It’s hard to believe but after next week we’re going to start seeing a lot more updates about the fall movies and blockbusters that we’ll be going to theaters to check out. We have a bit of a preview this week. You can always check out the latest on events, Family Film Festivals and even more happening at your local MJR and Emagine theaters.
Don’t forget to stay up to date on the movies hitting theaters soon with the updated release schedule too!
Metro Detroit Local Events
- Hallmark Stars Live (July 31)
- UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell (August 12th)
- Gladys Knight (August 18th)
- Little Shop of Horrors (August 21st)
- Los Panchos (August 22nd)
- The Princess Bride: An Inconceivable Evening with Cary Elwes (August 29th)
- Napoleon Dynamite Live! (September 12th)
- The Notebook The Musical (September 22 – October 4th)
- Outlander in Concert (October 6th)
- The Rocky Horror Picture Show (October 8th)
- Art Garfunkle (October 10th)
- Mania: ABBA tribute (October 13th)
- Dirty Dancing: The Musical (October 13-18)
- A Drag Queen Christmas (November 11th)
- Be Like Blippi Tour (November 14th)
- The Bald and the Beautiful with Trixie and Katya (November 20th)
- Ford House 2026 Events
- ATG Broadway in Detroit 2026-27 Season
- RuPaul’s Drag Race Werq The World Tour (April 7, 2027)
Movie and Entertainment Updates
THE SHEEP DETECTIVES – On Prime Video Now
In this witty, new breed of mystery, George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can’t possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers.
POWER BALLAD | on Premium Digital Now
Discover the story behind the hit song that changed two lives when POWER BALLAD arrives on Premium Digital and Premium Video on Demand beginning June 23 from Lionsgate. POWER BALLAD stars Paul Rudd (Ant-Man), Nick Jonas (Camp Rock), Peter McDonald (The Stag), Marcella Plunkett (Once), Havana Rose Liu (Bottoms), and Jack Reynor (Midsommar).
When Rick (Paul Rudd), a past-his-prime wedding singer, meets fading boy-band star Danny (Nick Jonas) during a gig, the two bond over music and a late-night jam session. But when Danny turns one of Rick’s songs into the hit that reignites his career, Rick sets out to reclaim the recognition he believes he deserves — even if it means risking everything he cares about. From writer-director John Carney (Sing Street, Once), POWER BALLAD is a feel-good story about music, self-respect, friendship, and the price of ambition.
On June 23, POWER BALLAD will be available to rent via Premium Video on Demand (for a 48-hour period) and to purchase via Premium Electronic Sell-Through on participating digital platforms where movies are available for purchase, including Movies Anywhere™, Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Google TV, YouTube, and more.
SPECIAL FEATURES
- The Making of Power Ballad
- The Music of Power Ballad
- The Power of Paul Rudd
- Theatrical Trailers
- Fandango Exclusive: The Power of Music
40 DATES AND 40 NIGHTS | In Theaters Now and on Digital June 30th
Burned out on dating and ready to quit, Leah accepts her grandma’s outrageous challenge: 40 dates in 40 nights for a full year of rent. From awkward dinners to unexpected sparks, she discovers the biggest obstacle to love might be herself.
WARRIORS OF THE WASTELAND | on Digital July 7th
n a distant future following a nuclear catastrophe, the West Balkans have become a lawless wasteland where the most valuable currency is the bullet in the action-packed sci-fi adventure WARRIORS OF THE WASTELAND, debuting on Digital July 7 from Well Go USA Entertainment. A mysterious blind fiddler wanders the ruins, singing the legend of the “Grain People” — a peaceful community of wheat-growers who refuse to submit to a distant city’s tyranny. When a young warrior’s family is slaughtered by a deranged warlord, he embarks on a bloody quest for vengeance. Armed only with a blade and a motorcycle, he must navigate radioactive cults and hallucinations to protect the last remnants of civilization. Directed by Nemanja Ćeranić (Loan Shark), the film stars Igor Benčina, Isidora Simijonović, Sergej Trifunović, Marta Bjelica, and Jovo Maksić.
WARRIORS OF THE WASTELAND will land on Blu-ray™ and DVD exclusively through Amazon® on September 8.
