It's not every day that Cynthia Erivo portrays 23 roles in London's West End production of Dracula. Her once-in-a-lifetime, one-woman show is summoning everyone to The Noel Coward Theatre, even Florence Pugh. On February 17, Erivo's Dracula hypnotized the actor into ending her 10-month red carpet hiatus, with fresh-off-the-runway Patou as her plus-one.

Two weeks after Patou presented its Fall 2026 collection, the closing look landed in the hands of Pugh's stylist, Rebecca Corbin-Murray. It was the perfect blend of gothic and glamorous for a ticket to Dracula's opening night. The Don't Worry Darling actor posed for photographers in Patou's carpet-grazing shift dress, featuring cap sleeves and a sleek mock neck. Victorian-era elements continued with two-tone black fabric, featuring less-than-average cutouts from neck to hem. Zoom in to see the velvety velour shape-shift into forest animals, soldiers, archers, and the like. Fans of Erivo's Wicked press tour will appreciate the dress's subtle story-telling exterior.

To finish, Pugh accessorized with nothing more than a bold red lip, her nose piercing, and diamond drop earrings. Leave it to the Oscar nominee to method dress for a project that isn't even hers.

Pugh has been a Patou girl since 2023, so she had first dibs on artistic director Guillaume Henry's final runway show. (Not a single celebrity sourced the 42-piece line before Pugh, though Henry stepped down just 11 days after its Paris debut.) Before his last Patou presentation, he described his Fall 2026 woman as "medieval cool," hence the dress's mid-battle velour motifs. It seems the Parisian designer purposely ended the show with a funeral-worthy dress, a farewell to his eight-year run at Patou's helm.

While the dress signaled the end of Patou as we know it, Pugh's Dracula styling confirmed her long-awaited return to red carpets. Her last step-and-repeat was at the April 30, 2025, premiere of Thunderbolts. She arrived at Marvel's New York City premiere in a custom leather dress from Loewe. Similar to her Patou slip, Pugh's midi began with a high-neck bodice, minus the cap-sleeves. A thigh-high slit revealed matching black Christian Louboutin pumps.

With that said, don't expect Pugh to embark on a Margot Robbie-level press tour anytime soon. Her next project, Netflix's East of Eden, has yet to narrow down an exact release date this year. Judging by the Dracula select, her East of Eden attire could spotlight the best of Fall 2026 designs. In the meantime, Pugh in weeks-old Patou will tide photographers over until her next press run, whenever that may be.

There’s a unique joy to be found in watching movie stars pull off intricate, death-defying stunts from the comfort of your air-conditioned seat. Action movies remain among the best onscreen spectacles Hollywood has to offer, and 2026’s action slate is no exception.

This year, Christopher Nolan is kicking it back to one of Western storytelling’s oldest epic tales with his adaptation of The Odyssey. Meanwhile, blockbuster franchises are set to dominate the box office, from a new Marvel Avengers team-up movie and highly anticipated DC spin-offs to reimaginings of best-selling video games. Below, we’ve put together a list of the best action movies of 2026 so far—and the most intriguing, pulse-pounding films coming out soon. (And if you’re looking for a movie to watch right now, check out our list of the best action films of 2025).

The Best Action Movies of 2026 So Far

'Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die'

Release date: February 13

Starring: Sam Rockwell, Haley Lu Richardson, Zazie Beetz, Juno Temple, Michael Peña, and Tanya van Graan

Why it’s worth seeing: Good Luck, Have Fun, Don’t Die marks Pirates of the Caribbean director Gore Verbinski’s first film in a decade, and if anyone knows how to pull off raucous action, it’s him. The sci-fi comedy stars Sam Rockwell as a man claiming to be from the future. When he shows up at an L.A. diner, its patrons must decide whether to join him in his battle against an unwieldy A.I.

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'The Bluff'

Release date: February 25

Starring: Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Karl Urban, Ismael Cruz Córdova, and Zack Morris

Why it’s worth seeing: There’s a truly regrettable lack of swashbuckling pirate epics in Hollywood right now. Luckily, The Bluff is here to get the job done. Set in the 19th century, the movie centers on a former female pirate (Priyanka Chopra Jonas), who must fight to protect her family when her mysterious past catches up with her.

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'Pretty Lethal'

Release date: March 25

Starring: Iris Apatow, Lana Condor, Millicent Simmonds, Avantika, Maddie Ziegler, and Uma Thurman

Why it's worth seeing: Ass-kicking ballerinas? We're sold. Gen-Z It girls lead this action-thriller about a troupe of dancers who must fight for their survival after they check into a mysterious inn when their bus to a competition breaks down...and armed men are on their tails. Don't expect any average dégagés and grand battements here!

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'Project Hail Mary'

Release date: March 20

Starring: Ryan Gosling, Sandra Hüller, Lionel Boyce, Ken Leung, Milana Vayntrub, and James Ortiz

Why it's worth seeing: These days, we're extra lucky when Hollywood goes all-in on an original blockbuster—especially one with practical effects. Project Hail Mary, based on Andy Weir's best-selling novel of the same name, certainly got cinephiles into theater seats with its sci-fi thrill ride...and warmed our hearts just the same. Following a biologist/middle school teacher (Ryan Gosling) who's thrust on a dangerous mission in outer space to save the Earth, it becomes an unlikely friendship story between him and an alien who's set out to save his own planet. Gosling brings the charm, laughs abound, and you'll realize that you never knew you could feel so much for a rock.

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The Best Action Movies Coming in Spring 2026

'Mortal Kombat II'

Release date: May 8

Starring: Lewis Tan, Karl Urban, Adeline Rudolph, Jessica McNamee, Josh Lawson, Ludi Lin, Chin Han, and Tati Gabrielle

Why it's worth seeing: Between Super Mario Galaxy and the upcoming Resident Evil and Street Fighter films, 2026 is shaping up to be a banner year for video game blockbusters. This summer’s biggest game adaptation? Mortal Kombat II, which follows MMA fighter Cole Young (Lewis Tan) as he goes up against other realms’ best fighters in the bloody Mortal Kombat tournament. Will he get in enough punches to save the world from the sorcerer Shang Tsung (Chin Han)? You’ll have to park it in your nearest movie theater seat to find out.

