Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, and Jacob Elordi have gone on to become household names because of Euphoria. All three of them have had substantial 2026 runs so far. Elordi was in Wuthering Heights opposite Margot Robbie. Sweeney has been the face of a highly successful denim and apparel campaign spread. Zendaya, on the other hand, played Athena in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, and her Spider-Man: Brand New Day is scheduled to be released in movie theaters on July 31, 2026. And while HBO Max’s Euphoria has already concluded with its third season, there’s still a chapter that remains to be seen.

HBO is now giving the drama series one final release, and no, it is not a continuation or deleted episode. It’s a new special that looks backward at the production that launched in 2019, survived an unusually long gap between seasons, produced two standalone episodes, and helped turn Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, Hunter Schafer, and Angus Cloud into defining faces of modern HBO television.

The release is Euphoria: A Look Back, an HBO Max retrospective arriving July 24. The trailer returns to early interviews in which a much younger Elordi and Cloud introduce themselves; Schafer exclaims how they “were literal babies,” when it all started; and there’s footage from Zendaya’s original press appearances, production-floor celebrations, emotional wrap moments, and cast reflections recorded before anyone knew how culturally large the series would become.

‘Euphoria’ Became HBO Max’s Response to Netflix’s ‘Elite’ DNA

Euphoria ended its seven-year run on May 31, 2026, when the 93-minute Season 3 finale closed Rue Bennett’s (Zendaya) story and creator Sam Levinson confirmed that the third season was also the end of the series. Euphoria and Netflix’s similar Elite both turn teenage life into heightened adult drama, using sex, drugs, violence, class tension, and beautiful young casts to make school feel dangerous. The difference, however, is scale and structure.

Elite operated like an expanding soap thriller and rotated students through murder mysteries, scandals, and new class conflicts across multiple seasons. Euphoria stayed more contained around Rue, Jules, Cassie, Nate, Maddy, and their immediate circle, spending far more time inside addiction, shame, desire, and self-destruction. That tighter focus helped it become something larger than a teen series. Its makeup, fashion, soundtrack, cinematography, and awards attention turned the show into a cultural launchpad that elevated Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, Hunter Schafer, and Angus Cloud into global stars.

HBO describes Euphoria: A Look Back as a collection of interviews and behind-the-scenes footage from “the show that captured a generation.” And its release two months after the ending makes it an epilogue to the production itself.

Euphoria: A Look Back arrives on July 24 on HBO Max. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice), Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice), Mel B (Scary Spice), Melanie Chisholm (Sporty Spice) and Emma Bunton (Baby Spice) formed the Spice Girls in 1994 and went on to become one of the most beloved music groups of all time.

The band was originally called Touch, but they later changed their name to Spice after cowriting a song titled “Sugar and Spice.” However, they once again altered the name to the one that eventually stuck, Spice Girls, after discovering that another artist already used the moniker Spice.

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The British girl group released their debut single, “Wannabe,” in July 1996. As their popularity skyrocketed, their first album, Spice, followed in November of that year. The Spice Girls — who adopted their nicknames from Top of the Pops magazine — went on to drop a slew of hits, including “Spice Up Your Life,” “Who Do You Think You Are” and “Stop.”

Halliwell announced her intentions to leave the band in May 1998. As the members of the group pursued solo careers and their personal lives flourished, the Spice Girls took an indefinite hiatus in December 2000. Seven years later, all five of the women revealed their plans to reunite for a worldwide tour. They gathered again in August 2012 to perform a medley of their greatest hits at the closing ceremony of the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.

Scroll through the gallery below to see what Scary, Sporty, Posh, Baby and Ginger Spice are up to today:

The 21st century has seen a great many trends in entertainment emerge. Chief among them has been the rise of television drama, which has cemented its place as one of the most prestigious forms of entertainment through a litany of iconic and acclaimed titles. With the ascent of the medium, and especially with the onset of streaming services over the course of the past decade, the first quarter of the 21st century has become the golden era of the limited series format.

Featuring everything from absorbing war epics to gripping true crime tension, meditative post-apocalyptic sci-fi, poignant romantic drama, and even milestones of modern horror, these miniseries stand as the best audiences have been treated to in the past 26 years. They display not only the storytelling prowess of the small-screen format, but the experimental dare, variety, and cultural impact it wields as well.

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‘Normal People’ (2020)

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Boasting two star-making performances from Paul Mescal and Daisy Edgar-Jones, Normal People is a devastating and radically honest portrayal of the messiness and might of first love. It follows the relationship that blossoms between an affluent and outspoken girl struggling to find social acceptance and her classmate, a popular high-achiever who battles anxiety in secret. Their secretive romance in the final days of secondary school grows more serious when they attend university together, but complications soon arise as they each discover their life goals will tear them apart.

