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Variety’s Cannes critics pick 20 standout titles from the 2026 festival, highlighting bold international cinema—from Hamaguchi’s All of a Sudden and Grisebach’s The Dreamed Adventure to Club Kid, Maverick: The Epic Adventures of David Lean and Rehearsals for a Revolution—showing that a quieter Cannes still delivered high-impact, diverse storytelling across genres and voices.
Early reviews for The Mandalorian & Grogu are largely negative, with some outlets offering mild praise; the $165M film is tracking around $80–95M opening, the first Star Wars release in seven years, amid Lucasfilm leadership changes, fueling questions about the franchise's cinematic future.
Early reactions to Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu are mixed: critics find it entertaining but largely underwhelming, with Rotten Tomatoes hovering around 62% from about 50 reviews and many outlets describing the film as thinner and more TV-like than a true big-screen entry. While a few opinions are warmer, the consensus leans toward a safe, crowd-pleasing outing that signals the franchise is in need of a stronger direction. Directed by Jon Favreau with contributions from Dave Filoni and Noah Kloor, the film stars Pedro Pascal and Sigourney Weaver and is set to release globally on May 22, aiming to bridge the gap between the original films and the TV era of Star Wars.
Early critic reactions to The Mandalorian and Grogu are rolling in ahead of the show’s release, with praise for production values, action, and the Din Djarin–Grogu dynamic, suggesting a strong continuation of the franchise’s signature blend of spectacle and heart.
An opinion piece argues that the Michael Jackson biopic Michael proves audiences prefer glossy, hit-driven entertainment over nuanced, controversial storytelling, delivering strong box office despite negative critics’ reviews and echoing a trend where biopics prioritize spectacle (as with Bohemian Rhapsody) over depth, rather than exploring harder truths.
Broadway’s The Lost Boys opened April 26 at the Palace Theatre, directed by Michael Arden with a book by David Hornsby and Chris Hoch and music by The Rescues, as critics from major outlets begin weighing in on this screen-to-stage vampire coming-of-age musical.
Hollywood Reporter’s Winners & Losers notes Sydney Sweeney’s rising star power and steady brand presence, while the Michael Jackson biopic Michael faces sharp critical pushback even as early box‑office projections suggest a strong opening, underscoring the ongoing split between critics’ reviews and audience appetite in Hollywood.
Following its Prime Video release, Peter Farrelly’s Buddy comedy Balls Up, starring Mark Wahlberg, is drawing mostly negative early reviews. Critics fault the film for an underutilized ensemble and heavy crude humor, leaving Wahlberg feeling miscast; some even suggest the movie would have benefited from the manic energy of Jack Black or Jim Carrey. The film sits around 36% on Rotten Tomatoes from 14 reviews, with reviewers like Matt Zoller Seitz saying Hauser can’t salvage what’s perceived as a disaster. Farrelly, who won Oscars for Green Book, hasn’t matched that success with recent projects, though Balls Up features a cast that includes Benjamin Bratt, Eva De Dominici, Daniela Melchior, Molly Shannon, Sacha Baron Cohen and Eric André. The screenplay comes from Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick, and the overall message from critics so far is disappointment.
BBC film critics pick eight standout titles of 2026 so far, from a brainy sci‑fi blockbuster to a provocative dramedy, spanning 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, My Father's Shadow, Hoppers, Wuthering Heights, Project Hail Mary, Two Prosecutors, Dead Man's Wire, and The Drama, and praising their originality, performances and timely themes across a diverse year in cinema.
Kendra Wilkinson pushed back at online critics who said she’s aged poorly, sharing an Instagram selfie and embracing this new stage of life with weight gain and wrinkles, saying she’s happier than ever and choosing self-fulfillment over others’ judgment, after years in reality TV and currently juggling motherhood and a career as a realtor.
Early reviews for Amazon MGM’s Project Hail Mary praise it as an entertaining, old-school sci‑fi blockbuster led by Ryan Gosling, with accessible science, impressive practical effects, and a heartfelt story, suggesting strong box-office potential.
Critics have slammed Return to Silent Hill, labeling it the worst-reviewed video-game movie in 19 years due to weak storytelling and a flawed adaptation, signaling a rare low point for film adaptations of popular games.
The article ranks all Michael B. Jordan movies based on Tomatometer scores, highlighting his career from debut in The Wire to major hits like Black Panther and Creed, and noting his upcoming projects as a director.
Deadline Hollywood critics Pete Hammond and Damon Wise selected their top 10 films of 2025, highlighting a mix of Oscar contenders and under-the-radar gems, with notable films including 'Bugonia,' 'Frankenstein,' and 'Hamnet,' showcasing diverse genres and international cinema.
NPR critics have compiled their favorite movies and TV shows of 2025, available for viewing in theaters or at home, with options to search by genre and viewing platform.