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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.

SAVE $32: As of Sept. 10, the Kindle Scribe Premium Pen is on sale for $47.99 at Amazon. That's a 40% discount on the list price.

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You can currently pick up the Kindle Scribe Premium Pen on sale at Amazon, now down to just $47.99 from $79.99. That's a saving of $32 and, according to price tracker camelcamelcamel, its best-ever price.

Made specifically for the Kindle Scribe, the Premium Pen has a matching design and an improved eraser for a more realistic writing experience. It's available in tungsten or metallic jade, with both colors currently reduced to the same price.

There's no Bluetooth pairing or charging to worry about, either. The battery-free stylus attaches magnetically to the side of the Kindle Scribe. So, you're good to start writing as soon as you unpack it.

Plus, the pen can be used for more than just writing notes. You can underline and highlight text in books, as well as use it for lists, journals, and other handwritten notes. Flipping the pen over activates the eraser, and it has a customizable shortcut button for quick access to functions such as highlighting and erasing.

The Premium Pen is on sale at Amazon right now, so don't miss out on this deal.

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The Kindle Scribe isn't your usual e-reader; it also doubles up as a digital notebook for writing, reading, and everything in between. So, if you're as much a notetaker as you're a bookworm, this might be the perfect Kindle for you. And right now, you can get a refurbished model from Amazon for $284.99, saving you $75.

This particular Scribe is listed in "like-new" condition, so you're not making a big compromise to get the lower price. Amazon says its refurbished devices are tested and certified to look and function like new, and they come with the same limited warranty as a new device.

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The compact tablet has an 8-inch HD screen that's perfect for streaming shows, playing games, or catching up on social media. Under the hood, there's a hexa-core processor, up to 4GB of RAM, and 64GB of built-in storage. If you need more room for apps, downloads, and other files, you can also add a microSD card for up to 1TB of additional storage.

It's also a handy option to take with you, with up to 13 hours of battery life on a single charge. Amazon has added several smart features, too, including tools that can help write emails and summarize web pages.

You can grab the Amazon Fire HD 8 for $84.99 at Amazon right now.

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.

SEE ALSO: Hurdle: Everything you need to know to find the answers Hurdle Word 1 hint

To glorify.

Hurdle Word 1 answer

EXALT

Hurdle Word 2 hint

To cut.

SEE ALSO: Wordle today: Answer, hints for September 10, 2026 Hurdle Word 2 Answer

SHEAR

Hurdle Word 3 hint

To mess up.

SEE ALSO: NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for September 10, 2026 SEE ALSO: NYT Connections hints today: Meanings for each word for Sept. 10, 2026 Hurdle Word 3 answer

BOTCH

Hurdle Word 4 hint

A gorge.

Hurdle Word 4 answer

GULCH

Final Hurdle hint

Madness.

SEE ALSO: Mahjong, Sudoku, free crossword, and more: Games available on Mashable Hurdle Word 5 answer

CRAZE

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Would you believe it? Apple finally has an actual foldable phone in its lineup: the iPhone Duo.

As is customary, following the grand unveiling on Wednesday Sept. 9, the company let journalists into a space where we could experience the new devices, and you can guess which one drew the biggest crowd.

Fortunately, Apple brought more than one, so after some elbowing, persuading, and begging (mostly begging), we got a few minutes alone with the iPhone Duo. Here's what it's really like, at first glance.

It’s surprisingly smooth Fold it halfway, and the iPhone Duo becomes a very expensive clock and photo frame. Credit: Stan Schroeder/Mashable

The iPhone Duo works amazingly well. Starting with that mesmerizing animation that blends one display into the other when you fold or unfold the phone, everything on the iPhone Duo looks and feels as if Apple has been doing foldables for years. It's early days (hours), I know, but everything I tried to do on the phone felt natural and happened very quickly.

The larger display is glorious to look at, and it immediately makes your old iPhone feel very cramped in comparison, especially if you launch something like Photos, which makes it so much more enjoyable to browse through your photo collection.

Position the iPhone Duo this way, and apps will split to make the best use of the space. Credit: Stan Schroeder/Mashable

Flip it vertically (while unfolded), and it feels like, well, a very big iPhone, but I can totally see myself reading books, or magazines, or browsing the web this way. Netflix, in particular, has been upgraded to work with the foldable display, and I was happy to see that whichever way I turned the phone, and whether I folded, unfolded, or half-folded the display, the app knew what to do, and playback continued.

