The road to production for The Batman: Part II has been a long and winding one, as Matt Reeves’ highly anticipated upcoming superhero movie has had to navigate unexpected circumstances. Production was paused a few weeks ago when it was announced that Reeves unfortunately had to step away to handle a family matter. Over a week ago, though, it was reported that filming would continue with Steven Soderbergh overseeing the shoot. It now seems production is back on, and leading man Robert Pattinson is weighing in.

For a significant portion of the year, Pattinson and co. had been filming the Batman sequel in the UK, and he’d provided some insight into how he’d been getting in shape to play the Caped Crusader. The British star was recently promoting his latest 2026 movie schedule entry, Primetime, when he was asked for his take on Soderbergh stepping in to finish the film shoot for Reeves. With that, Pattinson didn’t hold back his praise for the Erin Brockovich helmer while speaking to GamesRadar+:

To be clear, Reeves isn’t actually leaving the movie entirely, as he’s merely stepping away while roughly the last third of the DC Studios flick is filming. He’ll reportedly be in close communication with Soderbergh during that time and, when the movie enters post-production, Reeves will retake the reins. I can’t help but agree with Pattinson that it is incredibly kind of Soderbergh to oversee the last stretch of filming and see Reeves’ vision through. On that note, it would appear that Pattinson will be back on set soon:

Although it’s unfortunate that Matt Reeves is in the position to have to deal with a deeply personal situation, Steven Soderbergh feels like the perfect filmmaker to help him out. The Oscar-winning director has a specific style that’s more than apparent in his work, though a number of his sensibilities align with Reeves’. From the outside looking in, I feel like this will be a seamless changing of hands between two gifted filmmakers.

Pattinson’s enthusiasm for the movie certainly matches that of Reeves, who’d been hyping up the film before stepping away. The Dawn of the Planet of the Apes helmer first started teasing The Batman: Part II production around this past May, when he shared snapshots of a Batmobile snow test. In September, Reeves also celebrated Batman Day by dropping another behind-the-scenes photo, which showed the Dark Knight’s silhouette against an interesting backdrop.

My hope is that with production now back in full swing, the proceedings will go smoothly for Robert Pattinson, Steven Soderbergh and co. And, of course, hopefully, Matt Reeves has the time he needs handle his family matter.

As of this writing, The Batman: Part II is still set to open in theaters on February 18, 2028. In the meantime, fans can stream the original 2022 film as well as the spinoff series, The Penguin, now using an HBO Max subscription.

Primetime is an interesting movie because it’s not exactly an easy watch, especially knowing the storyline is based on real-life events. Primetime isn’t a fan of Chris Hansen, and Robert Pattinson does an excellent job of making him a menacing, manipulative, fame-driven figure.

His portrayal of Hansen made me think of one of the biggest Oscar snubs of 2015. It also made me think of how similar Primetime is to Nightcrawler.

Warning: Nightcrawler and Primetime spoilers are ahead. Proceed with caution.

Nightcrawler And Primetime Deal With The Ghoulish Obsession People Have With News And Sensationalism

Primetime takes an interesting position where Chris Hansen feels like the villain of the movie. This is an interesting take, given what he did for a living. However, Nightcrawler’s Lou (Jake Gyllenhaal) can be seen as the hero or the villain of the story, depending on what way you choose to view the story. Primetime does something similar with Hansen.

However, it doesn’t convey the message as well as Nightcrawler. Both characters are ghoulish in their quest for success. However, we watch Lou go from the bottom to the top, just with perseverance and determination. We meet Hansen when he’s already established. He just isn’t as successful as he becomes in To Catch a Predator.

Primetime and Nightcrawler excel at highlighting how the need for sensationalization has a way of corrupting. Not just the men delivering the guts and gore, but those around them and the audience screaming for more.

Chris And Lou Are Obsessed With Their Work To The Point Of Losing Their Humanity

Primetime is not kind to Chris Hansen. He’s depicted as someone corrupt and driven by fame. He cares more about ratings than justice. At times, it almost seems like it wants you to sympathize with the men he brings down. The film wants the viewers to see how Hansen becomes this monster in order to win over audiences and create a successful show.

Nightcrawler also shows Lou becoming increasingly soulless as the film continues. His descent into madness is more flashy. Chris’s corruption feels slightly more subtle because it’s grounded in real events. He goes after criminals but seems without his own moral compass.

Both films offer some commentary on the broadcast news system and its lack of humanity. Lou and Chris are just the physical embodiments of this loss of morality.

Nightcrawler and Primetime Have A Protégé Character Who Acts As A Compass

Nightcrawler is one of Riz Ahmed’s best movies because his character is almost as fascinating as Lou. Rick (Ahmed) hasn’t completely lost his humanity, but continues to follow Lou and go along with things until it ultimately costs him. Dan (Skyler Gisondo) acts as someone torn between continuing down this path and knowing something doesn’t feel right.

Unlike Rick, Dan survives but not without scars. They are stand-ins for the audience at times. They watch Chris and Lou lose their humanity and go along with it, but not without questioning if what they’re doing is right.

Yet, both characters don’t really put up much of a fight against their mentors or pseudo-father figures. They show the audience’s complacency by watching and consuming the news, which leads to ratings, and that leads to more sensationalization for those big numbers.

Primetime and Nightcrawler are basically cousins. I just think one executed their mission better than the other.

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If there’s one thing I know about Robert Pattinson, it’s that he’s going to fully transform for whatever part he’s playing. Sometimes that’s through his voice. Other times it’s his entire look. Now, as we approach the release of Dune: Part Three on the 2026 movie schedule, he’s revealed the funny request he had for his character transformation, and it’s very on brand.

With the exception of Dune: Part Three, obviously, I’ve seen every movie Pattinson has released this year. While looks essentially like himself in each, his voice is radically different from performance to performance – he’s British in The Drama, American in The Odyssey and doing an impeccable impression of Chris Hansen in Primetime. This highlights his tendency to really go for it with his performances, lean into the transformations and make some odd and bold choices. He’s about to do that in the new Dune movie too, which is clear in the trailer, but it’s also obvious from the request he had for director Denis Villeneuve, as Pattinson told Empire:

For context, Pattinson plays Scytale in Dune: Part Three. He’s an assassin who is also described as a “shape-shifting ‘Face Dancer’.” The story also notes that his character is from the “genetic-meddling Bene Tleilax people.” That sounds quite alien-like to me, and that’s what the actor wanted. So, it makes sense for both this book-to-screen adaptation in general as well as the actor’s clear adoration for an unexpected makeover.

At first, as he said, he wasn’t going to get that, though. While Dune is a big sci-fi epic, a lot of the cast really didn’t have to change much about their physical appearances to play their characters. However, big transformations have happened; just take a bald Austin Butler in Dune: Part Two as an example. And eventually, Denis Villeneuve realized Pattinson needed a dramatic change in his look too, as the Twilight actor recalled:

As you can see in the image above, The Batman star is rocking a very short bleach-blonde haircut and no eyebrows. It is very different from his day-to-day look, and it is quite “alien” like. Explaining why he wanted this dramatically different look, the actor said:

While we’ve seen Robert Pattinson go bleach blonde before – he did it in the film Good Time – this new look is so different from anything we’ve seen him go for. However, that’s what’s so on-brand about it. The man loves a big and bold choice, and I love that he requested this one for Dune: Part Three.

Now, to see him in action as Scytale, you can catch Dune: Part Three in theaters on December 18.

Given all their highly-successful careers at this point, it’s pretty wild Andrew Garfield, Robert Pattinson, Charlie Cox, Jamie Dornan and Eddie Redmayne used to be roommates. This was, of course, back in the 2000s when they were all on the cusp of their big breaks in Hollywood. It was a while ago, but they all still remember living together. According to Garfield, there’s an easy answer regarding who was the messiest of the bunch: Robert Pattinson.

Listen, I don't want to put Pattinson on blast here, but Andrew Garfield did, so I'm just going to dive right in. We all know roommates can vary in terms of cleanliness, but when Garfield was asked about this spectacular lineup of celebrity, roomies, he had a clear answer when it came to who was the biggest "mess" when he spoke with Capital.

This isn't the first time Garfield hilariously discussed his old friend, but it is the first time I've realized he was too dirty to clean his act up. I mean, half-eaten cheeseburger dude? Eww.

To be clear, just about everyone in the aforementioned group has been asked about what it was like to frequently share space with each other before their fame. On a previous occasion, Garfield said the five of them feel “like a family” even now despite living much busier lives these days. But family can still be messes, and dudes in their early 20s all sharing a common space can't be a pretty sight. Still, I'm not defending The Batman star's habits.

But hey, Pattinson is beloved enough these days that the story is barely a chip on his shoulder. Also, I don’t expect the 40-year-old is leaving around half-eaten cheeseburgers much these days. I'd assume partner Suki Waterhouse would put the kibosh on that.

Of the five of them, Robert Pattinson actually found fame the earliest between his roles in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire and the Twilight movies. Garfield has talked before about how at the time when the five Brits were all close Pattinson was already “working all the time” and had hit a “different stratosphere” before them.

On the fame train, Garfield was probably the next in line, given he got his role in The Amazing Spider-Man and debuted his part in The Social Network a couple years later in 2010. Then, Redmayne, who got Les Misérables in 2011, and later Jamie Dornan for The Fall and Fifty Shades of Grey. I mean, Charlie Cox technically bested them all with 2007’s Stardust alongside Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer, but he’s of course, best now best known for playing the role of Daredevil, starting in 2015.

This year, in particular, Robert Pattinson has been all over the place. The actor is in four movies on the 2026 movie schedule including the highly-anticipated Dune: Part Three, which opens on December 18. Leave it to a good buddy to make a little fun of the old days amidst all his fame and acclaim. Now, I just need Pattinson, Andrew Garfield and their pals to reunite and share more tea about how they were all like back in the day or at least all star in a movie together.

At this point, it's safe to say Robert Pattinson is a bonafide star. The British actor rose to prominence due to his role as Edward Cullen and, even today, he's still feeling the effects of Twilight’s enduring popularity (which he can't fully wrap his head around). Believe it or not, becoming the subject of a meme is also an indication that an actor his entered the cultural zeitgeist. On that note, Pattinson is now addressing his viral tracksuit meme, and he has an A+ take.

Pattinson joined his Primetime co-star (and fellow DC actor) Skyler Gisondo to speak with Entertainment Weekly about their new movie. However, I didn’t expect the conversation to pivot to the aforementioned meme, which has ties to Josh and Benny Safdie's 2017 thriller film, Good Time. When addressing that shot of himself standing in the tracksuit and looking surprised, Pattinson confessed something:

As mentioned, the meme he's referencing was birthed from a wardrobe fitting on the Good Time set. The Safdies' acclaimed movie follows a small-time criminal (Pattinson) as he attempts to get his developmentally disabled brother (Benny Safdie) out of police custody. It's not exactly the kind of flick you’d expect to inspire a quirky meme. Of course, Pattinson is far from the only actor to have an unexpected meme go viral in his honor.

I mean, who could forget the Sad Affleck meme? That was made after Ben Affleck promoted Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and looked so sad during an interview. Also, who could forget that Nicole Kidman clapping meme from the Oscars, which even she has a good attitude about. It's funny that Pattinson is confused about his own meme, but what I really love is that he seemingly doesn't mind the continued interest in it. Check out his assessment down below:

As far as I know, Pattinson's acclaimed performance in Primetime, which sees him play Chris Hansen, hasn’t yielded any memes. Of course, the heavy subject matter may have something to do with that. More recently, though, fans did have a lot to say about the “daddy” line he delivers to Tom Holland in The Odyssey trailer, and it resulted in many viral jokes. However, in this instance, Pattinson is just as guilty. The actor revealed that he would troll Holland on set, telling him, “I want to be your daddy.” So this viral moment can be greatly attributed to Pattinson's eagerness to chew scenery.

Whatever the case, there’s still a chance for fans to create another viral Robert Pattinson meme before the year’s over. You can see him on the big screen again when Dune: Part Three hits the 2026 movie schedule on December 18. And, for those who want to see the movie that spawned the track suit meme, check out Good Time, which is streaming for free on Tubi.

Robert Pattinson’s big movie streak isn’t quite over yet. He made a splash already this year with The Drama, Primetime, and The Odyssey, and he still has the release of Dune: Part Three to look forward to. And, if that weren't enough, he still has so much down the pike, including the much anticipated sequel to The Batman. Ahead of that movie’s release, Pattinson got reflective about filming the superhero flick's iconic opening scene, and I was surprised to learn he made one important tweak that wasn’t in the script.

Just recently, Pattinson sat down with director Lance Oppenheim to talk about their movie, Primetime, as well as participate in a mini career retrospective together. They chatted about their respective hit films, Ren Faire and The Batman and delved into their creative processes. When talk turned to the Matt Reeves film's opening, where Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne beats up a bunch of criminals in Gotham, the actor got candid. Pattinson explained how he flipped the positioning of his "vengeance" line. He told GQ:

This was a perfect change! Fans may remember years ago when the first trailer for The Batman dropped and fans saw Pattinson's Dark Knight beat that thug to a pulp. It was only after that that the vigilante referred to himself as "vengeance." That line wouldn't have hit as hard (no pun intended) had it been delivered before the beating. I also like the Mickey 17 actor's take on that line going into the punk's dreams as he drifts off. Check it out at the end of the opening:

This behind-the-scenes reveal is a testament to the notion that Pattinson's instincts helped make The Batman a fan favorite Caped Crusader film. He brings a much more gothic glumness to the character than predecessors like Christian Bale and Ben Affleck. It’s a unique kind of darkness that sets the tone for the entire film.

Yet, even with such a morose undertone, there’s a campiness about the line “I'm vengeance.” It’s a classic comic book line that needs to be delivered compellingly and at the right time. I think Reeves is also deserving of kudos for listening to his star on this matter.

This discussion makes me even more excited about what’s to come in The Batman: Part II. The movie was delayed several times, and the script took longer to write than many expected. This, along with a number of other factors, pushed the film out further and further from its set release dates. So there was a lot of relief in June 2025 when Reeves confirmed the screenplay was done.

Now, Part II is in production over in the UK, with BTS pictures from the set circulating online. Robert Pattinson says this sequel will take some big swings story wise, and I personally can’t wait to see it. And, if Pattinson is bringing the razor sharp instincts he did for the first film to the sequel, I think another critically acclaimed hit is on the way.

Fans will have to wait a while, as The Batman: Part II doesn't hit the big screen until February 18, 2028. In the meantime, you can revisit Reeves and Pattinson's first Bat movie along with the spinoff series, The Penguin, now with a HBO Max subscription. Also, keep an eye on updates regarding other upcoming DC movies.

In the days since I saw Primetime, which hit the 2026 movie schedule this weekend, I’ve thought a lot about it. I’ve even re-evaluated how much I liked the latest release from A24. Walking out of the theater, I didn’t like it. The more I think about the Lance Oppenheim film starring Robert Pattinson as To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen, the more I appreciate it. I’ve even come to like the movie in retrospect. I’m still not at all comfortable with it, though, which I guess is really the whole point.

Be advised, there are some spoilers beyond this point.

There Are Are No Heroes Here

When CinemaBlend asked co-star Merritt Wever who the villain of Primetime is, she opted to use the word “monsters” to describe the people involved in the short-lived reality/news show portrayed. I can get behind that idea. There are not really any heroes, though Skyler Gisondo’s character, Dan Plum, is not one of the monsters. Everyone else is. There aren’t any truly tragic figures, either, though Plum comes close.

Hansen, Wever’s character, producer Andie Bender, and Xavier Von Erck (Matthew Maher) all come across badly. Hansen takes the most heat, for sure, but the other two don’t fare much better. That’s before we even talk about the actual child predators portrayed, like Kaufman County, TX ADA Bill Conradt (Alex Winter). Though, does an argument have to be made that they are monsters? Conradt’s suicide ends the movie, but we don’t get closure on anything.

The Subject Of The Movie Isn’t Heroic, Either

I took some heat for an article I wrote a couple of months back, when the trailer for Primetime dropped, talking about how uncomfortable the whole subject makes me. I’ve also written in the past about how much the whole era of reality TV in the mid-’00s was exploitative and, honestly, gross. After seeing the movie, I still feel that way. It feels wrong to make money like the shows of that era, like Predator, on such disturbing and upsetting crimes.

