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  • Brad Pitt & Edward Norton’s Iconic Thriller Movie Arrives on Hulu Very Soon

    The Hulu streaming date for a cult classic featuring Brad Pitt and Edward Norton is set for next month. While the Oscar-nominated thriller was not a commercial success, it remains one of the most beloved films with a cultural impact, even nearly three decades after its theatrical release.

    Fight Club starts streaming on Hulu in March

    Fight Club will begin streaming on Hulu from Sunday, March 1, 2026, the streaming giant’s schedule revealed.

    The film is based on Chuck Palahniuk’s eponymous 1996 novel. David Fincher directed it with a screenplay by Jim Uhls. Its cast features Edward Norton, Brad Pitt, Jared Leto, Helena Bonham Carter, and Meat Loaf, among others.

    The story follows an unnamed narrator (Norton), a depressed office worker suffering from insomnia. He feels trapped in his corporate job and attends support groups for illnesses he doesn’t have as a form of therapy. During a business flight, he meets a man called Tyler (Pitt), and the two eventually open a secret underground club where men gather to release frustration. But things spiral out of control after his fight club grows significantly, and the narrator makes a shocking discovery.

    Reportedly, the development of Fight Club began even before the original book was published, per The Ringer. When co-producer Ross Grayson Bell received an early galley copy of the book, he initially hesitated to adapt it because of the book’s violence. But after reading the major plot twist, he sought out several directors to helm it, including David O. Russell, though they denied the offer. Later, Fincher, having read the book by then, agreed to do it.

    Interestingly, Pitt reportedly had his teeth chipped before filming to give his character an imperfect look (via Entertainment Weekly).

    Upon release, Fight Club did not achieve immediate commercial success. But it managed to earn $101.3 million worldwide on a reported budget of $63 million, per Box Office Mojo. Nonetheless, it currently ranks 13th on IMDb’s Top 250 Movies list and is one of the most referenced movies of modern times.

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  • Morgan Fairchild refused to ‘sell my soul’ for Hollywood fame

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    Morgan Fairchild may have made audiences wonder if she was “too sexy for TV,” but she refused to play Hollywood’s so-called game to get ahead.

    The actress, whose breakout role in the soap “Flamingo Road” cemented her bombshell image before she became a glamorous vixen on “Falcon Crest,” has a new podcast, “2 B—-es From Texas,” co-hosted with her sister, Cathryn Hartt. The show features never-before-heard stories from their decades in showbiz and sit-down interviews with celebrity friends.

    The 76-year-old told Fox News Digital that, looking back, she didn’t want “to sell my soul” to get ahead.

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    Morgan Fairchild is seen here in 1984 promoting the TV special “Blondes vs Brunettes.” She is now the co-host of the podcast “2 B—-es From Texas.” (Bob D’Amico /American Broadcasting Companies via Getty Images)

    “When I first moved to L.A., everyone told me, ‘If you don’t go to the right parties, if you don’t sleep with the right people, and if you don’t do what everybody does, you’re never going to get anywhere,’” she said. “Well, I don’t even drink, much less do drugs. I just never did. When they told me that’s what it takes to make it here, I thought, ‘Then I guess I just won’t have a career.’”

    “I know there are jobs I lost because I wouldn’t sleep with people,” Fairchild reflected. “I know that, and I accept that I wasn’t willing to accept that. I just wasn’t willing to sleep with them.”

    Mark Harmon being seduced by Morgan Fairchild in "Flamingo Road."

    Morgan Fairchild played Constance Weldon Carlyle on “Flamingo Road,” which aired from 1980 to 1982.  (United Archives GmbH)

    Before becoming an ’80s icon, Fairchild got her first taste of Hollywood with a small, uncredited role in 1967’s “Bonnie and Clyde,” starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway.

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    “I went to a cast party, and I realized everybody was a little strange,” she said. “The next day, I was walking with one of my mentors, and he said, ‘You seem a little down.’ I told him, ‘I really like working on this movie, but I’m realizing it’s a strange world. I walked out on this party, but that’s the reality of the business, and I can’t just keep walking out on reality.’”

    “He gave me the best piece of advice I ever got,” Fairchild shared. “He said, ‘Nonsense, you can always walk out on reality.’ So that’s how I approached Hollywood. 

    Morgan Fairchild in bed wearing a slinky black dress for a film.

    Morgan Fairchild is seen here starring in 1982’s “The Seduction.” (Pictorial Press Ltd)

    “I create my own reality. I live my own life the way I want to. Those are the choices, as long as you can accept the downside, which is that if you don’t do these things people tell you that you have to do, you may not work. As long as you’re willing to accept that, then you’re fine.”

    A close-up of Morgan Fairchild wearing a purple blazer.

    Morgan Fairchild co-hosts “2 B—-es From Texas” with her sister, actress Cathryn Hartt. (Tibrina Hobson/Getty Images)

    Fairchild said she never regretted doing things her own way when it came to focusing on her acting career.

    “I never had to look back on anything,” she said. “I made my decision early on that I was not going to sell my soul or my pride or my dignity to succeed in this business. I might’ve done a little better if I had, but I was willing to live with that.”

    Loni Anderson wearing a pink tank top with red pants being embraced by Morgan Fairchild wearing a yellow blouse with black pants and a skinny black belt.

    Loni Anderson and Morgan Fairchild are seen here in this undated photo. (Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)

    Like on her podcast, Fairchild enjoys revisiting her past — even the times she unexpectedly found herself in hot water.

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    Morgan Fairchild filming a scene for "Flamingo Road."

    Morgan Fairchild is seen here opposite Mark Harmon in “Flamingo Road.” (United Archives GmbH)

    Fairchild said People magazine photographed her in early 1981 for a feature on her role in “Flamingo Road.” The issue’s release was postponed after the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan that March.

    “It was right at the end of our first season, and we didn’t know yet if we were going to get picked up for a second season,” she said. 

    Morgan Fairchild in 1980s attire and big hair for "Falcon Crest."

    Actress Morgan Fairchild as Jordan Roberts, a San Francisco attorney in “Falcon Crest,” circa 1985. (CBS via Getty Images)

    “That left People magazine with no hook for the cover. And then, Jerry Falwell, founder of the Moral Majority, and Rev. Donald Wildmon declared me ‘too sexy for TV.’ They tried to censor me and get me kicked off TV.”

    Morgan Fairchild wearing a glamorous black and emerald green sparkling gown in the 1980s.

    Morgan Fairchild became a sex symbol in the 1980s. (Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)

    “They handed me the cover back,” Fairchild said with a laugh. “They gave People the hook, and it got a lot more coverage than it would have otherwise.”

    Falwell and Wildmon publicly denounced what they viewed as indecent and immoral television, targeting prime-time shows they said glorified promiscuity. Fairchild’s sensual “Flamingo Road” character soon became a high-profile symbol of the content they condemned.

    Jimmy Kimmel holding Morgan Fairchild's People magazine cover story.

    Jimmy Kimmel brought up Morgan Fairchild’s People magazine cover during her appearance on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” that aired on Nov. 11, 2025. During the interview, Kimmel asked Fairchild about the controversy linked to Jerry Falwell and the Moral Majority. (Randy Holmes/Disney via Getty Images)

    The backlash didn’t hurt Fairchild’s career. Instead, it helped launch her into stardom. People magazine’s July 1981 cover story ran with the headline, “Is she too sexy for TV?” She later earned a Golden Globe nomination.

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    Morgan Fairchild wearing a leopard slip.

    Actress Morgan Fairchild poses for a portrait in Los Angeles, circa 1995. (Harry Langdon/Getty Images)

    Fairchild admitted she still has “no clue” why she was targeted at the time.

    “I don’t know why they picked me instead of another blonde or someone else on the show,” she said. 

    Morgan Fairchild leaning against a smiling Matthew Perry.

    Morgan Fairchild played Matthew Perry’s character’s mother on “Friends.” (NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)

    “I have no clue why they didn’t like me, but I’m grateful. It gave me the cover back — and it’s not a bad title to have. Otherwise, I’d have just been Morgan Fairchild from ‘Flamingo Road.’ But when they tried to censor me, it backfired. They made me a bigger deal and gave me what’s now considered a classic magazine cover.”

    Morgan Fairchild wearing all red with her sister wearing all black in the 1980s.

    Morgan Fairchild and her sister Cathryn Hartt attend the “I Love New York” celebration on Sept. 30, 1982, in New York City. (Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images)

    When asked how she felt about being labeled a sex symbol, Fairchild replied, “There are a lot of worse things to be called than a sex symbol.”

    “But it still surprises me,” she said. “I wasn’t expecting it, but there are far worse things to be labeled.”

    Morgan Fairchild smiling

    Morgan Fairchild told Fox News Digital she didn’t mind being recognized as a sex symbol during the 1980s. (Paul Archuleta/Getty Images)

    In the 1980s, Fairchild became one of Hollywood’s earliest and most visible advocates during the AIDS crisis. She said it was her choice to speak out when many others stayed silent out of fear of being blacklisted in Hollywood. It was a decision that nearly cost her career.