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I'll need a lot more time to see how other apps (especially third-party apps) behave on the iPhone Duo. But I'm pretty certain already that Apple has done a great job adapting iOS to work with a foldable display.

A foldable phone has more than two states — folded and unfolded — with several in-between positions, and Apple thought of that, too. If you fold it halfway and place it on a desk, the iPhone Duo will become a (very expensive) digital clock and calendar. You can also have two apps working side by side, or one above the other, depending on the orientation. Again, and to my surprise, I never experienced a moment when the phone didn't know what to do with an app, or when things became slow, weird, or jittery.

View this post on Instagram The design gets almost everything right The iPhone Duo’s crease is there, but it’s easy to miss. Credit: Stan Schroeder/Mashable

The crease didn't bother me. It exists, but I could barely see it. For practical purposes, I didn't notice it, and the display looks gorgeous from all angles. The laminated display has multiple layers designed to keep it functional and durable through repeated folding and unfolding. It also has a matte finish that I prefer to the glossy finish on a regular iPhone's display.

As for the design and its somewhat unusual form factor, I think Apple got it right. When folded, it's a bit more square than a regular phone, but I could get used to it. Unfold it, and it's basically a thinner, more elegant iPad mini. It's the sweet spot, and I could easily see this being my primary phone. Holding it fully unfolded feels a bit odd, as you're probably smearing greasy fingerprints across the outer display, but I don't really see how that could be avoided.

When unfolded, it's the thinnest iPhone ever. Credit: Stan Schroeder/Mashable

For the first time, Apple is using an under-the-display camera on the iPhone Duo. The way it works is pretty sleek; it's nearly (but not completely) invisible until you need it, and it appears and disappears with a cool little animation. Its slightly off-center position can look a little odd when the display is unfolded, but I don't think it'll matter much in actual use.

One thing that makes me worry, though, is how slippery the iPhone Duo's edges are, which makes it a bit harder to unfold, even with two hands. I've yet to try it with a case, but I think a grippy case will be a must-have. With a phone that costs $2,000, you'll probably want a case anyway.

The wait begins The iPhone Duo may be here in the demo room, but the rest of us will have to wait until Oct. 23. Credit: Stan Schroeder/Mashable

The iPhone Duo is launching in October, roughly one month after the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, which will be available in just over a week. This means our review will come a little later. That's fine, as it will give developers time to adapt their apps for the Duo. As far as I could tell, the only third-party app that's been fully overhauled to work nicely on the Duo is Netflix.

For now, it's definitely the most interesting iPhone Apple has launched in years, and I'm looking forward to spending more time with it.

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Top smartphone deals of the week

If the $1,999 iPhone Duo isn’t in your budget, this is a great time to take advantage of discounts on previous-generation iPhones and Android devices.

• Get the iPhone 17 for $0 down at T-Mobile

• Samsung Galaxy S26 FE + $200 Amazon Gift Card — $799.99 $999.99 (save $200)

• Google Pixel 11 Pro — $1,019.70 $1,099 (save $79.30)

• Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — $1,049.99 $1,299.99 (save $250)

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 — $1,649.99 $1,899.99 (save $250)

Apple has raised the prices of its iPhone 16, 17, 17e, and Air, quietly making the changes to coincide with its announcement of the new iPhone 18 Pro, 18 Pro Max, and foldable Duo. Some of them are now even more expensive than they were at launch.

SEE ALSO: iPhone 18 Pro price report: Apple confirms price hikes

Historically, the release of a new iPhone has been accompanied by a price cut on older models, making the devices more attractive to savvy shoppers. Unfortunately, it seems as though their patience has instead been punished this year, with multiple past iPhones getting a $100 bump in price instead.

The iPhone 16 had been available for $699 before Apple's event on Wednesday, having received a $100 price cut when the iPhone 17 was released last year. That reduction has now been reversed, putting the iPhone 16 back up to $799 — the same price it was when it launched two years ago in 2024.

Meanwhile, the iPhone 17, 17e, and Air are now more expensive than they were at launch. The budget iPhone 17e was originally available for $599 when it was announced in March this year, but it will now set you back $699. Apple's iPhone 17 launched at $799 last September, but its price has now been increased to $899. Finally, the iPhone Air launched at $999 alongside the iPhone 17, but will now cost buyers $1,099.

