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One Piece's Newest Flashback Hints At A Major Villain Redemption

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One Piece's Newest Flashback Hints At A Major Villain Redemption May 31, 2026 at 11:01PM | Merlyn De Souza As exciting as the Egghead Arc was with the big face-off against the Five Elders, One Piece 's Elbaph Arc has raised the bar even higher, at least as far as the antagonists go. The early half of the Elbaph Arc finally introduced the mysterious legion known as the Holy Knights, who are also currently gearing up towards their big anime debut. Read more →

Why Star Wars Director J.J. Abrams Was Thanked In The Mandalorian And Grogu's Credits

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Why Star Wars Director J.J. Abrams Was Thanked In The Mandalorian And Grogu's Credits May 31, 2026 at 11:00PM | staff@slashfilm.com (Ryan Scott) J.J. Abrams scored a special thanks in the credits for The Mandalorian and Grogu as a result of the Star Wars director's input on a certain element of the film. Read more →

Star City's Best Character Doesn't Have A Name For An Important Historical Reason

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Star City's Best Character Doesn't Have A Name For An Important Historical Reason May 31, 2026 at 10:20PM | staff@slashfilm.com (Rafael Motamayor) The best character on the For All Mankind spin-off Star City is shrouded in secrecy and is currently nameless. There's a reason for that. Read more →

5 Best Movies To Watch After Backrooms

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5 Best Movies To Watch After Backrooms May 31, 2026 at 10:00PM | staff@slashfilm.com (Nina Starner) Backrooms is bringing the liminal horror phenomenon to the big screen, so here are five other films you should check out to give yourself the creeps. Read more →

There's No Better Time To Buy Nintendo Hardware Than Right Now

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There's No Better Time To Buy Nintendo Hardware Than Right Now May 30, 2026 at 11:30PM | Steven Garrard Despite a somewhat rocky reception caused by a lack of launch titles and high price compared to its predecessor, not even a year after release, the Nintendo Switch 2 has managed to become one of the fastest-selling console in video game history. While the console has already been incredibly profitable for Nintendo so far, it seems like the Switch 2's success is becoming a double-edged sword for Nintendo fans. Read more →

New Brendan Fraser WWII Movie Pressure Earns The Star's Best Box Office Debut In 12 Years

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New Brendan Fraser WWII Movie Pressure Earns The Star's Best Box Office Debut In 12 Years May 30, 2026 at 11:28PM | Brennan Klein Pressure is storming the box office. Read more →

Netflix's 3-Part Thriller Is A Rare Show That Gets Better With Every Season

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Netflix's 3-Part Thriller Is A Rare Show That Gets Better With Every Season May 30, 2026 at 11:15PM | Cher Thompson Netflix's reputation for producing prestige TV is an interesting one, as most of its shows struggle over the course of several seasons, but one has defied the odds and continues to improve with each passing season. While some shows arrive on Netflix with a compelling premise that unwinds over the course of its first outing, others prioritize a long game they may not get the chance to see. Netflix's strategy may not work for all shows, but has been great for Debora Cahn's most recent series, The Diplomat , which has aired three incredible seasons on the streaming platform thus far. Read more →

Fable Delayed But Gets More Specific Release Window

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Fable Delayed But Gets More Specific Release Window May 29, 2026 at 11:34PM | Kyle Gratton Playground Games' Fable has been delayed, pushing its release out of a busy second half of 2026. The announcement comes just days after Playground Games seemingly reinforced its Fall 2026 window , but the new launch period is at least a bit more specific. Read more →

Apple TV’s New 8-Part Spy Thriller With A Perfect RT Score Is Officially A Must-Watch

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Apple TV’s New 8-Part Spy Thriller With A Perfect RT Score Is Officially A Must-Watch May 29, 2026 at 11:34PM | Greg MacArthur Apple TV 's new 8-part spy thriller series just premiered with a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, officially making it a must-watch this weekend. Although it is technically a spinoff of one of Apple TV's most beloved sci-fi drama series that is set in a shared universe, this new show is being considered more of a high-stakes, paranoid espionage thriller that is entrenched in a dystopian alternate reality. Read more →

