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Action, Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi

DUNE – PART THREE (2026): New Trailer From Zendaya, Timothée Chalamet, Robert Pattinson, Jason Momoa, Florence Pugh…

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The next trailer for Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Florence Pugh and Jason Momoa’s Denis Villeneuve-directed Dune movie is here.

Dune – Part Three follows Paul Atreides (Chalamet), the heir to unimaginable power, as he faces the fallout from his ascent to power.

The previous Dune – Part Three trailer was released in March this year, just over three months ago. Yet, somehow, likely because I’m still largely unfamiliar with the Dune stories, I thought this was a whole new film, not the one teased in the March trailer.

Either way, it still looks great, doesn’t it? When I do eventually get on board with the Dune movies, I look forward to the hopefully long speech Zendaya delivers, the one that starts with ‘I trusted you!‘ in this trailer. I imagine it was as satisfying to deliver as it was enthralling for me, someone who adores a great performance.

Anya Taylor-Joy, Josh Brolin, Léa Seydoux, Ida Brooke, Rebecca Ferguson, Javier Bardem and Isaach De Bankolé also star.

Dune – Part Three Release Dates: December 18th, 2026 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Adventure, Animation, Family

SHREK 5 (2026): New Trailer Starring Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Mike Myers, Zendaya…

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From directors Brad Ableson, Walt Dohrn and Conrad Vernon, we have Shrek 5, a new animation/adventure movie. One that follows green ogre Shrek and his sidekick, Donkey, on one more big-city adventure.

Starring Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz, we also get to meet Shrek and Fiona’s three children.

I was hoping to be more enthused by this. Fingers crossed that it doesn’t end up feeling close to as unnecessary as the upcoming live-action Moana film. I’d, of course, love to be wrong. After all, this is only the teaser trailer.

At this point, it’s at least a great sign that all three main cast members have returned. Perhaps all will be well in the end.

I might just rewatch one or two of the previous Shrek movies to get in the zone. Will you be doing the same?

Zendaya, Skyler Gisondo and Marcello Hernández also star.

Happy Film Loving,

G

Comedy, No Spoiler Reviews, Romance

THE DRAMA (2025): The Things I Liked…

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Even though I loved the trailer for Zendaya and Robert Pattinson’s latest comedy-romance, The Drama, as I watched the film, I realised before the halfway point that I wasn’t enjoying myself.

Writer-director Kristoffer Borgli’s story, which follows a wedding week spiralling wildly out of control after an unexpected revelation from the bride-to-be, ultimately felt like a thought experiment I simply didn’t care for.

Even though there are a few amusing moments, the editing and overall execution proved more distracting than effective. To make matters worse, the musical score quickly became irritating, and I was immediately frustrated by Rachel’s huge overreaction near the beginning, which then shaped the reactions of everyone else around her.

What I can’t fault is the acting. It’s just a shame the story itself felt so contrived, and much of the drama overly forced. The heavy-handed music and that early overreaction certainly didn’t help.

My favourite scene is the very last one. Not because the film was finally over, but because the moment itself is genuinely touching.

If you’re curious enough about The Drama, you know what to do.

Happy Film Loving,

G

Action, Adventure, Fantasy, History

THE ODYSSEY (2026): New Trailer From Christopher Nolan, Starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Jon Bernthal, Tom Holland…

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The Odyssey (2026), Tom holland, Universal Pictures
The Odyssey (2026), Tom holland, Universal Pictures

The trailer for Christopher Nolan’s latest movie, The Odyssey, about the Greek king of Ithaca, Odysseus, and his journey to reunite with his wife Penelope, has landed.

Starring Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron and Tom Holland, among other great actors, epic is very much the word.

Wow!

So much of what I love about my favourite Nolan movies and much of cinema is present here in this trailer, including the excellence of the trailer itself.

Just now, I may or may not have been moved to actual tears because trailers like this remind me to be forever grateful that cinema is a part of my life. It seriously took conscious effort to stop replaying the trailer and get to typing this post.

I can see myself staying in my seat at the cinema until the credits have finished rolling, the screen has turned black, and the house lights have been turned on. I may even wait until the theatre staff start cleaning up around me.

This movie is looking so damn good that I’m going to be really upset if I find myself with similar feelings about the length and pacing that I had while watching Oppenheimer (2023). The good news is, Nolan has apparently said that The Odyssey will not be three hours long.

This really is the movie at the top of my to-watch list for 2026. Fingers crossed it’s at least in the top three of my favourites for the year, post viewing.

I love the cast so much, including John Leguizamo, a long time favourite ever since Romeo & Juliet (1996)

Benny Safdie, Mia Goth, Logan Marshall-Green, Zendaya, Elliot Page, Charlize Theron, Robert Pattinson, Samantha Morton, Ryan Hurst, Himesh Patel and Elyes Gabel also star.

The Odyssey. Release Dates: July 17th, 2026 (US & UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G

Drama

EUPHORIA SEASON 3 (2026): New Trailer From Zendaya, Sydney Sweeney, Colman Domingo, Jacob Elordi, Hunter Schafer…

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Euphoria is the award-winning coming-of-age drama about a group of teenagers in the midst of the ups and downs of friendship and love, while navigating a world of social networks, sex, drugs, and violence.

Created by Sam Levinson, Zendaya, Jacob Elordi, Sydney Sweeney, Colman Domingo, and Hunter Schafer are among the key cast.

Many a star this show has launched and elevated. I watched one season of Euphoria and had to stop. Not because it’s bad, mind you. It’s just too dark and heavy for me. Also, considering the many movies and series I’ve seen over the years, I believe I’ve had my fill of stories about young people going through dark times. As such, I’m leaving this to the big fans.

I still had to feature this trailer here because I like the edit and want to be able to find it easily in the future.

Have you seen the first two seasons of Euphoria? How committed are you to this final season?

Maude Apatow, Alexa Demie, Nika King, Eric Dane, Alanna Ubach, Paula Marshall, Sophia Rose Wilson, Angus Cloud, Barbie Ferreira, Dominic Fike, Javon ‘Wanna’ Walton, Martha Kelly and Algee Smith also star.

Euphoria Season 3 Release Dates: June 16th, 2026 (US); August 6th, 2026 (UK)…

Happy Film Loving,

G