Spider-Man: No Way Home hasn’t confirmed much about its plot and tone, with only a handful of stars and the director formally attached to the project. The success of Holland’s previous appearances makes any return for his Spider-Man an exciting prospect.

Rumors are circulating around the identity of the villains, with a recent post by Discussing Film suggesting three longtime villains of the franchise might appear. Here are all of the biggest Spider-Man: Brand New Day rumors and confirmed facts ahead of its projected 2026 release, along with the best movies and shows to watch or revisit ahead of Spider-Man’s return. 

Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Returns

Tom Holland’s performance as Peter Parker/Spider-Man shot him into stardom, so it’s exciting to know that he’ll be back for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Debuting as Tony Stark’s newest recruit in Captain America: Civil War, Holland’s take on the wall-crawler finds a delicate balance between modern tropes and the classic character that he refined across a trilogy of films. Holland has already been confirmed to reprise the role for another trilogy of movies, on top of appearances in other potential Marvel properties.

Given the ending of Spider-Man: No Way Home, it seems Holland’s Peter will be more on his own than ever. He will face a world where he’s just a forgettable face in a crowd, even though he’s become one of New York City’s most important heroes in secret. 

Destin Daniel Cretton Directs 

While the previous three Spider-Man films were all directed by Jon Watts, the filmmaker has moved onto other projects like Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

That film’s best elements are in the first half, which has a fun sense of humor and a keen eye for fight scenes in urban environments. That bodes well for Cretton’s approach to Spider-Man, as the acrobatic hero fits right at home amid the urban sprawl of New York City. Building off that energy without having to take the character in a wildly different and overtly supernatural direction (as he did in Shang-Chi) could be exactly what Cretton needs to get momentum back in the MCU—and, hopefully, finally set up a sequel for Shang-Chi.

Zendaya's MJ And Jacob Batalon's Ned Will Return

Regardless of the plot or focus of Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s storyline, audiences are on pins and needles to find out how MJ and Ned will feature in the film. Played by Zendaya and Jacob Batalon, respectively, Peter Parker’s love interest and best friend have been a charming constant for the series. The ending of Spider-Man: No Way Home erased their memories of Peter Parker, giving them an easy write-out if need. However, both actors are confirmed to return in Brand New Day.

It will be interesting to see how MJ and Ned interact with a Peter Parker they’ve never met before, especially if Peter also gets a new love interest in the film. This could also be an ideal way to turn Batalon’s Ned into a possible villain, paying off his comics counterpart and a tease about that sort of fate awaiting Peter Parker’s best friends in No Way Home.

Sadie Sink s 'Brand New Day' In An Undisclosed Role

While most of the casting of Spider-Man: Brand New Day has not been announced at the time of writing, one of the biggest teases about the film is the casting announcement of Sadie Sink in an undisclosed role. The O’Dessa star will likely fit in alongside Holland pretty easily, with both actors having plenty of experience bringing a grounded emotional core to fantastical settings and stories.

Rumors have circulated around Sink’s casting, with some claiming she’ll be playing a version of Felicia Hardy/Black Cat, Peter Parker’s long-lost sister, Teresa, or, Peter’s alternate universe daughter May Parker/Spider-Girl if the film retains the multiversal scope of Spider-Man: No Way Home. Another popular theory is that Sink has been cast as Jean Grey for the MCU’s X-Men adaptation, and that she’ll be debuting in Brand New Day before making the move to that storyline.

Villain Rumors

Since so little has been formally confirmed about Spider-Man: Brand New Day, many fans are still theorizing on who will be the big bad. If the film has a grounded focus, then many are expecting the relatively new villain, Mr. Negative, to serve as the primary antagonist of the film. While the character has appeared in some shows like Marvel’s Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, Mr. Negative’s most high-profile appearance outside of the comics so far has been in the Insomniac Spider-Man games as an enemy of Spider-Man.

There have also been rumors that an older female character is being set up as the main villain of Brand New Day. Spider-Man, historically, only has a few villains who could fill that sort of role, although the MCU has never been afraid to make changes from the source material.

Rumored Minor Villains

Recent rumors surrounding the next Spider-Man movie have only intensified after a recent Disney event hinted at three potential new additions to the franchise. This includes three villains, specifically Scorpion, Tombstone, and Boomerang. Scorpion was set up by the events of Spider-Man: Homecoming, which introduced the villain’s civilian identity, Mac Gargan, as a criminal accomplice of The Vulture who gains robotic armor in most adaptations of Spider-Man. Audiences curious about how dangerous the villain could be should check out Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, which showcased a ruthless version of the villain.

That show also did a good job of humanizing Tombstone, a frequent street-level gangster and crime boss who often endangers Spider-Man. Tombstone also appeared as a henchman for the Kingpin in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, which could also be the kind of role Tombstone plays in the next MCU Spider-Man film.

The biggest wild card would be Boomerang, a relatively minor (and often comedic) villain who has a working relationship with Tombstone’s daughter in the comics, a fellow masked criminal known as The Beetle. Boomerang doesn’t have any major non-comics appearances, but the 1990s animated Spider-Man TV show has a lot of great showcases for Scorpion and Tombstone, which could inform the direction the MCU takes.

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Might Tie Into The Next Two Avengers Movies

One of the biggest questions about Spider-Man: Brand New Day is what it means for Spider-Man in the greater MCU. After fighting alongside The Avengers during the events of Avengers: Secret Wars even bringing back Peter’s old mentor in a new villainous role by casting Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom.

Originally, Spider-Man: Brand New Day was set to debut between the release of those two films, making it something of an answer to Ant-Man and the Wasp’s placement between Infinity War and Endgame. However, recent schedule changes have raised more questions about how the latest Spider-Man film will factor into the future of the MCU.

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Seems To Be Leaning Towards A Grounded Story

The full scope and stakes of Spider-Man: Brand New Day remain a mystery to audiences, but the MCU has found itself shifting back and forth between grounded storytelling in shows like The Fantastic Four: First Steps. Spider-Man has been able to hop between both tones, with Spider-Man: No Way Home serving as a multiversal-level event that still kept the focus on Peter and his loved ones.

Given the way Born Again sets up future conflicts for the MCU’s street-level heroes, that show might be indicative of the style of adventure Spider-Man could embark on next. Spider-Man: Brand New Day may build off the ending of that film to reflect a more grounded and desperate Peter Parker, which would track with rumors that have circulated about the tone of the film. While fans may be desperate to see what happens to Spider-Man next in the MCU, there’s plenty of Spider-Man films and media to watch in the meantime to keep up the excitement. 

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Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope, revealing the tragic costs of uncovering this important information.

While praised at the time for its cinematography, action, and performances, Rogue One has become more relevant thanks to the Disney+ series Andor, which just concluded its second season. The show explores the past of Cassian Andor (Diego Luna), telling the story of his transformation from thief to rebel spy. In it, Luna is ed by several Rogue One co-stars, but he and the rest of the film’s cast have been busy in the years since. Here’s what the cast of Rogue One has been up to since the movie’s December 2016 release.

Felicity Jones (Jyn Erso)

Since starring in Rogue One as Jyn Erso, Felicity Jones has had some great career successes. In 2018, Jones played Ruth Bader Ginsberg in the biopic Star Wars: Forces of Destiny, though Helen Sadler took over the role for Season 2.

Diego Luna (Cassian Andor)

As mentioned, Diego Luna reprises his Rogue One role in Andor, which delves into his character’s backstory. In addition to the prequel series, Luna has appeared in various film and TV projects, including Kiss of the Spider Woman, appearing opposite Jennifer Lopez and Tonatiuh Elizarraraz.

Ben Mendelsohn (Orson Krennic)

Ben Mendelsohn reprised his role as the ruthless Orson Krennic for Season 2 of Andor, marking the third time he played the character following a voice-only cameo in an episode of The New Look, which explores the lives of Dior and Coco Chanel (Juliette Binoche) in Paris during and after World War II.

Donnie Yen (Chirrut Îmwe)

Hong Kong actor Donnie Yen, who played blind warrior Chirrut Îmwe, is best known for his roles in martial arts films, so it’s no surprise that he’s appeared in plenty of action movies since Rogue One. Yen starred in Mulan as Commander Tung, a mentor to the title character based on Li Shang from the animated movie.

Mads Mikkelsen (Galen Erso)

Danish actor Mads Mikkelsen played Galen, father of Jyn Erso and an Imperial scientist who designed the Death Star and shares crucial information with the Rebellion. Since Rogue One, Mikkelsen has ed several other iconic franchises. He played Dr Jürgen Voller in The Promised Land, both Danish language films.

Alan Tudyk (K-2SO)

Alan Tudyk performed both the voice and motion capture for K-2SO, Cassian Andor’s co-pilot that he reprogrammed from an Imperial Security droid, in both Rogue One and Andor Season 2. The actor is known for his many live-action and voice roles, including Mr. Nobody in Resident Alien, an extraterrestrial sent to Earth to destroy humanity who ends up fascinated by them instead, which enters its fourth season in June 2025.

Riz Ahmed (Bodhi Rook)

Since playing Bodhi Rook, a former Imperial pilot who defected to the Rebellion, Riz Ahmed has had an acclaimed career. In 2017, Ahmed won an Emmy for his role as a man accused of murder in The Phoenician Scheme. 

Jiang Wen (Baze Malbus)

Chinese actor and filmmaker Jiang Wen played Baze Malbus, friend to Chirrut Îmwe, in Rogue One. The Star Wars film is one of Jiang’s only appearances in a non-Chinese film, and he has continued performing and making movies in his home country. In 2018, Jiang wrote, directed, executive produced, and starred in the action comedy Hidden Man. Recently, Jiang served as a juror for the Beijing International Film Festival on a that also included Chinese American actor Joan Chen and British director David Yates.

Forest Whitaker (Saw Gerrera)

Whitaker reprised his role as Clone Wars veteran Saw Gerrera in both Season 2 of Andor and the animated series Godfather of Harlem as Bumpy Johnson, a real-life crime boss who operated in New York City throughout the mid-20th century. Whitaker also serves as an executive producer on the series, now in its fourth season.

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While 100 years of Rick and Morty is still up for debate, the fan-favorite sci-fi series is back for Season 8—and renewed through Season 12. After nearly a year and a half away from the small screen, the details surrounding the Season 7 hijinks of Rick Sanchez and his grandson Morty can get a little hazy. Not to mention, the show’s interdimensional storylines make knowing who’s who and what’s what more challenging than the average TV series.

So, if you’re looking forward to more portal-hopping chaos and quotable lines from everyone’s favorite Adult Swim on May 25, 2025.

Rick and Morty Have New Voice Actors

While it doesn’t affect the story, new voice actors could catch some audiences off guard, especially if you missed last season. Season 7 marked the first season without Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland. After domestic abuse allegations and allegedly pursuing relationships with underage fans, Adult Swim dropped Roiland, who also voiced Rick, Morty, and a host of other zany characters.

In his place came Ian Cardoni and Harry Belden to voice Rick and Morty, respectively. Although it seems like a significant change, most fans and critics agree that Cardoni and Belden are excellent replacements, even if their performances differ from Roiland’s.

Rick Killed Rick Prime

Rick’s desperate search for Rick Prime, the version of himself responsible for killing his wife in every dimension with the Omega Device, had been an ongoing plot point with lots of juicy reveals in Season 6. After slaughtering hundreds of Ricks, Rick C-137 finally killed Rick Prime, thanks to a little help from Evil Morty in Season 7, Episode 5, “Unmortricken.” Given Rick and Morty’s bombastic nature, Prime Rick could return. However, the show seems to have killed him off for good…at least for now.

Evil Morty Has The Ultimate Weapon

Evil Morty might have ed forces with Rick and Morty in “Unmortricken,” but that doesn’t mean we can ignore the “evil” in front of his name just yet. During the same episode, Evil Morty scans the Omega Device before its destruction. The Omega Device, of course, is the infamous weapon Prime Rick created to kill Rick’s wife in every dimension before recreating it to work without a one-use limitation. While Evil Morty claims he doesn’t have plans to use it yet, the fact that he has it at all is worrisome, especially for Rick. Maybe it will come up in Season 8. Maybe it won’t. It’s still worth knowing that Rick and Morty’s biggest villain now has one of the series’ biggest weapons.

Morty Accepted That Rick Sees Him As Replaceable 

Rick and Morty delivered a different kind of season finale. Instead of laying the foundation for a lore-expanding story, Season 7 concluded with a relatively stand-alone episode, ultimately about Rick and Morty’s complicated relationship. After diving into a fear hole, Morty learns two things. One, Rick was never down there with him putting in the gut-wrenching emotional work like he thought. And two, Morty’s fear of Rick seeing him as replaceable is true. What could’ve shaken a less developed Morty actually results in surprising acceptance. Rick will always be Rick, but Morty realizes he can become more independent.

