The movie industry has been abuzz with exciting updates and announcements, leaving fans eager to know more about the projects in the pipeline. Last week, major franchises like Alien and Spider-Man made headlines, while directors and actors revealed new and upcoming projects. The Russo Brothers, known for their work on Avengers: Endgame, gave an update on their upcoming projects, including Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. The two movies will not be filmed back-to-back, with a gap of around a year between the two projects. This change is a departure from their previous approach, which saw the filming of multiple projects simultaneously.
In other news, Scarlett Johansson is set to star in and produce Lauren Oliver’s book-to-screen adaptation, The Girl in the Lake, which is being developed through Amazon MGM Studios. The psychological thriller, also written and executive produced by Oliver, is expected to be a gripping and suspenseful film. Meanwhile, Zendaya will be busy filming Dune: Messiah, which is set to begin production in early 2026. The sequel to the 2021 film Dune will see Timothée Chalamet reprising his role as Paul Atreides, and will also star Zendaya and other cast members.
A Still From Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (Via IMDB)
Chris Hemsworth might be playing Prince Charming in a new Disney live-action film, which promises to offer a more layered approach to the character than audiences have seen in previous Cinderella adaptations. However, the project is still in development, and Hemsworth has yet to sign on. Angelina Jolie is set to star in Pablo Larraín’s biopic, Maria, which tells the story of the world’s greatest female opera singer. The film will be released in theaters on November 27 and will also be available on Netflix on December 11.
20th Century Studios has also announced updates on various franchises, including Predator, Alien, and Planet of the Apes. The studio has confirmed sequel confirmations for Alien: Romulus, Predator, and Planet of the Apes, as well as a potential follow-up to Speed, starring Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock. Additionally, Spider-Man 4 has set a summer release date, with filming set to begin next summer. The film will star Tom Holland and Zendaya, and is expected to be a top priority in the lineup of MCU films.
