Netflix reveals first official photo, expanded cast for Prague-shot ‘The Secret of Secrets’
Netflix’s first image from its Dan Brown adaptation shows Morgan Spector and Rebecca Hall filming outside Prague’s Municipal House.
Latest News
Prague 1 awards honorary citizenship to ‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’ director Pavel Talankin
Russian filmmaker Pavel Talankin, co-director of Oscar-winning Mr. Nobody Against Putin, has received honorary citizenship from Prague 1.
Watch: ‘Resident Evil’ unveils gruesome Prague-shot zombie scene filmed in Holešovice
A new Resident Evil clip reveals the full zombie attack filmed on Přístavní Street in Prague’s Holešovice district last November.
PHOTOS: Netflix’s ‘The Secret of Secrets’ begins filming across central Prague
Netflix’s Dan Brown adaptation is now filming in Prague, with recent shoots in Old Town, Josefov, Čechův most and the Municipal House.
Diana Cam Van Nguyen brings a Vietnamese-Czech story to ‘Inbetween Worlds’
Diana Cam Van Nguyen’s feature debut Inbetween Worlds combines live action and collage animation in a story about family, identity and sacrifice.
‘A Pint of Ink’ (Dvě deci tuše) movie review: Ester Geislerová’s touching portrait of her father
This somber film is not a hagiographic portrait of one of the country’s leading experts in Japanese studies but a quietly devastating warts-and-all look at a life slowly decimated by alcoholism.
Tady Vary brings Cannes, Venice and Sundance favorites to Czech cinemas
Tady Vary returns this fall with festival favorites from Cannes, Venice and Sundance, screening monthly in 77 cinemas across Czechia.
Movie Reviews
‘The Dog Stars’ movie review: Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin survive Ridley Scott’s post-apocalyptic sci-fi
This initially striking Ridley Scott sci-fi flick turns increasingly dull thanks to leaden pacing and an underdeveloped script lacking in narrative momentum.
‘Mutiny’ movie review: Jason Statham pursues a bounty in maritime revenge thriller
Competent direction from Jean-François Richet and bone-crunching, blood-spurting fight scenes deliver the goods for Statham aficionados.
‘Chica Checa’ movie review: A Czech drag queen helps mom come out in tender KVIFF drama
A son’s surprising revelation leads to a journey of self-discovery for his mother in Chica Checa, which played in competition at this year’s Karlovy Vary
‘Insidious: Out of the Further’ movie review: Dental hygiene is the scariest thing in 6th Insidious film
This well-directed sequel from writer-director Jacob Chase (2020’s Come Play) boasts some outstanding scares early on, but settles into scenes of rote exposition that drain the horror.
Filmed in Prague
Prague shoot for ‘Legacy of Spies’ wraps as production heads to Liverpool
The new BBC John le Carré adaptation moves to Liverpool after months of filming in Prague, where the series recreated Cold War-era Europe.
‘City of Blood’: Prague-shot Disney+ vampire thriller gets debut trailer ahead of September release
Disney+ has released the first trailer for City of Blood, a German-language vampire thriller filmed across Prague and Czechia in 2024.
PHOTOS: ‘Birdwatcher’ brings a Cold War-era Monsterverse to Prague’s city center
Exclusive set photos reveal Wyatt Russell filming as a Cold War operative as Apple TV+ and Legendary’s Monsterverse spin-off takes over Prague.
‘The Secret of Secrets’: Prague production on Netflix Dan Brown adaptation kicks off next week
Netflix is preparing to begin production in Prague next week, ahead of September filming on its Dan Brown adaptation starring Morgan Spector.
Czech Cinema News
As ‘The Odyssey’ continues to sell out IMAX 70mm screenings in Prague, Cinema City raises ticket prices
Prague’s Cinema City Flora has raised prices for IMAX 70mm screenings of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey amid sustained demand.
Noir Film Festival returns to Český Šternberk Castle with British noir and Philip Marlowe, Aug. 19-22
The 14th Noir Film Festival brings rare classics, Czech films, retrospectives and special screenings to Český Šternberk Castle.
Film Music Prague to honor Jerry Goldsmith and Basil Poledouris, Oct. 4-6
Film Music Prague will celebrate Hollywood composers Jerry Goldsmith and Basil Poledouris with a symphonic concert in October 2026.
‘Fruit Gathering’ movie review: Czech-Myanmar Karlovy Vary festival winner a tender debut
Beneath its quiet surface lies an authentic, deeply felt portrait of longing, anchored by an exceptional lead performance and a visually rich depiction of contemporary Myanmar.
Czech Movies
Czech co-production ‘Flood’ submitted by Slovakia to 2027 Oscars
Slovakia has selected Czech co-production Flood, Martin Gonda’s drama about a displaced Rusyn community, for the 2027 Oscars.
‘Lone Wolf’: New Czech film brings story of WWII ace to cinemas with rare archival footage
Lone Wolf combines dramatized scenes and rare archival footage to recount Czech RAF pilot Josef František’s brief wartime career.
Czech co-production ‘How to Divorce During the War’ submitted by Lithuania to 2027 Oscars
Lithuania has selected Sundance-winning How to Divorce During the War, a Czech co-production, as its entry for the 2027 Oscars.
‘Waves’ becomes second-highest-grossing Czech film since 1989 at local box office
Two years after its release, Jiří Mádl’s Waves has passed one million Czech cinema admissions and CZK 159 million in gross.
Czech Box Office & Streaming
Czech box office Aug. 20-23: Sixth ‘Insidious’ film little competition for Spider-Man or Nolan
The Marvel sequel took CZK 11.95 million from 52,726 admissions, down 25.9 percent from the previous weekend.
Czech box office Aug. 13-16: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ keeps swinging ahead of ‘The Odyssey’
Spider-Man: Brand New Day remained the clear leader at the Czech box office over the Aug. 13-16 weekend, while The Odyssey continued its unusually strong run.
Czech box office Aug. 6-9: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ sticks to the top, ‘The Odyssey’ holds strong
Spider-Man: Brand New Day remained firmly in first place at the Czech box office over the weekend, according to the latest figures from the Czech
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ swings into Czechia’s fourth-biggest opening weekend of all time
The latest Marvel adventure starring Tom Holland grossed an enormous CZK 43.81 million over the weekend, with an additional CZK 11.61 million from Wednesday preview screenings.
Czech Connections
Johnny Depp returns to Prague to perform on stage with the Hollywood Vampires, Sept. 6
Johnny Depp will return to Prague with Hollywood Vampires on Sept. 6, reuniting with Alice Cooper and Joe Perry for a rock concert.
Czech Studio Orchestra backs Willem Dafoe’s Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood for ‘The Birthday Party’
Willem Dafoe performs a dramatic rendition of Nina Simone’s classic song, backed by Prague’s Czech Studio Orchestra, in The Birthday Party.
Oscar winner Russell Crowe to bring The Gentlemen Barbers to Prague in 2027
Oscar-winning actor Russell Crowe will open his 2027 European tour in Prague, performing with The Gentlemen Barbers at Forum Karlín.
‘Ali G: Who Iz I?’: Sacha Baron Cohen returns to cinemas with help from Czech producer Petr Jákl
Sacha Baron Cohen revives Ali G in his directorial debut, with Czech producer Petr Jákl serving as executive producer.