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Harley Quinn: Queen of Gotham
Harley Quinn: Queen of Gotham is a 2027 American superhero thriller film based on the DC Comics character Harley Quinn, produced by DC Studios, Legendary Pictures and the Stone Quarry and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It is the first installment in the DC TFX Universe. Directed by Fede Álvarez from a screenplay by Sam Raimi, Peter Safran, and Taylor Sheridan, the film stars Paris Jackson as Harleen "Harley" Quinn alongside Bella Thorne as Lillian "Ivy" Isley, supported by Billy Bob Thornton, Ving Rhames, Jake Gyllenhaal, Dan Roebuck, Donal Logue, with Andrew Lincoln, and Kevin Porter. In the film, Harley embarks on a path to escape the toxic behavior of the Joker and become both a vigilante and the titular queen of Gotham City in her own right, and also forms a relationship with her best friend, Ivy. Harley Quinn: Queen of Gotham premiered in London on October 21st, 2027, and was released theatrically on November 16th. The film received acclaim from critics and fans alike for the action sequences and Jackson and Thorne's performances, as well as the storyline and Alvarez's direction. However, most critics heavily criticized the long runtime of 195 minutes. It grossed $2 billion, the first R-rated film to do so, and made a net profit of approximately $97 million, and became the highest-grossing film of 2027. A sequel is currently in development as well as many other films featuring Suicide Squad members.
Arthur Morgan: Afterlife
Arthur Morgan: Afterlife is a 2027 American Western action drama film directed by Taylor Sheridan from a screenplay by David Mamet and James Mangold. Based on the Red Dead Redemption video game franchise by Rockstar Games, it is a film sequel to the second game, and set around the time of the epilogue chapter in the game and 4 years before the events of the first game. The film stars Garrett Hedlund as Arthur Morgan, supported by Natalia Dyer, Curzon Dobell, Rob Wiethoff, Caleb McLaughlin, and Jeffrey Dean Morgan. The film follows Arthur after his death, who wakes up in the afterlife, watches John Marston raise his family, and discovers Mary-Beth Gaskill to be in a coma with little chances of survival. Unwilling to let Mary-Beth die, Arthur decides to perform one last mission, gets his weapons back, and find a way to save her. He seeks the help of Hosea Matthews and Lenny Summers and realizes a hallucination of Dutch van der Linde is there to torment him. Arthur Morgan: Afterlife premiered in Cheyenne on January 18th, 2027, and opened in theaters on February 28th. The film received universal acclaim from critics and fans, who praised its visuals, direction, story, action sequences, performances (particularly Hedlund, Dyer, Dobell, Wiethoff and Morgan), and emotional weight, with many deeming it a satisfying conclusion to Arthur's story. It was also a box-office success, grossing $1.54 billion worldwide. It won numerous award nominations; At the 98th Academy Awards, the film received six nominations, winning Best Cinematography and Best Original Score. Hedlund received a nomination for Best Actor, while Dyer received a nomination for Best Supporting Actress. The film was also nominated for Best Sound and Best Production Design. At the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, Afterlife won Best Motion Picture – Drama and Best Original Score, while Hedlund won Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama.
The Ominous Black Organ
The Ominous Black Organ is a 2027 American musical supernatural horror film directed by M. Night Shyamalan, who wrote the screenplay with Robert Eggers, Leigh Whannell, and James Wan. Produced by Shyamalan's production banner Blinding Edge Pictures and distributed by Lionsgate Films, it is the first installment in the Ominous Black Organ franchise. The film stars Paris Jackson, Kelsey Asbille, Josh Hartnett, Rohan Campbell, Mark Wahlberg, Tobin Bell, Danny Glover, and Michael Douglas. It follows a couple, accompanied by their family and their friend, who stumble across a rather eerie, seemingly abandoned mansion with an unusually pristine organ, only to realize that it is inhabited by a living but supernatural entity, and eventually question whoever is truly innocent. The Ominous Black Organ premiered in London on September 21st, 2027, and was released theatrically on October 27th. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, fans, and musical horror advocates and communities, who praised its concept, originality, direction, atmosphere, scares, effective violence, John Carpenter's musical score, the performances of Jackson, Asbille, Hartnett, and Bell, and plot twist. It was also a commercial success, grossing $518 million against a budget of $124 million and print and advertisement costs of $246 million. A sequel is in development.
