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The Mini is a bite-sized version of The New York Times' revered daily crossword. While the crossword is a lengthier experience that requires both knowledge and patience to complete, The Mini is an entirely different vibe.

With only a handful of clues to answer, the daily puzzle doubles as a speed-running test for many who play it.

So, when a tricky clue disrupts a player's flow, it can be frustrating! If you find yourself stumped playing The Mini — much like with Wordle and Connections — we have you covered.

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Here are the clues and answers to NYT's The Mini for Friday, May 1, 2026:

Across"Zip-a-___-Doo-Dah"

• The answer is Dee.

Cap and gown wearer, informally

• The answer is Grad.

Major purchase that might come with a down payment

• The answer is House.

Doc who really delivers?

• The answer is OBGYN.

Home of the Leaning Tower

• The answer is Pisa.

DownPrescription products

• The answer is Drugs.

Course that you could sleep through and still pass

• The answer is Easy A.

Where Adam and Eve were eatin' the apple, fittingly?

• The answer is Eden.

Asia's largest desert

• The answer is Gobi.

Bunny's bounce

• The answer is Hop.

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One thing about vacuum companies? They're all gonna release an air purifier eventually. Then, most of those vacuum brand purifiers just start blending together. Dreame dropping an air purifier feature called "Furcatch" immediately hinted that the Dreame FP10 wasn't just another purifier touting a filter that lasts longer than usual, like the Dyson HushJet or Shark NeverChange.

I've been running the Dreame FP10 Furcatch purifier in my two-cat apartment for about two weeks. Here's how it's going.

Design: Kinda big, but a complete vibe

As someone who tests robot vacuums at home every week, I've grown excruciatingly bored with plasticky black appliances shoved into every corner of my living space. I was naturally drawn to the Dreame FP10's curb appeal, like the minimalistic rounded shape and the modern cream color that doesn't stick out like a sore thumb amongst my decor or white walls.

Sansa is comparing Dreame color options in my unintentional Dreame corner. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable Leota appreciates the ambient night light as much as I do. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

The FP10 measures just over two feet tall with a diameter of around 14 inches. That's standard for a large room purifier, and there's something to be said for a large room air purifier that doesn't aggressively look like it was meant to live in a garage.

The vent runs 360 degrees around the bottom of the cylinder, so the FP10 does its best work when it can suck particles from the air in every direction. I've been pulling the purifier out from the wall while I work from home during the day, as well as overnight. But given its size (and close proximity to the foot of my couch chaise), it's just easier to leave the FP10 in the corner during heavy foot traffic hours in the living room. My cats spend a ton of time at the living room windowsills and nearby cat tree, so there's constant hair and dust floating near that wall, anyway.

Furcatch roller = no interaction with the filter for two years

The Dreame FP10 gets the "Furcatch" part of its name from a fur-cleaning microfiber roller that lives under the hood with the HEPA filter. Every so often, the roller flicks back and forth for several seconds to comb hair off the rotating filter as it passes through. The roller's material and motion remind me of using a ChomChom to clean cat hair off furniture.

You'll be able to see when the hair compartment is full through the window. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable Use these touch buttons or the app to switch settings. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

If you have pets, you're probably familiar with the gray fluff that builds up unsettlingly quickly on the filter of an air purifier or vacuum. (If you're not familiar and are wondering why your vacuum stopped sucking stuff up, that's probably why.) The more gray fluff caked onto the filter, the more air flow is cut off into the purifier — which means no new air is actually being filtered.

Depending on the severity of shedding in your home, pet parents could wind up pulling tufts of fur out of a filter on a weekly basis. It's enough to get you to ditch the air purifier altogether, even if you know deep down that it's kind of crucial for your health. Dreame's genius roller idea does that for you, meaning the FP10 purifier requires no regular cleaning or replacement filters. FP10 filters are expected to last nearly two years each, and the app keeps you posted on exactly how many days are left.

A moment for the other pet-friendly features

As any air purifier geared toward pets should, the FP10 was designed to anticipate various cat behaviors — like sitting on top of your air purifier, whether they're "supposed to" or not. Its flat canvas top supports a maximum weight of 33 pounds and is bottom-heavy to prevent toppling over. (It automatically shuts off if tipped over.)

The adjustable LED light strip that circles the FP10 has also turned out to be a great night light for my cats when I'm out and about. It feels less wasteful than turning on a whole lamp, and I never have to stress over whether I actually did remember to turn on a light before I left. It's just always on.

Noise level: Surprisingly subtle for its size

The Dreame FP10 Furcatch purifier has a few purification modes: AI Purify, Pet Purify, and Sleep Purification, plus a custom option to drag the fan level up or down as you please. Sleep Purification, plus AI Purify or a fan speed at 4 or less, is as good as silent to me — you'd think the whole thing accidentally got unplugged if the light wasn't on.

Pet Purify (around 52 decibels from an inch away) is a more audible constant hum, and fan speed 10 is the loudest (about 61 decibels from an inch away), but neither is "loud" at all. The Dreame FP10 doesn't get much louder than the Dyson HushJet's strongest setting.

Performance: The app says particles like fur are, in fact, being caught

The Dreame FP10 purifier has been doing an excellent job of mitigating lingering odors in my living space with shitty ventilation. Why would someone design a kitchen with no windows or HVAC vents? I would love to know! But you can imagine the potential mugginess.

I've noticed that I don't really catch a whiff of a full Litter-Robot unless I'm on the floor to swap the drawer liner. The stench from the open drawer doesn't hover as long, either. Dreame's website specifically says that the FP10 was designed with pet odors like feces, litter and urine, and pet food in mind. The activated carbon layer of the filter traps the stinky gas, which then hits the unique metal layer where they're chemically neutralized.

The FP10 also monitors indoor temperature and humidity. Credit: Screenshot / Dreame Here's the smidgeon of accumulated fur after two weeks. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

The Dreame app monitors two types of indoor pollution: VOCs (volatile organic compounds that can come from paint, bleach and other harsh chemicals, or new furniture) and PM1, 2.5, and 10 (tiny particulate matter and allergens like dander, mold spores, or smoke from outdoor emissions or lit candles). I hated finding out that microplastics are another type of microscopic particle that can float and live in dust, and that there are a ton of them seeping off just about everything I own. So I'll take any crumb of relief I can get, like when my Dyson PencilVac laser points out that less dust and cat hair are settling on the hardwood in the FP10 room.

While my apartment's VOC levels have been in the green (shout-out to non-toxic cleaning products), I've noticed several spikes in the particulate matter department. Most of them seem to coincide with fume-heavy cooking (frying seitan and cooking bacon) or the times that I'm burping the common area by opening the singular openable window. The graph would be easier to read if it would let me toggle to a 12-hour clock.

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The Dyson HushJet that I was previously using has since been moved to my bedroom. It did a pretty good job of clearing smells from the entryway and couch radius, but its 203-square-foot capacity just didn't have the reach to freshen such a large open-concept living space. The Dreame FP10's 1,346-square-foot capacity is much better suited to my ~800-square-foot common area.

No firm disadvantages yet, just things to keep in mind

I have nothing bad to say about the Dreame Furcatch air purifier yet. That doesn't necessarily mean it's the right air purifier for every single household. Even if you need more oomph than a true tabletop air purifier, the FP10 Furcatch is hardly the most compact floor air purifier for a small space. Most of Dreame's staged product photos show the Furcatch casually chilling in the middle of a huge room with no cord in sight. In the real world, the ease of incorporating a larger model like this one into your home relies a lot on convenient outlet placement.

Is the Dreame FP10 air purifier worth it? One final vibe check. Credit: Leah Stodart / Mashable

As long as you have the floor space, I'd say that the Dreame FP10 is the best air purifier for homes with multiple pets. If the Furcatch roller remains as self-sufficient over the next two years as Dreame claims, it's hard to picture a heavy-duty air purifier better equipped to deal with a shit ton of shedding.

For comparison's sake, the Dreame FP10 air purification covers six times the square footage that the Dyson HushJet does, yet only costs $150 more. The 1,346-square-foot FP10 does cost $100 more than the 1,400-square-foot Shark NeverChange model, but NeverChange doesn't mean NeverClean — the Shark filter still requires manual maintenance on a regular basis, whereas the Dreame is completely hands-free. Is Dreame's FP10 Furcatch purifier more expensive up front than the long-lasting purifiers from Shark and Dyson? Yes. But is Dreame's Furcatch a better value over time? Also yes.

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Academy Award-winning writer-director Emerald Fennell (Promising Young Woman, Saltburn) joined forces with two of Hollywood's favorites for her third feature film: Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. And you'd think that combination would thrill audiences, but instead, it led to a ton of outrage. Why? Because that third feature film is a reimagining of Emily Brontë’s beloved 1847 gothic romance tale Wuthering Heights.

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Robbie as Catherine Earnshaw and Elordi as Heathcliff, the star-crossed lovers at the heart of the classic drama, raised casting concerns from fans. Many folks thought the Barbie star was too old to play Catherine and that Elordi wasn't racially ambiguous enough to play Heathcliff. Still, fans flocked to the theaters to see the over-the-top romance anyway.

Fennell herself put intentional quotation marks around the title, as her modern adaptation of the period drama is radically different than the original. If you missed it in theaters or want to watch it again, here's everything you need to know to catch Wuthering Heights from your couch.

What is Wuthering Heights about?

The bones of the 2026 adaptation of Wuthering Heights are essentially the same as Brontë's classic: Catherine is a motherless rich girl being raised by an alcoholic father and Heathcliff is a poor kid adopted to be raised alongside her. They run wild in the moors of West Yorkshire, England and develop a deep connection. They grow into hot adults (Robbie and Elordi) and their preternatural connection becomes an all-consuming romance. But Catherine longs for luxury and there's no future with Heathcliff, so she agrees to marry the wealthy neighbor Edgar Linton (Shazad Latif). Heathcliff, feeling betrayed, runs away, only to return five years later a wealthy man himself.

Check out the official trailer for a glimpse at "Wuthering Heights":

Is Wuthering Heights worth watching?

Emerald Fennell's "Wuthering Heights" has truly divided (and outraged) the internet. To put it simply, this is not the adaptation of Brontë’s Victorian classic that fans were expecting.

The movie currently holds a 57 percent critic rating and 76 percent audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes, which feels like a pretty accurate representation. Mashable's own lead film critic, Kristy Puchko, was largely unenthused by the adaptation. "Instead of a cohesive re-imagining or even a titillating romance, Wuthering Heights feels like a passionate but incoherent collage of teenage lust and rebellion, the kind better suited to a high school locker than a movie theater," she writes in her review.

Whether it's worth a watch is highly debatable, but one should certainly adjust their expectations before going in.

Check out Mashable's full review of Wuthering Heights.

How to watch Wuthering Heights at home Credit: Warner Bros.

As of May 1, there are a couple of ways you can watch "Wuthering Heights" at home: buy it, rent it, or stream it. We've broken down the details below.

Buy or rent on digital

"Wuthering Heights" made its at-home debut at digital-on-demand retailers on March 31, 2026. You can purchase the film for your digital library for $19.99 or rent it for $10 less. If you choose to rent, you'll get access for 30 days, but just 48 hours once you start watching.

Quick links to buy/rent Wuthering Heights on digital:

• Apple TV — buy for $19.99, rent for $9.99

• Fandango at Home — buy for $19.99, rent for $9.99

• Prime Video — buy for $19.99, rent for $9.99

• YouTube — buy for $19.99, rent for $9.99

Stream it on HBO Max

"Wuthering Heights" made its streaming debut on HBO Max on May 1, 2026. Warner Bros. Pictures theatrical releases exclusively stream on HBO Max before anywhere else, so this comes as no surprise. It follows the same theater-to-streaming trajectory as other recently released Warner Bros. movies — like One Battle After Another, Weapons, and The Conjuring: Last Rites.

HBO Max subscriptions start at $10.99 per month, but there are some ways to save some money on your plan. Check out the best HBO Max streaming deals below.

