New Line Cinema wraps up The Conjuring franchise’s stories with Ed and Lorraine Warren, played by Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, with The Conjuring: Last Rites. The trailer confirms the connection between the couple’s first case and this film’s events, which turned out to be their final investigation.
In addition to Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson, this ninth entry in the franchise stars Mia Tomlinson, Ben Hardy, Steve Coulter, Rebecca Calder, Elliot Cowan, Kíla Lord Cassidy, Beau Gadsdon, John Brotherton, and Shannon Kook. Michael Chaves (The Nun II, The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It) directs, and Ian Goldberg, Richard Naing, and David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick wrote the screenplay. Producers include James Wan and Peter Safran. Chaves, Johnson-McGoldrick, Michael Clear, Judson Scott, Hans Ritter, Natalia Safran, and John Rickard executive produce.
New Line Cinema’s The Conjuring: Last Rites opens in theaters on September 5, 2025.
The behind-the-scenes team includes director of photography Eli Born, production designer John Frankish, editors Elliot Greenberg and Gregory Plotkin, visual effects supervisor Scott Edelstein, visual effects producer Eric Bruneau, and costume designer Graham Churchyard. The casting is by Rose Wicksteed and Sophie Kingston-Smith, and Ian Broucek is the music supervisor. Benjamin Wallfisch is the composer.
Paramount+ has set a September 21, 2025 premiere date and released the first photos from Tulsa King season three starring Sylvester Stallone. The upcoming season features the introduction of Samuel L. Jackson’s character, Russell Lee Washington Jr., before he takes on the starring role in the NOLA King spinoff.
The season three cast includes Martin Starr, Jay Will, Annabella Sciorra, Neal McDonough, Robert Patrick, Beau Knapp, Bella Heathcote, and Chris Caldovino. McKenna Quigley Harrington, Mike “Cash Flo” Walden, Kevin Pollak, Vincent Piazza, Frank Grillo, Michael Beach, James Russo, Garrett Hedlund, and Dana Delany also star.
“In season three, as Dwight’s empire expands, so do his enemies and the risks to his crew,” reads Paramount+’s synopsis. “Now, he faces his most dangerous adversaries in Tulsa yet: the Dunmires, a powerful old-money family that doesn’t play by old-world rules, forcing Dwight to fight for everything he’s built and protect his family.”
Tulsa King premiered in November 2022, followed by season two in September 2024. The streamer reports season two’s premiere drew in 21.1 million viewers.
Dave Erickson serves as showrunner and executive produces along with Taylor Sheridan, Sylvester Stallone, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, and Bob Yari. Additional executive producers include Braden Aftergood, Jim McKay, Sheri Elwood, Ildy Modrovich, and Keith Cox. The series is produced by MTV Entertainment Studios and 101 Studios.
Walt Disney Animation Studios’ new Zootopia 2 trailer opens with a therapy session and ends with Judy delivering a punch to the stomach after Nick insults her ears. It seems Nick and Judy’s partnership is a little rocky, and if they don’t solve the next case, they’ll be split up.
Ginnifer Goodwin and Jason Bateman return to voice Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde. Idris Elba voices Chief Bogo, Shakira is Gazelle, Bonnie Hunt is Bonnie Hopps, Don Lake is Stu Hopps, Nate Torrence is Clawhauser, Jenny Slate is Bellwether, and Alan Tudyk is Duke Weaselton. Maurice LaMarche is Mr. Big, Leah Latham is Fru Fru, Josh Dallas is Frantic Pig, Tommy Chong is Yax, Mark Rhino Smith is Officer McHorn, and Raymond Persi is Flash.
Newbies to the Zootopia world include Ke Huy Quan as Gary De’Snake, Fortune Feimster as Nibbles, and Quinta Brunson as quokka therapist Dr. Fuzzby.
“After cracking the biggest case in Zootopia’s history, rookie cops Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find their partnership isn’t as solid as they thought when Chief Bogo orders them to join the Partners in Crisis counseling program,” reads Walt Disney Animation Studios’ synopsis. “But it doesn’t take long for their partnership to be put to the ultimate test when they find themselves on the twisting trail of a mystery tied to the arrival of a venomous snake in the animal metropolis.”
Zootopia 2 opens in theaters on November 26, 2025.
Oscar winners Jared Bush and Byron Howard direct, and Yvett Merino serves as a producer. “It’s been an absolute joy to reteam with so many actors who made the first film so special, and so exciting to expand the world with our phenomenal new cast members,” stated Jared Bush, chief creative officer for Walt Disney Animation Studios. “I can’t wait for audiences to see what other surprises we have in store in this brand-new adventure.”
