Feast Your Eyes on This Incredible Edible Chocolate Art

Things are already tough enough when you’re fighting off a sugar craving, but when you’re faced with a box of chocolates so beautiful that you feel bad not consuming them, it’s the best/worst problem in the world. We’re guessing this is likely an issue all of Maggie Louise Confections‘ customers have to deal with. After all, the Austin-based chocolatier’s handmade creations look like miniature sculptures.

Maggie’s chocolates are a far cry from the humdrum store-bought sweets she grew up with. “For the first half of my life, I lived in a world of pre-packaged grocery store treats with basic brown wrappers,” she says. “I was happy and my naive sweet tooth was satisfied. Then, my candy universe changed. Between my college studies in Europe, my years of living in New York City and my classical training at Le Cordon Bleu, my earlier notions of candy unraveled. A whole new class of delicate, museum-worthy treats revealed themselves and I was in love.”

And after looking at and lusting after these sweet treats, so are we.

Some of her delectables look just like lipsticks in every imaginable shade ($95 per box).

She comes up with seasonal treats too, from bridal shower favors to Father’s Day confections (including dark chocolate golf balls ($16) that honestly look like they’re made of pewter but clearly taste a billion times better).

Of course, there’s also her Think Pink box ($48) of Buddha Chocolates…

… and her Snakeskin S’mores ($14) for those days when we’re feeling fierce, reptilian and in need of a serious sugar rush.

And last but certainly not least, when you have an excuse like this to eat chocolate for breakfast ($16), you eat chocolate for breakfast, full stop, no regrets.

Which of these confections would you scarf down first (and then immediately feel terrible for destroying)? Spill in the comments below!

The countdown to the holidays will be here before you know it, which is why we're gearing up to treat ourselves all December long with the best advent calendars for 2024. Whether you're looking to unbox a lil' somethin'-somethin' for yourself or gift the goodness to a friend or family member, these 10 advent calendars span across food, beauty, and pop culture – ensuring you find the perfect fit.

Amazon

Gilmore Girls: The Official Advent Calendar

This Rory- and Lorelai-approved advent calendar is packed to the brim with 25 Stars Hollow-themed trinkets, from keychains, and buttons to magnets and stickers so you can flaunt your Gilmore Girls fandom all year long.

Godiva

Godiva 2024 Holiday Classic Chocolate Advent Calendar

Because chocolate always makes the best gift! This Godiva advent calendar comes complete with 24 assorted chocolates that range from milk, dark, and white. Kick off the most delicious time of year by gifting this indulgent set to your local chocolate lover, or yourself – just try not to sneak all the chocolates in one sitting!

Sephora

Sephora Collection Advent Calendar

We'd gladly take a Sephora-themed advent calendar year-round, but this beauty-centric one makes the holidays feel a bit more special. Never say "no" to a treat-yourself moment! With this set, you'll unveil 24 different makeup, skincare, and bath goodies, accessories, plus an advent-exclusive inclusion.

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MAC Cosmetics 24K Holiday Advent Calendar

Unwrap your glowiest glow with this luxurious MAC advent calendar! For 24 whole days (ideally leading up to Christmas, but we understand where you're coming from, early openers), you'll find only the best lip, base, eyes, and skin picks from the beloved brand. Sitting at an original value of $480, you can snag this baby for more than half-off for the holidays!

Typology

Typology Advent Calendar

Typology's 2023 advent calendar sold out in less than 48 hours last year, and it's already waitlisted for 2024 – but it's not to be missed, especially if you're gifting the design- and sustainability-forward beauty-lover in your life. This cal contains 15 full-size and 9 mini-size skincare products for the face, eyes, lips, and hands. It's super sleek yet unique, plus, it's constructed from FSC-certified paper to not only optimize space, but reduce its carbon footprint during transport. Get your name on the waitlist with the link here!

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Sugarfina 24 Tastes Of Christmas Candy Advent Calendar

The holidays are the time to assume the character of Buddy the Elf and go all in on all the Christmas candies. This 24-day advent calendar features everything from creamy chocolates to fruity gummies to satisfy that sweet tooth and bring some very sugary Christmas cheer to the season. P.S. Sharing is caring!

