James Gunn's 'Superman' Completed; Samuel L. Jackson Joins 'Tulsa King' Spinoff

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Key Takeaways

  • James Gunn's upcoming Superman movie is "100% done" and will release in July 2025.
  • Samuel L. Jackson stars in 'NOLA King', a 'Tulsa King' spinoff by Taylor Sheridan.
  • Lacey Chabert stars in 'Haul Out the Halloween', the third 'Haul Out the Holly' movie.
  • 'The Bear' Season 4 returns to Disney+ June 26, 2025, after winning 5 Golden Globes.
  • Doug Jung is showrunner for Amazon’s ‘Mass Effect’ series adaptation.

Top Stories

James Gunn's 'Superman' movie is "100% done".

On 2025-06-06, James Gunn confirmed that the upcoming Superman movie is "100% done." Kevin Smith praised Gunn's take on the Man of Steel, calling it "really fucking smart." James Gunn completed the script before the 2023 WGA Writers Strike, and the movie is on track for its July 2025 release.

Samuel L. Jackson stars in 'Tulsa King' spinoff 'NOLA King'.

On June 5, 2025, it was announced that Samuel L. Jackson will star in 'NOLA King,' a 'Tulsa King' spinoff created by Taylor Sheridan and written by Dave Erickson. Jackson will play Russell Lee Washington Jr. and will also appear in multiple episodes of 'Tulsa King' Season 3, with production slated to begin in February.

Lacey Chabert stars in 'Haul Out the Halloween'.

On June 6, 2025, Lacey Chabert was announced to star in Haul Out the Halloween, the third movie in the Haul Out the Holly series, premiering in fall 2025. Wes Brown, Melissa Peterman, Stephen Tobolowsky, and Ellen Travolta return, with Kimberly Brown and Daniel Kountz joining the cast.

'The Bear' Season 4 returns to Disney+ June 26.

On June 6, 2025, it was announced that The Bear, a series that has won 5 Golden Globes, returns to Disney+ on June 26, 2025, for its fourth season.

Doug Jung is showrunner for Amazon's 'Mass Effect' series.

On June 5, 2025, it was reported that Doug Jung joined Amazon’s series adaptation of the video game ‘Mass Effect’ as showrunner.

Behind the Camera

Craig Brewer to direct Snoop Dogg biopic for Universal.

Sheridan, Perkins, Peele compete for 'Texas Chainsaw Massacre'.

On June 6, 2025, it was reported that Taylor Sheridan, Osgood Perkins, and Jordan Peele are competing to produce a future Texas Chainsaw Massacre project.

Streamers & Indie Buyers eye new 'Hunger Games' prequel.

George Clooney previews live 'Good Night, And Good Luck'.

Kevin Smith writing 'Dogma 2'; old cast potential roles.

On 2025-06-05, Kevin Smith revealed he is writing Dogma 2, currently 15 pages in, with potential roles for the old cast.

Tarek Boudali to direct fourth comedy.

On 2025-06-05, news emerged that after "3 jours max", Tarek Boudali will soon direct a fourth comedy with an impressive cast.

Box Office Buzz

'Ballerina' earns $3.75M+ in previews, 93% audience score.

On 2025-06-06, it was reported that 'Ballerina' earned $3.75M+ in previews with a 93% audience score. Released on 2025-06-04, Ana de Armas stars as a killer dancer seeking revenge, with Keanu Reeves reprising his role in this film set between episodes 3 and 4 of John Wick.

Brad Pitt's F1 film described as 'Top Gun for F1'.

On 2025-06-05, initial reviews for the film starring Brad Pitt were released, described as "Top Gun for F1 fans."

Casting Call

Gunn's 'Superman' stars Corenswet, Brosnahan, and Hoult.

On 2025-06-05, it was reported that Gunn’s Superman stars David Corenswet as Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor.

Oscar winner declines role in major sci-fi saga.

On 2025-06-05, it was reported that an actress, fresh from winning an Oscar, declined a role in one of the biggest science fiction sagas, and the reason for her refusal was revealed.

Andy Serkis' 'Animal Farm' launches sales at Annecy.

On June 6, 2025, it was announced that Goodfellas Animation’s Annecy slate also includes Andy Serkis’ Animal Farm, featuring Serkis alongside Seth Rogen, Steve Buscemi, Glenn Close and Kieran Culkin, on which it will launch sales in unison with the premiere at the festival.

'Sterling Point' adds cast; Megan Park directs.

On 2025-06-06, it was announced that Jacob Whiteduck-Lavoie, Keen Ruffalo, Bo Bragason, and Daniel Quinn-Toye are joining the cast of Amazon MGM Studios' Sterling Point, alongside Ella Rubin and Amélie Hoeferle. Megan Park created the YA drama series Sterling Point and will also direct and executive produce.

Release Radar

'Ironheart' series to release on Disney+ June 25.

On June 6, 2025, it was announced that Ironheart, a new series featuring Riri Williams, will be released on Disney+ on June 25, 2025.

'Stranger Things' final season achieves 250M impressions.

On Friday, 2025-06-06, it was reported that the final season of Stranger Things has already achieved 250 million impressions prior to its release, setting records.

Cult saga returns to cinemas after 40 years.

On 2025-06-06, it was reported that a cult saga, having grossed $10 billion worldwide, is returning to cinemas more than 40 years after its creation.

'Predator: Killers of Killers' available on Disney+ June 6.

New 'Freakier Friday' trailer clarifies plot.

