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TL;DR: At IFA 2026, TCL expanded its lineup with two flush-mounted Designer Series TV lines running Google TV: the A300L 4K QLED and the A400U 4K QD-Mini LED (both starting at $799.99). Both models sit just 1.1 inches off the wall and include a flush wall mount in the box, and double as digital art galleries.

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TCL is aiming straight at Samsung's home decor dominance with a fresh double-barrel expansion to its flush-mounted lineup. Running Google TV, the new A300L 4K QLED and A400U 4K QD-Mini LED both sit flat against your drywall at just 1.1 inches deep.

They feature an ultra-matte, anti-glare screen engineered to minimize reflections, so that displayed digital art resembles printed canvas. The TVs include a dedicated flush wall mount right in the box, alongside a curated Art Library, AI art generation, and personal photo modes to keep your living room looking sharp when you're not streaming.

Built for viewers who want a display that handles gaming and fast motion just as well as decor, the A300L 4K QLED delivers a native 144Hz refresh rate, Motion Rate 480 processing, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and four HDMI ports with eARC.

Audio is powered by a built-in 20W Onkyo system supporting Dolby Atmos. It comes out of the box with an off-white bezel plus a light-wood magnetic frame that snaps on in seconds to match your furniture.

It is available in 55-inch, 65-inch, and 75-inch sizes, with the 85-inch option landing soon.

SEE ALSO: The best Labor Day TV deals: Our favorite deals on TCL, LG, Samsung, and more

For those who refuse to compromise on picture depth, the A400U 4K QD-Mini LED steps up to TCL's Halo Control System and Local Dimming Pro+. It combines a high-contrast HVA panel with a 23-bit backlight controller to eliminate haloing around bright objects.

Besides its ultra-thin art profile and reflection-cutting matte finish, you get a 144Hz native panel, Game Accelerator 288 for low-lag gaming, and dedicated 4K/144Hz inputs on HDMI 1 and 2. Audio also gains DTS:X passthrough alongside Dolby Atmos, making it a true flagship display disguised as living room decor.

It is available in 55-inch, 65-inch, 75-inch, and 85-inch configurations.

Head over to TCL or Amazon to check out the new A300L and A400U Designer Series as they land at US retailers.

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Apple's September event unveiled the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max specifically designed for Apple Intelligence with new camera features, the new Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4 with advanced health tracking features and the hotly anticipated folding iPhone, officially called the iPhone Duo. Get all the highlights from Apple's event in less than 14 minutes.

Read more about Apple’s September event: Apple Event 2026: Live updates on folding iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, and new AirPods
iPhone 18 Pro Max vs. iPhone 17 Pro Max: Everything Apple changed

Timecode chapters
00:00 Apple Intelligence overview
00:56 iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max announcement
02:20 A20 Pro chip and thermal management
02:52 Battery life and faster charging
03:29 Camera system and variable aperture
04:35 iPhone 18 Pro pricing and availability
04:51 AirPods 5 launch
05:52 Apple Watch Series 12 and Ultra 4
07:13 Audio Intelligence and Siri recap
08:08 Apple Watch finishes and battery stats
08:54 iPhone duo reveal
09:58 iPhone duo displays and Apple Pencil support
11:06 iPhone duo multitasking and nano-texture display
12:25 iPhone duo camera and smart take
13:13 iPhone duo pricing and release date

Video credits
Producer: Owen Poole
Video Editor: Owen Poole
Thumbnail designer: Tharon Green

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG’s Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box is on sale for $77.98 at Amazon, down from its $119.99 list price.

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Prices have been hopping up and down when it comes to the Pokémon TCG’s Pitch Black expansion, but it looks like the sub-$80 range is becoming the norm for its ETB while stocks last. 

As of Sept. 10, the Pokémon TCG: Pitch Black Elite Trainer Box is ready to buy for as low as $77.98 at Amazon. 

That knocks $42.01 off the $119.99 list price, translating to a 35% saving. The default listing, sold and shipped directly by Amazon (free delivery currently estimated for Sept. 15, or Sept. 13 for Prime members), currently has 10 units left at the time of writing; however, third-party seller ‘shopnav’ has dropped its own to the same price.

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Amazon isn’t quite at TCGplayer pricing, although there’s now less than $6 separating its deal from the trading card marketplace’s $72.30 estimated market value. That said, buying from TCGplayer listings can save you even more money, with the lowest now at $72.99, including shipping, putting it $4.99 below Amazon.

No matter who you buy this Pitch Black box from, you’re getting nine Pitch Black booster packs of trading cards inside the ETB, alongside a full-art foil Zarude promo card, 65 card sleeves, 40 Energy cards, and a player’s guide. That’s along with six damage-counter dice, a competition-legal coin-flip die, a plastic coin, dividers, a collector’s box, and a Pokémon TCG Live code card. 

At $77.98, the boosters alone average roughly $8.66 apiece — saving you 29 cents per pack compared to buying single Pitch Black boosters for $8.95, before accounting for the accessories or promo. 

How careful are you when it comes to your PC's Ethernet ports? Because I gotta say, I've abused my fair share of both ports and connectors. I've yanked cables sideways, left them plugged in for years (even though they would've benefited from an upgrade), moved hardware around without disconnecting them first, and generally just taken them for granted. Most of the time, I got away with it.

