Trailer Round-Up: Michael, The Testament of Ann Lee, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, The Night Manager: S2, The Abandons and More
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🎥 NEW MOVIE TRAILERS:
The life, the legacy, the legend that changed music forever.
🎥 Michael — Teaser Trailer
(in theaters April 24th)
Love him or not, there’s no denying Michael Jackson’s shadow still looms large over music and pop culture, and now his story is heading to the big screen. Michael, the forthcoming musical biopic from director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) and writer John Logan (Gladiator), charts the King of Pop’s meteoric rise from Motown prodigy to global icon, capturing the artistry, ambition, and complexity behind this iconic moonwalking showstopper.
Jaafar Jackson (Michael’s real-life nephew and Jermaine Jackson’s son) steps into his uncle’s legendary shoes, reportedly nailing both the look and movement that defined a generation. The film’s powerhouse ensemble includes Colman Domingo as Joe Jackson, Nia Long as Katherine Jackson, and Miles Teller as entertainment lawyer John Branca, alongside Kat Graham, Larenz Tate, Derek Luke, and Kendrick Sampson as Quincy Jones.
Produced by Bohemian Rhapsody’s Graham King, Michael promises a lavish, performance-driven tribute that digs deeper than sequins and scandals. Expect plenty of t when Michael dances its way into theaters April 24, 2026.
The spirit moves her.
🎥 The Testament of Ann Lee — Teaser Trailer
(in select theaters Dec 25th)
Tired of spotless costumes and polite chatter in your period dramas? The Testament of Ann Lee is here to shake things up... quite literally!
From the wife-husband duo behind the Oscar-winning The Brutalist, Mona Fastvold and Brady Corbet, this gritty 18th-century biopic transforms the life of Shaker founder Ann Lee into a transcendent mix of faith, fervor, and human struggle.
Amanda Seyfried delivers what many are already calling an Oscar-worthy turn as Lee, a visionary woman preaching equality and devotion in a world determined to silence her. Shot in sweeping 70mm, the film blurs the line between historical drama and musical, weaving traditional Shaker hymns with choreography by Celia Rowlson-Hall (Vox Lux) and an original score by Oscar-winner Daniel Blumberg (The Brutalist).
With Lewis Pullman, Thomasin McKenzie, and Christopher Abbott rounding out the cast, Fastvold’s bold, earthy direction reimagines the period epic as something dirtier, holier, and achingly alive.
The Testament of Ann Lee opens in select theaters Christmas Day. So, expect this one to move and shake straight into awards season.
The night shift never ends.
🎥 Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 — New Trailer
(in theaters Dec 5th)
Anyone who grew up spending time at Chuck E. Cheese–style family restaurants knows the trauma of eating bad pizza, diving into germ-infested ball pits, and watching those creepy animatronic mascots that always looked one flicker away from a full-blown meltdown. Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 aims to tap straight into those nightmares again, reviving the haunted nostalgia of childhood terror for another blood-soaked round.
Following the 2023 smash hit that turned a $20 million budget into a $290 million global phenomenon—a reminder that Hollywood’s next cash cow might just be video game adaptations—Blumhouse’s sequel once again teams director Emma Tammi with game creator Scott Cawthon. Josh Hutcherson returns as former night guard Mike Schmidt, still reeling from the horrors of Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza, while Elizabeth Lail and Piper Rubio reprise their roles as Officer Vanessa Shelly and Abby, Mike’s little sister, who’s once again drawn back to the creepy abandoned restaurant by a mysterious toy box whispering, “Help us. Come find us.”
With new cast members Mckenna Grace, Wayne Knight, and Skeet Ulrich (joining returning villain Matthew Lillard for a mini Scream reunion), the sequel digs deeper into Freddy’s murderous mythology. So, the animatronics are back, the lights are flickering, and evil’s clocking in for another shift.
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 hits theaters December 5th.
