Like most actors, Matthew Perry began his career with several small roles on television and in film. While his roles in the '80s may not have been all that memorable, the actor finally got his big break in 1994 when he was cast as Chandler Bing in Friends (1994). After that, Perry became a household name and went on to star in some really great movies.

The release of the Peacock documentary, Matthew Perry: A Hollywood Tragedy (2025) reignited interest in the late actor's long career. It would be difficult to list all his roles, but here is a helpful guide that includes Perry's best movies and TV shows, ranked from best to worst, during and after his tenure on Friends. From Hulu to Max, most platforms house a Perry film or two. 

6. Mr. Sunshine (2011-2012)

After Friends ended, Perry found himself starring in the sitcom Mr. Sunshine, which he also co-created. The story, which only lasted one season, follows Ben Donovan (Perry), a slightly self-absorbed manager of a second-tier sports arena called the Sunshine Center. The show is essentially a workplace comedy, with Perry's character trying to bring calm to the daily chaos at the arena and his almost non-existent personal life. A quirky supporting cast surrounds him, including Allison Janney, who plays his boss, Crystal Cohen.

Perry once again shines in a role that plays to his sarcastic, neurotic, and just barely holding-it-all-together strengths. This short-lived series is perfect for fans of workplace comedies or viewers who want to see Perry's neurotic humor in a post-Friends setting. Despite Perry's sharp wit, Mr. Sunshine couldn't match the heart or laughs of the other entries on this list, leaving it in the last spot.

5. 17 Again (2009)

Perry took on a more meaningful comedic role in 17 Again, sharing the character of Mike O'Donnell with Zac Efron. Perry plays the older version of Mike, a man who let life pass him by and finds himself constantly thinking about what could have been. Thanks to a mysterious twist of fate, he wakes up as his 17-year-old self (Efron) and gets a second shot at making things right.

While it might seem like more of an Efron movie, Perry has a weary sort of charm that endears Mike to the audience and gives the story its emotional core. The film will appeal to teen audiences and adults who appreciate lighthearted redemption stories likeNever Been Kissed (1999). Perry's limited screen time makes 17 Again less essential than The Odd Couple, though its message still resonates.

4. The Odd Couple (2015-2017)

Perry stepped into a classic role with The Odd Couple reboot in 2015, playing the famously uptight Oscar Madison opposite Thomas Lennon's neurotic Felix Unger. This modern take on the legendary mismatched roommate sitcom lets Perry flip the dynamic. This time around, Oscar's the messy sportswriter, not the clean freak. As both star and executive producer, Perry put his own stamp on the show, blending his signature comedic timing with a bunch of quirky new antics.

It is a fun, if underrated, run that gave the actor another chance to lead a comedy series. It's perfect for viewers who enjoy sitcoms like Men at Work (2012), which has a similar vibe. While enjoyable, The Odd Couple lacks the same spark Perry brought to Three to Tango, which is why it falls just below in the ranking.

3. Three to Tango (1999)

After being on Friends for a good few years, Perry was cast in a starring role in the 1999 romantic comedy Three to Tango. The story follows Oscar Novak (Perry) and Peter Steinberg (Oliver Platt), who are hired to design a cultural center. Their new boss, Charles Newman (Dylan McDermott), assumes they are a gay couple and asks Oscar to keep his mistress, Amy Post (Neve Campbell), company. But things get complicated when he starts to fall for Amy. The movie is unforgettable thanks to Perry's nervous charm which makes Oscar relatable despite the absurd lie he's caught in.

Perry's comedic timing gives the film a lot of its spark, even when the script gets silly. Though not as polished as The Whole Nine Yards, Perry's boy-next-door warmth shines through, keeping this romantic comedy higher on the list than some of his later projects. It's a great pick for viewers who enjoy quirky, mistaken-identity stories with a charming lead performance like You've Got Mail (1998).

2. The Whole Nine Yards (2000)

The offbeat comedy The Whole Nine Yards is a darkly funny crime caper with Bruce Willis and Amanda Peet. Perry plays Nicholas "Oz" Oseransky, a mild-mannered dentist who is waiting for the day he can afford to divorce his horrible wife. One day, Oz discovers his new neighbor is the infamous hitman Jimmy "The Tulip" Tudeski (Willis). Between mobsters, mistaken identities, and a few unexpected alliances, Oz gets pulled into a world he's definitely not equipped for.

Perry leans into his classic nervous energy in this film, making Oz both likable and hilariously overwhelmed. It's the perfect choice for fans of dark comedy films filled with crime-driven hijinks and witty dialogue like Analyze This (1999). While not as iconic as Friends, Perry's jittery dentist is a pitch-perfect showcase of his comedic timing, proving he can carry a big-screen role with ease.

1. Friends (1994-2004)

Created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, Friends chronicles the lives of six people as they try to build their lives in New York City. The sitcom's anchor characters are siblings Monica (Courteney Cox) and Ross Geller (David Schwimmer). Their friend group consists of Phoebe Buffay (Lisa Kudrow), Joey Tribbiani (Matt LeBlanc), Rachel Green (Jennifer Aniston), and Chandler Bing (Perry). Each of them has career and relationship dreams of their own. While the cast is legendary, Perry's performance is arguably the linchpin of the show's humor.

His sarcastic delivery, awkward physicality, and surprising vulnerability made Chandler a breakout favorite and cemented Perry's place as one of television's great comedic actors. This timeless sitcom is perfect for anyone who loves witty ensemble comedy, like How I Met Your Mother (2005), and nostalgic '90s vibes. As Perry's defining role, Friends earns the top spot because nothing else quite matches the career-defining brilliance he delivered as Chandler. 

Everyone loves a good medical show. In fact, if there’s a type of show that’s delivered gems in basically all genres—and been the launching pad for the career of some of the most beloved stars of our generation—it’s the medical drama. From Denzel Washington in St. Elsewhere to George Clooney in ER, there’s a medical drama and a big name story to be found in most of these.

It’s not just about the cases with these medical dramas, either. We’re not invested in The Pitt because we care about every patient that comes into the ER, and we are certainly more interested in the doctor drama in Pulse than we are in anything else. The list of medical dramas keeps getting longer and longer, from newer shows like New Amsterdam, to older shows like Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman. But which ones are the cream of the crop? Here’s a list of the best medical shows of all time and where to watch them. 

ER (1994)

The quintessential show about working in an Emergency Room, ER made household names out of Anthony Edwards, George Clooney, Julianna Margulies and Noah Wyle, among others. Less soapy than Grey’s Anatomy, but never devoid of drama, ER had its share of romance, killed off quite a few doctors—one even had a helicopter fall on top of him—and was really one of the shows that set the standards for a genre that has now become a staple on TV.

Scrubs (2001)

When all other medical shows were going for full-on drama, over-the-top-cases, and very complicated romantic entanglements, Scrubs dared to go funny, and it did so very well. At its heart a dramedy, the show follows a group of medical interns at Sacred Heart Hospital, and though it has some romance and it does focus on cases, the vibes are much more relaxed than some of the other shows on this list. 

House (2004)

If you think of medical mysteries, you think of House. The show, which takes place at the fictional Princeton Plainsboro Teaching Hospital, follows prickly genius Dr. Gregory House, who tackles medical mysteries as if he were a medical Sherlock Holmes. You might never be able to guess the mystery alongside House, or be as helpful as the show’s very own Watson, Dr. James Wilson, but if you like your medicine with a side of suspense, this is just the show for you.

Grey’s Anatomy (2005)

When you’ve been on the air for over twenty seasons, it’s because something is working, and Grey’s Anatomy has done a lot right over two decades. From great friendships, to epic romances, to iconic moments that will live in people’s memories forever, without forgetting lines that have become part of pop culture, this show has changed TV for the better. “Pick me, choose me, love me,” indeed. 

Call the Midwife (2012)

A feel-good show featuring different stories at different periods of times, Call the Midwife is an educational and emotional look at different health crises—from the Baby Boom of 1957 to polio to neonatal withdrawal—all from the point of view of various midwives. Not the type of medical drama you’re expecting and not the type you’re likely to find anywhere else.

M*A*S*H (1972)

Following a medical unit during the Korean War, M*A*S*H was revolutionary TV for its time, and it still remains pretty remarkable to this day. The show is mostly comedic in tone, but it mixes in drama pretty well. It’s ironically pretty anti-war and very bold in experimenting with the TV format. Warning, though, the finale remains one of the most heartbreaking episodes of TV ever made. 

Chicago Hope (1994)

At its time considered the lesser show to ER, Chicago Hope actually holds up pretty well in the annals of medical dramas. And it’s not even just because the cast consists of Mandy Patinkin, Hector Elizondo, Christine Lahti, Mark Harmonn and Rocky Caroll, among others. But there is that. This one just has good vibes, and feels very different than ER. Maybe it’s just that this is set in a private hospital.

The Good Doctor (2017)

It’s funny how all these medical shows are actually very different from each other! The Good Doctor stars Freddie Highmore as Dr. Shaun Murphy, a surgical resident with autism at the fictional San Jose St. Bonaventure Hospital. The show focuses on how Shaun sees the world, and how he adjusts and adapts to life at the hospital—and how the hospital adapts to him. An interesting procedural that never really goes where you expect, The Good Doctor is a chance for Highmore to showcase his acting chops.

St. Elsewhere (1982)

TV shows now do a pretty good job of exploring both the personal and professional lives of doctors in a realistic and nuanced way, but St. Elsewhere was really one of the first shows to do so. And boy, was it a tearjerker! Not in a bad way, either. It was just emotional. And it’s now fun to look back at what the show was able to achieve, especially considering it was one of the first to do so.

Doogie Howser, M.D. (1989)

You don’t really watch Doogie Howser, M.D. for realism, you watch Doogie Howser, M.D. for fun. And boy, is this show fun. A fourteen-year-old as the youngest licensed doctor in America? It’s a ridiculous premise, and yet a young Neil Patrick Harris pulls it off as admirably as possible. This one’s good for a laugh, and sometimes, it’ll be good for a heartfelt message too. 

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Some Disney properties are classics because they were made so long ago that they’re just classics. Some are classics because they’re just good. Aladdin sits firmly in the middle. It came out long enough ago that there’s a level of nostalgia, but it was also different. It has great music and Robin Williams. You can’t beat Robin Williams. 

Of course, like most old Disney properties, we got a sequel. And then another sequel. And another one. And a TV show. Now, it’s hard to keep track of what exactly is canon or not. Then, there was a live-action version! Pretty much standard when it comes to Disney properties these days. With fans still awaiting the live-action follow-up in Aladdin 2, here’s where to watch all the Aladdin movies and TV shows in order. 

Aladdin (1992)

Oh, those Arabian nights! Aladdin is the perfect Disney movie for those who like different things when it comes to their classic animation. The vibes are different, the setting is different, the hero and the heroine don’t conform to the stereotypes, and, oh yes, even the music sounds different. And though the happy ending is still very Disney-like, at least we get a magic carpet and a genie! Small steps or something.

The Return of Jafar (1994)

The villain returns in a Disney movie sequel? This is such a twist! Fine, The Return of Jafar might be the opposite of a twist, but Jafar is still a pretty fun villain in the annals of Disney villains, and the return of Aladdin and Jasmine makes the return of the bad guy worth it. Also, everything is worth it to see that Jafar’s parrot, Iago, is now one of the good guys. It’s the kind of thing that only happens in a Disney movie.

Aladdin (1994-1995)

Can you believe this show had three full seasons? Yes, there are three full seasons of the Aladdin TV show and numerous adventures in Agrabah as Aladdin, now engaged to Princess Jasmine, solves mysteries, finds treasures, and encounters various enemies. Every Disney show should have a long-running series, if nothing else because it gives us a chance to actually get to know the characters. It’s pretty low stakes and just casual fun with characters we already know, but don’t we just want comfort watches sometimes? 

Aladdin and the King of Thieves (1996)

Aladdin and Jasmine are finally close to marriage, but when Aladdin finds out that his father is actually alive, a new adventure begins in Aladdin and the King of Thieves. This feels like a super-sized episode of the TV show, but a fun one at that, and we get to see more of the relationship between Aladdin and Jasmine while getting a chance to explore Aladdin’s backstory, which is always a plus.

Aladdin (2019)

Great if you like the same story, this time with actual people! Aladdin does a pretty good job at recreating the magic of the original, and it makes some changes to feel more current without deviating all that much from what made the original version so charming. Overall, it’s one of the best Disney adaptations, and a visually stunning recreation of a movie that was pretty fun to begin with. If you liked the animated one, chances are you’ll enjoy this one too. 

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 There is nothing on TV quite like South Park. By satirizing current events with plenty of dark humor, vulgarity, and wit, creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone produced something truly unique. With nearly three decades' worth of content, jumping into the series (or even revisiting it) can be a bit overwhelming, especially when considering South Park's many TV specials.

Thanks to South Park's dedication to capturing current affairs in animated fashion, the series works best in chronological order. Here's how to watch all South Park movies and TV shows in order, along with where to find them on streaming services like Paramount+.

How To Watch South Park In Chronological Order

Don't want to miss any callback jokes or worthy character arcs? Well, that means watching South Park while accounting for TV special interruptions and the series' one and only theatrical movie release. Keep scrolling for more details on each entry. 

• South Park (Seasons 1-2)
• South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
• South Park (Seasons 3-24)
• "South Park: Post COVID"
• "South Park: Post COVID: The Return of COVID"
• South Park (Season 25)
• "South Park The Streaming Wars"
• South Park (Season 26)
• "South Park: Joining the Panderverse"
• "South Park (Not Suitable for Children)"
• "South Park: The End of Obesity"

South Park (1997)

If you want to watch South Park in order, you'll need to start where it all began. As a word of warning: There's a lot! First debuting in 1997, South Park has over 26 seasons of content and shows no signs of slowing down. Despite all the divisive childish hijinks and vulgar jokes, the series remains one of the greatest cartoons of all time. Even people who have never watched it know it and can probably parrot back the famous quote, "They killed Kenny!" 

South Park always has something to say, and does it with a trademark sense of humor and bluntness that keeps audiences, especially those who love satire and absurdity, coming back for more. While South Park's early seasons largely contain standalone episodes, later seasons favor serialized stories. That's not to say casual viewers can't enjoy the show. However, all the running gags and arcs make it well worth a chronological viewing.

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999)

South Park's big theatrical movie came in 1999, just two years after the series debuted on Comedy Central. The film, aptly titled South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut, entails the US launching a war against Canada after the Terrance and Phillip movie sparks a Satanic Panic-esque blowback against the country.

Just as wild as it seems, the movie was a hit among audiences hungry for "bigger" and "longer" South Park content. Grossing over $83 million at the box office, Bigger, Longer & Uncut reigned as the highest-grossing R-rated animated film until Sausage Party surpassed it in 2016. While those familiar with South Park's characters and humor are undoubtedly the target audience here, the movie works as a standalone entry for anyone looking to dip their toes into the expansive franchise. 

South Park: Post COVID (2021)

There isn't a current affair South Park is afraid to touch, and the COVID-19 pandemic is no different. After 24 standard seasons, "South Park: Post COVID" kicked off a string of TV specials for Paramount+. Set 40 years in the future, the series' debut special imagines a dystopian world where the COVID-19 pandemic is just coming to an end. 

Filled with Blade Runner references and the expected dystopian tropes, "South Park: Post COVID" checks in with the adult versions of Cartman, Kyle, Stan, and Kenny. A lot of the special involves world-building, deeming it a necessary setup for anyone looking to follow the storyline into its sequel. 

South Park: Post COVID: The Return of COVID (2021)

"South Park: Post COVID: The Return of COVID" picks up directly where "South Park: Post COVID" left off. Now, the adult versions of South Park's favorite friend group fall into a time-traveling heist to prevent the pandemic from ever happening. It's a little bit Avengers: Endgame and a little bit The Flash.

While those comparisons might appeal to Marvel and DC fans who like a good time-travel plot, "The Return of COVID" requires familiarity with the South Park universe and the events of its predecessor. Although not quite as well-received as South Park's later TV specials, both COVID stories add a healthy bit of commentary and humor to an uncertain time in world history. 

South Park The Streaming Wars (2022)

"South Park The Streaming Wars" is the series' 318th episode and, chronologically speaking, best enjoyed after watching Season 25. Although the title suggests the two-part special might tackle the ongoing battle between streaming service platforms like Hulu and Netflix, it's actually about literal streams. In this case, the South Park boys become entangled in Randy Marsh and Steve Black's competitive cannabis farms and the plot to sell their excess water.

Of course, in true South Park fashion, the special aims to satirize for-profit public water supplies, pyramid schemes, and just general corporate greed, a plot point that continues in "South Park The Streaming Wars Part 2." As one of the franchise's best-received TV specials, this two-parter is a must-watch for fans who've been in love with the series for the long haul. Newcomers might get a little lost.

South Park: Joining the Panderverse (2023)

Officially, the 326th episode, "South Park: Joining the Panderverse," comes not long after "South Park The Streaming Wars." The special kicks off with Cartman's strange dreams of different lives, which are ultimately linked to the Panderstone, a powerful AI relic kept hidden in Disney's secret archives. That said, Disney bears the brunt of the jokes, with the special calling out the Marvel Cinematic Universe's tired multiverse trend and the "wokeness" and "tokenism" that frequently come with it.

Well received by both audiences and critics, "South Park: Joining the Panderverse" marks one of the series' most beloved TV specials to date. If you're an MCU fan, you'll find a lot to love and laugh at here. Just know—like most of the South Park specials—familiarity with the series makes the jokes hit that much harder. 

South Park (Not Suitable for Children) (2023)

After "South Park: Joining the Panderverse," the series continues its TV special trend with "South Park (Not Suitable for Children)." This time, the show takes jabs at OnlyFans after the exposed OnlyFans of a South Park Elementary teacher prompts Randy to dive into the complex web of social media. 

As usual, South Park does what it does best by delivering a special that is equally thought-provoking and timely. Unfortunately, OnlyFans controversies and workplace issues that occur as a result are an ongoing issue rarely covered by other series. Well-received by fans and critics, "South Park (Not Suitable for Children)" is well worth the watch for longtime fans of the show.

South Park: The End of Obesity (2024)

Capping off South Park's long string of TV specials is "South Park: The End of Obesity." As hinted at in the title, the episode centers around weight loss medications and US healthcare after Cartman's doctor denies him a potentially life-saving drug.

While still a success, "South Park: The End of Obesity" remains the weakest of the show's recent specials. Although some criticized the uptick in absurd humor, there's no denying South Park's talent for time-capsuling important societal trends and current affairs. If you're a true completionist, watch it. However, if you're going to skip any of the TV specials, "The End of Obesity" is a strong contender for those short on time. 

Garfield was first introduced to fans in a 1976 Jim Davis comic strip called Jon. A year later, the strip was rebranded before receiving mainstream syndication in 1978. Since then, the lazy but lovable orange feline has captured hearts everywhere with his sarcastic Monday-hating charm and mischievous lasagna-loving antics.

Although Garfield made his theatrical animated feature film debut in 2024, he took his first steps into the world of cinema in two live-action projects. So, here's a guide to watching every Garfield movie in order and where to find them on Max, Prime Video, and more.

Garfield: The Movie (2004)

Garfield: The Movie begins with a detailed look at the daily life of the famous orange cat, who lives with his owner, Jon Arbuckle (Breckin Meyer). As an only pet, Garfield (voiced by Bill Murray) spends his days eating, napping, bugging Jon, and playing tricks on the Dobermann that lives next door. But his life gets turned upside down when Jon accidentally agrees to take in a dog named Odie.

Murray's deadpan delivery is the highlight of the film because his sardonic voice fits Garfield like a glove. The film itself is light, silly, and aimed squarely at families with younger kids who will laugh at Garfield's slapstick antics more than adults will. Compared to the sharper satire of the comics, it's softer, but it introduces Garfield to a whole new generation.

Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties (2006)

The sequel, Garfield: A Tale of Two Kitties, begins two years after the events of the first film. This time, Garfield and Odie secretly tag along with Jon on a trip to London, where he plans to ask his girlfriend Liz (Jennifer Love Hewitt) to marry him. Once they arrive, the duo break out of the hotel to explore the unfamiliar city. Elsewhere, a cat who looks exactly like Garfield, inherits his owner's entire fortune.

A lighthearted riff on The Prince and the Pauper, this sequel leans into the classic fish-out-of-water trope. While it doesn't add much depth to Garfield's character, it's breezy fun for kids and slightly more adventurous than the first. Viewers who enjoyed Garfield: The Movie and want to see more of Garfield's slapstick humor will love this film.

Garfield Gets Real (2007)

There comes a time when recycled antics lose their charm, even for a happy cat like Garfield. Garfield Gets Real breaks the fourth wall in a literal and emotional sense, as our lasagna-loving icon leaps from the monochrome comfort of his comic strip into the full-color chaos of the real world. At first, it's everything he's dreamed of. But real life hits different when the laughs aren't guaranteed.

This isn't just a cartoon detour—it's a quiet, existential reckoning wrapped in CGI fur. As Garfield grapples with identity outside of his curated narrative, we're reminded of how easy it is to take our routines for granted. The film feels a little rough around the edges visually, but the story stands out from the more traditional Garfield offerings if you (or the kids) are looking for something unique. 

Garfield's Fun Fest (2008)

Ego is a fragile thing, even when you're a self-proclaimed comedy king. In Garfield's Fun Fest, the famously snarky feline finds himself in unfamiliar territory when his longtime stage partner wants to do something besides comedy at the Annual Fun Fest talent show. When Garfield refuses and she replaces him, he sets off on a whimsical, winding quest to win back both the audience and Arlene.

Beneath the humor and bright animation, it's a surprisingly honest look at how we cope when the spotlight shifts and how to earn it back. The supposed link between fame and self-worth, gives Garfield a chance to grapple with identity in a kid-friendly package. It's not as sharp as the comics, but it reminds us that Garfield has always balanced silliness with surprisingly deep themes.

Garfield's Pet Force (2009)

Garfield's Pet Force flings the iconic cat into an alternate dimension where laziness is a liability. In this comic-book-inspired universe, Garfield and his usual crew don tight costumes and discover superpowers they never asked for, battling a ruthless villainess named Vetvix with reality-bending plans. The stakes are high, the pace is relentless, and for once, naps aren't on the schedule.

What makes this movie different from the others centered around the organization of cats is its unapologetic shift toward fantasy. Gone are Garfield's quiet existential musings about Mondays and snacks. Those have been replaced by action, with just enough heart to make you care. It's perfect for kids who love superhero stories, or Garfield fans looking for something very different.

The Garfield Movie (2024)

After producing a series of kid-centric direct-to-video films, the franchise returned to the big screen. Animated feature, The Garfield Movie, changes things a little by giving the orange cat an origin story that is very different from the one created by Jim Davis. The movie begins with Garfield (voiced by Chris Pratt) explaining his dislike for Mondays while showcasing his otherwise pampered life with Odie (Harvey Guillén) and their owner, Jon (Nicholas Hoult). Everything changes when the pair is taken by a group of criminal animals named Roland, Nolan, and Barry.

The movie's slick animation and an A-list voice cast give Garfield a fresh start for modern audiences. While comic strip purists may scoff at the cat's rewritten origin story, the story and humor keep it accessible. It's a great choice for families, kids, and anyone curious to see a slightly reimagined version of Garfield.

Garfield Special Collections

The Garfield special collections bring together some of the most popular animated television specials featuring the iconic orange tabby cat. Each collection features a few mini-movies related to the title theme. Later releases, such as Happy Holidays, Garfield! and Garfield: Nine Lives, offer remastered or repackaged versions of earlier works for a new generation of fans. While worth noting, they aren't movies in the traditional sense. Still, they remind us why Garfield became a household name long before CGI. The specials are also a great way to revisit cat's the roots.

• Garfield As Himself
• Garfield Holiday Celebrations
• Garfield Travel Adventures
• Garfield Fantasies
• Happy Holidays, Garfield!
• Garfield: Nine Lives

The world of animation has always had some pretty impressive winners at the box office, but the last 20 years have seen the top 10 highest-grossing animated movies completely change. Historically, films like The Lion King (1994) and Finding Nemo (2003) were able to hold onto those top spots for years at a time. However, things changed radically in 2010 when Toy Story 3 claimed the top spot. 

Since then, the highest-grossing animated movie title has shifted several times, reflecting the recent heights reached by Walt Disney Animation, Pixar, Illumination, and Beijing Enlight Pictures. Many of these hits can now be found on Disney+, Netflix, or HBO Max, and Just Watch is the perfect way to find them. Here are (at the time of writing) the top 10 highest-grossing animated movies of all time.

10. Toy Story 3 (2010)

Becoming one of only three animated movies to ever be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture is far from the only historical benchmark Toy Story 3 achieved when it hit theaters in 2010. The third entry in the Toy Story series that helped establish Pixar as a benchmark for Western animation, Toy Story 3’s emotional storyline and daycare-themed riff on The Great Escape (1963) proved to be a perfect one-two punch from the studio.

Toy Story 3 earned $1,066,970,811 at the global box office when it hit theaters, quickly making it the most successful animated film released by that point. The movie remains a high mark in Pixar’s filmography, matching the emotional heights and creative visuals of WALL-E (2008) and Up (2009). Even a decade and a half later, it remains one of the studio’s best films on Disney+. If you’re a fan of the franchise, or enjoy Pixar’s filmography as a whole, Toy Story 3 is a must-watch. 

9. Toy Story 4 (2019)

While Toy Story 3 might have been a perfect send-off for Woody, Buzz, and the rest of the Toy Story cast, the enduring popularity of the characters eventually brought them out for another adventure in Toy Story 4. A road trip gives a newly created toy an existential crisis, while Woody wrestles with his place in the world.

A more adventurous and comedic take on the franchise that feels closer in tone with one of the Shrek or Puss in Boots films (especially Keanu Reeves’ stuntman or Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key’s scene-stealing carnival prizes), Toy Story 4’s success was one of the reasons 2019 remains one of the biggest successes in cinematic history. Earning $1,073,841,394 in theaters, Toy Story 4 overtook its predecessor in terms of raw box-office gains (even if Toy Story 3 remains a more emotionally resonant film). Fans of the movie can look forward to Toy Story 5, which is set to try to replicate that success. 

8. Minions (2015)

While the Despicable Me films have all largely been successful, none of them proved to have such an impact as Minions. The spin-off debuted after Despicable Me 2 (2013) and quickly became a surprise behemoth, building off the popularity of Gru’s little, goofy, yellow henchmen to become its own series. Minions earned $1,159,457,503 once it was released, with the Illumination movie fully embracing the needle drops and wacky comedy that have come to define its output like The Secret Life of Pets (2016) and Sing (2016).

Minions remains the biggest success of the Despicable Me franchise in theaters, which even earned it its own sequel in the form of Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022). Both movies are delightful for younger audiences who love some good hijinks, with a lot of comedy crossover with something like SpongeBob SquarePants (1999).

7. Incredibles 2 (2018)

The sequel to 2024’s The Incredibles (2004), Incredibles 2 takes the stylistic superheroes on an exciting new adventure that quickly earned Pixar some of its biggest box office results ever. Coming amid the heights of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including Black Panther (2018) and Avengers: Infinity War (2018), Incredibles 2 is an engaging riff on the genre that flips the core dynamics and moral questions of the previous film.

The Pixar-style comedy, which makes films like Elio (2025) so charming, is on full display in the subplots, while Helen Parr, aka Elastigirl, takes center stage. A refreshing return to form for director Brad Bird, Incredibles 2 brought in a very impressive $1,243,225,667 at the global box office when it debuted. Similar to the success of Toy Story 4 setting off development, Pixar fans have plenty to look forward to with upcoming sequels like Incredibles 3.

6. Frozen (2013)

A genuine phenomenon when it hit theaters thanks to the stunning animation and earworm songs like “Let It Go,” Frozen remains one of the biggest animated successes of all time at the box office over a decade after it debuted. Building on the legacy of films like Tangled (2010) to massive success, Frozen has that unique alchemy that Disney has only found a handful of times over the years.

The movie became a genuine smash when it debuted, earning $1,290,000,000 at the box office and earning Academy Awards for Best Animated Film and Best Original Song. Any fan of Walt Disney Animation will find plenty to love in Frozen, and the songs help ensure it remains as catchy for modern musical fans as other recent hits like Wicked (2024) or KPop Demon Hunters (2025). 

5. The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)

The most successful video game adaptation at the box office, The Super Mario Bros. Movie rode a wave of positive vibes and nostalgic excitement to box office gold. Nintendo’s flagship franchise may have inspired an infamously weird adaptation decades prior, but the visual flair of The Super Mario Bros. Movie gels well with its adventurous spirit and wacky turns.

That worldwide fame for Mario and his colorful cast of characters propelled the film to $1,362,566,989 at the global box office. Fans of animated action-adventures, like the Kung Fu Panda movies, or sweet-natured video game adaptations, like Detective Pikachu (2019), will love The Super Mario Bros. Movie and its sense of cartoonish adventure.

4. Frozen 2 (2019)

The sequel to Frozen, Frozen 2 was able to build off the massive success of the first film to even greater results at theaters. By expanding on Elsa and Anna’s adventures in their northern kingdom, Frozen 2 takes all the sense of romance and adventure from the first film and amplifies it. While this can leave the film feeling a little disjointed, the emotional heights (like Elsa’s realization of her family heritage) are genuinely stirring.

Grossing $1,450,026,933 at the box office, Frozen 2 might not have earned the same critical accolades as the first film, but audiences were so excited for Elsa and Anna’s return that they drove the film to better results at the theater. If you love the first Frozen or classic fantasy Disney movies, like Sleeping Beauty (1959), then Frozen 2 is the perfect film to follow up the Disney epic.

3. The Lion King (2019)

The most successful of the Disney modern remakes, The Lion King (2019) was a box office sensation when it hit theaters in 2019. Alongside fellow billion-dollar winners from Disney that year like Avengers: Endgame (2019), Captain Marvel (2019), and Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker (2019), The Lion King’s massive success at the box office helped ensure that Disney had one of the best single years for any theatrical film studio. 

Based on The Lion King (1994) but animated with more realistic CGI animals, the Jon Favreau-directed reimagining earned Disney $1,656,943,394 at the global box office. While audiences who want something more original in their animated fare may balk at this film, fans who enjoyed Disney’s recent reboots of films Lilo & Stitch (2025) will find plenty to appreciate about the gorgeous visuals and reimagined characters.

2. Inside Out 2 (2024)

Inside Out 2 is the most successful Western animated film to hit theaters at the time of this writing, with the Pixar sequel briefly establishing itself as the most successful animated film of all time. The sequel to 2015’s emotional Inside Out introduces some interesting wrinkles to the previous film’s conceit of personifying emotions, adding a layer of complexity to the story.

A hit with young audiences who’ve grown up with Pixar (and emotionally resonant for the parents who brought them along), Inside Out 2 earned a staggering $1,698,863,816 at the box office. In an era where animated films can struggle at the box office, Inside Out 2 proves that with the right emotional core, movies like Inside Out 2 are a delight for all kinds of audiences.

1. Ne Zha 2 (2025)

Currently, the highest-grossing animated film of all time (and one of the most successful feature films to ever be released), Ne Zha 2’s $2,228,420,000 box office gross has made it a genuine game-changer. As the sequel to the very successful Ne Zha (2019), the Chinese animated film adapts Chinese mythology by way of Kung Fu Panda (2008), meshing genuinely impressive fight sequences and gorgeous animation with a lighthearted and immature sense of humor.

Ne Zha 2 benefits from a massive scope that wouldn’t be out of place in an epic like The Lord of the Rings or Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), only filtered through some delightful cartoonish touches. Ne Zha 2 is a worthy king of the box office throne when it comes to animated films. 

No matter how much the film industry evolves, action movies remain a consistent favorite, and it's not hard to see why. At their core, action movies are cinematic adrenaline. They're cathartic. They let us watch death-defying stunts, last-minute escapes, and chases through chaotic cities from the comfort of our couches. It's super entertaining, but its draw is rooted in our need to see heroes overcome almost anything.

Whether we're watching a mercenary fight his way through a war-torn city or an immortal warrior quietly contemplating her next move, the appeal goes deeper than just explosions and slow-motion punches. That's exactly what Netflix has tapped into with its expanding slate of original action movies. Looking for some of the most exciting? Here are the best Netflix original action movies available to watch right now, starting with the bottom pick.

6. Extraction (2020)

Extraction sees Chris Hemsworth portray Tyler Rake, a mercenary with a death wish and a heart buried beneath layers of trauma. The story begins when Rake is hired to rescue an Indian crime lord's son. What makes this film different from those with similar storylines is its fast pace and graphic portrayal of violence. Director Sam Hargrave, a former stunt coordinator, expertly created some of the best action sequences for this film, which can only be described as epic and super brutal.

Beyond the bloodshed, Extraction tackles things like redemption and the human cost of violence through a protagonist who is as broken as he is capable. It's perfect for viewers who prefer grounded, hard-hitting choreography over gadget-heavy spy antics. Yet in this particular lineup, its unrelenting bleakness and narrower emotional range leave it trailing behind flashier, more accessible movies, making it the bottom selection on this list.

5. The Old Guard (2020)

The Old Guard introduces viewers to a group of immortal warriors led by Andy (Charlize Theron). The plot kicks into gear when the team is ambushed during a mission. They eventually realize that they've been set up by a pharmaceutical executive named Steven Merrick (Harry Melling). The fight sequences are carried out with extreme precision to reflect the team's centuries of combat experience.

But in the story's quieter moments, it low-key challenges the idea of invincibility, presenting immortality not as a superpower, but as an existential dilemma. The Old Guard rewards patient viewers who enjoy myth-heavy worldbuilding as much as kinetic gunplay. However, its slower pacing and brooding tone feel subdued next to the electric energy of Red Notice or The Gray Man, which both rank higher on this list.

4. Havoc (2025)

Havoc sees Tom Hardy step into the role of Patrick Walker, a detective navigating a grim, corruption-ridden city in a desperate bid to rescue a politician's estranged son. Director Gareth Evans delivers exactly what audiences might expect from the action expert, which is tightly executed, bone-crunching fight sequences that are as meticulously crafted as they are brutally efficient.

But beneath the violence is a character-driven story anchored by Hardy's haunted performance because Evans builds a world where moral lines blur and survival becomes its own kind of justice. Gritty, relentless, and unflinching, Havoc is also about what's left when the dust settles. It lands below Back in Action (next on this list) because, while brilliantly crafted, its grim tone makes it less breezily rewatchable than Netflix's lighter offerings.

3. Back in Action (2025)

Back in Action sees Cameron Diaz return to acting after a really long hiatus. She stars as Emily, an ex-CIA agent alongside Jamie Foxx's Matt (also an ex-CIA agent) in a breezy yet sharp action-comedy about the pair getting drawn back into the chaos that comes with the job. Their chemistry is undeniable, and their banter brings life into a plot that easily swings between danger and domestic absurdity.

The action may not break much new ground in terms of execution, but it's a stylish, self-aware ride that plays to the strengths of its actors and finds success in its charm. Additionally, the film's heart lies in questions like whether we ever really leave the past behind. With its playful spy-versus-suburbia tone, Back in Action slots neatly below The Gray Man, as a lighter option that still brims with personality.

2. The Gray Man (2022)

The Gray Man stars Ryan Gosling as Sierra Six, a CIA operative whose discovery of agency secrets turns him into a target. Pursued by the unhinged Lloyd Hansen, played with manic glee by Chris Evans, the story plays out as a globe-trotting cat-and-mouse game. Directors Anthony and Joe Russo developed a series of elaborate action sequences that include a tram chase across Prague, a fight inside a broken-down mansion in Croatia, and even some shenanigans that involve a hedge maze.