Daniel Sunjata and Kaitlin Olson in ‘High Potential’ episode 13 (Disney/Mitch Hasseth)
ABC announced the premiere dates for its fall 2025 primetime lineup, with new seasons of Dancing with the Stars and High Potential arriving on September 16. The network’s fall lineup also includes a new entry in the 9-1-1 franchise and the return of comedies Abbott Elementary and Shifting Gears.
ABC’s unscripted lineup includes The Golden Bachelor with Mel Owens, Shark Tank, and Celebrity Wheel of Fortune hosted by Ryan Seacrest. And ABC confirmed The Wonderful World of Disney‘s 2025-2026 roster includes Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Elemental, Avatar: The Way of Water, and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
ABC FALL 2025 PREMIERE DATES:
SATURDAY, AUG. 23
7:30 p.m. College Football (North Carolina Central Eagles at Southern University Jaguars)
MONDAY, SEPT. 8
8:00 p.m. Monday Night Football (Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears)
TUESDAY, SEPT. 16
8:00 p.m. Dancing with the Stars (simulcast on Disney+)
10:00 p.m. High Potential
WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 24
8:00 p.m. The Golden Bachelor (two-hour premiere)
10:01 p.m. Shark Tank
9-1-1: Nashville – The newest entry into the franchise, 9-1-1: Nashville, is a high-octane procedural about heroic first responders, as well as their family saga of power and glamour set in one of America’s most diverse and dynamic cities. The cast includes Chris O’Donnell, Jessica Capshaw, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, LeAnn Rimes, Hailey Kilgore, Michael Provost, Juani Feliz, and Hunter McVey.
The Bad Guys are back, but this time they’re good?! That seems to be the case. Wolf (voiced by Sam Rockwell), Snake (voiced by Marc Maron), Ms. Tarantula (voiced by Awkwafina), Piranha (voiced by Anthony Ramos), and Shark (voiced by Craig Robinson) are all trying their very best to be good. They even look for jobs, but things aren’t going well for them in The Bad Guys 2.
A prime example of this is when Wolf interviews for a job at a bank and the manager says, “Now you want to work at a bank?” Wolf responds, “Why not? Some of my best memories are at banks.” “You robbed us three times,” says the manager, eyes bulging and ears laid back and down. Wolf mutters, “That was this bank?” Needless to say, Wolf didn’t get the job.
While at a sparring match with his “friend” Governor Foxington (voiced by Zazie Beetz), Wolf vents his frustrations that no one seems willing to give him and his friends a second chance. Foxington encourages him to continue trying and not give up.
But things get even worse when Wolf and his pals are kidnapped by a new criminal gang, the Bad Girls, led by Kitty Kat (voiced by Danielle Brooks). She and her friends have planned the biggest heist in history and demand Wolf and his buddies help pull it off. “Maybe you don’t keep up with the news, but we’re good now,” pleads Wolf. Unfortunately for the reformed criminal, Kitty Kat won’t take no for an answer and has leverage that she uses (no spoilers!) to force Wolf and his team to help.
“So, are we bad again?” asks Piranha once they have a minute alone. Wolf assures his friends that they will prove to the world that they are good by stopping Kitty Kat and her crew from pulling off the heist.
Based on a series of children’s books, The Bad Guys 2 is a visually stunning, slick, and action-packed sequel that is just as good as the first film. This time out it’s Looney Tunes meets Bond, James Bond, in an over-the-top, out-of-this-world caper that’s a mix of both Goldfinger and Moonraker.
The terrific voice talents return, with Sam Rockwell bringing Wolf to life with the same style, charm, and wit as in the first film. Marc Maron returns as the voice of Snake, the crabby safecracker with a secret that will shock both his friends and the audience. Craig Robinson is hilarious as Shark, the master of disguises who, this time out, keeps panicking and knocking people out at the wrong times. He declares himself a “panicker,” which is totally fitting.
The animation is vibrant, edgy, and dynamic. It looks incredible, especially in the opening sequence featuring a heist and car chase and the finale involving a space rocket ship.
The Bad Guys 2 has solid messages for the kids in the audience about not giving up, everyone deserves a second chance, and the value of friendship and loyalty. The messages are delivered without The Bad Guys 2 becoming preachy or heavy-handed.
