2026 has been no stranger to contentious films, and these eight are some of the most egregious to hit theaters when it comes to their controversies.

A lot of movies about teenagers tend to delve into the darker side of being a teen. And although some of these portrayals are met with positive reactions, some are surrounded by a bit of controversy ...

Sidney Prescott looking confused opening bathroom stall door (2000) - Dimension Films In February 2026, "Scream 7" entered theaters on a wave of controversy, much of it centering around the firing of ...

Joaquin Phoenix as Joker flanked by Jim Caviezel in Sound of Freedom and Ana de Armas in Blonde - Static Media We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Despite Hollywood having a ...

Controversial films tend to have one of two effects: Potential moviegoers steer clear of the big screen, heeding critics' warnings to beware, or the promise of something contentious makes viewers want ...

Hasbro's "Apology Tour" is stirring up discussions about a once-controversial Transformers movie again.

Tatum Evans looking confused in the kitchen in "Scream 7" - Paramount Pictures Movies — or any piece of art, for that matter — will inevitably produce a response from audiences. It's often not exactly ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Despite Hollywood having a reputation for being one of the most risk-averse industries in the world, that hasn't stopped film studios from ...