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Sisters Violet and Madeleine McGraw are escaping horror for their next joint project. Violet and Madeleine, best known for their work on genre films like M3GAN and The Black Phone, respectively, will collaborate on a holiday feature described as a mix of two legendary Christmas movies: Home Alone and Die Hard. Variety reports that the yet-to-be-named movie will begin filming in Las Vegas next month.

Madeleine, the older of the sisters, began her career with early roles in films like American Sniper before working on the series Outcast and voicing Bonnie in Toy Story 4. Her breakout performance as Gwen Blake in The Black Phone earned her critical acclaim. Madeleine's other credits include the Disney Channel's Secrets of Sulphur Springs and Ant-Man and the Wasp. Violet gained early recognition for portraying young Nell Crain in Netflix's critically acclaimed The Haunting of Hill House. She later appeared in Doctor Sleep and Black Widow,...

Scott Derrickson’s The Gorge didn’t get much fanfare in the UK at least – but it’s proven a sizeable hit for Apple TV+.

A week or so ago, Maria took a look at the new movie from director Scott Derrickson and writer C Robert Cargill, The Gorge. Derrickson and Cargill are an effective pair, having collaborated on films such as The Black Phone, Sinister and Doctor Strange, among others. They’ve been working on The Black Phone 2 as well, but snuck The Gorge in first.

It debuted last week on Apple TV+, and in the UK at least, to barely any fanfare. Publicity seemed light, the press tour never made it this far, and it seemed like it was dropped onto streaming and left to be.

As Maria found, though the film itself is a real treat. It’s a shame that, ahead of the release of Wolfs,...

Apple TV+ has a huge hit on its hands as The Gorge has become its biggest movie yet. The film, which stars Miles Teller (Whiplash) and Anya Taylor-Joy (The Queen's Gambit), was directed by Scott Derrickson and has beaten the premiere of Apple's hit movie, Wolfs, which starred George Clooney and Brad Pitt.

The Gorge follows two snipers from different nations, Levi (Teller) and Drasa (Taylor-Joy), as they stand guard over a gorge that holds many mysteries. Despite being on either side of the gorge in two separate watch towers, the two become close. But when the pair learn what the evil is that lurks at the bottom of the gorge, they have to fight to stop it from leaving. Sigourney Weaver also stars, and the script was written by Zach Dean.

When the movie premiered on Apple TV+ on Feb. 14, it quickly shot up to number one on the streamer's chart.

Apple Original Films’ The Gorge has set a new record as the most-watched film debut in Apple TV+ history. Directed by Scott Derrickson, the thriller stars Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy as rival guardians overseeing a mysterious gorge. Their relationship evolves as they uncover the truth about what lies beneath.

Apple has not disclosed exact viewership figures but confirmed that The Gorge surpassed all previous film launches on the platform. The film outperformed Wolfs, the Jon Watts-directed project starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt, which had initially been slated for a theatrical release before moving to streaming. Apple reported a significant increase in global viewership following The Gorge’s February 14 debut, with an 80% rise in new subscribers over the weekend.

Matt Dentler, head of features at Apple Original Films, highlighted the film’s success. “It’s been a thrill for all of us at Apple to see the unforgettably...

Exclusive: Apple Original Films’ The Gorge has become the biggest film launch in the young streamer’s history. The Scott Derrickson-directed thriller from Skydance stars Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy as rival guardians on the watchtower overseeing a mysterious gorge below, It becomes a long-distance relationship that leads to the inevitable plunge below to discover the truth about creatures dwelling there. It’s one of the sharper direct-to-streaming films I’ve seen in a good long time. The Gorge eclipses numbers turned in by the Jon Watts-directed George Clooney-Brad Pitt-starrer Wolfs, which launched last fall, pivoting from a planned wide release to a small theatrical and global streaming release.

Apple does not divulge specific numbers, but the company confirms it is the biggest film premiere in Apple TV+ history, driving double-digit growth globally for the service and boosting new viewers by +80%, weekend over weekend, following its debut on Friday,...

The Queen's Gambitand Whiplash stars pushed back against references to their past performances in The Gorge.

Speaking to Entertainment Weekly, Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller both opened up about their attempts to have references to their leading roles in The Queen's Gambit and Whiplash cut from their upcoming horror thriller - The Gorge. In reference to two moments in the upcoming film in which the pair play chess and in which the latter plays the air drums, Teller said, "That was in the script from the very [beginning], before either of us were attached to this project. That was a part of the very first draft. We tried to remove it."

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"Yeah, we were like, do we not think this is a bit on the nose?...