Here we are a couple of decades later, and people are still turning out for projects like this. I don’t know what that says about all of us (and I’m just as guilty), but I can’t help but self-reflect on it. Even as I write this, coming to any conclusions is nearly impossible. I think the way the subject is presented by Oppenheim is fair, mostly, though Hansen disagrees. I still struggle with the whole idea of glamorizing it in any way. Glamorizing isn’t exactly the right word, I suppose, as clearly the movie is not making any of it look good. Maybe publicizing it? That doesn’t feel right, either.

Heck, I’m even struggling to decide whether I would recommend the movie or not. As I said, I really didn’t like it initially, but I really like movies that have you still thinking about them days later, and this one does that in a big way. In the end, I do recommend it, because there shouldn’t be any heroes in a story like this, and Pattinson is fantastic as Hansen. I’m still uncomfortable with the whole thing.

Robert Pattinson has been getting a lot of big gigs in recent years, like The Batman, Mickey 17, The Odyssey and more, show off his strong acting chops. While he's come a long way, the British actor can forget his days as the sparkly, brooding vampire Edward Cullen in the Twilight movies. And, apparently, neither can the fans after over a decade, which Pattinson admits he still finds shocking.

While Pattinson's first shot at a big franchise came when he played Cedric Diggory in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, his role as Edward really put him on the map. As a result, he now holds a special place in fans' hearts. While promoting his 2026 movie release, Primetime, with Brut, Pattinson got real about how the popularity of the Stephenie Meyer film franchise still takes him by surprise:

It would definitely be an understatement to describe the Twilight films as popular. Together, all five films smashed the box office, earning over $3.3 billion worldwide. Not only that, but the series cemented the careers of Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, Anna Kendrick and more. Whether you were “Team Edward” or “Team Jacob,” or became part of the flood of parents who decided to name their daughters after Bella, the hype is still alive and well after 18 years.

Honestly, I can understand why Pattinson would still be so taken aback about the staying power of the teen drama franchise. All of this is very ironic as well, considering that initially, Pattinson thought he wouldn’t meet book fans’ expectations for the role of Edward. Yet, with the films' increasing popularity, he ended up being a swoon-worthy heartthrob to audiences.

That fame also came at a bit of a cost for the Tenet actor, though. He previously said that during his early Twilight years, he was losing his identity when fans made him feel like he was Edward in real life. Even while filming Remember Me in New York years ago, Pattinson spoke about 40 people taking his picture while he was filming on location. Ultimately, he said the downside of fame was that his opportunities for normal interactions were gone.

But, today, Pattinson is humorously of the thinking that he’d be too “boring and old” for fans to stalk him now. After he noticed a surge of his male fanbase attending the Mickey 17 premiere, I think it’s safe to say he’ll never be shy of fans in any way, though. But, at least this time, they won’t only be Twihards asking for his autograph.

Robert Pattinson may still find his Twilight fame “mind-blowing” after all of these years, but I think that's simply a testament to his pitch-perfect work in the films. Of course, he's since proven he’s more than just Edward Cullen, but he can thank the vampire film series for launching his career in the first place.

Feel free to stream the Twilight franchise with a Peacock subscription. You can also make sure to catch Pattinson’s performance in Primetime, which is in theaters now.

I never expected Primetime to be a glowing portrayal of Chris Hansen. I went into it assuming it would show why hosting and being one of the creative forces behind a television show about catching pedophiles was, at best, morally complicated and at worst, creepy, exploitative and dangerous. Nothing about him or the show deserves an effusive, hero-style biopic, but even so, I am rattled at how mean Primetime is to the To Catch A Predator host.

Lance Oppenheim’s movie doesn’t seem to have the slightest interest in portraying Hansen as a layered human being with positive and negative qualities. Here, Robert Pattinson plays him as a caricature that is almost exclusively made up of negative qualities, and as an audience, we are asked to take a seat and watch those negative qualities depicted in lampoonish detail.

In Primetime’s world, he’s a bad father, which means watching him wake his kids up to inappropriately show them scenes of himself on To Catch A Predator. In Primetime’s world, he’s a disappointing husband, which means getting multiple conversations of him apologizing to his wife while she looks dead inside. In Primetime, he’s a hapless producer and a fame whore and a self-interested coworker and a thoughtless affair partner, which means scene after scene of his unfavorable qualities exposed with cartoon-like intensity.

Even the way Hansen is shot feels like an opinionated choice at times (which you can get a sense of in the trailer). Primetime uses a lot of close-ups and odd angles and sometimes striking color palettes in a way that almost feels reminiscent of the drug scenes in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. He’s not moving, existing and talking with the pace and rhythm of a human being. Instead, he’s vibing and awkwardly putting on a persona and, at one point, making animalistic noises.

It’s like Primetime views him as a facsimile of a person and, at times, even like a monster. The movie is quite clear and obvious with that monster comparison, and we get it in the form of a story, repeated references to that story and even direct visual imagery. Is our main character the monster? Are the pedophiles he’s trying to catch the monsters? Is everyone a monster? Is society the real monster? It’s vague in an artsy way, but it’s pretty clear in the movie’s eyes that Hansen is complicit and guilty.

In some ways, Pattinson’s larger-than-life portrayal (which people are comparing to The Joker) is not a surprise. Oppenheim has been very open that he wasn’t interested in making a straight biopic. He said in a recent interview that the movie is meant to be an “homage to the internet’s version” of Hansen. The director is clearly more interested in the persona than the person, which is fine, but if the movie is about the persona, it’s quite odd that it doesn't spend much time dealing in the positive mythologies around Hansen.

To be clear, we get the occasional scene of Hansen in all his glory as an on-camera host, but it’s counterbalanced with scenes of him freezing up, struggling to meet network pressures and getting too emotionally overwhelmed to do his job. There are some fun nods to his trademark voice, his catchphrases and the way he portrays himself on camera. We even get the occasional gesture toward a redemption arc or bit of personal growth, but Primetime isn’t really interested in fully playing into that aura or building a prolonged success story around him. Even the fans of his that we meet are bumbling and oafish cops or bloodthirsty psychos, which further undermines him.

I don’t think Hansen, who isn't happy about the movie, is owed a positive biopic or even a more modern grey-area-style take on his life and legacy. If Primetime wants to paint him as a monster, it’s free to do that, but the odd thing is, I’m not sure anyone involved in the movie actually set out to do that. Second lead Merritt Weaver, who plays Hansen's producer, told us in an interview that one of the first things Oppenheim said to her as she was considering the role was that this movie is “not a hit piece against anyone.”

Whether they intended it to be that or not, however, it kind of comes off that way. Because there are so many scenes of Hansen being an unhinged, almost inhuman monster… because there are so many scenes of him being a bad husband, bad father, bad friend, bad everything… because he’s consistently shot in an off-kilter and unsteady kind of way… because so much of the runtime depicts his negative qualities and so little depicts his positive qualities, Primetime does come off like a hit piece. It comes off like a mean-spirited one, and even as someone who expected an unflinching tone, I’m still a little shocked.

You can and should check out Primetime for yourself when it hits the movie release schedule this weekend. Overly negative or not, it's a big artistic swing filled with great performances.

WARNING: There are major spoilers ahead for Primetime, especially the movie's ending.

Primetime, from director Lance Oppenheim, the latest movie from A24 to hit the 2026 movie schedule, asks a lot of questions and leaves it up to the audience to decide the answers. One question that the ending of the movie asks is who the villain of the story is, which is based on the real events of the short-lived Dateline NBC spinoff To Catch a Predator.

The movie provides the stark answer to where the motivations lead, and that is with the suicide of one of To Catch a Predator's targets, a Dallas-area district attorney named Bill Conradt, who turns a gun on himself at the end of the movie, just as he did in real life with the Predator crew and the cops outside his house. That death left the show and its creators reeling, and it spelled the end of Predator on NBC.

Primetime doesn't hit audiences over the head with an answer to the question of who the villain of the film is, deftly leaving it open to interpretation. Here's what co-star Merritt Wever told us about it.

Is There One Villain? Is Everyone A Villain?

Audiences will likely have different opinions on who the villains are in the movie, aside from the predators, which no one will dispute. Is TV the villain? Is the ratings system for TV shows the villain? Is host Chris Hansen (Robert Pattinson)? Is the show's producer?

Wever, who plays Predator’s producer Andie Bender in the movie, has thoughts on the matter. When we asked her who she thinks the villain is in Primetime, she gave us her thoughts:

It sounds like she believes Hansen and the crew of Predator take some of the blame. It’s not just one person in particular, however. In the movie, none of the people involved in the show come across as heroes, for sure. Certainly, her character does not in her quest for a ratings hit (along with Hansen). The organization, Perverted-Justice, who run the sting operation, especially its leader, Xavier Von Erck (Matthew Maher), looks bad, as does host Chris Hansen himself on a number of levels. However, Wever is forgiving of some of the characters’ motivations, telling us:

While the movie certainly doesn’t go easy on Hansen or anyone else involved, every character’s motivation in the story is genuine. Hansen wants to be seen as a great journalist and (at least at first) is driven by getting the story of child predators out into the world. Von Erck wants to lock them all up. Wever’s Bender wants to make a great show. Somewhere along the line, the movie argues, the original ideals of all of them get lost.

Primetime is sure to spark a lot of conversations about its role in that mid-2000s era of reality television and how successful its tactics were. One thing is for sure: it’s very good at asking the right questions.

Robert Pattinson is having one heck of a 2026 movie schedule. From his villainous turn in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey to his highly anticipated role in Denis Villeneuve’s final installment of Dune, the actor has no shortage of powerhouse performances. Although perhaps one of the most unexpected roles he's taken on is real-life journalist Chris Hansen in A24’s Primetime. He is chilling in the trailer, but what I didn't expect was fans comparing him to The Joker... or his take on that comparison.

In a recent chat with Entertainment Weekly, Pattinson fielded a question about whether his portrayal of the controversial To Catch a Predator Host has any Crown Prince of Crime in its DNA, or whether he’d ever considered taking on that role given all the online chatter. Of course, the actor quickly pivoted to how much he loved Barry Keoghan's short but memorable scene as the character from 2022’s The Batman. He explained:

What survives of Keoghan's performance in the finished film is a short interaction at the end. We see him, out of focus, laughing with his fellow Arkham inmate, Paul Dano’s Riddler. However, a deleted scene that surfaced online showcases Pattinson’s Batman visiting the Joker and asking him to help solve the case against the Riddler, in a very Hannibal Lecter/Clarice Starling encounter.

Unfortunately, the scene didn’t make it into the final movie, and there’s no word on whether it's canon to this corner of the Bat-universe. Still, Pattinson would love to see the actor continue in future installments in the series. He continued:

What a gracious take by Battinson. There have been countless on-screen portrayals of The Joker, some better than others, but I have to agree with him. I’d love to see this particular interaction continue in future installments in Matt Reeves’ Batman movies. That is, if we get more beyond The Batman Part II.

The Batman released eight months before James Gunn and producer Peter Safran officially took over as co-chairmen and co-CEOs of DC Studios on November 1, 2022. After the pair took over the future DC movie slate, things got complicated, especially after they announced a separate iteration of Batman & Robin that fits into the newly established DCU. Meanwhile, Reeves' take on the character would remain in its own universe of Elseworlds stories.

What followed was years of starts and stops for a follow-up to the first Pattinson-led movie. We will finally get the sequel on February 18, 2028, after it was moved from the 2027 movie schedule to 2028. That is, barring no further setbacks or reschedules. At this pace, it's unclear whether we will see a third in the series materialize; if not, we may never get another look at Barry Keoghan's take on the character unless he appears in Batman Part II. We will have to wait until February 18, 2028 to find out.

For now, we will have to settle for Pattinson’s take on Chris Hansen as the closest we have to him as Mr. J. But hey, if the entire DC slate is rebooted again in five years, maybe he’ll get the chance to paint his face and give us that "generational" performance fans online are convinced he’d deliver.

Primetime hits theaters on September 25, 2026.

There is little doubt that Primetime, the upcoming movie from A24 directed by Lance Oppenheim, is going to get people talking. The movie, which features Robert Pattinson as NBC journalist Chris Hansen, portrays the early days of the hit show To Catch a Predator, so the subject matter alone is going to make a lot of people uncomfortable. One person who already has strong views on Primetime, which hits the 2026 movie schedule on September 25th, is Hansen himself. He has not minced his words, calling the movie “an insult.”

We asked Oppenheim about Hansen’s comments, and he still wants the reporter to see the movie about his landmark show that outed child sex predators. Oppenheim says:

Oppenheim also wants Hansen to know that it was the host of Predator himself who inspired Oppenheim to make the movie. It all started with a $30 Cameo video, as Oppenheim explains:

Whether that is meant to entice Hansen into seeing the film, which critics have liked, or repel him is up to you, but Oppenheim is sincere in how struck he was by Hansen selling Cameo videos. This came before he’d even been approached with the script by writer Ajon Singh. Oppenheim says about the Cameo:

Again, it’s up to you to determine if Oppenheim is inviting Hansen to see the movie or not, but either way, Hansen can be a polarizing figure. To Catch a Predator is polarizing as well. That’s a big part of what makes this movie so intriguing to many, even those uncomfortable with the way it was presented.

Meanwhile, Oppenheim is also kicking up a stir with another upcoming film he co-directed (along with Nathan Fielder), You Can See Everything, about convicted fraudster Elizabeth Holmes, which is sure to shock audiences as well. With two movies in a row about such interesting subjects, Oppenheim has really tapped into something.

When The Batman: Part II was first delayed until February 2028, it was yet another gutpunch for fans most anxiously awaiting a follow-up to Matt Reeves’ first film. The kind that made it seem like we might never see Robert Pattinson’s caped crusader back on the big screen. Thankfully, the upcoming DC movie has definitely in the throes of its production since May, as proven quite often by set photos and videos being shared on social media. Not the most ideal way to get updates, but they’re prevalent.

As debates continue regarding which villain star Sebastian Stan is portraying in The Batman: Part II, a sometimes villainous DC Comics character has potentially been revealed, as a set photo shared on X features a masked character wearing a long-sleeved overshirt showcasing the anarchy symbol, a stretched upper-case “A” with a circle through the middle. Which probably makes it obvious which vigilante that wardrobe appears to be alluding to: non-metahuman Lonnie Machin, better known as Anarky.

Anarky Does Make Sense For The Batman: Part II, But I'm Skeptical

Created by Alan Grant and Norm Breyfogle for Detective Comics in 1989, Anarky's name is a direct representation of the character's philosophy and social belief system, though he generally wants to better society through his actions, as opposed to just creating an absence of law and order. He just happens to utilize methods that aren't entirely legal or 100% moral, so he gets the anti-hero vigilante descriptor. (And he's not always into betterment.)

Given that context alone, I could easily see former child prodigy Lonnie Machin growing up in The Batman's version of Gotham City and becoming so incensed by the power and financial imbalance that he adopts a costumed persona. It'd make all the more sense after Batman and Riddler's showdown in the first movie, too. And yet..

I Don't Actually Think That Set Photo Is An Anarky Reveal

Unless the "character" who appears in the Batman: Part II set photo is meant to be the earliest possible incarnation of Anarky, I can't with good faith pretend to agree with the speculation.

Mainly because the only real piece of indicating information is that the actor's clothing features the anarchy symbol, which wouldn't necessarily be a strange symbol to see during a streetwide protest like the one taking place during this scene. If anything, it's like this person is wearing Anarky merch instead of a costume, per se.

The mask is too blurry to really see properly, but it doesn't really look like the white masks that Anarky has worn in other media, and appears more skeleton-esque. (Although that could also be wrong.) It also seems like the actor is wearing a hat atop the mask, and not the hooded look that Anarky is known for.

Beyond that, there's not much to the outfit beyond fairly standard-looking pants and shoes, such as kneepads and elbow pads, or a backpack with straps across his torso, possibly with weapon-holders. Granted, some of that might have gotten him too much attention from surrounding Gotham P.D. So I guess if this does end up being the comic character, I'd understand why he dressed down for the occasion.

