In 2026, it’s Zendaya’s world, and we’re all just living in it. With roles in some of the most anticipated releases of the year, including The Drama with Robert Pattinson and two flicks co-starring her partner, Tom Holland — Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey — Zendaya is set to dominate screens everywhere. The multihyphenate is also heading up the third season of Euphoria, in which she plays the troubled recovering addict Rue, and is joined by a who’s who of Hollywood stars.
Actors like Sydney Sweeney, Jacob Elordi, Hunter Schafer, Alexa Demie, Colman Domingo, and the late Eric Dane have starred since Season 1, while others, like Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, are just joining the chaos. But no matter when your fave first vibed out to Labrinth, you can find them on Netflix.
Zendaya
Malcolm & Marie
This romantic drama, written and directed by Euphoria creator Sam Levinson, stars Zendaya and John David Washington (The Piano Lesson) as the eponymous couple. After returning home from the premiere of filmmaker Malcolm’s new movie, Marie questions why he didn’t acknowledge her in his remarks at the event. Both are forced to question their understanding of their relationship as the night progresses and the tension grows. Zendaya’s performance in this black-and-white film earned her a Critics Choice nomination for Best Actress.
Jacob Elordi
Frankenstein
Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel comes to life in writer-director Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, the story of a mad genius, Dr. Frankenstein (Oscar Isaac), who’s seeking to create life from death. Through his many experiments, he births the Creature (Elordi). But Frankenstein’s actions have unforeseen consequences, and he soon finds himself fighting for his own life. Mia Goth (Pearl) and Christoph Waltz (Inglourious Basterds) co-star in this Gothic sci-fi tale that earned Elordi an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
On Swift Horses
This historical romantic drama, based on Shannon Pufahl’s 2019 novel, takes place in the 1950s and stars Elordi as Julius Walker, a Korean War veteran, and Daisy Edgar-Jones (Normal People) as Muriel, a homemaker and Julius’s sister-in-law. When Muriel and her husband, Lee (Will Poulter), move to San Diego, they invite Lee’s wayward brother to come live with them. But Julius chooses to strike out on his own and heads to Las Vegas, where he begins to form an unexpected relationship with his colleague, Henry (Diego Calva). Meanwhile, Muriel begins betting on horse races and becomes enamored with her neighbor, Sandra (Sasha Calle).
Sydney Sweeney
Eden
Based on a true story, director Ron Howard’s (Hillbilly Elegy) historical thriller follows three families of settlers who have three differing opinions about how to enjoy paradise. In 1929, Dr. Friedrich Ritter (Jude Law) and his wife, Dore Strauch (Vanessa Kirby), were the only people living on the island of Floreana in the Galápagos after escaping postwar Germany’s rising fascism. But the couple’s lifestyle is threatened when two new groups — enamored with Ritter’s writings about their utopian existence — arrive and begin imposing their own ideals. Sweeney plays Margret Wittmer, who moves to the island with her husband, Heinz (Daniel Brühl), and their son, Harry (Jonathan Tittel), in an attempt to cure Harry’s tuberculosis. Ana de Armas (Blonde), Toby Wallace (The Society), and Felix Kammerer (Frankenstein) also star.
Night Teeth
Director Adam Randall’s supernatural thriller takes place in a world where humans and vampires coexist peacefully, with vampires only feeding with consent. But chauffeur Benny’s (Jorge Lendeborg Jr.) entire world is turned upside down after picking up two mysterious girls (Debby Ryan and Lucy Fry) who expose him to a secret world he never knew existed. He is suddenly hurled into their cryptic underworld on a mission to save Los Angeles from dripping in blood after a vampire lord, Victor (Alfie Allen), goes rogue. Sweeney plays Eva, one of a pair of vampires — alongside Megan Fox’s (Subservience) Grace — who confronts Victor about his reckless behavior. Raúl Castillo (Army of the Dead) and Alexander Ludwig (Vikings) also star.
Maude Apatow
One of Them Days
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Keke Palmer (Alice) and SZA (Insecure) co-lead this buddy comedy about two down-on-their-luck Los Angelenos. After Alyssa’s (SZA) slacker boyfriend, Keshawn (Joshua Neal), loses their rent money, she and Dreux (Palmer) do everything in their power to make some quick cash, including (but not limited to) applying for a payday loan, donating blood, and selling a pilfered pair of Air Jordans. Things go from bad to worse when they accidentally cross paths with a ruthless gangster, King Lolo (Amin Joseph). Apatow plays Bethany, Dreux and Alyssa’s perky new neighbor. Vanessa Bell Calloway (Harriet), Lil Rel Howery (Bad Trip), Katt Williams (Katt Williams: The Last Report), and Janelle James (Abbott Elementary) also star.
Hollywood
Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan (Monster: The Ed Gein Story) created this miniseries about a group of aspiring actors and filmmakers in Hollywood after World War II, when the traditional studio dynamics were crumbling and the new generation embraced unprecedented control. Apatow portrays Henrietta Castello, a waitress whose husband, Jack (David Corenswet), dreams of becoming a top Hollywood star. The series’ ensemble cast also includes Darren Criss (Glee), Laura Harrier (BlacKkKlansman), Holland Taylor (The Chair), Samara Weaving (The Babysitter), and Patti LuPone (The School for Good and Evil).
Colman Domingo
The Four Seasons
Based on the 1981 film of the same name by writer-director Alan Alda, The Four Seasons follows three couples — Nick and Anne (Steve Carell and Kerri Kenney-Silver), Kate and Jack (Tina Fey and Will Forte), and Danny and Claude (Domingo and Marco Calvani) — as they vacation together through each season of the year. When their longtime friend group undergoes a major shift, they’re forced to take a closer look at both their romantic and platonic relationships.
The Madness
In this thriller by creator Stephen Belber, Domingo plays media pundit Muncie Daniels, who stumbles on a dead body deep in the Poconos mountains and fights to prove his innocence and reclaim his lost ideals. All the while, he’s working to reconnect with his estranged wife, Elena (Marsha Stephanie Blake), and their children, Kallie (Gabrielle Graham) and Demetrius (Thaddeus J. Mixson).
Eric Dane
Famous Last Words: Eric Dane
In November 2025, Dane joined Brad Falchuk on Famous Last Words for an intimate conversation, during which the actor reflected on his life and legacy. Their hour-long interview — which was conducted with the understanding that it would only be aired after his death — dives deep into a variety of topics, including Dane’s storied onscreen career, his thoughts on living with ALS, and his love for his family, especially his daughters, Billie and Georgia. You can read more about Dane’s last words on Tudum.
Grey’s Anatomy
This 22-season medical drama follows the personal and professional lives of doctors — especially Dr. Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) — working at the fictional Seattle Grace Hospital. Dane plays Dr. Mark Sloan, a renowned plastic surgeon and Dr. Derek Shepherd’s (Patrick Dempsey) childhood best friend. The series documents Grey’s journey to becoming a world-class surgeon, as well as her relationships with her fellow medical practitioners. The long-running series’ enormous ensemble cast also includes Sandra Oh (The Chair), Katherine Heigl (Firefly Lane), and Isaiah Washington (The 100).
