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Prime Video has revealed the teaser trailer for “Blade Runner 2099,” the upcoming live-action continuation of the acclaimed science-fiction franchise, while announcing that the series will premiere Nov. 25, 2026.

The eight-episode limited series is set 50 years after the events of “Blade Runner 2049” and expands the franchise’s futuristic world with a new story centered on shifting power between humans and replicants. The series follows Cora, played by Schafer, a fugitive who takes on the identity of a Blade Runner, and Olwen, portrayed by Yeoh, a replicant facing the end of her life. Together, the pair pursue a runaway replicant whose secrets could threaten the stability of their society.

The teaser offers a glimpse of a transformed Los Angeles, where the aftermath of a replicant uprising has reshaped civilization. The new installment explores a future in which replicants have gained control while humans have been pushed into a more vulnerable position, continuing the franchise’s long-running themes of identity, humanity and artificial life.

“Blade Runner 2099” comes from showrunner and executive producer Silka Luisa, with original “Blade Runner” director Ridley Scott among the executive producers. The series also features Dimitri Abold and Lewis Gribben, with additional appearances from Katelyn Rose Downey, Daniel Rigby, Johnny Harris, Amy Lennox, Sheila Atim, Matthew Needham, Tom Burke and Maurizio Lombardi.

The series continues the legacy of the franchise inspired by Philip K. Dick’s novel “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?” following Ridley Scott’s 1982 film and Denis Villeneuve’s 2017 sequel “Blade Runner 2049.” All eight episodes of “Blade Runner 2099” will be released on Prime Video on Nov. 25, 2026.

See the teaser for “Blade Runner 2099” – HERE.

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Chris Pratt is back in action as Navy SEAL Commander James Reece in newly released first-look images from Season 2 of Prime Video’s “The Terminal List,” giving fans their first substantial glimpse at the long-awaited continuation of the military thriller. The eight-episode season is scheduled to premiere Oct. 21, with all episodes arriving simultaneously on the streaming service.

Season 2 is based on Jack Carr’s second James Reece novel, “True Believer,” and picks up after the events of the first season, which premiered in 2022. The new chapter shifts the story beyond Reece’s personal quest for vengeance and into a broader international conspiracy, with the character drawn into a dangerous mission spanning multiple locations. Prime Video has described the new season as a larger-scale continuation of Reece’s story, while Pratt has indicated that it will feature more expansive action and heightened psychological stakes.

The returning cast includes Constance Wu as journalist Katie Buranek, along with Tom Hopper, Dar Salim and Luke Hemsworth. Season 2 also expands the ensemble with Gabriel Luna, Costa Ronin, Olga Kurylenko, Yul Vazquez, Arnold Vosloo and Shiraz Tzarfati. Pratt continues to serve as an executive producer alongside Antoine Fuqua, David DiGilio and Carr.

The series follows Reece after his platoon is ambushed during a covert operation, setting him on a violent path as he uncovers forces operating behind the scenes. The first season concluded Reece’s initial revenge mission, while “True Believer” moves the character into a new phase of his life and career. The franchise also expanded with the prequel “The Terminal List: Dark Wolf,” starring Taylor Kitsch, which brought additional characters and elements of Carr’s world to Prime Video.

See the first-look photos from Season 2 of “The Terminal List” – HERE.

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Paul Bettany is back as Vision in the first full trailer for Marvel Television’s “VisionQuest,” the upcoming Disney+ series that continues the story established in “WandaVision.” The trailer, which was revealed following its debut at Disney’s D23 event, centers on White Vision as he attempts to understand his identity and reconcile the memories of the original Vision.

The footage picks up from the conclusion of “WandaVision,” in which S.W.O.R.D. rebuilt Vision’s body and restored the original Vision’s memories to the new white-colored android. The trailer depicts him questioning what those memories mean and whether they make him the same person. At one point, he declares, “I was an Avenger, but I’m not a hero anymore,” underscoring the character’s struggle with his past and purpose.

Much of the story appears to unfold within Vision’s mind, represented by a sprawling mansion populated by different artificial-intelligence programs. James D’Arcy returns as J.A.R.V.I.S., while Orla Brady plays F.R.I.D.A.Y. The trailer also features D.U.M.-E, U and E.D.I.T.H., expanding the series’ exploration of the artificial intelligences connected to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

James Spader also returns as Ultron, the artificial intelligence who created Vision, with the character appearing in human form. The trailer further introduces Ruaridh Mollica as Thomas Shepherd, a character strongly connected to Vision and Wanda Maximoff’s son Tommy. That storyline follows developments from “Agatha All Along,” which established that Tommy’s brother, Billy, had been reincarnated as Billy Kaplan.