Elsewhere during the weekend's filming, shots from the set surfaced that seemed to prove that the Court of Owls will be involved, based in large part on a protester sign saying “Court of Fouls.” Which itself would imply that Gotham City citizens are aware of a group that’s purposefully remained hidden since the city’s founding, thus making the initial assumption harder to buy into. But the Court was already teased less overtly in The Penguin, so I'm sure they are out there.

For those who want to see Anarky in live-action, you'll have to watch his Arrow introduction from back in Season 4, where he was portrayed by Supernatural vet Alexander Calvert. Otherwise, stay tuned for more The Batman: Part II updates ahead of its impending 2028 release.

I think it's about time we start calling this era of Robert Pattinson’s career the “Robissance.” The actor seems to be in everything lately, and the movies he’s been in have been top tier. I mean, he's got four films on the 2026 movie schedule alone! Now, he has commented on what it’s like to be booked and busy lately, and it sounds quite exhausting.

So far this year, audiences have seen Pattinson spark conversations with his performance in The Drama and his supremely slimy role in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. Next up, he’s in Primetime, which is getting glowing reviews, and he's also got a role in the already star-studded Dune: Part Three. Here’s his take on being in so many movies:

Mind you, the Writers and Actors Strikes ended back in November 2023. So Pattinson is saying he’s been going, going, going for almost three years straight. In that time, he’s made eight movies, including the one he’s currently filming, Batman: Part II, ahead of its 2028 release. Here's what he told GQ about his workload:

These recent years have been fruitful for Pattinson. Last year, he wasn’t only in Die, My Love with Jennifer Lawrence; he also got to work with Parasite filmmaker Bong Joon Ho on Mickey 17. Aside from his four 2026 movies, he also has a Netflix movie coming next year called Here Comes the Flood, and he’s a producer on the upcoming horror movie Possession. As far as his rigorous schedule goes, Pattinson sums it up like this:

As he should! The actor also has a 2-year-old daughter with his partner, Suki Waterhouse. As Pattinson explained it, three of his movies were filmed back-to-back, as he went from Die, My Love to the set of The Drama right to Primetime. It doesn’t sound like the actor regrets it, but it sounds very tiring.

His mindset shift could really pay off for his career as well because, lately, pundits have been talking about how the actor could be nominated for an Oscar this year. Between his supporting role as Antinous in The Odyssey and his portrayal of TV host Chris Hansen in Primetime, he could earn his first Academy Award nomination. That would be a huge moment for him, and perhaps correctly cap off three years of hard work.

See Robert Pattinson on the big screen again when Primetime hits theaters on September 25, and Dune: Part Three comes out on December 18.

Robert Pattinson seems to be landing a lot of big gigs and is quickly becoming one of Hollywood’s most reliable actors. He's already being praised for his performances in The Drama and The Odyssey this year, and he has too big films opening in the next couple of months, Primetime and Dune: Part Three. There was a time, of course, when nobody knew who the actor was, before he got his big break in Twilight. Now, Pattinson is opening up about buying an expensive car amid that fame, and it didn't pan out like he imagined.

In a recent interview with GQ, Pattinson opened up about some of the big buzzy projects he’s been in this year, as well as reflecting on what it was like when he first became very famous. Pattinson's casting as Edward in Twilight (as the book series became a phenomenon) pushed him into the stratosphere, and that came with financial benefits. While some stars purchase jewelry or watches when they first start making a lot of money, Pattinson apparently eyed an automobile. He said:

This feels like the blueprint for a “dream car,” especially for a kid. It’s cool, it’s flashy, it’s masculine and it has a cinematic presence. All in all, that's exactly the kind of car a child would imagine a movie star driving. However, all the reasons to get a Shelby Mustang are the same reasons the car is so impractical, especially when it’s an older, vintage model. Pattinson learned that very quickly:

Especially considering Pattinson was so famous during this time, I can imagine this being quite embarrassing. It’s a bit humiliating for anyone when their flashy car breaks down and they have to get out and push it. It makes it even worse when you are the guy from Twilight and everyone knows who you are. I’m sure it was a humbling experience, though, in retrospect, considering pushing a car isn’t always on the list of things you expect to do as a rich movie star.

I feel like the car purchase is a right of passage for young movie stars. Even Matt Damon and Ben Affleck talked about stupidly pouring money into matching Jeeps when they first got their first big checks. It’s kind of a trend, and I'm not surprised Pattinson did it when he first got famous, especially considering he was so young. Now, it seems like he has certainly upgraded, with both the practical car that works and the Batmobile we will get to see him drive again, based on The Batman: Part II set photos.

When Robert Pattinson isn’t driving a mustang or a Batmobile, he can be seen just about everywhere else. You can check out his performance in The Drama now with an HBO Max subscription. Fans can also see him in The Odyssey, which is in theaters now, as well as other upcoming 2026 movie releases Primetime, which is in theaters on September 25th, and Dune: Part 3, which hits cinemas on December 18th.

I’ve been excited about every film Robert Pattinson has released on the 2026 movie schedule; however, Primetime is the one I’ve been most curious about. In the upcoming A24 movie, the actor plays To Catch a Predator’s Chris Hansen. Now critics have seen this thriller, and they are saying very similar things about the leading man’s performance.

To Catch a Predator was an infamous and controversial series on NBC hosted by Hansen. It ran as part of Dateline from 2004 to 2007, and it used sting operations to catch alleged sexual predators who thought they were meeting with someone underage. Primetime is inspired by this, and Pattinson gives a wild performance in it. Whether they loved the movie or not, critics seemed to all agree on that front. Calling the actor’s performance “dizzying” in his review for BBC, Nicholas Barber wrote:

Later in the review, Barber wrote that Pattinson’s performance is “exaggerated and theatrical without ever being arch.” He also noted that he thinks this is “the best performance yet from the most intriguing actor of his generation.”

Jessica Kiang’s review for Variety specifically dove into Pattinson’s impression of Chris Hansen. The actor has said he would listen to podcasts to really nail down Hansen’s voice, and admitted that “it’s very hard to do.” However, it sounds like he nailed it, commenting on his “physical mannerisms” and his “vocal impersonation,” the critic wrote:

Along with complimenting Pattinson’s work, the reviewer also noted that the rest of the cast, which includes Skyler Gisondo and Merritt Wever, delivers “career-best screen work.”

Many reviews cited that it’s not just the subjects of To Catch a Predator who are framed in a guilty light. It also frames Hansen and “almost everyone involved with the show as some kind of seducer too,” as IGN’s review from Siddhant Adlakha explained. He also noted that while Chris Hansen has already been critical of Primetime and probably won’t like Pattinson’s performance, others will likely love it:

Like other reviews, this one goes on to compliment Pattinson’s impression of Hansen, while also saying that he “sets the screen ablaze” with his “heightened” take on the TV personality.

Overall, critics agree that The Batman actor “really sinks his teeth into the questionable ethics of Hansen,” as THR’s David Rooney put it. However, while the performances were great, this critic wasn’t totally sold on the movie, as he wrote:

Next Best Picture gave the film a 7 out of 10. However, despite criticism that “the screenplay often focuses on unimportant aspects of the story,” the performances are top-tier, with it highlighting the notion that Pattinson has given another great performance in 2026. He’s not the only one deserving of flowers, though, as Ema Sasic wrote:

It seems like Primetime could lead to polarizing reactions, and critics seem to range from positive to mixed on it. At the time of this writing, it’s sitting at 93% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 14 reviews.

No matter where you fall on it, though, Pattinson’s performance as Chris Hansen stands out and adds another feather in his cap of 2026 movies, which include Christopher Nolan’s critically acclaimed adaptation of The Odyssey and the polarizing yet well-reviewed The Drama. So, to make up your own mind about Primetime, and to see if Robert Pattinson’s performance, you can catch Lance Oppenheim’s film in theaters on September 25.

The upcoming A24 movie Primetime could be one of the more disturbing entries on the 2026 movie schedule, and it's the latest interesting choice populating Robert Pattinson’s resume. In the movie, he stars as Chris Hansen, former host of To Catch a Predator, the controversial series that ran on NBC from 2004 to 2007. Throughout its run, Hansen collaborated with law enforcement to lure and arrest would-be sexual predators who believed they were meeting up with underage victims. But this new movie is not what you would consider an authorized biopic, which has led to some very public comments about how the journalist feels about it all.

With Hansen airing out his criticism of the project, it’s not surprising that director Lance Oppenheim would have something to say in response, especially when he has a personal connection that sparked all of this in the first place. In 2024, the filmmaker’s wife bought him a recorded message from the former Dateline host as a surprise gift, solidifying his desire to make Primetime, which he feels is almost an adaptation of that Cameo video. But through all of the public criticism, Oppenheim still hopes Hansen sees the film. According to The Hollywood Reporter, he said:

Chris Hansen had previously gotten an opportunity to watch Primetime at a private screening, but the very restrictive agreement he was asked to sign, barring him from taking legal action against A24, deterred him from doing so. He’s claimed that while he did show up to see the film, the studio wanted him to sign away the rights to his name, image, and brand, as well as his legal rights, and he refused to do so. While there are conflicting reports stating that the journalist was actually only asked to sign a standard pre-premiere NDA to prevent spoilers and discussion ahead of the release, director Lance Oppenheim said:

If you’ve seen an episode of To Catch a Predator, you’ve likely gotten the ick from watching material of that subject matter and wondered if it was just too exploitative. Watching the trailer, while clearly containing another on the list of fascinating and remarkable Robert Pattinson performances, it’s hard to think of another word to describe Primetime than bonkers. It also feels like, no matter how good this film is, it’s going to be uncomfortable to watch, considering the super dark subject matter. It will get especially awkward if any humor gets injected into a story like this.

I honestly have no idea what to expect and am on the fence about the entire thing, but I do understand how the challenge of it all is something that would appeal to The Batman star as he continues to take risks and do the unexpected in his career. Oppenheim just hopes that Chris Hansen will ultimately see the film and said:

Having just come off the success of The Odyssey, where he plays the villainous Antinous, after the release of Primetime on September 25^th, you’ll also be able to see Robert Pattinson in Dune: Part Three on December 18^th. It will be interesting to hear the reaction to this fictionalized biopic once it hits theaters, and I’m curious as to whether Chris Hansen will actually give it a fair chance before he weighs in any further.

As we get deeper into the DCU's first slate of projects (titled Gods and Monsters), there are some upcoming DC movies that are set outside of the newly formed shared universe. Chief among them is Matt Reeves' The Batman: Part II, which was recently delayed until February of 2028. That long-awaited movie is in the midst of production, and new set photos have revealed that the Batmobile is going to be in bad shape in the blockbuster. Let's break it down.

It looks like things are going to get real for the title character of The Batman: Part II. Previous set photos showed Alfred trying to revive an unconscious Bruce Wayne, and it seems that The Dark Knight's signature vehicle is also in jeopardy. Images from Instagram show the Batmobile will take a serious beating, as it looks pretty much totaled. What's more, there's footage of the Batmobile rolling after an apparent crash, which is no doubt why the car looks so wrecked. Of course, now I'm curious about what conflict happens that results in this apparent crash.

What we know about The Batman: Part II is fairly limited, which is why any set photos and videos are quickly going viral for fans who spent years watching the DC movies in order. Fans are eager to know who the movie's villain(s) will be, as how both Sebastian Stan and Scarlett Johansson will contribute to the mysterious sequel. And the discourse surrounding the movie's antagonist has only gotten louder as glimpses from the set have arrived online.

For his part, Robert Pattinson has described filming The Batman: Part II as "significantly harder" than the original. Considering Matt Reeves' 2022 movie had major challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic shutting down the set, this comment definitely holds extra weight. We'll just have to see if the difficulty pays off when the movie arrives in 2028.

When The Batman's trailers started rolling out, moviegoers immediately responded to The Batmobile's design. Namely because it was a tricked out muscle car, which stood in stark juxtaposition to the tank-like design we saw in Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy. So seeing it all beat up on the set of the sequel is a bit of a bummer. But hopefully Robert Pattinson's hero will end up getting his signature ride fixed. After all, Bruce Wayne certainly has the bank account to back it up.

Despite Part II's delays and the years that have passed since the first movie, excitement over The Batman franchise has managed to stay afloat. Some credit must go to the TV spinoff The Penguin (streaming with a HBO Max subscription) for moving the story forward... and winning some Emmys along the way.

The Batman: Part II is currently expected to arrive in theaters on February 18th as part of the 2026 movie release list. Hopefully we get some more information about its contents sooner rather than later. For now I'll be keeping The Batmobile in my prayers.

We haven’t seen the last of Robert Pattinson in 2026, as he has two more movies heading to the box office. One of which is Primetime, which has the actor stepping into the shoes of To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen. And for him, the biggest challenge was capturing the host’s accent. Pattison recently reveals how he learned to get Hansen’s accent just right for the new drama.

The series hosted by Hansen had volunteers go undercover in chatrooms as minors to flush out adults trying to set up illicit meetings. The premise sounds insane, and by the looks of the bonkers trailer, the upcoming movie seems to capture that exact feeling. In it, we also get to check out the British actor’s midwestern accent deliver Hansen’s iconic line, “You know how this looks, right?" But getting it to sound right took a lot of work, and may have left some people confused. Pattinson shared with GQ about what it took perfect the voice. He explained:

Pattionson’s dedication to roles is one of the reasons he has gotten a lot of gigs lately, with The Odyssey still in theaters and Dune: Part Three coming out December 18th. Having four movies may up his Oscar chances this year, especially given the more dramatic material of Primetime. The actor has spoken fondly of the movie and how much effort has gone into it as a passion project. He explained:

To Catch a Predator got its start with “Dangerous Web” segments that Hansen hosted for Dateline. And the upcoming movie seems to focus on these origins. Pattinson has called the script, “really unusual and kind of audacious,” which to me, perfectly describes the source series that lured predators into being filmed.

Not surprisingly, this isn’t the first time we’ve seen someone tackle the origins of Hansen’s series. Last year, the documentary Predators was released, which dove into the rise and controversial fall of the series. It is unclear how much the upcoming thriller will delve into the various stings and controersies. However, we can most likely expect the subject matter to be uncomfortable when it hits the 2026 movie schedule on September 25 after it premieres in Venice. This will also be the second collaboration with A24 for Pattinson, who earlier this year was in the company’s controversial The Drama.

Acording to some reports, Hansen has been skeptical about the movie’s portrayal of him, calling out things he claims never happened. Though he does give credit to Pattinson for his voice work, calling his imitation of him pretty good.

At least even if Chris Hansen doesn’t like the movie after it’s released, Pattinson rest assured his accent is appreciated and his efforts haven't gone unnoticed.

If you ask me, there are no “bad” Batman movies. Sure, I think Batman Forever is the “worst” of the bunch, and yes, I know, you think it's Batman & Robin. I disagree with you. When it comes right down to it, I think Batman has an overall pretty good track record when it comes to films.

That said, when I ranked the Batman movies a while back, I put Matt Reeves’ The Batman at number 3. However, after a rewatch, I'm now comfortable putting it at number 1. Here's why.

I Know Everybody's Favorite Batman Movie Is The Dark Knight, But I Think This Is The Most Compelling Batman Movie Yet

It's safe to say that everybody and their mama thinks Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight is the greatest Batman movie of all time, and hey, I once thought that, too. When it came to The New York Times list of the 100 Best Movies of the 21st Century, The Dark Knight landed at number 28. It’s considered by many to be the greatest superhero movie ever made, and it deserves every accolade that it’s ever received. I am taking nothing away from it.

And yet…I think Matt Reeves’ The Batman is the most compelling version of the Caped Crusader to date. I mainly think it's because the villains don't overshadow Batman for a change (which I'll get into more detail a bit later). The reason everybody adores The Dark Knight is because of Heath Ledger's electric performance as The Joker. Sure, Christian Bale is a serviceable enough Batman, but he doesn't even feel like the most important character in his own movie. Also, like many, I'm a massive fan of Michael Keaton as Batman, but with the Tim Burton movies, the main star is really Gotham City itself.