Craftspring

Craftspring Linen Ornaments Advent Calendar

Your Christmas tree will be left looking utterly lush once you've made it through this adorable advent calendar. It's loaded with a mini ornament for every day, each one made from sustainably-harvested merino-blended wool. The hand-embroidered calendar base will truly last a lifetime, so you can use it every year, loading it with candies, teas, and beauty goodies – whatever you please!

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L'Occitane 24 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar

This treasure chest of goodies for your skin, body, hair, and hands is well-worth the investment (a $115 value for just $84) considering you can get some good year-round use out of it. The contents will come in particularly handy for all your dry skin woes once winter is, well, wintering. The best part about this cal is you can keep what you want, then gift more minis to the skincare-obsessed in your life!

Compartés

Compartés Winter Foxes Chocolate Advent Calendar

By far the coolest, most intricate chocolates we've tried, Compartés' offerings make the best holiday gifts. Opt for this 24 day-long advent calendar inspired by a mystical fox named Samson. Like Samson, you'll be able to cleverly venture out on a world of bite-sized chocolate treasures from the likes of Creme Brûlée, Campfire S'mores, and Blackberry Crumble. How yummy.

Lush

Lush Advent Calendar

Holiday prep can be stressful. Wind down and relax a bit each day with each of Lush's advent calendar surprises! From colorful bath bombs and home fragrances to beloved beauty picks from years past, this 24-day box is a total banger. Plus, if you don't see yourself using up each day's offering, you'll have some absolutely delightful gifts on-hand to give to your friends and fam.

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We almost broke our necks reading headlines about Angelina Jolie and her potential new boyfriend, but the rumors were quickly shut down. Yeah, yeah, yeah...cue the world's smallest violin, I know.

Angelina's been through a very public divorce with her ex-husband Brad Pitt, so we know better than to expect her to display something new for the tabloids just yet. It did, however, make us start thinking about her past dating history. It's time to take a walk down memory lane, because these romances are filled with fellow entertainers and lessons learned!

Ex-Husband Jonny Lee Miller

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Angelina Jolie and Jonny Lee Miller entered each other's orbit during the filming of Hackers. This 1995 movie has everything to do with it's name, and ends with said Hackers ultimately unraveling a greater conspiracy. As is sometimes inevitable, Jonny and Angelina got close throughout filming, but went their separate ways once their time on set ended (via US Weekly).

They didn't stay apart for too long because they eventually got married the following year. It's even reported that Angelina proudly made a dark statement during their small wedding by wearing a t-shirt with Jonny's bloodied name written on it. She didn't do it to be gross though, but wanted to solidify their vows. "You’re about to marry him. You can sacrifice a little to make it really special," she remembers telling herself (via The New York Times). But, their marriage dissolved in less than two years and they decided to get divorced in 1999, according to US Weekly.

The two would go on to be amicable with each other, with Angelina even referring to Jonny as a "great friend" (via US Weekly). Earlier this year, Jonny sat down with Johnny Vaughan of Radio X to reveal something shocking. "I jumped out of an airplane...I was dating a young lady called Angelina," he said. He then shared that it was Angelina who encouraged him to do this daredevil feat with her. "She is cool as a cucumber. Fearless, that woman."

Ex-Girlfriend Jenny Shimizu

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During the brief time Jonny Lee Miller and Angelina weren't communicating, the Maria actress entered her first relationship with a woman. Jenny Shimizu and Angelina co-starred in another mid-'90s movie called Foxfire that centered the lives of teens and the bad decisions that land them in precarious situations.

Recounting how she felt about Jenny Shimizu, Angelia told Girlfriends magazine, "I fell in love with her the first second I saw her. Actually, I saw when she was being cast in Foxfire, and I thought she had just read for my part," she said. Ironically, her future ex-husband Brad Pitt was mentioned in the same interview, but the two hadn't met yet.

There's not much info about Angelina and Jenny's relationship beyond this, so it seems like things didn't last long.

Ex-Husband Billy Bob Thornton

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Here's where Angelina's relationships truly started to getting interesting. After things ended with Jonny Lee Miller and Jenny Shimizu, her next partner was none other than Billy Bob Thornton. InStyle recalls the two co-starred in Pushing Tin together, a movie about the ins and outs of two co-workers' fraught romantic relationships. Given the movie released in 1999, everyone didn't know how to respond to Angelina and Billy Bob's marriage the next year.

