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Digital Trends
11-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Digital Trends
3 action movies on Netflix you need to watch in May 2025
Table of Contents Table of Contents Havoc (2025) The Dark Knight (2008) Exterritorial (2025) May marks the unofficial start to summer. In Hollywood, that means it's summer blockbuster season. Now is when the studios release their tentpole films to generate box office returns that approach $1 billion. F1, Jurassic World Rebirth, Superman, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps are projected to be the summer's biggest movies. Netflix is getting in on the action with The Old Guard 2. Speaking of Netflix, the streamer has hundreds of action movies that satisfy those blockbuster cravings. One of those movies is The Dark Knight, a brilliant Batman story. Check out The Dark Knight and two more action movies in May. Recommended Videos We also have guides to the best new movies to stream, the best movies on Netflix, the best movies on Hulu, the best movies on Amazon Prime Video, the best movies on Max, and the best movies on Disney+. Havoc (2025) Action movie rule: Never cross Tom Hardy. The action hero plays a rugged cop in Gareth Evans' Havoc. Homicide detective Patrick Walker (Hardy) finds himself in quite the predicament. Lawrence Beaumont (Forest Whitaker) is a wealthy businessman with political aspirations. His son, Charlie (Justin Cornwell), is accused of murdering a local drug lord. With Walker on Beaumont's payroll, the politician orders the cop to find and protect his son. As Walker becomes embroiled in the criminal underworld, it becomes a battle for survival, with every nefarious organization after Charlie. Havoc is aptly titled due to its breakneck pacing and vigorous action sequences. It's not The Raid, but fans of Evans' work will enjoy this ultra-violent thriller. Stream Havoc on Netflix. The Dark Knight (2008) What are you doing if you haven't seen The Dark Knight? Drop everything and stream Christopher Nolan's masterpiece. Do not worry, superhero skeptics. The Dark Knight might be a Batman movie, but it's more than just a showcase for a vigilante crime-fighter in a cape. Real themes of power, corruption, chaos, and morality are ever-present. Gotham still has an organized crime problem. Batman (Christian Bale) can only do so much to intimidate the criminals. The only way to rid Gotham of its villains is to find heroes who don't hide behind a mask, so Batman reluctantly teams with Lt. Jim Gordon (Gary Oldman) and DA Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart) to defeat crime with the law. Hoping to disrupt the status quo is the Joker (Heath Ledger), an agent of chaos who will become Batman's toughest foe. Stream The Dark Knight on Netflix. Exterritorial (2025) Exterritorial is all people want to talk about right now. The German film has become a hit in the U.S. and finds itself in the top 10 list of most popular movies on Netflix. Ex-Special Forces officer Sara Wulf (Jeanne Goursaud) and her son Joshua (Rickson Guy da Silva) head to the U.S. Consulate in Frankfurt to apply for a work visa. While Sara works to gain her visa, Joshua stays in the playroom. When Sara comes to check on him, Joshua is gone. To make matters worse, there is no record of Sara even entering the consulate with her son. Is she imagining things, or is there something sinister at play? Whatever it may be, Sara will have to rely on her military training to evade capture and find her son. Stream Exterritorial on Netflix.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
This Gripping Thriller Is The Top Movie On Netflix Right Now
'Havoc' is currently the most popular movie on Netflix, according to the platform's public ranking system. This action thriller premiered on the streaming service on April 25 to mixed reviews from critics. The plot revolves around a jaded detective who must navigate a corrupt city's criminal underworld in order to save a politician's son. 'Havoc' stars Tom Hardy, Forest Whitaker, Jessie Mei Li, Justin Cornwell, Quelin Sepulveda, Luis Guzmán, Yeo Yann Yann and Timothy Olyphant. Read on for more trending movies of the moment across streaming services, including Hulu, Max and Peacock. And if you want to stay informed about all things streaming, subscribe to the Streamline newsletter. The most popular movie on Max at the moment is 'Babygirl.' Starring Nicole Kidman, the 2024 erotic thriller follows a powerful CEO who risks her job and personal life by starting an affair with a much younger intern. 'Babygirl' was released in theaters on Dec. 25, 2024, following premieres at Venice International Film Festival and Toronto International Film Festival. Harris Dickinson, Sophie Wilde and Antonio Banderas also star. Following its theatrical release in February, 'Last Breath' is available for streaming on Peacock as of April 25. The survival thriller is a feature film remake of a 2019 documentary about a group of deep-sea divers racing to rescue their teammate in the aftermath of an accident. 'Last Breath' stars Woody Harrelson, Simu Liu, Finn Cole and Cliff Curtis. The raunchy comedy 'No Hard Feelings' is currently trending on Hulu after joining the platform on April 21. Starring Jennifer Lawrence, the 2023 film centers around a down-on-her-luck woman who is hired by a wealthy couple to spend time with their awkward 19-year-old son and help him mature sexually before going off to college. A new Japanese thriller premiered on Netflix on April 23. 'Bullet Train Explosion' is a sequel to the 1975 film 'The Bullet Train,' which follows the efforts to locate the culprits and prevent disaster after a bomb threat on a Shinkansen aka 'bullet train.' The sequel follows a similar plot.