Top smartphone deals of the week

If the $1,999 iPhone Duo isn’t in your budget, this is a great time to take advantage of discounts on previous-generation iPhones and Android devices.

• Get the iPhone 17 for $0 down at T-Mobile

• Samsung Galaxy S26 FE + $200 Amazon Gift Card — $799.99 $999.99 (save $200)

• Google Pixel 11 Pro — $1,019.70 $1,099 (save $79.30)

• Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — $1,049.99 $1,299.99 (save $250)

• Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 — $1,649.99 $1,899.99 (save $250)

To top it off, the newly announced iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are also $100 more expensive than last year's 17 Pro and Pro Max at launch, starting at $1,199 and $1,299, respectively. 

Some commentators had expected Apple to launch the iPhone 18 Pro at $1,099, absorbing higher manufacturing costs to keep it in line with the iPhone 17 Pro's pricing. It was a reasonable conclusion to draw considering Apple's past pricing trends. However, it seems the tech giant isn't prepared to reduce its profit margin quite that much this year. (Apple's recent Q3 2026 results reported a net quarterly profit of $29.8 billion, with net iPhone sales having increased 22 percent to $54.25 billion.)

While unwelcome, Apple's price hikes aren't a complete surprise. The AI boom has significantly increased demand for memory chips, driving up manufacturing costs as tech companies compete for limited supplies. In June, Apple's former CEO Tim Cook told the Wall Street Journal that though the company was trying to "mitigate" the impact on customers, "price increases are unavoidable."

Bloomberg subsequently reported last month that Apple was preparing to raise the prices of its iPhones, having already done so for other products such as the iPad Air, MacBook Air, and Mac Studio.

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

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.

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

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.

SEE ALSO: NYT Pips hints, answers for September 6, 2026 Here's a hint for today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Periodic table

• Green: House accessories

• Blue: Jersey rock hits

• Purple: Up-to-date

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Here are today's Connections categories

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

• Yellow: Chemical elements

• Green: What you might see sticking out of a window

• Blue: Bruce Springsteen classics

• Purple: Ending in synonyms for "Happening now"

Play our Big Guessing Game: Make your predictions now for a chance to win a new Apple Watch. Time's running out!

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 #1186 is...

What is the answer to Connections today

• Chemical elements: ACTINIUM, KRYPTON, LEAD, SULFUR

• What you might see sticking out of a window: AIR CONDITIONER, CATIO, CLOTHESLINE, FLOWER BOX

• Bruce Springsteen classics: ATLANTIC CITY, BADLANDS, BORN TO RUN, THUNDER ROAD

• Ending in synonyms for "Happening now": ADULT CONTEMPORARY, ALTERNATING CURRENT, REPRESENT, SEXTANT

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

Are you also playing NYT Strands? Get all the Strands hints you need for today's puzzle.

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

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 September 10, 2026 Actinium meaning

A rare, soft silver radioactive chemical element.

Krypton meaning

A colorless, odorless chemical element and noble gas.

Lead meaning

A toxic dark gray chemical element.

Sulfur meaning

A bright yellow chemical element.

Atlantic City meaning

A popular coastal New Jersey city.

Badlands meaning

Dry, eroded area of land that has gone unused.

Born to Run meaning

A popular 1975 song and album released by Bruce Springsteen.

Thunder Road meaning

A 1975 Bruce Springsteen hit song.

Air conditioner meaning

A machine used to cool down a space.

Catio meaning

An enclosed outdoor space used to house pet cats.

Clothesline meaning

An outdoor rope connected at two points used to hang up wet clothing.

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Flower box meaning

A long, rectangular box used to hold and display flowers or other plants in a window.

Adult contemporary meaning

A genre of music consisting of slow to mid-tempo songs.

Alternating current meaning

An electric current that reverses direction and changes magnitude over time.

Represent meaning

To act on behalf of.

Sextant meaning

A navigation tool used to measure angles.

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Today's NYT Strands hints describe awards.

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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The words are related to success.

Today’s NYT Strands theme plainly explained

These words describe awards.

NYT Strands spangram hint: Is it vertical or horizontal?

Today's NYT Strands spangram is horizontal.

