By Chris Snellgrove
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Spider-Man remains the most popular Marvel character in the world. Thanks to a deal Sony made back in the ‘90s, this web-head is also one of the only characters who isn’t fully owned by Disney. As a result, you can find earlier Spider-Man films outside of the walled garden that is Disney+. This includes one vintage movie that fans have been hating on for nearly 20 years: 2007’s Spider-Man 3, which is currently streaming on Netflix. After the blockbuster success of Spider-Man 2, many fans felt that Sam Raimi’s final film in the trilogy was a bitter disappointment.

Here’s the thing, though: Spider-Man 3 is worse than Spider-Man 2, but so are most superhero movies. Spider-Man 2 is basically the gold standard for tights-and-flights films, and that unassuming sequel is better than almost anything ever created for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. For both fans and critics, however, it’s important to judge movies on their own merits rather than endlessly comparing them to something else. That brings us back to Raimi’s most hated film. On its own, Spider-Man 3 is much better than you remember and infinitely better than its reputation suggests (63 percent critical score on Rotten Tomatoes). Once you rewatch this maligned Marvel movie on Netflix, you’ll discover that, in several ways, this hated film is a modern masterpiece.

A Real Symbiotic Relationship

The premise of Spider-Man 3 is that our titular hero is getting ready to propose to Mary Jane Watson, but he’s got several problems going on at once. His old buddy, Harry Osborn, is trying to kill him, and he has recently discovered that his uncle’s killer is still at large. Oh, and a creepy alien symbiote has merged with his body, slowly giving him a newer, weirder personality. Soon enough, he’s dealing with relationship problems, and a rival photographer transforms into his archnemesis. Unless poor Peter Parker can get his groove back and patch things up with those closest to him, this will be the Amazing Spider-Man’s last battle.

Now, what did fans hate about Spider-Man 3 when it came out? The main criticism, and a fair one, is that the movie is overstuffed with supervillains. Thanks to studio interference, Spider-Man has to fight no less than three supervillains, more than are found in the first two movies put together. Additionally, fans mostly agreed that Topher Grace (the little dude from That ‘70s Show) was woefully miscast as Venom. Some fans disliked the endless Peter Parker/Mary Jane drama. But perhaps the most enduring critique of the movie is that Peter Parker’s “emo” phase (when the suit has given him newfound confidence) is just embarrassing to watch.

Tickle Me Emo

Now, I’ll grant you that Topher Grace was, for all his talents, an awful choice to play Venom, arguably Spider-Man’s most iconic nemesis. But the rest of the criticisms are overblown or, nearly two decades later, a non-issue. Sure, it’s frustrating watching Peter Parker and Mary Jane fail to get their sh*t together, but that’s part and parcel of a comic book drama. Let’s be honest, this is much less annoying than watching Star-Lord constantly fumble Gamora and then risk the entire universe because she died. Speaking of Avengers: Infinity War, after that movie, it’s hard to say Spider-Man 3 is bad simply for having three villains in it.

Also, you might need to sit down for this. If you’ve ever insulted the Emo Peter Parker scenes, you genuinely missed the point. The character is supposed to be annoying here, showcasing how the alien symbiote has turned him into a complete jerk. Other characters know it, too. When he is swaggering down the street or acting a fool in the jazz club, you can see how much it’s weirding others out. In these Spider-Man 3 scenes, Emo Peter is constantly the butt of the joke. Director Sam Raimi wanted to showcase Peter’s transformation into someone unlikable, and he simply chose to do so in the weirdest and most whimsical way.

Colorful Characters, Killer Chemistry

So, I’ve addressed the parts of Spider-Man 3 that people hate and why those critiques are overblown. What, though, does this movie have going for it? To start with, the performances are amazing. Tobey Maguire is still (sorry, Tom Holland!) the best Spider-Man, and his charisma is oozing out of every frame like a leaky web fluid dispenser. Kirsten Dunst is at her sexy ingenue best, and it’s fun to see her character’s feistier side come out thanks to a romantic rival played to heart-stealing perfection by Bryce Dallas Howard. James Franco is perfect as Peter’s frenemy, while franchise newcomer Thomas Haden Church does some of the best work of his career as the Sandman.

