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Cooper Hood

Theatrical Movies Editor

August, 2016
Mission: Impossible, The Hunger Games, John Wick
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About Cooper Hood

Cooper Hood is a ionate 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.

Author Details

Cooper Hood is a ionate 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.

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Tom Cruise, Greg Tarzan Davis, Simon Pegg, and Hayley Atwell stand together in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
Does Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning Have A Post-Credits Scene?

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning continues Tom Cruise's epic action franchise. Here's whether there is a post-credits scene that teases more.

Darth Vader close-up in a ship
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Tom Cruise looking emotional as Ethan Hunt in Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning
Where To Watch Mission Impossible - The Final Reckoning: Showtimes & Streaming Status

With Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning's release, it's up to you to choose how and where to watch the eighth film in Tom Cruise's franchise.

Stefani looking through Iris's book in Final Destination Bloodlines
Final Destination Bloodlines' 18 Easter Eggs & Franchise References Explained

Final Destination Bloodlines includes several Easter eggs and references to earlier movies in the franchise to reward fans of the entire series.

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Stefani looking scared in Final Destination Bloodlines
Final Destination Bloodlines Ending Explained: Death's Plan & Who All Dies

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imagery-from-Final-Destination-Bloodlines
Does Final Destination Bloodlines Have A Post-Credits Scene?

Final Destination Bloodlines continues the long-running horror franchise. Here's whether there's a post-credits scene to stick around for.

Daniel Day-Lewis in My Left Foot scowling and looking off to the side
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Denzel Washington talking in Highest 2 Lowest
Denzel Washington's New Crime Movie Is Shooting Itself In The Foot With This Indefensible Decision

Highest 2 Lowest has confirmed a surprising release for the Denzel Washington crime movie, and it's an indefensible decision considering his history.

Tom Cruise hanging off a plane in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
"You Can Never Do That": Tom Cruise Pulled Off A Mission: Impossible 8 Stunt Even Professionals Thought Couldn’t Be Done

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning includes plenty of stunts, and Tom Cruise accomplished one that professionals thought wasn't possible.

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Denzel Washington looking up in Highest 2 Lowest
Denzel Washington's New Crime Movie Is Smartly Leaning Into Its Most Exciting Aspect

Denzel Washington is back as the star of Highest 2 Lowest, and the teaser trailer shows the marketing smartly leaning into an exciting element.

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Denzel Washington in Highest 2 Lowest
Denzel Washington's New Movie Looks Like The Closest Thing We'll Get To A Sequel To Spike Lee's $184 Million Crime Film

The first trailer for Denzel Washington and Spike Lee's new movie Highest 2 Lowest makes the film look like the unofficial sequel to a previous hit.

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Keanu Reeves holding a gun in the first John Wick
There's Only 1 Actor Who Has Fought Ethan Hunt & John Wick

The Mission: Impossible and John Wick franchises have overlapped one time, using the same actor to fight Ethan Hunt and John Wick only 3 years apart.

Gabriel from Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning
Who Is Gabriel? Mission Impossible 7’s Villain & Past With Ethan Explained

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning introduces the villain Gabriel, but he has a past with Ethan Hunt. Here's his origin and plan explained.

Anna Kendrick in The ant and Ben Affleck in The ant 2
Anna Kendrick Is Necessary For The ant 3, & The ant 2 Proves Why

The ant 2 leaves Anna Kendrick's character, Dana Cummings, but in doing so, it proves why she's necessary for The ant 3's story.

Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt and Thandiwe Newton as Nyah in Mission: Impossible 2
Mission: Impossible II Ending Explained - Nyah's Fate & The Chimera Virus Outbreak Threat

Ethan Hunt fights to stop the Chimera Virus from breaking out and save Nyah's life in Mission: Impossible II's ending, as he works against Ambrose.

Tom Cruise in The Final Reckoning, Human Torch from Fantastic Four First Steps, Yelena in Thunderbolts, David Corenswet's Superman, and Tom Hiddleston in Life of Chuck
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Quentin Tarantino in Pulp Fiction and Clint Eastwood in the Dollars Trilogy
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Jason Momoa and Jack Black in A Minecraft Movie with money behind them
A Minecraft Movie's Massive Box Office Success & 4 Things Hollywood Should Learn From It

A Minecraft Movie is still dominating the box office, and Hollywood should learn a few lessons from it to help drive more success in the future.

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Nicolas Cage looking upset and holding a surfboard in The Surfer
Where To Watch The Surfer: Showtimes & Streaming Status

Nicolas Cage is back in a critically-acclaimed thriller. Here's when and where to watch The Surfer in theaters, on streaming, and on digital.

Michael B Jordan in Sinners with Oscars trophies
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Ryan Coogler and Michael B. Jordan's new movie, Sinners, is one of the year's best. That's already put it in the mix for the Oscars, but will it win?