With zany action, a great voice cast, and fantastic animation, The Bad Guys 2 is one of the best sequels to come along in years, as well as the best animated film of 2025 so far.
GRADE: B+
Rating: PG for language, action/mild violence, and rude humor
Release Date: August 1, 2025
Running Time: 1 hour 44 minutes
Studio: DreamWorks Animation
NBC’s set an August 19, 2025 premiere date for Songs & Stories with Kelly Clarkson, a music-driven primetime special. The four-part event will kick off with an episode focusing on the Jonas Brothers. Gloria Estefan is featured in part two, airing August 26. Teddy Swims is the subject of part three, premiering on September 2. The special finishes up with Lizzo on September 9.
“Every song’s got a story, and this special gives us a chance to hear what’s behind the music straight from the artists who lived it. Getting to share the stage with them and hear about the moments that shaped their paths—and where they’re headed next—is pretty special,” said Kelly Clarkson.
The special is adapted from The Kelly Clarkson Show‘s “Songs & Stories” segment. Per NBC, each hour-long episode “offers an extended platform for fans to experience each artist like never before. Each artist’s selection of songs from their own catalogues are performed collaboratively and acoustically with Kelly Clarkson and members of her band.”
Clarkson serves as an executive producer along with Alex Duda and Kareen Gunning.
Poster for ‘Songs & Stories with Kelly Clarkson’ (Photo Credit: NBC)
Apple Original Films’ trailer for The Lost Bus is a harrowing ride through one of the deadliest fires in California’s history. Inspired by real events, the dramatic thriller will premiere during the Toronto International Film Festival. A limited theatrical release will follow on September 19, 2025, before it makes its streaming debut on Apple TV+ on October 3.
Oscar winner Matthew McConaughey and Oscar nominee America Ferrera lead a cast that includes Yul Vazquez, Ashlie Atkinson, and Spencer Watson. Oscar nominee Paul Greengrass directs from a screenplay he co-wrote with Brad Inglesby, with Paradise: One Town’s Struggle to Survive an American Wildfire‘s authors Amy Lord and Lizzie Johnson executive producing. Producers include Greengrass, Inglesby, Gregory Goodman, Jason Blum, and Jamie Lee Curtis.
“The Lost Bus is a white-knuckle ride through one of America’s deadliest wildfires, as a wayward school bus driver (McConaughey) and a dedicated school teacher (Ferrera) battle to save 22 children from the terrifying inferno,” reads Apple Original Films’ synopsis.
Emma Corrin, Freya Mavor, Olivia Colman, Hopey Parish, Rhea Norwood, and Hollie Avery in ‘Pride and Prejudice’ (Photo Credit: Ludo Robert / Netflix)
The Diplomat‘s Rufus Sewell is among the final group of actors filling out the cast of Netflix’s Pride and Prejudice. The series, described as a faithful adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved classic novel, has just begun production in the UK.
Sewell joins the previously announced cast led by Emma Corrin (A Murder at the End of the World) as Elizabeth Bennet, Jack Lowden (Slow Horses) as Mr. Darcy, and Olivia Colman (The Crown) as Mrs. Bennet. Dolly Alderton (Everything I Know About Love) adapted Austen’s novel and Heartstopper‘s Euros Lyn is directing.
Rufus Sewell will play Mr. Bennet. Additional new cast members include Freya Mavor (Industry) as Jane Bennet, Jamie Demetriou (Barbie) as Mr. Collins, Daryl McCormack (Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery) as Mr. Bingley, and Louis Partridge (House of Guinness) as Mr. Wickham. Rhea Norwood (Heartstopper) is on board as Lydia Bennet, Siena Kelly (Black Mirror) plays Caroline Bingley, Fiona Shaw (Bad Sisters) is Lady Catherine de Bourg, Hopey Parish is Mary Bennet, and Hollie Avery is Kitty Bennet.
Rounding out the ensemble are Anjana Vasan as Mrs. Gardiner, Sebastian Armesto as Mr. Gardiner, Rosie Cavaliero as Lady Lucas, Saffron Coomber as Mrs. Hurst, James Dryden as Mr. Hurst, Justin Edwards as Sir William Lucas, James Northcote as Colonel Forster, Eloise Webb as Harriet Forster, and Isabella Sermon as Georgiana Darcy.