Matt Reeves puts Batman front and center in his movie, and he's a Batman unlike any other we've ever seen. Unlike most Batmen who are a version of Bruce Wayne moonlighting as Batman, Robert Pattinson's version feels like the inverse, as this is a Batman who takes off his mask only to reveal another mask, that being Bruce Wayne, who seems totally uninterested in being a playboy. It's a fascinating approach to a Batman movie, and one that is even better with a second viewing.

This Is Also My Favorite Version Of Gotham City, By Far

Gotham City has so much personality that it's always a character in itself. As I mentioned earlier, Tim Burton's films really just felt like an invitation into his creative mind, as the strangeness, colors, and darkness really did feel like they took center stage in his Batman movies. In other words, it’s Tim Burton’s world, and Batman and his rogue’s gallery were just living in it. And that’s cool.

I love the Tim Burton movies (Especially his version of The Joker). That said, his Gotham City kind of takes my focus away from the stories of his two films, as I’m so enraptured by his world that I sometimes lose sight of the narratives. Joel Schumacher’s Gotham City is like a kaleidoscope of colors, which worked for his heightened (and often silly) approach, but it’s probably my least favorite version of Gotham City. Christopher Nolan’s take was pretty much just Chicago and Pittsburgh, which really added to his more realistic approach.

Matt Reeves’ Gotham? Well, it feels like the world is trapped in a perpetual nighttime, even when it’s not. I love this aspect because it’s always, always unsettling, and the kind of place where you really do feel like some terrible stuff goes on both in plain view and behind closed doors. I think it’s the perfect Gotham City, and I like it even more on a subsequent viewing.

I Also Adore How The Bad Guys Are The Most Grounded They've Ever Been In A Batman Film

Now, here might be a strike AGAINST The Batman for many people, but I really like how normal the villains feel. We’ve gotten three live-action versions of The Riddler thus far: Frank Gorshin, Jim Carrey, and Paul Dano, and out of those three, only one of them has managed to feel scary, and that’s Dano.

Gorshin was silly, of course, because the ‘60s Batman was silly. Jim Carrey (whom I LOVED as a child) was probably the most annoying part about Batman Forever for me. However, I love how Paul Dano’s Riddler just feels like a terrorist who likes to play games with his targets. It reminds me of the Zodiac Killer, which is no coincidence, as that was intentional. I really love that.

This is a different Batman movie, one where the Caped Crusader is a detective (as Batman is), and what better villain to have him go against than a terroristic version of The Riddler? It’s the most grounded Batman villain we’ve ever gotten in a film, which is great. I also love Colin Farrell’s version of The Penguin, who isn't in the film long (Though, he’s arguably in the best part of the entire movie with that car chase), but he leaves a memorable impression all the same. He doesn’t look like a penguin like Danny DeVito, but that’s what makes him even better.

Same for Zoe Kravitz’s Catwoman and John Turturro’s Carmine Falcone. They both feel grounded, which is good, since they never overshadow Batman. They inhabit his world, but they don’t overtake it like Heath Ledger’s Joker or Danny DeVito’s Penguin. Oh, and speaking of The Penguin...

Plus, We Got My Favorite Batman Thing Ever From This Film, That Being The Penguin

I don’t think I’ve ever loved anything Batman-related as much as I loved the HBO series, The Penguin starring Colin Farrell in the title role. I loved everything about it! I loved how much I detested Oz Cobb. I loved how much it leaned into feminism. I loved its side characters. Seriously, there’s nothing I don't love about the series.

We wouldn’t have gotten it if not for Matt Reeves’ The Batman. The Penguin is kind of like the cherry on top of an already stellar movie. I don’t know if The Penguin would even work if not for all of the things I mentioned earlier. The show never features Batman, but that’s okay since The Riddler flooded Gotham City, so you get a sense that Robert Pattison’s Batman has bigger issues to worry about than an on-the-rise Oz Cobb.

Gotham City is a mess, but it’s a realistic mess that’s full of dread, and it works in the show’s favor, since you always feel unsettled. And the bad guys on the show also feel grounded, as you never get a sense that these characters are more than just drug lords or gangsters, so it’s all consistent with the film.

Seriously, it’s for all of these reasons and more that I cannot WAIT for The Batman II. Hopefully, it will actually make its current February 18, 2028 release date. Because Lord knows how long we’ve been waiting for this sequel.

After plenty of delays, Matt Reeves’ The Batman: Part II is finally in production, with filming underway in the UK. Leading man Robert Pattinson has been on hand since the cameras started rolling earlier this summer and, by all accounts, he’s already been putting in work. Of course, the fan-favorite actor is currently unable to share any details regarding the plot of the highly anticipated superhero sequel. Yet he did just share one way that filming has been “significantly harder” compared to his first outing as the Caped Crusader.

Pattinson – who’s been scoring gigs left and right as of late – was recently named the latest global ambassador for Jaeger-LeCoultre. The British actor promoted that partnership during an interview with GQ, where he was also asked about the Batman sequel. The ever-savvy Pattinson didn’t spill many beans, though he did admit that one aspect of filming has changed in the years since he shot the film’s 2022 predecessor. And, quite frankly, this makes a lot of sense:

Honestly, I can understand why filming fight sequences would hit differently (no pun intended) this time around. 40-year-old Pattinson began filming The Batman in January 2020, shortly before the onset of the COVID pandemic. With that, the star was only in his mid-30s when he first started production. Given that he’s now hit the big 4-0, it’s only natural that it would be trickier to shoot scenes that involve a lot of physicality. Nevertheless, it sounds like the Good Time star is still enjoying the experience overall.

Pattinson’s commitment to the physical requirements of this DC franchise was evident from the jump. After being cast, he threw himself into his training and, eventually he found a regimen that worked for him. As for his work on this latest movie, that work ethic is seemingly still intact. Pattinson was asked about recent set photos that saw a Batman actor riding a motorcycle and said that one of those was him. However, given the apparent laughter accompanying his answer, I can’t tell if the witty star is lying (as he’s known to do now and then).

What the Odyssey star hasn’t been lying about, though, is the major amount of work that goes into making this kind of superhero flick. Months ago, he said that he’d been told he’d have 11 straight weeks of night shoots, which sound so tiring. Of course, when an actor is playing a vigilante who operates during late hours, such shoots are par for the course.

During his recent interview, Robert Pattinson also confirmed that he would remain in London “till the end of the year” to film this Batman flick. So he may still have quite a few fight scenes to shoot before principal photography comes to an end. Regardless, I’m glad that Pattinson has an upbeat take on the work and is excited about the “big swings” the film is set to take.

The Batman: Part II opens in theaters on February 18, 2028. While fans wait, they can grab an HBO Max subscription to stream the first movie as well as the spinoff series, The Penguin.

Robert Pattinson’s Bruce Wayne survived a lot during The Batman. He was shot, nearly blown up and electrocuted while trying to save Gotham from flooding. Apparently, Matt Reeves looked at all that punishment and decided Bruce still had a few hit points left, because new footage from the set of the upcoming The Batman: Part II appears to show Pattinson’s Bruce in very rough shape. That’s right, we have some behind-the-scenes footage, and it seems to spell disaster for Master Bruce.

Why The Footage Spells Bad News For Bruce

In a video shared by Cinema Solace on X, Andy Serkis’ Alfred is seen kneeling beside an apparently unconscious Bruce Wayne, trying to revive him. Toward the end of the clip, Pattinson sits up, and the white adhesive pads from a heart monitor are visible on his chest. We have no context for what put him on the ground, but Alfred performing CPR on Batman’s alter ego is a pretty strong sign that somebody’s day has gone very badly.

The footage was captured during production on Reeves’ long-awaited sequel and shows Bruce out of costume while Alfred works over him. A woman stands nearby as crew members surround the scene. The biggest question is what happened before the cameras started rolling.

Set videos rarely provide enough context to determine exactly what we are watching. But it does raise questions because Bruce appears to be injured as Bruce Wayne rather than Batman. Reeves’ first film spent plenty of time showing how reckless Pattinson’s Dark Knight could be once he put on the suit. This could suggest his civilian identity is getting dragged deeper into the danger this time.

Or Bruce could have slipped on some ice. I have no idea. What we do know is that Pattinson and Serkis are back alongside Jeffrey Wright and Colin Farrell, with several newcomers joining the sequel. But what are fans saying about the bts look?

Fans Have Jokes, But One Theory Has Me Thinking

As expected, Batman fans saw a few seconds of out-of-context set footage and immediately started trying to solve the entire movie. The Court of Owls came up repeatedly, while plenty of others were simply enjoying the steady drip of leaks. Whatever big swings are taking place on the set of the upcoming DC flick, here are some of the best (funniest?) responses:

• @MuhammadMu86979: “Court of owls fasho lesgo”
• @MioTaken: “This has to be Court of Owls”
• @MovieMedia: “Jokes on us, Bruce dies in this one”
• @de_fluffy_panda: “It’s called method acting 🤣”
• @DYounglings: “The context was that he was trying to pursue Surfing Joker but took water in his lungs”
• @DeAllas9: “Batman getting his ass shipped this week 😭😭😭”

But @VeryBullishGuy noticed the detail that suddenly makes this footage a lot more interesting. The fan wrote:

The fan goes on to theorize that Bruce may have been restrained so he could not swim, possibly by corrupt members of Gotham law enforcement or someone with access to police equipment. Considering how much of The Batman revolved around institutional corruption, that is a much more interesting possibility than Bruce simply losing another fight.

There is another piece of that theory I really like: this is happening to Bruce Wayne, not Batman. If somebody deliberately cuffed Bruce, dumped him near the water and left Alfred trying to restart his heart, then his civilian identity may be in considerably more danger this time around. And if whoever did this knows Bruce Wayne and Batman are the same person, Reeves could be setting up a nightmare far bigger than another bruising encounter with a Gotham criminal.

Obviously, a blurry set video cannot confirm any of this. We could be looking at a rehearsal, a stunt setup or a scene that plays very differently once we have the full context. Still, those cuffs are hard to ignore. Yeah, I’m looking at the cuffs now.

Bruce survived the Riddler, but fans are going to have to wait a while to find out what exactly is happening here. The Batman: Part II will skip both the 2026 and 2027 movie calendars before finally arriving in theaters in 2028. Until then, you can revisit Pattinson’s first trip through Gotham with an HBO Max subscription.

Christopher Nolan is thought of as one of the greatest filmmakers of the 21st century. He's told stories about superheroes, magicians and brilliant scientists and, more recently he dazzled audiences with The Odyssey. But, what sets him apart from his contemporaries? Well, there’s a Robert Pattinson story that Mia Goth told that speaks to one reason why Nolan is the GOAT.

The Odyssey has indisputably been one of the best 2026 movie releases. Not only is it another technical achievement for the director, it’s also recently become the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time. Cast member Mia Goth's Robert Pattinson story may indeed shed some light on why the filmmaker manages to get the best out of his collaborators:

Mia Goth played a disloyal maid to Penelope, Melantho, in The Odyssey. She recalled that one moment on set while speaking to British Vogue. Per the actress, during the movie's shoot she watched once as her co-star went up to Nolan and asked his director something about his performance. Rather than giving Pattinson the answer to his question, he communicated his trust to the actor, calling it his “department”.

It’s a great story, because too often we hear about a director’s notes to actors about how to play a scene. And sure, actors might need this in some cases but, sometimes, it’s perhaps important that they also own their abilities and make their own choices. Pattinson was hired by Nolan because he knew he could play the nasty role of Antinous to his liking, and the actor crushed it.

Pattinson and Nolan first worked together on Tenet. Their partnership came out of Nolan calling the actor to fly out to Los Angeles to meet him. The pair had a three-hour conversation, but Pattinson had no idea what it was for until the last couple minutes of the meeting. Interestingly, with Odyssey, Pattinson was the sprawling cast who actually asked Nolan to read the script before saying “yes.”

Aside from this anecdote, there’s plenty of other ways you could contrast Nolan sets from typical ones. He doesn’t allow cell phones on his sets, and you won't see many people sitting in chairs to keep the momentum of the shoot moving. He’s also very passionate about shooting on film and IMAX and tries his best to film as much of his movies as possible in-camera and practically, rather than relying on CGI.

This reputation has made Christopher Nolan one of the most respected filmmakers in Hollywood. No wonder there seems to be an influx of stories like this from great actors about why they love working with him.

Warning! The following will get into the big spoiler from The Drama. If you don't want to know, stream the movie with an HBO Max subscription and then return here after watching!

The Drama is out on HBO Max, meaning subscribers can now watch the Robert Pattinson and Zendaya film that has everyone talking. I actually knew the twist going into my watch, and while that didn't impact my enjoyment, I do have a question about Charlie's motivation during the movie.

For those who watched and need a reminder, or those who don't care about spoilers, The Drama follows Charlie as he's torn on how to proceed weeks before his wedding when he learns his fiancée Emma planned a school shooting in high school. It's a dark movie that, surprisingly, has a few laughs as well. That being said, I kept thinking about what Charlie was wrestling with during the movie, and if it was more that he was appalled by what he learned, or if he was more appalled at the idea of others finding out.

Did Charlie Fixate On Emma's Confession More Because Of How Rachel Reacted?

Charlie hyperfixates on Emma's confession, and it's completely valid given the context, but I also wondered if the way it all initially went down played into that. Everyone was shocked by Emma's confession, to the point they believed at first that it wasn't true. Once she confirmed it was, however, Rachel got aggressive, and it seemed things changed in Charlie's brain after.

Emma pointed out that Charlie was apt to fixate on things, but what was it he struggled with? I think there's certainly a part of him that had serious questions around her past, but I think Rachel's reaction made him think about the public perception if others found out. How would the world react if they knew Emma's secret, and what would they think of him?

Then, when Rachel pulled out of the wedding as Emma's maid of honor, Charlie was in a rush to get her back in the fold. Why? Well, people might ask questions why she pulled out. I think it's also evident Charlie cared when he asked his coworker Misha about it, trying to get a read on how another person might respond.

Charlie Questioned His Love For Emma, But His Actions In The Drama Show He Always Loved Her The Entire Time

Charlie seems to struggle with whether he should proceed with the marriage in The Drama, but his actions, to me at least, suggest he made up his mind very early on in the movie. I've struggled to talk about this, mainly because, as our review points out, it's weird to talk about this movie with others.

I think Charlie's actions from the start show that he's always loved Emma, even if he isn't aware of it. Everything we see is him coming to grips with accepting the fact that someone he loves was tied to something as controversial as a school shooting.

Getting Rachel to try and forgive Emma, asking a co-worker what they'd do if they found out a loved one was involved in planning something like this- these are the actions of someone who is concerned with the societal reaction tied to someone she loves. Some people will say his brief moment of trying to cheat with his coworker disputes this, but remember, he had the opportunity and didn't go through with it.

Ultimately, The Drama ending was not a shock to me. Emma was always going to love Charlie, and he was going to accept her. I think this is less clouded once the viewer gets out of their head about thinking how they'd wrestle with the situation, which I might've been doing since the trailer first dropped.

I am just one man with an opinion, however, so I would encourage all people to talk about The Drama and maybe rewatch it. With the twist out of the way, maybe I'll get a few people who see that it was never Emma who was the issue when it came to Charlie's love.

Next year it will be 15 years since Kristen Stewart and the Twilight cast officially said goodbye to the franchise. Yes, it was back in 2012 when the vampire movies ended with the release of Breaking Dawn Part 2. However, I think they’ve probably realized by now that they may never truly say farewell to Twilight due to how big of a deal it continues to be. And how does K-Stew feel about that?

It’s an interesting one, because to some, the Twilight movies are classics they’re always going back and watching. (All five movies are currently streaming for those with a Hulu subscription). Then, there’s another camp of people who feel “superior” to them, or just don’t get why they are so popular. Stewart was asked if she gets “annoyed” about being questioned about the movies. Here’s how she responded:

I never thought about it like this before, but what a great point from Kristen Stewart. While I’d think the actress would be totally over it, it sounds like it’s just an odd experience to wrap one’s head around. As she added:

Remember, Kristen Stewart was just 17 years old when she first played Bella Swan in Twilight, and Robert Pattinson was 22. While she wasn't “annoyed” that it was brought up on the In Your Dreams podcast, she did have some criticisms of her teenage self. She also said this:

I can’t even imagine having my most popular work being something I made when I was 17 years old. Can you? I would have very similar cringe thoughts about my choices too. And, sure, Kristen Stewart is a bit critical about it. Though, it also sounds like she’s gained some perspective on making the movies that she just didn’t have while she was in the middle of the craze.

