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Tom Rothman has signed a multi-year extension of his contract as chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures’ Motion Picture Group.

Reporting to Sony Pictures Entertainmentpresident and CEO Ravi Ahuja, Rothman oversees the studio’s motion picture businesses, including Columbia Pictures, TriStar Pictures, Screen Gems, Sony Pictures Animation, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Sony Pictures International Productions, and Sony Pictures Classics. He also handles the studio’s live stage activities, which include Mj: The Musical.

Now the longest serving film chief in Hollywood, Rothman has led the studio for over a decade. Hejoined Sony Pictures in 2013 as chairman of TriStar Pictures before being...

It’s official: Tom Rothman has signed a multi-year extension of his contract as Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures’ Motion Picture Group. The deal will currently make Rothman the longest serving film chief in Hollywood, and that includes his run at 20th Century Fox.

Some have wondered whether Rothman would ever retire, and the fact of the matter is that he loves the movie business a tremendous amount. This is seen in him being a steadfast proponent of theatrical, and a believer in its future longevity, not just in franchises, but original movies as well. For Rothman, cinema is about the big swings. If theatrical is going to survive, originality must prevail, and sometimes that means co-financing some projects ensuring that they hit the screen.

The news comes as Sony is expected to have a big summer with Karate Kid: Legends on May 30 and Oscar winner Danny Boyle’s...

Sony’s movie studio doesn’t have to worry about succession — at least not for the foreseeable future.

The company announced Friday that Rothman, 70, has entered into a multiyear extension of his contract as chairman-ceo of Sony Pictures’ Motion Picture Group. The news underscores the close professional bond he has developed with his relatively new boss, Sony Pictures Entertainment president-ceo Ravi Ahuja, who continues to believe that Rothman’s resolute commitment to fiscal responsibility and ability to push creative boundaries and take risks when needed make him the best person for job.

The well-respected Ahuja, 54, was tapped by Sony leaders in Japan to take over for Tony Vinciquerra earlier this year. The Hollywood Reporter has previously reported that Rothman was reupping, but the company made the news official on Friday.

Rothman is now the longest-running movie studio chief in modern times between his decade at Sony and, before that, at the now-defunct 20th Century Fox,...

Tom Rothman isn’t going anywhere. The chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures’ Motion Picture Group has agreed to a contract extension that will keep him in charge of the studio’s film output for years to come, Sony announced Friday. Terms of the multi-year extension, including compensation and the specific number of years, were not disclosed.

Rothman oversees all film brands under the Sony Pictures umbrella, including Columbia Pictures, TriStar Pictures, Screen Gems, Sony Pictures Animation, Sony Pictures Imageworks, Sony Pictures International Productions, and Sony Pictures Classics.

The move will keep Hollywood’s longest-tenured studio head in place for even longer during a time of increased uncertainty in the industry. Rothman has served as Sony’s film chairman since 2015, adding CEO to his title in 2021. He first joined the company in 2013 following a multi-decade career at 20th Century Fox that saw him found the Searchlight label and serve as...

At this point, can anything slow down Sinners? Even with Thunderbolts* out, Coogler's hit film raked in another $43M+ worldwide!

The film is a clear example that even the experts sometimes get it wrong, as there were questions about the film's profitability during its first weekend of release.

Dropping to 2nd place was #Sinners with strong $33M in 3rd wknd. Off just 28% despite losing all IMAX scrns, #SinnersMovie boosted domestic #boxoffice to $179.7M. $300M domestic final still in play! Intl up to $57M for $236.7M global total. $400M worldwide is possible folks! pic.twitter.com/WJ4F0bveON

— Gitesh Pandya (TikTok @gitesh.pandya) (@GiteshPandya) May 4, 2025

Warner Bros.'s Sinners has passed the $200M global mark.

The film grossed an estimated $10.4M internationally this weekend. Estimated international total stands at $57.M, estimated global total stands at $236.7M.#SinnersMovie #BoxOffice pic.twitter.com/zIIouOHhyb

— BoxOfficeReport.com (@BORReport) May 4, 2025

In only 17 days, #Sinners...

A Minecraft Movie continues to make the box office its proverbial sandbox as the video game adaptation keeps setting records a month after its release. The highest-grossing Hollywood production of 2025 makes an all-time box-office list, cementing its place in film history.

Via Collider,A Minecraft Movie is now one of the top 100 highest-grossing films ever, overtaking the Will Smith-led Independence Day to take the 100th spot on the prestigious list. Having earned $818 million worldwide at the time of writing, the Minecraft adaptation is poised to move up several places on the list by the end of this weekend, including Wonder Woman ($823.9 million), Thor: Ragnarök ($855.3 million), Venom ($856 million) and Black Panther: Wakanda Forever ($859 million).

Directed by and starring Napoleon Dynamite helmer Jared Hess, A Minecraft Movie is a live-action adaptation of the titular sandbox game created by Swedish developers, Mojang Studios. The film stars Jason Momoa as Garrett "The Garbage Man" Garrison,...

