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The Best Superhero Movie of Each Year Since 1998 News Critics and audiences come together to recommend 25 movies that defined the superhero genre! We’re celebrating 25 years of Rotten Tomatoes with a look back on the most celebrated genre movie of each year since 1998! Previously we took a stab at the horror genre, drew up an extensive guide to animation, hit light speed on science-fiction, and now we’re flying high with superheroes. To choose the best superhero film of each year, we’re applying our recommendation formula, a calculation based on the Tomatometer and Audience Score that prioritizes titles that stood out among critics and fans, combined with... News Critics and audiences come together to recommend 25 movies that defined the superhero genre! We’re celebrating 25 years of Rotten Tomatoes with a look back on the most celebrated genre movie of each year since 1998! Previously we took a stab at the horror genre, drew up an extensive guide to animation, hit light speed on science-fiction, and now we’re flying high with superheroes. To choose the best superhero film of each year, we’re applying our recommendation formula, a calculation based on the Tomatometer and Audience Score that prioritizes titles that stood out among critics and fans, combined with a pinch of curatorial love from our editors. Superhero and comic book movies may have been among the dominant pop cultural force for nearly two decades, but don’t forget it was something of an uphill skate to reach this point. We begin with 1998’s Blade, which is just a sword’s edge away from being Fresh, but audiences sure sank their teeth into it for its R-rating and sharp Wesley Snipes casting as the Marvel icon. Quirky and sarcastic comedies Mystery Men and Citizen Toxie: The Toxic Avenger IV would prevail on the off-years of 1999 and 2001, but it was 2000’s X-Men and 2002’s Spider-Man that would prophesy the superhero supremacy to come. X-Men modernized the team with sleek outfits and millennial attitude, while Spider-Man stuck to its comic book roots with bright action and teenage emotions in a classic origin story. 2003’s X2 was a breathless, action-packed sequel, while 2004’s The Incredibles is one of the crown jewels from Pixar’s golden age, a high-stakes family drama and still the closest thing to a good Fantastic Four movie we’ve ever gotten. DC Comics would swoop in with 2005 and 2006 chart-toppers Batman Begins and V for Vendetta, proffering a more mature and adult take on the genre, and certainly more appetizing than 2007’s Spider-Man 3. 2008, of course, was the big bang, with The Dark Knight becoming the new benchmark in action and superhero cinema and Iron Man properly establishing the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Watchmen was long considered nearly impossible to adapt, and hey, we got close enough in 2009. 2010’s Kick-Ass put the sass back in the genre, and 2011’s X-Men: First Class rebooted the series after the wayward X-Men: The Last Stand. With 2012’s The Avengers, we kick off peak MCU as one of their own would top each year (Iron Man 3, Guardians of the Galaxy, Ant-Man, and Captain America: Civil War) through the record-breaking Infinty Saga-closer Avengers: Endgame. Even the years when an MCU wasn’t the favorite, there was still a Marvel movie in its place, with 2017’s Logan and 2018’s Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. 2020’s Birds of Prey was one of the last major movies before COVID lockdown, and it was Spider-Man: No Way Home in December 2021 when we felt truly back in theaters. Soon after, in March 2022, we returned again to a mature take on The Batman, which would narrowly edge out Black Panther: Wakanda Forever to be that year’s best superhero movie. #1 Adjusted Score: 62044% Critics Consensus: Though some may find the plot a bit lacking, Blade's action is fierce, plentiful, and appropriately stylish for a comic book adaptation. Synopsis: A half-mortal, half-immortal is out to avenge his mother's death and rid the world of vampires. The modern-day technologically advanced... [More] #2 Adjusted Score: 63911% Critics Consensus: Absurd characters and quirky gags are brought to life by a talented cast, providing this superhero spoof with lots of laughs. Synopsis: Champion City already has a superhero, the appropriately named Captain Amazing (Greg Kinnear), but that doesn't deter the city's seven... [More] #3 Adjusted Score: 88026% Critics Consensus: Faithful to the comics and filled with action, X-Men brings a crowded slate of clas...

Your Full List of All Upcoming Marvel Movies —With Key Details! [Updated June 13, 2023] Since Marvel Studios present Kevin Feige first introduced the notion of Phases to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, their purpose and length have always been mysterious. Sometimes, he even reconsiders where they begin and end after the fact. But with Marvel Studios’ presentation at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2022, the exact length and purpose of Phases Four, Five, and Six were revealed during a presentation notable for just how much information the often evasive Feige was willing to offer. For one thing, the three phases form the next Marvel epic: The Multiverse Saga. And like The Infinity... [Updated June 13, 2023] Since Marvel Studios present Kevin Feige first introduced the notion of Phases to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, their purpose and length have always been mysterious. Sometimes, he even reconsiders where they begin and end after the fact. But with Marvel Studios’ presentation at Comic-Con International: San Diego 2022, the exact length and purpose of Phases Four, Five, and Six were revealed during a presentation notable for just how much information the often evasive Feige was willing to offer. For one thing, the three phases form the next Marvel epic: The Multiverse Saga. And like The Infinity Saga before it, it will build from a phase of character introductions (the recently concluded Phase Four) to something full of war, dynasties, and secrets. Of course, the introductions are far from ending. Also, on the horizon is the arrival of the anti-hero team known as the Thunderbolts and, of course, Marvel’s first family, the Fantastic Four. And as we have for the last few years, we’re keeping track of it all in this comprehensive guide of every upcoming Marvel Studios film (and television show) with a handy calendar of the studio’s projects through 2026 (and beyond). As always, we will continue to update this page frequently as new details emerge.And be careful: There are spoilers ahead.(Want to see what the other camp is up to? Check out our full breakdown ofupcoming DC movies.) As Feige revealed at SDCC 2022, Phase 5 opens with an Ant-Man movie and closes with a team-up movie — but not the team you would expect. The phase also features a lot of sequels and the first Season 2 in their Disney+ television series initiative. And considering how it begins, we imagine the purpose of the Phase will be to set up the overall nemesis — Kang the Conqueror (Jonathan Majors) — even as it further re-establishes Daredevil in the MCU proper and sheds light on other corners of the vast Multiverse. Secret Invasion: Season 1 (2023) Premiere Date: June 21, 2023 What We Know: Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson), Maria Hill (Cobie Smulders) and Talos (Ben Mendelsohn) will deal with a sect of ill-intentioned Skrulls hiding on Earth and infiltrating “every level of life” on the planet. Word of the series first broke in September of 2020 as an unspecified Nick Fury project, but calling it Secret Invasion leads to something very pointed as Feige ultimately referred to the original Secret Invasion comic book event series as “the biggest” since Civil War. Kyle Bradstreet serves as the program’s head writer. In April of 2021, news broke indicating both The Crown’s Olivia Colman and Game of Thrones’ Emilia Clarke would be joining the cast. As both played royalty in other prestige series, speculation on their parts immediately centered on Skrull Empress Veranke, the main antagonist of the Secret Invasion comic book storyline. They’ve since been confirmed to be playing an unnamed MI6 agent and Talos’s daughter G’iah, respectively. In May of 2021, Thomas Bezucha and Ali Selim signed on to direct the series. Later in the month, Christopher McDonald joined the series in a role said to be original for the program, but with the potential to cross over into other aspects of the MCU. Production began in November 2021 with the subsequent Disney+ Day video revealing a brief glimpse of a grizzled and visibly older Fury alongside a decidedly more Skrull-like title card. The six-episode series wrapped production in April 2022. Soon after, Martin Freeman confirmed his character, Everett K. Ross, will also appear. Other actors appearing in the series include Kingsley Ben-Adir as Gravik, leader of the Skrull splinter cell, Carmen Ejogo and Killian Scott. During Marvel’s SDCC 2022 presentation, Smulders appeared on stage and referred to the program as “a dark...

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Black Mirror Episodes Ranked Best to Worst News Our definitive ranking of the sci-fi/horror anthology's episodes sees season 1 episodes at the top of the list and a season 2 episode at the bottom. Catch up before season 6 drops! TAGGED AS: Netflix It’s arguable that creator Charlie Brooker’s episodic anthology series Black Mirror is one of the scariest shows on TV— not because it relies on zombie attacks or murderous clowns, but because it shows just how easily phones, computers, and other advancing technology that we are increasingly dependent on can be used against us if we’re not paying close enough attention. (The fact that... News Our definitive ranking of the sci-fi/horror anthology's episodes sees season 1 episodes at the top of the list and a season 2 episode at the bottom. Catch up before season 6 drops! TAGGED AS: Netflix It’s arguable that creator Charlie Brooker’s episodic anthology series Black Mirror is one of the scariest shows on TV— not because it relies on zombie attacks or murderous clowns, but because it shows just how easily phones, computers, and other advancing technology that we are increasingly dependent on can be used against us if we’re not paying close enough attention. (The fact that all of these episodes are available to be played on Netflix,the innovativestreaming giant known for obsessively monitoring our usage without really sharing what they find, should not be overlooked.) With Netflix unleashing a new chapter of this paranoia-fueled scarefest this week, it’s time to catch up on the acclaimed series if you’re not already. Rotten Tomatoes has crunched the numbers to rank the best Black Mirror episodes down to the worst. We’ve updated the list to reflect the current Tomatometer score; however, it’s worth noting that early episodes like “The National Anthem” and “15 Million Merits” have scores of 100% on fewer than 20 reviews, while more recent episodes, may not have perfect scores, but have more reviews — season 4’s first episode “USS Callister,” for example, scores in the mid 90s, but on 38 reviews. In case of ties, those titles’ “Average rating” (under “See Score Details”) are taken into account where episodes had the same score and number of reviews. Don’t like the ranking? Sound off in the comments. (Also, some spoilers follow.) UPDATE (6/13/23):List updated to reflect added reviews and changing scores. #1The first-ever episode of Black Mirror lives in infamy for two reasons in particular. The first is that its plot— a prime minister (Rory Kinnear) has to do the unthinkable in the name of saving his country’s kidnapped princess (Lydia Wilson)— prepares audience’s for the show’s macabre humor as it pokes fun at privacy, political corruptness, and our obsession with technology. The second is that it became a footnote in a real-life political scandal a few years later when then-prime minister David Cameron’s reputation was muddied after— and there’s really no way to say this delicately — it was rumored he’d had a roll in the sty with a pig. #2A sort-of Hunger Games—meets—environmental disaster story, the show’s second episode highlights one of its most popular themes: our society’s addiction to fame. Here, we have a world where humans must peddle exercise bikes in order to both power their surroundings and earn “merits,” or payments. Ways out include inheritance (because inequality is still prevalent in dystopia) and participating on a reality competition show. The episode also showcasesBlack Mirror’s uncanny ability to cast actors just as they’re on the verge of hitting the mainstream. Alongsideknown names like Downton Abbey’s Jessica Brown Findlay and My Best Friend’s Wedding’s Rupert Everett is future Get Out star Daniel Kaluuya. #3A winner of five Emmy Awards, this episode should make us wonder how many of the TV Academy’s voters secretly hate their coworkers. By day, Jesse Plemmons’ Robert Daly is a mild-mannered programming ace who co-founded a popular multi-player game. He also has a habit of taking his work home with him; stealing the DNA of co-workers and employees who routinely ridicule him (like his partner, played by Jimmi Simpson) or don’t realize they’re the objects of his attraction (a new employee, played by Cristin Milioti) and uploading digital copies of them to his own private, Star Trek—like universe. Stay to the end to spot the voice of a surprise guest star. #4Do you enjoy that euphoric rush of someone liking, commenting on, or retweeting your pi...

