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Covering the Prague cinema scene, from reviews of Czech films and international releases now playing to Hollywood movies now shooting in Prague.
🎬 According to multiple outlets, Martin Scorsese's next film is slated to shoot in the Czech Republic.

What Happens at Night, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence, is reportedly scheduled to begin Prague production in February:
‘What Happens at Night’: Scorsese film with Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence eyes Prague shoot
Reports suggest the director’s upcoming thriller What Happens at Night could shoot in Czechia in early 2026, marking a potential landmark production for the country.
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December 19, 2025 at 2:38 AM
🎄 Hollywood star Julia Roberts was spotted strolling through central Prague late last week.

Photos shared by her bodyguard showcase a trip to the Old Town Square Christmas Market—and a production trailer for an undisclosed project:
Julia Roberts strolls through Prague’s Christmas markets after brief shoot on mystery project
The Hollywood legend was spotted walking through Prague’s historic center after filming for an undisclosed project during a brief stay last week.
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December 8, 2025 at 1:53 PM
🖤 Artist and designer Theodor Pištěk, who won an Oscar for his costumes in Miloš Forman's Amadeus, has passed away.

Beyond film, Pištěk designed the uniforms for the Prague Castle Guard—and had a second career as an auto racer in the 1960s and 70s:
Oscar-winning Czech costume designer Theodor Pištěk has passed away at 93
Theodor Pištěk, the Czech artist and Oscar-winning costume designer behind Amadeus, died at 93, leaving a lasting mark on global cinema.
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December 4, 2025 at 1:26 PM
🚀 It's official: Apple TV+'s epic sci-fi series Foundation will return to Prague in January for production on its fourth season.

Unlike previous seasons, this one will be filmed entirely in the Czech Republic:
‘Foundation’, season 4, to kick off extensive Prague shoot in January 2026 for Apple TV+
Apple TV+’s Foundation begins filming season four in Prague in January 2026, marking the first time the entire series is produced in Czechia.
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November 28, 2025 at 4:18 PM
🪴 One of the best films of the year is now playing in Prague cinemas.

No Other Choice, Park Chan-wook's bitter satire of corporate ethics, is showing with English subtitles at Kino Světozor, Kino Aero, and Bio Oko:
‘No Other Choice’ movie review: Masterful black comedy from Park Chan-wook
This piercing meditation on human morality and corporate greed rates alongside Oldboy and The Handmaiden as one of Park Chan-wook’s best movies…
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November 27, 2025 at 3:13 PM
🧟 Behind the scenes of Resident Evil in Prague!

Holešovice became a blood-soaked, snow-covered Raccoon City with wrecked cars, artificial snow, and gruesome gore effects as Resident Evil continued filming over the weekend.

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November 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
🧟 A zombie massacre in Prague!

Holešovice was transformed into a blood-soaked, snow-covered Raccoon City with wrecked cars, artificial snow, and gruesome gore effects as Resident Evil continued filming over the weekend: www.praguereporter.com/home/2025/11...
PHOTOS: Prague streets drenched in blood as ‘Resident Evil’ films in Holešovice
Artificial snow, burned-out cars, and gore effects transform Prague 7 into Raccoon City for director Zach Cregger’s new Resident Evil film, which appears to be employing extensive physical effects.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:18 AM
🍿 A favorite cinema among locals, Prague's Bio Oko has reopened after a lengthy closure for renovations.

The new improvements enhance projection quality, acoustics, and seating comfort while “maintaining the soul” of the cinema:
Historic Prague cinema Bio Oko reopens after months-long renovation in main hall
Prague’s iconic cinema Bio Oko reopened Nov. 8 after upgrades to seating, sound, projection, and accessibility while keeping its historic charm.
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November 10, 2025 at 12:45 PM
💋 A year in the lives of three Czech OnlyFans stars is captured in Virtual Girlfriends, a revealing look at online attention and complex relationships.