Stewart hasn’t shied away from talking about it in the past, either. Previously, she said she’d be down to direct a Twilight remake and even signed on for a new vampire movie called Flesh of the Gods. And her co-stars don’t remove themselves from it either. Robert Pattinson even shouted out Team Jacob unprompted at The Odyssey premiere. Sometimes you just have to embrace your cringe, you know?

Anyways, with Twilight firmly in the past, even though she's fine with talking about it, Stewart’s latest movie is a stoner comedy called The Wrong Girls, which is one of the latest 2026 movies out in theaters this weekend.

Robert Pattinson has somehow made it this far without an Oscar nomination, but the 2026 movie calendar has given the Academy plenty of opportunities to change that. The former Twilight Saga star has four potential swings at the plate, spread across both leading and supporting categories, and fans have started doing the awards-season math.

A discussion over on the Robert Pattinson subreddit kicked off with one fan suggesting he could conceivably win two Oscars, with The Drama or the upcoming A24 movie Primetime putting him in the Best Actor conversation and The Odyssey or Dune: Part Three giving him a shot at supporting. Primetime, in which he plays real-life TV journalist and former To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen, arrives Sept. 25 after premiering at Venice.

So, how realistic are two nominations? Or one? Or, because the Academy loves keeping folks on their toes, none? Let's break it down.

The Two Oscar Nomination Path

There is at least a path. The Batman star already has The Odyssey in theaters, where he plays Antinous opposite Matt Damon’s Odysseus. He also has the final chapter of Denis Villeneuve's page-to-screen adaptation, Dune: Part Three as another potential supporting role, while The Drama and Primetime give him lead performances to work with. Some fans are buying the double-nomination possibility and here is what they're saying:

• u/Xam443216: “I think Primetime and the Odyssey are his best chances.”
• u/Exciting_Place_6817: “Dude was insane in the Odyssey.”
• u/mschellbell: “I so hope he wins just one at least!!”

If Pattinson did land nominations in both acting categories, he would join a very small club. Only 12 performers have been nominated for two Oscars in separate acting categories in the same year. The most recent was Scarlett Johansson in 2019, when she earned a Best Actress nomination for Marriage Story and a Best Supporting Actress nomination for Jojo Rabbit.

That would be a pretty wild career milestone for someone who has never been nominated before. Still, having four movies in the awards conversation does not mean Pattinson has four equal shots. Even getting two of those performances into serious contention would be a feat on its own.

A Single Nomination Might Be The Sweet Spot

This feels like the scenario several fans are settling on. Primetime may be Pattinson’s cleanest shot at Best Actor simply because the movie is built around his character. He plays a television host modeled on the kind of controversial and often exploitative reality TV that defined parts of the early 2000s, with the character chasing a chance to make broadcasting history.

That gives Pattinson the sort of central, dramatic showcase that can carry an awards campaign. And based on the bonkers first trailer, he certainly looks like he is swinging for the fences here.

Meanwhile, reactions to his Odyssey performance are already much more divided:

• u/Kev2524: “Lets be real: It would be a win if he will be nominated for one of them.”
• u/mrperuanos: “I didn’t see anything Oscar-worthy in The Odyssey.”
• u/Xam443216: “I mean, I thought he was a scene-stealer in The Odyssey.”

That disagreement may ultimately work against him. Christopher Nolan assembled a massive ensemble for The Odyssey, and the The Lighthouse actor is only one memorable piece of a movie overflowing with recognizable actors. One nomination would still end a surprisingly long Academy drought for an actor who has spent years bouncing between massive franchises and strange little movies.

Likelihood of No Nominations

Here comes the bucket of cold water. Awards season does not hand out nominations based on how many good performances somebody stacks into a calendar year. Pattinson could conceivably split attention between projects, get squeezed out by crowded categories or simply end up with performances voters like without placing among the final five. Some Redditors are already preparing for exactly that:

• u/Warden_Of_The_SB: “0 percent chance he wins 2, 15% chance he wins 1.”
• u/Mundane-Inspector-52: “There’s also a genuine possibility that he won’t get nominated for anything.”
• u/parkchanwookiee: “0 chance of both.”

That is what makes Robert Pattinson’s Oscar situation so fun to watch. Two nominations feel possible. One feels entirely reasonable. Although zero, because awards season loves chaos, would not be shocking either.

Pattinson has four swings at bat this year, with no guarantee the Academy sends him to first base. I’ll be in the stands cheering him on, though. Because by my count, the two performances we’ve already seen are both home runs. I have no reason to think Primetime, arriving Sept. 25, or Dune: Part III, hitting theaters Dec. 18, will be any less interesting.

For now, Pattinson can still be seen playing one of the slimiest villains in recent memory in The Odyssey, which is currently in theaters.

Spoilers ahead for The Drama.

Zendaya has had a big year in movies in 2026, including the recent release of both The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. But she had another big movie earlier this year with Kristoffer Borgli's The Drama. I finally was able to stream the project with my HBO Max subscription, and while the movie's big twist packed an emotional punch, I was shocked by how much I laughed throughout its 105-minute runtime.

The Drama got a big reaction from critics, largely thanks to its subject matter. The movie's titular drama comes just days before the wedding of Charlie and Emma, played by Robert Pattinson and Zendaya, respectively. At the final tasting of the menu, Emma reveals that she planned a failed school shooting as a young person, to the horror of her fiancé and the maid and man of honor. Gun violence is a sensitive subject, so I didn't expect so many comedic beats to crack me up.

Despite The Subject Matter, The Drama Brings The Laughs

The trailers for The Drama guarded the movie's twist, and I was lucky enough to stream it without the reveal of Emma's secret getting spoiled. I was truly shocked when she revealed the worst thing she'd ever done: planning a school shooting that (thankfully) never happened. There was plenty of disturbing content about her fascination with guns as a young person, but this revelation also served as fodder for a number of hilarious moments as Charlie struggled with the truth just days before their wedding.

Case in point: the scene where the couple meets with their wedding photographer Frances, played by Succession star Zoë Winters. The couple is struggling with Emma's revelation, and are (understandably) triggered when she keeps talking about how she'll "shoot" various members of their families during the nuptials. Zendaya is shown hilariously chugging water, followed by the most delightfully cringeworthy photo shoot ever committed to film.

Some other funny scenes include a montage of Zendaya's laugh, as well as the passive-aggressive speech that maid of honor Rachel (Alan Haim) makes during the wedding, where she not-so-subtly criticizes the bride and groom's character. I also got a kick out of how young Emma kept appearing to Charlie, changing the way he saw their entire relationship.

Gun violence is a terrifying subject for so many of us, and while The Drama was billed as a dark comedy, I didn't expect to laugh so much after learning the big twist. In some ways, it's what makes the movie so remarkable; this serious subject brings both high-stakes drama and comedy. And that's why the film is ultimately one of my favorites of the year.

The Drama is streaming now on HBO Max as part of the 2026 movie release list. We'll just have to see if folks agree with me, and if it manages to get any attention during Awards Season.

The latest trailer for upcoming A24 movie Primetime has dropped. It stars Robert Pattinson as NBC’s Chris Hanson and explores the success of his show To Catch a Predator, and I have to admit, the movie looks bonkers. It looks like another example of great filmmaking from the indie studio and director Lance Oppenheim. Still, I can’t help but question why we need this film.

The Subject Matter Is Gross

The movie, one of quite a few from A24 on the 2026 movie schedule, is a biopic of sorts. It follows the behind-the-scenes story of how Chris Hanson’s show was spun out of Dateline into its own wildly successful show on NBC in the mid-’00s. Pattinson is joined by Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, and Phoebe Bridgers in telling the story. Judging by the trailer, it’ll be a pretty good look not only into how the show became a success, but how the show was conceived and produced.

The movie, no matter how good it is, is going to be a tough watch. Namely because the subject matter is just so horrible. Sex crimes against children, most everyone will agree, are among the worst crimes any of us want to ever think about. 2 hours of watching people both attempt to commit those crimes, and the producers of the show celebrating their success (as one scene in the trailer seems to clearly show), isn’t going to be “fun.” Or at least, it shouldn’t be.

That Era Of TV Was Pretty Gross, Too

A while back, I wrote about how I think shows like To Catch a Predator were just too exploitative. I, like many others, was enthralled with the show at first. Watching a journalist go after child sex predators seemed like a noble effort. Sure, these guys' lives were ruined, but it’s not like anyone is ever going to feel sorry for despicable people who target young teenagers for sex. They’re gross, and what they are doing is gross. Plus it was great TV. It seemed like a win-win, right?

Eventually I started to sour on the whole concept. That show, along with a lot of reality TV in that era, got really exploitative. And while it wasn’t as gross as the crimes being attempted on To Catch a Predator, it still made me feel pretty icky to gawk at this kind of behavior and these men. I felt the same way about other reality shows from the era, like Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, Intervention, and Hoarders. The TV viewers (including me) were meant to be entertained by watching people at their lowest moments, and I finally had to admit that watching this kind of stuff wasn’t good for me, and probably not good for society writ large.

I’ve felt conflicted about A24 movies in the past, even as recently as the other Robert Pattinson A24 movie that came out this year, The Drama, and honestly, I thought the movie presented the controversial material in a really good way, and it is a great movie. Maybe Primetime will be the same.

It’s easy to see the dedication on display from The Odyssey’s cast when checking out their performances in the 2026 release. But hearing how far Matt Damon went to get Odysseus right kinda blows my mind. Robert Pattinson, who portrays Antinous, dished on just what it took for Damon to become the Greek hero, revealing what really happened when he thought his co-star was totally losing it on The Odyssey set.

Pattinson got together with castmates Tom Holland and Anne Hathaway to play a game of “Who Even Am I?” for MTV UK. In the midst of one round, Pattinson divulged the way Matt Damon had him in awe with his on-the-day performance, saying:

Damon's Odysseus is one of the reasons why the movie gave Christopher Nolan his box office crown back, so it's probably safe to say Damon's vocal wear and tear was worth it in the end. Not that it was just a loss of voice that the actor endured for the epic role, as he has been open about the dreariness of filming, specifically addressing the scenes on the ship where he spent a lot of time wet and cold.

Despite scenes that required discomfort, the actor has had nothing but lovely things to say about his experience. Damon even says the movie had a “profound effect” on him, and his dedication in turn had a lasting effect on Pattinson, who shares his costar had a good reason for acting like a psycho:

Though I admit, while I love hearing the story of Damon's method acting, it's what the actor said to Nolan about his Odysseus performance that made me emotional. When the director complimented the dailies of Damon and Hathaway, the actor instantly gave away the credit: “I said that was Annie. Because I really just looked into her eyes and she took me away.”

Sadly, not everyone shares the love the cast has for the movie, especially The Odyssey translator Emily Wilson, who called the Nolan film “underdeveloped” and then later defended her criticism. However, the cast still defends the choices made, such as Pattinson, who has previously defended the actions of his despicable character. He did so by hilariously saying that when it comes to having a step-father, Holland “could do worse.” And while he praises the extremes Damon is willing to go to, it would be amiss to not mention Pattinson is going from one grueling schedule to another. He has 11 weeks of night shoots coming up for The Batman Part II.

But while we wait for his Batman encore, we can enjoy watching Pattinson, Damon, and their costars as they give these classic characters their all.

It's no secret that comic book movies are everywhere, and a new DC shared universe was recently introduced thanks to co-CEO James Gunn. And while most upcoming DC movies will be set there, Matt Reeves' The Batman franchise is in its own world. The Batman: Part II is currently in production, and Robert Pattinson's partner Suki Waterhouse recently revealed the funny name their child calls him as a result of being under the cape and cowl.

The Batman: Part II was recently delayed until 2028, to the disappointment of fans who spent years watching the DC movies in order. Waterhouse recently appeared on the And The Writer Is... podcast, where she revealed the funny name their daughter has been calling Pattinson while he films said movie. In her words:

Honestly, can you blame her? Pattinson and Waterhouse's daughter is 2 years old, so she's talking and presumably becoming more of a personality. And since she sees her famous dad on FaceTime in full Batman regalia, she's dubbed him Daddy Batman. One can only imagine how the celebrity couple reacted the first time that turn of phrase came out of the little one's mouth.

Given how ripped Robert Pattinson got to play Bruce Wayne, I assume that he's been dubbed "Daddy Batman" by fans in certain corners of the internet. But it's far more endearing coming from the actor's young daughter, who has been connecting with him on FaceTime in the midst of filming the DC sequel.

In the same podcast appearance, Suki Waterhouse also shared the unique challenges that come with keeping her daughter connected to Pattinson while he's filming as Batman. In her words:

Being an actor is a strange job, one with unique challenges that most of us wouldn't understand. On top of the long and grueling shoot schedule that comes with a project like The Batman: Part II, Robert Pattinson has also had to FaceTime with his young daughter while covered in fake blood and dark makeup. But it sounds like he and Waterhouse have a good sense of humor about it all.

Despite how many times The Batman's sequel has been delayed, fans are still invested in the forthcoming blockbuster. This might be partly thanks to the Emmy-winning TV spinoff The Penguin (streaming with an HBO Max subscription), which helped to buoy interest in Matt Reeves' Gotham City. Luckily, the cameras are finally up on the second film.

The Batman: Part II is currently expected to arrive in theaters on February 18th, 2028. Since it's not on the 2026 movie release list or even the next year's, fans are going to have to continue practicing patience while waiting for "Batman Daddy" to return to the big screen.

While movie-goers might see Robert Pattinson’s character in The Odyssey as a villain, he would beg to differ. In the 2026 movie release, Antinous is one of the suitors with his eyes on the throne, left empty by absent war hero Odysseus (Matt Damon), and Penelope, Odysseus' wife. As Penelope (Anne Hathaway) waits for the return of her husband, Antinous is hoping for his moment to rise above the other suitors. But since taking over as the king of Ithaca would mean eliminating Odysseus and Penelope’s son, Telemachus (Tom Holland), it’s not surprising that she wouldn’t be thrilled with the prospect.

Part of what makes Robert Pattinson so delightful is that every time he has a new project to promote, you never really know what he’s going to say, but it will likely be memorable. During the press tour for The Odyssey, Anne Hathaway called out his take on the villainous role but then agreed that he does actually make a good point. Talking to IGN, the British actor explained his defense of Antinous and why he sees him as a legitimate option for Penelope. You can hear him sell his point of view in the clip:

No character is a villain to the actor portraying them, but listening to Robert Pattinson talk about Antinous feels like he’s recast his character in a comedy. In the interview, the Twilight actor calls out Penelope’s mixed signals and, in his defense, points out that she never asks him to leave at any point in the movie’s three-hour runtime.

However, he’s also previously and quite accurately called the character “the worst stepfather you could possibly have.” And that is easily understood when you consider how shallow Antinous is and the fact that he wants to kill Telemachus.

The Odyssey has been acclaimed by critics for its epic storytelling, which is well-deserved, but I can’t stop laughing at the way The Batman star has been talking about his despicable character. It’s a bit weird to think of Antinous as a good option for Penelope, but if anyone is going to champion the villain, it should be the actor playing him. Pattinson said:

Ultimately, Damon’s character doesn’t die in the film, but his absence allows for plenty of time to watch Robert Pattinson enjoy being the bad guy. Antinous is the kind of villain that you love to hate because he knows the pain he’s causing but doesn’t care who gets hurt along the way.

But if you follow the actor’s take on the role, he’s the hero of his own story, just trying to win the girl. I know that I, for one, hope that Pattinson continues to take on villainous characters in his career, and that he continues to share his hilarious takes on them with us.

Actor Tom Cruise has the reputation of advocating for a certain class of movies where what we see on screen is done for real. So of course he’s been supporting The Odyssey. The actor dropped by NYC’s Lincoln Square on opening weekend to see it himself, and had big praise for Chris Nolan, the cast and crew. But he also had thoughts on the Dune: Part Three sneak peek playing before IMAX screenings, as well.