The actors get to shine because Spider-Man 3 is all about characterization. Sam Raimi is one of the few directors who understands that, with tights-and-flights films, the “super” is far less important than the “man.” Scenes in Spider-Man 3 are compelling precisely because we are invested in these characters and their emotional ups and downs. Big battles are few and far between, leaving plenty of time for each character to complete their arc (Sandman’s is particularly great). Sometimes, newer superhero movies feel like we are just moving listlessly from one setpiece to the next. In Spider-Man 3, however, every scene has weight because every character has a purpose.

His Thwips Are Sealed

When we do get fight scenes in this movie, they are uniformly great. After you watch enough modern Marvel movies turn every battle into a generic CGI slopfest, the fight scenes of Spider-Man 3 feel like a breath of fresh air. Everything has a pleasant heft and physicality to it, and every character has the quirky, lo-fi charm that has become Sam Raimi’s cinematic signature. Is this the director’s best work? Of course not. But at the risk of sounding like a fanboy, even an old, mid-tier Raimi superhero movie is better than most of what we are currently getting out of the MCU. 

Obviously, Spider-Man 3 isn’t the best superhero film ever made. But it’s far better than its reputation suggests, and it’s perfect for anyone suffering from so-called superhero fatigue. You see, you aren’t actually sick of these movies. You’re just sick of bored directors slavishly following the same Marvel formula to diminishing returns. Why not take a trip (or thwip) to the past and revisit a Marvel movie from back before Disney owned everything? You might be surprised to discover how much you like Spider-Man 3 after watching it on Netflix. Surprised enough to do your own little emo dance? Don’t worry, buddy. I won’t tell anyone!

For the past few months, GloRilla and her sister Victoria “BroRilla” Woods have been at odds after BroRilla called the rapper out and brought family financial issues to the internet. Since then, shots have been thrown, and diss tracks have been dropped. However, despite their issues, BroRilla is making it clear that she’s not here for certain comments about her sister.

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Victoria “BroRilla” Woods Defends GloRilla Against Online Comments About Her Looks 

On Monday, clips from BroRilla’s recent live started making their way around the internet. This time, she was taking up for her sister GloRilla and letting critics know she was checking anyone calling her sister ugly.

She stated, “GloRilla is one of the most beautiful rap b**** out there. C’mon now, y’all gotta admit that sh**. Y’all ain’t finna keep saying this b**** ugly, or saying somebody look better than her. That b**** is bad. Stop it. Bad as hell.”

BroRilla made it clear that she doesn’t care if GloRilla isn’t rocking with her right now; she’s still going to stand on the fact that her sister is fine. She told critics to stop comparing their looks and saying one looks better than the other. She also agreed that while they look alike, she will never be in competition with GloRilla.

She added, “We look alike. Stop doing that. I’m not in competition with my motherf****ing sister, but I will let it be known that I ain’t sh** to play with. It’s a difference, okay?”

BroRilla Denies Ever Hating On Her Sister And Applauds GloRilla’s Impact On Memphis

In the live, Victoria Woods also addressed comments claiming she came up off hating on her sister GloRilla. Responding to critics, Victoria made it clear she came up from venting about family problems. She also questioned that narrative by asking if it were true, wouldn’t she have dragged GloRilla during the first year of her success?

Victoria explained that her frustration stemmed from family problems, not from hatred toward her sister. She also stood by GloRilla, saying she was the one who put Memphis on the map.

Victoria stated, “I’ve never hated on her. I was frustrated that she wasn’t f***king with the family like how she was supposed to.”

She then added, “If you wanna really look at it and be technical about it, Three 6 Mafia did not put Memphis on the map… She did. OK? I don’t give a f*** what y’all got to say. GloRilla put Memphis on the map.”

Social Media Reacts

Folks gathered under The Shade Room Teens as they reacted to Victoria Woods’ latest video. While some agreed with her defending her sister despite their issues, others felt Victoria did too much by acting like she never hated on GloRilla. Some also mentioned that sisters should keep private family problems off the internet. A few people also debated her stance about GloRilla’s impact on Memphis.

