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Based on their short film Scavengers, Joe Bennett and Charles Huettner’s animated science fiction series follows a spaceship’s crew who find themselves on a beautiful yet dangerous planet never visited by humans. After their ship is damaged and crashes on the surface, they must do what it takes to survive the hostile environment. Coming to MAX 10.19.2023.

Chaos mathematician Dr. Ian Malcolm revisits the fateful events of Jurassic Park. Only this version is told with LEGO minifig characters and is a bit goofier than Spielberg’s original dino thriller. We’re not 100% certain, but it appears that Jeff Goldblum voices the character he made famous. Streaming on Peacock 10.10.2023.

Not to be confused with this Xmas classic, Joel Kinnaman stars in Silent Night, a bloody, violent holiday flick from famed action director John Woo. It follows the story of a man hellbent on revenge after his child is gunned down in the middle of a gang war. In keeping with its title, the film is all action without any dialogue. In theaters 12.1.2023.

This upcoming action-comedy from Matthew Vaughn (Kingsman, Kick-Ass) looks like a wild ride. It follows best-selling author (Bryce Dallas Howard) who finds herself pulled into a spy adventure like the ones in her books. Only in her real-world version of the drama, she’s accompanied by her cat and a spy (Sam Rockwell) who’s allergic to them. Drops 2.2.24.

Nicolas Cage stars in this A24 flick about a college professor who suddenly finds himself popping up in everyone else’s dreams. The comedy propels the remarkably ordinary man into the spotlight and leads him to new relationships and experiences. Drops 11.10.2023.

Hot on the heels of Asteroid City, Wes Anderson is back with a 39-minute short film based on a Roald Dahl story. The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar follows a wealthy man (Benedict Cumberbatch) who masters a unique skill after hearing about a guru who can see without using his eyes. Coming to Netflix 9.27.2023.

Filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos (The Favourite, The Lobster) applies his offbeat style to this movie about a mad scientist (Willem Dafoe) who brings a young woman back to life. But Bella (Emma Stone) is anything but the well-mannered lady of the times and runs off on a wild adventure with a slick and rakish lawyer (Mark Ruffalo). We’re getting a Tim Burton vibe here.

Jodie Comer, Austin Butler, Tom Hardy, Michael Shannon, and Norm Reedus star in this fictional movie about the members of a 1960s motorcycle club and the drama that ensues as the club becomes increasingly violent. Written and directed by Jeff Nichols (Midnight Special, Mud), The Bikeriders rolls into theaters on 12.1.2023.

Michael Mann of Heat and Miami Vice fame directed this biopic about automotive icon Enzo Ferrari. A grey-haired Adam Driver stars as Ferrari during a tumultuous period in his life. As his factory is on the verge of bankruptcy, his marriage to Laura (Penélope Cruz) falters, he struggles to accept his son, and he pushes his drivers to win the Mille Miglia.

Zack Snyder pitched Lucasfilm on a Star Wars movie, but it never came to fruition. So, the filmmaker created a new science fiction universe on a similar scale. Rebel Moon kicks off with a two-part movie about a peaceful colony threatened by an oppressive empire and the young woman who could be the savior of the universe. Part one hits Netflix 12.22.23.

Nicolas Cage lets a little grey show in this action-comedy about a retiree whose granddaughter shows up looking for help with a little family problem. When it turns out his daughter is in deep trouble with some nefarious criminals, Nic dusts off his skills as an assassin to clean up her mess.

Ridley Scott’s Napoleon movie looks pretty epic. But we think it could be even better if they swapped out Joaquin Phoenix’s Napoleon with the version from Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure. YouTuber Dogfoody brings that idea to life with this special Ziggy Piggy edition of the trailer. At least this Napoleon has a French accent.

This comedy caper harkens back to the early days of the Coen Brothers, though only half of the duo is here. Written and directed by Ethan Coen and co-written by Tricia Cooke, it follows two women who head off on a road trip and end up pursued by a group of bumbling criminals after accidentally coming across a MacGuffin. In theaters 9.22.23.

The trend of brand biopics continues with this movie about the meteoric rise and fall of Beanie Babies. It follows the story of toy salesman Ty Warner, who worked with three women to create this pop culture juggernaut of the 1990s. Stars Zach Galifianakis, Elizabeth Banks, Sarah Snook, and Geraldine Viswanathan and premieres 7.28.23 on Apple TV+.

This science fiction series comes from Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss. It’s based on Liu Cixin’s Hugo-award-winning trilogy about the first contact between Earth and an alien civilization and its far-reaching implications on humanity’s future. Coming to Netflix 1.2024.

John Boyega, Teyonah Parris, and Jamie Foxx star in this offbeat sci-fi caper film about a trio who stumble onto a crazy conspiracy in which they think the government is cloning and replacing everyday citizens. The rest of the plot is unclear, but wacky hijinks ensue. Coming soon to Netflix.

Nicolas Cage and Joel Kinnaman star in this low-budget drama about a man who finds himself held at gunpoint by a strange and trigger-happy passenger who ends up taking him on the ride of his life. Expect plenty of scenery chewing in this one. In theaters and on-demand 7.28.2023.

Following up on Conan Without Borders, Conan O’Brien returns to our screens with a four-episode international travel series. Along the way, the talk show host and comedy writer spreads his unique brand of joy to Norway, Thailand, and other yet-to-be-revealed locales. Coming soon to Max.

Writer/Director Gareth Edwards (Rogue One, Monsters) leads this post-apocalyptic, sci-fi thriller about humans engaged in a with the artificial intelligence that now aims to wipe us out. But a soldier discovers the AI’s secret weapon is a child, and decides to protect it instead of destroy it.

Chicago’s best Italian Beef chefs are back for a second season of The Bear. Expect the frenetic and intense pace of a professional kitchen to continue as Carmy and his crew work to reinvent Original Beef of Chicagoland as an upscale new restaurant worthy of a James Beard Award winner. The new season premieres 6.22.23 on FX.

The Gran Turismo franchise hits the big screen with a true story about a gamer who got so good at the racing sim that he became a pro race car driver. Director Neill Blomkamp (District 9) brings his VFX prowess along with stars David Harbour, Orlando Bloom, Archie Madekwe, and Djimon Hounsou. In theaters 8.2023.

There’s no question that Wes Anderson has a distinctive visual style. Curious Refuge envisions what sort of movie we might get if the auteur filmmaker was invited to direct a Star Wars movie, titled The Galactic Menagerie. Though we’re disappointed that Jason Schwarzman isn’t playing C-3PO. (Thanks, Rob!)

This action-packed Korean sci-fi series envisions a future where only 1% of the population survives catastrophic climate change. While a handful of elites live underground, those on the dusty and dystopian surface rely on deliverymen to bring them critical supplies and fight off raiders. Coming to Netflix 5.12.2023.