Anchored in the palpable chemistry of the two stars, the series brilliantly juxtaposes the passion and power of young love against the callous reality of growing up. It’s raw and relatable, handling issues of youthful miscommunication, class disparity, and the toll of mental health struggles with an empathy that makes it both quietly captivating and ceaselessly outstanding. Written, directed, and performed with utter perfection, Normal People is a profoundly moving romantic drama that honors Sally Rooney’s novel to present what is perhaps the best romantic miniseries of all time.

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‘The Haunting of Hill House’ (2018)

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The 2010s marked an era of resurgent brilliance for horror, with the genre revival being spearheaded by experimental and thematically bold stories that have become instant icons of cinema. It is no surprise that television was also a beneficiary of horror’s return to form, with Netflix’s 10-part miniseries The Haunting of Hill House a stand-out achievement of small-screen terror owing to its piercing exploration of family dynamics and lingering trauma, Mike Flanagan’s astute direction, and its cerebral spin on the concept of ghosts.

Through a non-linear approach, it depicts two stories 26 years apart. In 1992, the Craine family moved into the dilapidated Hill House to renovate the mansion, only for the five young children to feel a subdued but growing paranormal threat. Years later, the surviving members of the Crain family reunite when tragedy befalls them and forces them to confront the dormant terrors that reside in Hill House. Ferociously frightful, arresting with its dramatic heft, and loaded with resonant thematic ideas, The Haunting of Hill House stands tall among the greatest horror stories the small screen has ever seen.

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‘Over the Garden Wall’ (2014)

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A largely forgotten gem of animation that premiered on Cartoon Network, Over the Garden Wall flaunts a mature mixture of youthful adventure, dark fantasy, and dramatic honesty as it follows two half-brothers who get lost in a mysterious forest. While they befriend several inhabitants of the magical woodland, they also find themselves being pried apart by their own natures, as the worrisome Wirt (Elijah Wood) is enveloped by his own thoughts and anxieties while Greg (Collin Dean) becomes enamored with the wondrous world around him.

Confined to just 10 11-minute episodes, Over the Garden Wall wastes no time with its presentation. It enthralls viewers with a dazzling and atmospheric vision of autumnal tenderness, complete with rustling leaves, warm, earthy colors, and a cozy sense of natural vibrancy. This wholesome allure is somewhat in contrast to the miniseries’ eerie sense of lingering dread, one perpetuated by its unnerving folk-horror score that imbues each episode with a sense of surreal melancholy and unnerving eccentricity. However, grounded by the sweetness of the character dynamics, Over the Garden Wall excels as a transfixing high-concept fantasy that is quaint, cute, and completely absorbing from beginning to end.

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‘Station Eleven’ (2021)

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A criminally underrated production from HBO, Station Eleven’s post-apocalyptic tone was perhaps not what audiences were looking for in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic of the early 2020s, but it is a shame that the masterful ten-part miniseries hasn’t been rediscovered in hindsight. Based on Emily St. John Mandel’s novel, it transpires 20 years after a deadly flu virus decimates humanity as a group of traveling actors roams between settlements to perform for survivors.

While it isn’t oblivious to the dark depravity of the human condition, Station Eleven largely flips the script on post-apocalyptic dystopia as it presents a hopeful and touching meditation on the endurance of community and the impact of art. Even in its flashbacks to the chaos amid the outbreak of the virus, it presents a profound puzzle of human connection and memory that is mature and wise while still being optimistic. Buoyed by a sublime ensemble cast, striking apocalyptic visuals, and its unique storytelling approach, Station Eleven is a mesmerizing miniseries that deserves to be enjoyed by the masses.

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‘We Own This City’ (2022)

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Another underappreciated gem produced by HBO, We Own This City excels as a true crime drama that, while unrelenting with its fast pacing and non-linear complexity, stands as a timely deconstruction of police corruption, institutional inertia, and the devastating societal ramifications of America’s War on Drugs. Co-created by David Simon, who was also a co-creator on The Wire, and based on Justin Fenton’s nonfiction book, the six-part series covers the reign of the Baltimore Police Department’s Gun Trace Task Force, an elite unit granted impunity who use their authority to profiteer from street crime.

Framed as an FBI investigation into the squad’s corrupt and unlawful practices, We Own This City jumps between different points over a 15-year stretch to explore how Sgt. Wayne Jenkins (Jon Bernthal) came to be in control of the GTTF, and the unit avoided repercussions for their actions for so long. Beneath its winding narrative complexity, We Own This City soars as an urgent dissection of systemic issues in the police force that allow corruption to go unpunished, cultural misunderstandings of how the institution can go about investigating such criminality within the force, and the ripple effect that police brutality has on communities and adjacent social systems.

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‘The Queen’s Gambit’ (2020)

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The cultural spearhead of Netflix’s forays into limited series drama, The Queen’s Gambit gained instant recognition on account of its masterful storytelling, breathtaking performances, stunning period production value, and thematic exploration of such issues as addiction, trauma, and personal growth. Anya Taylor-Joy is outstanding as Beth Harmon, a rising chess prodigy in the mid-20th century whose commitment to become the greatest player in the world is hindered by her spiraling drug habit, obsessive nature, and the social pressures and hostilities she faces in a male-dominated environment.

Written and directed by Scott Frank, and based on Walter Tevis’s novel, The Queen’s Gambit delivers seven episodes of absorbing drama. It’s meticulous in its narrative design, ensuring every essential beat is given enough time to develop without ever running at a languid, dragging pace. Winning widespread critical acclaim while also becoming one of Netflix’s best-performing miniseries of all time, The Queen’s Gambit is a true icon of modern storytelling.

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‘Unbelievable’ (2019)

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A masterclass in emotionally evocative drama, Unbelievable uses a grueling true-story basis to inspire contempt for America’s legal system and how it treats victims of sexual assault, while also exploring the complex path to overcoming trauma. When teenager Marie Adler (Kaitlyn Dever) reports being raped, only to be advised by police to recant her story, she then finds herself facing charges for falsifying a police report. As she is subjected to a callous legal procedure, two detectives from Colorado begin investigating an at-large serial rapist in a case that could prove Adler’s initial report to be true.

Commended for its sensitivity, nuance, thematic depth, and the astonishing power of the performances, Unbelievable earned widespread critical acclaim. It boldly balances the visceral anger the story inspires against the undercurrent of hope and humanity that is propelled in the exploration of Marie’s recovery. Its eight-episode arc stands as one of the timeliest and culturally important series of the 21st century thus far, even if it isn’t the most comfortable viewing experience.

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‘When They See Us’ (2019)

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Another stunning Netflix miniseries from 2019 that finds a sense of gripping wrath in its basis on real-life injustice, When They See Us delivers another scorching indictment on the institutional failures of the judicial system as it explores the case of the Central Park Five. It begins in 1989 when five Black and Latino youths from Harlem are arrested and charged with the assault and rape of a jogger in Central Park. Despite maintaining their innocence, the five men are sentenced to prison, where they spend years fighting their convictions, hoping to one day be exonerated.

Directed and created by Ava DuVernay, When They See Us captures a sense of cultural ire through its story of false imprisonment, one that is loaded with thematic ideas of racial profiling, systemic prejudice, and socioeconomic hardship. However, it aspires to be more than merely a rage-inducing coverage of true events, with the attention it gives to the family members of the detained men imbuing the miniseries with a meditative heart focused on the human toll of injustice. Its four-episode run marks the greatest limited series Netflix has ever produced.

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‘Chernobyl’ (2019)

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Standing tall among HBO’s finest ever productions, Chernobyl is a scintillating yet shocking exploration of the Chernobyl nuclear power plant disaster of 1986. Across its breathtaking five-episode run, it looks into the immediate trauma of the reactor meltdown, the extensive operation that is assembled to minimize the radioactive fallout, and the political ramifications that befall the Soviet Union when its duplicity, subterfuge, and false reporting of the incident are exposed on the world stage.

Grounded by its exceptional performances and utterly faultless production design, Chernobyl delivers a harrowing descent into the middle of the catastrophe, one that heightens the omnipresent dread of radioactive exposure to be a source of constant tension throughout the series. Striking a perfect balance between honoring the heroism of those who sacrificed their lives to contain the fallout, addressing the convoluted web of bureaucracy that exacerbated the disaster, and delivering a piercing message on the cost of political corruption, Chernobyl is the best miniseries audiences have seen for many years.

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‘Band of Brothers’ (2001)

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Not only the greatest miniseries of the 21st century, but arguably the finest achievement in the history of television, Band of Brothers thrives off the back of Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks’s creative input to deliver what is one of the best and most captivating examinations of WWII. Anchored by the stories of real soldiers whose experiences are depicted, it follows the men of Easy Company from their training regime and their drop into Normandy on the eve of D-Day, through their campaign on the front lines of several major battles in the European Theater, and culminating with their uneasy presence in Germany at the end of the war.

A feat of filmmaking that was unprecedented for the small screen at the time, Band of Brothers engrosses viewers in the scale and chaos of combat. However, while it does excel as a stunning portrayal of the full breadth of the Second World War, it still finds its dramatic pulse in character-driven emotional stakes, namely the sense of camaraderie and connection that develops between the troops and the psychological horrors they are exposed to throughout their service. It is the greatest depiction of WWII America has ever produced in any format, a masterpiece that serves as both a cautionary tale of the devastating impact of war and a touching tribute to those who served.

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David Frankel, David Nutter, Mikael Salomon, Phil Alden Robinson, Richard Loncraine, Tom Hanks

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The WNBA has taken action after Toronto Tempo head coach Sandy Brondello’s comments about Angel Reese during a heated matchup sparked backlash online. Brondello has been suspended for one game without pay following the remark, with the league emphasizing the importance of professionalism and respect among coaches and team personnel.