The Bounty of Ryder: The Long Road Home
The Bounty of Ryder: The Long Road Home is a 2028 American Western period adventure drama film directed by Kevin Costner (who also directed The Bounty of Ryder Part II) and written by Taylor Sheridan and James Mangold. Produced by Legendary Pictures and The Stone Quarry and distributed by Lionsgate Films, it is the sequel to The Bounty of Ryder Presents — Mace & Sue, a prequel to the Bounty of Ryder Part II, and the sixth installment overall in the Chronicles of Charlotte Ryder film series. Florence Pugh and Freddie Highmore reprise their roles alongside Edward Norton, Jon Bernthal, Oscar Isaac, Michael Wincott, Sterling K. Brown, and Courtney B. Vance. Narrated by Ryan Kiera Armstrong (who plays Charley Ryder) again and set in January 1851, 11 months before Charley was born, the film follows Susan "Sue" Ryder as she discovers her pregnancy and is forced to protect the unborn Charley from the corrupt and murderous current marshal of Wyoming and many of his own lawmen after her husband Mace is hospitalized. The Long Road Home premiered in London on October 4th, 2028, and was released theatrically on November 29th, the fourth anniversary of the original 2025 film The Bounty of Ryder. The film received largely positive reviews from fans and critics who praised its style, direction, storyline, action sequences, performances (particularly Pugh's), ending, and emotional weight, and was deemed a satisfying conclusion to the origin story of Charley's parents. The film was a box-office success, grossing $679 million worldwide against a budget of $134 million.
The Bounty of Ryder Presents — Mace & Sue
The Bounty of Ryder Presents — Mace & Sue (or simply The Bounty of Ryder: Mace & Sue) is a 2027 American Western film directed by Colin Trevorrow and written by Taylor Sheridan and James Mangold. Produced by Legendary Pictures and The Stone Quarry and distributed by Lionsgate Films, it is a prequel to main Bounty of Ryder films, the first chronological installment in the Chronicles of Charlotte Ryder film series, and the fourth installment overall. The film stars Freddie Highmore and Florence Pugh as the title characters, alongside Ralph Fiennes, Kelly Reilly, Will Patton, Lili Reinhart, Sterling K. Brown, and Courtney B. Vance. Narrated by Ryan Kiera Armstrong, who portrays Charley Ryder in the main films, the film follows the young and reckless newly-minted lawman Maverick "Mace" Ryder as he falls in love with a girl his age, Sue Linson, and faces the corruption spread by a declining, desperate US Marshal Service. Mace & Sue had its world premiere at the 84th Venice International Film Festival on November 5th, 2027, and was released theatrically twenty days later. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and fans, who praised its 1830s setting, action sequences, writing, storyline, origins, the performances of Highmore and Pugh, and emotional depth, but criticized the execution and script. It was also a commercial success, grossing $468 million worldwide, although it is the lowest-grossing film in the series due to a dispute between the director and the studio; Trevorrow successfully opted for a grounded and realistic but loving and genuine relationship between the titular characters, while the studio wanted to lean into romance tropes. A follow-up, intended to conclude Mace and Sue's backstory that led up to the first film, is in development.
Mortal Kombat: Queen of Edenia
Mortal Kombat: Queen of Edenia is a 2029 American urban fantasy martial arts action thriller film based on the Mortal Kombat game franchise created by Ed Boon. Produced by Legendary Pictures and The Stone Quarry and distributed by New Line Cinema, it is the third installment in the Mortal Kombat Tournament Universe and a sequel to Mortal Kombat: Champion of the Gods, as well as the conclusion of phase one. Directed by Matthew Vaughn from a screenplay by Boon, Simon McQuoid, and Jeremy Slater, the film features an ensemble cast including Paris Jackson, Elle Fanning, Milla Jovovich, Isaiah Washington, Kevin Durand, Jensen Ackles, Jai Courtney, Jon Bernthal, Jason Momoa, Anya Chalotra, Benedict Wong, Ian Anthony Dale, Daniel Wu, Mark Dacascos, Ben Wang, Laurence Fishburne, Keanu Reeves, and Alexander Skarsgård. In the film, Kitana and the remaining Earthrealm defenders attempt to resurrect their fallen companions, cross paths with a corrupted, vengeful revenant of Jade, and prepare for a final confrontation with Shao Kahn. Mortal Kombat: Queen of Edenia had its world premiere at the 86th Venice International Film Festival on October 9th, 2029, and was released theatrically on November 23rd. The film was praised by fans and critics for its acting (particularly Jackson, Durand, Chalotra, and Skarsgård), VFX, direction, storyline, themes, action sequences, Hans Zimmer's musical score, the dark tone and emotional weight. It was also a financial success like its predecessors, grossing $916 million worldwide. A sequel is in development.
