BRIDE! trailer released

In January 2026, cinema has finally found its new icon of defiance as Maggie Gyllenhaal’s THE BRIDE! officially arrives in theaters. Jessie Buckley delivers a performance that doesn’t just reanimate a classic monster; she sets the screen on fire. Set against the gritty, atmospheric backdrop of 1930s Chicago, THE BRIDE! reimagines the lore of Frankenstein’s companion. While the original 1935 masterpiece gave us a silent, terrified creature, Buckley’s version is a revolutionary force. After being murdered and brought back to life to serve as a companion for Christian Bale’s lonely Monster, she refuses the role of a submissive mate, instead igniting a radical social movement that shakes the foundations of the city.

Jessie Buckley has spent her career mastering a unique blend of the feral and the fragile, and this role marks the pinnacle of that journey. Fresh off her 2026 Golden Globe win for HAMNET, Buckley brings a raw, punk-rock energy to this undead heroine. Her transformation is visceral, moving from the shock of bleached-blonde hair and stitched scars to a “wild” energy that captures the transition from a victim of violence to a master of her own destiny. Her dynamic with Christian Bale’s Frankenstein is not one of traditional romance, but of shared trauma and explosive rebellion.
Following the critical success of THE LOST DAUGHTER, Maggie Gyllenhaal uses the horror genre to explore deep themes of female agency and identity. The film’s aesthetic—a mix of gothic horror and 1930s noir—provides the perfect stage for Buckley to truly go wild. THE BRIDE! is more than a simple remake; it is a cinematic manifesto. Jessie Buckley proves once again that she is the most versatile actor of her generation, turning a “monster” into a symbol of liberation for 2026.

Experience the rebellion by watching the latest trailers and finding theater listings on the official Warner Bros. Pictures website. For more on Jessie’s incredible 2026 award season run, visit her profile on The Golden Globes official site.

The awards season darling you`ve been hearing about is finally streaming.

Chloé Zhao`s HAMNET—the haunting exploration of grief, love, and the creation of Shakespeare`s HAMLET—brings together Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley in performances that have kept both firmly in the Oscar conversation.

If you missed it theatrically, now`s your chance to see what the buzz is about before Oscar night. This is the kind of film that reminds you why cinema matters.

More HAMNET at irishfilmtv.com.

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The awards season darling you've been hearing about is finally streaming.

Chloé Zhao's HAMNET—the haunting exploration of grief, love, and the creation of Shakespeare's HAMLET—brings together Paul Mescal and Jessie Buckley in performances that have kept both firmly in the Oscar conversation.

If you missed it theatrically, now's your chance to see what the buzz is about before Oscar night. This is the kind of film that reminds you why cinema matters.

More HAMNET at irishfilmtv.com.

Taylor Swift just dropped the OPALITE music video and it`s giving major Irish vibes ☘️✨

The nearly 6-minute visual sees Domhnall Gleeson starring as Taylor`s love interest, playing two lonely souls who find each other. But here`s where it gets even better: eagle-eyed Swifties spotted cameos from Cillian Murphy and Graham Norton, making this a full-on Irish affair.

Want the full breakdown of this transatlantic collaboration? Head to our blog for all the details on how this stunning video came together. Link in bio! 🔗

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Taylor Swift just dropped the OPALITE music video and it's giving major Irish vibes ☘️✨

The nearly 6-minute visual sees Domhnall Gleeson starring as Taylor's love interest, playing two lonely souls who find each other. But here's where it gets even better: eagle-eyed Swifties spotted cameos from Cillian Murphy and Graham Norton, making this a full-on Irish affair.

Want the full breakdown of this transatlantic collaboration? Head to our blog for all the details on how this stunning video came together. Link in bio! 🔗

The creator of DERRY GIRLS just dropped a murder mystery set at an Irish wake, and honestly? It`s the genre mashup we didn`t know we needed 🕵️‍♀️

Lisa McGee is back with HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN FROM BELFAST on Netflix, and if you loved how she found humor in the Troubles (Protestants! Toasters! Cupboards!), you`re going to eat this up.

Three friends reunite for their childhood bestie`s funeral, only to realize her death isn`t what it seems. Cue an eerie adventure across Ireland that`s equal parts creepy and hilarious.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

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The creator of DERRY GIRLS just dropped a murder mystery set at an Irish wake, and honestly? It's the genre mashup we didn't know we needed 🕵️‍♀️

Lisa McGee is back with HOW TO GET TO HEAVEN FROM BELFAST on Netflix, and if you loved how she found humor in the Troubles (Protestants! Toasters! Cupboards!), you're going to eat this up.

Three friends reunite for their childhood bestie's funeral, only to realize her death isn't what it seems. Cue an eerie adventure across Ireland that's equal parts creepy and hilarious.

More at irishfilmtv.com.

British Vogue just put Jessie Buckley on their February cover and it`s not just a magazine shoot—it`s a coronation.

Shot by Jack Davison on the windswept Norfolk coast near her home, these images are pure cinema. Sky, sea, and a woman at the exact moment her entire life is about to change.

She`s the frontrunner for Best Actress. HAMNET is destroying audiences. She`s a new mother standing at the edge of the kind of fame that alters everything.

And Vogue captured it all—the grit, the greatness, the quiet mastery that got her here.

More Jessie at irishfilmtv.com.

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British Vogue just put Jessie Buckley on their February cover and it's not just a magazine shoot—it's a coronation.

Shot by Jack Davison on the windswept Norfolk coast near her home, these images are pure cinema. Sky, sea, and a woman at the exact moment her entire life is about to change.

She's the frontrunner for Best Actress. HAMNET is destroying audiences. She's a new mother standing at the edge of the kind of fame that alters everything.

And Vogue captured it all—the grit, the greatness, the quiet mastery that got her here.

More Jessie at irishfilmtv.com.

Caitriona Balfe has just landed her next major role in THE HOUSEKEEPER.

Set in a grand historic manor against Cornwall`s dramatic landscape, Balfe plays Danni, a housekeeper who falls into a forbidden affair with none other than writer Daphne du Maurier (played by Mackenzi Laird).

While we`re counting down to OUTLANDER`s final season premiere on Mar 6th, Balfe is already proving she`s so much more than Claire Fraser. 🔥

More Caitriona at irishfilmtv.com.

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Caitriona Balfe has just landed her next major role in THE HOUSEKEEPER.

Set in a grand historic manor against Cornwall's dramatic landscape, Balfe plays Danni, a housekeeper who falls into a forbidden affair with none other than writer Daphne du Maurier (played by Mackenzi Laird).

While we're counting down to OUTLANDER's final season premiere on Mar 6th, Balfe is already proving she's so much more than Claire Fraser. 🔥

More Caitriona at irishfilmtv.com.

After over 20 years of mesmerizing us on screen, Saoirse Ronan is ready to call the shots—literally.

The four-time Oscar nominee is making her directorial debut with PAPER PLANE, an Irish short film she`s also writing, and honestly, this feels like the natural next chapter for someone who`s been acting since she was nine years old.

Details about PAPER PLANE are still under wraps, but with Ronan`s track record, expectations are sky-high. What are you most excited to see from her behind the camera? 🎬

More Saoirse at irishfilmtv.com.

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After over 20 years of mesmerizing us on screen, Saoirse Ronan is ready to call the shots—literally.

The four-time Oscar nominee is making her directorial debut with PAPER PLANE, an Irish short film she's also writing, and honestly, this feels like the natural next chapter for someone who's been acting since she was nine years old.

Details about PAPER PLANE are still under wraps, but with Ronan's track record, expectations are sky-high. What are you most excited to see from her behind the camera? 🎬

More Saoirse at irishfilmtv.com.

Louis Paxton`s Sundance 2026 debut THE INCOMER stars Domhnall Gleeson, Gayle Rankin, and Grant O`Rourke in a trio that`s equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking.

Think fish-out-of-water meets generational grief, wrapped in the warmth of fireside hot chocolate. Sometimes the scariest thing isn`t a legendary Fin Man—it`s letting go of the past.

Have you ever held onto something because changing felt like betrayal?

More Domhnall at irishfilmtv.com.

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Louis Paxton's Sundance 2026 debut THE INCOMER stars Domhnall Gleeson, Gayle Rankin, and Grant O'Rourke in a trio that's equal parts hilarious and heartbreaking.

Think fish-out-of-water meets generational grief, wrapped in the warmth of fireside hot chocolate. Sometimes the scariest thing isn't a legendary Fin Man—it's letting go of the past.

Have you ever held onto something because changing felt like betrayal?

More Domhnall at irishfilmtv.com.

🎸 THE BEATLES ARE COMING BACK TO CINEMAS.

Four films. Four perspectives. One legendary band.

Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney. Harris Dickinson as John Lennon. Joseph Quinn as George Harrison. Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr.

The first look just dropped via postcards hidden around Liverpool`s performing arts campus and honestly?

The hype is REAL. 🔥
Sam Mendes is directing all four films, each told from a different Beatle`s POV, and they`re ALL releasing on the same day—April 7, 2028.

Which Beatle`s story are you most excited to see? 👇

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🎸 THE BEATLES ARE COMING BACK TO CINEMAS.

Four films. Four perspectives. One legendary band.

Paul Mescal as Paul McCartney. Harris Dickinson as John Lennon. Joseph Quinn as George Harrison. Barry Keoghan as Ringo Starr.

The first look just dropped via postcards hidden around Liverpool's performing arts campus and honestly?

The hype is REAL. 🔥
Sam Mendes is directing all four films, each told from a different Beatle's POV, and they're ALL releasing on the same day—April 7, 2028.

Which Beatle's story are you most excited to see? 👇

Irish talent is absolutely dominating the 2026 BAFTA nominations! 🇮🇪✨

Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal both scored major noms for HAMNET, with Buckley up for Leading Actress as Agnes and Mescal recognized for Supporting Actor as William Shakespeare. The film has basically swept the nominations, breaking records left and right.

But that`s just the beginning. Andrew Scott landed on the longlist for BLUE MOON, Robbie Ryan got recognized for his stunning cinematography on BUGONIA, and even Cillian Murphy appears as a producer on the STEVE longlist.
From performers to cinematographers to production companies like Element Pictures and Wild Atlantic Pictures, Irish voices are everywhere in this year`s race.

The ceremony hits London on February 22nd. The world is watching Irish cinema right now, and what a moment to witness. 🎬🔥

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