DC Comics Movies Ranked by Tomatometer TAGGED AS: batman, movies, Superheroes, superman (Photo by Warner Bros/courtesy Everett Collection) Man of Steel celebrates its 10th anniversary! Superman. Batman. Wonder Woman. These are some of the staple titans of DC Comics the world has come to adore over the past 80 years, especially as they made the leap from page panel to silver screen and TV in the ’50s and ’60s. (And well before those upstart punks Marvel Comics to boot!) You’ll find them all in in our guide to every DC Comics movie ranked by Tomatometer, along with other significant greats like Swamp Thing, Green Lantern, and... TAGGED AS: batman, movies, Superheroes, superman (Photo by Warner Bros/courtesy Everett Collection) Man of Steel celebrates its 10th anniversary! Superman. Batman. Wonder Woman. These are some of the staple titans of DC Comics the world has come to adore over the past 80 years, especially as they made the leap from page panel to silver screen and TV in the ’50s and ’60s. (And well before those upstart punks Marvel Comics to boot!) You’ll find them all in in our guide to every DC Comics movie ranked by Tomatometer, along with other significant greats like Swamp Thing, Green Lantern, and Shazam. But the world of comic book publishing is nothing if not vast, a constellation of multiverses, retcons, annuals, and imprints. Moving beyond the strictly superhero element of DC Comics, this guide will also feature the adapted works from DC imprints Vertigo (V for Vendetta, The Losers), Paradox Press (Road to Perdition, A History of Violence), and WildStorm (Red, Red 2). We’ve limited the movies to theatrical releases only, which does keep out the home animated fare that’s been giving DC adaptations a good name whenever the DCEU stumbled. But to that end, you will find The Killing Joke and Return of the Caped Crusaders here, both of which got a one-day theatrical release. Great leaping catfish! This introduction is now over! Hurry, to Rotten Tomatoes and the list of every DC movie ranked by Tomatometer! —Alex Vo #1 Adjusted Score: 107378% Critics Consensus: Dark, complex, and unforgettable, The Dark Knight succeeds not just as an entertaining comic book film, but as a richly thrilling crime saga. Synopsis: With the help of allies Lt. Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and DA Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), Batman (Christian Bale) has... [More] #2 Adjusted Score: 100746% Critics Consensus: Superman deftly blends humor and gravitas, taking advantage of the perfectly cast Christopher Reeve to craft a loving, nostalgic tribute to an American pop culture icon. Synopsis: Just before the destruction of the planet Krypton, scientist Jor-El (Marlon Brando) sends his infant son Kal-El on a spaceship... [More] #3 Adjusted Score: 126933% Critics Consensus: Thrilling, earnest, and buoyed by Gal Gadot's charismatic performance, Wonder Woman succeeds in spectacular fashion. Synopsis: Before she was Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior.... [More] #4 Adjusted Score: 97159% Critics Consensus: Teen Titans Go! To the Movies distills the enduring appeal of its colorful characters into a charmingly light-hearted adventure whose wacky humor fuels its infectious fun -- and belies a surprising level of intelligence. Synopsis: It seems that all the major superheroes out there are starring in their own movies -- all but the Teen... [More] #5 Adjusted Score: 114185% Critics Consensus: An effortlessly entertaining blend of humor and heart, Shazam! is a superhero movie that never forgets the genre's real power: joyous wish fulfillment. Synopsis: We all have a superhero inside of us -- it just takes a bit of magic to bring it out.... [More] #6 Adjusted Score: 108217% Critics Consensus: Enlivened by writer-director James Gunn's singularly skewed vision, The Suicide Squad marks a funny, fast-paced rebound that plays to the source material's violent, anarchic strengths. Synopsis: Welcome to hell--a.k.a. Belle Reve, the prison with the highest mortality rate in the US of A. Where the worst... [More] #7 Adjusted Score: 111998% Critics Consensus: The Lego Batman Movie continues its block-buster franchise's winning streak with another round of dizzyingly funny -- and beautifully animated -- family-friendly mayhem. Synopsis: There are big changes brewing in Gotham, but if Batman (Will Arnett) wants to save the city from the Joker's... [More] #8 Adjusted Score: 102317% Critics Consens...

Secret Invasion First Reviews: Samuel L. Jackson’s ‘Best MCU Work,’ Critics Say Secret Invasion stars Samuel L. Jackson, who is reprising his role as Avengers mastermind Nick Fury for television. Created by Kyle Bradstreet (Mr. Robot, Berlin Station), the six-episode series (which premieres on Wednesday, June 21 to Disney+) brings an espionage spy flavor to the MCU and will find Fury facing off against a faction of the Skrull alien race who pose a growing threat to humanity. Alongside Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn is reprising his MCU role as Skrull ally Talos, Cobie Smulders is back as Maria Hill, Martin Freeman returns as Everett K. Ross, and Don Cheadle is once again playing... Secret Invasion stars Samuel L. Jackson, who is reprising his role as Avengers mastermind Nick Fury for television. Created by Kyle Bradstreet (Mr. Robot, Berlin Station), the six-episode series (which premieres on Wednesday, June 21 to Disney+) brings an espionage spy flavor to the MCU and will find Fury facing off against a faction of the Skrull alien race who pose a growing threat to humanity. Alongside Jackson, Ben Mendelsohn is reprising his MCU role as Skrull ally Talos, Cobie Smulders is back as Maria Hill, Martin Freeman returns as Everett K. Ross, and Don Cheadle is once again playing Rhodey. Joining them are Kingsley Ben-Adir as Skrull villain Gravik, Emilia Clarke as G’iah, Olivia Colman as MI6 agent Sonya Falsworth, and Dermot Mulroney as President Ritson, America’s Commander in Chief. Giving Fury his own standalone series is an exciting notion and having Jackson lead the charge has generated plenty of interest in the program. With major buzz and expectations running high, here’s what the critics are saying about season 1 of Secret Invasion: (Photo by Marvel Studios) Click image to open full-sized poster in a new tab. How does it compare to Disney+’s other Marvel series? It’s fun enough. This is a Marvel show, after all, which means it’s a slick and polished affair that speeds along, throwing in Easter eggs and zingers with abandon for the fans to savour. –Vicky Jessup, London Evening Standard As one of the MCU’s most mature projects to date, Secret Invasion is a riveting, tense drama that gifts its actors with weighty material and encourages its audience to look beyond the sheen of superheroism. –Richard Newby, Empire Magazine I miss pre-blip Nick Fury. It’s cold. It’s humorless. It’s almost super hero-less. Secret Invasion is not the Marvel television series powerhouse I was hoping to kick off Phase V. –Christie Cronan, Raising Whasians Secret Invasion is proof that the MCU can tell more mature stories, but it does underscore why it’s important for the franchise to find a more balanced, happy medium between the stories playing out on the silver screen and on Disney+. –Maggie Lovitt, Millennial Falcon Reviews How is Samuel L. Jackson? Cobie Smulders and Samuel L. Jackson in Secret Invasion (Photo by Marvel Studios) In what can only be described as Jackson’s best turn as Fury yet, the actor brings a new level of pathos and solemnity to this comic book role that should see him emerge as a rightful frontrunner in every “Best Actor” awards category months from now. –Josh Wilding, ComicBookMovie.com Jackson used to bring a raffish pizzaz to even his darker parts. Here, he seems as fed up with the Marvel formula as a growing segment of the audience. –Ed Power, Daily Telegraph (UK) Samuel L. Jackson, always talented, but really giving it his all this go round. Jackson is allowed to play with Fury in a way we haven’t seen him before. – Aprillé Morris, OffColour.org the show allows for Samuel L. Jackson to shine bright as Fury, a character who has long been the glue that kept other Marvel teams together. – Allyson Johnson, But Why Tho? A Geek Community As Secret Invasion digs into Fury’s psyche, Jackson easily delivers his best MCU work ever. –Matt Webb Mitovich, TV Line What about the rest of the cast? Olivia Colman in Secret Invasion (Photo by Marvel Studios) Ben Mendelsohn is also on top form as Talos, while Emilia Clarke and Olivia Colman each make a significant impact in a series where it would be all too easy to be overshadowed by Jackson. –Josh Wilding, ComicBookMovie.com Oscar-winner Olivia Colman is a devilish delight as British spy director Sonya Falsworth. Every time she’s on screen, Secret Invasion gets a much-needed spark of mischief as Colman seems honestly excited to be naughty in a Marvel show. –Meghan O’Keefe, Decider T...

All 27 James Bond Movies Ranked by Tomatometer (Photo by United Artists/courtesy Everett Collection) Octopussy celebrates its 40th anniversary, and Dr. No turns 60! You know his name. You got his number. Since 1962, James Bond has been the spy whose reputation precedes him: As international man of mystery, as guru of gadgets and espionage thrills, and as the agent who never encountered a boundary – country, or personal space – he couldn’t sneak across. The Ian Fleming adaptations started with a bang:Dr. Noremains among the best-reviewed of 007’s movies, bringing forth that first legendary era of Sean Connery suited up as the debonair rogue that... (Photo by United Artists/courtesy Everett Collection) Octopussy celebrates its 40th anniversary, and Dr. No turns 60! You know his name. You got his number. Since 1962, James Bond has been the spy whose reputation precedes him: As international man of mystery, as guru of gadgets and espionage thrills, and as the agent who never encountered a boundary – country, or personal space – he couldn’t sneak across. The Ian Fleming adaptations started with a bang:Dr. Noremains among the best-reviewed of 007’s movies, bringing forth that first legendary era of Sean Connery suited up as the debonair rogue that women crave and men aspire to be in vain. Case in point: 1967’sCasino Royalehad no less than six James Bonds within its spooferifous walls, none holding a candle to the Con’. The non-comic caper is the worst-reviewed James Bond movie, and was produced outside of franchise gatekeepers Eon. As celebrated was Connery’s reign was – the late actor’s films occupy three of the top five slots on this list – the sun sets on every empire, and thus was ushered in the age of the Lazenby. A mild administration for George, yes, with only 1969’sOn Her Majesty’s Secret Servicereleased, though Certified Fresh. Then it became time to move over for Roger Moore, who offered a lightly winking and intelligent Bond for those burned-out ’70s times. Three of his movies are Rotten, three are Fresh, and one is Certified Fresh. Not bad, and he even traveled into space. In 1981, Connery came back for non-Eon BondNever Say Never Again, just as HQ was hiring Timothy Dalton for the job. Dalton’s Bond: Cool and menacing, and his filmsThe Living DaylightsandLicense to Killare praised by modern fans for their dark, grittier take on the spy game. It’s something Daniel Craig would pick up on in the future, but with a bigger budget and fewer a-ha theme songs. Pierce Brosnan brought back the sophisticated sex appeal, as the best Bond in the not-so-greatest movies.GoldenEyewas intoxicating Certified Fresh fun, while the three that followed are all Rotten. After Austin Powers took the piss out of the franchise for a decade, Eon turned to resurrecting James Bond as the brooding, brutish hulk we have today.Casino Royalewas a return to form, Daniel Craig’s sneer and occasional smile calibrated to the modern cynical viewer.Skyfallwas likewise Certified Fresh, but there was not so much critical love for in-betweenerQuantum of Solaceand the most-recentSpectreof 2015. Six years passed until No Time To Die, the longest wait between Bond movies. At 15 years, Craig holds the record for longest uninterrupted on-screen ownership of Bond, but Connery spread his appearances as Bond across 21 years. Now, we’re reaching into the classified files for every James Bond movie ever ranked by Tomatometer! #1 Adjusted Score: 105024% Critics Consensus: Goldfinger is where James Bond as we know him comes into focus - it features one of 007's most famous lines ("A martini. Shaken, not stirred.") and a wide range of gadgets that would become the series' trademark. Synopsis: Special agent 007 (Sean Connery) comes face to face with one of the most notorious villains of all time, and... [More] #2 Adjusted Score: 102937% Critics Consensus: The second James Bond film, From Russia with Love is a razor-sharp, briskly-paced Cold War thriller that features several electrifying action scenes. Synopsis: Agent 007 (Sean Connery) is back in the second installment of the James Bond series, this time battling a secret... [More] #3 Adjusted Score: 100825% Critics Consensus: Featuring plenty of the humor, action, and escapist thrills the series would become known for, Dr. No kicks off the Bond franchise in style. Synopsis: In the film that launched the James Bond saga, Agent 007 (Sean Connery) battles mysterious Dr. No, a scientific g...