In a distant future following a nuclear catastrophe, the West Balkans have become a lawless wasteland where the most valuable currency is the bullet. A mysterious blind fiddler wanders the ruins, singing the legend of the “Grain People”— a peaceful community of wheat-growers who refuse to submit to a distant city’s tyranny. When a young warrior’s family is slaughtered by a deranged warlord, he embarks on a bloody quest for vengeance. Armed only with a blade and a motorcycle, he must navigate radioactive cults and hallucinations to protect the last remnants of civilization.
RABBIT HOLE | Streaming on Hulu and Disney+ July 13th
“Rabbit Hole” will premiere on Disney+ and Hulu in the US and on Disney+ in select international markets on July 13th. The half-hour 10-episode original series will debut as the largest ensemble of digital stars ever brought together for a premium series.
“Rabbit Hole” is the first-of-its-kind variety show for the digital generation, where the biggest creators for teens collide in the most epic collabs, unpredictable challenges, and scroll-stopping shorts. High stakes, high chaos, hi-larious. Headlining the series is a dynamic ensemble of the most followed and influential creators for teens across YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Twitch, with a combined reach of 675M followers across social and digital platforms. The 36-member cast includes Topper Guild (127.9M), Zhong (100M), ZHC (76.1M), Collins Key (48.8M), Jesser (52.9M), That’s Amazing (41.1M), Dan Rhodes (38.3M), Josh Peck (38.4M), Sofie Dossi (28.6M), EvanTube (17.7M), Mackenzie Turner (13.1M), Papa Jake (10.2M), Matthew Beem (9.2M), PrettyBored (2.8M), and ExtraEmily (2.6M).
The series also features exclusive short content from creators like Hero DW (16.3M), Cozy Ivn (15.4M), Shaquan Parson (9.1M), Maddi Winter (6.5M), Andymation (5.8M), Fulton Lee (4.8M), Yung Astroo (3.5M), and Space Skits (2.3M).
“Rabbit Hole” is co-created by pocket.watch’s Chief Content Officer, Albie Hecht and Head of Development, Carin Davis.
KING OF THE KILL | Season 15 – Streaming on Hulu July 20th
Hulu has debuted the trailer + key art for season 15 of “King of the Hill” exclusively out of Annecy International Animation Film Festival, where co-creator Mike Judge received the festival’s Honorary Cristal Award for career achievement.
Hank and Peggy settle into retirement life on Rainey Street while attempting to keep their neighbors from going off the rails. Bobby navigates old friendships while dealing with the stresses of being an entrepreneur.
BREAKING BEAR | Streaming on Tubi July 24th
BREAKING BEAR is a fur-flying, law-breaking, forest-saving rampage following a dysfunctional family of bears who go full criminal to stop frackers, mobsters, and a psychotic wolf pack from destroying their home. As they spiral deeper into the criminal abyss, they face off against biker gangs, an egomaniacal news anchor, and their own spectacular talent for self-sabotage.
OscarⓇ Winner Brendan Fraser (The Whale), EMMYⓇ Winner Sarah Michelle Gellar (Buffy the Vampire Slayer), EMMYⓇ Winner Annie Murphy (Schitt’s Creek), Elizabeth Hurley (The Royals), and TonyⓇ Nominee Josh Gad (Frozen) lend their voices to the adult animated series. The first two episodes of BREAKING BEAR premiere exclusively on Tubi on Friday, July 24, followed by a six episode drop on Friday, July 31.
BREAKING BEAR is executive produced by Tom DeLonge (“Poet Anderson: The Dream Walker”), Stan Spry (Creepshow, Day of the Dead), Jeff Holland (Creepshow, Day of the Dead), and Bradford Bricken (Twelve Forever). Fraser, Gellar, and Gad are also executive producers with Julien Nitzberg, who also serves as showrunner.
THE DINK | Streaming on Apple TV July 26th
Washed up former tennis prodigy Dusty Boyd (Jake Johnson) has been reduced to coaching unruly children at his father Chuck’s (Ed Harris) suburban country club. Desperate for his father’s approval, Dusty blindly supports Chuck’s vendetta against the new craze taking over the club: pickleball. But when Dusty reaggravates an old injury, taking away his ability to play tennis, he resorts to the unthinkable in the name of rehab. He not only tries pickleball, but, thanks in part to his enchanting new partner, Candace (Mary Steenburgen), he finds himself actually enjoying it. Torn between two worlds, Dusty is forced to finally face the ghosts of his past athletic failures, including his childhood nemesis, Andy Roddick (Andy Roddick). Ultimately, Dusty is drawn into a desperate battle for the future of the club, his father’s affection and his very identity. “The Dink” is a laugh-out-loud underdog story from producer Ben Stiller (“Dodgeball”), directed by Josh Greenbaum (“Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar”) from a script written by Sean Clements (“Workaholics”). The all-star cast includes Patton Oswalt, Chloe Fineman, Chris Parnell and Aaron Chen, with Andy Roddick and Ben Stiller.