Instagram user  @alvogangg wrote, “I mean I can talk about my siblings but you can’t”

Instagram user added @jdd064 wrote, “She only defended her cause they look alike 😂😂😂glorilla not ugly tho”

While Instagram  @still.jeyda wrote, “The things people do to they own family for money is crazy”

Instagram user @big_lex_ wrote, “You’re acting like just because they beefing they still ain’t sisters. They still gonna stand up for each other now 😒 “

Instagram user @lambs__fen added, “YOU CAME UP HATING ON YOUR “SISTER” 🗣️ idc what anyone says… tbh you wouldn’t even be able to claim me as a sister after that…”

While Instagram user @killinemhoess wrote, “” that bx is bad ” yesss my girl issss 😍😍😍😍”

Instagram user @itsluvaaalexiss wrote, “Ik she ain’t just say three six ain’t put Memphis on the map 💀 Three six walked so glo can run wtf”

Instagram user  “@styles.by.kayla._  added, “Never put Memphis on the map it was really Dolph”

While Instagram user @tshaymoneaaa wrote, “Yall think ts cool? Bitch what you not gone do is drag me for months abt absolutely nothing chasing clout & then turn around & act like you all for me.. sister or not find you sb else to play with rs”

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Alix Earle has candidly shared her personal relationship preferences and reflected on the boundaries of her romantic life. 

The popular influencer dropped major hints about a highly publicized rumor seemingly involving Tom Brady while explaining why she avoids partners her own age. 

Her open discussion comes months after she split from her boyfriend of two years, 30-year-old NFL player Braxton Berrios.

The internet personality seemingly hinted at her rumored relationship with 48-year-old football legend Brady while breaking down her dating habits on the latest episode of her “Get Real With Me” YouTube series.

During the broadcast, the content creator firmly rejected the idea of pursuing peers close to her own age. She looked back on a recent romantic outing to illustrate her point, stating, “I went on a date with a guy who was a year older than me. I can’t do it again.” 

Her guest for the episode, 25-year-old Quenlin Blackwell, voiced total agreement with the sentiment, stating, “I don’t date guys my age.”

The influencer further explained her perspective by admitting that when she spent time with someone so close to her in age, she simply didn’t feel like she was with a true man. 

Earle also confessed that she actively gravitates toward older partners because she genuinely wants someone who can take care of her and someone who really knows their stuff. However, she openly laughed about how this strong preference can sometimes swing entirely too far in the opposite direction.

“Sometimes then I’ve gone too far the other end, and I’m like, ‘Grandpa!’” she joked, per Page Six.

This comes after she sparked massive romance rumors with Brady when the two were spotted attending a yacht party in St. Barts on New Year’s Eve.

Tom Brady And Alix Earle Attended An Exclusive Las Vegas Gathering

The confessions regarding Earle’s preference for mature partners align closely with her recent public appearances alongside the legendary quarterback. 

Shortly after initially sparking romance rumors during their New Year’s Eve celebration, the social media star and the iconic athlete further fueled relationship speculation by appearing at the exact same high-profile event in Las Vegas.

The Blast confirmed that the popular content creator arrived with a group of friends wearing a light gray shift dress paired with a gold belt, while the sports icon opted for a sleek look featuring black pants, a matching jacket, and orange-tinted sunglasses. 

Alix Earle Expressed A Desire To Meet Someone New 

Despite being spotted in the same place, Earle later seemed to deny that she was seeing anyone. In fact, she expressed a desire to meet someone new. 

According to The Blast, Earle was asked who she would like to take a picture with at the Vanity Fair Oscar Party, and she said, “Honestly, no one. I’m just like, maybe I’ll get someone’s number or something? I could meet someone.”

Her comments seemed to imply that she wasn’t romantically tied to anyone, despite the rumors swirling around her and Brady.

Did Tom Brady Roast Rival Joe Burrow Over Alix Earle?

The single status Earle claimed after the Oscars is likely what set the stage for subsequent drama between two of football’s biggest stars.

Brady took his flag football rivalry with Joe Burrow to another level by roasting the quarterback after he partied with Earle following the Academy Awards. 

Brady wasted no time taking a jab at his rival, using the team name to troll him by stating, “That’s what they called Joe the other night at those Oscars parties .. the Wildcat.” 

The broadcaster further mocked Burrow’s role as a clothing brand ambassador, adding, “At least he’s here, no fashion shows to attend.” Rather than retaliating, Burrow took the high road, offering a brief side-eye before breaking into a smile, per The Blast.

Alix Earle Confessed To Sending A Late-Night Message To An Ex

Following the public drama involving Brady and Burrow, Earle shifted the focus back to her own personal life by opening up about a late-night decision she deeply regrets.

While appearing on “The Drew Barrymore Show” to promote her skincare line, Reale Actives, the 25-year-old influencer was asked to share the final bad idea she had recently actioned. 

“Oh, my gosh. Probably texting my ex at, like, five in the morning after going out,” Earle shared. Host Drew Barrymore quickly offered her reassurance, calling the early-morning mistake incredibly human, per The Blast. 

The popular content creator went on to describe the late-night scene in more detail, explaining that the text message was sent immediately after a night out and a few drinks. She admitted that she was looking with only one eye at her phone screen when she decided to type out the message.

Garcelle Beauvais is doing her best to deal with recent life changes. In a new interview, the former “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” star opened up about how she’s been handling the fact that her twin sons, Jax and Jaid, have officially left the nest.

Speaking with PEOPLE, Beauvais admitted that she’s been struggling to navigate her feelings about her sons growing up. “Oh my God, the house feels different already,” she said.

“I can, like, the energy feels different. Every now and then, I burst into tears because it’s not like the day-to-day of motherhood, what’s for dinner, I can’t make your game, oh my God, we need 25 cupcakes, and, you know, like all those little things,” she added.

According to Beauvais, her twin boys are “both driving,” meaning finding time where they’re all together is a bit more challenging. “I mean, the other day they both drove and met me for dinner, and yeah, it’s different,” she said.

Garcelle Beauvais Showcased Her Relationship With Her Sons On ‘Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills’

In 2023, Beauvais took viewers behind the scenes of her relationship with her twin sons, Jax and Jaid, on an episode of “RHOBH.” During the conversation, Beauvais’ sons were honest with the multi-hyphenate about how much they dislike being away from her when she has to leave to work.

“I definitely feel guilty that my work takes me away sometimes,” she said on camera before telling her sons that they could always be honest with her about their feelings. “I don’t know if that would change me not going because it’s work commitments, right, but I’m saying sometimes I wish you would vocalize it. This is your chance to say how you feel about how we run the household,” she said.

Elsewhere in the episode, Beauvais admitted to feeling “a lot of pressure as a working parent,” explaining that while she’s always tried to be present for her kids, knowing that she sometimes wasn’t felt “like a knife to the heart.”

A year earlier, Beauvais’ son, Jax, was the topic of conversation on “RHOBH” after one of his mother’s co-stars, Erika Jayne, was filmed cursing at him during a group event. After the episode aired, Jax was relentlessly attacked by social media trolls, prompting Beauvais, other “Real Housewives” stars, and Bravo to release a statement.

“We are shocked and appalled at the social comments directed at Garcelle’s son,” the statement from Bravo’s Instagram read. “We urge our viewers and social followers alike to refrain from targeting our cast and their families with harmful rhetoric.”

Beauvais reshared Bravo’s post to her profile, adding, “Thank you, BravoTV, for your support. It’s not OK!!!”

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Beauvais Says She Left ‘Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills’ After A ‘Line Was Drawn’ In The Sand

Beauvais left the “Real Housewives of Beverly Hills” in 2025. She opened up about her departure in her new audio book, “Protecting My Peace… At All Costs,” according to a previous report from The Blast.

“A line was drawn for me that I no longer wanted to cross. I felt like my spirit could no longer do it. (It was) just drama for the sake of drama,” Beauvais said about her surprising exit.

Beauvais made headlines when she walked off the “RHOBH” season 14 reunion set after feuding with a majority of the women.