The story also deals with things like loyalty and the moral ambiguity of espionage. But the movie's biggest strength lies in its commitment to spectacle, with each sequence growing in scale and intensity. The Gray Man is Netflix's glossy answer to the James Bond andBourne franchises, slick, globe-spanning, and unapologetically over-the-top. While less playful than Red Notice, its adrenaline-heavy vibe makes it a strong runner-up for action fans.

1. Red Notice (2021)

Star power takes center stage in Red Notice, an action-comedy that unites Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot for a globe-trotting heist. The trio plays to their strengths, too. Johnson plays John Hartley, the no-nonsense lawman, Reynolds leans into his trademark sarcasm as Nolan Booth, and Gadot exudes charisma as wildcard Sarah Black. The film wastes no time in ramping up the energy with a series of twisty set pieces that range from daring museum thefts to exotic chase sequences.

Director Rawson Marshall Thurber leans into the absurdity, letting the film's self-aware tone carry the story even when the logic starts to waver. Still, Red Notice delivers fast-paced fun, sharp banter, and three A-listers clearly enjoying the ride. Sometimes glossy escapism is exactly what action fans want, and that's why Red Notice is the ultimate crowd-pleaser.

In 2009, Rovio Entertainment released the first Angry Birds game for iOS. What began as an app game featuring cute, cartoonish characters that tested players' strategic skills soon evolved into a sprawling media franchise, as the lovable birds received their own movie and numerous TV shows, comics, and books.

The franchise is still expanding, with The Angry Birds Movie 3 slated for release in January 2027. Viewers interested in catching up on the franchise can use our guide to find out where to watch every Angry Birds movie and TV show, in release date order, on platforms such as Netflix, Prime Video, and more.

Angry Birds Toons (2013)

Angry Birds Toons marked the Angry Birds’ first foray onto the screen. The short-form animated series, released in 2013, follows the birds, led by Red, as they attempt to protect their eggs from the evil pigs. Each episode is roughly three minutes long. Angry Birds Toons mimics the game in its simplistic nature, serving as a nice tribute to the original game rather than an expansion of Angry Birds lore. It’s also reminiscent of lighthearted cartoons like Looney Tunes, effectively blending cartoon humor and shenanigans with a nostalgic feel.

Piggy Tales (2014)

Angry Birds Toons spawned multiple spinoffs, the first of which was Piggy Tales. Following the success of the Angry Birds game, Rovio created Bad Piggies as a spinoff game centered on the pigs, which then served as the inspiration for the animated Piggy Tales. The series follows the lives of the Minion Pigs without dialogue. Initially, Piggy Tales utilized a clay animation style before switching to computer animation. Like Angry Birds Toons, Piggy Tales is a nostalgic series for fans of the original games. Additionally, it amps up the humor with the Minion Pigs’ silly antics.

Angry Birds Stella (2015)

Angry Birds Stella is another spinoff of Angry Birds Toons. As the title suggests, the series centers on Stella, a pink bird introduced in the game Angry Birds Seasons. Stella later received a solo game, Angry Birds Slingshot Stella, which inspired the TV show. Angry Birds Stella follows the pink galah Stella as she leads her flock, including her friends Luca, Willow, Poppy, and Dahlia. As the leader of her flock, she struggles to combat her former friend, Gale, the Queen of the Minion Pigs. The series boasts fantastic animation and also features more developed storytelling than the first two series.

The Angry Birds Movie (2016)

By 2016, Rovio and Sony released the first Angry Birds feature film, The Angry Birds Movie. The film boasts a star-studded cast, including Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Maya Rudolph, and Peter Dinklage. The Angry Birds Movie centers on Red (Sudeikis), a flightless bird who lives as an outcast in Bird Island due to his anger issues. However, when a group of suspicious pigs arrives on the island, Red is the only one who senses danger and strives to uncover their true intentions. It offers fans a deeper backstory to the app game, while featuring strong animation, humor, and an intriguing plot that explores the concept of anger.

Angry Birds Blues (2017)

The Angry Birds Movie quickly received a spinoff TV series, Angry Birds Blues. The series centers on the Blues, mischievous triplets—Jake, Jay, and Jim—who first debuted in The Angry Birds Movie. The Hatchlings also return in Angry Birds Blues, including Zoe, Will, Vincent, and Arianna. Angry Birds Blues follows the mischief that the Blues get into with their penchant for ideas, both good and bad, as the curious Hatchlings tag along. The series features the same animation style as the film, highlighting the antics of three of the franchise's most adorable characters.

Angry Birds BirLd Cup (2018)

In 2018, Angry Birds BirLd Cup premiered on the Angry Birds YouTube channel in collaboration with Everton. The series promoted the 2018 Russia World Cup and features members of the Everton soccer club. Angry Birds BirLd Cup sees the Angry Birds characters host their own version of the World Cup: the BirLd Cup. The BirLd Cup brings Everton’s Wayne Rooney, Cenk Tosun, Dominic Calvert-Lewin, and Tom Davies to several teams of kids to compete in various football challenges, while the Angry Birds and Bad Piggies hilariously commentate and try to keep score. 

Angry Birds Zero Gravity (2018)

Angry Birds Zero Gravity is a miniseries created to promote Angry Birds Space and Rovio’s partnerships with NASA. The Angry Birds’ official YouTube channel posted the miniseries in 2018. Each episode is roughly 40 seconds long and follows the birds as they adjust to life in space. From avoiding boredom to staying in shape, the characters navigate the daily struggles that come with living in low gravity.

Angry Birds on The Run (2018)

Angry Birds on The Run is another series released by Rovio via YouTube. Unlike most Angry Birds movies and shows, Angry Birds on The Run is a live-action series that utilizes plush toys for its main characters. The series follows three Angry Birds who are inexplicably transported from their game realm into the real world. In addition to navigating the new world, the birds learn that they need to make it home in time to save the entire Angry Birds franchise. Season 2 sees the birds reunite with their flock and continuing their mission to return to their world.

The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019)

The Angry Birds Movie 2 premiered in 2019 and served as a direct sequel to the first movie. The sequel follows the birds of Bird Island, who are embroiled in a feud and prank war with the pigs of Piggy Island. Hence, Red and his friends are quite surprised when the pigs seek them out, offering a temporary ceasefire to deal with a more significant threat, as aggressive outside birds target both Islands. Much of the original cast returns, while the sequel also welcomes newcomers Leslie Jones, Awkwafina, and Sterling K. Brown. Its impressive voice cast, vibrant animation, and slapstick humor earned high praise from critics.

Angry Birds Makerspace (2020)

Angry Birds Makerspace is a YouTube animated series in which the Angry Birds and Bad Piggies test out new gadgets and technology in an industrial warehouse. The series comprises three seasons, each consisting of 20 episodes. In addition to testing all that Makerspace has to offer, the characters film their experiments in hopes of making viral videos. Angry Birds Makerspace offers plenty of slapstick humor and an amusing take on social media trends. 

Angry Birds Slingshot Stories (202)

Angry Birds Slingshot Stories is the animated series most reminiscent of the original Angry Birds Toons, although it gets even closer to staying true to the original game. The YouTube series essentially shows what happens in the moments leading up to gameplay. Hence, viewers see how the Angry Birds and Bad Piggies prepare for battle by constructing their slingshots and buildings. Angry Birds Slingshot Stories also explores what happens when things go wrong. Mimicking the gameplay closely and consisting of episodes under a minute long, the show is quite a breezy watch.

Angry Birds Bubble Trouble (2020)

Angry Birds Bubble Trouble is an animated series released in 2020 and based on the game Angry Birds Dream Blast. The first season follows the Angry Birds’ antics in their gorgeous bubble garden, which they use to play and get up to mischief. In season 2, the Angry Birds decide to leave the safety of their bubble garden and venture into Pig City, learning to navigate the overwhelming metropolis bursting with pigs. Angry Birds Bubble Trouble is also reminiscent of Angry Birds Toons, utilizing a similar animation style.

Angry Birds: Summer Madness (2022)

Angry Birds: Summer Madness is an animated Netflix series based on the Angry Birds franchise. It was the first long-form animated Angry Birds series, comprising three seasons with episodes ranging from 13 to 24 minutes in length. Angry Birds: Summer Madness follows Red (Ian Hanlin), Stella (Gigi Saul Guerrero), and their friends as preteens at a summer camp called Camp Splinterwood under the guidance of Mighty Eagle (Adam Kirschner). The crew gets up to plenty of mischief and feuds with the pigs across the lake in this nostalgic, funny summer throwback, very reminiscent of Kamp Koral: SpongeBob's Under Years.

Angry Birds: Mystery Island (2024)

Angry Birds: Mystery Island is an animated series from Amazon Prime Video, released under its Amazon Kids+ brand. The series is based on the Angry Birds franchise and follows an all-new set of characters: hatchlings Buddy (Harvey Guillén), Mia (Kate Micucci), Rosie (Nasim Pedrad), and piglet Hamylton (Dominic Monaghan). In the show, the hatchlings and the piglet explore a mystery island while trying to find a way back home. Angry Birds: Mystery Island is a kid-friendly version of Angry Birds that maintains its humor while expanding the franchise with new characters.

The Angry Birds Movie 3 (2027)

The Angry Birds Movie 3 is set to premiere on January 29, 2027. So far, the plot details remain unknown. However, Jason Sudeikis, Josh Gad, Rachel Bloom, and Danny McBride are all set to reprise their roles from The Angry Birds Movie 2. Additionally, newcomers to the cast include Sam Richardson, Keke Palmer, Emma Myers, Walker Scobell, Lily James, Tim Robinson, and Marcello Hernandez.

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Sci-fi movies can be filled with daring explorations, operatic themes of galactic warfare, and even some downright scares—but they can also be really funny. Mastering sci-fi comedy certainly isn’t an easy task. It requires a lot of in-depth world-building, just to then have a group of madcap characters and zany action totally run amok in it. But when done right, something about the wild premise and the even wilder comedy works flawlessly to create some primo cinematic gold.

Check out our guide below to find out where you can watch 10 of the best sci-fi comedies that are streaming online right now. 

Galaxy Quest (1999)

In Galaxy Quest, the aging cast of an old TV series called Galaxy Quest are accidentally mistaken for a real interstellar space crew by aliens who watch reruns of their show. They’re then (somewhat against their will) pulled into a very real galactic battle between two alien races. The movie is really smart and incredibly funny, and if you’re a Trekkie or anyone who understands fandom culture, the jokes will hit especially hard. 

Mars Attacks! (1996)

In 1996, Independence Day rocked cinemas and became one of the biggest blockbusters of the decade. Just a few months later, another sci-fi alien movie was released… but this one had a much different tone. Directed by Tim Burton, Mars Attacks! showed a new type of alien invasion, one where the fumbling idiocracy of humans makes it easy for aliens to gain complete control. In classic Burton style, the film is loaded with garish costumes, bright colors, and deco-inspired sets, which really helps keep the fun, campy vibes alive.

Starship Troopers (1997)

The first thing you need to know is that the novel Starship Troopers by Robert Heinlein is NOT a joke. Heinlein was a hardcore pro-McCarthyism American exceptionalist who believed that violent warfare was the only way to ensure peace (which is sadly a common but contradictory belief held by many). 

Unfortunately for Heinlein, who never actually saw warfare and just fantasized about it instead, director Paul Verhoeven grew up during the era of Nazi occupation in Amsterdam. He saw firsthand what tyranny and fascism looked like. So he set out to make his film adaptation of Starship Troopers a bombastic, slapstick look at what happens to a society when war and patriotism are everything, and freedom, self-expression, and intellectualism mean nothing. The end result is one of the smartest yet campiest sci-fi movies in history. 

Spaceballs (1987)

You know a franchise is a hit when an entire big-budget Hollywood movie is made purely to spoof it. That’s what happens to Star Wars in Mel Brooks’ Spaceballs. Chewbacca is replaced by the humanoid canine Barf, Darth Vader is now Dark Helmet… and Jabba the Hutt is now fan-favorite Pizza the Hutt. In classic Mel Brooks style, the gags, puns, spoofs, and parodies are endless, and if you’re a fan of Star Wars, you will absolutely be rolling on the floor. 

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy (2005)

Based on the iconic book series by Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy follows one man’s journey as he accidentally escapes Earth moments before it’s blown up by aliens. He then goes on a wild adventure throughout the galaxy, learning that Earth was merely a little backwater planet that nobody cared about. It’s smart, funny, and very British. Plus, it has a fantastic cast, including Sam Rockwell, Alan Rickman, Bill Nighy, and Martin Freeman, among many others. 

The Cabin in the Woods (2011)

Look, if you’ve never seen The Cabin in the Woods, don’t worry, no spoilers here. You’ve probably heard it’s a horror movie or a horror comedy, and technically, that’s true. But the last third of the movie becomes so wildly different that one can argue that it ventures more into sci-fi territory. Yes, there’s a huge twist that changes everything. And yes, it’s great. And no, we won’t ruin it by telling you what it is. 

Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)

Lots of movies are called cult classics, but few truly hold the lofty privilege. Killer Klowns from Outer Space is one of those legit cult classics that continues to be popular decades after its release. In the film, a race of murderous clown aliens arrive on Earth and kill people using hilarious circus-inspired weapons. It’s a sci-fi splatterfest that’s tons of fun. Killer Klowns even received its own video game adaptation in 2024.

Don’t Look Up (2021)

In Don’t Look Up, a giant asteroid is heading for Earth and is about to annihilate all life on the planet. There’s a way to stop it, but America’s moronic, self-obsessed President refuses to do anything about it until their buddy and tech tycoon (heavily inspired by Elon Musk) thinks they could actually profit off the asteroid. Yeah, this movie felt super relevant in 2021 when it was released, but now it’s just….ugh…too close to home. Also, watch the ending and you’ll see how well this all works out for us. 

This Is the End (2013)

Another movie about the end of the world is This Is the End. In the film, a giant celebrity-studded house party in LA is ruined when Armageddon begins (total bummer, bro). But what makes the movie really good is its laundry list of celebrity cameos and supporting roles, including everyone from Emma Watson to Rihanna, Channing Tatum, The Backstreet Boys, and more. 

The Fifth Element (1997)

The Fifth Element is one of those uniquely perfect movies that does everything right. It’s loaded with action, great comedy, and a compelling story. In a nutshell, the film is about a great evil that threatens the universe and the quest for a mystic power to stop it. But the real fun comes from the wild journey along the way that brings a ragtag group together. So much of The Fifth Element has become iconic for sci-fi fans, from the alien opera singer to Chris Tucker’s fantastically flamboyant character, Mila Jovovich’s orange hair, and more. 

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To say Street Fighter captivated the world when it debuted would be something of a lie. Though revolutionary, its awkward arcade cabinet, with two massive paddles you had to punch to control characters, was cumbersome, if not downright painful. 

Thanks to the success of Street Fighter II, it's now one of the greatest video game franchises of all time, which means spin-offs. Street Fighter is predominantly an anime franchise, but there have been a few live-action projects over the years. From 1994 to the present day (thanks to a new movie that is currently in development), we’ve put together this guide on how to watch every Street Fighter movie and TV show in the order they were released. Look to streamers like Crunchyroll and Prime Video to start your watch now. 

Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie (1994)

The absolutely iconic Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie set the tone for plenty of future adaptations in both games and anime. This animated film, initially released in Japan in 1994 and dubbed for the US in 1995, follows the various World Warriors as they come into conflict with M. Bison and his Shadowlaw organization. The anime was a surprising success, even receiving a Japanese exclusive video game adaptation. 

Today, Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie is revered by die-hard Street Fighter fans. If you want pulse-pounding, white-knuckle anime action in the vein of the Street Fighter games, this one is a must-watch. 

Street Fighter (1994)

If Street Fighter: The Animated Movie set the tone for future adaptations, then 1994’s infamous Street Fighter set the path for what not to do. A wholly original production written and directed by Die Hard and 48 Hrs scribe Steven E. de Souza, the film cast Jean-Claude Van Damme as the all-American soldier Guile and Raul Julia as the scheming terrorist leader M. Bison. The film was a flop when it was released, but over the years, it has gained an appreciation among fans who laud it for its camp and tongue-in-cheek tone. 

Street Fighter is unironically still one of my favorites today, and it is perfect fodder for an evening of cheesy yet endearing martial arts movies. 

Street Fighter II V (1995)

Building off the success of Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie and the explosion in popularity of Street Fighter II following several high-profile arcade updates, 1995’s Street Fighter II V featured many characters who had appeared in the latest game in the franchise, Super Street Fighter II Turbo, in an action-packed 29-episode anime series. The series follows best friends/rivals Ryu and Ken on a journey of personal growth before they’re thrust into a battle against M. Bison and Shadowlaw. 

Street Fighter II V (the V being short for Victory) expands on the then-fledgling universe of Street Fighter lore, but unfortunately misses the mark due to some tonal inconsistencies, such as Ryu being incredibly naive and Ken becoming more of a jock. Still, it’s a good time if you just want more Street Fighter anime. 

Street Fighter: The Animated Series (1995)

1995’s Street Fighter: The Animated Series continued the infamy of the live-action film. Running for 26 episodes, this animated series reimagines Street Fighter not as a tournament, but as a military organization led by Guile. Most often aided by Chun-Li and Blanka, the show notably features appearances not just from other Street Fighter characters like Ken and Ryu, but also other Capcom franchises, such as Final Fight. 

Unfortunately, the show’s cheeseball all-ages tone, commonplace in the ‘90s, has aged terribly. Unless you find Guile getting notified of missions via a sandwich cut into the letter SF to be incredibly intriguing, this can be a tough watch for newcomers. If you grew up with it, though, you’ll surely enjoy it again for nostalgia's sake. 

Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie (2000)

Street Fighter returned to animation with Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie, which, much like the critically acclaimed Street Fighter Alpha trilogy of video games, served as a prequel story. Set between the games Street Fighter Alpha: Warriors’ Dreams and Street Fighter Alpha 2, this title focuses on a young Ryu and his quest for revenge after his master is slain by Gouken (a renamed Akuma). The film features numerous cameos from other Street Fighter characters and fleshes out the then-new concept of Evil Ryu, a version of the character possessed by a malicious energy known as the Satsui no Hado. 

Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie has a ton of awesome action, but the film’s events are non-canon, so only watch this one if you’re trying to kill an afternoon. 

Street Fighter Alpha: Generations (2005)

2005’s Street Fighter Alpha: Generations actually has nothing to do with any of the films that came before it, and instead tells a new, stand-alone tale. Released specifically for the US market, Alpha: Generations again sees Ryu seeking out Akuma  (renamed Gouki here) in an effort to avenge his slain master while also fighting against the Satsui no Hado and his Evil Ryu persona. 

Unlike previous films, the cast and scope are much more limited, with only characters directly related to Ryu and his direct arc appearing. It results in a markedly less entertaining experience, as it bears little relation to the Street Fighter that die-hard fans are looking for. 

Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li (2009)

There’s really no way to describe Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li other than bizarre. The film focuses on Chun-Li, here played by Smallville star Kristin Kreuk and depicted not as a stoic Interpol agent, but as a vengeance-seeking concert pianist and martial artist. The barebones plot is anchored by some fairly bold decisions with its casting, the most notable perhaps being Neal McDonough portraying M. Bison as a scheming real estate mogul with a lilting Irish accent who became evil after mystically transferring his good conscience into his unborn daughter. 

I honestly can’t even jokingly recommend watching this one, though. The Legend of Chun-Li has little to no redeeming value between its clunky action and bizarre story, so it’s best to skip this one altogether. 

Street Fighter IV: The Ties That Bind (2009)

Unlike every other Street Fighter film to date, Street Fighter IV: The Ties That Bind is unique in that it was used to directly promote the game it released alongside. This animated feature was originally included as a bonus feature in the home console release of Street Fighter IV. This prequel story follows Cammy’s Team Delta Red on an investigation, and Guile and Chun-Li teaming up to find missing martial artists, and culminates in Crimson Viper’s mission to capture Ryu, whose Satsui no Hado powers are increasing. 

Ties That Bind is a perfectly serviceable Street Fighter anime for what it is, but it’s still just a promo for the game, so don’t go too far out of your way for it. 

Street Fighter: Round One: FIGHT! (2009)

If you think you missed a hot new Street Fighter anime, don’t get too excited. Street Fighter: Round One: FIGHT! is actually an animated comic, as was the popular trend in 2009, following the success of animated comic DVD releases like Marvel’s Black Panther and DC’s Watchmen. In this instance, the then-current UDON comic book is used as the basis, with artwork and panels from the comics slightly animated and voice-acted to create an approximation of action. 

This one’s fine if you want to check out UDON’s popular Street Fighter comics as motion comics, but honestly, you’d be better off just tracking down the actual comics themselves. 

Super Street Fighter IV OVA (2010)

As is customary, Capcom released an upgraded version of the original Street Fighter IV in 2010. To promote Super Street Fighter IV, it also released a new OVA as DLC. Sometimes referred to as Juri OVA by fans, this anime feature focuses on the new character Juri, a vicious fighter working underneath Seth. Hunting down former Shadaloo agents, Juri comes into conflict with Guile, Chun-Li, and Cammy. 

There’s not a lot here other than some fights and an intro to some new characters, but the story does serve as a good springboard into Super Street Fighter IV’s narrative if you were looking to know more before starting the game. 

Street Fighter: The New Challengers (2011)

By 2011, Street Fighter was gearing up for celebrations. Street Fighter IV had been out for two years by this point, but the 20th and 25th anniversaries of Street Fighter and Street Fighter II, respectively, were fast approaching. Sadly, the only film release fans would get was Street Fighter: The New Challengers, a sequel to the Round One: FIGHT! motion comic. 

Again using voice actors and UDON Comics artwork, The New Challengers expanded the universe, but like its predecessor, you’d have more fun just tracking down the original UDON comic books and enjoying those. 

Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist (2014)

In the mid-2010s, the coolest thing your favorite video game franchise could have was a Machinima web series. Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist was just that. This 12-episode web series was released following the success of a 2010 fan film and tells the story of Ryu and Ken first learning how to fight. The story is intercut with flashbacks of their master, Gouken, as he learns alongside his own rival, Akuma. 

Assassin’s Fist is a genuinely impressive effort that you should watch if you can, but like other Machinima projects, it’s nearly impossible to watch today after being removed from streaming services following Machinima’s closure. 

Street Fighter: Resurrection (2016)

Though Street Fighter: Assassin’s Fist was popular enough to initially warrant a second season, it had the misfortune of coming as Capcom was spinning up the promotional machine for Street Fighter V. The cast and creative team instead returned for a rebooted four-episode web series, Street Fighter: Resurrection. 

Designed to more closely tie into the upcoming game,  Resurrection sees Ken and Ryu facing an undead assassin who is hunting down former Street Fighter tournament champions. Resurrection was an incredible promotional tool and a lot of fun to watch, which makes it all the more heartbreaking that this was the final Street Fighter web series to date. 

Street Fighter (2026)

As of this writing, it has been nearly a decade since any kind of supplemental Street Fighter project, despite Street Fighter VI being one of the biggest video game releases of all time. That hasn’t stopped a project from entering production, though. After years of trying to put a project together, Legendary announced a Street Fighter movie to be helmed by Twisted Metal and The Eric Andre Show director Kitao Sakurai. 

The casting of this film so far is frankly wild, with WWE Champion Cody Rhodes as Guile, Dexter: Resurrection star David Dastmalchian as M. Bison, and Aquaman star Jason Momoa as Blanka. It’s shaping up to be a genuinely exciting affair, and one that I’m really looking forward to. 

Wonder Woman made her comic book debut in 1941's All Star Comics #8. Created by William Moulton Marston and Harry G. Peter, the character is an Amazon warrior born of myth, molded by justice, and destined to be a symbol of strength in a world often ruled by chaos. Over the decades, she has stepped off the pages of DC Comics and made her way onto our screens in animated features and big-budget blockbusters.

If you're ready to explore the evolution of Diana Prince across decades of storytelling, this guide will walk you through several must-watch Wonder Woman movies and television shows. From the charm of the 1970s to modern-day world-saving, every entry offers a unique lens into her enduring DC legacy. Thanks to Netflix, HBO Max, Prime Video, and more, you can watch them right now. 

Wonder Woman (1974)

Cathy Lee Crosby was cast as the titular hero in the television film, Wonder Woman (1974). Straying from the comic book's mythological roots, this version presents Diana Prince as a blonde secret agent with no superpowers, similar to James Bond. The plot revolves around Diana helping government agent Steve Trevor to recover stolen codebooks from the evil Abner Smith.

Although the film received a lukewarm response, it remains a slightly odd standalone footnote in the character's screen history for its departure from the source material and its attempt to modernize the character for 1970s audiences. With ongoing interest in superheroes on-screen, revisiting this early take on Wonder Woman provides context for how far the character has come, making it perfect for newcomers to the superhero genre. 

Wonder Woman (1975)

Lynda Carter's portrayal of the hero in the 1975 Wonder Woman series became a defining representation of the character. Set during World War II, Season 1 stays true to the character's comic book origins. The story begins with pilot Steve Trevor accidentally landing on Themyscira. A young Diana nurses him back to health and wins a gladiator-type contest to accompany him back to America.

Subsequent seasons move the story to a contemporary 1970s setting, reflecting the cultural shifts of the era. The show also manages to balance a good dose of action with more serious topics like justice and quality, which addresses various social issues of the time. It's perfect for curious comic book historians and fans of retro television who prefer their television shows as standalone entries.

Wonder Woman (2009)

The animated Wonder Woman (2009) gives fans a modern retelling of the character's origin story, which blends mythological elements with contemporary social aspects of the early 2000s. Voiced by Keri Russell, Diana's journey from Themyscira to the world of men begins with the crash-landing of pilot Steve Trevor. Staying true to the source material, the movie leans into things like duty and honor.

The film doesn't shy away from mature content, featuring some pretty intense battle sequences and the darker aspects of being a hero. While it may feel less grand than live-action adaptations, it's a tight, focused story that showcases why Diana is more than just her powers. Since animated features are enjoying a surge in popularity, revisiting this story gives context for the 2017 live-action movie, making it ideal for completionists.

Wonder Woman (2017)

Directed by Patty Jenkins, Wonder Woman (2017) reintroduces the hero to a new generation. Gal Gadot's portrayal of the iconic DC figure captures Diana's evolution from a sheltered Amazonian princess to a powerful warrior with the mad skills required to confront the horrors of World War I. The film features some pretty epic action sequences, while exploring love, sacrifice, and the duality of human nature. The very likable Steve Trevor (Chris Pine) serves as a moral compass and guide for Diana, who does her best to understand the complex nature of humanity.

Gadot's performance and Jenkins' direction combine to make a film that's both thrilling and emotionally resonant. Wonder Woman's success signaled a demand for female-led superhero stories and set a new standard for the genre. The film is a great choice for comic book fans who have always wanted to see Diana take center stage. Despite spawning a follow-up, the movie works well as standalone viewing. 

Wonder Woman: Bloodlines (2019)

The standalone Wonder Woman: Bloodlines takes a deeper look into Diana's backstory, giving longtime fans a closer look at the complicated relationship she has with her mother and the emotional turmoil behind her decision to leave her home. The animated feature doesn't try to avoid the internal and external battles Diana faces as she tries to reconcile her Amazonian roots with her responsibilities in the world of man.

While she faces an array of bad guys, like Silver Swan and Doctor Cyber, at its core, this is a story about redemption, identity, and the bonds that define us, even when they're strained. It emphasizes emotional complexity over spectacle, highlighting the human side of a legendary hero. Long-time DC fans, animation lovers, and viewers seeking character-driven storytelling will enjoy this movie.

Wonder Woman 1984 (2020)

As the sequel to the 2017 film, Wonder Woman 1984 trades the war-torn story of Diana's (Gal Gadot) past for the bold colors and ambitions of the 1980s. The story begins when a mysterious artifact makes its way to the Smithsonian Institution, where Diana works. Known as the Dreamstone, the gem grants wishes, but not without some serious consequences.

Its magic brings back Steve Trevor (Chris Pine), which ultimately forces Diana to confront the painful line between what she wants and what the world needs. The film leans into a more fantastical tone but still grounds its narrative in timeless themes of truth and sacrifice. With Wonder Woman set to appear in upcoming DCU projects, this film is essential for understanding Diana and what drives her.

Tron is the franchise that just won't quit. The first film came out over 40 years ago in 1982 and didn’t receive a sequel until almost 30 years later. Then, the franchise, once again, went dormant for over a decade until 2025, when the third film was finally released. But between the films, there was an animated series and a few video games that are considered canon, making the Tron universe more vast than some fans might expect.

Watching the Tron franchise in release date order is probably the easiest way for casual fans to get acquainted with the world, but it might leave some confusing gaps. However, if you want to consume it that way, the watch order looks like this: 

• Tron (1982)
• Tron: Legacy (2010)
• Tron: Uprising (2012-2013)
• Tron: Ares (2025)

Those wanting a more in-depth look into the franchise’s lore should consider chronological order, which places the animated series between the Tron franchise’s first two movies. Read on to discover how to watch the Tron franchise for its story and find out where all the movies and shows are available to watch on platforms like Disney+, Apple TV+, and more.

Tron (1982)

In the original Tron movie, Jeff Bridges plays Kevin Flynn, an arcade owner who used to be a game developer before his evil boss stole his ideas and fired him to cover it up. Flynn searches for evidence of the theft, but is unintentionally digitized and brought into the computer world (“The Grid”) he helped build. From there, he must survive the cutthroat society that’s evolved within the Grid and compete in a variety of challenges, like the always-iconic light cycle race. 

If you love movies where you’re transported into the digital world of video games, like Ready Player One (2018) or Wreck-It Ralph (2012), then you’ll love Tron. It’s also a great choice for cinephiles who want to check out a movie that was, for the time, visually stunning and used some of the most cutting-edge CG technology of the time. 

Tron: Uprising (2012-2013)

The animated series Tron: Uprising takes place between the first two movies and follows a rebellion inside The Grid. The backstory is that Clu, who was supposed to be a good program from the original movie, ended up betraying Flynn and took over the digital realm. Now, a group of programs fight for their freedom and for a better life in the Grid. 

Uprising has a surprisingly robust voice cast, including Elijah Wood, Mandy Moore, Kate Mara, and Paul Reubens, among others. It’s a great series for anyone who loves a good story about rebellion against villainous forces, like Andor (2022) or Snowpiercer (2020). Hardcore fans will also want to play the 2010 video game Tron: Evolution because its story coincides with the events in Uprising.

Tron: Legacy (2010)

Picking up 20 years after Tron, the sequel, Tron: Legacy, sees Kevin Flynn’s son Sam as a reckless young man who, while having good intentions, is completely lost in life. But a strange message leads Sam back to his dad’s old arcade, where he gets digitized into The Grid. Modern CGI really helps improve the film, and Tron: Legacy’s vibrant, neon colors make it an absolute visual spectacle. 

Plus, you can’t talk about Tron: Legacy without mentioning its soundtrack by Daft Punk. The Grammy-nominated soundtrack went Platinum and charted in 22 countries across the globe, even topping out at #4 on the Billboard 200. If you love visually stunning movies like 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968), or movies with epic soundtracks like The Dark Knight (2008), this is the film for you. 

Taking Place After Tron: Legacy

Released in 2023, the video game Tron: Identity is considered canon. The game centers on an alternate Grid with a vastly more complex society because time moves differently on The Grid. To the programs in Identity, a thousand years have passed, but a shocking crime proves that their society is on shaky ground.

The game’s 2025 sequel, Tron: Catalyst, reveals that the crime was just the setup for a fascist takeover of The Grid, and players must find a way to survive. 

Tron: Ares (2025)

In Tron: Ares, a secret code exists that can allow programs from The Grid to enter the real world. Thanks to this technology, a digital soldier named Ares is brought into the world to do nefarious tasks for the evil Dillinger Systems corporation. But as we’ve seen in previous Tron films, programs develop their own personalities, so Ares isn’t the mindless robot his creators had hoped. 

Ares stars Jared Leto, Greta Lee, Evan Peters, and Jeff Bridges, who, once again, reprises his role as Kevin Flynn. While the movie has received mixed reviews, it’s a sure bet for anyone who loves the neon-drenched visuals of the Tron universe, and anyone who likes movies where the real and digital worlds collide, like The Matrix (1999) and WarGames (1983). 

There are lots of good TV shows about friendship visiting exotic locations, but the vast majority of them focus on younger characters, which could be due to the popularity of YA literature over the last two decades. Fortunately, The Four Seasons is a break from the norm, focusing on an older group (played by an all-star cast) with a long history of fun, adventure and emotional support throughout the ups and downs of life.

If you’ve finished binge-watching Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield's Netflix miniseries and want to find similar TV shows about friendship, travel and long-lasting friendships, here are the 10 best TV shows like The Four Seasons on HBO Max, Hulu, and more. 

Friends (1994-2004)

It’s hard to talk about TV shows about a group of friends beyond their teenage years without recommending the quintessential show about adult friendships, Friends. This is a comedy about how your friends will be there for you, no matter what, and it’s probably the best show of all time about friendship. It’s a perfect show for those who enjoy rom-coms like When Harry Met Sally (1989) or sitcoms like New Girl (2011).

Unlike The Four Seasons, there’s not much in the way of travel in this one, but when the gang does get out of New York, it’s memorable. Their trips to London and Barbados are some of the show’s most popular storylines and have a long-lasting impact on the group’s dynamic once they return home. Plus, the good thing about Friends is that there’s likely a “friend” for everyone. Personally, I think Monica Geller is one of the best characters on TV. Fight me.

The White Lotus (2021-Present)

The White Lotus is technically a show about being on vacation—shot at different The White Lotus resorts every season—but it's also a murder mystery. If that’s not offering something different to viewers, then I don’t know what is. The interesting thing about this one is that the vibes are different every season, so you won’t get bored, and you don’t technically need to watch every season, since this is an anthology!

This series might work for you if you’re looking for similar vacation vibes to The Four Seasons, but not so much if you’re looking for wholesome friendship vibes. It’s more The Residence (2025) meets Mr. and Mrs. Smith (2005) than The Four Seasons, and the people in The White Lotus are all kind of hard to root for, season after season. But you can enjoy the pretty scenery and every season has a pretty dang entertaining story to tell.

Sweet Magnolias (2020-Present)

The friendship group in Sweet Magnolias don’t go anywhere, so there’s really no vacation aspect to it, but this show will still scratch that The Four Seasons itch thanks to its loveable characters. Think cozy and homey in an idyllic town that’s actually way too pretty to be true. Honestly, if we lived in such a perfect town, we might not go anywhere either! In fact, the entire point of the series is that they very much stayed in the town they grew up in. However, if you’re looking for a show about grown up friendship between women, you should look no further than Sweet Magnolias.

This one’s really about how, no matter what life throws at you, you can get through it with a little help from your friends. It’s like the nicer cousin of Virgin River (2019) and Firefly Lane (2011), with less drama and more friendship. Perfect for anyone who wants a feel good show to watch after The Four Seasons.

Harlem (2021-2025)

Harlem is one of the best new shows about life after college and what friendship is like after you graduate. You know that scary time when it feels like you’re going to lose contact with all your friends and there’s this thing called “real life” breathing down your neck? Well, Harlem is about that exact feeling. It’s a great addition to your watchlist if you enjoyed The Four Seasons and shows like Insecure (2016) or Run the World (2021).

Like Sweet Magnolias, Harlem isn’t really about travel, but it captures the vibes of New York like it’s part of the cast. The show gets extra points for some A+ guest stars, like Whoopi Goldberg and Lil Rel Howery.