BROKEN LAND | on Blu-ray & DVD August 4th
Two-time Emmy Award® nominee David Morse (“John Adams,” The Green Mile) stars as a rancher who shelters a pregnant illegal immigrant after accidently shooting her as she crosses his property in BROKEN LAND — a quiet, poignant modern Western that explores grief, isolation, and redemption – that debuts on Blu-ray™ and DVD exclusively through Amazon® August 4 from Well Go USA Entertainment. To complicate matters, his son, an agent for the US Border Patrol, is working to track her down. The debut feature film by writer/director J.T. Walker, BROKEN LAND also stars screen newcomer Jaklyn Bejarano and award-winning actor Bill Heck (Pit Stop, The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, “Locke & Key”).
Carson Tidwell (David Morse) wants nothing more than to be left alone on his rural Texas ranch. When he accidentally shoots a pregnant migrant worker crossing his land, he feels compelled to protect her from his estranged Border Patrol agent son. As she recovers, a bond forms that ultimately heals them both.
PANDA PLAN: THE MAGICAL TRIBE | on Digital & Blu-ray August 11th
Martial arts’ legendary icon Jackie Chan (Rush Hour & Police Story franchises) is reunited with everybody’s favorite giant panda Hu Hu for the martial arts action-comedy PANDA PLAN: THE MAGICAL TRIBE, debuting on Digital, Blu-ray™ and DVD August 11 from Well Go USA Entertainment.In this hilarious installment, Chan and Hu Hu stumble upon a hidden jungle society that hails Hu Hu as a mythical creature. Jackie must face down a group of tribal warriors to protect his best friend and uncover the ancient secrets of the mysterious land. Directed by Derek Hui (This is Not What I Expected), the family-friendly adventure also stars Ma Li (The Dumpling Queen, Too Cool to Kill), Shan Qiao (All the Good Eyes), and Yang Yu (Once Upon a Time in the Northeast).
Action legend Jackie Chan and his panda, Hu Hu, embark on an epic journey after discovering a hidden tribe in the jungle. Mistaken for a “mythical creature,” Hu Hu becomes the target of warriors and tribesmen who believe the panda is the key to averting a disastrous prophecy. Jackie must use his wits and skills to protect his vulnerable companion and uncover the ancient secrets of this mysterious land.
MUTINY | Only In Theaters August 21st
In MUTINY, after witnessing his billionaire boss’s murder and being framed for the crime, Cole Reed (Jason Statham) boards a cargo ship on a one-man crusade to avenge his boss’ death only to discover an international conspiracy.
Lionsgate presents, a MadRiver Pictures and Punch Palace production.
PRACTICAL MAGIC 2 | In Theaters September 11th
Starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, PRACTICAL MAGIC 2 returns to a world steeped in moonlit mischief and powerful ancestral magic, as the Owens sisters must confront the dark curse that threatens to unravel their family once and for all in a must-see cinematic event of fun, magic and mayhem.
Starring along with Bullock and Kidman in PRACTICAL MAGIC 2 are Joey King, Lee Pace, Maisie Williams, Xolo Maridueña, Solly McLeod, with Dianne Wiest, and Stockard Channing. Susanne Bier directs from a screenplay by Akiva Goldsman and Georgia Pritchett and Kelly Marcel, based on the novel entitled The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman. It is produced by Denise Di Novi, Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman. The executive producers are Donald Sabourin, Alice Hoffman, Andrew A. Kosove and Broderick Johnson.
Bier has assembled an esteemed group of film artisans to join her, including director of photography Simon Duggan, production designer Tom Burton, editor Sam Williams, music supervisors Season Kent and Gabe Hilfer, composer Rupert Gregson-Williams, costume designer Alexandra Byrne, and casting director Jina Jay.
