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Weapons Continue Its Successful Box Office Run, Overtaking Some Classic Titles Worldwide! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

With a current global haul of $242.2 million (per Box Office Mojo), Barbarian director Zach Cregger’s acclaimed horror thriller Weapons now ranks as the 14th highest-grossing movie of 2025. With a reported budget of $38 million, the film crossed its $95 million break-even mark (using the 2.5x rule) and has already raked in more than $147 million in profit. Now, it trails behind two higher-grossing horror titles of the year – Final Destination: Bloodlines ($307.4 million) and Sinners ($366.7 million). It remains to be seen how much Weapons will ultimately gross worldwide during its theatrical run.

Steadily moving toward the $250 million milestone,...

September on Prime Video packs in a mix of brand-new 2025 releases and a wave of beloved classics, sequels, and cult favorites. Below, you’ll find every movie landing this month, organized by title with the key story beats, the people behind the camera, and who’s starring in each—plus exactly when each one drops on Prime.

Release days are noted inside the entries, but here’s the quick overview: a large batch arrives Monday, September 1, followed by midweek and Friday premieres through the month, including new 2025 titles hitting on September 3, 5, 12, 14, and 19. Now, let’s get into the details.

‘The Boss Baby’ (2017) DreamWorks Animation

A suit-wearing infant (voiced by Alec Baldwin...

The week of Monday, September 1 through Sunday, September 7 is stacked on Prime with a mix of 2025 theatrical titles and a trove of studio favorites. Below, you’ll find every film hitting the service this week, with quick plot primers plus who made and starred in them, so you can jump straight to what you want.

Release days are noted inside each entry. Monday brings a big catalog drop (from ‘Rain Man’ to four ‘Bourne’ films and three ‘Death Wish’ sequels), Wednesday adds Jason Statham’s new action vehicle ‘A Working Man’, and Friday closes with Steven Soderbergh’s spy thriller ‘Black Bag’.

‘After Earth’ (2013) Columbia Pictures

Arriving Monday, September 1, ‘After Earth...

If you’re planning a movie night, this is the week to press play on a long list of titles that are cycling off Netflix between Monday, 9/1 and Sunday, 9/7. Below you’ll find each departing movie with quick details on what it’s about, who’s in it, and how it came together behind the scenes, plus the exact exit date so you can time your watch.

The mix spans big studio spectacles, award-winning dramas, beloved comedies, anime specials, and cult favorites. Skim for your must-sees, add them to your queue, and make a plan before they disappear.

‘After Earth’ (2013) Columbia Pictures

M. Night Shyamalan directs this sci-fi adventure about...

In September, Prime Video will be the home of big movie premieres, new seasons of television and the return of the popular streaming franchise “The Boys.”

The second season of “Gen V” will premiere Sept. 17 on the streaming service, a college-set spin-off of Erik Kripke’s explicit superhero adaptation, “The Boys.” The new episodes will see the supes of Godolkin University return in the wake of the first season’s shocking finale — and the world-altering events at the end of “The Boys” Season 4.

“Gen V” isn’t the only series streaming on Prime in September. “The Runarounds,” a new series from the creators of “Outer Banks,” will launch on the first of the month.

When M. Night Shyamalan's The Last Airbender flopped critically and commercially in 2010, the consensus was that the filmmaker should perhaps not write his own movies going forward. The Last Airbender was widely ridiculed for its stilted dialogue, a criticism that Shyamalan would attract earlier as well, and for its lack of fidelity to the source material. For his next project, Shyamalan seemed to take popular advice into account; he made the science-fiction action film After Earth, written by Gary Whitta. But the movie was an even bigger flop than The Last Airbender, effectively sending Shyamalan to "director jail" until he bailed himself out with (literally his own money) some years later.

Prime Video is stacking September with a big mix of classics, genre favorites, and brand-new titles rolling out across the month. Below you’ll find what’s arriving each date, plus quick, useful details on plots, casts, and how each project came together.

Release days are noted inside each entry so you can plan your queue week by week. Everything listed below is scheduled to land on Prime Video between Monday, September 1, 2025, and Friday, September 19, 2025.

‘The Boss Baby’ (2017) DreamWorks Animation

DreamWorks Animation’s family comedy follows a briefcase-toting infant who teams with his big brother to stop a scheme at Puppy Co.; Tom McGrath directs with voices from Alec Baldwin,...

A 12-year-old sci-fi adventure film that ranks among acting legend Will Smith's career lowlights is set to leave the streaming spotlight very soon. Fans have little time to check out the Smith-led effort, After Earth, on Netflix before it becomes an afterthought.

Netflix has confirmed that After Earth will be one of several movies leaving its platform on Sept. 1. It's the second time After Earth will depart a streaming service this summer, after leaving the Disney-owned Hulu in July, six months after it hit the service.