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'Masters of the Universe'

Release date: June 5

Starring: Nicholas Galitzine, Jared Leto, Camila Mendes, Alison Brie, Kristen Wiig, and Idris Elba

Why it’s worth seeing: Masters of the Universe marks the first time that iconic superhero He-Man has graced the big screen in almost 40 years. This time around, The Idea of You’s Nicholas Galitzine plays the titular “Master of the Universe,” a young man on Earth who discovers that he’s secretly an alien prince who must reclaim his home from the villainous Skeletor (Jared Leto).

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The Best Action Movies Coming in Summer 2026

'Supergirl'

Release date: June 26

Starring: Milly Alcock, Matthias Schoenaerts, Eve Ridley, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, and Jason Momoa

Why it’s worth seeing: If you saw Superman last summer, you know what wonderful, new energy DCEU boss James Gunn is pumping into the super studio. You also know how charming Milly Alcock was in the few scenes that graced the screen as her wild child version of Supergirl. All that being said, you can expect the same energy in this film about Clark Kent’s cousin. In the film, she’ll be on an intergalactic bender to celebrate her 23rd birthday—only to detour when she meets a young woman (Eve Ridley) who inspires her to set out on a journey of revenge.

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'The Odyssey'

Release date: July 17

Starring: Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Robert Pattinson, Zendaya, Elliot Page, Mia Goth, Anne Hathaway, Jon Bernthal, and Benny Safdie

Why it’s worth seeing: Hollywood’s preeminent blockbuster filmmaker putting his own spin on the cornerstone of Western storytelling? If that doesn’t make Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey a frontrunner for the movie of 2026, I don’t know what does. This take on Homer’s classic epic stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, a Trojan soldier who sets out on a years-long, battle-filled voyage to reunite with his family. Expect to see plenty more familiar faces in this mythical reimagining.

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'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'

Release date: July 31

Starring: Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, Sadie Sink, Liza Colón-Zayas, Jon Bernthal, Mark Ruffalo, Michael Mando, Tramell Tillman, and Marvin Jones III

Why it’s worth seeing: It appears power couple Tom Holland and Zendaya will be ruling the box office this summer, with the latest Spider-Man movie arriving in theaters just two weeks after The Odyssey. It follows 2021’s Spider-Man: No Way Home, though it marks a fresh start for Peter Parker. Not much is known about the film, but the logline teases that we’ll find the hero trying to focus on college, leaving his life of crime-fighting behind—that is, until a threat endangers his friends and he’s compelled to suit up again.

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'The End of Oak Street'

Release date: August 14

Starring: Anne Hathaway, Ewan McGregor, Maisy Stella, and Christian Convery

Why it's worth seeing: Raising a family is hard enough, but raising one in between dodging hungry dinosaurs is a whole other ball game. Anne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor lend their movie star chops to The End of Oak Street, playing parents whose suburban block is suddenly transported to a mysterious new land following a cosmic blip.

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'Mutiny'

Release date: August 21

Starring: Jason Statham, Annabelle Wallis, Jason Wong, Arnas Fedaravičius, Roland Møller, and Adrian Lester

Why it’s worth seeing: It wouldn’t be an action movie year without genre stalwart Jason Statham getting into scrapes with the best of them. In 2026, he stars in Mutiny, playing a man forced to go on the run after being framed for his billionaire boss’s murder. Naturally, it all leads to a vast conspiracy and all the high-speed chases an action aficionado would expect.

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'The Dog Stars'

Release date: August 28

Starring: Jacob Elordi, Margaret Qualley, Josh Brolin, Guy Pearce, and Benedict Wong

Why it’s worth seeing: Icon Ridley Scott adapts Peter Heller’s 2012 novel of the same name—and you can bet it’ll be a powerful spectacle. Set in a post-apocalyptic world out west after a virus wipes out almost all of humanity, a former pilot (Jacob Elordi), his dog, and a survivalist former marine (Josh Brolin) camp out together at an abandoned airport until they begin to wonder whether more is out there…and inevitably find their state of life threatened.

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The Best Action Movies Coming in Fall 2026

'Digger'

Release date: October 2

Starring: Tom Cruise, Sandra Hüller, John Goodman, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jesse Plemons, Sophie Wilde, Riz Ahmed, and Emma D’Arcy

Why it’s worth seeing: The fact that Digger is the first non-Mission Impossible or Top Gun film that one of our finest living movie stars, Tom Cruise, has made in years makes it worth the price of admission for action lovers. Although details about The Revenant director Alejandro G. Iñárritu’s next movie are still largely under wraps, he has described it as “a comedy of catastrophic proportions.” A shovel is also involved somehow!

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'Street Fighter'

Release date: October 16

Starring: Noah Centineo, Andrew Koji, Callina Liang, Leati Joseph “Roman Reigns” Anoaʻi, David Dastmalchian, and Cody Rhodes

Why it’s worth seeing: If you’re interested in video game adaptations, this take on the famed arcade game of the same name should be on your radar. In the 2026 Street Fighter reboot, estranged street fighters Ken Masters (Noah Centineo) and Ryu (Andrew Koji) are thrown back together in hopes of ending up the sole victor of the World Warrior Tournament.

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'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping'

Release date: November 20

Starring: Joseph Zada, Jesse Plemons, Ralph Fiennes, Kieran Culkin, Elle Fanning, Mckenna Grace, Maya Hawke, Whitney Peak, Kelvin Harrison Jr., and Glenn Close

Why it’s worth seeing: Are you ready to return to the arena? Based on Suzanne Collins’s bestselling Hunger Games prequel of the same name (set between the events of The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and the first novel), Sunrise on the Reaping depicts Katniss’s mentor Haymitch Abernathy’s gruesome time in the games. When the District 12 victor was forced to fight to the death, he was selected during the Second Quarter Quell, or when each Panem district had to submit double the number of tributes. The hype for this franchise blockbuster is real: Fans have been very vocal about how pleased they are with the casting—including A-listers like Elle Fanning, Jesse Plemons, and Kieran Culkin as younger versions of key characters Effie Trinket, Plutarch Heavensbee, and Caesar Flickerman, respectively. Not only that, just as the first film was a breakout moment for Jennifer Lawrence (who’s set to return in a cameo appearance), it should be a star-making role for newcomer Joseph Zada as young Haymitch.

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'Jumanji 5'

Release date: December 11

Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Jack Black, Kevin Hart, Karen Gillan, Nick Jonas, Awkwafina, and Danny DeVito

Why it’s worth seeing: The Jumanji films are back to bring their (admittedly fictional) game to the screen. More recent installments have followed a ragtag team trapped in a board game’s fantastical jungle. The only way out? To fight through its many dangers. The currently untitled fifth Jumanji movie reunites members of the wisecracking team from the last two movies, including Dwayne Johnson, Kevin Hart, and Karen Gillan.

'Avengers: Doomsday'

Release date: December 18

Starring: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Mackie, Letitia Wright, Paul Rudd, Chris Evans, Simu Liu, Florence Pugh, Vanessa Kirby, and Pedro Pascal

Why it’s worth seeing: Although Marvel’s recent output has been hit-and-miss, there’s no denying this new Avengers team-up movie is shaping up to be one of the moviegoing events of the year. In a major casting shakeup, Marvel founding father Robert Downey Jr. is back in a new role as the villainous sorcerer Doctor Doom. This time around, newer heroes like the Thunderbolts and the Fantastic Four are set to team up with longtime favorites like Chris Evans’s Steve Rogers and Chris Hemsworth’s Thor, setting the stage for a grand, multiversal showdown.

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'Dune: Part Three'

Release date: December 18

Starring: Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, Anya Taylor-Joy, Josh Brolin, Rebecca Ferguson, Jason Momoa, and Robert Pattinson

Why it’s worth seeing: Lisan al-Gaib! The epic conclusion of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune trilogy is nearly here, adapting Frank Herbert's 1969 novel Dune Messiah. While Paul Atreides’s (Timothée Chalamet) fateful ascension to prevent a holy war was charted throughout the series, the final film will show the aftermath, reckoning with a young man with unchecked power. The main ensemble will return, with Jason Momoa reprising his role from the first film, Anya Taylor-Joy with likely more screentime than the second, and Robert Pattinson as the villain, Scytale.

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The Best Action Movies Coming Soon in 2026

'The Adventures of Cliff Booth'

Release date: TBA

Starring: Brad Pitt, Scott Caan, Elizabeth Debicki, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Carla Gugino, and Timothy Olyphant

Why it’s worth seeing: Brad Pitt won an Oscar for playing ‘70s stuntman Cliff Booth in Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. Revisiting the character and New Hollywood onscreen would be exciting enough. This time around, though, The Adventures of Cliff Booth will be directed by David Fincher, with a script from Tarantino, setting the stage for an action-packed collaboration between two of the most acclaimed directors working today.

Right now, New York City is hosting a battle of the quick-change. Nearly every celeb in the game—from Florence Pugh and Miley Cyrus to Blake Lively—is currently making the rounds to promote their latest works and, of course, they're swapping outfits in between each stop.

Lively, for example, served up a handful of different outfits in honor of her new film Another Simple Favor. She sported dual 'fits on Monday (one of which was plucked from Beyoncé's closet), before stepping out thrice on Tuesday, in separate all-black ensembles—each one styled with its own novelty accessories.

Miley Cyrus, meanwhile, used the streets of NYC to debut her new normal-girl fashion era. The pop star sported five varying 'fits in the span of a couple days, before taking her outfit marathon to Paris.

At the same time, Florence Pugh was on a media tour for her superhero movie Thunderbolts*. In the last 12 hours alone, the actor has tripled her fashion output, first stepping out in a crisp white skirt suit from Mugler.

The CEO-approved ensemble—a pull from the designer's archives—featured subtle nods to her Marvel character, via a silver lightning bolt details on the lapels and hem. She continued the metallic theme with chrome pumps from footwear brand Paris Texas.

On her next stop, Pugh repped her assassin persona, again, in a sparkly noir nap dress by Altuzarra. The maxi had a peasant-style skirt and a smocked bodice, giving it an understated boho-chic feel.

The final look fell perfectly in line with the aesthetic Pugh and her stylist, Rebecca Corbin Murray, have been crafting. She went for another all-white number, styling the dress with matching sunglasses and the same silver pumps. She differentiated this look from those before it by adding a crimson lip and a pair of orb-like earrings.

Like her press tour for Dune: Part Two last year, the star is likely scheduled for dozens more appearances with its own designer outfit. But where her last press tour leaned into space-age cut-outs and alien princess metallics, the Thunderbolts* look is much more minimalistic—a nod to her character's understated superhero wardrobe. Watch this space: Pugh's stripped-back take on method dressing isn't over yet.

Is Florence Pugh in her wash-and-go era? On April 28, the actress was seen arriving at a taping for Jimmy Kimmel Live with a full entourage in tow. Ever a lover of the details, the first thing I noticed was her edgy safety-pin earrings. The second was her sculpted wet hairstyle, a look that has started trending in Hollywood (and amongst the street style set) again.

Courtesy of hairstylist Hyungsun Ju, Pugh’s version of the hairstyle featured her shoulder-length hair swept back away from her face. Given that her face-framing bang isn’t moving at all, it’s likely Ju also used quite a bit of gel to keep the Pugh's hair in place. Ju also opted to flip the ends of the actress’s hair, adding a flirty touch to the otherwise very structured style.

Wet hair has long been beloved by celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Ciara, and more. Numerous A-listers have been spotted in the look on red carpets in the past, and it’s a mainstay every Fashion Month without fail. Most recently, Bella Hadid wore a version of the look while filming FX’s new series The Beauty. With stamps of approval from some of the biggest celebrities in the media, I do not doubt that this trend will continue its high throughout the rest of the year.

