Czech President Petr Pavel screens ‘Invincibles’ at Prague Castle event
President Petr Pavel hosted a Prague Castle screening of Invincibles, a new Czech drama exploring para ice hockey and equal opportunity in sport.
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Czech streaming charts Dec. 1-7: ‘Ballerina’ dances to the top of the charts for Canal+
Ballerina, the John Wick spinoff starring Ana de Armas and Keanu Reeves, was the most popular movie on Czech streaming services over the past week according to aggregator JustWatch.
‘Jay Kelly’ movie review: George Clooney, Adam Sandler in Noah Baumbach’s ode to aging stars
This Noah Baumbach dramedy feels a little more detached from its characters than the industry insider film it perhaps should have been.
Czech box office Dec. 4-7: ‘Zootopia 2’ staves off ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ to maintain lead
Zootopia 2 continues an impressive run at the Czech box office with CZK 17.4 million in its second week of release, according to the latest
Julia Roberts strolls through Prague’s Christmas markets after brief shoot on mystery project
The Hollywood legend was spotted walking through Prague’s historic center after filming for an undisclosed project during a brief stay last week.
‘Agnes’: New miniseries about St. Agnes of Bohemia wraps filming at historic Czech locations
A new two-part Czech historical miniseries, Agnes, has wrapped filming across key heritage sites while portraying the life of St. Agnes of Bohemia.
‘Not Without Hope’ movie review: Joe Carnahan’s gripping true story of survival at sea
This gripping tale from the non-fiction book of the same name by survivor Nick Schuyler and Jeré Longman is made with a raw, unflinching authenticity by director Joe Carnahan.
Movie Reviews
‘Kiss of the Spider Woman’ movie review: Jennifer Lopez dazzles in visually striking musical
This new adaptation is visually sumptuous and anchored by three standout performances, though its attempt to reconcile campy spectacle with serious historical drama does not always succeed.
‘U Are the Universe’ movie review: Ukrainian sci-fi allegory a moving tale of the last man off Earth
A space trucker finds himself the only living human in the cosmos after the Earth unexpectedly explodes in U Are the Universe (Ty – Kosmos),
‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’ movie review: Blumhouse sequel is big on lore, light on fright
Like the original film, this Blumhouse sequel delivers some effective scares but also drones on endlessly with exposition disguised as fan service.
‘Orwell: 2+2=5’ movie review: Raoul Peck’s sweeping portrait of the author behind 1984
NOW STREAMING ON: The life, work, and continued relevance of author George Orwell is probed in Orwell: 2+2=5, which premiered at this year’s Cannes Film
Filmed in Prague
Fashion & Fantasy: Prague exhibition unveils Czech-made costumes from ‘The Wheel of Time’
A new exhibition at Galerie Mánes spotlights more than 80 Czech-crafted costumes from Amazon’s The Wheel of Time, on view through Dec. 5.
‘Foundation’, season 4, to kick off extensive Prague shoot in January 2026 for Apple TV+
Apple TV+’s Foundation begins filming season four in Prague in January 2026, marking the first time the entire series is produced in Czechia.
‘Blade Runner 2099’ set for 2026 launch after extensive Prague shoot
Prime Video’s Blade Runner 2099, filmed extensively in Prague in 2024, heads toward a 2026 premiere after delays and large-scale production work.
‘The Countess of Monte Cristo’: New Dumas adaptation with Audrey Fleurot to shoot in Czechia
Production is underway on The Countess of Monte Cristo, an eight-part period drama co-produced by TF1 and Netflix shooting in the Czech Republic and Malta.
Czech Cinema News
Prague’s FilmAsia festival turns 20 at Bio Oko with twists and returns, Dec. 4-12
FilmAsia returns to Prague Dec. 4–12 with a thematic program exploring reinvention, genre subversion, and generational shifts in contemporary Asian cinema.
New soundtrack for Fritz Lang’s ‘Metropolis’ to premiere at 2026 Composers Summit Prague
A new symphonic score for Fritz Lang’s Metropolis will debut at Composers Summit Prague 2026, alongside concerts and workshops with top composers.
Italian film festival MittelCinemaFest brings new voices to Prague’s Kino Lucerna, Nov. 27-Dec. 3
Kino Lucerna hosts a new edition of the Italian film festival over the next week, presenting nine recent titles and several guest filmmakers.
‘Stargate’, ‘Alien: Earth’ stars among first guests announced for 2026 Comic-Con Prague
Prague Comic Con 2026 will welcome Stargate star Amanda Tapping and Alien: Earth cast members Diêm Camille and Sandra Yi Sencindiver.
Czech Movies
Bianca Cristovao to host 2026 Czech Lion Awards as ceremony moves to Prague Congress Centre
The 2026 Czech Lion Awards will move to Prague Congress Centre with Bianca Cristovao set to host as voting begins on 94 eligible titles.
‘Franz’ gains additional European Film Award nominations for costumes and makeup
Agnieszka Holland’s Franz Kafka biopic has earned additional European Film Award nods, recognizing Czech talent in costume and makeup design.
‘Adventures of Sinbad the Sailor’: Newly-restored 1974 Karel Zeman film returns to cinemas
Also known as A Thousand and One Nights, Karel Zeman’s 1974 animated classic returns to Czech cinemas after a full digital restoration.
Prague Spring drama and Czech Oscar submission ‘Waves’ secures US theatrical release
Jiří Mádl’s Waves, set during the 1968 Prague Spring, will reach US theaters in 2026 after major Czech box office success.
Czech Box Office & Streaming
Czech streaming charts Nov. 24-30: ‘Stranger Things’ leads TV with season 5 debut on Netflix
Stranger Things leapt to the top of the charts this past week after dropping the first four episodes of season 5.
Czech box office Nov. 27-30: ‘Zootopia 2’ outfoxes the competition in one of the year’s best debuts
The Disney sequel has scored the third best debut this year at the Czech box office behind A Minecraft Movie and Vyšehrad Dvje.
Czech streaming charts Nov. 17-23: ‘Train Dreams’ steams to the top for Netflix
Train Dreams, an intimate tale of frontier life in America’s Pacific Northwest, was the most popular film on streaming services over the past week, according to aggregator JustWatch.
Czech box office Nov. 20-23: Czech hockey drama ‘Invincibles’ upsets ‘Wicked: For Good’
Global box office smash Wicked: For Good brought in $226 million (CZK 4.7 billion) at the worldwide box office over the weekend, but just CZK 3.53 million of that total came from Czech cinemas
Czech Connections
Tom Stoppard, Oscar-winning playwright and screenwriter of Czech origin, dies at 88
The British writer who was born in Zlín, best known for Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, Shakespeare in Love, and Arcadia, has passed away.
Chuck Norris cancels planned Prague appearance this November
Action star Chuck Norris has canceled his November visit to Prague for the planned Weekend with a Legend event, organizers confirmed.
Czech cinema takes center stage at London’s Made in Prague Festival this November
The 29th Made in Prague Festival returns to London, showcasing Czech film, music, and arts across top venues throughout November.
Fanta brings horror movie icons to Czech shelves for 2025 Halloween promo
A new Fanta campaign featuring Chucky, M3GAN, Freddy Fazbear, and The Grabber hits Czech shelves with a spooky limited edition.