Masters Of The Universe Might Get Buried By Scary Movie At The Box Office

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Masters Of The Universe Might Get Buried By Scary Movie At The Box Office May 29, 2026 at 11:00PM | staff@slashfilm.com (Ryan Scott) Masters of the Universe and Scary Movie will face off at the box office. Does He-Man have the power or will the spoof win the weekend? Read more →

3 Reasons Why Backrooms Reviews Are So Positive

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3 Reasons Why Backrooms Reviews Are So Positive May 28, 2026 at 11:45PM | Angela Davis The first reviews for A24's upcoming horror film, Backroom s , have been incredibly positive so far. This adaptation of director Kane Parson's YouTube series is already captivating critics with its unique brand of horror that haunted the internet. Read more →

Upcoming Live-Action Anime Adaptation Will Be 'One Piece Meets Avatar: The Last Airbender'

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Upcoming Live-Action Anime Adaptation Will Be 'One Piece Meets Avatar: The Last Airbender' May 28, 2026 at 11:30PM | Craig Elvy Anime's increasing presence on the global stage ensures a steady stream of live-action adaptations continue to emerge from Hollywood's pipeline. The process of translating Japan's biggest anime and manga exports into a new medium has been helped along by the rapid rise of streaming, with these platforms providing the perfect arena for movies and cinematic TV shows based on IPs that already boast passionate and loyal fan bases. Read more →

We're Officially 3 Months Away From A Sci-Fi Master's Return

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We're Officially 3 Months Away From A Sci-Fi Master's Return May 28, 2026 at 11:20PM | Cooper Hood 2026 is a big year for major sci-fi returns. In just a few weeks, Steven Spielberg returns to the genre that is responsible for some of his most iconic movies when Universal puts Disclosure Day in theaters. Later in the fall, J. J. Abrams releases his first original sci-fi movie in 15 years with The Great Beyond . Read more →

Before Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel Comics Is Sending Doctor Doom On His Greatest Challenge Yet

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Before Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel Comics Is Sending Doctor Doom On His Greatest Challenge Yet May 28, 2026 at 11:20PM | staff@slashfilm.com (Devin Meenan) As Doctor Doom prepares to make his proper Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in Avengers: Doomsday, he's keeping busy in Marvel Comics' Doomquest miniseries. Read more →

Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day First Reactions Are Officially In

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Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day First Reactions Are Officially In May 27, 2026 at 11:34PM | Andy Behbakht The reactions to the next Steven Spielberg movie have finally arrived. Read more →

Amazon MGM Studios Should Look To 007's Latest Release For The Next James Bond

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Amazon MGM Studios Should Look To 007's Latest Release For The Next James Bond May 27, 2026 at 11:15PM | Felipe Rangel Daniel Craig's replacement as James Bond is already clear for many fans of the franchise, with Amazon MGM Studios not having to look hard for the actor anymore. Craig was the latest star to lead the iconic James Bond movie franchise , starring in five films: Casino Royale , Quantum of Solace , Skyfall , Spectre , and No Time to Die . Read more →

How The Legend Of Vox Machina Season 5 Will End Prime Video's Fantasy Masterpiece Explained By Critical Role In New Production Update

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How The Legend Of Vox Machina Season 5 Will End Prime Video's Fantasy Masterpiece Explained By Critical Role In New Production Update May 27, 2026 at 11:14PM | Jeff Dodge The Legend of Vox Machina will be coming to an end with the fifth season, and two of the stars and executive producers are opening up about how they hope to craft a satisfying conclusion when wrapping up the critically acclaimed series. Read more →

Hulu Brings Back 20-Year-Old Western Masterpiece For Yellowstone Fans

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Hulu Brings Back 20-Year-Old Western Masterpiece For Yellowstone Fans May 27, 2026 at 11:03PM | Sarah Polonsky Westerns have spent decades selling audiences a particular idea of masculinity. The details evolve depending on the era, but the emotional architecture often remains familiar: men endure, suppress, survive, and rarely articulate what any of that costs them. Whether it’s classic cowboys or modern antiheroes, vulnerability has historically been treated as weakness, while stoicism becomes something closer to virtue. Read more →

The 10 Highest-Grossing Original Horror Movies This Decade

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The 10 Highest-Grossing Original Horror Movies This Decade May 26, 2026 at 11:20PM | Cooper Hood Horror movies are some of the most consistent performers at the box office , whether they are tied to an existing franchise or tell a wholly original story. Typically, it is IP-driven releases that rake in the most money worldwide, with sequels, reboots, book adaptations, and those based on true stories dominating the list of highest-grossing horror movies of all time . Read more →