Unfortunately, even Laura Dern was caught by surprise — she and Billy Bob were allegedly engaged at the time. "I left our home to work on a movie, and while I was away, my boyfriend got married, and I’ve never heard from him again," she said, according to ABC News. That's...not the way to go about things, but apparently Angelina and her new husband didn't care at the time.

From then on out, Angelina and Billy Bob frequented red carpet events together. They didn't shy away from pulling off, uh, interesting stunts, that left everyone speechless. No one will ever forget when Billy Bob unashamedly admitted the two got frisky before walking the red carpet at the premiere of Gone in 60 Seconds.

However, their marriage dissolved because of their "different lifestyles," according to Billy Bob (via E! News). "So, that's really — that's the only reason we're probably not still together, maybe, because of a different path in life we wanted to take," he said.

Ex-Husband Brad Pitt

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This divorce breaks our hearts to revisit, but here we go! Everyone knows Brad and Angelina starred in the hit movie Mr. & Mrs. Smith, but we also could tell their intense chemistry had nothing to do with playing their respective roles. These two had such sizzling energy onscreen that it didn't take long for people to speculate Angelina was the reason Brad decided to part ways with Jennifer Aniston.

However, Angelina reportedly denies that was the case. She did notice she and Brad were excited to see each other at work though. "Because of the film, we ended up being brought together to do all these crazy things, and I think we found this strange friendship and partnership that kind of just suddenly happened," she said (via PEOPLE). According to the same outlet, it didn't take long for Brad and Angelina to move forward with their feelings once it was clear Jennifer was going to be out of the picture.

Though Brad and Angelina expanded their brood to include six children — Maddox, Pax, Zahara, Shiloh, Knox, and Vivienne — a terrible incident unraveled everything. According to the BBC, Angelina accused Brad of become a belligerent drunk during a flight that resulted in injuries. She didn't waste time filing for divorce, which spoke volumes to us.

Um, The Weeknd?

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Much to our surprise, Angelina Jolie and The Weeknd were rumored to be getting close around two years ago. They were seen on several 'dates,' one being at Giorgi Baldi, which continued to make people believe they were secretly dating (via Daily Mail). Since neither confirmed or denied the nature of their relationship, it's hard to say if there's any merit to the rumors.

We'll just have to speculate and keep it moving!

Is Angelina Jolie dating anyone these days? 

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Last year, Angelina spoke with WSJ Magazine to talk about about her life and career. She intimately revealed that her body reacted to all the pressure from going through her divorce from Brad which serves as a stark reminder why stress is never good for anyone! "I suddenly had Bell’s palsy six months before my divorce," she shockingly admitted. She also made it clear her focus was on her kids and nothing else. "They are the closest people to me and my life, and they’re my close friends."

Despite being recently linked to British rapper Akala, Angelina put an end to rumors they're dating today. A source said, "They all work together," referring to Akala's relationship with someone else. "Angelina remains focused on her family and is not dating at this time," (via PEOPLE).

The common theme throughout Angelina Jolie's dating history is her attachment to unconventional romances. Maybe she didn't always make the best choices in love, but it doesn't seem like they've create a hole in her heart. We can't wait to see who she finally lands with next!

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Father's Day is approaching, which means our minds are heavily focused on finding the perfect gift for our fave guy. In addition to a cute card, dad deserves something super cool and practical to feel appreciated! These thoughtful gifts – all shoppable on Amazon – help enhance his life in all areas, from the gym to the kitchen(if cooking is his thing).

These Father's Day gift ideas boast thousands of 5-star reviews from real customers, so he's sure to love one (or a few) or them! Plus, each one of these gifts will arrive before Father's Day, so you can feel at ease getting dad his gift on time. Scroll on for our favorites!

Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm Trio

Sets like this $22 pick are always a good way to go when gifting. This trio of hydrating lip balms ensures that dad will have a tube to reach for when his lips are feeling a bit dry. The set comes with three flavors – shea butter, mint, and pineapple mint – plus, the formula offers SPF 25 for added outdoor protection!

Carhartt Canvas Cap

You know dad needs a cap upgrade. This durable canvas design from Carhartt is equal parts stylish and practical, so it's a total no-brainer when it comes to finding Father's Day gifts! The inside rim of the hat is fitted with a built-in quick-dry sweatband, balancing things out comfortably – even in hot temps. Dad will be able to find his perfect fit with the adjustable velcro back strap, plus he'll earn some street cred by sporting the signature Carhartt logo.

