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What Should I Watch This Holiday Weekend?

What Should I Watch This Holiday Weekend?

Love fireworks? There are plenty popping off on streaming.

The Ringer Staff

The Ringer Staff

What Should I Watch This Holiday Weekend?

What Should I Watch This Holiday Weekend?

Love fireworks? There are plenty popping off on streaming.

The Ringer Staff

The Ringer Staff

The Latest

2025 NBA Free Agency Winners and Losers

By Michael Pina • 16 min read

2025 NBA Free Agency Winners and Losers

By Michael Pina • 16 min read

1:30:00

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Does Not Find a Way. Plus: Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Is Coming!

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Does Not Find a Way. Plus: Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Is Coming!

‘Jurassic World Rebirth.’ Plus: Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Is Coming!

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’

The Big Picture

1:30:00

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Does Not Find a Way. Plus: Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Is Coming!

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Does Not Find a Way. Plus: Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Is Coming!

‘Jurassic World Rebirth.’ Plus: Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Is Coming!

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’

The Big Picture

Three Takeaways From Marvel’s ‘Ironheart’

By Daniel Chin • 10 min read

Three Takeaways From Marvel’s ‘Ironheart’

Daniel Chin • 10 min read

The Definitive Ranking of Beef (Literal Edition)

By Miles Surrey and 1 more • 18 min read

The Definitive Ranking of Beef (Literal Edition)

By Miles Surrey and 1 more • 18 min read

The Lost Art of the Tweet Beef

By Jodi Walker • 12 min read

The Lost Art of the Tweet Beef

Jodi Walker • 12 min read

Special Project

Tracking the Biggest Moves as NBA Rosters Start Taking Shape

Special Project

Tracking the Biggest Moves as NBA Rosters Start Taking Shape

The Vin Diesel–Rock Beef Represents Everything Beautiful About ‘Fast & Furious’

The Vin Diesel–Rock Beef Represents Everything Beautiful About ‘Fast & Furious’

The Vin Diesel-Rock Beef Is at the Heart of ‘Fast & Furious’

The Beef at the Heart of ‘Fast & Furious’

By Brian Phillips • 8 min read

The Vin Diesel–Rock Beef Represents Everything Beautiful About ‘Fast & Furious’

The Vin Diesel–Rock Beef Represents Everything Beautiful About ‘Fast & Furious’

The Vin Diesel-Rock Beef Is at the Heart of ‘Fast & Furious’

The Beef at the Heart of ‘Fast & Furious’

By Brian Phillips • 8 min read

Noteworthy Reads

Noteworthy Reads

What’s Beef: The Past, Present, and Future of Joey Chestnut and Kobayashi

What’s Beef: The Past, Present, and Future of Joey Chestnut and Kobayashi

The Past, Present, and Future of Joey Chestnut and Kobayashi

What’s Beef: Joey Chestnut and Kobayashi

What’s Beef: The Past, Present, and Future of Joey Chestnut and Kobayashi

What’s Beef: The Past, Present, and Future of Joey Chestnut and Kobayashi

The Past, Present, and Future of Joey Chestnut and Kobayashi

What’s Beef: Joey Chestnut and Kobayashi

Chestnut has reclaimed his Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating title. Last year our writer went deep on competitive eating, Chestnut, and his rivalry with Takeru Kobayashi.

What’s Beef: The Past, Present, and Future of Joey Chestnut and Kobayashi

What’s Beef: The Past, Present, and Future of Joey Chestnut and Kobayashi

The Past, Present, and Future of Joey Chestnut and Kobayashi

What’s Beef: Joey Chestnut and Kobayashi

What’s Beef: The Past, Present, and Future of Joey Chestnut and Kobayashi

What’s Beef: The Past, Present, and Future of Joey Chestnut and Kobayashi

The Past, Present, and Future of Joey Chestnut and Kobayashi

What’s Beef: Joey Chestnut and Kobayashi

Chestnut has reclaimed his Nathan’s Famous hot dog eating title. Last year our writer went deep on competitive eating, Chestnut, and his rivalry with Takeru Kobayashi.

