Denzel Washington, Christopher McQuarrie Reunite for Amazon MGM Thriller; Disney+ Sets Japanese Horror Series

Amazon MGM Studios is gearing up for a new original thriller starring Denzel Washington and directed by Christopher McQuarrie, with a late 2027 release planned. This collaboration marks a significant addition to the studio's slate, which has also seen a reorganization in its film division with Julie Rapaport and Alana Mayo appointed as co-heads of film, production, and development.

In other industry news, Disney+ is expanding its international content with a new Japanese horror anthology series titled ‘Night Tales Club.’ The six-part series will feature episodes directed by acclaimed filmmakers such as Kiyoshi Kurosawa and will be based on stories by horror author Ichi Sawamura. Meanwhile, the trailer for Netflix's upcoming film 'Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew' has reportedly garnered over 481 million views in its first week, significantly outperforming the trailer for 'Barbie'.