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Vicky Krieps, George MacKay, and Omar Sy have joined Warner Bros.’ untitled Ocean’s Eleven prequel, a 1963 Monaco Grand Prix–set caper directed and produced by Bradley Cooper, with Margot Robbie also starring and producing. Lauren Ridloff and Jack Holden are on board, and Monica Barbaro and Wagner Moura are among the cast. Shooting begins in late July in Paris and the South of France, with a June 25, 2027 release date.
Lexi Minetree’s audition video for Elle Woods, posted by Hello Sunshine (Reese Witherspoon’s company), confirms she’ll star in Prime Video’s Legally Blonde prequel Elle, which follows Woods’ high school life before Harvard and premieres July 1.
Rolling Stone reports a surprise prequel episode of The Bear titled 'Gary,' featuring Mikey (Jon Bernthal) and Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) on a trip to Gary, Indiana, set before Season 1 to deepen Mikey’s mental state and Richie's origins. The episode exists outside Hulu’s main The Bear hub and must be found by searching 'Gary' on Hulu; with The Bear’s fifth and final season expected this summer, it adds crucial emotional context to the characters.
The Bear released an hour-long surprise prequel on Hulu titled 'Gary,' written by Ebon Moss-Bachrach and Jon Bernthal and directed by Christopher Storer, following Richie and Mikey in Gary, Indiana before the main series. The episode arrives ahead of the fifth season, which is expected to premiere in the summer, with the show widely believed to be ending after season five.
Netflix is developing a The Crown prequel that will cover six monarchs—from Queen Victoria’s death through the marriage of Princess Elizabeth in 1947—set to include Victoria, Edward VII, George V, Edward VIII, George VI, and Elizabeth II, with Peter Morgan returning to write and casting slated to begin next year, a high-risk, high-reward move that aims to tell a past story with present-day resonance.
Margot Robbie revealed an Ocean’s 11 prequel centered on Danny Ocean’s parents, set during the 1962 Monaco Grand Prix as they pull off a major heist; the film stars Robbie and Bradley Cooper as the parents, with Cooper directing after two directors departed; Carrie Solomon wrote the script and LuckyChap is producing, with filming slated to begin this year for a 2027 release.
Warner Bros. is developing a Game of Thrones feature with Beau Willimon, reportedly focusing on Aegon I, though its fate is uncertain amid Warner Bros. Discovery’s leadership changes and Paramount Skydance’s acquisition process, while the studio pushes other high-budget projects and HBO spinoffs.
Warner Bros is developing a big-screen Game of Thrones prequel focusing on King Aegon Targaryen’s conquest, with Beau Willimon writing and the project described as a 'Dune-sized' feature; HBO reportedly has a rival TV series in the works about the same era, as the Thrones universe continues expanding alongside spinoffs and related projects.
Original Saints Row designer Chris Stockman says the franchise is dead after Embracer ghosted his pitch for a 1970s prequel, following the troubled 2022 reboot and Volition's 2023 shutdown as part of the publisher's restructuring; Stockman's comments underscore ongoing turmoil around the series and Embracer's handling of its studios.
Marvel is releasing 'Predator: Badlands #1', a prequel comic that explores the backstory of young Yautja hunter Dek, tying into the new Predator film directed by Dan Trachtenberg, with the comic set to release on November 12, 2025, and an exclusive preview available.
HBO premieres the prequel series 'It: Welcome to Derry' on October 22, set in 1962 and exploring the origins of Pennywise, with new episodes airing weekly through December 14 on HBO and HBO Max. The series is part of the 'It' universe, created by the team behind the 2017 and 2019 films, and features a cast including Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise. It is available for streaming on HBO Max, with various subscription options.
The horror prequel series 'IT: Welcome to Derry' premieres on HBO Max, featuring gruesome scenes and intense horror elements that fans should prepare for by eating beforehand, as the show is not for the faint of heart.
The creators of HBO's 'IT: Welcome to Derry' clarify misconceptions about Pennywise, emphasizing the show's focus on building suspense with less frequent appearances of the clown and exploring a new storyline set in 1962, during a previous cycle of Pennywise's terror, with a strong connection to the original films and Stephen King's universe.
HBO's horror series 'It: Welcome to Derry,' a prequel to the 'It' films, is an intensely gory and boundary-pushing show set in 1962, with the creators expressing surprise that the studio didn't request cuts, emphasizing their desire to shock and surprise audiences.
HBO's 'It: Welcome to Derry' is an outstanding and terrifying prequel series that explores the origins of Pennywise, blending horror with themes of racism, trauma, and societal issues, set against a richly detailed 1960s backdrop. The series is praised for its strong cast, emotional depth, and relevant social commentary.