RELATED: Whew! Toronto Tempo Coach Apologizes After Angel Reese Reacts To Her Calling Her A “Protected Species”

Sandy Brondello Faces Suspension After Viral Remark

According to ESPN, Sandy Brondello will serve her suspension on Monday when the Toronto Tempo face the Las Vegas Aces. The WNBA released a statement saying, “The WNBA expects all coaches and team personnel to uphold the highest standards of professionalism and respect that are fundamental to our league.”

The suspension comes after Brondello took to social media on Saturday, July 18, to apologize to Angel Reese after she was heard referring to her as a “protected species” during the Tempo’s game against the Atlanta Dream on Friday, July 17. The comment came as Brondello argued with officials over a play involving Reese and Toronto’s Nyara Sabally.

Angel Reese Responds To Brondello’s Apology

Angel Reese has since acknowledged Sandy Brondello’s apology following the controversial comment that resulted in the Toronto Tempo coach’s one-game suspension. Reese thanked Brondello for addressing the situation while also showing appreciation for the support she received, saying, “First, I appreciate Sandy’s apology, but I also appreciate the love and support that I’ve had for the last 48 hours.”

Reese added that the response was “very overwhelming” but said she was grateful the WNBA took action, emphasizing, “There is no place for discrimination or hate in this league from anyone — from fans to coaches to players.” She shared that she hopes everyone can now move forward, refocus on basketball, and continue pushing the WNBA in a positive direction.

Fans Are Split Over The Viral Exchange

Folks quickly made their way to TSR’s Instagram comment section to share their thoughts on the situation. Some commenters felt Brondello’s words were intentional and believed she meant what she said, while others argued the moment was taken out of context and shouldn’t have received the level of backlash it did. Meanwhile, the debate continued as fans weighed in on both sides of the controversy.

One Instagram user @browngirlz74 said, “If the roles were reversed the outcome would be different.”

This Instagram user @thetruebigkev commented, “I honestly don’t think that was racial…🤷🏾‍♂️”

And, Instagram user @chanrielle added, “She meant what she said”

Meanwhile, Instagram user @emmanyra claimed, “One game?????😮😮😮”

While Instagram user @iknowwhereiwanttoeat shared, “And what’s a day gone teach her .. 😂”

Lastly, Instagram user @shauni3boo wrote, “Idk I don’t feel it’s not that deep. Angel Reese is a rarity so wouldn’t she be a protected species.”

How The Controversy Between Reese And Brondello Unfolded

During the game, Sabally was reportedly defending Reese as she drove toward the basket and made contact with her. Brondello appeared to call for a foul and was heard saying, “Angel, she’s a protected species. Oh, come on. You can agree. It’s (expletive),” while speaking to officials. The play was reviewed and ruled a foul, though officials reportedly declined to upgrade it to a hostile act.

After the reaction online, Brondello apologized directly to Reese, saying she used a phrase she “shouldn’t have…” and that her frustration was directed toward officiating, not Reese. She also acknowledged that her words carried an impact beyond the moment, particularly for Black women in the league. She also apologized to Reese, her teammates, and the Atlanta Dream organization. Reese later addressed the situation on X, reposting a message that read, “Calling a Black woman a species…” before adding, “ARE WE SURPRISED?! @SBrondello 🤡” in response to the controversy.

RELATED: Internet Users Are Droppin’ Mixed Reactions To Angel Reese’s Recent ‘Fit Check (PHOTOS)

Whew, Roomies! Larenz Tate just turned up the heat on the timeline after dropping a fresh batch of selfies on social media, and the ladies are losing it. Fans wasted no time reminding everybody that he’s BEEN fine, while others crowned his wife, “one lucky lady!” 

RELATED: Doin’ Too Much? Larenz Tate & Nia Long’s Recent Link-Up Has The Internet Calling His Wife A “Strong Woman” (WATCH) 

Larenz Tate’s NEW Selfies Have The Timeline In Full Heart-Eyes Mode

Recently, Larenz Tate hopped on Instagram and dropped a fresh set of selfies, telling his followers he was just “minding his biz.” Well, that caption had the ladies cutting up, flooding his comment section — and probably his DMs too — letting him know they were trying to mind his business right along with him. Heart-eye emojis and fire emojis took over as plenty of women reminded everybody he’s BEEN fine, while others joked that he’s aging backwards. Swipe below to peep Larenz’s new flicks.

The Ladies Say Larenz Is Aging Like Fine Wine

Once The Shade Room reposted Larenz Tate’s photos, the comment section lit up. Plenty of ladies said they thought the pics were actually throwbacks at first, while others made it clear that it’s always going to Larenz for them.