Directed by polarizing filmmaker M. Night Shyamalan, After Earth was the latest sci-fi entry on a resume for Smith that includes the Men in Black franchise,...

Taylor Swift-Inspired Horror Thriller Trap Lands Hulu Release Date After $83 Million Box Office Run (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

Taylor Swift is set to make waves again with her upcoming album inspired by the Eras Tour, and the excitement is spilling over into Hollywood. A horror thriller, inspired by the record-breaking tour, is making its way to streaming next month, while blending music, suspense and psychological twists.

Trap, directed by M. Night Shyamalan, has been compared to a chilling mix of classic thrillers set against a concert backdrop and despite mixed reactions, it has already joined Letterboxd’s “one million watched club.”

Trap Hulu Release Date: When and Where to Watch It

Taylor Swift’s album release coincides with Trap’s Hulu debut on September 1, 2025. The film stars Josh Hartnett as Cooper, a firefighter secretly known as “the butcher,” who discovers that the concert he attends with his daughter is actually an FBI trap.

As Taylor Swift is about to release her upcoming album, which is based on the Eras Tour, a horror movie inspired by the record-breaking concert is making its way to Hulu next month. Trapis an M. Night Shyamalan psychological thriller, which was once described as "The Silence of the Lambs at a Taylor Swift concert." The film managed to make it to Letterboxd's "one million watched club" despite receiving mediocre reviews from fans and critics alike.

Trap stars Josh Hartnett as Cooper, a firefighter who's secretly known as "the butcher, who learns that the concert that he and his daughter (Ariel Donoghue) are attending is actually a trap set by the FBI.

Will Smith's experiences in the science fiction genre are a bit of a roller coaster, but most movie-goers would agree that the highs of his career feel nothing short of exhilarating when you encounter them for the first time. Yes, you might have to go through an "After Earth" in his catalogue to get there, but you're rewarded with titles like "I Am Legend" for your troubles. One of the more highly-regarded entries in the Smith filmography is "I, Robot," and the beloved Isaac Asimov riff was originally going to be an Agatha Christie-tinged mystery. But Walt Disney Pictures wanted some changes after acquiring the project, which might have ended up working out for the creative team, judging by that massive $353 million box office return for "I, Robot."

"I, Robot" is a 2004 sci-fi movie starring Will Smith as detective Del Spooner, and it's reminiscent of so many other...

M. Night Shyamalan is in the middle of working on his next movie with Jake Gyllenhaal, but more than a year before it premieres in theaters, one of his older movies has returned to streaming charts more than 10 years later. In 2013, Shyamalan directed After Earth, the coming-of-age space sci-fi epic starring Will Smith opposite his son, Jaden Smith. The film follows a son who must embark on a perilous journey to call for help after his father is injured. After Earth is currently streaming on Netflix in America and Rakuten TV globally, where it’s one of the top 10 most popular movies in Estonia and Malta. The film earned “Rotten” scores of 12% from critics and 36% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, and it grossed $243 million at the global box office against a $130 million budget.

Fans who want to enjoy After Earth on Netflix should do so quickly — the streamer has announced...

Will Smith reflects on his heartbreak as a father after Jaden’s emancipation request (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Will Smith’s blockbuster-filled career may look like an endless highlight reel, but one flop left him devastated—not for himself, but for his son, Jaden. In his memoir, Will, the King Richard star opens up about a painful chapter from 2013 when he and Jaden took a chance with After Earth.

The After Earth Fallout: Will and Jaden Smith’s Toughest Challenge

After Earth wasn’t just a box-office bomb; it shook Will and Jaden Smith’s bond to the core. The father-son duo hoped to deliver sci-fi magic, but critics—and audiences—were unimpressed. Instead of a cinematic triumph, they faced one of Hollywood’s harshest flops, forever altering their on-screen dreams. To add salt to the wound, Jaden—just 15 at the time—was receiving harsh media and fan backlash. “Fans and...

Having completed a week of release in theaters worldwide, Marvel Studios’ The Fantastic Four: First Steps witnessed a hefty second-weekend drop. The movie faced competition from a trio of new releasesthis weekend, while fending off holdover hits at the same time. That said, The Fantastic Fourhas grossed $368 million worldwide, which sets it on course for a $600 million-plus finish when all is said and done. But first, it can celebrate overtaking one of director M. Night Shyamalan’s most divisive films, The Village, and also his worst-rated, The Last Airbender.

Released in 2004, The Village featured a top-tier cast, grossing nearly $260 million at the worldwide box office against a reported budget of $40 million. However, unlike Shyamalan’s previous two hits — The Sixth Sense and Unbreakable — the movie divided critics and crowds. Opinion was particularly divided on the film’s climactic twist, but Roger Deakins’ cinematography and James Newton Howard’s score received universal acclaim.