All Transformers Movies Ranked by Tomatometer TAGGED AS: movies (Photo by Paramount / courtesy Everett Collection) Debuting in 1984, the Transformers TV show rolled out to viewers the eternal mecha battle between Autobots and Decepticons here on Earth and beyond, though its prime drive was to get Hasbro action figures flying off Toys “R” Us shelves. That may sound just like a cynical moichandising ploy, but the series had strong characters and world-building, plus kids were instantly hooked on the toys’ triple-play pleasures of robots, automobiles, and tactile hand-interaction. It’s a bond not even its creators anticipated when they released The Transformers: The Movie. The 1986... TAGGED AS: movies (Photo by Paramount / courtesy Everett Collection) Debuting in 1984, the Transformers TV show rolled out to viewers the eternal mecha battle between Autobots and Decepticons here on Earth and beyond, though its prime drive was to get Hasbro action figures flying off Toys “R” Us shelves. That may sound just like a cynical moichandising ploy, but the series had strong characters and world-building, plus kids were instantly hooked on the toys’ triple-play pleasures of robots, automobiles, and tactile hand-interaction. It’s a bond not even its creators anticipated when they released The Transformers: The Movie. The 1986 production had big-screen action, power pop ballads, and a feature-length massacre of fan-favorite Autobots, including leader Optimus Prime. Hasbro and Takara (the American company licensed the physical toys from the Japanese one and created the Transformers brand and lore) got the hint after fan outcry, where mailed letters were sealed with sad kid tears, and resurrected Prime in Season 3 of the series, comprehending they’ve created a media empire. Transformers entered a new level of mainstream with the five movies from Michael Bay, directed across a decade starting with the 2007 original and sequels Revenge of the Fallen, Dark of the Moon, Age of Extinction, and The Last Knight. Bumblebee, a prequel set in the ’80s, brought the critical success that had eluded Bay, but not so much the box office. Rise of the Beasts cashed in on ’90s-era nostalgia by exploring the Beast Wars mythos. —Alex Vo #1 Adjusted Score: 103319% Critics Consensus: Bumblebee proves it's possible to bring fun and a sense of wonder back to a bloated blockbuster franchise -- and sets up its own slate of sequels in the bargain. Synopsis: On the run in the year 1987, Bumblebee the Autobot seeks refuge in a junkyard in a small California beach... [More] #2 Adjusted Score: 63508% Critics Consensus: A surprisingly dark, emotional, and almost excessively cynical experience for Transformers fans. Synopsis: Ultra Magnus and the Transformers fight planet Unicron and the Decepticons in 2005.... [More] #3 Adjusted Score: 65609% Critics Consensus: While believable characters are hard to come by in Transformers, the effects are staggering and the action is exhilarating. Synopsis: The fate of humanity is at stake when two races of robots, the good Autobots and the villainous Decepticons, bring... [More] #4 Adjusted Score: 60668% Critics Consensus: Thanks to some genuine human drama between the set pieces and palpable affection for the title characters, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts is one of the franchise's more enjoyable outings. Synopsis: Returning to the action and spectacle that have captured moviegoers around the world, Transformers: Rise of the Beasts will take... [More] #5 Adjusted Score: 44694% Critics Consensus: Its special effects -- and 3D shots -- are undeniably impressive, but they aren't enough to fill up its loud, bloated running time, or mask its thin, indifferent script. Synopsis: Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) and his new girlfriend, Carly (Rosie Huntington-Whiteley), join the fray when the evil Decepticons renew their... [More] #6 Adjusted Score: 29495% Critics Consensus: Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen is a noisy, underplotted, and overlong special effects extravaganza that lacks a human touch. Synopsis: Two years after he and his Autobot friends saved the Earth from the Decepticons, Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) faces a... [More] #7 Adjusted Score: 26310% Critics Consensus: With the fourth installment in Michael Bay's blockbuster Transformers franchise, nothing is in disguise: Fans of loud, effects-driven action will find satisfaction, and all others need not apply. Synopsis: After an epic battle, a great city lies in ruins,...

Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer: Release Date, Trailer, Cast & More Billboards and movie theater pop-ups across Los Angeles have been ticking down for months now: Christopher Nolan’s epic account of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb, is nearing an explosive release on July 21, 2023. Nolan movies are always incredibly secretive, twists locked alongside totems behind safe doors, actors not spilling an ounce of Earl Grey tea. But there are always curtains to pull to glimpse the magic behind the prestige, even with a Nolan film based on real events. So with more than five months left until IMAX theaters are packed to the brim, here’s everything... Billboards and movie theater pop-ups across Los Angeles have been ticking down for months now: Christopher Nolan’s epic account of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the father of the atomic bomb, is nearing an explosive release on July 21, 2023. Nolan movies are always incredibly secretive, twists locked alongside totems behind safe doors, actors not spilling an ounce of Earl Grey tea. But there are always curtains to pull to glimpse the magic behind the prestige, even with a Nolan film based on real events. So with more than five months left until IMAX theaters are packed to the brim, here’s everything we know about Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer : Behind the Film (Photo by Melinda Sue Gordon/Paramount Pictures) Christopher Nolan returns after three years and Tenet’ s rocky pandemic-delayed release for his 12th feature film, Oppenheimer. The biopic about the infamous theoretical physicist represents a number of transformations for Nolan’s career. First and foremost, the film is his first with Universal Pictures following his dramatic split with his previous studio partner, Warner Bros., which had released all of his films since Insomnia . (Paramount and Warner Bros. shared distribution on Interstellar .) In 2021, WB opted to debut their entire feature slate in theaters and on HBO Max simultaneously. In response, Nolan, an avid defender of the theatrical experience, called them “the worst streaming service.” Numerous studios — Sony, Paramount, Apple among them — engaged in a war to land production and distribution for Oppenheimer. Universal acquiesced to Nolan’s conditions, which included total creative control and a traditional theatrical window, and won out at the end of the day. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images) Nolan’s production team has solidified, but slightly changed, too. Oscar-winning composer Ludwig Göransson, who is only a Tony away from an EGOT, returns after his first collaboration with Nolan on Tenet, furthering the question of whether Nolan’s famed partnership with Hans Zimmer is over or just on pause. Oppenheimer will mark the fourth Nolan picture shot by Dutch-Swedish cinematographer Hoyte Van Hoytema, who can literally carry an IMAX camera on his shoulders. And visual effects supervisor Andrew Jackson (Mad Max: Fury Road, Dunkirk, Tenet) tag-teamed with long-time Nolan special effects supervisor Scott R. Fisher to simulate the nuclear tests. (More on those later.) The newcomers, however, are 45-year veteran costume designer Ellen Mirojnick (Behind the Candelabra, The Greatest Showman, Bridgerton) and production designer Ruth De Jong, who worked with Van Hoytema and Universal on Nope. The Cast (Photo by Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures) Roughly 20 years after Cillian Murphy’s screen test for Nolan’s Batman Begins , which was so entrancing to the director that it led to Murphy’s casting as the villainous Scarecrow, the Irish actor finally steps into a leading role for one of his greatest cinematic partners. And if the trailer is any indication, with close-up after close-up, Murphy’s hypnotic eyes will be the window into one of the most complex minds in human history. Matt Damon also steps up from secret role in Interstellar to mustached general Leslie Groves Jr. And the reunions run deep overall, as Oppenheimer features Casey Affleck (Interstellar), Kenneth Branagh (Dunkirk, Tenet), James D’Arcy (Dunkirk), Matthew Modine (The Dark Knight Rises), David Dastmalchian (The Dark Knight), and Gary Oldman (The Dark Knight Trilogy) as President Harry S. Truman. (Photo by Emma McIntyre, Karwai Tang, Mondadori Portfolio, Kevin Mazur/Getty Images) It seems that there wasn’t a place for a return of Harry Styles, but Nolan is tapping into younger audiences through Oscar nominee Florence Pugh. And there’s an unexpected additional avenue into the so...

The Witcher Season 3: Release Date, Trailer, Cast & More Ciri’s (Freya Allan) tutelage at Kaer Morhen did not quite go the way Geralt (Henry Cavill) had hoped in season 2 of The Witcher , but the journey continues with an eight-episode third season starting this June. And though Geralt, Ciri, and Yennefer (Anya Chalotra) are finally united in a common goal, nothing is ever easy for them. These tensions are highlighted in a new trailer (above) for the third season, which features Geralt admitting that — at least for one moment — Jaskier is right. The wandering songsmith’s response: “I’m right … well, that’s deeply worrying.” What does that... Ciri’s (Freya Allan) tutelage at Kaer Morhen did not quite go the way Geralt (Henry Cavill) had hoped in season 2 of The Witcher , but the journey continues with an eight-episode third season starting this June. And though Geralt, Ciri, and Yennefer (Anya Chalotra) are finally united in a common goal, nothing is ever easy for them. These tensions are highlighted in a new trailer (above) for the third season, which features Geralt admitting that — at least for one moment — Jaskier is right. The wandering songsmith’s response: “I’m right … well, that’s deeply worrying.” What does that mean as the series heads into its third year? The season will be based on the second long-form Witchernovel,Time of Contempt, with some continuing threads from the first and, it seems, even a couple of ideas from the third novel, making it even more of a unique version of the story than season 2’s adaptation on Blood of Elves. According to showrunner Lauren Schmidt Hissrich, it is “the culmination of what we’ve been building toward all along.” So, let’s take a look at what we know about the third season so far and see what we can read from its bones. What’s Next for Ciri and Geralt? Henry Cavill (Geralt of Rivia), Freya Allan (Princess Cirilla of Cintra), and Anya Chalotra (Yennefer of Vengerberg) in The Witcher season 3 (Photo by Susie Allnutt/Netflix) In previous seasons, we’ve been able to use the books of Witcher author Andrzej Sapkowski for some insight, but now things start to change, even if the broad strokes remains the same. As revealed in Blood of Elves and season 2 of The Witcher, one of the big problems facing the main trio is the fact all the power players on the Continent know Ciri is alive and carries the elder blood. As seen in the new Season 3 trailer, she is connected to everything and there is nothing Yennefer or Geralt can do to prevent her from eventually confronting it. “Now, there is a real threat,” Cavil told Netflix’s Tudum in May. “It’s genuine; it’s no longer theoretical — it’s practical. And it’s very, very dangerous. They are walking into the lion’s den everywhere they go.” According to Netflix’s own description of the season to come, “Geralt takes Ciri of Cintra into hiding, determined to protect his newly-reunited family against those who threaten to destroy it.” It will allow the opportunity for Yennefer to train Ciri in the use of her powers (as glimpsed in the recent trailer) and for their bond to be properly forged. As Allan recently explained, “People don’t always make the right choices. But ultimately, I think everyone knows [Yen]’s good at the core. They have such similarities that I think Ciri can’t help but latch onto Yennefer … Also, through Yennefer teaching Ciri, they do begin to build that trust up.” (Photo by Netflix) Click image to open full poster in new tab. But Yennefer will also take a cue from her novel counterpart by bringing Ciri and Geralt to Aretuza. Unfortunately, the situation there is described as a “battlefield of political corruption, dark magic, and treachery.” The trailer also suggests atmosphere will be highlighted at a mage’s ball Geralt and Yen must navigate with the same difficulty they faced on the road. And if events there occur as they do in Time of Contempt, they may discover they were better off facing Nilfgaard and the Northern Kings from the heights of Kaer Morhen. Then again, all the political shenanigans and cross-talk among the mages may also offer further opportunities for Ciri and Geralt to mend their trust issues with Yennefer. Sure, a lot would have to transpire to get them to that point, but a monumental change like that is worth of another eight-episode season, especially as circumstances will no doubt see them separated before too long. The teaser trailer released in April even sees them literally split thanks t...

50 Best Soccer Movies, Ranked by Tomatometer (Photo by Paramount Classics/courtesy Everett Collection) To start playing soccer, all you need is a flat surface, a round ball, a leg or two, and boom, you’re halfway to becoming a regular Diego Beckham. With its low barrier to entry and sky-high skill ceiling, it’s no wonder soccer’s the most popular sport in the world (at least until pickleball takes over — just 2.5 billion more people to go). So when it comes to the best movies ever made about soccer, we’re looking at it top to bottom, from goal-scoring winners to movies that may have flopped before the critics... (Photo by Paramount Classics/courtesy Everett Collection) To start playing soccer, all you need is a flat surface, a round ball, a leg or two, and boom, you’re halfway to becoming a regular Diego Beckham. With its low barrier to entry and sky-high skill ceiling, it’s no wonder soccer’s the most popular sport in the world (at least until pickleball takes over — just 2.5 billion more people to go). So when it comes to the best movies ever made about soccer, we’re looking at it top to bottom, from goal-scoring winners to movies that may have flopped before the critics but still managed to find a spot on audiences’ teams. We kick off our guide to the best soccer movies with Certified Fresh movies, including Offside (the comedy-drama from Iran, released when women were completely banned from attending sports), Bend It Like Beckham (the movie that made Keira Knightley a star), Shaolin Soccer (the outrageous action-fantasy from Stephen Chow), Diego Maradona (a documentary on one of the sport’s most legendary players), Early Man (stop-motion from Aardman Animations), and Looking for Eric (even freakin’ Ken Loach lightened up thanks to soccer). This premier selection of Certified Fresh movies reveals how truly international the sport is, as the only American soccer film in the top 10 is Once in a Lifetime: The Extraordinary Story of the New York Cosmos , a revealing documentary on the 1970-1985 soccer club that famously signed Pele. Beyond the top 10, we look at Fresh movies, including the Robert Duvall-starring A Shot at Glory , the World War II-set Victory , and Elisabeth Shue‘s autobiographical Gracie . Following that are Rotten-rated movies, including the ones that also rep positive Audience Scores like Green Street Hooligans , Mean Machine , and Goal! The Dream Begins. —Alex Vo #1 Adjusted Score: 96598% Critics Consensus: A spirited film that explores gender politics with comedy, intelligence, and a variety of interesting characters. Synopsis: Since women are banned from soccer matches, Iranian females masquerade as males so they can slip into Tehran's stadium to... [More] #2 Adjusted Score: 96836% Critics Consensus: Better than your average football pic, Damned United is carried by another star turn from Michael Sheen as Brian Clough. Synopsis: The story of Brian Clough's 44 day stint as manager of Leeds United Football Club takes place in 1974 England.... [More] #3 Adjusted Score: 94030% Critics Consensus: Diego Maradona traces the arc of a standard sports documentary, but illuminates its subject with uncommon clarity and depth. #4 Adjusted Score: 92059% Critics Consensus: The plot is utterly ridiculous, and the soccer in the movie is unlike any ever played anywhere on Earth, but watching Shaolin Soccer, you will probably find it impossible to care. Synopsis: All his life, an ordinary young man (Stephen Chow) has been treated like dirt. Still, he's never given up believing... [More] #5 Adjusted Score: 89946% Critics Consensus: Inspiring, compassionate, and with a sly undercurrent of social commentary, Bend It Like Beckham is a lively feel-good movie that genuinely charms. Synopsis: Jess Bhamra (Parminder Nagra), the daughter of a strict Indian couple (Anupam Kher, Shaheen Khan) in London, is not permitted... [More] #6 Adjusted Score: 87157% Critics Consensus: Ken Loach's latest is an uplifting, entertaining and amusing socio-drama featuring a match-winning performance from Eric Cantona. Synopsis: Ever since his wife (Stephanie Bishop) left him, Eric Bishop's (Steve Evets) life has fallen apart. His two teen sons... [More] #7 Adjusted Score: 82390% Critics Consensus: You don't have to be a soccer fan to enjoy this stylish, breezy slice of 1970s sports history. Synopsis: This documentary looks back on a time when soccer briefly captured America's attention. The film profiles the North American Soccer... [Mo...

RT25 First Reviews Flashback: Sex and the City Rotten Tomatoes launched 25 years ago in August 1998, bringing the iconic Tomatometer into households nationwide. Certified Fresh was born six years later and, in 2013, we began aggregating reviews and dishing out scores for TV series. In celebration of our 25th birthday, we’re taking a look back at some of the most impactful TV shows that premiered the same year we did. We previously shined a light on Dawson’s Creek, Felicity , and now we’re taking a look at Sex and the City. Sex and the City stars Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kim Cattrall. (Photo... Rotten Tomatoes launched 25 years ago in August 1998, bringing the iconic Tomatometer into households nationwide. Certified Fresh was born six years later and, in 2013, we began aggregating reviews and dishing out scores for TV series. In celebration of our 25th birthday, we’re taking a look back at some of the most impactful TV shows that premiered the same year we did. We previously shined a light on Dawson’s Creek, Felicity , and now we’re taking a look at Sex and the City. Sex and the City stars Cynthia Nixon, Kristin Davis, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kim Cattrall. (Photo by HBO) Sex and the City follows newspaper columnist Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) and her close friends Samantha (Kim Cattrall), Miranda (Cynthia Nixon), and Charlotte (Kristin Davis), as they tackle the challenges of finding love, success, and happiness in the hustle and bustle of New York City. The series was created by Darren Star (Beverly Hills, 90210,Melrose Place,Emily in Paris) and inspired by writer Candace Bushnell’s book Sex and the City, which collected her New York Observer essays (originally published between 1994 and 1996). The essays recounted her and her friends’ experiences as single women in their 30s exploring the New York dating scene. Sarah Jessica Parker stars in Sex and the City (Photo by HBO) Before Sex and the City premiered on television, the notion of a program centered on a group of women who shared authentic love and friendship with each other may have been foreign to both audiences and the predominantly male execs making the creative decisions behind the camera. Placing the show on HBO was looked at as a good bet as, up until that point, cable was viewed as a dropping-off point for what many perceived to be low-brow entertainment. “Who cares about yet another batch of whiny New Yorkers? I’ve had enough,” Ken Parish Perkins of the Fort Worth Star Telegram said. “Besides, I think Star has merely brought a Melrose Place with nudity to the place where he could get away with it — cable…” (Just a year later, The Sopranos premiered and forever changed the television game and put HBO on the map.) Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Kim Cattrall star in Sex and the City Exploring sex and relationships through a female perspective wasn’t something television critics were necessarily ready for in 1998. Feedback for the first episodes found critics (mostly men at the time) knocking the program for its depiction of adult women who, instead of following dated TV patriarchal norms for women of wife and mother, ventured out into the world to “live, laugh, love.” “Don’t waste your time watching this act of sexual suicide dressed up for a television project,” Rick Bentley of the Fresno Bee wrote. In his review of the season’s premiere, Greg Hassall of the Sydney Morning Herald reported a collective disappointment over the show’s lack of nudity. Sex and the City – in all its gossip-tinged soapy drama – walked so that shows like Girls , The Bold Type , and Insecure could run. After six seasons, a prequel series (The Carrie Diaries), two movies, and the current sequel series And Just Like That … (now gearing up for its season 2 premiere on June 22), it’s clear that Darren Star’s series did something right. Audiences everywhere found themselves and their friends identifying as either a Carrie, Samantha, Miranda, or Charlotte, and 25 years later, it seems they still are. It may not be included in the same conversations as some other peak TV entries, but Sex and the City’s impact on society and TV legacy is worth celebrating. Here’s what critics said about season 1 of Sex and the City when it first arrived. Sex and the City is undeniably downcast and despairing about relationships. It is also a clever, articulate, sophisticated late-night view for mature audiences. –Kinney Littlefiel...