On 2025-06-06, a new trailer for "Freakier Friday" was released, clarifying the plot where Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis's characters body swap with two teens. The teens attempt to break up their parents, and Chad Michael Murray’s character is involved.

'Star Trek: Strange New Worlds' Season 3 episode titles revealed.

Star Trek: Strange New Worlds Season 3 revealed its episode titles, including a reference to a Sehlat, a creature not seen since Enterprise. New episodes of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds start on Thursday, 2025-07-17.

'The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire' gets theatrical release.

On 2025-06-06, it was announced that Madeleine Hunt-Ehrlich's first feature-length work, The Ballad of Suzanne Césaire, will begin an extended theatrical release at the Brooklyn Academy of Music with 35mm engagements and will open in the UK next month via TAPE Collective. Zita Hanrot and Motell Gyn Foster star in the film.

'Deux pianos' release date: 2025-10-15.

Reported on 2025-06-06, the release date for the film "Deux pianos" with François Civil is set for 2025-10-15. François Civil will also star in I Love Peru, scheduled for release on 2025-07-09.

'The Housemaid' adaptation hits theaters Christmas Day.

The press run for The Housemaid may not have started yet, but the upcoming book-to-screen adaptation hits theaters on Christmas Day.

Streaming Spotlight

'Fubar' Season 2 releases on Netflix 2025-06-12.

On 2025-06-06, it was announced that Fubar season 2 will be released on Netflix on 2025-06-12, featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Carrie-Anne Moss.

'No Pain No Gain' (catalogue) releases 2025-06-12.

On 2025-06-06, it was announced that No Pain No Gain (catalogue) will be released on 2025-06-12: Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne Johnson star in this film based on a true story.

Netflix releases and removals: fantasy, thriller, action.

On 2025-06-06, it was reported that several films were released or are leaving Netflix soon: a fantasy film, a new thriller, an action film starring a French MMA star, a forgotten science fiction film from the 90s, and a science fiction film with Gerard Butler based on a story by a 6-year-old.

Netflix releases Australian thriller mini-series 'Les Survivants'.

On 2025-06-06, Mégane Choquet reported that Netflix released the Australian thriller mini-series "Les Survivants", consisting of 6 episodes, which is based on Jane Harper's novel. The series is set in Evelyn Bay, Tasmanie, and follows Kieran Elliott, who returns with his family 15 years after a tragedy, and features Charlie Vickers and Yerin Ha.

Apple TV+'s 'Echo Valley' details revealed; streaming 2025-06-13.

On 2025-06-06, details of the movie 'Echo Valley' were revealed, featuring Julianne Moore as Kate, dealing with her estranged ex-husband and drug-addicted daughter Claire (Sydney Sweeney), who accidentally kills her boyfriend. Domhnall Gleeson transforms into Jackie Lyman, and Fiona Shaw, Albert Jones, and Edmund Donovan are also part of the cast. The movie is set to begin streaming on Apple TV+ on 2025-06-13.

Netflix releases 'K.O.' featuring Ciryl Gane.

On 2025-06-06, K.O. was released: Bastien (Ciryl Gane) lives reclusively since he accidentally killed his opponent Enzo during a MMA fight 3 years prior.

Netflix releases 'Sans merci'; revenge after exile.

On 2025-06-06, Sans merci was released: After eleven years of exile, Gi-jun, a former thug, returns to avenge his brother's death.

Netflix releases 'Contact' (catalogue).

On 2025-06-06, Contact (catalogue) was released: Ellie Arroway, a brilliant astronomer, captures a message from extraterrestrial intelligence.

Netflix releases 'World War Z' (catalogue).

On 2025-06-06, World War Z (catalogue) was released: Brad Pitt confronts a horde of zombies.

'Chaos d'anthologie - le festival Astroworld' releases 2025-06-10.

On 2025-06-06, it was announced that Chaos d'anthologie - le festival Astroworld will be released on 2025-06-10: Travis Scott's Astroworld festival turns into a catastrophe.

'Y a-t-il un dealer dans l’avion' releases 2025-06-11.

On 2025-06-06, it was announced that Y a-t-il un dealer dans l’avion will be released on 2025-06-11: Four French men are arrested on a private jet in Punta Cana with 700 kg of cocaine.

Celebrity Scoop

Dakota Johnson blames 'Madame Web' failure on creatives.

On 2025-06-05, Dakota Johnson commented on the failure of Madame Web, stating it was due to some “people who don’t have a creative bone in their body,” and that “It wasn’t my fault.” She hinted that the experience put her off and she didn’t have the desire to star in another superhero movie.

Doctor Who finale: Doctor regenerates into Billie Piper.

On 2025-06-05, an author expressed disappointment with the Doctor Who Season 2 finale, where The Doctor regenerated into Billie Piper's Sixteenth Doctor. The author also expressed uncertainty about the decision and suggested that the changes in Doctor Who appear to be a mess.

Vin Diesel congratulates Tom Cruise on 'Mission: Impossible'.

On 2025-06-06, Vin Diesel congratulated Tom Cruise on the success of "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning," recalling a letter Cruise sent him in 2003 after the release of xXx.

Author enjoys 'Minecraft' movie with his kids.

Philip Sledge wrote on 2025-06-06 about how he enjoyed the Minecraft movie after watching it with his kids, despite initial low expectations. He and his wife were laughing and yelling during the movie, and he found it a much-needed escape and a way to better understand his kids.

Sequel Talk

'Another Simple Favor' ending sets up third movie.

Published on 2025-06-06, the film Another Simple Favor ended with Portia requesting a "simple favor" from Blake Lively's character, Emily, setting up a potential third movie.

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