Podcasts

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‘Squid Game’ Season 3, Episodes 4-6 Reactions

The Bill Simmons Podcast

Milwaukee’s Crazy and Other NBA Summer Takeaways With Rob Mahoney. Plus, a Boston Sports Check-In With Bill’s Dad.

Milwaukee’s Crazy and Other NBA Summer Takeaways With Rob Mahoney. Plus, a Boston Sports Check-In With Bill’s Dad.

NBA Summer Takeaways. Plus, a Boston Sports Check-In With Bill’s Dad.

A Big NBA Summer and a Boston Sports Check-In

The Big Picture

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Does Not Find a Way. Plus: Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Is Coming!

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Does Not Find a Way. Plus: Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Is Coming!

‘Jurassic World Rebirth.’ Plus: Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Is Coming!

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’

Plain English With Derek Thompson

Plain English With Derek Thompson

How Abundance Won in California

The Town with Matthew Belloni

The Town with Matthew Belloni

Bribe? Surrender? Both? Unpacking the Trump-Paramount Settlement.

Bribe? Surrender? Both? Unpacking the Trump-Paramount Settlement.

Unpacking the Trump-Paramount Settlement

Explore All Podcasts

The Best Beefs of the 21st Century, Ranked

The Best Beefs of the 21st Century, Ranked

The Ringer Staff

The Ringer Staff

The Best Beefs of the 21st Century, Ranked

The Best Beefs of the 21st Century, Ranked

The Ringer Staff

The Ringer Staff

Let It Rip ‘The Bear’ Is Back

Can ‘The Bear’ Bury Its Original Beef?

By Ben Lindbergh • 9 min read

Can ‘The Bear’ Bury Its Original Beef?

Ben Lindbergh • 9 min read

The ‘Bear’ Season 4 Exit Survey

By The Ringer Staff • 9 min read

The ‘Bear’ Season 4 Exit Survey

The Ringer Staff • 9 min read

1:09:00

‘The Bear’ Season 4, Episodes 4-7: A Contained Dish

‘The Bear’ Season 4, Episodes 4-7: A Contained Dish

‘The Bear’ Season 4, Episodes 4-7

‘The Bear’ Season 4, Episodes 4-7: A Contained Dish

‘The Bear’ Season 4, Episodes 4-7: A Contained Dish

‘The Bear’ Season 4, Episodes 4-7

• 1 hr 9 min

Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue: The Very Special Wedding Episode of ‘The Bear’

Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue: The Very Special Wedding Episode of ‘The Bear’

Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue: A Special Wedding Episode of ‘The Bear’

Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue: ‘The Bear’ S4E7

By Katie Baker • 6 min read

Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue: The Very Special Wedding Episode of ‘The Bear’

Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue: The Very Special Wedding Episode of ‘The Bear’

Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue: A Special Wedding Episode of ‘The Bear’

Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue: ‘The Bear’ S4E7

Katie Baker • 6 min read

Videos

Videos

Idris Elba Knows That Life Begins at 50 in Ibiza

Good Hang With Amy Poehler • July 1

Idris Elba Knows That Life Begins at 50 in Ibiza

Good Hang With Amy Poehler • July 1

Lately in Basketball

2025 NBA Free Agency Winners and Losers

By Michael Pina • 16 min read

2025 NBA Free Agency Winners and Losers

The Bucks Just Made the Most Expensive Panic Move in NBA History

The Bucks Just Made the Most Expensive Panic Move in NBA History

The Bucks Just Made the Most Expensive Panic Move in NBA History

The Bucks Make an All-Time Panic Move

By Michael Pina • 5 min read

The Bucks Just Made the Most Expensive Panic Move in NBA History

The Bucks Just Made the Most Expensive Panic Move in NBA History

The Bucks Just Made the Most Expensive Panic Move in NBA History

The Bucks Make an All-Time Panic Move

Special Project

Tracking the Biggest Moves as NBA Rosters Start Taking Shape

Special Project

Tracking the Biggest Moves as NBA Rosters Start Taking Shape

Lately in Football

We’re in the Golden Age of Cornerback–Wide Receiver Beef

We’re in the Golden Age of Cornerback–Wide Receiver Beef

The Golden Age of Cornerback–Wide Receiver Beef

The NFL’s Golden Age of CB-WR Beef

By Steven Ruiz • 13 min read

We’re in the Golden Age of Cornerback–Wide Receiver Beef

We’re in the Golden Age of Cornerback–Wide Receiver Beef

The Golden Age of Cornerback–Wide Receiver Beef

The NFL’s Golden Age of CB-WR Beef

The Steelers’ Latest Win-Now Move Might Only Bring More Mediocrity

The Steelers’ Latest Win-Now Move Might Only Bring More Mediocrity

Will the Steelers’ Latest Win-Now Move Work?

By Diante Lee • 6 min read

The Steelers’ Latest Win-Now Move Might Only Bring More Mediocrity

The Steelers’ Latest Win-Now Move Might Only Bring More Mediocrity

Will the Steelers’ Latest Win-Now Move Work?

Special Project

The Ringer’s Initial 2025 Fantasy Football Rankings

Danny Kelly, Danny Heifetz

Special Project

The Ringer’s Initial 2025 Fantasy Football Rankings

Lately in Pop Culture

The Definitive Ranking of Beef (Literal Edition)

By Miles Surrey and 1 more • 18 min read

The Definitive Ranking of Beef (Literal Edition)

Miles Surrey and 1 more

The Lost Art of the Tweet Beef

By Jodi Walker • 12 min read

The Lost Art of the Tweet Beef

Can ‘The Bear’ Bury Its Original Beef?

By Ben Lindbergh • 9 min read

Can ‘The Bear’ Bury Its Original Beef?

Your Fourth of July Viewing Guide

Welcome to Tom Cruise’s Flight School for ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

By Jake Kring-Schreifels • May 24, 2022 • 23 min read

‘Independence Day’ Is the Ultimate, All-Encompassing Sci-Fi Film

By Michael Baumann • July 2, 2020 • 5 min read

50 Years Later, ‘Jaws’ Endures as Well as Ever

Jake Kleinman • June 20 • 8 min read

States of the Union, Part 7: Mission Accomplished?

Adam Nayman • Sept. 30, 2020 • 15 min read

Welcome to Tom Cruise’s Flight School for ‘Top Gun: Maverick’

By Jake Kring-Schreifels • May 24, 2022 • 23 min read

‘Independence Day’ Is the Ultimate, All-Encompassing Sci-Fi Film

Michael Baumann

50 Years Later, ‘Jaws’ Endures as Well as Ever

States of the Union, Part 7: Mission Accomplished?

Shorts

The Atrocious GM Summit

July 3
89s

The Bucks Are Making DESPERATE Moves

July 3
51s

Sometimes you gotta hype up your twin.

July 3
51s

Would We Have ‘Goodfellas’ If Scorsese Hadn’t Made ‘After Hours’ First?

July 3
61s

Zohran Mamdani Shows How Far We’ve Come—and How Far We Still Have to Go

Zohran Mamdani Shows How Far We’ve Come—and How Far We Still Have to Go

Zohran Mamdani’s Long Road Forward

Zohran Mamdani Shows How Far We’ve Come—and How Far We Still Have to Go

Zohran Mamdani Shows How Far We’ve Come—and How Far We Still Have to Go

Zohran Mamdani’s Long Road Forward

Zohran Mamdani Shows How Far We’ve Come—and How Far We Still Have to Go

Zohran Mamdani Shows How Far We’ve Come—and How Far We Still Have to Go

Zohran Mamdani’s Long Road Forward

Zohran Mamdani Shows How Far We’ve Come—and How Far We Still Have to Go

Zohran Mamdani Shows How Far We’ve Come—and How Far We Still Have to Go

Zohran Mamdani’s Long Road Forward

Rewatchables Classics to Binge Over the Long Weekend

‘Die Hard With a Vengeance’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

‘Die Hard With a Vengeance’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

‘Die Hard With a Vengeance’

