Cooper Hood
Contributing since August, 2016
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Author Details
Cooper Hood is a passionate movie watcher and writer based out of Indiana. He graduated college in 2016 with a Bachelor's degree in Media & Public Communication, with a minor in Media Production. When he is not writing or watching movies, Cooper is spending time with friends and family, playing sports and board games, and taking care of his dog.
Industry Focus
Cooper began working for Screen Rant in 2016 after becoming a Marvel expert from his time developing his own MCU blog and writing for MCU Exchange. He became the Theatrical Movies Editor in 2023 after spending years covering major new releases, favorite franchises, and movies hoping to earn Academy Award nominations.
Favorite Media
Cooper has a love for the Marvel Cinematic Universe that has driven his journalism career. He also is a huge fan of the Mission: Impossible franchise and anything Tom Cruise does. Other favorite movie franchises include DC, Star Wars, Creed, and Hunger Games. He frequently spends time doing marathon rewatches for franchises or directors in preparation for new releases.
Latest Articles
Ryan Reynolds Has Forgotten About His Most Promising Sequel To $450 Million Hit
Ryan Reynolds is attached to quite a few franchises, but he has seemingly forgotten about his most promising sequel to a major box office success.
Jake Gyllenhaal's Upcoming Comic Book Movie Role Is More Exciting Than Mysterio Returning
Amid hopes that Mysterio will return to the MCU, Jake Gyllenhaal's upcoming comic book movie role is the more exciting option for the actor.
Now You See Me 3 Must Bring Back 1 Cast Member The Franchise Abandoned
Now You See Me 3 is a chance to reunite the Four Horsemen and bring back one fan-favorite cast member that the franchise left out in the sequel.
Top Gun: Maverick Unintentionally Broke A 23-Year Tom Cruise Record That Helped Its $1.4B Success
Top Gun: Maverick broke records across the board for Tom Cruise, and one unintentional milestone helped the movie become a box office hit.
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Needs A Classic Villain’s Return To Fix A 40-Year Issue
Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire is focusing on a new villain, but it really needs a classic villain to return to fix a lingering franchise problem.
Kung Fu Panda 4 Won't Come Close To Beating Jack Black's $1.3 Billion Hit (But It Can Still Be A Success)
Jack Black recently found massive box office success with a $1.3 billion hit, but his next movie Kung Fu Panda 4 will not be able to match that.
Fast & Furious Is The Real Winner Of The DCEU’s Failure (& Fast X Proves It)
The DCEU's failure and upcoming DC reboot plans have benefitted the Fast & Furious franchise greatly. The events of Fast X prove how this is the case.
Netflix's Chronicles Of Narnia Reboot Can Revive Canceled Franchise Plan 12 Years Later
Netflix is rebooting Chronicles of Narnia with Greta Gerwig, and it could revive canceled plans for the franchise from 12 years ago in the process.
Every Highest-Grossing Animated Movie & How Long It Held The Record
The highest-grossing animated movie record has changed over the years. Here is every movie that has broken the record and for how long.
Dune 2 Beating Timothée Chalamet’s 10-Year Box Office Record Is Realistic (But Will It?)
Timothée Chalamet's return for Dune 2 gives him a realistic chance to break a 10-year-old box office record, and the odds look greater after delays.
The Perfect John Wick Replacement For Keanu Reeves Has Already Been Announced
Keanu Reeves might need a new action franchise after John Wick 4, and his perfect John Wick replacement movie has already been announced.
Shrek 5 Must Break The Franchise's Box Office Curse From The Last 16 Years
Shrek 5 is expected to be a major box office hit for DreamWorks, but it will have to break a franchise curse from the last 16 years of movies.
What Happened To Despicable Me's Villain Vector Finally Confirmed 13 Years Later
Illumination has finally confirmed what happened to Despicable Me's villain Vector 13 years after the original movie thanks to the short Mooned.
Does Migration Have A Post-Credits Scene?
Illumination's movie Migration is a return to original, non-franchise storytelling, but that does not mean it cannot have a post-credits scene.
Does Anyone But You Have A Post-Credits Scene?
Glen Powell and Sydney Sweeney's rom-com movie tells a complete story, but does Anyone But You have a post-credits scene worth waiting for still?
Does The Iron Claw Have A Post-Credits Scene?
The story of Kevin Von Erich and his family is center stage in The Iron Claw, and here's whether there is a post-credits scene after the ending.
Where To Watch The Color Purple: Showtimes & Streaming Status
2023's The Color Purple movie adaptation brings a musical twist to the story, and viewers can watch it in theaters or at home on streaming later.
Where To Watch Ferrari: Showtimes & Streaming Status
Michael Mann and Adam Driver's movie Ferrari can be watched in theaters or at home depending on when and where someone prefers to see the film.
25 Most Anticipated Movies Of 2024
There are plenty of major franchises, directors, and stars with films coming out in 2024, but these are Screen Rant's most anticipated movies of 2024.
The Best Transformers Movie Came Out 5 Years Ago Today
There have been seven entries in the live-action Transformers movie franchise, but the best one came out exactly five years ago today on December 21.