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Focus Features has announced that the acclaimed mystery thriller drama “Conclave” starring Ralph Fiennes will be released for streaming on Peacock on December 13th. Additionally, “Joker: Folie a Deux” is set to premiere on Max on the same day, wrapping up its successful box office run with over $200 million worldwide.
In other news, Wyatt Russell is in talks to join Steven Spielberg’s upcoming film, “Monarch: Legacy of Monsters,” alongside a star-studded cast including Emily Blunt, Josh O’Connor, and Colin Firth. The plot details are being kept under wraps, but the excitement is building for this event movie from Spielberg, slated to open in May 2026.
On the small screen, Bobby Farrelly has signed on to direct the teen ensemble road trip comedy “Driver’s Ed,” with a storyline involving high school seniors stealing their driver’s ed car for a road trip to track down a lost love. The film comes from the creators of “Outer Banks” and promises a fun and adventurous ride for viewers.
Last but not least, a new video has been released for Disney’s “Mufasa: The Lion King,” featuring a preview of the song “I Always Wanted a Brother” sung by Aaron Pierre and Kelvin Harrison Jr. in the prequel film. Directed by Barry Jenkins and written by Jeff Nathanson, the movie is set to open later this month, offering a fresh perspective on the beloved Lion King characters.