Instagram user @meekieeee_ wrote, “Councilman Tate 😍😍😍😍” 

Instagram user @dr.healedhealer_ wrote, “He doesn’t age. So handsome 😍😍” 

While Instagram user @attractivebeing wrote, “I can feel his calm and pure energy, through the photos and his caption and that same beautiful aura, is a big part of his appeal 🩶” 

Then Instagram user @dainkgoddess___ wrote, “He been fine his whole life 😍 GOD took his time creating his parents and they took their time creating him cus Sheesh 🔥🔥🔥🔥 it’s good to see people looking healthy.” 

Another Instagram user @queenasiaimani wrote, “Damn I thought this might’ve been a throwback. Man been fine all his life 😍” 

Instagram user @wanderlust_adp34 wrote, “😍😍😍😍 Mr Tate!!” 

Then another Instagram user @thatgirlmekk_ wrote, “I been in love with you since I was 15 I’m grown now baby call my phone.” 

While another Instagram user @shessosher wrote, “He has not aged 😍😍. Still soo handsome. That man is married, respect to his Wife !!” 

Finally, Instagram user @aria3echo wrote, “It has always been Larenz… It will always be Larenz 🔥” 

Michael B. Jordan Also Had The TL Saying “Hol’ Up!”

Larenz Tate isn’t the only celebrity that had the timeline in a chokehold recently. Michael B. Jordan also had the girlies doing a double take when he popped out for Jay-Z’s Yankee Stadium concert on July 12. Michael B. switched up his usual sharp suit looks for a more laid-back fit, rocking a Knicks championship T-shirt, brown shorts, and black Converse sneakers. His casual look had the ladies saying, “Wayment, he looks different outside of his work clothes.” Peep the photos below.

RELATED: Whew! Michael B. Jordan Steps Out In “Regular Clothes” & The Ladies Are LOSING It: “B Stands For Blow My Back Out” 

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When James Gunn’s DCU began with a Superman movie, many superhero fans had the same question: when are we going to see a team-up with Batman? Unfortunately, an onscreen collaboration between the World’s Finest seems increasingly farther away. Nobody has been officially cast as the DCU’s Batman, and his first movie doesn’t have a premiere date yet. Weirdly enough, that hasn’t kept Warner Bros. from greenlighting numerous projects focused on the Caped Crusader’s foes, including Clayface (releasing October 23) and a Deathstroke/Bane team-up film. Now, it seems like our odds of seeing Batman in the DCU have gotten worse with the surprise delay of a completely separate project.

Separate from James Gunn’s cinematic universe, Matt Reeves has continued working on the sequel to his 2022 hit film The Batman. The sequel was previously scheduled to be released on October 1, 2027, and fans were counting down the days until they’d see Robert Pattinson kicking butt and taking names once more. Unfortunately, the countdown just got longer: The Batman II has been officially delayed to February 18, 2028. This is actually the second delay for the movie, and one that may effectively endanger the DCU by forcing two different Dark Knights to compete against each other.

Dancing With The Delay In The Pale Moonlight

Fans of Matt Reeves’ The Batman are getting all too used to the sequel getting pushed back. Originally, the movie had a release date of October 2, 2026, but the studio delayed it until October 1, 2027, to give Reeves more time for postproduction. Now, it has been delayed until February 18, 2028, which gives the director even more time to polish the sequel. Nonetheless, the repeated delays have concerned some fans who worry that the film is a Supergirl-style stinker Reeves is trying to fix in post. Others worry that even if the film is great, making us wait over half a decade between sequels will kill any momentum the movie could have had.

DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn disagrees, of course. On Threads, he mentioned how several sequels achieved critical and commercial success despite a long wait between films. “7 years between Alien and Aliens. 14 years between Incredibles. 7 years between the first two Terminators. 13 years between Avatars. 36 years between Top Guns. And, of course, six years between Guardians Vol 2 and Vol 3.” While he has a point, it’s worth noting that several of his examples (including Aliens, Terminator 2, and The Incredibles 2) succeeded back before audiences were collectively hooked on the never-ending stream of new content from platforms like TikTok.

Will Audiences Respond To The Next Bat-Signal?

In other words, a huge wait between The Batman and The Batman II might be a turn-off for younger audiences more attuned to movies like Obsession and Backrooms, both of which were created by filmmakers who first achieved success on YouTube. The real elephant in the room, though, is that delaying Matt Reeves’ latest film may end up hurting the eventual Batman DCU film. Rumors have been swirling that Warner Bros. is trying to find the right actor for the role, and the failure of Supergirl may encourage the studio to focus on a new Dark Knight movie sooner rather than focusing on another relatively minor character.

If that happens, the DCU Dark Knight movie (Batman: The Brave and the Bold) could come out very soon after The Batman II; possibly less than a year later. Should this occur, one or both of the films are likely to suffer at the box office. For example, if mainstream audiences know that The Brave and the Bold is coming, they may avoid The Batman II, like audiences avoided Blue Beetle and The Flash when they knew the DCEU was coming to an end. Conversely, if Reeves’ sequel is really great, The Brave and the Bold may suffer from comparison, with fans wondering why the latest DCU film can’t be as good as what came before.

