‘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.
Latest News
Leonardo DiCaprio headed to Prague to shoot ‘What Happens at Night’ with Martin Scorsese
Leonardo DiCaprio will arrive in Prague in late February to shoot What Happens at Night, alongside Jennifer Lawrence and Patricia Clarkson.
‘Gerron’s Last Film’: Holocaust drama with Josh Gad slated to shoot in Prague
Josh Gad has been cast in the lead role in Holocaust drama Gerron’s Last Film, directed by Simon Curtis, filming later this year in Germany and Prague.
‘Crime 101’ movie review: Chris Hemsworth crime thriller is no Heat, but reaches a mild simmer
While this one never comes close to the Michael Mann classic, it benefits from appealing performances and gorgeous location cinematography on the streets of L.A.
‘Wuthering Heights’ movie review: Margot Robbie, Jacob Elordi in grotesquely beautiful Brontë
If Czech filmmakers Věra Chytilová or Jan Švankmajer ever adapted the work of the Brontë sisters it might look something like 2026’s Wuthering Heights.
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.
‘What Happens at Night’: Martin Scorsese is in Prague ahead of shoot for DiCaprio-Lawrence film
Martin Scorsese has arrived in Prague ahead of filming What Happens at Night, a prestige Apple-backed feature starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence.
Movie Reviews
‘Whistle’ movie review: Dafne Keen blows into terror in Corin Hardy’s supernatural horror film
A group of teens plays around with an Aztec death whistle, leading to expected results, in Whistle, which premiered at last year’s Fantastic Fest and
‘Shelter’ movie review: Jason Statham harbors a dark secret, and a young girl, in MI6 action-thriller
A stoic man’s isolated existence on an abandoned island off Scotland is threatened when he’s detected by British secret services in Shelter, debuting in Prague
‘Primate’ movie review: Gory chimpanzee horror film a face-ripping shocker
This schlocky horror film pairs some bravura scenes of gore and terrific creature effects work with its can’t-miss premise, but a generic screenplay packed with one too many slasher tropes drains away a lot of the fun.
‘Iron Lung’ movie review: Markiplier’s blood-soaked claustrophobic chiller a visceral debut
This indie horror film from YouTuber-turned filmmaker Mark Fischbach is intense and richly atmospheric, if a little long in the tooth, and outdoes similar Hollywood projects going for the same vibe
Filmed in Prague
‘A Secret in Prague’: Filipino TV series with Andrea Brillantes, Enrique Gil to film in Czechia
TV5’s 2026 drama A Secret in Prague is slated to begin filming in Prague in the coming weeks, marking a rare Filipino TV production shot extensively in Czechia.
‘A Murder Between Friends’: Czech-shot Joan Collins murder mystery debuts on VOD
A new Agatha Christie-style mystery starring Joan Collins, filmed in Czechia, is now available on VOD in North America.
‘The Rookie’: ABC police drama showcases central Prague in season eight premiere
Season eight of the ABC police drama opens in Prague, using real city locations to frame a globe-trotting storyline.
‘The Age of Innocence’: Netflix period drama filming at historic Prague church this week
The high-profile miniseries starring Kristine Froseth and Ben Radcliffe is filming a wedding scene this week at Prague’s Church of St. Ludmila, temporarily closing the landmark.
Czech Cinema News
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.
‘Erotikon’: Controversial Czech classic returns to Prague cinemas in newly restored version
Digitally restored silent classic by Gustav Machatý has returned to Czech cinemas, offering modern audiences a rare look at one of the most provocative films of the interwar era.
Eigasai festival of Japanese films returns to Prague’s Kino Lucerna, Feb. 9-14
The long-running Japanese film festival Eigasai returns to Prague in February, pairing contemporary cinema with cultural programming at Lucerna.
‘Iron Lung’: Markiplier’s indie horror film nets distribution in Czech cinemas from Jan. 30
The debut feature from the writer-director-star and popular YouTuber will hit cinemas in Prague and across the Czech Republic on Friday, Jan. 30.
Czech Movies
‘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.
‘Gerta Schnirch’: Czech historical drama on postwar expulsion of Germans premieres on HBO
A new Czech historical drama based on Kateřina Tučková’s novel examines wartime trauma and postwar violence ahead of its HBO debut.
‘How to Divorce During the War’: Czech co-production awarded at 2026 Sundance film fest
The Czech-Lithuanian co-production has earned a directing award at Sundance, highlighting Czech creative input in a major international co-production.
‘Long Live the Republic!’: Classic Czech war drama gets Blu-ray debut under UK label Second Run
Second Run brings Karel Kachyňa’s Long Live the Republic! to Blu-ray, marking its first worldwide high-definition home release.
Czech Box Office & Streaming
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 box office Jan. 29-Feb. 1: ‘Zootopia 2’ surges past ‘Avatar’ to continue impressive run
In its tenth weekend of release, the Disney sequel Zootopia 2 surged 45 percent to rake in CZK 8.76 million and take over the top spot from James Cameron’s blockbuster.
Czech streaming charts, Jan. 19-25: ‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ leads among TV series
After debuting in second place last weekend, The Rip was the most popular movie on streaming services over the past week according to data from aggregator JustWatch.
Czech box office Jan. 22-25: No ‘Mercy’ as Avatar, Zootopia sequels maintain top spots
Avatar: Fire and Ash maintained its position atop the Czech box office for the sixth consecutive week, adding CZK 7.15 million to its massive total
Czech Connections
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.
Rosamund Pike’s top 10 films include two Czech New Wave classics
The British actress, who lived in Prague during the filming of The Wheel of Time, selected Czech New Wave films Loves of a Blonde and Daisies among her all-time top 10.