From the massive franchise appeal of “Top Gun: Maverick” and the “Mission: Impossible” movies to Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s latest twisted black comedy satire, Tom Cruise is certainly taking a huge step in a new direction with “Digger”. The film is the latest gonzo invention from the four-time Oscar-winner Iñárritu and it looks to be his battiest movie yet. As for Cruise, he goes for a full physical transformation, in a role that looks to be begging for awards attention. But it’s unfair to say for sure considering the savvy of the actor and his director.

Today Warner Bros. dropped the first full trailer and poster for “Digger” and it’s hard to know what to think. Cruise plays Digger Rockwell, an extremely powerful and blatantly corrupt oil company CEO. After his choices unleash a catastrophic ecological disaster, Rockwell positions himself as humanity’s savior and sets out to stop the very problem he himself caused. While Cruise is the trailer’s main focus, we get glimpses of the sparkling supporting cast that includes John Goodman, Riz Ahmed, Michael Stuhlbarg, Sandra Hüller, Jesse Plemons, Sophie Wilde and more.

“Digger” plows into theaters on October 2nd. Check out the poster ABOVE and the trailer BELOW and let me know if you’ll be seeing it or taking a pass.

Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment is bringing one of the year’s best horror movies to home video. “Lee Cronin’s The Mummy” is a genuinely unsettling chiller that sees Cronin putting his own unique spin on the often told Mummy tale. It’s an unabashedly grisly horror spectacle that will have you squirming one minute and unexpectedly laughing the next. And now you can do it in the comforts of your own home.

“Lee Cronin’s The Mummy” will be available to own on 4K Ultra HD + Digital Copy July 14th. See below for a full synopsis of the film as well as release information including a list of special features.

About the Film:

Year: 2026

Runtime: 134 Minutes

Director: Lee Cronin

Screenwriter: Lee Cronin

Cast: Jack Reynor, Laia Costa, May Calamawy, Natalie Grace, Veronica Falcón, Shylo Molina, Billie Roy, Hayat Kamille, May Elghety, Husam Chadat, Mark Mitchinson

Rated R for for strong disturbing violent content, gore, language and brief drug use

The young daughter of a journalist disappears into the desert without a trace—eight years later, the broken family is shocked when she is returned to them, as what should be a joyful reunion turns into a living nightmare.

Hot off the record-setting resurrection of EVIL DEAD RISE, writer/director Lee Cronin turns to one of the most iconic horror stories of all time with an audacious and twisted retelling: LEE CRONIN’S THE MUMMY.

Special Features:

“Lee Cronin’s The Mummy” on Digital, 4K UHD, and Blu-ray contain the following special features:

• The Making of Lee Cronin’s The Mummy – Director Lee Cronin reveals his striking vision for a terrifying new mummy tale of heart and horror. Explore the film’s claustrophobic atmosphere and meticulous filmmaking as it delivers emotion and relentless terror!

• A Bloody and Grotesque Spectacle – Blood, bugs and toenails fuel this inside look at the film’s wild SFX and practical filmmaking magic! Cast and crew also reveal how Natalie Grace transforms into a demon-possessed vessel through intense prosthetics and chilling physicality.
• Possession and Ancient Demons – Explore the story’s Egyptian roots and demonic rituals. Detective Zaki and the family investigate Katie’s disappearance as the cast reveals the visceral reality of filming possession and terror while building the film’s many unforgettable scenes.
• Deleted Scenes
• Commentary by Writer/Director/Executive Producer Lee Cronin

Robert Eggers has established himself as one of the most distinctive filmmakers of our time. Simply put, you know a Robert Eggers movie when you see it. His love for period horror and folklore has permeated every feature he has made including his last film – 2024’s “Nosferatu”. Now he’s back with another Gothic chiller inspired by a classic tale. “Werwulf” looks as if it could exist in the same dark and terrifying world as “Nosferatu”. Look no further than the new trailer to see what I mean.

Set in 13th-century England, “Werwulf” stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson as a local farmer who comes face-to-face with a curse that has fallen upon a small village. What is the curse? The film’s title pretty much says it all. Eggers brings back several of his favorite stars including Lily-Rose Depp, Willem Dafoe, and Ralph Ineson. And he once again incorporates a strikingly distinct visual style which only adds to the terror. Dark, visceral, unsettling – just some of the adjectives the fittingly describe this wickedly good first-look.

“Werwulf” roars into theaters on December 25th. Check out the trailer below and let me know if you’ll be seeing it or taking a pass.

One of my most anticipated movies of the year just dropped its first full trailer and it more than justifies my excitement. “The Weight” stars two of my favorite working actors, Ethan Hawke and Russel Crowe. And it’s set during a time and in a place that is ripe with potential. The film is directed by Padraic McKinley who works from a script by Shelby Gaines, Matthew Chapman, and Matthew Booi. I love the look of what they’ve shown so far..

Based on an original story by Booi and Leo Scherman, “The Weight” takes place in 1930s Oregon, where a widower (Hawke) is separated from his young daughter and sent to prison. Desperate to get back to her, he takes a job offered to him by the prison warden (Crowe) that involves transporting stolen government gold. But gold has a strange effect on people, and the tension mounts as more people get a whiff of it. The trailer brings all of this to life in striking detail. I can’t wait to see more.

“The Weight” releases in theaters September 18th. Check out the trailer below and let me know if you’ll be seeing it or taking a pass.

Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment is bringing “They Will Kill You” to home video. Kirill Sokolov writes and directs this gonzo blend of action, horror, and pitch-black comedy. The film stars a fiercely committed Zazie Beetz who pours every ounce of herself into her fun yet demanding role. The film is full of big action sequences, gnarly kills, and a genuinely insane sense of humor. It didn’t get the attention it deserved at the theater. Now this killer home video edition gives people a chance to see what they missed.

