By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com Retroware Winter Stream Sale Retro fans looking to stretch their Steam wallets this winter might want to lock in now, because Retroware has officially kicked off its Steam Winter Sale with some serious nostalgia-fueled savings. Running from December 18 through January 5, 2026, the Philly-based indie publisher is offering discounts of up to 30 percent across a lineup packed with modern retro standouts, making it one of the more appealing seaso

Amazon MGM Studios has unveiled the official trailer for one of its most delightfully unexpected upcoming releases, The Sheep Detectives , a family-friendly mystery-comedy starring Hugh Jackman . Set to arrive exclusively in theaters on May 8, 2026 , the film blends classic whodunit storytelling with a playful, imaginative twist that proves not all great detectives walk on two legs. Based on the novel Three Bags Full  by Leonie Swann , The Sheep Detectives  introduces audienc

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com While digging through upcoming releases and studio slates, we came across a project that immediately stood out, not just for its premise, but for the faces we’re finally getting to see. Sony has unveiled first-look images and official Trailer from its upcoming family comedy Breadwinner , offering an early glimpse at record-breaking comedian Nate Bargatze  in his first-ever feature film role . The film is set to arrive exclusively in theater

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com As the horror calendar for 2026 begins to take shape, one upcoming release is already signaling that it plans to leave audiences shaken long after the credits roll. Primate , the latest survival-horror thriller from filmmaker Johannes Roberts , is heading exclusively to theaters on January 9, 2026 , and a newly released featurette offers a chilling behind-the-scenes look at what might be one of the most unsettling transformations audiences wi

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com While keeping tabs on upcoming releases beyond the studio system, we recently came across a spiritual indie film that stopped us in our tracks. Titled Yesterday Today Forever  (YTF) , the project has been quietly building momentum for years and is now set to celebrate its long-awaited premiere this Sunday, December 21, 2025 , in Duluth, Georgia . It’s the kind of discovery that reminds us why digging through the independent circuit still matt

By Klep Napier | Wearecritix.com Awards season is officially heating up, and the road to Hollywood’s biggest night is now firmly underway. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has unveiled the official shortlists across 12 categories for the 98th Academy Awards, offering the clearest picture yet of which films and creators are surging ahead as Oscar contenders. With nominations voting set to begin in January and the ceremony fast approaching, this year’s shortlists