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At IFA 2026 in Berlin, Belkin rolled out a massive suite of connected accessories aimed at fixing the annoying parts of living with everyday tech. Instead of just churning out boring charging bricks, the brand put serious thought into usability.

That means retractable cables built right into high-power portable batteries, item trackers that work on both iPhone and Android networks, and fast chargers styled to match Apple's newest laptops. Best of all, prices start at just $14.99.

UltraCharge Power Banks

Built for anyone tired of fishing loose cords out of their backpack, the UltraCharge Smart Display line features a 70cm retractable USB-C cable that snaps clean into the housing. You also get a digital screen that shows battery percentage, wattage, and heat levels in real-time.

The UltraCharge 11K gives you 11,000mAh with 60W fast charging — enough to boost an iPhone 17 halfway in 24 minutes — while the UltraCharge 22K steps up to a huge 22,000mAh battery with 120W combined output to keep laptops running anywhere.

SureFind Trackers

If you constantly lose your keys or wallet, Belkin has also dropped its new SureFind tracking tag collection. Unlike standard AirTags, these work on both Apple Find My and Google Find Hub, making them perfect for split-tech households.

You can grab the coin-style SureFind Spot for everyday items, or step up to the waterproof, ultra-slim SureFind Card for your wallet. There's even a SureFind Loop Cable Tag that doubles as a charging cord, arriving this month, and a SureFind Wallet Stand packed with RFID blocking and a built-in kickstand, arriving in October.

SEE ALSO: The 11 best new tech products we've seen at IFA 2026 Ring Stands & Wall Plugs

Belkin didn't forget about quick phone setups on the go, either. The Compact Magnetic Ring Stand uses strong magnets and a clever vacuum base to hold your iPhone, Pixel, or Galaxy phone to airplane tray tables or bathroom mirrors for easy viewing — and officially lands this November.

To top it off, Belkin refreshed its popular BoostCharge 30W Wall Charger with a matching 2m braided cable in Citrus, Blush, Indigo, and Silver finishes designed specifically to pair with the latest MacBook Neo shades.

SEE ALSO: Sorry humanoid robots, the real highlight of IFA 2026 were the robot lawn mowers

Not everything is hitting shelves at the same time, but you can head over to Belkin or Amazon to browse the lineup and grab the first wave as it rolls out this fall.

TL;DR: The Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Booster Pack Lot is on sale for $79.99 at Amazon, down from its $109.99 list price.

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Buying Pokémon TCG boosters one at a time can quickly get expensive, especially for slightly older expansions as newer ones come out. So, this surprise Amazon discount makes Mega Evolution a great collection of cards to stock up on if you’ve been missing out.

As of Sept. 10, the Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution Booster Pack Lot is $79.99 at Amazon, taking exactly $30 off its $109.99 list price for a 27% saving. The offer comes from third-party seller USTOYS, with free delivery currently estimated for Sept. 18. Amazon also marks this as the lowest price in the past 30 days. However, only 15 were shown as remaining when we checked. 

There is another $79.99 Amazon listing through BTran Collectables if you want it a little sooner, with delivery slated for Sept. 15 to 17. Alternatively, J & M Collectibles has an $89.95 option that ships directly from Amazon and is scheduled to arrive Sept. 15 — a solid backup if both of the cheaper $80 deals sell out.

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Across all eight boosters, you’re getting 80 Pokémon trading cards in total, bringing the discounted bundle to essentially $9.99 per pack. With that, you’ll save a whole $5.21 per pack compared to buying Mega Evolution packs individually, which are currently $15.20 each (including delivery).

As for what you could pull, the Mega Evolution expansion includes 10 Mega Evolution Pokémon ex, 22 illustration rare Pokémon, 22 ultra rare Mega Evolution Pokémon ex and Trainer cards, plus 10 special illustration rare Mega Evolution Pokémon ex and Supporter cards. 

Among the most valuable chase cards you can still pull right now, Mega Evolution boasts some big hits — including MHR Mega Lucario ex, MHR Mega Gardevoir ex, and SIR Mega Gardevoir ex — worth up to $250. Each Pokémon TCG card from the Mega Evolution expansion is available to buy individually at TCGplayer. 

The web looks very different from when I first started using it. Browsers have changed, websites have become more complex, and I've picked up countless keyboard shortcuts along the way. Most have come and gone from my daily routine, but there's one I still turn to pretty much every day: Ctrl+Shift+D.

Trump held a big midterm convention on Wednesday, but many Republicans apparently had to miss out.

In the Daily Show clip above Michael Kosta gleefully recaps the various excuses given, from Rep. Mike Flood saying his son has a high school football game ("Oh yeah, classic mid-week high school football game," says Kosta, "That's why they call it Wednesday night lights") to Rep. Rich McCormick's son getting married in Greece ("Look son, I need you to get married in Greece this week," Kosta says. "I know you don't love her, but this is important.").

The highlight? House Appropriations chair Tom Cole apparently not being able to go due to a "can't-miss dove hunting event."

"Well yeah!" says Kosta. "You can't miss dove hunting. Eat lead, symbol of peace!"

SAVE $20: As of Sept. 10, every color of the Ninja FrostVault Go soft backpack coolers at Amazon has dipped below $180, making for $20 in overall savings compared to their $199.99 list price.

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If you're looking forward to camping trips or outdoor excursions this fall but don't want to drag around a wheeled cooler for your drinks and food, the Ninja FrostVault Go soft backpack cooler is worth considering. As of Sept. 10, every color is on sale at Amazon as well (even after Labor Day!), so it's a perfect time to look into it.

The cheapest of the colors, though not by a massive amount, is the charcoal gray backpack cooler, discounted to $179.49. The lakeshore blue variant closely follows it at $179.95, while the remaining colors are all priced at $179.99. Compared to their full price of $199.99, this is roughly $20 in savings on each, which isn't too bad at all.

SEE ALSO: The 6 best power stations for camping keep you both online and off-grid

The main appeal of this cooler is that it's a backpack. It features a padded back panel and backpack straps that make carrying it around nice and easy as you move from place to place. It can hold quite a lot as well: up to 24 cans without ice, or up to 16 with ice. Plus, it has a very helpful built-in Cold Dry Zone for your food, so it stays dry and separate from the drinks you've packed.

Another cool feature is a built-in bottle-opener attachment. So if you accidentally forgot to bring one, this backpack has you covered.

As we get further away from Labor Day, these deals may not be live for very long. Be quick to scoop up your preferred color of Ninja FrostVault Go soft backpack cooler while it's still on sale.

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More than ever, people are trying to get the most out of their phone’s storage. If you want more storage, it will cost you — literally. But what actually happens on your Android phone if you hit the storage limit, or even just get close? I ventured to find out.

Do you have a Raspberry Pi that isn't being used to its fullest? Well, this weekend, I have three projects for you to check out from homelab infrastructure to automatically feeding your pets when you're on vacation.

TL;DR: Belkin revealed its UltraCharge Pro series using semi-solid-state battery tech for slimmer, longer-lasting portable power. The lineup includes the 8.8mm-thin UltraCharge Pro Slim Magnetic Power Bank ($69.99) and the UltraCharge Pro Power Bank with Display ($89.99).

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Carrying a portable charger usually means dealing with a heavy brick in your pocket or bag. Belkin is trying to fix that with its latest drop from IFA 2026. The tech accessory company revealed its UltraCharge Pro series, which uses semi-solid-state battery tech for slimmer, longer-lasting portable power. The lineup includes the UltraCharge Pro Slim Magnetic Power Bank ($69.99) and the UltraCharge Pro Power Bank with Display ($89.99).

Instead of standard liquid-cell batteries, Belkin added a gel-like layer to the battery setup. That simple tweak allows the chargers to stay lightweight, last up to three times longer, and handle heat much better — so you do not have to worry about overheating or battery swelling down the road.

UltraCharge Pro Slim Magnetic Power Bank 5K

If you want a power bank that snaps onto your phone without turning it into a brick, this is the one. The UltraCharge Pro Slim Magnetic Power Bank packs a 5,000mAh battery into an 8.8mm body — which is roughly 40% thinner than standard 5K chargers.

Credit: Belkin Credit: Belkin

• Fast wireless charging — Delivers up to 15W of cable-free power using Qi2 magnetic tech.

• Wired option — Has a USB-C port that puts out up to 22.5W if you want a faster, plugged-in charge.

• Dual device support — You can charge two things at once — one wirelessly and one through the USB-C port.

• Pass-through charging — Plug it into the wall, and it will charge your phone wirelessly at up to 7.5W while topping itself up.

• Built to last — Uses Belkin’s semi-solid BoostSolid Cell tech, which gives it 3x longer lifespan and better heat management, so it does not degrade quickly.

SEE ALSO: Belkin just revealed a super-cheap lineup of noise-cancelling earbuds starting at $34.99 UltraCharge Pro Power Bank 10K

This one is built for heavier power needs or multiple phone charges. Despite packing a 10,000mAh capacity, it is 27% smaller than the average 10K power banks.

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• Serious speed — The main USB-C port delivers up to 60W, enough to fast-charge laptops, tablets, and phones.

• Three-port setup — Features two USB-C ports and one USB-A port, letting you charge up to three devices at the same time.

• Smart display — Shows real-time battery status, charging output, and wattage so you always know what is happening.

• Fast recharge — Supports 40W USB-C input, so the power bank recharges quickly when plugged into a wall outlet.

• Advanced protection — Monitors internal temperatures every 20 milliseconds to keep things running cool and safe.

Both models are now available at Belkin and Amazon, so you can pick whichever best fits your charging setup.

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SAVE $200: As of Sept. 10, the Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 robot vacuum and mop is on sale for $499.99 at Amazon. That's $200 off its full price of $699.99.

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Robot vacuums saw some great discounts during Labor Day, and while those sales have mostly ended, there are still a few deals on these helpful cleaners lingering. The Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 robot vacuum and mop is holding on at Amazon with a $200 price cut, though not for long.

As of Sept. 10, the Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 is on sale for $499.99 at the retailer, which is a nice drop from its full price of $699.99. However, there's a countdown on the store page indicating this offer is only available through the end of today. So, if it's caught your attention, time is running out to grab it at this lower price.

SEE ALSO: I found the best robot vacuums for every floor, budget, and level of laziness

Now that fall weather has arrived, and people are keeping warm indoors more often, this Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 combo cleaner can help keep your floors clean and tidy. When vacuuming, its 25,000Pa suction can lift dust, hair, and dirt from carpets or off hard surfaces. And when mopping for the latter, the DuoScrub Mopping System uses two high-speed rotary mops to scrub out stains.

This combo cleaner can even extend a brush and mop to reach tricky corners or underneath furniture. Plus, it maps out your home and avoids obstacles using Smart Pathfinder and 3DAdapt technology.

If you've been hoping to grab a robot vacuum to have for your fall cleaning, don't miss out on this last-chance deal on the Dreame L40 Ultra Gen 2 robot vacuum and mop at Amazon.

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AI-related news has shifted from depressing to deeply disturbing recently, with an Anthropic researcher quitting the company and stating that he believes artificial intelligence "could kill us all by the end of the decade" — a statement that seemed to be reinforced (unintentionally) by an Anthropic spokesperson.

In the clip above, Jimmy Kimmel is shocked that the news isn't bigger.

"You know I always thought these big companies were willing to destroy the planet for profit because it didn't affect them personally," the host says. "The end of all human life, that's pretty personal. That's about as personal as it gets. And I will say in times like these, that's when I'm very grateful we have a president who is on top of this stuff."

Cue a clip of Trump waving off a question from a reporter about a AI potentially turning on humanity, casually saying "It's gonna be fine, we'll always have something to stop them."

"Meh, no problem," says Kimmel. "Maybe that's why he doesn't care about the future of the country: He knows we don't have one."

SAVE $100: As of Sept. 10, the Amazon eero Pro 7 is on sale at Amazon for $699.99. That's a 13% discount on the list price.

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Struggling with patchy WiFi around your home? The Amazon eero Pro 7 is designed to keep your connection fast and reliable across multiple rooms, with a mesh setup that can help eliminate dead zones. And as of Sept. 10, it's on sale at Amazon for $100 off the list price. Normally $799.99, you can now upgrade your WiFi setup for $699.99.

If you're not familiar with a mesh WiFi setup, it's essentially a main router paired with extra boosters placed around your home to extend WiFi coverage. This is the three-pack, so you get the main router plus two additional devices to help keep your connection strong in different rooms.

The eero Pro 7 supports internet plans up to 5 Gbps, with two auto-sensing 5 GbE ports and wireless speeds of up to 3.9 Gbps. The three-pack model can cover up to 6,000 sq ft and support more than 600 devices. Plus, it has WiFi 7 features such as Multi-Link Operation (MLO), which will help give you all-around faster speeds.

It's also backward compatible with previous generations of eero and with some Amazon Echo devices with eero built in.

Get this router deal at Amazon now.

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Yoto is getting a makeover.

Available for preorder as of Sept. 10, the popular kids’ audio players have received an upgrade in the form of enhanced tech specs, new chipsets, a bigger nightlight, and an overall design evolution that includes some cool new features that both kids and parents will love.

“We've re-engineered the entire product from the ground up,” Yoto co-founder and CEO Ben Drury told Mashable. “It's actually finally the product that we wanted to create in the first place.”

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The 4th generation of the Yoto Player and the Yoto Mini include the introduction of the brand new Green Button. Located on the side of each device, this button will allow kids to access a host of downloaded audio stored locally on the player — no WiFi or Yoto Card necessary.

Once their grown-up puts it onto the player, they can rifle through tracks on their own. Devices will contain two playlists of up to 20 titles, putting even more power into their sticky little fingers.

Part of the retooling also includes faster download times, better connectivity, and up to 1,000 hours of storage (64GB) for each device.

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While any parent will tell you that it’s what’s on the inside that counts, each Yoto is getting a spiffed-up look on the outside too. The audio players have softened their edges, with a more rounded, friendlier aesthetic that is sure to appeal to kids while still looking great on the shelf.

With these design shifts, the Yoto will outgrow the previous generation of silicone Adventure Jackets, though we're told these will get an overhaul in the near future as well. Wireless docks and travel cases will remain compatible.

The new Yoto Mini will retail for $109.99 and is expected to start shipping as of Sept. 30, while the Yoto Player will retail for $149.99 and is expected as of Oct. 15.

Looking for something great to watch at home? Streaming subscribers are spoiled for choice between Hulu, Netflix, HBO Max, Disney+, Apple TV, Prime Video, Shudder, Paramount+, Peacock, and more. And that's before you even look at the vast libraries of movies and television programs within each streamer!

SEE ALSO: 2026 fall TV preview: Every show you should know about

Don't be overwhelmed or waste an hour scrolling through your services to determine what to watch. We've got your back, whatever your mood. Mashable offers watch guides for all of the above, broken down by genre: comedy, thriller, horror, documentary, and animation, among others. But if you're seeking something brand new (or just new to streaming), we've got you covered there, too.

14. Untold Mr. T: I Pity the Fool

Do you actually know the story of Mr. T? The A-Team legend otherwise known as Laurence Tureaud gets his own Netflix documentary, tracking his career through professional wrestling, his iconic roles on screen including Clubber Lang in Rocky III and instantly recognisable A-Teamer B.A. Baracus, as well as his Chicago childhood, with plenty of interviews with special guests and Mr. T himself.

However, it seems Mr. T doesn't love the result. "The documentary pissed me off, because they didn't cover a lot of stuff. When I saw it, I was like: 'What the heck?' It's garbage. You build me up, then you try to punk me out. I said: 'Wow man, I'm more than that,'" he told the Guardian. "That’s what we call, in the Black community, a white man wanting to change the story and control the narrative. If you don't know me, you’re gonna think I’m some monster." — Shannon Connellan, Senior Editor

How to watch: Untold Mr. T: I Pity the Fool is now streaming on Netflix.

13. A Killer Story

From One Night in Idaho: The College Murders director Matthew Galkin comes HBO's latest true crime series, which takes on the decades-long case of Dana Chandler, convicted for a 2002 double homicide in Topeka, Kansas. Notably, it's a case that preceded social media storms around true crime and armchair detectives posting online, with citizen sleuth Eileen Umbehr and her husband Keen devoting their lives to investigating the crime Chandler was charged for. Filmed over six years, A Killer Story sees former New York Times and ProPublica journalist Joe Sexton drawn into the case by Umbehr, as the series examines the trials, evidence, and finer details associated with the case. — S.C.

How to watch: A Killer Story is streaming on HBO Max Sept. 10.

12. Moana

Disney continues to make live-action movies based on their beloved animated films with Moana. And this is certainly one of Disney's cash-grabbing remakes.

In my review, I wrote, "Aside from my general grievance about the lack of innovation in Disney's menagerie of live-action remakes, Moana has a strangely false quality to it. The cast — led by 19-year-old Catherine Laga'aia — gives performances that feel straight out of a Disney Channel show. They're bouncy and broad in a way that made me expect the cheer of a pre-recorded studio audience to break in."

While director Thomas Kail and his ensemble aim to recreate the original film with care, the artifice of CGI backdrops and Dwayne Johnson's eyesore of a Maui costume is ruinous. "The result is a film that misses the point of its protagonist's journey. Rather than going somewhere new, Kail and company avoid discovery, opting instead to approximate popular IP. And in that way, it feels like AI. It does not feel like an earnest, human expression, but rather a shallow approximation that might have the general look but misses the soul of the original work." — K.P.

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

How to watch: Moana is now available to rent or buy.

11. Call My Agent! The Movie

After four seasons, beloved French comedy series Call My Agent! wrapped in 2020. Now, directed by Émilie Noblet and written by Call My Agent! creator Fanny Herrero with Lison Daniel, Call My Agent! The Movie reconnects with the illustrious ASK talent agency.

Andréa (Camille Cottin) is directing her first feature. Noémie (Laure Calamy) is kicking goals producing reality TV. When the lead walks off Andréa's set, she'll need new blood — and a new producer. With Noémie and Andréa awkwardly reunited, the drama is high on set. So, they'll need help from the ASK crew — but grudges are hard to shake. — S.C.

Starring: Camille Cottin, Laure Calamy, Thibault de Montalembert, Grégory Montel, Nicolas Maury, Fanny Sidney, Liliane Rovère, Laetitia Casta, Vincent Macaigne, Ophélia Kolb, Anne Marivin and Laurent Lafitte.

How to watch: Call My Agent! The Movie is now streaming on Netflix.

10. One Night Only

Will Gluck's One Night Only has started many a conversation, with Monica Barbaro and Callum Turner starring as two people who meet on the world's annual day that unmarried people can have sex. As Mashable's Associate Features Editor Anna Iovine writes, "Rom-com One Night Only comes at a time of increased surveillance and policing of sexual expression on the internet. And in the movie, totalitarianism is played for laughs." See it for yourself, then get reading. — S.C.

Starring: Monica Barbaro, Callum Turner, Molly Ringwald, LeVar Burton, Maya Hawke, Julia Fox, King Princess, Ben Marshall, Ziwe, Ella Loudon

How to watch: One Night Only is now available to rent or buy.

9. Crew Girl

Row, row, row your boat over to Netflix to check out Crew Girl, the streamer's latest YA romance.

Crew Girl introduces talented rower Teagan Tao (Miku Martineau). After a family scandal blows up her life, it's off to a new school for a new beginning. But the prestigious Easton Prep doesn't have a women's rowing team for her to join. Instead, she'll become the coxswain for the men's team, calling the shots from the front of the boat. As she takes on this new challenge, she'll become embroiled in — what else? — a love triangle involving two team members. Promising sporty, soapy romance, Crew Girl seems like the perfect next watch for anyone who devoured Off Campus in one sitting.* — Belen Edwards, Entertainment Reporter

Starring: Miku Martineau, Kyle Clark, Jessica Paré, Thomas Cadrot, and Sam Braun

How to watch: Crew Girl is now streaming on Netflix.

8. DANG!

Netflix's latest adult animated offering is family comedy Dang!, created by Hacks alum Andrew Law. The series centers on underachieving, unmotivated siblings Andrew and Eunice Dang (voiced by Law and Poppy Liu). When their high-powered lawyer sister Ruthie (voiced by Stephanie Hsu) tries to connect with them in New York, they panic over how much she'll lord her success over them. But turns out, she's screwed up big time. Now, the three siblings have to adjust to a new normal of being in the same city, and perhaps even being there for each other. What follows is an offbeat look at a family that isn't laugh-out-loud funny, but has the bones of being something great. — B.E.

Starring: Stephanie Hsu, Poppy Liu, and Andrew Law

How to watch: DANG! is now streaming on Netflix.

7. Fan Level Midnight: Devoted to the Office

It's a big week for fans of The Office. Not only does The Office spin-off The Paper return for a second season, but Peacock is also releasing Fan Level Midnight: Devoted to the Office. This new docuseries centers on the show's devoted fandom, and how it endures well over a decade after we said goodbye to Dunder Mifflin. On top of featuring interviews from the team behind The Office, Fan Level Midnight also takes it directly to the fans, speaking with everyone from actors in The Office musical parodies to a mechanic who used the show's "Stayin' Alive" CPR scene to save a life. — B.E.