Scott Derrickson's newest film, The Gorge, has climbed to the top of the streaming charts on Apple TV+ just a day after it was released on the service. The Apple original film, which stars Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller, had an impressive debut and is a prime example of how Apple's original programming manages to stay relevant and stand out in a crowded library on streaming services and countless original films and series. Released on February 15, The Gorge attracted attention thanks to its two leads, well-known director, interesting premise, and blend of genres.

Set in a dystopian world, The Gorge follows Levi (Teller) and Drasa (Taylor-Joy), two snipers who keep watch over a gorge separating their two watchtowers. Both are unsure of what exactly they are protecting their two nations from, as they soon grow closer despite the distance from each other. Eventually, their growing relationship causes the truth...

Russell Crowe and Ethan Hawke are set to unite for a new historical drama from director Padraic McKinley.

Per The Hollywood Reporter, Crowe and Hawke are set to star in The Weight, a historical period drama set in 1930s Oregon. The film will be directed by McKinley, from a script written by Shelby Gaines, Matthew Chapman, and Matthew Booi. McKinley is an editor and producer known for American Gods and Kingdom. He recently served as an executive producer for Crowe's The Exorcism and has directed episodes of Debris and Kingdom. The Weight will serve as his feature film directorial debut.

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Warning: Spoilers for The Gorge.

Quick LinksWhat Are the Hollow Men in 'The Gorge'?Do Levi and Drasa Become Hollow Men in 'The Gorge'?

The Gorge recently premiered on Apple TV+, and the romantic action flick follows two elite snipers who fall in love while protecting the world against an unseen evil that lurks in the expansive chasm below them. Tasked with guarding either side of a gorge over the course of a year, Levi (Miles Teller) and Drasa (Anya Taylor-Joy) each reside in their respective towers and are barred from any communication with the other side. Levi guards the west side, while Drasa guards the east side. However, they aren’t meant to keep people from getting in. Rather, they must prevent anything inside the gorge from getting out.

After months of keeping to themselves, the pair find a way to get to know one another despite the 600 meters between them.

Valentine's Day is a great holiday for the movies. Whether you're spending it alone or curling up under a blanket with a loved one, there's just something fun about getting cozy and watching a film that suits this holiday perfectly. And if you are going to watch a movie, of course it needs to have some kind of romance in it to suit the day.

But what if you're a sci-fi horror nerd? What if the mere thought of a romance movie makes you cringe and dream of xenomorphs, or long for the latest slasher flick?

Apple TV+ may have the answer. Today, the streamer is releasing The Gorge, the latest film from director Scott Derrickson. Derrickson is a seasoned veteran of the genre movie space, especially when he's working with his longtime producing partner C. Robert Cargill (who serves as a producer on The Gorge); they worked together on The Black Phone,...

Back in 2021, Universal Pictures, Blumhouse Productions, and director Scott Derrickson brought us an adaptation of the Joe Hill short story The Black Phone (check out our review Here) that appeared to tell a complete story that would stand on its own… but the film was made on a budget of around $16 million and earned over $160 million at the global box office. So, on October 17, 2025, we’ll be getting The Black Phone 2. Filming wrapped in January, and during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Derrickson (whose new film The Gorge was released through Apple TV+ today) said that he’s aiming to surprise viewers with the Black Phone sequel, which is “more complicated” than its predecessor.

Derrickson wrote the screenplay for the first film with C. Robert Cargill, and Derrickson and Cargill have written the screenplay for The Black Phone 2 as well, with Derrickson returning to the helm. He...

Warning: Spoilers for The Gorge.

Written by Zach Dean and directed by Scott Derrickson, The Gorge recently arrived on Apple TV+ just in time for Valentine’s Day. The film is a romantic action thriller that follows two elite snipers, Levi (Miles Teller) and Drasa (Anya Taylor-Joy), who are each tasked with guarding separate sides of a mysterious and foggy gorge. Without knowing the full extent of their mission, they’re taken to an undisclosed location where they’ll spend the next year alone inside their respective towers on either side of the vast chasm. Without knowing the details of what lies in its depths, Levi and Drasa aren’t instructed to keep people from going inside the gorge. Rather, they are to prevent anything from getting out.

Barred from all communication with the other tower, Levi and Drasa eventually defy those orders. They develop a deep and loving relationship,...

The weekend of February 14, 2025, offers an impressive line-up of new movies in theaters and on streaming. Those wanting to hit the big screens with popcorn in hand will have a choice between the next chapter of an iconic hero in Captain America: Brave New World or the adorable antics of one of the most beloved bears in Paddington in Peru. Netflix offers the anticipated animated film in The Witcher franchise, with The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep. Meanwhile, Apple TV+ adds what may be a bit of a sleeper hit of the month in the dark mystery feature, The Gorge.

