What's on Netflix in September

Here's everything that's streaming on Netflix in September.

WEDNESDAY: SEASON 2 PART 2

Premieres on September 3, 2025 

When her psychic powers falter, Wednesday must fight to regain them — or face deadly consequences for Enid and others at Nevermore.

Starring: Jenna Ortega, Gwendoline Christie, Emma Myers, Steve Buscemi, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzman, Isaac Ordonez, Joy Sunday, Billie Piper, Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo, Moosa Mostafa, Georgie Farmer, Victor Dorobantu, Evie Templeton, Owen Painter, Noah B. Taylor, Hunter Doohan

POKÉMON CONCIERGE: SEASON 1 PART 2

Premieres on September 4, 2025 

Welcome to Pokémon Resort, a peaceful getaway for Pokémon to relax and have fun. Which guest will the new concierge Haru befriend and help first?

Starring: Karen Fukuhara, Imani Hakim, Josh Keaton, Lori Alan

AKA CHARLIE SHEEN

Premieres on September 10, 2025 

Actor Charlie Sheen tells his story in this candid two-part documentary tracing his dazzling Hollywood rise, tabloid-topping fall and road to recovery.

Starring: Charlie Sheen

FORCE OF NATURE: THE DRY 2

Premieres on September 11, 2025 

When his informant goes missing on a corporate retreat, Agent Aaron Falk must untangle her colleagues' stories to trace her path through the wilderness.

Starring: Eric Bana, Anna Torv, Deborra-Lee Furness, Robin McLeavy, Sisi Stringer, Lucy Ansell, Jacqueline McKenzie, Jeremy Lindsay-Taylor

TYLER PERRY'S BEAUTY IN BLACK: SEASON 2

Premieres on September 11, 2025 

As she takes the reins of the Bellarie empire, Kimmie confronts a vicious family power struggle, where betrayal, greed and danger lurk at every turn.

Starring: Taylor Polidore Williams, Ricco Ross, Crystle Stewart, Debbi Morgan, Richard Lawson, Amber Reign Smith, Bryan Tanaka, Terrell Carter, Julian Horton

THE WRONG PARIS

Premieres on September 12, 2025 

Dawn thinks she's joining a dating show in Paris, France, only to land in Paris, Texas. She has an exit plan — until sparks fly with the cowboy bachelor.

Starring: Miranda Cosgrove, Pierson Fodé

CANELO ÁLVAREZ VS. TERENCE CRAWFORD

LIVE on Netflix September 14, 2025 @11:00am AEST

Canelo Álvarez and Terence Crawford clash in a mega-fight for boxing's unified super middleweight crown live from Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

Country of Origin: United States

BLACK RABBIT

Premieres on September 18, 2025 

A rising-star restaurateur is forced into New York's criminal underworld when his chaotic brother returns to town with loan sharks on his trail.

Starring: Jude Law, Jason Bateman, Cleopatra Coleman, Amaka Okafor, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Troy Kotsur, Abbey Lee, Chris Coy, Dagmara Dominczyk, Odessa Young and Robin De Jesus, with Amir Malaklou, Don Harvey, Forrest Weber, Francis Benhamou , Gus Birney, John Ales, Steve Witting

Country of Origin: United States

ALICE IN BORDERLAND: SEASON 3

Premieres on September 25, 2025 

When a morbid professor pulls Usagi back to Borderland, Arisu goes after her. But can he survive a new round of deadly games and escape the Joker's plans?

Starring: Kento Yamazaki, Tao Tsuchiya, Hayato Isomura, Ayaka Miyoshi, Katsuya Maiguma

Country of Origin: Japan

WAYWARD

Premieres on September 25, 2025 

A small-town cop suspects that the local school for troubled teens — and its dangerously charismatic founder — may not be all it seems.

Starring: Mae Martin, Toni Collette, Patrick J. Adams

Country of Origin: United States

Ice Road: Vengeance: Movie Review

Cast: Liam Neeson, Fan Bingbing
Director: Jonathan Hensleigh

2021's Ice Road saw Liam Neeson get behind the wheel of a big rig and exact vengeance on those who crossed his path in a story that was suited for streaming and leaving your brain at the door.

The sequel, some four years later, comes unwanted and in truth, feels depressingly like Neeson's phoning it in for a paycheque rather than anything vital or compelling.

This time, setting out to honour his dead brother's wish to scatter his ashes on Mount Everest, Neeson's Mike is grappling both survivor's guilt and an uncertain career path. But as he boards a Kiwi Express bus to take him across Nepal, he finds himself caught in a mercenary war and a fight to get a hydroelectric dam built as part of an illegal land grab.

Cornered by mercenaries and trapped in a battle he wants no part of, Mike must once again use his very particular set of skills to try and save the day.

There's little original on display in this, an action thriller that ticks every rote box it can.

While Mike's initially sidelined from doing any driving, events soon conspire against him and he's back behind the wheel, ducking bullets and dishing up ass-whoopings in between the bullets being fired his way.

But most of the time, Neeson looks weary and drained as Mike in this, with much of the action feeling like it's a strain for him to achieve. It's little helped by the fact proceedings are delivered in such a workmanlike way that the whole thing isn't remotely fun when it could be.

Cramped coach-based ass-kickings are simply a case of choreographed fights that are largely led by Mike and Fan Bingbing's Nepal guide turned ninja Dhan but lack a feeling of any kind of urgency.

Clocking in at just under two hours doesn't help either and while it lacks some of the edge of The Ice Road and the element of surprise, Ice Road: Vengeance makes a strong case for Neeson to stop with these VOD films and their middling deliveries which continue to tarnish his previous outstanding career achievements. 

Ice Road Vengeance streams on Prime Video from September 3.

Patapon 1 + 2 Replay: PS5 Review

Published by Bandai Namco
Platform: PS5

It's back to Earthend with the remaster of these games for the PS5 that first blessed the PSP back in 2007 and 2008.

The rhythm games can sometimes be the trickiest to master and the Patapon series has always been one that required precision as it carried out its somewhat bizarre story - that you, the player, are the god to the Patapon and must return them to their home, all the while fighting off enemies in their path.

Using the various buttons on the PS Controller, you can move them on, defeat various enemies, amass bounty and return to the Patapons' city of Patapolis. The levels themselves are short, and simple to do with basically a series of challenges and fights with creatures lying ahead - it's not exactly long-form gaming, and while it's engaging enough to start off with, the repetitive nature of the gameplay soon begins to grate.

There's a need to ensure you keep the rhythm obviously, but a misstep can set all the Patapons back, so there's a gradual learning curve, and the harder you hit, the better the chances the fight will be curtailed and the quicker you will get new items to your inventory. There's definitely the feeling of a portable game being moved across to a console, and while that's not a negative ultimately, it may leave you feeling there's a brevity to what transpires and making the repetition more of a challenge.

The game looks nice, with the HD qualities making the crisp eyeball characters stand out and presents the surroundings with a clarity that's watchable enough. If you like rhythm games, then this will hit the beat for you and more than delivers on the genre.

Where it works though is in its simplicity - and while it's more likely to appeal to younger players thanks to the rhythm and repetition, there's something to be said for a family game like this in a generally solo crowded marketplace.

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance: PS5 Review 

Developed by LizardCube
Published by SEGA
Platform: PS5

A 2D action platformer doesn't need to be anything radical.

It doesn't need to reinvent the gaming wheel, nor does it need to provide game-changing thrills in its execution. Simply put, what it does need to do is provide a fluid experience that engages the player and provides continual reason to play on.

To say Shinobi: Art of Vengeance does that and more is not to damn it with feint praise.

This release from SEGA has an old-school feeling that's both welcoming and enjoyable as it puts you squarely in the ninja shoes of Joe Mushashi who is forced to spring into action when his village is attacked. 

With hordes of bad guys heading his way and bosses to defeat, Joe must leap over ruins, bound through the ashes and rise to fend off destiny as it barrels toward him in a destructive way.

It's no hyperbole to say that Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is the kind of slick game you would have spent hours pouring coins into in an arcade. To say that it's simple gaming isn't to insult it - this is the kind of game that requires combos to take down enemies, requires a bit of precision button pressing to reach higher ground and needs as many reflexes as Musashi demonstrates to get through.

But what's most obvious about Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is just how fluid and responsive the controls are. They're nimble when they need to be as you roll through bad guys, surprise them with attacks and then leap back into a ninja stance to make sure you survive the next level.

With its hand-drawn art style and Street Fighter-esque fight graphics, Shinobi: Art of Vengeance is easily one of the best most playable games of the year. It knows exactly what it wants to do, does it and ensures you have a good time doing it. 

Shadow Labyrinth: PS5 Review

Developed by Bandai Namco Studios
Published by Bandai Namco
Platform: PS5

45 years is a long time for a gaming icon to survive.

And arguably Pac-Man, when it was released in 1980, painted itself into a corner - it was a very simple premise: consume the dots, kill the ghosts and escape the maze. Perhaps the key to its success was its simplicity and its ability to do exactly what was expected.

But over the years, game makers have taken on the challenge of Pac-Man and fiddled with the expectations. None more so than Shadow Labyrinth, a Metroidvania style take on the yellow peril that sees you an unnamed warrior forced to team up with a mysterious floating orb called Puck and try to break your way out of a prison and into a wider world.

Essentially a hack and slash platformer, Shadow Labyrinth succeeds in doing something different with the iconic character and imbuing the universe with a sense of mystery. Sure there are elements of the original game as you get to transform into the Pac-Man and consume dots, but there's more to this than just simple reverence.

A feeling of difference soaks into both the art and execution of the game, ensuring that platform fans have something to engage with - and while some may feel the whole game itself doesn't feel like it's one thing or another, those familiar with Pac-Man and its lore will be intrigued by the darker take on what plays out.

Atmospheric, dark and with some tough boss fights - as well as some retro surprises - Shadow Labyrinth shows there's a whole world beyond just mazes for Pac-Man or competitive game elements chomping against each other. 

What's on Neon in September

Here's everything that's streaming on Neon in September.

Towards Zero Season 1 (September 11)

England, 1936. After a scandalous celebrity divorce, British tennis star Nevile Strange and his ex-wife make the unthinkable decision to spend a summer together at Gull’s point, their childhood home and coastal estate of Nevile’s aunt, Lady Tressilian. With unfinished business between the former childhood sweethearts, plus the presents of Nevile’s new wife Kay, tensions are running high. Add to this a long suffering lady’s companion, a mysterious gentleman’s valet, and exiled cousin with a grudge, a venerable family lawyer, an inquisitive orphan, and a French con man, and soon there will be murder. Based on the Agatha Christie novel of the same name. 

Stars: Anjelica Huston, Matthew Rhys 

Lolo The Champion Maker (September 23)

LOLO: The Champion Maker delves into the humble beginnings of Super Coach Lolo Heimuli and finds out what turned a promising fighter into one of the greatest minds of combat sport in the country and the world. Still training fighters at the age of 65, Lolo’s passion for the fight game has not let up, but his focus has shifted to what he describes as his greatest passion – training and developing children into not just great fighters, but better people. 

Paddington in Peru (September 26)

Paddington and the Brown family head to Peru to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy. A thrilling adventure ensues when a mystery plunges them into an unexpected journey through the Amazon. 

Featuring the voices of: Hugh Bonneville, Emily Mortimer, Julia Walters, Jim Broadbent, Carla Tous, Olivia Colman, Antonio Banderas, Ben Whishaw 

01 A Different Man  

01 Freud’s Last Session  

01 Perfect Days 

01 The Uninvited  

02 The Beast  

02 Cabrini 

02 Heart Eyes 

02 Michael Johnson: Super Man 02 Stormy  

03 Ezra 

03 Robot Dreams 

03 Sven 

04 Looper 

05 Angel Has Fallen 

05 London Has Fallen 

05 Olympus Has Fallen  

06 Magic Mike 

07 The Creator 

07 The Return  

08 The Wolf of Wall Street  

09 Get Fast  

10 Clear Cut 

11 Rambo: Last Blood  

12 Deep Water 

13 Silver Linings Playbook  

14 In The Lost Lands 

15 Snack Shack  

16 War on Everyone 

17 The Inbetweeners Movie 17 The Inbetweeners 2 

18 Safe 

19 Deepwater Horizon  

20 Aquamarine  

20 The Salt Path  

21 Arrival  

23 Locked  

23 One of them Days  

24 She’s The Man 

25 King Arthur: Legend of the Sword 26 Fire With Fire 

26 Paddington In Peru  

28 Once Were Warriors  

29 In Bruges 

30 Firebrand

SEPTEMBER - NEON TV  CONTENT BY DATE 

01 Santiago of the Seas S1-2 09 My Favourite Dead Person S3 11 Towards Zero S1 

16 Becoming Madonna S1 23 Lolo: The Champion Maker S1 

Task Season 1 (September 8, 1pm)

Set in the working-class suburbs of Philadelphia, an FBI agent  heads a Task Force to put an end to a string of violent  robberies led by an unsuspecting family man.  

Stars: Mark Ruffalo, Tom Pelphrey, Fabien Frankel  

Brilliant Minds Season 2 (September 23, from 8pm)

Eccentric neurologist Dr Oliver Wolf applies his  unconventional approach to treat puzzling psychological cases.  He and his team of interns must grapple with their own  mental health as they explore the last great frontier – the  human mind. Season 1 is available to stream on Neon now.  

Stars: Zachary Quinto, Tamberla Perry, Ashleigh Lathrop 

COMING TO MOVIES ON HBO MAX ON NEON 

Set 183 years before the original trilogy, the King of Rohan and  his people make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold  of the Hornburg.  

Featuring the voices of: Brian Cox, Miranda Otto, Gaia Wise 

THE LORD OF THE RINGS: THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 12

SEPTEMBER – HBO MAX ON  NEON TV CONTENT BY DATE 

01 Casual Vacancy S1 

01 Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing S3 01 Naked and Afraid: Last One Standing Special S3 01 Teen Titans Go! S9 

01 My Mom Jayne: A Film By Mariska Hargitay S1 01 Pee-Wee As Himself S1 

01 Gold Rush S14 

03 Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence S1 04 90 Day: Hunt For Love S1 

04 Animals On Drugs S1 

06 The Playboy Murders S3 

08 Jellystone! S3 

08 Task S1 

13 911: Did The Killer Call? S6 

15 The Batman S1-3 

15 Batwheels S2 

15 Mermicorno: Starfall S1 

15 Welcome to Plathville S6 

16 Los Espookys S2 

19 Luva De Pedreiro: Viral Moves S1 19 The Murder of Actor Rafael Miguel  22 American Monster: Abuse of Power 23 Brilliant Minds S2 

24 Virgins S1 

25 30 Coins S1 

26 Now or Never: F.C Montfermeil S1  26 Outback Opal Hunters S14 

26 Krypto Saves The Day! S1 

29 Barney’s World 

SEPTEMBER - HBO MAX ON  NEON MOVIE CONTENT BY DATE 

01 The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King  (Extended Edition) 

01 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of  the Ring (Extended Edition)  

01 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers  (Extended Edition)  

01 Superman II: The Richard Donner Cut 01 The Wizard of Oz 

12 The Lord of the Rings: The War of  

Rohirrim 

19 Curse of the Necklace 

What's on Prime Video in September

Here's everything that's streaming on Prime Video in September.

Prime Video’s upcoming line-up serves up the Australian Amazon Original, Top End Bub with plenty of heart and humour, while The Runarounds hits the right notes with band-fuelled energy.

Superhero spinoff Gen V returns for another round of twisted campus chaos, and psychological drama The Girlfriend peels back a gripping web of secrets.

High-octane thriller Ice Road: Vengeance turns up the tension, award-winning Poor Things enchants with surreal adventure.

All this and more, streaming soon, only on Prime Video.

Top End Bub (September 12)

A follow up to the smash hit film Top End Wedding, comes this heart-warming new series starring Miranda Tapsell and Gwilym Lee. Lauren and Ned are living their best life in the city, which is tragically interrupted when Lauren’s sister Ronelle dies in a car crash in the Top End. Rushing back to Darwin, Lauren and Ned are thrown into the chaos of Top End life with Lauren’s parents, Daffy and Trevor, and confronted with another curveball when they unexpectedly become the guardians of Ronelle’s lively and cheeky young daughter, Taya.

 

Top End Bub stars Miranda Tapsell, Gwilym Lee, Ursula Yovich, Huw Higginson, Shari Sebbens, Elaine Crombie, Rob Collins, Tracy Mann, Brooke Satchwell, Guy Simon, Clarence Ryan, and Gladys-May Kelly.

Gen V Season 2 (September 17)

School is back in session. As the rest of America adjusts to Homelander's iron fist, back at Godolkin University, the mysterious new Dean preaches a curriculum that promises to make students more powerful than ever. Cate and Sam are celebrated heroes, while Marie, Jordan, and Emma reluctantly return to college, burdened by months of trauma and loss. But parties and classes are hard to care about with war brewing between Humans and Supes, both on and off campus. The gang learns of a secret program that goes back to the founding of Godolkin University that may have larger implications than they realize. And, somehow, Marie is a part of it.

 

Gen V stars Jaz Sinclair, Lizze Broadway, Maddie Phillips, London Thor, Derek Luh, Asa Germann, Sean Patrick Thomas, and Hamish Linklater.

The Runarounds Season 1 (September 1)

The Runarounds follows a group of recent high school graduates from Wilmington, North Carolina, who come together the summer after graduation to form a rock band, united by their shared love of music and near-impossible dream of stardom. Over the course of one unforgettable summer, they throw themselves into the pursuit of their big break—falling in love, getting into trouble, and building the kind of bonds that feel like family along the way. With original music, romantic entanglements, and the raw highs and lows of coming-of-age, The Runarounds captures the rush of risking everything at the edge of adulthood to chase your dreams. 

The Runarounds stars William Lipton, Axel Ellis, Jeremy Yun, Zendé Murdock, Jesse Golliher, Lilah Pate, Maximo Salas, Kelley Pereira, Marley Aliah, Mark Wystrach, Brooklyn Decker, Hayes MacArthur, and Shea Pritchard. 

The Girlfriend (September 10)

Based on Michelle Frances' novel of the same name, The Girlfriend follows Laura (Wright), a woman who seemingly has it all: a glittering career, a loving husband, and her precious son, Daniel. Her perfect life begins to unravel when Daniel brings home Cherry (Cooke), a girlfriend who changes everything. After a tense introduction, Laura becomes convinced Cherry is hiding something. Is she a manipulative social climber, or is Laura just paranoid? The truth is a matter of perspective.

The Girlfriend stars Robin Wright, Olivia Cooke, Laurie Davidson, Waleed Zuaiter, Tanya Moodie, Shalom Brune-Franklin, Karen Henthorn, Anna Chancellor, Leo Suter, and Francesca Corney. 

Ice Road Vengeance (September 3)

On the road to Mt. Everest, big rig driver Mike McCann (Liam Neeson) takes on ruthless mercenaries to protect a busload of tourists and save a village on the brink of destruction.

Ice Road: Vengeance stars Liam Neeson, Fan Bingbing, Marcus Thomas and Grace O'Sullivan. 

Poor Things (September 7)

The incredible tale of Bella Baxter (Emma Stone), a young woman brought back to life by a brilliant and unorthodox scientist. Seeking the worldliness she is lacking, Bella runs off on a whirlwind adventure across the continents. Free from the prejudices of her times, Bella grows steadfast in her purpose to stand for equality and liberation.

Poor Things stars Emma Stone, Mark Ruffalo and Willem Dafoe.

STREAMING ON PRIME VIDEO

SOAR HIGH! S1 (SERIES) 01/09/2025

THE RUNAROUNDS S1 (SERIES) 01/09/2025

THE SMURFS 2 (MOVIE) 02/09/2025

ICE ROAD: VENGEANCE (MOVIE) 03/09/2025

THE BORDERLINE BETWEEN FRIENDS WITH BENEFITS AND LOVERS S1 [SUB] (SERIES) 03/09/2025

SMURFS: THE LOST VILLAGE (MOVIE) 04/09/2025

THE NANNY (1993): S1-6 (SERIES) 04/09/2025

WNBA: MERCURY VS. MYSTICS (SPORT) 04/09/2025

THE LAST REDEMPTION (MOVIE) 05/09/2025

GONE GIRL (MOVIE) 05/09/2025

WNBA: LYNX VS. ACES (SPORT) 05/09/2025

CONFIDENCE QUEEN S1 (SERIES) 07/09/2025

POOR THINGS (MOVIE) 07/09/2025

NEIGHBOURS S3 (SERIES) 09/09/2025

THE DRY (MOVIE) 09/09/2025

THE GIRLFRIEND (SERIES) 10/09/2025

TOP END BUB (SERIES) 12/09/2025

PEPPA PIG S2 (SERIES) 15/09/2025

GEN V S2 (SERIES) 17/09/2025

GROUNDHOG DAY (MOVIE) 17/09/2025

THE CHOSEN S1-S4 (SERIES) 18/09/2025

HOTEL COSTIERA S1 (SERIES) 24/09/2025

PETER RABBIT (MOVIE) 24/09/2025

GHAATI (MOVIE) 26/09/2025

CRAZY, STUPID, LOVE (MOVIE) 30/09/2025

CRAZY RICH ASIANS (MOVIE) 30/09/2025

FIREBRAND (MOVIE) 30/09/2025

GUNS UP (MOVIE) 30/09/2025

SUPERMAN RETURNS (MOVIE) 30/09/2025

THE BODYGUARD (MOVIE) 30/09/2025

THE NOTEBOOK (MOVIE) 30/09/2025

What's on Shudder in September

Here's everything that's streaming on Shudder in September.

Guts & Glory – Shudder Original Series

New Series Premieres Exclusively on Shudder and AMC+ Tuesday 9 September

New unscripted, horror-based competition show Guts &Glory, from award-winning special effects artist and executive producer Greg Nicotero (The Walking Dead, Creepshow) flips the script on the traditional competition show – thrusting players into an immersive horror experience full of unexpected challenges. The new series blends the intensity of a horror film with the pressure of a survival game where contestants are confronted with their fears in various scenarios.

Night of the Reaper – Shudder Original Film

New Film Premieres Exclusively on Shudder and AMC+ Friday 19 September

In the wake of the brutal murder of a teenaged babysitter, College Student Deena returns home for the weekend and is roped into a babysitting gig of her own. When the local sheriff is mailed a piece of evidence that proves the murder may not have been an isolated incident, he is led on a scavenger hunt to reveal the killer may be planning a sequel.

House on Eden – Shudder Original Film

New Film Premieres Exclusively on Shudder and AMC+ Friday 26 September

Paranormal investigators Kris, Celina, and their videographer Jay expect the usual scares when they set out on their latest case. But after being mysteriously rerouted to an abandoned house deep in the woods, they find themselves facing a force unlike anything they’ve encountered before. As the night spirals into chaos, missing crew members and eerie phenomena hint at an ancient, malevolent presence watching their every move. Starring social media sensations Kris Collins (aka @KallMeKris), Celina Myers (aka @CelinaSpookyBoo) and Jason-Christopher Myers (Nobody Gets Out Alive).

NEW ADDITIONS TO SHUDDER’S FILM LIBRARY

1 September

Halloween (1978)

Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield, Illinois, to kill again.

Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers

Ten years after his original massacre, the invalid Michael Myers awakens on Halloween Eve and returns to Haddonfield to kill his seven-year-old niece. Can Dr. Loomis stop him?

Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers

One year after the events of Halloween 4: The return of Michael Myers, the Shape returns to  Haddonfield once again in an attempt to kill his now-mute niece.

*The Joe Bob’s Halloween Hootenanny episode featuring Halloween (1978), Halloween 4 and Halloween 5 also available

22 September

Perewangan

Two siblings struggle to save themselves from the terror of the Perewangan Demon, which has been passed down through generations in their own family.

Pabrik Gula (aka Sugar Mill)

A group of seasonal labourers working at a Sugar Factory must survive supernatural forces that arise. 

The Toxic Avenger: Movie Review

Cast: Peter Dinklage, Jacob Tremblay, Kevin Bacon, Julia Davis, Elijah Wood
Director: Macon Blair

Perhaps the greatest recommendation The Toxic Avenger can receive is that of it feeling like it's a film that's been assembled in someone's basement, a film that's controlled in its shabbiness, yet happy to embrace the lo-fi end for the love of its genre audience.

A fully committed Dinklage plays Winston, the janitor at the local chemical megacorp run by Kevin Bacon's sleazy CEO Bob Garbinger.

With his wife recently dead and his stepson distant to say the least, Winston is not having the best times. Something that's further compounded by a terminal diagnosis that can't be helped by a lack of healthcare from the company he's spent decades with. 

Inadvertently crossing paths with a whistle-blower, Winston's killed and dumped in a toxic pool, before transforming into an avenging monstrosity.

With a film like this, it's important to not take it too seriously or to delve too deeply into most of what happens, given how slight a lot of it feels. 

That's not to say there's not coherence here, but given it opens with someone being shot several times before being blasted through a window, it's clearly not aiming for high art - and nor would the Troma genre claim otherwise.

Embracing its Troma edges and innate blood and guts works - as does an all-in Dinklage - but yet there are parts here which feel muted and occasionally drawn out from what somehow manages to be a long  90 minute film.

Yet when it fires and the humour is both deadpan and overt, The Toxic Avenger feels like the trashy time it's aiming for. Director Macon Blair keeps things on the right side of lo-fi, but there's never any aspiration to make this generate a wider appeal for audiences outside of the genre it's dipped its toxic toes into. 

Ultimately, The Toxic Avenger embraces the blood and guts of the genre, but the film itself never really rises beyond a mixed bag - even with the likes of Wood, who plays a kind of cross between Oswald Cobblepot and Peter Lorre and Dinklage, who gives a sadness to his Winston - the film can't do anything other than what it sets out to.

Which in this case feels like a missed opportunity.

Caught Stealing: Movie Review

Cast: Austin Butler, Zoe Kravitz, Matt Smith, Liev Schreiber, Vincent D'Onfrio
Director: Darren Aronofsky

When former baseball player Hank Thompson (Elvis star Butler) is asked to babysit his punk rocker's (Doctor Who star Matt Smith) cat, he thinks it's a simple job. Albeit one he doesn't actually want.

But without warning, he's plunged into a world of guns and gangs after being attacked at the flat in this latest from Requiem For a Dream director Darren Aronofsky.

Attacked without warning on the doorstep of the flat by Russian mobsters, Hank suddenly finds himself victim of circumstance as he's caught up in the chaos of 1998 New York, with its sleazy edges and its fighting between gangs.

Torn by his past, ripped by alcohol addiction and hoping to find a way out with his new girlfriend paramedic Yvonne (played by Zoe Kravitz), Butler's Hank should be a compelling hero - a guy in the wrong place at the wrong time trying to do the right thing. But the script doesn't seem to know exactly what it wants to be - is it a comedy with violent edges or is it a gangster film with comedic moments and a straight-laced guy slap bang in the middle of it.

As a result, Caught Stealing feels like a tonal whiplash of a mix of styles that sort of gel, but also sort of don't.

Smith is a blast of scenery-chewing air as the brash punk Russ, but his presence is too limited - and most of what needs to be done has to be carried by Hank himself. Butler manages to keep the character on the straight and narrow and adds a level of soulfulness to proceedings - but with slim scripting around him, and an over-reliance on a flashback, there's a feeling of not quite enough to grapple here.

Sure, the story is about finally taking ownership of a past and moving on, but there's little to no subtlety here when that moment comes, no feeling of punch-the-air redemption when there should be.

Ultimately, Caught Stealing steals a few moments, but they're too few and far inbetween to feel anything other than just hollow victories, sadly.

Logitech G522 Headset: Review

Mid-range headphone sets are a must these days, what with cost-of-living crises rumbling on and people looking for a sensible alternative to help while away the time.

Logitech is aware of those pressures and has released the Logitech G522 headset for gamers and those looking to casually use headphones for their own needs. (The set retails at $349.99).

And while the set's more suited to a gaming environment than everyday use, there are some options to use the headphones for day-to-day business. But in truth, that's not the core reason to own these.

With a sleek design that's comfortable for long-term wear and tear and a microphone that delivers a crystal-clear quality of sound, the headset's clearly been designed with the user in mind, rather than what the company wants to deliver.

As a result, the set does what it needs to - and comfortably so.

While the flashing RGB lights and subtle colours mark it out as different, their inclusion is purely a cosmetic one for those more likely to be on camera and for those who prefer to be colourful in the confines of their own gaming environment. It clearly isn't for anyone who wants to sit quietly in a chair listening to music - although if that's your desire too, that's not a bad thing.

With access to the G Hub to finetune the audio output, there's enough possibility to tinker with what you need for sound, and again, ensuring the customisation of these headphones makes it clear that Logitech is merely a platform provider, with its focus being on the customer alone.

At the end of the day, while the 48 mHz/ 16 bit microphone provides crisp audio both on the receiving and sending out ends, the set is really about two things only - comfort and sound quality.

While there's a limited adjustability for the headset itself, the headband and ear cups are comfortable, ensuring long sessions will be rewarded with little sweat, discomfort and a lack of those marks on the side of your head. 

But it's the sound that continues to impress, with atmospheric games supported by the DTS sound and the snugness of the earcups ensuring there's no audio bleed. From first person shooters with their need for communication to simply online gaming, the set works well with no lag from what's on screen filtering into your head.

If the RGB function's not enabled, the battery life can last upto 60 hours, ensuring that you can easily do what you need to do with them without worrying about whether they're going to give up.

Ultimately, the Logitech G522 make a solid argument for an investment. Given Black Friday and Christmas sales are coming up, there could be a chance of scoring them at a lesser price - however, if you're serious about audio quality, comfort and durability, the Logitech G522 make a spectacular argument for ownership.

Logitech G522 key features:

• Bold, sleek design with customisable LIGHTSYNC RGB—up to 16.8 million colours.
• 48kHz/16-bit mic delivers crystal-clear voice and stream-ready sound.
• PRO-G drivers and 48kHz/24-bit audio for rich, low-distortion sound and deep bass.
• Switch seamlessly between LIGHTSPEED Wireless, Bluetooth, and USB-C.
• Lightweight build with breathable headband and cushioned ear cups for a better fit.
• Customise mic and EQ with Blue VO!CE and G HUB or the G mobile app.
• Up to 60 hours battery life and 30m wireless range with signature G5 performance.

Thunderbolts*: Disney+ Movie Review

Cast: Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, David Harbour, Olga Kurylenko, Julia Louis Dreyfus
Director: Jake Schreier

After the somewhat underwhelming Captain America: Brave New World, the pressure's back on Marvel to deliver a cinematic tentpole worthy of their oeuvre.

Step forward Thunderbolts*, a movie about a ragtag bag of reformed villains looking to do the right thing. Less Avengers, more Suicide Squad - but with plenty of issues.

And the film largely lands, thanks to an incredible performance from Pugh as the damaged Yelena, still struggling with the loss of her sister Black Widow and searching for her meaning and purpose after hit after psychological hit.

Best experienced spoiler-free, loosely the plot of Thunderbolts* concerns itself with a ragtag group comprising Yelena, the first Captain America, Taskmaster, Ghost and Red Guardian. When Julia Louis-Dreyfus' Valentina is threatened with impeachment by Congress, she decides to eliminate her dodgy past - which means literally burning her bridges with the operatives she's deployed in the past. 

However, when the gang is forced to team up for survival, they uncover a greater threat that needs addressing.

With trauma, suicide, depression and darkness swathing large parts of Thunderbolts*, the film can feel like the least Marvel-led outing for a long time. But in some ways, that's a good thing - particularly here where it gives Pugh the chance to bring some depth to her assassin; and while Harbour provides the comic relief as her father, there are plenty of moments that mine the humanity of the father-daughter relationship in ways that feel grounded and real.

Slices of visuals from The Boys and Homelander creep in, and there's a lot here that feels familiar (in ways too spoiler-heavy to mention) but if Thunderbolts* does anything, it goes a long way to prove that Marvel can pull together relevant films that feel both timely and timeless.

From dealing with toxic male behaviour to blatant fragility, the film does take some very wild swings, and tonally doesn't always quite match up. Yet it proves to be compelling enough to be enjoyable for its two hour pacing.

And given Marvel's relative uneven edges to Phase Five of its existence, that really does leave this one feeling like a Thunderbolt out of the blue.

Thunderbolts* is streaming on Disney+ from August 27.

Bye Sweet Carole release details and trailer

Horror Adventure Game Bye Sweet Carole Sets October 9 Release Date

Maximum Entertainment and Italian developer Little Sewing Machine, in collaboration with Meangrip Studios, are excited to announce that Bye Sweet Carole, the highly anticipated horror game inspired by classic animation movies, will launch across PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X and PC on October 9, 2025.

Created by renowned game designer Chris Darril (Remothered series), Bye Sweet Carole invites players into a beautifully twisted world where horror and fantasy collide. Step into the role of Lana Benton, a brave young girl determined to uncover the chilling truth behind the mysterious disappearance of her best friend, Carole, from the eerie Bunny Hall orphanage.

Also revealed is exclusive content included in the upcoming physical editions on PS5 and Nintendo Switch*, including:

Reversible Coversheet with alternate artwork

Digital Original Soundtrack (27 tracks)

Digital Artbook with exclusive behind-the-scenes elements

Encounter a vibrant cast of characters, from your loyal friend, Mr. Baesie, to the malevolent owl, Velenia, to the terrifying Mr. Kyn, and ravenous colonies of tar bunnies. Immerse yourself in a hand-drawn universe brought to life in this dark and fantastical world. Bye Sweet Carole launches October 9, 2025 on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, and PC.

Follow Bye Sweet Carole on socials:

Discord: https://discord.gg/f3U5kv9N9Y

X: https://x.com/ByeSweetCarole

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@byesweetcarole

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/byesweetcarole/

*Physical editions release 10th October 2025 for Australia & New Zealand.

About Maximum Entertainment

Maximum Entertainment is a global entertainment company dedicated to crafting indie to AA video game experiences through original content and licensed partnerships. A fully integrated group with a broad portfolio of content, the company emphasizes collaboration and inclusivity in its partnerships to produce the highest level of interactive entertainment. With more than 300 titles in its catalog, Maximum Entertainment has joined forces with talented creators and renowned franchises around the globe to deliver magic to the gamer in everyone. Maximum Entertainment employs experienced professionals across the entire value chain of video games including development, publishing, transmedia, sales, and operations. Visit Maximum Entertainment at www.maximument.com.

The Naked Gun: Movie Review

Cast: Liam Neeson, Pamela Anderson, Paul Walter Hauser, Danny Huston, CCH Pounder
Director: Akiva Schaffer

The 2025 take on the Leslie Nielsen classic franchise is clearly a lesson in reverent love.

Persuaded by Seth MacFarlane and his production company Fuzzy Door, Neeson takes on the role of Frank Drebin Jr and into the inane silliness of the Police Squad. When Drebin goes too far in a bank robbery acting above the law, he's confined to traffic duty.

His first job sees him investigating an apparent suicide of a car going off a cliff - but he soon suspects there's more to do the case than meets the eye. And when he meets a dame (Anderson) and a tech bro (Huston), he decides to disobey protocol to carry out his investigation.

The 2025 version of The Naked Gun has its moments.

It's clearly taken on the silly wordplay of the originals and the Airplane! series which loved to roll out bad jokes, terrible one-liners and the kind of humour you'd cringe at from your father. And while there's no denying there are moments and one-liners that absolutely reek of silliness and old style corniness, there's occasionally a feeling that it's somewhat forced.

Neeson is effectively game, and the film scores major points for only running for 85 minutes, stretching the joke as far as it can go. But about midway through, it feels like it's run out of steam, a joke that's trying too hard and with a hero that delivers deadpan, yet occasionally feels like he's not quite put his full heart into it.

Perhaps more a success via its marketing than a riotous cinematic success that will endure through the ages, The Naked Gun shows the film's worked in the past because of Leslie Nielsen's rubbery gameness to indulge the plot's fripperies.

More a pale imitation of what went before, The Naked Gun brings the fun, and very limited funnies - but nothing else.

Eenie Meanie: Movie Review

Cast: Samara Weaving, Karl Glusman, Andy Garcia, Steve Zahn
Director: Shawn Simmons

Ready or Not's Samara Weaving stars as Edie in this heist movie.

Spinning a story that's been told in many ways before, but gifting it a beating heart in the shape of Samara Weaving, Eenie Meanie is the story of Edie (Weaving) who finds her desperate attempts to leave behind a life of bad decisions thrust upon her thwarted thanks to those around her.

After years of living on the straight and narrow with only a few bumps along the way, Edie ends up back in the orbit of John (Glusman), who brings her trouble thanks to his ability to make the wrong decisions in situations that could benefit him.

So when local gangster and Edie's former employer Nico (Garcia) threatens to have him killed unless she drives getaway for a $3million casino heist, Edie is forced into one last job to clear a debt.

Further complicated by her own family situation, Edie must fight for her future - when everything appears to be going wrong.

Eenie Meanie has a kind of punkish vibe that's endearing, with moments of unexpected comedy punctuating proceedings. First-time director Simmons keeps things on a workman-like track, which in this case is no bad thing.

A whole hour is dedicated to building a sense of backstory and connection to Edie and it works wonders with Weaving making her Edie both capable and in charge of the chaos unfolding around her. So when the eventual heist kicks off, it means you're all in and ready to go with a sense of connection that's been earned rather than thrust upon the audience.

Packing a powerful punch and a last-minute surprise, Eenie Meanie is a solidly executed film that excels when you'd least expect it and provides yet another showcase of why Weaving is one of the best of her generation - and also sadly one of the most overlooked in the context of a wider industry.

Eenie Meanie is now streaming on Disney+

Armageddon Expo reveals 30th anniversary lineup

The full lineup for the 2025 Sprongeddon Auckland Armageddon event has been revealed.

it's a Lord of the Rings reunion plus the chance to also see some of the biggest names in Hollywood, gaming and animation.

For all the details, keep scrolling!

Armageddon Expo 30th Anniversary (Springeddon) Guest Bios

Elijah Wood gained international fame as Frodo Baggins in The Lord of the Rings trilogy and has since starred in Yellowjackets, Dirk Gently’s Holistic Detective Agency, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. In addition to live action, he has voiced characters in animation and gaming, continuing to expand his career across genres.

Andy Serkis is best known for his groundbreaking performance as Gollum in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, followed by memorable roles in The Batman, Black Panther, and Andor. A pioneer of motion-capture acting, Serkis also starred in Rise of the Planet of the Apes and continues to push the boundaries of performance in both film and television.

Evangeline Lilly rose to fame as Kate Austen in the global hit series Lost before joining two of cinema’s biggest franchises with roles in The Hobbit trilogy and as Hope van Dyne in Marvel’s Ant-Man films. Her career spans both dramatic and action roles across Hollywood blockbusters.

John Boyega made his feature debut in Attack the Block and rose to international fame as Finn in the Star Wars sequel trilogy. He has since starred in Pacific Rim: Uprising and other major productions, establishing himself as one of the leading actors of his generation.

Katheryn Newton has emerged as one of Hollywood’s brightest young stars, appearing in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Abigail, Detective Pikachu, Lisa Frankenstein, and Supernatural. She has become a fixture in both blockbuster franchises and independent film.

Graham McTavish has had a celebrated career with roles in The Hobbit trilogy, Outlander, Preacher, and The Witcher. Alongside his film and television work, he has voiced characters in Castlevania and other animated features.

Alan Tudyk is best known for his role as the wisecracking pilot Wash in Firefly and as the voice of K-2SO in Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. He has also won acclaim as the lead in Resident Alien, where his comic timing and humanity shine through the role of an alien disguised as a small-town doctor. Beyond live-action, Tudyk’s versatility has made him a Disney favourite, voicing characters in Frozen, Moana, Zootopia, and many other animated hits.

Kristin Bauer van Straten earned international recognition for her role as Pam in HBO’s True Blood and later as Maleficent in Once Upon a Time. Her live-action work is complemented by voice roles in animation and games, showcasing her versatility as a performer.

Diana Lee Inosanto has appeared in The Mandalorian and Ahsoka, bringing her martial arts background to the screen. As both an actor and stunt performer, she has bridged live-action cinema with her dynamic physical performances, cementing her place in the Star Wars franchise.

Michelle Ang is a New Zealand-born actor known for roles in Fear the Walking Dead and The Tribe. She also voices Omega in Star Wars: The Bad Batch, adding a critically acclaimed performance to her growing body of voice work in animation.

Sally Knyvette became a household name in the UK for her role as Jenna Stannis in Blake’s 7, before taking on recurring parts in Emmerdale and other British series. Her voice work has included contributions to animated and audio drama productions.

Jim Cummings is a prolific voice actor whose legacy is cemented through iconic animated characters including Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Darkwing Duck, and the Tasmanian Devil, making him one of the most recognisable voices in popular culture.

Nolan North is widely regarded as one of the most prolific voice actors in the industry. While his live-action credits include Pretty Little Liars, he is most celebrated for roles such as Nathan Drake in Uncharted, Desmond Miles in Assassin’s Creed, and numerous animated series.

David Sobolov is both a screen and voice actor, appearing in The Flash as Gorilla Grodd and lending his voice to Transformers, Avengers Assemble, and Daredevil. His distinctive tone has secured him roles across some of the biggest superhero and action franchises.

Alex Garfin is best known for his role as Jordan Kent in the CW series Superman & Lois. 

Portraying the son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane, Garfin brought emotional weight to the character of a teenager grappling with inherited superpowers, anxiety, and identity. His nuanced performance gave the series a grounded heart, setting Jordan Kent apart from his more confident brother.

Jordan Elsass earned recognition as Jonathan Kent in Superman & Lois, playing the other son of Clark Kent and Lois Lane. His character was written as outgoing, athletic, and without powers — offering a sharp contrast to his twin brother’s struggles. Elsass’s performance captured the charm and relatability of a teenager growing up in the shadow of Superman’s legacy.

Ricco Fajardo is a voice actor with a strong following in anime. His credits include Taiju in Dr. Stone, Mirio Togata in My Hero Academia, and roles in Blue Lock and Assassination Classroom. He has also performed in live-action projects across stage and television.

Mela Lee is a celebrated voice actor, with credits including Lifeline in Apex Legends, Tikki in Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir, and roles in Vampire Knight and Date Everything!, earning her a strong following in both anime and gaming.

Veronica Taylor is beloved for voicing Ash Ketchum in the original English-language Pokémon series. Her credits also include One Piece, Sailor Moon, and other landmark anime dubs.

Johnny Young is best known as Crypto in Apex Legends and Lucio in Overwatch, two of the most popular gaming franchises worldwide. His voice roles have made him a fixture in the global gaming community.

Justine Huxley is a versatile performer, recognised for her work in gaming, voicing Wattson in Apex Legends and characters in Unicorn Overlord and Relayer. Mallorie Rodak has built her career in anime, with standout roles in Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Fairy Tail, and That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. She also contributes to English-language dubs across a wide range of series.

Nicolas Roye is a voice actor, lending his talents to Octane in Apex Legends, V in Cyberpunk 2077, and multiple roles in Halo Infinite. His work spans major game franchises and anime.

Adassa is best known for her performance as Dolores in Disney’s Encanto, where her vocal talents brought one of the film’s most beloved songs to life. She is also an accomplished singer and performer with credits spanning stage and recording. Damien Haas has worked in both live-action and animation, appearing in SMOSH productions and lending his voice to Starfield, Fire Emblem, Delicious in Dungeon, and other titles. His career bridges comedy, gaming, and anime voice acting.

Mick Wingert is most widely recognised for his voice work, including Po in Kung Fu Panda: Legends of Awesomeness, Tony Stark in Marvel’s What If…?, and Silco in Arcane. He has also appeared in live-action projects including Goosebumps 2. Charles Soule is a writer and creator whose contributions to the Star Wars universe through comics and novels have defined key storylines in the franchise. His work has shaped modern canon and storytelling for film and animation tie-ins.

For more information on the 2025 event, including ticket sales and more, visit armageddonexpo.com

The Springeddon event runs at Auckland's ASB Showgrounds over the Labour weekend in October.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 revealed

The next iteration of the world-famous Call of Duty franchise has been unveiled.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, releasing on November 14, Black Ops 7 takes players on a mind-bending journey in the most innovative Co-Op Campaign in Black Ops history, a massive Multiplayer offering including 18 maps at launch, and the next horrifying chapter in Round-Based Zombies.

Here's what players can look forward to:

Black Ops 7 Co-Op Campaign:

An Unprecedented Campaign in Black Ops 7 dives deeper into the madness, playable solo or with up to four players.

Returning Fan Favorite Characters, including David Mason and Raul Menendez, along with the introduction of new icons like Emma Kagan adds to the Campaign’s narrative intrigue.

A Wide Spectrum of Environments: Take on high-stakes missions set in locations as varied as the neon-lit rooftops of Japan to the Mediterranean coast, and even into the deepest corners of the human psyche. Players will also experience Avalon, an expansive city whose secrets ripple across the Campaign.

Endgame Unleashed: In the culmination of the story, Treyarch and Raven are unleashing Endgame as part of the Co-Op Campaign, where Avalon opens up for players as they wield personalized abilities and face unexpected challenges, putting everything they’ve mastered throughout the story to the test.

Black Ops 7 Multiplayer:

A Massive Offering: 16 signature 6v6 multiplayer maps at launch (13 all new maps and three returning Black Ops 2 classics) plus two new large-scale maps, all combining a new level of visual fidelity along with refined Multiplayer design for the most engaging Black Ops MP ever.

Near-Future Weaponry: Set in 2035, Multiplayer delivers an arsenal of new, near-future weaponry and gear, where all weapon systems have been overhauled down to the smallest detail to match the era.

Overclocked Gear: In Black Ops 7, your loadout is alive with possibility. For the first time, Scorestreaks, Field Upgrades, and Equipment can be upgraded with the new Overclock system, growing more versatile the more you use them. Every match becomes a step toward unlocking their full potential.

Perks and Hybrid Combat Specialties: On the Perks side, Hybrid Combat Specialties let you mix and match different Perks to unlock exciting and powerful Hybrid gameplay bonuses.

Next-level Omnimovement, including Wall Jumps and more, open-up creative possibilities and fresh dynamics to gameplay.

Skirmish is an all-new, 20v20 adrenaline-charged MP mode that blends a variety of objectives with new abilities like wingsuiting and grappling hooks, and intense vehicle warfare into a massive experience. Set across two launch maps, this is Black Ops large-scale combat, redefined.

Black Ops 7 Zombies:

Round-Based Zombies returns with all-new vehicle gameplay that takes players across a massive set of new locations.

When Crews Collide: Continuing the Dark Aether story, the Black Ops 6 crew collides with alternate versions of the original heroes: Richtofen, Nikolai, Takeo, and Dempsey. In a never-before-seen incarnation, these legends return to face a new kind of nightmare... though in the Dark Aether, nothing is ever what it seems.

A Fight for Survival: Survival maps return for the first time since Black Ops 2, focused entirely on outlasting the undead.

Dead Ops Arcade 4 blasts into Black Ops 7 with a wild new mode, deadly weapons, and new arenas in over-the-top chaos. Whether you’re solo or with the squad, DOA 4 is absolute mayhem.

Pre-Order Benefits:

Beta Early Access: The Black Ops 7 Beta runs October 2–8, with Early Access for preorders and eligible Game Pass subscribers granted on October 2.

Reznov Challenge Pack: Preorder digitally or subscribe to select Game Pass plans to unlock the Reznov Challenge Pack in Black Ops 6 and Call of Duty: Warzone. Then complete challenges to earn additional Operator Skins.

Operator Collection: Preorder the Vault Edition to unlock four Operators – Karma, Harper, T.E.D.D., and Reaper EWR-3 – each with roots in Black Ops or Zombies. Play them in the Beta and at launch.

Mastercraft Weapon Collection: Get the Vault Edition to unlock five Mastercraft Weapon Blueprints, each uniquely styled, with impressive weapon inspects and built for impact. Use them in the Beta, then carry them into launch.