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    Susan Lucci, Susan St. James, Rock Hudson and Morgan Fairchild posing together in the 1980s.

    From left: Susan Lucci, Susan St. James, Rock Hudson and Morgan Fairchild, circa 1984. Hudson died on Oct. 2, 1985, from complications related to AIDS. He was 59. (Dam Scull/PHOTOlink)

    “I know it cost me work,” she said. “I’ve been told it cost me work by people who were in casting rooms. I’ve been told I was too controversial because of my stance on AIDS. People didn’t want me around their kids. People didn’t want me to eat at their place. They didn’t want me in their homes. But I lost friends. I couldn’t sit back and stay silent.”

    “But here was the sweet thing,” she said. “The first time I visited a hospice, I asked myself, ‘What do I say to these guys who are dying? What can I say that’s comforting?’ 

    Morgan Fairchild creating a heart symbol with her hands at the red carpet.

    Morgan Fairchild attends the Farrah Fawcett Foundation 2025 Tex-Mex Fiesta at The Rustic on Oct. 30, 2025, in Dallas. (Omar Vega/Getty Images for Farrah Fawcett Foundation)

    “I walked in, and three guys came over and said, ‘We want your eye makeup tricks.’ I did it to cheer them up — and I know I lost work because of that. But those are the choices you make. You decide what matters more: playing it safe or trying to help. And I’ll always try to help.”

    And she would do it again, Fairchild insisted.

    “I’m grateful for where my life choices have taken me,” she added.

    Stephanie Nolasco covers entertainment at Foxnews.com.

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  • New HBO Max Releases This Week Include 99% RT Comedy Movie & More

    HBO Max’s TV and movie release schedule for February 23 to February 28, 2026, includes a critically acclaimed comedy film. Paddington 2, Contraband: Seized at the Border, Season 8, Holmes on Homes: Building a Legacy, Season 1, and Lost Women of Alaska (ID) are set to arrive on the platform.

    On February 24, Contraband: Seized at the Border, Season 8 drops on HBO Max. The reality TV series chronicles the lives of America’s Customs and Border Protection Agency. We see them protecting the border and stopping terrorists, including drugs and illegal weapons, from being trafficked into the country.

    Furthermore, Holmes on Homes: Building a Legacy, Season 1, arrives on the streaming platform. It follows contractor Mike Holmes teaming up with his kids, Michael, and Sherry. The team decides to fix failed renovations and fulfill the dreams of homeowners by creating beautiful and livable houses.

    Also coming to HBO Max is Lost Women of Alaska. The documentary series revolves around the stories of three Alaska native women. Their lives turned upside down when they ended up getting targeted by a ruthless serial killer.

    Additionally, a live-action animated comedy film, Paddington 2, will be available on the streaming platform. Directed by Paul King, it focuses on the fun-loving bear Paddington wishing to buy a special gift for his aunt’s 100th birthday, so he begins performing several odd jobs.

    New HBO Max releases from February 23-28 listed

    Below are all the new TV shows and movies set to release on HBO Max from February 23 February 28, 2026.

    Tuesday, February 24

    • Contraband: Seized at the Border, Season 8 (Discovery)

    Wednesday, February 25

    • Holmes on Homes: Building a Legacy, Season 1 (HGTV)
    • Lost Women of Alaska (ID)

    Friday, February 27

    For more HBO Max-related content, find out whether Henry Cavill will be a part of the new Game of Thrones spin-off.

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  • In Oscar-Nominated Documentary ‘The Perfect Neighbor,’ Police Catch—But Never Stop—a Killer

    When Ajike Owens was alive, she dreamed of becoming a famous entrepreneur. “You laugh at me,” she’d tell her mother, Pam Dias, “but one day the whole world’s going to know my name.” Years later, filmmaker Geeta Gandbhir thought about Owens’s avowal while sifting through the 30-plus hours of police body-camera footage and audio recordings that make up The Perfect Neighbor, her Oscar-nominated Netflix documentary about the two years leading up to Owens’s killing.

    The documentary tells the story of Susan Lorincz, who regularly called police to the otherwise tight-knit Florida community where Owens was raising her four children to complain about neighborhood kids playing near her rented property. On June 2, 2023, Lorincz rang authorities over a dispute involving Owens’s children, roller skates, and a missing iPad. Minutes later, the white 58-year-old Lorincz fatally shot her Black neighbor, 35-year-old Owens, through her closed front door.

    Susan Lorincz tells her side of a neighborhood dispute, as captured in police body-cam footage that fuels much of The Perfect Neighbor.Courtesy of Netflix

    As the case against Lorincz was coming together, attorneys for Owens’s family gained access to hours of police body-camera footage through the Freedom of Information Act. Reviewing it alongside her producing partner and husband, Nikon Kwantu (whose cousin was Owens’s best friend, Kimberly Robinson-Jones), Gandbhir said it “reminded us of films like The Blair Witch Project or Paranormal Activity. The community had lived a real-life horror film. So we wanted to create something that placed you in the community.” To raise both media awareness around Owens’s killing and money for the family, Gandbhir and her editor, Viridiana Lieberman, made a film in which cops inadvertently serve as cinematographers.

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    Geeta Gandbhir is a double Oscar nominee for The Perfect Neighbor (best documentary feature) and The Devil Is Busy (best documentary short).Bryan Derballa/Getty Images

    Some have argued that watching a film told largely through the very same system that failed Owens could make viewers identify too closely with law enforcement. “We were really not that concerned with the perspective of the police. They were just the vehicle to showcase this community as they were. When the police come into communities of color, surveillance can be used to criminalize,” Gandbhir tells Vanity Fair in response. “We wanted it to humanize.”

    She doubles down on the belief that “our society essentially failed this community. [The police] didn’t see them as worth protecting. Susan was able to weaponize her race and privilege. And by not realizing she was a danger to the community and probably herself, her life is ruined too,” Gandbhir continues. “She’s ostensibly spending the rest of her life in jail. And as an abolitionist at heart, I really wish that on no one.”

    Lorincz attempted to utilize Florida’s “Stand Your Ground” law as a defense, arguing that she was legally allowed to use deadly force because she feared for her life when Owens banged on her door demanding to speak after her son said Lorincz threw a pair of skates at him. This was also the successful legal tactic of Trayvon Martin’s killer, George Zimmerman, who was acquitted in 2013. In 2024, Lorincz was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 25 years in prison. She has appealed her conviction.

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  • ‘Cross’ Season 2 episodes list: release schedule, complete episode guide

    “Cross” Season 2 is currently in full flow over on Prime Video.

    It’s definitely worth watching as well, even more than the first season. The crime thriller television series has an impressive 93% approval rating on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, compared with “Cross” Season 1’s still reasonable 76%.

    In “Cross,” Aldis Hodge stars as Alex Cross, a Washington, D.C. police detective and forensic psychologist. Together with his partner, Detective John Sampson (Isaiah Mustafa), he’s tasked with taking down some of America’s most dangerous killers.

    Prime Video’s much-talked about TV show, based on the popular Alex Cross novel series written by James Patterson, premiered on Amazon Prime Video on Nov. 14, 2024. Its ratings led Prime Video to commission a second: that eight-episode second season premiered Feb. 11, 2026.

    Where to watch ‘Cross’ Season 2

    “Cross” Season 2 is exclusive to Prime Video, requiring a subscription to the platform in order to watch.

    ‘Cross’ Season 2 Release Date

    “Cross” Season 2 premiered with its first three episodes on Feb. 11, 2026.

    ‘Cross’ Season 2 Episodes List

    Here are the eight episodes of “Cross” Season 2 and when they air.

    • Episode 1 – “Harrow”
      Wednesday, Feb.11, 2026
    • Episode 2 – “Scatter”
      Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026
    • Episode 3 – “Feed”
      Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026
    • Episode 4 – “Episode #2.4”
      Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026
    • Episode 5 – “Episode #2.5”
      Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026
    • Episode 6 – “Episode #2.6”
      Wednesday, March 4, 2026
    • Episode 7 – “Episode #2.7”
      Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
    • Episode 8 – “Episode #2.8”
      Wednesday, March 18th, 2026

    ‘Cross’ Season 2 Episode Stream Times – Release Schedule by Time Zone

    Here is when new episodes of “Cross” Season 2 start streaming across all US time zones.

    • Pacific Time (PT): Wednesday, 12:00 a.m.
    • Mountain Time (MT): Wednesday, 1:00 a.m.
    • Central Time (CT): Wednesday, 2:00 a.m.
    • Eastern Time (ET): Wednesday, 3:00 a.m.
    • Atlantic Time (AT): Wednesday, 4:00 a.m.
    • Newfoundland Time (NT): Wednesday, 4:30 a.m. 

    ‘Cross’ Season 2 Cast

    Aldis Hodge stars as Alex Cross in “Cross” Season 2, alongside Isaiah Mustafa as Detective John Sampson.

