Month: April 2026

Netflix is gearing up for the next chapter of Beef, created by Lee Sung Jin and produced by A24, by offering a first look at Season 2.  The anthology series continues with eight new episodes, all dropping April 16 on Netflix.

The upcoming season shifts focus to the emotional strain of relationships at different stages, zeroing in on how love and marriage can fracture under pressure. This time, the story centers on two couples whose lives collide in messy and unexpected ways.

A newly released trailer—set to “Punching in a Dream” by The Naked and Famous—opens with Carey Mulligan and Cailee Spaeny sharing a candid conversation at an upscale country club, where Oscar Isaac’s character works as a general manager. Tensions escalate when another couple captures a volatile argument between Mulligan and Isaac’s characters, setting off a chain reaction that entangles all four. As the fallout unfolds, the characters vie for influence with the club’s powerful owner, Chairwoman Park, played by Youn Yuh-jung, who is grappling with a scandal of her own involving her husband.

Season 2 will also expand its ensemble cast with actors including Charles Melton, Song Kang-ho, William Fichtner, and Mikaela Hoover.

The first season of Beef debuted in 2023, starring Steven Yeun and Ali Wong. It followed two strangers whose road rage encounter spiraled into obsession. The series became a critical hit, earning multiple Emmy Awards, including Best Limited Series and acting wins for its leads.

See the trailer for Season 2 of Beef: HERE.

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Netflix has confirmed that Season 2 of Running Point will debut on April 23, along with a first look at the upcoming episodes. The renewal came shortly after the show’s February 2025 premiere, signaling strong momentum for the sports comedy.

The series once again centers on Isla Gordon, played by Kate Hudson, who rose unexpectedly to lead the fictional Los Angeles Waves basketball franchise during a public scandal in Season 1. Now, she’s no longer seen as a placeholder—she’s firmly in charge, with the spotlight and expectations fully on her.

This season raises the pressure as Isla works to prove she deserves her position while juggling the demands of running a team and maintaining a personal life. Complicating matters, her brother Cam, portrayed by Justin Theroux, is quietly plotting a return to power, turning her every misstep into an opportunity.

The ensemble cast includes Drew Tarver, Brenda Song, Scott MacArthur, Fabrizio Guido, Chet Hanks, Toby Sanderman and Uche Agada. Season 2 also features appearances from guest stars like Ray Romano, Max Greenfield and others.

Created by Mindy Kaling, Ike Barinholtz and Elaine Ko, the show continues under the guidance of showrunner David Stassen. Hudson also remains involved behind the scenes as an executive producer, alongside a team that includes Howard Klein and Jeanie Buss.

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Warner Bros. and Legendary have released the first trailer for Dune: Part Three, offering a glimpse at the next—and reportedly final—chapter in the sweeping sci-fi saga. Directed by Denis Villeneuve, the film arrives in theaters on December 18, 2026, bringing back core stars Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, and Javier Bardem, while introducing newcomers like Robert Pattinson and Anya Taylor-Joy.

Set 17 years after the events of ‘Dune: Part Two,’ the story continues Paul Atreides’ rule following his rise to power. Inspired by Dune Messiah, the sequel to Frank Herbert’s original novels, the film explores the consequences of Paul’s reign as both a political and spiritual leader.

The trailer opens on a quiet, personal moment between Paul and Chani, who discuss possible names for their future child. “If we have a girl, what will we name her?” Chani asks. Paul suggests Ghanima, while Chani proposes Leto for a boy, honoring his late father.   As tensions rise, Paul turns to his mother, Lady Jessica (Rebecca Ferguson), asking how his father managed to protect their family. She responds, “Your father never started a war.” The line underscores a central struggle—whether Paul can hold power without repeating history.

In one intense moment in the trailer, Paul declares in voice-over, “I’m not afraid to die,” before adding, “but I must not die yet.” The preview closes with Chani charging toward an unseen threat, suggesting her own pivotal role in what’s to come.

This third installment caps a hugely successful run for the franchise, which began with 2021’s Dune: Part One and continued with Part Two. Together, the films have earned over $1.1 billion worldwide and collected multiple Academy Awards, including nominations for Best Picture.

While Herbert’s universe spans more than 20 books, the studio is positioning this film as the cinematic finale, even branding it as “the epic conclusion.” The broader world of Dune continues elsewhere, however, with the prequel series Dune: Prophecy—set thousands of years earlier—expanding the mythology on television.

“Dune: Part Three” is scheduled to hit theaters Dec. 18.
See the new trailer: HERE.

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“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” launched with enormous momentum, topping the North American box office with $130.9 million over the weekend and leading a strong global debut that reached $372.5 million.