Jaden Smith and Kylie Jenner were reportedly an item during the 2013-2014 period. During one of their date outings, Smith famously rocked a very legit Iron Man suit. He wasn’t putting himself out there for Marvel to spot him, but he tried to engage with a few friends and fans in the costume. Jenner didn’t seem bothered by the After Earth actor appearing in a costume.

The son of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith enjoyed some good food at a sushi joint with Jenner earlier that day, before they stepped out for some shopping. It was during this shopping spree that Smith grabbed the Iron Man costume for himself and changed into it without a second thought.

When the pictures of Jaden Smith in the Iron Man suit with Kylie Jenner by his side went viral at the time, people wanted to know whether Jenner was the Pepper...

Jaden Smith has largely disappeared from his on-screen roles in recent years. He has also had long periods of absence from acting in the past. His last major on-screen appearance was alongside Cara Delevingne in the 2020 film Life in a Year. Smith hasn’t officially announced his retirement from acting, but it appears that he has shifted his focus to music, where he’s more successful.

Will Smith’s son first impressed us with his performance in The Pursuit of Happyness, which won multiple awards. He played 5-year-old Christopher Gardner Jr. in the film. He later appeared as Dre Parker alongside the legendary Jackie Chan in The Karate Kid.

Both this film and his collaboration with Justin Bieber for the song, Never Say Never, elevated his popularity at the time. He later released his debut mixtape, The Cool Cafe: Cool Tape Vol. 1, in 2012. However, he was devastated after his lead...

As Denzel Washington’s next movie, Highest 2 Lowest, prepares to begin its theatrical run, one of his older films has returned to streaming glory 15 years later. Washington stars alongside Gary Oldman and Mila Kunis in The Book of Eli, the 2010 R-rated dystopian western following a drifter who fights across a ravaged, post-apocalyptic America while protecting a sacred book that holds humanity’s only chance of salvation. The Book of Eli is streaming on AMC+ in America, and it’s one of the most popular movies on the streamer, charting in the top five in recent days. The film grossed $157 million at the box office against an $80 million budget, and it earned a 46% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes and a 64% on the audience-driven Popcornmeter.

Gary Whitta wrote the script for The Book of Eli, with Albert and Allen Hughes (The Hughes Brothers) stepping behind the camera to direct. Whitta...

Renowned for its natural beauty and pioneering ecological conservation, Costa Rica is ramping up efforts to become a strong contender in global film production. A compact nation with a growing cash rebate scheme, skilled bilingual crews, close proximity to the U.S., political and economic stability, rich natural landscapes and — perhaps most importantly — a keeness to better support productions, Costa Rica is coming head to head with neighbors Panama and Dominican Republic to become a film power in Central America and the Caribbean.

In 2021, the Costa Rica Film Commission and national Trade & Investment Promotion Agency Procomer established six Film Friendly Zones (Ffz), designated regions selected for their scenic diversity, ease of logistics and general available infrastructure to support productions. Within these regions, one can find a wide variety of natural landscapes, from pristine beaches to volcanoes and modern urban settings. Procomer has worked closely with local leaders to facilitate production...

Costa Rica’s most prized assets – aside from its unparalleled locations – are its highly skilled crews, known for their depth of experience, strong work ethic and bilingual skills.

Honed through years of on-set experience – paired with formal training – on both large and small-scale productions, including feature films, advertising campaigns, reality shows, series and documentaries, Costa Rica’s film crews are among the country’s most valuable resources.

Here are 5 Below-the-Line Talents to Track (in alphabetical order):

Violeta Grancelli, Line Producer, Scout, Fixer

With a background in International Relations and extensive experience in film and television support, Grancelli manages full-service production assistance in Costa Rica, including location scouting, budgeting, logistics, gear rental and tax rebate coordination. Originally from Buenos Aires, she grew up in a culturally rich environment and traveled throughout Europe before moving to Costa Rica. After working as a wardrobe assistant on a Sony Pictures production, she co-founded...

It might be hard to imagine Jaden Smith outperforming major Hollywood names like Sylvester Stallone, but surprisingly, there’s one area where he did outshine the Oscar-nominated star: winning the Worst Actor award for an underwhelming performance in the 2013 sci-fi action film.

The films in question are Smith’s After Earth and Stallone’s Grudge Match, both of which were critically panned upon release. However, when it came time to decide who delivered the weaker performance, the dishonor ultimately went to Jaden Smith.

Jaden Smith’s post-apocalyptic survival tale that crashed on arrival

Jaden Smith appeared to be a rising star after his acclaimed performances in films like The Pursuit of Happyness and The Karate Kid. However, he struggled to maintain that momentum in subsequent roles, most notably in the 2013 sci-fi action film After Earth.

