All of the Film Information You Missed Final Week

Followers of main franchises had rather a lot to rave about final week, given the quantity of bulletins made about sequels at present within the works. From Alien: Romulus getting a follow-up affirmation months after its theatrical run to the official launch date for Spider-Man 4, there was quite a lot of thrilling information to maintain tabs on. Along with the way forward for the aforementioned franchises, Chris Hemsworth made headlines after the actor was reportedly in talks to play Prince Charming in a Disney live-action. For an in depth refresher on all the primary updates from final week, here’s a helpful roundup.

Monday

The Russo Brothers Reveal Filming Schedule for Subsequent Two Avengers Motion pictures

After the announcement that Robert Downey Jr. can be returning to the MCU as Doctor Doom, followers have been dying to know extra details about the upcoming Avengers sequel. Thankfully, throughout a dialog with Collider’s personal Steve Weintraub at New York Comedian-Con, Anthony and Joe Russo gave an replace on the undertaking’s filming schedule. In line with them, Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars will not be filmed back-to-back like Infinity Warfare and Endgame did. Here’s what the co-directors stated:

“It’s going to be comparable, however we’ll have a bigger break in between the 2 motion pictures than we did. I feel it was 4 weeks perhaps? Was it 4 weeks between Infinity Warfare and Endgame?” – Joe Russo

“I feel it was a few weeks. However no, these should not as separated as you’ll usually separate two movies of this scale, however they’re extra considerably separated [than Infinity War and Endgame] by a 12 months or so.” – Anthony Russo

The Russo Brothers will helm the 2 follow-ups, whereas Stephen McFeely takes cost of the script. Doomsday is scheduled to be launched on Could 1, 2026, and Secret Wars is ready to return out on Could 7, 2027.

Tuesday

Scarlett Johanson’s Subsequent Massive Mission Will Be ‘The Lady within the Lake’

Scarlett Johansson is not only leading Jurassic World: Rebirth, however she can even tackle a book-to-screen adaptation from a fan-favorite creator. In line with a Deadline report, the actress will produce Lauren Oliver‘s forthcoming novel The Lady within the Lake and sure star in it. Though plot particulars stay below wraps, the supply materials is described as someplace in the course of M. Evening Shyamalan‘s The Sixth Sense and the early 2000s thriller What Lies Past. Along with writing the guide, Oliver can even pen the movie’s screenplay and government produce it. The Lady within the Lake is being developed by Amazon MGM Studios, and it does not have a launch date but.

‘Dune: Messiah’ Will Start Filming in Early 2026

As Spider-Man 4 heads into manufacturing quickly, Zendaya will probably be booked and busy within the coming months, doubtless impacting Dune: Messiah‘s filming schedule. In spite of everything, in response to latest information, the sequel directed by Denis Villeneuve will solely start taking pictures in early 2026. The upcoming movie is predicted to see Paul Atreides (Timothée Chalamet) struggling to maintain his promise of main his individuals to a inexperienced paradise. Along with Zendaya and different solid members’ busy schedules, the filming window additionally accommodated Villeuneuve’s want to take some time off in between Dune: Part Two and Messiah. Though it’s regular to have a niche in between one movie and the subsequent, followers will doubtless solely watch the sequel in 2027, on condition that the solid and crew will solely return to the set in 2026.

Wednesday

After ‘Thor’, Chris Hemsworth Would possibly Play ‘Prince Charming’ Subsequent

Two weeks in the past, it was introduced that Wonka director Paul King can be taking the reins of Prince Charming, an upcoming film devoted to the enduring Disney prince. Now we all know who has a excessive likelihood of enjoying the character that sweeps Cinderella off her ft. In a Deadline report that got here out final week, it was revealed that Chris Hemsworth is circling the function, however has but to signal onto the undertaking. Very like Disney’s live-action Maleficent and Cruella, which give attention to supporting characters from well-known movies, Prince Charming will supply a extra layered method to the titular character than audiences have seen in Cinderella diversifications. Though plot particulars have but to return out, the script will probably be penned by Simon Barnaby, Jon Croker, and King.

Thursday

Angelina Jolie Has an Operatic Presence in New ‘Maria’ Trailer

Since Maria‘s premiere on the Venice Movie Pageant, Angelina Jolie‘s portrayal has been primarily praised. Within the near-up to the movie’s restricted theatrical launch, the film’s first trailer got here out, giving audiences an inside glimpse at Pablo Larraín‘s tackle the American-Greek soprano. Maria will comply with the titular character within the final week of her life, together with her counting on drugs to outlive and reflecting on her triumphant but tumultuous expertise below the highlight. Except for Jolie, the undertaking additionally stars Kodi Smit-McPhee as Mandrax, Valeria Golino as Yakinthi Callas, and Alessandro Bressanello as Giovanni Battista Meneghini. Callas is the third icon to be delivered to the display by Larraín’s path. The filmmaker additionally helmed Jackie, impressed by Jackie Kennedy, and Spencer, centered on Princess Diana. Maria will come out in theaters on November 27 and will land on Netflix on December 11.

twentieth Century Studios Affords Thrilling Updates on the Way forward for ‘Predator’, ‘Alien’, and Different Franchises

twentieth Century Studios had a rollout of updates final week pertaining to their fan-favorite franchises. Just a few of the bulletins made by the studio embrace sequel confirmations for Alien: Romulus, Predator (aside from Badlands), and Planet of the Apes. There was additionally news regarding Speed 3, with studio exec Steve Asbell sharing {that a} follow-up to the action-packed movies starring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock can be backed up by twentieth Century if the lead actors have been onboard to reprise their roles. Here’s what he informed THR:

“Hollywood is courageous sufficient. We’re courageous sufficient. We’re sitting by the cellphone. [Laughs] It’s a type of final motion pictures that we haven’t remade. And to essentially be a purpose to return again,
it’s obtained to be an important thought and an concept that excites (Bullock and Keanu Reeves)
. As a result of that’d be the rationale to see it. It’s clearly
a extremely vital title for us
, but it surely’s not one thing we’d deal with frivolously or simply attempt to press them into service.
They’d must be part of the event of that concept.
“

Along with these thrilling stories, Asbell additionally shared that extra Agatha Christie diversifications will probably be made within the close to future. The following homicide mysteries by the creator that will probably be transported to the display are And Then There Have been None and Witness for the Prosecution. The discharge dates for these movies have but to be divulged, however it’s thrilling to know that there’s extra in retailer for followers of the beloved author.

Friday

‘Spider-Man 4’ Units Summer time Launch Date and Filming Window

Final week wrapped with a serious Spider-Man 4 replace. After Tom Holland admitted that he and Zendaya had learn the movie’s script, Marvel introduced its official launch date. The following installment will swing to theaters on July 24, 2026, which is only a few months after Avengers: Doomsday hits the massive display. Holland additionally confirmed that filming will start next summer, making the follow-up a high precedence within the lineup of MCU movies. Shang-Chi‘s Daniel Destin Cretton is answerable for helming Spider-Man 4 and, as one would assume, Holland and Zendaya are confirmed to return as Peter Parker and MJ. The one solid member who has but to substantiate that he’ll return for the sequel is Jacob Batalon, identified for taking part in Peter’s pal Ned Leeds.