“I realized something I couldn’t unsee. I didn’t have an ally. Not one. Not a single friend [is] sitting on that stage with me. No one to lock eyes with, no one to lean toward. No one saying, ‘I see you,’” Beauvais said in her latest book. “The same way I walked in is how I walked out. Alone. I didn’t wanna fight anymore. I didn’t wanna be a grown a, woman, a grandmother, going after other women.”

Leaving The Show Was Hard For Beauvais

While she said goodbye to the series, Beauvais admitted leaving the show behind wasn’t an easy decision.

“It was hard because, again, I’m an immigrant. You don’t leave jobs,” she said. “You don’t leave jobs that are paying you, right? So that wasn’t an easy decision.”

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There’s something in the air in Hollywood, and some of the most famous faces in the entertainment industry are breathing it in!

Five months into 2026, and May has been filled with good news left and right as celebrities are in full baby-making mode. The list includes actors such as Ireland Baldwin, Brianne Howey, Dylan Sprouse, Sebastian Stan, and podcast host Alex Cooper.

Some of these Hollywood stars are expecting their first child with their respective partners, while others are adding a new bundle of joy to their families.

Ireland Baldwin is expecting baby number two! On May 23, the daughter of the former couple, Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger, broke the news of her second pregnancy on Instagram, in a joint post with her longtime beau, RAC.

The video set to Justin Hurwitz’s “Planetarium” began with a close-up of a family of three’s bathroom robes hanging from a rack before a brown robe was added. Then a cute onesie was placed on top of a toddler’s pink pajamas on the bed, followed by a baby bottle beside a sippy cup.

Next came a hand, presumably Ireland’s, pushing away a bottle of wine and opting for a bottle of Unisom SleepTabs. The video concluded with Ireland’s hand holding a strip of sonogram images. Since the heartwarming clip did all the talking for them, the couple captioned the post with a single red heart emoji.

Ireland And RAC Welcomed Their First Child In 2023

News of Ireland’s second pregnancy comes three years after she and RAC became parents for the first time in 2023. PEOPLE reported that they announced they were expecting a child in December 2022 and welcomed a daughter named Holland in May 2023.

While Ireland followed in her famous parents’ footsteps as an actress, her beau gained prestige as a musician. Born André Allen Anjos, the musician and record producer began using the stage name RAC or Remix Artist Collective in 2007.

Before releasing his own original music, such as 2017’s “Ego,” RAC became famous for his remixes. He has since cemented himself as a renowned figure in the music industry, going on tour and performing at music festivals like Coachella.

Brianne Howey Is Expecting Baby No. 2

Ireland isn’t the only actress expecting her second child, as “Ginny & Georgia” star Brianne Howey has another bun in her oven. The TV personality confirmed the good news on Instagram, flaunting her burgeoning baby bump on May 10, in honor of Mother’s Day.

Howey shared a mirror selfie that captured her beaming brightly in a yellow strapless dress. She held her phone in one hand to take the bathroom selfie while using the other to hold her baby bump. “Here we grow again [yellow heart emoji] Happy Mother’s Day!” Howey captioned the snap.

The post generated an outpouring of love and support from fans, including the official Netflix family account. Stars like Howey’s onscreen daughter, Antonia Gentry, and Canadian actress Jennifer Robertson also joined fans in celebrating the soon-to-be mother of two.

The Actress Has Been Married To Matt Ziering Since 2021

Similar to Ireland’s motherhood journey, Howey became a mother for the first time in June 2023. She welcomed her bundle of joy nearly two years after she tied the knot to Matt Ziering in July 2021, following a hiccup in their wedding plans.

Howey and Ziering initially scheduled their wedding for 2021 following their engagement; however, they were forced to postpone the ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic, per Hello! Magazine. They eventually said their vows in a private residence in Palos Verdes, California.

Unlike Howey, who makes her daily bread from the entertainment industry, Ziering graduated from Loyola Law School. He has reportedly been a member of the State Bar of California since 2017. The lovebirds first met at a bar in Los Angeles in 2015 through mutual friends.

Dylan Sprouse And Barbara Palvin Are Going To Be First-Time Parents

The 2026 baby fever season continues with actor Dylan Sprouse and his supermodel wife Barbara Palvin expecting their first child. The lovebirds broke the news in a joint Instagram post on May 14, sharing three pictures commemorating the upcoming addition to their family.