The Rewatchables

‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’

‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’

The Rewatchables

‘Days of Thunder’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Kyle Brandt

‘Days of Thunder’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Kyle Brandt

‘Days of Thunder’

The Rewatchables

‘Can’t Hardly Wait’ With Bill Simmons and Joanna Robinson

‘Can’t Hardly Wait’ With Bill Simmons and Joanna Robinson

‘Can’t Hardly Wait’ With Bill and Joanna

The Rewatchables

‘Rocky’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

‘Rocky’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

‘Rocky’ With Bill, Chris, and Van

The Rewatchables

‘Friday Night Lights’ With Bill Simmons and Mallory Rubin

‘Friday Night Lights’ With Bill Simmons and Mallory Rubin

‘Friday Night Lights’

The Rewatchables

‘John Wick’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Shea Serrano

‘John Wick’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Shea Serrano

‘John Wick’

The Rewatchables • 1 hr 45 min

‘Die Hard With a Vengeance’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

‘Die Hard With a Vengeance’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

‘Die Hard With a Vengeance’

The Rewatchables

‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’

‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’

The Rewatchables

‘Days of Thunder’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Kyle Brandt

‘Days of Thunder’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Kyle Brandt

‘Days of Thunder’

The Rewatchables

‘Can’t Hardly Wait’ With Bill Simmons and Joanna Robinson

‘Can’t Hardly Wait’ With Bill Simmons and Joanna Robinson

‘Can’t Hardly Wait’ With Bill and Joanna

The Rewatchables

‘Rocky’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

‘Rocky’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

‘Rocky’ With Bill, Chris, and Van

The Rewatchables

‘Friday Night Lights’ With Bill Simmons and Mallory Rubin

‘Friday Night Lights’ With Bill Simmons and Mallory Rubin

‘Friday Night Lights’

The Rewatchables

‘John Wick’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Shea Serrano

‘John Wick’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Shea Serrano

‘John Wick’

The Rewatchables • 1 hr 45 min

‘Die Hard With a Vengeance’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

‘Die Hard With a Vengeance’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

‘Die Hard With a Vengeance’

The Rewatchables

‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Sean Fennessey

‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’

‘Close Encounters of the Third Kind’

The Rewatchables

‘Days of Thunder’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Kyle Brandt

‘Days of Thunder’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Kyle Brandt

‘Days of Thunder’

The Rewatchables

‘Can’t Hardly Wait’ With Bill Simmons and Joanna Robinson

‘Can’t Hardly Wait’ With Bill Simmons and Joanna Robinson

‘Can’t Hardly Wait’ With Bill and Joanna

The Rewatchables

‘Rocky’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

‘Rocky’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Van Lathan

‘Rocky’ With Bill, Chris, and Van

The Rewatchables

‘Friday Night Lights’ With Bill Simmons and Mallory Rubin

‘Friday Night Lights’ With Bill Simmons and Mallory Rubin

‘Friday Night Lights’

The Rewatchables

‘John Wick’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Shea Serrano

‘John Wick’ With Bill Simmons, Chris Ryan, and Shea Serrano

‘John Wick’