The Silent Draw
The Silent Draw is a 2027 American survival action thriller film written and directed by Taylor Sheridan. Produced by Bosque Ranch Productions and 101 Studios and distributed by Paramount Pictures, it is the first installment in the Silent Draw trilogy. The film stars an ensemble cast that consists of Paris Jackson, Chris Pratt, Robin Wright, Isaiah Washington, Norman Reedus, Zachary Levi, Isabel May, Jon Bernthal, Jeremy Renner, with Tim McGraw, and Harrison Ford. It follows a group of archers—some traditional, some modern—who set aside their differences and work together after being enlisted by the US Fish and Wildlife Service and corrupt conservationists against their will to investigate a series of violent crimes against the wildlife committed by illegal fur traders and animal traffickers. When they discover that that US Fish and Wildlife Service has no intention of seeking justice, the group goes AWOL and decides to solve the case independently. The Silent Draw premiered in Cheyenne on October 29, 2027, near the end of the first month of deer season, before receiving a theatrical release on November 9, 2027, during the middle month of deer season. The film became a critical and commercial success, grossing $729 million worldwide against a production budget of $179 million and a reported break-even point of $200 million. The film received praise from critics, audiences, and archery fans, who praised its authenticity, visual style, direction, writing, action, performances (particularly Jackson, May, Pratt, and McGraw), the score by Hans Zimmer and Dean Lewis, Montana setting, traditions, themes, the soundtrack inspiration, and emotional weight. A sequel is in development, with most of the cast including Jackson, Pratt, Washington, May, Reedus, Renner, and McGraw set to return.
Mortal Kombat: Champion of the Gods
Mortal Kombat: Champion of the Gods is a 2028 American urban fantasy action thriller film based on the Mortal Kombat game franchise created by Ed Boon, produced by Legendary Pictures and The Stone Quarry and distributed by New Line Cinema. It is the second installment in the Mortal Kombat Tournament Universe and a sequel to Razor in the Dark. Directed by Matthew Vaughn from a screenplay by Boon, Simon McQuoid, and Jeremy Slater, the film stars an ensemble cast that includes Paris Jackson, Elle Fanning, Milla Jovovich, Isaiah Washington, Kevin Durand, Jensen Ackles, Jai Courtney, Ian Anthony Dale, Daniel Wu, Mark Dacascos, Ben Wang, Laurence Fishburne, Keanu Reeves, and Alexander Skarsgård. In the film, Kitana fully aligns herself with Earthrealm's defenders in the Mortal Kombat tournament in order to free Outword and her home Edenia from the cruel Shao Kahn. Razor in the Dark had its world premiere at the 85th Venice International Film Festival on November 6th, 2028, and was released theatrically on November 27th. The film was universally praised by fans, critics and audiences for its storytelling, visuals, Vaughn's direction, action sequences, cinematography, Hans Zimmer's musical score, themes, respect and reimagining of the source material, and Jackson's performance. It was also a box-office success, grossing $1.91 billion worldwide, outgrossing it predecessor as the highest-grossing of the Mortal Kombat films and becoming the first of such to pass the $1 billion dollar mark. It also won numerous award nominations, with Jackson in particular winning a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role and Vaughn winning an Academy Award for Best Director. A third film is in development.
Razor in the Dark
Razor in the Dark is a 2027 American urban fantasy action thriller film based on the Mortal Kombat character Kitana created by Ed Boon, produced by Legendary Pictures and The Stone Quarry and distributed by New Line Cinema. It is the first installment in the Mortal Kombat Tournament Universe. Directed by Matthew Vaughn from a screenplay by Boon, Simon McQuoid, and Jeremy Slater, the film stars Paris Jackson as Kitana, alongside Elle Fanning, Milla Jovovich, Isaiah Washington, Kevin Durand, Jensen Ackles, Brian Tee, Mark Dacascos, Ben Wang, Laurence Fishburne, Keanu Reeves, and Alexander Skarsgård. In the film, a self-imposed exiled Kitana, who has earned a reputation as an assassin, reluctantly comes out of hiding to fight against her evil stepfather Shao Kahn's quest to wipe out all realms and rebuild them in his own image after she is approached by Raiden and later discovers herself to have been chosen by the Elder Gods to fight. Razor in the Dark had its world premiere at the 84th Venice International Film Festival on November 1st, 2027; opening in theaters on November 25th, the film received generally positive reviews from fans and critics alike, who praised Jackson's performance and grounded take on several characters, as well as its action sequences and reimagining of the central character's origin. It was also a box-office success, becoming the highest-grossing Mortal Kombat film of all time after it earned $716 million worldwide. A sequel entitled Mortal Kombat: Champion of the Gods was released one year later.