While wet hairstyles typically look intentionally undone, there’s quite a bit of technique that goes into it, so I recommend trying to recreate Pugh’s hairstyle when you have a bit of time to spend in front of the mirror. Keep reading for the products you’ll want to have on hand to get a similar wet look.

Marvel Comics has given us, as a culture, many things to be thankful for: the Black Panther franchise, Zendaya and Tom Holland's relationship, and most recently, Florence Pugh's Thunderbolts* press tour and all its coinciding looks.

The actor has been steadily in these streets, promoting her latest superhero film before it hits theaters on May 2. Thus far, most of Pugh's outfits styled by Rebecca Corbin Murray have outwardly personified her on-screen character: Black Widow's assassin little sister, Yelena Belova. She embodied her trademark aesthetic (moody and tough, with just a dash of sultriness), as well as her signature color story, in a series of edgy noir looks.

For her latest outing, however, Pugh threw any method dressing themes out the window, choosing to embrace her own love of sheer dresses instead. After walking the red carpet in sheer black lace at the London premiere earlier that day, Pugh headed over to the Thunderbolts* after-party. She underwent a drastic quick-change, pivoting from her black Elie Saab cut-out gown to a taupe bustier dress.

Her Dolce & Gabbana midi was the naked dress in its truest form, made from sheer, skin-toned fabrication, with lace-up details and boudoir-inspired bustier cups. You could see right through its beige chiffon outer to the satin teddy she wore underneath.

On top, Pugh added a third layer, in the form of an ankle-length trench coat. Any traditional aspects were left on the cutting room floor: Her $4,995 piece was made not from khaki canvas, but from the same see-through material as her dress.

She further styled the look with vintage-inspired black diamond earrings and a pair of matching satin pointe shoes. The champagne-colored pumps offered a major departure from the traditional ballet flat style. Instead, they had a sculpted high heel and a 2000s-era rounded toe, topped with a bow.

Florence Pugh's pointe shoe heels aren't only a nod to the prima ballerina styles walking runways like Simone Rocha, Miu Miu, and OpéraSport in recent seasons. They're also a clever nod to her character's backstory. Yelena Belova honed her deadly grace in ballet classes alongside fellow assassins-in-training. Fashion people will agree: Pugh's offscreen take is killer.

Thunderbolts* star Florence Pugh isn't merely a fan of the naked dress trend. She's a pioneer in the form of wearing sheer, exposed, and all-around bare pieces. Her innovations now include a stomach cut-out gown for the April 22 London premiere of her latest Marvel Comics Universe (MCU) outing.

Pugh was the neon yellow carpet's hero in a couture gown by Elie Saab, styled by Rebecca Corbin Murray. She channeled her Marvel alter-ego, assassin Yelena Belova, through a Black Widow color palette set with semi-sheer black lace, in lieu of a cape and a skintight catsuit. Smatterings of black beads embroidered the corseted bodice, while a peek-a-boo window revealed a slice of her stomach beneath the transparent black fabric. This is naked dressing 3.0: It wasn't completely see-through, and the skin-baring cut-outs neatly juxtaposed all the volume of her long black train. (So long, she could have hid the rest of her character's anti-hero cohort underneath it.)

Pugh accented her high-volume dress with fine jewelry by Ara Vartanian, a designer specializing in responsibly-sourced gemstones. Her beauty beat also took swings like a superhero heading into her final battle. Hairstylist Hyungsun Ju slicked her lob back with gel, creating a wet-effect look with flipped ends. Alex Babsky brought sizzling eye makeup, defined by sharp winged eyeliner and a swipe of neon orange eyeshadow. The jolt of high-fashion energy extended all the way to her fingertips, where manicurist Michelle Class painted natural, glossy nails to contrast the star's bright makeup.

Hours before the premiere, Pugh shared a snap of her hectic premiere-day prep with her Instagram followers. "Racing around town as fast as my clackers can go, hair is constantly flapping in my face," she wrote in a characteristically candid caption. The star didn't share a look at her Elie Saab gown there, but fans could guess she would wear something sheer and lingerie inspired.

Pugh and Corbin-Murray often embrace the actress's form with naked dresses in all cuts, colors, and forms. One day, she'll wear a sheer Rodarte dress set with an oversize rosette; the next, she'll champion getting transparent with a cut-out Stella McCartney mini. Each piece is selected in celebration of Pugh exactly as she is.

Some onlookers have questioned her no-holds-barred approach to dressing, such as with the viral pink Valentino gown she wore to the designer's 2022 front row in Rome. But the actress has taken those moments as an invitation to double-down on her personal style. "If I'm happy in it, then I'm gonna wear it," the actress told Vogue in a 2023 cover story. "Of course, I don't want to offend people, but I think my point is: How can my nipples offend you that much?"

Take a peak inside Florence Pugh’s red carpet wardrobe, and you’ll find that the actress loves nothing more than garments drenched in lace and stitched with translucent threads. So it wasn’t much of a shocker when Pugh arrived at CinemaCon 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada, on April 3 wearing a corset dress that championed the lingerie dressing trend without hestitation.

To promote her upcoming Marvel Studios film Thunderbolts, Pugh slipped into a Stella McCartney white mini dress fresh off the label’s Fall 2025 runway. The figure-hugging number included a sculpted corset, ruched detailing along the sides, and sheer lace panels that played peek-a-boo with her underwear. While the bottom half of Pugh’s dress showcased a skin-tight construction, the top boasted billowing sleeves and bold padded shoulders.

Stylist Rebecca Corbin-Murray gave Pugh’s soft lacey dress an edgy twist with Western-inspired cowboy boots from Paris Texas, plus a shimmering silver hoop earrings.

As for glam, Pugh opted for her signature makeup stack: smoky eyeshadow, warm bronzer, and nude lipstick. She slicked back her blonde strands in a perfectly tousled updo to finish.