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The best way to save on HBO Max in the long term is to sign up for the annual plan over the monthly plan. The HBO Max Basic plan with ads typically costs $10.99 per month, but if you pay for an entire year up front, that price drops down to just $9.17. You'll pay $109.99 total for the year, which saves you about 16% compared to paying each month.

Don't want to deal with ads? The annual HBO Max Standard or Premium plans will also save you about 16% over their monthly equivalents. The Standard tier costs either $18.49 per month or $184.99 per year (about $15.42 per month), while the Premium tier costs either $22.99 per month or $229.99 per year (about $19.17 per month). Both tiers unlock ad-free viewing, but the Premium tier also adds 4K Ultra HD video quality, Dolby Atmos immersive audio, and the ability to download more offline content.

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College students can watch "Wuthering Heights" when it hits streaming with an entire year of HBO Max with ads for half price. Use UNiDAYS to prove your student status and retrieve a unique discount code that drops the price from $10.99 to just $5.49 per month. After 12 months, the price will jump back up to the full $10.99 monthly fee unless you cancel.

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TL;DR: Sign up for a 7-day free trial of Apple TV+ through Prime Video Channels to watch select F1 races live. Watch the Miami GP for free with the Prime Video app.

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We know the new F1 regulations are not for everyone. A lot of fans and drivers would like to go back to the way things were, but you can't deny that we've had some exciting racing this season. And after missing the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian GPs due to regional conflicts, we're desperate to see some racing at the Miami GP.

Kimi Antonelli leads the standings coming into this race weekend, but George Russell is only nine points back in second. The Ferraris are third and fourth right now, but McLaren showed some promise in the last round. All eyes will be on Norris and Piastri as they look to challenge Mercedes at the front of the grid.

If you want to watch F1 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

When is the Miami GP?

The Miami GP is the fourth race of the 2026 F1 season. Here's the full schedule from the Miami International Autodrome:

• Practice 1 — 12:30-1:30 p.m. ET on May 1

• Sprint Qualifying — 4:30-5:14 p.m. ET on May 1

• Sprint — 12-1 p.m. ET on May 2

• Qualifying — 4-5 p.m. ET on May 2

• Race — 4 p.m. ET on May 3

It's possible for fans to follow all the action from this race weekend without spending anything.

How to watch the Miami GP for free

I've been a member of Amazon Prime for some time. I happily pay up for the fast shipping, exclusive Prime Day deals, and access to Prime Video. I can't say that I watch Prime Video all that often. I occasionally watch live soccer, but that's about it. That was until I found this hack for F1.

It is now possible to sign up for a seven-day free trial of Apple TV+ through Prime Video Channels. F1 is exclusive to Apple TV in the U.S., so by accessing this free trial, you can watch select races for free this season. The subscription costs £9.99 per month after the trial ends, but you can cancel this automatic renewal at any time.

By cancelling ahead of the renewal, you can watch the Miami GP this weekend without actually spending anything.

I already pay for Amazon Prime, so I understand the argument that I'm not actually watching for free. But I was going to be a member whether I could watch F1 for free or not. Anyway, Amazon Prime offers a 30-day free trial period if you're new to the service. By signing up for this free trial and then gaining access to Apple TV through Prime Video Channels, you can truly watch select races for free this season.

If you've already used this method to watch a race this season, you've got other options to consider. I suggest you go direct to Apple TV. This popular steaming service comes with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. Alternatively, Apple One bundles Apple TV with Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness Plus, Apple News Plus, and 50GB of iCloud Storage for $19.95 per month after a one-month free trial.

It's also worth noting that the best Apple TV free-trial offer comes with purchases of new Apple devices. New subscribers can get three months of Apple TV for free after purchasing any eligible Apple product. If you're planning on upgrading to something from the Apple lineup, you could gain access to Apple TV for a good chunk of this season.

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You know Lady Gaga appears in The Devil Wears Prada 2, but you don't know just how perfect it is.

Mother Monster, who teamed up with Doechii for soundtrack banger "Runway," garners applause with her cameo in the awaited sequel. But you'll have to wait until the final act to see Lady Gaga in the same universe as Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep).

There are two moments with Gaga appearing as herself in The Devil Wears Prada 2. One is a hilarious dressing room altercation between Miranda and Gaga before a major fashion event in Milan's Accademia di Brera, in which the Mayhem singer is less than excited to see the Runway editor-in-chief — there's not a poker face in sight.

SEE ALSO: As a journalist, 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' had me sweating

"Who let her in here?" Gaga scoffs at Miranda. "Nigel said I'd never do another cover."

I won't ruin the whole scene, but I will say one thing: We never see Miranda Priestly grovelling, but this scene comes pretty close, as the famously acerbic editor must get Gaga onside. Considering Streep herself asked Gaga to be in the film, it's hilarious to watch them hating on each other in the scene.

"Who let *her* in here?"

On a stunning, structural set, Gaga later performs among the runway models during the show in the Brera, surrounded by Italian designer looks by Dolce & Gabbana, Fendi, Emilio Pucci, Moschino, Missoni, Lorenzo Seghezzi, Etro, Rosamosario, Roberto Cavalli, Antonio Marras, and of course, Prada. She's singing her track from The Devil Wears Prada 2 soundtrack, "The Shape of a Woman." (The artist has another track, "Glamorous Life," made for the film.)

It's by no means the only cameo in the film, with a runway's worth of fashion icons, Hollywood stars, journalists, and more celebrities invited to the most star-studded affair of the season. And Gaga herself is no stranger to a cameo.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 hits cinemas May 1.

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The list of cameos in The Devil Wears Prada 2 is so long it takes up an entire length of the movie screen in the end credits.

The glossy, glamourous sequel invites the A-list to the world of Runway, with fashion designers, creative directors, stylists, models, Hollywood stars, comedians, creators, musicians, athletes, journalists, and authors appearing in scenes involving fashion shows, long Hamptons lunches, and VIP birthday parties. You know, Donatella Versace and Lady Gaga's cameos are brilliant.

SEE ALSO: 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' review: A perfect sequel. That's all.

Here's every cameo we could spot in The Devil Wears Prada 2, a valiant task if we do say so ourselves.

Donatella Versace

Lady Gaga

Marc Jacobs

Brunello, Camilla, and Carolina Cucinelli

Domenico Dolce

Stefano Gabbana

Naomi Campbell

Winnie Harlow

Ashley Graham

Karolina Kurkova

Amelia Gray Hamlin

Anok Yai

Calum Harper

Law Roach

Wisdom Kaye

Heidi Klum

Jon Batiste

Ciara

Karl-Anthony Towns

Ronny Chieng

Hannah Berner

Paige DeSorbo

Rory McIlroy

Erica Stoll

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Sarah Tanno

Frederic Aspiras

Edward Enninful

Vanessa Friedman

Tina Brown

Kara Swisher

Tomi Adeyemi

Suleika Jaouad

Jia Tolentino

Molly Jong-Fast

Jenna Bush Hager

Amelia Dimoldenberg

Brigitte Lacombe

Richard Kirshenbaum

Adam Pendleton

Marc Glimcher

The Devil Wears Prada 2 hits cinemas May 1.

You've likely noticed that journalism has transformed in the 20 years since The Devil Wears Prada distilled the profession into a pop-cultural moment. Based on Lauren Weisberger's novel, this iconic satire, alongside fellow fashion media gems Ugly Betty, The Bold Type, and How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, inspired a generation of wide-eyed, early-internet journalists. (Me, I'm talking about me.)

Now online metrics keep editors up at night, with virality that all-important talking point in editorial meetings, the higher-ups insistent on "gaining online traction," and the impact of AI overviews and chatbots a pervasive thorn in all of our sides. Legacy media has, of course, transformed with the internet, especially fashion journalism. Recently taking the hallowed reins from Miranda Priestly–inspiration Anna Wintour, Vogue's head of editorial content is former Vogue.com editor Chloe Malle, and the publication's Met Gala is an internet moment as much as an in-person event. 

And it's now, in 2026, that The Devil Wears Prada 2 arrives — refreshed, but ever-committed to old-school media ethics and making Big Bads out of corporate tech bros who value profit over authenticity.

SEE ALSO: 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' review: A perfect sequel. That's all.

From the film's very first moments, the current state of media is on full display by director David Frankel and writer Aline Brosh McKenna, whether championed or dismissed as yesterday's news.

Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) is still very much the formidable editor-in-chief of the illustrious Vogue Runway magazine. Owned by Condé Nast Elias-Clark Publications, Runway now has a social media and video strategy. In the plot, Miranda's job could potentially evolve from EIC into a "global head of content" (essentially mirroring Wintour's path to being Condé Nast's chief content officer). Only slightly showing grief at her industry's evolution, she's now answering to the Elias-Clark chairman Irv Ravitz (Tibor Feldman) and his corporate tech bro son Jay (B.J. Novak) along with an ever-evolving world of online advertisers. 

Meryl Streep and Anne Hathway in "The Devil Wears Prada 2." Credit: Macall Polay / 20th Century Studios

Meanwhile, Andy Sachs (Anne Hathway) is winning awards for her work at investigative outlet Vanguard and going viral for acceptance speeches in which she declares "journalism still f***ing matters." Through Miranda and Andy, the film spends ample energy on the difficulties of balancing "pieces with gravitas" and editorial integrity with corporate demands, as well as how hard it can be for editorial teams to argue the value of a publisher's authentic point of view. As Andy says, "They keep sucking the soul out of everything and repackaging it."

To keep Miranda and Andy in esteemed company, there’s a wave of cameos from renowned editors, journalists, and authors including Edward Enniful, Tina Brown, Vanessa Friedman, Kara Swisher, Jia Tolentino, Suleika Jaouad, Amelia Dimoldenberg, Tomi Adeyemi, and Molly Jong-Fast.

But not everyone's on the same "yay journalism!" page. "Remember when magazines were a thing?" asks Emily (Emily Blunt), a disgruntled but still chic ex-Runway employee who has since moved into high-fashion retail. (No one in this movie says the word "Substack" or mentions the overlap between the creator economy and fashion, for what it's worth.)

Emily Blunt in "The Devil Wears Prada 2." Credit: Macall Polay / 20th Century Studios

Again and again, The Devil Wears Prada 2 satirises extremely specific, problematic elements of the current state of media. The excessive spending of the pre-2020s industry is mourned. A moment early on in the film, when Andy's entire editorial team is fired by text at a journalism awards event uncomfortably mirrors the too-many newsrooms gutted by top-down layoffs in recent years. (Succession Season 2 even parodied this sad reality with Kendall Roy's brutal Vaulter layoffs.) Corporate euphemisms like "downsizing" and "consolidation" for layoffs go hand in hand with insistent pressure from the top. "Let's show the markets we are ready to crank that EBITDA!" Jay Ravitz says in a moment of dialogue that's way too real.

At times, the film tips over into grandstanding (watching Andy declare journalism more important than real estate to an agent she's into feels ridiculous). And at times, the film also falls into romanticising the practicalities of the job: Andy helming Runway's well-funded, hallowed features department without a staff writer or freelancer in sight? Unlikely.

But, for a film whose main drawcard is the glossy high fashion world, celebrity cameos, and a magnificent cast, The Devil Wears Prada 2 goes unexpectedly hard examining the challenge of maintaining editorial integrity in today's media industry. That job "thousands of girls would kill for?" It's changed.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 hits cinemas May 1.

TL;DR: Give your PC a fresh set of tools with this Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows lifetime license, on sale now for $29.97 (reg. $219.99) through tonight at 11:59 p.m. PT.

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We're still buzzed about the international hockey from the 2026 Winter Olympics, but there's more to come. We know the focus of the ice hockey world is firmly fixed on the resolution of the NHL season right now, but the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships is here to offer something to fans without a vested interest in the Stanley Cup.

This tournament doesn't have quite the same prestige as the Winter Olympics, but the 2024 World Championship was the most successful in terms of overall attendance. We're expecting this tournament in Switzerland to be just as popular as the USA, Canada, Czechia, Sweden, Finland, and other top sides battle it out on the ice.