The first snap captured Sprouse in a classic black tuxedo with a white shirt and a bow tie. He was seated in a chair with Palvin next to him, seated on the armrest in a stunning Cinderella-blue dress. The couple beamed brightly at each other while touching the model’s growing baby bump.

The next slide was a close-up of a sonogram which captured what appeared to be the couple’s unborn child throwing the “rock on” hand gesture, officially known as the sign of the horns. The final picture showed Sprouse and Palvin making the same hand gesture, and they captioned the post with the same sign.

Inside The Power Couple’s Relationship 

According to ELLE,  Sprouse and Palvin first met at a party in 2017, which prompted the model to follow the Disney alum on Instagram. Since she took the first step, Sprouse slid into her DMs with an offer to hang out and his phone number.

“The Suite Life of Zack & Cody” star confirmed that Palvin did not message him for six months, with the model explaining in the same interview why she waited. Palvin noted that she had not been in the right headspace when Sprouse contacted her.

They finally reconnected in June 2018, with dating rumors sparking a month later. Sprouse and Palvin finally made things official in August 2018, giving fans plenty to talk about with their lovey-dovey moments. The actor popped the big question in September 2022, and they tied the knot in July 2023.

Sebastian Stan Is Set To Be A First-Time Dad

Sprouse isn’t the only first-time parent in the works, as Marvel star Sebastian Stan is gearing up to be a dad. The actor and his girlfriend Annabelle Wallis first made waves for the pregnancy in April when they were spotted on a stroll, with the actress’s baby bump on display.

Stan addressed his status as a soon-to-be father weeks earlier in an interview with Deadline, declaring, “I want to be a good dad.” He weighed in on what it meant to be a father in his forties, confessing that he felt the responsibility tied to being a good father and a good man.

“I’m 43, and I feel, in a lot of ways, I’m just starting to learn now. It’s just crazy to me,” Stan said. He added that his latest role in the movie “Fjord” motivated him to take a closer look at his own life. The film follows a man forced to contemplate his own value as a father and as a man.

The MCU Star Is Dating Actress Annabelle Wallis

Stan is set to become a father thanks to his girlfriend, Wallis. The pair first sparked dating rumors in May 2022 when they were spotted at Robert Pattinson’s 36th birthday party in New York. PEOPLE reported that a since-deleted picture shared by photographer Myles Hendrik caught them kissing.

A few months after the party, Stan amd Wallis were seen grabbing lunch together in Manhattan and cuddling while on a stroll. They enjoyed more PDA moments, including celebrating Stan’s 40th birthday in Greece. In 2024, they walked the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival.

The love between them kept blooming with Stan giving Wallis a special shout-out in January 2025 during his acceptance speech. At the time, the actor won the Golden Globe Award for best performance by a leading actor in a musical or comedy film. “Annabelle, I love you,” Stan declared.

Alex Cooper Is Pregnant With Her First Child

The baby news extends beyond Hollywood, with “Call Her Daddy” host Alex Cooper set to be a first-time mom. The media personality broke the news on Instagram, sharing two pictures with her husband Matt Kaplan. Both images captured the couple outdoors, with Cooper’s baby bump on display.

Copper dropped the pictures on May 17, captioning the post with a white heart emoji and the words, “Our family.” She beamed at her partner with joy in the images, showing off her growing baby bump in a white crop top while Kaplan backed the camera with his hand on her thigh.

The pictures received over 1 million likes and over 12 thousand comments, as fans and celebrities celebrated the couple’s latest addition to their family. Media personality Savannah Montano dubbed Cooper the “cutest mom ever,” while model Winnie Harlow wished the soon-to-be mom a healthy pregnancy.

The Podcast Host Is Married To TV Producer Matt Kaplan

According to TODAY, Cooper and Kaplan first met in July 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. She had a meeting with her future husband’s ACE Productions company and recalled falling for him at first sight during a 2024 interview.

