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Elle
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- Elle
Jenna Ortega's 'Wednesday'-Inspired Sheer Corset Look Brings Back Vampy Glamour
THE RUNDOWN Though archive and easter-egg dressing continues to be all the rage, Jenna Ortega is playing things a little more subtle on her Wednesday season 2 press tour. There are plenty of ways to literally interpret the title character of the series—the iconic pigtail braids and collared black babydoll dresses being obvious options. Instead, Ortega's recent looks have felt like a natural extension of her own edgier aesthetic as she quickly establishes a signature red carpet style. On July 31, the 22-year-old actress stepped out for the opening of Le Beach Club de Mercredi (Wednesday's Beach Club) in Paris in a dress from the fall 2025 Vivienne Westwood by Andreas Kronthaler collection. Ortega paired the look with a striking pavé cross necklace by Loree Rodkin. The club is a month-long activation on the Seine dedicated to season 2 of the hit Netflix show. Though not on the sandy beaches of the south of France, the club takes advantage of the cityscape, channeling Tim Burton-inspired gothic elements. Ortega's bold vampy glamour and bleached eyebrows were a perfect fit as the actress was photographed in an ominous sea of fog, The look was styled by her longtime collaborator, Enrique Melendez, who has done an expert job putting together a press tour wardrobe that is on theme but innovative. Earlier in the week for the London premiere, Ortega wore a couture snakeskin latex gown from Ashi Studio, again paired with a dark lip. For the show's London photo-call, Melendez placed the actress in a bold-shouldered bralette look from Givenchy by Sarah Burton. The sleeves were reminiscent of Wednesday's iconic original look, although the sculptural construction prevented it from feeling too literal. Givenchy has been a quiet hero on the red carpet lately, with Elle Fanning (who debuted Burton's Givenchy at the 2025 Oscars) and Vanessa Kirby wearing standout looks. Time will tell whether Melendez pulls from the house again—and there will be opportunity. Ortega's press tour hasn't even hit the U.S. yet and is only for the first part of Wednesday season 2, which comes out on August 6.
Forbes
an hour ago
- Forbes
6 Exciting New Netflix Movies In August 2025
Having a Netflix subscription is great for two particular reasons: one, they sport great relationships with undervalued stars of the industry (this month features collaborations with Vanessa Kirby, Adam Devine and Chris Columbus); and two, they champion practically-forgotten movies that were dismissed by critics but adored by cult audiences. And August 2025 is no difference, with some highly anticipated movies coming our way—including a brand new romance starring Netflix's biggest homegrown star, Sofia Carson; a box office bomb starring John Cena that's looking for a second life; and a murder-mystery whodunnit fronted by British thespian royalty. All in all, this month's lineup seems to have a little bit of something for every kind of movie lover. So what can you expect this month? What are the most exciting movies coming to Netflix? Let's dive in. Below, I've detailed six different movies you cannot miss in August, outfitted with plot details, trailers, release dates and reasons you should watch them. Then at the bottom of the article, you can find a full list of every single film hitting Netflix in August 2025. I hope you find your next movie night movie in this bunch. Happy watching! 10 Great New Movies On Netflix In August 2025 Another month, another Netflix flick starring Sofia Carson. This time, it's the romantic drama My Oxford Year, which tells the tale of Anna De La Vega (Carson), a driven young woman from Queens who attends Oxford University for a prestigious one-year poetry program before returning to the Big Apple to begin her career at Goldman Sachs. But her carefully planned-out life derails when she meets Jamie Davenport (Corey Mylchreest), a charming local with a passion for literature who whisks Anna into a complicated romance, made only more poignant once Anna learns Jamie is terminally ill and has chosen to forgo treatment. An almost trashed project (inspired by the novel of the same name by Julia Whelan) that was later optioned and revived by Netflix, this tender story from BAFTA-nominated director Iain Morris (who brought a unique comic sensibility to British television when he created the coming-of-age