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Mahershala Ali stars as Latif, a grieving Muslim hitman, in Bassam Tariq’s new action thriller 'Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother.' The film, set in Houston, explores faith and fatherhood after the collapse of the long-delayed Marvel 'Blade' reboot. It is currently in US theaters, with international releases scheduled for October and November.
Mahershala Ali stars as Latif, a grieving Muslim hitman, in Bassam Tariq’s new thriller 'Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother.' The film emerged after the collapse of the long-delayed 'Blade' reboot, allowing Tariq and Ali to pivot from Marvel’s stalled project to an intimate, faith-driven neo-western set in Houston.
John Cho breaks his long-running screen persona by playing Haun Yoon, a militant Texas pastor who leads a violent church in Bassam Tariq’s Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother, an action thriller premiering at TIFF opposite Mahershala Ali’s grieving contract killer Latif. Cho describes the look—with cowboy hat, boots, and grillz—as a tool to pull him out of himself and into a commanding, dangerous leader. He also highlights extensive rehearsals, choreographed fight sequences, and the collaborative process with Ali that helped shape the film’s faith- and family-driven premise, marking his first major villain turn in a career spanning comedy, drama, and blockbuster franchises.
The Fix is a sprawling 2h22m action thriller from Guy Moshe about a U.S. Special Operations team led by Tucker (Zachary Levi) attempting to recover hidden cash in Tehran after the 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal; Liam Neeson appears in a substantial supporting role. The film delivers brisk, high-octane set pieces and keeps the pace, but it asks viewers to suspend disbelief and its handling of real-world conflicts draws critique for lacking sensitivity.
Adam Wingard’s Onslaught is a visually saturated action-thriller led by Adria Arjona as Celeste, a PTSD-stricken Army vet who must defend a desert trailer park from a trio of near-invincible super-soldiers; with Dan Stevens as a chilling villain and brisk, hard-hitting set-pieces paired with sharp sound design, the film delivers a visceral home-invasion vibe, but the second half feels underdeveloped and its hinted political ideas never fully pay off.
Season 4 of Prime Video’s Reacher is hailed as the strongest entry yet, delivering brutal action, sharp wit, and emotional depth as Jack Reacher navigates a deadly Philadelphia case. With Alan Ritchson delivering a nuanced performance and a strong supporting cast, the eight-episode season premieres August 12 and tightens the series’ stakes while hinting at a Season 5 and a Neagley spin-off—leaving little need for any replacement in the franchise.
Na Hong-jin's Hope is a high-octane South Korean monster epic that blends action, horror and sci-fi, following a police chief as a rampaging creature terrorizes a rural town; despite some CGI that looks video-gamey, its nonstop stunt-driven energy, ambitious mix of influences (Terminator, Predator, Aliens, Avatar) and sharp human commentary make it a must-see blockbuster of 2026 with potential for a sequel.
A Tom’s Guide review finds Bob Odenkirk’s Normal to be a serviceable but forgettable 90‑minute action film that fails to capture the spark of Nobody. While the Minnesota-set premise involving the Yakuza and a temporary sheriff position has potential, the movie doesn’t develop its characters or atmosphere enough, sticks to telegraphed kills, and ends up more mundane than satisfying. It’s not a disaster, but it’s streaming‑worthy at best and worth skipping for a theatrical experience.
Apple TV+'s 'The Last Frontier' starts with promising action sequences and a compelling premise but ultimately devolves into tedious melodrama and convoluted plotting, making it a pulpy, yet disappointing, series.
Prime Video's new action-thriller 'Play Dirty,' directed by Shane Black and starring Mark Wahlberg, is now streaming. The film, based on the 'Parker' novel series, features a heist plot with double-crosses and a holiday setting, receiving mixed reviews but generally considered an entertaining distraction with a strong performance by LaKeith Stanfield. It has a 60% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and is likely to be popular among viewers seeking a fun, if not entirely memorable, action movie.
'Play Dirty' is a lackluster action-thriller on Amazon Prime featuring Mark Wahlberg as a criminal, with a convoluted plot, underwhelming performances, and a tone that leans more into comedy than the intricate crime story it aims to be, leaving viewers disappointed in its execution.
Replaced, an eye-catching cybernoir action game by Sad Cat Studios, has been delayed multiple times but is now scheduled for release in spring 2026, with a final trailer expected later this year. The game features detailed pixel art, combo-based combat, and cinematic visuals, promising a unique blend of retro and modern aesthetics.
Boyd Holbrook has been cast as team leader David Ibarra in Netflix's upcoming 8-episode series 'Extraction', starring Omar Sy, which expands the successful 'Extraction' film franchise into a TV format. The series, helmed by Glen Mazzara and produced by the Russo brothers' AGBO, follows a mercenary on a dangerous mission in Libya, exploring themes of trauma and moral conflict.
'Sovereign' is a provocative action thriller that explores radical fatherhood, civic collapse, and America's internal divisions, using a violent story about widowed fathers in Arkansas to comment on current social and political issues, with strong performances and authentic settings, though its brutality may be off-putting for some.
Jaume Collet-Serra has signed a multiyear overall film deal with Netflix, following the success of his film Carry-On, which has become one of the most-watched movies on the platform. His first project under the deal is the psychological thriller An Innocent Girl, and his upcoming slate includes a reimagining of Cliffhanger. Collet-Serra is known for high-concept thrillers and has previously directed films like The Shallows, Non-Stop, and Black Adam.