Star Wars: The Return of the Covenant
Star Wars: The Return of the Covenant is a 2027 American epic space opera adventure film directed by Matt Reeves and written by Reeves, Jon Favreau, and Dave Filoni. Produced by Lucasfilm and 6th & Idaho and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, it is the 15th film in the Star Wars franchise, the 27th installment overall, and the 11th mainline installment. The film stars Naomi Scott, Henry Cavill, Sadie Sink, Andrew Lincoln, Kurt Russell, Frank Oz, Samuel L. Jackson, and Paul Bettany as Kao Cen Darach. In the film, Satele Shan awakens from a centuries long slumber, alive, to find herself in the planet Tython, and discovers that most of the Jedi are gone, and the Sith have risen again as an army. Discovering that her archenemy Darth Malgus is also alive, Satele decides to recruit Jedi refugees to combat this threat. Star Wars: The Return of the Covenant premiered in London on November 19th, 2027, and opened in theaters on December 10th; the film grossed over $1.47 billion worldwide against a budget of $756 million, making it a major success at the box-office and the second-highest-grossing Star Wars film to date but also overtaking The Force Awakens as the most expensive film ever made by far. The film was praised by critics, fans and audiences who particularly lauded the emotional story, direction, visual effects, Hans Zimmer's musical score, screenplay, fan service, and the performances of Scott, Cavill, Oz, Jackson, and Bettany. Many found it to be a return to form for the main franchise. A sequel is in development, with Scott and many other cast members set to return.
The Weight Of The Cross
The Weight Of The Cross is an American neo-Western action thriller miniseries created by Alejandro Gomez Monteverde and developed by Angel for their streaming service of the same name. The second prequel to Wyoming's Cross and the third installment in the franchise by Angel about the American West, it stars Anne Hathaway and Chloë Grace Moretz, the latter reprising her role as Rose Stone, with newcomers Lucas Black, Terry Crews, Carrie Underwood, Stephen Baldwin, Mark Wahlberg, Matthew McConaughey, John Ratzenberger, Jamie Foxx, and Denzel Washington. The entire series is narrated by Dove Cameron, who portrayed Bailey Stone, the protagonist of Wyoming's Cross. Produced by Pinnacle Peak Pictures and Kendrick Brothers, the series's story is set during World War II and follows an older Rose (Hathaway), who finds herself forced to protect her ranch, and more importantly, her family, from Nazi supporters and greedy dealers, and other tyrants who want her land for nothing but profit. The Weight of the Cross premiered on January 1st, 2028, and eventually was released a month later on February 5th; like its predecessors, the series received universal acclaim. Critics, audiences and biblical viewers praised its depth, writing, action sequences, visuals, performances (particularly Hathaway, Black, and Washington), cinematography, score, and emotional weight. A final series is in development, which will also be the last prequel.
The Crimson Huntress
The Crimson Huntress is a 2027 American vigilante action thriller film written and directed by Jonathan Hensleigh and produced by Zack Snyder and Chad Stahelski from a story by Antoine Fuqua. It is the first installment in the Crimson Huntress franchise. The film stars Cara Delevingne alongside Thandiwe Newton, Isabella Sermon, Andrew Lincoln, 50 Cent, Lucas Black, Josh Hartnett, Kurt Russell, Samuel L. Jackson, and James Woods. In the film, a former US government espionage assassin embarks on a self-employed mission to save a girl from a human trafficking ring in Kansas City. The Crimson Huntress opened in theaters on November 25th, 2027; the film received generally positive reviews and was a financial success, grossing $883 million worldwide. Delevingne's performance and the action sequences were widely acclaimed, while its graphic violence and portrayal of trafficking received controversy. Audience reception was significantly more positive, particularly for the character development (especially Delevingne) and for its emphasis on storytelling and spreading awareness. A sequel is in development.