While it became clear in the weeks leading up to the release of A Minecraft Movie that the industry was underestimating its box office potential, few could have predicted that it would become a blockbuster of this magnitude. The movie broke records in its debut, and has managed to hold its own even in the wake of the Sinners wave. And now, less than a month into its theatrical run, A Minecraft Movie has entered an elite list of blockbuster films. Directed by Jared Hess, who was previously best known for the cult comedy Napoleon Dynamite, A Minecraft Movie is now one of the 100 highest-grossing hits in global box office history.

It recently overtook Roland Emmerich’s classic ‘90s film Independence Day to claim the 100th spot on the all-time list, with a lifetime global haul of $817 million. Today, it’s overtaking Patty Jenkins’ Wonder Woman, and by this weekend,...

Having experienced the Covid-19 pandemic, the world has had a small taste of navigating a widespread outbreak of disease, seclusion, and an alarming decrease in the availability of toilet paper. When compared to the conditions of a zombie apocalypse, similarities surface, exposing the disturbing flaws of human nature and, on a more positive note, our inclination to establish a found family and form connections in unlikely places. Our desire to survive while also maintaining what’s left of our humanity becomes paramount to salvaging our sanity while increasing the possibility of finding solace in a world gone to shit. Here’s the thing, though. To survive, you’ve got to follow the rules. Without order, chaos reigns. Without precaution, you’re likely to end up as a screaming pile of zombie chow instead of living in a fortified lap of luxury, sleeping atop a bed of Twinkies. Ruben Fleischer, the director of 2009’s Zombieland,...

If you don’t know your “gaze path” from your saliency rating, it might be time to sharpen up on attention metrics, especially if you have a movie or series to promote. AI-driven eye-tracking tech is now being used to customize and optimize all manner of content that puts wind in the sails of films and series, from trailers to key art and posters and everything in between.

Deadline’s recent investigation into AI-enabled fake movie trailers caused a stir and YouTube quickly turned off ad revenue for two of the channels monetizing them. Meanwhile, AI and algorithm-based tools are being used by agencies that are creating legit trailers, promos and materials for streamers, studios and broadcasters. One such agency is Once Upon a Time, which has garnered awards for its work on movies including Venom and series including The Crown.

It uses Dragonfly AI, originally developed by academics in...

Spider-Man, Spider-Man, does whatever a spider can – and everybody knows it. Unless you’ve been living under a literal rock since the 1960s, chances are you’ve at least heard of the web-slinger Peter Parker, a.k.a Spider-Man. The Marvel comic book character has become an immortal symbol of hope for his never-ending fan base and has transcended time by still being (arguably) the most popular Marvel comic book character to date. Fans know Spider-Man is a deeply complex character with sacrifice built into his backstory/canon. Yet, he still manages to always look out for the little guy by staying true to his humble title of “friendly neighborhood Spider-Man” – and that’s why audiences the world over love and relate to him. These qualities and obstacles make Spider-Man the perfect character for on-screen interpretations, and Hollywood has milked that cow for as much as they possibly could over...

Tom Hardy in Havoc (Photo Credit – Netflix)

Havoc has been in development for quite a while, and it finally dropped on Netflix recently. But did this Tom Hardy-led, Gareth Evans-directed film, which went through multiple reshoots, actually live up to the hype? According to Popcorn Meter, the audience rating system scored just 38%, so… not really. Funny thing is that it somehow got a much better score on the Tomatometer, 64%! How does that happen? Aren’t critics supposed to be the tougher crowd to impress? Let’s dig into this weird little twist in the rest of the article.

Why the Plot Fails to Connect?

The film runs on a pretty familiar setup; we’ve seen this kind of storyline countless times. The lead character is your typical saviour figure, but the problem is, the story doesn’t give us much reason to actually care about him, or anyone else,...

Often, a ray of light can be seen as a glimmer of hope, and this is exactly how Splinter Cell fans feel right now. With over 12 years since the last installment – Blacklist was released, Ubisoft has finally enabled Steam achievements for the title.

In an announcement on Steam, it was revealed that the achievements will be retroactively earned for those who have completed the game. Moreover, 19 achievements that required connecting to online services have been removed so that players could complete 100% of the Steam Achievements for the game.

Given that the French video game publishers had their hands full with the Assassin’s Creed Shadows, fans have waited for a long time for any update on the stealth-based Tom Clancy’s series. Despite the long silence since Blacklist’s release, Sam Fisher’s legacy remains strong among gaming fans. Here’s what this move could mean for the future of the franchise.

Tom Hardy is having a great year. After wrapping up the Venom trilogy in 2024, the actor had two projects that headed straight to streaming and both experienced exciting success on different platforms.

The most recent release is Netflix's action thriller Havoc, which follows the successful Paramount+ series MobLand. Gareth Evans of The Raid fame wrote and directed Havoc, which starred Hardy, Timothy Olyphant, and Forest Whitaker in the main roles. Although the movie opened to mixed reviews from the critics and even worse ratings from the audience,Havoc undeniably became a major hit on Netflix, topping the charts in its first week, per Tudum.