“Once in a generation, a group of people get to retell this wonderful story, and I feel very lucky that I get to be a part of it. Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is the blueprint for romantic comedy – it has been a joy to delve back into its pages to find both familiar and fresh ways of bringing this beloved book to life,” stated writer and executive producer Dolly Alderton. “With Euros Lyn directing our stellar cast, I am so excited to reintroduce these hilarious and complicated characters to those who count Pride and Prejudice as their favourite book, and those who are yet to meet their Lizzie and Mr Darcy.”
Netflix hasn’t announced a target premiere date for the six-episode limited series. Emma Corrin, Laura Lankester, Will Johnston, Louise Mutter, and Euros Lyn serve as executive producers.
You die and end up in heaven, forced to choose which of your two dead husbands to spend eternity with. In A24’s Eternity, it’s Elizabeth Olsen (WandaVision) who is given the unenviable task of picking to spend her afterlife with either Miles Teller (The Gorge) or Callum Turner (Masters of the Air).
The romantic comedy with a twist also stars John Early, Olga Merediz, and Da’Vine Joy Randolph. David Freyne directs and co-wrote the screenplay with Pat Cunnane.
“In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan (Elizabeth Olsen) is faced with the impossible choice between the man she spent her life with (Miles Teller) and her first love (Callum Turner), who died young and has waited decades for her to arrive,” reads A24’s synopsis.
Eternity will premiere at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival before opening in theaters on Wednesday, November 26th.
Cynthia Nixon, Christine Baranski, and Louisa Jacobson in ‘The Gilded Age’ (Photo by Karolina Wojtasik/HBO)
HBO’s critically acclaimed, juicy period drama The Gilded Age has officially been renewed for season four. The announcement was made with two episodes left to air of season three.
“We couldn’t be prouder of the undeniable viewership heights The Gilded Age has achieved this season,” said Francesca Orsi, EVP, HBO Programming, Head of HBO Drama Series and Films. “Transporting us to 1880s New York City, Julian Fellowes and the enormously talented cast and crew have created a ‘cant-miss it’ entertainment experience from week to week, and we’re delighted to continue exploring these characters’ grand ambitions for what we promise will be a thrilling fourth season.”
The series stars Carrie Coon, Christine Baranski, Cynthia Nixon, Morgan Spector, Louisa Jacobson, Denée Benton, and Taissa Farmiga. Harry Richardson, Blake Ritson, Ben Ahlers, Ashlie Atkinson, Dylan Baker, Kate Baldwin, Victoria Clark, John Ellison Conlee, Michael Cumpsty, Kelley Curran, and Jordan Donica also star in season three.
The ensemble also includes Jessica Frances Dukes, Claybourne Elder, Amy Forsyth, Jack Gilpin, LisaGay Hamilton, Ward Horton, Simon Jones, Sullivan Jones, Celia Keenan-Bolger, Ben Lamb, and Nathan Lane. Additionally, Andrea Martin, Audra McDonald, Brian Stokes Mitchell, Debra Monk, Hattie Morahan, Donna Murphy, Kristine Nielsen, Paul Alexander Nolan, and Kelli O’Hara star.
Rounding out the season three cast are Patrick Page, Rachel Pickup, Taylor Richardson, Douglas Sills, Bobby Steggert, Erin Wilhelmi, John Douglas Thompson, Leslie Uggams, Merritt Wever, Bill Camp, and Phylicia Rashad.
“Thanks to Julian and the phenomenally talented cast and crew, each season of The Gilded Age delivers stories rich in drama and history, stellar performances, and stunning production value. Every moment spent in this world and with these characters only deepens our love for the show, and we’re so happy that our partners at HBO and audiences around the world are clamoring for more,” stated Erin Underhill, President, Universal Television.
Series creator Julian Fellowes (Downton Abbey) serves as writer and executive producer. Additional executive producers include Gareth Neame, David Crockett, Michael Engler, Salli Richardson-Whitfield, Sonja Warfield, and Bob Greenblatt.
“The American Gilded Age was a period of immense economic and social change, when empires were built, but no victory came without sacrifice. Following the Opera War, the old guard is weakened and the Russells stand poised to take their place at the head of society. Bertha sets her sights on a prize that would elevate the family to unimaginable heights, while George risks everything on a gambit that could revolutionize the railroad industry—if it doesn’t ruin him first,” reads HBO’s synopsis. “Across the street, the Brook household is thrown into chaos as Agnes refuses to accept Ada’s new position as lady of the house. Peggy meets a handsome doctor from Newport whose family is less than enthusiastic about her career. As all of New York hastens toward the future, their ambition may come at the cost of what they truly hold dear.”