The Rewatchables • 1 hr 45 min

Spotlight

All the Latest Stories

The ‘Bear’ Season 4 Exit Survey

By The Ringer Staff • 9 min read

The ‘Bear’ Season 4 Exit Survey

The Ringer Staff • 9 min read

Martha Stewart Has Plenty of Beef—but She Also Has a Point

Martha Stewart Has Plenty of Beef—but She Also Has a Point

Martha Stewart Has Beef—but Also a Point

By Helena Hunt • 8 min read

Martha Stewart Has Plenty of Beef—but She Also Has a Point

Martha Stewart Has Plenty of Beef—but She Also Has a Point

Martha Stewart Has Beef—but Also a Point

Helena Hunt • 8 min read

We’re in the Golden Age of Cornerback–Wide Receiver Beef

We’re in the Golden Age of Cornerback–Wide Receiver Beef

The Golden Age of Cornerback–Wide Receiver Beef

The NFL’s Golden Age of CB-WR Beef

By Steven Ruiz • 13 min read

We’re in the Golden Age of Cornerback–Wide Receiver Beef

We’re in the Golden Age of Cornerback–Wide Receiver Beef

The Golden Age of Cornerback–Wide Receiver Beef

The NFL’s Golden Age of CB-WR Beef

Steven Ruiz • 13 min read

Beefs, Both Big and Small, Bring Out the Best in Taylor Swift

Beefs, Both Big and Small, Bring Out the Best in Taylor Swift

A Complete History of Taylor Swift’s Beefs

By Nora Princiotti • 7 min read

Beefs, Both Big and Small, Bring Out the Best in Taylor Swift

Beefs, Both Big and Small, Bring Out the Best in Taylor Swift

A Complete History of Taylor Swift’s Beefs

Nora Princiotti • 7 min read

Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue: The Very Special Wedding Episode of ‘The Bear’

Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue: The Very Special Wedding Episode of ‘The Bear’

Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue: A Special Wedding Episode of ‘The Bear’

Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue: ‘The Bear’ S4E7

By Katie Baker • 6 min read

Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue: The Very Special Wedding Episode of ‘The Bear’

Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue: The Very Special Wedding Episode of ‘The Bear’

Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue: A Special Wedding Episode of ‘The Bear’

Old, New, Borrowed, and Blue: ‘The Bear’ S4E7

Katie Baker • 6 min read

So Giannis Still Hasn’t Asked Out of Milwaukee. Now What?

So Giannis Still Hasn’t Asked Out of Milwaukee. Now What?

So Giannis Still Hasn’t Asked Out. Now What?

By Rob Mahoney • 6 min read

So Giannis Still Hasn’t Asked Out of Milwaukee. Now What?

So Giannis Still Hasn’t Asked Out of Milwaukee. Now What?

So Giannis Still Hasn’t Asked Out. Now What?

Rob Mahoney • 6 min read

Beefs, Both Big and Small, Bring Out the Best in Taylor Swift

Beefs, Both Big and Small, Bring Out the Best in Taylor Swift

A Complete History of Taylor Swift’s Beefs

By Nora Princiotti • 7 min read

Beefs, Both Big and Small, Bring Out the Best in Taylor Swift

Beefs, Both Big and Small, Bring Out the Best in Taylor Swift

A Complete History of Taylor Swift’s Beefs

Nora Princiotti • 7 min read

The Best Beefs of the 21st Century, Ranked

By The Ringer Staff • 42 min read

The Best Beefs of the 21st Century, Ranked

The Ringer Staff • 42 min read

‘Squid Game’ Is Back, With a CGI Baby

By Daniel Chin • 7 min read

‘Squid Game’ Is Back, With a CGI Baby

Daniel Chin • 7 min read

‘F1: The Movie’ Puts You in the Driver’s Seat. Here’s How.

‘F1: The Movie’ Puts You in the Driver’s Seat. Here’s How.

‘F1’ Puts You in the Driver’s Seat

By Jake Kring-Schreifels • 19 min read

‘F1: The Movie’ Puts You in the Driver’s Seat. Here’s How.

‘F1: The Movie’ Puts You in the Driver’s Seat. Here’s How.

‘F1’ Puts You in the Driver’s Seat

Jake Kring-Schreifels • 19 min read

‘The Bear’ Can Make It Calm, After All

By Helena Hunt • 6 min read

‘The Bear’ Can Make It Calm, After All

Helena Hunt • 6 min read

21st-Century Cinema in Review: ‘Step Brothers’

21st-Century Cinema in Review: ‘Step Brothers’

‘Step Brothers’: A Silly, Stone-Cold Classic

By Manuela Lazic and 1 more • 12 min read

21st-Century Cinema in Review: ‘Step Brothers’

21st-Century Cinema in Review: ‘Step Brothers’

‘Step Brothers’: A Silly, Stone-Cold Classic

Manuela Lazic and 1 more • 12 min read