Havoc premiered on Netflix on Apr. 25, and had only two days to make an impact before the streamer stopped the clocks. That makes its viewership even more impressive because, for the week between Apr. 21 and 27, Havoc received 29.8 million views, and 53.1 million hours viewed.

Havoc entered the top 10 in 93 countries,...

Nowadays, people think twice about going to the theater to watch a film they might not enjoy. While some titles might sound appealing, moviegoers decide to skip the whole ordeal and watch them at home on streaming, which might lead to certain films to bomb in theaters.

This was the case for several entries in Sony's Spider-Man Universe, including the last one, Kraven the Hunter. The only true successful franchise in the Ssu is Venom, but, for other films, the commercial part was often disappointing. Kraven the Hunter was the third entry in a year filled with Ssu titles, and now the superhero film is back in the charts on streaming after its success on Netflix, per FlixPatrol.

Although FlixPatrol doesn't reveal viewership numbers,Kraven the Hunter became a major hit on Max in Central and South America. It premiered on Apr. 26, and the next day it was already the No.

Lionsgate has released the official trailer and poster for Now You See Me: Now You Don’t, the highly anticipated third installment opening in theaters on November 14, 2025.

The film is the sequel to Now You See Me (2013) and Now You See Me 2 (2016). The first film grossed $351.7 million at the global box office, and the second movie brought in $334.9 million.

In the sequel, directed by Ruben Fleischer, the Four Horsemen return along with a new generation of illusionists performing mind-melding twists, turns, surprises, and magic unlike anything ever captured on film.

The cast includes Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Dave Franco, Isla Fisher, Justice Smith, Dominic Sessa, and Ariana Greenblatt, with Rosamund Pike and Morgan Freeman.

Ruben Fleischer directed from a script by Seth Grahame-Smith and Michael Lesslie and Paul Wernick & Rhett Reese. The story is by Eric Warren Singer. Alex Kurtzman, Roberto Orci, and Bobby Cohen produced the film.

Lionsgate surprised...

Un nuevo robo y un elenco renovado. © Lionsgate

Lionsgate ha desvelado el primer tráiler y póster de Ahora me ves, ahora no me ves, bajo la dirección esta vez de Ruben Fleischer.

Ahora me ves 3 cuenta con el regreso de Los Cuatro Jinetes aka Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher y Dave Franco, junto a Mark Ruffalo y Morgan Freeman, acompañados de una nueva generación de magos formada por Ariana Greenblatt (Barbie), Justice Smith (I Saw the TV Glow) y Dominic Sessa (The Holdovers). A juzgar por el tráiler, Rosamund Pike (Saltburn) será la villana principal.

Y, buenas noticias, porque no será la última entrega: ya hay una cuarta película en desarrollo, que volverá a dirigir Ruben Fleischer. Adam Fogelson, presidente del Motion Picture Group de Lionsgate, dijo en la CinemaCon: «Nos ha encantado tanto el montaje del director que ya estamos desarrollando el siguiente capítulo. Estamos deseando que el...

After waiting four, long years, action movie fans had reason to celebrate this weekend as the Tom Hardy-led Netflix thriller, Havoc, was released at last. However, while many have quickly found themselves wonderfully wrapped up in Hardy and The Raid director Gareth Evans’ bullet-ridden tale of a bruised detective forced to battle his way into the criminal underworld, there is one thing that stood out to many viewers. And it’s been met with a mixed response...

Oscar-nominee Tom Hardy has become known for his hardman persona and intensity on-screen. But there’s something else he’s become somewhat infamous for too: accents. Whether it be mumbling through Mad Max: Fury Road and The Revenant, delivering something highly unexpected vocally with Bane in The Dark Knight Rises, or providing two very different voices as Eddie Brock and Venom in the Marvel franchise, Hardy loves to do a voice. Havoc is no different,...

Tom Hardy is an actor with plenty of pedigree when it comes to intense action. From his roles as Max Rockatansky in 2015's "Mad Max: Fury Road" and Eddie Brock/Venom in the "Venom" film trilogy to his multiple collaborations with Christopher Nolan, he's a reliable hand whenever a project calls for a glowering character with a nigh-endless capacity for violence. Meanwhile, thanks to his Indonesian martial arts crime thrillers "The Raid" and "The Raid 2," Gareth Evans has established himself as a filmmaker who's extremely adept at making glowering characters with a nigh-endless capacity for violence clash with each other in entertaining ways.

Combine these two luminaries and Netflix, and you get "Havoc," the hyper-violent shoot 'em up that the streaming platform dropped on April 25, 2025. The premise of a Hardy-Evans team-up seems like a promise for a good time, and its audience has clearly been ready for it. In fact,...