“They Will Kill You” will be available to own on 4K Ultra HD + Digital Copy June 30th. See below for a full synopsis of the film as well as release information including a list of special features.

About the Film:

Year: 2026

Runtime: 94 Minutes

Director: Kirill Sokolov

Screenwriter: Kirill Sokolov

Cast: Zazie Beetz, Myha’la, Paterson Joseph, Tom Felton, Heather Graham, Patricia Arquette, Agnus Sampson, James Remar

Rated R for strong bloody violence, gore, language and brief sexual content/nudity.

“They Will Kill You” unleashes a blood-soaked, high-octane horror-action-comedy in which a young woman must survive the night at the Virgil, a demonic cult’s mysterious and twisted death-trap of a lair, before becoming their next offering in a uniquely brazen, big screen battle of epic kills and wickedly dark humor.

Special Features:

“They Will Kill You” on Digital, 4K UHD™, and Blu-ray contain the following special features:  

• Director’s Log: The Making of They Will Kill You
  • A documentary-style feature following director and the cast throughout the production process. From creative meetings with executive producers to deep dives with the VFX and prosthetics teams, this piece offers an intimate look at the creative and technical forces behind the film. 
• Developing the Virgil Featurette
  • A look into the film’s most iconic location: The Virgil, a nine-floor art deco building inspired by Dante’s Inferno. This piece showcases the building’s intricate design, surreal art direction, and how each floor was constructed to reflect a different level of psychological descent.
• Asia Reaves’ Attacks Featurette
  • This action-packed piece breaks down all the major fight scenes in the film, complete with stunts, spoilers, and cinematic chaos.
• Crafting Carnage Featurette 
  • Unravel how the film’s most intense moments were brought to life using hands-on techniques, from puppets and prosthetics to practical effects and choreographed gags.

Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey will be honored with the Variety Legend & Groundbreaker Award at this year’s Filmland 2026. The award recognizes influential artists who have broken down barriers in the industry and whose careers have withstood the test of time. Set to be held Friday, August 14 in Little Rock, Arkansas, McConaughey will also be screening his upcoming film “The Rivals of Amziah King” followed by a Q&A with acclaimed filmmaker and Filmland co-founder Jeff Nichols.

Read the full press release below…

LITTLE ROCK, AK (June 15, 2026) – Variety will honor Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey with the Variety Legend & Groundbreaker Award at Filmland on Friday, August 14 in Little Rock, Arkansas. The award recognizes artists who have broken barriers in the industry and withstood the test of time. McConaughey will accept the honor for his career achievements, including his upcoming role in Andrew Patterson’s The Rivals of Amziah King.
 
McConaughey will participate in a Q&A with Arkansas Cinema Society co-founder Jeff Nichols – best known as the director of Mud and The Bikeriders – following a screening of The Rivals of Amziah King.
 
McConaughey has been a force in the industry since his breakout role in Richard Linklater’s Dazed and Confusedback in 1993. He has continued to gain critical acclaim over the years and earned both an Academy Award and Golden Globe for his leading role in Dallas Buyers Club. Additionally, he has appeared in films such as Mud, Interstellar, The Lost Bus, and for his transformative performance in season one of True Detective, McConaughey earned an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series. 
 
“For multiple decades, Matthew McConaughey has been making an impact in the entertainment industry, bringing his signature charm and skill to each and every role he takes,” said Variety director of features Emily Longeretta. “His role in this year’s The Rivals of Amziah King is just the latest example of a transformative, beautiful performance. We couldn’t be more honored to celebrate him at Filmland.”
 
“The Arkansas Cinema Society is elated to welcome Matthew McConaughey back to Arkansas and to Filmland this August to receive the Variety Legend & Groundbreaker Award,” said Filmland executive director Kathryn Tucker. “After his unforgettable collaboration with ACS co-founder Jeff Nichols on Mud, this truly feels like a homecoming. We’re grateful to our partners at Variety, and we’re honored to continue what has become an annual Filmland tradition of celebrating legendary and groundbreaking filmmakers. The onstage conversation between Matthew and Jeff will undoubtedly be one not to be missed by our enthusiastic audience of film lovers in Arkansas.” 

Filmland runs from August 12-16, 2026, at the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts. Since 2018, the festival has hosted award-winning filmmakers like actors Jessica Chastain, Joel Edgerton, Will Forte, Ted Danson, David Arquette and ACS board member Mary Steenburgen along with directors including Chloé Zhao, Richard Linklater, David Lowery, Neil LaBute, David Gordon Green and Jeff Nichols; and producers such as Evan Hayes, Jayme Lemons, Christina McLarty Arquette, Fred Berger and Brian Kavanaugh-Jones. 
 
Filmland has showcased award-winning films such as The Bikeriders, Nomadland, The Eyes of Tammy Faye and Free Solo from top festivals like Sundance, Telluride, Toronto and Venice before they had a theatrical release in Arkansas. Each screening features a Q+A moderated by Writer/director and ACS Co-founder Jeff Nichols, board members, or staff, and every night wraps with a party for filmmakers and attendees. Filmland also features selections from Filmland: Arkansas and the short film created each year by our Filmmaking Lab for Teen Girls.
 
Tickets are limited, and they will go fast. Sponsors get the very first access on June 23, members on June 25, and general public on Friday, June 26. Becoming a sponsor or member is the surest way to land your seat before they’re gone.

Stay tuned for more information on the big night as well as announcements for other great screenings and appearances to be included in Filmland 2026.