CzechTourism and Czech Film Commission team up to boost film tourism to Czechia
CzechTourism and the Czech Film Commission will use films and series to promote Czech destinations and connect tourism with production.
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‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ movie review: Tom Holland shines in MCU’s best film since Endgame
Peter Parker struggles to come to terms with a world that has forgotten him while grappling with unsettling new changes to his own body in
‘Lady Dermacol’: Period drama on woman behind Czech cosmetics brand now filming in Prague
Inspired by the true story of Dermacol co-creator Olga Knoblochová, the period drama is filming at historic Prague locations through early August.
Czech box office July 23-26: ‘The Odyssey’ continues its epic run
The Odyssey now has the top two highest-grossing weekends of 2026 at the Czech box office, with both of its first two weeks surpassing The Devil Wears Prada 2.
‘Public Space of František Skála’: New documentary profiles unconventional Czech artist
A new feature documentary follows Czech artist František Skála’s creative process, public artworks and multidisciplinary career ahead of its July 30 release.
‘Tainted Horseplay’ movie review: Věra Chytilová’s Czech sex comedy goes for blood
Borrowing the premise of the American adolescent sex comedies popularized by films like Porky’s, Chytilová gleefully dismantles the genre from within.
’72 Hours’ movie review: Kevin Hart crashes a Miami bachelor party in Netflix comedy
While the film never rises above its familiar formula, a charming young cast and a relaxed Miami setting help make it one of the star’s more enjoyable recent streaming efforts.
Movie Reviews
‘The Dink’ movie review: Jake Johnson, Ed Harris face off in Apple TV+ pickleball comedy
This new feature from director Josh Greenbaum (Strays) has all the ingredients for a winning underdog sports movie except one: consistent laughs.
‘Everything As It Should Be’ movie review: A tender Czech spin on Richard Linklater’s Before Trilogy
This tender, melancholy drama dedicates the majority of its screen time to a two-person walk through the streets of Liberec, and the result is something akin to Richard Linklater’s celebrated Before Trilogy.
‘Only Beautiful Things to Look At’ movie review: Czech drama confronts forced sterilization of Roma
This striking new feature from Slovak filmmaker Ivan Ostrochovský spotlights a troubling chapter in Czech history that continues to linger to this day.
‘The Odyssey’ IMAX 70mm movie review: The greatest story ever told in the greatest format ever seen
Nolan’s screenplay finds remarkable emotional depth in Homer’s ancient text, transforming a legendary adventure into a deeply human story about the impossible struggle to return to the person one once was.
Filmed in Prague
Czech Audiovisual Fund secures record funding boost for 2027 thanks to 2026 fees
New audiovisual fees have generated CZK 387 million for Czech film fund this year, paving the way for record support of CZK 787 million next year.
‘Blade Runner 2099’: Prague-shot sci-fi series gets first trailer and images ahead of November release
Prime Video has unveiled the first trailer for Blade Runner 2099, which filmed in Prague throughout 2024, confirming an eight-episode debut on Nov. 25.
New ‘Resident Evil’ trailer showcases even more Prague-shot zombie action
Sony’s latest Resident Evil trailer reveals more Prague-shot scenes, with Karlín and Holešovice standing in for the streets of Raccoon City.
Czech film and TV production incentives to reopen for applications from September
Czechia will reopen its production incentives scheme in September after a suspension, restoring access to 25%–35% cash rebates.
Czech Cinema News
How Prague became Europe’s destination for seeing ‘The Odyssey’ in IMAX 70mm
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey is drawing moviegoers from across Europe to Prague for one of the continent’s rare IMAX 70mm screenings.
Heatwave Horror festival brings summer scares to Prague’s Edison Filmhub, July 24-26
Edison Filmhub hosts Heatwave Horror, a three-day Prague festival featuring classic and contemporary horror films from July 24-26.
‘Fruit Gathering’ wins Crystal Globe as Karlovy Vary International Film Festival closes 60th edition
The Myanmar-Czech co-production Fruit Gathering wins the top KVIFF prize as the 60th Karlovy Vary International Film Festival concludes.
President Petr Pavel visits Karlovy Vary film fest, backs support for Czech cinema
President Petr Pavel used his Karlovy Vary visit to discuss Czech film funding while attending a 30th anniversary screening of Whisper.
Czech Movies
New restoration of Czech cult classic ‘Valerie and Her Week of Wonders’ to compete at Venice film fest
A newly digitized version of Jaromil Jireš’ cult classic will compete in Venice Classics, highlighting Czech film restoration efforts.
Czech animated co-production ‘The Crystal Planet’ wins top honor at Pula Film Festival in Croatia
The animated Czech co-production The Crystal Planet earned a Golden Arena award at Croatia’s Pula Film Festival ahead of its August release.
‘If Pigeons Turned to Gold’ has Czech premiere at Karlovy Vary film fest after Berlin win
The Czech documentary If Pigeons Turned to Gold had its Czech premiere at Karlovy Vary after winning two awards at Berlinale.
‘The Disappearance of Sara Lindert’: Thriller set in Prague metro now filming in Czech capital
A new six-part Czech mystery thriller is filming across Prague’s metro tunnels ahead of its spring 2027 debut on CANAL+.
Czech Box Office & Streaming
Czech box office July 16-19: ‘The Odyssey’ lands an epic haul in best debut weekend of 2026
The epic adaptation earned a massive CZK 25.4 million in its debut, comfortably surpassing the CZK 18.2 million opening of The Devil Wears Prada 2 to become 2026’s biggest launch.
Czech box office July 9-12: ‘Moana’ debuts in second behind ‘Minions & Monsters’
Disney’s Moana debuted in second place with CZK 5.2 million, a surprisingly soft start for one of the year’s biggest family releases.
Czech box office July 2-5: ‘Minions & Monsters’ dominates in debut weekend
Universal’s animated sequel added CZK 10.93 million in its official debut weekend to bring its total to CZK 23.08 million after a week of preview screenings.
Czech box office June 25-28: ‘Supergirl’ crash lands as ‘Minions & Monsters’ dominates in previews
The latest DC Studios release struggled to match the stronger openings of recent superhero films in Czechia, debuting in seventh place with just CZK 1.43 million.
Czech Connections
Five Czech classics make Entertainment Weekly list of the 25 best stop-motion films ever made
Five Czech stop-motion classics have been named among Entertainment Weekly’s 25 greatest ever, highlighting the country’s enduring animation legacy.
Kristen Bell rescues a hedgehog during Prague family vacation with husband Dax Shepard
Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard shared snapshots from a Prague vacation, including a hedgehog rescue and an unlikely swim in the Vltava.
Keanu Reeves shares a Czech beer with President Petr Pavel at Prague Castle
Keanu Reeves and his band Dogstar visited Prague Castle before the band’s sold-out Prague concert, sharing a beer with Czech President Petr Pavel.
Marilyn Monroe 100 in Prague: Centenary exhibition celebrates 100 years of Hollywood icon
Marilyn Monroe 100 opens in Prague at Česká Galerie Moderního Umění, showcasing 270 photos artworks and personal items from June to Oct 2026