Critics have responded mostly well to Tom Hardy’s new action movie that just hit Netflix, but the audience reception is painting a much different picture so far. Havoc recently hit Netflix, and the film earned a respectable 67% rating from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, which still wasn’t enough to land inside Hardy’s top 15 for his career. However, now that Havoc has been streaming on Netflix for a few days, enough general audience members have reviewed the film on Rotten Tomatoes that it’s earned an alarming 42% score. This 25% disparity is extremely rare, and the most common complaints from fans are too much CGI during the fight sequences and poorly written characters. Havoc is currently the #1 movie on Netflix at the time of writing.

There’s no better time to be a Tom Hardy fan than right now. In addition to his new movie Havoc, recently hitting Netflix, Hardy...

Eight years after his last feature, Director Gareth Evans has returned to his favorite crime action genre with Netflix’s Havoc, a no-nonsense kill-or-be-killed venture that fires on all cylinders to deliver a memorable, bone-crushing, blood-splattering action spectacle. Aside from that, what makes Havoc really special amidst the director’s filmography is that there is a distinct pulp-noir style quotient evoked by the visuals, with all the elements of grunge, smoke, and darkness capturing the essence of corruption, a kind of world-building usually seen when characters like Batman or the Shadow are involved. The characterization, much like the plot details, is very simplistic—in most cases not that much developed, but it is enough to provide justification to the maddening violence and bloodshed, which makes viewers forget about any possible drawbacks anyway. There is some solid star power in the ensemble cast of Havoc, a discussion of which can’t...

It was recently announced that the Oscars will add a new category for Best Achievement in Stunt Design at the 100th Academy Awards in 2028. The news was met with much fanfare from the stunt community and various industry figures, who have long sought recognition for the technical and creative artists behind the physical feats seen on screen. Venom actor Tom Hardy is among the commentators who have spoken out to celebrate the change, acknowledging that it's "a great start," but the ceremony could benefit from further updates.

Hardy, who has starred in several action-heavy movies throughout his career, including Mad Max: Fury Road, The Dark Knight Rises, and the brutal new Netflix thriller Havoc, shared his reaction to the Oscars adding a Stunt Design category during a recent interview with ExtraTV. He recognized that it is a positive step in the right direction for the Academy Awards, but that more...

Beware: This article contains minor spoilers about Tom Hardy's new movie on Netflix.

Gareth Evans directed Havoc as a thrilling, edge-of-your-seat film that transformed our understanding of contemporary action cinema, drawing on his legacy from The Raid films. One particular fight sequence inside a cabin stands as the viral highlight from the movie Havoc.

The cabin sequence in this isolated fishing location stands out as one of the most savage battle scenes from recent times. This includes six minutes of action-packed excitement as the movie merges every aspect we adore from action movies into its violent six-minute showdown.

Hardy's character, the hardened enforcer, survives the mob attack by using harpoons and a sharp fishhook, along with other household items, in a brilliant, choreographed sequence that stands out as both inventive and raw.

Why Havoc’s cabin fight scene will make you rethink action movies forever

This action thriller is available on Netflix.

Robert Pattinson & Blake Lively ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Stardom often comes with its perks, lavish red carpets, endless paparazzi, and millions of fans. But sometimes, the very roles that catapult an actor into the limelight are a double-edged sword. The fame that once seemed so sweet can quickly turn sour, leaving actors trapped in characters they’d rather forget. While the world loves to shout “iconic!” these stars have been known to mutter something closer to “ugh, not again.”

From being forever linked to a single, typecast role to being bombarded with fan expectations, these actors have all experienced the dark side of fame. So, let’s dive into the top 8 stars who, despite their legendary status, absolutely hated the roles that made them famous, because sometimes, the price of fame isn’t just fame itself.

Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen in Twilight

To put it mildly, Robert Pattinson’s time...

Four years before Tom Hardy was boasting his lavish, long locks as Heathcliff in ITV's 2009 adaptation of Wuthering Heights, the period drama was showcasing one of its best global theatrical exports as Joe Wright's Pride & Prejudice dominated the box office and became one of the 2005's 25 highest-grossing movies internationally. Starring Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen as the iconic Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, Pride & Prejudice 2005 is perhaps the most famous of the modern adaptations, although, according to a rumor that has swirled for years, it almost looked entirely different.

According to the whispers among Jane Austen and period drama fans, Macfadyen's role as Mr Darcy was almost instead given to Tom Hardy, with the actor's career, although just getting started, already showing the signs of the major leading man that would soon arrive. However, in a recent interview with the Thin Blue Paw Foundation, the man...

Following the culmination of his Venom trilogy, Tom Hardy entered a very eventful 2025: the release of his gangster series, MobLand, and the recently released Netflix action film, Havoc. The latter has been in development for a long time, with several reshoots, but it still wasn't enough to convince the audience.

Havoc premiered on Netflix on Apr. 25. The action film, with Gareth Evans at the helm, debuted with a disappointing score of 61% on Rotten Tomatoes from the critics, which was barely enough for a "fresh" score. However, as more reviews came in,Havoc's critics' score slightly improved to 66%, but as the audience started reviewing it, they were less and less impressed, as Hardy's new film has an unfortunate 49% approval from the audience.

