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.
‘Steve’ review: Netflix delivers heartfelt drama starring Cillian Murphy
Few actors can demand your attention as much as Cillian Murphy, and his latest film, Steve, is further evidence of this.
Steve, a Netflix original, earned a limited theatrical release from September 19 before arriving on the streaming platform on October 3.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence writes why this is a must-see drama.
Netflix news: Guillermo del Toro and Oscar Isaac discuss new ‘Frankenstein’ ahead of October release
Netflix’s Frankenstein is set to come out in select theatres on October 17, before hitting the streamer on November 7.
It is the latest in a long line of cinematic adaptations of horror icon Mary Shelley’s novel.
Director Guillermo del Toro and star Oscar Isaac have recently revealed inspirational moments behind the project, writes Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence.
Netflix news: Liam Hemsworth is on a rescue mission in ‘The Witcher’ Season 4 trailer
Liam Hemsworth’s debut as Geralt draws nearer, and Netflix has sought to build on the hype with a recently released trailer for The Witcher Season 4.
After images and teasers, this has given fans the biggest glimpse yet of Hemsworth in place of the beloved Henry Cavill in the lead role.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence unpicks the latest trailer.
Podcast: ‘A Friendly Film Take’ - Why do Paramount and Netflix want to buy Warner Bros?
On the latest episode of Film News Blitz's 'A Friendly Film Take' podcast, Dan Lawrence welcomes the return of friend and fellow cinephile, Rhys Stacey, to discuss what's going on at Warner Bros.
The legendary Hollywood studio has been on a hot streak at the box office, but why are the likes of Paramount and Netflix trying to purchase it?
Dan and Rhys ponder this question and discuss what a sale of Warner Bros. to either party would mean for the film industry.
Netflix news: Extended-look at Liam Hemsworth's Geralt in 'The Witcher'
Netflix unveiled an extended look at Liam Hemsworth’s Geralt of Rivia on Sunday.
The streaming giant published a short video in tandem with a release date announcement for Season 4 of The Witcher: October 30.
Film News Blitz co-founder Dan Lawrence previews the beginning of the end for The Witcher.
Podcast: ‘A Friendly Film Take’ reviews ‘Roses’ and previews huge Netflix feature films
The latest episode of A Friendly Film Take pits Film News Blitz co-founders Dan Lawrence and Simon Wilkes together for a friendly film discussion.
The duo discuss some of the latest film topics across the big and small screen.
Roses and a trio of big Netflix releases take centre stage in their friendly film chat.
Anime news: Upcoming 2025 releases, shows to look out for in early 2026
A list of exciting anime is set to release in late 2025, with plenty of lively returning shows slated for early 2026.
The end-of-year slate comprises a horde of new shows and films, with 2026 already a year of highly anticipated releases for fans.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo presents a list of notable anime you can expect over the upcoming months.
Interview: From Newsnight to Netflix - Sam McAlister on the true story behind ‘Scoop’
Sam McAlister, one of the UK’s most compelling news presenters & correspondents, is the former BBC Newsnight producer who secured the now-infamous Prince Andrew interview — a moment that made global headlines.
Her extraordinary journey has leapt from the newsroom to the big screen, or rather, Netflix.
In this exclusive interview with The Champions Speakers Agency, she reveals the behind-the-scenes negotiations that led to one of the most explosive royal interviews in history.
Netflix news - ‘Wednesday’ season one recap, everything to know about the new season
Netflix’s Wednesday redefined what a teen supernatural series could be.
With its unique mix of gothic mystery, coming-of-age drama, and dry humour, it became a cultural phenomenon.
Now, as season two officially premieres on Netflix, fans are diving back into the dark world of Nevermore Academy — Film News Blitz’s Heidi Hardman-Welsh offers her preview.
Netflix news: ‘Stranger Things’ trailer reaction - The Upside Down ventures into Hawkins
Netflix and the Duffer Brothers finally dropped the long-awaited official teaser trailer for Stranger Things season five on July 16.
Heavy on special effects, the trailer teases an intense, supernatural rollercoaster as the series barrels toward its conclusion.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo walks you through what to look out for in the new trailer, and what to expect from the finale based on what it reveals.
Netflix news: Streaming giant announces ‘Assassin’s Creed’ series adaptation
It’s time to reenter the Animus, Assassin’s Creed is officially coming to life in live-action, and it’s landing on Netflix.
The streaming giant has given the go-ahead for the much-anticipated series adaptation of Ubisoft’s best-selling game franchise, and it’s bringing in some serious talent to make it happen.
Film News Blitz’s Dan Lawrence reports.
Film opinion: A swing back at ‘Happy Gilmore’
With Happy Gilmore 2 teed up for a July 25 release on Netflix, now is the perfect time to take a swing at the classic Adam Sandler original.
The beloved 1996 comedy is widely regarded as one of Sandler’s best, and has a global horde of fans.
After years of having missed out on this iconic flick, Film News Blitz’s Charlie Gardner gives his take.
Netflix Tudum 2025: The unveiling of exciting future film and TV news
The Netflix Tudum live event took place on Saturday, May 31 at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles - revealing a series of big news stories.
From Squid Game to Stranger Things, Netflix uncovered what is set to be an exciting near-future for film and TV fans worldwide.
Here to summarise the nittiest and grittiest of it all is Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews.
Film news: Netflix brings Richard Osman’s pages to the screen with ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ trailer
The trailer for Richard Osman’s film adaptation of The Thursday Murder Club has been released.
Richard Osman’s best-selling book The Thursday Murder Club has been so successful that Netflix has taken on a film adaptation of it.
Packed with a stellar cast, here’s Film News Blitz’s Amelie da Costa’s take on The Thursday Murder Club.
Film news: Happy Gilmore 2 is in Full Swing
Adam Sandler is getting ready to unveil one of his most iconic characters to the world again after a near-30 year absence in Netflix’s Happy Gilmore 2 and he’s used the real-life golfing stars of Full Swing to help him.
In a collision of fiction and non-fiction, Netflix has leveraged its golfing properties in a true masterstroke of marketing genius.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason charts the course for Sandler’s hotly anticipated comedy sequel.
Netflix news: Release updates for The Old Guard 2, Frankenstein, Knives Out 3 and more
Netflix is king when it comes to beaming cinema-style spectacles right into your living room, bedroom or on the move via the tube.
With 2025 up and running, the streaming giant unveiled its upcoming slate of series and feature films.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason dives into the updated release schedule for some of Netflix’s exciting upcoming projects from Frankenstein to the third Knives Out mystery.
Film reviews: Cameron Diaz is Back in Action with Jamie Foxx in predictable Netflix feature
After a decade out of the cinematic limelight, Cameron Diaz is back in action with Jamie Foxx in, you guessed it, Netflix’s Back in Action.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason gives his account.