The Arkham Knight
The Arkham Knight is a 2027 American superhero thriller film based on the DC Comics characters Vicki Vale and the Arkham Knight, the latter named after the Batman: Arkham series version of Jason Todd. Produced by DC Studios, Legendary Pictures, and The Stone Quarry and distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, it is the first installment in the Arkham Knight film series. The film was directed by Adam Wingard from a screenplay by Zack Snyder, David S. Goyer, and Peter Safran, and stars Mia Goth as Vale alongside John Slattery, Michael B. Jordan, Maya Hawke, Vincent D'Onofrio, Ving Rhames, Andrew Lincoln, Laura Linney, Michelle Pfeiffer, David Morse, and Matthew Lillard as James Gordon. Set in the modern day of Gotham City, it follows Vale as an investigative journalist who works with the GCPD to solve several murders against the city's corrupt elite citizens by a masked female figure while also questioning the only possible suspect, Astrid Arkham. The Arkham Knight had its world premiere at the 84th Venice International Film Festival on November 1st, 2027, and opened in theaters a few weeks later on November 19th; the film received universal acclaim from critics and fans, who praised its visuals, direction, unique storyline, atmosphere, Hans Zimmer's musical score, themes, performances (particularly Goth's), and plot twist. It was a financial success, grossing $539 million worldwide against a budget of $168 million. Two follow-ups are in development; one of which will be a prequel detailing the Arkham Knight's origins, and the other will be a proper sequel.
The Marshall Legacy
The Marshall Legacy is a 2027 American action film directed by Joseph Kosinski and written by Taylor Sheridan from a story by Kosinski. Produced by Legendary Pictures and The Stone Quarry and distributed by Lionsgate Films, it is the first installment in the Chronicles of the Marshall Hunts quadrilogy. The film stars Jeremy Renner and Chris Pratt, alongside Rachel Weisz, Isaiah Washington, Michael Shannon, and Chazz Palminteri. Set in 1996, it follows two big game hunters—Clay Marshall (Renner) and Will Hanscom (Pratt)—who gain authorization from the National Park Service to solve a series of carnivore-related slaughters in Montana. The Marshall Legacy premiered in London on January 7th, 2027, and was released theatrically on February 4th; the film received generally positive reviews from critics, with Renner's performance and the action sequences being singled out for praise; however, it was criticized for its long runtime of 170 minutes as well as for its overly accurate and realistic portrayal of hunting. It grossed over $571 million worldwide, it made a net profit of approximately $92 million, and was box-office hit overall, becoming one of the most successful hunting films of all time. A sequel is in development, with Renner and Weisz set to return and Cara Delevingne set to star as the daughter of the characters portrayed by the formers.
Malevolence of the Unknown
Malevolence of the Unknown is a 2027 American supernatural horror film written and directed by Leigh Whannell. Produced by Jerry Bruckheimer Films and distributed by Sony Pictures Releasing, it is the first installment in the Malevolence of the Unknown franchise. Dove Cameron stars in a dual role as the two main characters, alongside Jackie Earle Haley, Piper Rubio, Demiàn Bichir, Jessica Biel, Michael Shannon, Courtney B. Vance, and Armand Assante. The film follows a professional hunter whose comatose twin sister's spirit is being manipulated and possessed by evil in its most sinister form. Malevolence of the Unknown opened in theaters worldwide on February 2nd, 2027; it received generally positive reviews from critics, with praise for the atmosphere, bone-chilling musical score, visual effects, scares, the blend of gothic dread with Lovecraftian horror, themes, effective use of its long runtime, storyline, and Cameron's acting. A sequel is currently in development with Cameron, Rubio, Biel and Haley set to return, while a prequel is also in production with Assante set to reprise his role.
Frostbite Ranger
Frostbite Ranger is a 2027 American gothic supernatural horror film directed by Robert Eggers, written by Taylor Sheridan and Eggers, and produced by Jordan Peele and Eggers from a story by Peele, and starring Cara Delevingne, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Isaiah Washington, Michael Keaton, Bill Skarsgård, Neal McDonough, Gil Birmingham, and Willem Dafoe. It is the first installment in the Frostbite Ranger franchise. The film follows a park ranger who is enlisted to watch over an eerie, darkened location that is part of the forest she calls home in Wyoming. Frostbite Ranger was released theatrically on January 20th, 2027; it received universal acclaim from critics and audiences, who found the film to be terrifying in its own right and praised its visual effects, direction, and atmosphere, but especially Delevingne's performance and Hans Zimmer's musical score, with the entire soundtrack being deemed "bone-chilling and scary without effort." It was also a financial success, grossing over $816 million worldwide. A sequel is in development with Delevingne, Armstrong and Washington set to return.