While the critics praised Havoc's action and fight sequences and directorial style, the audience was less impressed. One review highlights that Havoc "tries to be too many things at once,...

In Which Movie Did Daniel Craig Replace Robert Downey Jr.? ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia )

Daniel Craig, well-known for playing the daredevil agent James Bond, had once replaced the Oscar-winning actor Robert Downey Jr. as the lead in a big-budget film. And that film was not Casino Royale, the first film in which Daniel Craig’s tryst with 007 began, or any Bond movie. Read on to know which film that was.

The Film In Which Daniel Craig Replaced Robert Downey Jr.

Coming straight to the point, the name of that movie was the sci-fi action thriller Cowboys and Aliens, which came out in 2011. The dashing Knives Out actor bagged the role after Robert Downey Jr. dropped out of the film (as per a report by Deadline).

Cowboys And Aliens Plot

The movie was based on the 2006 graphic novel of the same name, and directed by Jon Favreau. Set in a retro-futuristic setting in the 1870s,...

Who Did Tom Hardy Seek Advice From While Preparing To Play Venom? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

So, Tom Hardy wasn’t just gearing up for Venom (2018); he was stepping into a whole new realm of digital mayhem. But instead of figuring it out alone, Hardy made a call to someone who knew the ropes of motion capture better than anyone: The Lord of the Rings legend Andy Serkis. Yes, the legendary Gollum himself. And little did Hardy know that this call would spark a massive shift, not just in his performance but in the entire Venom franchise.

Before Venom even hit theaters, Hardy was already thinking about what the next step would look like. As much as he was ready to rock that motion-capture suit, he knew there was one man to turn to: Andy Serkis, the icon who helped bring Gollum and Caesar to life. So Hardy called Serkis up.

The director of The Raid movies has come up with another action thriller, this time on Netflix. Tom Hardy’s Havoc is an out-and-out action thriller from Gareth Evans, with bullets flying all over the place. For the fans of such high-octane thrillers, Havoc is super exciting to watch. However, if you’re someone who’ll nit-pick every detail in a movie, you might be disappointed at some of the scenes.

While Evans knew that he would disappoint such moviegoers, he still proceeded to exaggerate the number of bullets flying. However, if you really need an explanation, Evans has a logic behind those scenes. The director couldn’t help but include those gunfight scenes, which are a clear influence of Hong Kong films and filmmakers like Johnnie To, John Woo, and Ringo Lam.

Gareth Evan knew fans would complain about Havoc’s gunfight scenes Tom Hardy as Patrick Walker in...

Jeff Hardy has long been an iconic figure in the wrestling world. During his time in WWE, he earned a special place in the hearts of the WWE Universe with his fearless style and magnetic presence. Now, in his new chapter with Tna, Hardy has returned with a refreshed look that’s as bold and captivating as ever.

Known for his artistic flair and passion for pushing creative boundaries, Jeff has always embraced unique storylines and expressive personas. Teaming up with Dolph Ziggler in Tna, his latest gimmick continues that tradition. It’s clear that the essence of the charismatic enigma remains unchanged; he’s ready to shake things up in Tna just as he did for years in WWE.

Jeff Hardy adopts a new look with Dolph Ziggler Jeff Hardy in his new and creative persona. (Image Credit: Tna)

In a recent promo on Tna Impact, Jeff Hardy debuted...

Tom Hardy has recently been making headlines for his gritty performance in MobLand, the latest crime thriller series from Guy Ritchie, but he’s got a new movie that just debuted on Netflix. Hardy stars alongside Jessie Mei Li and Justin Cornwell in Havoc, the new conspiracy thriller following a bruised detective who must fight his way out of a drug deal gone wrong. The film began playing on Netflix last night, and now enough reviews for the film have come in that it has finally earned a Rotten Tomatoes score. Havoc currently sits at 67% from critics on the aggregate site, which avoids the infamous “rotten” tag but also isn’t high enough to land inside the top 15 for Hardy’s career. The film has yet to be given a rating by general audiences.

Havoc was written and directed by Gareth Evans, who first made his directorial debut nearly 20 years ago on Footsteps,...

During Venom: The Last Dance's final battle, there was a brief mention of a soldier called "Thompson" who appeared to have his legs bitten off by a rampaging Xenomorph.

We've heard that the plan was for Venom 4 to be an Agent Venom movie with a new lead, with the threequel's post-credits scene strongly hinting that the Symbiote had survived. However, the movie only did so-so numbers at the box office and, when Kraven the Hunter flopped, Sony abandoned its slate of spin-offs.

In the comics, Flash Thompson lost his legs while fighting for the U.S. Army in the Middle East. The military later bonded him with the Venom Symbiote - giving him his legs back, in the process - but only for limited amounts of time, lest he risk being permanently bonded to the alien.

Tony Revolori plays Flash in the MCU, having previously bullied Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Homecoming...

