When is an iceberg not just an iceberg? When it conceals a terrifying sea creature, at least according to the official trailer for Netflix’s Below. The limited series premieres on October 8, 2026, after it has its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival.
Josh Hartnett leads the cast as Calvin Penney, Mackenzie Davis stars as Fonda Howander, Charlie Heaton plays Wade Penney, Ruby Stokes is Mary Penney, Kaleb Horn is Noah, Rohan Campbell is Jay Penney, and Willow Kean stars as Ruth Penney.
Netflix’s synopsis reads, “Calvin Penney is a big-hearted but stubborn fisherman living in a small Newfoundland town who’s still haunted by his father’s mysterious death from decades ago. When an unidentified sea creature begins terrorizing his hometown, Calvin must fight to hold his close-knit community together.
Determined to keep his son Wade and the rest of his family safe, he teams up with a visiting marine researcher to confront the creature and reveal the island’s buried secrets before it’s too late. Blending local myth, thrilling suspense, and heartfelt humor, this twisty six-part limited series dives into themes of family, community, and change – both terrifying and inevitable.”
Jesse McKeown created the six-episode thriller and serves as executive producer and showrunner. Additional executive producers include Josh Hartnett, Jessica Rhoades, Chris Hatcher, Jamie Childs, Louise Sutton, and Sharon Hall.
The official trailer for Oscar-nominated filmmaker Rory Kennedy’s The Trial of Alec Baldwin follows the star and producer of Rust as he faces criminal charges for the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. Kennedy’s documentary is a behind-the-scenes look at Baldwin immediately after the accidental shooting and during his trial.
The documentary begins its limited run in LA on October 1, 2026, followed by an expanded release on October 16.
The official synopsis reads, “On October 21, 2021, cinematographer Halyna Hutchins is killed on a movie set by a prop gun held by the actor Alec Baldwin. In the immediate aftermath of the tragedy, virtually no one doubts that it was an accident and a deeply traumatizing experience for everyone involved. After the shock subsides, questions of responsibility, guilt, blame, punishment, and justice begin circulating in the media, fueled largely by Baldwin’s fame, as well as his reputation.
Talented and adored, yet also flawed, politically outspoken, and prone to explosions of anger, the NYC-based Hollywood star becomes a lightning rod for online haters and a target for pushy paparazzi. With prosecutors weighing criminal charges, the events that unfold are driven less by the facts surrounding the case and more by who Alec Baldwin is — both as a man and as a public figure.”
Alec Baldwin in ‘The Trial of Alec Baldwin’ (Credit: Moxie Films)
Mark Bailey and Julia Marchesi wrote the film and Kennedy (Downfall: The Case Against Boeing) directed. Kennedy, Bailey, and Marchesi serve as producers, with Jared Underwood, Andrew C. Robinson, Colin Marshall, Todd Thompson, Rita Powers, Tanner Cusumano, Rob Guillermo, Ray Maiello, Louis Krubich, Dan Fried, Randy Jones Toll, and Steven Toll executive producing.
Speaking with Variety in November 2025, Kennedy explained she was interested in discovering what justice in Baldwin’s particular case would look like. “It became clear that questions of accountability and justice couldn’t be separated from the forces of celebrity, media scrutiny, and Alec’s complicated public image,” stated Kennedy. “I personally found myself questioning what justice truly means in a case like this and whether, under these circumstances, a fair trial was even possible.”
The official trailer for American Horror Story: 13 stresses the 13, welcomes fans to the darkest time of the year, and teases so many throwbacks to past seasons that you’ll lose count.
The cast is loaded with OG AHS players, including Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters, Angela Bassett, Kathy Bates, Emma Roberts, Billie Lourd, Gabourey Sidibe, Leslie Grossman, Joey Pollari, and Jessica Lange. Season 13 also stars Avantika, Jamie Brewer, Elle Chapman, Berto Colon, Alex Consani, Frances Conroy, Mat Fraser, Seth Gabel, and Orlando Jones.