Warner Bros. Pictures Presents, In Association with Alcon Entertainment, A Di Novi Pictures / A Fortis Films / A Blossom Films Production, A Susanne Bier Film: PRACTICAL MAGIC 2. The film will be distributed worldwide by Warner Bros. Pictures, only in theaters in North America on September 11, 2026, and internationally beginning 9 September 2026.
FORGOTTEN ISLAND | In Theaters September 25th
Your best friendship is worth fighting for.
DreamWorks Animation, the studio that brought you unforgettable bonds between a boy and a dragon in How to Train Your Dragon, an ogre and a donkey in Shrek, and a robot and a gosling in The Wild Robot, now welcomes a dazzling and emotional story about two lifelong best friends who must come together before they drift apart in Forgotten Island.
The new original film is written and directed by Academy Award® nominee Joel Crawford and Januel Mercado and is produced by Academy Award® nominee Mark Swift, the filmmaking team behind Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.
Grammy and Academy Award® winning supernova H.E.R. and Liza Soberano (Lisa Frankenstein, Alone/Together) star as high school graduates Jo and Raissa, who have been best friends since grade school but are now about to embark on separate life paths.
While celebrating their last night together, Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali, packed with magical and mythological creatures they grew up hearing stories about from their Filipino families.
Some of these figures will become friends, some foes. Joined by well-meaning-but- hapless weredog Raww (Dave Franco) and a small-but-mighty pack of pals, Jo and Raissa must face The Dreaded Manananggal (Tony winning icon Lea Salonga), the most feared creature on the island. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa will race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.
The film’s all-star voice cast also includes Emmy nominee Jenny Slate (Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, Dying for Sex), Manny Jacinto (The Good Place, Top Gun: Maverick), BAFTA nominee Dolly de Leon (Triangle of Sadness, Ghostlight), global comedy superstar Jo Koy (Haunted Mansion, Jo Koy: Live from Brooklyn) and Emmy winner Ronny Chieng (The Daily Show, M3GAN).
DreamWorks Animation’s Forgotten Island is distributed by Universal Pictures.
DIGGER | Only in Theaters October 2nd
A comedy of catastrophic proportions. Only in theaters October 2026.
KLARA AND THE SUN | In Theaters October 26th
Based on the bestselling novel from Nobel Prize-winner Kazuo Ishiguro and written and directed by Academy-Award® winner Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit), Klara and the Sun introduces audiences to Klara (Jenna Ortega), an Artificial Friend who wants nothing more than to find the perfect home. When Klara meets Josie (Mia Tharia), each immediately senses a kindred spirit in the other. Josie has a fraught relationship with her mother (Amy Adams) and they’ve suffered great loss, but Klara’s innocent wonder and unwavering loyalty begin to heal the family and bring light to Josie’s complicated world.
LA BOLA NEGRA | Theatrical Run November 6th, Streaming on Netflix December 4th
Following a highly competitive bidding war, Netflix has officially closed the U.S. rights to the Cannes Film Festival sensation La Bola Negra. The film will debut on Netflix on December 4, 2026 preceded by a theatrical run on November 6, 2026 in the U.S.
The sweeping drama, directed, co-written and produced by the Spanish duo Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi (popularly known as Los Javis), lit up the Croisette and won the Best Director prize at the festival’s closing ceremony.
“When we began writing La Bola Negra, we wanted to tell a story about freedom, legacy, and the importance of LGBTQ+ visibility. Above all, we wanted to honor the generations of people whose courage and sacrifice made our freedoms possible today.
We couldn’t imagine a better home than Netflix to bring this story to audiences across the United States. We are deeply grateful and excited that its message will reach millions of viewers and help carry Federico García Lorca’s legacy to audiences around the world. This is the beginning of an extraordinary new chapter for La Bola Negra, and we can’t wait for audiences to discover it.” – Javier Calvo and Javier Ambrossi, in a joint statement
La Bola Negra is a bold, passionate triptych spanning nearly a century of Spanish history from the 30s to modern day. The film tells the story of three men whose lives are intimately connected through desire, pain, and inheritance.