Tom Hardy’s Havoc(Photo Credit –YouTube)

A relatively low-profile Hollywood action thriller has quietly made its way on a streaming platform. We are talking about ‘Havoc’, which features the dashing Hollywood actor Tom Hardy in the lead role.

Havoc’s Lukewarm Rotten Tomatoes Score

Tom Hardy’s Havoc currently holds a rather underwhelming critics’ score of 67% on reviews aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes (based on 33 reviews so far). 67% is not a bad score, but it’s not very good either. Despite the lukewarm Rt score, we still think the latest Tom Hardy movie is worth checking out.

Why & Who Should Watch Tom Hardy’s Havoc?

We’ll come straight to the point. The movie Havoc was helmed by Welsh filmmaker Gareth Evans, who directed the widely acclaimed action movie The Raid, followed by its equally explosive sequel, The Raid 2. Both of these Indonesian action thriller films received critical acclaim...

Tom Hardy's newest movie, Havoc, will be hitting Netflix on April 25. Ahead of the film's launch on the streaming platform, it's earned a fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes with its early reviews.

As of now, Havoc currently holds an approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes of 61%. This puts the move into the "Fresh" range on the website, but just barely, as dropping below 60% would make the film considered "Rotten." As more reviews come in, the film could potentially drop further and lose its Fresh status. As the film hasn't yet had its wide release, an audience score is not yet available.

"Good luck to any other action movie released this year as it's a strong possibility that Havoc has already delivered the best action sequences of 2025," Ian Sandwell of Digital Spy said of the film in one of its more glowing reviews.

Another review by Jim Vorel of Paste Magazine stated,...

Tony Revolori has played Flash Thompson in the MCU Spider-Man movies ever since Spider-Man: Homecoming. However, despite his character having a long history in the comics, he hasn't really had a whole lot to do.

Revolori's Flash is a more modern take on the character. He bullies Tom Holland's Peter Parker emotionally rather than physically, and doesn't become friends with him later the way the Flash of the comics does. However, Revolori is hoping his Flash might get to borrow one thing from his comic book counterpart and become Agent Venom sometime in the future.

Revolori had a conversation with The Direct recently, and the Agent Venom plot was brought up. The Direct asked Revolori if he would be interested in the McU's Flash heading in that direction, and the actor answered, "I've read the comics that everyone's read. I would be really, really f***ing excited to do something like that.

While every MCU fan’s eyes are fixated on the upcoming Avengers flicks, the MCU has already announced the movie that is all set to hit theatres between the two. It was Ant-Man and the Wasp and Captain Marvel that were released between Infinity War and Endgame.

This time around, it will be Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which will be given the honors. That doesn’t come as a shock considering that Tom Holland is critical to the MCU going forward (and could be very well set to kickstart another trilogy). This means a number of characters related to the webslinger could get the limelight. And Tony Revolori hopes that he gets his dream role.

Tony Revolori can’t wait to be a part of the next MCU movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day will be the start of something new || Marvel Studios

Tony Revolori has essayed the role of Flash...

Tom Hardy is having a moment with back-to-back releases, while fans are loving him in British crime drama MobLand, theactor is now prepping for the release of the highly anticipated Havoc that marks his long-awaited collaboration with Gareth Evans. While plot details are tightly under wraps, the trailer and other marketing material hint that the director and actor have left no stone unturned in giving fans a thrilling experience. In a new interview with ScreenRant, Hardy likened Evans’ storytelling to that of Christopher Nolan and George Miller.

Hardy is well-versed in both big studio films and indies, and he’s no novice to complex storytelling, having collaborated with Nolan on Inception, Dunkirk, and more. He shared his experience of working with Evans, "I think Gareth has, whether he's aware of it or not, or he can take the compliment or not, he does have an absolute laser for a very specific thing,...

Shudder has announced its May 2025 streaming highlights today, revealing the exclusive Vampire Hunter D streaming premiere date along with new originals, exclusives and catalogue titles headed our way next month.

The cult classic anime, based on the novel series by author Hideyuki Kikuchi and illustrator Yoshitaka Amano, turns 40 this year. The remaster of the 1985 anime finally makes its streaming premiere next month after receiving a special re-release in theaters earlier this month.

Read on for Shudder’s May lineup:

The Ugly Stepsister

Shudder Original Film

Directed by Emilie Blichfeldt

Streaming On Shudder May (Date Tba)

Available in US, CA, Au, Nz, Uk&i

Synopsis

A sinister twist on the classic Cinderella story, The Ugly Stepsister follows Elvira as she prepares to earn the prince’s affection at any cost. In a kingdom where beauty is a brutal business, Elvira will compete with the beautiful and enchanting Agnes to become the belle of the ball.

You know those movies that slip under the radar but slap harder than a triple espresso on a Monday morning? Yeah, Tom Hardy seems to know one such action movie full of parkour, punches, and political chaos. During an interview, Hardy spoke of the French action thriller, District B13, which moves faster than a Japanese bullet train.