Will Smith and Jaden Smith in After Earth | Credit: Columbia Pictures

Set 1,000 years in a post-apocalyptic world,...

Which Movie Led To Jaden Smith Seeking Legal Emancipation From Will Smith?(Photo Credit – Instagram)

Will Smith built a career out of blockbuster wins. But in a raw confession from his 2021 memoir Will, he admitted to creating one of his biggest personal regrets. The movie? After Earth. The fallout? It nearly wrecked his bond with his son, Jaden Smith.

At just 15, Jaden found himself at the center of a Hollywood flop that didn’t just bomb but hit him where it hurt. Directed by M. Night Shyamalan and starring both Will and Jaden as a father-son duo surviving a post-apocalyptic world, After Earth opened to brutal reviews and a brutal box office. It made only $27 million in its debut weekend against a $130 million budget.

Will Smith took the heat in stride. Jaden Smith didn’t. “After Earth was an abysmal box office and critical failure,” Will wrote (via People). “And...

Actress Zoe Kravitz is best known for playing the role of Selina Kyle / Catwoman in Matt Reeves’ The Batman. The film emerged as a critical and commercial success, giving Kravitz a boost in popularity.

Yet three years later, Kravitz has only made sporadic film appearances and her directorial debut also flew pretty much under the radar. One of the key reasons behind the actress’ seemingly sudden downfall is linked to her controversial comments.

Zoe Kravitz in The Batman (Credit: Warner Bros).

In the past, Kravitz made some comments about Will Smith’s son, Jaden Smith, after the two worked together on a movie. However, given the stark age difference between them and the latter being only fourteen at the time, these comments proved controversial and came back to haunt Kravitz.

Zoe Kravitz made some inappropriate comments on Jaden Smith

Zoe Kravitz received widespread acclaim for her performance as Selina Kyle / Catwoman in 2022’s The Batman.

Hollywood stars don't always make a fortune doing a movie, even when it's a hit. MEGAPatricia Arquette – 'Boyhood' Movieclips/YouTube

How much would you shell out to win an Oscar? Just ask Patricia Arquette, who was paid peanuts to do the 2014 flick and walked away with a golden statue.

She explained: "It's important to me as an actor to be able to make a living, but I'm going to tell you something — I paid more money to my babysitter and my dog walker than I made to be in Boyhood."

Jack Black – 'Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny'Rotten Tomatoes Classic Trailers/YouTube

Taking a $1 million salary for the musical fantasy comedy, which Jack Black split with band member Kyle Gass, instead of his normal $12 million to bring his movie to theaters, the film Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny made $13.9 million and cost $20 million.

They say that time heals all wounds,...

Have you noticed that whenever a new movie pops up on Netflix with no advance notice, it tends to be - um, how do I say this - less than successful? The latest addition to their slate is another example of this practice.

We try to be diligent when we write about the coming attractions on your favorite streaming service. Inevitably, Netflix will throw a pretty big title into the lineup with little to no fanfare. Even Netflix's own announcement page leaves a lot of films out in the cold until they suddenly appear.

It's as if they haven't worked out the rights to the movies and shows months in advance but find them left on their corporate doorstep like sad little orphans. Like Venom: the Last Dance popping up out of nowhere.

A case in point is a thriller that debuted in theaters to pretty good numbers, $22 million in its first week.

Quick LinksKnock at the Cabin Focuses on SacrificeKnock at the Cabin Has Plenty of SymbolismWhat Knock at the Cabin's Ending Truly MeansKnock at the Cabin Addresses Recurring Themes from Shyamalan's CareerKnock at the Cabin's Twist Differs from Other Shyamalan Movies

M. Night Shyamalan's Trap was released in August 2024, earning mediocre reviews from critics. However, more than two years after the release ofKnock at the Cabin, the film is still igniting heated debates. There's no doubt about Shyamalan's fascinating legacy as a director. He directed The Sixth Sense,which is beloved by many fans of the horror and thriller genres. Shyamalan is also known for The Last Airbender and After Earth, both of which were widely despised by critics and audiences alike. Needless to say, Shyamalan is the epitome of the phrase "hit or miss." He also has a habit of inserting twists into his films, some of which work while others don't.

Trap, the controversial 2024 thrillerstarring Josh Hartnett, has just arrived on a new streaming platform. The film was surprisingly added to Netflix's catalog, and subscribers can already stream one of the most divisive thrillers of last year and M. Night Shyamalan's latest attempt to show he's still got it.

