the Rings movie, titled The Hunt for Gollum, was finally released last week. This was a double-edged sword, though. While it was exciting to see who was going to usher in the next journey to Middle-earth on the big screen, fans were devastated to learn that Aragorn had been recast with Jamie Dornan, confirming that the beloved Viggo Mortensen would not star in the film. It’s unclear why at this time, but that information will certainly come out before the film makes its worldwide premiere next year on December 17.
It’s also been revealed that Tolkien head Stephen Colbert is writing the script for a new Lord of the Rings movie, but the project is still in the early stages of development. It has been confirmed, however, that it will be set after the passing of Frodo Baggins (played by Elijah Wood) and follow Sam, Merry, and Pippin as they set out on a new adventure. In addition to these new Lord of the Rings movies, there’s also the Lord of the Rings TV series at Prime Video, The Rings of Power, which has already released two full seasons. In other events, news broke this morning that The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power Season 3 will premiere before the end of this year, despite speculation that the show would not return until 2027. Prime Video has yet to assign the film an official release date, and the studio has also not released a trailer yet.
What Is ‘The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power’ About?
The Rings of Power is an epic drama set thousands of years before The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings movies, following an ensemble of characters both familiar and new as they confront the long-featured re-emergence of the evil Sauron to Middle-earth. The series was written and created for TV by Patrick McKay and John D. Payne, and it stars Morfydd Clark as Galadriel, Charlie Vickers as Sauron, Charles Edwards as Lord Celebrimbor, Ismael Cruz Cordova as Arondir, and Robert Aramayo as Elrond.
Check out the first two seasons of The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power and stay tuned to Collider for more updates and coverage of Season 3.
- Release Date
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September 1, 2022
- Network
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Amazon Prime Video
- Showrunner
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John D. Payne, Patrick McKay, Louise Hooper, Charlotte Brändström, Wayne Yip
- Writers
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Patrick McKay, John D. Payne, J.R.R. Tolkien, Justin Doble, Jason Cahill, Gennifer Hutchison, Stephany Folsom, Nicholas Adams
- Franchise(s)
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The Lord of the Rings
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‘Andor’ Star Tries to Rescue FIFA World Cup in Jaw-Dropping True Story First Netflix Trailer
Not every sports movie needs to be about what happens on the field, and México 86 looks like it knows that from the jump. Netflix’s new film is taking one of the biggest football events in history and pulling the camera back to the frantic, political, behind-the-scenes scramble that made it happen at all. That already gives it a fresh angle, but throwing Diego Luna into the middle of the chaos makes it even easier to clock why this one stands out. The first trailer leans into audacity, pressure, and the kind of national-level bluffing that sounds almost too wild to be real. Except, of course, it is.
Netflix has released the first trailer for México 86, a 2026 film centered on the incredible true story behind Mexico landing the 1986 World Cup. The official setup follows a cunning Mexican bureaucrat who, after a last-minute hosting opportunity appears, cons his way through FIFA in an attempt to beat the United States and bring the tournament to Mexico for a historic second time. Netflix’s own description frames it as an against-all-odds feat driven by “audacity, madness, and pure Mexican ingenuity,” while early materials pitch the film as a mix of politics, satire, and sports-world chaos.
Directed by Gabriel Ripstein and written by Daniel Krauze and Ripstein, the film stars Diego Luna, Karla Souza, Daniel Giménez Cacho, Álvaro Guerrero, Memo Villegas, and Juan Pablo Fernández.
What Happened in Mexico 86?
Well, on the pitch, it was one of the most iconic World Cups ever held. Argentina won the trophy following one of the most controversial and unforgettable tournaments in football history, with Diego Maradona delivering both the infamous “Hand of God” goal and the stunning solo run later dubbed the “Goal of the Century” against England. Argentina eventually beat West Germany 3-2 in the final, sealing Maradona’s reputation as one of the greatest players to ever play the game, and securing him iconic status in his home country matched these days only by Lionel Messi.
México 86 will premiere on Netflix on June 5, 2026. Check out the trailer above.
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2022 – 2025-00-00
- Network
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Disney+
- Showrunner
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Tony Gilroy
- Directors
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Susanna White
- Writers
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Dan Gilroy
- Franchise(s)
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Star Wars
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EW previously revealed exclusively that Grenier would not reprise his role, after which he appeared in a Starbucks ad joking about the news.
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John Cena’s ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Finally Releases First Trailer After Being Saved From Cancellation
In 2023, it was condemned to the vaults, never to be seen. Now, three years later, it’s headed to theaters. The first trailer for Coyote vs. Acme is out now, and it promises to give the long-suffering Coyote his day in court. Court is in session, courtesy of Ketchup Entertainment, starting on August 28.
As the trailer opens, Wile E. Coyote is once more stymied in his endless pursuit of the Road Runner by a faulty piece of equipment from the Acme Corporation. When he sees an ad for Kevin Avery (Will Forte), a lawyer who’s successfully pursued class-action lawsuits against Acme before, the Coyote decides to take his battle outside the endless canyons of the American Southwest and into the courtroom. There, Avery represents him against slick Acme flack Buddy Crane (John Cena); and while Avery typically settles with Acme for chump change, his niece Paige (Lana Condor) convinces him that this time, he can make a difference. The Coyote won’t be the only animated icon called to the stand; the trailer teases appearances from Porky Pig, Daffy Duck, Foghorn Leghorn, and many more. Bugs Bunny turns up at the end as a Deep Throat-like informant. Will his help turn the trial in Coyote’s favor? What are the dark secrets of the Acme Corporation? And will the Coyote finally catch the Road Runner? You’ll have to hit the multiplex this summer to find out.
How Did ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ Escape Warner Bros?
As part of a wave of cost-cutting at Warner Bros, the nearly complete Coyote vs. Acme was shelved. There was an outpouring of outrage from those involved in the film and those who had seen it, and unlike fellow tax write-off Batgirl, WB put Coyote vs. Acme up for sale. When no studio was willing to meet WB’s price, it looked like Coyote vs. Acme might never see the light of day. However, it and fellow Looney Tunes film The Day the Earth Blew Up were acquired by Ketchup Entertainment; the latter was released in 2024, and Coyote vs. Acme will finally hit theaters this summer.
Coyote vs. Acme is directed by Dave Green (Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows), from a script by Samy Burch (May December), and a story by Burch, Jeremy Slater (Moon Knight), and James Gunn (Superman). It is based on the comedy article of the same name by Ian Frazier, which ran in the New Yorker in 1990.
Coyote vs. Acme will be released in theaters on August 28, 2026. Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.
- Release Date
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August 26, 2026
- Director
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Dave Green
- Writers
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Samy Burch, Jeremy Slater, James Gunn
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Christopher DeFaria, James Gunn
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