‘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.
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Czech Association of Film Industry: New union to strengthen future of film production in Czechia
The newly-formed Association of Film Industry aims to unite Czech audiovisual companies and strengthen the sector’s competitiveness at home and abroad.
‘Soulm8te’ movie review: A sultry sexbot goes psycho in Blumhouse’s slick M3GAN spinoff
This competent spinoff touches on some compelling thematic material, features some surprisingly intense eroticism, and gets a major boost from an engaging lead performance by Lily Sullivan (Evil Dead Rise).
‘Silent Friend’ movie review: Ildikó Enyedi’s portrait of man through the eyes of a gingko biloba tree
A majestic ginkgo biloba tree in the heart of a German university garden silently observes a trio of stories about human connection across more than
‘František Skála’s Public Space’ movie review: Charming portrait of unconventional Czech artist
More interested in Skála’s artistic philosophy than a conventional biography, director Petr Slavík’s engaging film captures an artist who views public space as a place of discovery.
‘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.
‘The Secret of Secrets’: Morgan Spector, Rebecca Hall cast in Dan Brown adaptation ahead of Prague shoot
Netflix has confirmed Spector as Robert Langdon ahead of The Secret of Secrets filming in Prague later this year, with real-life wife Hall in talks to join as the female lead.
Movie Reviews
‘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
‘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.
‘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.
Filmed in Prague
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.
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 Cinema News
Harry Potter exhibition brings immersive Wizarding World to Prague in August
A global Harry Potter exhibition featuring film props, costumes, and interactive experiences opens in Prague on Aug. 6.
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.
‘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.
Czech Movies
‘Pat & Mat: Back to the Countryside’: Czech cartoon duo return to cinemas to celebrate 50th anniversary
The beloved Czech stop-motion duo returns this October with new countryside adventures, celebrating 50 years of inventive humor.
‘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.
‘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.
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 Box Office & Streaming
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.
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 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