Tom Cruise rented out a private showing of The Odyssey for himself and his team. He also apparently ended up inviting some of the employees of the AMC to join him. After an employee shared the “magical” experience, one fan had to ask them if Cruise had thoughts on the Dune: Part Three sneak peek. Here’s what reportedly happened:

In the front of IMAX screenings of The Odyssey, movie fans are treated to the prologue to Dune: Part Three, and Tom Cruise was no exception. Cruise was geeking out over the sequence that involves the Fremen getting caught in a visceral battle after feeling the rain for the first time. And apparently he even called one of the movie’s producers to congratulate them on a job well done. How cool.

Check out Cruise posing with four lucky AMC employees who got to experience the Dune 3 preview and The Odyssey with him. Talk about a treat!

Tom Cruise has certainly been vocal about his love of the Dune franchise before. He sent Chalamet “the most wonderfully inspiring email” that even included a Rolodex of experts he might need for additional stunt training. Per Chalamet’s recounting of the email to GQ, Cruise let him know that “nobody” would hold him to the Old Hollywood standard. And it was up to him to do so.

Dune: Part Three is set to round out Denis Villeneuve’s trilogy based on Frank Herbert’s books. It will follow a super unsettling Paul Atreides 17 years after the previous film. After Paul betrayed Zendaya’s Chani in Part Two and rose as the Lisan al-Gaib, it looks like the two become enemies. All the while, Robert Pattinson’s Scytale executes a plot to dethrone Paul.

It’s not only one of the most exciting upcoming book-to-screen adaptations, it could be the biggest box office weekend of the year. The movie shares a release date with Avengers: Doomsday in a movie event already calling itself Dunesday. We definitely expect Tom Cruise to be first in line after these alleged comments about Part Three.

The Odyssey has been one of my most anticipated 2026 movies. That being said, I rolled my eyes at the runtime of two hours and 52 minutes after I got my ticket. Christopher Nolan’s latest film isn’t his longest movie – that would be Best Picture winner Oppenheimer – but objectively, that’s too long to sit in a movie theater. That is, unless the movie earns it. Well, did The Odyssey? I have thoughts.

Is The Odyssey’s Long Runtime A Problem?

Don’t get me wrong, some of the best movies I’ve ever seen are around three hours. But, right before I go out and see one, I get kind of stressed out. I usually like to get concessions for a movie like The Odyssey. Ugh, but when the moment comes when I have to use the restroom, it’s a tough call. I then have to make the decision to sit there in pain or try to figure out the right time when I can step away.

I’ll never forget when I went to see Dune: Part One. I ended up leaving to use the facilities when a certain character dies. It kind of messed up my first viewing. And then on the other hand, buying a premium movie ticket for something that ends up being both bad and long just sucks. Or, what if I end up sitting close to someone smelly or with a severe phone addiction?

There’s an easy fix for this. I think long movies need to have intermissions like they used to in the old days. Since that doesn’t seem to be on the table, I wince at long movie runtimes. In the case of The Odyssey, I’m very happy to report that I took no issue with it. Personally, I didn’t look at my watch until two hours into it, and the last hour was awesome. (Sure, it also helps that in-movie bathroom decision gods smiled on me that evening).

Personally, I wouldn’t have cut a single scene. If anything, I would have even sat through more! I’m thinking about going to see it again, and let me tell you, that’s very much a rarity for me to say these days. Critics have also been kind to The Odyssey, with the movie currently holding a 97 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.

What My CinemaBlend Colleagues Thought About The Runtime

As I mentioned before, a three-hour movie only works for me if it earns it. And, there was definitely enough within the pages of Homer’s The Odyssey for Nolan to adapt. Plus, he had to make tweaks to the source material to fit into one movie as is. I was curious about what my co-workers thought about the runtime. Here’s what a few of them said:

• “I love long movies when they are well constructed like The Odyssey. Because of the nature of the source material, the movie flows really well from scene to scene, and I don't think it drags at all.” - Hugh Scott, Syndication Editor
• “The Odyssey kept my attention for the entire 3 hours with its fast-paced storytelling and stunning visuals. If I had my way, it would have been 5 or 6 hours and split into two movies in order to more fully develop the side characters.” - Mack Rawden, Editor-In-Chief
• “I get why it's not two movies so that Nolan could end on a high note, but I thought the runtime was too long. I would definitely have taken two movies.” - Jessica Rawden, Managing Editor
• “I'm always wary of long movies; however, I didn't check my watch once watching The Odyssey. Those three hours flew by, and I was left wishing there was more time to dive even deeper into the story.” - Riley Utley, Weekend Editor

Of course, there’s a range of opinions here regarding the specifics, but overall I think we have a consensus: The Odyssey’s runtime works! If you, too, found yourself unsure about venturing to see it because of its length, I hope this helps reassure you it’s worth it. I know I would have appreciated knowing this before heading into it.

Christopher Nolan’s next film, The Odyssey, is still a few days away from hitting the 2026 movie schedule, but for months it's been in the firing line for angry people on the internet. I know it’s best to stay out of the comment section, but sometimes I can’t help myself. It doesn’t take long when I do dip my toes in to see some of the major complaints that people have even before seeing the movie. I have to say, none of these are concerns of mine. I remain highly optimistic about this epic that is about to unfold for all of us seeing the movie next week.

The Casting Seems To Be The Focus Of Many Commenters’ Ire

There is no question that Nolan has assembled one heck of a cast. Matt Damon leads the movie as Odysseus. Anne Hathaway is playing his wife, Penelope. Tom Holland is playing Telemachus, his son. Joining them, we’ve got stars like Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, Samantha Morton (who has apparently killed it with her performance), and Jon Bernthal, along with many others. It’s stacked. There are two or three cast members who have some people upset, and it makes no sense.

Lupita Nyong'o (Helen of Troy), John Leguizamo (Eumaeus), and Elliot Page (Sinon) have drawn the most wrath, and Travis Scott (playing a bard) has also taken some shots. Of course, it’s easy to see why these four have been in the firing line, and frankly, I think it’s all silly (and offensive, of course). The Odyssey is a myth. It’s not history. Historical accuracy should take a backseat to storytelling in this case. Helen of Troy wasn’t a real person, so why does it matter if the actress playing the character doesn’t look Greek or Spartan? Nyong'o certainly fits the description of being beautiful, and she is one of the most talented actresses in the world. That’s by far enough for me.

The Accents, Armor, And Ships Are Also Popular Complaints

The second most common whine is that the armor Odysseus and his men wear is not period-accurate. I’m all for historical accuracy in film; in fact, it’s often a deciding factor in whether I like a movie or not (I’m looking at you, Napoleon), but again, this is a myth. I don’t care that Damon and his cohorts are dressed in armor that doesn’t fit the age. That’s not the point of the story here. Let’s be honest, period-accurate armor looks rather ridiculous, and so making it look “cooler” is just fine by me. The same goes for the ships used by our hero and his men. Yeah, they look more like Viking ships than boats from ancient Greece, but again, this story is a myth, so why care?

Another popular refrain seems to be that all of the actors are using American accents in the movie, even the Brits. I have to say, again, why is this something people are mad about? They aren’t speaking ancient Greek in this modern telling of the myth, either. No one is upset about that, because everyone understands why the movie is in English, so what does it matter which accents are being used? Nolan apparently was looking for consistency, and so this decision makes total sense. This is seriously just complaining to complain.

Luckily for me, none of these creative decisions bother me in the slightest, and I can say that this is by far my most anticipated movie of the summer.

Director Christopher Nolan's movies are known for their massive scale and epic stories, and moviegoers will soon be treated to his take on Homer's The Odyssey. The book-to-screen adaptation features an all-star cast led by Matt Damon, who got ripped to play Odysseus on the big screen. And a video recently dropped of co-star Robert Pattinson absolutely gushing about The Martian actor's abs.

What we know about The Odyssey has been limited, but those who read Homer's Greek epic have an idea about what plot points are coming. The Odyssey's trailer showed how badass Damon looks, but in an interview with ET, Pattinson spoke about how fit he looked IRL. You can check out the clip below:

Talk about a glowing response. Clearly, Matt Damon's physical transformation was significant enough that his co-stars were shocked by just how ripped he got to play the protagonist of The Odyssey. Pattinson got jacked for The Batman, but even he was shocked by how defined the 55-year-old actor's abs were on the movie's set. One can only imagine how hulking and strong he'll look on the big screen when Nolan's movie hits theaters later this month.

While it's fun to see just how worked up Robert Pattinson got about Matt Damon's abs, reading his comments is similarly delightful. He spoke about his co-star's insane abdominal muscles, offering:

Talk about impressive. It's one thing for abs to show when one is shirtless or wearing something tight, but Robert Pattinson was flabbergasted by how Matt Damon's muscles were visible even when he was wearing a loose T-shirt. And I can't wait to see how the actor's hulking physique translates and elevates the action sequences in The Odyssey in particular.

We've previously heard reports about how much work Matt Damon put into his physical transformation, reducing his weight to 167 pounds of lean muscle. This took an intense gym and diet regimen, including cutting out gluten completely. It sounds like those efforts paid off, and luckily fans will be able to judge for themselves when The Odyssey hits theaters later this month. There is a ton of hype surrounding the blockbuster right now, thanks to its insane ensemble cast and Christopher Nolan's reputation as a filmmaker. Luckily, the wait is nearly over for it to finally arrive on the big screen.

The Odyssey will be released on July 17th as part of the 2026 movie release list. Aside from Matt Damon's abs, the movie will also feature the talents of Zendaya, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Lupita Nyong'o, and more.

The 2026 movie schedule has already had some bangers, but man, I think I just found my official most-anticipated of the bunch for the second half of the year now that we have a fresh trailer for Dune: Part Three We just got the most epic look at Denis Villeneuve's trilogy finale yet, and it has me thinking about what dark arc is on the horizon for Timothée Chalamet’s Paul Atreides. Thankfully, the actor himself shed some light on what’s coming.

CinemaBlend attended Dune: Part 3’s global fan event at the AMC Burbank in Los Angeles, CA on Wednesday morning. We were among the first to see the movie’s new trailer along with witnessing an exclusive conversation between Villeneuve and Timothée Chalamet. Check out the trailer here:

Y’all, the chills I had seeing this in IMAX with an audience! I’m not going to be OK after this movie… and I cannot wait. The new footage really focuses on the fallout of Dune: Part 2, where Paul broke the heart of Zendaya’s Chani by deciding to marry Florence Pugh’s Princess Irulan. He did so to take the throne as the Padishah Emperor – officially choosing power and war over anything else.

It certainly seems like Paul is going to the dark side here, so I’m happy that the event’s moderator Brittany Broski asked Chalamet if Paul is stepping into his “villain” era now. Here’s how the Oscar-nominated actor responded:

The writing was on the wall in Dune: Part Two that Paul maybe wasn’t going to be the hero of this story anymore, and in Part Three the ramifications of this will all come to a head. The trailer also sets up what’s going on with Robert Pattinson’s role of Scytale, who decides to execute a plot to dethrone Paul and involve the Princess.

I also think the trailer insinuates that Chani may actually be the one to go head-to-head with the Emperor by the end of the movie after things have gone bitter between them. Chalamet also said this about what’s going on with Paul and Chani during the event:

Part Three's main plotline takes place a couple decades after the second movie, and also features Anya Taylor-Joy as Paul’s sister, Alia. The franchise newcomer has called the role “very intense” and I can see why. While the first Dune: Part Three trailer got me excited, this second one has me moving the movie to the top of my list of 2026 movies I’m hyped for. A big part of that is Paul's nuanced arc across the trilogy being concluded. I mean, and this new poster? Check it:

During the event, we were also treated to an exclusive look at the opening of Dune: Part 3, which will be playing in front of IMAX screenings of The Odyssey next weekend. It had Javier Bardem’s Stilgar and some other men being thrust into an intense battle sequence in the rain. I’d imagine he’s operating under the orders of Paul after embracing him as the messianic Lisan al-Gaib at the end of Dune: Part 2. It doesn't show the whole battle sequence, so now I'm left wanting to watch the whole thing.

We'll have to wait for the final Dune film until December 18!

The Twilight fan in me that was fangirling over Robert Pattinson back in the day is absolutely living for the genuine movie star the actor has become lately. I mean, he’s in some of the most buzzy 2026 movie releases, including The Odyssey. But I wouldn’t blame the guy for wanting to talk about literally anything but Twilight after the many years he spent making and promoting those films. However, R. Patz totally brought up Jacob Black unprovoked at The Odyssey premiere, and I'm shook!

Here’s what happened. While Pattinson was at The Odyssey premiere in London on Monday, he was asked by MTV about playing a character audiences won’t be rooting for. Here’s how he responded:

Guys, Twilight was mentioned! Twilight was mentioned! This truly makes me feel like a proud fan. Robert Pattinson has had a bad rep for shading on these movies for years now, but look at him full-on comparing one of the biggest movies he’s ever been in to the vampire romance phenomenon. It really shows that he is in a different place these days with the cult film series, and doesn’t mind bringing them up anymore. Finally, and thank you!

Now, in The Odyssey, Robert Pattinson plays the role of Antinous. While Odysseus is trying to get home from the Trojan War to reunite with his wife Penelope and son Telemachus (played by Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland, respectively), Antinous tries to tempt Penelope to forget her husband and move on with him. Pattinson has called the character “the worst stepfather you could possibly have” while recalling shooting scenes with Holland on set. So, I can totally see what he's getting at by name-dropping the Twilight movies with his point here.

While the interviewer thought Antinous might be a character no one would be rooting for, Pattinson thinks that the character will actually have his own fans as Penelope wrestles with waiting for her husband or answering this new suitor's calls. It's very much giving New Moon.

Along with Pattinson's glorious Twilight comment, the premiere of Christopher Nolan's latest film meant that the first reactions for The Odyssey have come out, and there’s a lot of positive word-of-mouth about it already. So far, critics have called it things like a “filmmaking feast,” a “sprawling yet intimate story” and “an absolute triumph”. And, yes, Robert Pattinson’s performance in it is absolutely being singled out by many viewers, too.

You can see Robert Pattinson in The Odyssey yourself on July 17. Let the Jacob Black/Antinous comparisons begin!

We’ve been waiting for this one, guys. We’re now less than two weeks away from Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey hitting the 2026 movie calendar — the director’s first project since Oppenheimer — and he literally couldn’t have chosen a more epic tale. First reactions are here for the fantasy flick, which comes with a staggering runtime and massive budget. But by these critics’ accounts, Nolan fans should start getting excited.

So what are people saying after catching early screenings of The Odyssey? Critic Perri Nemiroff says Christopher Nolan expertly weaves the story together to make you feel like you’ve experienced a significant portion of the characters’ lives. Her X (Twitter) post continues:

David Ehrlich of IndieWire notes that The Odyssey is “less despairing” than the Academy Award Best Picture winner from 2023, and despite some druthers, it’s a ride worth going on. In Ehrlich’s words:

Matt Neglia of Next Best Picture wrote an epic reaction of his own on X, praising Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway and Tom Holland’s performances. He also writes that this level of storytelling is rare and deserves to be honored. The post reads, in part:

Jeremy Mathai of SlashFilm gives his stamp of approval, and while calling The Odyssey’s cast list lengthy would be an understatement, Mathai casts his vote for the most impactful performance, writing:

For critic Simon Thompson, it was two other actors — in addition to Matt Damon — to draw praise in a movie that he calls “flawless filmmaking.” He says:

Clayton Davis of Variety notes some of the tweaks Christopher Nolan made to the source material, calling out even more of the movie’s stars like Robert Pattinson and Samantha Morton as he declares The Odyssey “another hit for Nolan.” His post reads:

Erik Davis says everyone gets a chance to shine, though Robert Pattinson steals the show for him. Overall, Christopher Nolan’s latest is “the must-see cinematic event of the summer -- and quite possibly the year,” Davis says, writing:

I mean, if those first reactions don’t get you pumped for this movie, I don’t know what will. We’ll learn more when full reviews come out, but these comments are promising to read in the final days before the movie’s release.

