Film news: What you can expect to see on the big screen this winter
As the busy winter period is approaching, the cinema is a place where you can relax and escape from the world for a few hours.
We have seen many great releases so far this year, and there are still more to come as we approach the new year.
Here, Film News Blitz writer Luke Maddison takes you through what new films are hitting the big screen this winter.
Box office news: ‘Predator: Badlands’ storms to franchise-best opening
Director Dan Trachtenberg's hot streak with the Predator franchise has continued with a successful box office opening for Predator: Badlands.
Trachtenberg has enjoyed contorting this franchise in new shapes and sizes.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence writes about how this has helped garner a franchise-best opening at the box office.
Film news: Josh Brolin praises ‘stellar’ ‘Knives Out: Wake Up Dead Man’ co-star Daniel Craig
Daniel Craig has carved out an extraordinary career as one of Britain’s finest acting exports.
From Our Friends in the North to Casino Royale, Craig’s depth and breadth of work are vast.
It’s a fact that is recognised by Craig’s new Knives Out co-star, Josh Brolin, writes Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence.
Film opinion: News of ‘The Mummy 4’ with original cast warms my Millennial heart
Last week, after years of hopes and dreams, reports emerged that The Mummy 4 is in active development with original cast members Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz.
It marks another beautiful turn in the renaissance of Fraser and marks a franchise return for Weisz.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence hails this incredible development.
Podcast: ‘A Friendly Film Take’ - What does the future hold for 'Doctor Who'?
In the latest instalment of the Film News Blitz podcast, A Friendly Film Take, Dan Lawrence is joined by Heidi Hardman-Welsh to delve into matters on the small screen.
After a rocky partnership with Disney, the BBC recently confirmed that Doctor Who will return for Christmas 2026 without the House of Mouse with a special episode written by Russell T Davies.
Dan and Heidi discuss what this means for Britain's beloved Sci-Fi show, look back on Ncuti Gatwa's time as the Doctor and where things went wrong with Disney.
Film opinion: ‘Kneecap’ - A film’s impact on a struggling language
It’s without a doubt that Kneecap have created quite a name for themselves as controversial musicians.
Whether it’s speaking out about what they believe, having their Glastonbury set banned from being shown on the BBC, or being labelled as terrorists only to win in court against the British Government, Kneecap certainly know how to make an impression.
Film News Blitz’s Nisha Cullen writes about how the band has made an impact on the big screen.
Netflix news: ‘Stranger Things 5’ - Questions to be answered in the final series
On November 26, we will see the end of what many will consider the most iconic Netflix Original of all time.
With the release of Stranger Things 5 comes the beginning of the end for a series that has been breaking records on screen for almost 10 years now.
From the mysterious vanishing of Will Byers in season one to season three’s cliffhanger with the “death” of Jim Hopper, the Duffer brothers definitely know how to confuse and mislead audiences.
Ahead of the first three episodes releasing on Netflix later this month, Film News Blitz’s Charlie Gardner presents three questions that still need answering ahead of our final trip to Hawkins.
Film news: Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons star in Yorgos Lanthimos’ thriller ‘Bugonia’
Poor Things, Kinds of Kindness and The Favourite creator Yorgos Lanthimos is back in 2025 with his latest awards contender, Bugonia.
With Emma Stone and Jesse Plemons together again for another Lanthimos project, the eyes of cinema fans around the world have been glued to their screens in anticipation of their most recent film.
Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to discuss the truly special star performances.
Film news: Toho unveils title for sequel to Oscar-winning ‘Godzilla Minus One’
Renowned Japanese film studio Toho made a big impression in 2023 with Godzilla Minus One.
With a modest budget and a gripping plot, the latest in a long line of films about the legendary Kaiju made an Oscar-winning impression.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence writes of an update regarding the film’s sequel.
Box office news: ‘Wicked: For Good’ eyeing strong opening after disastrous October for cinemas
After a major franchise misstep and award-hopeful misfires, October 2025 has gone down as a box office letdown.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, a U.S. domestic gross of just $425 million across all titles is a 27-year low, excluding the pandemic-impacted 2020.
However, there is hope on the horizon in the form of Wicked: For Good, writes Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence.