New 4K UHD Movies in June 2023: Upcoming 4K Releases on Blu-ray News Let's take a look at upcoming 4K releases on Blu-ray in June 2023, including Avatar: The Way of Water, The Super Mario Bros Movie, and John Wick: Chapter 4. Let’s take a look at upcoming 4K releases on Blu-ray in June 2023, including Avatar: The Way of Water, The Super Mario Bros Movie, and John Wick: Chapter 4. (With thanks to Blu-ray.com for providing release calendar and updates.) Available 6/2 The first four Indiana Jones movies will release in standard packaging after the steel editions from August of last year. The Mummy trilogy is getting new packaging as well,... News Let's take a look at upcoming 4K releases on Blu-ray in June 2023, including Avatar: The Way of Water, The Super Mario Bros Movie, and John Wick: Chapter 4. Let’s take a look at upcoming 4K releases on Blu-ray in June 2023, including Avatar: The Way of Water, The Super Mario Bros Movie, and John Wick: Chapter 4. (With thanks to Blu-ray.com for providing release calendar and updates.) Available 6/2 The first four Indiana Jones movies will release in standard packaging after the steel editions from August of last year. The Mummy trilogy is getting new packaging as well, possibly due to complaints the previous set-up was prone to damaging discs. Some Pixar movies are getting steel releases, and Criterion continues to expand its 4K catalogue with Jean Renoir’s The Rules of the Game (along with Time Bandits the following week). 77% Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) 84% Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) 76% Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) 93% Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) 61% Lord of War (2005) 96% The Rules of the Game (1939) 60% The Mummy (1999) 46% The Mummy Returns (2001) 13% The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008) 100% Toy Story (1995) 97% Coco (2017) 75% Cars (2006) Available 6/13 The Super Mario Bros. Movie comes down the pipe with a Power Up Edition, though Target released their standard version on the 6th. John Wick: Chapter 4 will take a seat at your home high table. And mini-boutique Dark Force Entertainment will be re-releasing Scream (no, not that Scream , the one from the ’80s), likely updating the back cover, which listed features not on the disc. 59% The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023) 94% John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023) 90% Time Bandits (1981) 89% Rain Man (1988) - - Scream (1983) Available 6/20 Avatar: The Way of Water surfaces. After Rain Man the previous week, more Tom Cruise bounty with The Firm and Vanilla Sky . Then Ronin and the original Manchurian Candidate enter 4K, courtesy of Kino Lorber. 76% Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) 97% The Manchurian Candidate (1962) 70% Ronin (1998) 66% Insidious (2010) 43% Vanilla Sky (2001) 76% The Firm (1993) Available 6/27 Arrow is putting out a deluxe collection of 1982’s horror anthology Creepshow , which includes posters, lobby cards, enamel pins, and prism stickers. And that’s not all from Arrow, as they’re also putting out Mallrats and Waterworld . Evil Dead Rise will release with WB 100th Anniversary packaging, along with National Lampoon’s Vacation . Jurassic Park is getting new packaging under the Universal Essentials Collection banner. Weirdo horror and genre enthusiasts will feast well as they’re served with Cold Eyes of Fear (a giallo by Enzo Castellari) and Black Magic Rites (both of these are from the Indicator label), 1971’s Daughters of Darkness (Blue Underground released this years ago in a Blu-ray and CD combo set), and early ’80s releases Motel Hell , Dead Buried , and Effects . And in case you thought you had Cruise under control, steel releases of the Mission: Impossible series are incoming, starting with the 1996 original and the John Woo-directed sequel. This two-a-week schedule will continues into the release of Dead Reckoning – Part 1 . 84% Evil Dead Rise (2023) 91% Jurassic Park (1993) 65% Creepshow (1982) 93% National Lampoon's Vacation (1983) 58% Mallrats (1995) 45% Waterworld (1995) 67% Motel Hell (1980) - - Effects (1980) 66% Mission: Impossible (1996) 56% Mission: Impossible 2 (2000) - - Cold Eyes of Fear (1971) - - Black Magic Rites (1973) 80% Daughters of Darkness (1971) 68% Dead and Buried (1981) On an Apple device? Follow Rotten Tomatoes on Apple News.

Secret Invasion Episode 3 Exclusive Sneak Peek: Talos Hears Gravik’s Diabolical Plan News Ben Mendelsohn's Talos meets with Kingsley Ben-Adir's Gravik and learns the horrifying extent of the Skrull revolutionary leader's plans. Plus: an exclusive new photo of Gravik and Emilia Clarke's G'iah. TAGGED AS: Disney, Marvel Studios, streaming, television, TV Skrull revolutionary leader Gravik (Kingsley Ben-Adir) turns the temperature up to a boil in this exclusive clip from episode 3 of Marvel Studios’ Secret Invasion . “You’re going to take our people to the edge of extinction with a war with the humans,” Talos (Ben Mendelsohn) warns him. But Gravik has a solution to Earth’s human problem: “I’m going to murder... News Ben Mendelsohn's Talos meets with Kingsley Ben-Adir's Gravik and learns the horrifying extent of the Skrull revolutionary leader's plans. Plus: an exclusive new photo of Gravik and Emilia Clarke's G'iah. TAGGED AS: Disney, Marvel Studios, streaming, television, TV Skrull revolutionary leader Gravik (Kingsley Ben-Adir) turns the temperature up to a boil in this exclusive clip from episode 3 of Marvel Studios’ Secret Invasion . “You’re going to take our people to the edge of extinction with a war with the humans,” Talos (Ben Mendelsohn) warns him. But Gravik has a solution to Earth’s human problem: “I’m going to murder them all.” Bonus: Episode 3 Exclusive Photo of Kingsley Ben-Adir and Emilia Clarke Could Emilia Clarke’s G’iah really keep her change of heart a secret from diabolical Gravik? Kingsley Ben-Adir as Gravik and Emilia Clarke as G’iah in an exclusive photo from Marvel’s Secret Invasion (Photo by Gareth Gatrell/Marvel Studios) 63% Secret Invasion: Season 1 (2023) is streaming on Disney+. On an Apple device? Follow Rotten Tomatoes on Apple News.

Your Full List of All Upcoming Sony Spider-Man Universe Movies — With Key Details! (Photo by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images, Amy Sussman/Getty Images) At one time, it seemed as though as Peter Parker (Tom Holland) would find himself ejected from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The relationship between Disney — Marvel Studios’ corporate owner — and Sony soured in the early summer of 2019, and the success of Venom and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse seemed to indicate Sony could invent its own cinematic universe to rival that of Marvel. In fact, the studio always looked at the MCU as something to emulate. Once again confident in those ideas, they... (Photo by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images, Amy Sussman/Getty Images) At one time, it seemed as though as Peter Parker (Tom Holland) would find himself ejected from the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The relationship between Disney — Marvel Studios’ corporate owner — and Sony soured in the early summer of 2019, and the success of Venom and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse seemed to indicate Sony could invent its own cinematic universe to rival that of Marvel. In fact, the studio always looked at the MCU as something to emulate. Once again confident in those ideas, they forged ahead the early 2020s developing projects for something they called (for a brief moment, anyway) the “Sony Pictures Universe of Marvel Characters.” At the same time, the relationship with Disney was repaired (reportedly at Holland’s behest) and despite the third MCU Spider-Man film receiving a No Way Home subtitle, the character remained firmly in that universe by the movie’s conclusion. Nevertheless, Sony continues its plans with a full film roster in what is now called Sony’s Spider-Man Universe. And although the live-action version of the title character is still a universe or two away, the studio is deep into making his friends and foes movies stars in their own rights. So let’s take a look at all the films the studio has announced — and a few they’re developing — in their bid to create their own connected universe. Kraven the Hunter (Photo by Steve Granitz/Getty Images) Release Date: October 6, 2023 What We Know: Aaron Taylor-Johnson stars as Sergei Kravinoff. Presumably, the film will chart his rise from the scion of deposed Russian aristocracy to a big game hunter who eventually sets his sights on Spider-Man. That said, Taylor-Johnson referred to the character as an “animal lover and a protector of the natural world.” The movie also stars Russell Crowe as Kraven’s father, Fred Hechinger as Chameleon, Ariana DeBose as Calypso, Alessandro Nivola as Rhino, Christopher Abbott as the unnamed primary antagonist, and Levi Miller in an undisclosed role. Production took place across 2022. J. C. Chandor directs from a screenplay by Art Marcum, Matt Holloway, and Richard Wenk. According to reporters who saw scenes from the film — including a moment in which Kraven bites the nose off of a poacher — and its first trailer at the 2023 Cinemacon, the film will be a violent, R-rated affair. We also expect Kraven will be the next person Adrian Toomes (Michael Keaton) contacts to join his gang. Well, provided that Morbius stinger scene ever amounts to anything more. Madame Web (Photo by Theo Wargo, Jeff Kravitz/Getty Images) Release Date: February 16, 2024 What We Know: In Marvel Comics lore, Madame Web is a mutant with precognitive abilities who guides Spider-Man on various occasions. In the 1990s Spider-Man: The Animated Series, she superficially sought to train him for a battle spanning the Multiverse. But for Sony’s feature film, Dakota Johnson will star as Cassandra Webb, a woman on her way to becoming the title character. Whether or not her film will ultimately tie into Sony’s plans for Spider-Man remains to be seen, though. Tahar Rahim, Celeste O’Connor, Isabela Merced, Emma Roberts, Mike Epps, Adam Scott, and Zosia Mamet also star. Euphoria’ s Sydney Sweeney will appear as Spider-Woman Julia Carpenter. Burk Sharpless and Matt Sazama provide the script while S.J. Clarkson directs. Production occurred from summer of 2022 to the earlier parts of 2023, necessitating a delay in the film’s release to early 2024. El Muerto (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images) Release Date: January 24, 2024 What We Know: Announced at the 2022 CinemaCon, musician Bad Bunny is set to star as El Muerto, a more obscure ally of Spid...

Best Horror Movies of 2023 Ranked – New Scary Movies to Watch TAGGED AS: Horror, movies, scary movies, thriller (Photo by 20th Century Fox/Everett Collection.) It didn’t take long for 2023 to find its new scream queen: M3GAN, the Certified Fresh horror hit released the first week of the year, representing another strike of success for Blumhouse. But actress Jenna Ortega (who we proclaimed a Golden Year winner in our Golden Tomato Awards for her contributions to the dark genre arts) took back the crown with Scream VI in March (see where it ranks in the Scream franchise). In this guide to the newest scary movies, we’ll rank every week the best... TAGGED AS: Horror, movies, scary movies, thriller (Photo by 20th Century Fox/Everett Collection.) It didn’t take long for 2023 to find its new scream queen: M3GAN, the Certified Fresh horror hit released the first week of the year, representing another strike of success for Blumhouse. But actress Jenna Ortega (who we proclaimed a Golden Year winner in our Golden Tomato Awards for her contributions to the dark genre arts) took back the crown with Scream VI in March (see where it ranks in the Scream franchise). In this guide to the newest scary movies, we’ll rank every week the best horror movies of 2023, which through the early months saw Knock at the Cabin (from director M. Night Shyamalan), Brandon Cronenberg’s Infinity Pool, and viral curiosity Skinamarink. April revved things up with the return of Evil Dead in Rise , and May saw the latest in the long factory line of Stephen King adaptations, The Boogeyman . But, for critics, the one to beat this year is Mexico’s Huesera: The Bone Woman , the body-horror directorial debut of Michelle Garza Cervera. On the horror calendar for 2023:Chris Stuckmann’s directorial debut Shelby Oaks (July), Disney’s return to the Haunted Mansion (August), more from The Conjuring universe with The Nun 2 (September), and David Gordon Green’s The Exorcist: Believer (October). Check back weekly as we rank the best new horror movies of the 2023, with Certified Fresh films first, followed by Fresh and then the morbidly Rotten. Recently added: The Boogeyman (see Stephen King movies ranked), Certified Fresh Influencer , and Malum , with director Anthony DiBlasi remaking shot-for-shot his own Last Shift from 2014. #1 Adjusted Score: 103422% Critics Consensus: A bone-chilling body horror, Huesera offers genre fans a twisted take on What to Expect When You're Expecting. Synopsis: Valeria's joy at becoming a first-time mother is quickly taken away when she's cursed by a sinister entity. As danger... [More] #2 Adjusted Score: 97557% Critics Consensus: A possession thriller that knows the devil's in the details, Attachment scares some fresh angles out of a well-worn horror subgenre. Synopsis: ATTACHMENT is a horror romance about Maja, a has-been actress in Denmark, who falls in love with Leah, a young,... [More] #3 Adjusted Score: 111215% Critics Consensus: Unapologetically silly and all the more entertaining for it, M3GAN is the rare horror-comedy that delivers chuckles as effortlessly as chills. Synopsis: M3GAN is a marvel of artificial intelligence, a life-like doll programmed to be a child's greatest companion and a parent's... [More] #4 Adjusted Score: 94709% Critics Consensus: Influencer should get plenty of likes from horror fans hungry for a smart, scary chiller with something to say. Synopsis: INFLUENCER tells the story of Madison (Emily Tennant, "Riverdale"), a popular social media influencer who is having a lonely and... [More] #5 Adjusted Score: 98294% Critics Consensus: Turbulent waters even for strong swimmers, Infinity Pool provides a visceral all-inclusive retreat of Cronenbergian perversion for those wanting to escape commercial sundries. Synopsis: While staying at an isolated island resort, James (Alexander Skarsgård) and Em (Cleopatra Coleman) are enjoying a perfect vacation of... [More] #6 Adjusted Score: 89774% Critics Consensus: Smart, self-aware, and all too timely, this slasher co-written by Kevin Williamson is Sick in all the best ways. Synopsis: As the pandemic steadily brings the world to a halt, Parker and her best friend Miri decide to quarantine at... [More] #7 Adjusted Score: 96105% Critics Consensus: Offering just about everything longtime fans could hope for while still managing to carry the franchise forward, Evil Dead Rise is all kinds of groovy. Synopsis: In the fifth Evil Dead film, a road-weary Beth pays an overdue...