While assembling her look for CinemaCon 2025, it appears that Pugh snagged a page from her press tour style playbook. Last year, while promoting the romantic drama We Live in Time, Pugh channeled fashion’s beloved coquette aesthetic with a puff-sleeve lace dress from Rodarte and a floor-sweeping, diaphanous Christian Dior gown.

Racing through Dune: Part Two’s whirlwind press tour earlier in the year, Pugh favored a sultry look once again. However, she ditched lace fabrics for a sheer Galvan London set featuring a bralette and a slip skirt covered in diamond-shaped mirrors.

If there’s one thing for certain, it’s that Pugh is never afraid to show a bit of skin. Provided that you’d also like to embrace a risqué attitude, keep scrolling for several dresses that resemble Pugh's sumptuous Stella McCartney look.

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Florence Pugh's eyelashes have me questioning everything I know about the best mascara application. For years, I was operating under the misguided notion that lashes should channel one of two vibes: long and softly defined or voluminous and dramatic. But after catching sight of these pitch-black, punk-rock feather dusters at London Fashion Week, my eyes have definitely been opened to new possibilities.

On Feb. 20, the Oppenheimer actor opened Harris Reed’s Autumn/Winter 2025 show at the Tate Britain with a bang—in large part thanks to her spidery lashes, which extended far past her defined brows. As she prowled around the room, Pugh could be heard making declarations like, "be unruly, be reckless, and be loud" as well as "be determined, be fearless, and always be too f–king much." Which is exactly what this stunning makeup look executed by Sofia Tilbury manages to achieve.

Meant to mimic the spiky spines of a sea urchin, the effect was achieved by placing fanned-out falsies on both her upper and lower lashlines, per British Vogue. Tilbury then followed up with a generous coating of Charlotte Tilbury Exagger-Eyes Volume Mascara.

In contrast with her two-inch eyelashes, the rest of Pugh's face was kept understated with only contour, highlighter, and nude lipstick in addition to a dewy base. Her chiseled sculpt comes courtesy of Charlotte's Hollywood Contour, while her lips feature a combination of two pale pinks: K.I.S.S.I.N.G Satin Shine Lipstick in Penelope Pink and Matte Revolution Hydrating Lipstick in Kim KW.

Pugh really did look like a Disney villain with the horns of her black floor-length dress curling around her jaw—emphasizing her glam even further. We may be living in dark times, but this punk-rock runway beat couldn't have shone any brighter.

Florence Pugh refuses to abide by the sexist stereotypes women are so often bound by, particularly in the entertainment industry.

In a new interview, the Midsommar star addressed the difficulties she's faced as a young woman in Hollywood. "There are fine lines women have to stay within," Pugh told The London Times. "Otherwise they are called a diva, demanding, problematic. And I don't want to fit into stereotypes made by others."

Pugh continued, "It is really exhausting for a young woman to just be in this industry, and actually other industries. But I've always been encouraged to have a voice."

One of the ways Pugh has rebelled against outdated perceptions of women is by playing complex characters on screen. "Well it's always been fashionable to tell a woman how she should live her life," Pugh told the outlet. "Or that the decisions they are making are wrong or too loud. It's about control, isn't it? It's still ultimately about suppressing one sex, and we’re dealing with it all the time."

During the same interview, Pugh revealed how she attempts to counteract negative, sexist press about women's bodies. "I remember watching this industry and feeling that I wasn't represented," she told the outlet. "I remember godawful headlines about how Keira Knightley isn't thin anymore, or watching women getting torn apart despite being talented and beautiful." She continued, "The only thing people want to talk about is some useless crap about how they look. And so I didn't care to abide by those rules. I've loved challenging ideas I don't like."

Earlier this year, Pugh shared that she'd frozen her eggs after being diagnosed with PCOS and endometriosis. The Little Women star noted the shock she experienced upon learning she was living with two health conditions affecting her fertility. "I learned completely different information, at age 27, that I need to get my eggs out, and do it quickly, which was just a bit of a mind-boggling realization, and one that I'm really lucky and glad that I found out when I did because I've been wanting kids since I was a child," Pugh told Dear Media's "SHE MD" podcast.

Florence Pugh has opened up about the health diagnoses that made her decide to freeze her eggs at age 27.

In an interview with Dr. Thaïs Aliabadi, known as "Dr. A," and influencer Mary Alice Haney on Dear Media's "SHE MD" podcast, Pugh got frank about her fertility.

Pugh revealed (via People) that she'd met with Dr. A, who "asked if I'd ever had an egg count done and I was like, 'No what do you mean? I'm so young. Why do I need an egg count?'"

Following the egg count, Dr. A diagnosed Pugh with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis, both of which can negatively impact a person's fertility.

"It was just so bizarre because my family are baby-making machines," Pugh explained on the podcast. "My mom had babies into her forties. My gran had babies throughout."

Pugh continued, "And then of course, I learned completely different information, at age 27, that I need to get my eggs out, and do it quickly, which was just a bit of a mind-boggling realization, and one that I'm really lucky and glad that I found out when I did because I've been wanting kids since I was a child."

Pugh explained that, while she had heard of PCOS, she had no idea it was so "common." Approximately five million people are thought to have PCOS in the U.S. alone, and many more go undiagnosed, per the CDC.

The Little Women star explained, "I really just thought that it was something that you'd feel and that you'd know you had, and that it wasn't really a worry."

After receiving the diagnosis, Pugh shared her realizations that "you have to change your lifestyle, you have to be proactive and think ahead into the future." She continued, "I think [for] lots of young women, that's not really necessarily what you're thinking of doing when you're In your twenties."

Prior to her official diagnosis, Pugh had experienced some of the symptoms commonly associated with PCOS, such as acne and "hair that shouldn't be in certain places." The actress said she rationalized those symptoms as "part of being a woman, and also living a maybe slightly stressful life." She continued, "I didn't think constant weight fluctuation would also be a part of it."

Ultimately, Pugh decided to share her fertility journey as she wanted to help other people in the same situation. "[I]f you have a dream of maybe one day being a mom, these things are so important," she said.

Florence Pugh might be queen of the edgy blond cut, rocking her effortlessly tousled style on both the red carpet and in her playful social media posts. But while you might think of her as a blond bombshell, the Oppenheimer actress has experimented with everything from pink hair to a spiky Y2k style to a completely buzzed brown look at the 2023 Met Gala.

Now it seems the star briefly returned to the shaved aesthetic, revealing a dramatic buzz cut while promoting her new movie, We Live In Time, on Instagram Oct. 17. In the Reel, Pugh sits in the back of a car as she runs her hand over her freshly shaved head, revealing to her assistant, Francesca "Chessie" Wilton, that her family didn't know about her big change.

"We Live In Time is premiering right now in London at LFF, and as I curate a special carousel I wanted share this which I JUST found.This was literally the first time I saw it and Chessie and I realised I forgot to tell my family," she captioned the post.

The Black Widow star gave fans a closer look at the cut—and shared the meaning behind her look—on Oct. 20, sharing both a carousel of photos on her Instagram feed and some insight on her Stories.

“This is the last picture I took with my hair," she wrote underneath a photo of herself turning to the side to show off her blond locks. "Getting to do this for this role was a true honour and a privilege, to give my body to the story was something l always felt passionately and confident about. I'm just grateful. So grateful."

Pugh plays a woman fighting late-stage ovarian cancer in the movie—which released on Friday, Oct. 18 and stars Andrew Garfield as her love interest—explaining her shaved haircut.

Sadly for buzz cut fans, her short look isn't here to stay; she was already rocking beachy chin-length waves (and a head-turning sheer black lace Dior outfit) at a September event for the movie, proving the cut was already well on its way to growing out.

And while she didn't make a trip down the red carpet at the recent BFI London Film Festival premiere of We Live In Time, that didn't stop Garfield from making sure his co-star felt included.

He carried a cardboard cutout of his pal down the red carpet, striking several hilarious poses with the paper version of Pugh and even bringing his pretend co-star—who sported the edgy black lace Dior look she wore in September—up on stage to discuss the film.

Florence Pugh has penned an emotional thank you letter to everyone who made her new movie We Live in Time happen.

"My my my. My favourite bit. Sharing from the shoot," Pugh wrote on Instagram on Oct. 20 alongside a gallery of BTS pictures.

"There’s such a lot of material I want to share from WLIT.I know I’ve taken a while with doing so. I’ve currently moved my life over to the other side of the globe and to say it’s fully taken my attention and energy is an understatement, so I can only apologise for the lack of sharing!"

Pugh wasn't able to make the movie's premiere on Oct. 17, so her costar Andrew Garfield hilariously compensated by bringing a life-size cardboard cutout of the actress with him on the red carpet.

Though it's unclear why Pugh wasn't able to attend, it could have something to do with the big move (from Los Angeles to London) she mentioned in her caption.

"It’s actually just been really beautiful though, watching the love of this movie grow, just feeling the audience waiting and ready to receive it has been quite a powerful thing to witness," the Little Women star continued on Instagram. "It’s a piece of work and a piece of life that I’m so proud of. I’m so grateful for my own sliding of doors, for which another film moved by two months (the exact amount of time WLIT needed..) and I was able to squeeze this special movie in."

Pugh went on to celebrate various members of the film's cast and crew, reserving a few heartfelt words for Garfield. "Thank you Andrew," she said. "I’ll forever be empowered by what we created together and the performer you made me want to be each day."

Speaking of Garfield, the actor has been making waves over the past few days after he finally went on a Chicken Shop Date with comedian/reporter Amelia Dimoldenberg.

The two have been spotted flirting on the red carpet several times in the past, including at the 2023 Golden Globes, and their highly anticipated sit-down interview did not disappoint those who have been "shipping" them for years.

With such busy schedules it can be hard for actors to make it to every single event and premiere, and when Florence Pugh couldn't come to the BFI London Film Festival on Thursday, Oct. 17, her co-star Andrew Garfield did a bit of quick thinking. Rather than pose solo on the red carpet for the debut of their new film, We Live in Time, he toted along a life-sized cardboard cutout of Pugh.

The Spider-Man: No Way Home actor hilariously posed with the cutout, which featured the Don't Worry Darling star dressed in the same sheer black outfit that she wore for a screening of We Live in Time with Garfield last month. Cardboard Pugh posed with one leg crossed over the other as she rocked the Dior ensemble, which featured a sheer dotted skirt and a black bra underneath its lace top.

As for Garfield, he wore a quirky paisley patterned shirt and Valentino Garavani scarf with a custom blue suit designed by Valentino's creative director, Alessandro Michele, for the event. He even brought his paper partner on stage to discuss the film, which features the duo as a couple who face a bump in their relationship when Pugh's character is diagnosed with cancer.

The "shy" actor said that he was "nervous" at first when it came to meeting the Little Women star, telling People that he was eventually able to build a strong rapport with Pugh.

"I think we were both really scared and nervous because it takes a while to get to know someone,” he said. “There's layers there. There's defenses there."

While Garfield admitted he "can be quite shy and quite protective" and it can take a while to "really let someone know" him, once you've earned his trust, it's full steam ahead.

“I could see quickly that I could trust her, that she wanted to have fun, that she wanted to play,” the actor said, adding, "that is like catnip to me." Garfield shared that they didn't take things too seriously on set, revealing, "I took the piss out of her and she really enjoyed that.”

Looks like he "took the piss" yet again with his cardboard antics.

Florence Pugh is officially off the market. In her October 2024 British Vogue cover interview, the Don't Worry Darling actress revealed that she's seeing someone new—and she's focusing on keeping this relationship grounded.

“We are figuring what we actually are,” Pugh said. “And I think for the first time, I’m not allowing myself to go on a roller-coaster."

The star shared that instead, she was taking things slowly with ner new man, telling British Vogue, "I’m allowing myself to take time to let something evolve and let it be completely real to its core, as opposed to racing into that.”

But who, pray tell, is her mystery boyfriend?

