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Fall movie season is just around the corner! The Venice International Film Festival leads to the Toronto International Film Festival, which leads to the New York Film Festival. And beyond that, there are a slew of prestige pics, family-friendly adventures, gnarly horror movies, and movies too genre-bending to be so easily summarized!

Mashable's Entertainment team has surveyed the cinema landscape for fall and winter to pull together the most anticipated titles you can see this year.

Whether in theaters, on digital, or streaming, these movies promise jaw-dropping thrills, tear-jerking drama, laugh-out-loud comedy, scream-inducing horror, and edge-of-your-seat excitement. So mark you calendars, and let's go to the movies.

September 2026 movie releasesFall 2: Deadpoint

In 2022, Fall delivered a survival thriller that rattled with suspense and boasted a sensationally WTF ending. Now comes a sequel of sorts with Fall 2: Deadpoint.

Scott Mann and Jonathan Frank, who co-penned the first film, are reunited here, scripting a spin-off story with some striking similarities. Harriet Slater stars as Jax Hunter, the younger sister of the late Shiloh Hunter (Virginia Gardner). Spiraling from grief, she teams up with Hunter's friend Luce (Arsema Thomas) to tackle an adventure her sister never got to attempt: a treacherous climb of Mount Kwan in Thailand that ends before a statue of the Death Dragon, which is said to eat your fear.

Will this attempt to overcome grief by taking a risky climb play out better for Hunter's sister? Well, a rockslide promises a rough path. But we'll have to see to find out if Fall 2 can live up to its sister prequel. — Kristy Puchko, Entertainment Editor

Starring: Harriet Slater, Arsema Thomas, Tom Brittney, Virginia Gardner, and Grace Caroline Currey

How to watch: Fall 2: Deadpoint opens in theaters on Sept. 2.

Mayday

If you miss Cold War comedies like Dr. Strangelove and Spies Like Us, you'll likely be stoked about the latest from (checks notes) Canadian action star Ryan Reynolds and British thespian Kenneth Branagh.

Set in 1987, Mayday centers on a U.S. Air Force Pilot (Reynolds) finds himself lost in the Soviet wilderness, where a Russian ex-KGB carpenter (Branagh) becomes an unlikely ally. While the premise feels inexplicably vintage, this comedy comes from filmmakers Jonathan Goldstein and John Francis Daley, who previously helmed such hilarious action comedies as Game Night and Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves. So, yeah, we're game. — K.P.

Starring: Ryan Reynolds, Kenneth Branagh, Maria Bakalova, Marcin Dorociński, and David Morse

How to watch: Mayday premieres Sept. 4 on Apple TV.

Onslaught

Director Adam Wingard and screenwriter Simon Barrett have previously given horror fans such vicious offerings as You're Next, The Guest, and Blair Witch. Now they reteam for Onslaught, an A24 thriller about a single mom (Adria Arjona) who must defend her child against a squad of merciless super soldiers who've escaped their experimental facility. This task might seem impossible. But it helps that this mom is a trained sniper.

Expect blood, explosions, and carnage. Plus, The Guest's Dan Stevens as a mad scientist who looks like a Halloween decoration. — K.P.

Starring: Adria Arjona, Dan Stevens, Eric Wareheim, Reginald VelJohnson, Michael Biehn, Alex Pereira, Drew Starkey, and Rebecca Hall

How to watch: Onslaught opens in theaters on Sept. 4.

Hope

You're not ready for Hope.

Written and directed by South Korean filmmaker Na Hong-jin (The Wailing), this sci-fi epic clocks in at 156 minutes, and they breeze by like the galloping monsters at its center, fast and ruthlessly violent.

Hwang Jung-min stars as a small-town sheriff who is looking into the bizarre slaughtering of a cow near the forest. Soon enough, he'll come face to face with the killer creature, but only after a barrage of building-shattering, bone-snapping action that makes up the film's first act. You won't believe what comes next, but spoilers: It's epic. — K.P.

Starring: Hwang Jung-min, Zo In-sung, Hoyeon, Taylor Russell, Cameron Britton, Alicia Vikander, and Michael Fassbender

How to watch: Hope opens in theaters on Sept. 9.

Black Zombie

If you love zombie movies and TV shows, you won't want to miss Black Zombie.

Director Maya Annik Bedward explores the representation of zombies in Hollywood movies like White Zombie, Night of the Living Dead, and The Serpent and the Rainbow. Then, she traces their roots back to Haitian culture. Interviews with experts explore how colonialism transformed a concept from voodoo into something meant to strike fear in a white audience. Shining a light on Haitian culture, Bedward invites audiences to a deeper understanding of the zombie subgenre and the power that keeps it biting. — K.P.

Starring: Yves-Grégory Francois, Mambo Labelle Déesse, Slash, Tom Savini, and Tananarive Due

How to watch: Black Zombie opens in theaters on Sept. 11.

The Uprising

From writer/director Paul Greengrass (The Bourne Supremacy, The Lost Bus) comes a period drama about the 1381 English Peasants' Revolt. And you better believe Greengrass is bringing action sequences into this historical retelling.

When the tyranny of King Richard II plunges the people into poverty and squalor, one man says, "Enough." Andrew Garfield stars as the revolutionary leader, whose story is true, and looks achingly relevant. — K.P.

Starring: Andrew Garfield, Jamie Bell, Stephen Dillane, Tom Hollander, Cosmo Jarvis, Thomasin McKenzie, Jonny Lee Miller, Woody Norman, and Katherine Waterston

How to watch: The Uprising opens in theaters on Sept. 11.

The Debut

Oh, we do love a film about making theatre. Director, writer, and producer Jesse Eisenberg's A24 comedy looks to capture the sheer grit and dedication of community theatre productions and the lifeline they can be for the people who make them.

In The Debut, Julianne Moore plays Mona Friedman, a wife and mother who decides to audition for a community musical in her local New Jersey theatre. What begins as a flight of fancy becomes a serious means for Mona to channel her inner rage and joy, as local legend and demanding director Jerry (Paul Giamatti) pushes her to unlock a part of herself she's long suppressed. — Shannon Connellan, Senior Editor

Starring: Julianne Moore, Paul Giamatti, Halle Bailey, Jesse Eisenberg, Cara Buono, Craig Bierko, Eldar Isgandarov, and Bernadette Peters

How to watch: The Debut will premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival Sept. 13, before it opens in theaters Dec. 11.

April X

If Heated Rivalry has you thirsty for more from Connor Storrie, you won't want to miss April X.

This near-future thriller stars Storrie as Bax, a man on a mission to find his missing twin sister April (Lilly Krug). Amid neon lights, seedy intrigue, and an underground world ripe with danger, will he succeed in his rescue mission? Or will this become about vengeance? We can't wait to find out. — K.P.

Starring: Connor Storrie and Lilly Krug

How to watch: April X opens in theaters on Sept 18.

Resident Evil

Zach Cregger, the writer/director behind horror hits like Barbarian and Weapons, returns with the relaunch of the Resident Evil film franchise. And from the looks of his first trailer, he'll be bringing that The Whitest Kids U'Know sensibility to this horror movie too.

Based on the popular Capcom video games, Resident Evil will center on a hapless delivery guy named Bryan (Austin Abrams) who's looking to make some quick cash with one last run. Unlucky for him, he's headed to Raccoon City General Hospital, where an outbreak is spreading fast. You ready to ride along? — K.P.

Starring: Austin Abrams, Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, and Paul Walter Hauser

How to watch: Resident Evil opens in theaters on Sept 18.

Bad Apples

Teachers deserve better. Our underpaid educators put up with everything from disruptive students to micromanaging parents. And in Jonatan Etzler's dark comedy thriller Bad Apples, one (Saoirse Ronan) takes matters into her own hands.