If you're interested in watching the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

What is the Ice Hockey World Championships?

The Ice Hockey World Championships are an annual international men's ice hockey tournament organized by the International Ice Hockey Federation. 16 teams are divided into two groups for the Preliminary Round played in a single round robin format. The top-four ranked teams of each group advance to the knockout rounds.

The defending champions are Czechia.

When is the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships?

The 2026 IIHF World Championship will take place from May 15-31. This year's tournament will be hosted by Zurich and Fribourg, Switzerland.

How to watch the 2026 Ice Hockey World Championships for free

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The world of tennis has turned its attention to the clay courts. The top players have already sharpened up in the Barcelona Open and Madrid Open, and now it's the turn of the main event: Roland-Garros.

Two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz will not defend his title, but this year's tournament is not short of star names. Expect the likes of Jannik Sinner, Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka, and Iga Świątek to be battling it out in the latter stages.

If you're interested in watching the 2026 French Open from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

What is the French Open?

The French Open, also known as Roland-Garros, is a major tennis tournament held over two weeks at the Stade Roland Garros in Paris, France. It's the only Grand Slam tournament held on a clay surface, and is the second of the four annual Grand Slam tournaments.

The current singles champions are Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff.

When is the 2026 French Open?

The 2026 French Open is the 131th edition of the competition. This year's event takes place from May 18 to June 7.

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Summer is right around the corner. And with it comes wave after wave of spectacular cinema.

For science fiction fans, theaters will be offering the latest from Steven Spielberg with the alien invasion movie Disclosure Day, while Pedro Pascal will be putting on the mask and picking up the baby Yoda once more for Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu.

Hankering for action? Supergirl, Mortal Kombat II, Masters of the Universe, The Odyssey, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day will be flying into theaters. Craving comedy? Titles like The Dink, The Invite, Coyote vs. Acme, and The Sheep Detectives will have you cackling.

Plus, great news for horror fans — this summer is full of scares, thanks to Obsession, Hokum, and Evil Dead Burn.

Whether you're searching for something family friendly or hard-R entertainment, a satisfying sequel or an original stunner, we've got you covered.

Here's every summer 2026 movie release that you ought to know about.

May 2026 movie releasesThe Devil Wears Prada 2

The word "iconic" gets thrown around a lot these days. But there's no denying that The Devil Wears Prada movie adaptation was iconic. The fashion had audiences gagging on the eleganza of Andy Sachs' (Anne Hathaway) stylish journey of self-discovery working under the iron fist that was Runway magazine's editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly (Meryl Streep) — herself a thinly veiled Anna Wintour. Who among us hasn't yelled, "Gird your loins!" in a clumsy Stanley Tucci impersonation? Or felt smug about cerulean ever since we first heard that epic monologue?*

Twenty years later, this chic sequel picks up with the tables turned. Andy is a successful journalist, while Miranda's reign at Runway is threatened by a current scandal. Will Andy aid her? Or expose her? With Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci also reprising their roles as fierce fashionistas, we can't wait to see how this plays out. — Kristy Puchko, Entertainment Editor

Starring: Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Caleb Hearon, Lucy Liu, Justin Theroux, B.J. Novak, Simone Ashley, and Pauline Chalamet

How to watch: The Devil Wears Prada 2 opens in theaters May 1.

Deep Water

Sometimes movie trailers are so brilliantly over-the-top and ridiculous you have no choice but to watch the movie. This is exactly the case with Renny Harlin's Deep Water, a story about a plane crashing into the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The good news? A large number of passengers manage to survive the landing. The bad? There are way, way more sharks than rescue boats in sight. Cue a Jaws-esque survival thriller in which pilots Ben Kingsley and Aaron Eckhart fight for their lives while saying tough things like, "We have one job to do, and that is to get home to see our families." Sign us up. — Sam Haysom, General Assignment Editor, UK

Starring: Ben Kingsley, Aaron Eckhart

How to watch: Deep Water opens in theaters May 1.

Hokum

Irish filmmaker Damian McCarthy previously bestowed upon horror fans the folk-flavored terror of Caveat and Oddity. Now, he's teamed with Adam Scott for Hokum, which was so scary that I screamed myself hoarse at its SXSW premiere.

Scott stars as a misanthropic novelist named Ohm Bauman, who's flown to a remote Irish hotel to spread the ashes of his parents, who'd honeymooned there decades before. But amid this grim task, he stumbles upon a local legend about a vicious witch who's still said to haunt the hotel. In my review, I called Hokum "a seriously scary masterpiece," explaining, "It's a nerve-shredding, bone-rattling, scream-pulling good time, and an absolute blast to see in a theater. Don't miss it." — K.P.

Starring: Adam Scott, Peter Coonan, David Wilmot, Florence Ordesh, Michael Patric, Will O'Connell, Brendan Conroy, and Austin Amelio

How to watch: Hokum opens in theaters May 1.

Swapped

Tangled co-director Nathan Greno helms Netflix's latest animated film, which doubles as a body-swap comedy.

Set in a scenic forest known as the Valley, Swapped centers on an adorable otter named Ollie (Academy Award winner Michael B. Jordan) who has a run-in with a flustered bird (Juno Temple) that magically pitches them into each other's bodies. Whereas before the swap they were fighting over resources like food, could they become friends by walking in each other's metaphorical shoes? Here's hoping. Because the creatures of the Valley could use a unifying force in the face of a fearsome pack of wolves. — K.P.

Starring: Michael B. Jordan, Juno Temple, Tracy Morgan, Cedric the Entertainer, and Justina Machado

How to watch: Swapped debuts on Netflix May 1.

Animal Farm

George Orwell's enduring allegory about authoritarianism gets a family-friendly makeover in this animated film directed by Andy Serkis. 

Like in Orwell's novella, Animal Farm introduces a crew of animals who have overthrown their human owners and are trying to build better lives for themselves. Unlike in Orwell's work, the story is told through the eyes of a fully new character: Lucky (voiced by Gaten Matarazzo), a piglet torn between the philosophies of rival pigs Snowball (voiced by Laverne Cox) and Napoleon (voiced by Seth Rogen). (The film's stacked voice cast also includes Glenn Close, Steve Buscemi, Woody Harrelson, Kathleen Turner, Iman Vellani, Kieran Culkin, and Jim Parsons.) Will Lucky and his fellow animals create the utopia they've dreamed of, or will they fall back under a new tyrant? — Belen Edwards, Entertainment Reporter

Starring: Seth Rogen, Gaten Matarazzo, Kieran Culkin, Glenn Close, Steve Buscemi, Laverne Cox, Woody Harrelson, Jim Parsons, Andy Serkis, Kathleen Turner, and Iman Vellani

How to watch: Animal Farm opens in theaters May 1.

One Spoon of Chocolate

RZA's action-packed social thriller One Spoon of Chocolate comes presented by Quentin Tarantino, as the Wu-Tang Clan member began collaborating with the director on the Kill Bill soundtrack. The Gutter's Shameik Moore stars as former U.S. soldier Unique, who is wrongfully imprisoned. On release, he's trying to start fresh in the small town of Karensville, Ohio, where his cousin Ramsey (RJ Cyler) lives. However, racism and violence run rife here, from the sheriff to the heavily armed citizens. On top of that, there's something deeply sinister going on underground. Unique, a man with serious combat skills, might have something to say about that. — Shannon Connellan, Senior Editor

Starring: Shameik Moore, RJ Cyler, Blair Underwood, Emyri Crutchfield, and Paris Jackson

How to watch: One Spoon of Chocolate opens in theaters May 1.

Mortal Kombat II

Director Simon McQuoid and company are back with a sequel to 2021's Mortal Kombat. And like the video game that inspired both movies, this martial arts fantasy film is so violent that Warner Bros. already released a red-band trailer. So, buckle up.

Going for some fish-out-of-water comedy, Mortal Kombat II focuses on washed-up American action hero Johnny Cage (Karl Urban), who goes from swatting away intrusive fan boys to training for the titular to-the-death showdown. Surrounded by fearsome warriors like Kitana, Raiden, and Scorpion, how could a guy whose biggest flex is his handsomeness possibly stand a chance? We are game to find out.* — K.P.

Starring: Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Mehcad Brooks, Tati Gabrielle, Lewis Tan, Damon Herriman, Chin Han, Tadanobu Asano, Joe Taslim, and Hiroyuki Sanada

How to watch: Mortal Kombat II opens in theaters and IMAX May 8.

Billie Eilish: Hit Me Hard and Soft - The Tour (Live in 3D)

Icons of music and movies collide in this supersized concert film, as Billie Eilish teams up with James Cameron to bring her sold-out Hit Me Hard and Soft tour to movie theaters. The film offers up a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Eilish's life on tour, as well as electrifying footage of her performances, all captured in 3D. Whether you want to hear more about Eilish's creative process (she co-directed the film with Cameron) or just headbang along to "bad guy," Hit Me Hard and Soft promises to be "The Greatest" treat for the superstar's fans this summer. — B.E.

Starring: Billie Eilish, James Cameron, and Finneas O'Connell

How to watch: Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in 3D) opens in theaters May 8.

The Sheep Detectives

Mashable's Entertainment team is giddy about the sheer absurdity of this one. It sounds like a Mad Libs come to life. Hugh Jackman stars as a shepherd who loves reading murder mystery novels to his flock. So when he's murdered, who better to crack the case than his sheep, voiced by the likes of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O’Dowd, and Regina Hall? And for added WTF, this cozy murder mystery, based on Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann, was adapted by The Last of Us' showrunner Craig Mazin.

As I cheered in my review, "The Sheep Detectives is a rare thing, a comedy unashamed to be a comedy. Yet with Mazin's eye for detail and [director Kyle] Balda's skill for crafting sheer silliness, The Sheep Detectives is more. It's a feel-good movie that's sure to delight all ages." —K.P.

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau, Emma Thompson, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O’Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, Brett Goldstein, and Rhys Darby

How to watch: The Sheep Detectives opens in theaters May 8.

Remarkably Bright Creatures

Shelby Van Pelt's bestselling novel Remarkably Bright Creatures comes to Netflix this May, bringing with it the sweet story of an unlikely friendship. On one side of the friendship? Tova Sullivan (Sally Field), a widow who works as a cleaner at a local aquarium. On the other side? Marcellus (voiced by Alfred Molina), a giant Pacific octopus whose tank Tova cleans. The pair's unlikely bond brings joy to Tova's life, as does her burgeoning connection with her younger coworker, Cameron (Lewis Pullman). Expect this one to tug at your heartstrings. — B.E.

Starring: Sally Field, Lewis Pullman, Colm Meaney, Joan Chen, Kathy Baker, Beth Grant, Sofia Black-D’Elia, and Alfred Molina

How to watch: Remarkably Bright Creatures debuts on Netflix May 8.

Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition

Time to melt your faces off, people — the Iron Maiden documentary is here. Burning Ambition traces the legendary English heavy metal band with 17 studio albums; over 100 million records sold; 2,500 concerts played; and a lineup that has changed more times than I can count (though not as much since the 1999 reunion). And we can't leave out Eddie, Iron Maiden's adored and eternal mascot.

Directed by Malcolm Venville (Churchill at War), the doc connects with the music legends as their 50th anniversary Run For Your Lives world tour kicks off in 2025. Then, it's a five-decade journey through the history of Iron Maiden, starting with Steve Harris putting the band together in 1975. Expect plenty of behind-the-scenes footage on tour, and interviews with the band, of course, but also reflections from famous fans including Chuck D, Javier Bardem, and Lars Ulrich. Now, turn up all seven minutes of "Hallowed Be Thy Name" and mark your calendars. — S.C.

How to watch: Iron Maiden: Burning Ambition opens in theaters May 7.