Paul Anthony Kelly, John Carroll Lynch, Tig Notaro, Madelaine Petsch, Fedor Steer, Mena Suvari, Zach Villa, and John Waters round out the announced ensemble.
FX’s AHS: 13 premieres on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 6pm PT/9pm ET with the first three episodes. The next three episodes drop on October 1, followed by two episodes on October 8, 15, and 22. The season finale is set for October 29.
“Bringing together an all-star cast, many of whom are reprising fan favorite roles, AHS: 13 continues to build on the anthology’s decades-long legacy that has been streamed more than 700 million hours across the globe and spawned a legion of dedicated fans. Created and produced by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, American Horror Story has redefined the genre with various installments featuring a creepy murder house, a coven of witches, a traveling freak show, a haunted hotel, and the apocalypse itself,” reads FX’s synopsis. “Which iconic horrors will return to haunt the hallowed halls of 13 and what new terrors await? Light your candles, draw your pentagrams, and prepare for a supreme surprise.”
Season 13 executive producers include Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk, Ned Martel, Charlie Carver, Eric Kovtun, Nissa Diederich, Scott Robertson, Tanase Popa, Crystle Roberson Dorsey, Jennifer Salt, and Tim Minear.
Somehow, Warner Bros. Pictures’ final Digger trailer manages to show off dozens of new scenes yet gives away absolutely nothing that’s not already known about the much-anticipated film. Kudos to whoever cut the trailer.
Oscar winner Tom Cruise stars as the titular character. Oscar winner Riz Ahmed, John Goodman, Oscar nominee Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg, and Oscar nominee Jesse Plemons also star. Oscar winner Alejandro G. Iñárritu directed from a screenplay he wrote with Alexander Dinelaris, Nicolás Giacobone, and Sabina Berman.
Per WB: “The most powerful man in the world embarks on a frantic mission to prove he is humanity’s savior before the disaster he’s unleashed destroys everything.”
Digger will be released in North American theaters and IMAX on October 2, 2026. International audiences get it slightly earlier on September 30, 2026.
Iñárritu, Oscar nominee Mary Parent, and Tom Cruise served as producers, while Joshua Grode is the executive producer.
Michael Kelly joins Landman season 3 (Photo Credit: Glen Allsop / Courtesy of Paramount+)
Lioness‘ Michael Kelly has joined the cast of Landman for the upcoming third season. Kelly joins as a series regular playing William Crockett. Per Paramount+, Crockett is “the leader of the largest oil management firm in the world. He is a titan of industry and everything about him exudes efficiency and money.”
Oscar winner Billy Bob Thornton stars as Tommy Norris, Oscar nominee Demi Moore plays Cami Miller, Oscar nominee Andy Garcia is Gallino, Ali Larter is Angela Norris, and Oscar nominee Sam Elliott is T.L. Pops Norris. Rounding out the ensemble are Jacob Lofland as Cooper Norris, Michelle Randolph as Ainsley Norris, Paulina Chávez as Ariana Medina, Kayla Wallace as Rebecca Falcone, Mark Collie as Sheriff Joeberg, James Jordan as Dale Bradley, and Colm Feore as Nathan.
“Landman is a modern tale of fortune seeking amongst roughnecks and wildcat billionaires – fueling an oil boom so big it’s reshaping the climate, the economy, and geopolitics,” reads Paramount+’s synopsis.
The streamer hasn’t released details on the season three plot. Season two’s description reads, “As oil rises from the earth, so do secrets – and Tommy Norris’s breaking point may be closer than he realizes. Facing mounting pressure from M-Tex Oil, Cami Miller, and the shadow of his kin, survival in West Texas isn’t noble – it’s brutal. And sooner or later something’s got to break.”
Landman was created by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace. Sheridan, Wallace, Billy Bob Thornton, David C. Glasser, David Hutkin, Ron Burkle, Bob Yari, Geyer Kosinski, Michael Friedman, and Stephen Kay executive produce.