🎥 Song Sung Blue — New Trailer
(in theaters Dec 25th)
Fame isn’t always about how much money you make—it’s about the ambition of doing something you love. And if you’re lucky, doing it with someone you love. Song Sung Blue, the new musical drama from Hustle & Flow filmmaker Craig Brewer, taps into that bittersweet truth with the help of two magnetic leads: Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson.
Based on the true story (and the 2008 documentary), Jackman stars as Mike Sardina, a struggling Milwaukee entertainer who finds new purpose channeling his idol, Neil Diamond. When he meets Claire (Hudson), a single mom with a powerhouse voice, the two form Lightning & Thunder!—a Neil Diamond tribute act that turns imitation into inspiration. But as their local fame grows and bigger stages beckon, they’re forced to face the cost of chasing connection under the glare of the spotlight.
Featuring music from Neil Diamond and a supporting cast that includes Michael Imperioli, Jim Belushi, and Mustafa Shakir, Song Sung Blue is pure feel-good rock ’n’ soul—a love letter to performance, purpose, and sequined shirts. Opening Christmas Day in theaters nationwide.
Her heart isn’t for sale... but temptation has a way of negotiating.
🎥 100 Nights of Hero — Trailer
(in theaters Dec 5th)
What do you get when you mix The Arabian Nights with a queer-coded fairy tale, a gothic fever dream, and pop singer Charli XCX? You get 100 Nights of Hero, a visually arresting fantasy fable from writer-director Julia Jackman (Bonus Track) that reimagines ancient folklore through a bold, feminist lens.
Based on Isabel Greenberg’s acclaimed graphic novel of the same name, Maika Monroe (Longlegs) stars as Cherry, a young bride trapped in a loveless marriage. When her husband (Amir El-Masry) makes a cruel wager to secretly test her fidelity over one hundred nights, Cherry’s hidden love for her maid, Hero (Emma Corrin), transforms the story into a sweeping tale of forbidden romance and quiet rebellion. The arrival of Nicholas Galitzine’s dangerously magnetic nobleman, Manfred, only intensifies the tension—believing he can easily seduce Cherry, he soon finds himself caught between temptation and truth.
Featuring Charli XCX in her first major film role, alongside Felicity Jones as the Moon and Richard E. Grant as the mysterious Birdman, 100 Nights of Hero is a spellbinding mix of sensuality, storytelling, and female-driven spectacle. It opens in theaters December 5th.
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🎥 “Oh. What. Fun.” Trailer: Michelle Pfeiffer Goes Rogue for the Holidays in Amazon’s Warm and Witty Christmas Comedy with Denis Leary, Felicity Jones, Chloë Grace Moretz, Dominic Sessa and More — Premieres December 3rd on Prime Video
Michelle Pfeiffer goes rogue for the holidays, playing a mom who’s finally had it with her ungrateful family. When they forget her at Christmas, she hits the road for a solo adventure—and maybe a little revenge. Directed by Michael Showalter (The Big Sick), the festive comedy also stars Denis Leary, Felicity Jones, Dominic Sessa, and Chloë Grace Moretz.
🎥 “Rosemead” Trailer: Lucy Liu Delivers a Career-Defining Performance as a Mother Facing the Unthinkable in This Devastating Mother-Son Drama with Lawrence Shou — In Theaters and On VOD/Digital December 5th
Lucy Liu sheds her glamorous past roles for something raw and devastating, playing a terminally ill immigrant mother struggling to protect her schizophrenic son (Lawrence Shou). Inspired by a true story and marking cinematographer Eric Lin’s directorial debut, the film explores love, fear, and the painful limits of family.
🎥 “Atropia” Trailer: Alia Shawkat Blurs the Line Between Acting and Reality in Hailey Gates’ Absurdist War Drama with Callum Turner — In Select Theaters December 12th
War is hell.... and sometimes, it’s also a stage. Alia Shawkat plays an actress hired to “perform” in a fake Middle Eastern war zone who falls for a real American soldier in training (Callum Turner). From writer-director Hailey Gates and producer Luca Guadagnino, this darkly comic satire blurs the line between combat and performance.