Batman is my absolutely favorite superhero, so I’d love to be wrong about this. In my perfect world, The Batman II will be even better than the original, and Batman: The Brave and the Bold will be the best film in the DCU. But the failure of Supergirl (which had very little to compete with) has underscored how fickle audiences can be when it comes to superhero cinema. Delaying The Batman II for over half a decade may very well sink that movie’s chances at the box office even as it sabotages the next film featuring the Caped Crusader. Forget the Joker: as it turns out, Batman’s greatest enemy may be studio interference!

By Jonathan Klotz
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Avengers: Doomsday could break $1.5 billion, The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day could each set records, and yet, all three of them would still not be as profitable as Obsession. The little horror movie that could has legged out its theatrical run for so long, that’s it’s still playing in theaters while available to stream on Peacock. That it debuted as the number one movie on Peacock isn’t a surprise, by now, everyone expected it to be a smash hit on streaming.

Obsession Breaks One Of The Genie’s Rules

Online discourse around Obsession has become focused on, sit down for a moment because this will surprise you, the actual plot and characters in the movie itself. Curry Barker’s horror about a wish gone wrong kicked off a raging discussion over who’s the villain of the movie? Is it the Bear-obsessed Nikki (Inde Navarette)? Is it Bear (Michael Johnston), who naively wished for Nikki to love him? Or is it Ian (Cooper Tomlinson), Bear’s best friend, who decided to keep a secret from his bestie? 

There’s a clear answer to that but it’s how Obsession gets there that’s turned out to be the truly unsettling part of the story. Bear’s use of the One Wish Willow to have Nikki love him more than anyone else in the world is why in Aladdin the Genie says he won’t make anyone fall in love. What begins as a Monkey’s Paw fable, takes a turn, and the result is the single most profitable film in decades. 

Obsession Is Only The Beginning

Obsession famously cost $750,000 to make, but it’s earned $430 million and counting. Percentage-wise, no one can beat it this year. In a world of ballooning Hollywood budgets, it broke the mold and proved, yet again, that horror can be cheap to make, but if it hits the right audience at the right time, there’s nothing else like it. 

Every choice made in the production and marketing of Obsession worked out. From the framing of that shot from inside the car, you’ll know it the moment you see it, to the old-school trailer that explained the plot without giving away the entire movie (what a novel concept). Inde Navarette’s “no no no no” line reading became a meme, and alongside Johnston, both leads gave career-making performances. 

The next step for Curry Barker is Anything But Ghosts, already in post-production, and bringing back Cooper Tomlinson as a fake paranormal investigator who stumbles across real ghosts. That and he’ll be helming the next entry in a small horror franchise, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. Maybe you’ve heard of it?

Obsession is the biggest streaming hit on Peacock so far this year. To give you an idea how weak the Peacock lineup has been lately, it’s sharing the top ten with Ocean’s 11, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and Fast Five. Not bad movies, but also, not new ones either. Now that it’s available for streaming, prepare for Obsession to stay in your social media feed for the next few months. People are obsessed with this movie.

Creature features have been making a huge comeback in 2026. Earlier this year, Iron Lung kicked off the resurgence with its terrifying take on monster horror. Then came Colony, another standout zombie thriller from the director of Train to Busan. And genre fans recently got their first looks at massive upcoming creature features like Godzilla Minus Zero and Hope. Now, a brand-new horror movie has just dropped its first trailer, and it’s already becoming one of the most talked-about creature features of the year.

The upcoming survival thriller drops a group of stranded church members into the middle of the Ozark wilderness, where they encounter a giant prehistoric spider that begins picking them off one by one. The creature tracks its prey through vibrations, so a single breath, footstep, or even a flinch could reveal someone’s location. Put that together with the setting and the body count, and it’s essentially A Quiet Place meets Arachnophobia.

The only way for the characters to survive is doing exactly what the movie is titled: Don’t Move, not to be confused with Sam Raimi‘s 2024 thriller of the same name. A trailer just dropped yesterday, and it did a phenomenal job setting up all the key players while teasing some intense horror sequences. The biggest surprise ended up being the cast. Tom Cavanagh, who fans will recognize as Dr. Harrison Wells from The Flash, leads a lineup that includes Lyndsy Fonseca, rapper Russell “Russ” Vitale, Hunter King, Joseph Lee Anderson, and Rob Riggle, along with some very fun cameos.

The Surprising Name Behind This Terrifying Spider Horror Movie

The name attached behind the scenes might be even more surprising than the cast in front of the camera. James Murray, best known as one of the four Impractical Jokers, is a co-writer and producer on Don’t Move. The film is based on his own 2020 novel of the same name, co-written with longtime collaborator Darren Wearmouth. Murray has quietly built a second career as an author away from the Jokers’ cameras, publishing nine co-written books since 2018 — something his castmates never let him forget on the show.

