• Stream European Rugby Champions Cup 2026/27 free on S4C (UK) / France TV (France)
• Unlock your stream with NordVPN (save up to 75%)
• EPCR Matchday 1: Fri, Oct 16 – Sun, Oct 18 (fixtures below)

Back-to-back champions Bordeaux's European Rugby Champions Cup title defense begins against early Gallagher PREM leaders Gloucester on Friday, in the first of 12 Matchday 1 ties across three days. L'Union haven't got off to the best of starts domestically, but that hasn't tended to affect their European form, whereas Jac Morgan has supercharged the Cherry and Whites.

Glasgow Warriors, the only EPCR team yet to taste defeat this term, kick off their campaign at Sale on Saturday, while Top 14 leaders and competition favorites Toulouse are up against Exeter on Sunday.

Leinster's quest to secure the trophy in Leo Cullen's final season begins with a trip to Clermont, while Connacht, back in Europe's top-tier tournament after a four-year absence, return to EPCR action against Saracens. Challenge Cup winners Montpellier have a chance to show they've got what it takes with an opening round showdown against Bath.

There will be emotional scenes as La Rochelle host tournament debutants Johannesburg Lions barely 24 hours after the South African side's lock Hyron Andrews passed away. The 31-year-old fell after an accident at the team hotel and couldn't be revived. There will be a minute's silence to honor Andrews, after the Lions elected to play in their teammate's honor

Here's how to watch European Rugby Champions Cup 2026/27 from anywhere in the world. We've also listed the Matchday 1 EPCR fixtures below.

European Rugby Champions Cup 2026/27 schedule

(All times UK)

Matchday 1

Friday, October 16
8pm – Gloucester vs Bordeaux Bègles

Saturday, October 17
1pm – Sale vs Glasgow Warriors
1pm – Pretoria Bulls vs Stade Francais
3.15pm – Clermont vs Leinster | FREE on France TV
3.15pm – Stormers vs Bristol
5.30pm – Connacht vs Saracens
5.30pm – La Rochelle vs Johannesburg Lions
8pm – Munster vs Racing 92
8pm – Bath vs Montpellier

Sunday, October 18
1pm – Pau vs Leicester Tigers
3.15pm – Toulouse vs Exeter Chiefs | FREE on France TV
5.30pm – Northampton Saints vs Cardiff | FREE on S4C (at 10.05pm BST)

Can you watch European Rugby Champions Cup 2026/27 for free?

Yes. Select European Rugby Champions Cup games are shown on free-to-air France 2 in France each matchweek, with live streaming available via France TV.

Free EPCR coverage is also available via S4C in the UK, albeit on tape-delay, with streaming available via BBC iPlayer.

Traveling abroad right now? You can use a VPN to watch EPCR 2026/27 games for free as if you were right at home.

Use a VPN to watch European Rugby Champions Cup 2026/27 live streams

A VPN is handy piece of software that can make your device appear as if it's back in your home country, so you can unlock your usual service. The best VPN right now? We recommend NordVPN – it does everything and comes with up to 75% off.

How to watch European Rugby Champions Cup 2026/27 live streams in the US

In the US, all 63 games of the 2026/27 European Rugby Champions Cup campaign are available to live stream on FloRugby.

A subscription costs $39.99 on a rolling monthly basis that can be cancelled at any time. Or, for top value, commit to a whole year and pay the equivalent of $12.99 per month ($155.99 total for the year).

Outside the US for a game? Use NordVPN to access your usual coverage.

How to watch European Rugby Champions Cup 2026/27 live streams in the UK

All 63 games of the 2026/27 European Rugby Champions Cup are being shown on Premier Sports in the UK.

Premier Sports costs £18.99 on a rolling monthly basis, or £150/year if you pay upfront. Alternatively, you can add it to an existing Sky TV, Virgin Media or Prime Video plan.

However, games involving Welsh club Cardiff are shown in full on tape delay on free-to-air Welsh-language channel S4C, with live streaming available via BBC iPlayer.

If you're out of the UK but still want to tune in, explore the VPN route set out above, which will help you access your accounts from anywhere.

How to watch European Rugby Champions Cup 2026/27 live streams in Australia

The dedicated EPCrugby.tv streaming platform is showing all 63 games of the 2026/27 European Rugby Champions Cup in Australia.

A full season pass costs €49.99 (~AU$80).

You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch all the action as if you were back home.

How to watch European Rugby Champions Cup 2026/27 live streams in Canada

In Canada, all 63 games of the 2026/27 European Rugby Champions Cup campaign are available to watch on FloRugby.

A subscription starts at CA$39.99/month, or CA$155.88 if you pay for a year up front. You also get access to the URC and Gallagher PREM Rugby.

If you're out of Canada but still want to tune in, explore the VPN route set out above, which will help you access your accounts from anywhere.

European Rugby Champions Cup 2026/27 FAQs

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• Date: Friday, December 11
• Global stream: Netflix (no PPV)
• Tickets: Seat Unique
• Use NordVPN to watch from anywhere

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua is quite simply the biggest fight in British boxing history. A scrap 16 years in the making since a hotly dispute spar in a London gym in 2010, the contest sold out in under an hour and will break worldwide viewing figures, too. It's unmissable.

Sure, we would all have liked to have seen the two British heavyweights face off closer to their respective peaks – the fight was sealed in 2020 and 2021 only to fall out of bed as Fury was forced to fight a trilogy against Deontay Wilder – but that this bout is happening at all is enough. It's also been confirmed that the WBA world heavyweight title – likely the 'super' version – will be on the line.

Fury vs Joshua didn't need that garland but it only adds to the fight's allure. A joint press conference in late September was notable for its cordiality between the fighters, but expect insults to be traded and the Gypsy King's 'dosser' and 'sausage' barbs to feature.

Indeed, with promoters Eddie Hearn and Dana White at odds over the latter's involvement in the fight, there will be just as much intrigue outside the squared circle as in it.

Both fighters have lost twice to Oleksandr Usyk, a rumored future opponent for the winner, but Joshua seems to have more miles on the clock and was knocked down in stunning style by Kristian Prenga in his last fight that raised more doubts about his punch resistance.

Here's where to watch Fury vs Joshua boxing live streams online from anywhere.

Tickets for Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua

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How to watch Fury vs Joshua live stream in the US

The Tyson vs Anthony Joshua live stream will be shown on Netflix in the US.

Just like AJ's fight with Jake Paul and the Terence Crawford vs Canelo Alvarez mega fight, the streaming giant has the global rights to the contest that is sure to break more viewing records. As well as the home of shows like Stranger Things, Netflix also has NFL action in the US, plus thousands of movies.

Better still, the fight is included as part of your regular Netflix subscription – no pesky PPVs here. A Standard subscription costs $8.99 a month with ads, with the ad-free tier starting at $19.99. Premium access costs $26.99 a month.

Away from the US on vacation now? Use a VPN to watch your regular subscriptions when traveling.

How to watch Fury vs Joshua live stream in Canada

The Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua live stream is also available on Netflix in Canada.

Like in the US, subscription prices range from CA$7.99 a month for ads, right up to CA$23.99 with Premium.

Away from Canada on vacation now? Use a VPN to watch your regular subscriptions when traveling.

How to watch Fury vs Joshua live stream in the UK

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua is also on Netflix in the UK.

In Blighty, subscriptions start from £7.99 a month with ads, with the ad-free Standard tier £13.99. The Premium tier is £20.99 a month, and comes with additional members allowed onto your package.

Remember, there are no PPV fees for this fight, which is included in your regular subscription.

Outside the UK? Use a VPN to gain access to all the content you'd normally stream at home.

How to watch Fury vs Joshua live stream in Australia

Tyson Fury vs Anthony Joshua is also on Netflix in Australia.

Prices for the streaming giant Down Under start from AU$9.99 for the Standard package with ads, with the ad-free tier AU$20.99. The Premier tier, with 4K capabilities, is AU$28.99.

In Australia when the fight is on? NordVPN can help you to access your usual services from anywhere, with ease.

Fury vs Joshua undercard rumors

No fights have yet been confirmed on the undercard of Fury vs AJ, but that hasn't stopped plenty of rumors swirling around.

Principal among them is cruiserweight king Jai Opetaia is going to move up to heavyweight and take on former WBC world champion Deontay Wilder. Wilder, of course, fought a memorable trilogy against Fury and is seeking to get back in the conversation for a future title fight again.

There are also rumors that Manny Pacquiao may make a boxing return in Cardiff. Now 47, the eight-weight world champion last fought to a majority draw with Mario Barrios in July 2025 and could be tempted back into the ring on such a huge night with the right dance partner.

Keyshawn Davis vs Richardson Hitchins is supposedly in advanced talks to be on the undercard in a welterweight bout.

Elsewhere, on a huge night for British boxing, expect a few local favorites to dot the undercard from the stables of Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren.

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October 2026 is going a bit too fast for my liking. Indeed, it only feels like yesterday that I was writing this month's first streaming round-up, let alone its third and latest edition.

But, hey, the weekend is here now, and that means you can settle in front of your TV and watch myriad new movies and shows on the world's best streaming services. Personally, I'll be tuning into the final Marvel TV show of the year on Disney+, but there are plenty of other things to enjoy if you've fallen off the superhero band wagon. So, scroll on to see what's worth catching before Monday comes calling again. — Tom Power, senior entertainment reporter

VisionQuest (Disney+)

VisionQuest is the third and final chapter of the Wanda/Vision TV trilogy — and, as I noted in my VisionQuest review, it might just cement this small-screen saga as one of the MCU's very best three-part stories.

Picking up some time after WandaVision ended, the latest Marvel Phase 6 TV series reunites us with Vision who, after regaining his memories in the aforementioned show's finale, has gone into hiding and is suffering an identity crisis. However, he's soon forced to go on the run with Thomas Shepard, a young thief claiming to be one of his twin sons, when nefarious forces come calling to secure Vision's highly advanced tech for themselves.

Episodes 1 and 2 are out now. Want to know when the others will air? Check out my VisionQuest full release schedule piece. — TP

• Watch VisionQuest on Disney+

Sacrifice (Netflix)

It's not often that a star-studded Netflix movie receives a very limited release on the streaming giant. But, that's the case with this dark comedy action flick, which only dropped in the US and France on launch day, aka October 16.

In it, Marvel icon Chris Evans plays Mike, a movie star experiencing an existential crisis when he's suddenly kidnapped by a group of radicals led by Joan (Anya Taylor-Joy) at a charity gala. Along with two other abductees, Mike soon learns Joan's followers plan to, well, sacrifice the trio in order to prevent the world from ending.

Sacrifice was panned by critics prior to release, so temper your expectations for this one accordingly. If it's as bad as it sounds, though, it might be one of those "so bad, it's good" must-see films. — TP

• Watch Sacrifice on Netflix

Love of Your Life (Prime Video)

Margaret Qualley leads the cast of this new Prime Video romance movie, where she plays a nurse named Maya who is estranged from her mother.

Maya's life changes when she meets Charlie (played by The Night Agent's Gabriel Basso), and begins to fall in love with him. But the COVID-19 pandemic threatens to ruin everything as Maya becomes overworked, and the virus is quickly spreading.

This raw, emotional movie is a character-driven one as we follow Maya and Charlie as they navigate their lives and romance amid a life-threatening pandemic, something that many of us can sadly relate to. — Lucy Buglass, senior entertainment writer

• Watch Love of Your Life on Prime Video

The Diplomat season 4 (Netflix)

All eight episodes of The Diplomat season 4 are available on Netflix this weekend, making it the perfect binge watch for fans of political thrillers.

In season 4, the plot centers around a dangerous conspiracy and crumbling relationships among those in power. Things have never been more tense as US President Grace Penn (Allison Janney) and newly appointed Vice President Hal Wyler (Rufus Sewell) enter a secret alliance to steal a Russian nuclear weapon off the coast of England.

US Ambassador Kate Wyler (Keri Russell) is back, of course, and she's got plenty of work to do. — LB

• Watch The Diplomat season 4 on Netflix

Tenzing (Apple TV)

After last week's terrible movie offering in Matchbox: The Movie, Apple seems to have re-found its footing with its next original film in Tenzing.

Featuring a cast of heavy-hitters including Willem Dafoe and Tom Hiddleston, it tells the tale of Tenzing Norgay (played by Genden Phuntsok). A gifted Himalayan climber, Tenzing led the expedition that resulted in the first successful summiting of Mount Everest, for which Edmund Hillary (played by Hiddleston) went down in the history books for.

Hopefully, Apple TV's dramatization of this historic moment will make us reassess the story behind this perilous yet triumphant achievement, and the forgotten man who helped to make it possible. — TP

• Watch Tenzing on Apple TV

The Death of Robin Hood (HBO Max)

A24's dark adaptation of the ballad Robin Hood's Death is coming to HBO Max, with Hugh Jackman in the titular role.

The plot of the new movie follows an aged Robin, who is tormented by his past killings as an outlaw whilst living in a self-imposed exile. After he's wounded, he takes refuge in a priory where he befriends an orphaned girl Sister Brigid (Jodie Comer).

Reviews of The Death of Robin Hood were mixed, and it has been described as slow-paced and grim, rather than the action packed Robin Hood tale we've come to expect. But it might just surprise you this weekend. — LB

• Watch The Death of Robin Hood on HBO Max

Crystal Lake (Peacock)

Friday the 13th prequel series Crystal Lake arrives on Peacock this weekend. With all eight episodes dropping at once, horror fans will want to clear their schedules.

The series follows Pamela Voorhees (Linda Cardellini), and is set eight years before the original movie. After her son Jason drowns at Camp Crystal Lake, we follow the depths of her grief and her growing paranoia, as she becomes the serial killer fans of the franchise are very familiar with.

Welcome to Derry writer Brad Caleb Kane serves as showrunner, too, so this horror prequel looks like it's in very good hands. — LB

• Watch Crystal Lake on Peacock

• The 2026 UCI Track Cycling World Championships: Wednesday October 14th to Sunday October 18th
• FREE streams: BBC iPlayer (UK) / YouTube(geo-restricted)
• Use NordVPN to watch from anywhere – over 70% off today

This year the UCI Track Cycling World Championships 2026 come from the Shanghai Velodrome in China where the rainbow bands will be handed out across multiple disciplines from the team pursuit to the ever-compelling Madison.

Over five days' competition, the world’s best track sprinters and endurance riders will compete for 22 rainbow jerseys, with 11 men’s and 11 women’s titles available.

After British Cycling withdrew their star sprinter Matt Richardson for misconduct, the undisputed favorite for the male sprint events will be the incomparable Harrie Lavreysen. The Dutch multiple world and Olympic champion will be keen to add to his haul of titles in the Sprint, Team Sprint and Keirin.

In the women’s sprint events Great Britain will have the hot favorite for all three disciplines in Olympic gold medallist Emma Finucane but she will have to fend off Japan’s Mina Sato and the rising Dutch star Hetty van de Wouw.

Great Britain took two gold medals on the second day of this year’s championships in the women’s team pursuit and the men’s scratch race after an outstanding ride by Matt Bostock. Elsewhere it was the Danes who yet again took the men’s team pursuit, Harrie Lavreysen was victorious once more in the Keirin and Lotte Kopecky added to her pile of gold medals in the elimination.

Day three has a jam packed schedule with the women’s omnium, the women’s sprint finals, the men’s kilo, men’s points race and men’s pursuit all to be decided.

Read on and we'll show you how to watch a 2026 UCI Track Cycling World Championships live stream from anywhere, and potentially for FREE.

How to watch 2026 UCI Track Cycling World Championships for free

If you live in the UK or in multiple other countries across Europe then you can look forward to a free UCI Track Cycling World Championships live stream in 2026.

That's because the free-to-air BBC in United Kingdom have full coverage of the event.

Looking for anymore free streams? Here are some other ones across Europe: ZDF (Germany), France TV (France), RaiPlay (Italy), RTVE Play (Spain), VRT and RTBF Auvio (Belgium), NOS (the Netherlands), SRG (Switzerland), and TV 2 (Denmark) are all options.

Countries without a dedicated broadcaster can stream via the UCI's YouTube channel for free.

If you're a resident of the UK or any of these above countries and you're abroad right now, don't worry about missing the action – all you need to do is download a VPN to re-connect to your home streaming coverage. You’ll find more details below.

Use a VPN to watch any 2026 UCI Track Cycling World Championships live stream

The 2026 UCI Track Cycling World Championships are streaming on lots of platforms around the world, but what if you're abroad and don't want to take out a new subscription just to watch the race, or you want your familiar, favorite commentary?

This is where a VPN can help. It's a handy piece of software that can make your device appear to be back home, so you can unlock your usual service or subscription from wherever you find yourself.

The best VPN right now? We recommend NordVPN – it does everything you want it to do at great speeds and an even better price.

How to watch the 2026 UCI Track Cycling World Championships in the US

Cycling fans in the US can watch the 2026 UCI Track Cycling World Championships on FloBikes.

A subscription to FloBikes will set you back US$155.88 for the year or US$39.99 on a monthly basis.

If you're out of the US but still want to watch the 2026 UCI Track Cycling World Championships then don't forget to explore the VPN route set out above, which will help you access your subscriptions from anywhere.

How to watch the 2026 UCI Track Cycling World Championships in the UK

In the UK, the BBC will be showing the 2026 UCI Track Cycling World Championships live and on-demand for FREE on BBC Two, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website

The UCI Track Cycling World Championships are also streaming live each day on TNT Sports in the UK.

TNT coverage in the UK is on the HBO Max platform. It costs £30.99 per month, though there is a better value £25.99 "saver plan" available if you sign up for a 12-month term.

Streams will be spread out across the TNT Sports Channels.

If you're currently traveling overseas, don't worry as you can use NordVPN to watch your usual service from abroad.

How to watch the 2026 UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Canada

Cycling fans in Canada can watch the 2026 UCI Track Cycling World Championships on FloBikes.

A subscription will set you back CA$200 for the year or CA$39.99 on a monthly basis.

Not at home right now? Use NordVPN or another VPN service to trick your device into thinking you're still in Canada.

How to watch the 2026 UCI Track Cycling World Championships in Australia

The UCI Track World Championships 2026 will be shown on Stan Sport in Australia.

Prices start at AU$9.99/month for Stan. But, you will need to sport add-on which is a further AU$20.

Outside Oz? Use NordVPN to unlock geoblocking while you are out of Australia.

2026 UCI Track Cycling World Championships schedule

All times Shanghai time. (Minus 7 hours for BST, minus 12 hours for ET, minus 15 hours for PT).

DAY 1 – Wednesday October 14th
10:30 | Women’s Team Pursuit - Qualifying
12:29 | Men’s Team Pursuit - Qualifying
14:33 | Women’s Team Sprint - Qualifying
15:30 | Men’s Team Sprint - Qualifying
18:35 | Women’s Team Sprint - First Round
18:43 | Men’s Team Sprint - First Round
18:59 | Women’s Scratch Race
19:17 | Men’s Team Pursuit - First Round
19:55 | Women’s Team Sprint - Finals
20:05 | Men’s Team Sprint - Finals

DAY 2 – Thursday October 15th
12:00 | Men’s Keirin - First Round
12:27 | Women’s Sprint - Qualifying
13:18 | Men’s Keirin - First Round Repechage
13:45 | Women’s Sprint - 1/16 Finals
14:23 | Men’s Keirin - Quarterfinals
14:37 | Women’s Sprint - 1/8 Finals
17:05 | Women’s Team Pursuit - First Round
17:33 | Women’s Sprint - Quarterfinals - Race 1
17:49 | Men’s Keirin - Semifinals
18:00 | Men’s Team Pursuit - Finals
18:14 | Women’s Sprint - Quarterfinals - Race 2
18:30 | Women’s Elimination Race
18:52 | Women’s Sprint - Quarterfinals - Decider
19:18 | Men’s Keirin - Final 7-12
19:25 | Men’s Keirin - Final 1-6
19:30 | Men’s Scratch Race
19:48 | Women’s Team Pursuit - Finals

DAY 3 – Friday October 16th
12:00 | Men’s Time Trial - Qualifying
12:35 | Women’s Omnium - Scratch Race 1/4
12:57 | Men’s Individual Pursuit - Qualifying
14:37 | Women’s Omnium - Tempo Race 2/4
17:05 | Men’s Points Race
17:57 | Women’s Sprint - Semifinals - Race 1
18:07 | Women’s Omnium - Elimination Race 3/4
18:27 | Women’s Sprint - Semifinals - Race 2
18:37 | Men’s Time Trial - Final
19:01 | Women’s Sprint - Semifinals - Decider
19:15 | Men’s Individual Pursuit - Finals
19:30 | Women’s Sprint - Finals - Race 1
19:40 | Women’s Omnium - Points Race 4/4
20:12 | Women’s Sprint - Finals - Race 2
20:40 | Women’s Sprint - Finals - Decider

DAY 4 – Saturday October 17th
11:00 | Women’s Time Trial - Qualifying
11:39 | Men’s Sprint - Qualifying
12:27 | Men’s Omnium - Scratch Race 1/4
12:45 | Men’s Sprint - 1/16 Finals
13:23 | Women’s Individual Pursuit - Qualifying
14:46 | Men’s Sprint - 1/8 Finals
15:05 | Men’s Omnium - Tempo Race 2/4
17:35 | Women’s Time Trial - Final
18:01 | Men’s Sprint - Quarterfinals - Race 1
18:17 | Women’s Madison
19:01 | Men’s Omnium - Elimination Race 3/4
19:23 | Men’s Sprint - Quarterfinals - Race 2
19:59 | Women’s Individual Pursuit - Finals
20:17 | Men’s Sprint - Quarterfinals - Decider
20:23 | Men’s Omnium - Points Race 4/4

DAY 5. Sunday October 18th
11:00 | Men’s Sprint - Semifinals - Race 1
11:08 | Women’s Keirin - First Round
11:35 | Men’s Sprint - Semifinals - Race 2
11:53 | Women’s Keirin - First Round Repechage
12:07 | Men’s Sprint - Semifinals - Decider
13:35 | Women’s Keirin - Quarterfinals
13:49 | Men’s Sprint - Finals - Race 1
13:59 | Women’s Points Race
14:36 | Women’s Keirin - Semifinals
14:45 | Men’s Elimination Race
15:07 | Men’s Sprint - Finals - Race 2
15:37 | Women’s Keirin - Final 7-12
15:44 | Women’s Keirin - Final 1-6
15:49 | Men’s Sprint - Finals - Decider
16:03 | Men’s Madison

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• Stream The Party free on ITVX (UK restricted)
• Unblock ITVX with NordVPN (75% off now)
• Watch Episodes 1-5 now; Sunday, October 11

ITV’s new thriller The Party stars Luke Evans as journalist Martin Gilmour and Tom Cullen as his childhood friend Ben Fitzmaurice.

Based on Elizabeth Day’s bestselling novel and adapted by Sarah Solemani, the five-part drama follows a celebration that takes a shocking turn. The Party also stars Joanna Scanlan and Lydia Leonard.

So how can you watch The Party on ITVX from outside the UK? Can you get a free stream in the US, Australia or Canada? And is ITVX available as a smartphone app?

Here's our full (and quick) guide to how to watch The Party for free...

How to watch The Party for free on ITVX

Watch all five episodes of The Party for free on ITVX from Sunday, October 11.

You don't need a ITVX subscription, just a valid TV license and to sign up with your email.

New to ITVX? Register for a free account or download the app on your mobile device.

OUTSIDE THE U.K.? ACCESS ITVX FROM ANYWHERE WITH A VPN.

How to watch The Party on ITVX from anywhere

ITVX is only available to UK residents with a TV license signed up to the free service.

Luke Evans fans traveling or working outside the UK will need to use a VPN to access ITVX's free The Party episodes in the US and Australia.

There are lots of VPNs but NordVPN is the one you can rely on to unblock ITVX and stream ITV thriller The Party (2026).

It's really easy to use a VPN to watch The Party on ITVX.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is the best choice.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the US and want to watch your free usual ITVX stream, you'd select 'United Kingdom'.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to ITVX create an account or sign in, and watch The Party free.

Which devices can I watch The Party on ITVX with?

You can use ITVX on all of the following devices and platforms:

Amazon Fire (Tablets, Cube, Stick, TVs)
Android TV (please note: some models aren’t supported)
Android (Mobile & Tablet) - Android 7.0 and above
Apple TV (tvOS 14 or later)
Google TV (Chromecast with Google TV and NVIDIA Shield)
Freely
Freesat (please note: some models aren’t supported)
Freeview Play (TVs and set-top boxes)
iOS (iPhone & iPad) - iOS 14 and above
LG Smart TVs (2016-2024)
NOW Smart Sticks and Boxes (minimum firmware v11.5.0)
PlayStation (PS4 and PS5)
Roku (Stick & Roku-OS powered TVs, minimum firmware v11.5.0)
Samsung Smart TVs (2017 and above)
Sky Q, Sky Glass and Sky Stream puckVirgin Media (360, Stream, TiVo)
YouView (BT, Humax, Sony, TalkTalk)
Xbox (One, Series X, Series S)

The Party (2026) – Full Cast

Luke Evans as Martin Gilmour

Tom Cullen as Ben Fitzmaurice

Sarah Solemani as Lucy Gilmour, Martin's wife

Joanna Scanlan as Sylvia Gilmour, Martin's mother

Lydia Leonard as Serena Fitzmaurice, Ben's wife

Lindsay Duncan as Lady Katherine Fitzmaurice, Ben's mother

Douglas Hodge as Lord George Fitzmaurice, Ben's father

Sam Troughton — role not specified

Sally Scott — role not specified

Sinéad Matthews — role not specified

Bally Gill — role not specified

Amaka Okafor — role not specified

Rakie Ayola — role not specified

Also listed in the cast are Phoenix Laroche as Barnaby Fitzmaurice and Tilly Walker as Cosima Fitzmaurice.

Martin vs Ben: We break down the main characters...

Martin Gilmour (Luke Evans)
A calculated and buttoned-up man, Martin is a political journalist whose opinion pieces always seem to favour Ben Fitzmaurice’s position. As the new scholarship boy from South Wales, Martin fell in love with Ben at school and has kept himself in Ben’s circle ever since, by whatever means necessary.

Martin remains loyal to Ben, despite a secret in their past which caused a seismic shift in their relationship, and these days has to contend with Ben’s growing family and political ambitions. That is until the secrets that have bound Martin to Ben threaten to come out…

Ben Fitzmaurice (Tom Cullen)
A confident, charismatic man who has had the world laid at his feet. Born into landed gentry, Ben is a Conservative Party MP with eyes on the party leadership. He has a charm that comes with growing up with an innate safety net.

A gifted speaker, Ben has the ability to hold a room with ease, but beneath this bluster run deeper emotions that Ben has yet to face up to. When his own impulsive decisions throw everything into disarray at his birthday party, Ben is forced to confront his dark past head on. As the hedonism of the party rises the temperature, Ben has to reckon with the truth of what he did… can he really run from the truth forever?

The Party launches on Sunday 11th October with Episode 2 airing on Monday 12th October, on ITV1, ITVX, STV & STV Player

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Maybe you've seen it in the pages of a manga (or comic book). Perhaps you've seen it on the screen in an anime show, live-action series or movie. Or you may have seen it in board games, video games, theme park attractions or heard its music. One Piece is a massive franchise, and it's not slowing down.

Since One Piece began in the 1990s, its fandom has spread all over the world after being adapted into loads of different types of media. It's the best-selling comic series in terms of volume, amongst other records, and its various adaptations have won awards and broke records too.

So, how well do you know One Piece? To figure that out, we've compiled a 30-question One Piece quiz that will see if you can earn your sea legs. These questions won't pick your brain about the story: you don't need to know too much about the characters, pirates, events and lore of the Blue Planet.

Instead, we'll be asking you about the franchise itself, and the way One Piece has expanded into the real world. The questions are organized by difficulty: we'll start with 10 easy ones, then 10 medium ones, and finally 10 harder ones.

So let's dive in, to see how much you know about One Piece.

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Almost a quarter of the way through the NFL 2026 regular season, Week 5 sees the heavyweight Bills and Rams face off with both sides having plenty to prove, and the 49ers and Seahawks put on a show fit for the Super Bowl itself.

There's a growing sense of wonder, meanwhile, over the Raiders and Falcons, who are making a mockery of pre-season predictions. And on early evidence, there's no ceiling on what the Bears could achieve over the coming months.

Scroll down for our pick of the top five NFL Week 5 games – and who's showing them.

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Raiders vs Patriots

• Sunday, 1pm ET, CBS/Paramount+ (US) | FREE on 5 (UK), 7Plus (AUS) & TVNZ+ (NZ)

There wasn't a more disappointing player in the NFL through the first three weeks of the campaign than Drake Maye, but he bounced back by downing the Bills of all teams, throwing for 269 yards and three touchdowns and rushing for a team-high 54 yards. Has last season's MVP runner-up turned a corner? The Raiders, meanwhile, are coming off their first defeat of the season, but showed that they're for real by pushing the Chiefs all the way, Kirk Cousins throwing for 365 yards and two scores.

Bears vs Packers

• Sunday, 4.25pm ET, Fox/Fox One (US)

Who will the Bears put out at quarterback against their most hated rivals? Caleb Williams? Case Keenum? Tyson Bagent? All of them? None of them? A different QB has started each of their three wins, illustrating just how extraordinary a job Ben Johnson is doing in Chicago, though Kyle Monangai and D'Andre Swift have certainly played their part. Both running backs rank amongst the top 10 in the league for yardage. The Packers have scraped two wins from one of the easiest starting schedules in the league. Jordan Love hasn't stood a chance behind a complete mess of an offensive line, and their rushing stats are the worst in the league.

49ers vs Seahawks

• Sunday, 4.25pm ET, Fox/Fox One (US) | FREE on 5 (UK) & Virgin Media Play (IRE)

The all-NFC West blockbuster pits the 49ers' all-conquering offense against the Seahawks' gold-standard defense in a potential NFC Championship preview. Brock Purdy tops the charts with 11 touchdown throws, all without being sacked – however, Seattle's defense has racked up 11 sacks across four games. This is going to be fun.

Ravens vs Falcons

• Sunday, 8.20pm ET, NBC/Peacock (US)

The Falcons' unexpected renaissance has suddenly made them one of the teams to watch. After two pretty awful defeats with Cooper Rush at quarterback, Kevin Stefanski brought Michael Penix into the fold – and he's linked up beautifully with Bijan Robinson, Drake London and Kyle Pitts. With Lamar Jackson dealing with an ankle issue, the Ravens will almost certainly lean heavily on Derrick Henry. Unfortunately for Baltimore, the Falcons' run defense is by far the best in the NFL.

Bills vs Rams

• Monday, 8.15pm ET, ESPN/ABC/ESPN Unlimited (US)

At 3-1 and 2-2 respectively, the Bills and Rams aren't doing too badly, but their fanbases know that they're each looking well short of a Super Bowl run. That awful defense and Josh Allen's risky play caught up with Buffalo in a shock defeat to the previously struggling Patriots last weekend, while Puka Nacua's return appears to have steered Los Angeles back on track, pre-season expectations having given them stage-fright early doors.

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• Singapore GP (October 9-11)
• Race: Sunday, October 11 — 1pm BST / 8am ET
• Free stream: RTBF Auvio (Belgium) / ORF On (Austria)
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Watch the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix live streams to see the first-ever night Sprint race in F1 history, as well as the first Sprint weekend at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. It’s one of the most demanding tracks on the calendar, with 19 corners winding through the streets of Singapore. It’s also one of the slowest circuits in F1, with only Monaco having a lower average speed.

Red Bull head into the Grand Prix with a car that finally looks competitive after Max Verstappen’s first win of the season last week and his victory in the inaugural Singapore Sprint. Ferrari will be hoping to capitalise on their pace and challenge for a strong result from second and third on the grid, while Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli starts fourth, with teammate George Russell at the back of the grid.

Here’s how to watch the Singapore Grand Prix 2026 online from anywhere and potentially for FREE.

Singapore Grand Prix 2026 Schedule

Practice 1: Friday, October 9 | 9am BST / 9:30am BST / 4:30am ET - Russell fastest
Sprint Qualifying: Friday, October 9 | 1:30pm BST / 8:30am ET - Verstappen pole
Sprint: Saturday, October 10 | 10am BST / 5am ET - Verstappen win
Qualifying: Saturday, October 10 | 2pm BST / 9am ET - Verstappen pole
Singapore Grand Prix: Sunday, October 11 | 1pm BST / 8am ET

Singapore Grand Prix 2026 Starting Grid

1) Max Verstappen - Red Bull

2) Charles Leclerc - Ferrari

3) Lewis Hamilton - Ferrari

4) Kimi Antonelli - Mercedes

5) Lando Norris - McLaren

6) Oscar Piastri - McLaren

7) Pierre Gasly - Alpine

8) Liam Lawson - Racing Bulls

9) Arvid Lindblad - Racing Bulls

10) Nico Hulkenberg - Audi

11) Oliver Bearman - Haas

12) Esteban Ocon - Haas

13) Carlos Sainz - Williams

14) Gabriel Bortoleto - Audi

15) Franco Colapinto - Alpine

16) Fernando Alonso - Aston Martin

17) Alexander Albon - Williams

18) Lance Stroll - Aston Martin

19) Sergio Perez - Cadillac

20) Valtteri Bottas - Cadillac

21) George Russell - Mercedes (40-place grid penalty)

22) Isack Hadjar - Red Bull

How to watch the Singapore Grand Prix 2026 for FREE

The 2026 Singapore Grand Prix isn't available for free in every country. However, in these select destinations lucky F1 fans can catch the practice sessions, qualifying, and the entire race/highlights for FREE.

• Austria – ORF On (free live broadcast)
• Belgium – RTBF Auvio (free live broadcast)
• Luxembourg – RTL Play (free live broadcast)
• Australia – 10Play (free highlights)
• Canada – CTV (free highlights)
• UK – Channel 4 (free highlights)
• US – Apple TV (free trial) (free live broadcast of every Practice session)

Traveling abroad during the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix? You can use a VPN to watch all the action free of charge as if you were right at home.

How to watch the Singapore Grand Prix 2026 from anywhere

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Last time out in 2025, George Russell converted pole position into victory to give Mercedes its second and final win of the season. This time around, however, the 28-year-old Briton will start Sunday's Grand Prix from the back after receiving a 40-place grid penalty for taking four additional power unit elements.

Russell has now suffered back-to-back retirements, first in Sepang and then in Saturday's Sprint, which delivered a record nine DNFs – the most in F1 Sprint history, arguably due to the wet conditions. Russell had initially taken the lead from Max Verstappen in the rain but threw away his advantage almost immediately after crashing at the final corner on the opening lap.

Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli, meanwhile, started the Sprint seventh but climbed to fourth, benefiting from the two McLarens colliding on the final lap. Mercedes have looked pale in comparison to Red Bull and Ferrari since introducing their upgrades in Sepang. Antonelli will start fourth, but he now holds an 89-point lead in the Drivers' Championship, so the result is unlikely to be a major concern for the Italian.

Red Bull arrived this weekend with arguably the strongest momentum of any team. Max Verstappen finally claimed his first win of 2026 at Sepang, and he has backed that up with another commanding performance in wet conditions, winning the inaugural Sprint at Marina Bay. He then grabbed pole for the Grand Prix, finishing just 0.054 seconds ahead of Charles Leclerc, who was only 0.069 seconds quicker than his teammate Lewis Hamilton.

Ferrari, however, looked well placed to challenge for pole after Hamilton topped both Q1 and Q2. But he was unable to improve on his final attempt after struggling with a snappy car in Q3. Leclerc, then, secured second. He started and finished third in the Sprint, with Hamilton producing an impressive second-place finish after lining up sixth. Hamilton overtook both McLarens and his teammate in the opening corners before settling into second behind Verstappen.

McLaren, meanwhile, just cannot catch a break. The team has struggled to produce meaningful results since Lando Norris' podium in Madrid. The two papaya drivers, Oscar Piastri and Norris, started the Sprint fourth and fifth respectively but collided on the final lap while fighting for position. Norris recovered to finish eighth, while Piastri retired after spinning out. Qualifying offered little respite, with Norris taking fifth and Piastri seventh, leaving both behind the leading Red Bull, Ferrari and Mercedes cars.

Drivers' Championship Standings (after Singapore Sprint)

1. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) — 325
2. George Russell (Mercedes) — 236
3. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) — 221
4. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) — 197
5. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) — 196
6. Lando Norris (McLaren) — 189
7. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) — 128
8. Isack Hadjar (Red Bull) — 96
9. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) — 69
10. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) — 41

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Rivian loves a seasonal update, especially its now-annual Halloween drop, which has become a treat for owners of its electric vehicles. But for 2026, Rivian has done its best — and succeeded — to beat previous themes like Knight Rider and Back to the Future, with a pretty perfect pairing.

With the Halloween update rolling out now — R2 is the 2026.36.40 version, and R1 is 2026.36.0 — owners of the R1S, R1T, and R2 can turn their Rivian into a modern-day Ecto-1 thanks to a Ghostbusters-themed software update.

Rivian even tagged in Bill Murray — ahem, Dr. Peter Venkman — for the spot teasing this year's update, and created a very special vehicle to celebrate: the Ecto-R1.

And if you happened to be in New York City last night and thought you spotted Mr. Murray taking a loop around the block in what looked like an Ecto-1, I can confirm that was indeed the case. At a special event, I saw Rivian's custom Ecto-R1 in person, with the R1S sporting a custom white paint job, Ghostbusters logos, and a full array of paranormal-fighting equipment up top. I also got to see Bill Murray take the passenger seat for a ride before spending a bit of time with the Halloween update itself in the R2.

For the custom Rivian that pays tribute to the classic Ecto-Mobile, the design team really paid attention to the details. Up top, you won't just find the paranormal-fighting gear, but also vintage-style police lights that do a good job of mirroring the original. There's even more equipment tucked into the rear of the vehicle, making this feel like a proper Ghostbusters conversion rather than simply an R1S with a fresh coat of paint and a few logos.

Of course, all that extra equipment comes at a cost to the R1S's silhouette, with the roof-mounted gear and lights adding some extra height. But that's part of the fun here: Rivian has taken its electric SUV and given it a treatment that feels right at home in the Ghostbusters universe.

Murray seemed to appreciate the attention to detail, too. Describing the Ecto-R1, he said it was "just technical enough, and just silly enough to be perfect; it's really perfect." After taking in the lights and all the sound effects, he summed it up as a 'cool car'. It's clear he enjoyed the commercial, too, even teasing the quick joyride at the end during his remarks at the event.

While the custom Ecto-R1 is a one-off recreation, Rivian's Halloween update brings some Ghostbusters to owners' vehicles. I got to experience the update in the R2, where the main display transforms into a full-on paranormal-fighting control panel called Trick or Treat mode.

It's far from just a simple Halloween wrap as well. The screen takes on the look of a piece of Ghostbusters equipment, complete with switches, buttons, sound effects, games, and controls for the vehicle's interior ambient lighting and exterior lights.

And it's not just a static screen, either. The panel is packed with little touches that make it feel like you're operating the equipment on a real ghost-hunting mission. Try flipping the switch for the radar equipment, for instance, and a ghostly hand pops up to flip it back off. It's a small detail, but one that shows just how much thought Rivian has put into this update.

There are several preset light and sound shows to choose from, including Ecto-1, Proton Pack, Slimer, Ghost Trap, Peter Venkman, and Random. These let you quickly activate a combination of interior and exterior lighting effects and audio, while Manual and Motion modes give you a little more control over the experience.

Motion Mode seems particularly fun, letting the effects trigger when someone moves nearby. I'd absolutely want to try that one in a parking deck, if only to see the reaction of an unsuspecting passerby.

And yes, you can blast the Ghostbusters theme, too. Between the full siren, the other sound effects, and the coordinated lighting, there's plenty here to make your Rivian feel like it's ready to answer a call from the Ghostbusters.

The experience extends beyond the main display, too. Rivian carries the Ghostbusters theme over to the screen behind the steering wheel and its app on both Android and iOS, so the seasonal makeover isn't limited to one screen. It's a surprisingly comprehensive treatment, and one that makes the update feel like a proper event rather than a quick seasonal Easter egg.

Of course, not every paranormal investigation needs to happen on the road. For those moments when you're parked or charging, Rivian has also included an arcade with games to keep you occupied.

Mallow Mash challenges you to pop as many Mini-Puft marshmallow men as possible. Murray himself noted that the game was quite hard, so even Dr. Peter Venkman might need a little practice.

Between the preset effects, motion-triggered surprises, soundtrack, and arcade games, Rivian has given owners a whole paranormal playground to explore — no proton pack required.

Beyond Bill Murray, who stars in the ad, Gil Kenan — co-writer of Ghostbusters: Afterlife and director and co-writer of Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire — was brought in to help shape it.

It's a fitting pairing for an update that leans so heavily into the franchise's look, sound, and humor. The custom Ecto-R1 is the attention-grabbing centerpiece, but the software makes the experience accessible to Rivian owners who don't have a fully kitted-out paranormal investigation vehicle in their garage.

And that's what makes this year's Halloween drop particularly good. Rivian has taken something as ordinary as a seasonal software update and turned it into a playful tribute to a beloved franchise, complete with the lights, sounds, and interactive touches that make it feel special. It might even be enough to get a few Ghostbusters super-fans looking at a Rivian in a whole new light.

• South Africa vs Australia 2026 1st Test: October 9-13
• Daily start time: 8.30am BST / 3.30am ET / 6.30 AEDT
• Free Streams: SABC 3 / SABC+ (South Africa)
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The South Africa vs Australia 1st Test 2026 could scarcely be dripping in more narrative. Eight years have passed since the Aussies last played a five-day game in the Rainbow Nation, with then captain Steve Smith, David Warner and Cameron Bancroft conspiring to use sandpaper to rough up the ball. The scandal, and attempted coverup, has dominated chatter between Test cricket's top two sides ever since.

It was Matt Renshaw again who allowed Australia to take control of the game after Day 4 of the 1st Test. After a first-innings 190, the batter again top scored with a fine free-scoring 82 that set up a sizeable declaration for the Proteas.

By the close of play, South Africa were 102-4 after Josh Hazlewood again took the early wicket of Ryan Rickelton. Renshaw even turned his arm over to get Saffa captain Temba Bavuma a bat pad.

The key wicket on Day 5, as South Africa most likely try to bat out a draw, will be opener Aiden Markram, who was unbeaten overnight.

Read on as we explain how to watch the South Africa vs Australia 2026 1st Test online, on TV and potentially for free wherever you are.

How to watch any South Africa vs Australia 2026 1st Test stream using a VPN

A VPN is handy piece of software that can make your device appear as if it's back in your home country, so you can unlock your usual service. The best VPN right now? We recommend NordVPN – it does everything and comes with up to 75% off.

How to watch South Africa vs Australia 2026 1st Test live streams in the US

In the US, Willow TV will broadcast the South Africa vs Australia 2026 1st Test.

If you don't have it as part of your cable package, you can watch Willow coverage through your choice of Sling TV's Desi Binge Plus or Dakshin Flex plans – starting from $10 per month.

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How to watch South Africa vs Australia 2026 1st Test live streams in the UK

The South Africa vs Australia 2026 1st Test is being shown on Sky Sports, with live coverage on Sky Sports Cricket and Sky Sports Main Event.

Sky Sports plans start from £35/month, or £24 if you're an existing Sky subscriber. Alternatively, grab a Now Sports subscription from £14.99/day or £34.99/month.

Outside the UK right now? Use NordVPN to access your preferred coverage of the South Africa vs Australia 1st Test.

How to watch South Africa vs Australia 2026 1st Test live streams in India

The South Africa vs Australia 2026 1st Test is being shown on the FanCode app and website in India.

The monthly FanCode subscription costs just ₹199, but you can also get a standalone pass for Australia's tour of South Africa for even less.

If you're currently out of India but want to watch a South Africa vs Australia 1st Test live stream, you'll need to get yourself a VPN, as per the instructions above.

How to watch South Africa vs Australia 2026 1st Test live streams in Australia

The South Africa vs Australia 1st Test is being shown on Fox Cricket via Foxtel in Australia, with live streaming available via Kayo Sports.

Kayo Sports subscriptions start at AU$30 per month after a 7-day free trial, as detailed above. Equally, you can get your first month for AU$1.

Remember if you're out of Australia at all during the series, get yourself a VPN to stream the South Africa vs Australia 2026 1st Test from anywhere in the world.

How to watch South Africa vs Australia 2026 1st Test live streams in South Africa

Supersport and SABC will broadcast South Africa vs Australia 1st Test in South Africa.

A DStv access package is the best way to stream the action, with prices starting at Rs399/month.

SABC is free and will have coverage on SABC 3.

Abroad right now? Just use a VPN and tell your device that you're back home and you'll be good to go.

How to watch South Africa vs Australia 2026 1st Test live streams in New Zealand

In New Zealand, Sky Sport NZ is showing the South Africa vs Australia 2026 1st Test.

You can access Sky Sport through satellite TV or get a live stream, with the Sky Sport Now subscription service starting at $29.99 per day or $54.99 per month.

Those outside of New Zealand for any part of the series can use NordVPN to gain access to their home streaming service.

South Africa vs Australia 2026 1st Test FAQs

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• Shanghai Masters 2026: Wednesday, October 7 to Sunday, October 18
• Daily start time: 12am ET / 5am BST / 3pm AEST
• US streams: Tennis Channel
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Watch Shanghai Masters 2026 live streams, as the Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena in Shanghai, China, welcomes the biggest names in men's tennis for one of the most popular events on tour. Alexander Zverev has guaranteed himself the year-end number one position after Carlos Alcaraz's surprise third-round exit. Next up are the semi-finals.

With Novak Djokovic and Ben Shelton also out early, Zverev is now an overwhelming favorite to take the title. The German top seed dispatched ninth seed Alex De Minaur in the last eight and now faces Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in Saturday's semi-final. The Spaniard will have welcomed a walkover when leading 4-1 against Arthur Gea in the last eight, so the 25th seed should be well rested.

Rafael Jodar will face Daniil Medvedev in the second semi. The up-and-coming Spaniard came from a set down to beat Casper Ruud as he continued his breakthrough season. Medvedev also needed three sets to make the last four, beating Tommy Paul.

Here's how to watch the Shanghai Masters 2026 tennis from anywhere, including worldwide TV channels, broadcasters and any free live streams below.

Shanghai Masters semi-final schedule

Saturday, October 17

From 4.30am ET / 9.30am BST / 7.30pm AEDT / 4.30pm CST

Alexander Zverev (1) vs Alejandro Davidovich Fokina (25)

From 7am ET / 12pm BST / 10pm AEDT / 7pm CST

Rafael Jodar (12) vs Daniil Medvedev (5)

How to watch Shanghai Masters 2026 for FREE

Unfortunately, there are no dedicated free live streams for the Shanghai Masters 2026, but there are some FREE trial options available.

In the United States, the Tennis Channel is the exclusive home of the Shanghai Masters 2026, which can be accessed directly or via 'over the top' streaming providers that offer free trials, our favorites are:

• YouTube TV (21 days free) - US
• Fubo (5 days) - US

Australians can also get a free trial thanks to beIN Sports (7-days).

Traveling outside your home country for the tournament? Use NordVPN to get past geo-blockers and tune in to your regular tennis live streams.

Use a VPN to watch any Shanghai Masters 2026 stream

Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the Shanghai Masters 2026 on your usual subscription?

You can still watch the Shanghai Masters 2026 live thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software allows your devices to appear to be back in your home country, regardless of where in the world you are, making it ideal for viewers away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market:

It's really straightforward to use a VPN to watch the Shanghai Masters 2026.

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is one of our favorites.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For example, if you want to watch the Tennis Channel stream, select 'US' from the listed countries.

3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to Tennis Channel's website and tune into Shanghai Masters 2026.

How to watch Shanghai Masters 2026 live streams in the US

In the US, Shanghai Masters 2026 is being shown on the Tennis Channel.

A Tennis Channel subscription then costs $109.99 per year or $11.99 per month. New subscribers can get their first year for $77 for a limited time.

Looking for an 'over the top' streaming option that carries hundreds of other channels? The Tennis Channel is also available on YouTube TV, Sling TV and Fubo. As we've mentioned above, both YouTube TV and Fubo come with free-trial options.

The Tennis Channel is also available on Sling TV (with its Sport Extra add-on).

Outside the US for this tournament? Use NordVPN to unlock your stream of Shanghai Masters 2026.

How to watch Shanghai Masters 2026 live streams in the UK

Sky Sports is broadcasting the Shanghai Masters 2026 in the UK. Specifically on the Sky Sports Tennis, Sky Sports Action and Sky Sports Main Event channels.

Prices start at £24/month at present. However, fans can also watch using a NOW Sports 24-hour pass, which costs £14.99.

Not in the UK right now? Use NordVPN to access your usual tennis streams.

How to watch Shanghai Masters 2026 live streams in Australia

In Australia, the Shanghai Masters 2026 is exclusive to beIN Sports, which offers new users a 7-day FREE trial.

You can add beIN Sports to most pre-existing TV packages, or you can sign up as a separate subscription. It costs AU$16.99 month or AU$169.99 if you pay for a year up front, once that week-long trial ends.

In addition to the Shanghai Masters and other tennis tournaments, beIN Sports has the rights to loads of soccer and other sports, including La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga, Carabao Cup and EFL Championship football and rugby.

Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch all the action on beIN Sports as if you were back home.

How to watch Shanghai Masters 2026 live streams in Canada

Tennis fans in Canada can live stream the Shanghai Masters 2026 on the TSN network of channels.

If you don't have cable, the TSN Plus streaming service costs CA$24.99 a month.

Outside Canada while the Shanghai Masters is on? Simply use a VPN to watch from abroad.

How to watch Shanghai Masters 2026 live streams in New Zealand

Disney+, which carries ESPN content is the Shanghai Masters 2026 TV rights holder in New Zealand.

For the men's tournament, you can access Disney+ with a Standard subscription that costs from NZ$16.99 a month, with ads. Ad-free tiers are available at an extra cost.

Missing the tournament due to work commitments abroad? NordVPN will give you access to your home streaming service.

How to watch Shanghai Masters 2026 live streams anywhere else

In the Middle East, beIN Sports has the tennis live streams. In Africa Canal+ and SuperSport are the places to go, depending on your country.

In India and the subcontinent, it's Fancode, while Youku in China and UNEXT in Japan are the most prominent broadcasters in Asia.

A handy list of broadcasters from all around the world is provided by tournament organizers here.

Away from home at the moment? Don't forget NordVPN will give you access to your regular streaming service.

Shanghai Masters 2026 Q&A

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One of the best-known facets of the Harry Potter world is Hogwarts, and its houses. Gryffindor, Slytherin, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw; you know the animals, the colors, the characters, the traits. You've probably even been sorted yourself, or have self-prescribed a house.

But which really are you? No, I don't mean which do you want to be, or even which one another tool like Pottermore has sorted you into. There's an even more reliable system, which exceeds even the Sorting Hat in its prescience and accuracy.

That's right: a personality quiz. Not any old personality quiz, but a tech one — this is TechRadar, after all — which will sort you into your accurate Hogwarts house. It's like you're living through the events of Harry Potter, but all based on whether you prefer Windows, MacOS or Linux, or what kind of robot vacuum you'd buy.

We've sorted questions into three batches. First up, we'll start with some simple buying decisions. Then, we'll investigate how you make such buying decisions. Finally, we'll put you into some real-world scenarios, to see how you'd act in certain tech situations.

All of these will help you know once and for all: which Harry Potter Hogwarts house do you belong to? Or, at least, which house do your tech habits point you towards?

Big fan of the franchise? We've also got a 30-question Harry Potter quiz, to prove it. And if you need to use your tech decisions as a horoscope to further refine your personality, we also have a Beatles personality quiz to see which member of the famous band you're in.

Or, you could stick to Harry Potter, and find a way to enjoy the franchise more:

If you ever need a sign that AI is coming for Hollywood then it must be that Jeffrey Katzenberg, the veteran Hollywood executive who co-founded Dreamworks, has just announced that he’s launching an AI-focused studio.

Crucially, he told The Wrap that AI output was “slop” until very recently, but that in the last couple of months something has changed. Now he wants to make feature films and TV with AI, arguing that falling production costs will mean more films and new forms of storytelling.

At the same time The Gifted, an AI-generated trailer, has just won a competition that puts $2.5m towards turning it into a proper feature film. Future Vision XPRIZE is one of the world's largest film competitions for hopeful and optimistic science fiction filmmaking that answers the question: what does a future worth building actually look like?

You can watch the trailer for The Gifted here.

Unfortunately, the industry focus on AI seems to be happening at exactly the same time that the audience is being turned off by it.

Filmustage, a movie production planning platform, analyzed Google Trends data and found searches rising on both sides of the AI debate. It found that the phrase “movies with no AI” was up 345% in the past month, while “movies made with AI” was up 112% in the same period.

Google Trends percentage increases can often be massive, so we shouldn't read too much into the numbers themselves, but the overall trend is upwards. The motivations behind those searches may be very different, but both suggest audiences increasingly want to know one thing before they watch: was AI involved?

I don't think it's hard to understand why. You only have to look at an AI film to understand why people have reservations.

You can judge the trailer for The Gifted yourself, but while it may be a stunning technical achievement that AI has made this three-minute video, if I’m judging it as a movie trailer… then I don’t want to watch the movie.

The flaws are obvious. AI is clearly very good at spectacle: lightning, explosions, collapsing buildings and impossible camera angles. Not to mention lead characters who look almost like famous actors you know, but not quite. (Is that Amy Adams in The Gifted's poster? No, it's not quite Amy Adams.)

The harder test is whether it can sustain believable characters, performances and emotional continuity for two hours rather than three minutes. If it does, then it's going to need much better dialogue than what's presented here.

I remember watching the pure-AI film Hell Grind in a theater recently, and that just about kept my attention for its 90-minute duration, but I was ready for it to be over by the end. It also played to AI’s strengths, by not trying to make its world look ‘real’. It's when AI pretends to be real life that I think it falls down the most.

Pure AI films... still look like AI

Actors, perhaps seeing a future in which their skills are not as widely appreciated, are famously against AI, but even they seem to have accepted the overall trend towards it now.

As Deadline reports, Tom Cruise earned spontaneous applause for a six minute speech during a recent BAFTA “Life in Pictures” conversation in London. Cruise talked about how AI “is coming”, but “people want to see real things”.

“There is nothing like human” said Cruise, citing a summer of blockbuster films as proof that “people want human experience.”

From what I've seen of AI movies, I'd say Cruise is exactly right. AI still can't produce an experience that looks human and the connection to the audience that goes along with that. But with even Tom Cruise acknowledging that AI is coming, and executives like Katzenberg jumping on board, AI movies seem almost inevitable now, especially with the saving in production costs that they bring with them.

But while AI might be economical, it definitely has its problems, and if people are already searching for “movies with no AI” then Hollywood has a branding problem before the AI movie era has even properly begun.

AI as another tool for filmmakers

But perhaps before we assume that AI in films means the end to human actors and an influx of AI slop, let’s talk to one of the AI studios making waves at the moment, Utopai Studios, who creates original films and television series using their own proprietary PAI software.

I talked to Kevin Chong, Chief Operating Officer at Utopai Studios.

“We don’t think of AI films as a separate genre”, explains Chong. “AI is another tool filmmakers can use to tell stories, just as visual effects, digital cinematography and virtual production became part of the filmmaking process. It can help filmmakers create worlds, achieve a level of scale that might otherwise be difficult or prohibitively expensive, and give creators more choices.”

And what about the end of human actors? “At Utopai Studios, we don’t see AI as a replacement for human actors, and that isn’t the future we’re building toward”, Chong explains. “There may be stories where a completely synthetic character makes sense creatively, just as animation has always created characters that don’t physically exist. But that is very different from saying audiences are going to stop wanting human performances.

“Performance is one of the most human parts of filmmaking”, Chong continues. “Actors bring interpretation, emotion, instinct and life experience to a character in ways that are fundamental to storytelling. AI can become another part of the filmmaking toolkit — including helping extend performances, create environments or enable things that would be difficult to achieve traditionally — but the creative decisions still need to come from people.”

Tom Cruise is right: there is nothing quite like human, but perhaps there will be a way for humans and AI to coexist in the future of movies after all.

• Avengers: Secret Wars might not make its December 2027 release date
• Various leakers suggest filming on the Marvel movie won't begin in late 2026
• Any delays would have a knock-on effect for future MCU projects

Avengers: Secret Wars might not make its December 17, 2027 launch date amid claims that its shooting schedule has been delayed by two months.

According to multiple insiders, the cameras won't start to roll on 2027's only Marvel movie until next January. X/Twitter user Apocalyptic Horseman, who has a very reliable track record when it comes to breaking comic book movie-specific news, was the first industry insider to warn fans to brace themselves for a filming delay announcement. Other leakers with more spotty track records, including DanielRPK and Alex P, quickly jumped on the bandwagon to say they'd heard the same.

In a follow-up post, Apocalyptic Horseman expanded on what they'd heard to say that a release date delay was not inevitable.

However, according to the same leaker, filming wouldn't likely wrap until late April/early May next year, meaning post-production would have to be completed in a seven to eight month timeframe if Secret Wars is to make its current December 17, 2027 launch date. With reshoots on its forebear Avengers: Doomsday being prioritized ahead of its December 18, 2026 release, I get the feeling that Secret Wars' shooting schedule and launch date will be pushed back.

I've approached Marvel and Disney for comment on this rumor, and I'll update this article if I receive a response.

Why an Avengers: Secret Wars delay would be really bad news for Marvel

If the rumors are true, Secret Wars wouldn't be the first Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movie or Disney+ show to suffer a production and/or release date delay. Indeed, myriad other projects from the comic book giant have endured similar problems, especially in recent years.

Ordinarily, production and/or launch delays wouldn't be a bad thing for Marvel. Sure, fans have been disappointed to learn about such issues. However, if it means that a production's cast and crew aren't being run into the ground, and forced to crunch, to get it over the line to meet a set release deadline, you won't hear me or many others complaining.

That said, any delay to the sixth Avengers flick would be problematic for two major reasons.

For starters, pushing Secret Wars out of its late 2027 release slot would be a huge blow. Not only would Marvel miss out on being the biggest movie of next year's holiday season, but it would also only be the third time in the comic titan's history that it hasn't released a single movie in a calendar year — the other instances being 2009 and 2020.

There's also the inevitable knock-on effect that Secret Wars' release delay would have on future MCU films.

If the final Marvel Phase 6 movie is pushed into 2028, fans would be forced to wait around 18 months for the concluding chapter of the Marvel Multiverse Saga. That would have a significant impact on Ghost Rider, X-Men, and Black Panther 3, all of which are lined up to premiere in 2028.

So, does Marvel give Avengers: Secret Wars the breathing room it deserves to bring the Multiverse Saga to a close, and move the aforementioned trio into 2029, thereby delaying the start of MCU 2.0? Or, does it only allow fans to take stock of Secret Wars — and the last 20 years of MCU storytelling — for a few months before officially kickstarting Marvel Phase 7 in late 2028?

Admittedly, all of these 'what if?' scenarios are based on some online conjecture that Marvel and Disney have yet to officially comment on, so your guess is as good as mine. If Secret Wars has suffered production and release setbacks, though, I'm sure we'll get a proper announcement sometime soon.

In the meantime, find out everything we know so far about Avengers: Secret Wars. Then, get the full lowdown on Avengers: Doomsday ahead of its late 2026 debut.

Murder is back on the menu – The Celebrity Traitors begins on BBC One and iPlayer on Thursday, October 1, with Claudia Winkleman welcoming 21 famous faces to Scotland’s Ardross Castle for 10 episodes of scheming, slaying and side-eye. Episode 5 aired on Thursday, October 15 when things took a macabre turn. Episode 6 follows Friday, October 16.

You can watch The Celebrity Traitors online from anywhere with a VPN (75% off) and potentially for free.

Michael Sheen, Bella Ramsey, James Blunt, Maya Jama, Miranda Hart, James Acaster, Joe Lycett, Ross Kemp, Richard E. Grant and Leigh-Anne Pinnock are among the headline names battling for up to £100,000 for charity.

After 2025’s Celeb Traitors debut became the year’s biggest TV show, fans are scouring social media for the latest Celeb Traitors gossip – from a 'visibly upset' star halting filming to speculation that James Blunt may surprise the cast.

The biggest TV show of 2026 or just a "vanity vehicle" for BBC stars? Read on as we explain how to watch The Celebrity Traitors 2026 from anywhere – including the spinoff Celebrity Traitors: Uncloaked and the final on Friday, October 30.

Can I watch The Celebrity Traitors for free?

Yes. Faithfuls (and everybody else) in the UK can watch The Celebrity Traitors FREE of charge on BBC One and the channel's BBC iPlayer streaming platform and app. Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3, Episode 4, and episode 5 are streaming now; Episode 6 airs on Thurs, Oct 15.

How to watch The Celebrity Traitors from anywhere

If you're keen to watch The Celebrity Traitors S2 but you're away from home and access to the show is geo-blocked, you can always use a VPN to access it (assuming you're not breaching any broadcaster T&Cs, of course). You may be surprised by how simple it is to do.

Use one of the best VPNs to watch The Celebrity Traitors 2026 (season 2) from anywhere:

Using a VPN is incredibly simple:

1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite.

2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance, if you're visiting the US and want to view your usual UK service, you'd select a UK-based server from the list.

3. Binge the backstabbing. Head to your usual local streaming service and watch Traitors.

Can I watch The Celebrity Traitors UK in the US?

The Celebrity Traitors (2026) will arrive on Peacock in "Q4 2026", which is not a surprise – NBC/Peacock is home to all things The Traitors. The US release date is expected to be as early as November 13 – but there's no official announcement yet.

If you're a UK resident who is currently across the pond, a VPN will help you tune in to your BBC. NordVPN is our recommended provider, and you can find out why with our in-depth NordVPN review.

Can I watch The Celebrity Traitors 2 in Canada?

Canadians can watch The Celebrity Traitors season 2 on Crave. Episodes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 are available to stream now. Choose between English and French language.

Crave plans start from CA$11.99 a month and offers classic HBO series, on-demand movies and Crave originals alongside TV shows such as The Traitors.

Visiting Canada from the UK? Use a VPN to watch The Celebrity Traitors season 2 online – plus all the other content you'd normally stream at home.

Can I watch The Celebrity Traitors season 2 in the UK?

The Celebrity Traitors series two continues on Friday, 16 October 2026 with an extra-long opening episode at 8pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.

The series airs two nights a week on Thursday and Friday evenings at 8pm.

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Fans in Australia can watchThe Celebrity Traitors season two for free on 10. Episodes 1-5 are available now, with new episodes dropping as they drop in the UK.

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Aussies can also stream Celebrity Traitors UK on Paramount Plus – although, strangely, only 3 episodes of season 2 are available right now. Plans cost from $7.99 per month after a 7-day free trial.

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For Kiwi viewers, The Celebrity Traitors UK season 2 will stream on ThreeNow starting October 4 – three days after it starts in the UK on BBC iPlayer.

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The Celebrity Traitors series 2 (2026) – Need to Know

The Celebrity Traitors 2 trailer

Celebrity Traitors episode guide & air dates

Episode 1 – Thursday 1 October

Claudia welcomes a new group of celebrities to a castle in the Scottish Highlands. Once the Traitors are secretly chosen, the famous faces must begin the dangerous business of working out whom they can trust. Murder, banishment and a possible £100,000 charity prize await.

Episode 2 – Friday 2 October

The Traitors complete their line-up as the celebrities face another demanding mission. With deception at the heart of the game, relationships and loyalties are tested almost immediately.

Episode 3 – Thursday 8 October

The first banishment leaves the Faithful wondering whether they've caught a Traitor. Meanwhile, a mission demanding trust between contestants creates fresh suspicion ahead of another tense Round Table.

Episode 4 – Friday 9 October

A new day brings fresh suspicions among the Faithful. The celebrities must work together during a frightening team mission before another Round Table forces them to confront their doubts. Can they finally identify a Traitor?

Episode 5 – Thursday 15 October

The celebrities face an anxious breakfast as they discover who has been murdered overnight. Could the latest victim's identity offer a vital clue to the Traitors? The day's mission brings the players face to face with death, while suspicion continues to grow inside the castle.

Episode 6 – Friday 16 October

Conspiracy theories are running wild as the celebrities assemble for breakfast. A dangerous new mission leaves little room for error, while mounting suspicion threatens the Traitors at the Round Table. Can they talk their way out of trouble, or will the Faithful finally see through their lies?

Episode 7 – Thursday 22 October

Breakfast delivers another shock for the Faithful. Later, the celebrities travel to a mysterious location for a mission that requires the Traitors to work together without giving away their identities.

Episode 8 – Friday 23 October

With fewer celebrities remaining, pressure is mounting on everyone. The morning begins with nervous speculation over whether all the surviving players will make it to breakfast.

Episode 9 – Thursday 29 October

The penultimate episode should bring the remaining celebrities closer to the final confrontation. Every vote could prove decisive as the Faithful attempt to identify any surviving Traitors.

Episode 10 – Friday 30 October (Finale)

The second series reaches its conclusion as the surviving contestants face their biggest decisions. Can the Faithful eliminate every Traitor and claim the charity prize, or will a master of deception walk away victorious?

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September was a surprisingly stacked month for horror. I was spoiled for choice when putting together this month's horror movie recommendations, and I've got a real mixed bag to cover here too.

Most notably, September saw new entries into the Creep and Silent Hill franchises. This means there's some familiarity here for fans keen to dive into these well-established horror worlds. But, as always, Shudder had a good helping of new originals to keep us entertained too.

I spent much of this month with the following three titles, and here's what I thought of each one.

TV — The Creep Tapes season 3

Where to watch: Shudder, AMC+
Lucy's verdict: Scream

Mark Duplass can do no wrong, in my opinion. After making an appearance in the hugely successful Backrooms this year, he's gone back to his original horror roots. Indeed, The Creep Tapes season 3 is the latest installment in his found footage nightmare, and it's incredibly good.

If you're keen to deep dive into Peachfuzz's character, season 3 does exactly that. Josef's (Duplass) serial-killer alter ego is front and center here, and this feels like it's going back to the Creep we know and love. We're uncomfortably up-close to Josef here, seeing many things from his point of view, making for an effective third season which might sit with you for a long time.

It's well worth checking out the first two Creep movies if you haven't already, which are available on Prime Video in the US and Netflix in the UK.

Movie — Parasomnia

Where to watch: Shudder
Lucy's verdict: Skip

Shudder's new movie Parasomnia has an interesting premise, but it ultimately didn't do enough to keep me engaged. The movie follows a woman who has recurring night terrors — and each time they happen, awful things happen around her in the real world.

When she struggles to keep these terrors at bay, a threat emerges and terrorizes her, which makes up much of the movie's 85-minute runtime. Unfortunately, Parasomnia suffers from an over-reliance on jump scares teamed with some predictable narrative beats, so I wasn't a huge fan of this movie.

It is on the shorter side, so you may want to try it anyway, or check out the line-up of new Shudder releases to find something new.

Game — Silent Hill: Townfall

Where to play: PS5, PC
Lucy's verdict: Scream

Silent Hill has a new spin-off game starring Welcome to Derry's Jovan Adepo. It's set in the coastal town of St. Amelia, and I spent my weekend getting lost in this creepy new world.

It's important to note that Silent Hill: Townfall is separate from the main storyline, so you won't find well-known characters like Pyramid Head here. Instead, you play as newcomer Simon in a slow-burn narrative that encourages you to explore in first-person. Despite a few initial glitches like the map not loading in, I did settle nicely into Silent Hill: Townfall, and I was particularly impressed by the central location, which is modeled off a quiet Scottish town.

Silent Hill: Townfall is a relatively short game which is easy to complete in a weekend, and I recommend giving it a go.

I've been waiting impatiently to watch The Celebrity Traitors season 2 on BBC iPlayer... and finally, the wait is almost over.

Our new cast heading to the Scottish Highlands is as follows:

• Amol Rajan, Journalist and Broadcaster
• Bella Ramsey, Actor
• James Acaster, Comedian and Podcaster
• James Blunt, Singer/Songwriter
• Jerry Hall, Model and Actress
• Joanne McNally, Comedian
• Joe Lycett, Comedian
• Julie Hesmondhalgh, Actor
• King Kenny, Content Creator
• Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Singer/Songwriter
• Maya Jama, Broadcaster and Entrepreneur  
• Michael Sheen, Actor and Presenter
• Miranda Hart, Actor and Author
• Myha’la, Actor
• Professor Hannah Fry, Broadcaster and Mathematician
• Richard E. Grant, Actor and Author
• Rob Beckett, Comedian
• Romesh Ranganathan, Comedian
• Ross Kemp, Actor and Presenter
• Sebastian Croft, Musician and Actor
• Sharon Rooney, Actor

As ever, we've got to expected the unexpected, and the below trailer teases that host Claudia Winkleman definitely has some new tricks up her sleeve.

But when will The Celebrity Traitors season 2 episodes 1 and 2 be arriving on BBC iPlayer?

What time can I watch The Celebrity Traitors season 2 episodes 1-2 on BBC iPlayer?

There are no batch uploads to BBC iPlayer this year! The Celebrity Traitors seasons 2 will have two episodes dropping this week as follows for UK fans:

• Episode 1: October 1, 8pm BST
• Episode 2: October 2, 8pm BST

Fans in the US, Australia and other international territories will have to wait for another designated streaming service to pick up episodes at a later date (e.g. Peacock in the US, or Paramount+ in Australia).

If you're a BBC licence-fee payer, you can use one of the best VPNs to stream iPlayer from anywhere in the world — check out our How to watch BBC iPlayer from abroad guide for more information.

When do new episodes of The Celebrity Traitors come out?

New episodes release on Thursdays and Fridays each week until the season 2 finale, giving us the below series schedule:

• Episode 1: October 1
• Episode 2: October 2
• Episode 3: October 8
• Episode 4: October 9
• Episode 5: October 15
• Episode 6: October 16
• Episode 7: October 22
• Episode 8: October 23
• Episode 9: October 29
• Episode 10: October 30

• Spider-Man 4's digital release date has been revealed
• It'll be available to watch at home in early October
• The record-breaking Marvel movie is the highest-grossing film in US history

Update: Sony has officially confirmed that Spider-Man: Brand New Day will be available to rent and/or buy at home starting Tuesday, October 6.

Additionally, it'll go on physical sale on Tuesday, December 14, with 4K UHD, Blu-Ray, and DVD options available to purchase.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to swing onto premium video on demand (PVOD) platforms very soon.

That's according to the ever-reliable WhenToStream website, whose sources have indicated that the record-breaking Marvel movie will be available to rent or buy on October 6, 2026.

Currently, digital stores, such as Amazon, Fandango, and Apple TV, have placeholder webpages for the latest Spider-Man film, but they make no mention of an impending release date, or simply say that its digital launch is "coming soon".

Nonetheless, WhenToStream has a fantastic track record when it comes to movie-based PVOD launch date announcements, so there's no reason to doubt the aforementioned at-home release date for Brand New Day.

I've approached Marvel and Sony Pictures for comment on what WhenToStream has reported, and I'll update this article if I receive a response.

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Whenever Spider-Man 4 makes its PVOD debut, every rental or permanent purchase will only add to the eye-watering amount of money it's already made.

At the time of writing, the Marvel Phase 6 flick has made a staggering $2.495 billion at the global box office. $950 million of that figure has been in the US alone, which is enough to make it that nation's highest-grossing movie of all-time. Star Wars: The Force Awakens had been the holder of that particular mantle, with the seventh Star Wars film making $936.6 million in the US between December 2015 and early 2016.

How long will that record last? It's hard to say. The iconic webslinger's latest big-screen adventure, which sees A-listers (and married couple) Tom Holland and Zendaya star in their fourth Spidey movie, has been lauded by pretty much everyone.

I wasn't as big on it as many others were — read my Spider-Man: Brand New Day review to find out why. Nevertheless, there's no denying that the aforementioned pair's star power, plus Spider-Man's enduring popularity, helped it to swing to unprecedented new heights.

Still, with the Marvel Cinematic Universe's (MCU) highly-anticipated next team-up film in Avengers: Doomsday set to hit theaters on December 17, it'll be fascinating to see if Spider-Man 4 can hold of its fellow comic book-inspired flick and retain its position as the biggest money-spinning movie in US history.

When might Spider-Man: Brand New Day be released on Netflix?

That's another tough question to answer, especially in light of the new 'Pay-1' worldwide agreement that Netflix and Sony announced in January 2026.

Currently, Sony-developed movies typically premiere on one of the world's best streaming services around four months after their initial theatrical release. Using that as a barometer, Brand New Day wouldn't come out on Netflix until late November, which would be an incredibly timely, well, time to arrive, as it coincides with Thanksgiving in the US.

However, things are more complicated than that. For one thing, Sony has various licensing agreements with numerous streamers that means its films have different streaming homes in different parts of the world.

For instance, Spider-Man: No Way Home, aka Brand New Day's predecessor, has regularly been available on Starz in the US. Overseas, the Spider-Man movies have come to Sky and Prime Video in the UK, and Stan and Binge in Australia. Further complicating matters is that the live-action Spidey flicks have occasionally joined Disney+ in multiple territories.

Things won't be that way for much longer, mind you. As I mentioned above, a new 'Pay-1' deal between Netflix and Sony means the latter's films will exclusively stream worldwide on Netflix following their theatrical and digital releases.

Per Netflix's blog announcing the agreement, the streaming titan said that "the new global Pay-1 arrangement will roll out gradually starting later this year as individual territory rights become available, with full global availability on Netflix in early 2029."

What does that mean for Spider-Man: Brand New Day? Theoretically, it could make its Netflix debut in the US and other countries before the end of the year.

Sure, much will depend on when Sony's current licensing deals with other streamers expires in certain parts of the world. Given Netflix's wording above, though, I wouldn't be surprised if Netflix users in multiple nations suddenly see Spider-Man 4 appear on their home page before 2026 is over, whenever that date will be.

For now, read my Spider-Man: Brand New Day ending explained piece for more on its biggest talking points. Once you're done, see why Spider-Man 4's post-credits scene might not mean what you think it does.

Calling NFL Week 3 crunch time might seem a touch dramatic, but since 1990 only 38 of 288 teams that have got off to a 0-2 start have gone on to make the playoffs. Three of them – the 1993 Cowboys, 2001 Patriots and 2007 Giants – went on to win the Super Bowl.

The Buccaneers, Texans and Colts are three of eight teams staring down the barrel of an excruciatingly long season, and unlike many of the other five, Tampa Bay, Houston and Indianapolis held serious Vince Lombardi Trophy aspirations at the start of the campaign.

Scroll down for our pick of the top five NFL Week 3 games – and who's showing them.

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Bengals vs Steelers

• Sunday, 1pm ET, CBS/Paramount+ (US) | FREE on TVNZ+ (NZ)

Things could get real ugly at Acrisure Stadium, as the Steelers, who failed to score a touchdown in a 3-20 defeat by the Patriots last week, host their AFC North rivals the Bengals, who shut out the Texans in a 20-6 beatdown. The Black and Gold defense might actually give Joe Burrow a few problems, but will Aaron Rodgers be able to capitalise? Pittsburgh's offense ranks dead-last in the NFL for points scored, and he's already been sacked six times.

Texans vs Colts

• Sunday, 1pm ET, CBS/Paramount+ (US)

Both the Texans and Colts entered the campaign with playoff expectations, but the AFC South rivals are yet to win a game between them. Although Houston squeaked in despite getting out to a 0-3 start a year ago, Indianapolis missed the cut despite an 8-2 start. That effectively makes this an early do-or-die clash, and although CJ Stroud still looks way off it, Indy rank dead-last in the NFL in total defense. He's got to hand the reins to David Montgomery.

Vikings vs Buccaneers

• Sunday, 4.05pm ET, Fox/Fox One (US)

The Vikings are 2-0 and the Buccaneers are 0-2 and coming off a humiliating defeat by the Browns, but Kyler Murray's impending return has the potential to stall Minnesota's momentum. How Murray will fit into Kevin O'Connell's system was the subject of endless speculation in the offseason, and we're yet to get any answers because he suffered a concussion minutes into his debut. This could be the slice of luck Todd Bowles so desperately needs.

Ravens vs Cowboys

• Sunday, 4.25pm ET, CBS/Paramount+ (US) | FREE on 5 (UK) & Virgin Media Play (IRE)

We don't know what it is about Brazil, but NFL International Series games in the land of samba almost always turn into shootouts, and we're expecting the Ravens' meeting with the Cowboys in Rio de Janeiro to be another high-scoring affair. Even if Zay Flowers' hamstring isn't up to scratch, Baltimore should have the edge seeing as Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry are the worst matchup imaginable for one of the most hapless rush defenses in the league.

Rams vs Broncos

• Sunday, 8.20pm ET, NBC/Peacock (US)

The Rams bounced back from their horrorshow Down Under by destroying the underhanded Giants, but the Broncos represent a step up in competition. Bo Nix and Jaylen Waddle hit things off in an impressive victory over the Jaguars last weekend, and with home-field advantage at altitude, there's a real possibility the preseason Super Bowl favourites fall to 1-2 for the season under the Sunday Night Football lights.

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I probably shouldn't have told Dominic West that he plays punchable characters incredibly well when I interviewed him a few weeks ago, but it's painfully true. From The Affair to his Nationwide adverts (sorry, but that guy needs a slap), West has the sub-genre ingeniously sewn up.

As of October 2, we can add War to the list. Streaming on Sky TV (UK) and HBO Max (internationally), we follow the high-profile divorce of British celebrities Morgan (West) and Carla (Sienna Miller) after Carla sets up a honeytrap to expose Morgan's infidelity throughout their marriage.

They're not the only two who have beef, though. Morgan's law firm, Cathcarts, is a stalwart of the legal world, with Carla's firm, Taylor & Byrne, co-founded by an old Cathcarts employee who was refused partnership. Think old money meets nouveau riche, if this was a reality TV show.

What we're left with is the kind of delicious legal drama that only the unique complexities of British culture could pull off this well. The legal system, our consumption of popular celebrity culture and our continued fascination with people's private lives are eviscerated at every turn, and I frankly love being reminded that collectively, we're getting so much wrong.

But nobody is real here, so we can happily get stuck into berating them — and by God, do they give us a lot of ammunition. From Carla and Morgan's sneaky manoeuvres behind closed doors to new legal assistant Johnny (Archie Renaux), who thinks he's outwitting everyone around him when he's really ten steps behind, there's something for every armchair gossip.

War is the ultimate game of celebrity tennis — with no winners

Not only is the above trailer possibly one of the strongest of the year, but it aptly sets the scene for our modern Shakespeare tragedy without giving too much away. Unsurprisingly, Miller and West are our focal points, and as punchable as West makes Morgan, I'm actually floored by how much the pair is able to give these roles.

When you take a step back, the level of public scrutiny both Carla and Morgan receive is incredibly true to life. Both are mercilessly hounded by the press through relentless front-page tabloid articles, uncomfortable questions at events, and even lawyer-up red carpet premieres. It's a situation that I can vividly remember both actors being in before, and I applaud their remarkable level of personal and professional separation.

If it were me, I'd have had a major chip on my shoulder having to fictionally revisit the things that made me the most miserable over the last few decades of my life. But that's the beauty of good actors — being willing to put themselves on the line to allow viewers to engage as critically as possible. Trust me... I think you'll learn a lot from its premise.

The structure, overall, has one fatal flaw. From War's opening seconds, we're booted into the trenches of doomed marriage with such severity that we could collectively get a headache. But fast-forward seven episodes and the stakes are exactly the same. Think of the eight-episode season as a flatlining heart monitor... It's not a good result for a patient on The Pitt, and not entirely successful for us, either.

Celia Imrie and Nina Sosanya, take a bow

But when things are good, they're golden (with the exception of the very underwhelming theme song). Biting, cutting, and scheming at every turn, War is a British legal drama at its best. None of this is possible without a cracking ensemble cast, of course, and there are two standouts in particular.

The first, which shouldn't be surprising, is Celia Imrie. From the trailer, you'd have guessed that she plays the High Court Judge overseeing the trial, but she's actually "freelance lawyer" Budgie working under Taylor & Byrne. I'm wording that generously, seeing as the minute she enters the room, all decisions pay deference to her presence. That's exactly how it should be, and if anyone was going to represent me in court, I'd want it to be Imrie.

After her epically infamous fart on The Celebrity Traitors season 1, I'm glad that Imrie's back on the international stage, proving that she's always been a world-class esteemed performer, don't you know. Seth Rogen's reference to her at the 2026 TV BAFTAs annoyed me endlessly... Calendar Girls was my favorite film at eight years old for good reason, man.

Then there's Nina Sosanya, a woman I have been parasocially in love with for decades. I can guarantee that you'll recognise her immediately thanks to her quiet commitment to making TV shows and movies infinitely better just by turning up in them. As head Cathcart's lawyer Bea, she's the Miranda Priestly of the British legal world, and her razor-sharp tongue provides lashings of delectable dialogue. Let's get her on Celebrity Traitors season 3, BBC.

With shortcomings so small, you'd be a fool to miss out on War next month. Even better: it's an anthology series, so expect a gripping defamation case to hit our screens in the future.

Spoilers for MobLand season 2 episode 2 ahead.

Start talking, copper. That's the delicious line we were left on last week, as MobLand season 2 episode 1 gave us our first look at the new villain, Frankie (Johnny Flynn).

He's been picked by Colin (Toby) as a "knight in shining armor" to ride into battle on behalf of Kat McAllister (Janet McTeer), allowing her to take control of London from the Harrigans without ever being directly involved herself.

At the moment, Conrad (Pierce Brosnan) is too busy fighting with Kevin (Paddy Considine) and paying no attention to Harry (Tom Hardy) to be able to fully recognize this. Even Kevin doesn't understand what's coming, with Harry describing Kat as "Her mob has eight trillion in cash and the world's biggest nuclear arsenal."

This week, they're in for a nasty wake-up call. MobLand season 2 episode 2 is now on Paramount+, so let's dig a little deeper into what's actually happened.

Jan has a suspicious car accident while Conrad's health worsens

We start episode 2 following Gina (Teddie Allen) and Eddie (Anson Boon) as they party the early hours away and arrive back at their flat with their bodyguards, with Harry watching them from a car further down the road.

Jan (Joanne Froggatt), meanwhile, is at a spin class, ignoring Harry's "urgent" calls as she begins to drive back home. Before she gets there, her bumper is hit from behind by another car, with the American driver incredibly apologetic. Jan, infuriated, is having none of it, and the pair exchange numbers before she angrily drives away.

At the same time, Colin visits his local library only to get a call from Kat as he's checking a book out (see, even gangsters think it's cool to utilise public services). She gives him the go-ahead to spring Frankie into action, telling Colin to "show her what he's got."

We've really got a lot of plates spinning at once, as Conrad goes to see a doctor. The doctor tells him that Conrad is showing signs of focal atrophy, meaning that his sense of instinct, strategy, and restraint is diminishing to allow any natural sense of anger and aggression to take over, unchecked. Conrad tells him to forget that the appointment ever happened, adding, "I'm f**ing fine."

Outside, Conrad threatens a parking ticket officer with a gun when a fine is left on his car window. Maeve (Helen Mirren) calls from home, suggesting that they should invite Seraphina (Mandeep Dhillon) out to dinner to "bury the hatchet." Zosia (Jasmine Jobson) is revealed to have been tailing Conrad the entire time at Harry's request.

Kavanagh works out a mole is in the force

At the police station, DCI Kavanagh (Ophelia Lovibond) assembles the few officers she feels she can trust to run through the events of episode 1. With the waiter witness recanting his statement after being threatened by Harry, Kavanagh is convinced that there's a mole in the force leaking information to him.

Not only is she right, of course, but she's also correct in assuming that Finch (Warren Brown) is among the potential suspects, leaving him out of the meeting. Her plan? Feed the rest of the team false information to make Harry think that the Harrigans are in the clear before they pounce.

The American driver, who we now know is called Jamie, calls Jan and offers to give her £5,000 directly, as his insurance company is saying they'll take months to process the claim. Jan barters for £6,000, to which Jamie agrees. He tries to take her out to dinner to do the handover, but Jan pushes back by suggesting a morning coffee instead.

Harry phones and Jan finally picks up, telling her that he's found Gina. The pair meet in a local park, where Harry tells her about Gina's YouTube shakedown scheme and that she's living with Eddie. Harry remains convinced that he can pull her back from the brink of being involved in organised crime, but Jan thinks the moment has passed. "You see yourself as the antidote, but you're the poison," she tells him.

At the Harrigan's house, Maeve tries to get Conrad's dogs put down, for no appropriate reason, without telling him. Paul (Emmett J. Scanlan) refuses to phone the vets without Conrad's knowledge, so Maeve organises a home visit. The doctor confirms that both dogs are in good health, leaving Maeve to unsubtly find out how to do the job herself (spoiler: with antifreeze).

Frankie is told about the Harrigan's as Seraphina squeals to Kat

Colin arranges to meet Frankie in a nail salon, where the latter is already getting a pedicure. Colin begins to tell him about the Harrigan's empire, and how the drugs and other criminal enterprises are "there for the taking" because the family itself is spiralling into chaos. The way to get to them, obviously, is through Harry.

In an unnerving power move, Frankie decides to give Colin a pedicure himself. He asks what would happen if he was to say no to "f**king Harry up," with Colin responding that he's got enough evidence on Frankie to "get him locked up for the rest of his life." Frankie responds with a thinly-veiled threat concerning Colin's wife.

We get another history lesson from Colin when Frankie asks about the best way to get to Harry, this time about the French Catholic who assassinated King Henry IV of France in 1610, François Ravaillac. Ravaillac's execution was to be tied to four horses who each pulled his limbs in different directions, implying that the Harrigan's have four horses that would have the same metaphorical impact on Harry.

Conrad invites Seraphina to dinner, who is immediately suspicious of Maeve's intentions. She reluctantly agrees, but immediately phones the number Kat gave her in episode 1 to reveal Conrad's plans. The voice on the other end of the phone is revealed to be Jamie, Jan's car accident stranger.

Gina and Jan meet, with Gina laying on the success of her YouTube shakedowns thick. Jan tells her about the divorce, with Gina trying (badly) to hide how much her family's dysfunction has been affecting her. Eddie arrives to meet Gina, immediately getting feisty with Jan, who mildly threatens him in return.

Colin correctly guesses that Bella will be the best way to get to Harry

While Colin is at home watching TV with his wife, Frankie rings to ask who Harry's four horses might be. Colin lists off the Harrigan's who are most likely to crack, while also telling him about Jan and Gina. However, he guesses that Kevin's wife Bella (Lara Pulvey) will be the best bet... and he's right.

As luck would have it, Harry makes his way to see Bella to discuss what Gina and Eddie have been up to together. They have a stilted conversation about parenthood, with Harry opening up about Jan asking for a divorce. Bella thinks that Kevin would feel insecure if he were to know that Harry was there with her alone, despite nothing going on between them.

As he leaves, we see Jamie and Jan meet up for coffee. Jamie gives her £7,000 in a white envelope, which is even more than she asked for. Jamie tries to get to know her and ask about her life, but Jan immediately leaves once she's got the money.

We also see Eddie take a call from Maeve to ask if he's got rid of Gina, which was her request in episode 1. Eddie says that he doesn't want to, claiming that the pair work well together as a team.

Frankie leaves Bella for dead — and makes sure Conrad knows it

Jamie rings Seraphina as she gets ready to meet Maeve and Conrad, and tells her not to go to the restaurant. He doesn't say why, but claims it's important... and she obliges.

Then, a lot of things happen at once. We see Maeve and Conrad arrive at the restaurant, with Maeve remarking that Seraphina is "rude" for being so late. As more time passes, Conrad is inclined to agree, but he's then called away when a waiter says there's a call for him on the main phone. He's confused as to how anyone would know he's there, but we know it's not Seraphina — she's tried calling Conrad's phone, which Maeve declines.

At the same time, Paul and Fergus (Jack Archer) go for a drink outside a nearby pub. As Fergus admits that he's worried about his family's safety now that he's working in organised crime, Paul heads in to get another drink at the bar. While he does, a man in a van arrives as asks Fergus for directions to the nearest A-road. As Fergus approaches, the van door opens and a masked man shoots Fergus point-blank in the head.

Also at the same time, Harry tries to leave Jan a voicemail about moving abroad for a fresh start as Kevin calls Bella to check on her. Harry is sitting outside Gina's flat, shooting a bunch of masked men arriving nearby. He checks that the pair aren't hurt before leaving.

Bella, meanwhile, isn't so lucky. Masked man shoot down the outside security before storming the house, leaving Bella to make a run for the basement while still on the phone to Kevin. Kevin says that he's on his way, but it's too late... Frankie, who appears once the rest of the men have gone in, gets to her first.

As Conrad reaches the restaurant phone, Frankie finds Bella cowering in a downstairs bathroom, pointing a gun with a silencer directly at her. Conrad answers the phone, as Frankie picks up his to say just one word: "Bang."

• A new trailer has been released for DC Studios' Clayface
• The body horror movie will take shape in theaters worldwide this October
• It features a really cool Easter egg that's renewed hope over a Batman cameo

DC Studios has release one final trailer for Clayface — and it contains a specific Batman reference that's set tongues wagging among comic book fans.

Revealed yesterday (September 24), the movie's latest teaser offers a fresh look at its body horror vibes, slick cinematography, and Matt Hagen's tragic villain origin story. Thankfully, the DC Universe (DCU) film's latest round of footage doesn't reveal the titular character's final, grotesque form, meaning audiences will have to check it out in theaters if they want to see Clayface in all of his gruesome, malleable glory.

The comic book flick's new trailer arrives five months after Clayface's first "super freaky" teaser. Two months later, Clayface trailer #2 was unleashed upon the world and left fans with many, many questions — the most pressing of which was whether the shapeshifting villain's primary foe Batman would appear.

Even if the Caped Crusader does show up in the DCU Chapter One movie, Clayface's cast and crew are doing their best not to give away what would be one of the film's biggest surprises. That said, fans have spotted a very specific Batman Easter egg in Clayface's final trailer that's sparked new hope that the Gotham City-based vigilante will make an appearance — even if it's just as a silhouetted cameo — in the James Watkins-directed feature.

Why a musical motif in the new Clayface trailer has excited Batman and DC Comics fans alike

So, what's this big Batman reference that some DC fans noticed in Clayface's newest teaser? Skip to the 1:30 mark of the trailer and you might recognize a very familiar motif that plays as the forthcoming film's title card appears on the screen.

Batman fanatics won't need me to explain this Easter egg to them. For those not in the know, though, the brief musical snippet we hear is an exact replica of Clayface's theme from fan-favorite 1990s TV show Batman: The Animated Series (B:TAS), which you can watch right now on HBO Max.

Now, this doesn't give any indication that the Dark Knight will have a walk-on part in DC Studios' next big-screen offering. After all, despite reports that studio co-heads James Gunn and Peter Safran have cast an unlikely star as the DCU's Batman, the pair have consistently denied that anyone has been hired to play Bruce Wayne and his superhero alter-ego in their nascent cinematic franchise.

Nevertheless, the use of Clayface's theme from B:TAS has captured some fans' imagination — and with good reason. Clayface's story is heavily inspired by 'Feat of Clay', a two-part tale from B:TAS that's viewed as some of the best storytelling in the beloved cartoon's four-season run.

If nothing else, fans are excited about this musical nugget because, if Clayface is half as good as 'Feat of Clay' is, it could be the best DCU movie so far. Throw a Batman cameo into the mix, though, and it'll generate even more headlines than many of us expected when it's released on October 23.

For more on the upcoming comic book film, find out everything else we know so far about Clayface.

Oh Netflix, you have a lot of apologizing to do.

Its latest reality game show, Wonka’s Golden Ticket, hasn’t even been on the platform for 24 hours, and it's already found itself in the midst of scathing criticism for, you guessed it, its controversial use of AI.

To put it into context, the show takes inspiration from the beloved 1971 movie musical with Gene Wilder, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. In the game show, a group of contestants is thrust into a series of themed challenges filmed on elaborate sets based on the original movie’s fantastical aesthetic.

The first seven episodes are available to stream now, and the final two episodes will be released on September 30 where the champions will be revealed.

From its first teasers, I knew the show had already begun its downward spiral before it even saw the light of day. For me, Netflix game shows are nothing more than money-grabbers and devoid of any quality, and to those who held out hope for the show’s survival, you were very naïve indeed.

It was over before it started

When the best streaming service announced the show in the summer, it wasn’t just its cheap and gaudy attempt at resurrecting the movie’s familial charm that had viewers concerned. It was when Netflix unveiled that the show’s host would be an off-screen AI-generated recreation of Wilder’s voice — yes, the OG chocolatier — that the boycott really took shape.

What’s shocking is that, surprisingly, Wilder’s estate actually granted Netflix the right to use an AI recreation of his theatrical Wonka voice. Even so, we thought this decision was going too far. I was particularly upset; the original movie is a childhood staple of mine.

As you can imagine, the AI-generated voiceover is by far the most criticized aspect of the show. In addition to an eye-watering 20% score on Rotten Tomatoes, major outlets such as Variety and The Guardian haven’t taken well to the AI host, with the latter saying ‘it sounds stilted, indefinably wrong somehow’. That’s tame compared to what viewers are saying.

Despite the legal permission Wilder’s estate gave to Netflix, it’s still unfathomable to some that it was given a pass in the first place — including this user on X, who called Netflix "disgusting".

Equally, Reddit is full of posts featuring the same level of revulsion. One user was left asking, ‘Does Netflix do anything decent these days?’, to which another user replied, "[Netflix] has always been quantity over quality". My thoughts exactly.

A sickly streaming experience

I’ve never committed to any of Netflix’s game shows, but in the case of Wonka’s Golden Ticket, I streamed the first episode to see how much it lived up to its car crash reviews. The only thing I’ll say is, don’t waste your time.

It’s clear that Netflix has spent quite a bit of money on the production (the prize money alone equates to roughly $3 million, not to mention its sets and engineering must’ve also cost a fortune), but money doesn’t buy everything — not even a near-accurate AI version of Gene Wilder.

While there’s a slightly replicated cadence, the uncanny valley-ness of it all leaves you feeling rather sickly. It’s emotionless, robotic, and completely lacking the bold infectiousness that Wilder brought to the original role. It’s not just that; the structure and overall approach are just as disjointed.

Unlike the original five children who first stepped into the chaotic world of the chocolate factory, Netflix introduces 12 pairs of contestants, totalling 24 players, of which remembering all their names and relationships is a chore in itself. But the icing on the cake is the roster of false and unnatural reactions that are played to the camera during both the challenges and confessional segments. This isn’t The Traitors, this is a chocolate factory. It’s not that serious.

• Presidents Cup 2026: September 24 - September 27
• US streams: Golf Channel via Sling TV, YouTube TV, Fubo / Peacock, NBC
• Sky Sports (UK) / Kayo Sports (7-day FREE trial) (Australia)
• Unlock your stream with NordVPN

Watch Presidents Cup 2026 live streams as Team USA takes on Team International from Medinah, Illinois, in one of the standout events of the golfing calendar. In a similar format to the Ryder Cup, but without European players, the international team has not won this event since 1998, with the USA triumphant in every edition since a tie in 2003.

Team USA is packed with the golfing elite. None come bigger than world number one Scottie Scheffler, who won the recent Tour Championship, yet the big dog won only one point from a possible five at last year's Ryder Cup to leave a sense that matchplay and the team format may not be his bag. Yet with Cameron Young, Wyndham Clark, Sam Burns, Russell Hanley, Chris Gotterup and Xander Schauffele all in the top 10, the hosts are heavy favorites.

Though only one member of the international side, Kim Si-woo, is ranked in the top 20, the visitors do boast a major winner in their team, Ryan Fox who was the surprise 2026 Open champion. Colombian Nico Echavarria is one of four rookies for the internationals – Team USA have three, including 21-year-old Jackson Koivun, who only turned professional a few months ago – but will want to invoke the infamous 2012 Miracle of Medinah in which Europe came from 10-6 down to win on US soil.

Today is the final day of action and we are bound to see plenty of drama. The Internationals take a three-point lead into Sunday Singles, which means they only need to win five of the day's 12 singles matches to claim the prize.

Here's how to watch Presidents Cup 2026 from anywhere in the world.

Use a VPN to watch Presidents Cup 2026 live streams

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How to watch Presidents Cup 2026 live streams in the US

Presidents Cup 2026 coverage is being provided by the Golf Channel, Peacock and NBC in the US.

Days 1 & 2 (Thursday & Friday) will be on the Golf Channel from 12.30pm ET to 7pm ET and 2pm ET to 7pm, respectively. Days 3 & 4 will be on NBC and simulcast on Peacock.

There are a few different ways to watch the Golf Channel. If you've got cable, you can find the Golf Channel on NBC Sports.

For cord-cutters, you can access the Golf Channel via a service such as YouTube TV, Fubo. All three providers offer free trials, so you can sign up just in time for the Presidents Cup 2026. The Golf Channel and NBC are also available on Sling TV, via the Blue plan — prices start at $45.99/month.

The Peacock price starts at $12.99/month or $129.99/year for a plan that carries live sports. However, you can access Peacock virtually for free with a Walmart Plus 30-day trial for $1.

Outside of the US? Use a VPN while you're traveling away from home to unlock your stream.

How to watch Presidents Cup 2026 live streams in the UK

In the UK, live Presidents Cup 2026 coverage is being provided by Sky Sports Golf.

Sky Sports packages start at £35/month with £22/month pricing available for those who are already customers. You can also tune in via a NOW Sports membership that carries the Sky Sports channels.

If you're out of the UK but still want to tune in, explore the VPN route set out above, which will help you access your accounts from anywhere.

How to watch Presidents Cup 2026 live streams in Australia

In Australia, live Presidents Cup 2026 coverage is being provided by Fox Sports and Kayo Sports.

If you've got Fox Sports as part of your cable package, head to the relevant channel and you're ready to go.

For a live stream, you'll need Kayo Sports - and newbies can take advantage of a FREE Kayo trial to see if the service is right for them. For those who decide to keep it, Kayo price plans start from a super affordable AUD$29 a month.

Not in Australia right now? You can simply use a VPN like NordVPN to watch all the action as if you were back home.

How to watch US Open 2026 live streams in New Zealand

Sky Sport NZ is the Presidents Cup 2026 rights holder in New Zealand.

You can access Sky Sport through satellite TV or get a live stream with the Sky Sport Now subscription service starting at $29.99 per day or $59.99 per month.

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How to watch US Open 2026 live streams in Canada

In Canada, you can watch the Presidents Cup 2026 on TSN.

If you get TSN as part of your cable deal, you'll just be able to log in with the details of your provider and get access to a Presidents Cup live stream.

If you don't have cable, you can subscribe to TSN on a streaming-only basis from just $24.99 a month.

If you're out of Canada but still want to tune in, explore the VPN route set out above, which will help you access your accounts from anywhere.

Presidents Cup 2026: Teams

What are the Presidents Cup 2026 teams?

Team USA
Scottie Scheffler, Cameron Young, Wyndham Clark, Sam Burns, Russell Henley, Collin Morikawa, Chris Gotterup, Xander Schauffele, Justin Thomas, Jacob Bridgeman, Patrick Cantlay, Jackson Koivun.
Captain: Brandt Snedeker

Team International
Kim Si-woo (South Korea), Ryan Fox (New Zealand), Hideki Matsuyama (Japan), Min Woo Lee (Australia), Tom Kim (South Korea), Adam Scott (Australia), Corey Conners (Canada), Nico Echavarria (Colombia), Im Sung-jae (South Korea), Ryo Hisatsune (Japan), Nick Taylor (Canada), Christiaan Bezuidenhout (South Africa).
Captain: Geoff Ogilvy

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Since 1998, we've been enjoying the feature films and TV shows of one Guy Ritchie. A man who arguably defined the British gangster sub-genre, cult hits like Snatch and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels have stood the test of time.

Fast-forward to 2026, and streaming hits like Netflix's The Gentlemen and Paramount+'s MobLand are all anybody wants to talk about... and rightly so. And that's all without scratching the surface of the projects Ritchie has worked on in between.

But can you fill in the gaps? I've created the ultimate quiz for any and all Guy Ritchie fans, focusing on his feature-length movies and TV shows over the last three decades.

I didn't say it was going to be easy, though... so do your worst.

Of course, all of this is up to the time of writing — we already know that we've got plenty more Ritchie projects to look forward to.

Young Sherlock season 2, The Gentlemen season 3 and MobLand season 3 have all either been greenlit or are in development. There's a few more titles to add to this list... but that would be giving away the quiz questions.

Much like Ritchie-style gangster, I'm just not that nice.

• New details about Avengers: Endgame Encore's post-credits scenes have been shared online
• Descriptions of four end credits stingers show how it'll directly lead into Avengers: Doomsday
• The footage has also leaked now

Fresh details about Avengers: Endgame Encore's new post-credits scenes have leaked online — and they show how elements will directly lead into Avengers: Doomsday.

For those who don't know, Avengers: Endgame Encore is a re-released version of the 2019 Marvel cultural phenomenon that made over $2 billion at the worldwide box office.

The updated film, which arrives in theaters this Friday (September 25), is being promoted as a direct prequel to Avengers: Doomsday ahead of the penultimate Marvel Phase 6 flick's own theatrical debut on December 18, 2026. As such, Endgame Encore includes never-before-seen footage — scenes believed to total an additional six minutes — that'll position it as an immediate predecessor to Doomsday.

That way, fans who fell off the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) bandwagon after Endgame's initial launch won't need to watch every single film and Disney+ show that's been released since. That said, Marvel has created a Disney+ watchlist of 15 must-see MCU projects to catch you up on the franchise's main storylines heading into the next Avengers movie.

But, I digress. With Endgame Encore's own launch fast approaching, fans have wondered what new footage will be included in the re-release that'll directly tie it to Avengers 5. As it happens, Endgame Encore has already premiered in South Korea, and some lucky fans have taken to various social media platforms to share what they saw at their showings.

Now, there's no leaked footage to speak of, so we can't verify the following descriptions (Update: footage of all four scenes have leaked online, but I'm not posting them here).

There's also some confusion over the order in which these end credits scenes were shown and people's interpretations of said clips. Nevertheless, potentially huge spoilers immediately follow for Endgame Encore, so click away now if you don't want the experience ruined before you see it yourself. Even better, go and find out everything we officially know so far about Avengers: Doomsday.

Avengers: Endgame Encore's end credits scenes show a Doom-Hulk meeting, Loki visiting Steve and Peggy, and the multiverse collapsing

According to Reddit user ARST_ARSW, Endgame Encore has three post-credits scenes. The first sees Loki visit Steve Rogers and Peggy Carter in the alternate timeline that Steve (aka Captain America) stayed in after he returned the Infinity Stones to their original timelines, before Loki tells them he can help them with… something.

Then, the second round of footage reunites us with Bruce Banner. He's in solitary confinement after the events of Spider-Man: Brand New Day and is experimenting with a new way of controlling his gamma irradiated alter-ego. However, his tests are suddenly interrupted by Doctor Doom, who apparently says "I'm here to adapt you" before appearing to absorb Hulk's superhuman abilities.

Lastly, the final end credits stinger takes us to the Time Variance Authority (TVA), and shows O.B. say "the Multiverse is collapsing" as he watches numerous realities collide with one another.

So, how accurate are the above Redditor's descriptions? According to X/Twitter use and semi-reliable leaker SukunaOnFN1, the Hulk-Doom meeting isn't entirely correct.

Indeed, SukunaOnFN1 has claimed that the Hulk-Doom scene is the first one we see at the end of Endgame Encore. Furthermore, they said that we only hear Doom speak (i.e. he doesn't appear on the screen), and actually tell Banner "I've come to collect you". Then, we hear Hulk, well, hulk out, and see a flash of green light before the camera pans down to some Latverian symbols burned into the ground.

But wait, there's more. On r/LeaksandRumors, another fan in brewstew07 says the TVA scene was shown first in their screening, and that the Hulk-Doom one appeared after it. Brewstew07 doesn't mention the Loki, Steve, and Peggy scene at all.

Thankfully, another Redditor in KostisPat257 has rounded up all of the available information on not three, but four end credits stingers.

Where the Loki scene — which is the first one that most viewers seem to have seen — is concerned, KostisPat257 says Peggy and Steve are dancing, before a knock at the door spooks them and forces Steve to go hide. Peggy answers the door and asks someone "Can I help you?", with the latter replying "No, but I can help you". Steve emerges from his hidey hole and is stunned to see Loki standing in front of him.

Scene 2, aka the Hulk-Doom one, plays out exactly as SukunaOnFN1 says it does. Meanwhile, the third round of footage shows flashes of Doom making his mask interspersed with the sound of Tony Stark's hammer hitting metal when he created his super-suit in 2008's Iron Man.

The fourth and final scene, i.e. the TVA one, sees Ms. Minutes reminding its employees to prevent people from traveling outside of their universe. Mobius is then informed by Casey that Earth-10005 (the FoX-Men one) and Earth-1127 are about to collide.

As Mobius asks why this didn't make the report he read, the two realities start firing missiles at each other. As a shocked O.B. says they're trying to destroy each other, the camera pans to other TVA monitors that show multiple universes have already been destroyed, including Earth-400083 (the Eric Bana Hulk-Verse), Earth-15886 (the 2015 Fantastic Four-Verse), and Earth-82111 (the What If...? Universe).

With Endgame Encore out now in some parts of the world and set to debut everywhere else by the end of this week, I suspect leaked footage will be widely shared across the internet in the days ahead. Until they do — and, let's be frank, they will leak online — the above descriptions are all we have to go on in terms of knowing how the aforementioned film will set up the plot of Doomsday and its sequel Avengers: Secret Wars.

What do you think of these post-credits scenes? And will you be seeing Endgame Encore? Let me know in the comments.

Whether it's at work or with my family, all I've been talking about recently is shocking six-part ITV crime drama The Blame.

Led by Michelle Keegan and Douglas Booth, it follows the murder of a teenage skater, which not only draws detectives down a dark, treacherous path, but also forces them to investigate their own team.

The call is coming from inside the house, as the kids say. DI Emma Clare (Keegan) is not just the only member of the force to work out what's really going on, but she's the only person brave enough to call out (the fictional) Wakestead police force on its biggest issue: misogyny.

I won't lie to you, it's a really difficult watch. The Blame's approach to its subject matter is incredible heavy-handed, but I think it needs to be. However, if you need some time out — or to swap to a crime drama that doesn't feel as bitingly real — I've got you covered.

In fact, Keegan and Booth are the ones that have you covered. If you're looking for more of the same vibe, they've got the perfect recommendation for you to stream next. Not only can you watch it for free, but there's a hidden link between the two shows.

The Blame on ITV is secretly linked to BBC's Happy Valley — and it's what you need to stream next

"That's a hard question," Booth responded, before he added: "Just because it's my favourite one and Nicola [Schindler] produced it, Happy Valley, but they're obviously very different. It has another great female lead at the heart of it."

To me, that's an understatement. The UK market is flush with cimpeccable crime dramas, but Sally Wainwright's Happy Valley might just be the best of the 21st century so far (at least, it is according to me).

Available to stream for free on BBC iPlayer or on Netflix internationally, we follow West Yorkshire police sergeant Catherine Cawood (Sarah Lancashire) as she balances local crime in Calderdale with her fierce pursuit of Tommy Lee Royce (James Norton), the violent criminal she holds responsible for her daughter's suicide.

It's fast-paced, quintessentially Yorkshire, and gritty at every turn — to the point where it's almost unbelievable what one woman can physically and mentally endure.

What's even better is the hidden link that Happy Valley has with The Blame.

"We had Lisa Farrand, who was a police advisor," Keegan explained. "She was with us for the interrogation and investigation scenes, where we were out looking for the body, things like that. She was brilliant. Very matter of fact, and if something wasn't working, she would pull it up straight away, speak to the director, and sort of steer us and help navigate the scene.

"She worked on Happy Valley and actually Catherine Cawood was loosely based on her. She's a real character... a tough cookie."

If Catherine Cawood herself isn't a good enough sign of a crime drama being unmissable, I don't know what is. Maybe give yourself some breathing space in between them both, though.

Spoilers for Outlander: Blood of my Blood season 2 episode 1 ahead.

Outlander: Blood of my Blood season 2 has officially kicked off on Starz (US) and MGM+ (international)... and boy, is it off to an explosive start.

Alongside some great Easter eggs (IYKYK), we've picked the action back up with Claire and Jamie's parents: Brian (Jamie Roy), Ellen (Harriet Slater), Julia (Hermione Corfield), and Henry (Jeremy Irvine).

The lovers are separated once again as the Scottish Highlands are split in two by the 1715 Jacobite Rising in season 2, with Julia and Henry split when their plan to travel back to the 1920s goes wrong at the last minute.

It was brutal, but somehow Henry has found himself in a psychiatric asylum in 1924, while Julia stays trapped in 1715... with no idea what's happened or how to fix it.

We see Henry undergo electric shock therapy after it's revealed that he was found on the street by a local policeman, incoherently babbling about time travel enough to cause concern.

It's a brutal scene to watch, but how was it to film? Irvine gives us a full breakdown... and it might actually have been worse than it looked.

'It really jumps in at the deep end'

"It's great. I got to do a load of research into something that I didn't know much about," Irvine tells me. "I'd watched some footage of people having it done, and that was a good excuse to sort of really jump in at the deep end... go for quite a big performance and um, see if we got away with it."

If you ask me, it certainly does. As I tell Irvine, season 2 episode 1 largely feels less like Outlander and more like an episode of American Horror Story or Ratched. For the tonal shift alone, I'm hooked — there's nothing like keeping us on our toes right from the get-go.

"I remember it being exhausting to film," he continues. I think I basically had a seizure for two days on a gurney. I really enjoyed the wacky way they went inside Henry's mind. I think that it's the part of the character that I enjoy playing the most, his fragile mental state and his warped view on reality.

"It's a great obstacle for him to have to try and work through. It's unsettling for me to watch back, which I think is a good, good thing."

If you've been following my Blood of my Blood coverage since season 1, you might remember that Irvine told me shortly after starting production that season 2 would be "wildly not what we expect." But now that we're all seeing it, were the actors as surprised when the drama picked back up?

"I remember before I read the scripts, I went for a costume fitting and had a vicar's outfit and a straitjacket to try on... that's when my suspicions were first aroused," Irvine adds. "For Henry, it's a completely different world to go into, which is great.

"We filmed episode 1 in that first month, which was nice because you don't always get to film in order. It was great to see how everybody just came back and hit the ground running pretty much from that first step."

But if you think this means that things are slowly down from episode 2 onwards, think again.

For the past couple of weeks we’ve been seeing how Reality Fracture will conclude the multiverse-tearing Omenpath saga of Magic: The Gathering’s story. Jace’s domination of his Echoverse rings through his presence on seemingly every other card as the Empower Jace mechanic — which brings forth a Planeswalker token of himself, as a sort of simulacrum of the popular Amass mechanic.

But before Jace attempted to break the multiverse, Wizards of the Coast was already dabbling in powers beyond their control with Universes Beyond. This sees non-native IP break into the Magic: The Gathering game, and it has proven itself both incredibly popular and divisive.

One setting that has managed to unite both sides of the aisle, however, is Middle Earth: the land of hobbits, elves, dwarves, and dark forces attempting to enact Sauron’s corrupting plans on the world.

We recently returned to this setting through The Hobbit set, a return which felt much more like a return to a classic Magic world such as Ravnica, Lorwyn, or Dominaria rather than a return to a UB world like… New York City, which we experienced through both Marvel Super Heroes and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles after first swinging through with Spider-Man.

Through his YouTube channel Good Morning Magic, Gavin Verhey (Principal Magic Designer at Wizards of the Coast) details the design philosophy and origins of cards from throughout Magic’s history, including its most recent releases. At Gamescom, I got some time to chat with him, deep diving into Wizards’ approach for The Hobbit — and its approach to Universes Beyond more generally.

A return to a Magic plane normally means the return of mechanics associated with that world. Case in point, after debuting a variant of Amass with Amass Orcs in its Lord of the Rings: Tales from Middle Earth set, another variation appeared with Amass Goblins in The Hobbit — enabling players to assemble a Goblin Army, one of the five armies that battled in the book’s climax.

However we didn’t see the return of The Ring Tempts You, not even as a cameo on a Bilbo or Gollum game piece (a term designers use to denote a mechanic we see on only a couple of cards rather than as a core feature).

Verhey explained the team did look into including it, but ultimately decided against it.

“The Ring Tempts You was a mechanic that did not play out super great, and was quite complicated, and doesn’t make a lot of sense because the Ring is such a small part of The Hobbit,” says Verhey.

He explained that it could have fit as a one-off cameo, but “There’s no reminder text on the card for what The Ring Tempts You does, that’s on an entirely different card you have to track. Maybe it could have worked as a Jumpstart card, but we decided it would be a lot of work for a little gain so we didn’t bring it back.”

At least my Food and Fellowship precon deck got a couple of food token and lifegain support pieces in the set.

There, and back again?

Now that we have returned to Middle Earth, a question I’ve had rattling through my brain is which UB plane could we planeswalk back to next? Gavin Verhey wasn’t about to spoil anything, but I did ask if the possibility of returning meant Wizards of the Coast was more cautious about what it did or didn’t use from a partner’s IP.

The Lord of the Rings set only included one The Hobbit reference through the card There and Back Again, meanwhile The Last Airbender didn’t include any ties to The Legend of Korra — not even as a Secret Lair.

“In general we want our designers to use everything they can, because there’s no guarantee we’ll ever make another set in that world. So you should make as much as you can, and what makes sense. But we’re often making them based on very specific properties.

“So with Avatar: The Last Airbender the set was Avatar: The Last Airbender not Avatar: The Legend of Korra. So Korra was off the table for that set. The same for The Lord of the Rings set, The Hobbit was off the table.

“It’s a bit of preservation for the future, but also just a bit of what we have access to.”

Verhey adds this is contrasted by sets like Final Fantasy or Doctor Who where the designers knew they had access to the whole franchise’s history for one set.

The Marvel collab is also a bit different as Wizards of the Coast knew there would be multiple sets from the get go: “So we actually figured out, before we did anything else, how we were going to divvy all of those sets up to make sure cards ended up in the right place.”

Riddles in the dark

Gavin Verhey explained there are plenty of positives that come from working in a Universes Beyond set — chiefly the distinct characters the worlds are filled with are a delightful design puzzle to bring to life in MtG. But what are the challenges?

“The place that you get into the most trouble is figuring out how the characters translate into colors — because a well-written character is usually many different colors over the course of their lifecycle.”

Verhey explained players have different expectations of the characters. Someone will reasonably see Bilbo as Blue for his riddles expertise, another person sees him as Black as he embraces thievery, another as Green for hobbits’ embrace of food and nature in the Shire — we’ve seen him represented across all five colors in fact across both Middle Earth-based sets.

We’ve seen how the designers solve this: make multiple versions of the same character at different points throughout their story. This prevents every legend becoming five-color soup, and keeps things simple and accessible for newcomers — who are more likely to open a card belonging to a popular character if there’s multiple of them, and cards with fewer colors are usually less complex as they don’t need to mechanically justify why they’re multi-disciplined.

That said, Verhey said there do need to be multi-color legends to encompass other similar legends so folks can play them all in the same deck more easily if they want — “For example, we make sure there’s a Red-White Dwarf lord that all other Dwarves can go into a deck for.” (Note: A lord is a term for a card which offers a static benefit to all cards of a certain creature type).

This doesn’t just account for creatures in The Hobbit. The designers also try to make sure the cards pair well with the Dwarves, Elves, Goblins, and Hobbits they’ve released before.