Whistle

So you're a group of students who find a creepy skull-shaped pipe and decide the best course of action is to blow into it. You're the characters from Whistle, directed by Corin Hardy (The Nun) and written by Owen Egerton (Mercy Black). But folks, this ain't just any cursed object, it's an Aztec death whistle, which, if blown into, will summon your future demise. Sounds like Final Destination meets Ouija. Fun! Terrifying! Orchestral! This Fantastic Fest debut promises to freak you out and possibly deter you from ever picking up a wind instrument again. — S.C.

Starring: Sophie Nélisse, Nick Frost, Michelle Fairley, Dafne Keen, Sky Yang, Jhaleil Swaby, Ali Skovbye, and Percy Hynes White

How to watch: Whistle debuts on Shudder May 8.

Is God Is

Playwright Aleshea Harris adapts her award-winning play Is God Is into a scorching directorial debut. Twin sisters (Kara Young and Mallori Johnson) go on a twisted road trip in search of the father that left them for dead when they were children. Along the way, they'll be forced to reckon with their family's secrets, their parents' complexities, and their own deep differences.

As you can see from the trailer, Harris' translation of her play is visually dynamic, and studded with stars. Trust us. You'll want to see this on the big screen. — K.P.

Starring: Kara Young, Mallori Johnson, Janelle Monáe, Erika Alexander, Mykelti Williamson, Josiah Cross, Vivica A. Fox, and Sterling K. Brown

How to watch: Is God Is opens in theaters May 15.

Obsession

YouTuber Curry Barker scored plenty of buzz out of the Toronto International Film Festival, where Obsession made its world premiere. His gnarly horror-thriller won the People's Choice Award in the Midnight Madness section, and Focus Features acquired the indie effort for a whopping $14 million. And it all began with a twisted wish.

Michael Johnston stars as Bear, a young man who only has eyes for Nikki (Inde Navarrette), a childhood friend who's just not into him. That is until he uses a "One Wish Willow." Sure, it looks like a cheap novelty. But magic takes over, transforming Nikki into being utterly obsessed with Bear. And so begins a parable about autonomy and desire. Be warned: This is not a date movie, but it is a good "should I date you?" movie.* — K.P.

Starring: Michael Johnston, Inde Navarrette, Cooper Tomlinson, Megan Lawless, and Andy Richter

How to watch: Obsession opens in theaters May 15.

In the Grey

Guy Ritchie collects another ungentlemanly squad with Henry Cavill, Eiza González, Jake Gyllenhaal, Rosamund Pike, and more with In the Grey, the director's latest action heist adventure. Yes, there's a team of morally ambiguous special agents with names like Bronco. Yes, there's a fortune to loot and high-tech gadgets to deploy. Yes, there's a big bad billionaire called Manny Salazar (Carlos Bardem) on a private island with his own militia. You son of a bitch, I'm in. — S.C.

Starring: Henry Cavill, Jake Gyllenhaal, Eiza González, Rosamund Pike, Carlos Bardem, Fisher Stevens, Jason Wong, Kristofer Hivju, and Emmett J. Scanlan

How to watch: In the Grey opens in theaters May 15.

The Wizard of the Kremlin

Jude Law as Vladimir Putin? I'll bite, though it pains me to see the turtleneck-wearing star of The Holiday as the war-mongering Russian president. Directed and co-written by Olivier Assayas (Wasp Network) with Emmanuel Carrère (author of The Adversary), The Wizard of the Kremlin adapts Giuliano da Empoli's political satire novel of the same name. Set in Moscow in the early '90s, when the Soviet Union was dissolved and the Russian Federation founded, the film sees Paul Dano as fictional government official and propagandist Vadim Baranov, who rises in the Federation ranks at the same time as Putin (Law). — S.C.

Starring: Paul Dano, Jude Law, Jeffrey Wright, Alicia Vikander, Will Keen, Tom Sturridge, Kaspars Kambala, Andris Keišs, Magne-Håvard Brekke, Dan Cade, and Matthew Baunsgard

How to watch: The Wizard of the Kremlin opens in theaters May 15.

Jack Ryan: Ghost War

John Krasinski headlines and co-wrote this Ryanverse film, which is a continuation of his TV series Jack Ryan, based on Tom Clancy's novels.

As that show wrapped in 2023, Ghost War begins with the eponymous former U.S. Marine retired from the CIA, leaving spy work for a "nice civilian job." But when the Deputy Director of the CIA interrupts his daily jog, it's not long before he's back on the espionage trip. This time, he'll be facing off against a dangerous black ops team. Expect lots of gunfire and explosions. — K.P.

Starring: John Krasinski, Wendell Pierce, Michael Kelly, and Sienna Miller

How to watch: Jack Ryan: Ghost War debuts on Prime Video May 20.

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Following the critical acclaim of Sorry to Bother You and I'm A Virgo, celebrated rapper/filmmaker Boots Riley returns with the epic anti-capitalism satire I Love Boosters.

Keke Palmer stars as an aspiring fashion designer who's making ends meet by boosting (shoplifting) designer clothes and selling them for low, low prices. She and her thieving friends consider themselves "fashion-forward filanthropists [sic]," but fashion titan Christie Smith (Demi Moore) sees them as "low-class urban bitches." So a class war is on, with plenty of eye-popping fits and bonkers physical comedy.

Out of the film's SXSW premiere, I cheered, "Like the fashion in the film, Riley blends whatever fits his vision without apology. By delivering something this messy and marvelous, Riley makes a statement about the glory to be found outside the box. And make no mistake: I Love Boosters is glorious." — K.P.

Starring: Keke Palmer, Naomi Ackie, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu, Eiza Gonzalez, LaKeith Stanfield, Will Poulter, and Demi Moore

How to watch: I Love Boosters opens in theaters May 22.

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu

Fans thrilled over Pedro Pascal as the "bedroom-voiced" bounty hunter Din Djarin (aka the Mandalorian) and his adorable "baby Yoda" co-star, Grogu. So, naturally, Disney spun the spin-off series into a big budget movie all its own.

Director Jon Favreau (Elf, Iron Man) is at the helm of this stellar adventure. And the first trailer reveals some sense of the action, sci-fi spectacle, and — of course — the adorableness of its little green icon. Plus, we get a glimpse of Alien star Sigourney Weaver as Colonel Ward and The Bear's Jeremy Allen White as Rotta the Hutt, son of Jabba. All that and IMAX too? Can you handle it?* —K.P.

Starring: Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver, Jeremy Allen White, and Jonny Coyne

How to watch: The Mandalorian and Grogu opens in theaters and IMAX May 22.

Saccharine

Australian horror is bloody fantastic, and that includes Natalie Erika James' superb supernatural frightener Relic. The director returns this summer with Saccharine, which has one hell of a plot to sink your teeth into. Midori Francis (Unseen, The Sex Lives of College Girls) plays medical student Hana, who falls into a weight loss trend that has people taking pills made from human ashes. More than the obvious problem of such a diet, Hana begins being haunted by the beings she just inhaled. Loved Julia Ducournau's Raw or Coralie Fargeat's The Substance? I'm thinking this one might be for you, if you can stomach it. — S.C.

Starring: Midori Francis, Danielle Macdonald, Madeleine Madden, Robert Taylor, and Showko Showfukutei

How to watch: Saccharine opens in theaters May 22.

Tuner

Leo Woodall's fine piano-tuning skills make him a master thief in Tuner, directed and co-written by Daniel Roher (Navalny) and Robert Ramsey. The Vladimir star appears as Niki, an apprentice piano technician to New York's finest tuner, Harry Horowitz (Dustin Hoffman). Niki, who wears headphones constantly, doesn't just have perfect pitch; he also navigates hyperacusis, a sensitivity condition that causes sounds to seem louder than they should. It's challenging for everyday life, but pretty much a superpower when it comes to tuning. But there's a pivot ahead. When Niki finds himself misguidedly cracking a safe for a group of thieves, he realises his skills and sensitivity could lead to bigger paydays — and a lot of trouble. — S.C.

Starring: Dustin Hoffman, Leo Woodall, Tovah Feldshuh, Lior Raz, and Havana Rose Liu

How to watch: Tuner opens in limited release May 22.

The Breadwinner

In 2024, comedian Nate Bargatze was the highest-grossing stand-up on tour in the U.S. In 2026, he's headlining a movie for the first time.

Eric Appel, director of Weird: The Al Yankovic Story, helms this comedy, which stars Bargatze as an average man whose life is turned upside down when his wife (Mandy Moore) scores a Shark Tank win. While she's building her business, can he handle being a stay-at-home dad? Sure, the concept seems dated. (The similar comedy Mr. Mom came out in 1983). But with a PG-rating and Bargatze's reputation for "clean" comedy, this movie will offer some family-friendly fun this summer. — K.P.

Starring: Nate Bargatze, Mandy Moore, Colin Jost, Zach Cherry, Martin Herlihy, Kumail Nanjiani, and Will Forte

How to watch: The Breadwinner opens in theaters May 29.

Pressure

This World War II drama is mostly set far from the battlefields, and yet it reveals the pivotal decisions that led to a successful D-Day.

Based on true events, Pressure reveals the story of Scottish meteorologist James Stagg (Andrew Scott), who was chosen to advise General Dwight D. Eisenhower (Brendan Fraser) on how impending weather could impact their attack strategy. Told over the course of a few tense days, Pressure is a fascinating look at how science, international allies, and nature can impact human history. And much like Conclave, another Focus Features release, Pressure has a brilliant undercurrent of humor and humanity. Don't miss it. — K.P.

Starring: Andrew Scott, Brendan Fraser, Kerry Condon, Chris Messina, and Damian Lewis

How to watch: Pressure opens in theaters May 29.

Backrooms

Haunted houses are out, liminal spaces are in. Backrooms follows Clark (Chiwetel Ejiofor), a man who discovers a doorway to what could be another world hidden in the basement of a store. The place is cavernous, strangely laid out, appears to go on forever — and may or may not be unoccupied. Starting life as a 4chan creepypasta, the concept of the backrooms was expanded via a series of YouTube videos created by Kane Parsons. The man himself has now adapted his series into a feature, which from the trailer looks to be every bit as unsettling as the original. — S.H.

Starring: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Renate Reinsve, Mark Duplass, and Finn Bennett

How to watch: Backrooms opens in theaters May 29.

June 2026 movie releasesMasters of the Universe

The comic turned cartoon series is becoming a film once again! The Idea of You's Nicholas Galitzine stars as Prince Adam, who has the power to become the sword-wielding warrior with a Lancelot haircut known as He-Man.

Directed by Travis Knight, Masters of the Universe presents a tragic backstory in which Skeletor has destroyed Adam's world, leaving him stranded on Earth (shades of Superman). Now, years later, he's home and ready to join forces with other warriors to reclaim his place in Eternia. Spoiler alert: He has the power! — K.P.

Starring: Nicholas Galitzine, Camila Mendes, Jared Leto, Alison Brie, Idris Elba, Morena Baccarin, Jóhannes Haukur Jóhannesson, Sasheer Zamata, James Purefoy, Charlotte Riley, and Kristen Wiig

How to watch: Masters of the Universe opens in theaters June 5.

Office Romance

Jennifer Lopez is a romantic-comedy queen, and she's back with a raunchy spin on the subgenre, co-starring Ted Lasso's Brett Goldstein.

Goldstein co-wrote Office Romance with Joe Kelly, so we can expect this comedy will know exactly how to make the most out of his gruff but lovable appeal. Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again helmer Ol Parker directs this tale of two workaholics whose work-life balance includes secret trysts. But when they want something more, what will that mean for their reputations? — K.P.

Starring: Jennifer Lopez, Brett Goldstein, Betty Gilpin, Amy Sedaris, Tony Hale, and Bradley Whitford

How to watch: Office Romance debuts on Netflix June 5.

Power Ballad

Musician turned moviemaker John Carney has rolled out a series of musical dramas, from the Oscar–winning Once to the critically adored Sing Street and the less-beloved Begin Again and Flora and Son. This time, the Irish artist leans more into comedy with the help of Paul Rudd.

The Anaconda star plays a wedding DJ opposite Nick Jonas, who portrays a fading rock star. One fateful night leads the latter stealing an unpublished song from the former, reigniting his career while leaving the DJ in the dust. Hilarious hijinks follow, which earned Power Ballad much buzz out of its SXSW premiere.* — K.P.