Written by Jess O'Kane as an adaptation of Rasmus Andersson's novel De Oönskade, the film sees Ronan as Somerset-based primary school teacher Maria. She loves teaching, despite the underfunded education system testing her daily. When troubled student Danny (newcomer Eddie Waller) constantly disrupts her class, Maria makes some choices.

As I wrote in my review, "With Ronan's always-impeccable talents supported by a sublime young cast, Bad Apples leans into unethical impulses, all the while exposing home truths about the under-resourced education system and social disdain toward children with behavioural, emotional, and social difficulties. Plus, it's really funny." — S.C.

Starring: Saoirse Ronan, Eddie Waller, Jacob Anderson, Sean Gilder, Nia Brown, Rakie Ayola, Robert Emms

How to watch: Bad Apples hits cinemas Sept. 18.

Shaun The Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom

Shaun the Sheep gets spooky in Aardman's latest stop-motion romp, Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom. 

It's almost Halloween at Mossy Bottom Farm, but there's just one problem: The clumsy Farmer has wrecked the flock's carefully cultivated pumpkin patch. Shaun the Sheep embraces his inner mad scientist in order to fix the problem, but the situation goes haywire when the Farmer goes missing, and a strange, hairy beast pops up in Mossingham. Are the incidents related, and can Shaun save the day? Ring in spooky season with Shaun to find out, and treat yourself to what is sure to be a charming, exquisitely crafted adventure. — Belen Edwards, Entertainment Reporter

Starring: Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes, Kate Harbour, Dani Dyer, Nina Sosanya, Paul Whitehouse, and Roman Kemp

How to watch: Shaun The Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom opens in theaters on Sept. 18.

You Had to Be There

Comedy nerds, you have to see this one.

The full title of this superb documentary from Nick Davis is You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution, Spread Love & Overalls, and Created a Community That Changed the World (in a Canadian Kind of Way). Its focus is looking back at the 1972 Toronto production of Godspell, which boasted such not-yet-famous performers as Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Gilda Radner, Victor Garber, Andrea Martin, Dave Thomas, Jayne Eastwood, and Paul Shaffer. And most of the above offer interviews, home movies, and personal recordings of this pivotal moment in Canadian comedy.

This movie was one of my absolute favorites at last year's Toronto International Film Festival. And as I cheered in my review, "You Had to Be There gifts audiences plenty of laughs, and so much more. This is not some fluffy celebration of comedians or even Godspell. Davis and company have come together to craft a documentary that is both informative, historical, entertaining, and deeply humane." — K.P.

Starring: Martin Short, Eugene Levy, Victor Garber, Andrea Martin, Dave Thomas, Jayne Eastwood, and Paul Shaffer

How to watch: You Had to Be There opens in NY theaters on Sept. 18 and nationwide on Sept. 25.

The Love Hypothesis

Romance and Reylo fans, the time you've been waiting for has arrived. Ali Hazelwood's bestseller The Love Hypothesis hits Prime Video this September.

Lili Reinhart plays Olive Smith, a dedicated PhD candidate who wants to convince her friend she's over her ex. To do so, she claims she's in a relationship and kisses the first man she can find… who just so happens to be broody biology professor Adam Carlsen (Tom Bateman). Despite Adam's legendary sternness, he agrees to enter a fake relationship with Olive. Of course, anyone who's ever watched a rom-com knows those feelings won't be fake for long, and things will heat up faster than you can say "Bunsen burner." — B.E.

Starring: Lili Reinhart, Tom Bateman, Rachel Marsh, Jaboukie Young-White, Nicholas Duvernay, and Arty Froushan

How to watch: The Love Hypothesis premieres Sept. 23 on Prime Video.

Primetime

Based on Luke Dittrich's Esquire article "Tonight on Dateline This Man Will Die," Primetime is a thriller from director Lance Oppenheim (Ren Faire) that seems to examine the phenomenon of To Catch A Predator through the lens of Nightcrawler.

This thriller stars Robert Pattinson as Chris Hansen, the American journalist and TV presenter who headlined the Dateline program on which alleged pedophiles were snared with TV cameras rolling. Last year, the documentary Predators explored how Hansen's work was more problematic than it might seem. Now Primetime looks like it'll crack this discourse wide open with star power and an A24 sheen of prestige. — K.P.

Starring: Robert Pattinson, Merritt Wever, Skyler Gisondo, and Phoebe Bridgers

How to watch: Primetime opens in theaters on Sept. 25.

Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother

When Mahershala Ali and writer/director Bassam Tariq realized the MCU's Blade movie wasn't happening, they found a new way to work together with the promising action drama Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother.

SEE ALSO: Mahershala Ali and Bassam Tariq reveal how Blade's end led to 'Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother'

Ali stars as Latif, a Muslim family man who is also a hit man dedicated to protecting his community from outside threats. However, the death of his wife pitches Latif into the role of sole parent. But his path of violence is not one so easily left behind. So, as he battles to get what his three children need, he must also face down hired guns and a charismatic cult leader, played by John Cho.

There are a lot of exciting titles hitting this fall. But we're predicting this one is in the must-see category. — K.P.

Starring: Mahershala Ali, John Cho, Giancarlo Esposito, Abubakr Ali, Tramell Tillman, Tiffany Boone, and Laith Nakli

How to watch: Your Mother Your Mother Your Mother will make its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, then opens in limited theatrical release in the U.S. on Sept. 25, expanding on Oct. 2, and going wide on Oct. 9.

Never After Dark

Written and directed by Dave Boyle, Never After Dark was one of the most thrilling horror movies out of SXSW 2026.

In my review, I reveled, "There's something sublime about a really good ghost story, and I'm pleased to say Never After Dark is a really good ghost story. 

SEE ALSO: 'Never After Dark' review: Satisfying scares fuel this slow-burn ghost story

"From House of Ninjas' writer/director Dave Boyle comes a horror thriller that has the slow burn of '70s classics like The Shining and The Exorcist. Like those searing horror legends, Never After Dark also centers its story of supernatural infestation in one location. The forest-bound bed-and-breakfast of Never After Dark might seem an unremarkable space, much like the Overlook Hotel or the MacNeil home at first glance. But as the chilling story develops, its many-windowed exterior grows foreboding, and its wood-paneled interiors slyly sinister, suggesting the presence of something inhuman and dangerous... A shrewdly paced mystery with mounting horror and gore, Never After Dark is sensationally spooky and devilishly entertaining." — K.P.

Starring: Moeka Hoshi, Kurumi Inagaki, Kento Kaku, Tae Kimura, Bokuzō Masana, and Mutsuo Yoshioka

How to watch: Never After Dark opens in theaters Sept. 25.

The Incomer

One of my favorites out of Sundance 2026, The Incomer is a quirky comedy about what happens when a stranger comes a near abandoned Scottish isle populated by two siblings who are fixated on folklore and strange homespun traditions. This might sound like a horror movie, but in the hands of writer/director Louis Paxton it plays out as a weird and heart-warming comedy.

A mop-topped Domhnall Gleeson stars as a socially awkward official who's tasked with traveling to this little island to evict its only remaining residents. But Isla (Gayle Rankin) and her brother Sandy (Grant O'Rourke) were taught to never trust incomers, so he gets a colorful reception, to put it mildly. From there, bonds grow amid much silliness. — K.P.

Starring: Domhnall Gleeson, Gayle Rankin, Grant O'Rourke, Emun Elliott, and Michelle Gomez

How to watch: The Incomer opens in theaters Sept. 25.

October 2026 movie releasesVerity

Anne Hathaway is doing the most this year! She's already brought us the surreal splendor of Mother Mary, the fashion fun of The Devil Wears Prada 2, and the wailing rage of The Odyssey. Next, she's returning to psychosexual thrills with Verity. (We haven't forgotten Neon's Mother's Instinct.)

Based on Colleen Hoover's popular novel of the same name, Verity stars Dakota Johnson as struggling writer Lowen Ashleigh, who's hired to ghostwrite for bestselling author Verity Crawford (Hathaway). But it's far from your average ghostwriting gig. You see, Lowen's invited to come live in Crawford's house, alongside Verity's husband Jeremy (Josh Hartnett), while Verity is comatose in her bed after a car collision.