    Here’s the full cast list for “Cross” Season 2:

    • Aldis Hodge as Alex Cross, a Washington, D.C. police detective and forensic psychologist
    • Isaiah Mustafa as Detective John Sampson, Alex’s Washington, D.C. Metro Police Department partner
    • Juanita Jennings as Regina “Nana Mama” Cross, Alex’s grandmother
    • Alona Tal as Kayla Craig, an FBI agent who helps Alex while secretly involved with Detective Sampson
    • Samantha Walkes as Elle Monteiro, Alex’s love interest and executive director of a nonprofit organization
    • Caleb Elijah as Damon Cross, Alex’s son
    • Melody Hurd as Janelle “Jannie” Cross, Alex’s daughter
    • Jennifer Wigmore as Chief April Anderson, Chief of Police, Washington, D.C. Metro Police Department
    • Ryan Eggold as Ed Ramsey , a powerful and wealthy man in Washington, D.C. with secrets
    • Eloise Mumford as Shannon Witmer, a woman Ed meets through a dating app
    • Jeanine Mason as Rebecca, a woman targeting billionaires tied to human trafficking
    • Wes Chatham as Donnie, Rebecca’s partner in crime
    • Johnny Ray Gill as Bobby Trey, a former cop who now works for Ed
    • Matthew Lillard as Lance Durand, billionaire CEO of Crestbrook Industries
    • Matt Baram as Detective Bill Hardy
    • Mercedes de la Zerda as Detective Amielynn Vega
    • Stacie Greenwell as Detective Shawna De Lackner
    • Dwain Murphy as Detective Akbar
    • Siobhan Murphy as Tania Hightower, a journalist covering the murder investigations
    • Jason Rogel as Chris Wu
    • Chaunteé Schuler Irving as Maria Cross, Alex’s deceased wife
    • Sharon Taylor as Lieutenant Oracene Massey, Alex’s direct superior
    • Karen Robinson as Miss Nancy
    • Michelle C. Bonilla as Clare

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  • New Netflix Releases This Week Include Zac Efron’s Sports Biopic & More

    Netflix‘s upcoming TV and movie release schedule for February 16 to February 22, 2026, includes new Netflix releases like The Night Agent Season 3, as well as films like The Iron Claw, The Addams Family, and The Expendables.

    On February 19, The Iron Claw will be available on Netflix. The sports drama follows the life of a professional wrestling family, the Von Erichs. However, the path to success is filled with struggles and tragedy.

    The Night Agent Season 3 also premieres on the streaming platform on the same day, picking up the story of agent Peter Sutherland after the events of Season 2, which premiered in January last year.

    On February 20, both 2019’s The Addams Family and its 2021 sequel will be added to the streaming platform. The animated family comedy movies follow the exploits of the iconic spooky family, featuring the voice talents of stars like Oscar Isaac and Charlize Theron.

    All four of Sylvester Stallone’s Expendables movies will also be added to Netflix that day. The movies follow a shifting roster of mercenaries led by Stallone’s Barney Ross and his right-hand man, Lee Christmas, played by Jason Statham.

    New Netflix releases for February 16- February 22, 2026

    Below are all the new TV shows and movies being added to Netflix from February 16 to February 22, 2026.

    Tuesday, February 17

    Wednesday, February 18

    Thursday, February 19

    • Life After Beth
    • The Iron Claw
    • The Night Agent Season 3
    • The Swedish Connection
    • Wakefield

    Friday, February 20

    • The Addams Family
    • The Addams Family 2
    • The Expendables
    • The Expendables 2
    • The Expendables 3
    • The Expendables 4
    • Firebreak
    • Laggies
    • Mike & Molly Seasons 1-6
    • The Orphans
    • Pavane
    • Strip Law

    For more Netflix content, find out which four seasons of a classic Disney sitcom are leaving the streaming platform. Also, check out the release date and first-look photos of XO, Kitty Season 3.

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  • Seth Rogen & Jonah Hill’s Hilarious Star-Filled Comedy To Leave Netflix

    This Is the End, a 2013 comedy hit featuring Seth Rogen and Jonah Hill, will be removed from Netflix’s streaming library next month. The supporting cast roster includes several other renowned comedy actors, playing fictionalized versions of themselves during a Biblical apocalypse.

    This Is the End leaves Netflix in March

    The popular apocalyptic horror comedy will not be a part of Netflix’s library soon.

    As per What’s on Netflix, This Is the End will be exiting the streaming platform on Sunday, March 1, 2026.

    Directed by longtime collaborators Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen, the movie is a feature-length version of their 2007 short film, Jay and Seth Versus the Apocalypse. The movie features Rogen, Jonah Hill, James Franco, Jay Baruchel, Danny McBride, Craig Robinson, Michael Cera, and Emma Watson, among others.

    This Is the End follows a group of celebrities as fictionalized versions of themselves as they navigate a Biblical apocalypse. The story kicks off when a Rapture suddenly appears at a convenience store where Seth and Jay are. They later flee back to Franco’s housewarming party, where a massive earthquake strikes, swallowing most of the partygoers. The surviving group then faces increasingly bizarre and supernatural events, including demonic creatures and Jonah Hill becoming possessed.

    Released on June 12, 2013, the movie received a positive reception from both critics and audiences. It currently has a 82% Tomatometer score and 71% Popcornmeter score on Rotten Tomatoes. Moreover, This Is the End earned more than $126 million worldwide by the end of its theatrical run (via Box Office Mojo).

    The movie’s original title was reportedly The End of the World. However, Simon Pegg reached out to the filmmakers to change the title. This was because it was similar to his then-upcoming movie, The World’s End (via Vulture). Subsequently, Rogen announced the new title with a post on X (formerly Twitter).

    Interestingly, This Is the End’s first trailer and poster were released on December 20, 2012. It was one day before the supposed December 21, 2012, apocalypse associated with the Mayan Long Count calendar.

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  • Michael Rapaport says his brash personality on ‘The Traitors’ was part performance, part reality

    Michael Rapaport, who recently appeared in Season 4 of ‘The Traitors,’ will headline three shows at Valley Forge Casino on Friday and Saturday. The actor initially aligned himself with Donna Kelce, and went viral for eating pasta.

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  • How to Watch the 2026 Grammys Live for Free So You Don’t Miss Music’s Biggest Night

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    The Grammys are back, and this year’s show is stacked. The 68th Annual Grammy Awards airs live tonight, featuring performances by Justin Bieber, Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, and more. Kendrick Lamar leads the nominations with nine nods, including his fifth consecutive Album of the Year nomination—something no other artist has ever done. Whether you’re here for the medleys, the fashion, or to see if your favorites take home the gold, streaming the Grammys without cable is easier than you think.

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    Watch the 2026 Grammy Awards

    Broadcasting live on CBS, the Grammys bring together music’s biggest stars for an evening of celebration, surprises, and unforgettable performances. This year’s ceremony honors outstanding achievements across 95 categories, including two brand-new awards: Best Traditional Country Album and Best Album Cover. The addition of these categories reflects the Recording Academy’s ongoing efforts to recognize diverse musical contributions.

    “I don’t know what’s going to happen. So that’s what I love about the Grammys is it’s live; it’s happening; it’s on the fly,” host Trevor Noah told CBS Mornings co-host Gayle King last year about his role. His sixth year at the helm promises to bring the same unpredictable, entertaining energy that has made the Grammys an awards season favorite year after year.

    The ceremony serves as music’s highest peer-voted honor, recognizing both established legends and breakthrough talent. With performances ranging from a special medley segment featuring all eight Best New Artist nominees to Bruno Mars, ROSÉ, and Tyler, The Creator taking the stage, there’s something for every music fan tonight. Whether you’re tuning in to see if Sabrina Carpenter adds to her two Grammy wins from last year, rooting for Kendrick Lamar to make history with his fifth consecutive AOTY nomination for GNX, or want to honor the late Ozzy Osbourne with his tribute featuring Jelly Roll and Post Malone, it’s worth clearing your schedule for tonight’s show.

    Ready to tune in? Below, you’ll find everything you need to know about streaming the Grammys broadcast, including free trial options and affordable packages that carry CBS.

    How to Watch the 2026 Grammys on CBS

    The Grammys air on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at 8 p.m. ET on CBS. If you’ve cut cable in your household, you can still catch every performance and acceptance speech through streaming services that offer CBS and offer free trials.

    DirecTV Stream delivers CBS across all its packages with a five-day free trial, making it perfect for tonight’s ceremony. Plans start at $89.99 per month after the trial period ends. Fubo offers a seven-day free trial with CBS included in its Pro package for $73.99 monthly. Hulu + Live TV also provides access to CBS at $89.99 per month and includes Disney+, Hulu’s on-demand library, and ESPN+ in one convenient bundle. For viewers who want access to CBS’s entire library alongside live programming, Paramount+ Premium offers the livestream plus thousands of on-demand shows and movies starting at $13.99 per month. Check out the full details on your streaming options for the Grammys below.

    How to Watch the Grammys Live for Free 2026

    Best Overall & EDITOR’S PICK

    Watch the 2026 Grammys with DirecTV Stream

    – Free trial: 5 days
    – Includes local networks and 90+ channels

    DirecTV Stream offers a five-day free trial and four plans—Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, and Premier—all of which include CBS. Entertainment comes with over 90 channels and costs $89.99 per month; Choice, which comes with over 125 channels and costs $112.98 per month (currently $102.98 for your first month); Ultimate, which comes with over 160 channels and costs $142.98 per month (currently $132.98 for your first month); and Premier, which comes with over 185 channels and costs $169.99 per month.

    We tested every streaming service offering a free trial, and DirecTV came out on top as our editor’s pick. With its free trial and massive selection of channels and local networks, it’s a great choice for watching the 68th annual Grammy Awards on CBS.

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    Best Flexible Pick

    Watch the 2026 Grammys with Fubo

    – Free trial: Up to 5 days
    – Includes local networks and 200+ channels

    Fubo is a more flexible option for watching the Grammys, with CBS included in its Sports, Pro, and Elite plans. The service provides four tiers: Sports + News with 29 channels at $55.99 per month (currently $45.99 for the first month), Pro with 214 channels at $73.99 per month (currently $48.99 for the first month), Elite with 278 channels at $83.99 per month (currently $53.99 for the first month), and Latino with 55 channels at $14.99 per month (currently $9.99 for the first month). New subscribers can take advantage of Fubo’s one-day free trial to watch the broadcast (five days for the Latino plan). With these first-month discounts offering up to $40 in savings, Fubo also delivers plenty of live TV options beyond awards season.

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    Best BUDGET Pick

    Watch the 2026 Grammys with Paramount+ Premium

    – Free trial: None
    – Live CBS stream plus SHOWTIME library and 40,000+ episodes

    Paramount+ Premium (formerly Paramount+ with Showtime) offers direct access to stream CBS to watch the 2026 Grammys. Priced at $13.99 per month, this plan includes your local CBS station’s livestream, plus the entire SHOWTIME library with acclaimed series and specials. You’ll enjoy most content ad-free (live TV still has ads), can download shows and movies for offline viewing, and stream in 4K UHD with Dolby Vision on select titles. While there’s currently no free trial, Paramount+ Premium makes it easy to catch tonight’s celebration while exploring over 40,000 episodes and movies from CBS, Paramount, and SHOWTIME.

    How to Watch the Grammys Live for Free 2026

    Best Bundle Pick

    Watch the 2026 Grammys with Hulu + Live TV

    – Free trial: 3 days
    – Large library of shows, movies, and Hulu Originals

    Hulu + Live TV offers four plans. The cheapest plan, Live TV Only, costs $88.99 per month and comes with access to Hulu’s live TV content. The next-cheapest plan costs $1 more at $89.99 per month and comes with Hulu’s live TV content, as well as access to Hulu’s streaming library with ads, Disney+ with ads, and ESPN+ with ads. For Disney+ with no ads, users can subscribe for $94.99 per month. And for Hulu and Disney+ with no ads, the price is $99.99 per month. Viewers can stream CBS to watch the 2026 Grammys on all Hulu + Live TV plans.
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    Where are the 2026 Grammys held?

    The 68th Annual Grammy Awards take place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California. The iconic venue has hosted the Grammys for 23 years, making this year its final time as the ceremony’s home. Crypto.com Arena provides the perfect backdrop for Music’s Biggest Night, accommodating thousands of music industry professionals, artists, and special guests. The arena’s state-of-the-art facilities allow for the elaborate staging and production values that have made the Grammys one of television’s most-watched events. Prior to the main ceremony at 8 p.m. ET, the Grammy Awards Premiere Ceremony takes place at the Peacock Theater starting at 3:30 p.m. ET, where the majority of the 95 Grammy categories are actually awarded. This earlier ceremony streams live for free at live.GRAMMY.com and on YouTube, giving fans comprehensive coverage of the day’s celebrations.

    Who is performing at the 2026 Grammys?

    The 2026 Grammy performance lineup includes:

    • Justin Bieber – His first award show performance since 2022
    • Lady Gaga
    • Sabrina Carpenter
    • Clipse and Pharrell Williams – Performing their Album of the Year-nominated collaboration “Let God Sort Em Out”
    • Bruno Mars
    • ROSÉ
    • Tyler, The Creator
    • Best New Artist Medley – All eight nominees performing together: Addison Rae, Alex Warren, KATSEYE, Leon Thomas, Lola Young, Olivia Dean, SOMBR, and The Marías
    • Ozzy Osbourne Tribute – Featuring Jelly Roll, Zakk Wylde, Robert Trujillo, and Post Malone

    The ceremony will also include tributes to D’Angelo and Roberta Flack.

    Who is nominated for the 2026 Grammys?

    Kendrick Lamar leads all nominees with nine nominations, followed by Beyoncé, Charli XCX, Billie Eilish, and Post Malone with seven each. Here are the nominees in the major categories:

    Record of the Year

    • “Now and Then” – The Beatles
    • “Texas Hold ‘Em” – Beyoncé
    • “Espresso” – Sabrina Carpenter
    • “360” – Charli XCX
    • “Birds of a Feather” – Billie Eilish
    • “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
    • “Good Luck, Babe!” – Chappell Roan
    • “Fortnight” – Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone

    Album of the Year

    • New Blue Sun – André 3000
    • Cowboy Carter – Beyoncé
    • Short n’ Sweet – Sabrina Carpenter
    • Brat – Charli XCX
    • Djesse Vol. 4 – Jacob Collier
    • Hit Me Hard and Soft – Billie Eilish
    • The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess – Chappell Roan
    • The Tortured Poets Department – Taylor Swift

    Song of the Year

    • “A Bar Song (Tipsy)” – Shaboozey
    • “Birds of a Feather” – Billie Eilish
    • “Die With a Smile” – Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars
    • “Fortnight” – Taylor Swift featuring Post Malone
    • “Good Luck, Babe!” – Chappell Roan
    • “Not Like Us” – Kendrick Lamar
    • “Please Please Please” – Sabrina Carpenter
    • “Texas Hold ‘Em” – Beyoncé

    Best New Artist

    • Benson Boone
    • Sabrina Carpenter
    • Doechii
    • Khruangbin
    • Raye
    • Chappell Roan
    • Shaboozey
    • Teddy Swims

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  • How to Watch WWE Royal Rumble Live for Free as the Road to WrestleMania Begins

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    The Royal Rumble is finally here, and this year it’s heading somewhere it’s never been before. For the first time in nearly four decades, WWE is taking one of its biggest events outside North America. The WWE Royal Rumble 2026 takes place on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where 30 men and 30 women will battle for a shot at glory at WrestleMania 42 in Las Vegas later this year.

    How to Watch the WWE Royal Rumble at a Glance

    Watch the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble Live for Free

    The Royal Rumble has long been considered the official kickoff to WWE’s Road to WrestleMania season, and it’s easy to see why wrestling fans circle this date on their calendars every year. Thirty competitors enter the ring at timed intervals, battle royale-style, and can only be eliminated by being thrown over the top rope with both feet touching the floor. The last person standing doesn’t just get bragging rights—they earn a guaranteed championship match at WrestleMania, which heads to Las Vegas this April. Winners also get to choose which title they want to challenge for, whether it’s one of Raw’s championships or SmackDown’s belts.

    This year’s event carries extra significance beyond just the WrestleMania stakes. It’s the first time in the Royal Rumble’s 39-year history that the event is taking place outside of North America, representing WWE’s growing global footprint. The outdoor stadium setting in Saudi Arabia also promises a visually impressive backdrop for what’s already one of wrestling’s most unpredictable spectacles. With only about two-thirds of the participants confirmed as of January 30, 2026, the remaining slots mean plenty of room for surprise returns, shocking debuts, and the kind of moments that become instant shares on social media.

    The main card also features high-stakes championship action and a match with genuine career implications. AJ Styles faces GUNTHER in a bout where Styles must retire if he loses—a stipulation that adds real weight considering Styles has hinted that 2026 might be his final year in the ring anyway. Drew McIntyre defends the Undisputed WWE Championship against Sami Zayn, who earned his shot by winning a hard-fought tournament.

    Between the Rumble chaos, championship matches, and potential career-ending drama, Saturday’s card offers something for every type of wrestling fan. Keep on reading for how to watch without spending a dime.

    How to Watch the WWE Royal Rumble 2026 on ESPN

    The WWE Royal Rumble 2026 airs on Saturday, January 31, 2026, with preshow coverage beginning at noon ET and the main card starting at 2 p.m. ET on ESPN. If you don’t have cable, you can still catch all the action through streaming services that carry ESPN and offer free trials.

    DirecTV Stream is a solid choice, offering ESPN across all its packages with a five-day free trial. Plans start at $89.99 per month after the trial ends. Fubo is another strong option with a seven-day free trial and ESPN included in its Pro package for $73.99 monthly. Hulu + Live TV provides access to ESPN at $89.99 per month and sweetens the deal by bundling Disney+ and Hulu’s on-demand library together with ESPN+ into one subscription. Lastly, Sling TV’s Orange package costs $45.99 per month with over 30 channels—including ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3—making it the most budget-friendly monthly option for live sports streaming. Keep on reading ahead for a full breakdown of your streaming options.