Starring: Paul Rudd, Nick Jonas, Jack Reynor, and Havana Rose Liu

How to watch: Power Ballad opens in theaters June 5.

Scary Movie

The Scream franchise is back in 2026, so why not the spoof franchise that was launched to mock it?

The trailer for Scary Movie teases references to Scream 6, Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and M3GAN, and that's just in the first 13 seconds. Anna Faris and Regina Hall return to face down another silly slasher with lots of provocative jokes. And how about a dildo fight for good measure? — K.P.

Starring: Anna Faris, Regina Hall, Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Jon Abrahams, Lochlyn Munro, Cheri Oteri, Dave Sheridan, and Chris Elliott

How to watch: Scary Movie opens in theaters June 5.

Stop! That! Train!

There's a train! It must be stopped! Don't just sit there! Somebody alert President Gagwell (RuPaul) and get these complimentary nuts outta my face! Adam Shankman's upcoming comedy, written by Christina Friel and Connor Wright, sees the drag icon leading an all-star lineup on the most opulent runaway train in America. What more locomotivation do you need?

Drag Race royalty Jujubee and Ginger Minj play besties and train attendants DeeDee and Tess, who ditch the crappy ol' Stank Rail for the high-speed, high-luxury Glamazonian Express. They're working coach, something the first class attendants (Symone, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Marcia Marcia Marcia) won't let them forget. Alas, their new gig could be totally derailed by a "Stormaganza" on the horizon, a disastrous force that could push this runaway train straight into Los Angeles at speed. They'll need a little help from Charo, Latrice Royale, and Rachel Bloom to slow this ride. Now, where's the damn ticket office? — S.C.

Starring: RuPaul, Ginger Minj, Jujubee, Brooke Lynn Hytes, Latrice Royale, Marcia Marcia Marcia, Monét X Change, Symone, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Charo, Rachel Bloom, Matt Rogers, Lisa Rinna, Nicole Richie, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Joel McHale, and Riki Lindhome

How to watch: Stop! That! Train! opens in theaters June 12.

Disclosure Day

Steven Spielberg reteams with Jurassic Park screenwriter David Koepp for an original sci-fi drama that has quickly become one of the most anticipated movie releases of 2026.

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Emily Blunt stars as a TV weather reporter who becomes keenly aware humans are not alone in the universe. Assisting her in understanding this world-changing truth is Wake Up Dead Man's Josh O'Connor.

That team-up alone should thrill. Add to that the visionary director behind such sci-fi classics as Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T. the Extra Terrestrial, and you have us seated.* — K.P.

Starring: Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, Colin Firth, Eve Hewson, and Colman Domingo 

How to watch: Disclosure Day opens in theaters and IMAX June 12.

The Furious

Kenji Tanigaki's dark Hong Kong action thriller is giving supercharged Taken. Actor, martial artist, and wushu champion Mo Tse plays Wang Wei, a seemingly ordinary man whose daughter Rainy (Yang Enyou) is kidnapped right in front of his eyes. This traumatic event is the work of a larger criminal underworld, something journalist Navin (Mortal Kombat's Joe Taslim) is investigating professionally and personally. The pair team up to desperately track down their loved ones, but what the kidnappers didn't account for is that Wei has a particular set of skills… — S.C.

Starring: Mo Tse, Joe Taslim, and Yang Enyou

How to watch: The Furious opens in theaters June 12.

Toy Story 5

Even Woody and Buzz can't escape the threat of technology pushing them out of their jobs! The cowboy and space ranger face a new foe in Toy Story 5 as their growing child/owner Bonnie is absolutely giddy over getting a frog-shaped tablet called LilyPad (voiced by Tron: Ares' Greta Lee).*

Will LilyPad be the kind of AI that's spooking parents by talking to kids about knives and kink? Probably not. But will Buzz and Woody embrace LilyPad as they eventually did Trashy? The latest trailer has us thinking no! But hey, as Mr. Potato Head says, "It's good to see them fighting again." — K.P.

Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Blake Clark, John Ratzenberger, Ernie Hudson, Tony Hale, Conan O'Brien, Greta Lee, and Melissa Villaseñor

How to watch: Toy Story 5 opens in theaters June 19.

Rose of Nevada

If you enjoyed The Lighthouse and want to get messed up again, ride the wave through writer, director, editor, and composer Mark Jenkin's Rose of Nevada. A truly hypnotic, time-bending, and mesmerising cinema experience, Rose of Nevada was the talk of the BFI London Film Festival last year. In the third chapter of the filmmaker's Cornish trilogy (after Bait and Enys Men), George MacKay and Callum Turner play Nick and Liam, two men living in a small coastal village who are in need of cash. When the mysterious Rose of Nevada fishing trawler shows up 30 years after it disappeared, its salty sea dog captain (Francis Magee) needs a willing crew. But time isn't all it appears aboard this ghostly ship. — S.C.

Starring: George MacKay, Callum Turner, Rosalind Eleazar, Francis Magee, Mary Woodvine, and Edward Rowe

How to watch: Rose of Nevada opens in theaters June 19.

Maddie's Secret "Maddie's Secret" is John Early's feature directorial debut. Credit: TIFF

Comedian John Early makes his directorial debut in this campy love letter to melodrama. Early stars as Maddie Ralph, a rising food influencer with a troubling secret. Studded with comedians and performed with a disarming adoration for this misunderstood subgenre, Maddie's Secret is funny and surprisingly touching.

As I wrote in my review out of the Toronto International Film Festival, "John Early is brilliant and sly with Maddie's Secret. Remarkably, as a first-time feature director and star, Early manages the balance of comedy, drama, and empathy with aplomb." —K.P.

Starring: John Early, Kate Berlant, Eric Rahill, Kristen Johnston, Claudia O'Doherty, Conner O'Malley, Vanessa Bayer, and Chris Bauer

How to watch: Maddie's Secret opens in New York June 19 and Los Angeles June 26.

Voicemails for Isabelle

Set It Up star Zoey Deutch returns to Netflix for a new rom-com, written and directed by Leah McKendrick (Scrambled). Deutch stars as Jill, a woman who's coping with the death of her sister Isabelle by leaving messages for her dearly departed sibling on her voicemail. But when Isabelle's phone number is reassigned to a real estate agent in Austin, Jill begins accidentally pouring her heart out to a total stranger.

Now, this could easily go the way of a Lifetime psychosexual thriller. But instead, this real estate agent is played by Nick Robinson (Charlie Harper, The Kings of Summer). So, things will go in a decidedly more dreamy, less nightmare-inducing route. — K.P.

Starring: Nick Offerman, Zoey Deutch, Lukas Gage, Leah McKendrick, Nick Robinson, and Gil Bellows

How to watch: Voicemails for Isabelle debuts on Netflix June 19.

Girls Like Girls

Singer/songwriter Hayley Kiyoko turns filmmaker with this teen romance based on her best-selling 2023 novel, which was based on her 2015 single of the same name.

Co-writing the screenplay with Stefanie Scott, Kiyoko helms Girls Like Girls, bringing to life a story of sapphic first love. Maya da Costa stars as Coley, a new girl in town who's instantly drawn to the femme and friendly Sonya (Myra Molloy). Their chemistry is undeniable. But are either of them ready to embrace what that means? —K.P.

Starring: Maya da Costa, Myra Molloy, Levon Hawke, and Zach Braff

How to watch: Girls Like Girls opens in theaters June 19.

Leviticus

Fans of Smile, It Follows, and Talk to Me will probably want to mark Leviticus on their calendars. From writer/director Adrian Chiarella, this horror follows two teenage boys whose budding romance is interrupted by an entity that takes the form of the person they most desire — meaning they no longer know if the version of each other they're talking to is real, or a monster. Joe Bird and Stacy Clausen star in this dark thriller which uses the supernatural to explore themes of homophobia. — S.H.

Starring: Joe Bird, Stacy Clausen

How to watch: Leviticus opens in theaters June 19.

The Death of Robin Hood

Hugh Jackman as Robin Hood? Who stole from my dreams and gave them to A Quiet Place: Day One writer/director Michael Sarnoski? The Sheep Detectives star dons the hood and bow as 17th century folklore legend Robin of Locksley, the scourge of Sherwood Forest for the rich, all-time hero for the poor. But The Death of Robin Hood is not your Disney hot fox version of the legend; instead, it's a brutal, A24-worthy retelling of the English outlaw's story, as a fatally wounded Robin Hood laments on a life of violence (alright, Peaky Blinders). Also, Bill Skarsgård plays Little John, the prince of thieves' right-hand man. So, yeah, we're in. — S.C.

Starring: Hugh Jackman, Jodie Comer, Bill Skarsgård, Murray Bartlett, and Noah Jupe

How to watch: The Death of Robin Hood opens in theaters June 19.

The Invite

As the follow-up to Don't Worry Darling, actor/director Olivia Wilde offers an English-language remake of the Spanish comedy The People Upstairs.

Written by Will McCormack and Rashida Jones, The Invite stars Wilde and Seth Rogen as a married couple with a kid, a great apartment, and no patience left for each other. So, when the hot couple from upstairs (Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton) come down for an adults-only dinner, sparks fly. But could these sparks ignite a sexual fire? And by that, I mean group sex? You'll have to take a chance on The Invite to find out. —K.P.

Starring: Olivia Wilde, Seth Rogen, Penélope Cruz, and Edward Norton

How to watch: The Invite opens in theaters June 26.

Little Brother Credit: Clifton Prescod / Netflix

Ready for a story of brotherly love and sibling rivalry? Directed by Matt Spicer (Ingrid Goes West), this Netflix comedy stars John Cena as a famous real estate agent who's know for his meticulously curated world. But his image — and life — will be thrown for a loop when his eccentric little brother (oddball comedian Eric André) unexpectedly crashes into his schedule. — K.P.

Starring: John Cena, Eric André, Michelle Monaghan, Christopher Meloni, Ego Nwodim, Sherry Cola, Caleb Hearon, Ben Ahlers, Bryce Gheisar, and Pilot Bunch

How to watch: Little Brother debuts on Netflix June 26.

Supergirl

At the end of Superman, DC fans got to meet Krypto's chaotic pet parent, Kara. And this summer she gets her own movie, based on the comic mini-series Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, written by Tom King and illustrated by Bilquis Evely.

House of the Dragon's Milly Alcock headlines as Supergirl, who is planet-hopping with her super-powered pup. That's when she crosses paths with a vengeance-seeking alien girl named Ruthye Marye Knoll (Eve Ridley). In her, Kara could find her inner hero, her purpose, and maybe her people? — K.P.

Starring: Milly Alcock, Matthias Schoenaerts, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, and Jason Momoa

How to watch: Supergirl opens in theaters June 26.

July 2026 movie releasesEnola Holmes 3 Credit: John Wilson / Netflix

Sherlock Holmes' highly competent younger sister (Stranger Things' Millie Bobby Brown) is back for a new case, one that will put her extraordinary (and apparently hereditary) detective skills to the test. Following the case of the missing mother and the case of the missing sister, Enola Holmes 3 will see the young sleuth trace clues all the way out of Victorian England to Malta. Henry Cavill returns as the illustrious Sherlock, as does Helena Bonham Carter as their mother, Eudoria. More returns include Louis Partridge as Enola's love interest Lord Tewkesbury, Himesh Patel as Dr. John Watson, and Sharon Duncan-Brewster as the diabolical Moriarty/Mira Troy.

Reader, the Enola Holmes movies are a blast, a combustible fusion of historical dabblings, clever crime-solving, and a brilliant lead. I wrote in my review of the sequel, "Millie Bobby Brown's impeccable comedic timing and flustered Fleabag energy once again make her the perfect choice for Sherlock's headstrong sister stomping her own path." We're seated for Enola Holmes 3. — S.C.

Starring: Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, Helena Bonham Carter, Himesh Patel, Louis Partridge, and Sharon Duncan-Brewster

How to watch: Enola Holmes 3 debuts on Netflix July 1.

Minions & Monsters

Remember the #GentleMinions fever of 2022? Well, it might rear its yellow, goggled head again this summer, as the Minions return in Minions and Monsters. This latest entry in the Despicable Me franchise sees the Minions hoping to take Old Hollywood by storm. They've got their sights set on making a monster movie of their own. There's just one problem: They're going to need some actual monsters. So begins a quest to recruit beasts from the farthest corners of the Earth. Who among them will be ready for their closeup, and who would rather eat the Minions for breakfast? — B.E.

Starring: Pierre Coffin, Trey Parker, Jesse Eisenberg, Zoey Deutch, Allison Janney, Bobby Moynihan, Phil LaMarr, Christoph Waltz, and Jeff Bridges

How to watch: Minions & Monsters opens in theaters July 1.

Evil Dead Burn

The sixth installment in the Evil Dead franchise is co-written and directed by Sébastien Vaniček, who was responsible for the 2023 French creature feature Infested, which was about big, aggressive spiders overtaking a Parisian neighborhood.

Don't expect Ash (Bruce Campbell) to show up in this standalone entry. Vaniček's grim and grisly entry stalks a young widow who travels to her in-laws' remote home for some rest, relaxation, and maybe even some closure. Instead, as teased in the clip above, she'll find a certain creepy old book that unleashes the evil dead. — K.P.

Starring: Souheila Yacoub, Tandi Wright, Hunter Doohan, Luciane Buchanan, Erroll Shand, Maude Davey, and George Pullar

How to watch: Evil Dead Burn opens in theaters July 10.

Moana

Ten years ago, John Musker and Ron Clements made the rapturous animated adventure Moana —  complete with a rousing soundtrack from Mark Mancina, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Opetaia Foaʻi. A sequel would follow, to mixed reviews. This summer comes the inevitable live-action remake, as Moana follows in the steps of so many Disney classics before it.

Newcomer Catherine Laga'aia stars as Moana. Dwayne Johnson is back as Maui, wearing a wig that had the internet eye-rolling. Bringing prestige to the remake is the Broadway director of Hamilton, Thomas Kail, who was also behind the critically acclaimed limited series Fosse/Verdon. Together, can they make something familiar and fresh to thrill audiences all over again? We'll see this summer.* —K.P.

Starring: Catherine Laga'aia, Dwayne Johnson, John Tui, Frankie Adams, and Rena Owen

How to watch: Moana opens in theaters July 10.

Heartstopper Forever

They had us at "Hi." Heartstopper is capping off three impeccable seasons with a film, in which we'll farewell Charlie Spring (Joe Locke), Nick Nelson (Kit Connor), and their Truham-Higgs pals, and send them into adulthood. With Nick and Charlie preparing to go long-distance as university looms, and their friends Tao (William Gao), Elle (Yasmin Finney), Isaac (Tobie Donovan), Tara (Corinna Brown), Darcy (Kizzy Edgell), and Imogen (Rhea Norwood) also sizing up their futures, expect some big, happy tears.

Heartstopper Forever is based on Alice Oseman's upcoming sixth volume of the graphic novel. With Still Alice director Wash Westmoreland at the helm and Heartstopper series director Euros Lyn executive producing, the final chapter is in caring hands. — S.C.

Starring: Joe Locke, Kit Connor, Yasmin Finney, William Gao, Rhea Norwood, Tobie Donovan, Corinna Brown, Kizzy Edgell, and Jenny Walser

How to watch: Heartstopper Forever debuts on Netflix July 17.

Hadestown: The Musical Credit: Walter McBride / Getty Images

If you haven't seen Hadestown on stage, you know someone who's told you to see Hadestown on stage. Well, you could still see Hadestown on stage, and/or you could watch the upcoming live capture, Hadestown: The Musical. Filmed in London's West End, Anaïs Mitchell and Rachel Chavkin's Tony–winning musical will be screened in cinemas this July. An ideal way to watch or rewatch the hit adaptation of the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, this Hadestown filmed performance stars original Broadway cast members Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, Amber Gray, André De Shields, and Patrick Page. Then you can be the one to tell others to see Hadestown. — S.C.

Starring: Reeve Carney, Eva Noblezada, André De Shields, Amber Gray, and Patrick Page

How to watch: Hadestown: The Musical opens in theaters July 24.

I Want Your Sex Credit: Magnolia Pictures

American filmmaker Gregg Araki (The Doom Generation, Kaboom) is back with his 12th feature, I Want Your Sex. The erotic comedy thriller that scored buzz out of its Sundance debut stars Cooper Hoffman as a kind but clueless young man named Elliot, who thinks he's got a dream job when he becomes the assistant of celebrated artist and provocateur Erika Tracy (Olivia Wilde).

Per the logline from Magnolia Pictures, "When Erika breaks down office boundaries and takes Elliot on as her sexual muse and subordinate, their sexually charged relationship makes him question his own desires, boundaries, and relationships with his uptight girlfriend (Charli XCX) and repressed roommate (Chase Sui Wonders)." —K.P.

Starring: Olivia Wilde, Cooper Hoffman, Mason Gooding, Chase Sui Wonders, Daveed Diggs, and Charli XCX

How to watch: I Want Your Sex opens in theaters July 31.

The Odyssey

Christopher Nolan adapts Homer's The Odyssey, which follows Trojan War hero Odysseus (Matt Damon) on his long journey home to wife Penelope (Anne Hathaway). Along the way, this legendary warrior will encounter the monster cyclops Polyphemus, the seductive and savage sirens, and Calypso, a nymph played by Charlize Theron.

Made for IMAX, this adaptation is sure to be epic. Plus, it's the first team-up of Tom Holland and Zendaya coming in July.* —K.P.

Starring: Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Lupita Nyong’o, Zendaya, and Charlize Theron

How to watch: The Odyssey opens in theaters and IMAX July 17.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Tom Holland and Zendaya are back as Peter Parker and MJ in the next, much-anticipated sequel to the MCU's Spider-Man film series! Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings director Destin Daniel Cretton returns to the MCU to helm the next chapter in Peter Parker's saga, Spider-Man: Brand New Day. After his collision with alternate timelines left Peter forgotten in his own, he'll suit up as Spider-Man to fight new challenges.

The trailers have confirmed that Jon Bernthal is swinging back into MCU action as The Punisher, and Mark Ruffalo will return as The Hulk. But tongues are wagging over what role Stranger Things' Sadie Sink will play. Some are speculating she's the cloaked figure, and she could be this franchise's Jean Grey. We can't wait to see. —K.P.

Starring: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Sadie Sink, Liza Colón-Zayas, Jon Bernthal, Mark Ruffalo, Michael Mando, Tramell Tillman, and Marvin Jones III

How to watch: Spider-Man: Brand New Day opens in theaters July 31.

The Dink

In 2021, director Josh Greenbaum gifted us with the epically hilarious buddy comedy Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar. In 2024, he presented the comedy documentary Will & Harper, which followed Will Ferrell and his longtime collaborator Harper Steele on a roadtrip as they got reacquainted following the latter's gender transition. Now, ahead of the long-awaited Spaceballs sequel, Greenbaum delivers another friendship-centric comedy with The Dink. You might have heard about it as "the pickleball comedy."

Yup, the sports sensation that's sweeping the Boomer generation now has its own sports movie. And while that premise might sound like pickleball and its senior appreciators will be the butt of the jokes, that's not how Greenbaum plays. Jake Johnson stars as an aging tennis pro who finds a new love of sport when he partners up with pickleballer Candace, played by Mary Steenburgen. Together, they aim not only to win, but to break from old patterns that no longer serve them. Trust me. You'll be charmed. — K.P.

Starring: Jake Johnson, Mary Steenburgen, Ed Harris, Andy Roddick, Patton Oswalt, Chloe Fineman, Chris Parnell, Aaron Chen, and Ben Stiller

How to watch: The Dink debuts on Apple TV July 24.

August 2026 movie releasesThe Wrong Girls View this post on Instagram

Ready for a stoner comedy produced by Seth Rogen and starring Kristen Stewart and Alia Shawkat? Written and directed by Dylan Meyer, The Wrong Girls focuses on two clueless friends who accidentally acquire telepathic powers after taking an experimental drug.

As teased in this Instagram post, they're not exactly changing the world with this incredible ability. But having it makes them a target for some dangerous folks with a dark agenda. — K.P.

Starring: Kristen Stewart, Alia Shawkat, Seth Rogen, Geena Davis, Tony Hale, Kumail Nanjiani, and LaKeith Stanfield

How to watch: The Wrong Girls opens in theaters Aug. 14.

Six: The Musical Live!

Looking for a summer movie that's one of a kind, no category? Then rejoice, because the smash musical Six is coming to the big screen, performed by the original West End cast.

Written by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss, Six reimagines the wives of Henry VIII as pop divas hungry to prove they're so much more than "divorced, beheaded, died, divorced, beheaded, survived." The queens decide that whoever had the worst time with Henry VIII will lead their band, prompting a musical showdown that's part history lesson, part reclamation of these women's stories, all bangers. Drawing inspiration from Beyoncé, Adele, Lily Allen, and more, Six's musical numbers are guaranteed to stick in your head long after you leave the theater. — B.E.

Starring: Jarnéia Richard-Noel, Millie O'Connell, Natalie Paris, Aimie Atkinson, Alexia McIntosh, and Maiya Quansah-Breed

How to watch: Six: The Musical Live! opens in theaters Aug. 14.

The End of Oak Street

"I think our house, our neighborhood, our whole street... has moved." That's the basic premise of The End of Oak Street, the new blockbuster from It Follows writer/director David Robert Mitchell. The problem is "has moved" is doing quite a bit of heavy lifting in that sentence, with the new location of said neighborhood apparently being sometime during an age when dinosaurs still roamed the earth. Jurassic Park with a sci-fi/mystery twist and a big-name cast? T-rex-sized potential. — S.H.

Starring: Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor

How to watch: The End of Oak Street opens in theaters Aug. 14.

Insidious: Out of the Further

Formerly known as Insidious: The Bleeding World, this sixth entry in the Insidious franchise brings back Lin Shaye as psychic Elise Rainier. This time, she'll have to help a single mom named Gemma (Amelia Eve), who has the power to travel into the Further, the perilous purgatorial realm of lost souls.

As if that weren't spine-tingling enough. Gemma discovers she can bring those trapped in the Further back to the real world, which makes her a target for evil forces giddy to get a grip on the living realm. Get ready for things to get seriously spooky. — K.P.

Starring: Amelia Eve, Brandon Perea, Maisie Richardson-Sellers, and Lin Shaye

How to watch: Insidious: Out of the Further opens in theaters Aug. 21.

Spa Weekend Credit: Black Bear

Screenwriters Jon Lucas and Scott Moore have previously brought us The Hangover and Bad Moms. Now, they're writers and directors on Spa Weekend, a rowdy comedy about three childhood best friends who set out for a girls trip that should be restorative and fun. But when a friend who's a human trainwreck crashes the party, hijinks and comical chaos will ensue. — K.P.

Starring: Isla Fisher, Leslie Mann, Anna Faris, and Michelle Buteau

How to watch: Spa Weekend opens in theaters Aug. 21.

Cliffhanger

Remember that 1993 Sylvester Stallone movie, where the action hero played a mountain climber? This is the reboot, with Downton Abbey's Lily James in the lead role.

Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, helmer of such thrillers as Carry-On, Non-Stop, and The Shallows, this Cliffhanger is sure to bring jaw-dropping stunts and eye-popping moments. James plays Naomi Cooper, the second generation in a mountaineering family, behind her climbing father, Ray (Pierce Brosnan). However, while on an excursion with a billionaire's son, she, her father, and her sister are accosted by vicious kidnappers. Narrowly escaping, it's now up to Naomi to rescue the others without a fatal fall. —K.P.

Starring: Lily James, Nell Tiger Free, Franz Rogowski, and Pierce Brosnan

How to watch: Cliffhanger opens in theaters Aug. 28.