And as you might guess from the trailer, things get a bit gothic horror with a touch of romance. And in a curious twist, Verity is being helmed by Michael Showalter, best known for comedies like Wet Hot American Summer, The Idea of You (also a Hathaway joint), and Oh. What. Fun. What does that mean for this movie? We're giddy to find out. — K.P.

Starring: Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson, and Josh Hartnett

How to watch: Verity opens in theaters Oct 2.

Beware Boiúna

An ancient serpentine predator lies in slumber, deep in the Amazon, in this Anaconda-style creature survival horror from director Mike P. Nelson (V/H/S/85; Silent Night, Deadly Night). 

Beware Boiúna sees a group on a medical mission into the South American rainforest hunted by a rudely awakened, mythical, semiaquatic reptile. Kiana Madeira (Fear Street), Jessica Rothe (Happy Death Day), and Logan Marshall-Green (Upgrade) disturb the slumber of Boiúna, whose bite is way worse than her non-existent bark. Written by Nelson with his Wrong Turn collaborator Alan B. McElroy and Doom: Annihilation's Tony Giglio, this film feels meant to be bravely watched in cinemas behind an enormous popcorn bucket. — S.C.

Starring: Kiana Madeira, Jessica Rothe, and Logan Marshall-Green

How to watch: Beware Boiúna opens in theaters Oct. 2.

Animals

Aside from his skills as a brooding leading man, Ben Affleck has also distinguished himself as a director, helming scorchingly riveting thrillers such as Gone Baby Gone, The Town, and Argo. So, we're pretty pumped to see Animals, which marks his return to the role of actor/director.

This crime thriller stars Affleck as Mark Kimball, a Los Angeles mayoral candidate whose world is thrown into spin when his young son is kidnapped. He and his wife (Kerry Washington) have invested their wealth into his campaign. So, to get together a ransom quick, they'll have to get their hands dirty. — K.P.

Starring: Ben Affleck, Kerry Washington, Gillian Anderson, Adriana Paz, Ray Fisher, Matt Gerald, Luis Gerardo Méndez, and Steven Yeun

How to watch: Animals debuts in select theaters and on Netflix Oct. 9.

Matchbox: The Movie

Yup, Matchbox cars now have their own movie. John Cena stars as a spy who reconnects with his childhood friends, accidentally looping them into a dangerous mission to clear his name when he's framed for the theft of a nuclear weapon.

Got all that? Don't sweat it. Take a look at the cast and the trailer, and trust that Matchbox: The Movie is gearing up to bring exciting action with much silliness, and many flashy vehicles. — K.P.

Starring: John Cena, Jessica Biel, Sam Richardson, Arturo Castro, and Teyonah Parris

How to watch: Matchbox: The Movie debuts on Apple TV on Oct. 9.

Tenzing Tom Hiddleston and Genden Phuntsok in "Tenzing." Credit: Apple TV

Plenty know the story of Sir Edmund Hillary, who summited Mount Everest. But fewer know of Tenzing Norgay, the Nepalese Indian sherpa who got him there.

Director Jennifer Peedom has previously helmed documentaries Sherpa and Mountain, and now brings that awareness of mountaineering and Norgay's legacy to Tenzing. Genden Phuntsok stars as the eponymous historical figure, while Tom Hiddleston plays Hillary. And we can't wait to see the emotional heights they'll reach together. — K.P.

Starring: Genden Phuntsok, Tom Hiddleston, Willem Dafoe, Caitríona Balfe, and Thinley Lhamo

How to watch: Tenzing opens in select theaters Oct. 9, before debuting globally on Apple TV Oct. 16.

The Social Reckoning

First there was The Social Network, a docudrama that laid bare the origins of Facebook and the ruthless ambition of Mark Zuckerberg. Now comes The Social Reckoning, a companion film that digs into the whistleblower story of Frances Haugen.

Aaron Sorkin, who wrote the screenplay for David Fincher's The Social Network, is back, writing and directing this follow-up. Jeremy Strong takes on the role of Zuckerberg, while Academy Award winner Mikey Madison plays Haugen, and The Bear's Jeremy Allen White plays investigative tech reporter Jeff Horwitz. It's giving prestige, and it may well make you second-guess your Facebook account. — K.P.

Starring: Mikey Madison, Jeremy Allen White, Wunmi Mosaku, Betty Gilpin, Billy Magnussen, Bill Burr, and Jeremy Strong

How to watch: The Social Reckoning opens in theaters Oct. 9.

Musk Credit: AP / Bleecker Street Media

Academy Award–winning documentarian Alex Gibney has tackled corruption, unchecked greed, and high-profile fraudsters with films like The Inventor: Out for Blood in Silicon Valley, Enron: The Smartest Guys in the Room, and Client 9: The Rise and Fall of Eliot Spitzer. Now, he's locked onto technocrat and CEO of Tesla, SpaceX, and X, Elon Musk.

There's no trailer for this one yet. But based on Gibney's heralded filmography, we're betting Musk will be more The Jinx, less Melania. — K.P.

How to watch: Musk opens in theaters on Oct. 16.

Sense and Sensibility

Director Georgia Oakley (Blue Jean) and screenwriter Diana Reid adapt Jane Austen's 1811 novel about two very different sisters seeking a match in Regency-era England.

After the death of their father, the rigorously rational Elinor Dashwood (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and her impulsive younger sister Marianne (Esmé Creed-Miles) are eager to find a husband. But they're looking for something more rare than financial security. They're looking for love in a world of infuriatingly righteous gentlemen and unfortunately sexy rogues. — K.P.

Starring: Daisy Edgar-Jones, Esmé Creed-Miles, Caitríona Balfe, Bodhi Rae Breathnach, Frank Dillane, Herbert Nordrum, George MacKay, and Fiona Shaw

How to watch: Sense and Sensibility opens in theaters on Oct. 16.

Street Fighter

Get ready to brawl with Ryu (Andrew Koji), Ken (Noah Centineo), Chun-Li (Callina Liang), and more when Street Fighter punches its way into theaters this fall.

The film adaptation of the hit video game franchise reveals that former friends Ryu and Ken are now estranged. However, when Chun-Li recruits them for the World Warrior Tournament, they'll have to team up to uncover a sinister conspiracy. Cue a series of badass battles, along with a rogue's gallery of Street Fighter villains like M. Bison (David Dastmalchian), Balrog (Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson), and Akuma (Joe "Roman Reigns" Anoa'i). Oh, and you know there's going to be a Hadouken in the mix. — B.E.

Starring: Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Callina Liang, Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa'i, David Dastmalchian, Cody Rhodes, Andrew Schulz, Eric André, Vidyut Jammwal, Orville Peck, Olivier Richters, Hirooki Goto, Rayna Vallandingham, Alexander Volkanovski, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson, and Jason Momoa

How to watch: Street Fighter opens in theaters on Oct. 16.

Klara and the Sun

Here comes the sun… Klara and the Sun, that is. Jenna Ortega and Taika Waititi team up to bring Kazuo Ishiguro's acclaimed sci-fi novel to the big screen.

Set in a dystopian future, Klara and the Sun stars Ortega as Klara, an Artificial Friend (AF) who wants to find a friend of her own. She gets one in Josie (Mia Tharia), an isolated young woman with a complicated relationship with her mother Chrissie (Amy Adams). Can Klara be the force of change Josie and her family need to start healing? — B.E.

Starring: Jenna Ortega, Amy Adams, Mia Tharia, Aran Murphy, Natasha Lyonne, Steve Buscemi, Rachel House, Harry Greenwood, and Sophia Bryant-Taukiri

How to watch: Klara and the Sun opens in theaters on Oct. 23.

Wicker

Alexander Skarsgård, Pillion star and patron saint of horny cinema, returns this fall with Wicker.