Domestically, the film easily secured the No. 1 spot, far ahead of “Project Hail Mary,” which earned $30.7 million, followed by “The Drama” ($14.4 million), “Hoppers” ($5.8 million), and “Reminders of Him” ($2.2 million). The rest of the top 10 included “A Great Awakening,” “They Will Kill You,” “Durandhar The Revenge,” “Ready or Not 2: Here I Come,” and “Undertone,” all bringing in under $2.2 million each.

Globally, “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” delivered one of the year’s biggest openings, including $182.4 million from international markets. Its performance rivals the early success of its predecessor and places it among the top animated debuts ever, trailing only a few major titles like “Zootopia 2,” “Moana 2,” and “The Super Mario Bros. Movie.” Notably, it marks the only animated franchise to have multiple films open above $350 million worldwide.

The film, produced on a $110 million budget, debuted across 80 international territories, with particularly strong results in Mexico ($29 million), the United Kingdom and Ireland ($19.7 million), Germany ($15 million), and France ($12 million). Premium formats also played a role in its success, with Imax screenings contributing $22.2 million globally.

Meanwhile, “Project Hail Mary” continues to perform steadily. In its third weekend, it added $42.1 million from overseas markets, bringing its international total to $203.6 million and its worldwide earnings to $420.7 million. The film has shown strong staying power, with only a modest drop in weekly revenue, and has become a much-needed hit for Amazon MGM.

Back in North America, “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” also made a major impact over the Easter holiday frame, earning $190.1 million across five days. While slightly behind the holiday debut of the previous Mario installment, it still ranks among the strongest Easter openings and helped boost the spring box office overall.

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Hulu has announced that The Testaments, its long-awaited follow-up to The Handmaid’s Tale, will debut April 8. The series will launch with its first three episodes, followed by weekly releases.

The streamer shared the news on social media, teasing fans with the message: “ Ready to enter your plum era? The Testaments premieres April 8 on @Hulu and with #HuluOnDisneyPlus.”

Based on Margaret Atwood’s novel of the same name, The Testaments is described as a coming-of-age drama set within the rigid world of Gilead. The story centers on two teenage girls—Agnes (Chase Infiniti), who is devout and obedient, and Daisy (Lucy Halliday), a newcomer from outside Gilead’s borders. As they are thrust into Aunt Lydia’s elite training school for future wives, their growing connection begins to challenge everything they’ve been taught.

The official synopsis explains: “As they navigate the gilded halls of Aunt Lydia’s elite preparatory school for future wives, a place where obedience is instilled brutally and always with divine justification, their bond becomes the catalyst that will upend their past, their present, and their future.”

The Handmaid’s Tale concluded its six-season run in 2025. In The Testament, Ann Dowd reprises her role as Aunt Lydia, joined by a cast that includes Mabel Li, Amy Seimetz, Brad Alexander, Rowan Blanchard, Mattea Conforti, Zarrin Darnell-Martin, Eva Foote, Isolde Ardies, Shechinah Mpumlwana, Birva Pandya, and Kira Guloien.

Bruce Miller, who developed The Handmaid’s Tale for television, returns as creator, showrunner, and executive producer. Mike Barker also executive produces and directed the first three episodes, alongside a larger producing team. The series is produced by MGM Television.

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The classic sitcom Malcolm in the Middle is making a comeback with a limited revival on Hulu, titled Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair. The four-episode event is scheduled to premiere April 10, 2026, and Hulu has unveiled the official trailer for the series.

Set nearly two decades after the original series ended, the story reunites the chaotic Wilkerson family when Malcolm is pulled back into their orbit after years of keeping his distance. In the trailer, Frankie Muniz’s Malcolm insists, “My life is fantastic now. All I had to do was stay away from my family!” — but his attempt at a peaceful life quickly unravels when his parents demand he attend their 40th wedding anniversary celebration.

Many familiar faces are returning for the revival, including Bryan Cranston as Hal and Jane Kaczmarek as Lois, along with Christopher Kennedy Masterson (Francis), Justin Berfield (Reese), and Emy Coligado (Piama). The role of Dewey has been recast, with Caleb Ellsworth-Clark stepping in for former actor Erik Per Sullivan.

The new storyline also introduces several fresh characters, including Malcolm’s daughter Leah, played by Keeley Karsten, his girlfriend Tristan portrayed by Kiana Madeira, and his youngest sibling Kelly, played by Vaughan Murrae.

The original sitcom aired on Fox Broadcasting Company from 2000 to 2006 and was created by Linwood Boomer, who returns as a writer and executive producer for the revival. Cranston also serves as an executive producer alongside several longtime collaborators.

All 151 episodes of the original “Malcolm in the Middle” are available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu.

Malcolm in the Middle: Life’s Still Unfair will premiere April 10 on Hulu; see the trailer – HERE.

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