All 43 DreamWorks Animation Movies Ranked by Tomatometer TAGGED AS: Animation, movies (Photo by DreamWorks Animation) Kung Fu Panda celebrates its 15th anniversary! DreamWorks Animation’s first movie was Antz, released two months before A Bug’s Life, and thus this studio was born into incessant comparison to Pixar’s output, molded by it, becoming the snarky and sarcastic foil to its competitor’s earnestness. DreamWorks Animation would forge most of its identity and formula on the back of one giant, smelly, green ogre: Shrek, which has generated sequels, tie-ins, theme park rides, and billions of dollars, while ensuring Smash Mouth’s “All-Star” never leaving the pop culture’s ironic curriculum. The studio’s other... TAGGED AS: Animation, movies (Photo by DreamWorks Animation) Kung Fu Panda celebrates its 15th anniversary! DreamWorks Animation’s first movie was Antz, released two months before A Bug’s Life, and thus this studio was born into incessant comparison to Pixar’s output, molded by it, becoming the snarky and sarcastic foil to its competitor’s earnestness. DreamWorks Animation would forge most of its identity and formula on the back of one giant, smelly, green ogre: Shrek, which has generated sequels, tie-ins, theme park rides, and billions of dollars, while ensuring Smash Mouth’s “All-Star” never leaving the pop culture’s ironic curriculum. The studio’s other franchises include Kung Fu Panda, which introduced a whole new world of visual flair and surprising emotional depth to the DreamWorks movie canon, and Madagascar, which pulled off the mega-rare feat of each movie being higher-rated on the Tomatometer than the last. At least the mainline movies. (Penguins of Madagascar 73% is lower than the 79% Madagascar 3 has, but that’s a spin-off.) Their latest releases are The Bad Guys and Puss in Boots: The Last Wish. Now, we’re ranking all DreamWorks Animation movies by Tomatometer! —Alex Vo #1 Adjusted Score: 106723% Critics Consensus: Boasting dazzling animation, a script with surprising dramatic depth, and thrilling 3-D sequences, How to Train Your Dragon soars. Synopsis: Hiccup (Jay Baruchel) is a Norse teenager from the island of Berk, where fighting dragons is a way of life.... [More] #2 Adjusted Score: 102986% Critics Consensus: Chicken Run has all the charm of Nick Park's Wallace Gromit, and something for everybody. The voice acting is fabulous, the slapstick is brilliant, and the action sequences are spectacular. Synopsis: This engaging stop-motion, claymation adventure tells the story of an American rooster who falls in love with a gorgeous hen... [More] #3 Adjusted Score: 102990% Critics Consensus: Arriving more than a decade after the previous installment, the smart, sweet, and funny Puss in Boots: The Last Wish proves some franchises only get better with age. Synopsis: This fall, everyone's favorite leche-loving, swashbuckling, fear-defying feline returns. For the first time in more than a decade, DreamWorks Animation... [More] #5 Adjusted Score: 96142% Critics Consensus: Featuring a stellar voice cast, technically dazzling animation, and loads of good humor, Antz should delight both children and adults. Synopsis: Z the worker ant (Woody Allen) strives to reconcile his own individuality with the communal work-ethic of the ant colony.... [More] #6 Adjusted Score: 99147% Critics Consensus: Exciting, emotionally resonant, and beautifully animated, How to Train Your Dragon 2 builds on its predecessor's successes just the way a sequel should. Synopsis: Five years have passed since Hiccup and Toothless united the dragons and Vikings of Berk. Now, they spend their time... [More] #7 Adjusted Score: 105492% Critics Consensus: The rare trilogy capper that really works, How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World brings its saga to a visually dazzling and emotionally affecting conclusion. Synopsis: When the sudden appearance of a female Light Fury coincides with the darkest threat their village has ever faced, Hiccup... [More] #8 Adjusted Score: 97455% Critics Consensus: It may not be as fresh as the original, but topical humor and colorful secondary characters make Shrek 2 a winner in its own right. Synopsis: After returning from their honeymoon and showing home movies to their friends, Shrek and Fiona learn that her parents have... [More] #9 Adjusted Score: 96014% Critics Consensus: While simultaneously embracing and subverting fairy tales, the irreverent Shrek also manages to tweak Disney's nose, provide...

55 Best Basketball Movies, Ranked by Tomatometer TAGGED AS: basketball, movies (Photo by Peacock/courtesy Everett Collection) Our starting lineup for the best basketball movies of all time includes inspiring documentaries (Hoop Dreams), legendary underdog tales (Hoosiers), 1990s streetball classics (He Got Game, White Men Can’t Jump), and behind-the-scenes stories (High-Flying Bird) that reveal the business beyond the ball. The top 10 basketball movies are all Certified Fresh, meaning they were all slam dunks with critics. Hoop Dreams and The Heart of the Game are both documentaries, following high schoolers (the former set in Chicago, the latter featuring an all-girls team in Seattle) as they pursue their ambition... TAGGED AS: basketball, movies (Photo by Peacock/courtesy Everett Collection) Our starting lineup for the best basketball movies of all time includes inspiring documentaries (Hoop Dreams), legendary underdog tales (Hoosiers), 1990s streetball classics (He Got Game, White Men Can’t Jump), and behind-the-scenes stories (High-Flying Bird) that reveal the business beyond the ball. The top 10 basketball movies are all Certified Fresh, meaning they were all slam dunks with critics. Hoop Dreams and The Heart of the Game are both documentaries, following high schoolers (the former set in Chicago, the latter featuring an all-girls team in Seattle) as they pursue their ambition on the court. Hustle and The Way Back are comeback stories both on and off screen: Adam Sandler and Ben Affleck get to show off their dramatic chops as coaches after releasing a string of movies not taken seriously by critics. Affleck has a particular affection for basketball, as he released the crowd-pleasing Air in 2023. Air is similar to High-Flying Bird in that they both delve into some of the most legendary business deals in professional basketball. Love Basketball, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, blends romance and sports together, tracking a young athlete’s growth across high school, college and beyond. From the same year as Love Basketball, 2000’s Finding Forrester sees director Gus Van Sant working the same gameplan that made Good Will Hunting a success. And He Got Game and White Men Can’t Jump hook in that ’90s edge, with Spike Lee, Denzel Washington, Wesley Snipes, and Woody Harrelson all performing at the height of their powers. Recently, we’ve added the Ben Affleck-directed and starrer Air (we call this one a shoe-in), Disney family drama Chang Can Dunk, and the White Men Can’t Jump remake. —Alex Vo #1 Adjusted Score: 101232% Critics Consensus: One of the most critically acclaimed documentaries of all time, Hoop Dreams is a rich, complex, heartbreaking, and ultimately deeply rewarding film that uses high school hoops as a jumping-off point to explore issues of race, class, and education in modern America. Synopsis: Every school day, African-American teenagers William Gates and Arthur Agee travel 90 minutes each way from inner-city Chicago to St.... [More] #2 Adjusted Score: 100204% Critics Consensus: Hustle doesn't have any fancy moves, but it doesn't need them -- Adam Sandler's everyman charm makes this easy layup fun to watch. Synopsis: Stanley Sugerman's (Adam Sandler) love for basketball is unparalleled, but the travel weary Philadelphia 76ers scout who has higher ambitions... [More] #3 Adjusted Score: 110972% Critics Consensus: A fact-based drama that no one will dunk on, Air aims to dramatize events that changed the sports world forever -- and hits almost nothing but net. Synopsis: From award-winning director Ben Affleck, AIR reveals the unbelievable game-changing partnership between a then-rookie Michael Jordan and Nike's fledgling basketball... [More] #4 Adjusted Score: 94534% Critics Consensus: It may adhere to the sports underdog formula, but Hoosiers has been made with such loving craft, and features such excellent performances, that it's hard to resist. Synopsis: Failed college coach Norman Dale (Gene Hackman) gets a chance at redemption when he is hired to direct the basketball... [More] #5 Adjusted Score: 98276% Critics Consensus: High Flying Bird takes a thoughtful and engrossing look at professional sports that sees Steven Soderbergh continuing to test the limits of new filmmaking technology. Synopsis: A sports agent pitches a controversial business opportunity to a rookie basketball player during a lockout.... [More] #6 Adjusted Score: 90050% Critics Consensus: This group of high school girls and their...

