In The Grey, a highly skilled, secretive team operates in the shadows, equally adept at manipulating power and using deadly force. They’re tasked with the seemingly impossible: stealing a billion dollars from a dangerous dictator. What starts as a high-stakes heist quickly escalates into a full-blown conflict of wits, betrayal, and a desperate fight for survival.
For the week of January 19th-25th, The Magnificent Seven (2016) was the sixth most popular movie on Netflix worldwide, with 6.5 million views and 14.5 million hours watched. It came in after The Rip at number one, followed by Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart, No Time to Die, People We Meet on Vacation, and KPop Demon Hunters. It was more popular than Spectre, Max, Suitcase Killer: The Melanie McGuire Story, and Freelance, which ranked tenth.
Although Milla Jovovich’s Resident Evil initially sparked renewed interest, it was 28 Days Later that truly brought the zombie genre back into the spotlight. Directed by Danny Boyle, the film stars Cillian Murphy as Jim, who awakens from a coma to find a deserted London overrun by fast and terrifying infected people.
Okay, so I’m really excited about the new Faces of Death remake! It was shot back in 2023, and it’s been a long wait, but we finally have a release date: April 10th. The cast is awesome – Barbie Ferreira, Dacre Montgomery, Aaron Holliday, Jermaine Fowler, Josie Totah, and even Charli XCX are all in it. It’s directed by Daniel Goldhaber, who I really liked from his movie How to Blow Up a Pipeline. He actually co-wrote this one with Isa Mazzei, and those two also worked together on the really cool cyber thriller Cam a few years back. I’ve been following this project for a while, and I can’t wait to finally see it!
2026 is shaping up to be a major year for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with both the films Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Avengers: Doomsday scheduled for release. In addition to the movies, several key TV shows are planned, starting with Wonder Man in January 2026, and more live-action and animated Marvel series will follow.
Many TV shows are adapted from books, but those based on previously banned titles carry a special weight. They need to honor the original story while also introducing it to a new generation of viewers who may not know it. Shows like Catch-22 and Heartstopper are excellent examples and definitely worth checking out.
As of January 27th, Mr. Robot is a huge hit on the streaming service, ranking as the second most-watched show in both Canada and the United States. It’s currently behind RuPaul’s Drag Race in the U.S. rankings, but it’s performing better than other popular shows like Landman, IT: Welcome to Derry, and Euphoria. The show was previously available on Netflix but moved to a pay-per-view option on January 3rd.
The popular Apple TV+ series Shrinking stars Jason Segel and Harrison Ford. Segel plays Jimmy, a therapist coping with the loss of his wife, Tia, and using unique approaches with his patients. Ford plays Paul, a seasoned therapist who mentors Jimmy. The third season begins January 28th with a special hour-long episode, following Jimmy’s continued healing process and Paul’s struggle with increasing symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.
While big-budget sci-fi movies focus on grand visuals, smaller independent films offer a darker, more realistic take on the genre – and often go unnoticed. These films typically aren’t released widely in theaters, instead appearing as direct-to-video releases or appealing to a niche audience. They often delve into complex themes like time travel or the collapse of society. Here are 10 of these impressive, R-rated sci-fi movies that deserve more attention.
However, the heart of the film isn’t really about climate change – despite its critical acclaim and Oscar nomination. It’s a story about the powerful connection that develops between the characters and how that relationship helps them understand their own families. Ultimately, it’s a film about family above all else.