With Morty seemingly wiggling free from his co-dependency, Season 8 may feature more episodes with Morty doing his own thing, or, at the very least, not letting Rick push him around as much. Either way, it’s an emotionally heavy arc, brimming with possibility for future character development and reveals.

Minor Characters Got Some Canon Development

Season 7 saw the return of recurring characters like Water-T and Mr. Poopybutthole. The fan favorites both saw character development, although in vastly different ways. Season 7, Episode 8, “Rise of the Numbericons: The Movie,” picks up where “Get Schwifty’s” post-credits scene left off. Water-T faces off against the invading Numbericons and brings peace to Alphabetrium with the help of Morty’s math teacher. All this earns him a fiery upgrade and name change to Magma-T. 

Back on Earth, Mr. Poppybutthole, who was previously left by his wife, gets his hands on one of Rick’s portal guns to hop into a dimension where he is still happily married. The catch: This version of Amy seems to suspect something is off about her “new” husband. Dun dun duuun!

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2025 is a big year for Natasha Lyonne, whose impressive and inspiring career revival is continuing with The Fantastic Four: First Steps in an unannounced role. 

This string of successes is a long time coming for the actor, whose extensive film and TV career began when she was just seven years old. Whether you’re a new fan or someone who loved Netflix.

Poker Face (2023)

There’s a lot to love about Knives Out writer and director Rian Johnson, from its smart writing and genuinely shocking twists to its revolving door of celebrity guest stars who bring the show to life. What really brings the series together, though, is Natasha Lyonne’s performance as human lie detector Charlie Cale. As a mystery-of-the-week show that takes place on the road, Charlie is the only constant between every episode, and her ability to connect with—and call BS on—the various people she meets on the road is what makes each episode’s mystery so compelling.

Russian Doll (2019)

Before Poker Face, Lyonne starred as Nadia Vulvokov in Parks and Recreation star Amy Poehler. The show’s first season follows Nadia, a woman trapped in a time loop after suddenly dying on her 36th birthday, as she tries to break the cycle alongside a man named Alan (Charlie Barnett) in a similar situation. It’s a dark premise, but Natasha Lyonne’s performance balances the high-stakes drama and many story twists with humor and wit. 

But I’m a Cheerleader (1999)

While the film went unappreciated when it was initially released in 1999, But I’m a Cheerleader has since become a cult classic particularly beloved by the LGBTQ+ community. Lyonne plays Megan Bloomfield, a teenager whose parents send her to a conversion therapy camp when they suspect that she is a lesbian. However, despite the program’s efforts to “cure” her, Megan ultimately learns to embrace her sexual orientation and even falls in love with another camper. It’s a powerful story about acceptance and the harms of conversion therapy that was made in a time when few stories like it were being told, and Lyonne’s role in it helped make her an icon to the queer community. 

Orange Is the New Black (2013)

This early Orange Is the New Black follows a diverse group of inmates at a minimum security women’s prison as they navigate their lives behind bars and contend with the injustice of the prison system and the societal conditions that led them there. As Nicky Nichols, Lyonne gets to use that signature wit and dry humor she’s known for while also portraying an addict with a dysfunctional background who later relapses. In a show packed with excellent performances, Nicky is still a highlight of the ensemble cast. It’s no wonder the show earned Lyonne her first Emmy nomination.  

All About Evil (2010)

This darkly funny slasher film stars Natasha Lyonne as Deborah, a librarian running a small family-owned theater in San Francisco. When Deborah accidentally plays security footage of herself murdering her abusive mother on the big screen, the audience mistakes the footage for a short snuff film. Seeing a chance to keep the family business open, Deborah begins making her own brutal and graphic films, committing a multitude of atrocities to delight her unaware audience. All About Evil isn’t for everyone, but those who love campy, gory, and low-budget horror movies will appreciate this lesser known gem.

His Three Daughters (2023)

His Three Daughters is a dramatic departure for Natasha Lyonne, who is best known for her comedic chops. The film tells the story of three sisters who reunite to care for their father in his final days. Lyonne plays Rachel, the stepdaughter who has served as her dad’s primary caretaker throughout his illness and clashes with her sisters over her habits and festering family tensions. Opposite Carrie Coon and Elizabeth Olsen, Lyonne gives a powerful performance that reminds you just how good an actor she is.

American Pie (1999)

This classic and raunchy teen comedy includes Natasha Lyonne in a small but important role. American Pie tells the story of a group of high school boys who make a pact to lose their virginity before graduation. Lyonne stands out as the sarcastic but wise Jessica who’s close friends with Vicky (Tara Reid). It might not be her best or favorite performance—Lyonne herself has itted she initially turned down the role and couldn’t relate to the film’s content—but American Pie does show how Lyonne can turn a small part into a memorable performance.

Antibirth (2016)

Antibirth is another gory horror movie led by Lyonne, who plays a hard partying woman named Lou that becomes pregnant after being injected with a mysterious drug. The movie explores the more gruesome elements of pregnancy and the complicated feelings that come with being able to bring new life into the world. While the film received mixed reviews, dividing critics and audiences with its bizarre plot and psychedelic visuals, the performances of Lyonne and co-star Chloë Sevigny were more warmly received. While Antibirth won’t work for everyone, it’s worth a watch for anyone interested in pregnancy-related body horror.

Dennis the Menace (1993)

As mentioned, Lyonne has been acting since she was very young, and of her various credits from her time as a child actor, her small role in Dennis the Menace is perhaps the most memorable. She plays Polly, Dennis’ teenage babysitter who falls victim to the boy’s tricks despite showing up prepared with a helmet. It’s a brief appearance, but Lyonne makes the most of it, showing an impressive level of skill for her age.

Slums of Beverly Hills (1998)

Another excellent performance from her days as a young actor, Lyonne shines in Slums of Beverly Hills. She plays 14 year old Vivian, who must deal with both the chaos of her dysfunctional, nomadic family and the regular challenges of growing up. Vivian’s curiosity and insecurities about her body are realistic and relatable in ways that aren’t often explored, making her the heart of the movie. It also speaks to Natasha Lyonne’s talent as a performer that she, as a teenager, holds her own so well in scenes with Oscar winners Alan Arkin and Marisa Tomei, who play her father and cousin, respectively. 

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Hale Appleman is more than just "that guy from The Magicians." He's an actor who slips between worlds and personas with ease. From indie projects to edgy stage plays, Appleman's career is a mosaic of boundary-pushing characters that hold a mirror up to the messiness of being human.

So what happened to him?