Dying for Sex (2025)

This one’s got a premise you didn’t see coming. This hilarious comedy, which focuses on friendship and making the most of the time you have left, sees a woman (Michelle Williams) discover she has cancer and contemplate the things she hasn’t done and experienced yet—like good sex. Yeah, you read that right.

Despite the premise, Dying for Sex is both insightful and downright funny. As strange as it sounds, friendship is indeed at the center, just like The Four Seasons. This show is less Sex and the City (1998) and more Dead to Me (2019), and it’s proof that Michelle Williams is one of the best actresses of her generation. It’s only eight episodes, but it’s absolutely worth your time.

The Golden Girls (1985-1992)

The original sitcom about the chaos of aging—even if the idea of aging has changed a lot since the '80s—tackles the idea of life after marriage and what it means to be friends in your later years. If Friends defined friendship for a generation, The Golden Girls did the same for the generation before.

Honestly, if you’ve never watched The Golden Girls, you’re definitely missing out. Think Grace and Frankie (2015) mixed with Designing Women (1986), with a dash of Maude (1972). So if you like female friendships and comfort shows, there’s no doubt this is your happy place—even without the vacations.

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt (2015-2019)

What do you do after you’re saved from a doomsday cult? If you’re Kimmy Schmidt, you figure out how to live, in the funniest way possible. That means making friends, even if you don’t really know what friendship is yet. Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, which is another Tina Fey comedy, has a lot of similar vibes to The Four Seasons, making it a great watch for anyone looking for a similar style of comedy. It’s also perfect for fans of Abbott Elementary (2021) and The Good Place (2016).

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, as the name says, is all about surviving in a world that often strives to take you down. It’s not easy, and sometimes, it’ll take a little help from the people around you. But if Kimmy can do it, so can we.

Friends From College (2017-2019)

The show might be called Friends From College, but it’s not about friendship in college. Instead, it focuses on how to maintain those friendships in your forties. It’s basically The Four Seasons without the vacations. It’s a pretty funny show and a top recommendation for anyone who wants  to see another show about grown-up friendships. Fans of Master of None (2015) will find this has a lot of similarities, and it’s great for people who enjoy shows like Platonic (2023) or Nobody Wants This (2024).

The show, which only has two seasons of eight episodes each, walks the line between the nostalgia of what friendship used to be for a group of people and what it has become in the present day, and it’s up for the audience to decide which is better. The show has moments that are hilarious, thought-provoking, infuriating, and always great to watch.

Palm Royale (2024)

Palm Royale is closer to The White Lotus than The Four Seasons, but it’s still an interesting recommendation if you’re looking for something that has a similar aesthetic (rather than a focus on friendship). It’s a campier, sillier version of Mike White’s HBO drama, and although it’s unlikely to shock you as much as The White Lotus, you will still have a lot of fun watching it. 

If you mix Acapulco, Dickinson and Nine Perfect Strangers, you might end up with something like Palm Royale. Come for the vibes, stay for Ricky Martin. And for the silly (but still smart) drama in every episode.

Parks and Recreation (2009)

Parks and Recreation might be more of a work-focused comedy than anything else on this list, but it’s still all about building relationships as an adult and maintaining those friendships. We all need a reminder that this is possible from time to time, including the characters in The Four Seasons. But Parks and Recreation isn’t just one of the quintessential work comedies. It also features one of the best sitcom romances ever, one of the best friendships, and the iconic character of Ron Swanson.

Whether you come for the chemistry between Ben and Leslie or the iconic references, the truth is that Parks and Rec is a show that, like The Office or 30 Rock, you’re either going to watch or miss out on a lot of inside jokes. It has even more rewatchability than The Four Seasons, so if you end up watching every episode multiple times, well… that’s just the magic of Parks and Recreation.

Anyone still declaring that video game adaptations always flop clearly hasn't watched The Last of Us. Not only does the HBO Max series pit Joel (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey) against fungus-infested monsters, but it also begs audiences to question how far they'd go for the people they love. Morale explorations aside, The Last of Us also has some of the most famous zombies since George Romero terrified the masses with Night of the Living Dead in 1968.

Now gearing up for a third season, The Last of Us isn't an easy act to follow. However, those looking for something similar have options. Whether you're craving more undead creepiness or hoping for complex tales of humanity, here are 10 TV shows like The Last of Us. Some are even HBO Max mainstays, meaning jumping from one show to the next is easy.

The Walking Dead (2010-2022) 

With 11 seasons of content and some of the best practical effects in the zombie subgenre, The Walking Dead still reigns as "King of the Zombie Shows." While much of The Last of Us focuses on Joel and Ellie, The Walking Dead features an ever-evolving ensemble cast, primarily led by former deputy sheriff Rick Grimes (Andrew Lincoln).

Yes, there are snarling zombies and gory encounters, but the series' heart is the people and their struggle to survive. The Walking Dead never fails to remind audiences that humans are the real monsters. Assuming post-apocalyptic tales of survival are your thing (you liked The Last of Us, after all), The Walking Dead is the ultimate follow-up for more zombie-laden action and messy morality tales. And, hey, if you end up loving it, check out our guide on how to watch The Walking Dead franchise in order, so you don't miss any of the many spin-offs. 

The Leftovers (2014-2017)

You won't find zombies in The Leftovers, but you will find an apocalyptic-esque world that's equally chilling. The series pulls no punches, kicking off with a mother whose shopping trips get upended when her baby and others disappear into thin air. Staying tuned transports audiences three years after the "Sudden Departure," where survivors are left to grieve and grapple with suddenly losing 2% of the world's population.

Criminally underrated as far as shows go, The Leftovers offers a similar vibe to The Last of Us while delving much deeper into faith and existentialism. If in-depth explorations of grief and loss sound like a lot right now, consider skipping this one. However, if you don't mind heavy themes, The Leftovers offers plenty of mystery and compelling characters for fans of The Last of Us to get lost in.

The Strain (2014-2017)

Stemming from the combined minds of Guillermo del Toro and Chuck Hogan is The Strain. What makes The Strain so unique is its monsters. After CDC head Dr. Eph Goodweather (Corey Stoll) gets called to a "ghost ship" airplane situation, he uncovers a viral outbreak of vampirism spread by parasitic worms. While it sounds strange, The Strain delivers stylish cinematography with dark, disturbing scenes meant to make your skin crawl (pun intended).

The emphasis on studying the virus and developing a cure makes it a worthy follow-up to The Last of Us, especially considering the parasitic nature of its monsters. If you're a horror fan who thinks you've seen everything, The Strain might surprise you. Gritty, atmospheric, and packed with the same unique creature designs that made del Toro a household name, this one is a must-watch, at least for its first couple of seasons.

Z Nation (2014-2018)

Z Nation isn't for everybody. It offers something a little more campy and a lot more low-budget than most of the entries on this list. Fun might be the best description for The Asylum's five-season horror series, which follows a motley crew of heroes tasked with transporting the only survivor of a zombie-like plague that swept across America to a lab to create a cure from the antibodies in his blood.

Sound familiar? Those caught up on The Last of Us' first season know that's kind of, almost what the deal is with Ellie and her seeming immunity to the fungal infection. If you want a similar plot to The Last of Us, just with more humor and camp, add Z Nation to your watch list for some road trip horror fun. 

12 Monkeys (2015-2018)

Like your apocalyptic viewings with more sci-fi than horror? Then, que 12 Monkeys. Hailing from the acclaimed 1995 film of the same name, the 12 Monkeys series sees two strangers team up to stop a virus from destroying the world with the help of time travel.

Like The Last of Us, finding the cure remains a significant overarching plot point while smaller human moments drive the story. Although 12 Monkeys is a bit of a slow burn, it's a mind-bending drama with plenty of mythology and mystery to keep you tuning in for more. Just be warned, this is one you pay attention to, or you'll lose the plot real quick.

Fear the Walking Dead (2015-2023)

Walking Dead fans might tell you that The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon (2023) is the most like The Last of Us, given its reluctant caregiver trope. However, Fear the Walking Dead is arguably the better and more newcomer-friendly spinoff. Those wondering what happened in the early days of The Walking Dead's zombie outbreak get a taste of that in Fear the Walking Dead, which serves as a prequel to the flagship series.

In some ways, it begins very similarly to The Last of Us, as you watch the protagonists struggle to process the devastation and confusion breaking out around them. However, it diverts into its own unique story about survival. For its first three seasons, Fear might even be more engaging than The Walking Dead. If apocalyptic zombie stories are your thing, don't sleep on this one.

Black Summer (2019-2021)

Although Black Summer markets itself as a Z-Nation spinoff, those without knowledge of Z Nation can jump right into the 2019 series. You won't find slow, meandering zombies here. Instead, you'll find plenty of tension-inducing action and gore. Admittedly, Black Summer feels more attuned to The Walking Dead than The Last of Us, thanks to a decent-sized crew of survivors sharing the screen. However, at the heart of it all is Rose (Jaime King), a mother intent on finding her daughter and keeping her safe, which feels akin to Joel and Ellie's relationship in The Last of Us.

Black Summer moves at a breakneck pace, and although it exists as a Z Nation spinoff in name, it shares little of its predecessor's comedy. Instead, it opts for a gritty realism that adds to the ample action. Netflix might have cancelled this one, but Black Summer's two seasons are still well worth watching.

The Stand (2020-2021)

At well over 1,000 pages, Stephen King's well-loved novel rightfully needed an updated miniseries to tell its sprawling story. Set in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a lab-created virus, The Stand centers on a group of survivors caught between two supernatural figures, Randall Flagg (Alexander Skarsgård) and Mother Abigail (Whoopi Goldberg). With the two leaders acting as personifications of good and evil, respectively, The Stand delves into that theme and the complexities of morality.

The source material is tricky to adapt, but the miniseries manages to offer a compelling (if not flawed) version of one of King's most popular books. The post-apocalyptic setting is similar to The Last of Us, but The Stand feels much more epic in scale. While general horror fans might like the series, it will be best loved by King aficionados who enjoyed previous series adapted from his work, like Under the Dome (2013) and Castle Rock (2018).

Yellowjackets (2021-Present)

Okay, so Yellowjackets exists in a vastly different genre than The Last of Us. However, both deal with survival and question how far humans will go to achieve it. While Ellie and Joel hike through a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by fungus-infested zombies, Yellowjackets follows a high school soccer team navigating the aftermath of a plane crash that left them stranded in the wilderness.

The series might have cannibalism in common, but they also share actor Melanie Lynskey, who plays the quietly ruthless Shauna in Yellowjackets and the similarly complex Kathleen in The Last of Us. If you're looking for more survival horror, Yellowjackets is a modern classic for a reason. 

All of Us Are Dead (2022-Present)

If Korean dramas aren't typically your thing, All of Us Are Dead might be the best zombie show you've never seen. The webtoon-turned-series follows a group of teenagers who find themselves trapped in their high school as their peers begin chomping into one another. Just like The Last of Us, All of Us Are Dead's biggest selling point becomes the humanity (or lack thereof) among the survivors.

Much like other Korean zombie fare, the action unfolds at a breakneck speed with plenty of guts and gore. Think Train to Busan (2016) meets high school politics. As a Netflix original, it remains a constant on the streamer, making it easy to jump into at any point—and I very much recommend making the jump.

Judy Reyes is a low-key but brilliant actress who has cracked dry jokes as a nurse, stared down danger in a horror flick, and so much more. Her performances are grounded and her characters often feel like someone you know, like a cousin, a friend, or the cool aunt who gets things done while everyone else is losing it.

For anyone unfamiliar with her work, here are eight of Judy Reyes' best movies and TV shows. Watch her standout funny, fierce, and sometimes heartbreaking roles on streaming services like Max and Amazon Prime Video. 

Scrubs (2001)

The 2001 medical sitcom Scrubs follows an endearingly awkward doctor who is just trying to figure out medicine, friendship, and life while working at the slightly odd Sacred Heart Hospital. Reyes does a great job as Carla Espinosa, a straight-talking, compassionate nurse who is basically the only real adult in the room. While the doctors are out there chasing egos or cracking jokes, Carla is saving lives and calling people out when they need it. What makes Carla timeless is how real she feels. The character is ambitious but grounded and loving but never soft. Reyes gives the character an edge wrapped in heart, and her chemistry with Donald Faison's Turk is epic.

High Potential (2024)

A brilliant single mom with zero police training and all the instincts shakes up crime-solving with style, sass, and a seriously sharp mind in the 2024 crime drama High Potential. The series also sees Reyes step into a slightly more serious role as Lieutenant Selena Soto, the boss of a major crimes division. Refreshingly, she does not play into the usual hard-edged cop trope. Instead, Selena sees potential in Kaitlin Olson's unlikely crime-solver (a cleaning lady with a genius IQ), and that belief drives the story. Reyes portrays authority with empathy, and it works because it never feels forced. There's something satisfying about watching her lead, especially when she's quietly three steps ahead of everyone else.

Dr. Death (2021)

True crime dramas don't get much more unsettling than 2021's Dr. Death, in which Reyes holds her own in the emotionally taxing second season. She plays Kim Verdi, a woman drawn into the aftermath of one surgeon's horrifying malpractice. It's a small but deeply impactful role, and Reyes brings a quiet, worn-down realism to it. She doesn't oversell anything while showing us the kind of damage that isn't always headline-worthy but is just as permanent. If you're into slow-burn performances that stay with you long after the episode ends, she delivers that here.

Claws (2017)

Five no-nonsense manicurists turn a Florida nail salon into ground zero for criminal chaos, fierce fashion, and a whole lot of drama in 2017's Claws. Annalise "Quiet Ann" Zayas is one of Reyes' most original characters. She's the salon's bouncer who doesn't say much. But when she does, you listen. She's protective and mysterious while being unexpectedly kind. Played with stoic intensity by Reyes, Ann comes into the game with a college degree and dreams of teaching, but life became complicated when Ann snapped and tried to kill her husband, landing herself behind bars for attempted murder. Reyes plays the character with a magnetic kind of restraint in a show that's a little wild and flashy. 

One Day at a Time (2017)

A Cuban-American family tackles real life in the 2017 sitcom One Day at a Time. Reyes' guest arc, which is a reimagining of the 1975 series of the same name, is a little small but very memorable. She plays Ramona, a veteran who connects with Justina Machado's character in a familiar way that resonates with viewers. There is something powerful about watching the two Latina actresses share space and speak openly about their experiences. Reyes doesn't need big monologues. Instead, she uses silence and presence like a pro. It's definitely the kind of story arc that makes you wish that she was in more than just 10 episodes.

Devious Maids (2013)

Secrets, scandal, and murder swirl behind Beverly Hills gates as four maids do way more than clean up after their rich employers in the 2013 comedy-drama Devious Maids. In this series, Reyes get to be sharp, funny, and dramatic all at the same time. She plays Zoila Diaz, the long-suffering housekeeper with a dry wit and a moral compass. Working for a wildly annoying Beverly Hills socialite, Zoila somehow manages to keep her sanity and everyone else's secrets. Reyes nails the tone of the show, which is high drama but never without some very hard truth. Watching Zoila exist in a world of luxury with an unmatched type of dignity is oddly empowering and very, very entertaining.

The Circle (2017)

A fresh hire at a mega-tech company learns the hard way that going viral might just mean losing your soul and your privacy with every click. Released in 2017, The Circle explores what happens when tech goes too far, with Reyes playing a government figure caught in the middle of it all. As Congresswoman Olivia Santos she's one of the few voices trying to inject logic into a very Orwellian situation. It is a small role, but Reyes makes it matter as her scenes feel like the grounding moments in an otherwise fast-moving, high-stakes plot.

Smile (2022)

A cursed grin becomes the stuff of psychological nightmares when a therapist starts seeing things no one else can, making the 2022 psychological horror Smile not for the faint of heart. Reyes plays Victoria Muñoz, a woman haunted by something she can't explain. What Reyes does so well here is make fear feel personal with a raw performance and a desperation in her eyes that comes across brilliantly. She doesn't scream her way through the story. Instead, she trembles quietly, which is somehow a lot worse. This movie is unsettling, and Reyes adds to that dread in the best way possible.

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Everyone knows that Friends is a pop culture juggernaut, but part of what made it legendary was how casually it pulled A-list celebrities into its chaotic little coffee-fueled universe. We're talking about moments that had zero business going as hard as they did. From Julia Roberts plotting locker room revenge to Bruce Willis sobbing in a mirror about emotional vulnerability.

These cameos weren't just fun guest spots. Every single one of them was a full-on sitcom event. Whether you're a diehard fan or a total newbie, this list will make you search for all 10 seasons of Friends on your favorite streaming platform for the first time or dive back in just for the ridiculous, beautiful chaos.

Julia Roberts

The ultimate revenge plot in Friends history happened when Pretty Woman star Julia Roberts strutted into Season 2's "The One After the Superbowl: Part 2" as Susie Moss. Appearing sweet at first, this woman comes in with a plan to humiliate Chandler for pantsing her in elementary school. After pretending to be romantically interested, Susie traps Chandler in a bathroom, steals his clothes, and leaves him yelling from a public restroom. Watching Roberts flip from flirtatious to full-blown payback mode is comedy gold. What's more is that the A-List actress walked onto the world's biggest sitcom and just owned the entire episode.

Brooke Shields

Joey gets himself a stalker in "The One After the Superbowl: Part 1." But this was not just any stalker; it was Brooke Shields, of Suddenly Susan fame, playing Erika Ford, a woman so deep in denial that she thought Dr. Drake Ramoray was an actual human being. Shields leans into the crazy with zero shame. She kisses Joey, uses a weird baby talk, and somehow still manages to make it epic. This whole storyline is bonkers. Erika is out of her mind, but it works because Brooke Shields sells every delusional line with total commitment. Watching the rest of the gang try to help Joey escape her orbit is just the cherry on top.

Jennifer Coolidge

The White Lotus actor, Jennifer Coolidge stormed into Season 10's "The One with Ross's Tan" as Amanda Buffamonteezi, a frenemy of Monica and Phoebe who returns from England flaunting a dubious British accent and an ego that could eclipse Central Perk. Her self-absorbed anecdotes, including outlandish claims, leave Monica and Phoebe scrambling for an escape plan. In a classic Friends twist, Amanda accidentally shares Phoebe's past attempt to "phase out" Monica. Coolidge's performance turns Amanda into the epitome of that one friend everyone desperately tries to avoid.

Ben Stiller

Ben Stiller, who starred in Along Came Polly with Jennifer Aniston, brought a special sort of chaos to Season 3 in an episode called "The One with the Screamer." His character, Tommy, comes in looking like your average confident date and then transforms into a yeller. Stiller is so perfectly deranged that you're left wondering how no one except Ross sees it. And, of course, because it's Ross, no one believes him, which only makes the whole situation funnier. Stiller's entire cameo is peak '90s sitcom hilarity, which means loud, over-the-top, and absolutely unhinged.

Alec Baldwin

If you've ever met someone who's too positive, like the kind of person who claps at sunsets and cries at brunch menus, then congratulations, you've basically met Parker, Alec Baldwin's character in Season 8. This man doesn't walk into a room, he soars in on a wave of compliments and excessive joy. And Phoebe is just the right amount of weird to love it at first. The rest of the gang? Not so much. Baldwin, who starred in the sitcom 30 Rock, plays Parker with this big, manic grin that makes you laugh and want to slowly back away. His hyper-energy is both hilarious and borderline terrifying, which reminds us that even optimism has a breaking point.

Brad Pitt

The Friends Thanksgiving episode called "The One with the Rumor" featured Brad Pitt playing the extremely petty Will Colbert, the former high school nerd-turned-hottie who helped found the "I Hate Rachel Green Club." Will arrives at dinner holding onto a 15-year-old grudge like it's his birthright. The character's hatred for Rachel is so weirdly specific that you can't help but love watching it. At the same time, Jennifer Aniston desperately tries to keep it together while Pitt rants about Rachel's high school reign of terror. But Pitt, who starred in the Ocean’s Eleven films, is not there to look cool. He's there to be mad, eat turkey, and dunk on Rachel.

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon's Jill Green is essentially a character who thinks "budgeting" is a French pastry and is sort of like an echo of the actor’s Legally Blonde character. Jill shows up in Season 6 with big "my dad pays my rent" energy and immediately causes chaos. Jill is bratty, clueless, and kind of amazing to watch, mostly because Reese knows exactly what she's doing. She flirts with Ross just to prove a point, shops like the world's ending, and turns every scene into a showcase for how much of a problem a Gucci bag can really be, while poor Rachel is stuck trying to manage the mess. The twist is that Jill's not evil. She's just allergic to responsibility.

Christina Applegate

Christina Applegate, known for her work in Married… with Children, shows up as Rachel's other sister, Amy Green, and immediately sets the tone by not knowing her niece's name. She's also loud, selfish, and aggressively uninformed. Applegate plays her like she's in a one-woman roast of the entire cast. It's brilliant. Whether she's casually insulting Monica's haircut or suggesting she and Rachel "take" the baby, Amy is the human equivalent of a car alarm at 3 a.m., disruptive, shrill, but also kind of impressive in her commitment. She's so outrageous it circles back to hilarious. Amy Green might be a walking red flag, but in the world of Friends, she's comedy royalty.

Bruce Willis

Bruce Willis, who starred with Matthew Perry in The Whole Nine Yards, brilliantly appeared in three episodes of Friends as the emotionally stunted Paul Stevens, who also happened to have major alpha-dad energy. Paul, the father of Ross' girlfriend Elizabeth, starts off all tough and intimidating, but the real fun starts when he gets cozy with Rachel. Willis plays Paul like a walking pressure cooker. Initially, he's all swagger and stern glares, but after a few deep conversations with Rachel, the character becomes a tear-filled mess with mild self-confidence problems. Watching him shift from grumpy dad to emotional wreck is one of the most unexpectedly funny arcs in the show.

Tom Selleck

Blue Bloods star Tom Selleck, had a tenure in Friends as Dr. Richard Burke, had main character energy the moment he walked through the doors of Central Perk. Monica's much older eye doctor boyfriend wasn't just cool. He was the kind of guy who could perform surgery and then grill the perfect steak. His relationship with Monica was believable enough to make the age difference feel awkward and not matter at the same time. Richard left such a mark on the show that he feels like more than a guest star.

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Friends didn't just rely on big names for viewership numbers. These stars leaned into their roles, committed to the chaos, and gave us moments that hold up decades later. From petty high school feuds to awkward nanny interviews, each cameo brought something fresh to the sitcom. All 10 seasons of Friends are available to stream on platforms like Max, Amazon Prime Video, Netflix, and more.

Not that long ago, comparatively speaking, Star Wars was the little franchise that could. It was a mere trilogy for decades, but then it exploded. The prequels, panned though they were, became massive hits that reshaped cinema, and the sequel trilogy proved Star Wars still had room to grow with new audiences. 

But that sequel trilogy, facilitated by Disney’s surprising purchase of Lucasfilm, also opened the door for new expansions. The result is something loosely considered the Star Wars anthology. These stories aren’t part of the main numbered franchise, and instead, expand the universe beyond the Skywalkers and the Jedi. While there are a handful of duds, most of these are considered modern classics, which is why we’ve taken the opportunity to rank every Star Wars anthology movie and TV show, with the vast majority available for streaming on Disney+. 

9. The Book of Boba Fett (2021-2022)

While The Mandalorian may be the best thing to happen to Star Wars, it may be the worst thing to happen to Boba Fett. The legendary bounty hunter, most well-known for dying in a Sarlacc Pit in Return of the Jedi (1983), returned in the second season to help save Grogu from the Empire. But the popularity of Boba meant he was never going to just be a guest star. The Book of Boba Fett is a Mandalorian spin-off that sees Boba take over as Tatooine’s top crime lord, but not even a tie-in to Star Wars: The Clone Wars’ (2008) narrative saved this one. 

So how middling is The Book of Boba Fett? Well, about halfway through the show, Boba’s arc comes to a screeching halt so it can become The Mandalorian Season 2.5, focusing on wrapping up Grogu’s arc from Season 2. Like most Star Wars anthology entries, The Book of Boba Fett isn’t as bad as people make it out to be, but it eschews its most interesting ideas to instead focus on a fairly uninteresting plot.

8. Solo: A Star Wars Story (2018)

How do you build a franchise around some of the most iconic characters ever committed to film when the actors who played them are in their 70s? The answer is a recast and a prequel, which is exactly what we got in 2018’s Solo: A Star Wars Story. Unfortunately, the film seemed to be snakebit from the outset. Production was notoriously troubled, with directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller fired four months into filming and Ron Howard taking over the helm. 

It’s difficult to call Solo outright awful, but the movie just doesn’t live up to expectations. Alden Ehrenreich doesn’t fall for the trap of trying to do a Harrison Ford impression, but it’s just distracting enough to occasionally take you out of it. The biggest problem is Solo’s predictable, by-the-numbers plot. There’s a lot of Easter eggs, but there’s nothing revolutionary here. A popcorn movie at its finest, but don’t expect to get any actual massive revelations about Han Solo here. 

7. The Acolyte (2024)

The Acolyte promised a lot ahead of its release, and in many cases, it delivered. The first live-action property set in the High Republic era and the earliest Star Wars show on the timeline to date, The Acolyte promised to be a Star Wars murder-mystery, revolving around a mysterious assassin and the shocking deaths of multiple Jedi. Where The Acolyte wound up really shining was its action, with a more martial arts-inspired take on the traditionally flashy lightsaber combat. 

The series expanded Star Wars lore in exciting ways, including the first live-action appearance of Darth Plagueis. The action, choreographed in the spirit of the best Hong Kong action, is a revelation, and the darker tone is really refreshing considering how light Star Wars has been outside of Andor. However, The Acolyte’s slow-burning story and predictable twists really let this one down even for fans who are enjoying the series. 

6. Obi-Wan Kenobi (2022)

Even before Disney came into the picture, fans were clamoring to see Ewan McGregor return to the iconic role of Obi-Wan Kenobi following Revenge of the Sith (2005). The resulting Obi-Wan Kenobi series was a long-gestating project, bouncing around for years as a movie before finally being realized as a Disney+ series. 

The story sees Obi-Wan forced out of his exile on Tatooine to save a kidnapped Leia Organa. The series was rightfully praised for the performances of both McGregor and a returning Hayden Christensen, especially in the series’ final showdown between Kenobi and Vader. If you’re able to take Obi-Wan Kenobi at face value, then you’re in for a hell of a ride. However, it is blatantly obvious that this was a two-hour movie stretched out into a six-episode mini-series, as the pacing is atrocious and the story happens very, very slowly.

5. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (2016)

With the Disney purchase of Star Wars, fans were obviously excited for the potential of new films that served as sequels to the original trilogy. However, plans quickly expanded to also kick off the titular Anthology line, stories which expanded the world beyond the Skywalkers and the Jedi. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story was the first of these, exploring for the first time in canon how the plans for the Death Star were stolen by the Rebel Alliance prior to Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope (1977). 

Rogue One was praised for its cinematography and action at release and has become a modern classic over the years, thanks largely to the success of Andor. If you really dug Andor and want to see how it ends or prefer your Star Wars to be about the wars, Rogue One warrants a watch.

4. Ahsoka (2023-Present)

While The Mandalorian is important for how it started Star Wars on Disney+, Ahsoka represents the potential for expanding not just the new universes, but those that came before. Bringing Rosario Dawson’s Ahsoka Tano back from The Mandalorian, Ahsoka serves as a sequel to both the classic animated series Rebels (2014) and Revenge of the Sith. 

Ahsoka is a brilliant adventure series with a weird world and the long-awaited live-action debut of beloved characters like Grand Admiral Thrawn. It also notably features the final performance of actor Ray Stevenson as one of the franchise’s most interesting new characters, the mercenary Jedi Baylan Skoll. While you may find yourself a little lost if you were never into Rebels, Ahsoka is still a must-watch Star Wars series. 

3. The Mandalorian (2019-2023)

It really can’t be stressed enough just how important The Mandalorian has been to the greater efforts of the Star Wars universe. The first effort at a Star Wars series when Disney+ was in its infancy, the show follows a Mandalorian bounty hunter who finds himself thrust into fatherhood when he finds Grogu, a child-like Force-user being hunted by Imperial remnants. 

Honestly, the decision to just make a Star Wars western was pretty genius, and the first season is rife with twists and turns amidst its white-knuckle action. We’re already years removed from it, but anyone who was there for the shockingly well-kept Grogu reveal in Season 1 remembers just how good The Mandalorian can be when it’s at its peak. While the series has seen the story quality diminish over the years, it’s poised to return to full-throttle mayhem when The Mandalorian and Grogu brings Star Wars back to the big screen in 2026. 

2. Skeleton Crew (2024-2025)

The success of Andor may not be unexpected, but Skeleton Crew being a surprise hit might be. Set in the increasingly crowded time frame of the decade following Return of the Jedi and the rise of the new Republic, Skeleton Crew follows a band of children who find themselves lost across the galaxy. Aided by a Force-sensitive pirate captain, the children must find their way home. 

Skeleton Crew deftly blends its darker moments with a lighter tone, resulting in an all-ages Star Wars romp akin to The Goonies (1985). While Skeleton Crew likely won’t redefine Star Wars for you, it will prove to be the most entertaining weekend you’ve spent in a while.

1. Andor (2022-2025)

It should come as no surprise that Andor: A Star Wars Story stands tall as the highest-rated Star Wars anthology series. For many, it even surpasses the original trilogy as the best example of Star Wars storytelling. Gritty, human, and, at times, horrifying, the series follows Cassian Andor as he grows from a scoundrel to a legendary Rebel soldier. 

The second season pushes the boundaries even further, proving that Star Wars really is at its best when focusing on the wars and their ramifications rather than Jedi and their drama. Andor is a gripping, haunting narrative about war, humanity, and the sacrifices to keep it. If you’re ready to see classic Star Wars realized as the finest drama of a generation, Andor is what you’re looking for.

James Marsden is one of those actors that has been around for long enough that it feels like we’ve watched him in everything, and he has done a little bit of, well… every genre imaginable. And that applies to both movies and TV. He can make you laugh! He can make you cry! He can make you contemplate the need for both!

He can be a superhero, if you need one. Or a Disney-coded prince. But that’s not where his range ends. In fact, James Marsden can also play, get this, the President of the United States, an animated character in The Boss Baby, and even do a pretty good job of serenading you like he did in Hairspray. Talk about a man who can do it all.

So, if you’re looking for the best of James Marsden’s filmography, we’ve got that right here for you, alongside where to watch the best James Marsden movies and TV shows on streaming services. 

Paradise (2025)

Marsden’s newest show is Paradise, a political thriller from Dan Fogelman, the same guy who made us laugh with Crazy, Stupid, Love and cry every week with This Is Us. In the series, which is The X-Files apocalyptic meets The West Wing politics, Marsden plays the President of the United States. If you love to be surprised and want to see Marsden get to play a more serious role, this is likely your next obsession.

Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (2024)

Also appearing in the first two Sonic movies, Marsden returns in Sonic the Hedgehog 3, to once again play Tom Wachowski, the adoptive father of Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles, and the sheriff of Green Hills, Montana. If you’re looking for the kid-friendly version of Marsden, this is the perfect movie, as the actor is not just having fun, but doing so in a way that kids, in particular, will get a kick out of.

Jury Duty (2023)

In this day and age, a show that is truly a new idea is like lightning in a bottle, but Jury Duty, a reality hoax sitcom TV show, is just that. The show chronicles the inner workings of a jury trial through the eyes of one juror, Ronald Gladden, who is unaware that everyone in the courtroom, outside of him, is an actor. Marsden, in this case, portrays a parody of himself as an alternate juror, and make no mistake about it, he is really good at parody.

Westworld (2016)

Imagine being in two very popular dystopian shows and being able to say that those two very popular dystopian shows are nothing alike. That holds true for Marsden, who starred in HBO’s Westworld, a dystopian science fiction Western drama originally set in a fictional, technologically advanced Wild West-themed amusement park populated by android hosts. Marsden plays one of the ‘hosts’ in the amusement park, which caters to high paying guests. 

The Boss Baby: Family Business (2021)

Voice acting is often an underappreciated skill, but Marsden puts all his skills on display in The Boss Baby: Family Business, the second installment in the Boss Baby franchise. The 2021 sequel is another kid-friendly entry on the list, but one that Marsden excels at in a very different way, because this time, he’s got to convey all the emotion without us ever getting to see his face.

27 Dresses (2008)

Ironically, by this point in career, Marsden was certainly starting to feel like always the bridesmaid, never the bride, as he’d done quite a few rom-coms where he wasn’t the main romantic love interest. Enter 27 Dresses, the movie that allows him to be the guy and finally get the girl. It helps that this is a particularly adorable movie, and that the chemistry between him and Katherine Heigl is top-notch, too.

Enchanted (2007)

James Marsden as a Disney prince, or as close to a Disney prince as you can get outside of an actual Disney movie, complete with his own song, animated montage, and the clothes to match. And although he doesn’t get the Princess, Marsden does get a Princess here while stealing plenty of hearts along the way. Let’s just say this movie left us pretty Enchanted all around.

Hairspray (2007)

If you’re a fan of musicals, Hairspray is a must. The film follows a teenager, Tracy Turnblad as she tries to become a star as a dancer on a local television dance show. But that’s not all the musical is about, as it also sends a message against racial segregation. It’s both a showcase of Marsden's singing chops, his more serious side, and his impeccable comedic timing. 

X-Men (2000)

Not only does James Marsden get to be a superhero, he’s one of the most iconic in 2000's X-Men , where he plays none other than Cyclops—a role he would go on to reprise in X2: X-Men United, X-Men: The Last Stand and X-Men: Days of Future Past. Oh, and he’s also returning for Avengers: Doomsday. So, basically, he’s now going to be every generation’s Cyclops.

The Notebook (2004)

The role that cemented Marsden as the romantic lead, even if it was as the romantic lead that didn’t always get the girl, The Notebook is one of those must-watch romantic movies. And hey, we all know in real life, he probably would have and perhaps should have gotten the girl.

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The Handmaid’s Tale is back for a sixth season, which sees the Handmaid’s continue their fight to overthrow Gilead as the underground resistance movement expands. The season welcomes back several familiar faces, including leading star Elisabeth Moss, and some new faces among the Commanders.

Viewers interested in The Handmaid’s Tale season 6 cast can use our guide to find out where they’ve seen them before and where they can watch the cast’s best movies and TV shows on platforms like Max, Netflix, and more. 

Elisabeth Moss (June Osborne)

Elisabeth Moss leads The Handmaid’s Tale season 6 as June Osborne, who continues her fight against Gilead after being forced to be a Handmaid. The Handmaid’s Tale isn’t the only critically acclaimed series Moss has led. She also starred alongside Jon Hamm in all seven seasons of Mad Men, portraying Peggy Olson, a secretary who pushes her way through a male-dominated field to become a top copywriter. Before her Emmy-nominated role in Mad Men, Moss also starred in The West Wing as Zoey, the youngest daughter of President Josiah Bartlett (Martin Sheen). Most recently, she starred in and produced the thriller series The Veil. 

Yvonne Strahovski (Serena Joy Waterford)

Yvonne Strahovski portrays Serena Joy Waterford in The Handmaid’s Tale season 6, who struggles with her allegiances after once being an avid supporter of Gilead. Viewers most likely recognize Strahovski from the spy drama Chuck, where she played a leading role as CIA Agent Sarah Walker, who is tasked with protecting Chuck Bartowski (Zachary Levi) after he accidentally downloads sensitive government information into his brain. She also starred in Dexter seasons 7 and 8 as a serial killer, Hannah McKay. Strahovski's latest project is Teacup, a horror miniseries in which she portrays a veterinarian, Maggie Chenoweth, on a farm plagued with supernatural occurrences.