Additional executive producers include Dan Friedkin and Jason Hoch for Imperative Entertainment and J.K. Nickell and Megan Creydt for Texas Monthly. The series is produced by Paramount Television Studios, 101 Studios, and Bosque Ranch Productions.
Seamus McLean Ross and Samuel Bottomley in California Schemin’ (Photo Credit: Magenta Light Studios)
California Schemin’ doesn’t ask you to have any prior knowledge of the wild true story of Scottish rappers Silibil & Brains before you sit down. Honestly, it’s probably best if you go in blind – the absurdity of their scam is more than enough to hook you. This music-filled biopic offers a sharp, entertaining look at how far you have to go and the absurd hoops people are forced to jump through just to get a foot in the door.
With his directorial debut, James McAvoy (Speak No Evil) doesn’t just skewer the music industry; he digs deeper, exploring authenticity, friendship, and ambition while holding the industry accountable for what struggling artists must sacrifice to get a shot at fame.
For Silibil & Brains, that sacrifice meant forfeiting their true selves for a record contract.
Set in 2003 Dundee, Scotland, California Schemin’ follows Gavin Bain (Seamus McLean Ross, Outlander: Blood of my Blood), a talented, driven rapper, and his best friend and partner in Silibil & Brains, Billy (Samuel Bottomley, The State of Us). Their dream is pretty straightforward: make it big as rappers. Yet, at every turn, they are met with closed doors and open ridicule. Record labels just can’t get past their thick Scottish accents or their look, which doesn’t exactly scream MTV material.
Their only real champion is Billy’s girlfriend, Mary (Lucy Halliday, The Testaments), whose unwavering belief in their talent comes with a healthy dose of honesty about their prospects.
After a humiliating London audition where Neotone Records’ scouts basically laugh them out of the building for being “too Scottish,” they end up back in Dundee and back at their soul-crushing call center gigs. Rejection stings, but it also plants the seed for an incredibly outrageous – and potentially disastrous – stunt. If the industry wants American rappers, why not just give them American rappers? Hours spent binge-watching American movies and sitcoms, perfecting their accents, and creating elaborate backstories later, Gavin and Billy reinvent themselves as rising California-born hip-hop stars.
They’ll fake it till they make it – and then expose just how quickly the industry flips, rejecting them for their real selves but rolling out the red carpet as soon as they act American.
The ruse works far better than they ever imagined, but the personal cost keeps climbing – and soon, it’s almost too much to bear.
Elaine Gracie and Archie Thomson’s screenplay (based on the real Gavin Bain’s book) is loaded with biting social commentary, humor, and genuine warmth for its central duo. James McAvoy’s direction is impressive, especially for a rookie. His style is quick and fluid, pushing the story forward with purpose and energy. Every scene feels intentional, with a clear purpose and direction that never forgets that Gavin, Billy, and their music are the heart of the story.
McAvoy treats his characters with empathy – never judging Billy or Gavin, but also never shying away from their missteps or most cringe-inducing moments either. The result is a film as dynamic as it is heartfelt, anchored by impressive performances and real compassion.
McAvoy also pops up on screen as the record label boss duped by their con after some nudging from the genuinely decent and hard-working talent scout, Tessa (an absolutely terrific Rebekah Murrell). Lucy Halliday gives Mary a quiet emotional strength that anchors the film’s more outrageous moments. But it’s Ross and Bottomley who make you root for a better ending than what went down in real life. Ross and Bottomley’s chemistry as friends – torn between loyalty, ambition, and self-preservation – feels authentic, and their stage presence is so convincing it feels lifted straight from actual club footage.
In the end, California Schemin’ is more than just a behind-the-music biopic. It’s about the masks we wear to fit in and the courage it takes to finally drop them. California Schemin’ makes clear just how much damage can be done by abandoning who you are just to please an industry executive.
Most of all, California Schemin’ lands as a sharp indictment of an entertainment world that prizes image above talent.
