Trending movies and series this week: Resident Evil, Lanterns and more

Movies everyone is talking about

- Resident Evil (2026) - horror / sci-fi - Dir. Zach Cregger - In theaters or on VOD - Pitch: Medical courier Bryan must survive a nightmarish night as chaos descends upon him. Why it's buzzing: highly anticipated franchise entry, impressive visual effects.

- UNABOMBER (2026) - thriller / police - Dir. Janus Metz - Netflix - Pitch: Harvard prodigy Ted Kaczynski turns to terrorism and becomes the infamous Unabomber, hunted by the FBI. Why it's buzzing: drama based on true events, heavy media coverage.

- Runner (2026) - action / comedy - Dir. Scott Waugh - In theaters or on VOD - Pitch: A former soldier and his unlikely partner deliver a vital medical cargo, becoming the target of a ruthless cartel. Why it's buzzing: mix of adrenaline and humor, theatrical release.

- The Love Hypothesis (2026) - romance / comedy - Dir. Claire Scanlon - Prime Video - Pitch: Olive, a PhD student, agrees to a fake relationship with Adam to test a love hypothesis, but real feelings emerge. Why it's buzzing: adaptation of a best-selling novel popular on social media.

- Heart of the Beast (2026) - adventure / thriller - Dir. David Ayer - In theaters or on VOD - Pitch: A former SEAL and his combat dog get lost in the wild Alaska, facing unexpected dangers. Why it's buzzing: David Ayer’s direction and spectacular setting.

Series of the moment

- Lanterns (2026) - drama / mystery - Dir. Alik Sakharov - HBO Max and MAX - Pitch: Two intergalactic police officers investigate a terrestrial murder that reveals a much darker mystery. Why it's buzzing: original concept blending police procedural and sci-fi, first season heavily discussed.

- American Horror Story (2011) - drama / mystery - Dir. Ryan Murphy - Disney Plus - Pitch: Each season presents a different story, mixing horror, gore and psychological drama. Why it's buzzing: return of season 13, fans excited.

- Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation (2021) - adventure / anime - Dir. Jin Aketagawa - Crunchyroll Premium - Pitch: A failed man is reborn as a baby in a magical world and tries to redeem his past. Why it's buzzing: cult anime saga, new season released.

- MobLand (2025) - police / drama - Dir. Ronan Bennett - Paramount Plus - Pitch: Two mafia families clash in a war that threatens to topple criminal empires. Why it's buzzing: violent plot and charismatic characters.

- Monster: The Lizzie Borden Story (2026) - drama - Dir. Ian Brennan - unspecified platform - Pitch: Revisits the trial of Lizzie Borden, accused of brutally murdering her parents in 1892. Why it's buzzing: true story retold with a modern tone.