Legendary’s live-action Gundam movie expands its cast. Jennifer Tilly says there’s more Child’s Play on the way after the Chucky TV show’s cancellation. Plus, Scream 7 wants you to know it’s got blood. Spoilers now!
Darkman
In a recent interview with Screen Rant, Liam Neeson stated he has not yet spoken to Sam Raimi about a new Darkman movie, “even pointing out that ‘they made two’ sequels without him in the direct-to-video films.” Unaware the film was rumored to be a direct sequel to the original, Neeson “humorously mimicked a phone call between him and Raimi acting as though he couldn’t hear the filmmaker before affirming, ‘I’d love to work with Sam’ and is keen to see a modern take on the franchise.”
Avengers: Doomsday
Speaking with Empire Magazine (via Screen Rant), the Russo Brothers stated “Victor von Doom demands a certain tone” unlike anything the MCU has seen so far.
We also run at the complexity and the difficulty of what these movies can do at a narrative level. I think we’ve found a new level of that in Doomsday. Victor von Doom demands a certain tone.
The Russos also discussed Steve Rogers’ return to the MCU, emphasizing the character’s importance to the story.
We have a special affinity with the character, we can’t see this narrative without his central role in it basically. The special place he holds among the ensemble, he sort of retains that moving forward.
Gundam
Deadline reports Jason Clarke has joined the cast of Legendary’s live-action Gundam movie in a currently undisclosed role.
Two Neighbors
ScreenDaily reports Ralph Ineson, Anya Chalotra, Chloe Cherry, Taz Skylar, William Hope, Jake Simmance, and Samuel Anderson will star in Two Neighbors, a “satirical thriller based on Aesop’s fable “Avaricious and Envious” from director Ondine Viñao. The story concerns “a struggling writer (Chalotra) and an insatiable socialite (Cherry) who become entangled in a dangerous conflict fueled by a modern-day genie (Ineson) who promises to grant their deepest, darkest wishes.”
Celestia
Deadline reports Thomas Jane will star in Celestia, a sci-fi thriller from director Joel Souza. Based on a script by Cory Todd Hughes and Adrian Speckert, the story concerns “a devoted but troubled father (Jane) who crash-lands on a remote planet. He must claw his way back from disaster while keeping his daughter safe inside their deteriorating spacecraft. But as he searches the alien landscape for answers and a path to escape, Graham begins to uncover signs that they may have been expected, pulling him into a mystery far more dangerous than the crash itself.”
The Fields Are Watching
Bloody-Disgusting reports Diane Guerrero, Juan Pablo Raba, Indhira Serrano, Laureano Olivarez, Laura Sofía Domínguez, and Norberto Rivera will star in The Fields Are Watching, “a supernatural horror film rooted in Latin American folklore” from director Diego Velasco. Based on a script Velasco wrote with his wife, Carolina Paiz, the story “centers on a grieving couple who inherit a secluded farm in Venezuela following the loss of their daughter, unaware of the dark forces they’re about to face.” Reportedly, the film is based on the Venezuelan legend El Silbón.
Child’s Play
In a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Jennifer Tilly confirmed there are still plans in place for more Child’s Play.
The television series just ended, but I know for a fact that there’s more Chucky and Tiffany in the works, the Gruesome Twosome.
Evil Dead Wrath
According to the Screen Guild, Francis Galluppi’s Evil Dead movie starring Charlotte Hope, Jessica McNamee, Zach Gilford, Josh Helman, Ella Newton, Elizabeth Cullen, and Ella Oliphant is slated to begin production this month in Auckland under the working title Evil Dead Wrath.
Scream 7
Speaking with Empire (via Bloody-Disgusting), Kevin Williamson stated Scream 7 “doesn’t really have that meta goal” of previous entries.
This movie doesn’t really have that meta goal. It’s continuing the legacy of Sidney Prescott. It’s about her daughter. It’s about family. We said, ‘We’re gonna be less bloody. We kind of screwed up with that. I said, ‘I think we need more blood.’ And Neve was like, ‘I think you’re right.’
Crystal Lake
In a new Instagram post, showrunner Brad Caleb Kane revealed longtime Friday the 13th franchise composer Harry Manfredini is returning to score Crystal Lake.
Clara and the Below
Finally, Amphibia creator Matt Braly revealed his next project will be a “gothic horror interpretation” of The Nutcracker called Clara and the Below.
I was so touched by all the kind messages I received yesterday. It has given me a lot of encouragement for what will now be a big swing:
My next animated project will be the first episode of a gothic horror interpretation of the Nutcracker called “Clara and the Below.” pic.twitter.com/U8gc64TsbC
— Matt Braly (@Radrappy) February 11, 2026
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