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May 2026
A couple journey to a small town to visit a traditional healer for alternative conception methods, when they soon discover the dark secrets of the town's past.
Oct 2026
A plot of land, a house by the lake, its changing inhabitants. This one plot of land reflects 70 years of German history from Weimar, the Nazis, the war, the Soviet occupation and reconstruction to the fall of the GDR.
When runaway teen Ju-Ju is embraced by a tribe of misfit youths in Kabukicho, she finds belonging for the first time — until betrayal and despair twist her haven into a prison, and she’s left with one way to take back control.
Jan 2026
After a jewelry heist, a father and son are on the run from the police. They find refuge in a coach full of people with disabilities who are on their way to a holiday camp in the Alpine foothills with their carer. Without further ado, they pretend to be a missing fellow passenger and his carer.
Sep 2026
Remake of episodes 139-146 of Gintama, following the Yoshiwara in Flames arc.
Feb 2026
Shimizu Misora has failed repeatedly to find a job. By a strange coincidence, she meets funeral planner Urushibara Reiji, who works for the funeral company Bando Kaikan. This leads her to begin working as an intern at Bando Kaikan. She is mentored by Urushibara, but he is strict with her training and this causes Shimizu to feel discouraged. Soon, Shimizu's discouragement turns into admiration for Urushibara. His manners and sympathetic actions towards the deceased and the bereaved family impress her. She decides to become a funeral planner.
Kla, a young boy who discovers an old television hidden beneath the stairs of his house, turns it on only to find four children trapped by an evil force inside. Kla must seek help from his father to rescue all the children from the strange and mysterious world within the TV, unaware of the terrifying dangers that lurk within.
Mar 2026
Amidst the beauty of Andaman, Park's journey as a compassionate doctor unfolds against the backdrop of a traditional Muslim community, exploring love and commitment.
A new film based on the novels.
Dec 2027
A metro driver with colorful hair is unexpectedly chosen as the face of a public transport advertising campaign, blurring the lines between the visible and hidden.
1698-1709 - ten years from the life of Peter the Great, during which he laid the foundations of the future Russian Empire. From the return of the Great Embassy from Europe to the Battle of Poltava. After the signing of a peace treaty with Sweden in 1721, Russia officially became an empire, and Peter became the first Russian emperor.
A very British springer spaniel is lost in India, trying to find his human family. Basil the spaniel must team up with a streetwise Bollywood-obsessed street dog to survive.
Aug 2026
Two strangers scramble to find someone to sleep with on the one night of the year when premarital sex is legal.
Omul lives with his family on a remote island in the Fire Archipelago. During a beach trip, a storm sweeps Omul and his younger sister Kimi into the sea, where Omul witnesses a mysterious creature threatening Kimi’s soul. Rescued by a whale, the siblings survive, but Kimi is left in a coma. Omul’s ability to talk to animals becomes crucial as he and his brother – who blames him for the accident – set out to find Sadumea, the mythical figure behind Kimi’s torment. With their dog Tela, they embark on a dangerous expedition deep into the island to save Kimi…
Jun 2026
16 years after “Love of the Children“, the drama tells the story of Mira and her patchwork family. She has recently taken over the management of a supermarket. Her relationship with her husband Tarik and her two daughters gives her support. But a single weak moment in which Mira fails to tell the truth leads to other half-truths and lies until everything blows up in her face.
Apr 2026
Fifteen years ago, a group of powerful and corrupt individuals of varying backgrounds turned Duma City into a "hell island," where high school student Xiaodi was brutally raped and killed. Fifteen years later, these manipulators behind the scenes meet a series of gruesome deaths. Fang Tianyang, who witnessed the murders fifteen years ago, and police officer Fang Zhengnan delve into the investigation, only to discover that this anonymous killing is not merely revenge, but a belated indictment. A series of murders, layers of darkness—how many untold sins lie hidden behind the black web woven by power, money, and desire?
Dec 2025
Varya, a girl who knows everything about forensics and dreams of becoming a great detective like her grandfather, and her best friend Vasya, who is ready to do anything for adventure, will once again prove that childhood curiosity and faith in goodness are stronger than any difficulty.
A large construction company is trying to take over the territory of an orphanage in order to build an amusement park there. The director of the orphanage, with the support of his wards, is fighting for its preservation. The head of the construction company Borisov wants to achieve his goal by any means and hires a professional to solve controversial and slippery issues Polunin, as well as a careerist Chizhikov, who hires bandits. However, the bandits only aggravate the situation, creating more and more problems for Borisov. At the same time, Polunina, who tricked into getting a job as a physical education teacher in an orphanage, begins her subversive work.
João, an actress from Lisbon, as she stars in a biopic about Liberada, a gender-nonconforming figure persecuted by the Portuguese Inquisition in the 18th century. The film's production becomes a battleground as João clashes with the director over how Liberada’s legacy should be portrayed. These tensions deepen as João's dreams are increasingly haunted by Liberada's ghost, blurring the lines between past and present. When the director succumbs to a mysterious paralysis, leaving the film unfinished, João is left to navigate the unfolding chaos. She faces unanswerable questions, not only about the film's future but also about her own connection to Liberada’s spirit and story.