Not only did Trap arrive without much fanfare on Netflix, but it has also climbed the charts of the streamer. At the time of writing, Trap sits on the second spot in Netflix's top 10 list of most popular films. Other titles currently on the list include two Friday films, Denis Villeneuve's Sicario, Despicable Me 4, and Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

Written and directed by Shyamalan, the film follows Cooper (Hartnett), a father who has decided to join his daughter, Riley (Ariel Donoghue), at a concert featuring her favorite artist, Lady Raven (Saleka Night Shyamalan). As he arrives at the venue,...

Will Smith is on the path to bringing back some of his most iconic movies, including ‘I Am Legend’ – idea is reportedly being developed with ‘Creed’s’ Michael Jordan – ‘Hitch’ and ‘Hancock.’

Right now, let’s talk the post-apocalyptic movie that is ‘Hancock’ and this really “cool” idea that Will Smith has to bring it back on our screens.

Will Smith Spills ‘Hancock’ Details

Will Smith has had a fantastic run when it comes to playing lead characters in sci-fi movies. Just to prove it I’m going to name a few off the top of my head: ‘I, Robot,’ ‘Gemini Project,’ ‘Men in Black,’ ‘After Earth’ with son Jaden Smith, ‘Suicide Squad,’ and who could forget ‘Independence Day?’

During his appearance on xQc’s live stream on Twitch, a fan asked the star whether it’s possible that ‘Hancock’ would finally be getting a sequel.

In the 2008 superhero movie,...

Like any other gala, the Grammys saw many bizarre outfits with Jaden Smith seemingly topping them all. Will Smith’s son and After Earth co-star showed up to the event along with his sister Willow Smith in a suit, but his headpiece went viral. Inspired by a Transylvanian castle, Jaden’s headpiece was one of the highlights of the event.

As with any other viral moment, he received a lot of backlash and trolling from fans, with one fan calling out the rapper for the bizarre outfit and adding an offensive slur. However, the young rapper seemed to take it in stride and even gave a diplomatic thank you to the heckler.

Jaden Smith gives a diplomatic response to a heckler at the Grammys Jaden Smith | Credits: Instagram/C.Syresmith

The Grammys red carpet is the place for celebrities to show off their outfits and express their brand and creative aesthetic.

As Coco Chanel once said, “In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.” Well, if that’s the case, then Jaden Smith might just be the most irreplaceable person to step foot on the 2025 Grammy red carpet. On February 2, 2025, the red carpet transformed into a wild runway of daring styles and boundary-pushing outfits. The After Earth star proved that the best way to stand out is to, well, be the castle.

Jaden Smith in After Earth | Credit: Columbia Pictures

No, we are not kidding. Really—he wore an actual castle as a headpiece, completely shifting the spotlight away from his classic black suit. With his bizarre yet brilliant ensemble, Will Smith’s son wasn’t just walking the carpet; he was owning it. And he wasn’t alone in making headlines.

From Bianca Censori’s sheer dress to Billie Eilish’s daring outfit, this year’s Grammy fashion was anything but ordinary.

Here's one of those bits of movie news that has you leaning further and further forward the more you read Deadline are reporting that Nightcrawler star Jake Gyllenhaal is being lined up to lead M. Night Shyamalan's next movie. And as if that isn't enough to already grab our collective attention, said film is reportedly an original supernatural romantic thriller, co-created by Shyamalan alongside The Notebook author Nicholas Sparks.

Now, you might've picked up on the fact that we say this superrommer (as nobody will ever call it) has been co-created by Shyamalan and Sparks as opposed to co-written by, but that's not an error. Rather, in a similar vein to Stanley Kubrick and Arthur C. Clarke's parallel, multimedia collaboration on 2001: A Space Odyssey, the filmmaker and author have conceived this creative project together, but will be writing the story in their preferred mediums separately. Both versions...

A successful Will Smith sci-fi movie has appeared on a major streaming chart. Will Smith is a rapper and Oscar-winning actor who first rose to prominence onscreen when he played the title role in the NBC sitcom The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, which ran for six seasons between 1990 and 1996. He successfully transitioned into being a major movie star after playing lead roles in the 1995 action-comedy Bad Boys and the 1996 alien invasion movie Independence Day, the latter of which grossed $817.4 million and became the highest-grossing release of the year.

Although subsequent Will Smith movies have taken on a wide variety of genres, he starred in many science fiction movies after the runaway success of Independence Day. His sci-fi output includes the first three movies in the Men in Black franchise, the post-apocalyptic Richard Matheson adaptation I Am Legend, and M. Night Shyamalan's 2013 movie After Earth. One of his biggest science fiction hits,...

While M. Night Shyamalanhas a complicated movie track record, his claim-to-fame 1999 film The Sixth Sense is still regarded as a seminal horror work today. As a result, Shyamalan's movie made the director synonymous with the twist ending. This trademark has gained him notoriety and criticism, with some audiences thinking that he over-relies on the twist. Shyamalan may have some good movies, but he has also produced a litany of critically panned projects, including The Last Airbender, After Earth, and The Happening.