5 Best Netflix Shows To Binge-Watch This Week (May 25–29, 2026)

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5 Best Netflix Shows To Binge-Watch This Week (May 25–29, 2026) May 26, 2026 at 11:18PM | Greg MacArthur Netflix has a brand new slate of exciting new streaming releases this week, May 25–29, 2026, including the return of two of its most popular series. From a gripping 4-part sports docuseries about one of the greatest professional athletes of our time to the #1 most-watched Netflix show over Memorial Day Weekend, Screen Rant has you covered with the very best shows to binge-watch right now. Read more →

Netflix's New 8-Part Reboot Of 66-Year-Old Toho Sci-Fi Thriller Human Vapor Officially Releases This Summer

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Netflix's New 8-Part Reboot Of 66-Year-Old Toho Sci-Fi Thriller Human Vapor Officially Releases This Summer May 26, 2026 at 11:17PM | Adam Bentz Netflix is turning up the steam this summer with its series reboot of The Human Vapor . Read more →

Conan O'Brien Is Toy Story 5's Best New Character, And You Can Thank An Intern For His Design

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Conan O'Brien Is Toy Story 5's Best New Character, And You Can Thank An Intern For His Design May 26, 2026 at 11:00PM | staff@slashfilm.com (Ethan Anderton) Conan O'Brien voices Smarty Pants, a potty-training toy, in Toy Story 5, and there's a good chance he's going to steal the entire movie. Read more →

10 Flawless Throwback Summer Movies To Stream Right Now

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10 Flawless Throwback Summer Movies To Stream Right Now May 25, 2026 at 11:22PM | Sarah Polonsky Today is Memorial Day, officially kicking off the season of crowded beaches, backyard BBQs, and—inevitably—retreating inside to the AC for some much-needed post-sun binge-watching movies . Read more →

Why 2026's Smash Hit Horror Movie Has Taken Over The World (It's Made 79x Its Budget)

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Why 2026's Smash Hit Horror Movie Has Taken Over The World (It's Made 79x Its Budget) May 25, 2026 at 11:20PM | Cooper Hood The box office is lighting up for a brand new horror movie, one that has been blowing past projections and accumulating a total that is nearly 100x its budget. The communal viewing experience that movie theaters offer benefits all genres, but horror movies may benefit the most. The thrill of seeing the scares and deaths of a new release with friends and strangers on the big screen can be difficult to beat. Read more →

GTA 6 Map Leak Slammed By Gamers, And We Can See Why

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GTA 6 Map Leak Slammed By Gamers, And We Can See Why May 25, 2026 at 11:19PM | Yuliya Geikhman As the November 2026 release of Grand Theft Auto 6 looms, plenty of speculations and leaks are getting thrown around. There's over half a year left before the game's highly anticipated launch, but it's already received its first review and gotten its first (hilariously inaccurate) price drop . Read more →

Euphoria Season 3, Episode 7 Kills Off One Of The Show's Main Characters

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Euphoria Season 3, Episode 7 Kills Off One Of The Show's Main Characters May 25, 2026 at 11:14PM | staff@slashfilm.com (Nina Starner) One of the main characters in Euphoria dies in Season 3, Episode 7, and we need to talk about how they ultimately meet their maker. Read more →

Titus Welliver’s ‘Sopranos Meets Peaky Blinders’ Series Already Looks Like A Must-Watch

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Titus Welliver’s ‘Sopranos Meets Peaky Blinders’ Series Already Looks Like A Must-Watch May 24, 2026 at 11:02PM | Dani Kessel Odom Titus Welliver already has his next crime drama set up, and the " The Sopranos meets Peaky Blinders " TV show looks like it will be a must-watch. Mafia and mob stories are perennially interesting, examining why people do bad things and the systems that enable crime. The Godfather , Pulp Fiction , and Goodfellas were released across 24 years, and all three gangster movies are considered masterpieces , consistently ranking among the best movies of all time. Gangster stories are also popular on TV, with two of the most notable being The Sopranos and Peaky Blinders . Read more →

