Mads Mikkelsen joins Comic-Con Prague guest lineup this weekend after Scorsese shoot
The Danish actor will appear at the Prague pop culture festival after filming in Prague on Martin Scorsese’s What Happens at Night.
Latest News
‘What Happens at Night’: Martin Scorsese’s latest to film in Úštěk, northern Bohemia
Production on the new movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence is continuing to expand across the Czech Republic, with new filming planned in the historic town of Úštěk in northern Bohemia.
Cottage of Bohumil Hrabal, author behind Oscar-winning Czech classic, declared national landmark
The countryside cottage where Czech writer Bohumil Hrabal lived and worked in Kersko has been declared a cultural monument, highlighting its literary and cinematic legacy.
‘What Happens at Night’: Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence filming at Chateau Kotěra
Filming on What Happens at Night, the upcoming Martin Scorsese drama starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence, has continued in the Czech Republic with a
‘The Bride!’ movie review: Frankenstein meets Bonnie and Clyde in Maggie Gyllenhaal’s beautiful mess
This overstuffed hodgepodge doesn’t seem to work on even the most basic levels of narrative storytelling, but there’s great beauty in many of its individual pieces.
Prague’s Edison Filmhub and Kino Lucerna ranked among Time Out’s 100 greatest cinemas in the world
Edison Filmhub and Kino Lucerna earn spots on Time Out’s ranking of the 100 greatest cinemas in the world, highlighting Prague’s arthouse scene.
2026 One World Film Festival to spotlight human rights in Prague cinemas, March 11-19
The annual human rights documentary festival brings 106 films to Prague and expands to 60 Czech cities, with debates, VR projects, and education programs.
Movie Reviews
‘The Wizard of the Kremlin’ movie review: Jude Law is Vladimir Putin in Olivier Assayas satire
A young artist becomes a witness to—and participant in—Vladimir Putin’s rise to power in post-communist Russia in The Wizard of the Kremlin, an adaptation of
‘EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert’: Baz Luhrmann doc a treasure trove of previously unseen footage
The King begins his Vegas residency in EPiC: Elvis Presley in Concert, a new concert documentary largely comprised of previously-unseen footage opening in Prague and
‘It Was Just an Accident’ movie review: Jafar Panahi’s Cannes winner a bitterly cynical Iranian satire
This masterfully-crafted film from exiled Iranian director Jafar Panahi flawlessly blends nail-biting suspense, bitter political satire, and moments of laugh-out-loud comedy.
‘Scream 7’ movie review: Ghostface returns to haunt Sidney Prescott in new series low
The shockingly amateurish presentation and laughably contrived script serve as a throwback to slasher films from the 1980s in all the worst ways.
Filmed in Prague
EXCLUSIVE: Prague shoot of Martin Scorsese’s ‘What Happens at Night’ officially begins
Production on the new film starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence, and Mads Mikkelsen officially began with location work at the W Prague hotel on Friday, Feb. 27.
‘The Secret of Secrets’ set for Prague shoot this year, joining high-profile 2026 production slate
Netflix’s Dan Brown adaptation is expected to film in Prague this year, joining Foundation season three and Martin Scorsese’s What Happens at Night.
Czechia’s iconic rock formations once played the cliffs of ‘Wuthering Heights’
The 2004 Italian Wuthering Heights miniseries filmed in Prague and across Czechia, including at sandstone cliffs also utilized in The Chronicles of Narnia.
‘What Happens at Night’: Mads Mikkelsen officially joins cast as Prague shoot kicks off
Mads Mikkelsen joins Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence as filming on What Happens at Night begins in Prague next week.
Czech Cinema News
FAMUFEST 2026 celebrates 80 years of Prague’s film school, March 4-8
FAMUFEST returns March 4–8 with student films, industry events, and a special program marking 80 years of FAMU in Prague.
Prague Film Awards 2026, spotlighting independent filmmakers, returns to Kino Světozor Feb. 20
The seventh edition of Prague Film Awards spotlights indie films from Czechia and abroad at Kino Světozor on Feb. 20.
Beloved Czech actor Zdeněk Svěrák celebrates 90th birthday with live broadcast from Prague
Czech actor and screenwriter Zdeněk Svěrák marks his 90th birthday with a live broadcast event reflecting his lasting impact on film, radio and theater.
Giancarlo Esposito, Iain Glen join lineup for Comic-Con Prague, March 13–15
Comic-Con Prague has announced new international guests, including Giancarlo Esposito and Iain Glen, ahead of its March 13–15 event at O2 universum.
Czech Movies
Czech co-production ‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’ wins 2026 BAFTA award for Best Documentary
The Czech co-production takes top documentary honors at the 2026 BAFTAs, boosting its Oscar prospects and spotlighting Czech documentary filmmaking.
‘If Pigeons Turned to Gold’: Czech-Slovak doc wins top prize at Berlin International Film Festival
Pepa Lubojacki’s mobile-shot film on homelessness takes best documentary award and now qualifies for Oscar consideration.
‘The Last Whale Singer’: Animated Czech co-production hits Prague cinemas this month
The Czech co-produced animated film The Last Whale Singer opens Feb. 19, blending fantasy, environmental themes and international production.
‘Broken Voices’ wins top honors at 2026 Czech Film Critics’ Awards
Ondřej Provazník’s drama Broken Voices took Best Film at the Czech Film Critics’ Awards, with Kateřina Falbrová praised for her lead role.
Czech Box Office & Streaming
Czech box office, Feb. 26-March 1: ‘Scream 7’ slashes through the competition
During a down weekend at the Czech box office that saw most holdovers tumble by around 50 percent, the horror sequel won the top spot with CZK 3.53 million.
Czech box office, Feb. 19-22: ‘Wuthering Heights’ rises to the top of the charts
The Gothic romance starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi as ill-fated lovers Cathy and Heathcliff earned CZK 4.61 million to bring its two-week total to just north of CZK 13 million.
Czech box office, Feb. 12-15: Czech comedy ‘Když se zhasne’ blows past ‘Wuthering Heights’
After nearly three months of box office dominance, Zootopia 2 and Avatar: Fire and Ash were finally knocked off the top two spots of the Czech box office charts over Valentine’s Day weekend.
Czech box office, Feb. 5-8: ‘Zootopia 2’ maintains lead over ‘Stray Kids’ K-pop concert film
Zootopia 2 and Avatar: Fire and Ash held their positions atop the Czech box office over the weekend, marking continued dominance for the two Disney releases.
Czech Connections
Rumors swirl over Jim Carrey’s ‘clone’ at the Césars. In 2015, a real fake Carrey crashed the Czech Lions
Conspiracy theories around Carrey’s Paris appearance this weekend revive memories of a 2015 fake that duped the Czech Lion Awards.
He’ll be back: Arnold Schwarzenegger to return to Prague for Night with a Legend appearance
Arnold Schwarzenegger is set to return to Prague in June for a ticketed public event, marking his return to the Czech capital after since filming on FUBAR season two.
From ‘Wicked’ to ‘Game of Thrones’: the Czech shipbuilder behind iconic screen vessels
How Radim Zapletal’s handcrafted boats became trusted assets for major film and TV productions worldwide.
Agnieszka Holland honored in Prague with Karl IV. lifetime achievement award
Franz director Agnieszka Holland received Prague’s Karl IV. Award for her lifetime contributions to socially engaged cinema.