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Today's spangram is We Have a Winner.

NYT Strands word list for September 10

• Pennant

• Prize

• We Have a Winner

• Trophy

• Medal

• Crown

• Laurels

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Today's Wordle answer should be easy to solve if you're sarcastic.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Ironically.

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The letter Y appears twice.

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Today's Wordle starts with the letter D.

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DRYLY

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Hope is the epic monster movie that The End of Oak Street failed to be. Bear with me; this is more than a "they're both monster movies" comparison.

Both films focus on a humble neighborhood under siege by rampaging beasts. Both feature gruesome violence as mankind gets swatted down the food chain. Both center on heroes who are alarmingly bad at recognizing danger. But only one satisfies as eye-popping entertainment with something worthwhile to say.

Where The End of Oak Street was a clumsy Spielberg pastiche lacking sense and humanity, Hope is a rollicking, action-packed thrill ride that roars with the intensity of Hollywood blockbusters without compromising its unnerving commentary.

Why choose between thought-provoking cinema and a bonkers popcorn movie? Na Hong-jin's Hope is both.

Hope is a Jaws descendant that deserves the title.

From South Korean writer/director Na Hong-jin (The Wailing, The Yellow Sea) comes a monster movie that steals smartly from Spielberg's Jaws, without feeling like a rip-off.

Like Jaws, Hope kicks off with a small town police chief — in this case, Bum-seok (Hwang Jung-min) — who finds a curious corpse in the rural lands outside of his town. Local hunters have called him over a dead cow, whose side is sliced wide open with confoundingly large claw marks. Could it be a bear? A tiger? Or spies from North Korea looking to sow confusion?

While the chief heads into town to investigate further, his cousin, a brash young hunter named Sung-ki (Zo In-sung), leads others into the woods to investigate. Like Brody from Jaws, Bum-seok is determined to protect his people from this mysterious beast, but he is alarmingly ill-equipped to manage it.

Na sets up some subtle visuals that suggest this ineptitude as soon as Bum-seok struts onscreen. The cow carnage before him suggests a foe that is massive, mighty, and savage. By contrast, Bum-seok wears a sharply pressed policeman's uniform, with flared pant legs that accent his kicky little leather boots. He is a man of order, not chaos. So, much like the sea-fearing Brody on Quint's boat, Bum-seok becomes a fish out of water in his own town when the monster comes calling.

Like Spielberg, Na takes his time revealing the full majesty and horror of this monster. Nearly an hour passes before the beast is revealed onscreen. But along the way, Na gives his audience plenty to scream over.

Hope is an exhilarating, surprising, and totally gnarly action movie. Police outpost chief Bum-seok (Hwang Jung-min) looks for a monster in "Hope." Credit: NEON

For the film's first leg, Na binds his audience to Bum-seok, in both quest and perspective. Like him, we are eager to understand this creature, more eager perhaps to see it for ourselves. But Na toys with us. When Bum-seok gets back to town, he realizes the monster is already here.

He races through its path of destruction, past shattered market stalls, crumbling walls, and bloodied corpses that litter the street. He follows the sounds of smashing, gunfire, and screams. His neighbors rush past him, firing an array of heavy artillery. And still, he is always too many steps behind to see what's causing this destruction. Our idea of the monster is shaped by details in the wreckage, like how big a hole it leaves in a concrete wall or how far it throws an entire pick-up truck.

This frenzied pursuit sequence spins through streets, battered businesses, and down gulleys. Along the way, Bum-seok will be mocked for his confusion and team up with a reluctant ally, who carries a bow and arrow. And in every frame, the excitement mounts. By withholding the monster, Na urges the audience to be children again, with our imaginations running wild at the bump in the night.

Critics out of the film's world premiere at the Cannes International Film Festival were divided about the computer animation that brings Hope's creatures to life. IndieWire reported the film got a new cut and a polish on its CGI since then. Having not seen the Cannes cut, I squealed with absolute joy when the first monster was revealed in the theatrical release of Hope. And for all those critters that came after, I was likewise giddy.

Sure, not all of the GCI is seamlessly composited into the locations of town and forest that Hope traverses. But Na's collection of creatures is intriguing and unexpected, brought to life by captivating animation that makes these bumps in the suspension of disbelief pass in forgettable flickers.

Hope pivots hard in its second act.