Even though the actress didn't divulge her love interest's name to British Vogue, she's been recently spotted with Peaky Blinders actor Finn Cole—and per The Daily Mail, they even snuck out of the London afterparty for the aptly named new Netflix series, The Perfect Couple, together earlier this month.

"I saw them holding hands at the after-party at The Hoxton hotel," one guest told the media outlet.

The duo was also spotted at this summer's Glastonbury Festival, and per The Daily Mail, Pugh "has also 'liked' every Instagram post of Finn's this year"—a clear sign of a relationship, obvi.

London-born Cole is best known for his role in Peaky Blinders, but he's also starred in the TNT series Animal Kingdom and the latest Fast & Furious movie, F9: The Fast Saga.

As for her thoughts on love, Pugh mused that she believed in the element of "magic" when it comes to relationships.

"Okay, so something that I resonate with is that I believe that if magic is real, then it’s falling in love," she told British Vogue.

The actress continued that she's "someone that loves falling in love," adding, "I love looking after people. I love caring for people. I love the feeling of someone being there."

"I love knowing that someone is thinking about me and someone cares for me in the same way that I’m thinking about caring for them," Pugh mused.

As for her taking her relationship public, watch this space.

Ever since Dune: Part Two made it to the big screen, the fashion world has been starved for Florence Pugh's particular brand of fashion. The actor has a way of making even the most girly color palettes (read: baby pink) and feminine silhouettes (puff-sleeve dresses) feel edgy-cool.

But, thankfully, Pugh has another project in the works and has returned to red carpets once more. On Monday Sept. 9, she attended a screening of her new film We Live in Time in New York City. The public appearance made clear her signature glam-rock style is still very much intact.

Pugh was outfitted in a floor-length black gown with a playful, ruffled trim. The see-through Dior number had an intricate, textured fabrication and a low-low plunge neckline that dipped almost past her belly button. Styled by Rebecca Corbin-Murray, the look was accented with a hardware-studded leather belt, platform pumps, and plenty of glimmering gold jewels—all from Dior.

Similar to its runway styling, Pugh's dress was unlined, putting her matching black bralette and high-waist underwear on display for the masses. A favorite styling choice of Pugh's, the trick gives each look a daring feel and effectively elongates her 5'4" frame.

Though this underwear-forward ensemble would be considered daring, it's just another day for Pugh—and a fairly tame one, at that. Usually, Pugh would go totally bare beneath such a dress, exposing her breasts without shame. It's a stylistic choice she returns to again and again—and for good reason.

"It has always been my mission in this industry to say ‘f–ck it and f–ck that’ whenever anyone expects my body to morph into an opinion of what’s hot or sexually attractive," Pugh wrote on Instagram. "I wore that dress because I know."

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When the 2024 Academy Awards nominations came out last January, it was no surprise that Oppenheimer racked up the most noms of the year. The epic Christopher Nolan movie—a.k.a. one half of Barbenheimer—has been a frontrunner for the Oscars since it made its debut in theaters on July 21, 2023, with countless film fanatics heading to theaters in droves to see the nearly three-hour biopic of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer, father of the atomic bomb (played by Cillian Murphy). In that (admittedly vast) runtime, Nolan tells the story of Oppenheimer's life from his early days as a renowned scientist, to his complicated love life (featuring supporting performances from Emily Blunt and Florence Pugh), to his leadership of the Manhattan Project during World War II, to his public downfall in the years after the war, due to a private government hearing on his alleged communist ties spearheaded by Lewis L. Strauss (Robert Downey, Jr.).

As shown by the many awards Oppenheimer has racked up this season, from the Golden Globes to countless critics' organizations, the film stands tall as one of the best drama movies of 2023. Murphy and Downey give career-best work in the film, with the former transforming over the course of the movie from a theoretical thinker on science and faith to a disillusioned man who has been forced to face the consequences of his involvement in the dawn of the nuclear arms race. If that subject doesn't sound like it would birth an entertaining story, then you're underestimating Nolan's ability to imbue even a closed-door legal hearing with impressive dramatic stakes. Also, the Trinity Test detonation sequence is a must-watch for anyone looking for a scene that will literally take their breath away.

Luckily, the film arrived on streaming a good month before the Oscars (which is more than we can say for late-to-streamer films like Poor Things and Anatomy of a Fall).

How to Watch 'Oppenheimer'

Oppenheimer is currently available to stream on Peacock, after arriving on the platform on February 16. Though the NBC-owned streamer does offer a free tier, viewers will have to subscribe to one of the platforms paid tiers to watch the film. Peacock costs $5.99/month with ads or $11.99/month add-free. In addition, Oppenheimer is also available to rent or purchase digitally on platforms including Prime Video, Apple TV, Vudu, and more.

For anyone hoping to catch Cillian Murphy's haunted expression on the big screen, Oppenheimer is still showing in limited theaters as of Oscar weekend; check here for Oppenheimer tickets.

After a month filled with archival Cyborg suits and sci-fi couture, the Dune: Part Two press tour is coming to a close.

To no surprise, the film's fashionable co-stars, Zendaya and Florence Pugh, went out with a bang for the New York City premiere last night. Zendaya shut down the carpet in a 3D gold Stéphane Rolland Couture gown, but it was Florence Pugh who provided a masterclass in ultramodern elegance, wearing a skin-baring silver backless gown.

Styled by her go-to partner in fashion, Rebecca Corbin-Murray, Pugh wore a gown from Valentino's SS24 Couture collection. As an ambassador and friend to the Italian fashion house, the Academy Award-nominated actress is no stranger to wearing the label on the red carpet.

Pugh also wore an array of diamond ear cuffs from Ana Khouri jewelry, in addition to her signature silver septum piercing hoop.

The actress paired her futuristic flowing gown with graphic silver metallic eye makeup that elevated her entire look to an otherworldly level. Letting the cat eye grab all the attention, she kept the rest of her glam basic, with a nude lip and subtle rosy cheeks.