The film is now playing in Prague cinemas, and with English subtitles at Kino Světozor:
‘Virtual Girlfriends’ movie review: Czech OnlyFans doc a revealing peek at adult content creators
Even for those familiar with the OnlyFans platform, this is a revealing look behind the curtains of adult content creators—and the complex relationship with their fans.
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November 7, 2025 at 2:38 PM
🏆 An unprecedented four Czech co-productions will compete for Best International Film at next year's Oscars.

Mr. Nobody Against Putin, which premieres in local cinemas this weekend, joins submissions from Czechia, Slovakia, and Poland:
‘Mr. Nobody Against Putin’: Czech co-production submitted by Denmark to 2026 Oscars
The Czech-Danish documentary Mr. Nobody vs. Putin is Denmark’s 2026 Oscar submission, marking the fourth Czech-produced submission.
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November 4, 2025 at 3:25 PM
❄️ Prague saw some early snow last week—for production on Zach Cregger’s new Resident Evil film.

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PHOTOS: ‘Resident Evil’ blankets Prague’s Karlín neighborhood in snow for key action scene
In the Karlín neighborhood of Prague 8, an action scene involving snow, gunfire, explosions, and fast driving was filmed from Oct. 29-Nov. 2.
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November 3, 2025 at 2:54 PM
🧟‍♂️ Resident Evil will shoot a major action scene in Prague's Karlín district next week.

Streets by the Negrelli Viaduct will be covered by artificial snow for scenes involving fast driving and gunfire:
‘Resident Evil’ reboot to film major action scenes in Prague’s Karlín district next week
The latest Resident Evil film shoots in Prague’s Karlín next week, bringing large-scale night scenes, gunfire, and artificial snow.
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October 23, 2025 at 11:23 AM
☢️ Czech production on Resident Evil is officially underway.

The horror film from Weapons director Zach Cregger filmed over the weekend in a historic former railway tunnel in Litoměřice:
‘Resident Evil’: Czech production on Zach Cregger’s horror reboot kicks off in Litoměřice
Production on Zach Cregger’s Resident Evil reboot has officially begun in Czechia, with filming taking place in Litoměřice’s historic tunnel.
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October 13, 2025 at 10:46 AM
🌐 Jared Leto is an AI program who materializes in the real world in Tron: Ares, opening in Prague and cinemas worldwide this weekend.

Nine Inch Nails’ dazzling soundtrack, a worthy heir to Daft Punk’s work on Tron: Legacy, turns the film into a truly immersive ride—especially in IMAX:
‘Tron: Ares’ movie review: Nine Inch Nails electrifies dazzling Disney sequel with Jared Leto
The electrifying score by Nine Inch Nails that washes over so much of the film that it often feels like an extended music video—but there’s a timely, touching story in here, too.
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October 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
🎬 Filming for Netflix's The Age of Innocence is now underway on the streets of Prague, which will play 19th-century New York.

Camila Morrone, Kristine Froseth, Ben Radcliffe, and Margo Martindale star in the adaptation of the classic novel:
‘The Age of Innocence’: Netflix series with Camila Morrone, Kristine Froseth kicks off Prague shoot
Filming for Netflix’s new adaptation of The Age of Innocence is now underway in Prague, transforming the city into Gilded Age New York.
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October 6, 2025 at 11:44 AM
🇨🇿 In town as part of his Mortality tour, Ricky Gervais said Prague "might be the most beautiful capital city in the world."

The actor and comedian joins a growing list of celebs who have praised the Czech capital, including Bill Skarsgård, Uma Thurman, and Orlando Bloom:
Ricky Gervais praises Prague during Mortality tour: ‘The most beautiful capital city in the world’
British comedian, actor, and writer Ricky Gervais said Prague “might be the most beautiful capital city in the world” during his visit to the Czech capital this weekend. Gervais performed the Czech…
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October 5, 2025 at 10:39 AM
🧟 Zach Cregger's new Resident Evil movie begins filming in Prague later this month, and the central cast has been confirmed.