Universes Beyond can also create almost the reverse challenge for the designers: not having enough characters in each color.

Verhey explained. “You know, this is not the case for The Hobbit but a funny Universes Beyond problem is usually most worlds have heroes — that makes for easy White characters — and they have villains which tend to want to be Black characters. Then there’s usually someone who’s a little aggressive or impulsive, so our Red characters. And there’s always the smart people so that’s the Blue. But Green?”

For The Hobbit Elves, Bears and other nature-aligned figures fill this slot, but that’s not always the case.

“Figuring out what Green means in a world without Elves, growth, or lots of nature is really challenging — that’s what many Universes Beyond can live or die on.”

A Warm Welcome

Universes Beyond has been a standout success for Magic: The Gathering. It makes perfect sense, therefore, that Wizards of the Coast would want to apply this to its other world-famous brand: Dungeons and Dragons.

So far it has announced collaboration plans with World of Warcraft and Star Wars — partnerships which will bring iconic characters, worlds, items and archetypes (as classes and subclasses) into the tabletop roleplaying game.

However no Universes Beyond property has yet to feature in both games, so I asked Verhey if any rivalry or jealousy has developed between the teams — Star Wars fans on the Magic side or The Last Airbender lovers on D&D wishing they could be building inside those worlds.

Unsurprisingly Verhey said there’s nothing but excitement around the office, “It’s honestly very cool to see D&D be like ‘Hey this thing’s been great for Magic, Let’s have us give that a try as well’. I’m stoked to see what they do with it.”

The Last Stage

There’s only a few months left of 2026, but we have a lot more Magic: The Gathering to enjoy. Verhey says reality is “huge. It’s the capstone event of the current story arc, and like nothing we’ve made before.”

Previews have showcased dozens of alternate reality pairings — showing original and Echoverse versions of characters from across Magic’s worlds — and in Verhey’s words the team has done “a heck of a lot better a job than we did with Planar Chaos” in terms of warping Magic characters and mechanics without warping the color pie in ways designers regret later.

We also have Star Trek, another Universes Beyond property. This may seem like an odd inclusion for a fantasy focused game, however space has featured in several sets now — Unfinity, Doctor Who, and Edge of Eternities — and Star Trek actually featured all the way back when MtG was still in early testing. Spock performing a Vulcan salute was placeholder art for a card called Blessing.

Verhey also said we can expect a set filled with the new Dilemmas — a new mechanic for the set related to mimic the tough choices characters face — and for us to “try an experience that’s a little different than normal”. Verhey mentioned combat isn’t a massive part of the Star Trek shows, so perhaps we’ll see Limited games play out very differently when this set rolls around.

Finally, there’s Mystery Booster Commander Edition. This event-exclusive set has been filled with exciting Commander cards, including several brand new game pieces that break the rules of the format, and harken back to Magic’s past in creative ways — Verhey is currently explaining these callbacks on his YouTube channel.

“I cannot wait for folks to start playing it at MagicCon Atlanta, it’s a blast.” As a Commander lover, I can’t wait either.

It's a legendary fantasy franchise, which has influenced pop culture for almost 90 years now. But how well do you know The Lord of The Rings?

Ever since the first-published story back in the 1930s, the franchise has become a giant. We've seen video games, TV shows, board games, radio plays and, of course, one of the most famous movie trilogies ever made. It's safe to say that The Lord of The Rings is something any fantasy fan should know about.

But do you? To figure out, we've compiled a 30-question The Lord of The Rings quiz, to see if you're a smart elf or a bumpkin Hobbit. These won't pick your brain about the story: you don't need to know about the comings and goings in Rhun, what Beregond does, or what Ancalagon the Black did. Instead, it's about the franchise itself; all the media based on the books (and the books themselves).

The questions are organized by difficulty: we'll start with 10 easy ones (to make sure you're not better suited for our Harry Potter quiz), then 10 medium ones, and finally 10 harder ones.

So let's dive in, to see how much you know about The Lord of The Rings.

Need to brush up on your Middle-earth knowledge? Maybe this will help:

I'm sure that you'll be looking for some soothing escapism to stream this weekend, but ITV has other ideas. From September 20, new crime drama The Blame hits our screens, with episodes available to stream en mass on ITVX.

Led by Michelle Keegan and Douglas Booth, the six-part series follows the murder of a teenage skater, which not only draws detectives down a dark, treacherous path, but also forces them to investigate their own team.

The call is coming from inside the house, as the kids say. DI Emma Clare (Keegan) is not just the only member of the force to work out what's really going on, but she's the only person brave enough to call out (the fictional) Wakestead police force on its biggest issue: misogyny.

From the moment The Blame begins, the murder investigation becomes shockingly intertwined with just how prevalent casual misogyny is across multiple officers involved in the case. It's a heavy-handed approach, which includes text messages from real officers discovered through whistleblowing operations. They're hideous, and it's tough to watch.

I quickly wondered whether the series needed to be so blatant with the issue to get its point across (in my view, yes it does). But Keegan and Douglas Booth don't just think that this creative decision leads to an "even deeper" storyline, but the original opening to episode 1 was so explicit that it had to be re-filmed.

'If you've done nothing wrong, what would you be worried about?'

"It was a deliberate choice to start with that," Booth, who plays 'nice guy' DI Tom Radley in the series, tells me. "It's on the nose, but I think even if it wasn't that blatant, the effect would be the same. As you go through the story, it goes much deeper.

"You're trying to solve a crime, but the way that men talk to you, the way they interfere or get in the way, even the compliments... this is all explored through many facets," Keegan adds. "But starting with the base of something seeming harmless immediately drops you into the right place."

When we first meet Clare and Radley, they're talking over the day's events in the local pub — before anyone knows that a murder has taken place. Other officers are also scattered around, talking about the best way to try to pick up an attractive woman at the bar. It's a subtle yet all too familiar reminder of the social culture that's become ingrained.

The more grisly action doesn't begin for another 10 minutes or so, but this wasn't always the case. "There were actually a couple of different versions of that scene," Booth adds. "There was a much more explicit one that [creators] decided not to go with. It was explicit... I won't go into what. But they didn't start with it. As you see them, things are still blunt and direct, but things are later dissected from there."

It's this constant moral back-and-forth experience you have as a viewer that I think is the most poignant part of watching The Blame. You don't feel as though you can believe any part of what you're seeing, including the texts that you know for a fact are real. We naturally want to believe that decent human behavior is something more frequent than it actually is.

But is anybody worried about potential public backlash? "When we spoke to police, they understand that there are issues. I don't think anyone can say otherwise," Booth explains. "But you also see all of the brilliant work that the police do. They're doing a really difficult job out there, all the time.

"That doesn't mean that there aren't systemic issues, and a certain institutional rot that is portrayed in this show. But I'm not really worried. Because if you've done nothing wrong, what would you be worried about?"

Black Panther 3 is already primed to round out Marvel's 2028 line-up on the big screen. Indeed, with its launch set for December 2028, we know it'll be one of three movies the comic book giant will release in just over two years' time.

What do we know so far about our next trip to Wakanda? Below, I've rounded up all the latest information on the forthcoming Marvel film, including its official release date, confirmed cast, and more. Let's dive in, then — altogether now: Yibambe!

Black Panther 3 release date

Black Panther 3 is currently scheduled to arrive in theaters worldwide on December 15, 2028. That launch date was revealed during Marvel's Hall H presentation at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2026 in late July.

There's no word on when filming might begin or how much of the script has been written. However, it's highly unlikely the cameras will start rolling until principal photography has wrapped on Avengers: Secret Wars, aka the final film of the Marvel Multiverse Saga.

The reason? Some of Black Panther 3's confirmed cast (more on them shortly) will appear in the sixth Avengers movie, so it won't enter full production until they're available to shoot it.

Black Panther 3 trailer: is there one?

No — and it's going to be a long time before a teaser for the next Black Panther movie is publicly released.

If I had to guess, I expect its first trailer will be unveiled at SDCC 2028. That's a good 18 months away, so don't expect me to update this article section for some time.

Black Panther 3 confirmed cast

Per Marvel.com, here's the confirmed cast so far:

• David Jonsson as T'Challa II
• Letitia Wright as Shuri
• Winston Duke as M'Baku

Jonsson (Alien: Romulus, The Long Walk) was officially announced as T'Challa II — FYI, his legal name is Toussaint — at SDCC 2026.

We first met T'Challa's son in the final scene of 2022's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, but it was unclear if he'd ever succeed his father and become the technologically advanced African nation's new protector-in-chief.

Indeed, speaking exclusively to TechRadar back in February 2025, Black Panther producer Nate Moore suggested that the eponymous hero wouldn't be played by a third actor. The first two being, of course, the late Chadwick Boseman, who played T'Challa before his passing in August 2021, and Letitia Wright, whose Marvel character Shuri assumed the mantle in Wakanda Forever.

Now, though, we know that Jonsson will play the grown-up version of T'Challa II. Chatting to Empire magazine, Marvel President Kevin Feige revealed Jonsson was cast after a secret meeting in February 2026, so Moore wasn't pulling the wool over our eyes 12 months earlier.

Meanwhile, Wright told Entertainment Weekly that she's happy for Jonsson to take ownership of the role, although there's no word on whether Shuri will have passed the torch by the start of this movie, or whether it'll happen as part of its plot.

Jonsson won't be the only Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) debutant in Black Panther 3.

Speaking on The Today Show in late 2025, multi-award-winning actor Denzel Washington dropped the bombshell that he'll appear in the threequel. Per Variety, Washington personally called director Ryan Coogler to apologize for jumping the gun on that announcement, but everything's been smoothed over now. Indeed, Coogler doubled down on Washington's casting during a chat with people.com, though he declined to reveal the identity of the A-lister's character.

As for other stars who might feature, it's possible Danai Gurira might return as Okoye, the former head of Wakanda's Dora Milaje. Lupita Nyong'o could be back as Nakia, aka T'Challa II's mom, too. Until Marvel announces their returns, I'll keep them off the confirmed cast list.

Black Panther 3 plot rumors

Predictably, there are no story details for Black Panther 3. Marvel is fully focused on Avengers: Doomsday, which arrives in cinemas this December, and its Secret Wars sequel, which comes out in December 2027. With the MCU's future being dictated by what happens in these films, we won't have any concrete information about Black Panther 3's plot until the Multiverse Saga has drawn to a close.

That said, there are a couple of things we can speculate on.

For starters, if T'Challa II adopts the Black Panther mantle and also plans on ruling Wakanda, M'Baku — the leader of the Jabari Tribe and the African nation's current monarch — would need to step aside. Will he do so willingly, or will T'Challa II have to fight him in ritual combat for that honor?

Then, as I mentioned earlier, it'll be interesting to see if T'Challa II is already the new Black Panther by the time this Marvel Phase 7 movie starts. The alternative is that he'll replace Shuri at some point during its runtime. This might be a better way of introducing T'Challa II to audiences and giving him a traditional hero's journey to embark on before he becomes the Black Panther's latest custodian.

On top of all that, we'll eventually learn if Washington's character is an ally or enemy of Wakanda's aristocracy, and what role the fictional kingdom will play in version 2.0 of the MCU (I'll circle back to this in a moment). Furthermore, we should find out whether Boseman's legacy as T'Challa, and his untimely death, will loom as large over proceedings as it did in Wakanda Forever. Once more has been discussed by those involved in the movie's production, I'll update this section.

How will Black Panther 3 impact the MCU?

In short: nobody knows. As I said earlier, we've got to get through Doomsday and Secret Wars before we know what version 2.0 of the MCU will look like. Once we do, we'll have a better understanding of how Black Panther and Wakanda fit into Marvel's streamlined cinematic universe.

While we wait, find out everything we know so far about Avengers: Doomsday and then get the full lowdown on Avengers: Secret Wars.

Once you're done, learn all there is to know about VisionQuest before getting the complete scoop on Daredevil: Born Again season 3 ahead of both projects hitting Disney+.

An opening act that was chock-full of shocks – we're looking at you Jets and Giants and, for very different reasons, Rams, Chargers and Packers – has given NFL Week 2 a completely different feel.

It's probably why the slate is so wonky, with many of the best games set to play out simultaneously during Sunday's early-afternoon window. You've got some tough choices to make (unless you give up entirely and go with RedZone), but whichever game you go with, the outlook looks promising.

Scroll down for our pick of the top five NFL Week 2 games – and who's showing them.

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Bengals vs Texans

• Sunday, 1pm ET, CBS/Paramount+ (US) | FREE on 5 (UK)

We stand to learn a lot from the Bengals' early-window clash with the Texans – specifically if Cincinnati's defense has gone from bad-to-good, and if Houston's has somehow gone the other way. The Texans ranked No.1 in the NFL for yards allowed last season and the Bengals No.31 (of 32), but you wouldn't have guessedit from their opening-day showings.

Packers vs Jets

• Sunday, 1pm ET, Fox/Fox One (US)

It took the Jets eight weeks to claim their first win last year. This time, they've done it straight out of the gate. No.2 pick David Bailey registered a sack on debut as New York embarrassed the Titans, while the Packers were all kinds of awful in a blowout by the Vikings, squandering a 12-point lead as just 21 of Jordan Love's 42 passes found their target. Green Bay have now lost six straight games – but this would take the biscuit.

Vikings vs Bears

• Sunday, 1pm ET, Fox/Fox One (US) | FREE on 7Plus (AU) & TVNZ+ (NZ)

Bears coach Ben Johnson raised eyebrows in preseason by stating his aim to break the NFL scoring record, and Chicago duly kicked off with a monster 59-point showing. The Brian Flores-run Vikings defense will provide a sterner test. However, while Minnesota's defense ranked at No.2 against the pass last season, it struggled to stop the run – and Williams, D'Andre Swift and Kyle Monangai combined for 291 yards and six touchdowns on the ground last week.

Raiders vs Chargers

• Sunday, 4.05pm ET, CBS/Paramount+ (US)

Chargers fans definitely won't want to miss this one, because they might not get a sniff of victory again until late November. The Bolts' schedule from Week 3 to Week 10 is horrendous, but on the bright side there's no possible way they could lose either of their first two fixtures... The Cardinals, who are projected to be at the very bottom of the pile come the end of the season, wiped the floor with them last weekend, and Justin Herbert was utterly lost in Mike McDaniel's new-look offense.

Giants vs Rams

• Monday, 8.15pm ET, ABC/ESPN/ESPN2/ESPN Unlimited (US)

The Rams were so bad in their opener they've gone from Super Bowl favorites to a potential bust in record time. The one saving grace from their atrocious showing in Melbourne is that they only flew out a day before the game, but with three tough fixtures set to follow this MNF meeting with the Giants, Sean McVay's men need to get a W on the board. Unfortunately for them, Big Blue look transformed under new coach John Harbaugh.

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If you're an Outlander fan like me, you've probably been at a bit of a loss since the emotional season 8 finale back in May.

But while the main series might have finished for good, prequel Outlander: Blood of my Blood is only just getting started.

With season 2 set to debut on September 18 on Starz (US) and September 19 on MGM+ (international), we'll be picking the action back up with Claire and Jamie's parents: Brian (Jamie Roy), Ellen (Harriet Slater), Julia (Hermione Corfield) and Henry (Jeremy Irvine).

The lovers are separated once again as the Scottish Highlands are split in two by the 1715 Jacobite Rising in season 2. While Brian must fight alongside his father, Julia and Henry are split when their plan to travel back to the 1920s goes wrong at the last minute.

In short, we're in for a lot of twists and turns. But if Outlander fans have yet to tune into the prequel, now's the time — especially because of the Easter eggs the cast is teasing.

'Things shape him into the man we see in Outlander'

"Firstly, I don't think you need to have seen Outlander for this," Irvine begins. "I wasn't familiar with Outlander going into [the prequel]. I like that the scripts just stand alone, but there's a lot of great Easter eggs. Some very familiar characters are showing up."

No spoilers here, but if you've either read the original book series or see the main series, you might have a pretty good idea of what — or who — is to come. My advice? Don't assume any introductions or cameos will only happen towards the beginning of season 2... be ready to stay invested.

"There's lots of things for if you've got a favorite character from the original series, which I think is so great," Roy adds. "Mine is Murtagh from the original series... it's just so great seeing what Rory Alexander does with the character in this series. We saw little things through last season, but in this season, things really shape him to become the man we see in Outlander. I think if you're a fan of the original show, you'll really appreciate that too."

Grown-up Murtagh, for want of a better term, was played by Duncan Lacroix in Outlander seasons 1-5. He's Jamie's (Sam Heughan) godfather and companion, though things don't exactly end up well for him as his time on the show draws to a close.

It's these kind of links between the main series and prequel that make Outlander: Blood of my Blood feel extra special, and the devil truly is in the detail. Take this as your sign to catch up if you haven't already — you've got less than three days until new episodes arrive.