In 2024, Shyamalan's two daughters joined the movie industry in two separate movies. In one of them, Suleka Shyamalan acted in her father's psychological thriller film Trap. Suleka played Lady Raven, the Taylor Swift-esque popstar at the heart of the movie. In addition, Shyamalan's other daughter made her directorial debut with a horror film this year. This movie was not well-received by critics at the time but is now...

The 2013 sci-fi adventure film After Earth, starring Will Smith and his son Jaden Smith, will soon be available for streaming.

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, subscribers can revisit this post-apocalyptic tale on Hulu. Directed by M. Night Shyamalan, most known for The Sixth Sense, the film explores survival on a futuristic Earth abandoned by humanity and reclaimed by nature. Set 1,000 years in the future, After Earth follows General Cypher Raige, played by Smith, and his teenage son, Kitai, played by Jaden, who are stranded on Earth after their spacecraft crashes during a mission. With Cypher critically injured, Kitai must embark on a dangerous journey across the planet to signal for rescue, confronting fearsome creatures and environmental threats along the way. While its visuals and premise were praised, After Earth received mixed reviews, with critics pointing to its uneven pacing, dialogue, and heavy-handed execution of its themes. Despite its critical reception, the film grossed...

Over the years in Hollywood, Will Smith, his wife Jada Pinkett Smith, and their children Willow and Jaden have often portrayed themselves as the ideal happy family, sharing a close bond. But in recent years, this public depiction of love between the Smiths has sparked controversies with a few incidents creeping people out.

Will Smith and Jaden Smith in After Earth | image: Columbia Pictures

After Will Smith tried showing his undying love for his wife at the Oscars and took a brutal move, the family came under public scrutiny. This incident then sparked headlines surrounding the actor’s creepy habit of kissing his son, Jaden, on the mouth. And while Smith tried justifying his action as a way of showing affection towards his son, he mentioned it was all about his intention.

Will Smith sparked backlash for kissing Jaden Smith on his mouth

Tracing back to the time when Will...

The Smith family has had its fair share of controversies over the years. Be it Will Smith slapping Chris Rock or Jaden Smith’s alleged amorous affair, the family has had its fair share of bad press, and it had brought to light a slew of problematic behaviors from the family even before they were embroiled in their recent controversies.

Jaden Smith in After Earth || Credit: Columbia Pictures

However, a particular interview with Jaden Smith has resurfaced, that once again spotlighted the odd way in which Will Smith handled his home life when it came to his kids. While it is only natural for children to feel embarrassed about some things their parents do, Will Smith might just have gone a step too far when it comes to Jaden Smith.

Will Smith would allegedly pull his pants down in Jaden’s school Will Smith in Hacock || Credit: Columbia Pictures

Jaden...

Peacock has announced the lineup of movies, TV shows, and live sports that will be available on the streaming service in January. The Peacock January 2025 schedule includes Here Come the Irish, Lockerbie: A Search for Truth, SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night, The Traitors Season 3, and more.

Kick off the New Year with a look into the past with Lockerbie: A Search for Truth on January 2. Exploring events from the disaster and its aftermath, this new series starring Colin Firth provides an intimate account of a man, a husband, and a father who risks everything in memory of his daughter and the unflinching pursuit of truth and justice.

The Traitors Season 3

Dawn your cloaks for the season three premiere of the Emmy Award-winning Peacock Original The Traitors, hosted by Emmy Award-winner Alan Cumming. Tune in on January 9 at 6 p.m. Pt/9 p.m. Et for the three-episode premiere event of the nail-biting...

Hulu is kicking off 2025 with a bang by adding tons of new content for subscribers starting January 1. From popular movies like American Psycho, Heat, and John Wick to new series like Goosebumps: The Vanishing, there’s plenty to check out.

Here’s the full list of movies and TV shows coming to Hulu in January 2025:

January 1 Dick Clark’s Primetime New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025: Special Premiere Kids Diana Show: Let’s Celebrate Together: Complete Season 1 Papa Jake: Epic Box Forts: Complete Season 1 After Earth (2013) American Psycho (2000) The Devil’s Own (1997) The Devil’s Own En Español (1997) Dirty Grandpa (2016) Empire Records (1995) Ender’s Game (2013) The Great Debaters (2007) Heat (1995) Insidious (2011) Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013) Insidious: Chapter 2 En Español (2013) Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015) Insidious: Chapter 3 En Español (2015) The Intouchables (2011) John Wick (2014) John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017) John Wick: Chapter 3 (2019) The King Of Comedy (1983) Little Manhattan (2005) Man of the House (2005) Man Of The House...

