Trending movies and shows this week

Movies everyone is talking about

• Verity (2026) - mystery / thriller - in theaters or on VOD
• Pitch: Lowen Ashleigh, a solitary writer, discovers a manuscript that upends his reality.
• Why it's buzzing: very recent release, widely discussed on social media.

• Clayface (2026) - horror / thriller - in theaters or on VOD
• Pitch: Matt Hagen, a Hollywood star, sees his career shattered when a crime lord disfigures him horrifically.
• Why it's buzzing: the blend of a comic universe and a bloody thriller attracts superhero and horror fans.

• The Dog Stars (2026) - adventure / science-fiction - in theaters or on VOD
• Pitch: After a global pandemic, a survivor lives isolated in a Colorado airplane hangar, dreaming of a fresh start.
• Why it's buzzing: director Ridley Scott returns with a post-apocalyptic vision that intrigues sci-fi lovers.

• Apocalypse Z: New World (2026) - horror / thriller - in theaters or on VOD
• Pitch: The Canary Islands, Europe's last refuge, become the stage of a fight against the deadly TSJ virus.
• Why it's buzzing: the survival-in-a-confined-area theme appeals to zombie and tension fans.

• L'Île des Souvenirs (2026) - adventure / animation - in theaters or on VOD
• Pitch: Jo and Raissa wash ashore on Nakali, a fantastical island where their memories take shape.
• Why it's buzzing: original animation and imaginary world attract families and the curious.

Series of the moment

• Dead-End Job (2026) - mystery / science-fiction - available on the Korean platform (official streaming not specified)
• Pitch: A young woman takes a night job that plunges her into an interdimensional conspiracy.
• Why it's buzzing: fresh Korean series, written by Kyeong Min-sun and Lee Shin-ji, generating strong hype on sci-fi forums.

• Lupin (2021) - police / drama - available on Netflix (and Netflix Standard with Ads)
• Pitch: Assane Diop, a gentleman thief, orchestrates revenge against those who destroyed his family.
• Why it's buzzing: Omar Sy's charismatic character continues to generate word-of-mouth buzz, even several seasons later.

• Dexter: Resurrection (2025) - police / drama - available on Canal+ and Paramount Plus
• Pitch: Dexter Morgan, back from his injuries, resumes his role as a night vigilante in New York.
• Why it's buzzing: the long-awaited return of the serial killer creates a ratings spike.

• The Gilded Age (2022) - drama - available on HBO Max and HBO Max Amazon Channel
• Pitch: Luxury and intrigue of post-Civil War American high society.
• Why it's buzzing: the re-airing sparks new debates about historical inequalities.

• VisionQuest (2026) - science-fiction / fantasy - available on Disney Plus
• Pitch: Vision, reset after a leak, lives hidden while being hunted as a potential weapon.
• Why it's buzzing: the mix of sci-fi and fantasy in the Disney+ universe draws a broad audience.