Alex Reed
The Indie Gems of Summer 2026: 5 Films Worth Watching Beyond the Blockbusters
June 2026 is loud. Pixar, Spielberg, dragons, sequels, reboots — the multiplex is doing what multiplexes do. But on the next screen over, and one tap away on streaming, the most interesting movies of the summer are showing up quietly. Here are the five indie pickups I'm circling on the calendar this month — and exactly where to find them.
Jordan Blake
Mario Just Opened to $191 Million — And 59% of Critics Still Hate It
Super Mario Galaxy Movie posted a $191M 5-day opening, making it 2026's first real box office monster. But here's the thing: critics gave it a 41% on Rotten Tomatoes while audiences gave it 89%. Let's look at what the numbers actually tell us.