Zach Cherry (Severance), Kali Reis (True Detective), and Paul Walter Hauser (The Naked Gun) join lead Austin Abrams:
‘Resident Evil’: Key cast confirmed for Zach Cregger reboot as Prague shoot kicks off this month
Sony’s Resident Evil reboot begins filming in Prague with Zach Cherry, Kali Reis, Johnno Wilson, and Paul Walter Hauser joining Austin Abrams.
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October 4, 2025 at 9:36 AM
🪳 Franz, which filmed in Prague last spring, is now playing in local cinemas (and with English subtitles at Kino Světozor).

The portrayal of Kafka by Idan Weiss is so memorable that it is destined to become the definitive vision of the writer for future generations:
‘Franz’ movie review: Agnieszka Holland’s flavorful Kafka biopic paints a memorable picture
Wonderful production design, vibrant cinematography on the streets of Prague, and outstanding performances bring this flavorful portrait of Franz Kafka to life.
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September 27, 2025 at 2:54 PM
🎞️ One of the best films of the year opens in Prague cinemas today.

Paul Thomas Anderson's epic black comedy One Battle After Another might be his best film yet, and an early favorite for Best Picture at next year's Academy Awards:
‘One Battle After Another’ movie review: Leonardo DiCaprio a riot in PTA’s marvelous Vineland riff
This invigorating, timely call to action is easily the best major studio release of 2025, and an early favorite for Best Picture at next year’s Academy Awards.
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September 25, 2025 at 10:48 AM
🔥 Oliver Laxe's incredible Sirât shocked audiences at this year's Cannes Film Festival, and opens in Prague cinemas this week.

Catch it with English subtitles at select screenings at Edison Filmhub, Kino Světozor, Kino Aero, and elsewhere:
‘Sirât’ movie review: Mad Max meets The Wages of Fear in Oliver Laxe’s explosive stunner
Beyond its striking visuals and pulsating soundtrack, Sirât is a meditation on the human condition: what drives us to go on as our world collapses around us.
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September 24, 2025 at 9:11 AM
👙 A new documentary out later this fall explores the world of Czech women who earn a living by creating erotic content on OnlyFans.

Virtual Girlfriends is the latest project from Barbora Chalupová, who made a splash with 2020's Caught in the Net:
‘Virtual Girlfriends’: Erotic Czech OnlyFans creators probed in new doc from Caught in the Net director
Director Barbora Chalupová follows three women navigating the fast-growing platform in a provocative look at online intimacy and commerce.
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September 18, 2025 at 3:42 PM
🎞️ The Face of Horror, a technicolor medieval horror film that wrapped its Prague shoot last month, has revealed its first look.

Kristine Froseth and Jonah Hauer-King star in the new feature from The Love Witch director Anna Biller:
‘The Face of Horror’: First look at Anna Biller’s Prague-shot medieval horror film revealed
Anna Biller’s gothic revenge tale The Face of Horror is now filming in Prague, with Jonah Hauer-King and Kristine Froseth leading the cast.
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September 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
🖤 RIP Robert Redford, who passed away this morning.

The screen legend visited Prague in 2005, when he was honored at the Karlovy Vary film fest, and shared a beer with former president Václav Havel.

📷: Redford and Havel at Divadlo Na zábradlí / ČTK

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September 16, 2025 at 1:43 PM
🪳 Call it Kafkaesque: Franz will be competing for an Oscar, but not thanks to Czechia's selection committee.

Poland has selected the Prague-shot, Czech (and German) language Kafka biopic as the country's official submission to the Academy Awards:
‘Franz’: Kafka biopic selected by Poland as official submission to 2026 Academy Awards
Agnieszka Holland’s Kafka biopic Franz, filmed largely in Prague, will represent Poland at the 2026 Oscars after being ineligible for a Czech submission.
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September 15, 2025 at 5:29 PM
🚀 Good news for sci-fi fans and (probably) good news for the Czech film industry: Apple has renewed Foundation for season 4.

The series is expected to return to Prague, which hosted production on seasons 2 and 3:
‘Foundation’: Prague-shot sci-fi series renewed for season 4 at Apple TV+
Apple TV+ has ordered a fourth season of the sci-fi epic Foundation, whose second and third seasons shot in Prague, though the filming location for season 4 remains unconfirmed.
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September 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM