Latest Movie, Streaming & Star Wars News Rundown

🎬 MOVIES — Latest Headlines

• Danny Boyle says 28 Years Later 3 will get made, teasing “a lot of Cillian Murphy.”
• Jennifer Lawrence signs on for Zach Cregger’s sci‑fi thriller The Flood.
• Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest sets a Summer 2029 cinema release.
• Spider-Man: Brand New Day digital release arrives next week after a $2.5B box office run.
• Gremlins 3 drops first look at Gizmo and confirms a new release date.
• Avengers: Endgame Encore continues climbing with strong global box office momentum.

📺 STREAMING — Latest Headlines

• Disney+ and Hulu raise prices again, marking their fourth hike in four years.
• Ad‑free streaming hits £144.41/month across the eight major services — a new milestone.
• Illegal streaming surges in the UK, with 31% of adults using unofficial platforms.
• JustWatch TV, a new free streaming service, launches in the UK in October 2026.
• Netflix UK revenues surpass £2bn, out‑earning commercial PSBs.
• Peacock posts its first profit, boosted by subscriber growth and theatrical momentum.

⭐ STAR WARS — Latest Headlines

• Jon Watts reportedly directing Star Wars: Episode X — part of a new Skywalker‑saga trilogy written by Simon Kinberg.
• Fans react negatively to Watts’ appointment, questioning Lucasfilm’s return to the Skywalker storyline.
• Respawn’s Star Wars Jedi 3 expected to be unveiled before end of 2026, with a 2027 release planned for the franchise’s 50th anniversary.
• Star Wars trading cards return with new Topps Chrome autographed cards featuring characters from Visions, Maul — Shadow Lord, Ahsoka, and The Mandalorian and Grogu.
• Ahsoka Season 2 teaser trailer and release date revealed at D23 2026.
• Star Wars: A New Hope receives a Welsh‑language dub featuring major Welsh actors.

It’s another busy week across movies, streaming and the galaxy far, far away, with studios pushing forward on long‑gestating projects, platforms adjusting their strategies and Lucasfilm stirring debate with its next cinematic move. The headlines span everything from horror sequels and sci‑fi thrillers to streaming economics and major franchise anniversaries, giving a clear snapshot of how fast the entertainment landscape continues to evolve.

Danny Boyle has confirmed that 28 Years Later 3 is officially moving ahead, teasing “a lot of Cillian Murphy” as the revived trilogy gains momentum. Jennifer Lawrence has signed on for Zach Cregger’s sci‑fi thriller The Flood, adding heavyweight star power to the project. Over in Westeros, Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest has locked in a Summer 2029 cinema release, expanding HBO’s ever‑growing slate of Targaryen‑era stories. Meanwhile, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is swinging onto digital platforms next week after an enormous $2.5B global box office run. Fans also got their first look at Gizmo in Gremlins 3, which arrives with a newly confirmed release date, and Avengers: Endgame Encore continues to climb with strong worldwide momentum.

Streaming platforms are once again in flux. Disney+ and Hulu have raised prices for the fourth time in four years, underscoring the industry’s ongoing shift toward premium tiers. Across the eight major ad‑free services, monthly costs have now reached £144.41, marking a new milestone in subscription spending. Illegal streaming continues to surge in the UK, with 31% of adults reportedly using unofficial platforms. In brighter news, JustWatch TV launches this October as a free ad‑supported option for UK viewers. Netflix UK has surpassed £2bn in revenue, out‑earning commercial PSBs, while Peacock has posted its first profit thanks to subscriber growth and theatrical momentum.

In the Star Wars universe, Jon Watts is reportedly set to direct Star Wars: Episode X, part of a new Skywalker‑saga trilogy penned by Simon Kinberg. The announcement has sparked mixed reactions, with many fans questioning Lucasfilm’s decision to return to the Skywalker storyline. Respawn’s Star Wars Jedi 3 is expected to be unveiled before the end of 2026, aiming for a 2027 release timed with the franchise’s 50th anniversary. Collectors can look forward to new Topps Chrome autographed trading cards featuring characters from Visions, Maul — Shadow Lord, Ahsoka, and The Mandalorian & Grogu. At D23 2026, Lucasfilm revealed a teaser and release window for Ahsoka Season 2. And in a charming cultural milestone, Star Wars: A New Hope has received a Welsh‑language dub featuring prominent Welsh actors.