While I usually hate feeling as if time is going by too quickly, I can take comfort in knowing it’s all leading to the upcoming DC movie The Batman: Part II, so no time has technically been wasted. (I live in denial a bunch.) Production on the 2027 theatrical release kicked off in June, but many cast and character questions remain unanswered. Is Sebastian Stan really playing Harvey Dent and Two-Face? Is Scarlett Johansson a key piece of the Long Halloween adaptation game? Will we see The Joker?

Unsurprisingly, director Matt Reeves kept mum about new and established roles when confirming the film’s actors, and it was a noteworthy exclusion when Barry Keoghan’s name wasn’t listed in the lineup. Though not a “star” of the first film, the Irish actor made a quick and lasting impact from his minimal time on-screen as “Unseen Arkham Prisoner,” and talks about his return were among the first rumors sparked by the impending sequel. So what’s the deal?

A Warner Bros. Event May Have Spilled The Joker Beans

WB execs were on hand in France around July 4 weekend for Studio Show 2026 to promote the studio's slate of upcoming movies, from Tom Cruise's Digger to Dune: Part 3 to animated projects like Hello Kitty and Margie Claus. Obviously, the topic of DC-sourced adaptations came up, such as Man of Tomorrow and Dynamic Duo, and Clayface. But this detail reported by BoxOfficePro is definitely worth bringing up, since Keoghan is one of the key names mentioned in the French report. Here's a translated iteration:

No mention of James Gordon actor Jeffrey Wright or Penguin portrayer Colin Farrell, but Keoghan is just right there in front, ahead of Alfred's actor Andy Serkis. I of course get throwing ScarJo and Stan in there for extra hype, and maybe it's a case where Keoghan has a huge following in France, and so the outlet wanted to play into that, without this being directly related to billing order.

The Saltburn actor himself has been cagey when addressing a potential return as The Joker, which has only helped to make the return seem more likely. But given just the elements that we know about thus far, it's not entirely clear how The Joker would factor into what will assumedly be Two-Face's origin tale. (It's not like Reeves is going to ape Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight, amirite?) So I can't imagine it'll be a very prominent part, and will possibly just lay additional groundwork for a grander takeover in a third Batman movie. Or not.

Whatever fans might hope to see, note that the actor is as busy as busy can be, in large part because he's portraying musical icon Ringo Starr for Sam Mendes' The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event, which reportedly started filming in March. It'll likely take well over a year for the movie quartet to be filmed, though it's obviously possible that Keoghan worked out scheduling details with Reeves and Mendes that would allow him to film Joker scenes without imminent Ringo sequences to appear in.

For now, the actor’s fans can see him in action in two 2026 movie releases to date: Crime 101 opposite Chris Hemsworth (currently streaming via Amazon Prime subscription) and Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man (currently streaming via Netflix subscription).

Christopher Nolan assembled an all-star cast for The Odyssey and, as part of that, the filmmaker reunites with Tenet's Robert Pattinson. In turn, not only will Pattinson be reunited with his The Drama co-star, Zendaya, but he will also collaborate with frequent co-star Tom Holland. The two British actors seem to be very comfortable with each other at this point. At least, that's the feeling I get as I crack up about how Pattinson trolled Holland during the filming of their upcoming book-to-screen adaptation.

In The Odyssey, Robert Pattinson plays the role of Antinous, who has an antagonistic dynamic with Tom Holland’s Telemachus. Said animosity stems from Antinous conspiring to marry Telemachus' mother, Penelope (Anne Hathaway), amid the absence of his father, Odysseus (Matt Damon). As Pattinson explained to Empire, he had a lot of fun playing up his character's nastiness, and I wish I could've been a fly on the wall:

I can’t stop laughing at the idea of the Twilight star trailing behind the MCU actor and talking about wanting to be his “daddy!” That’s truly hysterical (and maybe a tad weird). However, if it helped the two build their dynamic accordingly, I'd say it's worth it.

Robert Pattinson and Tom Holland’s playful banter probably shouldn’t come as too much of a surprise. After all, the co-stars worked together on The Lost City of Z as well as the terrifying Netflix movie, The Devil All the Time. With three joint ventures under the stars' belts, I'm loving that the pair get along so well.

Despite the playful teasing Pattinson did on the set of The Odyssey, Holland seemed to enjoy his time working with him on set. Holland also spoke to Empire, and shared some glowing thoughts about Pattinson:

There’s no doubt that Robert Pattinson knows how to take big risks getting into character. For his part, Tom Holland got to see him in action with his wild accent in The Devil All the Time and see how he dropped 35 pounds for The Lost City of Z. It goes without saying that Pattinson firmly commits to his roles, and I'm very eager to see the kind of villainous energy he brings to his character in Christopher Nolan's latest historical drama.

On that note, when I see the film, I'll be paying close attention to the tense scenes between Telemachus and Antinous. While those moments are sure to be tense, I may actually start chuckling to myself due to the knowledge that Pattinson was having fun with his character's sliminess on set.

See Robert Pat Pattinson and Tom Holland share the screen when The Odyssey opens in theaters on July 17th amid the 2026 movie schedule.

From Twihards to Trekkies, fandoms have been vocal about what they love and what they hate. So it’s not surprising to see them openly spill the tea on what actors they feel actually hate their own fandoms. Some of the celebrities named are more surprising than others, with fans dropping everyone from Sherlock’s Martin Freeman to Robert Pattinson. But do these actors really dislike their own fandoms?

Some of the actors mentioned have been vocal in the past about certain things they don’t love about their fandoms, such as William Shatner, who has allegedly made comments about Star Trek in the past. Though this hasn’t stopped fans from calling for him to run the franchise. Some feel these actors make valid points. However, others feel there’s no excuse for the hate they get from celebrities. Several on a popular Reddit thread have been blunt with their opinions, with posts reading:

• Princescyther: Martin Freeman. Specifically, Sherlock fans lol. He seems like a grumpy old bugger, too, so it makes sense.
• whimsy_moth: Joseph Quinn. In the early days after his career took a turn after Stranger Things, he was deluged with parasocial fans.
• ButIfYouThink: William Shatner - He has, on multiple occasions and for decades, derided Trekkies. He doesn't like doing the convention circuit, and fought against the image that he is just known for Captain Kirk for many, many years.
• She_Says_Tapir: Bill Nye the Science Guy. He is really fun and friendly if you just talk to him like a normal guy and pretend not to recognize him. But if you get all excited and fan girl out, he is super gruff and kind of a mean old man vibes.
• Puzzled_End8664: Star Wars fans can be pretty rabid. That being said, [George Lucas] seems like he doesn't think anyone should question his artistic vision of Star Wars.

Some of these fans are defending the actors’ reasons for not liking their fandoms, claiming it’s the constant limelight that they hate, not necessarily the people themselves. Dramatic_Movies says, “A lot of celebrities seem overwhelmed more than anything. Constant attention, constant expectations.” This is an understandable argument, as we have seen many, particularly young actors, crushed by the pressure of stardom.

BualadhBoss brings up Martin Freeman, who they claim blames nearly losing his role as Bilbo in The Hobbit on Sherlock fans. Reportedly, Peter Jackson wanted him badly enough that he was willing to work around the actor’s filming schedule.

Others don’t seem bothered when actors are gruff towards fans. In fact, some seem amused by it, such as RickySuezo, who says, “Harrison Ford hates everybody.” Many point out Ford’s viral Star Wars comments, where he often seems tired of the franchise. Another, Decent-Dragonfly6460, came to the defense of Ford, saying it’s his sour demeanor that everybody loves:

Then there are more serious allegations. For in stance, user Kneecap_Blaster claims Bill Nye made a 6th grade girl cry. They allegedly went with their sister’s class to hear him speak, and that, “Bill phoned it in in front of thousands of kids who idolized him, and made a child cry that day, he's a POS in my book.” The science guy hasn’t been in much since cutting ties with Disney, but he has made minor appearances, such as in an episode of High Potential.

Others are arguing that it’s just certain fandoms' celebrities don’t like, and not all of them. One example given is Robert Pattinson, who mixi_e says, “For me, [he] just didn’t like the Twilight side of his fandom, even when he was promoting the movies, you could see how much he disliked them.” The actor has been open about his feelings toward Twilight, but he’s also happily promoted other projects, such as dishing upcoming The Batman Part II night shoots he has. He has also recently revealed what he asked Christopher Nolan about The Odyssey.

For fans of these actors, many of them can be seen in upcoming 2026 movie releases, such as The Odyssey, set for this summer. We'll have to see how many more names get added to this reddit thread.

It remains to be seen whether Christopher Nolan’s book-to-screen adaptation of The Odyssey proves to be yet another cinematic masterpiece from the acclaimed director. At the very least, though, what is clear now is that the film is a further testament to Nolan’s ability to land top-tier talent. Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Tom Holland, Lupita Nyong'o and Charlize Theron are just a few of the A-listers Nolan pulled. Also a part of that ensemble is Robert Pattinson and, before signing on, he was the only star to ask a very obvious question.

Considering Nolan’s body of work, it’s not hard to understand why he’d be able to attract such a high class of actors. Pattinson has now had the pleasure of working with Nolan on two occasions now, as he previously collaborated with him on Tenet. Pattinson has since spoken highly of his experience making that 2020 sci-fi thriller. So, when the Batman star was approached by Nolan for Odyssey, he was enthusiastic. Yet, as Pattinson explained to GQ, he threw Nolan for a loop with one particular comment:

Pattinson apparently being the only member of The Odyssey’s ensemble to ask Nolan about the script makes me chuckle, and that request is significant due to how extensive that cast is. As much as this funny little behind-the-scenes factoid is to me, this also makes sense when it comes to Pattinson. Over the last decade, the British performer has taken on some interesting films, like Good Time, The Lighthouse, The Boy and the Heron and Mickey 17.

Based on the acclaim Robert Pattinson received for some of his more recent roles, it seems he’s been good at picking projects. So I certainly won’t critique his thoughtfulness upon being approached to be in Christopher Nolan’s latest movie. As for his role in the historical action drama, Pattinson plays the slimy Antinous, who attempts to court Penelope (Hathaway) while she awaits the return of her husband, Odysseus (Damon), following the Trojan War. Pattinson’s involvement not only marks a new collaboration but also a reunion with Zendaya, with whom he worked on The Drama and the Dune: Part Three.

Speaking of Zendaya and other stars who appear in The Odyssey, I can completely understand their willingness to sign on so quickly. The film marks Nolan’s follow-up to his Oscar-winning historical drama, Oppenheimer, and it’s based on one of the most engrossing epic poems ever written. From a technical standpoint, Nolan is also pushing boundaries on the IMAX front, as his latest feature has been shot entirely on the format.

So, to sum this up, we have a talented filmmaker, an epic story as the basis and a technologically ambitious set-up. Keeping all of that in mind, I can’t imagine many actors not leaping at the chance to join such a project without checking out the screenplay first. Pattinson’s mention of the script during his early chat with Nolan, though, just further solidifies him as one of those stars who’s cerebral when it comes to the jobs he takes on.

I look forward to seeing what Robert Pattinson brings to The Odyssey, which opens in theaters on July 17 as part of the 2026 movie schedule. For now, check out some excellent Pattinson films that prove he’s far more than a certain sparkly vampire he played so many years ago.

It’s been a long wait, but Bat-fans can finally take comfort in knowing that The Batman: Part II will finally start filming in the UK this month. Because of that, it’ll only be a matter of time before leading man Robert Pattinson dons that cape and cowl again. Obviously, the witty actor can’t share any specific details about the story Matt Reeves is cooking up for this upcoming superhero movie. However, Pattinson did just share insight into how many night shoots he has in the immediate future, and the thought of it makes me sleepy.

Obviously, the vast majority of the live-action Batman movies predominantly take place at night, considering that’s when the eponymous character mostly operates. What some fans may not think about, though, is that it means the cast and crew have to endure long evenings of filming in the dark. Pattinson himself alluded to that as part of an interview with GQ, when he mentioned hearing from one of the superhero film’s stunt performers. Apparently, Pattinson hadn’t even received a schedule when he learned a big piece of info:

So I’m someone who understands how film shoots work and, as such, I completely understand the need for night shoots, especially with a franchise like The Batman. However, the notion of working 11 weeks worth of nights just sounds exhausting. What I find humorously ironic about Pattinson’s response to that information, though, is that he doesn’t even lament the sheer number of late hours he’ll be working. For the Good Time star, he’s more curious as to how someone else knows what’s going down and he doesn’t.

The need to film at night is only one part of Robert Pattinson’s responsibilities for Part II, of course. As with the first film, Pattinson must train and build up muscle to fill out that costume, and it sounds like he’s already working on his regimen. The A-lister has a home gym he’s been utilizing ahead of the shoot, and it seems he’s aiming to put in the work. During his chat with GQ, Pattinson recalled being criticized for supposedly not getting big enough while preparing for the first movie:

Still, the Drama actor can admit that he contributed to the less-than-positive responses by deeming exercise lame, as he said he was just “trying to sound cool” at the time. Although Pattinson will have to endure workouts and night shoots in the weeks to come, he does seem very excited about the film. He previously teased that Reeves and co. would be taking some “big swings” and, as a fan, I’m truly pumped about what this film might offer.

I’m just hoping that Robert Pattinson has plenty of Bat-Coffee on hand for those various night sessions. The road through production is sure to be long, but I’m optimistic that the finished film will have been well worth all of those hours of shooting late. So check out The Batman: Part II when it opens in theaters on October 1, 2027, and stream the OG film now using an HBO Max subscription. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I need to go take a nap.

The Drama is one of those movies that’s instantly polarizing. Its topic and style will produce mixed reactions. I knew this going into the film, because I saw a TMZ article that spoiled the main topic before the movie even hit theaters. This instantly made me hesitant to watch The Drama.

Then I saw some of the critics’ reactions. This made me even more cautious about watching The Drama. It’s a serious subject matter that I don’t think should ever be played for laughs. When I actually watched the movie, the conversations around it became a lot more nuanced than expected.

Warning: The Drama spoilers are ahead. Proceed with caution. Trigger warning about topics of gun violence and murder.

The Drama Was More About Factors That Lead To School Shootings Than The Act Of Them

TMZ’s article talked about a parent being upset about The Drama covering the topic of a school shooting. I was immediately disgusted by the idea. In the film, Emma (Zendaya) reveals to her fiancé and friends that the worst thing she ever did was plan a school shooting. She didn’t execute it, but came close. A24 marketed the movie as a romantic comedy. Therefore, I automatically expected the film to try to make light of the situation and focus on the love story between Emma and Charlie (Robert Pattinson).

Because of Zendaya and Pattinson, The Drama was one of the upcoming A24 movies that I looked forward to seeing the most. Learning about the twist made me lose some interest. However, I still planned to watch it in theaters or when it became available to stream. Once I watched the movie, I found myself less outraged and more understanding of what writer and director Kristoffer Borgli tries to convey with The Drama.

Emma tells Charlie about how she became fascinated by the idea of a mass murder and guns. Then she tells him why she didn’t go through with it, and then she became radicalized in the opposite direction. She became an advocate against guns and violence. Young Emma (Jordyn Curet) is portrayed as highly impressionable.

She doesn’t know how to deal with her emotions, so she glamorizes something dark and disturbing. However, through these school-mandated programs, she starts to see the humanity behind the people she almost killed. One of The Drama’s most powerful scenes is just Emma looking at one of her potential victims. She cries because she seemingly finally grasps the severity of the situation

Not everyone who does a mass shooting is just a lost child. I think that’s why some people have problems with the movie. It humanizes and reduces something so devastating to a simple concept. A lot of these people who end up committing these acts have mental health issues, or lack empathy, or suffer from other behavioral problems. However, Emma isn’t the poster child for all mass shooters. She represents a group of them who are impressionable children who find comfort in the wrong things. She is not the archetype for school shooters.

I Found Myself Sympathizing With Emma More Than Expected

The Drama kind of portrays Emma as someone who just grew out of this phase because of finding friends, a cause, and these programs. That’s not necessarily the best way to treat this situation, but Emma represents a certain type of child. The film is critical of modern times. We live in an age where there is so much information to absorb and consume. Therefore, children can, unfortunately, be influenced by what and how much information they watch or read a day. They can be radicalized in the wrong ways by group chats, social media, television, music, etc.

