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The Runtime for Dune: Part Three Has Seemingly Been Revealed
Listings and ratings boards indicate that Dune: Part Three has a runtime of two hours and thirty minutes.
Paul W.S. Anderson Returns To Cosmic Horror For NETHER STATION Adaptation
Paul W.S. Anderson is adapting the Nether Station series as his latest cosmic horror project.
‘Orphan’s Isabelle Fuhrman Joins New Sci-Fi Thriller ‘Heartache’
Isabelle Fuhrman joins sci-fi thriller Heartache, which is filming in Massachusetts and follows a woman seeking love in a future where heartbreak is lethal.
‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Director May Not Be Finished with the Titular Kaiju Just Yet
Takashi Yamazaki says he may direct another Godzilla film if Toho offers him the opportunity after Godzilla Minus Zero.
‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Is the Perfect Sequel
io9 reviews Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus Zero, which is scheduled to open November 6.
‘Robopocalypse’ Series In the Works from Ron Howard and Akiva Goldsman
A series adaptation of Daniel H. Wilson’s novel is in development, with Ron Howard directing the pilot and Akiva Goldsman writing and serving as showrunner.
Pluribus Season 2 Begins Filming, But We May Be Waiting Until 2028
Production on Pluribus season two began in Albuquerque on October 31, 2026, with the series potentially not returning until 2028.
‘Leviathan’: First Look at Toho’s Live-Action Manga Adaptation!
First images have been revealed from Toho’s live-action Leviathan, a sci-fi adaptation set aboard a stranded spacecraft, opening in Japan February 11, 2027.
‘RoboCop’: Dan Stevens Teases His Satirical and Violent Prime Video Reboot Series
Dan Stevens discussed playing the lead character in Prime Video’s RoboCop reboot series and his connection to the original film.
‘Monarch: Legacy of Monsters’ Season 3 Will Feature New Showrunner, New Writers, New Titans?
Apple TV and Television are discussing a third season with a new showrunner, new writers and additional Titans, though the season is not confirmed.
Godzilla Observes Mysterious Smoke Cloud in Fresh Look at ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’
A new image shows Godzilla facing a smoke cloud in a scene from the sequel, set two years after Godzilla Minus One.
‘Terminator 7’: Linda Hamilton Confirms Sarah Connor Won’t Return for New Sequel
Linda Hamilton confirmed she will not return as Sarah Connor in James Cameron’s developing Terminator sequel.
‘Them!’ Remake Director Gives Long-Awaited Update:”We’re Doing the Best We Can”
Director Michael Giacchino says work is resuming on the Them! remake after scheduling issues and a studio merger slowed its progress.
Ryan Gosling ‘Ghost Rider’ Movie May Have Found Villain In Connor Storrie
Connor Storrie is reportedly in talks to play the villain opposite Ryan Gosling in Marvel’s Ghost Rider, scheduled for release in 2028.
Paul Giamatti, Nico Parker & Sam Nivola Join ‘Grandgear’ From ‘Godzilla Minus One’ Director
Paul Giamatti is in talks to join Grandgear, with Nico Parker and Sam Nivola cast in the film ahead of its February 18, 2028 release.
‘Blade Runner 2099’ – New Poster for Prime Video Series Pays Tribute to Original Movie’s Poster
Prime Video released a new Blade Runner 2099 poster and set the series premiere for November 25.
New Alien Movie Taps Aaron Guzikowski to Write
Aaron Guzikowski will write a new Alien film for 20th Century Studios, with Ridley Scott producing.
‘Alien’ Actor Tom Skerritt Has Passed Away At 93 Years Old
Actor Tom Skerritt, known to horror audiences as Captain Dallas in Alien, has died of natural causes at age 93.
How James Cameron’s Hit Sequels Inspired ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’
Director Takashi Yamazaki says James Cameron’s sequels inspired Godzilla Minus Zero, which will bring back the leads from Godzilla Minus One.
‘Zero Hour’ – Mysterious Ovals Appear in the Sky in Upcoming Paramount+ Sci-Fi Series
Paramount+ is developing Zero Hour, a sci-fi series about mysterious objects in the sky and several people confronting a first-contact crisis.
A Quiet Place Part III casts Murphy, O’Connell as brothers
Jack O’Connell revealed that he and Cillian Murphy will play brothers in A Quiet Place Part III, due in theaters July 30, 2027.
Supernatural Mystery Series ‘Revival’ Officially Canceled at SYFY
SYFY has canceled the supernatural mystery series Revival, leaving The Ark as the network’s only original series still producing episodes.
‘Whalefall’ Has One Viewer Who Has Been Inside a Whale
Michael Packard, who survived being caught in a humpback whale’s mouth, watched the survival thriller Whalefall in a motion seat presentation and compared the experience to his encounter.
‘Above the Below’ First Images Sink Idris Elba
Lionsgate released six first images from Above the Below and set its United States theatrical opening for December 4.
Netflix Acquires Creature Feature ‘Canopy’, in the Vein of ‘Predator’
Netflix acquired a creature feature about a botanist searching the Amazon for a cure while evading an undiscovered predator.
‘Above The Below’ First Images Trap Idris Elba In A Claustrophobic Sci-Fi Survival Thriller
First images reveal Idris Elba and co-stars trapped underwater in the claustrophobic sci-fi thriller Above the Below, premiering December 4.
Brian Duffield Says He Is Not Directing ‘Alien’
Brian Duffield confirmed at New York Comic Con that he is not directing or currently working on an Alien film, addressing ongoing rumors about the franchise's next project.
Hulu Picks Up Ryan Coogler’s ‘The X-Files’ Series Order!
Hulu ordered Ryan Coogler’s reboot of The X-Files, which will feature new leads and explore mysterious cases with a fresh perspective.
‘Whalefall’ Clip Traps Austin Abrams Between a Giant Squid and a Hungry Whale
A new clip from Whalefall shows Austin Abrams trapped underwater between a giant squid and an approaching whale; the film opens October 16.
‘Blade Runner 2099’ Trailer Brings a New Blade Runner to Prime Video This November
Prime Video released the first official trailer for 'Blade Runner 2099', revealing its November 25 premiere date and a cast led by Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer.
- ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Final Trailer Is Here, but I Wish It Hit Harder
- ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Review: Big, Monstrous, and Confused
- Fresh ‘Hallowarrior’ Images Preview a Halloween-Set Nightmare
- NECA Brings ‘Alien: Romulus’ Most Uncomfortable Creature to New York Comic Con
- ‘Shin Godzilla 2’ Reportedly Filming Soon… and a ‘Minus One’ Star Could Be Joining?!
- Godzilla Minus Zero to Premiere in IMAX Early in November
- Review: GODZILLA MINUS ZERO Combines Monster-Sized Heart With King-Sized Action