Well, he didn't quit acting, and he didn't vanish. Instead, he leaned into stories that are often a little hard to pin down. If you haven't seen much of him, maybe you just haven't been looking in the right corners. Here are the best Hale Appleman movies and TV shows, from before and after his role on The Magicians. 

Pedro (2008)

Pedro tells the story of Pedro Zamora, an openly gay, HIV-positive man who became a trailblazing AIDS activist after appearing on The Real World: San Francisco during the reality television craze of the '90s. The film focuses not just on Pedro's activism but also on his relationships with the people closest to him. Hale plays Judd Winick, Pedro's friend and roommate on the show, who later became a cartoonist and advocate in his own right. It's a powerful movie about a time when HIV/AIDS was still heavily stigmatized, and it honors the impact Pedro had on educating people through pop culture.

Private Romeo (2011)

If Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet was dropped into a modern-day, all-male military academy, you would get Private Romeo. It's part adaptation, part reimagining, with the students acting out the play while also slowly mirroring the emotions and relationships in real life. Appleman plays Josh Neff, who switches between multiple characters from the play while also dealing with his own feelings for another student. The lines between performance and reality start to blur, and what unfolds is this beautifully raw take on love and identity in a rigid, hyper-masculine environment. It's sort of poetic, a little messy, and deeply thought-provoking.

The Magicians (2015–2020)

The Magicians follows a group of young adults who discover that magic is real and way more dangerous than they ever imagined. Appleman plays Eliot Waugh, a fabulous, witty, deeply damaged magician who ends up carrying the emotional weight of the show. There are gods, talking animals, alternate timelines, and some seriously dark turns. But through it all, Eliot becomes the heart of the series with equal amounts of charm and trauma. The magic is a cool gimmick, but the real story is about power, pain, and the cost of survival, sort of like if Harry Potter grew up and went to grad school.

Truth Be Told (2019)

Truth Be Told leans into the true-crime phenomenon. Octavia Spencer plays a journalist-turned-podcaster who reopens a murder case that may have put the wrong man in prison. Each season focuses on a different mystery, but the first one digs into how easily the justice system and the media can get things wrong. Hale Appleman plays Lachlan, a ing character caught in the web of lies, secrets, and shifting allegiances in the show's second season. Overall, this series is suspenseful and built for binge-watching.

Fireflies in the Dusk (2025)

Fireflies in the Dusk is a time-travel rom-com about love, loneliness, and the quiet rebellion of living on your own . The story begins when a Victorian woman travels through a wormhole and falls in love with a modern man. Appleman plays Cecil, a sharp-tongued, kind-of-jaded person who's seen too much of the past and isn't sure what to do with the future. The film explores how people connect across timelines and expectations, while Appleman proves that he doesn't need a long runtime to leave a lasting impression.

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The Cannes Film Festival is often seen as the most prestigious film festival in the world. Some of the biggest, most lauded movies have had their premieres there, and the response from an audience can make or break a film’s potential. But throughout its storied history, Cannes has also been home to some massive drama. From booing audiences to critics literally walking out of the theaters, Cannes has had its fair share of notorious moments.

Here are 10 of the most controversial Cannes movies of all time and where to stream them online. 

The Brown Bunny (2003)

Story-wise, The Brown Bunny is relatively mundane. A man haunted by his past travels cross-country and meets women along the way, sharing moments with them. But what really made The Brown Bunny controversial was the fact that it was directed, produced, and written by Vincent Gallo…who also starred in the movie and hand-selected actress Chloë Sevigny to star as a character who gives him un-simulated fellatio. 

The agonizing, four-minute long scene prompted boos from audiences. Then, there was a notorious fight after the film’s premiere between Gallo and famed critic Roger Ebert, who walked out of the movie and called it the worst movie that’s ever premiered at Cannes. 

Southland Tales (2006)

No one is entirely sure what Southland Tales is about (seriously). The almost-three-hour movie remains incomplete (Director Richard Kelly has even itted so in interviews). It involves an actor who wrote a script predicting the the end of the world, and now the Republican party is trying to use him to win an election. Also, he’s dating a pornstar, and during the wars in the Middle East, America discovered a perpetual energy source, but it’s also a highly addictive drug…and Justin Timberlake dances to “All These Things That I’ve Done” by The Killers. There’s just a lot going on for reasons that aren’t entirely clear.

Naturally, the film had a horrendous premiere at Cannes. Roger Ebert wrote, “I was dazed, confused, bewildered, bored, affronted and deafened by the boos all around me, at the most disastrous Cannes press screening since, yes, The Brown Bunny.” In an interview with IndieWire, producer Kendall Rhodes even re waking up the next morning and seeing the front page of the news read “Southland Tales est une bombe!”

Irréversible (2002)

Often considered one of the most offensive movies ever made, Irréversible is a French film about a women who is brutally raped almost to death by a gay rapist after he was originally trying to rape a transgender sex worker. After hearing about the incident, her friends decide to hunt down the rapist and brutally murder him. The premiere created shockwaves through Cannes and naturally polarized critics. The Guardian even said, “Women have nothing to say for themselves in this poisonous nullity. Only men count, a utopia of shaven-headed, righteously angry men, who track down homo-rapists in their homo-clubs and kill them.” 

Numerous people walked out during the premiere at Cannes. In recent years Irréversible has received even more scrutiny for its confusing narrative of making all the villains gay men who are rapists. As Slate said, “Irreversible might be the most homophobic movie ever made.”

Melancholia (2011)

One of Cannes’ most shocking controversies didn’t happen during a screening, but afterwards. Director Lars von Trier is a Cannes regular and his movies almost always cause outrage. At the 2011 Cannes Film  Festival, Trier premiered his film Melancholia, about a woman who suffers from depression and knows the world is about to be destroyed by a rogue planet. 

The screening was a hit, and Melancholia received rave reviews. But during a festival press conference after the screening, Trier made an alleged joke in which he called himself a Nazi and said that he “understood Hitler.” Those comments caused him to be officially banned from the festival for a year, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

The House That Jack Built (2018)

Trier caused an even bigger controversy in 2018 when he returned to Cannes with The House That Jack Built. The movie stars Matt Dillon as a serial killer who butchers women and children…and Cannes audiences were not having it. In fact, it’s one of the most walked-out of movies in the festival’s history, with many in attendance saying that over 100 people walked out. 

Even more concerning, critics couldn’t help but notice that two of the movie’s stars, Uma Thurman and Riley Keough, didn’t even come to Cannes to promote the film. While they never directly said why, it’s odd and very noticeable when actors don’t come to their premieres at the most prestigious film festival of the year. 