This movie is shaping up to be yet another one of Murr’s infamous foolproof plans, and bringing that plan to a theater screen took a partner Murray has trusted for a quarter-century. Indie director Maclain Nelson, a close friend of Murray’s for 25 years, took the helm to adapt the novel. Brian “Q” Quinn from Impractical Jokers is also set to appear in the movie, which has fans hoping that the rest of the Jokers could potentially join him. Seeing Murray, Sal Vulcano, Joe Gatto, and Q all appear on-screen together once again would certainly make the movie even more special.

Don’t Move is scheduled to release in theaters on September 11, 2026. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.

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Release Date

April 6, 2018

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90 Minutes

Producers

Andrew Form, Brad Fuller, Celia D. Costas, Michael Bay, Allyson Seeger

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Taylor Frankie Paul’s mom, Liann May, is breaking her silence after Utah’s Division of Child and Family Services (CFS) requested a court find her daughter’s three children “abused, neglected or dependent.”

“The accusations of child neglect and abuse being leveled against my daughter are not only entirely false, but are also completely absurd,” May, 50, says in a written statement shared exclusively with Us Weekly. “My grandkids live in a safe, loving and stable home provided with every amenity. They are well-fed, clothed, bathed regularly, and frequently enjoy trips to recreational activities. Furthermore, they are supported by a full-time nanny and a loving supporting family. My grandchildren are exceptionally well taken care of and are not being abused or neglected in any way by their mother. They’re quite spoiled to say the least.

She continued, “These allegations have spiraled out of control, and I believe my daughter is being unfairly targeted due to her public profile. This harassment is discriminatory, unlawful and deeply unjust. While there are children truly in need of protection and public attention, resources and energy are being wasted on these baseless claims.”

The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star, 32, shares son Ever, 2, with Dakota Mortensen as well as two children — daughter Indy, 8, and son Ocean, 6 — with ex-husband Tate Paul. She is currently locked in two separate custody battles with both Mortensen and Tate following a string of alleged domestic violence incidents involving Taylor and Mortensen. (After taking a plea deal in a 2023 domestic violence case, Taylor was allegedly involved in another incident with Mortensen in February. Both parties denied allegations of domestic violence and authorities declined to press changes.)

As part of her ongoing custody battle and alleged incidents, CFS opened up an investigation into Taylor. According to court documents obtained by TMZ on Wednesday, July 15, in addition to ruling the children “abused, neglected or dependent,” officials are also requesting a judge “order protective supervision services, appoint a guardian ad litem to represent the children and issue any additional orders deemed to be in their best interests.”

“I want to be very clear, if my grandchildren were being neglected or abused by anyone, I would be the first to act on it,” Taylor’s mom, May, continued in her exclusive statement to Us. “I ask for privacy and for the spread of false narratives to please stop.”

Shortly after news of CFS’ request broke, Taylor issued a statement via her attorneys saying that she continues to fully cooperate with authorities.

“It was recently decided that the ongoing custody actions would be best suited for juvenile court, a common step for families engaged in highly contentious, complex custody matters,” her legal representatives said via a statement shared with US on Thursday, July 16. “Taylor is not deterred by this transition; she welcomes the added structure and oversight it provides and looks forward to continuing her progress toward normalizing custody and becoming the healthiest version of herself.”

On Saturday, July 18, Taylor broke her social media silence on the request, denying claims she forces her daughter to change her 2-year-old son’s diapers while admitting she is not “mother of the year.”

“If I have learned anything in 2026 [with] false headlines, there’s a lot of false information out there and so, therefore, it doesn’t affect me because it’s not true,” she said in a video shared via Instagram. “That being said, there are some things that are true as well.”

She added, “It’s kind of like [Mormon Wives] for me. I don’t need to go read [the court documents] because I lived them. However it is perceived, what is said, it may be accurate, maybe not. It can be exaggerated, twisted. What I do know is what [happened] and I know the truth.”

Taylor’s exes, Tate and Mortensen, also issued a joint statement following CFS’ request.

“Tate Paul and Dakota Mortensen have remained publicly silent throughout these proceedings to avoid having serious private family matters turned into more of a public spectacle than they already have due to the insatiable appetite of others to share private family information online to promote views and publicity,” their attorneys told Us in a statement. “However, they are deeply concerned that Taylor’s statement minimizes the gravity of the action filed by DCFS and her many underlying actions that prompted such. The petition filed by DCFS this week is not a routine transition to juvenile court or an opportunity for personal growth. DCFS has asked the Court to find that the children are abused and has requested an expedited hearing concerning their immediate protection.”