    How to Watch WWE Royal Rumble Live for Free 2026

    Best Overall & EDITOR’S PICK

    Watch the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble with DirecTV Stream

    – Free trial: 5 days
    – Includes local networks and 90+ channels

    DirecTV Stream offers a five-day free trial and four plans—Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, and Premier—all of which include ESPN. Entertainment comes with over 90 channels and costs $89.99 per month; Choice, which comes with over 125 channels and costs $112.98 per month (currently $102.98 for your first month); Ultimate, which comes with over 160 channels and costs $142.98 per month (currently $132.98 for your first month); and Premier, which comes with over 185 channels and costs $169.99 per month.

    We tested every streaming service offering a free trial, and DirecTV came out on top as our editor’s pick. With its free trial and massive selection of channels and local networks, it’s a great choice for watching WWE’s Royal Rumble on ESPN.

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    Best Flexible Pick

    Watch the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble with Fubo

    – Free trial: Up to 5 days
    – Includes local networks and 200+ channels

    Fubo is a more flexible option for watching WWE’s Royal Rumble, with ESPN included in its Sports, Pro, and Elite plans. The service provides four tiers: Sports + News with 29 channels at $55.99 per month (currently $45.99 for the first month), Pro with 214 channels at $73.99 per month (currently $48.99 for the first month), Elite with 278 channels at $83.99 per month (currently $53.99 for the first month), and Latino with 55 channels at $14.99 per month (currently $9.99 for the first month). New subscribers can take advantage of Fubo’s one-day free trial to watch the broadcast (five days for the Latino plan). With these first-month discounts offering up to $40 in savings, Fubo also delivers plenty of live TV options beyond WWE events.

    How to Watch WWE Royal Rumble Live for Free 2026

    Best Bundle Pick

    Watch the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble with Hulu + Live TV

    – Free trial: 3 days
    – Large library of shows, movies, and Hulu Originals

    Hulu + Live TV offers four plans. The cheapest plan, Live TV Only, costs $88.99 per month and comes with access to Hulu’s live TV content. The next cheapest plan costs $1 more at $89.99 per month and comes with Hulu’s live TV content, as well as access to Hulu’s streaming library with ads, Disney+ with ads, and ESPN+ with ads. For Disney+ with no ads, users can subscribe for $94.99 per month. And for Hulu and Disney+ with no ads, the price is $99.99 per month. Viewers can stream ESPN to watch the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble on all Hulu + Live TV plans.

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    Watch the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble with Sling TV

    – Daily, weekend, and weekly passes
    – 30+ channels

    Sling TV offers flexible viewing with multiple plan options that include ESPN. The Sling Orange package costs $45.99 per month with over 30 channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3, making it the most budget-friendly monthly option for live sports streaming. For viewers who want additional sports coverage, Sling offers a Sports Extra add-on for an additional $11 per month, which also includes channels like SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPNU, and ESPNEWS. Additionally, Sling now offers short-term options like a Day Pass for $4.99, a Weekend Pass for $9.99, and a Week Pass for $14.99 for viewers who only want temporary access to watch the WWE Royal Rumble.

    Where is the WWE Royal Rumble 2026 taking place?

    The 2026 WWE Royal Rumble takes place at a temporary outdoor stadium called Riyadh Season Stadium at the King Abdullah Financial District in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This marks the first time the traditional Royal Rumble has taken place outside of North America in the event’s 39-year history. While WWE held the Greatest Royal Rumble in Saudi Arabia in April 2018, which featured a 50-man Rumble match, the 2026 event marks the first traditional Royal Rumble and the first of WWE’s “Big Five” premium live events to take place in the country. The event also marks the 14th WWE event held in Saudi Arabia as part of the promotion’s 10-year strategic partnership with the Ministry of Sport in support of Saudi Vision 2030, the country’s social and economic reform program. 

    Who are the participants in the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble?

    The Men’s Royal Rumble field includes 21 confirmed entrants as of January 30, with 9 surprise entrants expected to be announced during the event. Confirmed participants include:

    • Cody Rhodes
    • GUNTHER
    • Jey Uso (2025 Royal Rumble winner)
    • Rey Mysterio
    • Dragon Lee
    • Penta
    • Roman Reigns
    • Solo Sikoa
    • Jacob Fatu
    • Bron Breakker
    • Logan Paul
    • Bronson Reed
    • Austin Theory
    • Je’Von Evans
    • Oba Femi
    • Randy Orton
    • Brock Lesnar
    • Damian Priest
    • Trick Williams
    • Ilja Dragunov
    • The Miz

    The Women’s Royal Rumble field includes 17 confirmed entrants as of January 30, with 13 surprise entrants expected. Confirmed participants include:

    • Rhea Ripley (2023 Royal Rumble winner)
    • IYO SKY
    • Roxanne Perez
    • Liv Morgan
    • Raquel Rodriguez
    • Lyra Valkyria
    • Bayley (2024 Royal Rumble winner)
    • Asuka (2018 Royal Rumble winner)
    • Jordynne Grace
    • Alexa Bliss
    • Charlotte Flair (2020 and 2025 Royal Rumble winner)
    • Giulia
    • Lash Legend
    • Nia Jax
    • Chelsea Green
    • Maxxine Dupri
    • Becky Lynch (2019 Royal Rumble winner)

    Who is favored to win the 2026 WWE Royal Rumble?

    Roman Reigns enters the Men’s Royal Rumble as the betting favorite with odds of +150, according to MyBookie. GUNTHER and Bron Breakker are tied as the second favorites at +200, followed by Sami Zayn and Cody Rhodes both at +400. The line has been volatile throughout the week, with Breakker briefly reaching odds-on favorite status at 10-11 before money came in on Reigns, according to William Hill. LA Knight sits at +500, Jacob Fatu at +600, and CM Punk at +800. Oba Femi, Jey Uso, and Seth Rollins all carry +1400 odds despite questions about Rollins’ participation status. Brock Lesnar and Randy Orton both sit at +2200.

    On the women’s side, Liv Morgan has emerged as the favorite at -125, representing the first time she’s held that position heading into a Rumble match. Bianca Belair follows closely at +150, while Rhea Ripley sits at +250. Tiffany Stratton carries +500 odds, with Becky Lynch at +600 and Roxanne Perez at +800 rounding out the top tier, according to MyBookie. Charlotte Flair, despite being the only woman to win the Royal Rumble twice (2020 and 2025), sits further down the odds board.

    The unpredictability of the Royal Rumble format makes these odds particularly volatile, as surprise entrants historically play a major role in both matches. Past Rumbles have featured shocking returns from legends like Edge in 2020 and AJ Styles’ WWE debut in 2016, moments that completely shifted the trajectory of the matches. With only 21 of 30 men and 17 of 30 women confirmed as of Friday, the remaining slots leave plenty of room for game-changing appearances that could upend the betting markets entirely.

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  • As Streaming Grows Up, Familiar Shows Dominate Viewing, Data Shows

    The dominance of Bluey underscores how children’s programming, not prestige drama, has become streaming’s most reliable engine. Mario Wurzburger/Getty Images

    The 2010s marked the streaming industry’s adolescence. Coupling a creative unshackling with the thrill of unbridled newness left those in the media bubble positively cooing like first-time parents. That would make the streaming boom of 2019-2022 its experimental college years. All that youthful optimism funneled into an unprecedented expansion. Yet since then, streaming has eventfully entered the “real world.” The industry is now a young adult assimilating into the steady nine-to-five routine. Growth is no longer driven by splashy hype. Instead, it is the reliability of habit that wins the day. And the data seems to back that up.

    Nielsen recently released its annual top streaming performance lists, meaning we now have yearly leaders from 2020 to 2025. Last year saw a 19 percent uptick in total U.S. streaming minutes compared to 2024. Yet, while streaming time is up, the variety of hits isn’t exactly following suit. Top 10 lists across original streaming series, acquired (licensed) series, and movies remain dominated by the same intellectual properties making multiple appearances. 

    The overall performances speak loudly to what audiences want in the streaming age and which companies are giving it to them.

    Why the same shows keep winning

    Just as the New England Patriots and Los Angeles Lakers always seem to be in the playoffs, sitcoms, procedurals and animated kids’ fare consistently rank among the best-performing titles year in and year out. Bluey (1st), Grey’s Anatomy (2nd), NCIS (4th), SpongeBob SquarePants (5th), The Big Bang Theory (8th) and Criminal Minds (10th) were not only among the 10 most-streamed shows overall in 2025, but have made multiple appearances across top “Acquired” and “Overall” TV lists in the last half decade. (No wonder there’s a Bluey movie en route). Just one streaming original series (Stranger Things, 2nd) managed to claw its way onto the overall Top 10. 

    Most of these shows, and the majority of the “Acquired” TV lists, consist of libraries with hundreds of episodes. (Nielsen’s minutes-viewed metric rewards longer-running series with many episodes). Yes, new action and thrillers thrive on the small screen. But audiences do gravitate toward laundry-folding comfort shows a bit more than cultural daggers. Returning hits capture the largest share of attention, while new hits are more on the periphery of the highest levels. 

    If your main character is a cop, doctor or cartoon, you just might have an edge. 