The Paperboy (2012)

In a weird way, The Paperboy gained the best kind of infamy you could hope for in a Cannes bomb. Directed by Lee Daniels, the movie is set in the deep south and centers around two brothers whose lives are turned upside down. It’s super queer, super camp, and wildly bombastic. 

Critics and audiences at Cannes were torn at the movie’s premiere. The film involves lots of Zac Efron in tighty-whities, Nicole Kidman urinating on Efron. The Paperboy polarized viewers, receiving both jeers from audiences but also a standing ovation from those who stuck it through. 

Crimes of the Future (2022)

The always-controversial David Cronenberg terrified audiences in 2022 with Crimes of the Future. The film is set in the distant future, where most humans no longer feel pain…leading them to start experimenting with their physical bodies in some very grotesque ways. In fact, many humans have started taking sex to a new level, becoming more aroused by wounds and internal organs than anything else. 

At Cannes, numerous critics walked out of the theater in disgust, which Cronenberg had predicted. He told Variety before the festival, “It’s not a normal audience. A lot of people are there just for the prestige or for the red carpet. And they’re not cinephiles. They don’t know my films. So they might be walkouts.” Despite the many walkouts, Crimes of the Future also received a standing ovation. 

Crash (1996)

Crimes of the Future wasn’t Cronenberg’s first Cannes controversy. In 1996 he debuted his film Crash at the festival, a movie about people who are sexually aroused by car crashes. Because of the combination of violence and sex, Cannes audiences were outraged. “I never dreamed that it would create this absolute maelstrom,” producer Jeremy Thomas told Deadline. 

But Cannes wasn’t the only controversy the movie faced. It was temporarily banned in England, leading to its own controversy with the UK tabloids, and Ted Turner was a vocal opponent of it being released in the US. 

Taxi Driver (1976)

With how gory and violent movies can be these days, it’s hard to believe that in the ’70s, Taxi Driver was considered almost unbearably violent. The film shocked and angered viewers at Cannes, who were enraged by the movie’s violence and its use of an underage actress (Jodie Foster) playing a prostitute. 

Even that year’s jury head, Tennessee Williams, allegedly hated the movie. But despite its controversy, it still managed to gain praise from other viewers. “Half the audience was on its feet cheering,” producer Michael Phillips told The Hollywood Reporter. “The other half was booing.”

Mektoub, My Love: Intermezzo (2019)

There’s a lot to dislike about Mektoub, My Love: Intermezzo. First of all, the movie is almost four hours long and incredibly boring. However, the film garnered controversy due to its very long un-simulated sex scenes (one is literally 14 minutes long). 

At Cannes, critics walked out of the theater, calling the film “vapid” and saying it was nothing but “objectification.” For Mektoub, things didn’t get much better after Cannes either. It currently holds a 10% on Rotten Tomatoes, with The Hollywood Reporter calling it “shapeless and monotonous” and saying it’s a “terminally indulgent macho doodle posing as a movie.”

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Final Destination Bloodlines, the first movie to arrive after a 14-year hiatus. The film directed the franchise back on track with its additions to the lore, suspense, and, of course, a handful of new, horrific, grisly deaths.

Final Destination has thrilled fans for a quarter century by continuously inventing new, terrifying ways to die. The deaths are usually absurd and almost cartoonish but still based vaguely enough in reality to make viewers second-guess driving on the highway behind a truck bearing logs or getting a tan. Viewers can use our guide to find the 10 best deaths in the Final Destination franchise, ranked by creativity and brutality.

Final Destination 2 - Log Truck Death

Easily the most recognizable death in the franchise, Final Destination 2’s log scene was so infamous that it stuck with viewers for decades. In the film’s opening sequence, Kimberly Corman (A. J. Cook) has a premonition of a highway pile-up. She foresees the straps on a logging truck snapping, sending them tumbling down the highway, including one that barrels straight through the front window of a police man’s car, decapitating the driver, and bursting through the rear end of the vehicle. Final Destination 2’s death sequence was brilliant, as it capitalized on car accidents, which many people have experienced or feared. It also created the most terrifying highway nightmare that surfaces in one’s memories whenever they see a logging truck.

Final Destination 5 - Eye Surgery Death

After narrowly avoiding a bridge collapse, Olivia Castle (Jacqueline MacInnes Wood) goes to get laser eye surgery in Final Destination 5. However, Death quickly turns a routine surgery into something else. When the doctor steps away for a moment, the machine malfunctions, raising the laser beam’s power so it horrifically mutilates Olivia’s eye. In shock and missing an eye, she accidentally falls through a window. It’s the kind of rare death scene that can physically make one recoil at the thought of a laser going through one’s eye. Additionally, it garnered so much attention that sites like LASIK.com had to put up disclaimers debunking the possibility of Final Destination 5’s death.

Final Destination 5 - Gymnastics Death

Final Destination 5 also features a freak gymnastics accident. After evading a bridge collapse, Candice (Ellen Wroe) goes to gymnastics practice. It’s particularly suspenseful because she avoids several accidents, such as a nail on a high beam and an electric wire in a puddle. However, as she practices on the uneven bars, a distraction causes her to lose her grip, fly off, and land in a horrifically contorted position in which she dies instantly. Candice’s death is one of the most harrowing, considering how unexpected and graphic it is. Seeing the gore and hearing the impact of the fall makes this death one of the hardest to stomach.

Final Destination Bloodlines - MRI Death

Final Destination Bloodlines sees Erik (Richard Harmon) and Bobby (Owen Patrick Joyner) attempt to cheat death with a scheme at a hospital. However, things go wrong when an MRI powers on unexpectedly and its extremely powerful electromagnet instantly and violently pulls all metal in the room toward it. Erik’s piercings are pulled from his face, and he’s sandwiched between the machine and a wheelchair, with the chair impaling him through the stomach. The scariest thing about this death is that similar deaths have happened in real life due to unsafe MRI usage. Additionally, the scene is choreographed perfectly with a sneaky reference to Final Destination 5 that will leave viewers both horrified and awed.

Final Destination 3 - Tanning Bed Death

In Final Destination 3, friends Ashley (Chelan Simmons) and Ashlyn (Crystal Lowe) hit the tanning salon days after narrowly evading an amusement park accident. However, when a drink spills, it causes the beds to malfunction. As the temperature steadily rises, the girls find themselves unable to escape, their skin boiling, until they’re engulfed in flames. It’s one of the less realistic deaths, but frightening nonetheless. The shot of the girls desperately reaching their burning hands and fingers outside the bed as flames engulf them is one of the most haunting and ghastly of the franchise.

