Film News Today — September 28, 2026

The world of film is abuzz with exciting news and updates. In a surprise move, Toho's 'Godzilla Minus One' is setting its sights on a Best Picture Oscar nomination, with the film's team expressing hope and optimism about its chances. Meanwhile, actress Anna Kendrick is branching out into directing, and has expressed her enthusiasm for helming the upcoming adaptation of 'The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo', drawing comparisons between the camaraderie of her 'Pitch Perfect' co-stars and the Avengers.

In other news, Lucasfilm has announced that Jon Watts will be directing 'Star Wars: Episode X', marking a new chapter in the beloved franchise. Martin McDonagh, known for his dark comedies, has taken a jab at his past and described his latest film 'The Ballad of Buster Scruggs' follow-up as his most political work yet, criticizing the trend of "artistic neutrality" in filmmaking. And, in a celebration of music and film, the U.K.'s Odyssey Film Festival has announced its opening night film, 'Because of You Ka Kui', a documentary about the Hong Kong rock band Beyond's frontman. With these updates, it's clear that the film industry is continuing to evolve and push boundaries.

Today's signal:
• ‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ Sets Sights on Best Picture Oscar Nomination: ‘If the Possibility Is Not Zero, It’s Hard Not to Have a Little Bit of Hope’ (variety.com)
• Anna Kendrick ‘Over the Moon’ About Directing ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo,’ Compares ‘Pitch Perfect’ Friendships to the Avengers (variety.com)
• ‘Star Wars’ Selects Director Jon Watts to Helm Episode X in ‘Skywalker Saga’ (rollingstone.com)
• Martin McDonagh Jokes About His Past – as a Hitman – and Calls ‘Wild Horse Nine’ His Most Political Film: ‘There’s Too Much Artistic Neutrality and Too Much Saying Nothing’ (variety.com)
• Beyond Frontman Doc ‘Because of You Ka Kui’ to Open U.K.’s Odyssey Film Festival, Lands Local Distribution (EXCLUSIVE) (variety.com)