GRADE: B
Rating: R for language, some drug use, and sexual references
Runtime: 1 hour 47 minutes
Release Date: October 9, 2026 in LA/NY, followed by a nationwide expansion on October 16 and 23
Distributor: Magenta Light Studios
The duo behind Ghosts continue their dive into the supernatural with Eternally Yours. This time, writers and executive producers Joe Port and Joe Wiseman turn the spotlight onto vampires, but the trailer shows Ghosts fans can expect the same type of humor.
Eternally Yours premieres on October 8, 2026 in Ghosts‘ normal time slot. (Ghosts returns midseason.) New episodes air on Thursdays at 8:30pm ET/PT after Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage and before the new season of Elsbeth.
Ed Weeks plays Charles, Allegra Edwards stars as Liz, Jaren Lewison is Max, Helen J. Shen is Emma, Parker Young is Jesse, Rose Abdoo plays Phyllis, Tristan Michael Brown is Mort, and Shylo Molina is Henry.
CBS offered this preview of what viewers can look forward to:
“Eternally Yours is a family comedy centered around Charles (Weeks) and Liz (Edwards) – a vampire couple whose once-passionate romance has devolved into a pulseless marriage after 500 years together. Living in present-day Seattle with their oddball coven, they’ve settled into an eternal rut – until their daughter Emma’s (Shen) earnest human boyfriend, Max (Lewison), unexpectedly enters their lives and forces them to confront whether their love can survive forever … or if forever is a life sentence.”
In the series premiere directed by Trent O’Donnell, Max finds his world turned upside down after he discovers the truth about Emma’s mysterious family.
In addition to Port and Wiseman, Eric Tannenbaum, Kim Tannenbaum, and Jason Wang executive produce the first season.
Paranormal investigator Zak Bagans claims the new season of Ghost Adventures placed his team in their most challenging environments to date. “Grisly and violent pasts created a breeding ground for extremely negative energy that was incredibly disturbing and unpredictable,” said Bagans. “The evidence we captured and activity we encountered was far more sinister and intense than anything we had expected.”
Bagans, Aaron Goodwin, Jay Wasley, and Billy Tolley return for season 31, premiering on September 30, 2026 on Discovery Channel. New episodes will air on Wednesdays at 10pm ET/PT.
Discovery Channel offers this tease of season 31:
“Bagans and the team harness advanced scientific technology and cutting-edge investigation tactics to document compelling evidence of the paranormal and unlock new insights into the afterlife. Descending into America’s most historic and haunted locations, they face disturbing paranormal activity that is unlike anything they have experienced before.
In the season premiere, the crew must separate fact from fiction as they investigate strange activity inside a sprawling Las Vegas warehouse. Now operating as a horror-themed escape room, the site’s dark and sinister mob history has left behind a foreboding aura of violence and fear.
Later this season, the team investigates an Oregon home plagued by demonic activity tied to the land’s dark past; a notorious Utah frontier town steeped in violent history; an abandoned Nevada mining settlement with an unscrupulous history that leaves visitors running in fear; a sprawling California estate where spectral nuns and an oppressive presence terrorize staff; and an eerie Nevada street lined with relocated old homes whose dark energy has traveled with them.”
You’re pretty safe watching the teaser trailer for Warner Bros. Pictures’ Remain. It strongly hints at the weirdness going on but doesn’t flat out give it away. And the “trust the unknown” tagline works in multiple ways, including telling those who haven’t read Nicholas Sparks’ 2025 book to stay away from googling the twist.
Warner Bros. Pictures’ synopsis reads, “When reclusive architect Tate Gordon moves to small coastal town to complete his latest project, he encounters an alluring young woman who pulls him out of his shell and into the center of a deadly mystery that hangs over the town.”
Remain will be released in theaters on Valentine’s Day 2027.
M. Night Shyamalan and Sparks came up with the story, and Shyamalan wrote the screenplay and directs. Shyamalan, Ashwin Rajan, Marc Bienstock, and Theresa Park serve as producers. Sparks is an executive producer.
