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Paramount has set July 16, 2027 for an untitled Crawl sequel starring Mason Gooding and Emily Rudd, with Alexandre Aja returning to direct and produce alongside Sam Raimi; Heart Eyes 2 is moved up to Feb. 4, 2028, as the studio continues to push its horror lineup after the first Crawl grossed about $33 million globally on an $18 million budget.
Neowiz has registered a trademark for Wonders of O at the EUIPO, hinting at a Lies of P sequel and sparking speculation about the significance of the O in the title; no official details on story, platforms, or release are available yet.
Warner Bros.’ Practical Magic 2 opened to a softer-than-expected $30 million domestic debut (global $46 million on a $75 million budget), with inflation-adjusted domestic numbers resembling the original’s 1998 start. Critics were lukewarm (36% Rotten Tomatoes) while audiences gave it a B+ (CinemaScore); it still led the weekend and ended Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s six-week run, as other new releases underperformed and the fall slate took shape.
Warner Bros./Alcon's Practical Magic 2 opened to a $46 million global debut ($30 million domestic, $16 million overseas), driven by strong English-speaking markets though offshore starts were below studio expectations in many territories; production is estimated around $75 million, signaling solid but not blockbuster-level performance for the cult 1990s property.
The Family Stone is getting a sequel titled The Families Stone, set 20 years after the original. Returning cast includes Claire Danes, Rachel McAdams, Dermot Mulroney, Craig T. Nelson, Sarah Jessica Parker and Luke Wilson, with Tyrone Giordano, Elizabeth Reaser, Paul Schneider and Brian White also back. Thomas Bezucha will write and direct the follow-up for Searchlight Pictures, continuing the holiday ensemble-drama legacy.
Searchlight Pictures is developing The Families Stone, a sequel to the 2005 holiday classic The Family Stone, which picks up 20 years later and reunites nearly the entire ensemble (Claire Danes, Rachel McAdams, Sarah Jessica Parker, Dermot Mulroney, Luke Wilson, Elizabeth Reaser, Paul Schneider, Brian White, and more) while noting that Diane Keaton will not return after her death in 2025. Tom Bezucha returns to direct from his script as production moves to New York this fall; the film centers on the Stone family gathering for Christmas when the father unexpectedly invites the woman he’s fallen in love with to meet everyone.
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman are set to reprise their roles in Practical Magic 2, with Joey King and Maisie Williams joining as Sally’s daughters; the sequel leans into nostalgia amid a wave of reboots, bringing back Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing and adding new cast members while continuing the Owens sisters’ magical world and family curse. Early reviews are mixed but praise the cast dynamic and the nostalgia appeal.
Paul Feig is in early talks with Paramount to direct a sequel to The Italian Job (the 2003 hit inspired by the 1969 original), with the studio actively seeking a writer. Feig’s other projects include The Housemaid’s Secret and Detention.
Hotfix 1.04 for The Blood of Dawnwalker fixes controller frame-rate drops tied to outdated GameInput software and adjusts controller dead zones, plus general stability, saving, and quest issues across PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S; this follows an earlier patch that added formal DualSense support on Steam and GOG. Rebel Wolves is also recruiting a lead writer as they discuss a sequel that would let Coen's vampire hero travel across historical eras with save-game carryover. The game has surpassed 1 million sales and continues to attract Witcher 3 fans.
A scathing review of Practical Magic 2, arguing that despite reuniting Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock, the sequel is bloated, lacks the original's charm, features weak writing and editing, cheap effects, and a convoluted plot about breaking a family curse that drags for over two hours.
This is a roundup of recent anime and manga news and features, including announcements like NIS America’s Eminence in Shadow: Phantom Echoes game, The Apothecary Diaries getting a live-action series on Amazon Prime (2028), news of Nippon Sangoku’s sequel, and ongoing reviews and coverage across anime, manga, and industry updates.
Kotaku reports Sony’s State of Play revealed Maneater 2, a sequel to the shark RPG Maneater, set in Neptune’s Kingdom with a new bull shark and mutated sea threats; the trailer showed wild tricks, encounters like an orca, and a 2027 release window likely targeting PS5.
Fall 2: Deadpoint recycles the first film’s premise with new leads Jax and Luce on a dangerous Thai plank-walk, delivering slow, repetitive thrills, thin dialogue, and two far-fetched twists that strain credulity, resulting in a tense but tedious ride that hints at a potential third installment.
Evan Rachel Wood says on Instagram that no one who worked on the 1998 film spoke to her about the sequel, with only Joey King reaching out to discuss taking over her role as Kylie Owens. Director Susanne Bier says recasting was a necessity for the story, while Alexandra Artrip—who played Antonia—shared support for Wood and will be replaced by Maisie Williams in the sequel, which hits theaters on Sept. 10.
Rumors persist that Nicole Kidman may reprise Dr. Claire Lewicki in Days of Thunder 2, with Tom Cruise reportedly eager for a reunion; however Kidman’s current schedule and priorities could complicate the offer. Radar Online cites an insider saying a cameo or role would need to be creatively right for her, and Anne Hathaway is reported as the female lead for the film, which is targeting a June 2028 release.