Oscar-winning Czech costume designer Theodor Pištěk has passed away at 93
Theodor Pištěk, the Czech artist and Oscar-winning costume designer behind Amadeus, died at 93, leaving a lasting mark on global cinema.
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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.
‘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.
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.
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.
‘Orwell: 2+2=5’ movie review: Raoul Peck’s sweeping portrait of the author behind 1984
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 Festival and is
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.
Movie Reviews
‘Zootopia 2’ movie review: Disney sequel dazzles with heart, humor, and adventure
The year’s most compelling romance is between a fox and a rabbit in Zootopia 2, opening in Prague cinemas (in both English and Czech-dubbed versions
‘No Other Choice’ movie review: Masterful black comedy from Park Chan-wook
This piercing meditation on human morality and corporate greed rates alongside Oldboy and The Handmaiden as one of Park Chan-wook’s best movies
‘Reflection in a Dead Diamond’ movie review: Diabolik spy thriller throwback a pitch-perfect pastiche
This note-perfect pastiche of sleazy 1960s Eurospy thrillers from Hélène Cattet and Bruno Forzani will utterly confound viewers coming in blind, but stick with it.
‘Eternity’ movie review: Miles Teller, Elizabeth Olsen search for true love in the afterlife
This touching new comedy does a nice job of balancing existential and romantic quandaries—even if the script writes itself into a corner it doesn’t entirely escape from.
Filmed in Prague
‘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.
‘The Prototype’: Filming of German sci-fi thriller brings futuristic car to Prague’s streets
A late-night sighting of a mysterious vehicle racing through Prague’s Karlín neighborhood last week was part of an international film shoot now underway in the
Czech Cinema News
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.
BalCan CrossOver Fest brings new Balkan cinema to Prague’s Kino Přítomnost, Nov. 21-23
Prague’s Přítomnost Cinema hosts the BalCan CrossOver Fest with new Balkan films, Czech premieres, and discussions over three days.
Czech Movies
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.
Czechia’s ‘Tales from the Magic Garden’ nominated for best film at European Film Awards
The stop-motion co-production Tales from the Magic Garden earns a European Film Award nomination for best film, marking a major milestone for Czech animation.
‘Franz’: Idan Weiss earns Best Actor nom at European Film Awards for portrayal of Kafka
Idan Weiss is nominated for best actor at the European Film Awards for his role as Franz Kafka in Franz, competing against leading European stars.
‘Cockroach’ (Švábi): Prague-shot Czech indie film blends comedy, horror, and absurdity
Cockroach (Švábi), an independently-financed feature-length debut from Luboš Kučera, premieres in Czech cinemas later this month.
Czech Box Office & Streaming
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 box office Nov. 13-16: ‘Now You See Me: Now You Don’t’ pulls a fast one on holiday weekend
The third film in the Now You See Me series came in first at the Czech box office over the weekend leading into Monday’s Nov. 17 national holiday.
Czech streaming charts Nov. 10-16: Guillermo del Toro’s ‘Frankenstein’ rises to the top for Netflix
Frankenstein, Guillermo del Toro’s blockbuster Netflix adaptation of Mary Shelley’s classic horror novel, was the most popular movie on streaming services over the past week.
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.