You might have never even heard of it, but Tom Hardy, being a man deeply immersed in his craft, gave the French film the shoutout it deserves. Although District B13 barely made $11M at the worldwide box office, Hardy believes this 2004 gem didn’t just jump over rooftops—it flew over expectations.

Tom Hardy spoke of the iconic action scenes in a French film

Let’s be real—when Tom Hardy talks about action, we listen. This man has thrown fists in Warrior, crashed planes in The Dark Knight Rises, and gone full beast mode in Venom.

Spider-Man is one of the most popular superheroes ever created, which has made him the star of multiple comic book series over the years. Some of them, like Ultimate Spider-Man (2000), have been extremely beloved by fans. Others, such as Spider-Man: Chapter One, have mostly been forgotten by those who gave them a chance. Finally, there are those that have been a mixed bag throughout their entire run with a few highs and many lows. But regardless of the hits and misses, there's one thing for certain: Fans will get another Spider-Man comic book issue no matter what.

There are multiple ongoing Spider-Man series at the time of writing this, and a couple shine for all the right reasons. Ultimate Spider-Man (2024) is universally praised for its depiction of the wall-crawler and its incredible family themes, while Miles Morales: Spider-Man (2022) has just finished a stellar arc that saw its titular character become a vampire.

Spider-Noir is a series featuring Nicholas Cage as a spider themed private detective. Cage first played the character in Into the Spider-Verse, then reprised the role for Across the Spider-Verse and is expected to reprise the role in the third film, Beyond the Spider-Verse. It would make sense for the live action version of this character to be the same one featured in the animated movies, they are played by the same person after all, but there has been no official confirmation on this.

MGM+ is where the series will initially debut in the US, but will then become available on Amazon Prime Video globally. The series will have eight episodes and, while there aren’t a ton of details about it right now, the series is said to be a hard boiled detective story set in an alternate version of 1930s New York City where Nicholas Cage’s character is based.

We are Venom! The symbiote-powered anti-hero has become one of Marvel Rivals’ most (in the right hands) annoying Vanguards since the game’s launch. With his unparalleled mobility and deceptive survivability, Venom excels at terrorizing enemy backlines while creating chaos that smart teams can capitalize on.

But don’t let his 1-star difficulty rating fool you—there’s a massive difference between a Venom who simply dives in and feeds ultimate charge to enemies versus one who strategically disrupts and escapes to fight another day. NetEase Games has crafted a tank that rewards calculated aggression, not mindless attacks.

How to play Venom in Marvel Rivals

Venom functions as Marvel Rivals‘ quintessential “dive tank,” boasting exceptional mobility and survivability tools that make him perfect for harassing enemy supports and duelists:

AbilityCooldownFunctionDark Predation (Lmb)Primary AttackUnleashes four tendrils forward, dealing 20 damage per tendril (40 on headshot) at 15m range.Feast of the Abyss...

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verseis all set to swing onto a new streaming home. And it's one that allows fans to watch the animated sequel alongside several other Spider-Man titles. The critically acclaimed sequel to Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse sets up a third film, Beyond the Spider-Verse, which won't open until 2027. Unlike the other major studios, Sony Pictures does not have a streaming platform of its own, so it sells and licenses its films to other streamers.

According to Discussing Film, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse will begin streaming on Disney+ starting May 1, 2025. The movie was previously streaming on Netflix. Sony Pictures has a deal with Netflix and Disney+ to stream their titles, with Netflix being the first choice for the studio's film slate after the theatrical window, with Disney getting them in the second run, typically 18 months or more after they open in theaters. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse...

Sony’s 5 Spider-Man Universe Movies Box Office score (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Sony’s Spider-Man Universe has been swinging from web to web, mostly into box office cobwebs. Since 2018, the studio has tried to spin a cinematic web without the main webslinger himself. Bold move. Starting with Venom, they banked on side characters like Eddie Brock, Morbius, and whoever El Muerto was supposed to be (Rip that idea). Unfortunately, apart from Tom Hardy’s symbiote-fueled growling, the rest of the gang hasn’t exactly set the world, or the box office, on fire.

Each new entry seems to perform worse than the last, like a reverse glow-up in slow motion. Sony keeps insisting Spider-Man is somewhere in this universe, probably lurking off-screen like an unpaid intern, but fans aren’t biting (unless you count Morbius memes as currency). With Kraven the Hunter and Venom: The Last Dance looming, Sony’s plans hang in the balance,...

A year after Tom Hardy starred in Christopher Nolan’s sci-fi epic, Inception, he played a mixed martial arts fighter opposite Joel Edgerton in 2011’s Warrior.The sports drama was directed and co-written by Gavin O’Connor, who also directed The Accountant and its upcoming sequel, The Accountant 2.

Warrior also stars Oscar-nominee Nick Nolte, Jennifer Morrison (Once Upon a Time), and Frank Grillo (Tulsa King), who will soon be seen in James Gunn’s Superman. The film follows Hardy and Edgerton’s characters, Tommy and Brendan, estranged brothers who enter an Mma tournament.