Film news: Rob Lowe and Keith David partner up in dark comedy ‘My New Friend Jim’
Sumerian Pictures has announced production is underway on My New Friend Jim, a darkly funny, character-driven film pairing two icons — Rob Lowe and Keith David, with Ash Avildsen in the director’s chair.
The film will pit its two leads through comedy, chaos, and redemption amid the backdrop of Reno, Nevada.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence reports on this story that aims to hit both the heart and the funny bone.
Film news: Taylor Sheridan to write ‘Call of Duty’ film for Paramount before move to Universal
Renowned screenwriter Taylor Sheridan is set to partner with director Peter Berg on Paramount’s feature film adaptation of Call of Duty.
The news follows the announcement that Universal has snagged Sheridan’s services for film and television projects from 2029.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence writes about Sheridan’s parting gift.
Interview: The model who refused to hide - Natalie Amber on turning pain into power
Few people embrace vulnerability and transformation as boldly as Natalie Amber. As both a health advocate and adversity speaker, she turns her most challenging moments into powerful lessons for others.
Diagnosed with chronic illness and navigating life with a visible scar, Natalie chose to break silence over shame—and now her voice inspires people across health, media, and fashion.
Film News Blitz presents this exclusive interview with The Female Motivational Speakers Agency, where Natalie digs into her journey through misdiagnosis and misrepresentation, reveals how she’s reshaping the norms of beauty and visibility, and discusses why authenticity and consistency in storytelling truly matter.
TV news: ‘Doctor Who’ returning Christmas 2026 without Disney
The BBC confirmed Tuesday that flagship science fiction show Doctor Who will return to British television screens for Christmas 2026.
However, a brief partnership with Disney will not continue.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence discusses the future of Doctor Who.
Netflix news: ‘Stranger Things’ season five finale is coming to cinemas
Netflix’s Stranger Things has provided more iconic moments than one can count over the last few years.
With the show’s fifth and final season coming to a close, Netflix has revealed the finale will be shown concurrently in cinemas across North America with its release on the streaming site.
Having already given viewers an odd release schedule, with episodes coming out in three batches, Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews discusses what makes this so special.
Netflix news: Why ‘reluctant’ Liam Hemsworth took on Geralt role in ‘The Witcher’
After three seasons with Henry Cavill in the lead, Liam Hemsworth makes his bow as Geralt in the upcoming fourth season of Netflix’s The Witcher.
A star of The Hunger Games and The Expendables 2, Hemsworth was wary of stepping into Cavill’s shoes.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence reports on what changed the Aussie’s mind.
Film news: Jeremy Strong approaching ‘The Social Reckoning’ Zuckerberg role with ‘great respect’
Acting chameleon Jeremy Strong is bringing his method approach to the role of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.
Strong portrays the divisive figure in Aaron Sorkin’s The Social Network follow-up, with filming already underway.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence takes a look at Strong’s preparations for The Social Reckoning.
Film news: ‘Sinners’ is returning to cinemas in the best way possible
Ryan Coogler’s Sinners is one of the best films of 2025 so far.
After breaking several box office records during its original cinema run, Sinners is about to make its way back to the big screen.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence celebrates this development.
Interview: Jude Guaitamacchi - The model proving visibility is power
Jude Guaitamacchi is a compelling LGBT speaker whose unique blend of on-screen presence, leadership in representation and lived experience make them a powerful voice for inclusion and authenticity.
As a non-binary model who became the first non-binary face of Harrods’ H Beauty campaign, Jude has worked with global brands and featured in the likes of Vogue Italia — credentials that lend rare show-business authority to their insight.
Film News Blitz presents this exclusive interview with The Mental Health Speakers Agency, Jude shares candid reflections on how visibility in fashion intersects with gender diversity, how the entertainment industry can lead on mental-health inclusion, and what film and media companies must do to create workplaces where all identities thrive.
‘Roofman’ review: Channing Tatum and Kirsten Dunst star in brilliant, heartfelt crime thriller
Channing Tatum is one of the decade’s most recognisable faces, with roles in Quentin Tarantino’s The Hateful Eight and the infamous comedy duo 21 and 22 Jump Street making up an extremely eclectic filmography.
So in 2025’s Roofman, alongside Spider-Man’s Kirsten Dunst and Game of Thrones’ Peter Dinklage, Tatum is sure to put in one of the year’s most noteworthy performances.
Sharing his views on one of the surprises of the year is Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews.