Director Jane Campion returns to film for the first time in a decade for the adaptation of Thomas Savage's novel The Power of the Dog. Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Kirsten Dunst, Kodi Smit-McPhee, and Jesse Plemons, the movie follows a charismatic rancher who torments his brother when he returns home with his new wife and her son. The film will begin streaming on Netflix on December 1, 2021, after premiering at the Venice International Film Festival on September 2.
Charge up the proton packs. It's time for the next chapter in the Ghostbuster universe. Jason Reitman, son of the original film's director, brings the nostalgia with a trailer filled with ghosts, an army of mini Stay Puff Marshmallow men, and a running Ecto-1. Picking up after the two films, it stars Paul Rudd, Finn Wolfhard, Carrie Coon, and Mckenna Grace, along with original cast members Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, and Sigourney Weaver. Ghostbusters: Afterlife will premier only in theaters on November 11, 2021.
In his first post-Joker film, Joaquin Phoenix stars in a black-and-white drama from director Mike Mills. The film follows an artist and his nephew as they bond during a cross-country trip. Also starring Gaby Hoffmann and Woody Norman, C'mon C'mon is slated to premiere at the 48th Telluride Film Festival on September 2, 2021.
Summer tends to compress family life into a constant rotation of drop-offs, pick-ups, road trips, and weekend tournaments, and Thrive Market positions itself as the quiet infrastructure behind it all. The members-only marketplace focuses on bulk, better-for-you essentials that make it easier to stay stocked without the last-minute scramble, from organic granola bars and nut butter pouches to clean-ingredient jerky, allergen-friendly snacks, and hydration drinks built for on-the-go days. With delivery handled ahead of the week's chaos, parents can build out camp lunch boxes, activity bags, and travel coolers that actually align with what kids will eat, while still sticking to clean-label standards and family-friendly pricing. It is less about reinventing the pantry and more about removing friction from the moments when convenience usually wins by default, especially during the busiest stretch of summer.
Most budgets fail for a simple reason: people are making decisions without a clear picture of where their money is actually going. Rocket Money aims to solve that problem by consolidating accounts, spending activity, recurring bills, and subscriptions into a single dashboard that turns financial guesswork into actionable insight. The platform automatically categorizes transactions, highlights spending trends, and helps users build realistic budgets that adapt to everyday life, whether managing a household, splitting costs with roommates, or tracking personal expenses. Its standout feature remains subscription management, surfacing forgotten recurring charges and allowing users to cancel unwanted services directly through the app. Combined with real-time alerts for unusual spending, upcoming bills, and budget progress, Rocket Money feels less like a spreadsheet replacement and more like a financial control center designed to help users spend more intentionally and keep more of what they earn.
In the late '80s, the holy grail of Christmas gifts was the Nintendo Entertainment System. Eight bits of pure joy beamed through a CRT television screen, it was the Red Rider bb gun of the decade. 8-Bit Christmas tells the tale of one kid who will do anything for the ultimate Christmas gift. Starring Neil Patrick Harris and Winslow Fegley, 8-Bit Christmas comes to HBO Max November 24, 2021.
Freeskier Markus Eder is arguably the most creative man on skis. Over two years and 90 days of filming, he's created his magnus opus — The Ultimate Run. Eders returned to his home at the Skiarena Klausberg, carving a line from the top of Zermatt to valley floor.
In 2019, Australian director Warwick Thorton isolated himself on a remote beach in northwest Australia. Living in a tiny shack, Thorton documented the entire experience, and A24 will stream the result for one week via its Screening Room streaming service. The Beach stars Thorton, a dog, three chickens, a mud crab, and a lot of cooking.
The second season of The Witcher takes up the saga of Geralt of Rivia as he unites with orphaned princess Ciri, leading up to his crossing with the sorceress Yennefer of Vengerberg. The series returns to Netflix on December 17, 2021.
The coast is calling this summer, from the beaches of Santa Monica to the shores of the French Riviera. Collars & Co. reimagines the classic swim trunk with the Riviera Collection, delivering a tailored silhouette designed to move effortlessly between the water and the rest of the day. Cut from a lightweight, quick-drying stretch fabric, each pair replaces the traditional mesh lining with a built-in performance liner for all-day comfort. Equally suited for a morning by the ocean, an afternoon coastal drive, dinner overlooking the marina, or rooftop drinks after sunset, the Riviera Swim Trunk keeps up with every summer lifestyle.
The HairMax LaserBand 41 brings clinically proven hair restoration into a routine that takes just minutes. FDA-cleared for both men and women, the cordless device uses 41 medical-grade lasers to deliver targeted light therapy that stimulates hair follicles and supports thicker, fuller-looking hair without drugs or invasive treatments. Patented hair-parting teeth and a flexible ComfortFlex band help maximize scalp contact, while treatments require as little as three minutes, three times per week. Lightweight enough for home or travel, the LaserBand 41 offers a practical approach to addressing thinning hair, with a limited-time 30% discount making it an even more compelling investment.
Ridley Scott will be gifting the world two films this year, and one of them is House of Gucci. Starring Lady Gaga as Patrizia Reggiani, the film goes back to the '90s to tell the wild true story behind the murder of Maurizio Gucci. Adam Driver, Salma Hayek, Al Pacino, and an unrecognizable Jared Leto also star when the film goes to theaters on November 24, 2021.
After becoming the first Beagle on the Moon, astronaut Snoopy is back in action for another mission. The Peanuts gang return to NASA to guide their pup on an interstellar journey through the universe. Snoopy in Space: The Search for Life will begin streaming on November 12, 2021.