Starring: Steve Carell, Rainn Wilson, Ed Helms, Jenna Fischer, John Krasinski, Greg Daniels, Angela Kinsey, Phyllis Smith, Leslie David Baker, Andy Buckley, Kevin Reilly, Will Ferrell, Paul Feig, and more.

How to watch: Fan Level Midnight: Devoted to the Office is now streaming on Peacock.

6. Minions & Monsters

The Minions have caused all kind of comical mayhem since they debuted in Despicable Me back in 2010. But their latest adventure is uniquely thrilling for cinephiles as it lets these lovable critters loose in 1920s Hollywood, where they're searching for monsters to make a movie of their own.

This means a lot of allusions to cinema on top of the Minions' signature silliness. So whether you love slapstick, goofy gibberish, or classic Hollywood icons, this comedy should satisfy.* — K.P.

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

How to watch: Minions & Monsters is now available to rent or buy.

5. The Paper Season 2

Open up your copies of The Toledo Truth Teller, because The Paper is back for Season 2. The Office spin-off continues to highlight the struggles local journalists face, but this time, it's especially focused on the relationship between editor-in-chief Ned (Domhnall Gleeson) and reporter Mare (Chelsea Frei). Their Season 1 slow burn has officially caught flame, but the pair are struggling to keep their romance a secret from their coworkers.

While The Paper nails the yearning and sweetness of Ned and Mare's relationship, it devotes far less time to giving its ensemble rewarding arcs, and the show suffers for it. The result is an uneven, if still funny, season that leaves several characters in the dust. Seriously, justice for Nicole (Ramona Young)! — B.E.

Starring: Domhnall Gleeson, Sabrina Impacciatore, Chelsea Frei, Melvin Gregg, Gbemisola Ikumelo, Tim Key, Ramona Young, Eric Rahill, Duane Shepard Sr., Alex Edelman, and Oscar Nuñez 

How to watch: The Paper Season 2 is now streaming on Peacock.

4. Last Seen

In the mood for a thriller this week? Then check out Apple TV's Australian offering Last Seen. Patrick Brammall (also starring in this week's Colin From Accounts Season 3) plays police dispatcher Ian Ridley, who's still grieving the disappearance of his young daughter Maggie. 11 years after she went missing, he receives a distressed call from a teenage girl he believes to be her, kicking off his desperate quest to find her again by any means necessary.

While fairly formulaic, Last Seen manages to hook you with its high-stakes family drama and its fair share of intriguing twists. At times propulsive, at others claustrophobic, it's a solid end-of-summer offering. — B.E.

Starring: Patrick Brammall, Brendan Cowell, Maxine Peake, Jessica Wren, Daniel Henshall, Chloe Jean Lourdes, Zahra Newman, Tobias Muhafidin

How to watch: The first two episodes of Last Seen are now streaming on Apple TV, with new episodes Wednesdays.

3. Supergirl

After bringing chaotic glee to the end of 2025's Superman, Milly Alcock reprised her role as Clark's hard-partying cousin Kara in director Craig Gillespie's Supergirl.

Based on the comic miniseries Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, the story follows the eponymous heroine as she chases down Krem of the Yellow Hills (Matthias Schoenaerts), a multi-hyphenate of villainy who pillages, rapes, kidnaps, and murders people across space. In tow is a vengeance-seeking girl named Ruthye (Eve Ridley). Plus Aquaman's Jason Momoa is back in the DC Universe, this time as the bounty-hunting anti-hero Lobo.

Critics panned Supergirl. In my review, I wrote, "While I enjoyed myself, I was never really blown away by this superhero movie. I left pleased, but not in awe, not craving a chance to see it again immediately. Still, if Warner Bros. greenlit a sequel, I'd be game to give Kara and her crew another go."* — K.P.

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

How to watch: Supergirl is now streaming on HBO Max.

2. Colin From Accounts Season 3

It's the final season for Australia's lauded Colin From Accounts, and we're sad to see it go. Created and written by husband-and-wife team Patrick Brammall and Harriet Dyer, who play leads Gordon and Ashley, the series has seen its dog-related car accident meet-cute start expand into a character-driven, romantic delight. — S.C.

Starring: Patrick Brammall, Harriet Dyer, Emma Harvie, Genevieve Hegney, Michael Logo, Helen Thomson, Darren Gilshenan, Virginia Gay, Annie Maynard, Celeste Barber, Justin Rosniak, Tai Hara, Thomas Cocquerel, Nikki Shiels, and Mark Trevorrow

How to watch: Colin From Accounts Season 3 is now streaming on Paramount+.

Best of streaming this week: Maddie's Secret

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 is now available to rent or buy.

(*) denotes a blurb came from a prior list.

Fall film festival season has begun! The Toronto International Film Festival kicks off today, boasting promising premieres, big stars, and indie gems ready to be discovered.

Mashable will be on the ground at TIFF, taking in the films that could have audiences cheering all the way to Oscar gold. We'll also be reporting on the new series that are making their world debuts on the big screens in Toronto's downtown venues. But you don't need to be here to get a feel for what's worth anticipating.

Ahead of opening night, Mashable's team has gathered together some of the most enticing films and TV shows that will be playing TIFF. And, wherever possible, we're informing you as to when, and how, you can see them for yourselves.