Hardy Stars as an Ex-Marine Turned Mma Fighter

Tommy (Hardy) is an ex-Marine dealing with a tragic past who returns home to his father Paddy (Nolte), who is a former wrestling coach and recovering alcoholic. Paddy is enlisted by Tommy to help him train for “Sparta,” - the biggest Mma tournament ever held. Tommy’s younger brother,...

Despite it seeming like the sequel will never happen, the long-awaited action outing Mad Max: The Wasteland just got an intriguing update from Tom Hardy himself. The Oscar-nominee and MobLand star has only played the iconic post-apocalyptic survivor once in director George Miller’s action movie masterpiece Mad Max: Fury Road back in 2015. While we have been waiting ever since to see him back in the driver’s seat as "Mad Max" Rockatansky, nothing has yet come to pass. But this could all change...eventually.

Discussing projects that haven’t happened yet, Hardy revealed to The Hollywood Reporter recently that talks regarding Mad Max: The Wasteland are still happening. Addressing a Venom/Spider-Man crossover that never happened, Hardy explained...

“There are always talks, but that doesn’t mean that things manifested. There’s a future where these things will continue to be talked about until something is realized and I...

Which Moment Was The Most ‘Heartbreaking’ Bit Of Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Journey? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Tom Holland might’ve swung through battles, multiverse mayhem, and alien showdowns, but nothing hit him harder than one quiet, emotional goodbye. While Spider-Man: No Way Home was packed with villains and twists galore, it was a bittersweet moment of the action track that Holland remembered most.

“This one scene, [we didn’t know] if this would be the last time [we were all working together]. [It] was heartbreaking but also really exciting because we’re all moving into the next chapter of our careers,” Holland said in an interview with Entertainment Weekly.

That one scene? It involved Zendaya and Jacob Batalon — the iconic trio of the MCU’s Spidey story. They’d stuck together through three solo films, press tours, and Marvel madness. But No Way Home felt different. Not just bigger. Not just bolder. It felt like the end of an era.

Over the past few years, Hollywood movies have been soaring in the international market; there has been a shift in the way global audiences react to their movies. There used to be a time when the U.S. box office alone could make or break a movie. Now, China, the world’s second-largest movie market, has become a key contributor to making a Hollywood project successful.

Their taste for high-octane action and emotional epics has led to movies quietly making more money in China than they did back home. Sometimes, the star power, paired with clever marketing, can really elevate a movie’s appeal, turning the projects that once were sometimes meh in the U.S. into global hits.

From movies that feature actors like Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Tom Cruise, and Brad Pitt to movies that stand out due to technical marvels and use stunning visuals like the Transformers,...

Tom Hardy is no stranger to playing morally... questionable characters, but in MobLand, Paramount+’s newest breakout crime hit, his fixer Harry DaSouza might be in the deepest trouble yet — and someone close to the Harrigan family could be the one who sold them out. The Venom and Mad Max: Fury Road star reunited with Guy Ritchie (his RocknRolla director) for the first two episodes of MobLand, which instantly became the biggest premiere for a new Paramount+ original, racking up 8.8 million global viewers. The series joins 1923 and Landman as one of the streamer’s strongest launches.

In MobLand, Hardy plays Harry, a long-serving fixer for the powerful but volatile Harrigan clan, led by Pierce Brosnan’sConrad, cleaning up messes where he finds them. After Conrad kills his old friend Archie (Alex Jennings) under suspicion of betrayal, Harry is forced to clean up the mess — literally. He's even cleaning the curtains,...

Tom Hardy has set the record straight about his scrapped Venom and Spider-Man crossover with Tom Holland. Hardy played Eddie Brock in three solo Venom movies.

The actor as recently quoted by The Playlist that he "got as close as [we] could possibly imagine getting" to sharing the screen with Holland, before seemingly blaming studio politics for it never happening. While Sony has the rights to Spider-Man and leases the character out to Disney to appear in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the studio tried to set up Venom and other Spidey-adjacent characters in a separate cinematic franchise.

Tom Hardy Clears Up Why Spider-Man and Venom Crossover Was Scrapped

Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Hardy backed away from suggesting that disagreements between Sony and Disney were the reason why his Venom and Holland's Spidey never met on screen.

"That’s kind of moved on from a very simple quote that I...

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 was a blockbuster success for developer Insomniac Games and Sony. It received rave reviews both from critics and fans for its story and how it takes advantage of PS5’s hardware capabilities.

While we continue to wait for a third game in this series, one of the standout actors from Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is looking to get to the big screen.

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is still making waves in the gaming sphere | Image via Insomniac Games

Marvel Studios seems to be casting for a major role in the next Spider-Man movie, and Stephen Oyoung believes he’s the right fit!

Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 actor wants to jump to MCU Mr. Negative in Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 | Credit: Insomniac Games

During the recent CinemaCon 2025, Sony Pictures finally revealed the title and logo for the upcoming Spider-Man movie, Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The movie...