Hulu is starting 2025 strong as the platform will add a lot of new content for its subscribers starting January 1. From movies like American Psycho, Heat, and John Wick to new series like Goosebumps: The Vanishing, Hulu is bringing A Lot to watch.

Here’s every movie & TV show releasing on Hulu in January 2025:

January 1 Dick Clark’s Primetime New Year’s Rockin’ Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2025: Special Premiere Kids Diana Show: Let’s Celebrate Together: Complete Season 1 Papa Jake: Epic Box Forts: Complete Season 1 After Earth (2013) American Psycho (2000) The Devil’s Own (1997) The Devil’s Own En Español (1997) Dirty Grandpa (2016) Empire Records (1995) Ender’s Game (2013) The Great Debaters (2007) Heat (1995) Insidious (2011) Insidious: Chapter 2 (2013) Insidious: Chapter 2 En Español (2013) Insidious: Chapter 3 (2015) Insidious: Chapter 3 En Español (2015) The Intouchables (2011) John Wick (2014) John Wick: Chapter 2 (2017) John Wick: Chapter 3 (2019) The King Of Comedy (1983) Little Manhattan (2005) Man of the House (2005) Man Of The House...

Ah, January. A new year, a clean slate, a fresh chance to… do what you’ve always done, maybe? Not that we at IndieWire don’t encourage personal growth, but we do support you if you decide to spend a lot of this month recovering from the holidays and melting into your couch in front of a watchlist.

On Disney+, that means new episodes of “Star Wars: Skeleton Crew” and the premiere of “Goosebumps: The Vanishing.” If you’re into creepy crawlies.

Hulu will keep things busy as always with next-day premieres of network shows on ABC and Fox, including the new series “Going Dutch” starring Denis Leary and “Will Trent” Season. The streamer will continue to release standup under the banner “Hularious,” this time with the special “Roy Wood Jr.: Lonely Flowers.” On the originals side, look out for “Whiskey on the Rocks” set in Sweden during the Cold War,...

Will Smith is one of the most exceptional actors in Hollywood. Period. Whether it’s making us cry in The Pursuit of Happyness or having us doubled over with laughter in Bad Boys, the man knows exactly how to pull off any character and script thrown his way. Of course, there’s always going to be exceptions and the 2013 film with his son is one of them.

Will Smith in a still from Wild Wild West (1999) | Credits: Warner Bros.

In 2013, Will Smith and Jaden Smith starred in the post-apocalyptical film, After Earth where ‘Danger is Real’ and ‘Fear is a Choice.’ However, the only “danger” we saw was the brutal reviews from critics that put Jaden Smith’s career on the line. So, while Will Smith can say that Wild Wild West may be a thorn in his side, it is really After Earth that might be his worst yet.

It seems like celebrity relationships are rarely what they seem, and when it comes to Jaden Smith and Rosé, the rumor mill is working overtime. If you thought the world of celebrity love was all about the predictable “Instagram official” posts, think again. In this case, the mystery is in the details, and fans have gone into full detective mode.

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With a new music video for her song Toxic Till the End from her solo album Rosie, Blackpink’s Rosé has everyone speculating about a certain ex-lover who may have inspired the story. And guess who’s caught in the crossfire? None other than Jaden Smith.

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Jaden Smith wanted to vanish from the spotlight? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

In an interview with GQ in October 2015, the then-17-year-old dropped a jaw-dropping revelation about his ultimate disappearing act. “No one will know where I am in ten years,” he said. “They’ll see me pop up, but they’ll be like, ‘Where’d you come from?’ No one will know.”

Jaden didn’t stop there. With a cryptic mix of mystery and intrigue, he explained how this master plan had been brewing since he was 13. For him, disappearing wasn’t about running away but about reimagining his existence. He hinted at becoming an enigma, a “Banksy” of sorts, leaving traces of his impact but never his identity.

What would this disappearance look like? Jaden had it all mapped out. “It’ll be like, ‘This just happened and helped a bunch of people, but we don’t know who did it,...

It was heart-shattering for Will Smith when his son Jaden Smith asked to be emancipated from his parents at the age of 15. Keke Palmer’s latest revelation about how Smith helped her decide against moving for emancipation makes the whole situation with Smith and his son sadder. Palmer shared that she was so pressured by her newfound role as her family’s breadwinner that she considered the legal step.

Keke Palmer in a still from Nope | Credits: Universal Pictures

Palmer had earlier revealed her parent’s annual income was just $40,000 when she was making the same on each show. However, she shared that she understood the sacrifices her parents made for her and added that the money she made belonged to her parents as well.

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M. Night Shyamalan's 2024 movie continues its streaming success. The first feature-length movies Shyamalan directed were Praying with Anger and Wide Awake, but it was The Sixth Sense's release in 1999 that gained him widespread recognition. The Sixth Sense received six Academy Award nominations and gave Shyamalan a reputation for directing and writing unpredictable stories that culminate in shocking, game-changing plot twists that recontextualize the entire movie.