Madeline Brewer (Janine Lindo)

Madeline Brewer stars in The Handmaid’s Tale season 6 as Janine Lindo, a friend of June’s and a rebellious Handmaid. Before The Handmaid’s Tale, Brewer gained recognition for her recurring role in Netflix hit series, Orange is the New Black, in which she portrayed inmate Tricia Miller. In 2025, she joined You season 5 as Bronte, a young woman who catches Joe Goldberg’s (Penn Badgley) eye while working at his bookshop. Brewer is next set to star in the upcoming movie, Anniversary, which appears to be another dystopian story of a family torn apart by an unexpected movement that takes hold of the country.

Ann Dowd (Aunt Lydia Clements)

Ann Dowd appears in The Handmaid’s Tale season 6 as Aunt Lydia Clements, a high-ranking woman working in Gilead who has some sympathy for the Handmaids. Dowd boasts quite an extensive career on the small screen, with one of her most acclaimed roles coming from The Leftovers, where she stars as Patti Levin, a member of the cult Guilty Remnants that arises after the disappearance of a large portion of the population. She has a penchant for portraying religious characters, as she also starred in Nothing Sacred as Sister Mo Brody at a large urban church. Dowd also boasts guest appearances on shows like House and Law & Order.

O-T Fagbenle (Luke Bankole)

O-T Fagbenle stars in The Handmaid’s Tale season 6 as Luke, June’s husband, who joins the resistance. Fagbenle is most well-known for his role in the TV series The First Lady, in which he portrayed President Barack Obama alongside Viola Davis’s First Lady Michelle Obama. He also recently boasted the titular role in Maxxx, which follows him on a wild journey to prove his worth after falling from grace as a former boyband heartthrob. Fagbenle is next set to star in the dramedy Splitsville alongside Dakota Johnson and Adria Arjona, which will premiere at Cannes 2025.

Max Minghella (Commander Nick Blaine)

Max Minghella appears in The Handmaid’s Tale season 6 as Commander Nick Blaine, a high-ranking Gilead member with feelings for June. Viewers most likely recognize Minghella from his role in The Social Network as Divya Narendra, who co-founded the social networks SumZero and ConnectU. While his career has primarily played out on the big screen, he also starred in the TV series The Mindy Project as Richie, the younger brother of Mindy Lahiri's (Mindy Kaling) love interest. More recently, Minghella appeared alongside Margot Robbie and Brad Pitt in Babylon as film producer Irving Thalberg. 

Samira Wiley (Moira Strand)

Samira Wiley portrays Moira Strand in The Handmaid’s Tale season 6, June’s best friend, who also joins the resistance. Wiley is most well-known for her role as Poussey Washington in Orange is the New Black, which began as a recurring role before she was upgraded to a series regular. Her character gained high recognition for highlighting racial injustices in the prison system. Wiley also appeared alongside John Boyega in Detroit, a dramatization of the 1967 Detroit riot. She has recently expanded into voice acting with her role as Alani Davis in the animated Blade Runner: Black Lotus.

Timothy Simons (Commander Bell)

Timothy Simons appears in The Handmaid’s Tale season 6 as newcomer Commander Bell, Gilead's mysterious, abusive high-ranking official. Viewers most likely recognize Simons from HBO’s Veep, where he stars as the unlikable White House liaison Jonah Ryan, who rises through political ranks despite his off-putting nature. He also starred in Netflix’s hit rom-com Nobody Wants This as Sasha Roklov, the brother of a sex podcaster. Simons is next set to star in Disney+’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians season 2 as King Tantalus, who was condemned to eternal thirst and hunger by the Greek gods for dispelling their secrets.

Amanda Brugel (Rita Blue)

Amanda Brugel stars in The Handmaid’s Tale season 6 as Rita Blue, a former housekeeper who became a close ally of June’s. She first gained recognition for her role as Vanessa in Sex After Kids, one of several women struggling with intimacy after becoming parents. Brugel went on to star in a similar series, Workin’ Moms, as Alicia, one in a group of mothers struggling to balance their work life with the demands of parenting. Recently, she appeared as bioethics lawyer Blair Caplan in Apple TV+’s mind-boggling sci-fi series, Dark Matter.

Bradley Whitford (Commander Joseph Lawrence)

Bradley Whitford appears in The Handmaid’s Tale season 6 as Commander Joseph Lawrence, who has a complicated relationship with the resistance. The Handmaid’s Tale isn’t the first time he has shared the screen with Moss, as he also starred in The West Wing as White House Deputy Chief of Staff Josh Lyman, which earned him two Emmy nominations and one win. Some older audiences may remember him as the double-crossing boyfriend Mike Todwell in the teen comedy Adventures in Babysitting. Recently, he tapped a recurring role as Todd Penn in the political thriller The Diplomat.

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Closing out Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) with a bang, Thunderbolts* is a great example of how compelling the anti-hero archetype can be when filtered through the superhero genre. It’s a thematically rich and consistently entertaining film, blending heavy themes with some strong set-pieces and comedic riffs. There are plenty of other superhero movies that approach the genre similarly to Thunderbolts*, subverting the typical trappings of the genre with a grim sense of humor, bleaker characters, and a lot more violence. 

Some of the best superhero anti-hero movies lean more heavily into the gallows humor, while others lean into the potential pathos and gothic nature of the characters to great effect. If you’ve just watched Thunderbolts* and want to continue exploring that blend of dark comedy and complex anti-hero character arcs, here are some of the best ones to check out on streaming services like Netflix, Max, Apple TV Plus, and beyond!

#10 - Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021)

The sequel to 2018’s Venom, the Andy Serkis-directed Venom: Let There Be Carnage is best when it lets its weirdo riff on the superhero anti-hero archetype off the chain. The film centers around Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) and the Venom symbiote as they go through a rough patch in their relationship, an effective comedic turn that grounds the film emotionally while also setting up Woody Harrelson's Carnage as a twisted counterpart to the anti-hero.

The film isn’t as beholden to the big stakes of recent entries in the genre, working better as a goofy character story about Eddie and the symbiote’s bond. More than just a habit of eating their enemies rather than webbing them up, Venom: Let There Be Carnage is a fun anti-hero story for the way it plays with a grim morality that puts more emphasis on friendship and love as driving motivations rather than some holy duty or solemn responsibility.

#9 - Constantine (2005)

Based on the Vertigo comic series Hellblazer, Constantine is a wild supernatural action-thriller. Although the film takes a lot of liberties with the source material, the result is a compelling anti-hero story that explores themes about redemption and faith in more than just a deity. The film centers around John Constantine, an exorcist who finds himself entangled in a conspiracy to bring hell on Earth. Dying of lung cancer and well aware that he is condemned to hell, Constantine’s quest is a grimy and occasionally vicious magical realm.

Although the film landed with a mixed reception when it was first released, it has garnered enough of a cult following that Keanu Reeves is now set to reprise the role in a long-awaited sequel. Fans of The Matrix and John Wick should make sure they don’t miss one, as it features one of Reeves’ more underrated performances as a man grieving every aspect of his life even as he keeps snarking and fighting his way through it.

#8 - V For Vendetta (2006)

Based on the Alan Moore and David Lloyd comic of the same name, V for Vendetta isn’t a very faithful adaptation of the comic. However, the Wachowskis’ take on the material, which takes far more inspiration from the politics of a post-9/11 America than it does the Margaret Thatcher Britain that inspired Moore, stands well enough on its own as a film. Starring Natalie Portman as a young woman raised in a version of the United Kingdom that’s fallen to fascism, V for Vendetta charts her growth from a put-upon girl to a defiant figure in her own right thanks to the “assistance” (both loving and horrifying) of V. A charming masked killer and a mysterious history, Hugo Weaving’s riff on the anti-hero is a tragic monster who has turned his vicious side against the world that destroyed his culture – whatever that may be. While the graphic novel may be a better piece of dramatic writing and world-building, there’s some real enjoyment to be found this film’s bombastic action and memorable performances.

#7 - Darkman (1990)

Directed by Sam Raimi, Darkman is a dark love letter to classic anti-heroes like the Shadow that came to inspire other enduring characters like Batman. The film stars Liam Neeson (in one of his first lead roles) as Dr. Peyton Westlake, a scientist who becomes an avenging figure after a crime boss disfigures him. Darkman is a soulful and stylistic ode to the comic book medium that does a great job of bringing that simultaneously campy and rich medium to the big screen. The seeds for Raimi's work on the Spider-Man trilogy can be seen all over the original action film, which proved successful enough to spawn a franchise. Darkman benefits from a whole-hearted approach from Raimi, who infuses the gothic story with plenty of references to classic films, flashes of visual innovation, and a heaping helping of dark humor. 

#6 - Deadpool 2 (2018)

While 2016’s Deadpool might have turned general audiences onto the ‘Merc with a Mouth and Deadpool & Wolverine carried that fandom to a billion-dollar box-office haul, it’s Deadpool 2 that best represents the snarky superhero riff. Still reeling from the sudden death of his lover Vanessa, Wade Wilson finds himself caught between a volatile but impressionable teenager and Cable, a soldier from the future who wants to kill him before he becomes the villain who destroyed his life decades after the present day. Ryan Reynolds finds the core of the deceptively complex character in this film, finding a self-destructive and self-loathing core that can’t override his genuine humanity. Deadpool 2 has an absolute blast with the R-rated parody of superhero movie tropes (including one of the most grisly comedy sequences in the entire genre), but it’s the film’s heart that elevates it above other anti-hero superhero movies.

#5 - The Suicide Squad (2021)

Largely disconnected from the more controversial Suicide Squad film directed by David Ayer, The Suicide Squad is a perfectly bombastic blast of energy that serves as a great introduction of James Gunn to the universe. The film focuses on a band of criminals who’ve been sent to bring down a rouge South American nation. The film threads a delicate balance between grisly grindhouse violence, a darkly kooky sense of humor, and real character pathos to deliver a one-of-a-kind action flick. Anti-heroes like Bloodsport, Harley Quinn, and Peacemaker all get morally complex arcs – the latter of which was so strangely compelling that it set up an entire spin-off show focused on the character. Full of surprisingly emotional character beats to contrast all the black comedy death scenes, The Suicide Squad is a strange (and hilarious) riff on the genre.

#4 - Hellboy (2004)

Based on the iconic Mike Mignola comic of the same name, Hellboy is a supernatural riff on the superhero genre that successfully blends the common tropes and archetypes with a throwback visual style and director Guillermo Del Toro’s unique approach to filmmaking. The film focuses on the titular paranormal agent, played with a prickly but vulnerable heart by Ron Perlman. As he and his allies in a secretive supernatural government agency contend with the monsters and demons that seek to destroy their world, Hellboy must also contend with his long-standing issues with his adopted father and his romantic interest in his fellow agent Liz.

While there have been other cinematic swings at the character (as well as a pretty great sequel in the form of 2008’s Hellboy II: The Golden Army), none of them have been able to match the pulpy inspirations and emotional core of Del Toro’s underrated supernatural action classic.

#3 - Dredd (2012)

While 1995’s Judge Dredd failed to garner many fans, the more faithful (and violent) take on the material in 2012’s Dredd was a vast improvement that remains a great example of what a comic book adaptation can do in the right hands. Directed by Pete Travis with a screenplay by Alex Garland, Dredd pits a perfectly cast Karl Urban as Dredd up against Lena Headey's vicious mob boss Ma-Ma. With the simple conceit of forcing Dredd and his rookie partner to try and escape a locked down building full of criminals and killers, Dredd clears itself plenty of room to go wild with the gory action, slow-mo fights, and grim social commentary. It’s one of the most underrated action/sci-fi films of the 21st century, and a perfect translation of the bleak satire of American law enforcement from the comic page to the screen.

#2 - Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn (2020)

Arguably the best (and definitely the most idiosyncratic) entry in the DC Extended Universe (DCEU) of films, Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn) is a wacky and charming riff on flawed anti-heroes that does it all from a decidedly female perspective. Focusing on an unlikely band of women who end up all within the orbit of a gamely vile Ewan McGregor as crime boss Black Mask, the “Birds of Prey” are less a superhero team and more a band of survivors dealing with the aggressions (both micro and macro) of a world that doesn’t care what they want. The snappy humor and strong performances benefit the film’s impressive approach to action, with director Cathy Yan bringing some much-needed color to the otherwise grimly lit superhero universe surrounding it. The entire cast elevate the material and deliver a movie that nails the balance between campy and cool.

#1 - Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)

A top-tier MCU film and easily the most charming movie in the franchise, the gonzo sci-fi trappings and comedic riffs on the anti-hero archetypes make Guardians of the Galaxy a genuine revelation for the genre. Proving that superhero adaptations can get weird and still turn a profit, the incredibly tight script and direction brings personality and grit to the typical tropes one finds in the MCU. It’s the performances that really ground the film in a wonderfully human way, with a star-making turn by Chris Pratt and Dave Bautista, phenomenal voice work by Bradley Cooper and Dave Bautista, and a good reminder why Zoe Saldaña has earned her place in the action movie pantheon. All of them are different approaches to the anti-hero (in a similar vein to Thunderbolts*), but with the added bonus of James Gunn’s strangest impulses blending wonderfully with the colorful and inherently bizarre nature of the cosmic Marvel Universe, leading to a film that elevates beyond multiple genres to be pure popcorn cinema in the best way. 

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Wil Wheaton has been a favorite in the fandom community for over 30 years. He got his big break in the hit film Stand by Me, but his reputation as a sci-fi icon began in 1987 when he joined the cast of Star Trek: The Next Generation. For seven seasons he played Wesley Crusher, a young man who has recently lost his father, but slowly becomes an important member of the Enterprise crew. 

Since then he’s continued starring in sci-fi hits like the show Eureka, and he’s reprised his role as Crusher numerous times, including having a lead role in Star Trek: Prodigy. From 2009-2019, Wheaton also hilariously played himself in numerous episodes of The Big Bang Theory. So, with decades of sci-fi experience under his belt, what are Wil Wheaton’s favorite sci-fi movies and shows? Read on to find out, and discover where they’re all streaming right now. 

Battlestar Galactica (2003-2009)

Created as a reimagining of the original 1978 series, Battlestar Galactica picks up after a deadly war breaks out between humans and the sentient AI race of Cylons. After losing the war, humans have lost all their homeworlds, and now only a remnant population survives aboard various spacecraft. Their goal is to explore space and find a fabled habitable planet called Earth. “I loved Ron Moore’s Battlestar Galactica,” Wheaton says. “I was absolutely crazy about it.”

Battlestar Galactica is one of the biggest fandoms in sci-fi and the series was praised by audiences and critics. The series earned itself 25 Emmy nominations and even won a Peabody. 

Blade Runner: The Director’s Cut (1992)

Wheaton says that Blade Runner is one of his favorite sci-fi movies, but he made sure to point out that he’s specifically talking about the director’s cut. The film is notorious for having numerous versions, with the main ones being its US release version, international version, director’s cut, and the final cut. 

In the director’s cut, Ridley Scott removed a lot of content that studios forced him to add in to make the movie more “palatable” to mainstream audiences. With full creative control, Scott’s cut is darker and more nuanced than the original theatrical version… which is exactly how Scott wanted it. 

Star Wars (1977)

Wheaton makes it clear that he loves the *original* Star Wars film (which is why I’m afraid to even add in A New Hope since that addition came later). “None of this reboot bullshit,” he said, “the original Star Wars from 1977. The way it was intended to be seen, where Han shoots first.”

The original film picks up with the Rebellion stealing blueprints for the Death Star from the Empire. But after Princess Leia is captured by the evil Darth Vader, it’s up to a smuggler, a Jedi, a few androids, and a Wookiee to save her. It’s campy and ridiculous, but tons of fun. There’s a reason why the franchise has such an enduring legacy. 

2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)

Some argue that Stanley Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey is the most iconic and influential sci-fi movie ever. It’s story of a rogue AI killing those who created him has become eerily relatable in the modern era, and its deep themes of death, rebirth, technology, and the broader universe give the film so many undertones that you continue thinking about 2001: A Space Odyssey long after the movie is over. 

Plus, even today its visual effects look fantastic. It’s shocking to think the movie was made in 1968, because it still looks visually stunning. There’s a good reason why it won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects. 

Sugar (2024)

Wheaton also loves the cult Apple TV+ series Sugar. “It's one of the great sci-fi series of the last five years that I never really heard people talk about,” the actor says. The show is a noir thriller that blends in fantastic sci-fi elements and follows a private investigator (Colin Farrell) who has a secret of his own. “I loved it,” Wheaton continued, “I thought it was brilliant and extremely well-done.”

Mad Max: Fury Road (2015)

It’s rare for a sci-fi action film to get rave reviews…and it’s even rarer for it to earn an Oscar nomination. But Mad Max: Fury Road ended up scoring 10 Oscar noms, including for Best Picture. The film follows Max as he teams up with the rebellious Furiosa to take down the tyrannical Immortan Joe and free his harem of enslaved wives. The film was so successful that it even spawned the prequel Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. 

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Paddington in Peru marks the latest entry in the beloved Paddington film franchise. However, Paddington Bear has been around a lot longer than that, with the character making his debut in the pages of British author Michael Bond's 1958 book titled A Bear Called Paddington. Since then, the marmalade-loving bear has appeared in various television shows and a feature film series, which see him getting into all kinds of mischief with the Brown family.

But Paddington isn't the only loveable character who has carved out a place for himself in the hearts and minds of audiences of all ages. Others that come to mind are Peter Rabbit, Postman Pat, and the entire Peanuts gang. With that in mind, here's a list of movies and television shows to check out if you love Paddington and where to watch them on streaming services like Netflix and Max. 

Peter Rabbit (2018)

Although Peter Rabbit only made his live-action film debut in 2018, the character has actually been around much longer than Paddington. The mischievous bunny was introduced to the world in the 1902 Beatrix Potter novel The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Due to his popularity, the character transcended time and eventually found himself in a feature film voiced by James Corden. The aptly titled Peter Rabbit follows the titular bunny and his garden-dwelling pals as they try to infiltrate the vegetable garden of the next-door neighbor, Mr. McGregor. Their antics soon grab the attention of the kind-hearted Bea (Rose Byrne), who is inspired by Peter and his buddies in the most unexpected way.

Despicable Me (2010)

While the origins of Despicable Me aren't as deep as Paddington, the relatively new-to-the-scene characters have definitely made their mark in pop culture. With four movies in the Despicable Me franchise (and counting), the story follows Gru, who plans to prove his worth as a supervillain by stealing the Moon. After several failed attempts (and with the help of his hilarious Minions), Gru decides to foster three girls, Margo, Edith, and Angus, and use them as part of his scheme. But as the trio warms Gru's despicable heart, his plans to steal the Moon fall by the wayside, leaving his reputation as a villain in question.

Minions (2015)

After Despicable Me and its sequel hit screens, it seemed only natural that the Minions got their own namesake movie. Minions serves as somewhat of an origin story for the little yellow henchmen who spent decades trying to find a master to serve long before they found a home with Gru. After their antics resulted in the demise of several villains/dangerous creatures, Kevin, Stuart, and Bob decide to venture out into the world in search of the perfect "big boss." They eventually head to Villain Con, where they meet Scarlet Overkill, who tasks them with stealing the crown belonging to the Queen of England.

The Peanuts Movie (2015)

Also making their debut before Paddington, Charlie Brown, Snoopy, and the Peanuts gang were brought to life in the 1950 comic strip created by Charles Schulz. In 2015, the characters headed to the big screen for a new adventure in The Peanuts Movie, which was filled with all the familiar antics that made the comic strip popular to begin with. While Snoopy busies himself with writing a novel, Charlie Brown does his best to impress the Little Red Head girl. His attempts are mostly futile, but in true Peanuts fashion, and with the help of his best friend Linus, Charlie Brown does not give up.

Wallace & Gromit (1989)

The British claymation series Wallace & Gromit might not have been on the must-watch radar for a lot of folks back in the day. So, if you didn't manage to catch an episode or two, now is the perfect time to check out all the silliness. The series follows a slightly eccentric inverter named Wallace, who lives with his trusty canine companion, Gromit. The pair often find themselves getting into trouble and saving the day all in one (approximately) 30-minute episode. What makes this show different is that Wallace does all the talking while Gromit remains silent. He uses body language and facial expressions to convey his feelings.

Postman Pat (1981)

Besides having a super catchy theme song that pretty much sums up the premise of this series, Postman Pat encourages everyone to be kind and helpful. Admittedly, the series is largely targeted at kids. But that doesn't mean grown-ups can't take a trip down nostalgia lane with this show. Each episode follows postman Patrick Clifton as he works his mail delivery route in Greendale Valley with his loyal black and white cat Jess by his side. However, Pat does a lot more than deliver mail. He often helps the villagers with any little dilemmas they might be experiencing, like car trouble or finding a lost sheep. 

The Snoopy Show (2021) 

Consisting of three seasons so far, The Snoopy Show is a must-watch for Peanuts fans. Each episode, which is broken up into three story segments, features the titular beagle and his best friend Woodstock as they go in search of fun and adventure, which includes pretending to be a World War II pilot, starting a summer camp, and more. At the same time, we get to see Charlie Brown, Sally, Linus, Lucy, Franklin, and the others in their own little stories. Whether it's a Valentine's Day arc or another day on the baseball field, the Peanuts gang does not disappoint.  

The Adventures of Paddington (2019)

There's no better show for fans of Paddington than a television series about Paddington! Consisting of three seasons, The Adventures of Paddington is the latest iteration of the beloved bear. Keeping with tradition, each episode follows Paddington in his day-to-day life with the Brown family in London. This includes visits to the doctor and getting on the nerves of his neighbor, Mr. Curry. And he never forgets to document his shenanigans in weekly letters to Aunt Lucy.

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Star Wars Day (May the 4th) is just around the corner, making it an excellent time to revisit the franchise's best films and TV shows. Since 1977, the franchise has spawned 17 TV shows and 12 movies, including widely popular new shows, like The Mandalorian, and timeless classics like the original trilogy.

Viewers looking for the best of Star Wars can use our guide to find the 10 best Star Wars movies and TV shows according to JustWatch’s streaming charts. Compiling data across six years and 60 million users from 140 countries, JustWatch has identified the most popular Star Wars projects available to stream on platforms like Disney+, Netflix, and more.

The Mandalorian

The Mandalorian is, by far, the most popular Star Wars title, holding a massive 23.15% share of the overall popularity and outperforming the original trilogy by 25%. Its popularity isn’t surprising considering The Mandalorian’s unique tale has appealed to longtime fans and franchise newcomers. Set in 9 ABY, the series centers on a new character, Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal), a bounty hunter who betrays his client to protect his target, a creature named Grogu. The Mandalorian contains plenty of fan service with the appearances of familiar characters like Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), but also delves into new territory with its deep dive into the Mandalorians and heartwarming tale of Djarin and Grogu’s father-son bond.

Andor

Andor isn’t far behind The Mandalorian in popularity, boasting a 9.79% share. While it is also one of the franchise’s newer live-action series, it has a very different tone from The Mandalorian. Serving as a prequel to Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, the show follows Andor (Diego Luna), tracking his rise from a petty thief to one of the heroes of the Rebel Alliance. Andor plays out like a gritty spy thriller, leaning into political commentary and mature themes of oppression and tyranny. The series probes new territory and bolder ideas while staying true to the movies, which have always been ripe with political allegories and commentary.

Ahsoka

Ahsoka is nearly tied with Andor in popularity, with a 9.66% share. Both series surged in popularity in 2024 due to their newness. While live-action, the show serves as a sequel to the animated series, Star Wars: Rebels, tracking Ahsoka (Rosario Dawson) on her mission to find her long-lost friend, Ezra (Eman Esfandi), while hearing whispers of Grand Admiral Thrawn’s (Lars Mikkelsen) return. Ahsoka provided answers for Star Wars: Rebels fans waiting years to learn of Ezra and Thrawn’s fate while delving into Star Wars Legends, mystical lore, and providing a much-needed female-led space adventure for viewers.

Obi-Wan Kenobi

Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) is one of the few Star Wars original/prequel stars to get a solo series, making it understandable that his self-titled miniseries is the fourth most popular title. The show takes place 10 years after the prequel trilogy, in which Obi-Wan is forced out of hiding after Order 66 to rescue Princess Leia (Vivien Lyra Blair) from the inquisitors. Obi-Wan Kenobi tells a previously unknown adventure of a fan favourite character, while poignantly exploring his feelings following the devastating losses of his fellow Jedi and his former Padawan. The action and old-school Star Wars vibes are strong, although the story has little impact on the wider Star Wars franchise.

The Book of Boba Fett

The Book of Boba Fett, another miniseries centered on a Star Wars movie character, is right behind Obi-Wan Kenobi in popularity. In the show, Boba Fett (Temuera Morrison) and his mercenary ally, Fennec Shand (Ming-Na Wen), struggle to maintain their hold on Jabba the Hutt’s former territory and rise to the top of the criminal underworld. The Book of Boba Fett feels less like a solo series than Obi-Wan Kenobi, as it ties in heavily to The Mandalorian. Still, it’s a light, action-packed side story about two hardened anti-hero-esque figures vying for respect in Star Wars’ criminal landscape.

Star Wars: The Clone Wars

Star Wars: The Clone Wars is the most popular animated series and the sixth most popular Star Wars title overall. The series is set during the Clone Wars and before Anakin Skywalker’s (Matt Lanter) turn to the Dark Side. Hence, it follows Anakin’s adventures with his master, Obi-Wan Kenobi (James Arnold Taylor), and Padawan Ahsoka (Ashley Eckstein) as they struggle to win the war. Star Wars: The Clone Wars is beautifully animated with stunning fight sequences and incredible storytelling skills. It demonstrated the potential of Star Wars animation and added new and heartbreaking layers of depth to Obi-Wan, Anakin, and their relationship.

The Acolyte

The Acolyte is just behind Star Wars: The Clone Wars with a popularity share of 4.62%. The series is set in the High Republic, a period not well-trodden in the franchise, and follows Force-sensitive twins Osha and Aniseya (Amandla Stenberg) as a series of crimes forces them to confront their past and complicated connection to the Jedi and a mysterious coven of witches. The Acolyte is one of the most ambitious and daring Star Wars projects yet, diving into fresh lore and timelines and viewing the Jedi through a more nuanced lens. The show’s newness and astounding lightsaber fight scenes have also aided its popularity.

Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope

While the shows boast an advantage of newness, Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope isn’t far behind them with a popularity share of 4.11%, making it the most popular movie in the franchise. The film follows Luke Skywalker (Mark Hamill), a young farm boy who learns his father was a member of the near-extinct Jedi, sending him on a mission to rescue his long-lost sister and fight the Galactic Empire. Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope is a timeless classic with its underdog hero, sense of adventure, and good vs. evil tale. It transported viewers wholly into its fantasy realm and laid the foundation for one of the biggest film franchises ever.

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, the first film in the prequel trilogy, comes in just behind Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope with a popularity share of 3.94%. In the movie, Qui-Gon Jinn (Liam Neeson) and his Padawan Obi-Wan Kenobi (McGregor) track down a Force-sensitive boy, Anakin Skywalker (Jake Lloyd), prophesied to bring balance to the Force. Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace earned harsh reviews at the time due to the high expectations set by the original films. However, its high popularity today confirms its importance in the Star Wars timeline as it expanded the universe and lore and established Obi-Wan and Anakin as staples of the franchise.

Star Wars: The Bad Batch

Star Wars: The Bad Batch rounds out the top ten Star Wars projects with a popularity share of 3.50%. The animated series follows a group of Clone Troopers, whose mutations allowed them to resist the Galactic Empire’s Order 66 and sent them on the run in a rapidly changing galaxy. Star Wars: The Bad Batch serves as a solid spinoff of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, boasting even more detailed and dazzling animation, while delving deeper into the complex lore of the clones. In doing so, it explores interesting ideas about the humanity and treatment of Clones in the Star Wars universe. 

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Sebastian Stan is one of Hollywood’s fastest rising actors. In addition to becoming a staple in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Bucky Barnes (a.k.a. The Winter Soldier), he boasted two critically acclaimed performances in 2024 in A Different Man and The Apprentice, earning his first Oscar nomination for the latter.

His role in the MCU is only expanding as he joins the titular anti-hero team in Thunderbolts* and is confirmed for Avengers: Doomsday. Viewers eager to see more of Stan can use our guide to find out where to watch his 10 best movies (ranked from the best by his performance and film quality) on platforms like Disney+, Max, and more.

I, Tonya (2017)

I, Tonya is a biopic following the career of figure skater Tonya Harding (Margot Robbie) and how her career took an unexpected dark turn when she married her abusive husband, Jeff Gillooly (Stan). I, Tonya is one of Stan’s best albeit most unlikeable roles. He’s wholly convincing as the sleazy, scheming Gillooly who poorly influences Harding. Stan excellently compliments Robbie, allowing her show-stealing, raw performance to shine through. His performance also helps drive I, Tonya’s more sympathetic and human perspective on Harding, making its take on an infamous ice skating incident all the more powerful, thoughtful, and tragic.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014)

While Stan made his MCU debut in Captain America: The First Avenger, Captain America: The Winter Soldier is the first film that sees him as Barnes’ menacing alter-ego. The film follows Captain America (Chris Evans), who is adjusting to modern life when Hydra and the mysterious, yet oddly familiar, Winter Soldier (Stan) strike. Captain America: The Winter Soldier unfolds as a top-notch espionage thriller, boasting dazzling visuals, exhilarating action sequences, and intriguing political commentary. Stan solidifies his position in the MCU in this performance, with his intimidating and convincing performance as a brainwashed super soldier.

Captain America: Civil War (2016)

Captain America: Civil War sees the return of Stan’s Winter Soldier. He takes center stage as his brutal, inexplicable actions send Wakanda’s T’Challa (Chadwick Boseman) after him. Meanwhile, Captain America’s desire to protect Bucky threatens to tear the Avengers apart. Captain America: Civil War is one of the best MCU films of all time, with its political commentary and realistic exploration of the dangers and infallible nature of heroes. Stan particularly shines, switching seamlessly between the stone-cold killer of the Winter Soldier and a confused man forced to come to terms with his loss of free will and what he has done.

A Different Man (2024)

A24’s A Different Man follows Edward (Stan), a man with neurofibromatosis who finds a cure for his condition and assumes a new identity. However, he begins to question his choices when he meets Oswald (Adam Pearson), a popular, charismatic, and outgoing man with neurofibromatosis. A Different Man marks one of Stan’s most complex roles to date, as Edward spirals through numerous phases of insecurity, regret, jealousy, and rage, perfectly capturing the disconnect when one heals physically but not inwardly. The film, as a whole, is a darkly comedic yet ultimately touching exploration of disabilities, identity, and self-confidence.

The Apprentice (2024)

In The Apprentice, Stan portrays businessman Donald Trump in the 1970s-1980s, tracking his rise to wealth and power under the influence of his mentor Roy Cohn (Jeremy Strong). Stan completely embodies the young Trump, perfecting everything from his voice to his walk to his mannerisms. More importantly, he captures his essence, including his charisma and hunger for power and influence. Stan’s performance is the biggest reason to watch The Apprentice, but the thoughtfully crafted movie also provides a unique insight into Trump’s earlier years and his relationship with Cohn.

We Have Always Lived in the Castle (2018)

We Have Always Lived in the Castle is one of Stan’s most underrated movies. The film follows two sisters, Merricat (Taissa Farmiga) and Constance (Alexandra Daddario), who live in isolation on their family’s estate after Constance was accused of killing their parents. When their estranged cousin, Charles (Stan), shows up unexpectedly with ulterior motives, it threatens the sisters’ peace and safety. We Have Always Lived in the Castle unfolds like a dark fairy tale with a Gothic twist, featuring intriguing ambiguity and an exploration of family secrets. Stan also shines as the controlling and vindictive estrange cousin, complimenting Farmiga’s and Daddario’s mysterious, eerie performances.

Captain America: The First Avenger (2011)

Stan makes his debut as Bucky Barnes in Captain America: The First Avenger. In the film, he is Steve Rogers’ best friend and joins the U.S. Army alongside him. When Rogers becomes Captain America, Barnes continues fighting with him as part of the Howling Commandos. Captain America: The First Avenger is a charming underdog tale that combines plenty of superhero action with a strong dose of patriotism. While Stan’s Barnes isn’t as memorable as the Winter Soldier, he imbues the character with a sense of wholesomeness and his friendship with Rogers is quite touching.

Logan Lucky (2017)

Logan Lucky is a heist film set against the backdrop of the racing world. The Steven Soderbergh-directed film follows Jimmy Logan (Channing Tatum), who is down on his luck and decides to join his siblings, Clyde (Adam Driver) and Millie (Riley Keough), in a risky mission to rob the Charlotte Motor Speedway during a NASCAR race. Stan plays a small role as arrogant racecar driver Dayton White, who is obsessed with his appearance. Although it’s a small role, he adds some additional humor to the movie. Logan Lucky as a whole is a fast-paced, unconventional, entertaining, and wildly funny heist film.

Black Swan (2010)

Stan has a small role in the critically acclaimed Black Swan that some viewers might have missed. The film follows Nina (Natalie Portman), a passionate ballerina who begins to crack under the pressure of competing for a role in “Swan Lake” against rival Lily (Mila Kunis). Black Swan is a mind-bending, haunting thriller that explores the mental health impact of the high-stakes world of ballet. Additionally, Stan appears in one scene as Andrew, a man Nina meets during a night out, who encourages her to let loose a little. His small role helps further flesh out Nina and her personality in Black Swan.

The Martian (2015)

Ridley Scott’s The Martian tells the story of Dr. Mark Watney (Matt Damon), a botanist and mechanical engineer, who joins the Ares II crew on a mission to Mars. When a sandstorm strikes, the crew flees, and Watney is mistakenly left stranded alone on Mars, struggling to survive. Stan appears in the film as Dr. Chris Beck, a surgeon on Ares II, convincingly capturing his character’s conflicted range of emotions upon realizing Watney was left behind. The Martian is a fascinating work of sci-fi that explores the possibility of sustaining human life on other planets and also inspires viewers with its tale of human resilience.

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Very few sitcoms have captured the magic of geek culture quite like The Big Bang Theory. The show's mix of nerdy humor and lovable, socially awkward characters made it comfort-viewing for millions. But if you've already watched all 12 seasons (maybe more than once) and are looking for something similar, don't worry. Similar options do exist.

Whether you want another show about brainy misfits and awkward geniuses or just a group of slightly weird, close friends, here is a helpful list of shows fans of Sheldon, Leonard, and Penny will love, along with where you can find them on platforms like Hulu, HBO Max, and more.

Freaks and Geeks (1999-2000)

Before Sheldon, Leonard, and Penny made their debut in The Big Bang Theory, there was a short-lived coming-of-age series called Freaks and Geeks. Set in the early '80s, the series follows straight-A student Lindsay Weir (Linda Cardellini), who decides to ditch her perfect grades and reputation to hang out with a group of rebellious, directionless teens known as the freaks. 

The humor is natural, the characters are painfully relatable, and the show never talks down to its audience. What makes it a must-watch is its razor-sharp writing and painfully relatable characters whose awkward conversations and social disasters feel super authentic. Fans of The Big Bang Theory will find a kindred spirit in these geeks, as its themes of finding your tribe will resonate.

Silicon Valley (2014–2019)

If you loved the mix of brilliance and social awkwardness in The Big Bang Theory, Silicon Valley takes that nerd energy and supercharges it for the tech world. The story follows Richard Hendricks (Thomas Middleditch) who happens to be a brilliant coder plagued by anxiety. After stumbling onto an algorithm by mistake, he puts together a team of programmers to launch a startup.