sitcom The Inbetweeners) seems to be the kind of romance that's for fans of movies that deliver a similar blend of romance and emotional upheaval, like Me Before You and One Day. My Oxford Year became available to stream on Netflix starting Aug. 1, 2025. It's not easy to recommend a box office bomb that was trashed by critics. But when we take a deeper dive into the details behind the now-practically forgotten action comedy Freelance, we see that this movie might just find the audience it desperate desired with more exposure on Netflix. The film follows Mason Pettits (John Cena), a restless and emotionally scarred lawyer who quit his job as a U.S. Army Special Forces operative after a failed mission. But he comes back into fold to protect journalist Claire Wellington (Alison Brie) on her trip to interview the dictator Juan Venegas (Juan Pablo Raba) of the fictional country Paldonia. What begins a standard security detail becomes violent when a coup erupts mid-interview, forcing Mason to guide Claire and Venegas out of the jungle, all the while facing Colonel Jan Koehorst (Marton Csokas) and his mercenaries. With a budget of $40 million, Freelance only grossed $10.2 million at the worldwide box office, largely thanks to the movie's abysmal 10% showing on Rotten Tomatoes. But the audience score hovered around 70%, with many viewers who enjoy light, escapist action-comedies reminiscent of '90s blockbusters claiming the movie hits all the right spots. Freelance will be available to watch on Netflix starting Aug. 2, 2025. Netflix sure hasn't been shy about bolstering its animated lineup. But outside of the Big Mouth series, most of the streaming giant's animated offerings have been kid-focused—which is what makes Fixed such an adult-focused departure. This raunchy, R-rated comedy follows a cocky, quick-witted bloodhound named Bull (voiced by Adam Devine) who finds out he's going to be neutered the next day. Faced with this existential crisis, Bull gathers his best pals—Rocco, a gruff boxer (Idris Elba); Lucky, a dopey but loyal beagle (Bobby Moynihan); and Fetch, a wannabe influencer dachshund (Fred Armisen)—for one final night of canine mischief. And before the night is over, he wishes to confess his love to Honey (Kathryn Hahn), the glamorous show dog next door. This project from director Genndy Tartakovsky (the Emmy-winning creator of Samurai Jack, Dexter's Laboratory and Primal who cites Young Frankenstein, Anchorman, and Dumb and Dumber as inspirations) was dead-but-revivied after Netflix acquired it at the Annecy Animation Film Festival. Fans of movies like Strays and Sausage Party would be smart to check out this foul-mouthed flick. Fixed will be available to stream on Netflix starting Aug. 13, 2025. Here we have another case where Netflix isn't deterred by a low critical score. Despite just achieving 45% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the audience gave Kandahar an 82% approval rating—a trend I've noticed in Netflix's offerings later, with the streaming service banking more on public opinions than critical ones. This addition to the Gerard Butler action movie canon stars the B-movie champion as Tom Harris, a veteran CIA black-ops agent who successfully sabotages an Iranian nuclear facility. But after his identity is unfortunately exposed, Tom escapes, only to be drawn into a covert mission in Afghanistan. After that operation is compromised, he and his Afghan-American interpreter Mohammad "Mo" Doud (Navid Negahban) are chased by Iranian Revolutionary Guards led by the ruthless Colonel Farzad Asadi (Bahador Foladi) and Pakistani ISI agent Kahil Nasir (Ali Fazal) as they race their way toward Kandahar to be rescued. Directed by Ric Roman Waugh (who gave us other Butler vehicles like Angel Has Fallen and Greenland), this spy action thriller is loosely based upon screenwriter Mitchell LaFortune's real-life experience as a U.S. intelligence officer in Afghanistan. Kandahar will be available to stream on Netflix starting Aug. 9, 2025. When Vanessa Kirby and Netflix come together, awards usually follow suit. The last time Kirby fronted a Netflix feature, Pieces of a Woman, it earned her an Academy Award nomination (she won the Volpi Cup for Best Actress), and The Crown landed her a BAFTA win for Best Supporting Actress. We'll see if the trend continues with Night Always Comes, a crime thriller that follows Lynette (Kirby) during a night in Portland. Lynette, desperate to secure a future for her developmentally disabled brother (Zack