Only a year after The Sixth Sense, Shyamalan continued to build this reputation with his unique take on superheroes and supervillains in Unbreakable, which led to the secret and well-received sequel, Split, in 2016. Shyamalan concluded the Unbreakable trilogy with Glass in 2019. While The Sixth Sense, Unbreakable, Split, and his 2002 movie Signs are well-regarded, many of M. Night Shyamalan's movies have been panned, including The Last Airbender, After Earth, and The Happening.

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Did Will Smith Almost Ruin Jaden’s Life? (Photo Credit – Koimoi)

Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Jaden Smith have always been central to Hollywood’s most intriguing headlines. Whether it’s about their revelations, unique family dynamics, or moments that make waves on the global stage, yes, the iconic Oscar slap, the Smiths know how to keep people talking. From Will’s larger-than-life charism to Jaden’s artistic ventures and Jada’s candid perspectives, their lives are a mix of highs and lows. But behind the glamour and fame lies a story of emotional moments that define Hollywood royalty isn’t immune to life’s controversies.

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The 2013 sci-fi film After Earth brought Will and Jaden Smith together on screen in what was supposed to be a blockbuster family collaboration. But things went sideways. It turned into a defining moment of struggle for the father-son duo.

Jaden Smith performed on stage, showcasing his journey from actor to music artist (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Jaden Smith’s rise to fame came fast. At just 8, he starred alongside Will in The Pursuit of Happyness, kicking off his Hollywood career. By 2008, he was solidifying his star power in The Day the Earth Stood Still, and by 2010, he was front and center in The Karate Kid with Jackie Chan. His role in After Earth in 2013 was another highlight, but then, Jaden pulled back—he was ready to shift focus to music.

By 2014, after The Good Lord Bird, Jaden hit pause on acting to dive into his true passion: music. He dropped his debut mixtape, The Cool Tape, following his early collaboration with Justin Bieber on Never Say Never. It wasn’t just a career move—it was Jaden finding his voice and stepping out of his parents’ shadow to make his mark as a musician.

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At one point, Will Smith was the biggest movie star in the world. While he had a bit of a PR snafu (to put it lightly) a couple of years ago when he slapped Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars, he's recovered well in the eyes of the public, given the success of this year's "Bad Boys: Ride or Die" at the box office. Margot Robbie, meanwhile, is about as big as modern stars get, with her rise to stardom culminating in last year's mega-hit "Barbie." So, what happens when you put these two big stars in a movie together? You get a number one hit on Netflix. It just so happens that the movie in question was made nearly a decade ago.

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Jaden Smith doesn’t mind dropping his last name? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Jaden Smith and Will Smith are probably Hollywood’s most excellent father-son duos. Although the two had their fair share of conflicts, their relationship has always felt vibrant. Jaden’s debut on-screen with Will in The Pursuit of Happyness showcased their special bond. Over the years, the two have worked on other creative projects, shared laughs, and sometimes even fashion statements.

While Will is known for being a supportive dad, Jaden isn’t afraid to do his own thing. As Jaden craves his own space in music and film, his presence in the industry is no less impressive. Despite growing up as Will’s son, he has always been under the spotlight, but there was a time when he took steps to make his own identity.

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Its hard to ignore that Philadelphia-born director M. Night Shyamalan has crafted one of the most indelible brands in filmmaking over the past 25 years. Ask the average movie fan to explain Shyamalans impact, and the answer is fairly simple: he consistently showcases a potent mix of skillful storytelling and unexpected plot twists that leave audiences reeling.

Among Shyamalan's extensive filmography, two movies stand out for their particularly mind-blowing twists: The Sixth Sense (1999) and Split (2016). These two films, separated by nearly two decades, share a compelling, hard-to-ignore connection.

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M. Night Shyamalan continues to work regularly in the thriller genre, delivering films with unpredictable narratives and big twists. The filmmaker's work in this genre dates back more than 25 years now, and his breakout film, The Sixth Sense (1999), still features one of the biggest narrative twists of his career. Not long after that seminal film, he delivered popular movies like Unbreakable (2000), Signs (2002), and The Village (2004).

Shyamalan didn't slow down in the 2010s and 2020s, however, and he affirmed his commitment to the thriller genre with titles including Split (2016), Glass (2019), Old (2021), and Knock at the Cabin (2023). Though many of Shyamalan's films become box office successes due to their modest budgets (which Shyamalan often self-finances), they do also sometimes prove divisive for audiences, with viewers divided on how effective the narratives and twists are. Shyamalan's most recent movie certainly fits into this camp.

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