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Industry Update: From Alpha Gang Premiere to ViQueens Distribution Deal, New Projects and Production Moves
A week of fresh announcements has added several new projects to the 2026 entertainment calendar. Cate Blanchett leads the absurd sci‑fi comedy Alpha Gang, which premiered at the 53rd Telluride Film Festival on September 5. Ketchup Entertainment has secured U.S. distribution rights to the Norwegian animated feature ViQueens, directed by Harald Zwart. In the horror arena, Moby is set to produce and score a modern adaptation of Häxan, while director Zach Cregger has stepped back from writing a pre‑quel to Weapons that would focus on Aunt Gladys. Other industry moves include the hiring of an intimacy coordinator for Godzilla x Kong: Supernova and comments from Lilly Wachowski about a potential Matrix sequel.
Alpha Gang was co‑directed by David and Nathan Zellner and features a star‑studded cast that includes Chris Pine, Dave Bautista, Léa Seydoux, Lily‑Rose Depp, Adria Arjona, Bae Doona, Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Riley Keough. The film presents a group of alien invaders posing as a 1950s biker gang in Eastern Europe. The world premiere was attended by the cast and crew, and the film is slated for a wide release later this year.
Ketchup Entertainment’s acquisition of ViQueens was reported by Deadline and Animation Scoop. The animated feature follows two Viking girls, Ingrid (Ella Purnell) and Hedvig (Rita Ora), who travel from Norway to China to return a stowaway boy. The story blends Viking grit with Chinese folklore and includes an original score by Christophe Beck, known for Frozen and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The film will be released in both Norwegian and English versions.
In horror, Häxan is a psychological folk‑horror film that is not a direct remake of the 1922 documentary of the same name. Screen Daily and Bloody‑Disgusting report that Erika Linder (Below Her Mouth) and T’Nia Miller (The Fall of the House of Usher and The Haunting of Bly Manor) are attached to star. Tina Gharavi is directing, and Moby will provide the original score. The film is currently filming in Sweden and is inspired by 17th‑century witch trials.
Zach Cregger, the director of Weapons, has confirmed that he is no longer writing the pre‑quel that would focus on Aunt Gladys, a character created by Cregger and portrayed by Amy Madigan. According to reports, Zach Shields has taken over the writing duties. Cregger’s comments suggest a desire to distance himself from the project.
A new post from godzilla.uk on Threads notes that intimacy coordinator Kristina Sexton has been hired to supervise the filming of Godzilla x Kong: Supernova. The post adds that previous Monsterverse films did not employ an intimacy coordinator, marking a first for the franchise.
In a recent interview with Deadline, The Matrix co‑director Lilly Wachowski said she does not want to “play in that sandbox anymore” and may withhold her blessing for Drew Goddard’s upcoming sequel. Wachowski’s remarks were echoed by Warner Bros. executives, who said the studio is uncertain about moving forward unless they receive the necessary approvals.
These developments illustrate a mix of creative ambition and cautious studio strategy. Alpha Gang and ViQueens bring fresh voices to the screen, while Häxan and the Godzilla franchise signal a continued focus on genre storytelling. The industry will be watching how the new projects perform at festivals, in theaters, and on streaming platforms in the coming months.
Alpha Gang was co‑directed by David and Nathan Zellner and features a star‑studded cast that includes Chris Pine, Dave Bautista, Léa Seydoux, Lily‑Rose Depp, Adria Arjona, Bae Doona, Kelvin Harrison Jr. and Riley Keough. The film presents a group of alien invaders posing as a 1950s biker gang in Eastern Europe. The world premiere was attended by the cast and crew, and the film is slated for a wide release later this year.
Ketchup Entertainment’s acquisition of ViQueens was reported by Deadline and Animation Scoop. The animated feature follows two Viking girls, Ingrid (Ella Purnell) and Hedvig (Rita Ora), who travel from Norway to China to return a stowaway boy. The story blends Viking grit with Chinese folklore and includes an original score by Christophe Beck, known for Frozen and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. The film will be released in both Norwegian and English versions.
In horror, Häxan is a psychological folk‑horror film that is not a direct remake of the 1922 documentary of the same name. Screen Daily and Bloody‑Disgusting report that Erika Linder (Below Her Mouth) and T’Nia Miller (The Fall of the House of Usher and The Haunting of Bly Manor) are attached to star. Tina Gharavi is directing, and Moby will provide the original score. The film is currently filming in Sweden and is inspired by 17th‑century witch trials.
Zach Cregger, the director of Weapons, has confirmed that he is no longer writing the pre‑quel that would focus on Aunt Gladys, a character created by Cregger and portrayed by Amy Madigan. According to reports, Zach Shields has taken over the writing duties. Cregger’s comments suggest a desire to distance himself from the project.
A new post from godzilla.uk on Threads notes that intimacy coordinator Kristina Sexton has been hired to supervise the filming of Godzilla x Kong: Supernova. The post adds that previous Monsterverse films did not employ an intimacy coordinator, marking a first for the franchise.
In a recent interview with Deadline, The Matrix co‑director Lilly Wachowski said she does not want to “play in that sandbox anymore” and may withhold her blessing for Drew Goddard’s upcoming sequel. Wachowski’s remarks were echoed by Warner Bros. executives, who said the studio is uncertain about moving forward unless they receive the necessary approvals.
These developments illustrate a mix of creative ambition and cautious studio strategy. Alpha Gang and ViQueens bring fresh voices to the screen, while Häxan and the Godzilla franchise signal a continued focus on genre storytelling. The industry will be watching how the new projects perform at festivals, in theaters, and on streaming platforms in the coming months.