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre
The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a 2027 American psychological slasher horror film directed by Mike Flanagan and written by David Fincher and Jordan Peele. Produced by Blumhouse Productions and distributed by Universal Pictures, it is the tenth overall installment in the Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise and the second reboot of the 1974 film The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. A modern and realistic retelling of the original film's story, the film stars Ella Purnell as Sally Hardesty and Vincent D'Onofrio as Leatherface; like the original films and the first reboot, it follows Sally and four other young adults who stumble across Leatherface and his family of cannibalistic murderers and eventually try to escape their home. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre had its world premiere at the 84th Venice International Film Festival on September 6th, 2027, and was released theatrically on October 19th; the film received generally positive reviews, with critics calling it a return to form and praising its performances, characters, scares and violent kills, though some of them criticized its longer runtime of 150 minutes compared to previous films. Audiences lauded the fan service, such as casting D'Onofrio as the central villain, a fan favorite, and for revamping the story. It was a financial success, grossing $471 million, becoming the highest-grossing film of the series. A sequel is in development with Purnell and D'Onofrio set to return.
Springlocked II
Springlocked II is a 2028 American supernatural action horror film directed by Robert Eggers and written by him, Scott Cawthon and Christian Bale from a story by Cawthon based on the Springtrap character from the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise. It is the second installment in the William Afton trilogy. The film stars Cara Delevingne as Charlotte Emily, Abigail Breslin as Elizabeth Afton, Joe Keery as Michael Afton, and Christian Bale as Springtrap, with Andrew Lincoln, Rosamund Pike, Kelly Reilly, and Samuel L. Jackson in pivotal roles. In the film, Charlotte protects those she loves from Springtrap when new killings emerge near old Fazbear Entertainment establishments. Springlocked II had its world premiere at the 85th Venice International Film Festival on November 10th, 2028, and was released theatrically on December 16th; it received widespread acclaim from critics, audiences, and fans, with critics calling it an improvement over the first film and praised its action, performances, visuals, atmosphere, the dark tone and emotional weight. A final sequel is in development.
Springlocked
Springlocked is a 2027 American supernatural action horror film directed by Robert Eggers and written by him, Scott Cawthon and Christian Bale from a story by Cawthon based on the Springtrap character from the Five Nights at Freddy's franchise. It is first installment in the William Afton trilogy. The film stars Bale as William Afton / Springtrap, while Cara Delevingne stars in the main role as Charlotte Emily, along with Abigail Breslin, Andrew Lincoln, Kelly Reilly, Joe Keery, Rosamund Pike, and Samuel L. Jackson. In the film, Charlotte, a traumatized FBI agent who as a child was almost murdered outside a pizzeria, is forced to face her fears when a serial killer from her own past emerges in the form of an old Spring Bonnie animatronic suit. Springlocked had its world premiere at the 84th Venice International Film Festival on November 6th, 2027 and was released theatrically on December 9th; despite being widely acclaimed by fans and audiences, it received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the visual style, action sequences, storyline, VFX, atmosphere, stunts, originality, the performances of Bale and Delevingne, and Hans Zimmer's musical score, but criticized the heavy emphasis on fan service, the overly dark tone, portrayal of the Afton family, and graphic violence, while its R-rating divided critics. This film became a subject to controversy, as fans and audiences defended the film due to their positive feedback, while critics lashed out at them over this. A sequel, Springlocked II, was released the following year.
The Wraith
The Wraith is a 2026 American vigilante action thriller film written and directed by Gareth Edwards. It is the first installment in the Wraith franchise. The film stars Sydney Sweeney as former US Government assassin Madison "Maddie" Fischbach, alongside Isabel May, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Jon Bernthal, Terry Crews, Taryn Manning, Michael B. Jordan, and Sylvester Stallone. In the film, a girl and her younger sister go on the run from their abusive father, which causes them to seek help from Maddie. The Wraith was released theatrically on December 5th, 2025 after its premiere at London, England on November 24th; it was a financial success at the worldwide box-office, grossing $716 million against a budget of $191 million and a break-even point of $320 million. The film was welcomed positively by audiences, but reviews from critics were mixed, with praise for the visual style, action sequences, originality, the performances of Sweeney, May and Armstrong, direction, storyline, and Hans Zimmer's musical score, but criticism for its screenplay, graphic violence, lack of politics, and long running time of 180 minutes. Many considered Maddie to be one of Sweeney's signature roles, causing this to give the film a strong cult following. A sequel is in development, with Sweeney, May, Armstrong, and Stallone set to reprise their roles.