So whether you're at TIFF, making the tough decision of what to see in a sea of cinema options, or at home, wondering which of these festivals selects is worth marking your calendar for, we've got you covered.

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, the same day it premieres at TIFF.

Julián Julián wants to be a mermaid in "Julián." Credit: TIFF

Cartoon Saloon, the studio responsible for such outstanding animated films as The Secret of Kells, Wolfwalkers, and The Breadwinner, offers an enchanting adventure about a little boy who dreams of joining an annual New York City extravaganza.

Based on Jessica Love’s beloved children’s book Julián Is a Mermaid, Julián centers on a young Afro-Latino boy who's spending the summer with his Dominican-American abuela in Brooklyn. Once he learns about the Coney Island Mermaid Parade, he dreams of donning a long tail and jewelry and joining the ranks of self-made mermaids who'll flood the streets and waves. But getting his grandmother to understand this dream — and by extension, who her grandson is — isn't easy.

A heartwarming story of love and identity is told through joyful and gorgeous animation. Trust us, you won't want to miss Julián. — K.P.

Starring: Knyght Darius Jack, Milcania Diaz-Rojas, Lisa-Kaindé Diaz, and Naomi Diaz

How to watch: Following its North American Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, Julián's release is TBD.

Back in Black Jane Curtin and Christopher Walken co-star in "Back in Black." Credit: TIFF

One of the funnier movies hitting TIFF this year is Back in Black, a dark comedy co-written by Ron Murphy and Nick Torokvei, and helmed by the former.

Christopher Walken stars as a charismatic mortician whose family business is on the brink of death because no one in his cozy American town is dying. His cheerful wife, Autumn (Jane Curtin), urges him to hang in, confident a change of fortune will come their way. But their grown granddaughter Sam (Ella Ballentine) isn't waiting. With her handy screwdriver, she'll change her family's fates — and fatally interfere with several neighbors. The results are hilarious, but also joltingly macabre. — K.P.

Starring: Christopher Walken, Jane Curtin, and Ella Ballentine

How to watch: Following its World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, Back in Black's release is TBD.

Stuffed

Among my most anticipated movies at TIFF this year is Stuffed.

Killing Eve's Jodie Comer stars as Araminta, a taxidermist with a big, peculiar dream. She wants to stuff a human body, but consensually of course. Enter Pillion's Harry Melling as Bernie, a lonely man who longs to be a part of something special. They seem a perfect match for this project. But as they grow close, could their feelings for each other get in the way of the art?

Filmmaker Theo Rhys makes his directorial feature debut with Stuffed, adapting it from his award-winning short film of the same name. And that is why I'm so chuffed over Stuffed. I saw the short when it played SXSW back in 2021, and was part of the jury who awarded it a special jury prize. Because not only is this a story of death and romance with a dark comic sensibility, it's also a musical. I'm absolutely giddy to see how Rhys has expanded the concept, and with such a enticing cast. — K.P.

Starring: Jodie Comer and Harry Melling

How to watch: Following its World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, Stuffed's release is TBD.

Vintage Violence Cole Sprouse and Kiko Mizuhara co-star in "Vintage Violence." Credit: TIFF

Vintage Violence sounds like a plot line straight out of Mad Libs.

Cole Sprouse stars as a content creator known for urban exploring. But once he happens upon a hidden cache of vintage denim, a follower seeking fortune and adventure (Kiko Mizuhara) urges him to travel to Japan to sell the jeans. This sparks a charming romance, but then the Yakuza gets involved. Much blood and violence will follow.

Writer/director Eugene Kotlyarenko's kinetic movie not only blends genres but also includes slide screens, video game sound effects, and a barrage of stimuli that reflect social media overload. All this makes Vintage Violence well-suited to TIFF's Midnight slate. — K.P.

Starring: Cole Sprouse, Kiko Mizuhara, Nijiro Murakami, Pierre Taki, and Hio Miyazawa

How to watch: Following its World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, Vintage Violence's release is TBD.

Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty!

This comedy/drama from filmmaker Josef Kubota Wladyka began gathering hype out of its Sundance premiere last January. Ahead of Sony Pictures' Classic release this month, Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! will show its stuff at TIFF 2026.

Pacific Rim's Rinko Kikuchi stars as Haru, a Japanese woman who loves Latin dancing almost as much as she loves her Mexican husband, Luis. But when he dies on the dance floor during an amateur competition, how will she move through her grief? The title's a clue! Her family pushes her to join a new dance class, and before long her crush on its hot instructor gives her a new lease on life.

Imaginative, bittersweet, and wonderfully humane, Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! is a feel-good movie you won't want to miss. — K.P.

Starring: Rinko Kikuchi, Alberto Guerra, Alejandro Edda, Damián Alcázar, You, and Yoh Yoshida

How to watch: Ha-Chan, Shake Your Booty! will make its Canadian Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, then opens in the U.S. 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.

Atonement

Writer/director Reed Van Dyk explores forgiveness, grief, and what it means to move on in Atonement. Inspired by the article of the same name by American journalist Dexter Filkins, Atonement begins in 2003 Iraq, where American soldiers mistakenly killed three civilians, all belonging to the same family. What did this deadly error do to these men's surviving mother and sister? What happened to the soldiers?

