Oscar nominee Renata Reinsve feels the walls closing in fast in “Backrooms,” from A24 "Backrooms" Scary as hell doesn’t begin to describe the horror facing Renate Reinsve and Chiwetel Ejiofer in the claustrophobic thriller of the summer. Movies Reviews Peter Travers May 29, 2026 — 4 min read
Brendan Fraser and Andrew Scott prep for D-Day in “Pressure,” from Focus Features "Pressure" Brendan Fraser and Andrew Scott launch a ticking-clock D-Day thriller about weather that changed the course of WWII on June 6, 1944. Movies Reviews Peter Travers May 29, 2026 — 3 min read
Nate Bargatze does anything for a laugh in “The Breadwinner,” from Sony Pictures Releasing "The Breadwinner" Standup Nate Bargatze brings his clean brand of family comedy to the big screen where it should do fine but doesn’t. Here are a few reasons why. Movies Reviews Peter Travers May 29, 2026 — 3 min read
Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas sing away the pain of betrayal in “Power Ballad,” from Lionsgate "Power Ballad" Paul Rudd and Nick Jonas sing and act their hearts out in John Carney’s latest ode to the hurtful and healing power of music. Movies Reviews Peter Travers May 29, 2026 — 3 min read
Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells share prickly laughs on “Miss You, Love You,” from HBO Films "Miss You, Love You" Two strangers grieve together and since they’re played with bruised humor and heart by Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells, you can’t turn away. Movies Reviews Peter Travers May 29, 2026 — 3 min read
Ask Peter 05/29/26 Who do think is the most exciting new face in movies released so far this year? Ask Peter Movies Peter Travers May 29, 2026 — 3 min read
Baby Yoda loves his helmeted guardian in “Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu,” from Walt Disney Studios "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu" This one-shot movie of a scrapped Disney TV series slides by on the indisputable sweetness of Baby Yoda and Pedro Pascal as his helmet-head daddy. Movies Reviews Peter Travers May 22, 2026 — 3 min read
The Travers Take Year One! One Hit Year Down, Another Premiering Now. Subscribe! Movies In the News Peter Travers May 22, 2026 — 2 min read