The show does an excellent job of turning the tiny details of tech culture into comedy. Like Sheldon's obsessive routines, the characters' quirks define the humor. The rapid-fire dialogue is a delight for fans who appreciate clever, niche jokes. If you loved Howard's space adventures or Raj's awkward flirtations, you'll appreciate the painfully endearing struggles of Richard, Dinesh, and Gilfoyle.

The IT Crowd (2006–2013)

The IT Crowd is perfect for anyone who has ever wondered what The Big Bang Theory would be like with a British twist. The cult-favorite sitcom follows two socially inept IT technicians and their hilariously unqualified boss. Across four seasons, the trio navigates the often absurd world of corporate office life, all while dodging ridiculous requests from people who have no idea how computers work.

The jokes are fast, the characters are delightfully weird, and the show fully embraces its love for nerd culture. The comedic timing is on point, but the characters' quirks never feel cartoonish. If you enjoy the social missteps of Leonard or Howard, you'll get a kick out of the gang's ridiculous office adventures.

New Girl (2011–2018)

New Girl might not seem like an obvious choice for fans of The Big Bang Theory since it's not about nerd culture the way Freaks and Geeks and The IT Crowd, and there's no science humor. But it does have an oddball friend group that feels just as fun to hang out with. The show follows quirky, offbeat teacher Jessica Day (Zooey Deschanel), who rents a room in an apartment occupied by guys after breaking up with her boyfriend. Nick (Jake Johnson), Schmidt (Max Greenfield), Winston (Lamorne Morris), and Jess create a found family who approach everyday situations in the most entertaining way possible.

Fans of Sheldon, Leonard, Penny, Raj, and Howard will enjoy the show's warmth, camaraderie, and clever humor. If you're looking for a silly comedy with a great cast, this one's definitely worth checking out.

Young Sheldon (2017–2024)

This list would never be complete without the official prequel to The Big Bang Theory. If you ever wondered what Sheldon Cooper was like as a child, Young Sheldon has all the answers any fan could hope for. The sitcom follows a nine-year-old version of the character, played by Iain Armitage, as he makes his way through high school while struggling to fit into a world that doesn't really understand him.

Viewers also get to see a more emotional side of Sheldon that wasn't always present in the original series. The added family dynamics make the show feel more like the sitcoms of old as opposed to a comedy built around punchlines. If you loved Sheldon's peculiar habits on The Big Bang Theory, this series shows how they were formed, making it essential viewing for dedicated fans.

Over two decades ago, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone brought J. K. Rowling’s Wizarding World to life on the big screen. While viewers will soon have a new take on Harry Potter with the HBO reboot series, it will be difficult not to miss the iconic original cast.

For viewers feeling nostalgic for the original Harry Potter cast, our guide will explain where they are today and where you can watch their shows and movies on platforms like Disney+, Netflix, Apple TV+, and more!

Daniel Radcliffe (Harry Potter)

Daniel Radcliffe was just 12 years old when he was cast in the titular role of the boy wizard in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. He embodied Harry Potter entirely and was a large part of why the series succeeded. After starring in all eight Harry Potter movies, Radcliffe’s career has predominantly centered on stage and indie films. He has starred in several Broadway and off-Broadway shows, including Merrily We Roll Along. Radcliffe also found success in A24’s surrealist comedy, Swiss Army Man, portraying a corpse with flatulence, and starring as an undercover agent in the critically acclaimed Imperium. 

Emma Watson (Hermione Granger)

Emma Watson was another perfect casting choice in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, as she beautifully portrayed the brilliant, perfectionist Hermione Granger. She also brought a few other beloved books to life, as she starred as Sam in the YA novel adaptation The Perks of Being a Wallflower, alongside Logan Lerman. She’d later star in Greta Gerwig’s critically-acclaimed adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic Little Women as the eldest daughter, Meg. Watson also became a Disney princess in 2017 when she portrayed Belle in the live-action Beauty and the Beast. As of 2019, Watson has been on an acting hiatus.

Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley)

Rupert Grint rounded out the iconic lead trio in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone as comedic and impulsive Ron Weasley. Since the Harry Potter films, Grint has appeared sporadically in movies, including starring in M. Night Shyamalan’s Knock at the Cabin as Redmond. However, in recent years, his career has leaned more toward the small screen. He boasted a lead role in Netflix’s Sick Note, portraying a man feigning cancer. Most recently, Grint starred in the lead role of Julian Pearce in Apple TV+’s Shyamalan-produced Servant.

Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy)

Tom Felton starred in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone as Harry Potter’s arrogant rival, Draco Malfoy. Felton has remained close to the franchise, covering his experience as Draco in a memoir, Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard, and appearing in Harry Potter: Hogwarts Tournament of Houses in 2021. He has also starred in several TV and movie projects since Harry Potter, including starring as Dodge Landon in Rise of the Planet of the Apes and as the villain Julian Albert in The Flash.

Robbie Coltrane (Rubeus Hagrid)

Robbie Coltrane took on the role of the big and kind-hearted Rubeus Hagrid in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. While Hagrid was arguably his most recognizable role, Coltrane had a long and illustrious career in Hollywood. After starring in all eight Harry Potter movies, he landed a leading role in National Treasure, where his portrayal of a controversial comedian earned him a BAFTA TV Award nomination. He also boasted appearances in projects like Brave and Ocean’s Twelve. Sadly, Coltrane passed away in 2022.

Richard Harris (Albus Dumbledore)

Richard Harris starred as Albus Dumbledore in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and its sequel, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. Sadly, he passed away in 2002 and was succeeded as Dumbledore by Michael Gambon. Harris was a legend on screen and stage, earning critical acclaim for his stage role in Pirandello's Henry IV (1991) and portrayal of King Arthur in Camelot. He would boast numerous high-profile film credits, appearing in everything from Gladiator to The Field and gracing each with his commanding presence and versatile acting skills.

Alan Rickman (Severus Snape)

With his imposing figure and deep voice, Alan Rickman was the perfect actor to portray the brooding and cold Severus Snape. Like Harris, Rickman was a British icon who left behind an incredible stage and film legacy when he passed away in 2016. Some of his most well-known post-Harry Potter roles include reuniting with Grint in the biographical drama CBGB and directing and starring in A Little Chaos as King Louis XIV. One of his final roles was as the voice of Absolem in Alice Through the Looking Glass, a posthumous release dedicated to him.

Maggie Smith (Minerva McGonagall)

Maggie Smith rounded out the lead Hogwarts staff as the formidable and stern Professor Minerva McGonagall in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. Smith was already an established actress when she landed the role of McGonagall, and her career continued gaining traction after the film series. Her most famous post-Harry Potter role was as the Dowager Countess of Grantham Violet Crawley in the hit historical drama Downton Abbey. She also earned critical acclaim for her performance as Miss Mary Shepherd in the dramedy The Lady in the Van. Smith passed away on September 27, 2024, but remains remembered in the UK as a national treasure.

Ian Hart (Professor Quirrel)

Ian Hart starred in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone as the main antagonist, Professor Quirrel. Unlike most cast members, he did not return for further Harry Potter movies. Following the film, Hart has boasted numerous appearances across the big and small screen. Some of his most notable roles include therapist Kester Gill in the teen drama series My Mad Fat Diary and Father Beocca in The Last Kingdom. Most recently, he appeared in a recurring role in series 9 of the crime drama Shetland.

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Star Wars continues to flesh out the events leading up to the beloved original trilogy with the latest season of Andor. The show follows Cassian Andor (Diego Luna), the Rebel captain introduced in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, as he goes from cynical thief to a leader willing to give up everything for the cause. 

Season 2 picks up a year after the Ferrix uprising and four years before the events of Rogue One. This season adds some new faces to the galaxy far, far away, including some actors viewers will recognize from their previous work. This guide will explain where you’ve seen the Andor cast and where to watch their best movies and shows on streaming services like Disney+ and Netflix.

Diego Luna (Cassian Andor)

Diego Luna stars as Cassian Andor, a former thief and scavenger now working with the Rebellion. Outside of Rogue One, audiences may recognize Luna from his starring role as real-life drug cartel leader Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo in the first two seasons of Narcos: Mexico. He’s also played starring and supporting roles in both Mexican and American films and TV shows including Alfonso Cuarón’s Y Tu Mamá También and Milk. Luna also voiced main character Manolo Sánchez in The Book of Life. More recently, Luna starred in boxing drama La Máquina opposite friend and frequent collaborator Gael García Bernal, earning a Golden Globe nomination for his portrayal of a corrupt manager.

Adria Arjona (Bix Caleen)

Cassian’s close friend Bix Caleen is played by Adria Arjona. Now on the run following the events of Ferrix, Bix is also dealing with the trauma of being tortured by the Empire for information. Viewers may recognize Arjona from her roles as the witch Anathema Device in Good Omens, daughter of Andy García and Gloria Estefan in Father of the Bride (2022), and colleague to the title character in Morbius. She also starred in the film Hit Man opposite Glen Powell as a woman who tries to hire someone to kill her abusive husband.

Stellan Skarsgård (Luthen Rael)

Stellan Skarsgård returns to the role of ruthless Rebel spymaster and antiques dealer Luthen Rael. Skarsgård is no stranger to big-name franchises like Star Wars, playing the father of Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) in Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest and At World's End, astrophysicist Erik Selvig in five Marvel Cinematic Universe films starting with Thor, and Baron Vladimir Harkonnen in Dune and Dune: Part Two. He also played Bill Anderson, one of the potential fathers of main character Sophie (Amanda Seyfried), in Mamma Mia! and its sequel. Skarsgård is also known for his roles in Good Will Hunting and Chernobyl, the latter of which earned him a Golden Globe win and an Emmy nomination.

Genevieve O'Reilly (Mon Mothma)

Reprising the role of Imperial senator and future Rebel Alliance leader Mon Mothma is Genevieve O'Reilly. The actress has played the character since Revenge of the Sith, succeeding Caroline Blakiston who briefly portrays her in Return of the Jedi. Mon Mothma also appears in Rogue One and Ahsoka, as well as several animated series. Outside of Star Wars, O’Reilly has appeared in The Honorable Woman as the secretary to main character Nessa Stein (Maggie Gyllenhaal), The Legend of Tarzan as the title character’s mother, and Forget Me Not as romantic lead Eve Fisher.

Denise Gough (Dedra Meero)

Denise Gough returns as Imperial Security Bureau supervisor Dedra Meero, an ambitious and severe loyalist who’s obsessed with tracking down the Rebel leader Axis. While Gough is primarily known for her theater career, where she’s won two Olivier Awards and has been nominated for a Tony, she’s no stranger to the screen. Her TV and film roles include the title character in Paula, lover of French author Gabrielle Colette (Keira Knightley) in Colette, and romantic lead opposite Sebastian Stan in Monday.

Kyle Soller (Syril Karn)

Joining Gough on the villainous side is fellow Olivier winner Kyle Soller as Syril Karn, a now-disgraced Preox-Morlana Authority Deputy Inspector who blames Cassian for ruining his career. Soller appeared on the British series Poldark as Francis, cousin to main character Ross Poldark (Aidan Turner), and as Korsunsky in Anna Karenina. He also stars in the sci-fi mystery drama Bodies as Alfred Hillinghead, a London police inspector investigating a murder in 1890.

Faye Marsay (Vel Sartha)

Faye Marsay plays Vel Sartha, Mon Mothma’s cousin and a fellow Rebel leader balancing her cause with her privileged background. Viewers may recognize Marsay as The Waif in Seasons 5 and 6 of Game of Thrones, a role that put her toe-to-toe with Arya Stark (Maisie Williams). Additionally, she starred in a Season 6 episode of Black Mirror titled “Hated in the Nation,” playing detective investigating a series of strange deaths involving a social media hashtag. Marsay also played supporting roles in the historical films Pride and Darkest Hour.

Varada Sethu (Cinta Kaz)

Varada Sethu returns as Cinta Kaz, a dedicated Rebel medic and girlfriend of Vel Sartha who puts the cause before her relationship. Doctor Who fans may recognize her as Belinda Chandra, the latest companion to Ncuti Gatwa’s Fifteenth Doctor for Season 2. Ahead of her character’s debut, Sethu guest starred in the Season 1 episode “Boom” as Mundy Flynn. Sethu also appeared in Jurassic World Dominion as Department of Fish and Wildlife employee Shira.

Alan Tudyk (K-2SO)

Making his long-awaited return to the Star Wars universe is Alan Tudyk, who both voices and does the motion capture performance for K-2SO. The character last appeared in Rogue One as the second-in-command to Cassian Andor, who reprogrammed an Imperial security droid to be his co-pilot. Tudyk is known for his many live action and voice roles, which include Wash on the show Firefly and the sequel film Serenity, Mr. Nobody in Season 1 of Doom Patrol, and various villains in the animated Harley Quinn series including the Joker and Clayface. He’s also voiced characters in several Disney movies, including King Candy in Wreck-It-Ralph, the Duke of Weselton in Frozen, and Heihei in Moana.

Ben Mendelsohn (Orson Krennic)

Ben Mendelsohn also reprises his role from Rogue One, playing Orson Krennic, Director of Advanced Weapons Research for the Galactic Empire. The Australian actor is known for playing the grandson of a crime family in Animal Kingdom, a villainous CEO in Ready Player One, and King George VI in Darkest Hour. Mendelsohn also starred in Captain Marvel as the shapeshifting Talos and reprised the role for the series Secret Invasion.

Forest Whitaker (Saw Gerrera)

Another Rogue One actor returning for Andor Season 2, Forest Whitaker plays Saw Gerrera. The character, introduced in the animated series The Clone Wars and voiced by Andrew Kishino, leads a militant group opposed to the Empire called the Partisans and has been shown as a paternal figure and mentor to Rogue One protagonist Jyn Erso (Felicity Jones). Whitaker is known for his starring roles in the films Good Morning, Vietnam, The Butler, and The Last King of Scotland, the last of which earned him an Academy Award. He also appears in Black Panther as Zuri, a Wakandan shaman.

Benjamin Bratt (Bail Organa)

Andor Season 2 sees Benjamin Bratt take over the role of Bail Organa from Jimmy Smits, who played the character in the prequels, Rogue One, and Obi-Wan Kenobi. Bail is an Imperial Senator representing Alderaan, the adoptive father of Leia Organa, and a founding member of the Rebel Alliance. Viewer may recognize Bratt as FBI Agent Eric Matthews in Miss Congeniality opposite Sandra Bullock or from his time as Detective Rey Curtis on the long-running drama Law & Order. Bratt has also played recurring roles on TV shows such as Modern Family and Poker Face, and he voices fictional Mexican folk musician Ernesto de la Cruz in Coco.

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Can you believe it’s been 10 years since the Star Wars sequel trilogy first hit theaters with The Force Awakens in 2015? That was followed up in 2017 with The Last Jedi and concluded in 2019 with Rise of Skywalker. With the trilogy having its 10th anniversary and news of more Star Wars movies in the works, many fans are wondering what the sequel trilogy cast are up to now. Read on to discover what the cast has been up to and which movies and shows they’ve starred in since saving a galaxy far, far away.

Daisy Ridley as Rey

Daisy Ridley played Rey, a scavenger who is eventually revealed to be a Jedi and the granddaughter of the evil Emperor Palpatine. As many fans already know, Ridley is set to reprise her role as Rey in an upcoming Star Wars movie. While the film doesn’t have an official title, many fans are referring to it as Episode X: New Jedi Order. 

But Ridley has also been starring in numerous critically-acclaimed indie films as well, including the biopic Young Woman and the Sea, about famed swimmer Trudy Ederle, and the zombie survival film We Bury the Dead. Next up, Ridley is set to star in the rom-com The Last Resort, about a woman who travels to the Philippines to scout out a location for a new hotel…but finds herself falling in love with a handsome pilot. 

John Boyega as Finn

John Boyega played Finn, the runaway stormtrooper who ends up joining the Resistance. Since his role in Star Wars, Boyega has continued starring in hit films. First up was the 2022 historical action film The Woman King, which centered around warfare between the two West African empires of Dahomey and Oyo. 

He then starred in the 2023 sci-fi thriller They Cloned Tyrone, about a secret, nefarious experiment being performed on low-income Black communities. The film has tons of societal undertones and is great for anyone who loves the biting critique of Jordan Peele movies like Get Out. Next up, Boyega will star in the biopic Otis & Zelma, where he’ll portray blues legend Otis Redding. 

Adam Driver as Kylo Ren

Adam Driver took over for Darth Vader as the franchise’s villain when he starred as Kylo Ren. His character also had a few shocking reveals, like that he’s Han and Leia’s son and that Luke Skywalker once tried to kill him when he felt the darkness growing within Kylo. After Star Wars, Driver has continued starring in big films, including the 2021 biopic House of Gucci, about the infamous murder of Gucci heir Maurizio Gucci. He also starred in 2023’s totally insane dinosaur sci-fi movie 65, and Francis Ford Coppola’s controversial but ambitious 2024 epic Magalopolis.

Next up, Driver will star in the ensemble drama Father, Mother, Sister, Brother, about a family dealing with generational trauma. Joining Driver is an all-star cast, including Cate Blanchett, Mayim Bialik, and Tom Waits, among others.

Oscar Isaac as Poe

In the sequel trilogy, Oscar Isaac played X-Wing fighter pilot Poe Dameron, who is one of the first to befriend Rey and Finn. He’s continued starring in massive franchises, holding a role in 2021’s Dune remake, and joining the MCU in 2022 for the acclaimed miniseries Moon Knight. Next up, he’s going to star in Guillermo del Toro’s remake of Frankenstein alongside Mia Goth, Jacob Elordi, and Christoph Waltz. 

Gwendoline Christie as Captain Phasma

Gwendoline Christie quickly became a fan favorite as Captain Phasma of the First Order. Decked out in shiny metallic trooper armor, Captain Phasma became one of the most recognizable characters in the sequel trilogy. Before Star Wars, Christie was best known for starring in Game of Thrones, and after the Star Wars trilogy concluded, she returned to TV, starring in hit series like Wednesday and the most recent season of Severance. 

Lupita Nyong’o as Maz Kanata

Lupita Nyong’o joined the Resistance as tavern owner (and secret smuggler) Maz Kanata. Nyong’o has been incredibly busy since the sequel trilogy concluded. She starred in the 2024 Quiet Place prequel film A Quiet Place: Day One, and voiced the lead character in the Oscar-nominated animated film The Wild Robot. 

Next up, Nyong’o will be joining a massive ensemble cast in Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey. The film stars literally dozens of huge actors like Matt Damon, Zendaya, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, and Elliot Page, among many others. 

Andy Serkis as Supreme Leader Snoke

Before we discover that the Emperor has been behind the First Order the whole time, audiences first think Supreme Leader Snoke is in charge. In the films, he’s played by Andy Serkis, who is best known as voicing Gollum in The Lord of the Rings. Since Star Wars, Serkis has continued having major projects, both in front of and behind the camera. He starred as Alfred in 2022’s The Batman and directed the 2021 Venom sequel, Let There Be Carnage. 

Serkis has tons of huge projects coming up. He’s directing an adaptation of George Orwell’s famous story Animal Farm, reprising his role as Gollum and directing the upcoming LOTR: The Hunt for Gollum, and will be returning as Alfred in The Batman Part II. 

Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker

Of the original cast, Hamill’s Luke Skywalker had one of the biggest roles in the sequel trilogy, appearing in all three films. Hamill continues to be a prominent figure in Hollywood and on social media. Since 2021, he’s been in the animated series Invincible, and starred in the 2023 horror series The Fall of the House of Usher. Next up, he’ll star in the film adaptation of Stephen King’s The Long Walk and the highly anticipated cinematic video game Squadron 42, where he’ll star alongside Henry Cavill, Gary Oldman, and Jonathan Bailey. 

Carrie Fisher as Leia Organa

Carrie Fisher was also able to reprise her role in the sequel trilogy, appearing in all three movies and having a surprisingly robust part in The Last Jedi. Unfortunately, she passed away in December 2016, making The Last Jedi a posthumous release. Luckily, her Star Wars legacy lives on thanks to her daughter Billie Lourd, who joined the sequel trilogy as Kaydel. Fisher’s final film was the 2023 fantasy Wonderwell. 

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Bella Ramsey has quickly become one of the most exciting young performers working in film and television, with their best roles highlighting their genuine versatility as an actor. The Scottish performer made immense waves in 2016 when they made their first credited performance as Lyanna Mormont in the HBO hit fantasy drama, Game of Thrones. Highlighting a keen talent for comedy but an affinity for dramatic performances, this natural flexibility has helped solidify Ramsey as an exciting performer. 

Whether it's bringing animated projects to life or imbuing even the most dire of circumstances with a defiant edge, Ramsey has established themselves as one of the biggest stars working today. Here's where you can find Bella Ramsey's best films and television shows on streaming platforms like  Netflix, Max, Apple TV Plus, and beyond!

His Dark Materials (2019)

His Dark Materials is a great showcase of the grounded emotion that Bella Ramsey can bring to their performances, regardless of how fantastical the setting or story. An adaptation of the fantasy novel series of the same name, Bella appears in the show's second season as Angelica. Hailing from the World of Cittàgazze, Angelica appeared in two episodes of the second season of His Dark Materials as one of the children threatened by the Spectres and Serafina Pekkala.  A relatively minor player in the series as a whole, there’s a characteristic edge to Angelica that Ramsey brings out in the aftermath of some serious tragedy. A testament to Ramsey’s skills as an actor, their quiet fierceness and subtle edge make this character stand out from the other minor characters that Lyra encounters.

Judy (2019)

2019's Judy is largely a vehicle for Renée Zellweger, who plays Judy Garland with an impressive commitment that earned her an Academy Award for Best Actress. Most of the characters are moving within her orbit, including Bella Ramsey as Lorna Luft, one of Judy's daughters. Ramsey finds an easy chemistry with Zellweger and the rest of the cast, playing a relatively small role that nevertheless pulls at the heartstrings. The divide between Judy and her children is one of the big emotional throughlines of the film, and only works thanks to the natural longing that the cast brings together. It’s a small role for Ramsey but a great showcase of their dramatic potential, highlighting how even at a young age the actor had the capability to go toe-to-toe with dramatic heavyweights of the medium.

Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget (2023)

The sequel to the Aardman Animations stop-motion classic Chicken Run, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget is a wacky return to a world of canny chickens working to outwit the farmers. Having settled down in the years since the events of the previous film, Ginger and Rocky are caught by surprise when their daughter Molly sets out on their own and gets herself threatened by a vengeful Mrs. Tweedy. Ramsey brings a natural warmth to Molly that keeps the potentially frustrating character from ever seeming unrealistic. There’s a real sense of bravery and fun in Bella Ramsey’s readings of Molly’s rabble-rousing dialogue, an easy click into the Aardman style of cheeky but enthusiastic delivery that’s effortlessly charming. Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget is a great reminder that Ramsey has a natural talent for vocal performances.

Time (2021)

As one of the most dramatic performances Bella Ramsey has played so far in their career, the second season of Time is a harrowing exploration of the prison system in the UK from the perspective of the inmates and the guards alike. Ramsey appears in the second year of the BBC show as Kelsey, a young heroin addict who discovers that she is pregnant while in prison. Time is a tense series across the board, but Ramsey never loses sight of the fearful humanity of Kelsey as the young woman struggles to survive the penal system. Even when compared to co-stars like Jodie Whittaker and Siobhan Finneran, Ramsey steals every scene they’re in with a compelling humanity and edge that keeps the prison drama from becoming too bleak.

Becoming Elizabeth (2022)

Created by Anya Reiss, Becoming Elizabeth is a lavish and compelling dramatic take on the young life of Queen Elizabeth I. Focusing on the reign of her sickly younger half-brother Edward, the Starz show centers around the romantic tensions and court politics that bubble to the surface in the aftermath of Henry VIII's death. Ramsey appears as Elizabeth's cousin Lady Jane Grey, a surprising contender for the throne. It’s an important supporting role that’s quick to shift between the show’s larger focus on sex and glamor in the ambiguous world of the British monarchy. Similar to other period-piece dramas like The Great, Becoming Elizabeth is a stunning showcase even beyond the impressive costuming and set design, thanks to a collection of dialed-in performances from Ramsey and their co-stars.

The Worst Witch (2017)

One of Bella Ramsey's big breakout roles as a young actor, The Worst Witch is a sweet-natured CBBC adaptation of the book series of the same name. The show follows aspiring witch Mildred Hubble as she trains alongside her friends at Cackle's Academy. Ramsay's talent for comedy and drama alike were sharpened in the series, which features them in the lead role for three seasons. The performance won Ramsey accolades and, eventually, a British Academy Children's Award for Young Performer. The quirky all-ages fantasy show lives and dies on the casting, as the right performance can bring a real lively sense of personality to these distinct worlds. As Ramsey’s first true showcase of their full potential in a lead role, The Worst Witch is a good starting place for fans of the performer.

Catherine Called Birdy (2022)

Based on Karen Cushman's novel of the same name, Lena Dunham's Catherine Called Birdy focuses on a teenager in 13th-century England who does her best to scare off any potential suitors that her father brings her way. Ramsey brings a spirited energy to the title role, finding an irreverent edge to the character that keeps Catherine endearing throughout, even as her antics become more complicated and strange. It’s not just that Ramsey does well in those lighter beats, either. The performer also elevates the more dramatic character roles without losing the modern touch that elevates the character among other stories set in the same period and setting. Coupled with a clear visual approach from Dunham and a strong supporting cast that bounces off Ramsey with ease, Catherine Called Birdy is a sweet realization of the book’s potential.

Game of Thrones (2011)

Bella Ramsey’s breakout role as the young but fearsome Lyanna Mormont was an ideal way to catch the world’s attention. Lyanna makes her debut in Season 6 of the HBO fantasy epic Game of Thrones as a surprisingly intense and fierce leader despite her youth. Quickly stealing every scene she appears in, Lyanna ends up becoming a consistent supporting character in the Winterfell storylines, eventually building to a memorable role in the final season of the show. Managing to become a breakout fan favorite thanks to Ramsey’s comically serious performance, their impressive turn as Lyanna set the stage for their career to follow, as well as proof positive that they could bring a fully realized perspective to life regardless of the supernatural nature of the story.

Hilda (2018)

One of the most underrated animated shows of the 21st century, Hilda is a gorgeous and sweet-natured series that relies heavily on Bella Ramsey’s performance in the lead role. A bold and adventurous young girl who moves from the fantastical wilderness to the more mundane city of Trollsburg, Hilda quickly finds plenty of mystical elements, dangerous quests, and strange secrets hiding behind every corner. Hilda is one of Ramsey’s most effective roles, even as just a vocal performance. They imbue the character with an innocence and nobility that steadily matures in a compelling way. Hilda is well-animated and delightfully written, but the heart of the Netflix series can be found in the performances from actors like Bella Ramsey and the rest of the cast.

The Last Of Us (2023)

Bella Ramsey’s most high-profile starring role to date is Ellie in The Last of Us. The HBO adaptation of the game of the same name features Ramsey in one of the best young performances of the last decade. Doing her best to survive the end of the world, Ellie is a tragic, fierce, funny, and wholly relatable character. Fitting perfectly alongside Pedro Pascal’s Joel and serving as a compelling lead in their own right, Ramsey finds the humanity in every scene with Ellie. The tragic circumstances and dark arc of the character in Season 2 only solidify Bella Ramsey as one of the most exciting young performers working today, giving the character a dark edge that never loses sight of the human pain at the core of the story.

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s latest team-up film introduces the Thunderbolts, a squad of antiheroes specifically chosen by the Contessa (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) to take on a dangerous mission together for a chance at redemption. The film’s main cast, which includes Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) and Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan) have been seen in previous MCU projects, though most have not interacted until now.

Even if you haven’t seen the entirety of the MCU, though, you’ll probably recognize these actors from their previous work outside Marvel. This guide will explain where you’ve seen the Thunderbolts* cast and where to watch their best movies and shows on streaming services like Disney+ and Netflix.

Florence Pugh (Yelena Belova)

Reprising her role from Black Widow and Hawkeye, Florence Pugh plays Yelena Belova, a highly-skilled spy and assassin who is the adopted sister of Natasha Romanoff/Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson). Pugh burst onto the scene in 2019 with her starring role as Dani in the psychological horror thriller Midsommar. The same year, she earned an Academy Award nomination for playing Amy March, the youngest of four sisters coming of age during and after the Civil War, in Little Women. You may also recognize Pugh from Oppenheimer, where she plays the lover of the eponymous scientist (Cillian Murphy), and Dune: Part Two, where she plays Princess Irulan.

Sebastian Stan (Bucky Barnes)

Of the Thunderbolts* cast, Sebastian Stan has by far the most Marvel credits to his name. The film marks the tenth appearance of Bucky Barnes, who has been seen in eight previous MCU films starting with Captain America: The First Avenger, plus the series Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Outside of the MCU, Stan is best known for taking on roles based on real people including Tonya Harding’s (Margot Robbie) boyfriend (later ex-husband) Jeff Gillooly in I, Tonya, Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee in Pam & Tommy, and Donald Trump in The Apprentice. Stan’s roles in Pam & Tommy and The Apprentice earned him Emmy and Academy Award nominations, respectively.

Wyatt Russell (John Walker/US Agent)

Wyatt Russell is back as John Walker, reprising the role from Falcon and the Winter Soldier. After a brief stint succeeding Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) as Captain America, the Contessa has given Walker a new title: U.S. Agent. Russell is also known for playing real-life murderer Dan Lafferty in Under the Banner of Heaven and Lee Shaw in the Godzilla series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters, a role he shared with his father, Kurt Russell. You may also recognize him from Black Mirror, where he played a VR playtester in the Season Three episode “Playtest.”

David Harbour (Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian)

Thunderbolts* features the return of David Harbour’s Alexei Shostakov/Red Guardian. The adoptive father of Natasha Romanoff and Yelena Belova and Soviet counterpart to Captain America was featured alongside Johansson and Pugh in Black Widow. Harbour is best known for playing police chief Jim Hopper in the hit show Stranger Things, a role that has earned his two Emmy nominations. He’s been with the show since the beginning and will reprise the role in its fifth and final season. He’s also played the title character in Hellboy (2019), Santa Claus in Violent Night, and a former professional racer in Gran Turismo.

Olga Kurylenko (Antonia Dreykov/Taskmaster)

Another member of the Thunderbolts who debuted in Black Widow, Olga Kurylenko plays a new version of Taskmaster named Antonia Dreykov. Though she keeps Tony Masters’ photographic reflexes, Dreykov is a Red Room agent who was brainwashed by her father to carry out missions. Before joining the MCU, Kurylenko was best known for playing Camille Montes in the 2008 James Bond film Quantum of Solace. She also played Julia Harper, wife of Jack Harper (Tom Cruise) in Oblivion, Soviet pianist Maria Yudina in The Death of Stalin, and a Russian spy in Treason.

Hannah John-Kamen (Ava Starr/Ghost)

Hannah John-Kamen’s MCU debut was back in 2018’s Ant-Man and the Wasp, which introduced a female version of the antihero Ghost named Ava Starr. This iteration of Ghost shares her comic book counterpart’s invisibility and intangibility powers, though her backstory and goals are entirely different. Outside of that, John-Kamen starred as Jill Valentine in Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City, taking over a role played by Sienna Guillory in previous Resident Evil films. She also appeared in two episodes of Black Mirror, Season One’s “Fifteen Million Merits” and Season Three’s “Playtest” alongside Thunderbolts* costar Wyatt Russell.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine)

Playing the mysterious and corrupt noblewoman who brings the Thunderbolts together is Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Thunderbolts* marks Contessa Valentina Allegra de Fontaine’s fourth MCU outing following appearances in Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Black Widow, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Louis-Dreyfus, of course, is a TV comedy legend who got her start as a cast member on Saturday Night Live. She’s best known for playing Elaine Benes in Seinfeld, Christine Campbell on The New Adventures of Old Christine, and Selina Meyer on Veep. Louis-Dreyfus has 11 Emmys, including six consecutive wins for her performance in Veep. Additionally, she starred in the film Enough Said alongside James Gandolfini in one of his final roles.

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Florence Pugh has become one of Hollywood’s biggest actresses. She’s already an Oscar nominee thanks to her role in Little Women, a horror icon thanks to Midsommar, and a member of the MCU with her role as Yelena Belova in films like Black Widow and Thunderbolts*. If you want to watch some of Florence Pugh’s best movies, read on to discover what they are and find out where you can watch them right now.

Midsommar

Florence Pugh’s first major role was in A24’s subversive and traumatizing folk horror film, Midsommar. In the film a group of friends arrive at a rural Swedish commune who are celebrating a midsummer festival. But things quickly turn dark and sinister, and it’s later revealed that the cult needs to sacrifice nine people. If you love twisted, sadistic horror movies, Midsommar is an absolute must-watch. 

Little Women

Pugh earned a Best Supporting Actress nomination at the 2020 Oscars thanks to her role as Amy in Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of Little Women. The story follows a group of sisters and their mother as they navigate life, love, and loss. The film is adapted from the iconic 1868 novel of the same name, and Pugh was joined by an all-star cast including Emma Watson, Laura Dern, Timothée Chalamet, Meryl Streep, and Saoirse Ronan. On top of Pugh’s nomination, Little Women received five other Oscar noms, including Best Picture. 

Don’t Worry Darling 

Sure, the film is probably best remembered for its endless scandals and behind-the-scenes drama, but Don’t Worry Darling is actually a pretty solid film about sexism. In the movie, a group of men create a virtual realm where they can live out their delusional 1950s fantasies about what the perfect world would look like. The problem is that the women don’t know they’re in a simulation and have been sedated and held captive in the real world to fulfill the men’s desires. The movie is deeply disturbing but super gripping and impactful.

Oppenheimer

Christopher Nolan’s epic Oppenheimer centers around Robert Oppenheimer and the creation, use, and aftermath of the nuclear bomb. The movie centers on the lives of those who created the weapons and the results of their actions, including how it personally impacted them. In the film, Pugh plays Jean Tatlock, who was a fellow scientist and romantic interest of Oppenheimer. The film scored 13 Oscar nominations, winning major awards like Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor. 

The Wonder

Based on the 2016 novel of the same name, The Wonder sees a small village claim that a young girl has survived without eating for four months. A nurse and a nun are called in to observe and give testimony to whether the girl seems to be truly blessed by God or if the villagers are being deceived. I won’t spoil what happens because the mystery is what makes the film interesting. Just know the movie takes some unexpected twists and keeps you guessing.

Dune: Part Two

Pugh joined the Dune franchise for its sequel Dune: Part Two (and will be returning for Dune: Messiah). In the film she plays Princess Irulan, daughter of Shaddam and potential wife of Paul. Considering that she’s signed on for Mesiah, it seems that Pugh’s character is just getting started in the new franchise and audiences will have to keep watching to see what happens next. 

Black Widow

Pugh originated her role as Yelena Belova in 2021’s Black Widow. The film served as an origin story for Natasha Romanoff (aka Black Widow). Since Romanoff died in 2019’s Avengers: Endgame, Black Widow was made as a prequel. In the film, Pugh plays Romanoff’s sister assassin, Yelena. She went on to reprise the role in the Disney+ miniseries Hawkeye. 

Thunderbolts*

In 2025, Pugh transformed Yelena from a supporting character into a lead with Thunderbolts*. The film sees a ragtag group of heroes face their biggest challenge yet: a bioengineered superhuman. While the intentions were good, his inner demons turn him from a superhero to a villain. With the Avengers gone, it’s up to the not-ready-for-primtime Thunderbolts to stop him. The film is obviously loaded with action, but also a surprising amount of heart and humor too. 

Where to Watch the Best Florence Pugh Movies

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Tom Hardy leads the new Netflix thriller Havoc, showing off his action skills as a homicide detective pulled into a high-stakes mission. With his versatility, imposing figure, and grounded approach to acting, he has a knack for action hero roles.