Many children who are bullied don’t automatically decide to kill people. Nonetheless, there are children who find themselves easily influenced by things around them, especially if they spend too much time by themselves searching the internet. Many parents are too busy and drained to regulate everything their child consumes, especially during key development stages. Emma should be judged and persecuted (in a way) for her almost actions.

However, we must remember that she’s a young child who was influenced because she had easy access to too many things and not enough restrictions, guidance, and the development of social norms. Emma isn’t portrayed like every teen, but some may relate to her feeling of isolation and the desire to hurt others, but never acting on those desires. This is a scary reality that we unfortunately face in today’s society.

I Felt Conflicted About Charlie’s Behavior

The Drama has a very harsh twist that makes the movie work. Charlie is put in a nearly impossible situation. He learns that his future wife almost committed a heinous crime. No one would know how to handle the situation. You instantly relate to him. I think many would leave their fiancé, but some may try to work past it. Charlie cannot make a decision.

That’s where the problems with this character start. He continues to be indecisive on whether to protect her from the discussions and judgment, or to leave her because she’s not who he thought she was, and now can’t understand who she is and almost was. Charlie then starts to engage in his own bad behavior, including almost having sex with a coworker.

He starts to morph into a bit of a villain. That’s where the comedy of The Drama resides. It’s in Charlie’s extreme behavior. I found myself annoyed with him at times, but then I remind myself that I don’t know how I would handle the situation.

However, Charlie is frustrating because he just didn’t communicate with Emma. Instead of being fully honest, he continued to try to pretend everything was okay. This led to things continuing to escalate and go downhill.

The School Shooting Aspects Were Still Hard To Deal With, But I Didn’t Ever Feel Like The Movie Was Desensitized To The Victims

I am still conflicted by The Drama. This type of film can be very triggering for families of victims of mass shootings. People need to be warned before seeing it. It also humanizes Emma, and some may not want to see people who did or could do this humanized, when this type of thing causes so much devastation.

Rachel (Alana Haim)’s cousin is a victim of a school shooting. It has left her paralyzed. The character only briefly appears in The Drama, but I never felt like the movie was making fun of her or what happened to her. It just needed someone to represent a victim of these hideous acts. I can only speak from my perspective, so others may have viewed and reacted to the movie differently because of their lived experiences.

They are right for whatever they felt about The Drama. I never saw the movie as desensitized to the victims and their families. I saw it as a movie that showcases a couple handling a nearly impossible situation. And a movie trying to show and criticize how too much access to a developing mind can lead down dark roads.

I Still Can’t Believe Emma And Charlie Got Married

I think The Drama will join the list of movies with controversial endings. Emma and Charlie have the wedding from hell because Charlie never communicates his thoughts and fears about her. He lets them get married when they shouldn’t have. The Drama is not going to be on any best rom-com of all-time lists because it almost feels like an anti-rom-com.

The movie ends with them starting over, but I think they should have moved on.

Robert Pattinson has played plenty of notable roles, and he currently has a handful of high-profile releases on the 2026 movie schedule. However, the Twilight movies will arguably remain famous aspects of his filmography so, of course, the franchise came up while he was promoting his new film, The Drama. Funny enough, Pattison just brought up one thing from the original movie that he recently discovered, and I just know I’m going to think about it every time I rewatch it from this point on.

Just recently, Pattinson caught up with Vogue and, during the chat, he spent some time reflecting on his tenure as Edward Cullen. What I found most notable, though, was that the British actor pointed out something about his work that he hadn't discussed up until that interview. In his words:

Pattinson is talking about the iconic scene in Twilight where Edward Cullen makes his first entrance in the high school cafeteria whilst Bella Swan is getting the rundown about the mysterious Cullen family. As the actor discovered, in the scene when Edward is sitting down, he chose to use a couple of his fingers (kind of like an upside down peace sign) to lower himself down. Here’s an image of the quick moment in action:

This is honestly so precious to me. Robert Pattinson was only several years into his career at that point, and I love his funny commitment to the bit to play the immortal teenager. Every time I watch the movie now I’ll think about Pattinson's comments on Edward sitting down and it’ll bring a smile to my face. Here’s what else he had the say about the first Twilight movie:

While 2008’s Twilight definitely came from a phenomenon of a book, the actors subsequently explained that while making that initial film, they really had no idea it would be such a big hit. (It was made on a small budget of $37 million dollars, and grossed $412 million). Pattinson has also recently spoken about still being shocked by the “cultural legs” the has. The Good Time star also discussed what it was like to quickly become famous due to those supernatural young adult films.

While Twilight's reception was mostly mixed (outside of the huge fandom) upon its release, these days, Robert Pattinson is a fan-favorite actor who’s regularly getting approached by big names to be in big movies like The Batman, Mickey 17 or . Right now, you can see him in The Drama with Zendaya, now in theaters, and look forward to him in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey this summer and Dune: Part Three this holiday season.

The superhero genre continues to be wildly popular, with both DC and Marvel competing for box office supremacy. While fans look forward to upcoming Marvel movies like Spider-Man: Brand New Day, they often like to debate which hero would beat whom in a fight. The Drama stars Zendaya and Robert Pattinson were recently asked about what would happen if Batman and Tom Holland's Spider-Man came to blows, and their exchange was A+.

These two A-listers star together in the twisty film The Drama, but all things come back to superheroes will doing press. They were asked by LAD Bible about Spider-Man vs Batman, although neither is necessarily unbiased. Zendaya is in a relationship with Tom Holland and stars as MJ in the Spider-Man movies (which are streaming with a Disney+ subscription), while Pattinson is the title character of The Batman. You can see their funny give and take below:

Honestly, I love watching the chemistry between these two. The pair were asked if they agree with the statement "Spider-Man would kick Batman's ass", with the Greatest Showman actress immediately choosing the "strongly agree" option. While Pattinson tried to defend his character from The Batman (which is streaming with an HBO Max subscription), she says simply:

Points were made. Of course, fans who spent years watching the DC movies in order know that Bruce Wayne is a capable hero without powers. What's more, he usually strategizes ways to take down DC heroes in case they turn bad. So maybe the debate is not quite that simple. Although Peter Parker is also a genius who sometimes has technology working on his side.

While Pattinson is originally taken by this argument, he can't betray his character and "strongly agree" with the statement. He joked that he's contractually unable to side with Spider-Man in this debate. And just like that, the DC and Marvel rivalry lives on.

Robert Pattinson made a splash as the title character of Matt Reeves' The Batman, but it's already been years since he's rocked the cowl and cape. What we know about The Batman Part II is super limited, as it's not expected to arrive in theaters until October of 2027. The same can't be said for Zendaya, who will return as MJ in Spider-Man: Brand New Day this summer.

Personally, I'm inclined to agree with Zendaya, as I think that Peter Parker's abilities give him the advantage against Batman. But there are plenty of DC fans who likely would disagree. So just like the two stars of The Drama, coming to an agreement might be easier said than done.

The Drama is in theaters now as part of the 2026 movie release list, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day will follow suit on July 31st. As for The Batman Part II, we shouldn't expect it on the big screen until October 1st, 2027.

Warning: There are MAJOR spoilers in this article about The Drama, which hit theaters last weekend as part of the 2026 movie schedule. If you haven’t seen it yet, proceed with caution, or better yet, check out the movie! It’s disturbing and wonderful.

The Drama, starring Zendaya and Robert Pattison as an engaged couple dealing with a sudden, very disturbing revelation from Zendaya’s character Emma about her past, courted quite a bit of controversy when it first screened, after bewildering people with the trailer. The revelation that Emma had planned and almost committed a school shooting when she was a teenager really upset people, both in the movie and in the audience. I understand why, but I also don’t think the movie works without the shocking twist.

The Movie Forces Us To Confront Some Unpleasant Realities

As I wrote in my review of The Drama, director Kristoffer Borgli does an excellent job making the audience squirm for most of the film. It’s not something that I’ve experienced in what is ostensibly a rom-com. Using horror movie techniques and the darkest of comedy, we as moviegoers are never comfortable in our seats. This all hinges on the admission that Emma makes when her friends ask her about the worst thing she’s ever done.

The revelation couldn’t be something as simple as cheating on an ex. It couldn’t even be something worse, like locking someone in a closet for hours, as Rachel (Alana Haim) admitted to, or cyberbullying, as Charlie (Pattison) reveals was his worst thing. No, it really had to be something truly shocking and truly horrifying. Without Emma’s admittance, the movie doesn’t pack the same kind of punch. In fact, it doesn’t pack a punch.

The Very Bad Thing Allows For Two Things To Happen

In the movie, Emma’s past deed serves the story incredibly well. It’s something that simply cannot be swept under the rug by Charlie or her friends. Anyone in Charlie’s position would go through what he goes through. It connects with the audience because we all deal with something in our partner’s past that makes us all uncomfortable, but we have to forge ahead if we love them. Yes, this is an extreme example of that, but it’s not like the emotions are unrelatable; they are just incredibly heightened.

The revelation also allows the filmmaker to explore a societal problem on a personal level. Let’s face it, school shootings in the United States are one of the most upsetting and frustrating aspects of life here. Pretending they don’t exist, or failing to confront them, will never solve the problem. It’s not like the issue is handled flippantly in the movie. It’s the darkest and most serious aspect of the film. The movie may be funny at times, but Emma’s past is never funny.

Borgli pulls off an incredible trick in the movie by presenting a shocking twist, but allowing us as the audience to digest it, and in turn, think about it for days after seeing it. I don’t know if The Drama will be an award contender come next winter because of the controversy, but it could be my favorite movie of the year. Though I reserve the right to change my mind with the second 2026 movie starring Pattison and Zendaya, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, hits theaters later this summer.

Zendaya and Robert Pattinson’s first of three 2026 movie releases together just came out, and I have to say, I’ve been loving this celebrity friendship. While the actors are playing husband and wife-to-be in The Drama, off-screen, these two seem to have a goofy relationship. One behind-the-scenes picture from Zendaya of RPatz napping on the job proves it.

To celebrate The Drama hitting theaters, Zendaya took to her Instagram account to share a bunch of photos from the making of the A24 movie, and one is a clear favorite. Take a look:

Zendaya shared a fun selfie of herself making a duck face and throwing up a peace sign with a napping Robert Pattinson in the background. She captioned the picture with “sleeping beauty” as a way to describe her co-star. This gives such bestie energy, and I’m so into this for them.

It’s also funny because Robert Pattinson’s most famous character is Twilight’s Edward Cullen, who never sleeps and also likes to watch Bella Swan do so. I don’t know if Zendaya meant the reference at all, but given the popularity of the vampire franchise over 20 years later, it’s hard not to think about it.

In your typical movie, the hours can be really long for actors and the crew, so it’s not unheard of for actors to catch some Zs between shots. Plus, Robert Pattinson is currently a new father who welcomed a baby girl with partner Suki Waterhouse two years ago. That’s got to add to the sleep deprivation. Anyways, here’s more pictures from Zendaya from set:

Zendaya and Pattinson’s new movie is about a couple who are about to get married when one of them learns something shocking about the other that tests their relationship to its core. CinemaBlend’s own The Drama review gave the movie 4 out of 5 stars for being “unsettling” and full of “great chemistry” between its stars. Other critics have been praising the relationship movie overall, with comments describing it as “stomach-churning,” sure to “strike up important discussions” and “aesthetically overworked.”

While promoting The Drama, Zendaya has gone viral (yet again) for method dressing, this time for wearing something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue throughout the press tour. It’s been a bit ironic to see the actress in all this wedding attire because rumor has it that Zendaya recently got married to Tom Holland, too.

After you see Zendaya and Robert Pattinson in The Drama, they have two other movies in 2026. They’re both in Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, coming out this July along with Dune: Part 3 arriving in December. I know I can’t wait to see these two do more press together throughout the year and see more peeks into their real-life friendship.

The 2026 movie schedule could just be titled, The Year of Robert Pattinson and Zendaya. The two stars will appear in three movies together that are all set to come out this year. They've kicked things off with The Drama, which got 4 out of 5 stars from CinemaBlend and opens in theaters today, and then, we'll see them later this year in the cast of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and Dune: Part Three. The pair has certainly spent a lot of time together recently. However, they admit they didn’t quite realize how much time they'd spend together when it all started.

Zendaya and Pattinson appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in advance of The Drama hitting theaters, and they were asked about the way they ended up in three movies together in a single year. While one would think that this would mean the actors would have a lot to talk about, apparently, due to the secrecy surrounding The Odyssey, neither actor realized their co-star was in that movie with them while filming their A24 project. Zendaya said…

We certainly know about the incredible secrecy that can surround major film productions, and this is most definitely the case with every new Christopher Nolan movie. In the case of The Odyssey, when we did start to learn which actors were involved, we still didn’t know what movie it was that they would be making.

Things were a little different when it came to their third movie. While Dune: Part Three almost certainly had its share of secrecy as well, Zendaya said that she knew Pattinson was going to be in the film before production began, because she was asked about the actor. It sounds like, since she had been making movies with him already, she was seen as an expert on how Pattinson would fit on the set. She revealed…

Robert Pattinson and Zendaya clearly get along, which is good since if they didn’t, making those three movies together would have been rough. While it seems unlikely they're going to appear in quite so many movies together, it certainly won't be shocking if we see them again in the future, as they clearly like each other. Check out the full video of their Tonight Show appearance below.

If you’re looking to complete the Zendaya/Pattinson triple feature, The Drama opens in theaters this weekend, The Odyssey is set to open on July 17, and Dune: Part Three will be here on December 18.

This story contains NO SPOILERS about The Drama’s big twist.

There’s been a ton of hype surrounding Kristoffer Borgli’s The Drama, which is one of three movies starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson scheduled to hit the 2026 movie calendar. The stressful first trailer shows engaged couple Emma and Charlie’s relationship getting rocked when a big secret is revealed, ultimately questioning the limits of unconditional love. Critics have seen The Drama, and while they say this isn’t a movie that can be enjoyed, per se, it’s getting mostly high marks.

First reactions to The Drama were also mostly positive, as audiences said the upcoming A24 film was both deeply disturbing and darkly hilarious. CinemaBlend’s review of The Drama says as much, with Hugh Scott saying the awfulness of the big secret gives the overall story a stronger impact. Some dark comedy breaks up the tension but may leave you feeling guilty for laughing. He rates the film 4 out of 5 stars and says:

India Block of The Standard gives it a perfect 5 out of 5 stars. The critic says writer/director Kristoffer Borgli skillfully creates art that he knows will disturb as well as delight. Block writes:

The Drama’s big narrative twist happens about 30 minutes in, according to critics, and how everyone reacts to the dark secret that throttles the couple is just as (if not more) important than the secret itself. Still, Johnny Oleksinski of the New York Post says he wouldn’t be surprised if theaters see some walk-outs from furious audience members. Like it or not, the critic says, it will linger for days. He gives it 3 out of 4 stars and writes:

Brian Truitt of USA TODAY also rates it 3 stars out of 4, calling The Drama a “disaster-filled deconstruction of the romantic comedy,” that is ultimately one of the “boldest, brashest” offerings in recent memory. In Truitt’s words:

William Bibbiani of The Wrap says ultimately The Drama is too unsettling to enjoy, but credit where it’s due, the story is complex, fascinating to watch and performed by the “amazing” Zendaya and Robert Pattinson. Bibbiani says of the actors:

Robert Daniels of RogerEbert has a different takeaway from the film. The critic says Zendaya’s character’s backstory should elicit questions regarding her experience as a Black woman from the South who is marrying a white man. Kristoffer Borgli can’t understand the chain of events that led to Emma’s psychological state, so he doesn’t approach them, Daniels says. He gives the movie 1.5 out of 4 stars and writes:

Apparently just like Robert Pattinson’s character Charlie, audiences are going to have to decide for themselves if they can get past Emma’s secret and take away something from The Drama. Critics overall appear to have liked it, as it holds a Certified Fresh 82% on Rotten Tomatoes. Love it or hate, though, it sounds like we’re going to be talking about this one for a while as it lingers in our brains. The Drama hits theaters on Friday, April 3.