The ambitious epic is anchored by an extraordinary international cast, featuring Spanish music sensation Guitarricadelafuente making his acting debut, Elite star Miguel Bernardeau, alongside an incredible ensemble including Carlos González, Milo Quifes, Lola Dueñas, Julio Torres, Penélope Cruz and Glenn Close. Los Javis co-wrote La Bola Negra with Alberto Conejero. A Movistar Plus+ Original Film in collaboration with Suma Content Films, produced by Telefónica Audiovisual Digital and Los Esquiadores AIE, co-produced by El Deseo and Le Pacte, with the participation of Atresmedia and CREA SGR. World sales by Goodfellas.
Emerging as a critical darling out of Cannes, the film has been widely praised as a cinematic achievement. Critics and audiences championed the directors for their ability to craft a moving, classically staged epic that powerfully explores themes of memory, love, and queer identity.
THE OTHER BENNET SISTER | To Return for 3 Part Christmas Special on Britbox
BritBox has announced The Other Bennet Sister is returning for a three-part Christmas special, produced by Bad Wolf for BritBox North America and the BBC. Sarah Quintrell, who wrote nine of the ten episodes of the series, is returning to write all three episodes based on storylines by author Janice Hadlow. Asim Abbasi, who directed five episodes of the series, will also return to direct.
The special, which will shoot primarily in Wales this summer, will see the return of Ella Bruccoleri (Down Cemetery Road, Wicker) as Mary, with a host of other familiar faces from the series set to return.
Based on Janice Hadlow’s acclaimed novel, The Other Bennet Sister follows Mary Bennet, the oft-overlooked middle sister in Pride & Prejudice as she navigates the societal pressures of Regency England, where marriage is both aspiration and necessity.
The Other Bennet Sister delivered record-breaking results in the US and Canada, driving five times more new subscribers to BritBox in its first five weeks than any previous launch on the service. The series also helped BritBox achieve the strongest quarter of subscriber growth in its history. Since debuting, more than 40% of active subscribers have watched the show on the platform. Abroad, it was the biggest launch of a new drama across all platforms and streamers in the UK since May 2025, with 7.3 million viewers watching in its first 28 days.
NOT ALONE | In theaters April 16, 2027
For almost 20 years, Illumination has welcomed audiences into a universe of unforgettable characters and stories, including Minions and Despicable Me, the biggest global animated franchise in history, as well as Sing, The Secret Life of Pets, Migration and the record-shattering Super Mario Bros. films. Now, the studio invites you to experience Not Alone, their entirely original new film.
In his first-ever feature-length animated film, four-time Academy Award® nominee and Golden Globe and Actor Award winner Timothée Chalamet (Marty Supreme, Dune films) stars as Joe, an introverted rocket mechanic who lives a quiet life alone.
Co-starring with Chalamet is Actor Award winner and Emmy and Grammy nominee Selena Gomez (Only Murders in the Building, Emilia Pérez). Selena plays Fran, a brilliant astro-botanist who is developing the world’s first-ever plant-fueled rocket.
When Joe and Fran are brought together to prepare for the inaugural launch of this revolutionary rocket, there are immediate sparks, but neither is particularly adept at romance.
Life becomes more complicated when three aliens—tiny, unruly and adorable—take refuge in Joe’s home. Dunk, Welly and Shirm are on the interplanetary run from a zealous-yet-inept officer of the law named Zandro. The aliens determine that Fran’s rocket could provide their means of getting back home to safety.
The aliens are voiced by renowned British comedic actors Rob Brydon (Barbie, The Trip), Diane Morgan (Cunk On series, Mandy) and Jamie Demetriou (Cruella, Jay Kelly) starring as Dunk, Welly and Shirm, and two-time Emmy winner Brett Goldstein (Ted Lasso, Office Romance) as officer Zandro. The film’s supporting voice includes Oscar winner Allison Janney (Minions & Monsters, The Diplomat) and Emmy winner Lamorne Morris (Fargo, Spider-Noir).
Not Alone is directed by Eric Guillon, the co-director of Despicable Me 3 and the brilliant designer of Despicable Me and Minions, whose storied career at Illumination includes design work on The Secret Life of Pets and Sing films.
Guillon is directing alongside Claire Dodgson (editor of The Lorax, Minions, Despicable Me 3, Minions: The Rise of Gru) and Jonathan Del Val (co-director of Minions: The Rise of Gru and The Secret Life of Pets 2).
The film is produced by Illumination’s founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and executive produced by Joy Poirel, Richard Curtis and David Distenfeld.