Other weekend highlights include the long overdue return of a beloved character in the romantic comedy Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy on Peacock, the toe-tapping Waitress: The Musical on Max, and the reality-warping horror of The Dead Thing comes to Shudder.

'Captain America: Brave New World'...

Quick LinksIs 'The Gorge' More Romance or Action?Why Should Viewers Be Excited About 'The Gorge'?

As the season of love quickly approaches, a brand-new romantic action thriller is heading to Apple TV+ just in time for Valentine’s Day. Written by Zach Dean and directed by Scott Derrickson, The Gorgefollows two elite snipers who each agree to a new and covert mission for very different reasons. Taken to an undisclosed location, they are tasked with guarding opposite sides of a vast and foggy gorge.

However, their main objective isn’t to keep anyone from entering the area. Rather, they must ensure that nothing inside the gorge is able to escape. Without knowing the extent of what lies in its depths, Levi (Miles Teller) and Drasa (Anya Taylor-Joy) toil away every day, ensuring nothing inside the gorge makes it past their defenses. Assigned to watch over...

Top Gun: Maverick star Miles Teller has addressed the rumors linking him to Martin Scorsese's delayed biblical epic. While attending the premiere of his latest movie, the horror thriller The Gorge, Teller was asked directly about the rumors, which suggest he's playing Jesus for the legendary filmmaker.

Last year, rumors circulated that Scorsese was considering Teller and Andrew Garfield to star in an upcoming project: an adaptation of Shūsaku Endō's 1973 novel A Life of Jesus. At the premiere of The Gorge, Teller denied that any talks had transpired between him and the acclaimed director. Speaking with Variety, Teller responded "Noooooooo," when asked if he was set to portray the biblical figure on-screen.

And while those talks have not taken place, that doesn't mean that Teller wouldn't be interested in working alongside the Taxi Driver director.

"Dude, when I read that, I was calling my agent, like, 'Did Marty Scorsese...

The Gorgeis kinda like that old saying often attributed to the writer Mark Twain, “If you don't like the weather in New England now, just wait a few minutes.” This multi-genre tale begins by establishing a tantalizing sci-fi premise, then setting it aside for a low-flame romance between top-billed Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy, then ditching that for a final hour of increasingly mindless action. It’s a genre mashup where each component never quite makes it over the hump, although there are pleasures to be gleaned in a straight-to-streaming sort of way.

The film's central mystery — namely what evil lurks at the bottom of a fog-shrouded gorge — keeps us engaged until the mystery is solved, at which point the film becomes less credible and less interesting. Directed with flair if not distinction by Scott Derrickson, The Gorge maintains interest but does not reward it. In the annals of recent...

Miles Teller certainly scored points in Top Gun: Maverick, but now with The Gorge he has really flown into the danger zone.

Valentine’s Day is certainly appropriate to release this hybrid of several genres including horror, sci-fi, action and romance, the latter due to a clever “meet cute” angle between two sharp-shooting assassins hired to guard East and West towers separated by 600 meters, below them an imposing, dense, foggy forest that holds a dark secret.

No doubt it is a lonely job when Bartholomew (Sigourney Weaver), the shady corporate operative who is one of the few who knows of the top kept secret of what the Gorge holds, recruits Levi (Teller), an ex-Marine and private contractor, a hit man talented with guns and weapons who Bartholomew decides is perfect for the yearlong assignment of making sure there is no escape from the mysterious gorge, a place of which even nine Russian heads and 13 U.

To say director Scott Derrickson likes to take his time between movies would be an understatement. His 2016 MCU hit Doctor Strange wasn't followed up until five years later by the 2021 horror smash The Black Phone. Now, four years after that, his latest thriller The Gorge is set to debut on Apple TV+ on Feb. 14, and first reactions to the film have revealed if it's worth the wait.

Folks who got an early preview of The Gorge are taking to X to share their thoughts about Derrickson's latest, which stars Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy as two snipers hired to guard either side of a deep and impenetrable gorge, without knowing what actually lies beneath them. Thus far, reactions have been overwhelmingly positive, which comes as no surprise, as Derrickson is the same person behind other hits like Sinister, and The Exorcism of Emily Rose; two movies that clearly prove the...

The Gorge director Scott Derrickson opened up about his newest sci-fi action horror movie, which will feature Golden Globe winner Anya Taylor-Joy as an elite sniper tasked with guarding the gateway to hell. This marks Derrickson’s first high-profile action movie in a while, after directing Doctor Strange in 2016.