Based on Ursula Wills-Jones' short story The Wicker Husband, this romantic fantasy from writers/directors Alex Huston Fischer and Eleanor Wilson stars Academy Award winner Olivia Colman as a medieval fisherwoman who's been ostracized from the village due to the intense odor of her labors. So, she goes to a Basket Weaver (Peter Dinklage) to make her a mate out of wicker. And he makes literal husband material in the form of a wicker man, played by Skarsgård.

Make room on your Hear Me Out cake. We won't judge. — K.P.

Starring: Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård, Peter Dinklage, and Elizabeth Debicki

How to watch: Wicker opens in theaters on Oct. 23.

Wildwood

For years, animation studio LAIKA has gifted us with gorgeous stop-motion adventures like Coraline, ParaNorman, and Kubo and the Two Strings. Its next film, the fairy tale epic Wildwood, looks like its most ambitious yet.

Based on the novel by The Decemberists' front man Colin Meloy, Wildwood whisks audiences to Portland, Oregon, where headstrong teenager Prue McKeel (voiced by Peyton Elizabeth Lee) is about to embark on a magical journey. When a murder of crows abducts her baby brother Mac, Prue must venture into an enchanted forest known as the Impassable Wilderness. Within lurk talking animals, bandits, and the mysterious and powerful Alexandra (voiced by Carey Mulligan). Every trailer for Wildwood has been more astounding than the last, full of beautifully crafted puppets, sets, and battle scenes. If you want pure, handmade movie magic, take a trip to Wildwood. — B.E.

Starring: Peyton Elizabeth Lee, Jacob Tremblay, Carey Mulligan, Mahershala Ali, Awkwafina, Angela Bassett, Jake Johnson, Charlie Day, Amandla Stenberg, Jemaine Clement, Maya Erskine, Tantoo Cardinal, Tom Waits, and Richard E. Grant

How to watch: Wildwood opens in theaters on Oct. 23.

November 2026 movie releases Being Heumann

From Siân Heder, the director behind the Best Picture Oscar winner CODA, comes Being Heumann, a biographical drama about Judith Heumann, an advocate known as the mother of the disability rights movement.

An adaptation of her memoir Being Heumann: An Unrepentant Memoir of a Disability Rights Activist, this movie focuses on the 1977 sit-in that began as an impulsive political action, and became the longest occupation of a federal building in American history. Sounds like a stirring drama that could well return Heder to the Oscar campaign trail. — K.P.

Starring: Ruth Madeley, Mark Ruffalo, Dylan O'Brien, Rob Delaney, and Ray Fisher

How to watch: Being Heumann opens in select theaters on Nov. 6, then debuts on Apple TV on Nov. 13.

Wild Horse Nine

Playwright/filmmaker Martin McDonagh has thrilled critics and audiences with his deeply dark comedies, like In Bruges; Three Billboards Outside of Ebbing, Missouri; and The Banshees of Inisherin. Now he returns with Wild Horse Nine, which reunites him with Sam Rockwell, who won an Oscar for his supporting turn in Three Billboards.

Set before the 1973 Chilean coup, Wild Horse Nine centers on two CIA agents, Lee (Rockwell) and Chris (John Malkovich), who are sent to Easter Island. There, they grapple with their dark pasts and present doubts. And things get more complicated when Chris connects with a duo of rebellious students. What could happen? Based on McDonagh's filmography, we're going to guess violent blows, biting jokes, and stinging bitterness. — K.P.

Starring: John Malkovich, Sam Rockwell, Steve Buscemi, Mariana Di Girolamo, Ailín Salas, Tom Waits, and Parker Posey

How to watch: Wild Horse Nine opens in theaters on Nov. 6.

Victorian Psycho

If you like your comedy black as night, you'll cackle gleefully at Victorian Psycho.

Author Virginia Feito wrote the adapted screenplay, based on her novel of the same name, while Zachary Wigon (Sanctuary) directs Maika Monroe in the lead role. As you might guess from the title, the film follows a governess who has a homicidal streak.

In my review out of the Cannes International Film Festival, I cheered, "In the end, Victorian Psycho is a hoot, wildly fun, and unapologetically deranged on its surface. Then, just beneath that, Feito, Wigon, and Monroe weave a tapestry of class conflict, sexism, and trauma that urges audiences to probe deeper to understand that while Winifred is a monster, she was not born one." — K.P.

Starring: Maika Monroe, Thomasin McKenzie, Evie Templeton, Ruth Wilson, and Jason Isaacs

How to watch: Victorian Psycho opens in theaters on Nov. 13.

Elsinore Andrew Scott as Ian Charleson in "Elsinore." Credit: Focus Features

Last year, Focus Features brought us Hamnet; now they bring us Elsinore, another Shakespeare-related drama sure to have audiences weeping.

Named for the kingdom in William Shakespeare's Hamlet, Elsinore is a biographical drama about acclaimed Scottish actor Ian Charleson. To film fans, he might be remembered best for his work in Chariots of Fire or Gandhi. However, to the British stage he was renowned for performances of numerous Shakespeare productions. This film however focuses on specifically on his last Hamlet. In 1989, Charleson played the melancholy Dane while suffering from the AIDS virus that would take his life the following year.

All of Us Strangers' Andrew Scott will take the lead as Charleson. So, have your tissues ready. — K.P.

Starring: Andrew Scott, Olivia Colman, Billie Piper, Johnny Flynn, Luke Thompson, Monica Dolan, and Juliet Stevenson

How to watch: Elsinore opens in select theaters on Nov. 20.

The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping

Return to the dystopian world of Panem in Sunrise on the Reaping, a Hunger Games prequel that shows us who Haymitch Abernathy was before he became Katniss and Peeta's cynical mentor.

Joseph Zada steps into Woody Harrelson's shoes as Haymitch, who gets reaped to participate in the 50th Hunger Games on his 16th birthday. Since it's a Quarter Quell, the Capitol has thrown yet another sadistic twist into its child murder propaganda. This time around, there will be double the number of contestants in the suspiciously beautiful arena. Obviously, Hunger Games fans know that Haymitch will make it out alive. But the journey to victory is filled with heartbreak and twists aplenty, as well as resonant themes about revolution and implicit submission. If it's even half as good as Suzanne Collins' novel, we're in for a real treat. — B.E.

Starring: Joseph Zada, Jesse Plemons, Ralph Fiennes, Glenn Close, Kieran Culkin, Elle Fanning, Mckenna Grace, Maya Hawke, Whitney Peak, and Kelvin Harrison Jr.

How to watch: The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping opens in select theaters on Nov. 20.

December 2026 movie releasesInk Jack O’Connell and Guy Pearce star in "Ink." Credit: Netflix

English filmmaker Danny Boyle (Trainspotting, 28 Years Later) reunites with Jack O'Connell for Ink.

Based on the 2017 stage play by James Graham, this biographical drama explores the work relationship between media magnate Rupert Murdoch (Guy Pearce) and news editor Larry Lamb (O'Connell), who'd move from The Daily Mail to The Sun.

We've not seen Graham's play. But details on the premise, plus Boyle and his cast, have us ready to see Ink. — K.P.

Starring: Jack O’Connell, Guy Pearce, and Claire Foy

How to watch: Ink opens in select theaters on Dec. 11, then debuts on Netflix on Jan. 8, 2027.

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Before Brad Bird directed animated classics like The Iron Giant, The Incredibles, and Ratatouille, he had the idea for Ray Gunn, a blend of sci-fi and film noir. Thirty years later, that passion project finally comes to the screen on Netflix.

Ray Gunn transports viewers to Metropia, a futuristic metropolis of flying cars, aliens, and mile-high skyscrapers. Here, down-on-his luck private investigator Ray Gunn (voiced by Sam Rockwell) gets embroiled in a major case involving music superstar Venus Nova (voiced by Scarlett Johansson). Brace yourself for big twists, zippy action sequences, and an animated city you'll want to get lost in. — B.E.