The Final Destination - Pool Drain Death

The Final Destination was one of the most poorly received movies in the franchise, but it did feature a few deaths that have stuck with viewers. After cheating Death in a race track accident, Hunt (Nick Zano) visits a country club with a swimming pool. Upon jumping into the pool to retrieve his lucky coin, a malfunctioning drain sucks him in, pinning him at the bottom of the pool. As the pressure increases, it disembowels and instantly kills him, with his organs surfacing from the poolside pump. Once again, it’s a Final Destination death that hits too close to reality and stands out for its shockingly brutal nature.

Final Destination 2 - Glass Plane Death

One of Final Destination 2’s worst deaths happens to a child, fifteen-year-old Tim Carpenter (James Kirk). First, Tim survives a nightmarish ordeal at the dentist, where he nearly chokes on a plastic fish during a freak incident. After leaving the dentist with his mom, Tim runs into a flock of pigeons, causing them to fly up and distract a construction worker, who drops a heavy glass pane. The pane lands directly on Tim, obliterating him. Final Destination 2’s glass pane scene was one of the most unexpected. Adding to the horror is that such a grisly death happened to a child in front of his mother, also making it one of the saddest deaths in the franchise.

The Final Destination - Escalator Death

The Final Destination culminates in a brutal mall sequence where an explosion causes unprecedented carnage. As Lori (Shantel VanSanten) and Nick (Bobby Campo) try to flee down an escalator, the explosions cause part of it to crumble, exposing gears. Lori falls and is slowly, agonizingly sucked into the gears despite Nick’s attempts to save her. First, her feet and legs are crushed before Nick loses his grip, and her entire body goes through, leaving no trace of her save for blood and a piece of flesh. It’s the kind of brutal, graphic death that, to this day, makes some viewers extra cautious every time they see or utilize an escalator.

Final Destination - House Fire Death

Valerie Lewton (Kristen Cloke) has a drawn-out death in Final Destination. At night, Valerie, who avoided a plane crash, makes tea for herself. She seems to sense Death’s presence, appearing unnerved and swapping her tea for liquor. She walks through the house with her mug, leaving a trail of alcohol from the crack in it. The alcohol causes her computer screen to explode, with a shard of glass slicing her throat. A kitchen knife then pierces her abdomen when she knocks over a knife block, before another explosion causes a chair to fall on the knife, driving it deeper and killing her. While the death felt a bit like overkill, it was precisely the kind of campy, almost cartoonish deaths that drew viewers to the franchise.

Final Destination 2 - Elevator Death

Final Destination 2 sees death-cheater Nora (Lynda Boyd) enter an elevator with a creepy man holding a crate full of plastic hands with hooks. She’s even more unnerved when Officer Burke (Michael Landes) calls her on the phone to warn her that an omen suggested a man with hooks would kill her. Panicking, she tries to flee the elevator, but her hair is entangled on a hook, causing the elevator doors to close on her neck. When the elevator starts rising, she’s decapitated after several agonizing minutes of bystanders trying to free her. The gruesome agonizing death is one of the best in the franchise and across the movie industry in general, where elevator deaths are oddly common.

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Final Destination 5—Final Destination Bloodlines zeroes in on a darkly comedic tone early and never lets go. However, this doesn’t mean the film doesn’t try to make a cast of compelling characters, which keeps the tension going even while indulging in the trademark brutality of the series.

The critically lauded horror movie is fun for any fan of the old films or a new convert to the series. It’s also not the only horror movie out there that finds that right balance between scary and hilarious, with plenty of ideal films to follow it up with. Here are 10 movies like Final Destination Bloodlines and where to watch them on streaming services like  Apple TV Plus, and beyond!

The Monkey (2025)

Final Destination Bloodlines is a gory return for the long-running horror franchise, but the creatively gory and darkly comedic kills have a strong modern peer in Longlegs, has a blast staging a number of ridiculous death scenes that will appeal to anyone who enjoys the gruesome kills of the Final Destination series. 

Until Dawn (2025)

Based on the video game of the same name, Until Dawn is a fun grab bag of a horror movie that embraces the tropes and archetypes of the genre in a similar self-aware way to Final Destination Bloodlines. While on the search for her sister, Clover and her friends end up trapped in the woods and repeatedly killed by monsters and curses. Both movies are self-aware enough to play the gruesome gore for dark comedy but also find some compelling drama within their character interactions. While Until Dawn is more conventional in its approach to horror as opposed to the complicated conflux of events that have to transpire to set off Final Destination’s trademark kills, the films use their narrative to throw a lot of different kinds of scares at the wall. Both movies are also just fun, finding the delicate balance between horror and pure entertainment.

Drop (2025)

One of the immediately iconic elements of Final Destination Bloodlines shares a setting with another compelling thriller from 2025, Drop.  The catastrophe premonition scenes are a fundamental part of the Final Destination formula, turning everyday occurrences into a bloodbath. In Final Destination Bloodlines, that scene takes place inside an elevated restaurant dubbed the Skyview. The ensuing chaos and bloodshed is given a unique edge because of the setting, which Drop also utilizes. Although Drop’s more grounded tone leans into thriller as Meghann Fahy's Violet tries to figure out who is trying to manipulate her into murdering her date, both films find a lot of creative, unsettling touches to play with, turning the elevated setting into an even more frightening place.

Heretic (2024)

Heretic explores concepts like death and fate while retaining a certain level of grim entertainment, making it a fitting peer for Final Destination Bloodlines. Similar to Drop, Heretic has a more grounded premise that nevertheless shares some key thematic elements with Bloodlines. Heretic focuses on two young Mormon women as they find themselves trapped in the home of a soft-spoken but increasingly unsettling man who wishes to test their faith against his philosophy. Both films are anchored by strong performances from up-and-coming female stars while commenting on the nature of life and death, fate and faith, and the importance of humanity in a complicated world. Heretic is a heavier film than Final Destination Bloodlines, but its wry sense of humor and moral core make for a good pairing.

Final Destination 3 (2006)

Final Destination Bloodlines is the sixth entry in the series, giving new fans plenty of choices to hop into next. However, the best pick might be the underrated Final Destination 2 have some ridiculous deaths, but it’s the third film in the series that really cements the darkly comedic tone that Final Destination Bloodlines plays with. Final Destination 3 has some of the franchise’s best (and most ridiculous) kills, which the film uses to great effect. A somewhat campier entry but undeniably fun as a splatter-gore horror flick, Final Destination 3 is a blast!