Filkins explored this in his article. Now Van Dyk reimagines him as Michael Reid, an American journalist who, years after this horrid event, wants to reunite soldier Lou D'Alessandro (Boyd Holbrook) and widow Mariam Khachaturian (Hiam Abbass). Together, might they find some form of peace?

Reviews out of the Cannes International Film Festival were largely raves. So, TIFF attendees are eager to see what Van Dyk delivers. — K.P.

Starring: Boyd Holbrook, Kenneth Branagh, and Hiam Abbass

How to watch: Following its North American Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, Atonement will open in theaters in limited release on Oct. 2.

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: Following its Canadian Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, Tenzing opens in select theaters Oct. 9, before debuting globally on Apple TV Oct. 16.

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: Following its North American Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, Musk opens in theaters on Oct. 16.

Being Heumann Ruth Madeley plays Judith Heumann in "Being Heumann." Credit: TIFF

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: Following its World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, 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: Following its Canadian Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, Wild Horse Nine opens in theaters on Nov. 6.

Bitter Christmas

It's Pedro Almodóvar with a semi-autobiographical drama about a filmmaker whose search for source material proves a problem for his closest friend.

Rich with color and melodrama, Bitter Christmas weaves not one story of an artist who irks their loved ones by pulling from their lives for his work, but two! In 2004, Elsa is looking to overcome grief over her mother with a new project. In 2025, Raúl faces a similar struggle, looking to a suffering friend for inspiration. But these two have more in common than you might expect.

After scoring praise out of the Cannes International Film Festival, Bitter Christmas comes to TIFF to stir emotions and discourse. — K.P.

Starring: Bárbara Lennie, Leonardo Sbaraglia, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Victoria Luengo, Patrick Criado, Milena Smit, and Quim Gutiérrez

How to watch: Following its North American Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, Bitter Christmas opens in limited release on Nov. 13, expanding Nov. 25.

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 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. 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: Following its Canadian Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, Elsinore opens in select theaters on Nov. 20.

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 make its International Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival Sept. 13, before it opens in theaters Dec. 11.

Ink 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: Following its Canadian Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, Ink opens in select theaters on Dec. 11, then debuts on Netflix on Jan. 8, 2027.

Yaga

TIFF has got much-anticipated TV premieres too.

What happens when you combine the stars of Heated Rivalry, The Matrix, and Schitt's Creek? You get the cast of Yaga, a supernatural mystery rooted in the legend of Baba Yaga and based on the 2019 play by showrunner Kat Sandler.

Heated Rivalry breakout Hudson Williams plays Henry Park, heir to a powerful fishery in a small coastal town. When he goes missing, private investigator Rapp (Noah Reid) is on the case, which will lead him to cross paths with enigmatic university professor Katherine (Carrie-Anne Moss). What starts as a thriller soon veers into twisted fairy tale territory, hopefully complete with Baba Yaga's chicken leg house. (If not, we'll settle for some solid scares.) — B.E. *

Starring: Noah Reid, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hudson Williams, Clark Backo, Sheila McCarthy, Megan Follows, Ezra Franky, Patrick Gilmore, Katharine Isabelle, Hiro Kanagawa, Emilija Baranac, Georgia Acken, Anisa Harris, and Sam Krochmal

How to watch: Following its World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, Yaga premieres this October on AMC+.

Carrie

I know what you're thinking. Another Carrie adaptation? Really? But with Mike Flanagan at the helm, we've got high hopes.

SEE ALSO: Every single Stephen King movie adaptation, ranked

Flanagan is the modern master of Stephen King adaptations, having directed excellent films like The Life of Chuck, Doctor Sleep, and Gerald's Game. He's also proven his considerable horror TV chops thanks to chilling projects like The Haunting of Hill House, The Fall of the House of Usher, and Midnight Mass. His upcoming Carrie miniseries synthesizes these two specialties, which already bodes well. It also updates King's story of a bullied telepathic teen (Summer H. Howell) to today, promising a fresh look at an iconic tale, even if the end destination of the world's bloodiest prom remains the same. — B.E. *

Starring: Summer H. Howell, Samantha Sloyan, Siena Agudong, Alison Thornton, Joel Oulette, Josie Totah, Arthur Conti, Thalia Dudek, Amber Midthunder, and Matthew Lillard

How to watch: Following its World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival, Carrie premieres Oct. 7 on Prime Video.

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Stephen King is never shy when it comes to sharing his thoughts on new adaptations of his work.

Carrie, Mike Flanagan's TV show based on the author's first published novel, is next in the pipeline — and following the release of the Prime Video trailer, King took to Threads to make his opinion on the show known.

SEE ALSO: Every single Stephen King movie adaptation, ranked

The good news? It sounds like he's a big fan.

"Mike Flanagan's version of CARRIE is brilliant," wrote King. "What it has to say about social media is shocking and true."

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Although Carrie was published in the 1970s, Flanagan's version takes Carrie White (Summer H. Howell) into the present day of smartphones and social media, which is sure to put an unpleasant new spin on what the protagonist endures at high school.

Stephen King's son, the author Joe Hill, also had positive things to say.

"I was watching this trailer for Carrie on Instagram and thinking how good it looks and suddenly found myself fighting back tears," Hill wrote. "Never had that happen before, watching a preview. Maybe I’m getting a bit soggy in my fifties, I don’t know. Looks so good tho—Mike Flanagan sure can make em."

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Following its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival next week, Carrie debuts on streaming on Prime Video Oct. 7.