However, action isn’t Hardy’s only strong suit, as he has also portrayed villains, gangsters, superheroes, and survivors, led major movie franchises, and worked alongside many iconic actors and directors, including frequent collaborator Christopher Nolan. Viewers interested in seeing more of Hardy can use our guide to discover where to watch his best films and shows on platforms such as Netflix, Disney+, and more.

Mad Max: Fury Road

Hardy stars as the titular character in Mad Max: Fury Road, a soft reboot of the Mad Max franchise. The film follows Imperator Furiosa (Charlize Theron), a former soldier of warlord Immortan Joe (Hugh Keays-Byrne), who teams up with former captive Max Rockatansky (Hardy) on her mission to free Immortan Joe’s five wives. The film breathed new life into the franchise with its stunning creation of a post-apocalyptic world, feminine themes, and the phenomenal performance of Theron. Meanwhile, Hardy was an excellent successor to Mel Gibson in the role of Mad Max, conveying emotion, toughness, and weariness without needing to use many words.

Dunkirk

Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk is an epic war film that depicts the Dunkirk evacuation rescue mission of World War II through the eyes of a young soldier named Tommy (Fionn Whitehead). Hardy appears in the movie as Farrier, a pilot involved in the rescue mission. Although his role is small, it’s one of the most powerful roles in the film, as he portrays an exceedingly brave and selfless war hero. His performance further elevates Dunkirk, which critics have hailed as one of the best war films ever made, thanks to its dazzling cinematography and focus on action and survival, poignantly conveying the war experience.

Locke

Locke is one of Hardy’s most underrated movies, as well as one of the most unique. The film follows Ivan Locke (Hardy) as he embarks on a two-hour drive to a hospital to be present for the birth of his child, the result of a one-night stand. Hardy is the only actor to appear onscreen, as the rest of the cast is merely heard through phone calls, and he nails the one-person show, beautifully conveying Ivan’s flaws and regrets as he desperately strives to do better by his child. While Locke was released to little fanfare, it’s an intense and thought-provoking psychological thriller that perfectly executes its experimental style.

Peaky Blinders

Peaky Blinders is a period crime drama that explores the Peaky Blinders crime gang, led by Tommy Shelby (Cillian Murphy), during the post-World War I era. Hardy stars in the show from season two onward as Alfred “Alfie” Solomons, a Jewish gangster loosely inspired by the real-life Alfred Solomon, who is involved in a heated feud with an Italian mob boss. He contributes to Peaky Blinders' dark and gritty yet intriguing story of family and the criminal underworld as an eccentric and unpredictable gangster prone to violence who has a complicated relationship with Shelby and his gang.

The Bikeriders

The Bikeriders tracks a young motorcycle rider, Benny Cross (Austin Butler), and his exploits with the Vandals Motorcycle Club. However, he soon finds himself torn between his love for motorcycles and his love for his wife, Kathy (Jodie Comer), as the Vandals' leader, Johnny (Hardy), begins losing control of the increasingly violent club. The Bikeriders is an intriguing look into motorcycle culture and the rise of outlaw motorcycle clubs. Additionally, Hardy delivers one of his best performances as the tough yet loyal Johnny, who struggles to find balance between his identity as a truck driver and father, and dreams of being a Marlon Brando-esque figure.

The Dark Knight Rises

The Dark Knight Rises is the third and final installment in Nolan’s Dark Knight trilogy. It takes place eight years after The Dark Knight, following Bruce Wayne’s (Christian Bale) return as the titular hero when the mysterious villain Bane (Hardy) arises with the mission of destroying Gotham. Hardy is barely recognizable in the role, having gained 50 pounds to portray the physically imposing character, complete with a gas mask and a low, brooding voice. His performance is genuinely cold, calculated, and terrifying, while The Dark Knight Rises boasts excellent action sequences, thoughtful social commentary, and stunning visuals, much like its predecessors.

Venom

Hardy boasts one of his most iconic and recognizable roles in Sony’s Venom. In the movie, Eddie Brock (Hardy) is a journalist, intent on exposing Carlton Drake (Riz Ahmed) and his Life Foundation’s unethical experiments. However, his life changes when he accidentally bonds with the alien symbiote, Venom, during his investigation. His role as Eddie/Venom showcases his comedic and action skills, as well as his exceptional voice acting, particularly in portraying Venom’s distinctive growly voice. Although Venom isn’t his most thought-provoking movie, it is one of his most entertaining and enjoyable films, thanks to its superhero action and the hilarious dynamic between Brock and Venom.

The Revenant

The Revenant is a remake of Man in the Wilderness and follows Hugh Glass (Leonardo DiCaprio), a fur trapper in the 1800s, who leads an expedition in the Dakotas. The expedition takes a dark turn when a bear mauls Glass, and his trapper, John Fitzgerald (Hardy), becomes fixated on mercy-killing him. The Revenant boasts Hardy’s most critically acclaimed role, as he was nominated for an Oscar for his performance as Fitzgerald, the desperate survivalist willing to go to extreme lengths to preserve himself. Although The Revenant is a brutal, gritty watch, it’s also a fascinating tale of cruelty, revenge, and human resilience.

Inception

In Inception, Dom Cobb (DiCaprio) has made a name for himself by hopping into people’s dreams through sophisticated technology to extract information from them. He soon lands the mission of a lifetime when a client asks him to plant an idea into someone’s mind in exchange for having his criminal record wiped. Hardy stars in Inception as Eames, a forger who helps Cobb by impersonating other people in dreams. He’s easily one of the most interesting members of Cobb’s team with his impersonation skills and smooth, suave way of carrying out business. Meanwhile, Inception is a wildly ambitious, trippy, and unforgettable sci-fi thriller masterfully executed by director Nolan.

MobLand

Recently, Hardy returned to the small screen with MobLand. He stars in the series as Harry Da Souza, a tough, street-smart fixer employed by the powerful London crime family, the Harrigans. Hardy excellently embodies the complex Da Souza, who carries himself with dignity and politeness, yet is also capable of violence when the job demands it. He’s the kind of character viewers know shouldn’t be messed with. MobLand as a whole is quite a well-made crime drama bolstered by twists, thrills, and executive producer Guy Ritchie’s signature sense of humor.

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At age 14, Hailee Steinfeld became one of the youngest actresses ever to receive a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her breakthrough role in True Grit. Since then, her career has continued to grow impressively, with appearances in major film franchises such as Transformers and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and voice acting in many of the decade's most popular animations.

Most recently, Hailee Steinfeld appears alongside Michael B. Jordan in Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, which critics are calling one of the best movies of 2025. If you're looking for all the best movies and TV shows starring Hailee Steinfeld, check out this streaming guide. We'll also show you where to watch them all on streaming services.

Sinners

Sinners is a supernatural thriller starring Jordan as twin brothers, Smoke and Stack, in 1930s Mississippi. The brothers return home to Mississippi after a stint in Chicago, looking to open a juke joint as their next venture. However, things take a dark turn when the joint draws the attention of some unexpected guests.

Steinfeld stars in the film as Mary, Stacks' ex-girlfriend. The supernatural period drama is quite different from anything Steinfeld has starred before, and it's one of her best performances. Sinners is one of Coogler’s most ambitious movies to date, mixing horror, music, history and social commentary in a film that is soulful and moving.

True Grit

True Grit contains Steinfeld’s career-best performance and is one of her best movies overall. The Western follows Mattie Ross (Steinfeld), a 14-year-old farm girl who sets out to avenge her father’s death at the hands of Tom Chaney (Josh Brolin) with help from U.S. Marshal Rooster Cogburn (Jeff Bridges) and Texas Ranger LaBoeuf (Matt Damon). Despite working with much older and established actors, Steinfeld dominates the screen in every scene with her performance as the determined, headstrong Mattie. True Grit is an excellent modern remake from the Coen brothers. It features witty, comedic dialogue and pays homage to the original movie's grit and classic Western style.

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

In her most recognizable voice acting role, Hailee Steinfeld plays Gwen Stacy (a.k.a. Spider-Woman) in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The animated film follows Miles Morales (Shameik Moore), a teenager from New York City, who becomes Spider-Man after being bitten by a radioactive spider. However, he soon realizes he’s not the only Spider-Man out there, as numerous variants from alternate dimensions team up to take down Kingpin (Liev Schreiber).

With its innovative animation, multidimensional premise and relatable characters, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is one of the best animated superhero films ever made, allowing audiences to experience the comic book world of Spider-Man in a new, immersive way. It's also the first time Marvel fans have been able to enjoy Gwen Stacy's Spider-Woman on the big screen–brought to life by Steinfeld's top notch voice acting.

The Edge of Seventeen

The Edge of Seventeen is a heartfelt coming-of-age story that follows Nadine Franklin (Steinfeld), a teenager struggling with the loss of her father and feeling out of place at school. When her best friend, Krista (Haley Lu Richardson), starts dating her older brother, Darian (Blake Jenner), Nadine starts spiraling until she strikes an unlikely friendship with teacher Mr. Bruner (Woody Harrelson) and fellow student Erwin (Hayden Szeto).

The Edge of Seventeen poignantly and realistically explores all the complexities of adolescence, loss, and friendship. It’s witty, funny, sweet, and ultimately hopeful despite its cynical lead protagonist.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

Steinfeld reprises her role as Spider-Woman in Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, with a more significant part to play in the sequel. The movie sees Miles and Gwen reunite as she introduces him to a multiversal society of Spider-People. However, revelations about his identity and the potential fate of his loved ones leave Miles fighting desperately to save his family.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse is just as innovative, moving, and gorgeously animated as its predecessor. Gwen’s story is also further fleshed out in this more character-driven film, allowing Steinfeld to showcase her voice acting talents even more. We even get to see the artistic style of Gwen's world and more details are revealed about her everyday life.

Bumblebee

Bumblebee is a charming and heartfelt spin-off and prequel to Transformers (2007). The film centers on Charlie (Steinfeld), a teenager on the brink of adulthood who is struggling with the loss of her father. Charlie’s life changes when she stumbles across Bumblebee, an Autobot, in a junkyard and learns his significant purpose on Earth.

Bumblebee remains true to the franchise with its stunning visuals and robot fight scenes. However, it also brought something new and refreshing to the film series with its more emotional story of a robot seeking refuge on Earth and forming a heartwarming friendship with a teenage girl. As Bumblebee can't communicate with words, a lot of the movie relies on Steinfeld's performance. She brings the script's heartwarming and humous moments to life and does a great job at showing her character's bond with the titular Autobot.

When Marnie Was There

Steinfeld stars in the English dub of the anime film, When Marnie Was There, as the voice of Anna Sasaki. The Studio Ghibli-produced movie tells the story of Anna, a young girl sent to the seaside for the summer due to her asthma. During her stay in a rural town, she secretly befriends a mysterious girl, Marnie (Taylor Autumn Bertman), though she’s unprepared to learn the girl’s true identity. When Marnie Was There is just as visually vibrant, sweet, and magical as most of Studio Ghibli’s productions. In addition to surprising twists and turns, there’s a quiet beauty and sense of wonder to the movie.

Pitch Perfect 2

Pitch Perfect 2 takes place three years after the events of the first movie. In the film, the Barden Bellas are still riding high on their past success, until a performance gone wrong sends them scrambling to win the A Cappella World Championship to restore their reputation. Steinfeld appears in the movie as Emily, a college student seeking to follow in her mother’s footsteps by joining the Barden Bellas. Much like the first movie, Pitch Perfect 2 mixes humor, music, and vulgarity in another wild adventure that is sure to appeal to fans of the franchise. This is also a must-see movie for anybody who wants to hear Hailee Steinfeld's singing voice.

Begin Again

Begin Again is a musical drama that follows Gretta James (Keira Knightley), an aspiring songwriter who catches the eye of struggling record label executive Dan Mulligan (Mark Ruffalo). Together, the pair decides to collaborate on an album and form a close bond in the process. Steinfeld stars in the film as Violet, Dan’s daughter and an aspiring guitarist. Begin Again is a sweet and enchanting musical drama with a top-notch soundtrack and powerful performances. Knightley, Ruffalo, and Steinfeld help elevate the emotional impact of the film, effectively conveying the power of music and human connection.

The Homesman

Steinfeld returned to the Western genre in 2014 with The Homesman. The movie, set in the 1850s Midwest, centers on Mary Bee Cuddy (Hilary Swank), a young woman determined to find shelter in the east for three women displaying signs of prairie fever. Along the way, she employs the help of claims jumper George Briggs (Tommy Lee Jones) for the long and dangerous journey. Steinfeld boasts a small role in the film as maid Tabitha Hutchinson. The Homesman is an underrated movie that offers an intriguing look into the hardships of prairie life through a female perspective.

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Pedro Pascal is one of the most popular Hollywood actors of the decade. He's had show-stealing performances in everything from Star Wars (The Mandalorian) to Game of Thrones, and recently reprised his iconic role as Joel in the second season of HBO’s The Last of Us. He's also shown his versatility in big-budget movies such as Gladiator II, Strange Way of Life and The Wild Robot – and will soon be joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Mr. Fantastic in Fantastic Four: First Steps.

If you love Pedro Pascal and want to know where to enjoy his greatest work, we've got the perfect guide for you! Here you can browse though his best movies and TV shows and find where to watch them on streaming services such as Disney+, Max, and Netflix.

The Last of Us

The Last of Us is a live-action adaptation of the video game of the same name. The series follows Joel Miller (Pascal), a hardened survivor in a post-apocalyptic world where humanity has been ravaged by a mass fungus infection that causes zombie-like behavior in the infected. When Joel reluctantly agrees to smuggle a mysterious young girl, Ellie (Bella Ramsey), across the country, he’s surprised to feel a connection growing between them. Pascal is at his very best as the hardened, brutal, but also protective and fatherly Miller, while The Last of Us stands out as a top-notch video game adaptation and refreshing spin on the post-apocalyptic/zombie premise.

The Mandalorian

The Mandalorian was one of the first roles to garner Pascal international recognition (at least for anybody who hadn't seen Narcos). In this live action Star Wars TV show, Pascal portrays Din Djarin, a Mandalorian bounty hunter who accepts a task to retrieve a mysterious target. When he discovers the target is a child-like creature, he ultimately refuses to hand the child over to the client, setting the pair off on a galactic adventure. The Mandalorian mixes Star Wars lore and action with a heartwarming story about the bond between Djarin and Grogu. It’s one of the best and most refreshing additions to the Star Wars that capitalizes on the franchise’s potential.

The Wild Robot

Pascal recently offered his voice for the role of the sly but kind-hearted fox, Fink, in The Wild Robot. The animated film follows Roz (Lupita Nyong'o), a robot stranded in a forest who is unable to connect with her manufacturer. Although the robot is initially an outcast among the animals of the forest, Roz befriends Fink and begins raising an orphaned runt Canada goose, Brightbill (Kit Connor), as her son. The Wild Robot features dazzling animation, emotional and comedic voice performances from Pascal and Nyong’o. It's a heartwarming tale about acceptance, identity, and how empathy and personal bonds transcend species.

Game of Thrones

Pascal boasts a recurring role as Oberyn Martell (a.k.a. the Red Viper) in Game of Thrones throughout the show's fourth season. In the show, Martell attends Prince Joffrey's (Jack Gleeson) wedding in the place of his brother. However, wedding attendees soon realize representation isn’t Martell’s only agenda, as he pursues a personal mission of vengeance. In a fun, vengeful, and hot-headed performance, Pascal's charisma brings the Red Viper to life – quickly becoming a fan favorite. Although Pascal only appears in one season of Game of Thrones, it's worth watching the entire series, which is often listed among the greatest TV shows ever made.

Narcos

Pascal starred in all three seasons of Netflix’s critically acclaimed crime drama, Narcos. The series dramatizes the true story of Pablo Escobar (Wagner Moura), a Colombian drug lord and narcoterrorist who ran the Medellín Cartel. Narcos tracks Escobar's life, following his journey to becoming a world-famous criminal, and the efforts of law enforcement – including DEA Agent Javier Peña (Pascal) – to stop him.

Pascal essentially carries the show with his nuanced performance as the determined and mischievous Peña, becoming the main protagonist and narrator in season 3. On the whole, though, Narcos is a gritty, engaging, and binge-worthy take on the ‘80s Colombian drug-trafficking scene.

Prospect

Prospect premiered in 2018 with little fanfare, making it one of the best hidden gems in Pedro Pascal’s filmography. The sci-fi film follows Damon (Jay Duplass), who arrives on an alien moon with his daughter Cee (Sophie Thatcher) to mine for gems. However, their quest becomes far more complicated and dangerous when the pair runs into a rival prospector, Ezra (Pascal). Prospect is a unique, refreshing, character-driven, genre-bending film that brings a vintage Western flair to a sci-fi story. In this grounded and intriguing movie, Pascal shines as a space-cowboy-esque figure intent on survival who leverages his charisma to his advantage.

If Beale Street Could Talk

Pascal has a small but memorable role in Barry Jenkins’ critically acclaimed romance film, If Beale Street Could Talk. The film follows Tish Rivers (KiKi Lane) and Fonny Hunt (Stephan James), lifelong friends who become lovers as adults. However, their love story is disrupted when Fonny is framed for a crime he didn’t commit. Pascal appears for roughly three minutes as Pietro Alvarez, a man who meets with Tish’s mother to connect her with Fonny’s accuser. Despite his minimal role, Pascal packs incredible emotion into the powerful scene – elevating If Beale Street Could Talk's searing, poignant, and heartbreaking tale.

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

In The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent, Pascal portrays Javi Gutiérrez, a Nicolas Cage superfan, who pays $1 million for Cage to appear at his birthday party. However, things take an unexpected turn when the CIA contacts Cage about Javi’s suspected criminal activity. With its blend of a meta-storytelling and and buddy comedy tropes, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is a wildly fun, refreshing, and clever movie. Although Cage, portraying himself, is meant to be the star of this self-aware tribute to his career, Pascal easily steals the show with his comedic performance and bromance with Cage.

Strange Way of Life

Pascal stars in the short film, Strange Way of Life, which tracks two old friends who reunite after 25 years apart. In the movie, Pascal portrays Silva, who travels to a small Wild West town to visit his childhood friend, Sheriff Jake (Ethan Hawke). However, Jake soon becomes suspicious that Silva has other motives besides rekindling their relationship. It’s a real treat to see Hawke and Pascal share the screen in this refreshing, queer Western tale directed by Pedro Almodovar. Their acting skills pack immense emotion and intrigue into the otherwise short and somber tale of heartache and long-lost lovers.

Gladiator II

Gladiator II is the long-awaited sequel to Ridley Scott’s critically acclaimed Gladiator. The sequel centers on Lucius (Paul Mescal), a young man who vows vengeance on General Acacius (Pedro Pascal) after the general leads the Roman army into the Kingdom of Nimidia, enslaving Lucius and killing his wife. Lucius becomes a gladiator, rising through the ranks of the Colosseum on his mission of vengeance. Pascal is captivating and intimidating as the Roman general, where he can be seen in several top-notch fight scenes. Although Gladiator II doesn’t eclipse the original, it’s a visually dazzling and entertaining sequel.

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Ryan Coogler's Sinners isn't your standard vampire movie. It's a slow-burning, genre-blending period piece filled with stylish action, sensual thrills, and plenty of social commentary. Once again, Sinners proves that near-immortal bloodsuckers make excellent metaphors for morality, temptation, and all those messy human things that are hard to talk about. Still, it manages to strike a balance between provocative and scary, two adjectives that tend to go hand in hand in the vampire subgenre.

Those craving something similar have a plethora of options. From erotic horror to neo-western romances, here are the 10 sexiest vampire movies for people who love Sinners in order of release date. Boot up Shudder, HBO Max, and more to watch them now.

Daughters of Darkness (1971)

The '70s are chock full of erotic vampire flicks. However, Daughters of Darkness stands out as one of the best. In the Harry Kümel film, newlyweds cross paths with an attractive yet mysterious countess, Elizabeth Báthory (Delphine Seyrig), and her younger protégé, Valerie (Danielle Ouimet). To say more would do the plot a disservice, but those who enjoy erotic horror with a surreal, almost hypnotic vibe will find a lot to like here.

Although Daughters of Darkness shows its age at times, it's still a thought-provoking (if imperfect) story about sexuality and feminism. Think The Vampire Lovers (1970), Vampyros Lesbos (1971), or a more explicit Interview with the Vampire (1994) when it comes to aesthetics, and you'll know exactly what to expect going in.

Ganja & Hess (1973)

Directed by Bill Gunn, Ganja & Hess follows the vampire transformation of an anthropologist after being stabbed by an ancient blade. Dr. Hess Green (Night of the Living Dead's Duane Jones) might not top many "sexy vampire" lists, but he deserves a place there. His dark love story with Ganja (Marlene Clark) sizzles and hits the same sensual beats portrayed in many vampire stories.

More importantly, it serves as an allegory for something deeper, touching on similar themes found in Sinners, like race relations in the US. If you want a thought-provoking vampire story with comparable commentary on race, Ganja & Hess is an underrated choice.

The Hunger (1983)

The Hunger is erotic with a capital E. In his directorial debut, Tony Scott delivers enough nudity, sensual dancing, and explicit sex scenes to earn its R-rating. David Bowie and Catherine Deneuve take the lead as John and Miriam Blaylock, a vampire couple who seek the help and blood of a researcher (Susan Sarandon) when John begins aging. What results is a steamy love triangle that is both visually stunning and gratuitous.

While The Hunger isn't for audiences who shy away from explicit sex scenes, it's a cult classic among those looking for boundary-pushing films that are equally stylish. In some ways, it’s got a lot in common with Daughters of Darkness, just with a moody '80s vibe instead of that surreal, hypnotic ‘70s aesthetic.  

Near Dark (1987)

If Sinners' western-esque vibe appealed to you, Near Dark shares that theme. The supernatural neo-western follows the dark love story that unfolds after a small-town farmer boy (Adrian Pasdar) meets a mysterious vampire named Mae (Jenny Wright). However, things get even more complicated when he joins the nomadic vampire group she travels with.

Director Kathryn Bigelow filters much of the film through the female gaze. Rather than explicit nudity or graphic sex scenes, Near Dark's more sensual moments stem from the chemistry between Wright and Pasdar. Outside of that, it remains very much a horror movie, with lots of blood and gore, so it's best suited for mature audiences with a craving for R-rated scares.

The Lost Boys (1987)

The Lost Boys picks up after a divorce sends Michael (Jason Patric) and his brother (Corey Haim) to a seaside California town to live with their grandfather (Barnard Hughes). When Michael gets involved with a pretty girl named Star (Jami Gertz) and a local gang, he becomes entangled in a vampiric secret.

Now a well-loved cult classic, Joel Schumacher's horror staple has no shortage of hot vampires. Kiefer Sutherland and company's effortlessly cool, leather-wearing creatures of the night remain iconic for a reason. Often credited with making vampires edgier and sexier, there'd likely be no Buffy the Vampire Slayer if not for The Lost Boys. So, if vampire media like Twilight and The Vampire Diaries speak to you, travel back to 1987 to see where it all began.

Bram Stoker's Dracula (1992)

Since Bella Lugosi first donned the cape and fangs in 1931's Dracula, the titular count has been tied with seduction. In 1992, Francis Ford Coppola turned out another adaptation of Bram Stoker's famous novel and made sure to amp up the romance.

Gary Oldman undoubtedly delivers a competently chilling performance as the titular character in Bram Stoker's Dracula, and it's hard not to shiver when he utters the endlessly romantic line, "I've crossed oceans of time to find you." Largely considered one of the best Dracula adaptations out there, Coppola's movie is also one of the most faithful. Book enthusiasts, this one is for you.

Interview with the Vampire (1994)

Stemming from the book of the same name by "Queen of the Vampires" author Anne Rice, Interview with the Vampire has a centuries-old vampire (Brad Pitt) tell a disbelieving reporter (Christian Slater) all about his supernatural transformation and ensuing life of bloodlust, love, and heartache.

While some label Neil Jordan's 1994 adaptation campy, others call it an erotic classic fueled by the simmering tension between Brad Pitt and Tom Cruise's Louise and Lestat. Although the movie keeps their relationship "queer-coded," AMC's Interview with the Vampire series (2022) delivers something just as exciting while fully embracing the queer subtext in Rice's novel. So, if you're craving a blood-soaked queer love story, look no further than this Anne Rice staple.

From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)

Robert Rodriguez's From Dusk Till Dawn has a unique premise: After kidnapping a father and son, two on-the-run criminals discover the bar they've decided to pitstop at is a vampire hangout. With Quentin Tarantino helming the screenplay, From Dusk Till Dawn features all the stylized violence and grindhouse vibes expected of the director.

While it lacks the historical setting Sinners embraces, the film offers a unique genre mash-up with a neo-western flair—and, according to director Ryan Coogler, heavily inspired Sinners. It also has a lot in common with Near Dark, although it takes the crown when comparing violence and gore. That said, it's Salma Hayek's snake-dancing vampire stripper that earns it a spot on this list. If you like Tarantino movies and haven't watched From Dusk Till Dawn yet, what are you waiting for? 

Queen of the Damned (2002)

Michael Rymer's Queen of the Damned delivers more Anne Rice goodness and acts as a stand-alone sequel to Interview with the Vampire. Mixing nu metal and vampirism, the film begins with a rock band waking Lestat (Stuart Townsend). When he later rouses Akasha (Aaliyah), the titular Queen of the Damned spurs into action with the goal of destroying humankind and making Lestat her king.

Although criticized as an unfaithful adaptation that veers into camp, Queen of the Damned still manages to turn up the heat, thanks in large part to the late Aaliyah's iconic metal bikini top and erotically menacing performance. For Anne Rice fans, booting up Queen of the Damned is a no-brainer. However, it will also appeal to lovers of cheesy, imperfect movies that want to throw something on in the background.

Only Lovers Left Alive (2013)

Only Lovers Left Alive stars Tilda Swinton and Tom Hiddleston as centuries-old vampires and lovers whose peace unravels with the arrival of an unexpected sibling. Jim Jarmusch's film is less about an action-packed plot and more about an intimate look into the lives of two immortal beings and their relationship with each other.

Like The Lost Boys but more mature, Only Lovers Left Alive has a dark sense of humor, a rock and roll edge, and a unique brand of sexiness that is difficult to describe. It strives to deliver a novel vampire tale, and it succeeds with that endeavor and more. This one is for fans of slow-burn character dramas.

Thanks to its record-breaking premiere, many associate Ryan Coogler with Black Panther (2018). However, the director has been around longer than that. Releasing his debut feature film at 27, Coogler earned a well-deserved spot on Time's list of "30 People Under 30 Who Are Changing the World" in 2013. With all of his films earning acclaim from critics and audiences alike, Coogler is on track to be one of the most influential filmmakers of the 21st century, and the recent success of Sinners (2025) only cements that further.

From superhero epics in the Marvel Cinematic Universe to sexy vampires in historical Southern towns, here's every Ryan Coogler movie and where you can find them on platforms like Hulu and HBO Max.

Fruitvale Station (2013)

Ryan Coogler came out the door swinging. His directorial debut, Fruitvale Station, follows Oscar Grant (Michael B. Jordan) throughout his day until his tragic run-in with police. Based on a true story, Coogler delivers an intimate look into Oscar Grant's life and the senseless violence that took him from the world.

Despite being over a decade old, Fruitvale Station, unfortunately, remains a relevant story about police brutality in the United States and the devastating effect it can have on Black communities. After premiering at the Sundance Film Festival, Coogler's debut rightly won Best First Film (Caméra d'Or) at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival. If you still haven't watched it, change that, especially if you're a fan of crime thrillers and biopics.

Creed (2015)

After nearly a decade hiatus, the Rocky franchise returned with Creed. For the first time, Sylvester Stallone's titular boxer takes a backseat, playing the mentor to up-and-comer Adonis Johnson (Michael B. Jordan). However, Adonis isn't just another spirited young boxer—he's the son of Rocky's late rival-turned-friend Apollo Creed (Carl Weathers).

Not only did Coogler direct Creed, but he also wrote the screenplay alongside Aaron Covington. With most of the iconic franchise previously written by Stallone, this was a significant risk that paid off. Coogler managed to revitalize the series while respectfully passing the mantle. Although Coogler didn't return to direct Creed II (2018) or its sequel, he played a part in creating Creed III's (2023) acclaimed story. Fans of the boxing franchise will find a lot to like here, but Creed is friendly enough for newcomers to enjoy, too.

Black Panther (2018)

When his home comes under attack, T'Challa (Chadwick Boseman) must save his people while assimilating to his new roles of king and superhero in Black Panther. Thanks to the juggernaut that is the Marvel Cinematic Universe, this Marvel adaptation remains one of Coogler's best-known films, and for good reason. In addition to reigning as the highest-grossing movie ever by a Black director, Black Panther was also the third highest-grossing film of all time upon its 2018 release.

The movie's political commentary, earnest performances and beautiful cinematography were just a few of the reasons Black Panther became the first superhero movie to receive a nomination for Best Picture at the Academy Awards. Perhaps more importantly to us, average audiences, it's an easy access point to the MCU, which has become rather unwieldy and unfriendly to more casual fans. If you want a superhero movie with competent, powerful storytelling, Black Panther is your answer.

Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (2022)

Few sequels live up to the original film. However, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever manages to do just that. With the Black Panther franchise's leading man, Chadwick Boseman, tragically passing away in 2020, the movie centers on the people of Wakanda as they band together to defend their kingdom from Namor (Tenoch Huerta Mejía) while a new figure assumes the Black Panther mantle.

Wakanda Forever ends Phase Four of the MCU on a high note, with Coogler showing his ability to weave sociopolitical themes into big-budget, action-packed blockbusters. The performances remain top-notch, especially from Angela Bassett as Ramonda. Although Boseman's absence is felt, Wakanda Forever acts as a bittersweet tribute to both the superhero and the real man behind the mask. If you liked the first Black Panther movie, the sequel is practically mandatory.

Sinners (2025)

Once again, Ryan Coogler proves he is a man of many hats by trading superheroes for the supernatural. Sinners sees the director team up with Michael B. Jordan once again to deliver a daring supernatural period piece about twin brothers uncovering a sinister, vampiric evil after returning to their hometown.

As visually stunning as the rest of Coogler's filmography, the movie uses its vampires as a clever metaphor for race relations and assimilation in the historical South. A little bit Near Dark (1987) and even more like From Dusk Till Dawn (1996), Sinners' blood and dark themes make it an easy choice for horror fans hungry for supernatural stories that prioritize atmosphere, charm, and character-driven plot points over cheap jump scares.

The highly anticipated second season of The Last of Us has premiered on HBO. Season 2 sees the return of Joel Miller (Pedro Pascal) and Ellie (Bella Ramsey), five years after the events of season 1, as they continue navigating a world ravaged by a fungal infection that causes zombie-like behavior in humans.

Both new and familiar faces join Pascal and Ramsey in the second season. Viewers can use our guide to find out where they’ve seen the cast of The Last of Us season 2 before and where to watch their best movies and shows online on platforms like Max, Netflix, and more.

Pedro Pascal (Joel)

Pascal stars in The Last of Us as Joel, the hardened survivor tasked with smuggling Ellie across the country. Pascal’s career has been expanding since he gained international recognition for his role as the titular hero in The Mandalorian. The series was so successful that Disney quickly green-lit a film spinoff, The Mandalorian and Grogu, which will see Pascal return as Din Djarin. Pascal also garnered attention for starring alongside Nicolas Cage in the buddy comedy The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. He’s next set to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Mr. Fantastic in The Fantastic Four: First Steps.

Bella Ramsey (Ellie)

Ramsey portrays Ellie in The Last of Us, a teenage girl who discovers she is immune to the fungal infection. While The Last of Us garnered them high critical acclaim, Ramsey has several other impressive credits to their name. Ramsey’s career started on the widely popular Game of Thrones, boasting a recurring role in seasons 4 - 6, as Lyanna Mormont, the fierce 10-year-old head of House Mormont. They went on to star in His Dark Materials as Angelica, a young girl living in Cittàgazze, who lost her brother. Ramsey also had a starring role in Becoming Elizabeth as young Jane Grey.

Gabriel Luna (Tommy)

After appearing as a guest in The Last of Us season 1, Gabriel Luna was upgraded to a central role in season 2, where he reprises his role as Joel’s brother, Tommy. Luna is best known for his role in Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., where he starred in season 4 as the Marvel antihero Robbie Reyes (a.k.a. Ghost Rider). In 2019, he joined the Terminator franchise, appearing in Terminator: Dark Fate as the advanced Terminator, Rev-9. Luna is next set to star in The Terminal List season 2 as former Navy SEAL Freddy Strain. 

Isabela Merced (Dina)

Isabela Merced joined The Last of Us season 2 as Dina, Ellie’s best friend. One of Merced’s first major roles was starring as the titular character in Dora and the Lost City of Gold. After bringing the beloved Dora the Explorer to life, she went on to star in the lead role of Aza Holmes, a teenager struggling with OCD, in Turtles All the Way Down, the film adaptation of John Green’s YA novel of the same name. Most recently, she joined the Alien franchise, starring in Alien: Romulus as Kay Harrison.

Kaitlyn Dever (Abby)

Kaitlyn Dever is another newcomer in The Last of Us season 2, where she takes on the role of Abby, a soldier determined to get revenge on Joel. Dever’s breakthrough roles occurred on the small screen, with her recurring role as Loretta McCready in Justified and her starring role as Tim Allen’s on-screen daughter, Eve, in Last Man Standing. More recently, she garnered critical acclaim for Dopesick, in which she portrays Betsy Mallum, a young coal miner whose injury leads to her developing an addiction to painkillers. For her performance, she was nominated for a Golden Globe, Emmy, and Critics’ Choice Award.

Young Mazino (Jesse)

Young Mazino stars in The Last of Us season 2 as Jesse, a leader in his community, who also happens to be Dina’s ex-boyfriend. Mazino had his breakthrough role in the hit Netflix series Beef, in which he portrays Paul Cho, an aimless young man who unexpectedly finds himself caught in his older brother’s feud with business owner Amy Lau (Ali Wong). Before his breakthrough performance, he boasted guest appearances in several medical dramas, crime dramas, and police procedurals, including Blue Bloods and Tommy. Most recently, he appeared in the A24-distributed movie Opus as Kent.

Catherine O’Hara (Gail)

Catherine O’Hara appears in The Last of Us season 2 as Gail, Joel’s therapist. Throughout her over 50-year-long career in Hollywood, O’Hara has appeared in numerous beloved classics, including the Beetlejuice and Home Alone franchises. Beetlejuice marked one of her earliest roles, gaining her recognition for her portrayal of Delia Deetz, Lydia Deetz’s (Winona Ryder) stepmother. O’Hara went on to star as Kevin McCallister’s (Macaulay Culkin) mother, Kate McCallister, in Home Alone and its sequel, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. Most recently, she reprised her iconic role as Delia in the long-awaited Beetlejuice sequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.

Danny Ramirez (Manny)

Danny Ramirez is another newcomer in The Last of Us season 2, in which he portrays Manny, one of Abby’s friends. Ramirez is best known for his role as Joaquin Torres (a.k.a. The Falcon) in the MCU. He made his MCU debut in the miniseries, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, where he serves as part of Sam Wilson’s (Anthony Mackie) support staff. He eventually becomes Wilson’s successor as The Falcon, donning the mantle in Captain America: Brave New World. Ramirez also starred in the critically acclaimed Top Gun: Maverick as LT Mickey "Fanboy" Garcia.