🎥 “H Is for Hawk” Trailer: Claire Foy Finds Healing in Nature in “The Crown” Director Philippa Lowthorpe’s Soulful Adaptation of Helen MacDonald’s Beloved Memoir — Opening in Theaters January 23rd
Claire Foy takes to the skies with her pet hawk in this moving adaptation of Helen MacDonald’s acclaimed memoir about loss, healing and the wild beauty of nature and connection. Directed by Philippa Lowthorpe and co-starring Brendan Gleeson, the film follows a grieving daughter who finds unexpected healing through falconry after her father’s death.
🎥 “Now You See Me: Now You Don’t” Final Trailer: The Four Horsemen Return for One Last Grand Illusion in This Stylish Magic-Heist Threequel with Jesse Eisenberg, Isla Fisher, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco and More — In Theaters November 14th
The Horsemen are back! And this time, the con is bigger, flashier, and twice as magical. This new chapter unites old and new illusionists for a high-stakes heist against a ruthless billionaire (Rosamund Pike) and her corrupt dynasty. With Jesse Eisenberg, Isla Fisher, Woody Harrelson, and Dave Franco returning—and Dominic Sessa, Ariana Greenblatt, and Justice Smith joining the act—director Ruben Fleischer delivers the slickest trick yet.
🎥 “Keeper” Final Trailer: Tatiana Maslany Faces Paranoia and Something Sinister in Osgood Perkins’ New Psychological Horror — In Theaters November 14th
Longlegs filmmaker Osgood Perkins returns to haunt your nerves with this new chilling marriage story turned psychological nightmare. Tatiana Maslany stars as a woman whose romantic getaway unravels into paranoia when her husband (Rossif Sutherland) vanishes—and something sinister lurks in the woods.
🎥 “Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair” Trailer: Uma Thurman’s Iconic Revenge Saga Returns in Quentin Tarantino’s Full Unrated Director’s Cut — In Theaters December 5th
Vengeance has never looked this cinematic. Quentin Tarantino’s long-awaited Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair slices Volume 1 and Volume 2 into one blood-soaked, unrated spectacle—restored to its full, intended glory and featuring a never-before-seen anime sequence. Uma Thurman’s iconic Bride takes her roaring rampage of revenge to operatic new heights in this definitive cut of Tarantino’s martial arts masterpiece, complete with intermission, attitude, and gallons of kung fu mayhem!
🎥 “Hunting Season” Trailer: Mel Gibson Stars as a Protective Father Drawn Into a Deadly Game of Survival in This Gritty New Action-Thriller — In Theaters and On VOD/Digital December 5th
When a mysterious young woman (Shelley Hennig) washes up on a remote riverbank, a feisty twelve-year-old (Sofia Hublitz) and her protective father (Mel Gibson) take her in—unaware that a ruthless drug lord is closing in fast. As danger creeps closer, their quiet rural life explodes into a violent fight for survival.
🎥 “Turbulence” Trailer: A Romantic Hot Air Balloon Ride Becomes a Deadly Game in This Tense Twisty Thriller Starring Hera Hilmar, Jeremy Irvine, Kelsey Grammer & Olga Kurylenko — In Select Theaters and On Digital December 12th
What begins as a romantic hot air balloon getaway for Zach and Emmy (Jeremy Irvine and Hera Hilmar) quickly turns deadly when a mysterious stranger (Olga Kurylenko) hijacks their flight—and their secrets. As the sky-high journey unravels into a psychological showdown, love, guilt, and survival collide thousands of feet above ground. Directed by Claudio Fäh (Northmen: A Viking Saga) and co-starring Kelsey Grammer, this tense, twist-filled thriller proves even paradise can plummet in an instant.
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📺 NEW TELEVISION TRAILERS:
Once a spy, always a spy.