Coyote vs. Acme

Samy Burch awed critics with her blisteringly camp screenplay May/December. Her follow-up should have been the Looney Tunes live-action comedy Coyote vs. Acme. Then, in a decision that had the internet and Hollywood outraged, Warner Bros. Pictures opted to shelve the finished film as a tax write-off. Sure, that happens. But rarely with a movie that boasts an Oscar–nominated screenwriter, a world-famous franchise tie-in, and stars like John Cena, Will Forte, and Lana Condor. Thankfully, WB eventually sold the film, so we'll finally get to see it this summer.

It's hard to imagine the story within in this Looney Tunes offering will be wilder than the one behind it. But being that it's set in the ACME factory, manufacturer of much of Wile E. Coyote's wacky weapons and tools, it could be next-level bonkers. Here's hoping.* —K.P.

Starring: Will Forte, John Cena, Lana Condor, P. J. Byrne, Tone Bell, Martha Kelly, and Eric Bauza

How to watch: Coyote vs. Acme opens in theaters Aug. 28.

Finding Emily

Here's one for the hopeless romantics. Directed by Alicia MacDonald and written by Rachel Hirons, Finding Emily stars Spike Fearn as a young musician who falls hard for a girl named Emily, who he meets on a magical night out. There's just one thing standing between them and happily ever after: He's missing a digit in her phone number.

Desperate to find her, he teams up with a determined psychology student (Angourie Rice), who is on assignment to prove "romantic attachments prove madness." Before long, his earnest mission for romance turns into a viral sensation, and not in a good way. So what lies ahead for these two? Well, I mean, it's a classic trope that opposites attract. Could the hopeless romantic and the cynic fall in love? — K.P.

Starring: Angourie Rice, Spike Fearn, and Minnie Driver

How to watch: Finding Emily opens in theaters Aug. 28.

The Dog Stars

Almost 15 years after its release, Peter Heller's popular post-apocalyptic novel The Dog Stars is finally getting a movie adaptation — and judging by the people involved, it'll hopefully be worth the wait. Directed by Ridley Scott and with a screenplay from The Revenant writer Mark L. Smith, The Dog Stars follows Hig (Jacob Elordi), a civilian pilot surviving in a post-pandemic world alongside his dog and hardened neighbor Bangley (Josh Brolin). The question is, is simply surviving enough? — S.H.

Starring: Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, Margaret Qualley, Allison Janney, Guy Pearce, and Benedict Wong

How to watch: The Dog Stars is in theaters Aug. 28.

Idiots

Out of Sundance, this comedy got buzz under the title The Shitheads. Surely, Idiots is more marketable. But if you want a real sense of the crude and crackling humor of this one, it's important you know its original name.

Written and directed by Macon Blair (Blue Ruin, Green Room), Idiots stars O'Shea Jackson Jr. and Dave Franco as two screw-ups assigned to transport a wayward youth to a rehab for troubled teens. There's just one problem; they're idiots and he's a real piece of shit. If you like jokes that make you drop jaw in shock and howl, you won't want to miss this wild road trip. — K.P.

Starring: Dave Franco, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Mason Thames, Kiernan Shipka, Nicholas Braun, and Peter Dinklage

How to watch: Idiots opens in theaters Aug. 28.

The Whisper Man Credit: Netflix

A serial killer who lures his victims by whispering outside their windows at night is the deeply unsettling premise at the heart of The Whisper Man, Netflix's upcoming adaptation of Alex North's best-selling novel of the same name. The story follows widowed writer Tom (Adam Scott), who seeks help from his retired police detective father after his young son is abducted. To make things worse, there appears to be a connection between his son's disappearance and the series of murders carried out decades earlier by the killer, who is now behind bars. So did he have an accomplice? Or is something else going on? — S.H.

Starring: Adam Scott, Robert De Niro, Michelle Monaghan, Michael Keaton, John Carroll Lynch, Hamish Linklater, Owen Teague, Acston Luca Porto

How to watch: The Whisper Man debuts on Netflix Aug. 28.

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TL;DR: Live stream the 2026 Madrid Open for free on RTVE. Access this free streaming platform from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The French Open isn't all that far away, so it's time for the best players in the world to take to the clay to sharpen up before the second Grand Slam of the season. The good news for top players is that there is ample opportunity to do just that, with a number of high-profile tournaments taking place at this time of year.

Following on from the Barcelona Open is the Madrid Open, with a number of top players competing in this popular event. For many, this will be a dress rehearsel for the main event at Roland-Garros.

If you want to watch the 2026 Madrid Open for free from anywhere in the world, we have all the information you need.

What is the Madrid Open?

The Madrid Open is an annual professional tennis tournament played on clay courts at the Caja Mágica in Madrid. The defending singles champions are Casper Ruud and Aryna Sabalenka.

When is the 2026 Madrid Open?

The 2026 Madrid Open is the 24th edition of the event on the ATP Tour and 17th on the WTA Tour. This year's event takes place from April 21 to May 3.

How to watch the 2026 Madrid Open for free

The 2026 Madrid Open are available to live stream for free on RTVE.

RTVE is geo-restricted to Spain, but anyone can access this free streaming platform with a VPN. These handy tools can hide your real IP address (digital location) and connect you to a secure server in Spain, meaning you can unblock RTVE from anywhere in the world.

Access free live streams of the 2026 Madrid Open by following these simple steps:

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If you want to retain permanent access to the best free streaming sites from around the world, you'll need a subscription. Fortunately, the best VPN for streaming live sport is on sale for a limited time.

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Confirmed out of SXSW, Damian McCarthy is the new king of horror. The Irish filmmaker has previously thrilled audiences with the mind-bending Caveat in 2020. Then, came Oddity, a smash-up of Irish folklore and horror that centered around a creepy wooden man. Now, he's returned with the Adam Scott-fronted Hokum, which is his best and most terrifying film yet. 

Look, I don't say that lightly. I watch a lot of horror movies. Even outside of my job, I seek out the weird, the wonky, the scary-as-hell. And even though I loved Caveat for all its surreal spookiness and Oddity for its chilling imagery and gnarly twists, I was not prepared for Hokum. Sure, I called it one of my most anticipated films of 2026. But I could not predict from Hokum's curious first image of Scott, crouching in a wooden box, or even its trailer what was in store. As I teased in my headline, this movie scared me so intensely, so consistently, that I screamed myself hoarse by the end. 

And I can't wait to see it again. 

What's Hokum about?  Adam Scott in "Hokum." Credit: NEON

Written and directed by Damian McCarthy, Hokum centers on Ohm Bauman (Scott), an American author haunted by his past. Struggling to complete his popular book series, The Conquistador Trilogy, he takes a trip to Ireland, where his parents honeymooned long, long ago. There, he will sprinkle their ashes. But before he can find peace or leave the towering hotel with a dark history, he gets roped into the mystery of a missing woman and the lore of the witch said to haunt the honeymoon suite. 

Adam Scott is a real rat bastard in Hokum, and thank God.  Adam Scott in "Hokum." Credit: NEON

Scott is one of those American actors who do it all. On Parks and Recreation, he was a crush-worthy sweetheart. On Party Down, he was a comically cynical anti-hero. Step Brothers and The Good Place gave him hilariously malicious bros to play, while Krampus and The Monkey had him playing doomed dads. In the woefully underseen The Vicious Kind, he was a troubled and sexy lover. In the sci-fi series Severance, he thrills audiences as a tormented Lumon employee whose split consciousness leaves him torn between impossible choices. But in Hokum, he's a total jerk to just about all who come across his path. And it's thrilling to behold. 

The staff at the hotel is generally eager to please. Some even fawn over him when they realize he's the Ohm Bauman. The preening manager (Peter Coonan) gets a sneer for asking for an autograph. The kind bartender (Florence Ordesh) gets snark for daring to small-talk. The bellhop (Oddity fans, IYKYK) named Alby (Will O'Connell), who dreams of being a writer himself, is scorched by his idol's cruel attention. Ohm even has sharp words for the hotel's owner (Brendan Conroy), who — to be fair — is terrorizing young children with the tale of the local witch who snatches up tourists. 

A statuette of a child looking scared in "Hokum." Credit: NEON

The only person Ohm has any patience for is a weirdo in the woods called Jerry (David Wilmot), who looks after the wild goats, drinks their milk with magic mushrooms, and is on the run for a worrisome reason. Their connection is confounding but compelling, especially as Jerry presses Ohm into a series of deeply dangerous decisions in search of an impossible truth.

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It's a twisted pleasure to watch Scott snarl and jeer, in part because it's darkly funny to see this protagonist flaunt social niceties so blatantly. But moreover, his bad behavior gives horror fans a warning: Ohm will pay for being the ugly American, snorting at the locals and their lore, because as we all know from folk horror movies like The Wicker Man, such an attitude typically leads to disaster. Beyond that, however, Hokum carves out an unnerving story of healing, exploring not only why Ohm is such a prick, but also the terrifying path that will force him to reevaluate his vicious ways. Scott is uniquely perfect for such a role. For one thing, his ability to slide from one genre to another means that he just fits wherever he's set. So, whether he's facing down a furious brother, a spree-killing toy, or even a soul-splitting corporation, it just feels like of course, this thing would befall this guy. Scott is so skilled at locking into a tone from jump that he grounds whatever reality he's pitched into. Speaking of jumping….

The scares in Hokum had me howling, jumping, and desperate to cover my eyes.  "Hokum" is set in a haunted Irish hotel. Credit: NEON

Jump scares often get a bad wrap because they can be considered a cheap thrill. McCarthy, however, is a master of building tension and expectation, twisting his audience into a knot of fear, until we explode with a bellow or jump. Within the first five minutes of Hokum, he sets up a spirit that seems to be stalking Ohm. And its first jump scare had me screaming at the SXSW premiere of Hokum so hard that I could feel my ribcage vibrate. 

McCarthy offers this quick scare not just as a thrill to get audiences on board with his ghost-infested tale, but also as a misdirect about what's to come. After this point, Hokum veers away from the standard "surprise! There's something behind you" scare that releases tension, and more into the looming dread that you know something is there, you just can't see it… yet. 

McCarthy sets up the framework of a witch in a haunted honeymoon suite, then lets us linger at the bolted gate that should keep snoops out. But there's a crackling cackle in the darkness beyond the gate. So, naturally, someone will reach in an arm with a lighter, trying to make sense of what lurks in the shadows. Rather than a quick scare, McCarthy waits. The arm probes the dark, the hand so human and so exposed to whatever cannot be seen. The flame flickers, toying with our expectations of what it might reveal. And McCarthy waits. 

A creature that haunts "Hokum"s hero. Credit: NEON

I could feel the scream tickling in my chest. My fingers pulled my notebook up to my nose. I grit my teeth and refused to cover my eyes, even though I desperately wanted to. And then comes the reveal. Brief, simple, and yet absolutely horrifying. The scream again escaped me, this time ripping through the fingers clutched around my mouth. 

Again and again, McCarthy builds on this tension with a production design of cryptic decay. The colors of the hotel are of wood, rot, and beaten flesh. Those who loved Caveat and Oddity will squeal in anticipation over familiar iconography, like a small service bell or a recurring rabbit motif. These three films, all chiefly set in a single spooky location, share a folk-horror framework, where a logical man is lost to a world of superstition and dark faith he can't comprehend, much less control. Yet McCarthy isn't building some concrete horror universe. Instead, these talismans suggest a slippery sisterhood of horror and lore. And it's deviously entertaining in its wild twists, gnarly monsters, and masterfully paced scares. 

In the film's climax, where Ohm must face not only his fears but also a ruthlessly wicked foe, I wrote only one note in my book: "I'm gonna hurl." Thankfully, I managed to keep the tension gurgling in my guts to myself. But this experience brought back a similar SXSW premiere, when I saw Ari Aster's Hereditary for the first time. I screamed, gasped, and even dry-heaved as the suspense of his cult tale grabbed me by the throat. I didn't sleep that night until the sun came up. For Hokum, I did manage to fall asleep, or at least collapse from the exhaustion of the rigors of the festival. But I did so with the haunting knowledge that if something came for me in the dark, I no longer had a voice — much less a scream — to call for help. And that is a new one, even for a horror fan who can't get enough of being scared out of my wits. 

