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Image: Universal/Everett Collection Ahead of the release of Disclosure Day, persistent online rumors suggested the film might be a clandestine follow-up to Steven Spielberg’s 1977 classic, Close Encounters of the Third Kind. The speculation grew so intense that Spielberg himself addressed it in an interview with Entertainment Weekly, explicitly stating, “It is not a sequel...

Steven Spielberg’s science-fiction feature, “Disclosure Day,” dominated its opening weekend, pulling in a robust $92.9 million globally. The film secured $44 million within the North American market, complemented by an additional $48.9 million from international territories. Produced on a budget of $115 million, the movie will not receive an official release in Russia following Universal’s...

Patch Notes is a weekly newsletter curated by Polygon, delivered every Friday and archived on our site each Sunday. You can subscribe here. The gaming industry is outputting more software than ever—Steam alone saw upwards of 20,000 titles launch in 2025. Yet, for many players, the landscape feels curiously stagnant. We have grown accustomed to...

While the gaming industry was buzzing with the latest reveals and trailers from Summer Game Fest, New York’s Tribeca Festival was busy highlighting a different side of the medium. This year’s official selection featured 12 independent titles, carefully curated for their narrative depth and inventive design. In recent years, this showcase has served as a...

Photo: HBO Beyond his acclaimed turn as Bayek in Assassin’s Creed Origins and his ventures as a game developer, Abubakar Salim brings his deep-seated love for gaming to his role in House of the Dragon. While portraying Alyn of Hull, Salim found a vital creative touchstone in the stoic, vengeful journey of Kratos from the...

Destiny 2 has arguably reached its creative zenith following the Monument of Triumph update. Yet, there is a bittersweet irony here: this triumph marks the final chapter for Bungie’s genre-defining MMO shooter after a 12-year run, signaling what appears to be the definitive conclusion of the franchise. Pondering the hypothetical existence of Destiny 3 feels...

Between her standout performances in Ready or Not, The Babysitter, Azrael, and her recent chilling turn in Over Your Dead Body, Samara Weaving has cemented her status as a titan of modern horror. It isn’t just about the ability to command a scream; the Australian powerhouse effortlessly marries a classic “scream queen” intensity with a...

A rough, unfinished segment from the upcoming Marvel blockbuster “Avengers: Doomsday” has made its way onto social media. Despite the footage’s grainy quality and lack of audio, dedicated fans were quick to identify key elements, including the film’s primary antagonist, Doctor Doom, accompanied by his robotic Sentinels. The clip also reportedly features appearances by Thor...

Image: Niko Tavernise/Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment Disclosure Day marks Steven Spielberg’s grand return to science fiction, his first since 2018’s Ready Player One. As a master of the genre, Spielberg delivers a cinematic experience that captures the same sense of wonder found in Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T., balanced with the...

The biographical film depicting the life of the “King of Pop,” Michael Jackson, has officially surpassed one billion rubles at the Russian box office, according to data from the Unified Automated Information System (UAIS). Distributed by Volga, the movie is only the third Hollywood production to hit the billion-ruble milestone following the withdrawal of major...

New Zealand filmmaker Jane Campion, acclaimed for her work on “The Piano” and “The Power of the Dog,” has announced that she is developing the first musical of her career. Specific plot details and casting information remain under wraps. Industry rumors suggest that Netflix, which previously distributed “The Power of the Dog,” may serve as...

The U.S. Department of Justice has decided not to challenge Paramount’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros., as reported by Deadline. Despite this regulatory clearance, the merger could still face legal hurdles from individual states, including New York and California. Paramount CEO David Ellison previously stated his intention to finalize the deal before the end...

The Tullamarines | Credit: Triple J Australian indie-pop quartet The Tullamarines have made a striking impression on their debut appearance at the triple j studio, delivering a standout rendition of Fleetwood Mac’s timeless classic, “The Chain,” for the popular Like A Version segment. The band—comprised of Angus Purvis, Lucinda Machin, Josh, and Benny—masterfully navigated the...

Image: Wikimedia Commons During a recent appearance on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, host Joshua Horowitz posed a poignant question to Steven Spielberg: “Did Elliott ever cross paths with E.T. again?” Spielberg’s definitive “no” suggests the bond remained purely psychic, with Elliott simply catching glimpses of his friend in dreams. Yet, this sentiment stands in...

The X-Men are set to make a triumphant return to the silver screen on Dec. 18 in Avengers: Doomsday. Icons like Cyclops (James Marsden), Professor Charles Xavier (Patrick Stewart), and Magneto (Ian McKellen) will join the broader Marvel Cinematic Universe to confront the formidable Doctor Doom. However, there’s no need to wait half a year...