📺 The Night Manager: Season 2 — Teaser Trailer
(on Prime Video Jan 11th)
If anyone ever doubted Tom Hiddleston’s qualifications to play James Bond, The Night Manager is Exhibit A—and now, nearly a decade later, he’s back to prove it again. The Emmy-winning spy thriller returns for a sleek, high-stakes second season, with Hiddleston reprising his role as Jonathan Pine, the suave hotelier-turned-undercover agent whose cool composure hides a world of ghosts.
Now living under the alias Alex Goodwin, Pine runs a quiet MI6 surveillance unit in London—until a familiar threat drags him back into the shadows. His latest mission leads him to Teddy Dos Santos (Diego Calva), a charismatic Colombian businessman with deadly ambitions, and Roxana Bolaños (Camila Morrone), a mysterious ally who may be as dangerous as she is alluring.
Olivia Colman returns as the sharp-minded Angela Burr, joined by Indira Varma, Paul Chahidi, and Hayley Squires. Directed by Georgi Banks-Davies (Kaos), Season 2 promises more danger, deception, and irresistible sophistication.
The Night Manager: Season 2 premieres Sunday, January 11th on Prime Video.
The West wasn’t won... it was taken.
📺 The Abandons — Trailer
(on Netflix Dec 4th)
Showrunner Kurt Sutter is back to doing what he does best: building ruthless worlds where morality is murky, loyalty cuts deep, and bloodshed is inevitable. With The Abandons, the Sons of Anarchy creator swaps motorcycles for mustangs, crafting a brutal western saga set in the unforgiving 1850s Washington Territory.
At its core are two warring matriarchs: Lena Headey’s Fiona Nolan, the fearless leader of a scrappy clan of outcasts known as “the Abandons,” and Gillian Anderson’s Constance Van Ness, a calculating widow hell-bent on expanding her mining empire. When greed collides with survival, the frontier erupts into a violent feud steeped in revenge, betrayal, and forbidden love.
Also featuring Nick Robinson, Aisling Franciosi, Diana Silvers, Lucas Till, Ryan Hurst, and Patton Oswalt, The Abandons channels Sutter’s signature brand of loyalty and moral corruption with a western twist. It’s Deadwood meets Sons of Anarchy... only sharper, meaner, and dustier. The women in this world are even more ruthless than the men; making it a Sutter special through and through.
The Abandons is slated to premiere Thursday, December 4th on Netflix.
The dial’s set to murder!
📺 Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials — Teaser
(on Netflix Jan 15th)
Just when you thought Netflix might be done with the murder mystery craze, along comes Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials, a twisty new take on the queen of crime herself. Set in 1925 England, this three-part limited series begins with a cheeky country-house prank gone fatally wrong and spirals into a classic Christie maze of secrets, suspects, and scandal.
From Broadchurch creator Chris Chibnall, the series stars BAFTA Rising Star Mia McKenna-Bruce (How to Have Sex) as Lady Eileen “Bundle” Brent, a sharp-tongued socialite turned amateur sleuth whose curiosity uncovers a web of deceit and shadowy societies lurking behind polite smiles.
With Helena Bonham Carter, Martin Freeman, and Corey Mylchreest rounding out a stellar ensemble, Seven Dials blends period charm with a modern edge as it serves up high society, hidden motives, and a generous pour of dry British wit.
Agatha Christie’s Seven Dials premieres Thursday, January 15 on Netflix.
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📺 “Percy Jackson and the Olympians: Season 2” Trailer: Walker Scobell Returns for a Mythic Voyage Into the Sea of Monsters — Premieres Wed, December 10th on Disney+
The quest continues as Walker Scobell returns to the seas for another mythic adventure. Joined by Annabeth (Leah Sava Jeffries) and his new cyclops half-brother (Daniel Diemer), Percy braves the Sea of Monsters to save his friend Grover and stop Kronos’ rising power. With Rick Riordan back on deck, this new season promises bigger battles, bolder quests, and plenty of godly chaos!
📺 “The Death of Bunny Munro” Trailer: Matt Smith Takes a Road Trip Through Grief, Guilt, and Redemption in Darkly Funny Father-Son Series Based on Nick Cave’s Book — Airing Thurs, November 20th in the U.K., via Sky TV
Matt Smith stars as a grieving salesman spiraling through lust, loss, and self-destruction in this darkly comic adaptation of Nick Cave’s cult novel. Joined by his young son (Rafael Mathé), he embarks on a cross-country odyssey that blurs the line between love and depravity. Equal parts road movie and fever dream, it’s a haunting exploration of fatherhood, guilt, and the strange ways we search for salvation.
📺 “Anne Rice’s The Vampire Lestat” New Promo: Sam Reid Returns as the Infamous Bloodsucker Turned Rockstar in AMC’s Gothic Supernatural Saga — Premiering in 2026 on AMC and AMC+
In this reimagined third season of AMC’s Interview with the Vampire, Lestat trades coffins for concerts. Sam Reid returns as the ever-dramatic vampire determined to rewrite his own legend—one blistering rock concert at a time. What follows is Anne Rice’s gothic world turned electric: a blood-soaked rock opera pulsing with ego, fame, and the kind of vengeance that never dies.
📺 “Stranger Things 5” Sneak Peek: Watch The First 5 Minutes as Will Byers’ Fateful Night is Revealed — The Final Season Begins Wed, November 26th
The final season of Stranger Things kicks off by taking us right back to where it all began. In the chilling opening minutes, we finally see the night Will Byers vanished. The scene unfolds with a haunting new perspective, revealing exactly how the Demogorgon pulled him into the Upside Down.
📺 “Stranger Things: Tales From ‘85” Sneak Peek: The Duffer Brothers Return to Hawkins for an Animated Spin — Coming in 2026
The Duffer Brothers are heading back to Hawkins with this brand-new Stranger Things animated spinoff set between Seasons 2 and 3. Channeling the look and feel of classic 1980s Saturday-morning adventures, the forthcoming series dives into a frosty 1985, where familiar faces encounter new terrors lurking beneath the snow. Expect paranormal chills, nostalgic thrills, and a whole new chapter of Stranger Things magic... this time, animated and unleashed.
📺 “Wonder Man” New Promo: Yahya Abdul-Mateen II Stars as a Hollywood Actor Turned Superhero in Marvel’s Meta MCU Miniseries — Premieres Tues, January 27th on Disney+
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (Watchmen, Aquaman) stars as Simon Williams, a struggling L.A. actor desperate for his big break in a city already obsessed with real-life heroes. When he lands the role of a lifetime—playing a superhero in a major blockbuster—fiction and reality begin to collide in ways he never imagined. Set in the glitzy chaos of Hollywood, this eight-episode Marvel miniseries turns ambition, fame, and identity into its own kind of superpowered spectacle.
📺 “One Piece: Season 2” New Promo: The Straw Hat Crew Embarks on Their Biggest Journey Yet in Netflix’s Smash-Hit Adaptation — Premieres Tues, March 10th, 2026 on Netflix
The ocean’s calling once again, and Luffy’s quest for the One Piece is just getting started. As the Straw Hats venture beyond the East Blue, they’ll face untamed seas, formidable enemies, and the boundless promise of adventure. With higher stakes and hearts set on glory, Season 2 is ready to make waves on the Grand Line.
📺 “A Man on the Inside: Season 2” Trailer: Ted Danson Returns Undercover... This Time on Campus in Michael Schur’s Sharp, Feel-Good Comedy Series — Premieres Thurs, November 20th on Netflix
Charles is back on the case... and this time, he’s hitting the books. From Michael Schur (The Good Place, Parks and Recreation), Ted Danson returns as Charles Nieuwendyk, the widowed professor-turned-investigator whose undercover gigs never go quite as planned. In Season 2, Charles takes on a new identity at a bustling college campus to recover a stolen high-value laptop, only to find himself tangled in chaos, campus politics, and a possible romance with Mary Steenburgen’s charmingly suspicious faculty member.