Jeffrey Wright (Isaac Dixon)

Jeffrey Wright stars in The Last of Us season 2, reprising his role as militia leader Isaac Dixon, whom he also voiced in the video game The Last of Us Part II. One of his most recognizable roles comes from the The Hunger Games film series, in which he portrayed District 3 victor and electronics genius Beetee in The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 1 and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2. More recently, he starred as Batman’s iconic ally Jim Gordon in The Batman and earned an Academy Award nomination for his performance as Thelonious "Monk" Ellison in American Fiction.

Joe Pantoliano (Eugene)

Joe Pantoliano appears in The Last of Us season 2 as Eugene, Gail’s husband. He is best known for his role in The Sopranos, in which he portrayed Ralph Cifaretto, a character who rises through the ranks of the Soprano crime family despite frequently clashing with Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini). For his performance as Cifaretto, Pantoliano won an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor. He also garnered attention for his role as Cypher, a man freed by Morpheus (Laurence Fishburne), in The Matrix. Most recently, Pantoliano reprised his role as Captain Conrad Howard in the latest movie in the Bad Boys franchise, Bad Boys: Ride or Die.

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Easter might kick off with colorful eggs and chocolate-shaped bunnies, but it frequently ends in the living room. Luckily, there's no shortage of options if you want to continue your Easter celebration in front of the TV.

Halloween and Christmas loom large in the holiday movie space, but Easter movies exist across many genres, and the selection spans far beyond Easter movies for kids and families. Whether you're looking for lighthearted comedies or biblical epics, here are the 10 best Easter movies for adults to check out on HBO Max, Apple TV+, and more, listed in order of release date.

Easter Parade (1948)

Old Hollywood icons Judy Garland and Fred Astaire team up in the Easter-inspired musical Easter Parade. Neither strangers to dancing and singing, Garland plays an inexperienced chorus girl to Astaire's more seasoned Broadway star. Together, they navigate their new working relationship while slowly realizing their feelings for each other are more than professional.

As love stories go, Easter Parade is a longtime favorite. Fans of musicals will find no shortage of dazzling dances and zippy show tunes. If you like movies of yesteryear, Easter Parade is a charming slice of classic Hollywood.

Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971)

Based on Roald Dahl's beloved children's book, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory sends Golden Ticket-winner Charlie Bucket (Peter Ostrum) to the titular candymaker's factory, only for the other group members to fall off one by one.

Although not explicitly an Easter movie, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory has enough candy and magical hijinks to make it feel like a holiday classic, but with more mass appeal than Easter Sunday. Gene Wilder gives one of his most iconic performances in a film that will appeal to kids and adults alike. However, those looking for a more modern retelling of Dahl's story can find that in Tim Burton's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005).

Monty Python's Life of Brian (1979)

Famed British comedy group Monty Python get in on the Easter movie action with Monty Python's Life of Brian. After being born on the same day as his next-door neighbor, Jesus Christ, Brian (Graham Chapman) spends his life being mistaken for the Messiah. His political interference only makes matters worse, and Brian (somehow) ends up with his own devoted following.

Now, a bona fide classic, not everyone was laughing in 1979. The film's edgy religious satire caused quite a bit of controversy upon release. Despite its initial pushback, Monty Python's Life of Brian prevailed, becoming one of the best comedies of all time. Fans of Monty Python's absurd satire and cheeky wordplay, perhaps most memorably on display in Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975), will find a new favorite here. If that type of humor grates on your nerves or religious jokes make you uncomfortable, consider another entry on this list.

Critters 2: The Main Course (1988)

Looking for something silly to watch this Easter? Critters 2: The Main Course has you covered. The sequel kicks off with those Crite eggs spotted in the final moments of Critters (1986) getting repurposed as colorfully painted Easter eggs. That, of course, doesn't go quite as planned, and the rest of the film features the hellish battle against the town's inhabitants and the titular man-eating aliens.

Critters 2 is funny, gory, and just plain stupid at times. This isn't a crowd-pleasing classic like Wily Wonka; this one is for horror fans and B-movie aficionados looking for a good time. When it comes to holiday horror, it is one of the best Easter horror movies out there. And the good news is that you don't have to be a Critters connoisseur to enjoy the sequel; it works just fine as a standalone viewing.

Chocolat (2000)

Chocolat is a romance novel turned movie with a historical flair. Set in 1959, a mother and daughter duo open a chocolate shop in a quaint but strict Catholic town on the precipice of Lent.

Not only does Chocolat have a star-studded cast, comprised of names like Juliette Binoche, Judi Dench, and Johnny Depp, but it also offers an examination of tradition and how it can conflict with personal expression. All that considered, it's no wonder the movie walked away with five Academy Award nominations. If you like your films award-worthy, Chocolat is one of the few Easter-set movies to hold that title.

Miss Potter (2006)

Miss Potter is a lesser-known biopic about Beatrix Potter, the acclaimed author behind the Easter favorite, The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Renée Zellweger stars as the author in her adult years as she navigates the publishing world and her parents' disapproval of her romance with a novice publisher (Ewan McGregor).

Those who know nothing of Beatrix Potter's personal life will walk away with a new perspective. It's an inspiring story about a kind woman who sidestepped chauvinism to achieve her dream of writing and illustration. Even if biopics aren't your thing, Miss Potter possesses enough dramatic flair to keep most viewers entertained.

Hank and Mike (2008)

Anyone thinking that holidays have become overcommercialized will find a similar vein of thought in Hank and Mike. The fantasy-comedy takes place in an alternate universe where a single mega-corporation owns holidays. After deciding to make cutbacks, the titular Easter bunnies (Thomas Michael and Paolo Mancini) end up without work, out of luck, and faced with an existential crisis.

The result is a film that feels like the Bad Santa (2003) of Easter movies. Similar to the absurd dark humor in Critters 2, Hank and Mike is an off-beat pick that won't be for everyone. But it's a solid option for those who don't mind a crude, dry comedy littered with dark humor. 

Pieces of Easter (2013)

Anyone craving a good Easter-inspired rom-com will find that in Pieces of Easter. The film leans into the "from different worlds" trope when a city-slicker executive (Christina Karis) meets a no-nonsense farmer (Jefferson Moore) who agrees to help her get home in time for her family's Easter celebration.

Although a bit underrated as far as romantic comedies go, Pieces of Easter is equally cute and funny, with some touching human moments between its two leads. Feel-good movie enthusiasts have an easy pick right here. Easter Parade and Chocolat also make good choices for romance fans, but Pieces of Easter has them both beat with comedy.

Risen (2016)

Risen follows Clavius (Joseph Fiennes), a senior officer of the Roman Empire tasked with tracking down Jesus after rumors of his resurrection swirl. Although considered a biblical epic, you won't find much of Risen's story in the Bible. Instead, it's a unique slice of historical fiction that feels akin to Gladiator (2000), just without as much violence or gore.

While Risen is very much aimed at Christian audiences, it has a unique enough premise for those outside the faith to consider checking out. However, if you'd prefer something less religious or more family-friendly, consider looking elsewhere for your Easter thrills. Willy Wonka is right there! 

Easter Sunday (2022)

Stand-up comedian Jo Koy stars in Easter Sunday. The film follows Koy's Joe Valencia, a down-on-his-luck comedian and actor who returns home to celebrate Easter after failing to secure a role on a new sitcom.

At its core, Easter Sunday is a comedy about family dysfunction. While the film takes a strange turn into mob thriller territory later, the majority of it features laughs and misunderstandings among Joe's multi-generational Filipino American family. Although a bit divisive among fans and critics, Easter Sunday is a good choice for Jo Koy fans or anyone looking for something more lighthearted this holiday season.

Paramount+'s MobLand places Tom Hardy's beck-and-call fixer in the center of an impending war between crime families. While his loyalties lie with Conrad Harrigan (Pierce Brosnan) and his string-pulling wife Maeve (Helen Mirren), an incident involving Harrigan's grandson reluctantly pushes him into the merciless claws of the rival Stevenson family. Like all good crime dramas, MobLand keeps the tension high.

From messy politics and dark storylines to hardened matriarchs and a little mystery, MobLand has it all. If you're craving something similar, here are the 10 best crime dramas like MobLand, with a plethora of juicy, drama-filled series right on Paramount+ for easy viewing convenience.

Sons of Anarchy (2008-2014)

Kurt Sutter's Sons of Anarchy details the many allegiances and betrayals within the titular outlaw motorcycle club. Jax Teller (Charlie Hunnam) leads the ensemble cast, guiding the club through various criminal operations, altercations with the law, and feuds with rival gangs alongside his stepfather (Ron Perlman) and mother (Katey Sagal).

Much like MobLand, the central family extends beyond blood, offering plenty of opportunities for drama and disloyalty among the roster of likable anti-heroes. Although the motorcycle theme vastly differs from MobLand's London setting, it remains a unique entry in the mafia-heavy crime drama space. If you like series where loyalties come into question and the next plot point keeps you guessing, Sons of Anarchy will keep you on your toes.

Boardwalk Empire (2010-2014)

Boardwalk Empire drops audiences into Atlantic City, New Jersey, during the height of the Prohibition Era. Steve Buscemi stars as Nucky Thompson, a corrupt politician intent on playing both sides of the law. Created by writer and executive producer of The Sopranos, Terence Winter's acclaimed crime drama delves deep into the greed and violence that go along with organized crime.

Those wanting more of MobLand's gangster vibes will find all that and more in Boardwalk Empire, which also introduces the fictionalized version of real-life mobsters like Al Capone and Lucky Luciano. As one of HBO Max's finest offerings, fans of period-set series can expect five seasons of captivating television.

Ray Donovan (2013-2020)

Those tuning into MobLand might not realize that the project was initially conceived as a prequel to Ray Donovan, but it makes sense. After a quick comparison, it's easy to see how Tom Hardy's Harry took shape from Liev Schreiber's morally conflicted and quiet fixer. Instead of working for a specific crime family à la MobLand, titular anti-hero Ray Donovan "fixes" the criminal mishaps of his celebrity employers while also dealing with his ill-tempered ex-con father (Jon Voight).

With seven seasons of dark and gritty crime drama content, those looking for a similar series to MobLand will find a strong contender here. Compared to previous titles mentioned, like Sons of Anarchy and Boardwalk Empire, Ray Donovan edges them both out as a true spiritual successor to MobLand, so why not see where it all began?

Peaky Blinders (2013-2022)

Cillian Murphy frontlines Peaky Blinders as Tommy Shelby, leader of the titular Birmingham gang. While MobLand favors modern England, Peaky Blinders travels back in time to 1919. Shelby guides the gang through all manner of illegal and legitimate business endeavors in the aftermath of World War I.

Among its big-name cast is MobLand star Tom Hardy, who plays a substantial role as a Jewish gangster with a stone-cold heart. Largely considered one of the greatest gangster series of all time, Peaky Blinders is a must-watch for crime drama fans who enjoy historical settings and stylish set pieces. While Boardwalk Empire is also a good option for genre fans, Peaky Blinders' England takes the cake when it comes to replicating MobLand's setting. 

Animal Kingdom (2016-2022)

TNT's Animal Kingdom sees high schooler J (Finn Cole) reconnecting with his estranged criminal family after his mother's death. His grandmother, Janine "Smurf" Cody (Ellen Barkin), oversees the family's illicit operations with a cool menace and a chilling oedipal hold over her sons. Loosely based on the Australian film of the same name, the series transports the Codys to sunny Oceanside, California, and fleshes out family dynamics only touched on by the film.

Those who appreciate a manipulative matriarch who's always one step ahead of everyone else will love to hate (and hate to love) Smurf. The parallels to Maeve are there, but Animal Kingdom shares a lot of DNA with Sons of Anarchy. It's just sexier, sunnier, and a whole lot more twisted. This one is for fans of crime dramas with just as much psychological depth as action scenes.

Godfather of Harlem (2019-present)

If MobLand's gangster premise appeals to you, Godfather of Harlem is another must-watch. Instead of the London cityscape and the English countryside, the Forest Whitaker-led series chronicles the rise of real-life crime boss Bumpy Johnson in Harlem, New York, during the '60s. 

Like MobLand, Godfather of Harlem primarily pits Bumpy against one opposing crime family. In this case, it is the Genoveses, a prominent sector of the Italian mob that dominates New York and New Jersey. Although the characters and events have been fictionalized, the show gives you an intimate look into the life of one of history's most infamous crime bosses. If true crime perks your ears, Godfather of Harlem delivers a solid dramatization. 

Mayor of Kingstown (2021-present)

Paramount+'s Mayor of Kingstown stars Jeremy Renner as Mike McLusky, who inherits the title of "Mayor" after a family death. As a combination of a public figure, crime boss, and fixer, Mike has his hands in everything, from the local gangs and prisons to law enforcement and his own family drama.

Those who enjoy watching Harry bounce from one problem to another in MobLand will find a similar vibe here. Created by Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon ofYellowstone fame, Mayor of Kingstown has no shortage of action, but its main concern is spotlighting the corruption hidden in the US prison system.

1923 (2022-2025)

If you want more Helen Mirren after MobLand, 1923 is a good option. The Paramount+ series serves as a bridge between prequel 1883 and Taylor Sheridan's smash hit Yellowstone series. While not technically a crime drama, 1923 has plenty of messy politics, feuds, and violence to keep pace with some of the other entries on this list, with a historical setting that feels more contained than Boardwalk Empire's decade-sprawling story.

Mirren displays a powerful chemistry with co-star Harrison Ford. Together, they elevate a series about the Dutton family's eventual acquisition of the land that will become the site of their famous ranch in Yellowstone. For those new to the franchise, you can enjoy 1923 without watching Yellowstone first, although if you're a fan of western dramas, you'll probably end up there anyway, so why not binge both?

Tulsa King (2022-present)

Co-creator of Yellowstone, Taylor Sheridan, delivers more crime drama goodness with Tulsa King. The Paramount+ original drops Sylvester Stallone's recently released mafia capo in the middle of Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he begins setting up his own crime network. Although billed as a drama, Tulsa King maintains an element of comedy that makes it less serious than Sheridan's many Yellowstone projects but still on par with MobLand's overall vibe. 

Due largely to Stallone's charm, Tulsa King brought in a staggering amount of viewers and even surpassed Max's House of the Dragon as the highest-rated series debut on cable. If you're searching for more crime family drama with an undertone of dark humor, Tulsa King has you covered.

Landman (2024-present)

Taylor Sheridan remains the reigning king of Paramount+'s original dramas. His most recent hit, Landman, plants Billy Bob Thornton's Tommy Norris in a West Texas oil drilling company. Like Hardy's fixer, Tommy has a knack for fixing problems himself, although in a much less brutal fashion.

While Landman is a neo-western, it's also a crime drama, perhaps even more so than 1923, that delves into the dark side of the oil industry and the cartel's interference. Tommy Norris falls more to the "good guy" side than MobLand's anti-heroes. However, he's a complicated character with a bad habit of spouting off profanities and drinking too much. If you like Thornton, he is a tour de force here.

There's something undeniably magical about Easter. It's a time of fresh starts, pastel colors, and baskets brimming with sweet surprises. But beyond the egg hunts and chocolate bunnies, Easter is also about time with family. When the excitement settles, and everyone's back on the couch in a sugar haze, there's no better way to wind down than with a family-friendly movie.

Thankfully, there are some delightful kid-centric Easter-themed movies that are made for everyone to enjoy together, that will fill your home with laughter, warmth, and maybe a little mischief. These six can be found on Max, Prime Video, Netflix, Peacock, and more.

It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown (1974)

This vintage Peanuts special is like a soft breeze of nostalgia wrapped in Linus' trusty blue blanket. It's the Easter Beagle, Charlie Brown invites viewers back into the world of Charlie Brown, Linus, Lucy, Snoopy, and the rest of the gang as they prepare for Easter in their wonderfully adorable, overcomplicated way. The storyline shuffles between the kids trying to make sense of the holiday and Snoopy taking matters into his own paws.

The humor is understated, the animation beautifully simple, and the pace is a reminder that sometimes slowing down is the best way to take it all in. It's a holiday classic that still holds up, which is largely due to its heartwarming lessons about tradition. It's great for parents who are eager to share their favorite Peanuts moments with a new generation of will-be fans.

Hop (2011)

Hop leaps into the Easter lineup with the energy of a candy-fueled toddler. It's the story of E.B. (Russell Brand), the teenage son of the Easter Bunny, who would rather drum in a rock band than take over the family business. So naturally, he heads to Hollywood and crosses paths with an unemployed slacker (James Marsden) who's equally lost in life.

While it doesn't rewrite the book on holiday storytelling, Hop manages to be bright, bouncy fun with a nice little message about following your dreams... even if they lead you in a completely different direction than expected. Hop is still one of the few big Easter blockbusters, mixing silliness with pop music flair. It's ideal for kids and parents looking for a fun holiday watch.

The Dog Who Saved Easter (2014)

If you've ever wondered what Easter would look like through the eyes of a heroic house pet, The Dog Who Saved Easter delivers. At the heart of it is Zeus, a lovable pup with a nose for trouble and a knack for saving the day. When his owners go out of town, Zeus is dropped off at a doggy daycare and naturally, trouble follows.

The film is a lighthearted, made-for-TV-style romp with plenty of physical comedy, quirky human characters, and just enough heart to keep it from being forgettable. It proves that sometimes the best family movies don't need big-budget effects, they just need a loyal pup and a happy ending. It's the perfect choice for younger kids and dog lovers who want something simple, sweet, and family-friendly.

Dora the Explorer: Dora's Easter Adventure (2012)

Everyone's favorite explorer is back in Dora's Easter Adventure. And this time, the mission is full of egg-hunting excitement. Swiper, the sneaky fox, has swiped the Easter Bunny's basket of goodies! With time ticking and her friends counting on her, Dora sets off with Boots on a colorful mission to save the day.

For the tiniest family members, it's an adventure that makes them feel involved. And for parents, it's a sweet throwback that keeps the kids engaged. Few Easter specials actually get kids involved, and this one makes the holiday interactive in true Dora fashion. Adults may not find it stimulating, but they will still have a blast watching the little ones have fun.

Peter Rabbit (2018)

Peter Rabbit takes Beatrix Potter's timeless tale and gives it a rascally update, with James Corden voicing the mischievous Peter in a way that walks the line between endearing and exasperating. The film follows Peter and his siblings as they wage a carrot-fueled turf war against their new human neighbor, who just wants to grow vegetables in peace.

This adaptation swaps out the gentler tone of the books for something a little rowdier, but it works. There's also a surprising amount of heart tucked beneath the high jinks and garden gags. While it's not technically an Easter story, Peter will charm the whole family. It's ideal for anyone who likes their holiday movies a little rowdier, with plenty of laughs for kids and winks of humor for adults.

Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway (2021)

The rebellious bunny is back in Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway. But this time, he's questioning whether he's destined to always be the troublemaker. When Bea (Rose Byrne), the heart of the family and now an aspiring children's book author, is courted by a flashy publisher, Peter starts to feel like he's being turned into a version of himself he doesn't like and runs off to the big city.

Families who enjoyed the first Peter Rabbit but want more warmth and character growth will love this movie because these talking animals are really funny and surprisingly introspective. It expands on the first movie by tackling identity and family, while keeping the same bouncy humor that made the original so popular.

The Pitt has certainly taken medical TV drama lovers by storm—ironically, much like another show that introduced us to Noah Wyle thirty years ago. But the world of medical dramas is vast and varied, and now that the show is over, there’s still plenty for people who loved what the show brought to their screens.

While you're unlikely to find another show that follows intensity of an Emergency Room hour by hour, there are a still lot of medical shows that have a great focus on patients, compelling storytelling and interesting dynamics between medical professionals. From ER (the show that started it all) to Doctor Odyssey, there’s a medical drama out there for everyone. Here are 10 shows to watch if you love The Pitt.

ER

As the definitive TV show that takes place inside an Emergency Room, ER made household names out of Anthony Edwards, George Clooney, Julianna Margulies, Noah Wyle, and many others. Of all the shows on this list, ER is probably the closest to The Pitt, although the pace is much less frantic and you get to know much more about the characters.

Doctor Odyssey

Doctor Odyssey is truly wild, but that’s what makes it so fun. Imagine all the medical emergencies that can happen aboard a ship, dealt with by a team of three who are, you know, isolated aboard a ship. The tone is not at all serious, in fact, this is pretty much a fever dream, but that’s what makes it so enjoyable. Plus, there’s a throuple! Or a love triangle. Or a throuple. No one can decide, really.

Pulse

Just like The Pitt, Pulse is a relatively new show. It leans into the personal drama of the doctors' lives, but never goes full soap-opera. It’s like an elevated Grey’s Anatomy, if you will. There’s still a frantic pace, a lot of interesting cases, a hurricane that presents a different dynamic than we usually see, and a Miami setting that allows the show to look and feel different than most other medical dramas. 

Brilliant Minds

Brilliant Minds focuses on an eccentric but gifted neurologist, Dr. Oliver Wolf, who is based on the real life Dr. Oliver Sacks. It's a story about making connections when the ways you'd normally connect with people aren’t available. Poignant and touching, this medical drama is both about the patients and the doctors in a way that will resonate with fans of The Pitt—and Zachary Quinto’s portrayal of Wolf will surely resonate with those who loved Noah Wyle.

Watson

If you like medical mysteries, Watson offers a new perspective. This is pretty much Sherlock Holmes, but with a modern day setting and, crucially, with medicine instead of Sherlock Holmes. If you like detective lore and medical dramas, this might just be the perfect show for you. And make no mistake, the famed Holmes is sure to make an appearance sooner or later.

Doc

A doctor who can’t remember the last eight years of her life goes back to practicing medicine in Doc, a show about memory–exploring what we can lose and gain from it. It sounds very depressing, and at times it’s a little heavy compared to other shows on this list, but Doc is a show about the little wins in life and how it feels to discover new things about yourself every day. So, if you want a medical drama where you'll be discovering new things along the way, this one’s for you.

Transplant

A Syrian doctor with extensive training in emergency medicine becomes a refugee in Canada and must re-do his medical training from residency in Transplant. Is it frustrating at times? Yes. But this is also one of the few shows that showcases a completely different story to everything we’re used to seeing, and that’s a breath of fresh air. It’s hard to compare Transplant with any other medical drama, and that’s precisely why it’s worth watching.

The Night Shift

There was so much discussion in The Pitt about the night shift, and this show focuses exclusively on medical professionals working throughout the night. Like is a lot of the medical dramas on this list, The Night Shift balances its focus on the doctors and the patients evenly, showing what it means to do the job at night. That also means it’s pretty fast-paced, which should appeal to fans of The Pitt. 

SkyMed

About as different as any other medical drama on this list, SkyMed follows nurses and pilots flying air ambulances in remote Northern Canada. The things they face might be different than in other medical shows, but the pace might be to the liking of people looking for a medical drama that keeps them on their toes. There’s no looking away from what’s happening on Skymed. And every once in a while, you get to learn about the personal lives of the cast, too.

Breathless

The Spanish show Breathless focuses on a public hospital trying to stay afloat while doctors are about to go on strike—a strike that is complicated by the arrival of a high profile patient. The topic is a little bit foreign to US hospitals, but it’s still incredibly engaging. Considering how much The Pitt focused on hospital politics, this might be of interest to fans of the show.

Check out our list below to find all the medical dramas to watch if you love The Pitt available to stream online in the US.

Every year, actors and filmmakers from around the world gather for the Cannes Film Festival, one of the year's most prestigious film events. The festival previews culturally significant, diverse, artistic, and emerging films, and a select few compete for the coveted top prize, the Palme d’Or.

The Cannes Film Festival recently announced its 2025 lineup, including projects from Wes Anderson, Richard Linklater, and Scarlett Johansson. If you've checked out the full list of movies featured at this year's festival and you're wondering which titles are among the year's most anticipated, we've got you covered with this guide! Here are 10 unmissable movies at Cannes 2025 that should be on every cinephile's radar.

The Phoenician Scheme

One of Cannes 2025’s most anticipated movies is The Phoenician Scheme, the new feature film by eight-time Academy Award nominee Wes Anderson. The Phoenician Scheme is a black comedy and family drama featuring an ensemble cast that includes Mia Threapleton, Benicio del Toro, Bryan Cranston, and Tom Hanks. It centers on Zsa-zsa Korda (del Toro), a father of 10 and the wealthiest man in the world, who has inexplicably chosen his only daughter, a nun (Threapleton), as his sole heir. The film was selected to compete for the top prize at Cannes, and the movie's trailers promise Wes Anderson’s distinctive style, vintage flair, and eccentric characters encased in an intriguing new story.

Highest 2 Lowest

Highest 2 Lowest, the latest collaboration between director Spike Lee and Denzel Washington, will premiere out of competition at Cannes 2025. Lee is the director behind the critically acclaimed Malcolm X, Do the Right Thing, and BlacKkKlansman. His latest film is an English-language remake of Akira Kurosawa’s 1963 crime thriller High and Low. Kurosawa is one of the most influential filmmakers in cinema history, while Lee is one of the most recognizable directors of his generation with his bold and provocative film style. Needless to say, it will be quite intriguing to see Lee reimagining Kurosawa’s critically acclaimed work.

Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

The Cannes Film Festival will host the world premiere of Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, although the film will not compete for any awards. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning marks the eighth installment in the Mission: Impossible series and is a direct sequel to Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One. It sees the return of Tom Cruise as IMF agent Ethan Hunt, who is desperate to stop a powerful new technology from falling into the wrong hands. Since critics and audiences hailed  Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One as one of the best movies in the franchise, anticipation is exceedingly high for the sequel.

Eleanor the Great

Eleanor the Great will have its world premiere at Cannes as part of the film festival’s Un Certain Regard section, highlighting innovative works and emerging filmmakers. The film marks actress Scarlett Johansson's feature directorial debut. It follows Eleanor (June Squibb), a 90-year-old woman who strikes up an unlikely friendship with a 19-year-old student. Last year, Squibb dazzled in the titular role of the dramedy Thelma, making it quite exciting to see her return in Eleanor the Great. The new film is especially intriguing to fans of Johnasson, who are bound to be curious about this latest career development.

Nouvelle Vague

Richard Linklater, the director behind Hit Man and Boyhood, will debut his new film, Nouvelle Vague, at Cannes. As its title suggests, the film is a tribute to French New Wave cinema. It tracks the making of one of the most influential examples of the New Wave, Breathless. Guillaume Marbeck stars as Breathless writer and director Jean-Luc Godard, while Zoey Duetch portrays Jean Seberg, Breathless’ lead star. Helmed by five-time Academy Award nominee Linklater and delving into the rich setting of the 1960s France film landscape, cinephiles won’t want to miss Nouvelle Vague.

Eddington

The Cannes Film Festival also selected Ari Aster’s new film, Eddington, to compete for the Palme d’Or. Eddington is a neo-Western black comedy with a stacked cast, including Joaquin Phoenix, Pedro Pascal, Emma Stone, and Austin Butler. It centers on an ambitious sheriff (Phoenix) in a small town in New Mexico. While Aster is best known for his work on horror and surrealist movies, including Beau is Afraid and Midsommar, the success of neo-Westerns like Yellowstone makes it exciting to see his foray into the genre with Eddington.

The Mastermind

Kelly Reichardt’s newest film, The Mastermind, is set to premiere and compete at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Reichardt is the director behind Certain Women and Showing Up. She’s best known for her minimalist style and focus on underrepresented groups in cinema. However, it seems Reichardt is returning to the heist genre, which she also tackled in First Cow, set in the 19th century. The Mastermind boasts a similarly audacious and ambitious plot about a man planning a heist during the Vietnam War and the women’s liberation movement.

The History of Sound

The Cannes Film Festival will also host the world premiere of The History of Sound, which will compete for the Palme d’Or. The History of Sound comes from film director and writer Oliver Hermanus, best known for his work on Beauty and the TV series Mary & George. In 2011, Cannes awarded Hermanus the Queer Palm for Beauty for its LGBTQ+ representation. His latest film, The History of Sound, may also be the in running for both the Palme d’Or and Queer Palm as it will be a gay romance featuring Paul Mescal and Josh O’Connor, who travel to New England to record folk music.

Orwell: 2+2=5

The documentary, Orwell 2+2=5, will also debut at the Cannes Film Festival as part of its Cannes Premiere section, meaning it was eligible for competition but could not compete due to the limited number of spots. Orwell 2+2=5 comes from filmmaker Raoul Peck, well-known for tackling important historical, political, and societal themes in his works. As its title suggests, Peck’s latest documentary is a tribute to and exploration of the legacy of writer George Orwell. It will delve deep into his dystopian works, including the classic 1984, as well as explore the relevancy of Orwell’s book themes in modern society.

Splitsville

Splitsville is another Cannes Premiere selection at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. Michael Angelo Covino directs, writes, and stars in the comedy alongside Dakota Johnson and Adria Arjona. Splitsville follows Carey (Kevin Marvin), who seeks advice from his friends, Paul (Covino) and Julie (Johnson), while navigating a divorce from his wife, Ashley (Arjona), and ends up entwined in the pair’s open relationship. Covino is no stranger to Cannes, bringing his buddy tragicomedy The Climb to the festival in 2019. Hence, there’s high anticipation for his latest comedy foray, which promises to be a treat for Johnson and Arjona fans.

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Apple TV+’s The Studio is chock-full of A-list actors and filmmakers. The Seth Rogen-created series takes aim at Hollywood with its satirical tale of a newly appointed film studio head, Matt Remick (Rogen), who is torn between honoring art and taking the financially beneficial route. Its premise offers countless actors and filmmakers the perfect opportunity to appear as fictionalized versions of themselves for some light self-deprecating humor.

If you're loving The Studio and want to find out more about the show's cameos, you can use this guide to find out everything you need to know. We'll also show you where to watch their best movies and TV shows on streaming services.

Paul Dano

Paul Dano has a cameo in the opening scene of The Studio episode 1, “The Promotion,” in which he plays an actor performing a death scene for one of Remick’s movies. Dano’s breakthrough role was as Dwayne, a teenager from a dysfunctional family who has taken a vow of silence in Little Miss Sunshine. He went on to star in the critically acclaimed period drama There Will Be Blood as twins, Paul and Eli Sunday. Most recently, he starred as the iconic Batman villain, The Riddler, in The Batman and as a fictionalized version of Steven Spielberg’s father in The Fabelmans.

Nicholas Stollar

Nicholas Stollar also appears in the first episode of The Studio as the director chosen by Remick to helm a film based on the Kool-Aid Man. Stoller is best known as the director behind the romantic comedy Forgetting Sarah Marshall and its spinoff sequel, Get Him to the Geek. More recently, he directed, wrote, and produced Bros, in which two men repulsed by commitment are drawn to one another. He’s also the writer behind Andy Serkis’ upcoming animated adaptation of George Orwell’s classic Animal Farm.

Martin Scorsese

Martin Scorsese cameos in The Studio episode 1, “The Promotion,” as a director who seeks Remick’s approval for a film about the Jonestown massacre. Scorsese has filmed several cameos and documentary appearances over the years, but he’s most often behind the camera. Considered one of the greatest directors of his generation, he’s the director behind such hits as Taxi Driver and GoodFellas. Most recently, Scorsese co-wrote and directed Killers of the Flower Moon, which stars Lily Gladstone and Leonardo DiCaprio and examines the Osage murders in the early 1900s.

Charlize Theron

Another A-lister who appears in The Studio episode 1, “The Promotion,” is Charlize Theron, who hosts a party that attracts numerous Hollywood celebrities. Theron isn’t new to the art of cameos, as she shocked superhero fans in 2022 with a hilarious cameo in Amazon's The Boys. For the most part, though, her career has played out on award-winning movies and huge blockbusters. In addition to her Academy Award for her role in Monster, some of her most recognizable roles include the criminal mastermind Cipher in The Fate of the Furious and Fast X, and as Imperator Furiosa in George Miller's post-apocalyptic action flick, Mad Max: Fury Road. Most recently, she signed on to appear in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey.

Steve Buscemi

Steve Buscemi appears near the end of The Studio episode 1, “The Promotion,” where he is excited about being cast in a Martin Scorsese movie. Buscemi boasts an extensive Hollywood career across both independent and mainstream film. His most critically acclaimed projects include the black comedy Fargo, where he portrayed a dimwitted criminal, and The Sopranos as Tony Soprano’s cousin, Tony Blundetto. He also boasted the lead role in the Emmy-nominated crime drama Boardwalk Empire. More recently, Buscemi signed on to portray Barry Dort in Wednesday season 2. On the big screen, Buscemi is known for appearances in Quentin Tarantino's Reservoir Dogs, the cult classic Ghost World, and the voice of Randall in Monster's Inc.

Greta Lee

Greta Lee has a cameo in The Studio episode 2, “The Oner,” in which she’s an actor in one of Remick's films who tries to get on his good side. Lee started her career on the small screen, gaining prominence for her roles in Russian Doll and Apple TV+’s The Morning Show. More recently, she starred as Nora Moon in the Academy Award-nominated Past Lives, which follows Moon as she reconnects with her long-lost childhood crush. Lee’s next project will be the long-awaited TRON: Legacy sequel, TRON: Ares, in which she will portray programmer Eve Kim.

Anthony Mackie

Anthony Mackie portrays himself in a cameo in episode 3, “The Note,” where he’s the leading actor in a new Ron Howard movie, Alphabet City. Mackie is well-known for his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Sam Wilson, the superhero formerly known as Falcon, who eventually takes up the mantle of Captain America. Most recently, he appeared in Captain America: Brave New World and was confirmed for Avengers: Doomsday. Outside the MCU, he recently provided the voice of Herman in The Electric State and boasts the lead role in Twisted Metal.

Dave Franco

Dave Franco also cameos in The Studio episode 3, “The Note,” as Mackie’s co-star in Howard’s Alphabet City. Franco is known for his breakthrough role as Eric Molson in the buddy comedy 21 Jump Street, where he starred alongside Channing Tatum and Jonah Hill. He also stars as illusionist Jack Wilder in Now You See Me and Now You See Me 2. Franco will reprise his role as Wilder in the upcoming third installment of the franchise, Now You See Me: Now You Don't, and he is also set to star as Jonah in the Colleen Hoover adaptation Regretting You.

Olivia Wilde

Olivia Wilde appears in The Studio episode 4, “The Missing Reel,” as the director of an over-budget neo-noir detective film for Remick’s studio. Wilde is an actor and director who most recently directed, starred in, and co-produced Don’t Worry Darling, a psychological thriller about a group of housewives who begin questioning their lifestyle in an idyllic, experimental company town. Wilde also recently boasted a cameo in the black comedy Babylon. Viewers most likely recognize her from the medical drama House, where she appeared for seasons 4 - 8 as the secretive Dr. Remy "Thirteen" Hadley.

Zac Efron

Last but not least, Zac Efron has a cameo in The Studio episode 4, “The Missing Reel,” as the lead actor in Wilde’s neo-noir film, who clashes with her over her directing style. Efron started his career on the Disney Channel, where he boasted one of his most iconic roles as Troy Bolton in High School Musical and its sequels. More recently, he showed versatility as an actor by switching between serious and comedic roles, including portraying wrestler Kevin Von Erich in A24’s biographical drama The Iron Claw and Dean in Prime Video’s John Cena-led comedy Ricky Stanicky.

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A lot of viewers have recently discovered Parker Posey thanks to her performance in The White Lotus and her hilariously over-the-top North Carolina accent. But did you know she’s been a famous actress for three decades?

Posey originally started out as an “Indie Darling,” starring in arthouse films that made huge splashes at prestigious film festivals like Cannes, Sundance, and Tribeca. Since then, she’s starred in a wide array of comedies, horror movies, and even a superhero movie. Here are Parker Posey’s 9 best movie roles and where to watch them on streaming services.