More Vault Edition Extras: The Vault Edition also includes eight Ultra GobbleGums for Zombies, one full season of BlackCell content, and a Permanent Unlock Token letting you secure any Black Ops 7 Loadout or Scorestreak Level Unlock.

Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight is coming

A brand-new Lego Batman game has been announced as part of the annual Gamescom festival.

Experience the Definitive LEGO Batman Story from Origin to Legend with Iconic Moments Spanning the

Dark Knight’s Legacy in Film, Television, Comics, and Games

 

All-New Videogame Features Dynamic Crime-Fighting Combat & Immersive Open World Gotham City Combined with TT Games’ Legendary LEGO Humour

 

 

Warner Bros. Games, TT Games, DC, and the LEGO Group have announced LEGO® Batman™: Legacy of the Dark Knight, a brand-new action-adventure videogame inviting players to embark on an epic journey to become the hero of Gotham City, inspired by the 86-year history of Batman films, television shows, comics, and games, all combined with the TT Games’ legendary LEGO humour.

 

Developed by TT Games, creators of the best-selling LEGO Games franchise, including the critically acclaimed LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, and published by Warner Bros. Games, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight will release in 2026 for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2™ system, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. Wishlisting for the game begins today.*

 

“We are thrilled to announce LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, a fantastic new game designed to entertain and provide enjoyment for every type of player,” said JB Perrette, President and CEO, Streaming & Games, Warner Bros. Discovery. “Our remarkable team at TT Games is working hard to deliver a fresh take on the beloved Batman universe, offering new and improved features beyond previous LEGO games that will excite both longtime fans and gamers of all levels.”

 

“All of us at TT Games are incredibly proud to reveal LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, a brand-new game that’s a real celebration of everything Batman,” said Jonathan Smith, Strategic Director & Head of Development Team, TT Games. “We take players on Bruce Wayne’s epic journey to become the legendary hero of Gotham City, incorporating iconic moments from across Batman’s history with our special LEGO twist. Our all-new crime-fighting combat features are amazing fun and take LEGO gameplay to an entirely new level.”

 

“Whether he’s the wrathful Dark Knight, the brilliant detective, or the unlikely father of the ‘Batfam,’ Batman has constantly evolved—shaped by the world around him while remaining a timeless symbol," said Jim Lee, President, Publisher, and Chief Creative Officer, DC. “This game brings together nearly every facet of his legacy, letting you experience the full range of what makes Batman iconic. Built with incredible care, creativity, and deep respect for the mythos, TT Games has crafted a love letter to the world of Batman.”

 

“This is a Batman game that fans will instantly connect with,” said Fredrik Löving, Senior Vice President and Global Head of GAME, The LEGO Group. “Our partners at Warner Bros. Games, TT Games, and DC have created an experience that delivers the style, intensity, and authenticity of Gotham City’s greatest hero, infused with the family-friendly fun of the LEGO brand, making it an exciting experience for LEGO Batman fans old and new.”

 

The adventure begins with the origins of Batman as a young Bruce Wayne trains with The League of Shadows, and throughout the story-led campaign, players will build a family of allies with well-known characters including Jim Gordon, Robin, Nightwing, Batgirl, Catwoman, and Talia al Ghul to help confront an ever-growing threat from a Rogues Gallery of DC Super-Villains, facing the likes of The Joker, The Penguin, Poison Ivy, Ra's al Ghul, Bane, and more.

 

With a dynamic new LEGO Batman combat system that encapsulates the Caped Crusader’s distinctive fighting style, every hit packs a punch, with fluid attack chains, counters, and over-the-top takedowns. Whether playing as Batman solo or in the two-player local cooperative mode, players can use iconic Bat-gadgets such as Batarangs to distract or stun enemies and the Batclaw to reel them in. Partner characters have their own signature gear, including Jim Gordon’s foam sprayer, Robin’s line launcher, and Catwoman’s whip, providing a variety of options to approach every enemy encounter and boss battle. For those looking for a tougher playthrough, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight goes beyond the familiar LEGO game experience with the new Caped Crusader enhanced difficulty setting and an even more challenging Dark Knight difficulty level.

 

The game takes place against the backdrop of Gotham City, an open-world LEGO playground full of crimes to stop, puzzles to solve, rewards to collect, and surprises to discover around every corner, down every alleyway, and on every rooftop. Players can grapple, glide, or drive through the environment, zipping from building to building with Batman’s grapple launcher, soaring over the city with the Batglider, or cruising around in style with a range of Batmobiles and Batcycles. The Batcave can also be customized to display vehicles, trophies, and collectibles, plus an assortment of wearable Batsuits based on past Batman related media.

 

Players can unlock the Golden Age Batsuit inspired by Detective Comics #27 (1939) by signing up for a WB Games account.**

 

To learn more about LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, please visit LEGOBatmanGame.com or join the community conversation on Instagram (@LEGODCGame), X (@LEGODCGame), YouTube (@WBGames), TikTok (WBGames), and Facebook (LEGODCGame).

 

 

*Wishlisting begins today on applicable platforms, including PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC (Steam and Epic Games Store).

 

**Eligible users can create an account to participate in this promotion. Promotional content is available for both new users and users who have already created a Warner Bros. Games account.

 

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About Warner Bros. Games

Warner Bros. Games, Inc., is a premier worldwide publisher, developer, licensor and distributor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all platforms, including console, handheld, mobile and PC-based gaming for both internal and third-party game titles. Additional information can be found at www.WBGames.com.

 

About TT Games

TT Games, a Warner Bros. Games development studio, is the developer behind numerous hit LEGO videogame franchises such as LEGO® Batman™, LEGO® Star Wars™, LEGO® Harry Potter™, LEGO® Marvel Super Heroes, and LEGO® Indiana Jones™, as well as popular titles LEGO® Marvel’s Avengers, LEGO® Jurassic World™, LEGO® Worlds, and many others, which combined have sold over 200 million units worldwide to date. TT Games has offices in Knutsford, U.K. Additional information can be found at www.TTGames.com.

 

About DC

DC, part of Warner Bros. Discovery, creates iconic characters and enduring stories and is one of the world’s largest publishers of comics and graphic novels. DC’s creative work entertains audiences of every generation around the world with DC’s stories and characters integrated across Warner Bros. Discovery’s film, television, animation, consumer products, home entertainment, games, and themed experiences divisions, and on the DC Universe Infinite digital comic subscription service. Learn more at www.DC.com.

 

About The LEGO Group

The LEGO Group’s mission is to inspire and develop the builders of tomorrow through the power of play. The LEGO System in Play, with its foundation in LEGO bricks, allows children and fans to build and rebuild anything they can imagine. The LEGO Group was founded in Billund, Denmark in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen, its name derived from the two Danish words LEg GOdt, which mean “Play Well.” Today, the LEGO Group remains a family-owned company headquartered in Billund. Its products are now sold in more than 120 countries worldwide. For more information: www.LEGO.com.