Gottsagen), aims to raise money so she can buy her family's home before it's bought from underneath them. After her mother backs out of a financial agreement, Lynette plunges into a tense, noir-tinged odyssey through the city's seediest corners, encountering drug dealers, ex-lovers and buried trauma all the while. With a cast outfitted by the likes of Jennifer Jason Leigh, Stephan James, Julia Fox, Eli Roth, Randall Park and Michael Kelly, this atmospheric thriller from director Benjamin Caron (who worked closely with Kirby to shape Lynette as a fiercely human, unpredictable lead character) appears to have Safdie brother energy (think Good Time and Uncut Gems). Night Always Comes will be available to stream on Netflix starting Aug. 15, 2025. The Thursday Murder Club has two genres I love meeting at a crossroads: murder-mystery whodunnits where detectives must solve a murder before time is up, and ensemble pieces starring veteran actors who know how to navigate such juicy material. This particular gem has quite the cast, with Helen Mirren, Ben Kingsley, Pierce Brosnan and Celia Imrie making up the main four detectives: Elizabeth, a former spy; Ibrahim, a retired psychiatrist; Ron, a once-feared labor activist; and Joyce, a kind but underestimated former nurse. These four meet weekly to solve cold cases over tea—but when a real murder rocks their community, the group suddenly finds itself in the middle of a deadly mystery that directly affects their lives. The cast, made up of characters ranging from hard-nosed detectives to concerned relatives to slippery suspects, features several great overseas actors, including Naomi Ackie, David Tennant, Jonathan Pryce, Daniel Mays, Richard E. Grant and Tom Ellis. To boot, you can practically guarantee this film will be entertaining as heck given it's directed by Chris Columbus, who gave us the first two Home Alone movies, Mrs. Doubtfire and the first two Harry Potter films. The Thursday Murder Club will be available to stream on Netflix starting Aug. 28, 2025. Every New Movie On Netflix In August 2025
Geek Tyrant
5 hours ago
- Geek Tyrant
Reed Richards Won't Be the Center of AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY, But He's Still Key to the Story — GeekTyrant
As The Fantastic Four: First Steps launches Phase 6 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, many fans assumed Pedro Pascal's Reed Richards would become one of its central figures. But according to a recent Variety report, Avengers: Doomsday may not spotlight him as heavily as expected. While Pascal's Mister Fantastic is described as having an 'integral role' in the upcoming ensemble film, the report clarifies that 'Pascal is not the centerpiece' of Doomsday . That might surprise those who saw First Steps and its high-stakes post-credits scene, which teases Doctor Doom's interest in young Franklin Richards, Reed and Sue Storm's super powerful son. That moment seemed to set the stage for a major multiversal conflict, one where Reed would naturally take the lead to save his son. But it sounds like that story might play out alongside a much broader narrative. Pascal's co-stars Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach weren't mentioned in the report, so the scope of their roles in Doomsday remains unclear. What is clear is that Doomsday won't be centered around just one team. In addition to the Fantastic Four, the film will bring together the New Avengers, Sam Wilson's team, and a version of the X-Men featuring legacy actors from the Fox universe. Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige has also teased even more surprise casting announcements on the horizon, adding to an already massive ensemble. The article that revealed Pascal's status also touched on broader casting strategies and actor compensation, noting that Marvel icons like Robert Downey Jr. and Chris Hemsworth 'won't be working at a discount' to return. Without an established Avengers roster since Endgame , Doomsday is shaping up to be more of a crossover epic than a character-driven core story. Unlike Endgame , which focused tightly on the original six Avengers, this new chapter will have to split time among multiple major groups. With the script still being adjusted and some actors unsure whether their roles are even finalized, this is very much a story still in flux. Even so, don't count out Reed and his team. While they may not anchor the entire film, the Fantastic Four's journey will remain essential to the larger multiversal narrative.
