
Michael Balderston
Michael Balderston is What to Watch’s assistant managing editor and lead movie writer, , writing movie reviews and highlighting new and classic movies on streaming services; he also covers a range of TV shows, including those in the Taylor Sheridan universe, Slow Horses, Only Murders in the Building, Jeopardy!, Saturday Night Live and more, as well as the best ways to watch some major US sporting events.
Based outside of Washington, D.C., Michael's previous experience includes writing for Awards Circuit, TV Technology and The Wrap.
Michael’s favorite movie of all time is Casablanca, while his favorite TV show is Seinfeld. Some 2025 favorites include Sinners, One of Them Days and Black Bag for movies, and The Pitt on TV. Follow on Michael Balderston on Letterboxd.
Latest articles by Michael Balderston

How to watch F1: The Movie
By Michael Balderston published
Brad Pitt’s F1: The Movie is now playing, but where exactly can you watch it? Is it streaming? We answer those questions for you right here.

F1: The Movie review — Brad Pitt racing drama earns a spot in the winner's circle
By Michael Balderston published
In F1: The Movie, Brad Pitt and Top Gun: Maverick director place audiences in the driver's seat of an F1 car for a high-speed summer blockbuster.

Nine Perfect Strangers season 2: next episode, plots, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Nicole Kidman TV series
By Michael Balderston last updated
Nicole Kidman’s Masha Dmitrichenko is back to provide her brand of healing to nine more individuals. Here’s what to know about Nine Perfect Strangers season 2.

Splitsville: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Dakota Johnson comedy
By Michael Balderston published
Dakota Johnson finds herself in another complicated relationship situation in Splitsville, an indie comedy drumming up some buzz.

Weapons: release date, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the Josh Brolin horror movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Weapons is the latest from Barbarian director Zach Cregger. Here’s everything you need to know about the movie.

Netflix top 10 has underrated Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway comedy at No. 1
By Michael Balderston published
Nancy Meyers’ The Intern quickly became the most watched movie on Netflix, reminding us that it’s a solid hidden gem.

28 Years Later: The Bone Temple — release date, cast and everything we know about the zombie movie
By Michael Balderston published
The story of Spike continues in this sequel to 28 Years Later. Here’s everything you need to know about 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple.

The Toxic Avenger: release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Peter Dinklage superhero movie
By Michael Balderston published
Cult favorite superhero The Toxic Avenger is getting a new movie, and we’ve got everything you need to know about it right here.

How to watch Sinners
By Michael Balderston last updated
The Michael B. Jordan vampire movie Sinners is now playing, here’s everything you need to know on how to watch it.

28 Years Later ending explained: what happens to Spike in the zombie movie?
By Michael Balderston published
A lot happens in 28 Years Later, so we’re here to help break down and clarify some things from the 28 Years Later ending.

Stream Monty Python and the Holy Grail 24-hour marathon on Saturday, June 21
By Michael Balderston published
Comedy classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail is running non-stop on Shout! TV to celebrate the movie’s 50th anniversary.

Everything’s Going to Be Great: release date, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Bryan Cranston movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Get all of the information you need on the new Bryan Cranston and Allison Janney movie, Everything’s Going to Be Great, right here.

Elio: release date, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Pixar movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Pixar’s 2025 new movie Elio takes audiences to outer space. Here is everything you need to know about the animated movie.

28 Years Later: release date, reviews, trailer, cast and everything we know
By Michael Balderston last updated
Nearly 20 years after the last entry, 28 Years Later brings back original director Danny Boyle to the zombie franchise. Here’s what you need to know.

Die, My Love: release date, cast, plot and everything we know about the Jennifer Lawrence movie
By Michael Balderston last updated
Jennifer Lawrence and Robert Pattinson star Die, My Love, the new movie from Lynne Ramsay. Here’s what you need to know.

Jaws turns 50 with a special airing on TV tonight, June 20
By Michael Balderston published
Fifty years to the day of its release, Jaws is getting a special broadcast on NBC, featuring an introduction from Steven Spielberg.

Max adds video game movie that took theaters by storm — and divided fans and critics
By Michael Balderston published
A Minecraft Movie makes its streaming debut after dominating the movie theater as 2025’s biggest box office hit to date.

How to watch Elio
By Michael Balderston published
The latest Pixar movie is now playing, but where can you watch Elio? We fill in all the details you need right here.

How to watch 28 Years Later
By Michael Balderston published
Nearly 20 years after the last entry, 28 Years Later brings the popular zombie franchise back, and we’ve got all the details on how to watch it right now.

28 Years Later review: zombie franchise returns with a groggy start
By Michael Balderston published
Danny Boyle and Alex Garland's return to their zombie franchise with 28 Years Later is up and down (with a few more downs).

It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 17: release date, trailer, cast, plot and everything we know about the comedy series
By Michael Balderston last updated
The gang is back for more shenanigans, including their time at Abbott Elementary. Here’s what to know about It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia season 17.

Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere — release date, trailer, cast and everything we know about the Bruce Springsteen biopic
By Michael Balderston published
Springsteen: Deliver Me from Nowhere stars Jeremy Allen White as the iconic rocker. Here’s everything else you need to know about the movie.

Tribute to The Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola airs on TV tonight, June 18
By Michael Balderston published
Francis Ford Coppola, the man behind The Godfather, Apocalypse Now and more, receives the American Film Institute’s Life Achievement Award.
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