The Babadook (2014)

Final Destination Bloodlines roots its emotional throughline through an exploration of motherhood, giving it a surprising thematic connection to The Babadook. The Australian horror film focuses on a widow trying to take care of her son, even as they’re haunted by a storybook monster that has come to life. The Babadook is a terrifying film with great horror imagery that nevertheless lands most effectively when it reflects on the challenges of being a parent. Final Destination Bloodlines does something similar with the relationship between Stefani and her mother, who abandoned their family when she was just a little girl. This becomes an important element of the story that increases the tension and stakes for the audience. Both movies also know how to thread the line between real-world trauma and horror movie tropes, making them entertaining but surprisingly emotionally rich.

Jason X (2001)

Final Destination Bloodlines is a throwback to an older style of horror movie, giving it a fun natural nostalgia for turn-of-the-century horror that’s perhaps best exemplified by the truly ridiculous Jason X. Although Final Destination Bloodlines is very modern in its character dynamics and effects, the film is definitely a throwback to the splatter-heavy films of the early 2000s. Jason X is a purposefully bizarre and ridiculous film that takes Jason Voorhees from Crystal Lake into the depths of space in the distant future. The movies have fun with their premise, using the unstoppable forces of death and Jason Voorhees to throw ridiculous kills at the audience. Both movies also have a keen sense of self-aware humor. Although it’s not nearly as structurally strong or well-acted as Final Destination Bloodlines, Jason X makes for a bloody (and very fun) follow-up.

Smile 2 (2024)

Similar to Final Destination Bloodlines, the sheer gory nature of Smile takes the concept of a demonic presence that appears as an eternally smiling Entity to a whole new level by making the target of the haunting a pop star in the middle of an attempted comeback. Ratcheting up the gore of the original and expanding the scope of the story to involve New York City, Smile 2 is a horrifying time that features some truly unexpected death scenes courtesy of the Entity. The film has a similar darker edge that will also feel right at home alongside the surprisingly bleak Final Destination Bloodlines, haunting the audience long after it’s done. 

Heart Eyes (2025)

Final Destination Bloodlines is, at its core, the latest horror-comedy hybrid of the 2025, with fans of the film’s dark approach to horror tropes likely finding a good time with Heart Eyes. Both films embrace their darker elements with a certain level of self-aware comedy. While Final Destination Bloodlines has the characters comment and then scramble to figure out the exact rules of their situation to hilarious effect, Heart Eyes serves as a clever send-up of both rom-coms and slasher movie conventions. Fusing the two together as it forces its unlikely pair to try and escape the clutches of the relationship-obsessed Heart Eyes killer, Heart Eyes has a keen eye for creative gore and an ear for character comedy that keeps audiences gasping from laughter just as much as they will be from the frightening turns.

The Cabin in the Woods (2011)

Boasting a similar tone, sense of humor, and clear joy playing with horror movie conventions, The Cabin in the Woods is the perfect pairing for Final Destination Bloodlines. The decidedly meta horror movie by Drew Goddard is an absolute blast, using the typical conventions of the genre to tell a story about the limiting nature of tropes. Final Destination Bloodlines has a similar tone that can embrace emotion when it needs to, even as it feels more at home as a darkly comedic splatterfest. The Cabin in the Woods also benefits from a strong sense of unpredictability in its monster choices and visual scares, something that it has in common with the inventive death scenes of Final Destination Bloodlines. Both horror movies are also just a lot of fun, with likable characters and scary turns that never become a slog to get through. If you’re looking for a good time with a horror movie after Final Destination Bloodlines, then The Cabin in the Woods is the right way to go.

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It’s a big year for superhero films, but perhaps the most notable is Superman, the first official DC Studios film and the latest by acclaimed writer and director James Gunn. For this version of Superman, the world has already existed for some time, which means fans will also get to see a number of classic DC superheroes and villains operating in or close to the prime of their careers. 

You may have spotted a few familiar faces in the first trailer. Fortunately for you, we’ve got this guide on Superman’s cast, including where you’ve seen them before and where you can watch their most popular movies and TV shows on streaming. 

David Corenswet (Clark Kent/Superman)

The latest to take on the coveted role of DC Comics’ legendary Man of Steel, David Corenswet has an esteemed career in smaller films. Of course, Superman could prove to be a massive breakout role for the character as he plays the latest iteration of the iconic DC Comics superhero, picking up where stars like Christopher Reeve, Henry Cavill, and Brandon Routh left off. Prior to his turn in Superman, fans may recognize Corenswet from his role in the indie horror hit The Punisher star Jon Bernthal. 

Rachel Brosnahan (Lois Lane)

Over the years, Lois Lane has become one of the most beloved and iconic comic book characters of all time, thanks to her no-nonsense attitude and razor-sharp journalist instincts. Film has notoriously underserved Lane, who was played by a bevy of big-name actors, including Margot Kidder and Amy Adams, but too often fell into the pattern of being a damsel in distress. Rachel Brosnahan is taking a swing at the role now, and with her history in heavy-hitting shows like House of Cards, all eyes are on her take on Lane and how she complements the newest Man of Steel. 

Nicholas Hoult (Lex Luthor)

Following in the tradition of actors like the late, great Gene Hackman and Jesse Eisenberg, Nicholas Hoult takes on the role of Superman's legendary nemesis, Lex Luthor. Hoult has a long and storied career, has been a quiet fan favorite actor for years, and has demonstrated a chameleon-like ability to lose himself in roles. Early fans likely know him for Juror #2. 

Edi Gathegi (Michael Holt/Mister Terrific)

Edi Gathegi becomes the second person to portray Mister Terrific/Michael Holt after Echo Kellum played him on The CW’s For All Mankind. 

Anthony Carrigan (Rex Mason/Metamorpho)

Metamorpho, the Element Man, has long been a fan-favorite character, but he’s never made the leap to the big screen until now. For his debut outing, he’ll be portrayed by one of the most recognizable character actors of our era, Anthony Carrigan. You almost certainly him as the scheming-yet-clueless Noho Hank from Death of a Unicorn. 

Nathan Fillion (Guy Gardner/Green Lantern)

Nathan Fillion might be the most recognizable member of Superman’s cast, though you would be forgiven for not being able to look past his incredibly loud bowl cut. For nerd culture, Fillion’s played some of the greats and is perhaps best known as Captain Mal Reynolds on the sci-fi adventure series Lanterns series. 

Isabela Merced (Hawkgirl)

You’re not seeing things; that is indeed Alien: Romulus. 

Frank Grillo (Rick Flag Sr.)