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Andor Season 2: Episodes 4, 5, and 6 release date, time, what to expect and where to watch
Andor Season 2 Episodes 4, 5, and 6 will be released together on April 29 on Disney Plus. The story moves closer to the events of Rogue One, possibly revealing key moments involving Saw Gerrera. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Release Date, Time and Where to Watch for Andor Season 2 Episodes 4-6 What to Expect Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads FAQs Andor Season 2 continues its journey toward the events of Rogue One. Episodes 4, 5 and 6 are set for release soon, offering new developments in the Season 2 Episodes 4, 5 and 6 will be available on Tuesday, April 29. Viewers in the United States can stream the episodes at 6 PM PT, 9 PM ET and 10 PM BRT on Disney viewers outside the United States, the episodes will be released in the early hours of April 30. The release timings for other regions on April 30 are 2 AM BST, 3 AM CEST, 4 AM EEST, 6:30 AM IST, 11 AM AEST and 1 PM story picks up about a year after the events of Episode 3. This timeline brings viewers closer to the beginning of Rogue has not shared many details about this arc. However, it has been confirmed that Forest Whitaker's character, Saw Gerrera, will return. Beau Willimon, the writer for the second arc, has planned important developments for a conversation with Backstory Magazine, showrunner Tony Gilroy mentioned that Willimon has created a significant storyline for Gerrera had separated from the Rebel Alliance by the time of Rogue One. He was considered an extremist by other members of the Rebellion. In Rogue One, Saw believed that the Rebels had sent someone to kill is possible that these episodes will show the actions that led to his break with the Rebellion. There may also be scenes focusing on the Empire's efforts to take control of the planet Ghorman. Whether the important events on Ghorman will be covered in this arc remains the United States, the episodes will be released on April 29 at 6 PM PT or 9 PM ET on Disney Saw Gerrera will return, and the new episodes may reveal why he separated from the Rebel Alliance.
Yahoo
26-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Now Streaming: Analysts boost Netflix targets after Q1 beat
'Now Streaming' is The Fly's weekly recap of the stories surrounding the biggest content streamers. Discover outperforming stocks and invest smarter with Top Smart Score Stocks. Filter, analyze, and streamline your search for investment opportunities using Tipranks' Stock Screener. PLAYING THIS WEEKEND: Among this weekend's highly-anticipated new streaming content is the first few episodes of 'Andor,' a drama series set in the 'Star Wars' universe, on Disney+ (DIS). Meanwhile, Netflix (NFLX) subscribers can catch the fifth season of drama series 'You,' as well as neo-noir action thriller film 'Havoc,' starring Tom Hardy and Forest Whitaker. Additionally, Amazon Prime Video (AMZN) users can check out new comedy-drama series 'Etoile,' which is created by Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino, who also made 'Gilmore Girls' and 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.' NETFLIX RESULTS: Last week, Netflix reported better-than-expected Q1 results, with revenue and operating income rising 13% and 27% year-over-year, respectively. Looking ahead, the company provided for Q2 earnings per share and revenue above consensus estimates, and reiterated its FY25 revenue outlook, adding that it will roughly double advertising revenue in 2025. Following the report, at least 16 different securities analysts raised their price targets on Netflix shares, Barclays said the stock has come to be seen as a 'defensive long' in the current macro backdrop and its Q1 results and Q2 guidance 'are likely to reinforce this thesis further.' The firm added that while the company's revenue was roughly in line with consensus, margin for the quarter and margin guidance for Q2 were both better than estimates. Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley also raised its price target on Netflix, saying the business is 'predictable' and that predictability, combined with a business that should be relatively resilient in a tougher macro, support an Overweight view. Additionally, Phillip Securities upgraded Netflix to Neutral from Reduce with a price target of $950, up from $870, post the Q1 report. A 'strong' content pipeline and the expansion of its advertising supported tier position will enable Netflix to navigate potential economic slowdowns, the analyst told investors in a research note. The firm believes the stock's current valuation suggests limited near-term upside, but cites Netflix's ability to withstand a recession for the upgrade. COMCAST RESULTS: This week, Comcast (CMCSA) reported upbeat Q1 earnings and revenue, with Peacock revenue increasing 16% to $1.2B. 