Pugh's silver Valentino halter gown isn't the first time she's worn the metallic shade on the Dune: Part Two press tour red carpet. In fact, she kicked off the long string of photo calls for the film in a disco-esque two-piece while in Mexico City. The custom mirrored gown came from Galvan London—a departure from her typical Valentino moments.

At the film's London premiere, Pugh paid homage to her Dune: Part Two character, Princess Irulan, wearing a custom Valentino brown sequined hooded gown that was fit for true intergalactic royalty. She paired her shimmery gown with diamond cuff bracelets.

While Pugh's time promoting Dune: Part Two might be coming to an end, she's expected to take the red carpet for the Academy Awards in March to honor her other major blockbuster appearance of the year. She stars in Christoper Nolan's Oppenheimer, which accrued 13 Oscar nominations.

The Dune: Part Two press tour is officially off and running, and to no surprise, the film's two fashion darlings—Zendaya and Florence Pugh—are already bringing next-level sci-fi style to the red carpet. Last night, the duo attended their second photocall for the film in Mexico City, and their neutral looks managed to pack an intergalactic punch.

On night one of their Mexico City press tour, Zendaya walked the carpet wearing an ultramodern roped custom two-piece from emerging designer Torishéju. Meanwhile, Pugh opted for a mirrored two-piece from Galvan London that can only be equated to a disco ball.

While their latest neutral numbers are a subtle departure from those bold looks, the two completed the assignment in an entirely different yet effective way.

Zendaya, who's been gravitating toward mostly two-piece looks lately, was outfitted by her stylist Law Roach in a custom Bottega Veneta brown set inspired by one of the dresses from the fashion house's fall 2023 collection. Zendaya's cropped top featured a turtleneck-style neckline leading into architecturally curved sleeves.

As for her lower half, the actress wore a floor-length skirt with scaly leather detailing around the waist, while the rest of the skirt led into a thigh-baring slit. Roach went for a monochrome moment, pairing the brown two-piece with a pair of brown Christian Louboutin pumps, which he showed off in his behind-the-scenes Instagram story of Zendaya's look.

Pugh sported crisp white for her neutral-toned dress at the evening's photocall. Styled by her go-to stylist, Rebbeca Corbin-Murray—who also provided behind-the-scenes content on her Instagram story —Pugh wore a cinched white gown from the emerging London label Standing Ground. The brand is certainly one to watch on the red carpet, with Christina Aguilera wearing a pale blue version of the dress at the 2024 Grammy Awards.

Pugh's look was topped off with diamond snakey drop earrings and an array of rings. She her classic short hair tousled, which brought punk edge to the elegant gown, perfectly fitting for the occasion.

We're only just starting out on a long road of press for Dune: Part Two, which Zendaya and Pugh star in alongside Timothée Chalamet and Austin Butler—who happen to be menswear icons in their own right. One thing is for sure: the fashionable quartet will bring plenty more imaginative red-carpet looks for us to fawn over before the film hits theaters in March.

Florence Pugh brought a high-shine take to red carpet dressing—and the ongoing sheer trend—at the photocall for her latest film, Dune: Part Two.

During the Mexico City stop with co-stars Zendaya, Austin Butler, Timothée Chalamet, Austin Butler, and Josh Brolin, the actress posed in a custom sleeveless crop top and matching slit midi skirt by Galvan London. Both pieces featured a sheer white base, which—though Pugh's no stranger to a bold look herself—earned an edge from silver chain overlay accented with diamond-shaped mirrors. The resulting effect elevated Pugh's matching set with a light-catching effect, creating a streamlined, disco-worthy look.

Stylist Rebecca Corbin-Murray—who also dressed Pugh on press tours for Oppenheimer, A Good Person, Don't Worry Darling, and more—finished the star's ensemble with a trio of gleaming silver tube earrings by Shaun Leane and two matching snake-chain necklaces by Anita Ko. Added flair from metallic silver crystal-trimmed Aquazzura slingback sandals gave the look a sparkly finish. Pugh's tonal rose-pink makeup—including a deep eyeshadow and matching lipstick—also brought a romantic complement to her shimmering outfit.

Aside from kicking off the Dune: Part Two press tour—which is sure to be a fashionable affair, given its stylish cast—the outing also added a fresh entry into Pugh's history of sparkly disco dressing. In the past, the actress has made statements in matching and multicolored sheer skirts, dresses, and two-piece sets from Galvan London and Valentino—whose spring handbag campaign she starred in for the spring 2023 season.

As Pugh continues her ongoing tour for Dune: Part Two, more sparkly and sheer fashion moments—or an unexpectedly bold switch-up—are all fair-game. She and stylist Corbin-Murray know how to engineer a look that grabs the spotlight.

Florence Pugh is the latest in a growing list of celebs to get hit by a flying object during a public appearance.

Pugh was promoting Dune: Part Two on stage at the CCXP convention in Brazil, when she was hit in the face by an unidentified object. In a video shared by a fan on Twitter, the star can be seen saying, "Ow" or, "Wow," and touching her face where it was hit, before bending down to pick up said object.

Pugh was on stage with costars Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and Austin Butler, plus director Denis Villeneuve. They alternately showed signs of surprise and asked Pugh if she was OK.

Commenters on the video were shocked by the behavior from the person who threw the object.

"Why do people do this?" asked one person.

"Disgusting. it’s going to get to the point where people do not want to do live events or concerts. If they have to be worried about people throwing stuff at them and getting hurt," commented someone else.

"What has happened in society where performers or speakers can't be given basic respect and oh I don't know not be attacked or have things thrown at them? This is yet another awful example of this decline and she's an amazing woman," said another person.

As these people pointed out, a celebrity getting hit by an object thrown by an audience member is sadly a common occurrence these days, for some reason, though it typically happens to singers because of the way concerts are set up.

Previously, Bebe Rexha was hit by an audience member's phone which they threw at her, Kelsea Ballerini was hit by a flying bracelet, and Pink had someone's ashes thrown at her on stage, and these are just some examples of this disturbing trend.

So once again for the people in the back: Let's very much not. Thanking you.