The Flash First Reviews: Packed with Nostalgia and a Scene-Stealing Michael Keaton While it has seemed slow to arrive, The Flash is quick to get audiences going, according to the first reviews of the new DC comic book movie. Starring Ezra Miller as the titular superhero, previously seen as an eager team player in the DCEU movie Justice League , The Flash is also a time-travel movie and a multiverse smorgasbord of nostalgia and cameos, including a well-publicized return from Michael Keaton as Batman. Many of the reviews also point out that the movie does start out really well and is likable enough throughout but becomes too much in the second half,... While it has seemed slow to arrive, The Flash is quick to get audiences going, according to the first reviews of the new DC comic book movie. Starring Ezra Miller as the titular superhero, previously seen as an eager team player in the DCEU movie Justice League , The Flash is also a time-travel movie and a multiverse smorgasbord of nostalgia and cameos, including a well-publicized return from Michael Keaton as Batman. Many of the reviews also point out that the movie does start out really well and is likable enough throughout but becomes too much in the second half, with too much going on and too many characters to follow. Here’s what critics are saying about The Flash: Does it live up to expectations? “The Flash may not be the greatest comic book movie ever made, but it comes damn close.” – Pete Hammond, Deadline Hollywood Daily “The Flash doesn’t reinvent the superhero genre by any means, but it’s still one of the most consistently entertaining entries in the genre in years.” – Daniel Howat, Next Best Picture “It’s certainly an above-average entry.” – David Rooney, Hollywood Reporter “The good barely outweighs the bad here, at least enough for me to give The Flash a marginal recommendation.” – Matt Singer, ScreenCrush “One of the most spectacular and frustrating mixed bags of the superhero blockbuster era, The Flash is simultaneously thoughtful and clueless, challenging and pandering.” – Matt Zoller-Seitz, RogerEbert.com (Photo by Warner Bros.) How does it rank among DC movies? “One of the best DC Comics movies out there.” – Travis Hopson, Punch Drunk Critics “At its core, The Flash is a film that exudes the aura of the past, channeling its predecessors, Superman ’78 and Batman ’89.” – David Gonzalez, The Cinematic Reel “One of the best DC Extended Universe films.” – Brandon Zachary, CBR.com “The Flash is, by far, the best movie to come out of this modern, post-Nolan Warners/DC collaboration.” – David Fear, Rolling Stone “The Flash is the first DC movie to somewhat emulate the early films from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, something DC has been chasing for a very long time.” – Daniel Howat, Next Best Picture “I would hesitate to even put this film on the same level as others in the increasingly-tired genre that both Marvel and DC have run into the ground.” – Pete Hammond, Deadline Hollywood Daily “It does not work as a pseudo-finale to the DCEU, which it seemed to have been pigeonholed into becoming pending the upcoming reboot.” – Sheraz Farooqi, CinemaDebate How is Ezra Miller’s performance? “Miller excels in their performance as the dual Barry Allen/The Flash.” – Carla Hay, Culture Mix “Miller, putting a spin of effrontery on every line, is the perfect actor to play this corkscrew superhero.” – Owen Gleiberman, Variety “Miller does an impressive job making the two Barrys into distinct people; the illusion is so convincing that you sometimes forget that a lot of this movie is just one actor talking to themselves.” – Matt Singer, ScreenCrush “The troubled star turns out to be the film’s chief asset, bringing humor, heart, and a vulnerability not often seen in big-screen superheroes.” – David Rooney, Hollywood Reporter “Simply put, better casting you could not imagine. Whatever the well-publicized personal-life troubles the actor has had simply do not matter here; Miller is the real deal and a superhero superstar is born.” – Pete Hammond, Deadline Hollywood Daily (Photo by Warner Bros.) What about Michael Keaton? “The highlight is Michael Keaton, who fully embraces a tired and almost stir-crazy Dark Knight to deliver a performance that’s impossible to not appreciate.” – Brandon Zachary, CBR.com “He very much steals the show at times, proving that he has still got it.” – Tessa Smith, Mama’s Geeky “It’s a performance to go nuts for.” – David Gonzalez, The Cinematic...

New on Streaming in June 2023: Shows and Movies Coming To Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and More Have a look at our calendar of titles premiering on the top streaming services in June. Netflix, Prime Video and sister service Freevee, Hulu, Peacock, Max, and the pluses — Disney+, Paramount+, and Apple TV+ — are all represented. We offer a few highlights up top, but read on to get the full schedule, a list of movies that the streamers have just added to their libraries, and a link to what’s leaving. - - Secret Invasion: Season 1 (2023) Why You Should Watch: Disney+ brings Samuel L. Jackson back as Nick Fury in Marvel’s Secret Invasion. In the new... Have a look at our calendar of titles premiering on the top streaming services in June. Netflix, Prime Video and sister service Freevee, Hulu, Peacock, Max, and the pluses — Disney+, Paramount+, and Apple TV+ — are all represented. We offer a few highlights up top, but read on to get the full schedule, a list of movies that the streamers have just added to their libraries, and a link to what’s leaving. - - Secret Invasion: Season 1 (2023) Why You Should Watch: Disney+ brings Samuel L. Jackson back as Nick Fury in Marvel’s Secret Invasion. In the new thriller, Fury embarks on a battle against the Skrull enemies audiences were first introduced to in Captain Marvel. The shapeshifting alien species have planned a takeover of planet Earth. Unsure who he can trust, Fury faces an uphill battle to protect human civilization. Everett Ross (Martin Freeman), Maria Hill (Cobie Smulders), and Skrull ally Talos (Ben Mendelsohn) provide some welcome aid in his world-saving mission. Description: In Marvel Studios’ new series Secret Invasion, set in the present day MCU, Nick Fury learns of a clandestine invasion of Earth by a faction of shapeshifting Skrulls. Fury joins his allies in a race against time to thwart the imminent Skrull invasion and save humanity. Premiere Date: Wednesday, June 21 - - The Bear: Season 2 (2023) Why You Should Watch: The Bear enjoyed much critical acclaim and a 100% Certified Fresh Tomatometer score on its first season. The season 1 finale found head chef Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White) discovering hidden riches in his dead brother Michael’s (Jon Bernthal) struggling sandwich shop. Sydney Adamu (Ayo Edebiri), Richard “Richie” Jerimovich (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), and the rest of the surprise hit’s staff return for season 2. Description: Season 2 of FX original series The Bear, follows Carmy, Sydney, Richie, and the kitchen crew as they work to transform their grimy sandwich joint into a next-level spot. As they strip the restaurant down to its bones, the crew undertakes transformational journeys of their own, each forced to confront the past and reckon with who they want to be in the future. Premiere Date: Thursday, June 22 - - The Witcher: Season 3 (2023) Why You Should Watch: June sees the highly-anticipated return of The Witcher on Netflix. Season 3, Vol. 1 begins the final outing of Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia, the titular beast-fighting hero. Freya Allan returns as Geralt’s his adopted daughter Ciri, as sinister mages, elves, and monsters hunt the duo this season. Yennefer (Anya Chalotra) and her growing powers provide some welcome backup. Description: As monarchs, mages, and beasts of the Continent compete to capture her, Geralt takes Ciri into hiding, determined to protect his newly-reunited family against those who threaten to destroy it. Entrusted with Ciri’s magical training, Yennefer leads them to the protected fortress of Aretuza, where they hope to uncover more about the girl’s untapped powers; instead, they discover they’ve landed in a battlefield of political corruption, dark magic, and treachery. They must fight back, put everything on the line – or risk losing each other forever. Premiere Date: Thursday, June 29 Calendar Just-Added Movies Shows Movies Leaving * ORIGINALS Available 6/1 Netflix - - The Days: Season 1 (2023) (JP)* – Netflix A Beautiful Life (DK)* – Netflix Series - - Ninjago: Dragons Rising: Season 1 (2023) * – Netflix 58% The Mick : Seasons 1-2 – Netflix Hulu - - One Piece : Episodes 382-457 (DUBBED) (Toei) – Hulu - - Queen Sugar: Season 7 (2022) (OWN) – Hulu 100% Vida: Season 3 (2020) (Starz) – Hulu Prime Video - - All the Queen's Men: Season 1 (2021) – Prime Video - - Barnaby Jones : Seasons 1-8 – Prime Video - - Bull : Seasons 1-6 – Prime Video - - Charmed : Seasons 1-8 – Prime Video - - Evening Shade :...

Free Movies Online: 100 Fresh Movies to Watch Online For Free News This month's new additions include What's Love Got to Do WIth It?, the Back to the Future trilogy, House Party, Crimson Tide, Zola and more TAGGED AS: Crackle, movies, streaming, television, TV, Vudu, YouTube (Photo by Universal Pictures) [Updated: 6/5/23] Apps and sites like Crackle, Freevee, Tubi, Vudu, YouTube and now Peacock all have free movies online for you to stream. The only catch: You have to watch ads. On the plus side, while there are commercial interruptions, the movies are not edited for content like they are on broadcast channels. Which means you can still watch uncut movies... News This month's new additions include What's Love Got to Do WIth It?, the Back to the Future trilogy, House Party, Crimson Tide, Zola and more TAGGED AS: Crackle, movies, streaming, television, TV, Vudu, YouTube (Photo by Universal Pictures) [Updated: 6/5/23] Apps and sites like Crackle, Freevee, Tubi, Vudu, YouTube and now Peacock all have free movies online for you to stream. The only catch: You have to watch ads. On the plus side, while there are commercial interruptions, the movies are not edited for content like they are on broadcast channels. Which means you can still watch uncut movies and with fewer total interruptions than television airings. And did we mention the movies were free? Which movies should you watch, though, now that you know where to find them? Rotten Tomatoes did some digging and sorted through the free movie catalogs of Peacock, Vudu, Tubi, Freevee, YouTube, and Crackle to find the 100 best movies available to watch for free right now. These films, all Fresh on the Tomatometer, include Oscar winners, blockbusters, comedy classics, informative documentaries, and family favorites — all available to watch for free. Check outourlist of the Freshest movies to watch free online to find something new withoutpaying rental or subscription fees. Newly added: Back to the Future, Back to the Future Part II, Back to the Future Part III, Crimson Tide, House Party, West Side Story (1961), What’s Love Got to Do With It? (1993), Zola Thumbnail image courtesy of Universal Pictures On an Apple device? Follow Rotten Tomatoes on Apple News.

Every ’90s Blockbuster Movie, Ranked by Tomatometer (Photo by Melinda Sue Gordon / Paramount Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection) The Truman Show celebrates its 25th anniversary! Thirtyyears on, the 1990s has solidified its stature as one of the magical decades in filmmaking, much like how we view the ’30s and the ’70s. Precisely, this Gen X-decade pulled together the Hollywood studio power of the ’30s and the groundbreaking creativity of the ’70s, crocheting commercialism and art into the movie behemoths we speak of in legend as the ’90s blockbuster — which we’ve now ranked all by Tomatometer! First off, in putting together this list, we didn’t... (Photo by Melinda Sue Gordon / Paramount Pictures / Courtesy Everett Collection) The Truman Show celebrates its 25th anniversary! Thirtyyears on, the 1990s has solidified its stature as one of the magical decades in filmmaking, much like how we view the ’30s and the ’70s. Precisely, this Gen X-decade pulled together the Hollywood studio power of the ’30s and the groundbreaking creativity of the ’70s, crocheting commercialism and art into the movie behemoths we speak of in legend as the ’90s blockbuster — which we’ve now ranked all by Tomatometer! First off, in putting together this list, we didn’t want no scrubs: We defined the ’90s blockbuster as any film that made over $100 million at the box office in the ’90s — movies that had people literally lining up around the block to spend their easy-earned cash. (The economy was booming after all.) This, of course, ushers in all those films synonymous with ’90s blockbusterism, including Jurassic Park, Speed, Twister, Independence Day, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, The Phantom Menace, Armageddon, Wild wild West, and Batmans with three different guys. But the ’90s blockbuster was more than just fast buses, exploding White Houses, and bat nipples. Audiences opened up wallets and handbags (they’re European!) on brazen independent films (Pulp Fiction, Good Will Hunting, The Blair Witch Project), big comedies (Sister Act, The Nutty Professor, The Waterboy, Dumb Dumber, The Birdcage), and romances both funny and dramatic (Pretty Woman, Shakespeare in Love, Jerry Maguire, Ghost). It was the era of the Disney renaissance (Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast, The Lion King), special-effects breakthroughs (Toy Story, Total Recall, The Matrix), and where the most popular movies of the year could reasonably expect a Best Picture statue come next February (Unforgiven, Titanic, Dances With Wolves). A scintillating ’90s blockbuster can transport us to that moment before cinematic universes, before CGI overload, and before ubiquitous cell phones and Internet; today, Lloyd Christmas can just DM Mary Samsonite and say “Hey, I have your briefcase :)” if he weren’t still illiterate. Now, relive the rush of the decade without the searing sting of slap bracelets, or shotgunning Fruitopia, with our guide to every ’90s blockbuster ranked by Tomatometer! #1 Adjusted Score: 106980% Critics Consensus: The rare sequel that arguably improves on its predecessor, Toy Story 2 uses inventive storytelling, gorgeous animation, and a talented cast to deliver another rich moviegoing experience for all ages. Synopsis: Woody (Tom Hanks) is stolen from his home by toy dealer Al McWhiggin (Wayne Knight), leaving Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen)... [More] #2 Adjusted Score: 105528% Critics Consensus: Entertaining as it is innovative, Toy Story reinvigorated animation while heralding the arrival of Pixar as a family-friendly force to be reckoned with. Synopsis: Woody (Tom Hanks), a good-hearted cowboy doll who belongs to a young boy named Andy (John Morris), sees his position... [More] #3 Adjusted Score: 101849% Critics Consensus: It follows a predictable narrative arc, but Good Will Hunting adds enough quirks to the journey -- and is loaded with enough powerful performances -- that it remains an entertaining, emotionally rich drama. Synopsis: Will Hunting (Matt Damon) has a genius-level IQ but chooses to work as a janitor at MIT. When he solves... [More] #4 Adjusted Score: 104320% Critics Consensus: As both director and star, Clint Eastwood strips away decades of Hollywood varnish applied to the Wild West, and emerges with a series of harshly eloquent statements about the nature of violence. Synopsis: When prostitute Delilah Fitzgerald (Anna Thomson) is disfigured by a pair of cowboys in Big Whiskey, Wyoming, her fellow brothel... [More] #5 Adjusted Score: 101528% Critics C...

The Transformers: Rise of the Beasts Cast on Terrorcons, Character Strengths, and More Video Interviews Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Tobe Nwigwe, and Liza Koshy talk about the new chapter, the future of the franchise, and more. TAGGED AS: interviews, movies, transformers Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Tobe Nwigwe, and Liza Koshy sit down with RT correspondent Perri Nemiroff to talk about the action-packed Transformers: Rise of the Beasts , discussing topics like the introduction of the Terrorcons, their characters’ strengths and weaknesses, the future of the franchise, and so much more. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023) is in theaters on June 9, 2023. On an Apple device? Follow Rotten Tomatoes on Apple News.... Video Interviews Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Tobe Nwigwe, and Liza Koshy talk about the new chapter, the future of the franchise, and more. TAGGED AS: interviews, movies, transformers Anthony Ramos, Dominique Fishback, Tobe Nwigwe, and Liza Koshy sit down with RT correspondent Perri Nemiroff to talk about the action-packed Transformers: Rise of the Beasts , discussing topics like the introduction of the Terrorcons, their characters’ strengths and weaknesses, the future of the franchise, and so much more. Transformers: Rise of the Beasts (2023) is in theaters on June 9, 2023. On an Apple device? Follow Rotten Tomatoes on Apple News. /* BEGIN critical load order */ ? /* END critical load order */ ?

The 5 Most Anticipated TV & Streaming Shows of June 2023 News Warrior leads the pack with Secret Invasion at its heels, while The Witcher and Jack Ryan fail to place in the top 5. Want to weigh in? Take the poll. TAGGED AS: Hulu, Max, Netflix, streaming, TV Rotten Tomatoes’ social media followers voted Max’s Warrior as the top series they’re looking forward to in June, while the Marvel’s Secret Invasion season 1 came in second, Hulu’s The Bear season 2 came in third, Black Mirror season 6 came in fourth, and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 16 came in fifth. The Witcher season 3 and the fourth season... News Warrior leads the pack with Secret Invasion at its heels, while The Witcher and Jack Ryan fail to place in the top 5. Want to weigh in? Take the poll. TAGGED AS: Hulu, Max, Netflix, streaming, TV Rotten Tomatoes’ social media followers voted Max’s Warrior as the top series they’re looking forward to in June, while the Marvel’s Secret Invasion season 1 came in second, Hulu’s The Bear season 2 came in third, Black Mirror season 6 came in fourth, and It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 16 came in fifth. The Witcher season 3 and the fourth season of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan tied for sixth place and didn’t make the list. What do you think? Take the poll below or tells us in the comments. - - Warrior: Season 3 (2023) (Max) #2 on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter, #3 on YouTube Premieres: Thursday, June 29 The Warrior fans turned out in force for our social media polls. The crime drama takes place in the late 1800s during gang wars in San Francisco’s Chinatown and is based on the writings of martial arts legend Bruce Lee. The first two seasons, which premiered on Cinemax, are now streaming on Max. The series stars Andrew Koji, Jason Tobin, and Olivia Cheng. How to Watch:by subscription on Max buy seasons 1 and 2 on Vudu, Prime Video, Apple TV - - Secret Invasion: Season 1 (2023) (Disney+) #1 on YouTube and Instagram, #3 on Twitter, and #5 on Facebook Premieres: Wednesday, June 21 Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson) joins forces with some of his Marvel friends to fight against a Skrull faction’s secret invasion. The series sees the return of Marvel veterans Ben Mendelsohn, Cobie Smulders, Don Cheadle, and Martin Freeman, with newcomers Kingsley Ben-Adir, Emilia Clarke, and Olivia Colman joining the fray. How to Watch: Disney+ - - The Bear: Season 2 (2023) (FX on Hulu) #1 on Twitter, #3 on Facebook and Instagram, #4 on YouTube (tied with It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) Premieres: Thursday, June 22 Can Carmy and crew whip up another 100% Certified Fresh season? Yes, Chef! Jeremy Allen White returns as the world-class chef–turned–reluctant owner of his family’s legacy Chicago sandwich shop. But Carmy is flipping the script in season 2, as he and his cohorts, including Sydney (Ayo Edebiri) and Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach), race the clock to take Chicago’s Original Beef to the next level. All 10 episodes of season 2 will launch on the premiere date. How to Watch: by subscription on Hulu - - Black Mirror: Season 6 (2023) (Netflix) #2 on YouTube, #4 on Twitter, and #5 on Instagram Premieres: Thursday, June 15 Charlie Brooker’s dark, satirical sci-fi anthology series returns with five new episodes. The new season stars Ben Barnes, Zazie Beetz, Michael Cera,Rory Culkin, Rob Delaney, Paapa Essiedu, Josh Hartnett,Kate Mara, Annie Murphy, Aaron Paul, Salma Hayek Pinault, and more. How to Watch: by subscription on Netflix by seasons 3-5 on Prime Video, Apple TV - - It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia: Season 16 (2023) (FXX) #4 on YouTube (tied with The Bear) and Facebook Premieres: Wednesday, June 7 The crew navigates 2023 with 16 years of baggage. Ronald “Mac” MacDonald (Rob McElhenney), Charlie Kelly (Charlie Day), Dennis Reynolds (Glenn Howerton), Dee Reynolds (Kaitlin Olson), and Frank Reynolds (Danny DeVito) must face a few figures from their past as they confront the issues of the day in the new season. How to Watch:by subscription on Hulu buy seasons 1-15 on Vudu, Prime Video, Apple TV Poll: Thumbnail by Max On an Apple device? Follow Rotten Tomatoes on Apple News.

8 TV and Streaming Shows You Should Binge-Watch in June From Netflix’s sci-fi anthology series Black Mirror and Henry Cavill’s final turn as Geralt of Rivia in The Witcherto FX’s celebrated restaurant drama The Bear, here’s a taste of the TV and streaming shows you should catch up on before they return in June. 82% Cruel Summer (Freeform Hulu) What it is: An anthology drama series (with a bit of a whodunit bent) that takes place during different periods of time in the 1990s, Cruel Summer follows the problematic relationship that develops between two teenage girls during their formative high school years. Season 2 premieres June 5. Why you... From Netflix’s sci-fi anthology series Black Mirror and Henry Cavill’s final turn as Geralt of Rivia in The Witcherto FX’s celebrated restaurant drama The Bear, here’s a taste of the TV and streaming shows you should catch up on before they return in June. 82% Cruel Summer (Freeform Hulu) What it is: An anthology drama series (with a bit of a whodunit bent) that takes place during different periods of time in the 1990s, Cruel Summer follows the problematic relationship that develops between two teenage girls during their formative high school years. Season 2 premieres June 5. Why you should watch it: If Pretty Little Liars and Memento had a baby, Cruel Summer would be it. Steeped in some wild YA flair, the series jumps around in multiple timelines to piece together an unfolding mystery that’s kicked off by a crime. The emotional core of the story falls on the female leads, which places the story lens specifically on their high school experience. Add in the period flavor of the 1990s, and a fair share of soap-y drama, Cruel Summer is a riveting binge that’ll keep you guessing until the very end. Where to watch: Freeform and Hulu (Subscription, season 1); buy season 1 at Prime Video and Apple TV. Commitment: Approx. 10 hours (for the first season) 94% It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (Hulu) What it is: A group of oblivious narcissists – Mac (Rob McElhenney), Charlie (Charlie Day), Dennis (Glenn Howerton), Frank (Danny DeVito), and Dee (Kaitlin Olson) – better known as, “The Gang,” are the owners of South Philly Irish bar, Paddy’s Pub. Each episode finds these worthless degenerates doing any con, scheme, or hair-brained career move to make a quick buck. Nothing is too low for these folks, and that’s what makes It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia so dang funny.Season 16 premieres June 7. Why you should watch it:It’s the longest-running live-action TV sitcom in history, and that’s really saying something. In all that time, the series has remained relevant while continuing to deliver the unflinching laughs at our core group of depraved antiheroes. The Gang isn’t supposed to win, but watching them continue to try is a cathartic experience that keeps on giving. Where to watch: Hulu (Subscription, seasons 1-15 ); buy seasons 1-15 at Vudu, Prime Video, and Apple TV. Commitment: Approx. 54 hours (for seasons 1-15) 93% Never Have I Ever (Netflix) What it is:A dramedy that follows a first-generation Indian-American high school student who strives for popularity and status while dealing with family, friends, and all the emotional strife that comes with being a teenager. Season 4 premieres June 8. Why you should watch it: Mindy Kaling and Lang Fisher co-created the series and, given their previous creative partnership on The Mindy Project, it’s clear they’ve found a formula that works. Never Have I Ever is a comedy, a drama, and a romance all wrapped up in a coming-of-age tale inspired by Kaling’s own formative years. Where to watch: Netflix (subscription, seasons 1-3) Commitment: Approx. 12 hours (for seasons 1-3) 90% Human Resources (Netflix) What it is: This animated workplace comedy (which is a spin off of Netflix’s raunchy hit Big Mouth) pulls back the curtain on the daily lives of the Hormone Monsters, Depression Kitties, Shame Wizards, and all the other supernatural entities that help people through every aspect of life from puberty to parenthood to the golden years. Season 2 premieres June 9 Why you should watch it:Using Big Mouth as a starting off point, Human Resources ventures beyond the hilarious horrors of puberty to dig into the meat of adulthood. And hoo golly do things get complicated. The gross humor fan have come to expect is here in in droves, but there’s also a surprising amount of heart. It’s a wonderful soul-stirring mix of sex jokes, potty humor, and life...