This style comes in tons of different colors at varied prices, but this Duck Green color costs $39.

Nespresso Vertuo Plus Deluxe Coffee and Espresso Maker by De'Longhi

Dad's not dad if he's not caffeinated! Simplify his brewing routine with this easy-to-use machine. It makes brewed coffee and espresso in a range of serving sizes with the push of a button! It's compatible with Nespresso pods, which you can snag in just about any flavor or roast you want. Reviewers love how easy this product is to use, alongside the the fact that it saves them money from regular Dunkin' and Starbucks runs.

This Nespresso Vertuo Plus coffee maker model is currently on sale for $150 (was $200).

Brooks Glycerin GTS 20 Supportive Running Shoe

This responsive running shoe with breathable mesh is unlike any shoe he's tried before. It's special because the Brooks team designed it with holistic support in mind. This means the stabilizing cushion goes beyond the foot, supporting the knees and even the hips to prevent injury. This pair has also earned the Seal of Acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association, so you can feel confident you're gifting dad a really good fit. He can take them from the gym to the trails with ease!

These shoes come in a range of different colors, sizes, and prices, but this stylish blue hue is currently on sale for $100 (was $120).

Frank Herbert's Dune Saga 3-Book Boxed Set

For the bookworm or big collector dads out there, he'll be instantly impressed by this sleek boxed set. An unforgettable literary adventure awaits with the Dune saga, too. If he loved the movies, he'll love the books even more!

The paperback version of this trio set is currently on sale for $16 (was $31).

Light Flight Anti-Theft Travel Laptop Backpack

If the dad in your life is big on traveling for business, this multi-compartment backpack will be a game-changer for his commutes! It's got a laptop sleeve (fits laptops up to 17.3 inches), a roomy main section, plus two more zippered layers for organizing medium- and small-sized items. Its simplistic exterior features water-resistant fabric plus two mesh-padded shoulder straps for comfortable wear. It also abides by airline bag size requirements, easily fitting in an overhead compartment or under a plane seat!

This backpack comes in 6 other colors. The black version costs $48.

Levoit Quiet 3L Humidifier/Diffuser

A small humidifier like this can help dad tackle any troubles with congestion and coughing. It's especially helpful in dry climates, but anyone can benefit from it!

This model (which you can optionally run as an essential oil diffuser) is touted by reviewers for running quietly and being super easy to use. It boasts a small knob for controlling the mist strength, plus an option to direct the mist output in different directions. The spacious 3L water tank means less frequent refills for a more convenient experience.

This product is currently on sale for $39 (was $44).

TheraGun Relief Handheld Percussion Massage Gun

Back pain will be a thing of the past once pop starts using this sleek self-massage gun regularly! It has nearly 5,000 5-star ratings on Amazon, and for good reason. Users love the device's long battery life and claim that it offers fast pain relief. This small-but-powerful massage gun can work on any part of the body at 3 different speeds. It can help relieve aches, pains, tension, and stiffness.

This Theragun model is currently on sale for $129 (was $149).

Amazon Essentials Drawstring Walk Short

It's shorts season, and with this casual Amazon Essentials pair, dad will most definitely be stepping out in style. They're made from a lightweight twill material for unmatched breathability and feature a no-fuss elastic waist with a drawstring. The inseam measures in at 8 inches for added coverage.

These shorts come in a wide range of sizes and colors, and this gray one is currently on sale for $15 (was $24).

Rockbros Bike Phone Front Frame Bag

This bike frame bag carries all the essentials in such a compact, convenient space! It most certainly has room for a pair of sunglasses, a wallet, keys, and other miscellaneous small items. Plus, there's a nice phone slot at the top covered in a transparent water-resistant material, so dad can easily reference map directions or put on music. The durable velcro straps that surround the bag eliminate the possibility of it slipping or falling off completely!

This bike bag is currently on sale for $22 (was $30).

Versace Eros Eau de Toilette

For the dads who can't resist a little fragrance here and there, this Versace perfume is the perfect pick. Plus, now's the best time to snag it – the 3.4 ounce bottle is on sale for just $55 (was $98).​ Its intense aroma is packed with "vibrant and glowing freshness" met with notes of mint leaves, cedar, vanilla, Italian lemon zest, and green apple.