For fans of comic book characters, Frank Grillo first made waves appearing as the S.H.I.E.L.D. traitor Brock Rumlow in Peacemaker, coming to blows with the man who killed his son. 

Maria Gabriela de Faria (Angela Spica/The Engineer)

It’s exciting for fans to see The Engineer make their debut on film, as it’s the first character from fan-favorite team The Authority to make the leap to live-action. It’s exciting for Maria Gabriela de Faria, too, who will be playing the role and is expected to reprise it for the live-action The Authority film that DC Studios reportedly has in the works. De Faria has a long career in Spanish-language television, but started appearing in English-language projects such as Animal Control. 

Milly Alcock (Kara Zor-El/Supergirl)

Though she hasn’t appeared in the trailers yet, Superman will also see the debut of Australian actress Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El/Supergirl ahead of her own film, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, which is currently filming. Alcock reached widespread exposure with her role as Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen on HBO’s hit fantasy series Glee star Melissa Benoist for The CW. 

Sean Gunn (Maxwell Lord)

There is perhaps no member of the Superman cast with a more diverse background than Sean Gunn, who will play Justice League financier Maxwell Lord, a role last played by Gilmore Girls. 

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Most Star Trek fans know Annabelle Wallis as the disembodied voice of Zora in Star Trek: Discovery, the sentient computer of the USS Discovery. She was vital in guiding the ship and its crew as they navigated a new world. 

While Zora has become one of the most essential characters in the show, many audiences likely want to put a face to the voice. Viewers can use our guide to find out where to see Wallis in person in some of her best TV shows and movies available to stream on platforms like Prime Video, and more.

Peaky Blinders (2013)

Wallis stars in Peaky Blinders seasons 1-3 and 5 as Grace Burgess, the love interest of the Peaky Blinders’ gang leader, Thomas “Tommy” Shelby (Cillian Murphy). She grew close to Tommy while working as a secret agent for the police. Wallis’ Grace is an excellent character given her ambition, independence, and will-they-won’t-they dynamic with Tommy. She is easily Wallis’ most memorable and recognizable role outside of Zora. Meanwhile, Peaky Blinders as a whole is a riveting tale of the titular gang’s adventures in the post-World War I era, with its gritty tone, anti-hero characters, and tense storytelling. 

Malignant (2021)

Malignant is a horror film directed by James Wan. It tells the story of Madison Mitchell (Wallis), a young woman who begins having horrifying visions of violent murders. Her situation grows even more frightening when she realizes they’re not visions but reality at the hands of an unknown killer. Wallis shines as Madison, perfectly capturing the torment her visions cause while also demonstrating her determination and resilience to get to the bottom of the murders and protect innocent lives. Wallis’ performance isn’t the only thing that stands out in Malignant, though, as it garnered attention for its audacious and bonkers twists and creepy atmosphere.

The Tudors (2007)

In five episodes of The Tudors, Wallis appears as Jane Seymour, King Henry VII's (Jonathan Rhys Meyers) third wife. King Henry marries the shy, demure Jane after his previous wife, Anne (Joss Stone), fails to produce him an heir. Wallis’ role as Jane is short but significant in The Tudors as it highlights King Henry’s many wives and how his desire for an heir impacted their relationships with him. The series garnered critical acclaim for its provocative and unique take on a fascinating, scandalous history. The Tudors has historical merit, but it also draws viewers in with its gorgeous costumes and sensual storytelling.

Tag (2018)

Tag marks one of Wallis’ most lighthearted and wholesome movies. The film tells the story of five men who, since 1983, have gotten together yearly in May for a lawless, wild game of tag. Journalist Rebecca Crosby (Wallis) decides to write an article on the friends and their unique story in the year when the reigning tag victor, Jerry Pierce (Jeremy Renner), is due to be married in May, complicating the game. Wallis boasts a refreshing role as a skeptical, perplexed journalist who soon gets swept up into the spirit of the game. Filled with comedic talent and boasting a unique premise, Tag is a lighthearted and comforting comedy.

Silent Night (2023)

Silent Night is a holiday film with an apocalyptic twist. In the movie, married couple Nell (Keira Knightley) and Simon (Matthew Goode) host their annual Christmas party. However, they plan to end the night in a suicide pact with their friends due to an impending world-ending disaster. Wallis stars in the film as Sandra, Nell’s sister, who has relationship regrets and a desire to bond with her daughter before the end. Silent Night is an ambitious tackling of the holiday horror genre, intriguingly mixing an imminent apocalypse with humanity's holiday trials and triumphs. It’s a one-of-a-kind dark holiday comedy with a subtle but potent message about climate change.

Boss Level (2020)

Groundhog Day-esque story with a fast pace, plenty of quality action sequences, and a few unpredictable twists and turns.

Annabelle (2014)

Wallis also stars in The Conjuring universe. The film centers on expectant mother Mia Form (Wallis), whose husband, John (Ward Horton), gifts her a doll for their child’s nursery. After two cult invade the Form home and get blood on the doll, the couple begins to experience paranormal phenomena and suspect the doll may be haunted. Annabelle isn’t the strongest film in The Conjuring universe. However, it offers scares and eeriness with a bit of campiness, while Wallis provides a strong performance as a mother desperate to protect her newborn daughter. 

Come and Find Me (2016)

Come and Find Me is a thriller about Claire (Wallis) and David (Aaron Paul), who have a happy relationship until Claire abruptly goes missing. David becomes determined to discover what happened to her, taking him on a long, dangerous journey as he realizes she’s not who he thought she was. Wallis and Paul boast palpable chemistry, while Wallis shines as the mysterious and elusive Claire. Come and Find Me received little fanfare upon its release, but it is quite an enjoyable film with action, romance, plot twists, and a haunting tone.

Body of Lies (2008)

Leonardo DiCaprio) forms a daring plan to create a fake terrorist organization to draw out and capture his target, terrorist Al-Saleem (Alon Abutbul). Wallis has a small role in the film as the girlfriend of Hani (Mark Strong), the head of the Jordanian General Intelligence Directorate. Body of Lies is a standard spy espionage thriller with an outlandish plot, strong performances, and high suspense that raises some interesting moral questions.

Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond (2014)

James Bond. Wallis stars in the series as Muriel Wright, a love interest of Fleming’s who served as an air raid warden in World War II. She perfectly embodies the role, as the independent and somewhat tragic Muriel, who many readers suspect partially inspired the strong women of Fleming’s stories. Fleming: The Man Who Would Be Bond takes some creative liberties, but it's an intriguing portrait of a writer who has captivated readers’ imaginations for years.

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