    Netflix leads in existing and new originals

    Netflix laid claim to seven of the Top 10 most-streamed originals in 2025 (though 10th place airs on both Netflix and Amazon): Stranger Things (1st), Squid Game (2nd), Wednesday (3rd), Ginny & Georgia (6th), The Night Agent (8th), Love Is Blind (9th), Gabby’s Dollhouse (10th). All of those shows have made multiple appearances in the yearly top 10s. 

    Even amid the regurgitation of familiarity, Netflix has managed to effectively launch new hits. First seasons (and/or one-season limited series) of Tiger King, Squid Game, Bridgerton, Maid, Wednesday, Dahmer, Inventing Anna, The Night Agent and Fool Me Once all made a Top 10 annual streaming original list in recent years.

    Launching new shows proved more difficult last year, and all streamers struggle with original comedy. But even with the issues, Netflix was still responsible for the second most-watched new original drama (The Residence, which was admittedly cancelled), the two most-watched new comedies (Running Point and The Four Seasons) and the two most-watched new unscripted series (Sean Combs: The Reckoning and Million Dollar Secret). (Paramount+’s Landman and Peacock’s Love Island USA are the only Top 10 streaming originals making their first appearances this year). 

    Netflix is far less dominant in the “Acquired” and “Overall” lists. Its scale typically enables it to debut new shows fairly successfully, but sustaining them for the long term is trickier today. 

    Prestige doesn’t translate to the top 10 scale

    Premium programming may be my bag, but the rest of the country apparently doesn’t agree. 

    Nielsen began tracking HBO Max in April 2022. Since then, not a single HBO title has made a top annual “Acquired Series” list. Granted, this is a post-Game of Thrones world, and making the “Acquired” list is far more competitive than the others. But still—surprising! HBO Max original The Pitt was the most-watched new original streaming drama in 2025. Appointment viewing furnishes a quality brand and drives regular weekly tune-in. But it’s a different model from the endless drawl of sitcoms and procedurals. It doesn’t automatically boast the same library value. 

    Then there’s the lack of Warner Bros. film representation. Due to the dominant rewatchability of kids’ films, Nielsen broke out a separate 2025 “General Audience Movie” list for the first time (Seven out of ten films were released between 2024-25). Despite WB’s stellar box office year, the studio’s only films among the Top 10 were the first two Harry Potter films, which were non-exclusive with Peacock. The data shows that fantasy is actually a high-upside genre across both film and TV if made accessible and not bogged down in intricate mythology.

    On the flip side of this equation, Amazon Prime Video reaches an impressive 54 percent of U.S. households, according to Greenlight Analytics, where I work as Director of Insights & Content Strategy. The streamer has delivered select breakout shows such as The Boys, Reacher, Fallout, and Red One. But its quiet overall presence suggests viewers enjoy the service but have not yet added it to their regular entertainment routines. 

    Kids’ entertainment is beyond dominant

    As the brilliant kids media analyst Emily Horgan often notes, children’s entertainment remains undervalued relative to its practical contributions. “While many think of the streaming wars as a battle for the buzziest new awards drama or star-studded blockbuster, the real SVOD clashes are fought in the trenches of regular daily usage,” Horgan wrote. “That’s where animated kids’ movies truly shine.”

    Bluey has been the top overall title in back-to-back years, while Cocomelon was a mainstay on the charts in the early 2020s. Family-friendly movies and legacy IP have proven to be the algorithm-proof gift that keeps on giving. 

    Disney has firmly established squatter’s rights in this lane. Of the 70 top annual film slots from 2020-2025 (including Nielsen’s new bifurcated movie lists this year), 34 belong to Disney+. The company manages to land the same films—Moana, Zootopia, Frozen I and II and Encanto—onto multiple lists as does Universal’s Dreamworks and Illumination across Peacock and Netflix to a lesser extent.

    Consistent box office returns plus guaranteed streaming viewership anoint kids’ entertainment as the king of all genres today. 

    Headlines for Hollywood

    It’s important to remember that just because a given title doesn’t appear among the 10 most-streamed shows every year doesn’t mean it’s unsuccessful. There are plenty of hits to be found beyond this narrow snapshot. 

    Prestige, novelty and event programming are helpful brand builders with temporary pop. But familiar recyclability and consistency appear to yield the best results. Comfort viewing and long runways for early breakout hits serve as streaming’s foundation and pillars, respectively, while “new” events struggle with sustainability. In that way, the upper echelons of streaming viewership confirm the industry’s shift into more mundane, expected territory. Welcome to the workforce. 

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  • How to Watch 2026 Winter X Games: Aspen Live Online Without Cable for Free

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    Ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, the best of the best athletes from all around the world — like Scotty James, Chloe Kim, Mikaela Shiffrin and others — to Colorado to compete for gold, silver, and bronze medals during the 2026 Winter X Games: Aspen.

    Starting on Friday, Jan. 23, the 25th annual extreme winter sports competition features skiing, snowboarding, snowmobile and other events. Check out a complete Winter X Games schedule here.

    If you want to watch events online, there are a number of ways to watch — especially for free.

    When Is 2026 Winter X Games: Aspen?

    The Winter X Games: Aspen takes place starting on Friday, Jan. 23 and goes until Sunday, Jan. 25 at Buttermilk Mountain (Buttermilk Ski Resort) in Aspen, Colorado. The winter sports competition begins at 12:30 p.m. ET/9:30 a.m. PT and broadcasts on ESPN and ABC all weekend long.

    However, even without cable, you don’t have to miss any of the winter action. The Winter X Games: Aspen is also available to stream online on a variety of platforms, such as DirecTV, Fubo, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV and ESPN Unlimited.

    How to Watch 2026 Winter X Games: Aspen Online: Livestream Without Cable

    Scroll down and check out the best ways to stream the Winter X Games: Aspen, below:

    DirecTV

    DirecTV

    DirecTV is one of the best ways for cable-cutters to access live sports and TV from home.

    Starting at $69.99/month, you get access to the streamer’s “MySports” package for Winter X Games: Aspen on ESPN and ABC, as well as more than 20 other sports channels, like FOX, CBS, NBC, FOX Sports, TNT and others.

    2026 Winter X Games: Aspen, How to Watch Live Online, Livestream

    ESPN

    ESPN Unlimited

    ESPN Unlimited includes everything ESPN has to offer, such as ESPN, ESPN on ABC, ESPN2, ESPN3, ESPNU, ESPNEWS and much more.

    It also includes access to the Winter X Games: Aspen, as part of its service. You’ll also get access to other sports leagues, like UFC, F1, MLB, NHL, La Liga and others. ESPN Unlimited goes for $29.99/month.

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    Hulu

    Hulu + Live TV

    Plans start at $89.99/month.

    Hulu + Live TV is a great option for live channel streaming Winter X Games: Aspen with access to ESPN and ABC, along with more than 95 other channels, as well as access to hit originals on Disney+, Hulu and ESPN Unlimited.

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    Fubo

    Fubo

    Fubo is one of the best options for streaming Winter X Games: Aspen online, while the service features ESPN and ABC.

    It even has more than 200 live TV channels for cable-free streaming. The streamer offers a 7-day free trial to try out the service before you commit.

    2026 Winter X Games: Aspen, How to Watch Live Online, Livestream

    Sling TV

    Sling TV

    Sling is one of the best options for affordable live streaming with the Sling Orange + Blue package going for $45.99 per month.

    The package includes ESPN and ABC. Please note: Pricing and channel availability are subject to your local TV market.

    With a start time of 12:30 p.m. ET/9:30 a.m. PT on Friday, Jan. 23, the 2026 Winter X Games: Aspen broadcasts live on ESPN and ABC via DirecTV and ESPN Unlimited.

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  • What to stream: With snowstorm coming, hunker down and binge ‘John Wick’ and ‘Hunger Games’ franchises

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  • Netflix’s 2025 Sensation Is Now Streamer’s Most Popular Movie Ever

    Netflix‘s biggest movie of 2025 just got even bigger, gaining the status of officially becoming the most popular movie on the entire platform.

    According to a new announcement from Netflix, 2025’s KPop Demon Hunters has not only become the platform’s most-watched animated film, but is now the most popular film on Netflix of all time. In a new report from The Hollywood Reporter, the staggering popularity of the movie is put into context.

    According to THR, the view total for KPop Demon Hunters from July-December 2025 beats the entire combined view count of the past three movies that was at the top of Netflix’s semiannual charts, including Back in Action (164.7 million views) for the first half of 2025, Carry-On (137.3 million) for the second half of 2024, and Damsel (143.8 million) for the first half of 2024.

    The total of those three films, 445.8 million views, would still come up about 35 million views short of what KPop Demon Hunters did in the back half of 2025 alone. THR’s report notes that, dating back to its premiere in June, the movie has been watched more than 540 million times, and has spent 31 weeks on Netflix’s top 10 movie charts.

    Alongside the popularity of the film on Netflix, KPop Demon Hunters has also been extremely popular in theaters. Last year, Netflix released a special sing-along version of the film in theaters, which also topped the North American weekend box office for its days.