In an interview with GamesRadar+, Derrickson confirmed that he was inspired by several popular horror video games like Silent Hill and Until Dawn, during the development and production of The Gorge. "I love those games, and I do think that gaming has sort of set the bar for gun-play action, especially if you're really with a single character or two characters, you kind of can't beat it," he shared. "I think that the challenge of the movie was not letting it fall into just the straight, chaotic stimulus of gaming-type action. The challenge was to have that kind of stimulus and power and really utilize that.

Filmmaker Scott Derrickson jumped into the world of superhero films as the director of the first Doctor Strange film released in 2016. He chose not to pursue the sequel, instead walking away from Marvel Studios to focus on different endeavors.

In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Derrickson touched on his decision to walk away from the sequel that ultimately became Sam Raimi's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. He clarifies that there's no bad blood with Marvel and he's happy with his time spent in the MCU. While he acknowledged how most filmmakers probably wouldn't make the same choice, Derrickson explained how he has no regrets with turning down the sequel, as it allowed him to instead make The Black Phone — a film widely considered to be among the best modern horror movies.

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You might not expect a film by Scott Derrickson to feature a sexy dance scene set to a song by Yeah Yeah Yeahs, but you get it in The Gorge, his new horror romance coming to Apple TV+ on Feb. 14. "All the needle drops, those are all choices that I made, that I felt were right for those scenes," explained Derrickson in a recent interview with MovieWeb. "I wanted there to be a real dance number instead of a sex scene. It was kind of more of a sex scene in the script. And I was like, 'That's not romantic enough.' You know, I want to stretch it out. Have a real — when was last time you saw a real romantic dance scene in a movie?"

Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy are the dancers (and snipers) who guard a mysterious gorge, not to keep people out, but to keep something in.

Scott Derrickson’s The Gorge is about the lengths human beings will go to for love. The action romance contains a handful of other genres on top of it, but the crux of writer Zach Dean’s story centers on the distant courtship of two lonely snipers named Drasa (Anya Taylor-Joy) and Levi (Miles Teller). For a period of one year, the highly skilled operatives are contracted to stand guard at their own individual observation towers that are separated by a 600-meter gorge. More specifically, the two gatekeepers are tasked with preventing whatever evil lurks at the bottom of the ravine from getting out into the world.

Despite communication being forbidden by their employer, Drasa and Levi can’t help themselves after prolonged isolation. So they proceed to bond from afar until Valentine’s Day changes everything. Ultimately, Levi risks life and limb to cross the gorge and meet the...

The Black Phone was one of the best movies of 2022 and one of the best horror films of the decade so far, but it was almost completely self-contained. Things seemed wrapped up in a truly satisfactory way by the end of the movie, and the villain (played to perfection by Ethan Hawke) seemed completely dead. The film's acclaimed director, Scott Derrickson, put his heart and soul into The Black Phone, which was a very personal and cathartic experience for him. He didn't have a sequel in mind whatsoever. And yet, The Black Phone 2 finished filming at the end of January. What happened?

Well, part of it has to do with Derrickson's new film, The Gorge, which debuts Feb. 14 on Apple TV+. The Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy movie is a genre-blending concoction that works as both a wild horror movie and a sweet romance that represents dating in modern times.

There's just something about Valentine's Day and horror movies that go well together, and this Feb. 14, Sinister director Scott Derrickson is unleashing his latest on Apple TV+ subscribers: The Gorge. Now, ahead of the movie's release, Derrickson is breaking down how his new horror flick took a few cues from a couple of hit video games.

Speaking with GamesRadar+, The Black Phone director was asked if The Gorge was intentionally mimicking the aesthetic of video games like Silent Hill and Until Dawn, two classics that have been a favorite of fans for years. Early reviews for the film have already made the same comparison, and Derrickson wasn't shy about letting folks know that, yes, The Gorge is modeled somewhat on those games, especially when it comes to its action.

I love those games, and I do think that gaming has sort of set the bar for gunplay action, especially if...

In my recent interview with Scott Derrickson about his upcoming film The Gorge, the filmmaker teased The Black Phone 2, which wrapped production last month in Toronto.

It was Joe Hill, author of the short story on which The Black Phone is based, who pitched the concept that made Derrickson want to return for a sequel.

“I didn’t feel obliged to make a sequel to that movie. Joe Hill came up with an idea that sparked my interest,” Derrickson tells Bloody Disgusting.