Cooper’s feelings were not one-sided, as she eventually started dating Kaplan during the pandemic. Although she initially never saw herself as someone who would tie the knot, she changed her mind in December 2022 and urged Kaplan to propose.

The TV producer popped the big question in May 2023 in their home, and they got married months later in April 2024, saying their vows in an intimate beachside wedding in Mexico. Cooper described their ceremony as a “fairy tale,” while praising Kaplan as “the most romantic man” in her life.

John Cena has become one of the most reliable comedy actors working today. A huge part of that success comes from how committed he stays to every situation his characters find themselves in, regardless of how absurd things become. Some of Cena’s funniest performances work because he approaches escalating chaos with complete sincerity, usually while looking increasingly disgruntled — or horrified — that everything around him is falling apart. Eric André, meanwhile, has built an entire career around creating exactly that kind of chaos.

That combination sits at the center of Netflix’s upcoming comedy Little Brother, which pairs Cena and André together in what already looks like one of the streamer’s strongest comedic pairings of the summer. Combining André’s unpredictable, confrontational energy with Cena’s increasingly refined straight-man comedy style makes Little Brother feel especially well-suited to both actors’ strengths. If you find yourself unable to wait for more from the upcoming movie after the official trailer debuted last week, Collider is thrilled to reveal an exclusive image of the starring duo in the movie ahead of its release next month as part of our Exclusive Summer Preview series.

Who Else Is in ‘Little Brother’?

Netflix’s upcoming comedy Little Brother stars Cena as a successful real estate agent whose carefully curated life begins unraveling after the sudden return of his eccentric former “little brother,” played by André. Directed by Ingrid Goes West filmmaker Matt Spicer, the movie also stars Michelle Monaghan, Christopher Meloni, Sherry Cola, Ego Nwodim, Caleb Hearon, Ben Ahlers, Bryce Gheisar, and Pilot Bunch. Little Brother was written by Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel, and is produced by David Bernad for Middle Child Pictures and Ruben Fleischer.

The movie marks the first major collaboration between Cena and André since Cena’s memorable appearance on The Eric Andre Show in 2020, where the actor brought the WWE skills he was still using pre-retirement to crash through the set. Little Brother appears ready to channel some of that same chaotic energy into a full-length feature, with André playing a character who rapidly dismantles the carefully controlled life Cena’s character has built for himself. Early details about the movie suggest a comedy driven heavily by escalating discomfort, awkward family dynamics, and the increasingly fragile patience of a man watching his perfectly organized world collapse.

Little Brother premieres on Netflix on June 26. Stay tuned with Collider for the next few days as we reveal exclusives from the biggest movies of the upcoming season.

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June 26, 2026

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Yellowstone‘s Marshals is returning for season 2 — but is everyone from the cast coming back?

The Paramount Network show, which premiered in 2018, introduced viewers to the fictional Dutton family. Yellowstone came to an end in 2024, expanding its universe with Luke Grimes‘ CBS show Marshals and Dutton Ranch, which premiered in May.

According to the official synopsis, Marshals follows Kayce as he leaves “ranching life behind to join an elite unit” of the U.S. Marshals while “combining his skills as a cowboy and Navy SEAL to bring range justice to Montana, where he and his teammates must balance family, duty and the high psychological cost that comes with serving as the last line of defense in the region’s war on violence.”

In addition to Grimes, the show stars Arielle Kebbel, Ash Santos, Tatanka Means, Brett Cullen and Logan Marshall Green. The season 1 finale hinted at several character deaths — and a possible cast exit.

Keep scrolling to see who is — and isn’t — returning in season 2:

Luke Grimes

There would be no Marshals without Grimes so Kayce is coming back.

Logan Marshall-Green

Cal’s life was left up in the air in the season 1 finale following a raid.

Arielle Kebbel

Kebbel’s Belle was also part of the raid that teased a shooting.

Ash Santos

As of the season 1 finale, Santos’ character Andrea was considering a move out of Montana.

Tatanka Means

Miles will be back when the show returns for a sophomore season on CBS.

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Related: Which ‘Yellowstone’ Alums Are — And Aren’t — Returning for ‘Marshals’?