    Originally released in 2025, KPop Demon Hunters was directed by Kang and Appelhans, and starred Arden Cho, Ahn Hyo-seop, May Hong, Ji-young Yoo, Yunjin Kim, Daniel Dae Kim, Ken Jeong, and Lee Byung-hun. The film followed the story of a K-pop girl group, Huntr/x, that double as demon hunters who use their music to face off against their foes.

    The film was a massive success upon its release. Since its release in June, KPop Demon Hunters has become the most-watched original title in Netflix history, and its soundtrack has also received Platinum certification from the RIAA. To date, the soundtrack continues to be massively successful, and is the first soundtrack with four simultaneous Top 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.

    The movie has also garnered tons of awards, with the film winning Best Motion Picture – Animated at the Golden Globes, and the song “Golden” also winning Best Original Song at the Golden Globes.

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  • Hit Taylor Sheridan TV Show Coming to Netflix

    Netflix is adding several big shows to its streaming catalog, including a hit Taylor Sheridan TV shows set to arrive on the platform.

    What Taylor Sheridan TV show is coming to Netflix?

    According to the streamer in a recent fourth-quarter letter to shareholders (via Deadline), Netflix is getting ready to add around 20 new Paramount shows to its platform this year. These include some big shows, including SEAL Team, the Sherlock-inspired procedural Watson, and Taylor Sheridan’s Mayor of Kingstown.

    The series, which recently got renewed for a fifth and final season, currently has released four seasons. The show stars Jeremy Renner as Michael “Mike” McLusky, the right-hand man for his older brother, Mitch, who takes over as “Mayor” of Kingstown, Michigan, with his family acting as a mediator of sorts between the various groups found in the town.

    Mayor of Kingstown is created and executive-produced by Academy Award nominee Taylor Sheridan and Hugh Dillon, who previously collaborated on the Yellowstone series. Alongside Renner, the series also stars Dianne Wiest (Seasons 1-2), Hugh Dillon, Tobi Bamtefa, Taylor Handley, Emma Laird (Seasons 1-3), Derek Webster, Hamish Allan-Headley, Pha’rez Lass, and more.

    The series is executive produced by Sheridan, Dillon, Renner, Antoine Fuqua, David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari, Michael Friedman, Dave Erickson, Christoph Schrewe, Wendy Riss, Evan Perazzo, and Keith Cox, with Erickson set as the showrunner.

    “In season four, Mike’s control over Kingstown is threatened as new players compete to fill the power vacuum left in the Russians’ wake, compelling him to confront the resulting gang war and stop them from swallowing the town,” reads the logline for the show’s fourth season. “Meanwhile, with those he loves in more danger than ever before, Mike must contend with a headstrong new Warden to protect his own while grappling with demons from his past.”

    (Source: Deadline)

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  • I Tested Every Free Trial Streaming Service—Here Are the Best Ones in 2026

    Rounding out the list is Sling Freestream, where you don’t have to pay anything to get access to around 100 channels focused on news programming, including ABC News Live, CBS News, BBC News, and local affiliates, depending on your area. That’s right: No trial period that you’ll forget to cancel and no credit card required—just free live TV streaming.

    The trade-off? It’s ad-supported, and the selection focuses primarily on news and limited on-demand content, along with some movies and TV episodes thrown in. For background news or casual viewing without spending money, it’s a solid option. I keep it bookmarked for mornings when I want to listen to the news while getting ready. If you want more channel options beyond news, Sling TV offers paid plans starting at $40 per month with entertainment, sports, and lifestyle networks like ESPN, CNN, HGTV, AMC, and more.

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  • Netflix Shows David Zaslav the Money

    Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos and Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav, as spotted at this month’s Golden Globes.
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    Netflix is taking its Warner Bros. Discovery fight to Paramount. On the heels of a splashy Times interview last week meant to reassure skeptics of its theatrical intentions, the streaming giant has amended its bid for Warner Bros.’s streaming and studios business into an all-cash offer — one meant to counter Paramount’s hostile push to take over the company. Netflix’s ticket price that won the original bidding war for WBD still stands unchanged at $82.7 billion (or $27.75 per share), but the tweaked offer “provides enhanced certainty around the value WBD stockholders will receive at closing, eliminating market-based variability,” Netflix and WBD said in a joint statement.

    One of the risks of Netflix’s earlier cash-and-stock offer was that a remainder of the final payout to shareholders could fluctuate when WBD was ultimately sold. Netflix’s change eliminates that concern and brings its bid more in line with Paramount’s $108.4 billion bid (or $30 per share), which seeks to buy not just Warner’s streaming and studios business but its declining cable assets known as Discovery Global. Netflix tweaked its offer in one other way, according to a proxy statement filed to the SEC this morning by WBD: It will reduce the debt load on Discovery Global by about $260 million, “in light of the stronger than previously anticipated 2025 cash flow performance of Discovery Global.”

    Netflix is putting its money where its mouth is, in other words. The adjustment was expected after Paramount CEO David Ellison launched a hostile-takeover bid and proxy fight, suing WBD for info about how it valued the cable assets. Netflix’s amended bid landed in inboxes the morning ahead of its latest quarterly earnings report, covering the tail end of 2025, and its timing feels strategic in another way: Though any victor in this war will have to pass regulatory hurdles, WBD and Netflix’s joint statement touts a “faster path to a stockholder vote” expected by April 2026. Is it an acknowledgment that everyone’s tired of talking about this?

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  • How to Watch the National Championship Game Live for Free to See Indiana vs. Miami Make History

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    The college football season comes down to one final game on Monday night, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most compelling championship matchups in recent memory. The No. 1 seed Indiana Hoosiers face the No. 10 seed Miami Hurricanes in the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Indiana enters undefeated at 15-0 and seeking its first-ever national title, while Miami looks to win its sixth championship and first since 2001 in front of a home crowd.

    Watch the 2026 National Championship Game Live for Free

    This championship game marks a historic moment for Indiana football, as the Hoosiers have never won a national title in program history. Led by Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, Indiana has dominated opponents all season long, outscoring teams by an average margin of over 30 points per game. The Hoosiers’ defense ranks second in the nation in scoring defense, allowing just over 11 points per game, while the offense has been equally impressive, ranking second in scoring offense. Indiana’s path to the championship included a dominant 38-3 victory over Alabama in the Rose Bowl and a 56-22 demolition of Oregon in the Peach Bowl.

    Miami’s journey has been equally compelling. The Hurricanes started the season 5-0 before facing adversity with losses to Louisville and SMU that dropped them to No. 18 in the polls. However, Miami rallied to close the regular season with four straight wins and earned the final at-large spot in the College Football Playoff as the No. 10 seed. The Hurricanes then upset No. 7 Texas A&M and No. 6 Ole Miss to reach the championship game. This marks the first time in College Football Playoff history that a team will play for the national title in its home stadium, giving Miami a unique home-field advantage despite being designated as the visiting team.

    The storylines are rich beyond the teams themselves. Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti has orchestrated one of the most remarkable turnarounds in college football history, taking a program that had never won 10 games in a season before his arrival in 2024 to the brink of a national championship. Meanwhile, Miami coach Mario Cristobal could become the first coach in the AP poll era to win a national title as both a player and coach of his alma mater. Mendoza’s homecoming adds another layer, as the Miami native and Christopher Columbus High School graduate returns to South Florida with a chance to spoil the party for his hometown team.

    The College Football Playoff National Championship 2026 airs on Monday, January 19, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. If you don’t have cable, you can still catch the game through streaming services that carry ESPN and offer free trials.

    DirecTV Stream is our top choice, offering ESPN across all its packages with a five-day free trial. Plans start at $89.99 per month after the trial ends. Fubo is another great option for sports fans, offering a seven-day free trial with ESPN included in its Pro package for $79.99 monthly. Hulu + Live TV offers access to ESPN for $89.99 per month and sweetens the deal by bundling Disney+, Hulu’s on-demand library, and ESPN+ together. Sling TV offers ESPN in its Orange package at $45.99 per month, making it the most budget-friendly option for live sports streaming. For the full breakdown of your streaming options, keep on reading ahead.

    How to Watch National Championship Game Live For Free 2026

    Best Overall & EDITOR’S PICK

    Watch the 2026 National Championship Game with DirecTV Stream

    – Free trial: 5 days
    – Includes local networks and 90+ channels

    DirecTV Stream offers a five-day free trial and four plans—Entertainment, Choice, Ultimate, and Premier—all of which include ESPN. Entertainment comes with over 90 channels and costs $89.99 per month; Choice, which comes with over 125 channels and costs $94.99 per month (currently $84.99 for your first month); Ultimate, which comes with over 160 channels and costs $124.99 per month (currently $114.99 for your first month); and Premier, which comes with over 185 channels and costs $169.99 per month.

    We tested every streaming service offering a free trial in 2025, and DirecTV came out on top as our editor’s pick. With its free trial and massive selection of channels and local networks, it’s a great choice for watching the 2026 National Championship Game on ESPN.