The Mandalorian And Grogu Breaks A Fundamental George Lucas Star Wars Tradition

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The Mandalorian And Grogu Breaks A Fundamental George Lucas Star Wars Tradition May 24, 2026 at 11:00PM | staff@slashfilm.com (Rafael Motamayor) The Mandalorian and Grogu adds an element that only makes it feel more like a TV show turned into a movie, rather than following Star Wars tradition. Read more →

The PlayStation 6's Design Is Already Being Roasted By Gamers

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The PlayStation 6's Design Is Already Being Roasted By Gamers May 23, 2026 at 11:30PM | Angharad Redden Despite there currently being no official confirmation from Sony, we can safely assume that the PlayStation 6 , or whatever it may be called, is on the horizon. It has been almost six years since the release of the PlayStation 5, but with the launch of Sony's latest console being less than smooth, many players feel as though they have hardly had any time with both the PS5 and the mid-generation PlayStation 5 Pro. Read more →

Clint Eastwood Rejected A Comic Book Movie Because He Supposedly Didn't Understand It

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Clint Eastwood Rejected A Comic Book Movie Because He Supposedly Didn't Understand It May 23, 2026 at 11:00PM | staff@slashfilm.com (Joe Roberts) Clint Eastwood was approached to play one of the most memorable comic book characters in history, but ultimately passed on the project. Here's why. Read more →

3 Best Movies To Watch On Disney+ This Weekend (May 23-24)

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3 Best Movies To Watch On Disney+ This Weekend (May 23-24) May 22, 2026 at 11:20PM | Felipe Rangel Looking for movies to watch on Disney+ this weekend? Search no further than these three excellent films streaming on Disney+, and all three of them are timely options for different reasons. On last weekend's Disney+ movie recommendations , I talked about Daredevil , The Punisher: One Last Kill , and Predator: Badlands . That list was clearly superhero-heavy and franchise-oriented. Read more →

New Virginia Woolf Movie Based On 101-Year-Old Classic Debuts To Rare Rotten Tomatoes Score

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New Virginia Woolf Movie Based On 101-Year-Old Classic Debuts To Rare Rotten Tomatoes Score May 22, 2026 at 11:11PM | Jeff Dodge A new film based on one of Virginia Woolf 's classic novels has debuted on Rotten Tomatoes with a remarkable score. Read more →

Matthew McConaughey's Crime Thriller From A Legendary Horror Director Is Essential Viewing On Netflix

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Matthew McConaughey's Crime Thriller From A Legendary Horror Director Is Essential Viewing On Netflix May 22, 2026 at 11:00PM | staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold) One of Matthew McConaughey's best and most disturbing movies is now streaming on Netflix. Check out this thriller directed by a horror legend today. Read more →

Apple TV Users Are Noticing A Disturbing Pattern In The Streamer's Best Shows

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Apple TV Users Are Noticing A Disturbing Pattern In The Streamer's Best Shows May 22, 2026 at 11:00PM | staff@slashfilm.com (Witney Seibold) A really interesting trend has emerged with Apple TV's original series and fans have started to take note of these oddly disturbing similarities. Read more →

Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Directors & Cast Reveal Obscure Easter Eggs

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Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Directors & Cast Reveal Obscure Easter Eggs May 21, 2026 at 11:01PM | Mona Khalifeh Think you caught all the Easter eggs in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie ? Think again! Read more →

Lost Creator Damon Lindelof's Star Wars Plans Would Have Changed The Franchise Forever

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Lost Creator Damon Lindelof's Star Wars Plans Would Have Changed The Franchise Forever May 21, 2026 at 11:28PM | staff@slashfilm.com (Jeremy Mathai) Damon Lindelof has shed some light on the Star Wars movie he was slated to write. Here's what the Lost creator had planned for a galaxy far, far away. Read more →

Apple TV's Slow Horses Season 6 Has "Slightly Different Flavor" After Showrunner Exit

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Apple TV's Slow Horses Season 6 Has "Slightly Different Flavor" After Showrunner Exit May 20, 2026 at 11:01PM | Dan Zinski Things will be the same but different when the misfits of Slough House make their highly-anticipated Apple TV return. Read more →

Every Major The Boys Series Finale Death Explained

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Every Major The Boys Series Finale Death Explained May 20, 2026 at 11:00PM | staff@slashfilm.com (Devin Meenan) The Boys has come to an end, and so have the lives of several major characters. We break down all the big series finale deaths here. Read more →