CBS is expanding the Yellowstone universe with a spinoff centered around Kayce Dutton — but which alums are reprising their roles on the new show? Yellowstone, which premiered in 2018, introduced viewers to the fictional Dutton family, who own the largest ranch in Montana. After finding success on Paramount, creator Taylor Sheridan grew the Yellowstone […]

Brecken Merrill

Tate a.k.a Kayce’s son is expected to return after the season 1 finale put his life in danger.

Mo Brings Plenty

Mo will be back in season 2 of the Yellowstone spinoff.

Gil Birmingham

The same goes for Thomas Rainwater, who played a large role in season 1.

By Chris Snellgrove
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If you’re ever really hungry for new Star Wars content, you don’t need to rely on Disney+. Instead, all you have to do is bust out your old Blu-rays and check out the special features. There, you will find deleted scenes that may completely change how you see the movie. For example, 2005’s Revenge of the Sith may be a goofy movie, but it has deleted scenes featuring Genevieve O’Reilly killing it as Mon Mothma nearly two decades before she played the character in Andor.  Of course, the movie also has a deleted scene that will remind you of just how batsh*t insane George Lucas really is.

This deleted scene has been making the rounds on social media lately, and most who watch it have the same question: “is this AI?” The answer is no, this scene is very real, but it does involve the most famous artificial intelligence in a galaxy far, far away: droids. In this scene, we see Anakin and Obi-Wan discussing droid language, and then Anakin repeatedly speaks the droid language, complete with beeps and boops. It is (and I don’t say this lightly) one of the stupidest things in Star Wars history. However, in a bizarre twist, this scene plays a major part in some largely forgotten franchise lore.

The Dumbest Star Wars Deleted Scene

The deleted Revenge of the Sith scene takes place early in the movie, when Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker have boarded General Grievous’ ship to rescue Chancellor Palpatine. They have been in communication with R2-D2, but Anakin’s translator breaks. He asks his mentor if he can understand what the astromech is saying, and Obi-Wan responds by reminding his former padawan, “I’m not a protocol droid.” Anakin then tries to translate part of what R2 said, complete with droid noises. He does so again when Obi-Wan corrects him about the interpretation (namely, that the droid wants them to go up, not down).

The scene is wonderfully absurd. It wouldn’t be so crazy for Anakin Skywalker to simply know what R2-D2 is saying. At different points in the franchise, we have seen characters like Luke Skywalker, Poe Dameron, and Rey understand droids’ binary language without the use of a translator or a protocol droid. But actually having Anakin speak that language out loud, with perfect robotic inflection, is insane. Could anybody do this (kind of like how Han Solo learned to speak Wookie), or is this a Jedi thing? If nothing else, the scene is hilarious because it sounds like Anakin is cursing, and his vulgar language has been bleeped (or should we say beeped?) out.

Did Obi-Wan Use DuoLingo?

As stupid as this Revenge of the Sith deleted scene is, though, it arguably plays an important part in the lore. For example, many fans think that Obi-Wan Kenobi can understand what R2-D2 is saying in A New Hope because he speaks to the droid conversationally and finds Princess Leia’s hidden message so easily, possibly because R2 had told him what to do. If that’s true, then it’s evidence of weird character development. Obi-Wan couldn’t speak Binary (the droid language) in Revenge of the Sith, but he may have found the time to do so while watching over young Luke Skywalker (after all, there’s not much to do on Tatooine).

Additionally, the Anakin in this deleted scene is a bit more like his later portrayal in the Clone Wars cartoon. Over the years, some fans have felt like there were basically two different Anakins: the brooding, future Vader of the prequels and the quirky, slightly wacky Jedi warrior of the cartoon. Here, we see that these two Anakins are one and the same, and the same guy who would be slaughtering children by the end of the film is doing robot impressions at the beginning. 

This isn’t the most important deleted scene in Star Wars history, but it might just be the weirdest. It shows us a different side of Anakin Skywalker while also injecting a bit of sideways humor into an otherwise very serious film. In its own way, this scene also hints at Anakin’s future transformation into Darth Vader because (based on his goofy beeps and boops) he was clearly “more machine than man” long before his duel with Obi-Wan Kenobi.

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