Dave Chappelle: The Closer
Five specials in five years. The touring, the travel, a documentary about his rural Ohio hometown — Dave Chappelle is bringing it all to a close with The Closer, premiering October 5, 2021 on Netflix.
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Disney's Robotic Spider-Man
The Spider-Man films rely heavily on green screens, CGI effects and stuntmen. But at the new Avengers Campus at Disneyland Resorts, a robotic Spider-Man flies through the air in a perfect acrobatic display, over and over, day after day. WIRED talked with Imagineers Tony Dohi and Morgan Pope to find out how they created one of Hollywood's oldest effect types — a practical one.
Wolf
Jacob believes he is a wolf. Sent to a confined treatment center, he meets Wildcat, a woman who believes she's a feline trapped in a human body. Forced to undergo therapy, everything changes when the two meet. Starring George McKay and Lilly-Rose Depp, Wolf comes to theaters December 3, 2021.
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Factor Meal Shake
Streamlining nutrition down to a single scoop, the Factor Meal Shake is built for efficiency without sacrificing substance. Each serving delivers 30 grams of whey protein, 7 grams of fiber, and a full spectrum of vitamins and minerals, creating a balanced, meal-level profile that supports energy, satiety, and muscle maintenance. Designed to mix in under a minute, it fits into busy routines as easily as a morning coffee, while a clean formula free of artificial flavors and seed oils keeps things straightforward. The result is a no-frills, high-function shake that replaces complexity with consistency, turning daily nutrition into something you can actually keep up with.
Presented by Factor
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PLQR Smart Sticky Note
Private Label QR turns ordinary household labels into dynamic digital reference points, using durable QR stickers that link physical objects to editable information accessible from any smartphone camera. Once attached to a box, appliance, container, suitcase, or keepsake, each label can store notes, photos, instructions, contact details, or organizational data that can be updated anytime without replacing the sticker itself. The system feels especially useful for the kind of real-world friction most smart-home products ignore, from labeling moving boxes and organizing pantry goods to leaving appliance instructions for Airbnb guests or preserving the stories tied to family heirlooms. With no app required and built-in controls for private, public, or group visibility, the platform lands somewhere between modern inventory management and a digital memory layer for everyday objects.
Presented by PLQR.
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Extraction 2
Extraction, starring Chris Hemsworth as mercenary Tyler Rake, left off with Rake taking a bullet in the neck protecting Ovi, the son of an Indian drug kingpin. As the most-watched Netflix original ever, Extraction 2 was a given, with Hemsworth returning in the starring role.
The Harder They Fall
Outlaw Nat Love's sworn enemy Rufus Buck is getting out of jail — and Nat plans to get him before he gets to enjoy his freedom. When Nat and his gang hold up the train carrying Rufus, the two form an unlikely team when they both end up on the same side fighting against the law. Netflix's new take on the classic western stars Idris Elba, Jonathan Majors, and Regina King. The Harder They Fall comes to the streaming service November 3, 2021.
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Licorice Pizza
Director Paul Thomas Anderson captures the feel of the Sn the San Fernando Valley circa 1973, starring Philip Seymour Hoffman's son Cooper as Gary Valentine. Valentine's love interest Alana is played by Alana Haim, and Bradley Cooper stars as hairdresser John Peters — who is dating Barbra Streisand. Licorice Pizza premieres only in theaters November 2021.
Army of Thieves
A prequel to Zack Snyder's Army of the Dead, the upcoming film goes back six years to the early days of the zombie apocalypse, when Dieter was just a small-town bank teller. He enters into a life of crime after he's recruited to crack a series of safes across Europe. Starring Matthias Schweighöfer and Nathalie Emmanuel, Army of Thieves will premiere on Netflix on October 20, 2021.
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Duke Cannon Father's Day Gift Guide
Duke Cannon's Father's Day lineup leans into the brand's familiar formula of oversized grooming essentials, military-inspired packaging, and unapologetically rugged scent profiles, but beneath the tongue-in-cheek attitude sits a genuinely practical collection of daily-use upgrades. The gift guide ranges from heavyweight Big Ass Bricks of Soap and bourbon-forward beard care to colognes, tactical shower bundles, and shave kits built for dads who prefer utility over luxury-brand vanity. Everything arrives wrapped in Duke Cannon's signature blue-collar aesthetic, balancing humor with legitimately solid formulations made for hard-working skin, dry hands, and low-maintenance routines. It is less about reinventing grooming and more about turning everyday basics into something that feels giftable, durable, and distinctly masculine.
Presented by Duke Cannon.
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Augustinus Bader Retinol Serum
Augustinus Bader's The Retinol Serum rethinks traditional retinol treatments with a formula designed to deliver visible skin renewal without the irritation that often comes with high-performance vitamin A products. Powered by the brand's proprietary TFC8 technology alongside pure retinol, the lightweight serum targets fine lines, wrinkles, uneven texture, blemishes, and hyperpigmentation while supporting hydration and overall skin balance. The result is a more refined approach to retinol, one engineered to improve clarity, firmness, and smoothness without compromising the skin barrier in the process.
Presented by Augustinus Bader.
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Attack of the Hollywood Cliches
The spit take. The Wilhelm Scream. The montage. Hollywood is the greatest recycler of all time, and documenting all the tropes that have become mainstays of film would take a full-length documentary. Which is exactly what Attack of the Hollywood Clichés! attempts to do. Hosted by Rob Lowe, the comedy special premieres September 28, 2021 on Netflix.
Spencer
Princess Diana's time with the British Royal family has been the subject of numerous documentaries, films, and television shows. Director Pablo Larraín gives his take on the Princess of Wales with Spencer. The biographical drama goes back to 1991 to imagine the peek inside the family's Christmas holiday at Sandringham House in Norfolk, where Diana decided to leave Prince Charles. The film will premiere in theaters on November 5, 2021.