“I realized that if I made a big movie after Black Phone — which is The Gorge — by the time I finished it, all those kids would be in high school. So what I really wanted to do, and what I did, was I shot a high school coming-of-age movie in the same way that the first one was a middle school coming-of-age movie.”

Ethan Hawke will return...

The Black Phone 2 director Scott Derrickson has shared a new update about the upcoming sequel to Blumhouse Productions’ 2021 supernatural horror movie. The first installment was based on the 2005 short story by Joe Hill.

During a recent interview with Screen Rant, Derrickson confirmed that production on The Black Phone 2 has already been completed, while teasing the surprises they have in store for fans of the first movie. "A lot of surprises, for sure. I just finished shooting Black Phone 2, and what I can tell you is that I didn't feel obliged to make a sequel," he said. This comes ahead of the upcoming Feb. 14 release of the filmmaker’s newest high-profile action thriller titled, The Gorge, which will see Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller guarding the gateway to hell.

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Scott Derrickson, the director of the 2021 horror filmThe Black Phone, is currently in post-production of the upcoming sequel, which has a release date of October 17, 2025. Not much is known about the movie at present, but Derrickson has now shared some plot details that solve one of the important mysteries of The Black Phone 2: When exactly does the horror outing take place?

Derrickson spoke to Screen Rant recently and, according to the director, he won't avoid the fact that time has passed since the first movie, or the fact that the young cast have grown. The Black Phone focuses on 13-year-old Finney Blake as he's abducted by the Grabber, a serial killer with a twisted affinity for masks. Considering The Black Phone 2 is focusing on some of the same characters, the age difference may have been a challenge, but Derrickson has a plan...

"A lot of surprises, for sure.

Horror remains one of the most popular genres in modern cinema, and new franchises in the genre, like Terrifier, continue to find success. Naturally, movie enthusiasts expect at least a few intriguing titles each month, and this February does not appear to disappoint them in the least, as not only are highly anticipated horror films set to be released in theaters, but streaming services such as Shudder have prepared a solid slate for the second month of the year.

Aside from the upcoming horror films by prominent filmmakers such as Osgood Perkins, there is a slew of slasher horrors that will provide a distinctive experience for cinephiles, as well as a reimagining of Disney's famed cartoon character. So, hold your breath as we look at every horror film that will be released in February 2025.

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As audiences prepare themselves for the impending season of love, they’ll likely find something worthy of the holiday on Peacock. From romantic comedies to romantic horror films, the streaming platform has a wide variety of movies slated to arrive next month. As such, viewers won’t need to venture far in order to find something for their next movie night.

However, if romance or horror isn’t what audiences are in the mood for, Peacock has a slew of other options that viewers are certain to love. Whether subscribers want to laugh, cry, or engulf themselves in some documentaries, the streaming platform has them covered. Arguably the most cost-effective streaming service there is, Peacock has everything viewers need next month.

'Bones and All' Stream on February 1

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Back in 2021, Universal Pictures, Blumhouse Productions, and director Scott Derrickson brought us an adaptation of the Joe Hill short story The Black Phone (check out our review Here) that appeared to tell a complete story that would stand on its own… but the film was made on a budget of around $16 million and earned over $160 million at the global box office. So, on October 17, 2025, we’ll be getting The Black Phone 2. Back on November 4th, Derrickson took to social media to let us know, “Black Phone 2 began shooting today.” Now, Derrickson has provided an update: filming has wrapped!

Last week, Derrickson wrote on Bluesky, “Black Phone 2 is wrapped. Couldn’t be more excited about what we’ve shot.”

Derrickson wrote the screenplay for the first film with C. Robert Cargill, and Derrickson and Cargill have written the screenplay for The Black Phone 2 as well, with Derrickson returning to the helm.

Scott Derrickson's hit feature film adaptation of The Black Phone is about to have a new streaming home.

Per Peacock, 2021's The Black Phone will be joining the streaming platform's ever-expanding library of films and TV shows on February 1. The Black Phone is just one of several major genre additions being made to the Peacock catalog on the same day, including 30 Days of Night and Candyman.

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Apple TV+ has announced the programming that will be added to the streaming service next month. The Apple TV Plus February 2025 lineup includes Berlin ER, Goldie, The Gorge, Love You to Death (A muerte), Onside: Major League Soccer and Surface Season 2. Keep reading to learn more about each.

Apple TV+ offers drama and comedy series, feature films, documentaries, and kids and family entertainment. It is available on the Apple TV app on the iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, Vizio, Tcl and others, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox consoles, and at the Apple site.

The Gorge Apple TV Plus February 2025 Schedule

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Bloody Disgusting is giving their fans an early chance to see Apple TV+’s highly anticipated survival thriller The Gorge, right here at Chicago’s historic Music Box Theatre!

Join us on Sunday, February 2 at 6:00 Pm Cst for an exclusive screening and stick around afterwards for an in-person Q&a with director Scott Derrickson and The Losers’ Club producer and co-host Randall Colburn. Seats aren’t guaranteed. This is first come, first serve, so plan to arrive early.

Doors open at 5:30 Pm Cst. Chicago’s Music Box Theatre is located at 3733 N Southport Ave. You can’t miss it: the towering, neon sign and bright, vintage marquee can be seen for a mile. It’s a magical sight. Also magical is the main theater’s twinkling, star-covered ceiling, all of which will pair nicely with the titular abyss and the horrors that await within on screen.

Plan accordingly and secure your spot early!

Benedict Cumberbatch has been playing the sorcerer supreme character Dr. Stephen Strange since 2016. With six appearances, the actor teased he was ready for his third standalone film.

Cumberbatch, famous for his roles in the BBC series Sherlock and the Oscar-nominated 2014 film The Imitation Game, made his switch to the superhero world in 2016's Doctor Strange. He returned with his second solo film in 2022 with Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and he just revealed he would not be in the upcoming 2026's Avengers: Doomsday, but will be a part of 2027's Avengers: Secret Wars. In a new feature interview with Variety, he also teased Doctor Strange 3.

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Superhero movies produced by Marvel Studios have been among the biggest tentpole blockbusters in Hollywood for years. The Marvel Cinematic Universe has largely become ubiquitous with the superhero genre, with its projects often featuring the biggest names in entertainment in various starring roles. With their global reach, Marvel movies can provide their actors with the largest possible audience as far as modern cinema goes. However, not every actor has readily accepted the opportunity to join Marvel films, even for the most prominent parts in the MCU.

Whether due to not particularly connecting with the material or matters outside of their control, numerous A-list actors have turned down Marvel movie roles. In some cases, these actors have then gone on to appear in films based on Marvel's biggest competition, DC Comics. With actors rejecting some of Marvel's most important characters, the MCU would've looked very different if some of its planned castings panned out as intended.

2025 is here! Which means, it’s time for yet another 365 days of exciting movies and watching your favorite actors pop up on the silver screen. And undoubtedly, this year is even more stacked than usual, thanks to studios delaying and rescheduling a few of the titles to 2025.

Therefore, browsing through a bunch of long-awaited sequels to iconic originals, we at FandomWire have come up with the 25 most anticipated movies of 2025. Whether you prefer superhero films or animation, our skilfully crafted list has a fair share of everything. So, buckle up for a thrilling ride.

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Director: Danny Boyle

Cast: Cillian Murphy, Jodie Comer, Ralph Fiennes, Erin Kellyman

Release date: 20th June 2025

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In fact, it wasn’t just a quick “no.” She apologized to her fans: “I know many of you wanted me to be involved, and I’m so sorry to disappoint you.” But hey, Chastain’s not about playing second fiddle—not even to Tony Stark. So, no Maya Hansen for her. Rebecca Hall stepped in instead.

Then, Marvel came calling again, this time for Doctor Strange. They wanted her as Christine Palmer. And guess what? She turned that down too. This time, it was...

While the upcoming anthology based on Stephen King's The Stand is exciting enough in its own right, it features a reunion that makes it all the better. The anthology, titled The End of the World As We Know It, will be a first for Stephen King. In it, a collection of notable horror writers will come together to pen stories not just inspired by, but set in the world of The Stand. The authors included in the Stephen King-inspired anthology have inspired great confidence that it will be excellent, if an interesting and slightly risky experiment.

On top of that, with Stephen King teasing a return to Mid-world and the Territories, it's made fans wonder if the new anthology will become canon. It could, perhaps, even more firmly tie together the worlds of The Stand, The Dark Tower, and The Talisman. Either way, it's an exciting thing to see...

The Black Phone is a 2021 horror film directed by Scott Derrickson, based on a short story by Joe Hill. It stars Mason Thames as Finney, a boy kidnapped by a serial killer known as The Grabber (played by Ethan Hawke).

While trapped, Finney uses a mysterious black phone to communicate with the ghosts of The Grabber’s previous victims, who help him plan his escape. The film also features Madeleine McGraw, Jeremy Davies, and James Ransone.

In October 2023, it was announced that ‘The Black Phone’ would have a sequel, originally planned for June 2025, but it has now been moved to October 2025. Director and co-writer Scott Derrickson will return to write the sequel with C. Robert Cargill, and both will also produce the film with Jason Blum.

JustJared recently shared which cast members we can expect to return to the movie, and which new additions will be joining the production in so far undisclosed roles.

A sequel for The Black Phone is on the way!

The first movie, produced by Jason Blum‘s Blumhouse outlet, hit theaters in 2022 and picked up $161.4 million at the global box office.

In the film, a shy but clever 13-year-old boy, Finney Shaw, is abducted by a sadistic killer and trapped in a soundproof basement where screaming is of little use. When a disconnected phone on the wall begins to ring, Finney discovers that he can hear the voices of the killer’s previous victims. And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them doesn’t happen to Finney.

By October 2023, it was announced the horror film would get a sequel and it was set to be released in June 2025. It has, however, been pushed back to October 2025.

Director/co-writer Scott Derrickson is back on to pen the sequel alongside C. Robert Cargill. The two writers will also produce,...

Top Gun: Maverick‘s Miles Teller and Emmy nominee Anya Taylor-Joy (The Queen’s Gambit) man posts on opposite sides of a gorge in the appropriately titled thriller, The Gorge. Heading to Apple TV+ on Valentine’s Day 2025, The Gorge comes from The Black Phone director Scott Derrickson and The Tomorrow War screenwriter Zach Dean.

Sigourney Weaver also stars, and David Ellison, Dana Goldberg, Don Granger, Scott Derrickson, C.Robert Cargill, Sherryl Clark, Adam Kolbrenner, Zach Dean, and Gregory Goodman serve as producers. Miles Teller executive produces.

“Two highly-trained operatives (Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy) are appointed to posts in guard towers on opposite sides of a vast and highly classified gorge, protecting the world from an undisclosed, mysterious evil that lurks within. They bond from a distance while trying to stay vigilant in defending against an unseen enemy,” reads Apple TV+’s synopsis. “When the cataclysmic threat to humanity is revealed to them,...

The Gorge, a new high-concept sci-fi horror romance (we're ticking quite a few boxes here) movie directed by Scott Derrickson, is set to premiere on Apple TV+ on February 14, and the first trailer has now been released online.

The film stars Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy as two elite snipers who accept positions on either side of a mysterious gorge.

Teller's character (Levi) is told he's there to guard the gate to Hell (whether he means literally or metaphorically remains to be seen), and that he is to have no contact with the sniper in the opposite tower (Taylor-Joy's Drasa).

Of course, they eventually begin to communicate and strike up something of a medium-distance relationship, and when Levi falls while attempting to cross to the other side, Drasa straps on a parachute and follows him down.

"We really tried to be there for each other because we get along really well,...

During the Thunder Stage at CCXP24 in São Paulo, Brazil on Saturday, Apple Original Films unveiled the trailer for director Scott Derrickson’s upcoming thriller The Gorge, starring Miles Teller, Anya Taylor-Joy and Sigourney Weaver.

Two highly-trained operatives (Teller and Taylor-Joy) are appointed to posts in guard towers on opposite sides of a vast and highly classified gorge, protecting the world from an undisclosed, mysterious evil that lurks within. They bond from a distance while trying to stay vigilant in defending against an unseen enemy. When the cataclysmic threat to humanity is revealed to them, they must work together in a test of both their physical and mental strength to keep the secret in the gorge before it’s too late.

The Gorge will premiere globally on Apple TV+ February 14, 2025.

Written by Zach Dean, The Gorge is produced by David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Don Granger for Skydance, alongside Scott Derrickson,...

Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy play elite snipers who fall in love during their top-secret mission guarding The Gorge, but there’s a strange threat below that will test their love and all of humanity. Apple TV+ has unveiled the first trailer today, teasing the eerie threat.

The action sci-fi horror movie with a heavy dose of romance debuts on Apple TV+ on February 14, 2025.

In The Gorge, “Two highly-trained operatives (Teller and Taylor-Joy) are appointed to posts in guard towers on opposite sides of a vast and highly classified gorge, protecting the world from an undisclosed, mysterious evil that lurks within. They bond from a distance while trying to stay vigilant in defending against an unseen enemy.

“When the cataclysmic threat to humanity is revealed to them, they must work together in a test of both their physical and mental strength to keep the secret in the gorge before it’s too late.

Sparks fly between Anya Taylor-Joy and Miles Teller in their new survival action movie, which is sure to get hearts racing.

On Saturday, Apple Original Films debuted the thrilling first trailer for The Gorge, which premieres Feb. 14 on Apple TV+, taking the duo to a remote corner of the world to protect a highly-guarded secret threat.