Hokum is a seriously scary masterpiece. Like Caveat and Oddity, Hokum is twisted, horrifying, and darkly amusing. McCarthy has built on his skill for weaving together freaky folklore and compellingly quirky characters in a claustrophobic setting to deliver a supremely frightening thriller that swells in ambition as it does star power. It's a nerve-shredding, bone-rattling, scream-pulling good time, and an absolute blast to see in a theater. Don't miss it. 

Hokum was reviewed out of the SXSW film festival. Hokum opens in theaters on May 1.

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This season of F1 is unlike any other. Every season of F1 has a number of fascinating storylines to follow, but due to a major set of regulation changes, there's so much uncertainty right now. And uncertainty can lead to exciting racing.

Lando Norris secured an incredible title victory on the final day of last season. Now the pressure is on McLaren to defend that title against a long list of talented drivers and motivated teams. Expect the likes of George Russell, Kimi Antonelli, Charles Leclerc, and Lewis Hamilton to challenge for race wins this season. Mercedes look like the team to beat this season, but a lot can change.

If you are interested in watching F1 2026 for free from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

What is F1?

Formula One (F1) is the highest class of international racing for open-wheel single-seater formula racing cars. A season consists of a series of races (Grands Prix) that take place in multiple countries and continents on either purpose-built circuits or closed public roads.

Lando Norris is the defending champion. McLaren won the Constructors Championship in 2025.

When is F1 in 2026?

The 2026 F1 season is the 77th edition of the championship. This year's championship features 24 Grands Prix events held all over the world between March and December:

1. Australian Grand Prix — March 8

2. Chinese Grand Prix — March 15

3. Japanese Grand Prix — March 29

4. Miami Grand Prix — May 3

5. Canadian Grand Prix — May 24

6. Monaco Grand Prix — June 7

7. Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix — June 14

8. Austrian Grand Prix — June 28

9. British Grand Prix — July 5

10. Belgian Grand Prix — July 19

11. Hungarian Grand Prix — July 26

12. Dutch Grand Prix — Aug. 23

13. Italian Grand Prix — Sept. 6

14. Spanish Grand Prix — Sept. 13

15. Azerbaijan Grand Prix — Sept. 26

16. Singapore Grand Prix — Oct. 11

17. United States Grand Prix — Oct. 25

18. Mexico City Grand Prix — Nov. 1

19. São Paulo Grand Prix — Nov. 8

20. Las Vegas Grand Prix — Nov. 21

21. Qatar Grand Prix — Nov. 29

22. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix — Dec. 6

It's important to note that these dates are only for race days. The Chinese, Miami, Canadian, British, Dutch, and Singapore GPs will host a sprint race.

How to watch F1 for free

In the U.S., F1 is now exclusive to Apple TV. An Apple TV subscription costs $12.99 per month or $99 per year, but it's possible to gain access to Apple TV without spending anything.

Apple TV Opens in a new window Credit: Apple TV Apple TV (7-day free trial) Apple TV comes with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. This is a sneaky trick, but you could sign up to watch the next F1 race and then cancel your subscription before you need to spend anything. This obviously isn't a long-term fix, but it does give you the opportunity to live stream select F1 race weekends for free. Shop Now Apple TV Prime Video Channel Opens in a new window Credit: Amazon Apple TV Prime Video Channel (7-day free trial) Already an Amazon Prime member? You're in luck. You can sign up for a 7-day free trial of Apple TV+ through Prime Video Channels. This lets you watch select F1 races live with the Prime Video app. The subscription typically costs £9.99 per month after the trial ends, but you can cancel at any time. That means you can watch select races without actually spending anything. Shop Now Apple One Opens in a new window Credit: Apple One Apple One (30-day free trial) Apple One bundles Apple TV with Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness Plus, Apple News Plus, and 50GB of iCloud Storage for $19.95 per month after a one-month free trial. Time it right and this trial could provide access to up to four race weekends for free. You do need to be a new or returning subscriber to each of the included services to get the free trial. Shop Now

It's worth noting that the best Apple TV free-trial offer comes with purchases of new Apple devices. New subscribers can get three months of Apple TV for free after purchasing any eligible Apple product, including iPhones, iPads, Macs, or Apple TVs. This special offer goes live for 90 days after the new device is activated — that's a good chunk of the season.

TL;DR: Unblock Pornhub for free with a VPN. The best service for unblocking porn sites from Australia is ExpressVPN.

The world of porn continues to be impacted by age-verification laws. Back in early 2025, more than a third of U.S. states introduced age verification laws for online adult content. Pornhub hit back by blocking users from those locations. A similar situation took place France and the UK, and now Australians are facing the same set of challenges.

The porn blocks arrived just days before new online safety codes came into effect, requiring organisations to verify the ages of users. It's the same story we've seen before, with the same straightforward workaround.

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Following First Lady Melania Trump's tweets, President Donald Trump has (once again) called for Jimmy Kimmel to be sacked, taking to Truth Social to declare the late night host "should be immediately fired by Disney and ABC" and claiming that his show has "terrible Television Ratings." In response, Kimmel drew attention to Trump's own dismal ratings, with a recent poll showing that his approval has dropped to a record low of 34 percent.

"If incompetently presiding over not just one of, but the lowest rating in history is the reason I should be fired, we should both be out of a job because you're not doing too good either," quipped Kimmel.

Talk show audiences have significantly declined over the past 10 years, though Jimmy Kimmel Live is currently poised to top the late night ratings after The Late Show with Stephen Colbert's final episode airs on May 21.

"Isn't there a war dragging on? Imagine if FDR had taken to the airwaves during the Battle of the Bulge to complain about a Little Orphan Annie comic strip he didn't like," Kimmel joked. "Trump has three wars going on right now: Iranians, Ukrainians, and comedians."

Kimmel then played a supercut of Trump during his campaign for president, in which the billionaire repeatedly declared support for free speech while decrying censorship and "cancel culture." Kimmel's show has been repeatedly targeted by Trump's FCC chair Brendan Carr.

"I hate to say this and I hope it doesn't get me in trouble: I'm starting to think Donald Trump might be a hypocrite," said Kimmel.

TL:DR: Target is celebrating 30 years of Pokémon with an exclusive collection for fans of every generation. The collection features more than 100 items coming in two drops (May 2 and June 6) — check it out here.

Do you have a binder full of holographic Charizards gathering dust in the attic? Or are you a new collector chasing rare pulls and limited-edition items? Either way, Target is the place to be for all types of Pokémon fans in the coming weeks.

To celebrate 30 years of Pokémon, Target has announced an exclusive collection featuring over 100 items. This has been created in partnership with Pokémon superfans like Joe Jonas, SuperDuperDani, Sydeon, PhillyBeatzU, Stephosaurawr and Aspen, and Noah Dankocsik and Lori Haynes.

This is a full-scale takeover spanning apparel, home goods, and collectible merchandise. Here's a snapshot of what's included in this collection:

• A first-of-its-kind retro jacket featuring the OG trio (Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle)

• Nostalgic collabs with legacy brands like Mead (maker of Trapper Keeper), Caboodles, Lip Smacker, and Starter

• A 151-piece puzzle inspired by the original Kanto 151 region

• A "Jigglypuff-scented" fragrance mist (whatever that smells like)

• Water-type Pokémon water bottles

• Butterfree-shaped hair clips 

Almost half of the assortment is priced under $20, with items starting at just $3.50. The collection is already available on Target’s website, where you can sort by product category or Pokémon type.

Credit: Target

Target is splitting the release into two waves to keep the hype going. Target's Pokémon adventure officially begins on May 2 in stores and online from May 3 with about 65 items launching, followed by a second drop on June 6 with about 40 additional items going live.

Given how quickly Pokémon merch usually moves, we recommend signing up for a Target Circle account now so you can check out faster when the online drop hits.

Welcome to your guide to Pips, the latest game in the New York Times catalogue.

Released in August 2025, Pips puts a unique spin on dominoes, creating a fun single-player experience that could become your next daily gaming habit.

Currently, if you're stuck, the game only offers to reveal the entire puzzle, forcing you to move on to the next difficulty level and start over. However, we have you covered! Below are piecemeal answers that will serve as hints so that you can find your way through each difficulty level.

How to play Pips

If you've ever played dominoes, you'll have a passing familiarity with how Pips is played. As we've shared in our previous hints stories for Pips, the tiles, like dominoes, are placed vertically or horizontally and connect with each other. The main difference between a traditional game of dominoes and Pips is the color-coded conditions you have to address. The touching tiles don't necessarily have to match.

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The conditions you have to meet are specific to the color-coded spaces. For example, if it provides a single number, every side of a tile in that space must add up to the number provided. It is possible — and common — for only half a tile to be within a color-coded space.

Here are common examples you'll run into across the difficulty levels:

• Number: All the pips in this space must add up to the number.

• Equal: Every domino half in this space must be the same number of pips.

• Not Equal: Every domino half in this space must have a completely different number of pips.

• Less than: Every domino half in this space must add up to less than the number.

• Greater than: Every domino half in this space must add up to more than the number.

If an area does not have any color coding, it means there are no conditions on the portions of dominoes within those spaces.

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Number (10): Everything in this space must add up to 10. The answer is 6-6, placed vertically; 4-0, placed horizontally.

Equal (1): Everything in this space must be equal to 1. The answer is 1-1, placed horizontally; 1-2, placed vertically.

Less Than (6): Everything in this space must be less than 6. The answer is 4-0, placed horizontally; 5-2, placed horizontally.

Equal (2): Everything in this space must be equal to 2. The answer is 1-2, placed vertically; 5-2, placed horizontally.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for May 1 Pips

Greater Than (1): Everything in this purple space must be greater than 1. The answer is 2-2, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (1): Everything in this red space must be greater than 1. The answer is 2-2, placed horizontally.

Equal (0): Everything in this space must be equal to 0. The answer is 0-0, placed horizontally.

Number (10): Everything in this space must add up to 10. The answer is 5-5, placed vertically.

Greater Than (8): Everything in this space must be greater than 8. The answer is 5-8, placed horizontally.

Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 5-2, placed vertically.

Number (7): Everything in this space must add up to 7. The answer is 3-3, placed horizontally; 4-4, placed horizontally.

Not Equal: Everything in this space must be different. The answer is 5-2, placed horizontally; 3-3, placed horizontally; 4-4, placed horizontally; 6-1, placed vertically.

Less Than (6): Everything in this space must be less than 6. The answer is 6-1, placed vertically.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for May 1 Pips

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 0-4, placed horizontally.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 0-4, placed horizontally.

Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 5-4, placed horizontally.

Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 1-2, placed horizontally.

Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 1-2, placed horizontally.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 3-2, placed vertically.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 3-0, placed horizontally.

Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 1-4, placed vertically.

Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 1-0, placed vertically.

Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 3-2, placed vertically.

Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 2-5, placed vertically.

Equal: Everything in this space must be the same. The answer is 3-0, placed horizontally; 2-0, placed horizontally.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 1-4, placed vertically.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 1-0, placed vertically.

Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 2-4, placed horizontally.

Number (4): Everything in this space must add up to 4. The answer is 2-4, placed horizontally.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 3-5, placed vertically.

Number (9): Everything in this space must add up to 9. The answer is 3-4, placed vertically; 5-1, placed horizontally.

Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 5-1, placed horizontally.

Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 5-0, placed vertically.

Number (3): Everything in this space must add up to 3. The answer is 3-1, placed horizontally.

Number (1): Everything in this space must add up to 1. The answer is 3-1, placed horizontally.

Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 3-5, placed vertically.

Number (5): Everything in this space must add up to 5. The answer is 5-2 placed horizontally.

Number (2): Everything in this space must add up to 2. The answer is 5-2 placed horizontally.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 5-0, placed horizontally.

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