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9 Game and Movie Trailers Worth Watching This Week
This week's trailer roundup features new looks at the game Street Fighter, the upcoming film Stranger Than Heaven, and several other buzzy festival movies, horror schlock, and a stylish indie title. The collection highlights a diverse range of upcoming entertainment.
The 5 best new shows and movies streaming this week on Netflix, Disney Plus, Apple TV, and more (September 4-6)
This week's streaming highlights include new releases on Netflix, Disney Plus, Apple TV, and more from September 4-6. Featured titles include the Star Wars film The Mandalorian and Grogu, the latest installment of the Scary Movie franchise, the crime drama comedy The Gentlemen season 2, the Apple TV comedy Mayday, and Glen Powell's sports comedy Chad Powers season 2.
As it arrives on Disney Plus, I still think releasing The Mandalorian and Grogu in theaters was the right move for Star…
The author argues that releasing The Mandalorian and Grogu as a theatrical film was the correct decision for Star Wars' return to cinemas, despite a modest box office performance. The film successfully boosted the show's streaming numbers and served as a crucial event to re-engage audiences with Star Wars on the big screen.
Evening Reading - September 1, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading from Shacknews covers various gaming news items, including Square Enix denying reports of going private, Bit Reactor furloughing Star Wars Zero Company developers, and a Street Fighter movie promo shoot controversy. It also highlights upcoming game releases and updates like Nopixel 5's beta, and mentions a review for Orbitals.
The Lord Of The Rings Extended Trilogy Is Massively Discounted Just After Surprise Game Re-Release
Amazon is offering a significant discount on the digital extended edition trilogy of Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings films, reducing the price from $45 to $15. This sale follows a recent re-release of the game The Lord of the Rings: War in the North. The article also touches on upcoming Lord of the Rings movies and games, noting mixed reception for recent titles like The Lord of the Rings: Gollum.
Star Trek Returns To Theaters With New Faces — And Paramount Has No Backup Plan
Paramount is placing a significant gamble on the future of the Star Trek franchise with a new film featuring entirely new characters, a departure from previous installments that were tied to television series. This movie, penned by John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein, is seen as the sole current strategy for the franchise's momentum, with no other TV series confirmed after the conclusion of current shows. The success of this film is crucial, as failure could lead to a prolonged absence of Star Trek content.
Resident Evil’s Star Can’t Catch A Break, Going From Zombies To One Hungry Whale
Actor Austin Abrams is set to appear in both the upcoming live-action Resident Evil movie and the film Whalefall. In Resident Evil, he plays a medical courier caught in the Raccoon City Incident, while in Whalefall, his character is swallowed by a sperm whale. Whalefall is scheduled for release on October 28, and Resident Evil hits theaters on September 18.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has crossed a huge box office milestone, and has already made more than No Way Home in 3 weeks
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has surpassed $2 billion at the global box office in under a month, exceeding the total gross of Spider-Man: No Way Home. The film is now aiming for a top 3 all-time global box office finish and has already broken opening weekend records. Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige attributed the success to a focus on narrative depth rather than scale.
Ranked: The 10 Best Serial Killer Thrillers of All Time
This article ranks the 10 best serial killer thriller films of all time, with The Silence of the Lambs taking the top spot. The list highlights films such as Se7en, Zodiac, and Memories of Murder, praising their direction, performances, and ability to keep audiences on the edge of their seats.
Mandalorian Fans Get A Double Drop On Disney+ This September
Two new Mandalorian projects, the film "The Mandalorian and Grogu" and the special "LEGO Star Wars: The Mandalorian," are set to premiere on Disney+ on September 2. This marks the first Star Wars film since 2019 and the sixth LEGO Star Wars production for the streaming service. The article also touches on the future of the franchise, including Ahsoka season 2 and a potential season 4 of The Mandalorian.
D23 2026 live coverage – All the Marvel and Star Wars announcements from the Disney Entertainment Showcase as…
The D23 2026 Disney Entertainment Showcase will feature announcements from Marvel Studios, Lucasfilm, and Disney movies and shows. While the event itself will not be livestreamed, GamesRadar+ will provide live coverage of all major reveals, including potential trailers for VisionQuest and Ahsoka season 2.
Pure Nintendo Magazine Reveals the Cover of Issue 72, Arriving Soon!
Pure Nintendo Magazine has revealed the cover for its upcoming Issue 72, which will feature a review of Star Fox on the Nintendo Switch 2. The issue will also include coverage of games available on the original Nintendo Switch, such as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate, Constance, and Tomodachi Life. Additionally, a film-themed segment will explore which Nintendo games could be adapted into movies.
Mortal Kombat 3 Isn’t Off The Table, But Its Director Is Busy With A Very Different Movie
Director Simon McQuoid has stated that while a third Mortal Kombat movie isn't off the table, he is currently focused on a different, character-driven film project. He expressed openness to returning for Mortal Kombat 3 but is exploring other storytelling opportunities. The box office performance of Mortal Kombat 2, which grossed $129 million against an $80 million budget, may impact the likelihood of a sequel.
The Odyssey Becomes Nolan’s Highest-Grossing Film as Spider-Man: Brand New Day Closes In on $2 Billion
Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has surpassed "The Dark Knight Rises" to become his highest-grossing film worldwide, earning $1.104 billion. Meanwhile, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is on track to reach $2 billion globally, with its domestic second weekend being the third-highest ever recorded. Both films feature overlapping cast members, contributing to a combined box office total of approximately $2.8 billion.
Weekend Discussion - August 8, 2026
This weekend discussion covers various topics including the release of Super Troopers 3, Marvel's explanation of Charles Xavier and Magneto's dynamic, and an examination of the phenomenon Freakazoid. It also features a look at Subnautica 2 with an astrobiologist and a musical send-off from Reel Big Fish. The article emphasizes Shacknews's policy against using generative AI in its content.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day review and Primetime trailer reaction - Shack Central Ep. 15
This episode of Shack Central reviews Spider-Man: Brand New Day, discusses new film announcements from Warner Bros. including a Matrix and Jetsons movie, and reacts to the Primetime trailer. The hosts also touch on the return of NFL football.
Nintendo’s dream 2026: a $300 million tariff refund, a billion-dollar Mario Galaxy movie and a Switch that won’t quit
Nintendo reported a 150% profit increase, partly due to a $300 million tariff refund from the U.S. government. The company's financial report also highlighted strong performance from its intellectual property, with the Super Mario Galaxy Movie grossing over $1 billion, though it fell short of The Super Mario Bros. Movie. The Nintendo Switch continues to sell well, with the Switch 2 surpassing the GameCube's lifetime sales.
Jurassic Park actor Sam Neill's final role is in The Legend of Zelda movie
Actor Sam Neill, known for his role in Jurassic Park, will have one of his final performances in the upcoming The Legend of Zelda movie. While his specific role is undisclosed, other cast members announced include Yvonne Strahovski, Dichen Lachman as Impa, and Uli Latukefu as Ganondorf. The film is scheduled for release on May 7, 2027.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is already the highest-grossing movie of the year, and could beat Star Wars: The Force Awakens' all-time record at the US box office
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has become the highest-grossing movie of 2026 in under a week, surpassing Avengers: Endgame's opening weekend record. The film is now on track to potentially break Star Wars: The Force Awakens' all-time US box office record of $936 million. Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige has also teased significant future roles for Sadie Sink's character within the MCU.
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.
