The Treatment

Destin Daniel Cretton knew he had a tough act to follow as director of this summer’s blockbuster 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day.' In 2021, the Spider-Man cinematic universe went big with 'Spider-Man: No Way Home,' reuniting past Spideys with Tom Holland’s webslinger. Instead of trying to top that, Cretton went smaller in 'Brand New Day,' telling a story about Peter Parker’s loneliness and attempts to re-connect with people who don’t remember him. Cretton’s instinct paid off and the film has earned more than $2 billion at the box office.

Cretton shares why he feels connected to the character of Peter Parker, he dives into the importance of family, both biological and found, and he explains why he wasn’t sure whether the emotional climactic scene of the film would work.

Olivia Wilde has acted in projects including the indie film 'Drinking Buddies,' and this year’s edgy comedy 'I Want Your Sex.' She has also directed the films 'Booksmart' and 'Don’t Worry Darling.' And in 'The Invite,' one of the biggest comedies of 2026, she did both.

The film stars Wilde and Seth Rogen as a married couple who host their neighbors, played by Penelope Cruz and Edward Norton, in their apartment on an unforgettable night. Wilde tells The Treatment why she kept all the film’s action inside the apartment, how 'The Invite' shows a progression in her work as a director, and why she is always seeking out truthtellers both in her films and in life.

Director Garth Jennings’ films project unabashed joy, often through music. He directed the animated Sing films and, most recently, the documentary Pulp: What Do You Do for an Encore?, now streaming on MUBI. For his treat, he points to an audacious comedy that dared to push boundaries and find joy during one of the darkest times in modern history.

Olivia Wilde’s comedy 'The Invite' was one of the hits of the summer of 2026. Wilde directed and starred in the film which was an adaptation of the 2020 Spanish film 'Sentimental.' For Wilde’s treat, she pays tribute to an actress to whom the film is dedicated, whose comedic performances came from vulnerability.

Director Garth Jennings and Pulp founder and frontman Jarvis Cocker initially worked together nearly 30 years ago on a music video for the song “Help the Aged.” Since then Jennings has directed multiple films, including 'The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,' and the animated 'Sing' movies. Cocker has released solo albums, written a memoir, and even acted in a Harry Potter film. The two have joined forces once more on the new documentary 'Pulp: What Do You Do for an Encore?'

Cocker and Jennings discuss their early collaboration, why they both loved the ABBA Voyage concert, and Cocker reveals what he borrowed from Barry White.

'Pulp: What Do You Do for an Encore' is now streaming on MUBI.