“VisionQuest” is directed by the story of White Vision’s effort to reclaim his identity and humanity, with “Star Trek: Picard” veteran Terry Matalas serving as showrunner. The series is positioned as the third and concluding chapter of the television storyline that began with “WandaVision” and continued with “Agatha All Along,” bringing Vision back to the center of Marvel’s supernatural and technological corner of the MCU.

The eight-episode series is scheduled to premiere Oct. 14; see the trailer: HERE.

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Netflix has dropped the first trailer for Season 4 of “The Diplomat,” with the political thriller set to return Oct. 15. Keri Russell reprises her role as U.S. Ambassador Kate Wyler, whose professional responsibilities become increasingly tangled with the personal fallout from her fractured marriage to Hal Wyler, played by Rufus Sewell.

The new season picks up amid the fallout from Season 3, which ended with Grace Penn (Allison Janney) becoming president and Hal positioned as vice president. The trailer points to a crisis that threatens the fragile peace Kate helped establish between the United States and the United Kingdom, while her efforts to repair her relationship with Hal unfold alongside a rapidly escalating international situation.

Season 4 also puts renewed focus on the Penns, with Bradley Whitford returning as Todd Penn. According to the trailer, Grace and Hal become involved in a conspiracy involving a powerful Russian weapon that could push the United States toward war. Kate and Todd, despite their complicated relationship, are forced into an uneasy partnership as they attempt to counter the threat.

The season continues the series’ blend of geopolitical intrigue and relationship drama under creator, showrunner and executive producer Debora Cahn. Netflix previously confirmed Janney and Whitford as series regulars for Season 4, expanding the roles of the presidential couple following their introduction in Season 3.

“The Diplomat” debuted on Netflix in 2023 and has earned critical attention for Russell’s performance and its combination of political suspense with the complications of Kate and Hal’s marriage. All three previous seasons are currently available to stream on Netflix, ahead of the Season 4 premiere.

See the Season 4 trailer: HERE.

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Sylvester Stallone’s Dwight “The General” Manfredi is returning to Paramount+ for the fourth season of “Tulsa King,” premiering Oct. 16.

A previously-released teaser and a collection of new photos offered an early look at the next chapter of the crime drama, created by Taylor Sheridan.  Season 4 will find Dwight attempting to make his Tulsa operation more legitimate while keeping his organization intact amid mounting pressure. Corrupt political figures, fresh adversaries and a major personal setback will challenge his growing empire, while the fallout forces him to draw more heavily on the instincts he developed during his years in New York. The teaser sets the tone with Dwight declaring, “It’s a dirty business,” followed by, “And everyone gets a little stained.”

First-look images featured Stallone alongside many returning cast members, including Martin Starr, Jay Will, Annabella Sciorra, Frank Grillo, Neal McDonough, Dana Delany, Garrett Hedlund, Kevin Pollak, James Russo and Vincent Piazza. The photos also introduce Gretchen Mol, who joins the series as a regular. Mol plays Amanda Clark, a Tulsa politician whose presence adds another potential source of conflict for Dwight and his organization.

Terence Winter, who helped establish the series in its first season, returns as head writer and executive producer. Sheridan and Stallone are also executive producers, alongside David C. Glasser, Ron Burkle, David Hutkin, Bob Yari, Thomas Kelly and Keith Cox. “Tulsa King” is produced by Paramount Television Studios and 101 Studios, with its first three seasons currently available on Paramount+.

See the ‘Tulsa King’ Season 4 trailer: HERE.

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Anne Hathaway is joining Tom Cruise for a return to the NASCAR circuit in a sequel to the 1990 racing drama “Days of Thunder.” Paramount Pictures has set the film for a June 2, 2028, theatrical release, nearly four decades after the original hit theaters. The project will be filmed for IMAX and is also slated for Dolby Cinema and 4DX presentations.

Directed by Tony Scott, the first “Days of Thunder” starred Cruise alongside Nicole Kidman, Robert Duvall, Randy Quaid and John C. Reilly. The film followed Trickle as he entered the NASCAR world and pursued success on the track.   For the sequel film, Cruise will reprise his role as Cole Trickle, the ambitious stock-car driver at the center of the original film. Hathaway will play a race team owner and engineer, marking the actors’ first on-screen pairing. The two announced the project Saturday at Daytona International Speedway through social media posts and a promotional image featuring them alongside a race car.

Jonathan Levine, whose credits include “Long Shot” and “50/50,” will direct the sequel from a screenplay by Will Staples. Cruise will also produce the film with Jerry Bruckheimer and Tommy Harper. Plot details remain largely under wraps, although the story is expected to return to the NASCAR world established by the original.

The new project represents Cruise’s latest major franchise return following the conclusion of the “Mission: Impossible” series, while he is also attached to another “Top Gun” film.  Hathaway, meanwhile, has had a particularly busy 2026, with appearances in “Mother Mary,” “The Devil Wears Prada 2,” “The Odyssey” and “The End of Oak Street,” as well as the upcoming “Verity.”

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