A unique cinematic event dubbed "The Hopocalypse" is scheduled for October 2026, featuring a special double feature of Five Nights at Freddy's 2 and Bryan Fuller's horror film Dust Bunny. This pairing promises a night of terror, with Five Nights at Freddy's 2 continuing the jump-scare-filled saga of the haunted animatronics, and Dust Bunny offering a dark, magical realist horror experience about a child and a monster under her bed.

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Mutant has announced an exclusive vinyl soundtrack release for Rian Johnson's upcoming film, Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery. The soundtrack will feature the film's score by Nathan Johnson, and is available for pre-order, with specific details about variants and release dates to be announced.

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Rian Johnson's Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery is praised as a masterful, darkly comedic, and intellectually stimulating whodunnit, with Daniel Craig's Benoit Blanc facing his most challenging case yet. The film, which is set in a gothic manor and features a murder that seems impossible, is described as a "puzzle box within a puzzle box" that delves into themes of greed, legacy, and illusion. The review highlights the film's strong ensemble cast, intricate plot, and sharp writing, cementing its place as a standout in the mystery genre.

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The extended editions of The Lord of the Rings trilogy are returning to movie theaters for a limited engagement in 2026, celebrating the 25th anniversary of The Fellowship of the Ring. Fans will have the opportunity to experience Peter Jackson's epic films, including The Fellowship of the Ring, The Two Towers, and The Return of the King, on the big screen with their full, extended runtimes.

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DC and Marvel are collaborating on a new Superman/Spider-Man crossover comic event set for 2026. The series will feature a multiversal team-up between the two iconic heroes as they face a threat that spans both universes. This marks a significant joint venture between the two comic book giants, promising a major event for fans of both franchises.

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The original, unaltered 1977 cut of Star Wars will return to movie theaters for a limited release on February 19, 2027, celebrating the film's 50th anniversary. This marks the first wide theatrical release of George Lucas' original cut in over forty years, as it has not been commercially available since 2006. The announcement on the official Star Wars site confirms rumors of a restored version, possibly the same print that screened in the U.K. last year. This event is significant for the Star Wars franchise, allowing audiences to revisit the iconic movie in its initial form.[1]

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The article states that Avengers: Endgame will return to movie theaters on September 25, 2026, ahead of the release of Avengers: Doomsday on December 18, 2026[1]. This re-release could help Avengers: Endgame potentially reclaim the all-time global box office record from Avatar[1]. Additionally, the re-release might serve an artistic purpose by allowing audiences to revisit Endgame's final scene, which a popular fan theory suggests could directly connect to the beginning of Avengers: Doomsday with Victor Von Doom traveling back in time[1].

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Laurence Fishburne has revealed that filming The Matrix was "physically painful" and "arduous," contrasting it with the perceived ease of the sequel, The Matrix Reloaded. He explained that the initial film required extensive training for the actors to learn martial arts and wire work, which was a completely new and demanding experience for him. Fishburne particularly highlighted the physical toll of hanging in harnesses for long periods during the wire-fu sequences. Despite the discomfort, he noted that the cast and crew were driven by a shared vision to create something "special."

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The Peaky Blinders movie, officially titled Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man, is confirmed to be released in the summer of 2026. Cillian Murphy is set to reprise his role as Tommy Shelby. The film will be directed by Tom Harper, who previously helmed episodes of the original series, with series creator Steven Knight writing the screenplay. A teaser poster for the movie has also been revealed.

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Netflix has acquired Warner Bros. and HBO Max in an $82 billion deal, creating a massive new entertainment conglomerate. This acquisition means that Netflix will now own iconic franchises such as the DC Universe, Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, and the entire HBO and Cartoon Network libraries. The move positions Netflix as a dominant force in the streaming landscape, potentially leading to a significant increase in subscription prices and a shake-up in the industry as other studios consider similar mergers.

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