Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart and Karen Gillan are returning for another adventure in Jumanji: Open World. Sony Pictures released a new trailer on October 28, offering a glimpse of the franchise’s next chapter, in which the game escapes its console and brings its dangers into the real world.

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Set around Christmas, the trailer introduces Spencer and his mother as they are drawn into the game. Their arrival brings an unexpected change to the familiar group, with Spencer’s mother taking on the avatar of Dr. Smolder Bravestone, while Spencer assumes the role of Ruby Roundhouse. As events unfold, the characters discover that what happens inside Jumanji now carries consequences beyond the game.

The stakes become particularly serious when Ruby warns that losing could leave them with no home to return to, adding that there will be no reset or second chance.

The trailer also features the comedy and action associated with the previous instalments, although the threat now extends beyond the game’s familiar environment.

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Johnson reprises his role as Dr. Smolder Bravestone, while Black returns as Professor Shelly Oberon. Hart is back as Franklin “Mouse” Finbar, and Gillan reprises her role as Ruby Roundhouse. Awkwafina also returns as Ming Fleetfoot. Other familiar faces include Alex Wolff, Madison Iseman, Morgan Turner, Ser’Darius Blain, Nick Jonas and Danny DeVito.

The film also introduces Brittany O’Grady, Burn Gorman and Nasim Pedrad to the franchise. while Lamorne Morris returns after his appearance in Jumanji: The Next Level. Jake Kasdan returns as director and worked on the story with Jeff Pinkner and Scott Rosenberg.

With this release, the Jumanji franchise reaches its fifth film, while the modern trilogy prepares to conclude.

The film is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on December 25, 2026, bringing Johnson, Black and the returning cast together for what is billed as their last adventure in this chapter of Jumanji.

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Jane Levy and Jessica Rothe find themselves trapped in a fight for survival in River, a new horror film from writer-director Joshua Giuliano. The trailer introduces three estranged siblings whose attempt to scatter their father’s ashes turns dangerous when a masked killer appears along a remote river.

The siblings return to their rural hometown following their father’s death. Lucy (Levy), her older sister Carla (Rothe) and their brother Drew (Max Mattern) take a boat to a river they once visited with their father. Their family tensions surface during the trip, but the situation becomes far more dangerous when the boat breaks down, leaving them stranded without cell service.

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The trailer shows a masked figure watching the siblings from the riverbank. When Carla attempts to reach shore, the stranger enters the water and pursues her. The encounter makes clear that the river offers no easy escape, and the siblings soon find themselves hunted by a threat they do not understand.

Dane DiLiegro plays the killer, whose concealed face and sudden movements give the trailer its central source of danger. The footage withholds much of the figure’s background, leaving questions about his identity and motives unanswered. It also hints at a wider threat in the surrounding wilderness, suggesting the siblings may be dealing with more than an isolated attacker.

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The film’s setting gives the survival story a clear obstacle. With the boat out of commission and help beyond reach, the siblings must decide how to escape while dealing with their strained relationships. Their father’s death has brought them together, but it has not resolved the disagreements that have kept them apart. Those tensions could complicate their efforts to work together when cooperation becomes essential.

Levy brings previous horror experience from Evil Dead and Don’t Breathe, while Rothe is known for the Happy Death Day films. Their casting gives the film two leads familiar with the demands of the genre. Mattern completes the central trio as Drew, whose relationship with his sisters forms part of the family conflict.

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Giuliano wrote and directed River, marking his feature directorial debut. The film premiered in the Midnight Madness section of the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2026, where it attracted critical attention for its visual style and approach to horror. Reviews have been positive overall, although some critics have raised concerns about the dialogue and character development. The film’s reported 94% score on Rotten Tomatoes reflects a strong early critical response, but the individual reviews show that not every aspect has received the same praise.

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The trailer’s most effective element is the siblings’ limited choice of escape routes. The river initially serves as the destination for their farewell to their father, then becomes the place where they must fight to stay alive. Whether the film can sustain that tension across its full runtime will become clearer when audiences see how Giuliano develops the story beyond the initial pursuit.

River is scheduled to open in U.S. theaters on January 15, 2027.

Sofía Vergara looks to have responded to the claims her ex-husband, Joe Manganiello, made about their marriage in his upcoming memoir, Bloodlines. The Modern Family actress recently shared a series of Instagram posts about narcissistic behaviour and the importance of being able to laugh at oneself. 

According to reports, Vergara reposted an Instagram Story originally shared by her son, Manolo Gonzalez Vergara. The post compared the characteristics of a good man with those of a narcissistic man. Her social media activity came days before Manganiello’s memoir is scheduled for release on October 13.

Neither post explicitly named Manganiello. Vergara has also not publicly confirmed that the messages were directed at her former husband. However, their timing has drawn attention because the actor’s book contains new details about the problems he says affected their marriage before their separation in 2023.

Manolo, 35, shared the original post on October 8. It shows behaviours described as narcissistic, including gaslighting, shifting blame and acting in a self-serving way.

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He added a caption warning that supporting a narcissistic person might not prevent that person from becoming resentful or portraying the supporter as the villain.

“Remember kids, when dealing with a narcissist, it doesn’t matter how much you do for them, because they will resent you for it, and nothing will ever be enough and they’ll always somehow try to paint you as the bad guy.” Manolo wrote.

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Vergara reposted her son’s message to her Instagram Stories. Her decision to share it attracted attention because it came shortly after Manganiello’s account of their marriage began circulating in entertainment news reports.

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The actress also shared another post about the ability to laugh at oneself. The message, originally shared by former NFL quarterback Tom Brady, described self-deprecating humour as a sign of intelligence and suggested that people who cannot laugh at themselves take life too seriously. Vergara added clapping emojis to the post.

The messages prompted speculation that she was indirectly responding to Manganiello’s allegations. However, neither post specifically identified him. 

Manganiello’s Bloodlines, scheduled for release on October 13, 2026, explores his personal history, health struggles and the breakdown of his marriage.