Reviewers love this eau de toilette offering because it lasts all day long and smells luxurious. 

Sojos Small Round Classic Polarized Sunglasses

Help shield his eyes from the sun for all his summer adventures with these chic sunnies! He'll love the fresh vibe the reflective polarized lenses give to his look. These high-quality plastic frames with solid metal hinges block out 99% of UV rays for comfortable and clear vision.

These same frames are shoppable in a variety of colorways. This brown-blue coloration is currently on sale for $15 (was $20).

Stanley The Camp Pour Over Set

Your dad's ultimate campside coffee companion can be found in this Stanley pour over set! It has over 3,000+ 5-star ratings that praise its ease, durability, and convenience. The pour over piece lets him brew his coffee right into the insulated stainless steel mug. The top component abides by leave no trace principles – it features a reusable stainless steel filter, so no paper filter is needed. It comes with a lifetime warranty, and it'll surely see plenty of memories throughout its lifespan!

You can snag this set in several different colors. This green shade is currently on sale for $34 (was $45).

Stumptown Coffee Roasters Organic Medium Roast Ground Coffee

For some truly exceptional grounds to go with the Stanley pour over mug (we can't resist a DIY gift set!), we highly recommend this Stumptown roast, Holler Mountain. It's a nice, medium, middle-of-the-road flavor with impressive notes of citrus, berry jam, and caramel. Stumptown Coffee Roasters is a certified B-corporation committed to sourcing and producing their products as sustainably as possible – a win-win, if you ask us!

This 12 ounce bag goes for $14 on Amazon.

Charging Port Alarm Clock

This no-frills alarm clock makes a great gift for the heavy sleeper dad. Not only are its alarm volume and number brightness easily adjustable, it also has a nice snooze function that repeats in 9-minute cycles. The best part is it's fitted with an easy-to-reach USB port for charging his phone overnight. It has over 16K 5-star reviews, with most reviewers praising how clear it is to see and use.

This convenient clock is currently on sale for $15 (was $20).​

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It takes a lot for me to love a hair product. I’ve always kept maintenance around my locks super low-key, usually opting for the cheapest and most seemingly-effective shampoos, conditioners, and leave-in treatments you can find at the drugstore. To make a long story short, I’m not picky.

At the beginning of this year, I sought out to upgrade my self-care routines (albeit in small, affordable ways) so I could look and feel my best. Knowing hair care had become an afterthought, I figured why not switch up Old Reliable (AKA the Pantene shampoo and conditioner combo I’d used for years)?

I’m not knocking Pantene in any way, but after using the same products over and over again across countless showers, my locks became noticeably tired. Thus, I stumbled into Target to explore their perpetual collection of hair care and landed on what I think is now the best, most joy-evoking drugstore shampoo and conditioner I’ve ever experienced.

Meredith Holser

Other than the beautiful bottles, the Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Strengthening Shampoo + Conditioner set caught my eye for claiming stronger, longer, and healthier hair. I had seen the brand’s hair oil go TikTok-viral a few months prior, which gave me all the approval I needed to add the duo to my cart.

After 10 months of consistent use, I’m loving the set. Though I don’t necessarily use it for hair growth alone, I have observed accelerated growth as well as improved strength in my strands.

The conditioner in particular has earned a mass amount of bonus points in my book for depositing noticeable moisture to my locks after shampooing and providing a fairly no-fuss detangling routine, which is my most urgent hair concern.

Meredith Holser

The Mielle conditioner contains biotin (for “longer, healthier hair”), coconut oil, and babassu seed oil that work to moisturize and soften your hair after a good wash. This isessential since I’ve found that most shampoos strip oils from my scalp and hair – not a bad thing though. It’s what shampoos are made to do, but my hair craves more moisture!

The conditioner is also infused with rosemary and mint essential oils which increase blood circulation, allowing more oxygen to reach the scalp, thus stimulating hair growth.

Meredith Holser

Before drying + styling

As I mentioned, my hair has that classic “squeaky clean” feel after shampooing, and though that’s what I want from a shampoo, it doesn’t help to use only shampoo once my hair’s dried. Without conditioner, my hair definitely lacks moisture and feels dry and stiff – even while I’m still in the shower. This conditioner feels ahh-mazing and never fails to restore all the necessary moisture my locks have lost after a thorough wash!