'We had strong financial results in the first quarter, growing Adjusted EPS mid-single digits and generating $5.4 billion of free cash flow while investing in our six growth businesses and returning $3.2 billion to shareholders,' said Brian Roberts, chairman and CEO of Comcast Corporation. 'Our connectivity businesses generated 4% revenue growth, fueling expansion in C&P EBITDA margins to 41.4%. We also achieved our highest wireless line additions in two years and have outperformed in Business Services with mid-single digit revenue and EBITDA growth and margins of roughly 57%. At the same time, momentum in streaming continues with 21% growth in Media EBITDA; and Theme Parks remain on an incredible growth trajectory. We could not be more excited for the grand opening of Epic Universe in Orlando next month and our plans to bring a new world-class theme park to the UK. With our significant free cash flow generation, disciplined approach to capital allocation and the strength of our diversified businesses, I am confident that we are well-positioned to navigate an evolving environment and capture future opportunities.' Following the report, no fewer than five analysts lowered their price targets on Comcast, with Morgan Stanley saying that Comcast believes it has the products to win in the market, but 'it is not winning today.' Meanwhile, Oppenheimer thinks Comcast has a pricing problem and sees a difficult path for the company to continue growing cable revenue and margins. Competition is ramping while the economy appears to be slowing-consumers will look to save money, the firm added. MAX: Warner Bros. Discovery's (WBD) Max announced new U.S. product updates with the introduction of the Extra Member Add-On feature, designed to give existing subscribers 'greater flexibility and control over how they manage sharing their Max accounts.' This new feature also includes the capability to transfer an adult profile to the extra member account, Max said. 'Extra Member Add-On and Profile Transfer are two key Max advancements, designed to help viewers with a new way to enjoy our best-in-class content at an exceptional value, and offer subscribers greater flexibility in managing their accounts,' said JB Perrette, CEO and President, Global Streaming and Games, Warner Bros Discovery. 'These updates provide a simple way for subscribers to add-on a new member to their account, or for existing subscribers who have users outside of their household to smoothly, and in an uninterrupted fashion, transition their profile so that extra member can continue to access Max.' The Extra Member Add-On allows a primary account owner to share their Max account by inviting a friend or family member outside of their household to create a separate, standalone account with an adult profile under the same subscription. These Extra Members will have their own login credentials separate from the primary account. Extra members can stream from one profile on one device at a time and can enjoy all other benefits included in the primary account owner's base plan. Extra Member Add-On is limited to one add-on per account. This feature costs $7.99/month. The price is the same regardless of which tier an eligible user is subscribed to. Meanwhile, the Wall Street Journal reported that Warner Bros. Discovery revamped Max after acknowledging it wasn't a 'must-have' service. Max shed kids' content and unscripted shows, focusing on differentiated adult-oriented and true-crime programming. A bundling partnership with Disney drove subscriber growth, with potential for overseas expansion, the report notes. Max added 20M subscribers in 2024 to finish the year at 117M globally, and expects to hit 150M in 2026, the report notes. PARAMOUNT/FCC: Paramount (PARA) is in talks with the FCC over the initial steps the company would need to secure the agency's approval of its merger with Skydance Media, The Wall Street Journal's Jessica Toonkel, Josh Dawsey, and Drew FitzGerald reported this week. One action under discussion between the agency and Paramount is a commitment that the company continues to abstain from certain corporate diversity initiatives, people close to the discussions say. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has said that a third-party news-distortion complaint related to the way '60 Minutes' edited a Kamala Harris interview last year could factor into his agency's review of Paramount's deal. DISNEY/FUBO: Justice Department antitrust officials are looking into Disney's deal to take a controlling stake in FuboTV (FUBO), Leah Nylen and Josh Sisco of Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the plans. The officials are scrutinizing whether the deal would unduly concentrate the market for sports streaming, sources told Bloomberg. Disney in January agreed to merge its Hulu + Live TV streaming service with FuboTV. STOCK PLAYS: Other publicly traded companies in the space include Apple (AAPL), AMC Networks (AMCX), Roku (ROKU), and Fox (FOX). Published first on TheFly – the ultimate source for real-time, market-moving breaking financial news. Try Now>> See Insiders' Hot Stocks on TipRanks >> Read More on DIS: Disclaimer & DisclosureReport an Issue FuboTV (FUBO) Faces Legal Scrutiny as DOJ Probes Disney Deal Ahead of Q1 Earnings Hasbro extends long-running relationship with Disney Consumer Products Warner Bros. pivots to pared-down model for Max, WSJ reports Here's what Wall St. experts are saying about these media names ahead of results YouTube Turns 20, Alphabet Stock (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Gains Despite a Bitter Birthday Present Ahead Sign in to access your portfolio
South China Morning Post
01-03-2025
- Entertainment
- South China Morning Post
Meet Forest Whitaker's ambitious daughter, True Whitaker: an aspiring actress and screenwriter with sights on Hollywood, she joined her Andor-star dad in drama Godfather of Harlem
Disney+ has just dropped a trailer for the second series of Star Wars: Andor, which will see the return of Diego Luna in the titular role of Cassian Andor, surrounded by the likes of Stellan Skarsgård , Genevieve O'Reilly, Denise Gough and Forest Whitaker, as Saw Gerrera. While Andor series two won't arrive until April, Whitaker, as one of Hollywood's most celebrated actors and directors, will always attract attention – and fans hope his reappearance in Andor will finally reveal what's up with his character's breathing mask. Meanwhile, his daughter hopes to follow in his footsteps. Meet True Whitaker. True Whitaker loved a 'scary' Forest Whitaker book adaptation Keisha Nash Whitaker and Forest Whitaker with children True Whitaker, Autumn Whitaker and Sonnet Whitaker in 2006. Advertisement True, 26, was born in 1998 to Forest and the late actress Keisha Nash Whitaker. According to the New York Post, True, the couple's second child, grew up in Los Angeles alongside her older sister Sonnet, older brother Ocean Alexander (whom Forest had in a previous relationship) and Autumn (whom Keisha had in an earlier relationship). From a young age True was immersed in her father's work, watching – and hearing – him take on a variety of roles on the big screen. Especially memorable was his voicing of gentle beast Ira in the film adaptation of Maurice Sendak's enchanting book Where the Wild Things Are. 'The grunts and stuff I've done at home with my kids. When they were younger, I'd do it a lot when I'd read them the book,' Whitaker told Parade in 2009. 'It's sort of been handed down in my family because it was read to me when I was a kid. I read it to all my kids, and now they read it on their own. They loved the scary parts.' She also witnessed her dad struggle off camera Forest Whitaker as dictator Idi Amin in 2006 film, The Last King of Scotland. Photo: Handout Growing up in the Whitaker household also meant that True experienced moments other children probably wouldn't. One such moment was witnessing her father prepare for his portrayal of Ugandan dictator Idi Amin in the 2006 film The Last King of Scotland. It follows the brutal tyrant through the eyes of his personal doctor in the 1970s. CBS reported that Whitaker spent an immense amount of time preparing for the role, immersing himself in research and perfecting the character's accent. One day, while rehearsing, he accidentally slipped out of the accent, causing him to worry he might lose it permanently. To avoid this, he stayed in character even when he wasn't on set. At home, that meant speaking in a voice markedly different to his usual tone. 'I tried to let go of it as much as I could,' the actor admitted to Black Film in 2006. 'My daughter would be like, 'Daddy, why are you talking like this?' I would say, 'Just remember, I'm just make-believing for a little while.' She understands.' She studied creative writing at NYU
