New Lord of the Rings Films on the Way, Hopefully Better than the Last Trilogy Since the release of director Peter Jackson’s universally acclaimed Lord of the Rings trilogy, the beloved franchise has been a fervent part of the pop culture zeitgeist, raking in a dizzying $2.9 billion. Legend has it, if you listen closely, you can always hear the jingling of Peter’s Jackson’s rightfully earned mountain of gold coins. That mountain is likely to grow even more, now that new Lord of the Rings films are on the way....

This article is part ofScreenRant’s Exclusive 2025 Movie Preview. Keep an eye out for the full feature next week! A new image fromWolf Manoffers a closer look at Christopher Abbott’s character. In the Blumhouse horror reboot, Abbott plays Blake, who inherits his estranged father’s farmhouse, which becomes the site of a terrifying ordeal when he is attacked by a vicious animal. This kicks off a lycanthropic transformation that puts his wife Charlotte (Julia Garner) and daughter Ginger (Matilda Firth) at risk, trapped between the animal outside and the threat that Blake now poses....

Bane was an admirable foe inThe Dark Knight Rises, pushing Batman to his absolute limits with his sheer strength, but it was the way his mask actually works that made theDCvillain even more impressive. The final installment ofThe Dark Knighttrilogyhad a lot of expectations to live up to, especially in the villain department, as the late Heath Ledger’s role as the Joker inThe Dark Knightis arguably the greatest comic book movie performance of all time....

Over the years, a multitude of shows tried to replaceLost, a trend-setting series and easily one of the most popular shows of the 2000s. Unsurprisingly, none of these attempts succeeded in that regard, as the ABC series' iconic status couldn’t be replicated by any of theLost-like mystery showsthat followed it. As for which one came the closest to pulling that off,Manifestwas arguably the strongest effort among them all. Similar toLost,Manifestused an airplane disappearance as the springboard for its story....

WARNING: SPOILERS FOR ONE PIECE EPISODE #1121 One Piecehas teased a major moment coming forKobyfor its nextEggheadepisode that’s gearing up to be another extravagant and emotionally impactful moment in the stunning arc. The anime has made a habit of delivering over-the-top but visually dazzling adaptations of Eiichiro Oda’s latest arcs. Several moments, like Gear 5 Luffy’s extended battle against Lucci, spoiled fans with brilliantly directed action, buta tease is preparing viewers for Koby and Garp’s big Egghead momentthat may surpass everything thus far....

Rebecca Ferguson’s character in thePeaky Blindersmovie appears in new set images alongside Cillian Murphy. After a successful six-season run, the world of Steven Knight’s hit historical crime drama is set to return in a new film for Netflix, with Knight returning as writer and Tom Harper directing. ThePeaky Blindersmovie, which follows Murphy’s Tommy Shelby during World War II, has added a number of newcomers to the cast, including Ferguson, Barry Keoghan, and Tim Roth, among others, with most new characters remaining shrouded in mystery....

It’s hard to believe it’s been over 35 years sinceThe Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad!was released.The Naked Gunis a hilarious send-up of police procedurals, with the 1988 spoof film still holding up incredibly well. Created by David Zucker, Jerry Zucker, and Jim Abrahams, the franchise was originally conceived as a television series for ABC calledPolice Squad!in 1982, but it only lasted six episodes. Thecreative team reinvigorated the concept to great acclaim and financial success with three films, andNaked Gunreboot starring Liam Neeson is due in 2025....

Jack Quaid will be best known to many viewers for his role as Hughie in the cast of Prime Video’sThe Boys, but he also had a prominent role in2022’sScream.Coming 11 years after the release ofScream 4, the fifth installment hails from directors Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin, serving as a legacy sequel that mixes new and returning cast members for a scary, bloody, and self-referential outing. Quaid stars as Richie Kirsch in the movie, Sam’s (Melissa Barrera) boyfriend....

Serenitystar Jewel Staite reflects on the cult sci-fi movie as it approaches its 20th anniversary. The 2005 movie is a sequel toJoss Whedon’sFirefly, which was unceremoniously cancelled during its only season. The story follows Serenity’s crew, a rag-tag group of smugglers trying to avoid the overbearing government, The Alliance, and hide fugitive siblings Simon and River Tam. Staite played Kaylee, the bubbly engineering savant who kept Serenity flying with limited supplies....

Hulu has released the trailer forShoresyseason 4, offering a glimpse into the titular character’s struggle with life after hockey. TheLetterkennyspinoff, created by and starring Jared Keeso, follows the foul-mouthed Shoresy (Keeso) as he leads the struggling Blueberry Bulldogs hockey team in Sudbury, Ontario. Thehit Hulu comedy serieshas already been renewed through season 5, withShoresyseason 4 set to premiere on February 26. Now,Huluhas unveileda season 4 teaser showcasing Shoresy’s attempts to adjust to a hockey-free life....

Stephen Kinghas written plenty of iconic horror books throughout his career, but some of the author’s best work actually spreads across several other genres. He’s just as well-versed in dramas, thrillers, and even comedies, with some of his strongest writing coming as a result of his willingness to step outside of his comfort zone. However,it can sometimes be challenging to know exactly where to start with King’s work- particularly for those who’ve only ever read his horrors....

Elaborate Zonai creations are one of the best parts ofThe Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, especially when they allow Link to play around with vehicles inspired by other massive franchises. Inarguably the biggest mechanic inTears of the Kingdom, Zonai devices have allowed players to solve the game’s many puzzles and combat encounters in ways the developers likely expected. From gigantic robots capable of stomping around enemy camps to simple yet effective flamethrowers,the sky is the limit, especially with a build that takes players to the clouds....

The Golden Bachelorettecouple, Joan Vassos and Chock Chapple, have shared thatthey’ll be spending New Year’s Eve in Chock’s hometown of Wichita, Kansas, which is a new milestone for the lovebirds because Joan has shockingly never been to Chock’s home before.The Golden Bacheloretteseason 1wrapped filming in July 2024, but the season finale didn’t air until November 13, so they couldn’t go public till then. Chock and his children spent Thanksgiving and Christmas at Joan’s home in Rockville, Maryland, but now Joan is spending time at Chock’s house for the first time to ring in 2025....