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A24’s Onslaught: Adam Wingard Trades Kaiju for Super Soldiers on Sept. 4
Adam Wingard's new film Onslaught, produced by A24 and starring Adria Arjona, is set to release on September 4. The movie shifts from Wingard's recent kaiju blockbusters like Godzilla vs. Kong to a more grounded action-horror premise about a sniper mother defending her family from escaped super soldiers. Dan Stevens, who calls it a spiritual sequel to The Guest, also stars in the film.
2026’s Box Office Top 10 So Far: Toy Story 5 Out Front, Spider-Man Closing Fast
Toy Story 5 leads the 2026 box office with $1.06 billion, followed closely by Spider-Man: Brand New Day at $932 million. The list highlights strong international performance for films like Pegasus 3 and significant earnings from sequels and biopics such as The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Michael.
Elden Ring’s A24 adaptation is in the can — and a crew member said so before the post disappeared
The film adaptation of Elden Ring, produced by A24 and directed by Alex Garland, has reportedly completed production. Evidence emerged from a now-deleted Instagram post by a prop artist, which included a thank-you note from the production team and details about the project's timeline, suggesting a March 3, 2028 release date. The film is rumored to be a prequel, focusing on events before the game's Shattering.
Elden Ring movie wraps filming, but it's still years away from release
Filming has concluded for the Elden Ring movie, directed by Alex Garland, with a projected release date of March 3, 2028. George R.R. Martin is serving as a producer on the project, which stars Kit Connor, Ben Whishaw, and Cailee Spaeny. While specific plot details remain undisclosed, the film is being developed by A24.
Elden Ring Adaptation’s Filming Has Been Wrapped Up – Rumor
Filming for A24's Elden Ring movie adaptation has reportedly concluded, according to a former art and props department member. The film, written and directed by Alex Garland, is slated for a March 3rd, 2028 release and is A24's most expensive project to date. Garland, a fan of the game, has discussed the challenging nature of its boss fights, particularly Malenia.
The 6 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Disney Plus, Prime Video, HBO Max and more (July 31 -…
This week's streaming highlights include "The Drama" on HBO Max, starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, and the animated "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" on Peacock. Prime Video features the new season of "Batman: Caped Crusader," while Disney Plus adds "The Devil Wears Prada 2." Paramount+ debuts "Lioness" season 3, and Netflix offers "The Bombing of Pan AM 103."
Hideo Kojima says he was "blown away" by surprise horror hit Backrooms, which reminds him of "pseudo-3D…
Hideo Kojima expressed his admiration for the surprise horror hit Backrooms, comparing its atmosphere to early pseudo-3D games from the 2D era. He praised the film's art direction, which he felt cleverly incorporated elements of art, architecture, and psychology to evoke a sense of confinement and anxiety. The article also touches on the film's success and its director's cut.
Kane Parsons is standing up for an artist after A24 attempted to copyright strike their Backrooms art
Filmmaker Kane Parsons is intervening after A24 reportedly issued copyright takedown notices for artwork inspired by The Backrooms, a concept that originated online. The company, which recently released its own Backrooms film, is accused of attempting to claim ownership over community-created art that predates their adaptation. Parsons stated he is investigating the matter, emphasizing that the broader Backrooms concept and its lore should not be exclusively owned by the film adaptation.
Big Hollywood studios are fighting over new director on the block Kane Parsons ahead of his Backrooms sequel
Director Kane Parsons, fresh off the success of his feature film debut 'Backrooms,' is reportedly in negotiations for a lucrative first-look deal with A24. However, other major studios like Warner Bros., Universal, and Sony are also vying to sign the young director. The article highlights a trend of original, lower-budget films with new directors outperforming major blockbusters.
Chirstopher Nolan celebrates Backrooms' success, believes younger generations are rejecting AI: 'Their judgement of AI slop has been immediate and harsh'
Director Christopher Nolan believes younger generations are actively rejecting AI-generated content, particularly in filmmaking, seeing it as "AI slop." He contrasts this with the success of indie horror films like "Backrooms" and "Obsession," which prioritize practical effects and tactile storytelling. Nolan suggests this rejection of AI is a reaction against overly virtual environments and a renewed interest in more tangible creative methods.
San Diego Comic-Con 2026 schedule: Times, dates, streams, and panels at SDCC 2026
San Diego Comic-Con 2026 is scheduled to take place from July 22-26, with panels featuring major studios like Marvel, DC, Prime Video, and Paramount. Key events include panels for 'Avengers: Doomsday', 'The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power', 'Blade Runner 2099', and 'Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender'. While panels will not be live-streamed, GamesRadar+ will provide on-the-ground coverage.
The Batman 2 writer says Hollywood is "video game obsessed," and he's getting "5x more offers for video game adaptations than comic book adaptations"
Screenwriter Mattson Tomlin states that Hollywood is shifting from a comic book obsession to a video game obsession, with him receiving five times more offers for video game adaptations than comic book ones. This trend is evidenced by numerous upcoming video game movies and shows, while comic book films are experiencing a downturn. Tomlin's own Mega Man adaptation may still see the light of day due to this industry shift.
Backrooms director says he treated the extended cut like one of his YouTube projects, and edited it on his laptop…
Director Kane Parsons revealed that he edited the extended cut of the horror film Backrooms on his laptop, treating it like a YouTube project. The extended cut, titled 'Everything Must Go Edition,' adds 15 minutes of content and follows the film's significant box office success, earning over $330 million worldwide.
After Backrooms' success, Weapons director Zach Cregger is writing a horror movie based on internet urban legend…
Director Zach Cregger, known for 'Weapons,' is writing a horror movie based on the internet urban legend Siren Head. Warner Bros. Pictures acquired the rights after a bidding war, with Brian Duffield set to direct. This follows the success of Cregger's 'Backrooms' and highlights a trend of adapting online legends into films.
AI Yi-Yi!
A24 is defending its partnership with Google regarding AI technology, while OpenAI is previewing its next-generation model, GPT-5.6 Sol. Separately, The New York Times has criticized Microsoft for allegedly building a copyright-infringing supercomputer for OpenAI.
Stranger Things stars Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour to reunite as father and daughter in a new Netflix series…
Millie Bobby Brown and David Harbour, known for their roles in Stranger Things, are reuniting for a new thriller series on Netflix. The show, loosely based on Paul Warner's novel A Spy in the Blood, will feature Harbour as a disgraced FBI agent and Brown as his estranged daughter, an FBI agent who goes missing. Jack Thorne will serve as showrunner, with A24 producing the untitled project.
AI Yi-Yi!
Google has invested in A24 to develop AI-powered filmmaking tools, signaling a new direction for the production company. Separately, the increasing use of AI tokens is predicted to significantly raise enterprise cloud computing costs.
Death Stranding Movie Is A “Two-Hour Art Movie,” Kojima Says, Admitting It Might Not Work
Hideo Kojima revealed that the upcoming Death Stranding movie adaptation, being developed by A24 and directed by Michael Sarnoski, will be a "two-hour art movie" rather than a direct retelling of the game's story. While Kojima admitted this approach might not be successful, Sarnoski confirmed it's his next project and aims to remain faithful to the game's spirit, even with new characters. No cast or release date has been announced.
A24 takes on Google money help build AI tools
A24 is receiving $75 million in funding from Google to develop artificial intelligence tools specifically for movie production. This investment aims to enhance various aspects of the filmmaking process through AI.
Elden Ring, Death Stranding Movie Studio Gets $75 Million From Google For AI Research, Report Says
Google is reportedly investing $75 million into the movie studio A24 for AI-based research, with the aim of developing new tools for movie production. While A24 is producing films based on Elden Ring and Death Stranding, the investment is not expected to directly impact those projects. This move marks Google's first investment in a movie studio and comes amid growing concerns about AI's role in creative industries.