When using it, I use 1 to 1 ½ pumps of the product. I typically focus it around the ends of my hair (where there’s the most damage) before working the remaining product closer to my scalp. I leave it on for around 5 minutes while I wash my body and face before thoroughly rinsing it out. My hair feels super silky and detangled after the conditioning’s done!

The Verdict

Meredith Holser

After drying + styling

Where a conditioner’s performance really matters for me is making my hair look soft and healthy after it’s dry, so I can go on to style it without pesky knots and further damage. Brushing my hair post-conditioner is always a breeze with this Mielle pick, and the same goes for styling. I use an air styler and it glides smoothly and easily through my strands for a nice at-home blowout every single time.

More than anything, this is the best drugstore conditioner to leave my hair looking supremely shiny after all is said and done. I know that using it consistently over the course of this year has set my hair up to be super healthy so I never have to worry about excessive dryness breakage!

Try It For Yourself

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Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Strengthening Conditioner

I bought this bottle (12 fluid ounces) back in January, and haven't had to restock it just yet. For $10, I can certify it's a really great deal and I've absolutely gotten my money's worth. Plus, for the results this conditioner delivers, it feels just like a luxury hair care product. It also goes for around the same price (there's a 12-cent difference) at Target!

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Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Strengthening Shampoo

I also highly recommend you use the conditioner in conjunction with the coordinating shampoo. It has a delicious rosemary and mint scent that leaves your scalp feeling uber-refreshed after a thorough wash. This bottle currently goes for $9 on Amazon and $10 at Target.

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The age of the movie star might have been replaced by the age of the fictional character, but there are still more than a few actors audiences L-O-V-E. Rachel Zegler, Florence Pugh, and Madelyn Cline are just a few of the stars who make the list, but there's one A-lister who's finally making his return to the big screen: Tom Holland!

The Hollywood Reporter confirmed on October 21 that the Spider-Man actor would join Christopher Nolan's new movie alongside Matt Damon and I have never leapt down an internet rabbit hole so fast. If you're wondering 'What movie is Tom Holland making?' then look no further. Here's everything you need to know about the new movie before it hits theaters.

  • Tom Holland is finally starring in a new movie.
  • After The Crowded Room "absolutely broke" him, he decided to take a break from Hollywood.
  • The new film, directed by Christopher Nolan and starring Matt Damon, is coming next summer.


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Tom Hollandand Matt Damon will star in Christopher Nolan's new movie for Universal Pictures. The film is still unnamed for now, but if these two actors are involved, it's sure to be one heck of an action movie. We don't have an official synopsis yet, but sources told THR that it likely won't be set in the present day. The movie is scheduled for July 17, 2026 and Deadline reports they're expected to begin filming at the beginning of 2025.

Considering Tom is one of my favorite actors ever, I'm super excited to see him return to the screen — especially given how devastated I was when he said he needed a break from acting. "This show absolutely broke me in every way possible,” he said at the premiere for AppleTV+ show The Crowded Room in New York City. “I just kept my head down. I dug my heels in, and I just tried my best.”

"I'm no stranger to hard work," he told ExtraTV. "I've lived by the idea that hard work is good work. Then again, the show did break me. There did come a time where I needed a break and disappeared and went to Mexico for a week and had time on a beach and laid low. I'm now taking a year off, and that is a result of how difficult this show was."

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This reminds me of Emma Watson's recent break from acting following 2019's Little Women, and her comments that being a child actor left her feeling "caged."

“The thing I found really hard was that I had to go out and sell something that I really didn’t have very much control over," she told The Financial Times. "To stand in front of a film and have every journalist be able to say, ‘How does this align with your viewpoint?’ It was very difficult to have to be the face and the spokesperson for things where I didn’t get to be involved in the process.”

Bero

Both Emma and Tom have been able to step into more senior creative roles...and they both happen to be in the drink space (Emma and her brother Alex launched Renais gin in April 2023, while Tom announced his new non-alcoholic beer BERO on October 16).

“After two years on my sobriety journey, I wanted to create something that reflected my lifestyle and values," Tom Holland said in a statement. “This beer isn’t just for those on a similar path, but for everyone who appreciates quality, craftsmanship and living life to the fullest."

Here's hoping you get to cheers a BERO on the set of your new movie, Tom!

Check back here for the latest Tom Holland movie news! And read up on his adorable relationship with Zendaya, of course.