Starring: Sam Rockwell, Scarlett Johansson, and Tom Waits

How to watch: Ray Gunn premieres Dec. 18 on Netflix.

Werwulf

American writer/director Robert Eggers has offered horror fans the grisly tales of The Witch, The Lighthouse, The Northman, Nosferatu, and now Werwulf.

Set in 13th-century England, his latest reteams him with Nosferatu cast members Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Willem Dafoe, and Lily-Rose Depp. Together, they unfurl a story of a man turned ravenous beast as only Eggers can. — K.P.

Starring: Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Willem Dafoe, and Lily-Rose Depp

How to watch: Werwulf opens in theaters Dec. 25.

AdultFriendFinder is not only one of the steamiest, wildest hookup sites, it's also among the most widely used. That's been the case for literally decades. Indeed, AFF is one of the OG hookup sites. But all that experience in the dating world can't stop the AI chatbots — the site is notorious for its swarms of bots, fake profiles, and scammers. Using AFF requires awareness and an understanding of how to navigate it safely.

If you've got a modicum of internet smarts — or even some experience of being targeted by scams and phishers (seriously, just check your email inbox, you're almost certainly targeted) — you should be able to avoid the bad actors and AI bots, even in this age of constantly evolving AI.

To help you protect yourself, we've put together a guide of the three types of AI chatbots you'll most commonly find on AdultFriendFinder. Keep reading to learn how to spot them and safely indulge in NSFW fun.

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The most common type of bot you'll find on AFF is the promotional bot. And for the most part, they're largely harmless. But, of course, harmless bots can still be an annoying waste of your time.

Promotional bots are designed to direct traffic to a specific location, such as a Linktree, OnlyFans account, or even just an Instagram page. They're not as nefarious as hardline scammers — they operate more like advertisements.

They usually declare their intentions (something along the lines of "Visit this page to see my private content"), but occasionally they take a page from the scamming chatbot playbook (see below) by engaging you in superficial conversation before directing you to click a link. 

You're very unlikely to encounter promotional chatbots in one-on-one conversations through the AFF matchmaking system, since that requires a paid account. But you will run into them in the more public areas, especially the live webcam shows. 

Your best approach is to just ignore them completely. So, if you do happen to find a webcam performer who interests you, verify the destination address of the link before clicking, just to be sure you're not being directed to a malicious site. 

SEE ALSO: The best hookup apps for 2026: I swiped until my thumb hurt The scamming chatbot

AFF has an account verification system (known as ConfirmID) and one-on-one chats that are strictly limited to paying members only. That means you're unlikely to have chatbots sliding into your DMs — but it's not unheard of.

AI chatbots are a relatively easy way for scammers to scale up their schemes, since outsourcing phishing expeditions to AI can enable them to reach hundreds or even thousands more people. Worse still, these chatbots are getting better and more sophisticated all the time, making them harder to identify and deal with. They can hold conversations and even crack jokes, which is a notable change from even just five years ago, when most chatbots failed the Turing test within minutes. The latest AI models can hold a back-and-forth conversation for some time — it can be hard to tell the difference between a real person and a bot.

There are two major red flags to look out for that indicate you're talking to a scammer. First off, they may attempt to create a sense of urgency, either by telling you a dramatic story or appealing to your sympathy (think of the kind of scammer stories that ask you to send money because the scammer pretends to be stuck in some kind of emergency). Then they'll ask you to click a link or take the conversation to a third-party chat program. 

As soon as this happens, the best thing to do is immediately disengage. But if you're really uncertain, you can also ask the person to verify their identity, such as via a phone or video call. If they're resistant, you can rest assured they're a bot, not a human being.

SEE ALSO: Is AdultFriendFinder safe to use? What a cybersecurity expert says. The fake streamer

Larger webcam sites have been taken over by fake streams, but even smaller hosting platforms like AFF aren't immune to the problem. The scam works in one of two ways: either the streamer uses prerecorded videos, often of total strangers, to falsify their livestream, or they use generative AI and a low-quality feed to pass off a fake stream as a real one.

In both cases, the real scam happens in the comment section, where the streamer or AI agent requests tips or subscriptions, or tries to direct stream viewers to a third-party site for more content. 

The two major telltale signs of these types of scams are, first, the speed at which the "streamer" types in chat, and second, the obvious disconnect between the "streamer's" actions on webcam and the typing supposedly going on as they reply in the comment section.

AdultFriendFinder has two major cam offerings — the Member Webcams section and the Pro Models section. Of the two, the Pro Models section is the one that bots tend to infiltrate. Member Webcams rarely draw more than a dozen viewers, which means slim pickings for scammers. But pro feeds can attract hundreds of viewers, making them a more lucrative target for scammers. 

How to choose the best Bose headphones

Overall, Bose's headphones prioritize comfort and audio quality, and you really can't go wrong with any model. There are truly no bad products here. Having tested every product in this guide (and plenty more high-end audio products), we can verify that they're all high-performing options.

So, the bulk of your decision comes down to your personal preferences and budget. If you care deeply about audio quality and want a personalized experience, you'll want a pair of headphones that offers adaptive noise cancellation and spatial audio. For athletes or commuters who need to be aware of their surroundings, a pair of open earbuds that provide rich audio while letting you hear the world around you is great. And if you don't want to spend $450 on flagship headphones, Bose still has a few great options for a lot less.

So, here are the best Bose headphones of 2026, hands-on tested by Mashable staff:

SEE ALSO: The 7 best Sony headphones, tested for noise cancellation, sound, and cool factor

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Not every dog owner will have celebrated National Dog Day this week (Wednesday, Aug. 26), but we’re sure all good dog owners celebrate their dog every single day regardless. And for dog owners who like to both spoil their pup and keep them in the best possible shape, Canidae has released a brand-new line in wholesome, farm-raised dog food: Canidae Heartland, now available at Walmart

Perfect for doggos who like a little variety in their diet, Canidae Heartland comes in three flavors — farm-raised chicken, countryside lamb, and Pacific salmon. The chicken version also comes in a puppy variety, made specifically for puppies up to 12 months old.

All Canidae Heartland recipes provide farm-based nutrition, made with the Canidae belief that “every bowl can make a difference.” Hey, GRAMMY-nominated singer Walker Hayes has even released a song, Love is a Four-Legged Word, written in collaboration with Canidae Heartland, to mark the new line. And as a bonus, Canidae donates 1% of every purchase to support the American Red Cross.

Depending on the size of your dog — or how many dogs you’ve got in your house — you can choose from three sizes at Walmart: a 4lb bag at $10.97, a 10lb bag at $24.97, and a 47.97lb bag at $47.97.

Treat your dog with Canidae Heartland from Walmart this weekend.

The best deals from Bissell's Labor Day sale: Best carpet cleaner deal Little Green Mini Portable Carpet Cleaner $89.99 (save $10) Get Deal Best stick vacuum deal PowerClean DualBrush Cordless Stick Vacuum $259.99 (save $100) Get Deal Best Hydrosteam cleaner deal Bissell Revolution HydroSteam $349.99 (save $50) Get Deal

Labor Day sales are back, offering a whole stack of fresh deals on outdoor gear, power tools, mattresses, and much more. Leading vacuum cleaner brand Bissell has joined in the fun with a bunch of discounts on cleaning products, including advanced stick vacuums and carpet cleaners.

Some of the discounted items are already top sellers, so you can rely on their quality and performance. These cleaning products are popular for a reason. They get the job done. And with the Labor Day sale already live at Bissell, you can save up to $100. Here are some of our favorites:

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Perfect for smaller homes and pet owners, the Little Green Mini Portable Carpet Cleaner is a scaled-down version of Bissell’s flagship carpet cleaning model. It’s also the brand’s lightest, most compact portable deep cleaner. It’s designed to spray, scrub, and shift stains entirely with surprisingly powerful suction. The size-and-power combo makes it especially good for spot-cleaning messes — particularly if you have messy kids or pets. It comes equipped with a HydroRinse hose tool and a 4-inch Tough Stain tool, both of which work on carpets, furniture, car interiors, and pet beds.

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The PowerClean DualBrush Cordless Stick Vacuum is one of Bissell’s premium stick models, made all the better by an impressive $100 discount for Labor Day.

It’s essentially a 3-in-1 vacuum that converts between full-size and handheld modes, with two brush heads and a nozzle attachment to choose from. It uses both DualBrush Technology and AutoAdapt Power Boost, which detect dirt and automatically increase suction, giving you up to 75% more power. And pet owners will appreciate the FurFinder headlights, which help you locate hidden pet hair and other debris.

Best Hydrosteam cleaner deal Opens in a new window Credit: Bissell Bissell Revolution HydroSteam $349.99 at Amazon
$399.99 Save $50   Get Deal Why we like it

The Bissell Revolution HydroSteam is one of the brand’s most powerful and innovative carpet cleaners. This upright machine delivers a deep clean using Hydrosteam Technology, which combines water, steam vapor, and a highly effective cleaning solution to tackle embedded dirt and tough stains. You can also crank up the power with its even more powerful SteamWash Max Clean Mode. And as with other Bissell models, it’s tested and proven for pet homes, with DirtLifter brush heads packed with 12 rows of bristles and a 2-in-1 pet upholstery tool.

TL;DR: The Apple iPhone 17 is free from T-Mobile when you trade in your eligible phone on an Experience More or Experience Beyond plan. The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is also free with T-Mobile — claim by bringing your number on an Experience Beyond plan (no trade-in needed).

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Apple is dominating the tech news cycle. What's new?

All we hear right now is news, leaks, and rumors around the iPhone 18. Will the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max drop next month? Will the iPhone 18 actually drop next year? Is everything going to arrive with price increases due to soaring component costs and global RAM shortages?

Forget all about that for now, because T-Mobile has dropped a string of impressive deals on the iPhone 17 range.

If you want the simplest entry point into the Apple ecosystem, the iPhone 17e is currently free when you switch to almost any qualifying T-Mobile plan (no trade-in required). The iPhone 17 is completely free over 36 months on an Experience More or Experience Beyond plan when you turn in an eligible trade-in device. And if you want the iPhone 17 Pro for free, simply bring your existing number over to an Experience Beyond plan (no trade-in required).

All of these deals are live through the weekend. You know what to do.

T-Mobile requires you to pay local sales tax on the phone's full retail value upfront, along with a standard $35 device connection fee per line at checkout. That's a small price to pay for the latest iPhone (for now).

Score the Apple iPhone 17 for free this weekend from T-Mobile.

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We all love photos of family and friends. Just take a look at your camera roll. Chances are it’s absolutely packed with pics of the people you love the most. And if you’re a habitual photo sharer, it’s great to have a platform where you can post photos and videos so those same loved ones can enjoy them as much as you do. 

Sure, sharing pics with one pal at a time via the likes of WhatsApp is fine, but we recommend Groupsy by Photobucket, a new social platform.

Best of all, Groupsy offers a free plan (not a free trial, but a truly free plan) for groups to create private social spaces to post photos and videos, allowing you and your people to share special memories and moments. 

Groupsy is an evolution of Photobucket, upgrading the platform from basic photo storage to a private social and sharing platform for family, friends, and groups — whether it’s a group of loved ones, classmates, your weekend sports team, or the fan club you belong to.

It's simple to use, too. You create your own private groups, where you can upload photos and videos from your library. Group members can react and comment on your photos and videos. It supports syncing and sharing across devices, and works with both WhatsApp and Meta.

Visit Groupsy by Photobucket to sign up for your free plan. 

Lego’s Super Mario range has been one of the biggest surprises of the last few years. What initially looked like a gimmicky Lego theme has grown — like Mario after chomping a mushroom — into a hugely fun and innovative collection that captures all the retro magic of Nintendo games.

Now, Lego has reimagined its entire range with a batch of 2027 sets that include a new selection of minifigures. This is the first time that minifigures have featured in the Super Mario range — an exciting debut for collectors.

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Moving away from the interactive, app-based play of previous sets, these new builds focus on classic Lego construction and role-play fun. These sets, recently revealed at the gamescom trade show in Cologne, are based on characters and environments from the Super Mario and Mario Kart universes.

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The new sets include Mario's Pipe Jump (72052), which has the first-time-ever classic Super Mario minifigure and a Goomba. It has a built-in lever for catapulting the Goomba. You can also get a first-ever Yoshi minifigure with Yoshi at Mario's House (72057).

Luigi arrives with added firepower in the Fire Luigi vs. Koopa Troopa Battle (72061) set, with a cannon for shooting Luigi into a Koopa Troopa. You can even take Mario surfing with Mario’s Beach Adventures (72055).

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There’s Racing with Mario (72054), based on the much-loved Mario Kart. The set includes obstacles from the game — including a banana skin and shells — and the kart has a built-in launcher to fire those shells. 

There are other Mario Kart-themed sets, too: Luigi & Bowser Jr.'s Race (72056) — with minifigures of Luigi and Bowser Jr. in their karts — and Bowser's Rumbling Race (72058), featuring Bowser and Toad minifigures.

But the big showpiece of this new selection is the 850-piece Fire Mario & Bowser's Castle (72060), a fortress model that comes with Fire Mario, Bowser, and Peach, recreating Mario's classic princess rescue from the OG Nintendo game.

These all-new Lego Super Mario sets will be available from Lego.com and Lego stores from Jan. 1, 2027. They are priced as follows:

• Mario's Pipe Jump (72052) — $9.99

• Racing with Mario (72054) — $14.99

• Mario’s Beach Adventures (72055) — $19.99

• Luigi & Bowser Jr.'s Race (72056) — $29.99

• Fire Luigi vs. Koopa Troopa Battle (72061) — $29.99

• Yoshi at Mario's House (72057) — $39.99

• Bowser's Rumbling Race (72058) — $59.99

• Fire Mario & Bowser's Castle (72060) — $89.99

TL;DR: Watch Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest in the Premier League for free on CazéTV. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Premier League is so back. The first round of fixtures delivered everything we've come to expect from (arguably) the most exciting league in the world. We got shock results, stunning goals, and plenty of controversy. We're primed for more of the same this weekend.

Liverpool started their campaign with a somewhat fortunate draw against Newcastle. Next, they face Nottingham Forest at home, a game that fans will expect them to win. Forest lost their opening fixture to Leeds United, so Oliver Glasner will be desperate to pick up some points.

If you're interested in watching Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest in the Premier League from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

When is Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest?

Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest in the Premier League kicks off at 7:30 a.m. ET on Aug. 23. This fixture takes place at Anfield.

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Liverpool vs. Nottingham Forest in the Premier League is available to live stream for free on CazéTV.

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Now that the Full Moon has passed, the lunar cycle is back in its waning phase. This means that each night the Moon will appear a little less illuminated. This will happen every night until we reach the New Moon.

What is today’s Moon phase?

As of Saturday, Aug. 29, NASA's Daily Moon Guide tracker tells us the Moon is in Waning Gibbous phase, with 99% of its surface visible.

You don't need to invest in expensive equipment to be able to spot features on the Moon's surface. In fact, tonight with just your naked eye, you'll be able to see the Mare Serenitatis, the Copernicus Crater, and the Oceanus Procellarum. If you do have equipment already, such as binoculars, these will help you to see the Endymion and Posidonius Craters, as well as the Mare Nectaris. If you have access to a telescope, you'll also be able to see the Apollo 15 and 16 landing spots, and the Rupes Altai.

When is the next Full Moon?

The next Full Moon will take place on September 26.

What are Moon phases?

The Moon's appearance changes throughout the month as it moves through its different phases. It takes roughly 29.5 days for the Moon to complete one full cycle as it orbits Earth, according to NASA. The phase we see depends on the Moon's position relative to the Sun and Earth, which determines how much of its sunlit side is visible to us. Over the course of the cycle, the Moon changes from a slim crescent to a half Moon and eventually a Full Moon, before beginning the process again.

The eight phases are:

New Moon - The Moon is between Earth and the sun, so the side we see is dark (in other words, it's invisible to the eye).

Waxing Crescent - A small sliver of light appears on the right side (Northern Hemisphere).

First Quarter - Half of the Moon is lit on the right side. It looks like a half-Moon.

Waxing Gibbous - More than half is lit up, but it’s not quite full yet.

Full Moon - The whole face of the Moon is illuminated and fully visible.

Waning Gibbous - The Moon starts losing light on the right side. (Northern Hemisphere)

Third Quarter (or Last Quarter) - Another half-Moon, but now the left side is lit.

Waning Crescent - A thin sliver of light remains on the left side before going dark again.

TL;DR: Watch SV Elversberg vs. Leverkusen in the Bundesliga for free on CazéTV. Access this free livestream from anywhere in the world with ExpressVPN.

The Bundesliga kicks off for a second day of German soccer action, with SV 07 Elversberg hosting Bayer 04 Leverkusen.

For SV Elversberg fans, this match is a huge occasion. In the past five years, the team has won promotion across three German soccer tiers, including promotion from the second tier last season. That makes this showdown with Leverkusen their first-ever game in the Bundesliga. Can SV Elversberg score a win and prove they're ready for top-flight competition?

If you're interested in watching SV Elversberg vs. Leverkusen in the Bundesliga from anywhere in the world, we've got all the information you need.

When is SV Elversberg vs. Leverkusen?

SV Elversberg vs. Leverkusen in the Bundesliga kicks off at 9.30 a.m. ET on Aug. 29. This fixture takes place at Waldstadion an der Kaiserlinde, Spiesen-Elversberg.

How to watch SV Elversberg vs. Leverkusen for free

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Looking for spoiler-free NYT Connections hints or just wondering why Connections is trending today? We've got what you need to understand the clues for today's puzzle without spoiling any of the answers.

Of course, Mashable has also provided daily hints and answers for Connections, Wordle, and Strands for years, so we can help you if that's also what you need.

While we are focused more on meanings than hints in this story, sometimes learning that many of the words have completely unrelated meanings is a clue in and of itself. Connections frequently includes clues that involve words within words and other visual clues.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for August 29, 2026 Alternator meaning

An electrical generator.

Battery meaning

A device that produces electricity.

Engine meaning

A machine that changes energy into movement.

Radiator meaning

A device that heats a space.

Control meaning

To have power over something or someone.

Escape meaning

To get away.

Shift meaning

A sudden change.

Space meaning

An open area.

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Chopped meaning

Cut into pieces.

Greek meaning

From Greece.

House meaning

A dwelling.

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Wedge meaning

A dividing force.

At last meaning

Finally.

Herald meaning

To proclaim an event.

Hydrant meaning

A public water pipe.

Tritone meaning

A musical interval made of three tones.

Have you learned the meanings and still want the things? Check out the hints and answers for today's NYT Connections puzzle.

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Connections.

Today's Connections: Sports Edition will be easier if you're a fan of baseball.

As we've shared in previous hints stories, this is a version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the knowledge of sports fans.

Like the original Connections, the game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight, and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier — so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for the latest Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Play games on Mashable What is Connections: Sports Edition?

The NYT's latest daily word game has launched in association with The Athletic, the New York Times property that provides the publication's sports coverage. The sports Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words, and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake — players get up to four mistakes before the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

SEE ALSO: Wordle-obsessed? These are the best word games to play IRL. Here's a hint for today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: To box

• Green: Legendary big man nicknames

• Blue: Famous White Sox

• Purple: US-based sports and games

Here are today's Connections: Sports Edition categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Boxing Terms

• Green: Nicknames of Hall of Fame Centers, With "The"

• Blue: White Sox in the Hall of Fame

• Purple: American____

Looking for Wordle today? Here's the answer to today's Wordle.

Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections: Sports Edition #705 is...

What is the answer to Connections: Sports Edition today?

• Boxing Terms: CROSS, HOOK, JAB, UPPERCUT

• Nicknames of Hall of Fame Centers, With "The": ADMIRAL, BIG ARISTOTLE, BIG DIPPER, DREAM

• White Sox in the Hall of Fame: FISK, FOX, MINOSO, THOMAS

• American____: FOOTBALL, LEAGUE, NINJA WARRIOR, PHAROAH

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be new sports Connections for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today's Strands.

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Not the day you're after? Here's the solution to today's Connections.

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

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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Greater Than (5): Everything in this space must be greater than 5. The answer is 6-5, placed horizontally.

Number (7): Everything in this space must add up to 7. The answer is 6-5, placed horizontally; 2-4, placed horizontally.

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

Greater Than (4): Everything in this space must be greater than 4. The answer is 5-4, placed horizontally.

Number (7): Everything in this space must add up to 7. The answer is 3-1, placed horizontally; 5-4, placed horizontally.

Number (7): Everything in this space must add up to 7. The answer is 3-1, placed horizontally; 6-6, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (5): Everything in this space must be greater than 5. The answer is 6-6, placed horizontally.

Medium difficulty hints, answers for August 29 Pips

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

Equal (1): Everything in this space must be equal to 1. The answer is 1-5, placed horizontally; 1-0, placed vertically.

Number (8): Everything in this space must add up to 8. The answer is 1-5, placed horizontally; 3-6, placed horizontally.

Equal (0): Everything in this space must be equal to 0. The answer is 1-0, placed vertically; 0-6, placed horizontally.

Equal (6): Everything in this space must be equal to 6. The answer is 6-6, placed horizontally; 3-6, placed horizontally; 0-6, placed horizontally.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 2-4, placed vertically.

Hard difficulty hints, answers for August 29 Pips

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 1-0, placed horizontally; 0-4, placed vertically.

Greater Than (2): Everything in this space must be greater than 2. The answer is 0-4, placed vertically.

Number (0): Everything in this space must add up to 0. The answer is 0-2, placed horizontally; 0-6, placed vertically.

Number (6): Everything in this space must add up to 6. The answer is 3-2, placed horizontally; 0-2, placed horizontally; 2-1, placed horizontally.

Equal (1): Everything in this space must be equal to 1. The answer is 3-1, placed horizontally; 1-0, placed horizontally; 1-1, placed vertically; 2-1, placed horizontally.

Number (12): Everything in this space must add up to 12. The answer is 0-6, placed vertically; 6-3, placed vertically.

Number (12): Everything in this space must add up to 12. The answer is 6-6, placed vertically.

Number (10): Everything in this space must add up to 10. The answer is 5-1, placed vertically; 5-2, placed vertically.

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

Equal (3): Everything in this space must be equal to 3. The answer is 6-3, placed vertically; 3-3, placed horizontally.

Greater Than (1): Everything in this space must be greater than 1. The answer is 5-2, placed vertically.

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The NYT Connections puzzle today is not too difficult if you're a mechanic.

Connections is the one of the most popular New York Times word games that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about finding the "common threads between words." And just like Wordle, Connections resets after midnight and each new set of words gets trickier and trickier—so we've served up some hints and tips to get you over the hurdle.

If you just want to be told today's puzzle, you can jump to the end of this article for today's Connections solution. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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The NYT's latest daily word game has become a social media hit. The Times credits associate puzzle editor Wyna Liu with helping to create the new word game and bringing it to the publications' Games section. Connections can be played on both web browsers and mobile devices and require players to group four words that share something in common.

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Each puzzle features 16 words and each grouping of words is split into four categories. These sets could comprise of anything from book titles, software, country names, etc. Even though multiple words will seem like they fit together, there's only one correct answer.

If a player gets all four words in a set correct, those words are removed from the board. Guess wrong and it counts as a mistake—players get up to four mistakes until the game ends.

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Players can also rearrange and shuffle the board to make spotting connections easier. Additionally, each group is color-coded with yellow being the easiest, followed by green, blue, and purple. Like Wordle, you can share the results with your friends on social media.

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Want a hint about the categories without being told the categories? Then give these a try:

• Yellow: Auto parts

• Green: Leafy meals

• Blue: Type it up

• Purple: Ancient stories

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Here are today's Connections categories

Need a little extra help? Today's connections fall into the following categories:

• Yellow: Under the hood of a car

• Green: Kinds of salad

• Blue: Keyboard keys

• Purple: Starting with figures from Greek myth

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Ready for the answers? This is your last chance to turn back and solve today's puzzle before we reveal the solutions.

Drumroll, please!

The solution to today's Connections #1174 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Under the hood of a car: ALTERNATOR, BATTERY, ENGINE, RADIATOR

• Kinds of salad: CHOPPED, GREEK, HOUSE, WEDGE

• Keyboard keys: CONTROL, ESCAPE, SHIFT, SPACE

• Starting with figures from Greek myth: AT LAST, HERALD, HYDRANT, TRITONE

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Today's NYT Strands hints are easy if you're a good cook.

Strands, the New York Times' elevated word-search game, requires the player to perform a twist on the classic word search. Words can be made from linked letters — up, down, left, right, or diagonal, but words can also change direction, resulting in quirky shapes and patterns. Every single letter in the grid will be part of an answer. There's always a theme linking every solution, along with the "spangram," a special, word or phrase that sums up that day's theme, and spans the entire grid horizontally or vertically.

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By providing an opaque hint and not providing the word list, Strands creates a brain-teasing game that takes a little longer to play than its other games, like Wordle and Connections.

If you're feeling stuck or just don't have 10 or more minutes to figure out today's puzzle, we've got all the NYT Strands hints for today's puzzle you need to progress at your preferred pace.

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The words are adjectives related to food.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe food noises.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is vertical.

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NYT Strands spangram answer today

Today's spangram is Sounds Tasty.

NYT Strands word list for August 29

• Splatter

• Crackle

• Sounds Tasty

• HIss

• Gurgle

• Bubble

• Sizzle

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Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're a healthcare worker.

If you just want to be told today's word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today's Wordle solution revealed. But if you'd rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.

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Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once. 

Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.

What's the best Wordle starting word?

The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.

What happened to the Wordle archive?

The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website's creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.

Is Wordle getting harder?

It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn't any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle's Hard Mode if you're after more of a challenge, though.

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A bodily fluid.

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Does today's Wordle answer have a double letter?

The letter O appears twice.

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Today's Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with...

Today's Wordle starts with the letter B.

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Get your last guesses in now, because it's your final chance to solve today's Wordle before we reveal the solution.

Drumroll please!

The solution to today's Wordle is...

BLOOD

Don't feel down if you didn't manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we'll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.

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Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.

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If you like playing daily word games like Wordle, then Hurdle is a great game to add to your routine.

There are five rounds to the game. The first round sees you trying to guess the word, with correct, misplaced, and incorrect letters shown in each guess. If you guess the correct answer, it'll take you to the next hurdle, providing the answer to the last hurdle as your first guess. This can give you several clues or none, depending on the words. For the final hurdle, every correct answer from previous hurdles is shown, with correct and misplaced letters clearly shown.

An important note is that the number of times a letter is highlighted from previous guesses does necessarily indicate the number of times that letter appears in the final hurdle.

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If you find yourself stuck at any step of today's Hurdle, don't worry! We have you covered.

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A natural clay pigment.

Hurdle Word 1 answer

OCHRE

Hurdle Word 2 hint

A group.

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BUNCH

Hurdle Word 3 hint

A courtesy.

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FAVOR

Hurdle Word 4 hint

A spicy alcoholic drink.

Hurdle Word 4 answer

TODDY

Final Hurdle hint

Unhealthy.

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FATTY

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Nevada can ban the prediction market platform Kalshi from operating in the state, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday.

In March 2025, the Nevada Gaming Control Board sent a cease-and-desist letter to Kalshi, arguing that the company operated a sports betting platform in the state, in violation of Nevada gaming regulations.

Kalshi disagreed, characterizing itself as a "designated contract market" (DCM) that offers legal sports event contracts, or "swaps." Nonetheless, its own marketing copy advertised Kalshi as "the first app for legal sports betting in all 50 states," according to the ruling.

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"The substance of the sports event contracts offered on Kalshi’s DCM is sports gambling, regardless of whether Kalshi calls them swaps," Judge Ryan D. Nelson wrote in the opinion.

The judges' unanimous 3-0 decision spells trouble for Kalshi and other prediction market companies that allow people to effectively gamble on sports.

"This completely vindicates what we have been saying all along," Mike Dreitzer, Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman, said in a statement. "This is sports betting and needs to be properly regulated by the state."

Kalshi spokeswoman Dani Lever said the company will seek further review, according to the Nevada Independent.

At the heart of the matter is whether, as Kalshi argued, the Commodity Exchange Act, a federal law that regulates the trading of commodity futures, preempts state gaming regulations as they apply to swaps.

The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals concluded the CEA didn't preempt state regulation. Still, a separate earlier decision from Philadelphia's Third Circuit backed Kalshi's position.

Zach Fulton, a spokesman for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the federal regulatory agency for the industry, told the New York Times that the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals "erred" in its decision.

"The Ninth Circuit has now teed up a circuit split that calls out for resolution by the Supreme Court," he said.

If the weather plays nice, NASA plans to launch its next flagship space observatory this Sunday, and viewers can watch the coverage live online from home. 

NASA and SpaceX are targeting the launch of the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope no earlier than 7:26 a.m. ET on Aug. 30 at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The infrared telescope's ride, a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket, will lift off from the historic Launch Complex 39A pad, the same that sent Apollo 11 and the maiden voyage of the Space Shuttle into orbit. 

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Roman, with a lifecycle cost of about $4.3 billion, combines Hubble-like sharpness with a field of view at least 100 times larger, allowing scientists to map billions of galaxies, probe dark energy and dark matter, and discover exoplanets at an unprecedented scale. 

The telescope sees the universe in infrared light, which human eyes cannot see. Its wide surveys let astronomers track how structures, such as stars, galaxies, and galaxy clusters, grow over time, as well as measure how the universe expands. 

Mission planners expect Roman images from a major survey to include more than 2 billion galaxies and, over time, reveal tens of thousands of supernova explosions and many new planets. 

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On launch day, NASA plans a full suite of coverage. The U.S. space agency will stream commentary and views of the rocket on NASA TV and its Youtube channel, beginning at 6:20 a.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 30. Simultaneously, viewers can monitor live updates on the Roman launch blog. 

Or, you can bookmark this story, and watch the event unfold live at the broadcast below: 

Members of the public can also sign up to be "virtual guests" of the launch. The program sends launch information, notices about schedule changes, and a digital stamp for the NASA virtual guest passport afterward. 

As the launch provider, SpaceX also plans to provide live launch coverage from its website and on X, the social platform also owned by SpaceX founder Elon Musk. 

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After separation from the rocket, Roman heads for the second sun–Earth Lagrange point, or L2, about 1 million miles away from Earth. This is also the James Webb Space Telescope's home. From there, the mission teams plan a five-year primary science phase, with a goal of operating for 10 years. 

Each launch window for the mission is instantaneous, meaning the rocket must lift off at an exact second. Even a minor delay on the launch pad requires a complete cancellation for the day. That strict time constraint is based on orbital geometry and physics. 

If for any reason NASA must postpone or scrub the launch, there is a backup opportunity at 7:22 a.m. ET on Monday, Aug. 31.