Written by Zach Dean and directed by Scott Derrickson, The Gorge stars Taylor-Joy and Teller as Drasa and Levi, two elite snipers appointed to guard posts on opposite sides of a deep, highly-classified gorge that protects the world from the mysterious evil lurking below.

“You need to stop what’s in the gorge from coming out,” Levi’s comrade tells him. “The gorge is the door to Hell, and we’re standing guard at the gate.”

Forbidden from communicating with the outside or even with each other, it doesn’t take long before he...

Today, from the Thunder Stage at CCXP24 in São Paulo, Brazil, Apple Original Films unveiled the trailer and poster for the upcoming thriller The Gorge. Debuting on Apple TV+ on February 14, 2025, the movie has been rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, brief strong language, some suggestive material and thematic elements.

In the film, two highly-trained operatives (Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy) are appointed to posts in guard towers on opposite sides of a vast and highly classified gorge, protecting the world from an undisclosed, mysterious evil that lurks within.

They bond from a distance while trying to stay vigilant in defending against an unseen enemy. When the cataclysmic threat to humanity is revealed to them, they must work together in a test of both their physical and mental strength to keep the secret in the gorge before it’s too late.

An Apple Original Film, The Gorge...

Miles Teller and Anya Taylor-Joy might take Valentine’s Day in a more sinister direction next year. The two actors find themselves posted to the guard towers above a version of hell in a trailer for Apple Films’ The Gorge, released Saturday.

Teller and Taylor-Joy play two highly trained operatives who are appointed to guard towers on opposite sides of a vast and highly classified gorge, per the movie’s logline. Their task? “Protecting the world from an undisclosed, mysterious evil that lurks within.”

Though at first instructed that they cannot communicate, the two guards bond from a distance with notes read through high-powered binoculars. “When the cataclysmic threat to humanity is revealed to them, they must work together in a test of both their physical and mental strength to keep the secret in the gorge before it’s too late.”

Teller and Taylor-Joy celebrated the trailer’s release Ccxp/ Brazil Comic-Con on Saturday.

Anya Taylor-Joy is teaming up with Miles Teller to take on…aliens? A serial killer? Who knows when it comes to the elusive “The Gorge,” the latest thriller from “The Black Phone” and “Sinister” director Scott Derrickson.

The Apple Original Film from Skydance Media centers on two elite snipers, played by Taylor-Joy and Teller, who are stationed in watchtowers on opposite sides of a highly-classified gorge. Taylor-Joy’s character is Russian, while Teller’s is American. Together, the duo must overcome international politics to safeguard the outside world from an undisclosed, mysterious evil that lurks within the titular gorge.

The official synopsis reads: “They bond from a distance in a faraway land while trying to stay vigilant in defending against an unseen enemy. When the cataclysmic threat to humanity is revealed to them, they must work together in a test of both their physical and mental strength to keep the...

Back in 2021, Universal Pictures, Blumhouse Productions, and director Scott Derrickson brought us an adaptation of the Joe Hill short story The Black Phone (check out our review Here) that appeared to tell a complete story that would stand on its own… but the film was made on a budget of around $16 million and earned over $160 million at the global box office. So, on October 17, 2025, we’ll be getting The Black Phone 2 – and with the project a month deep into production, Deadline has broken the news that Arianna Rivas has joined the cast. Rivas previously had a supporting role in the comedy Prom Dates, which was released through the Hulu streaming service earlier this year, and has her first lead role in the upcoming Jason Statham action thriller Levon’s Trade. Details on her Black Phone 2 character have not been revealed.

Based on a short story by Joe Hill, The Black Phone centered on Finney Shaw,...

Production is underway on Scott Derrickson’s Blumhouse horror sequel The Black Phone 2, and Deadline reports today that the film’s cast will include Arianna Rivas (Prom Dates).

Arianna Rivas recently had a role in the Hulu Original comedy Prom Dates, and she also starred in the 2023 movie The Harvest. She’ll next be seen in David Ayer’s movie Levon’s Trade.

You can learn more about Arianna Rivas over on her official Instagram account.

Ethan Hawke will be back as The Grabber in The Black Phone, which Universal and Blumhouse will be releasing on the big screen just in time for next Halloween on October 17, 2025.

The cast for The Black Phone 2 also includes Mason Thames (How to Train Your Dragon, Incoming), Madeleine McGraw (Toy Story 4, Secrets of Sulphur Springs), Jeremy Davies (Justified), Miguel Mora (The Black Phone), and Demián Bichir (The Nun).

Scott Derrickson and C. Robert Cargill...