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Related: Taylor Frankie Paul’s Ex Tate Said Her Mom ‘Coached’ Daughter After Arrest

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Taylor Frankie Paul’s ex-husband, Tate Paul, allegedly expressed concern that the reality star’s mother, Liann May, was “coaching” his daughter following a 2023 domestic dispute. On Thursday, March 26, People published transcripts of a phone call between Tate and Utah police about his ex-wife’s arrest on domestic violence charges. In February 2023, Taylor was accused […]

The statement added, “Tate and Dakota are grateful that DCFS has taken these concerns seriously and is stepping in to protect the children. They share the serious concern that the family court system, law enforcement, prosecutors, and child-welfare agencies need meaningful coordination necessary to understand the situation and act in a manner most likely to protect the children. Serious warning signs went largely unaddressed for far too long, even after the passage of Om’s Law. Tate and Dakota remain focused on protecting the children, giving them the time and space they need to heal, supporting meaningful accountability, and using what their families have experienced to help improve coordination between these systems in the future.”

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.

If you or someone you know is experiencing child abuse, call or text Child Help Hotline at 1-800-422-4453.

Bow Wow rose to fame in the early 2000s under the stage name Lil’ Bow Wow, dropping hit records like “Beware of Dog” and singles such as “Bounce with Me.” Over the years, the rapper, whose real name is Shad Moss, captured even more success after putting out staples, including “Like You” with Ciara and starring in the movies “Like Mike,” “Johnson Family Vacation,” “Roll Bounce, and “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.” With all of the success that’s come his way, Bow Wow, 39, is used to life in the spotlight. But would he want his daughter, 15-year-old Shai Moss, living the same life?

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Speaking with PEOPLE at the 2026 BET Awards, Bow Wow said he wouldn’t be opposed to his daughter, Shai, following in his footsteps. However, if she wanted to have success like his, she’d have to do this one thing.

“Be serious about it. Don’t play with it,” Bow Wow said. “And if you’re serious, let’s do it. I got your back a hundred million percent — and we are going to get it done.”

For Bow Wow, he’s not like some other famous parents. He said if his daughter wants it, she has to work for it. “I’m not one of them parents that’s forcing it,” he shared. “She’s got to want to do it, and that’s how you build that love for this, and you’ll never want to leave it.”

Bow Wow looked back on his career, which started at age 13, and said that forcing his child into the spotlight could cause more harm than good.

“If I put it on her and make her do it, it ain’t going to work. So it’s all on her. But if she decides to do it, I got it,” he added.

Bow Wow Previously Said The ‘Lifestyle’ That Comes With Being Famous Isn’t Everything

Back in 2023, Bow Wow, a Columbus, Ohio, native, shared a vulnerable post to his Instagram Stories, revealing that, despite being rich and famous, the “lifestyle” isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be. He mentioned how sad he was that he wasn’t able to go to “prom nor college.”

“Just woke up… Thinking to myself like d-mn… I never been to prom nor college. I wanna pledge so bad I wish I was apart of a fraternity,” Bow Wow wrote online. “Yall think Im lucky because of my lifestyle but I really want what yall have.”

In a separate interview with the Associated Press, covered by TODAY, Bow Wow said that he still wouldn’t trade his childhood for the world, noting that things played out the way they were supposed to. “Not at all. Everything happens for a reason. I’m just one of the chosen few that actually grew up in the limelight and maintained and still be normal,” he said.

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While Bow Wow is open to letting Shai pursue a career under the bright lights, several celebrities, including Drew Barrymore, are against their kids growing up as they did.

Barrymore, who was only seven when she appeared in “E.T.,” told PEOPLE in 2018 that she refuses to let her children be “kid actors.”

“If they want to be actors [later] in life, I would be so supportive of it,” she said. “Can you imagine me being [a] mom [who is] pushing her kids out there? That’s not going to happen.”

Ed Sheeran Has Similar Thoughts

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And Barrymore isn’t alone in her thinking. “Thinking Out Loud” singer Ed Sheeran revealed on the “Table Manners with Jessie Ware” podcast that if even his children wound up with musical abilities such as his, he’d keep them as far away from the industry as possible.

“I think it’s from being in the music industry — I’m like, ‘I would not wish this on my child.’ I would hate for her to be known as my daughter rather than just Lyra; I want her to have [her] own identity,” he shared.

Angelina Jolie Hopes Her Kids Discover Another Career Path

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Angelina Jolie, known for her expansive catalog of iconic roles, including Jane Smith in “Mr. and Mrs. Smith,” told The Sydney Morning Harold that she, too, would like her children to pursue careers outside the realm of entertainment.

“We’re hoping, I think, that the kids don’t become actors. We want them to be happy and do whatever they’re interested in, but I think we’re hoping to show them so many ideas and other options that they won’t want to act,” she said.

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As she continued, Jolie said that while she wouldn’t stop her children from becoming actors, she hoped they’d also do something else. “I’d like them to do other things with their lives,” she said. “We’re a bit nervous about that.”