Movies

Scream 7
Sidney Prescott (Neve Campbell) has survived Ghostface more times than anyone should. This time, however, it’s extra personal: the masked killer is coming for her daughter.

After building a quiet new life in a small town, Sidney finds the past clawing its way back when those sinister phone calls begin again.

Franchise creator Kevin Williamson returns to write and direct this seventh instalment, reuniting Campbell and Courteney Cox while introducing Isabel May as Sidney’s daughter. Rarely does a long-running horror series feel like it still has real stakes — but Scream 7 raises them higher than ever. For the first time in franchise history, the terror hits IMAX screens. Slasher fans, you’ve been warned.

Hoppers
Move over, Doctor Dolittle — Pixar has entered the chat.

In this sci-fi comedy from the animation studio, Beaverton University student Mabel Tanaka (Piper Curda) volunteers for an experimental programme that transfers her consciousness into a lifelike robotic beaver. Once she starts ‘hopping’, she discovers an animal community fighting to protect their woodland home from a looming development project.

Directed by We Bare Bears creator Daniel Chong (yes, those bear plushies in Mabel’s room are a wink to fans), Hoppers blends big spectacle with offbeat charm. “I thought they’d never pick it — it was too crazy,” Chong told Empire of pitching the idea. Five years later, here we are. 

With a voice cast that includes Bobby Moynihan, Jon Hamm, Kathy Najimy, Dave Franco, and Meryl Streep, this promises to be a wild, heartfelt ride. Will it take its place in Pixar’s hall of fame? We’re ready to hop(e).

Reminders of Him
Fresh out of prison and returning to a town that blames her for her boyfriend’s death, Kenna Rowan (Maika Monroe) wants one thing: to see the daughter she left behind. 

But forgiveness is in short supply. Her child is being raised by her late boyfriend Scotty Landry’s (Rudy Pankow) parents and his best friend, bar owner Ledger Ward (Tyriq Withers). Desperate for work, Kenna turns to the only person willing to give her a chance — Ledger. 

Based on Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel, with a screenplay co-written by the author herself, Reminders of Him is a tender drama about guilt, grief, and redemption.

TV

Battle of Fates
What if fortune-telling became a survival competition? 

Disney+’s Battle of Fates gathers 49 Korean ‘fate readers’ — from tarot interpreters and shamans to saju practitioners and face readers — and puts their predictive powers to the test in high-pressure challenges requiring actionable predictions. 

It’s a dizzying, culturally rich concept that blurs the line between intuition and strategy. Not without controversy, the series sparked public debate after one episode referenced a deceased firefighter in a ‘cause of death’ mission, leading to backlash and speculation about scripted elements. Still, there isn’t a reality show on right now that’s as original or, frankly, silly-fun as Battle of Fates. 

Battle of Fates is streaming on Disney+.

One Piece S2
Based on Eiichiro Oda’s record-breaking manga One Piece, which has sold over 500 million copies worldwide, Netflix’s live-action adaptation became a global sensation when it debuted in 2023. It spent eight weeks in the Global Top 10, reached No. 1 in more than 75 countries and became the first English-language Netflix series to debut at No. 1 in Japan. 

Now, the Straw Hats set sail once more.

Season 2 sends Monkey D. Luffy and his crew toward the legendary Grand Line, a perilous stretch of ocean where bizarre islands, fearsome enemies, and unimaginable wonders await. As Luffy edges closer to his dream of finding the legendary treasure One Piece and becoming King of the Pirates, the stakes — and the spectacle — grow even bigger.

Adventure is back on the high seas.

One Piece is streaming on Netflix.

Daredevil: Born Again S2
You can’t keep Matt Murdock down for long.

After the original Netflix run (2015–2018), Daredevil returned in 2025 with Born Again, this time fully folded into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Now, Season 2 brings the Man Without Fear back in action.

By day, Murdock (Charlie Cox) practises law. By night, he wages war on crime, including against Wilson Fisk/Kingpin (Vincent D’Onofrio), now mayor of New York City. While plot details remain tightly guarded, familiar faces return, including Karen Page (Deborah Ann Woll), Benjamin Poindexter/Bullseye (Wilson Bethel), and Vanessa Fisk (Ayelet Zurer). Krysten Ritter also reprises her role as Jessica Jones, signalling further reunions from Marvel’s Netflix era. 

“We’re going to do something very different,” Cox teased. Consider expectations officially heightened. 

Daredevil S2 premieres on Disney+ on 24 March.

MUSIC

Harry Styles — Aperture
It feels like only yesterday Harry Styles had us shimmying through Harry’s House. Four years later, he’s back and ready to open the doors again.

“Aperture”, the lead single from his upcoming album Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally. (quite a mouthful of a record title, we know), sees Styles leaning further into disco shimmer and stadium romance. Glittering synths pulse beneath lyrics about stepping boldly into unguarded love.

The hooks don’t demand euphoric jumping; instead, they invite a softer response — clasping hands, swaying closer, letting the moment linger. 

Drawing from LCD Soundsystem’s expansive spirit and Robyn’s emotional intimacy, Styles delivers a radiant, life-affirming comeback. If “Aperture” is anything to go by, then the year’s most anticipated album is off to a luminous start.