Shyamalan’s behind-the-scenes team includes director of photography Adolpho Veloso, production designer Sam Lisenco, editor Noëmi Preiswerk, costume designer Caroline Duncan, casting director Douglas Aibel, music supervisor Gabe Hilfer, and composer James Newton Howard.
Owen Wilson and Alan Ritchson in ‘Runner’ (Photo credit: Angel Studios)
Angel Studios veers away from its established family-friendly formula with Scott Waugh’s action thriller Runner, set against the backdrop of Queensland, Australia. Alan Ritchson (Reacher) drives the story as Hank, an American expat grappling with personal demons while putting his military skills to use as a civilian courier. Waugh (Expend4bles) — a former stuntman turned director — stacks up a relentless series of bruising fight scenes and heart-pounding car chases, and Ritchson proves the perfect anchor for this kind of muscular, action-driven story.
But what really elevates Runner above standard action genre fare is the dynamic between Ritchson and Owen Wilson (Stick). Ritchson’s Hank is a quiet and solitary guy, while Wilson’s Ben is a nonstop talker with a knack for getting under everyone’s skin. He even jokes about the different ways people respond to the fact that he doesn’t have an off switch. Together, they power through an intense, fast-paced thriller that balances gritty violence with genuine heart and well-timed humor.
Runner’s emotional weight comes from Hank’s ongoing battle with sobriety and his determination to walk a peaceful path. His past shadows every decision he makes. An early scene at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting where he proudly accepts a milestone token — followed by a brief call with his ex that shows he’s stung by regret — reveals a man striving for redemption who’s haunted by loss and has sworn to do better. And because this backstory slips in before the action really gets underway, it’s easy to root for Hank when all hell breaks loose on the streets of Brisbane.
But Runner doesn’t just race from one set piece to the next. The action is grounded in real vulnerability, as Hank’s workday, which begins with a womanizer and an exotic bird, turns into a life-or-death mission to deliver a rare organ needed to save a seven-year-old girl. That delivery catapults Hank and his overly sharing passenger Ben into a wild, death-defying two-hour road trip from an airport to a hospital, with a cartel boss willing to slaughter anyone in his path to steal the liver.
The massive, complicated action set pieces are incredible, as you’d expect from Scott Waugh. Waugh doesn’t skimp on the blood and gore, and the body count is surprisingly high for a film centered on a medical delivery. Even smaller action scenes have lethal consequences, and most of the bodies stack up as a result of Alan Ritchson’s war hero character taking on the cartel boss’s son, Damian, played by Rodrigo Santoro (Wolf Pack) with an unsettling, almost gleeful evilness.
Hank promises the sick girl’s mom that he’s not a man people can successfully mess with, and he’s not lying. Ritchson is put through the wringer physically (which he should be used to by now), and unlike other action-centric films, his body realistically displays the pounding it takes. He’s never tidied up, which is a refreshing change from the way aftermaths are often glossed over in brutal fight sequences.
Owen Wilson isn’t known as an action guy, but he’s handled the genre before — and done pretty well. With Runner, Wilson gets the best of both worlds: he’s the comic relief and the reluctant action hero.
Alan Ritchson is the current go-to action guy for a reason. His imposing physical presence and fierce intensity fill the screen, making him utterly convincing in every fight sequence. No matter the odds — whether he’s up against one cartel thug or half a dozen — there’s never a moment you doubt he’ll emerge the winner.
Leila George is a standout among the supporting cast as a mother who fights like a cornered mama bear for her child (played by Scarlett Crabtree). But it’s Ritchson and Wilson — and to a slightly lesser degree, Rodrigo Santoro — who fuel Runner’s pulse-pounding momentum.
Runner is a bloody, breakneck thrill ride anchored by strong performances and a high-stakes ticking clock. The body count might feel excessive given the peaceful nature of the primary mission, but watching Ritchson and Wilson tear around Queensland, Australia, is a blast — even if it’s soaked in a lot more blood than expected.
GRADE: B-
Rating: PG-13 for intense sequences of violence, action, and strong language
Runtime: 1 hour 37 minutes
Release Date: September 11, 2026
