Joachim Trier's drama 'Sentimental Value' won five top prizes at the European Film Awards in Berlin, including best film and best director. Discover the full list of winners and highlights from the ceremony.
Brendan Fraser discusses the challenge of getting films made, his life-changing role in 'Rental Family' shot in Tokyo, and how 'The Whale' revived his career. In cinemas now.
A major power outage crippled Tokyo's rail network, stranding commuters and causing scenes far beyond a typical London rush hour. Read the full story of the disruption.
Our review of 'A Gangster's Life', a low-budget British crime comedy starring Tony Cook. The film, out on digital platforms from 19 January, is a mixed bag of quirky ideas and poor production.
Ralph Fiennes delivers a career-best performance in 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, the finest chapter of the zombie horror saga. Read our full review of this gruesome, energised fourquel.
From Gwyneth Paltrow to Mikey Madison, intimacy coordinators face criticism. We explore their crucial role in post-#MeToo filmmaking and why they're more than just 'sex police'.
From Tokyo's icy purification rituals to protests in Minneapolis and a frozen Lake Balaton, The Guardian's picture editors capture the world's defining moments. Explore the full gallery.
The world of cinema mourns the loss of Béla Tarr, the revered Hungarian director known for his poetic, slow-burn masterpieces like 'Sátántangó'. Explore his profound legacy and fierce artistic vision.
Critics are raving about 'Primate', a violent horror film about a rabid pet chimp. Directed by Johannes Roberts, it releases in UK cinemas on January 30. Read the early reviews.
Chloé Zhao's 'Hamnet', starring Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal, reimagines Shakespeare's domestic tragedy. A visceral, moving film in UK cinemas now.
Johannes Roberts's brutal creature feature 'Primate' delivers slick, gory fun. A pet chimp with rabies terrorises a family in this unpretentious horror, in cinemas 9 January.
The UK premiere of comedy drama 'Is This Thing On?', starring Will Arnett and Laura Dern, hits London's Leicester Square this month. Get all the details on the red carpet event.
Oscar-winner Chloé Zhao questions Hollywood's inclusivity as a new report finds only nine women directed 2025's top 100 US films. Discover her insights and the industry's gender diversity crisis.
From 'Wuthering Heights' to 'Dune: Part Three', discover the gripping books you need to read in 2026 before they become major movie blockbusters. Start your reading list now!
Sushi chain boss Kiyoshi Kimura bids a staggering £2.4m for a 243kg bluefin tuna at Tokyo's Toyosu market. Discover the details behind this annual auction spectacle.
From Nicolás Maduro's US court appearance to a Russian drone strike on a Kyiv hospital and Japan's annual calligraphy contest. See the world through Monday's most compelling images.
Sushi magnate Kiyoshi Kimura breaks auction record with £2.4m tuna purchase. The prized bluefin will be served at his restaurant chain. Discover the story behind this extravagant New Year tradition.
A powerful new film dramatising the final hours of five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza, backed by Brad Pitt, opens in UK cinemas this month. Experience the story that shocked the world.
Daisy Ridley stars in a contemplative zombie film, We Bury the Dead, focusing on grief over gore. A solid twist on the undead genre, out now in the UK. Read our review.
Your weekly guide to unmissable TV films. Russell Crowe and Rami Malek captivate in historical drama Nuremberg, while Marisa Abela stars in the Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black. Plus, five more picks.
Discover the most anticipated Australian cinema of 2026, featuring Rebel Wilson's directorial debut, a Daisy Ridley zombie thriller, and new projects with Olivia Colman and Tom Hiddleston. Explore the full list here.
The true story of a homeless boy turned boxing coach, Tobias Mupfuti, inspired 'Rise', the first Zimbabwean film to qualify for Oscar consideration. Discover the powerful journey from Victoria Falls to Tribeca.
A new Israeli-Belarusian Holocaust film, 'Stork of Hope', is released digitally on 5 January. Critics label it cliché-ridden and an act of nationalist self-soothing. Read our full review.
Los Angeles's film industry faces a crisis after strikes, tech shifts, and runaway production. Can new incentives and adaptation secure its future? Explore the data and insider views.
The Jonas Brothers' new festive film, 'A Very Jonas Christmas Movie', is now streaming on Disney+. With an 85% critics score, it's a feel-good holiday watch full of music and comedy.
A former Rockstar technical director reveals plans for GTA games set in Tokyo, Moscow, and Rio, developed locally. Discover why these global spin-offs never happened and why the series stays in the US.
The first trailer for Sir Christopher Nolan's £218.6m epic 'The Odyssey' is finally online, hailed as 'Gladiator on steroids'. Fans react to the 2026 blockbuster.
Director Jessica Marsh's 'Light Needs' is a chilling sci-fi thriller exploring plant consciousness and climate grief. Read our review of this haunting cinematic experience.
A review of Bryan Washington's third novel, 'Palaver', exploring a mother-son reunion in Tokyo. Discover the themes of exile, family, and queer identity in this stylish new release.
Chloé Zhao's 'Hamnet' delivers a stunning, visceral take on Shakespeare's domestic life, powered by a career-defining performance from Jessie Buckley. A must-see in UK cinemas from 9 January 2026.