Not long after the monster is revealed, Bum-seok teams up with rookie cop Sung-ae (Squid Game's Hoyeon), who's got a brash mouth to match her booming assault rifle. After a jaw-dropping car chase that makes The Bourne Identity look like Driving Miss Daisy, they finally, fatally fell the monster. But we're only over an hour into this 156-minute movie. So, what next?

Well, for one, Na will lead us back to the woods, where Sung-ki and the other hunters are about to have close encounters of their own. More action will spark there, while back in town, Bum-seok chases answers to all the questions raised by the monster attack. Here, Na weaves in new characters, who are quirky and influenced by small-town superstition. (Think Widow's Bay.) And as they find answers, Bum-seok and Sung-ae find disturbing truths about who's really to blame for the devastation before them.

In the second half, Hope allows its audience more room to breathe than it does its human heroes. Comical monologues about hunting and defecation keep things light, even as the realizations turn dark. From there, Na pulls us out of Bum-seok's perspective, to one more knowing, and empathetic.

The looks Na grants of the monsters are no longer strictly to scare us. The following conflict between man and beast becomes one where we not only revel in the outrageous and brutal action that turns armed men into ribbons of flesh and rivers of blood. But we are also urged to consider the origins of this violence — in between the screams and laughter that Na earns with each new chase or challenge.

Hope is confusing, but strategically so.

The absolutely outstanding action sequence of monster-made mayhem should be reason enough for genre fans to buy a ticket. Na's vision of action makes room for thrills, surprises, scares, and laughs with generous abandon. Yet Hope offers more than an absolutely outrageous spectacle.

Again, I point to the failings of The End of Oak Street. Yes, it too offered violent beasts and gory action sequences. But the disdain — or maybe indifference — that American filmmaker David Robert Mitchell had for the family at the center of his movie makes watching them less fun and more torturous. The fact that they never got any better at recognizing the threat around them felt more an insult to the audience than a rich terrain for slasher trope scares.

By contrast, Hope has an empathy for its foolish humans, even as it presents them in brief sketches. Unlike Jaws, we never learn much about the police chief's life outside of this very bad day on the job. When Sung-ae is introduced, it's with a fearless attack on the monster, and virtually no context about her character. Likewise, other locals will pop into the plot, only to disappear for a stretch, then return as a corpse (or part of one).

There were moments where I felt my brain leaping to bridge the gap between what I saw and what I knew. But here's the thing: 1) These little details don't matter, and 2) the confusion Na causes with such leaps reflects the confusion his townsfolk are enduring as they try to survive. The details of their backstory are not as crucial to who they are in their actions and to each other. Essentially, the first half of Hope urges us to look for clues of what is going on. The second half suggests that we might have been focusing on the wrong ones.

All this leads to a climax that is rigorously exciting, with a chase scene that had my heart thumping so hard it should count as a cardio workout. Here is where Michael Fassbender, Alicia Vikander, and Taylor Russell pop up in surprising roles I won't spoil here. But if you know they're in it going into the movie, there's no mistaking them onscreen.

Admittedly, not every sequence needs the time Na gives it to play out. Some beats feel redundant, especially in the final sequence. There, it seems either Na is second-guessing his audience's capacity for understanding, or is indulging in the sci-fi flourishes of Hope. But in any case, Hope's runtime flies by.

Chasing the audience across a village marketplace, through mountainside forests, into stranger caverns, and down a seemingly endless highway, Na offers a monster movie that is unique, captivating, and explosive fun. His monsters and men are sketches, but beautifully realized through a terrific cast and thoughtful visual effects that spur our imaginations rather than offer easy answers. What Na has made here is a marvel that smartly plucks from Spielberg's playbook to create something fresh, fun, and challenging.

I didn't just laugh, gasp, scream, and squeal watching this movie. I was thrust full-bodied back into what it was like being a kid seeing a Godzilla movie or Jaws for the first time. I've seen hundreds or thousands of movies and monsters since then. But with a keen awareness of audience and a passion for action and creatures, Na brought it all back. Hope made me feel like a kid again as I watched it, then dared me to confront the hard truths at its heart. Through that journey, Hope becomes the kind of movie that doesn't let go, and cheers to that.

Hope was reviewed out of the Toronto International Film Festival. It opens in theaters in the U.S. on Sept. 9.