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    Best Flexible Pick

    Watch the 2026 National Championship Game with Fubo

    – Free trial: Up to 5 days
    – Includes local networks and 200+ channels

    Fubo is a more flexible option for watching the 2026 National Championship Game, with ESPN included in its Sports, Pro, and Elite plans. The service provides four tiers: Sports + News with 29 channels at $55.99 per month (currently $45.99 for the first month), Pro with 214 channels at $73.99 per month (currently $48.99 for the first month), Elite with 278 channels at $83.99 per month (currently $53.99 for the first month), and Latino with 55 channels at $14.99 per month (currently $9.99 for the first month). New subscribers can take advantage of Fubo’s one-day free trial to watch the broadcast (five days for the Latino plan). With these first-month discounts offering up to $40 in savings, Fubo also delivers plenty of live TV options beyond the college football championship game.

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    Best Bundle Pick

    Watch the 2026 National Championship Game with Hulu + Live TV

    – Free trial: 3 days
    – Large library of shows, movies, and Hulu Originals

    Hulu + Live TV offers four plans. The cheapest plan, Live TV Only, costs $88.99 per month and comes with access to Hulu’s live TV content. The next cheapest plan costs $1 more at $89.99 per month and comes with Hulu’s live TV content, as well as access to Hulu’s streaming library with ads, Disney+ with ads, and ESPN+ with ads. For Disney+ with no ads, users can subscribe for $94.99 per month. And for Hulu and Disney+ with no ads, the price is $99.99 per month. Viewers can stream ESPN to watch the 2026 National Championship Game on all Hulu + Live TV plans.

    How to Watch National Championship Game Live For Free 2026

    Best BUDGET Pick

    Watch the 2026 National Championship Game with Sling TV

    – Daily, weekend, and weekly passes
    – 30+ channels

    Sling TV offers flexible viewing with multiple plan options that include ESPN. The Sling Orange package costs $45.99 per month with over 30 channels, including ESPN, ESPN2, and ESPN3, making it the most budget-friendly monthly option for live sports streaming. For viewers who want additional sports coverage, Sling offers a Sports Extra add-on for an additional $11 per month, which also includes channels like SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPNU, and ESPNEWS. Additionally, Sling now offers short-term options like a Day Pass for $4.99, a Weekend Pass for $9.99, and a Week Pass for $14.99 for viewers who only want temporary access to watch the National Championship Game.
    The College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy on display during media day activities prior to the 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship game between the Miami Hurricanes and the Indiana Hoosiers at Miami Beach Convention Center on January 17, 2026 in Miami Beach, Florida.

    The 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship takes place at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The venue, which opened in 1987, seats over 65,000 fans and serves as the home of the Miami Dolphins and the Miami Hurricanes football team. Hard Rock Stadium has hosted numerous prestigious events, including six Super Bowls, the 2021 CFP National Championship, and matches during the 2024 Copa América and 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. The stadium has also been selected to host seven matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, including the third-place match. This marks the second time Hard Rock Stadium has hosted a CFP National Championship, having previously hosted the 2021 game when Alabama defeated Ohio State 52-24.

    The 2026 College Football Playoff National Championship features No. 1 seed Indiana Hoosiers facing No. 10 seed Miami Hurricanes. Indiana enters the game with a perfect 15-0 record after winning the Big Ten Championship for the first time since 1967 and capturing the program’s first outright conference title since 1945. The Hoosiers dominated their playoff opponents, defeating Alabama 38-3 in the Rose Bowl and Oregon 56-22 in the Peach Bowl. Quarterback Fernando Mendoza won the 2025 Heisman Trophy, becoming Indiana’s first Heisman winner in program history. Miami advanced to the championship with a 13-2 record following victories over Texas A&M (10-3) and Ole Miss (31-27) in the playoffs. Led by quarterback Carson Beck, a transfer from Georgia, the Hurricanes seek their sixth national championship and first since 2001. This matchup marks a historic occasion as Miami becomes the first team in the modern College Football Playoff era to play for the national championship in its home stadium.

    Indiana enters the College Football Playoff National Championship as a 7.5-point favorite over Miami, according to VegasInsider. The line has moved throughout the week, spending most of the past 10 days at Hoosiers -8.5 before dropping to -7.5 as sharp money came in on Miami. The Hoosiers hold -319 to -320 moneyline odds at most sportsbooks, while Miami sits at +260 odds. Despite Indiana being the clear favorite on paper, the betting splits reveal interesting patterns. On the spread, 74 percent of early tickets and 82 percent of early money backed Indiana at most sportsbooks. However, moneyline action shows more confidence in a Miami upset, with 68 percent of early tickets on Indiana but only 56 percent of the money, according to DraftKings. The total opened at 48.5 and has settled at 47.5, with 75 percent of early bets and 54 percent of early money on the Over. Computer models project Indiana to win, with FOX Sports’ Data Skrive model giving the Hoosiers a 76.1 percent chance to claim victory and an implied score of Indiana 27, Miami 20.

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  • ‘Landman’ season 3: what we know about Taylor Sheridan’s plans

    Billy Bob Thornton says he remains completely in the dark about what comes next for Landman.

    Speaking in December 2025, he explained that creator Taylor Sheridan shares very little about upcoming storylines, even with the cast.

    Thornton said he doesn’t “know anything” about Season 3 yet in a recent interview with Men’s Journal.

    “Taylor plays it very close to the vest,” he said. “He doesn’t tell any of us what he’s up to. He’ll probably tell me, maybe after I get the first script. Then he’ll tell me a few things that are going to happen.”

    That lack of insight reflects the wider picture around the recently confirmed third season of the hit Paramount+ series. While the studio officially renewed the show in December 2025, it has not released any plot details, cast lists or timelines for when production will begin and what fans can expect.

    Still, the series’ recent performance and its consistent release pattern can provide early indications of what could follow. Here is everything that we know about Landman Season 3, so far.

    What Is ‘Landman’ About?

    Landman, created by Taylor Sheridan and Christian Wallace and inspired by Wallace’s podcast Boomtown, focuses on the oil industry in Texas.

    At its center is Tommy Norris, played by Thornton, a petroleum landman and company fixer who becomes president of M‑Tex Oil in the series. The show explores the political, financial and personal pressures tied to the region’s boom‑and‑bust energy economy, alongside Tommy’s attempts to balance the demands of the job with his responsibilities at home.

    The series premiered on Paramount+ on November 17, 2024. It was renewed in March 2025, with Season 2 debuting almost exactly a year later, on November 16, 2025.

    Its strong viewership helped secure the Season 3 renewal soon afterward.

    Paramount+ said the Season 2 premiere became the most‑watched debut for any original series on its streaming service, drawing 9.2 million streaming views in its first two days.

    That reportedly represented a 262 percent increase from the show’s Season 1 opener.

    What Do We Know About ‘Landman’ Season 3?

    Showrunner Wallace has said the series has a lot of runway but that nothing is changing about its direction for now.

    Still, Paramount+ has not yet confirmed which actors will return for Season 3, which it officially announced on December 5, 2025.

    Most of the Season 2 cast is expected to come back, including Thornton (Tommy), Demi Moore (Cami), Ali Larter (Angela), Michelle Randolph (Ainsley), Jacob Lofland (Cooper), Paulina Chávez (Ariana), Colm Feore (Nate/Nathan), James Jordan (Dale), Kayla Wallace (Rebecca) and Sam Elliott (T.L.).

    Paramount+ has not given a release date for Season 3, and an update is unlikely before late summer.

    The streamer announced Season 2’s premiere date in August 2025, suggesting a similar schedule for the next reveal. Based on previous timing, Season 3 would likely arrive in November 2026 or sometime in the fourth quarter of this year.

    Sadly, for fans there is no official synopsis out yet, and even the cast appears to be waiting for details.

    For now, viewers can continue watching Landman Season 2 on Paramount+. All episodes of Season 1 are also available on the streaming platform.

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  • One Battle After Another Director’s Most Underrated Movie Streams on Netflix Today

    An underrated Paul Thomas Anderson movie is officially out on Netflix today, bringing one of the One Battle After Another director’s movies to the platform.

    What Paul Thomas Anderson movie is out on Netflix?

    2021’s Licorice Pizza, the coming-of-age comedy drama, is officially on Netflix beginning today. The movie follows the story of a relationship between a teen actor and a young woman. The movie was critically acclaimed upon its release and earned three Oscar nominations, including ones for Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Original Screenplay.

    Licorice Pizza stars Cooper Hoffman and Alana Haim in the lead roles, and also stars Sean Penn, Tom Waits, Bradley Cooper, and Benny Safdie. The film also features a number of high-profile appearances, including Bradley Cooper, Skyler Gisondo, Mary Elizabeth Ellis, John Michael Higgins, Christine Ebersole, Harriet Sansom Harris, and more.

    “San Fernando Valley, 1973. Disarmed by his fearless confidence and surprising maturity, bored 25-year-old photographer’s assistant Alana Kane reluctantly accepts to go out for a drink with sunny 15-year-old child actor Gary Valentine, her unexpected admirer,” reads the film’s official synopsis. “As one thing leads to another, the platonic soulmates embark on ambitious business ventures, trying to find their feet and purpose in a crazy world. But can Gary and Alana remain friends against the backdrop of life’s ups and downs?”

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