The Parenting 

One of Posey’s newest films is the Max original movie The Parenting. The supernatural comedy sees two families come together at a rural farmhouse for a long weekend. But things go awry because they were actually lured there to help give an infamous demon a human vessel. Just like Beetlejuice, while the movie has horror themes, it’s a total comedy, and Posey is laugh-out-loud hilarious–especially in the scene where she, as a 56-year-old woman, plays a 15-year-old girl.

Best in Show

Posey has long been a collaborator on Christopher Guest movies, where he and his team of mostly improv actors tackle a new topic each film…and hilariously skewer it to death. Best in Show takes on the dog show crowd and sees a group of eccentric weirdos fight for the top prize. Joining Posey was an all-star comedic cast, including Eugene Levy, Catherine O’Hara, Jane Lynch, Fred Willard, Ed Begley Jr., and The White Lotus' Jennifer Coolidge.

Party Girl

The movie that really put Posey on the map as one of indie’s it-girls was Party Girl. In the film, Posey plays a wealthy New York club kid who gets arrested after organizing an illegal rave. After getting bailed out, she vows to repay her bail by getting a job as a librarian – a vocation she ends up loving. But her old partying ways come back to haunt her a few times, and hilarity ensues. The film was a hit with the arthouse crowd and even spawned a short-lived TV series of the same name the following year.

Scream 3

Some (like myself) argue that Scream 3 is actually a fantastic movie, thanks largely to Parker Posey, who plays Judy Jergenstern, an actress (who goes by the stage name Jennifer Jolie) that stars in "Stab 3" as Gale Weathers. The absolute meta-madness of this movie is pure camp gold. I mean, c’mon…the scene with Carrie Fisher playing a failed actress that looks like Carrie Fisher??? You literally can’t write this stuff…unless you wrote Scream 3, in which case you can and did. Just watch it, because trust me, it’s fantastic. Also, the bangs! Who can forget the bangs????

Josie and the Pussycats

In 2001, Josie and the Pussycats got their own live-action movie, and I swear to you it has aged soooooo well. The entire movie mocks mass media and capitalism, and is filled to the brim with product placement. But the movie is skillfully mocking the consumerist system, and shows how easily humans can be conned into trends by corporations. Who is at the helm of this evil corporate nonsense? MegaRecords CEO Fiona (Posey), of course. Posey’s ability to play a real-life cartoon villain is hilarious, and she steals every scene.

Waiting for Guffman

Another iconic Christopher Guest film is Waiting for Guffman. In the movie, a small town in Middle America wants to put on a community play. The film is a hilarious look at all the larger-than-life personalities of the townspeople and the funny drama they have together. In the movie, Posey plays Libby Mae Brown, a Dairy Queen employee with big aspirations (and very little talent). The film has become a cult classic and earned three nominations at the Independent Spirit Awards.

Superman Returns

Despite her reputation as an indie darling and improv queen, Parker Posey's filmography also includes a big-budget superhero movie. In Superman Returns, she plays Kitty Kowalski, Lex Luthor’s girlfriend and henchwoman. But being Parker Posey, she obviously brought a lot of quirk to the character and helped give the movie a good dose of comedic relief.

Lost in Space

In 2018, Netflix rebooted Lost in Space, the classic sci-fi series about a family who becomes stranded in outer space after a catastrophic accident. Per usual with Parker Posey, she gets to play one of the show’s most interesting characters, portraying June Harris, a conniving sociopath who pretends to be a doctor. Her character causes tons of chaos in the show, and Posey even earned herself a Saturn Award nomination.

The Doom Generation

The Doom Generation is another one of Posey’s iconic arthouse films. The movie was written and directed by auteur Gregg Araki, known for films that push sexual boundaries and have included LGBTQ themes long before it was commonplace in Hollywood. The Doom Generation sees a trio venture around Los Angeles on a wild night of lust, partying, and murder. Joining Posey in the cast were Rose McGowan and Margaret Cho, among others.

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It makes sense that Charlie Brooker's sci-fi-heavy anthology series garnered quick comparisons to The Twilight Zone (1959) upon its 2011 debut. As indicated by its name, Black Mirror explores a dark reflection of society that often wanders into sci-fi or dystopian territory while warning of the dangers of advancing technology. Those who watch the show know it has a particular brand that is tricky to capture. However, sifting through some of pop culture's best sci-fi and horror offerings reveals thought-provoking titles that deliver something similar.

Whether you want twisty sci-fi tales with cautionary messages at their center or horror-leaning stories that spotlight humans' darker inclinations, here are 10 movies that feel like a Black Mirror episode and where you can find them on Apple TV+, Netflix, and more.

Videodrome (1983)

Stemming from the disturbing mind of horror legend David Cronenberg, Videodrome follows the quest of a TV station programmer (James Wood) to uncover the source of the titular hyper-violent show. What follows is a surreal, hallucinatory story that is equally beautiful and horrific. Like Black Mirror, Videodrome sets its thematic sights on technology and its influence over people. Cronenberg pays special attention to society's obsession with sex and violence and just how easily they can be blurred and exploited.

While Videodrome's 1983 release makes TV its primary talking point, its themes remain just as relevant when applied to modern social media platforms. Like most Cronenberg projects, expect the usual grotesque body horror. However, for those with cast-iron stomachs, Videodrome is a uniquely mind-bending horror masterpiece.

Cube (1997)

Cube's selling point is right in its title. Vincenzo Natali's low-budget sci-fi thriller begins with a group of strangers waking up in a giant cube with no memory of how they got there. However, this isn't an ordinary cube. Instead, it's a booby-trap-ridden monstrosity with countless rooms and puzzles. While that alone already feels like a Black Mirror episode, the similarities extend to its messaging. Cube is a story about people learning (and failing) to work together when the norms of society vanish.

Don't let its B-movie exterior fool you. Beneath the surface, Cube offers ample commentary on faith and existentialism. Sure to be a nail-biter for sci-fi horror fans, this one goes heavy on atmosphere and tension with a sprinkling—just a sprinkling of cheese. But, hey, it's a repeat watch for me.

The Truman Show (1998)

The Truman Show is decades old, but don't let that fact derail you. Still just as thought-provoking as ever, the Andrew Niccol-directed movie features a disillusioned insurance salesman (Jim Carrey) who begins to suspect his life is the subject of a reality TV show. Like Black Mirror, The Truman Show tackles juicy themes like existentialism and freedom while questioning the moral complexities of reality TV and privacy.

Those who know Carrey for his comedic legacy will also see a different side of the actor. The Truman Show is a pop culture landmark for a reason, and it remains one of the most creative movies ever to grace the big screen. If you consider yourself a fan of psychological dramas with unique premises, you should already be hitting "play."

District 9 (2009)

Really, any of Neill Blomkamp's sci-fi films make for a good Black Mirror pairing. However, the Peter Jackson-produced District 9 is a level above the rest when it comes to staying power. In this reality, humans segregate aliens into a degenerate and forgotten ghetto in Johannesburg. The brutal treatment of these extraterrestrial refugees works as a political allegory, and given its South African setting, one about the lingering effects of apartheid.

Like what Black Mirror did with "Black Museum," District 9 uses sci-fi and dystopian themes to illuminate the horrors of racism and xenophobia. Perhaps what's most unique about the movie when compared to other entries on this list is Blomkamp's use of found footage. Don't expect The Blair Witch Project (1999), but know the intersplicing of documentary-style clips gives District 9 a realistic, immersive feel sure to captivate sci-fi fans.

The Cabin in the Woods (2011)

The Cabin in the Woods kicks off like any other slasher movie: A group of twenty-somethings head to a remote cabin in the middle of nowhere, only for bloodthirsty killers to upend their vacation. However, there's more to Drew Goddard's film than meets the eye. An underground laboratory is behind all the horror movie clichés, and just like that, The Cabin in the Woods goes from horror to sci-fi.

Those familiar with Black Mirror's "Playtest," which sees a man test a haunted house augmented reality game, will find something similar here, albeit with a lot more comedy and fun. While very much a horror parody, The Cabin in the Woods also points the finger at desensitized audiences and their need for bigger, better, and more depraved violence in the genre. This movie was made explicitly for horror fans.

Ex Machina (2014)

Black Mirror sends a sometimes cynical, always cautionary message when it comes to technology. In movies, nothing takes that stance quite like Ex Machina. The Alex Garland film sends a brilliant programmer (Domhnall Gleeson) to the remote mansion of his eccentric CEO (Oscar Isaac) to test the "humanness" of an AI android named Ava (Alicia Vikander). To say more would do the plot a disservice. Just know that Ex Machina is acclaimed for a reason.

From award-winning visual effects to its brilliant script, there is nothing quite like it in the realm of science fiction. If you can't get enough of Black Mirror's headier, more thought-provoking episodes, Ex Machina should be the first thing you watch next. And with all the AI controversy in the world right now, it's chillingly relevant.

Vivarium (2019)

The search for a perfect home completely derails into a terrifying, surrealistic ordeal in Vivarium. Directed by Lorcan Finnegan, the film imagines Imogen Poots and Jesse Eisenberg as a young couple whose discovery that they're trapped in a labyrinth of identical houses is just the beginning of their problems.

Like Black Mirror, Vivarium has something to say and delivers its almost satirical commentary in a trippy sci-fi horror mash-up. For some, the surrealism might be a bit heavy-handed, but for others, that's the fun part. One thing is for sure: Vivarium is a movie for people who like reading between the lines.

The Platform (2019)

What Black Mirror does best is tell an engaging story with deeper messaging layered beneath. Galder Gaztelu-Urrutia's The Platform shares that spirit, although its content is more disturbing and violent in many ways. Set in a dystopian future, prison inmates receive food on a descending platform akin to an open elevator. Those on the top take too much, leaving the prisoners closer to the bottom with scraps mostly unfit for human consumption.

Right off the bat, it's clear that The Platform is an allegory for socioeconomic status and the stark disparity between the upper and lower classes. Although it's brutal, it's also thought-provoking and hard to look away from. Like Cube, The Platform's unique setting is also one of its biggest selling points. Like horror that's unafraid to make bold social commentary? Look no further than this Spanish Netflix hit.

M3GAN (2022)

Another sci-fi-horror blend, M3GAN delves into the dangers of AI with a murderous twist. After a robotic engineer (Allison Williams) becomes the reluctant caretaker to her orphaned niece (Violet McGraw), she creates the titular android to fulfill a companion role for the girl. However, in true horror movie fashion, M3GAN goes rogue and racks up quite the body count in the process.

The Gerard Johnstone movie goes more slasher than Black Mirror. Still, its dark humor and subtle camp feel reminiscent of the Miley Cyrus-starring episode "Rachel, Jack and Ashley Too." Fans of horror comedies will find a lot to like here. However, M3GAN's PG-13 rating prevents it from ever going to the absurd heights of Bride of Chucky (1998) or Puppet Master (1989). Whether that's good or bad depends on your personal taste for blood, gore, and dark comedy.

They Cloned Tyrone (2023)

Creed II (2018) and Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021) writer, Juel Taylor, makes his directorial debut with this stylish sci-fi comedy. After a drug deal gone bad, Fontaine (John Boyega), Yo-Yo (Teyonah Parris), and Slick Charles (Jamie Foxx) form an unlikely alliance and set out to discover the bizarre mystery lurking beneath their neighborhood.

Quickly dubbed a cult classic after its Netflix release, They Cloned Tyrone offers a pulpy little mystery packed with comedy and a dash of social commentary. While it might not scream Black Mirror on its surface, They Cloned Tyrone aligns with the show's darkly funny episodes like "Hang the DJ" or "Mazey Day." Similar to the aforementioned The Cabin in the Woods and M3GAN, this one is for people who like their sci-fi with a healthy dose of comedy.

When horror movie fans are secret romantics hoping to 'click' with similar tastes, these 20 date night movies will let you know if a second date is in the cards.

The Fly

It really is a cool, horror transformation monster movie that you really don’t see these days.

The Terminator

It's the kind of movie that inspires young moviemakers to make movies. Terminator 1 is a masterpiece of its genre.

Scream

It is a must for horror movie fans. This movie was made for horror movie fans.

From Dusk Till Dawn

The violence in this movie is absolutely non-stop. It is goretastic!

The Crow

It is a stylistic gothic tragedy of love lost and revenge. It doesn’t waste your time, but it still finds the time to show some heart and soul.

The Mist

The ending of this movie put me in a foul mood for 2 weeks....Good times!

Bram Stoker's Dracula

I just love this movie. In terms of gothic romance it is probably my favorite.

Nosferatu

Like Bram Stoker's Dracula, but somehow darker. Pick your poison between the two.

Alien

A Horror suspense Sci-fi that defined a genre!

Ready or Not

Imagination went into this movie and I really appreciate that. It was one of my favorites of 2019 honestly.

Bride of Chucky

I have a soft spot in my heart for those damn Chucky movies.

X

I thought this movie was a disturbingly good time - no alcohol required.

The Menu

If you’re a foodie who likes fine cuisine and you also happen to like a thriller, this movie was made for you.

The First Omen

This is a horror film that’s refreshingly old meets new.

I Know What You Did Last Summer

A slasher from the peak 90's slasher era.

The Cabin in the Woods

It is funny, it is tense, it is dark - I love what this movie does for horror movies.

Sinister

If you’re a scary movie fan, you should see this one.

The Faculty

It's Invasion of the Body Snatchers in 90's High school.

Gerald's Game

Smaller scale, more personal suspense. Stephen King!!! (But you know, one of the good adaptations).

From Hell

A manhunt movie....for Jack The Ripper.

Whether you know him from his satire-heavy rock band Tenacious D or his plethora of comedy films, Jack Black remains a comedy icon. In his personal life, Black also loves video games, with a well-known adoration for Rockstar's Red Dead Redemption 2. While his latest film, A Minecraft Movie, let Black nerd out in Mojang Studio's cube universe, it's not the only time the actor has starred in a video game adaptation.

From well-loved Nintendo adaptations to an updated cyber take on Jumanji, here is a complete ranking of Jack Black's video game movies, and where you can find them on streaming services like Prime Video, Apple TV+, and more.

5. Borderlands (2024)

Despite stemming from Gearbox's critically acclaimed loot-and-shoot franchise, Eli Roth's Borderlands failed to impress on the big screen. Hot off the success of slasher hit Thanksgiving (2023), it seems Roth works best in the blood-soaked playing field of splatter horror, not sci-fi action. (This is the guy who made Hostel (2005), after all.) Dubbed a generic adaptation with lacking CGI and chemistry among its star-studded cast, Borderlands flopped hard at the box office.

Unfortunately, even Black didn't escape the criticism, with critics taking shots at his "obnoxious" portrayal of Claptrap, the robot who helps Lillith (Cate Blanchett) and her motley crew of heroes find the missing daughter of a very powerful man named Atlas (Édgar Ramírez). Although hardcore Borderlands fans might find something to like in the critically panned adaptation, those unfamiliar with the video game series might want to skip it, which is why it ranks lowest on this list.

4. A Minecraft Movie (2025)

A Minecraft Movie was quite the undertaking for director Jared Hess, one half of the husband-wife duo known for comedy hits like Napoleon Dynamite (2004) and Nacho Libre (2006)—another Jack Black vehicle. Minecraft's sandbox gameplay and limited lore left a lot of room for creative liberties… and mistakes. Luckily, A Minecraft Movie mostly avoided the latter and quickly became a huge box office hit, grossing around $324 million worldwide in its first week.

Black, of course, takes center stage as Steve, the Minecraft game's light blue shirt-wearing protagonist. While the movie's plot took hits from critics, the actors garnered plenty of praise. Alongside big-name co-stars like Jason Momoa and Jennifer Coolidge, Black delivers another reliable comedic performance. This one is for the kids (just search Chicken Jockey to get a taste of the madness). However, for a family movie night, A Minecraft Movie offers some laughs for adults—just don't expect a deep plot with character nuance. 

3. Jumanji: The Next Level (2019)

Jumanji: The Next Level sees the teenagers from Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (mentioned next on this list) return to Jumanji to save Spencer (Johnson) while accidentally bringing Spencer's grandfather and estranged friend with them. It's rare for blockbuster franchises to deliver competent sequels, but The Next Level manages to do just that. By shuffling avatars around and adding new plot elements, the film stays fresh while also hitting the right comedic and action notes.

Black's chemistry with his castmates continues, confirming that the performances are one of the best things about The Next Level. Still, there's enough uniqueness and fresh spins to make the sequel a worthwhile watch for fans of the Jumanji franchise or anyone in search of lighthearted, family-friendly adventure movies in the vein of Night at the Museum (2006).

2. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle (2017)

Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle acts as a direct sequel to the 1995 movie starring Robin Williams and updates Jumanji from a board game to video game. This time around, the teenagers also get transformed into adult avatars, which is where Black comes in alongside Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillian. To no one's surprise, Black shines as a high school girl trapped in the body of a middle-aged man, managing to strike a nice balance between laugh-out-loud comedy and sweet vulnerability.

Updating an iconic franchise is always a risky move, but, in this case, it paid off. Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle offers plenty of creativity and laughs for a fun family-friendly outing. If 1995's Jumanji carries nostalgia for you, give Welcome to the Jungle a chance. It might just surprise you.

1. The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023)

Pulling from Nintendo's beloved Mario franchise of video games, The Super Mario Bros. Movie sends Mario (Chris Pratt) and company on a quest to save Luigi (Charlie Day) from Bowser's (Black) evil clutches. Jack Black rarely plays villains, but he excels as Bowser, bringing a likable menace and comedic flair to Nintendo's famous tough guy turtle. Black is also responsible for The Super Mario Bros. Movie's biggest viral moment, which involves Bowser singing a love song titled "Peaches," dedicated to the character of the same name, while seated at a piano floating in space.

Although critics took issue with plot elements, it didn't stop the film from becoming the highest-grossing video game adaptation of all time. Receiving Golden Globe nominations for Best Animated Feature Film, Best Original Score, and Cinematic Box Office Achievement, The Super Mario Bros. Movie remains Black's most successful (and loved) video game movie to date. So, yeah, it had to take the top spot. Sure to delight kids of all ages, adults who like colorful animated features like Wreck-It Ralph (2012) will enjoy it, too—especially if they grew up with an NES controller in hand.

Calling A Minecraft Movie a hit would be an understatement. In its first weekend alone, it grossed $163 million (more than most movies make in total), becoming the biggest opening weekend for a video game movie ever. But beyond that, A Minecraft Movie has also become a cultural phenomenon. Just like cult classics, A Minecraft Movie already has fans screaming lines and throwing things at the screen at designated scenes, the same way cult fans of Rocky Horror have been doing for decades.

As all Minecraft fans know, Chicken Jockeys are actual mobs in the game. They happen when a baby zombie spawns on top of a chicken. They’re fast, annoying, and surprisingly hostile. But no Chicken Jockey is as wild as audiences watching A Minecraft Movie. Since the film’s debut, it’s become a custom for audiences to yell at the screen during certain scenes, like “I am Steve” and “I yearned for the mines”. But no moment draws a bigger reaction than when Jack Black and Jason Momoa have to fight a Chicken Jockey. When Jack Black screams “Chicken Jockey!”, audiences absolutely lose their minds and yell the line along with him. In many theaters, viewers also throw popcorn and get up to dance.

This viral TikTok trend has gotten so out-of-hand that a theater in Oxfordshire, England has even banned anybody under 18 years old from the movie's evening showings. But A Minecraft Movie isn't the first time a movie has caused chaos in theaters. Whether it's an audience reaction to "so bad it's good" moments or the death of fan-favorite characters, here are 9 cultural moments that caused chaos among fans.

The Exorcist

Audiences having visceral reactions in theaters is nothing new. In 1973, The Exorcist hit cinemas and changed horror forever. Not only did it go on to be one of the most iconic films ever made, but it also scared audiences more than any movie had before. During screenings, audiences vomited, fainted, and ran out of the theaters trembling. But the wild stories actually stirred up more interest in the film, and before long theaters had lines out the door. The Exorcist had such an effect on its audience that reports of demonic possession skyrocketed after the movie’s release.

Game of Thrones

Although Game of Thrones was never available to watch in theaters, there were plenty of fan screenings all over the world for the show's finale episodes. By the eighth and final season, George R. R. Martin's iconic fantasy show had one of the the biggest TV fandoms of all time, and fans couldn't wait to see whether their favorite characters would survive 'The Long Night.' So, when (spoilers!) Arya Stark finally killed the Night King with a Valyrian steel dagger, crowds of people celebrated as if their favorite team had just won the Super Bowl.

Minions: The Rise of Gru

In the summer of 2022, Minions: The Rise of Gru sparked a viral trend that absolutely nobody saw coming. During the release of the Despicable Me franchise's prequel movie, viewers across America decided they would attend the animated children's movie dressed in suits. These audience members were coined 'Gentleminions,' and even the likes of YouTube star Mr.Beast got involved in the trend with a video that received more than 12 million likes on TikTok. Unfortunately, some fans' unruly behavior in theaters took the trend too far which, in some instances, led to suited-up viewers getting banned from screenings.

Avengers: Endgame

One of the most iconic moments in Avengers: Endgame is when we see Thor being overpowered by Thanos, and for a moment it seems possible that Thanos might actually win for a second time. Luckily, Captain America is deemed worthy to wield Thor’s hammer and comes to rescue his friend. When audiences saw the scene in theaters, they absolutely lost it and recordings of in-theater reactions went viral. Not only was it a huge moment for the MCU, but it’s a massive callback to the comics and a moment in Avengers: Age of Ultron where Steve unsuccessfully tries to lift the hammer. Even years later, it's remembered by fans as one of the greatest moments in any superhero movie.

Wicked

In late 2024, a debate was stirring at theaters around the world…can you sing during a musical? The debate started because so many people were singing along to Wicked in theaters, especially during the movie's finale song, ‘Defying Gravity’. During an interview with Today, Elphaba actress Cynthia Erivo chimed in saying that she loved that audiences are singing along in theaters. AMC theaters even joined the debate, giving audiences a mostly humorous warning, telling them “no singing, no wailing” in their theaters.

Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour

Nobody knows how to create a party better than Swifties, and when Taylor Swift released the film version of her record-breaking Eras Tour, her fans did what they do best and turned movie theaters across the globe into giant sing-along concerts. AMC theaters even broke with its normal code and allowed singing and dancing in theaters during Eras Tour screenings as long as audiences didn’t dance on top of chairs or hinder the view of someone behind them. Naturally, Swifties turned the theaters into giant parties.

Paranormal Activity

Paranormal Activity had a wild ride to theaters. The movie actually had its film festival premiere in 2007, but didn’t hit theaters until 2009. During that time, it was traveling around to different college towns across America building up hype through word-of-mouth as one of the scariest movies ever. Its found footage style and terrifying slow-burn horror drove audiences wild. Audiences were having such strong reactions in theaters that Paramount ended up using clips of audience reactions to promote the movie when it finally got its wide release in 2009.

Spider-Man: No Way Home

In Spider-Man: No Way Home, current-gen Spider-Man (Tom Holland) comes face to face with last-gen Spider-Man (Andrew Garfield) and first-gen movie Spider-Man (Tobey Maguire) who are Spider-Men from alternate dimensions in the movie. They even recreated the iconic pointing meme that originated from a 1967 episode of the animated Spider-Man cartoon. When we first saw the alternate dimension Spider-Men coming through a portal, audiences went wild in theaters. It was also the first time fans got to see Tobey Maguire reprise his role in almost 15 years.

RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars

During the absolute pinnacle of Drag Race fame, season 3 of All Stars premiered with an absolutely stacked cast, including Trixie Mattel, Milk, and BeBe Zahara Benet. While Trixie ended up winning the crown, the season’s biggest moment was when fan-favorite BenDeLeCreme eliminated herself. As the moment happened, watch parties at gay bars across America shouted and gasped in disbelief. Many thought DeLa was set to win the season…and instead she quit during episode 6. It’s still considered one of the most memorable Drag Race moments ever.

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Screamboat is the latest movie to jump on the trend of turning beloved childhood stories into horrific nightmares, but it won't be the last. Often leaving mainstream audiences turning away in disgust, these horror movies aim to capture a different type of audience, who are tickled by the thought of classic characters and fairy tale heroes breaking bad and… breaking necks.

If you're looking for more movies like Screamboat to stream online, these seven horror movies use over-the-top gore, silly kills, and gallons of the red stuff to tarnish your favorite childhood characters. With free streaming services like Kanopy and Tubi housing no shortage of horror titles, in some cases, you won't even have to fish out your wallet to enjoy these campy popcorn movies at home.

Pinocchio's Revenge (1996)

Let's be real. Disney's adaptation of the famous Italian novel is dark, and those who've read the source material know it's even darker. Within the pages of Carlo Collodi's The Adventures of Pinocchio, the titular puppet even throws a hammer at the "Talking Cricket" and kills him. All in all, it's easy to see why director and writer Kevin S. Tenney of Night of the Demons (1988) fame used the story for his 1996 film Pinocchio's Revenge.

Also pulling heavy inspiration from Child's Play (1988), the movie centers around a girl and the increasingly violent puppet she received as a gift from her mother. While it might not be intentionally funny, Pinocchio's Revenge has a so-corny-it's-comical vibe going on that steers it well into parody territory. However, it bills itself as a dark psychological thriller, making it a solid selection for those of you who want B-movie thrills without going too far off the rails. Pinocchio's Revenge tries to take itself seriously—and that's the fun of it.

The Gingerdead Man (2005)

Gary Busey gives an over-the-top performance as a serial killer-turned-gingerbread cookie who hacks and slashes his way through a bakery in The Gingerdead Man. The story, of course, pulls from The Gingerbread Man fairy tale, which spotlights the misadventures of a sentient gingerbread after he leaps from an old woman's oven.

At a crisp 75 minutes, The Gingerdead Man is just the type of poorly plotted movie you'd expect to catch on late-night TV while scrolling mindlessly through channels. Despite its shortcomings, it's hard to look away from, and fans of B-movies with absurd stories and crude humor will eat it up. Despite being a critical flop, The Gingerdead Man spawned a franchise thanks to its niche fanbase. With titles like Gingerdead Man 2: Passion of the Crust (2008), Gingerdead Man 3: Saturday Night Cleaver (2011), and an Evil Bong crossover, the series leans hard into parody and ridiculousness.

The Banana Splits Movie (2019)

The Banana Splits Movie delivers a blood-soaked reimagining of Hanna-Barbera's The Banana Splits series. Those who loved gathering in front of the television on Saturday mornings to watch the beloved children's variety show can now watch demented parodies of those same anthropomorphic characters rip and tear through a TV studio during a live taping.

Loaded with gory practical effects and absurd characters, The Banana Splits Movie became a quick cult classic after its direct-to-video release in 2019. The combination of childhood nostalgia and brutal horror makes for a delightfully demented watch for more seasoned genre fans. If you're a fan of Five Nights at Freddy's (2023), this one is for you.

The Mean One (2022)

As long as you're not expecting a Christmas classic like A Christmas Story (1983) or Miracle on 34th Street (1947), Steven LaMorte's The Mean One is a fun holiday slasher with rewatch potential, despite its flaws. The unauthorized horror parody of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas follows an adult Cindy, who returns to the movie's version of Whoville to confront the green monster who murdered her parents on Christmas.

Twisting such a beloved tale into a bloody slasher makes for a fantastic premise. However, those itching to see the Grinch slice and dice his way through Whoville should temper their expectations. Off-screen deaths, questionable acting, and a thin plot put this B-movie into Z-movie territory. That said, if you like the Terrifier franchise, you'll find a touch of that whimsical brutality here. As a bonus, Art the Clown actor David Howard Thornton stars as the titular Mean One.

Mary Had a Little Lamb (2023)

Horror's knack for turning the innocent vile is on full display in Mary Had a Little Lamb. While the indie flick is technically a reimagining of the "Mary Had a Little Lamb" nursery rhyme, the absurd exploitation gives it a parody feel. With limited source material, Mary Had a Little Lamb takes massive liberties, delivering a gruesome story about a podcast crew investigating a series of disappearances that lead them to the titular Mary and her bloodthirsty lamb.

Fleece as white as snow is a thing of the past. Here, Mary's lamb has fleece as red as blood, and that's probably the best thing about the movie. It's a relatively generic slasher that earns gold stars for its creative kills and dark twist on nostalgia. Looking forward to titles like Bambi: The Reckoning? Then, consider booting up Mary Had a Little Lamb and giving it a proper watch. 

Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey (2023)

Although horror parodies of children's movies aren't anything new, Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey sparked quite the buzz with its announcement back in 2022. Audiences were left divided about whether transforming Pooh and Piglet into sadistic murderers stalking the Hundred Acre Woods was going too far. Based on its bigger and better sequel that followed in 2024, the answer to that is absolutely not.

While the movie very much delivers on its promise of absurdity and gore, it fails to offer much else in terms of story and humor. However, what's a pain point to some is a selling point for others. Blood and Honey is really for audiences who want to see Pooh and Piglet compiling a body count. Fans of those back-shelf, unpolished '80s slashers might even feel right at home here. 

Popeye The Slayer Man (2025)

You might be surprised to learn E.C. Segar's famous Popeye cartoon is the subject of not just one but three horror movies. The latest, Popeye The Slayer Man, sends a group of friends into a canned spinach factory to prove if the Sailor Man legend is true, and those wondering how the lovable sailor became a slashing menace will get their answer.

The best thing about Popeye The Slayer Man is that it doesn't take itself seriously. From cheesy gore to cheesy dialogue, there's plenty to like and laugh along with while you watch a spinach-powered Popeye chase down twenty-somethings in a game of cat-and-mouse. Like Blood and Honey, The Banana Splits Movie, and pretty much every entry on this list, this is a popcorn movie meant for mindless entertainment. If you want something deeper, look elsewhere.

Screamboat (2025)

The day after Walt Disney's Steamboat Willie entered the public domain, The Mean One director Steven LaMorte announced Screamboat. The movie delves into full parody territory, chronicling the passengers of a late-night ferry's unlucky encounter with a murderous version of Steamboat Willie. 

Like in The Mean One, horror veteran David Howard Thornton plays the title character with a cartoonish darkness worthy of chuckles. While the kills are grisly, the low-budget practical effects and slapstick violence keep the slasher rooted in comedy. LaMorte didn't make this movie for Disney fans. He created it for the insatiable midnight movie crowd. Enjoy your campy slop.

Since its debut season in 2022, Severance has become one of the most popular TV shows on any streaming service, and easily Apple TV+'s biggest hit. The psychological thriller explores several employees’ nightmarish experiences at the shadowy company, Lumon, where they’ve undergone procedures to separate their work and personal lives. If you've recently caught up with the show's second season, you might be wondering what else your favorite Severance cast members have appeared in. With this guide, you can find out where you’ve seen the cast of Severance before and find out how to watch their biggest movies and shows on platforms like Disney+, Netflix, and Max.

Adam Scott (Mark S)

Adam Scott stars in Severance as Mark Scout, who is promoted to Department Head in MDR at Lumon at the begining of the show. Viewers most likely know Scott from Parks and Recreation, where he starred as a core member of the cast, Ben Wyatt, from 2010 until 2015. In the comedy Step Brothers, he portrayed Will Ferrell’s onscreen brother, Derek. While Severance was a stark departure from his past career in comedy, he has continued branching into various genres, including an appearance in Sony’s Madame Web as Ben Parker and the horror-comedy The Monkey as Petey Shelburn Sr.

Zach Cherry (Dylan G)

Zach Cherry stars as Dylan G in Severance and is one of the central MDR employees. While Severance is arguably his most recognizable role, he boasts several other supporting TV roles. He has a penchant for portraying co-workers, as he stars as Emet’s (Sarayu Blue) colleague, Norman, in the sitcom I Feel Bad, and he appeared as part of Vault 33’s governing body in Fallout. Viewers also know Cherry in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Klev, a vlogger and superhero fan who appears in Spider-Man: Homecoming and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

Britt Lower (Helly R)

Britt Lower stars in Severance as Helly R, an MDR employee who tries desperately to secure a resignation. Viewers may recognize her from her breakout role as protective older sister Liz Greenberg in the sitcom Man Seeking Woman. Meanwhile, Severance isn’t her first collaboration with Scott. The pair also shared the screen in Ghosted, where she portrayed his onscreen wife, Claire Jennifer, who is abducted by aliens. Most recently, Lower starred alongside Steve Buscemi in the dark comedy Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer.

John Turturro (Irving B)

John Turturro rounds out Severance’s lead MDR workers as Irving B. Turturro frequently collaborates with visionary filmmakers such as the Coen brothers and Spike Lee. Viewers most likely recognize him from Lee’s critically acclaimed Do the Right Thing, where he portrays the racist son of a prominent Pizzeria owner, and the Coen brothers’ O Brother, Where Art Thou?, where he stars alongside George Clooney and Tim Blake Nelson as an escaped convict. More recently, Turturro starred as Gotham crime boss Carmine Falcone in The Batman, making him one of just two actors to portray the Batman villain on the big screen in live-action.

Tramell Tillman (Seth Milchick)

Tramell Tillman stars as Seth Milchick, Deputy Manager of the severed floor, in Severance. The series marks his breakthrough role, although he had several supporting appearances in TV and movies before, including as Coach Reese in the Max rom-com Sweethearts. More recently, he voiced Double Tap in the adult animated comedy Marvel’s Hit-Monkey. Additionally, he landed an undisclosed role in the upcoming Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.

Patricia Arquette (Harmony Cobel)

Patricia Arquette stars in Severance as Harmony Cobel, the manager of the severed floor at Lumon. As an Academy Award-winning actress with a decades-long career in Hollywood, Arquette is one of the most recognizable Severance cast members. Her most well-known projects include The Act, where she portrayed Dee Dee Blanchard, and Boyhood, where she gave an Oscar-winning performance as Olivia Evans, a divorced mother of two children. Viewers may also recognize her from the procedural drama Medium, which Arquette led as protagonist Allison DuBois, who has psychic abilities.

Christopher Walken (Burt G)

Christopher Walken is another big name in Severance, which sees him as Burt G, a severed worker in the O&D department who builds a friendship with Irving. He is an Academy Award and BAFTA winner with over 100 acting credits. Most recently, he starred in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two as Padishah Emperor of the Known Universe, Shaddam IV. His most iconic roles throughout his career include The Deer Hunter, Catch Me if You Can, and Hairspray.

Jen Tullock (Devon Scout-Hale)

Jen Tullock boasts a recurring role in Severance as Devon Scout-Hale, Mark’s sister. After debuting as Devon, she landed a role in season 2 of the historical drama Perry Mason, in which she appears as a screenwriter, Anita St. Pierre, who catches the eye of Della Street (Juliet Rylance). Tullock also co-wrote and starred in the comedy Before You Know It, which centers on the dysfunctional Gurner family as they try to keep their family business afloat.

Michael Chernus (Ricken Hale)

Michael Chernus appears in Severance as Ricken Hale, a self-help author and Mark’s brother-in-law. Viewers most likely recognize Chernus from his recurring role as Cal Chapman, the brother of protagonist Piper Chapman (Taylor Schilling), in Netflix’s critically acclaimed dramedy, Orange is the New Black. He also had a small role in Spider-Man: Homecoming as one of Adrian Toomes’ (Michael Keaton) associates, the Tinkerer. Most recently, Chernus appeared in Disney+’s Out of My Mind.

Dichen Lachman (Ms. Casey)

Dichen Lachman appears as Ms. Casey, Lumon’s wellness advisor, in Severance. Lachman is most well-known for starring in Joss Whedon’s Dollhouse, a show that strongly parallels Severance. In Dollhouse, she stars as Sierra, a woman whose memory is wiped so she can best serve wealthy clients in the “Dollhouse” establishment. Lachman’s career has been rising fast since Severance, as she also appeared in several recent blockbusters and popular TV series, including Altered Carbon, Jurassic World Dominion, and Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes.

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