‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3 Premiere Ending Explained: Who Was That Antlered Man?

"House of the Dragon" Season 3's first episode is going to be talked about a lot because of the big Battle of the Gullet and another big character dying.But fans of the books and Westeros stories might also be excited about a quick and easy-to-miss moment.

One part of the first episode shows dragonseeds Ulf the White, Hugh Hammer, and Addam of Hull waiting in an ambush to fight Aemond Targaryen and his big dragon Vhagar.

Fans of "Game of Thrones" might recognize the place where they're hiding -- it's the Isle of Faces, near Harrenhal.This place is very mysterious and few people dare to visit it.Things get strange for the group before they go to the Battle of the Gullet, and some of what they see might make "House of the Dragon" fans scratch their heads.

Here's why the Isle of Faces is so important in Westeros history and myth and who that antlered man watching the dragonseeds might be.

What is the Isle of Faces?

Ulf, Hugh, and Addam are told to wait on an island near Harrenhal for Aemond and Vhagar.

Ulf and Hugh get impatient quickly, and it's probably because of where they are.The island is called the Isle of Faces and is one of the more mysterious places in Westeros.

The Isle of Faces is in the middle of God's Eye lake, which is very important later in the "House of the Dragon" story.

But few have ever been there.It's considered sacred land and one of the few places in the region where weirwood trees still grow.

During the Dawn Age, long before "House of the Dragon", there was a big conflict called the War of the First Men and the Children of the Forest.

The two groups fought for centuries and finally signed a peace pact on the island.The many weirwoods had faces carved into them so the gods could see the signing.The Children continued to live on the island after the war.

Who was that antlered man?

In the Season 3 premiere, strange things start happening as the dragonseeds wait on the island.

The turning point is when Ulf goes off alone and runs into a black goat, which is Alys Rivers.Daemon also saw the goat when he was wandering through Harrenhal.The moment that will excite longtime Westeros fans comes after when Hugh and Addam see something strange.They hear their dragons get disturbed and come around a corner to see a tall man with antlers and what looks like goat legs watching them before quickly disappearing.

This is likely one of the Green Men.

The Green Men were an order created to protect the deeper forests, trees, and the Children after the war with the First Men.

Because the Isle of Faces was considered a sacred place for so long, whether the Green Men really existed or still existed has been a topic of debate.

Their exact appearance is unclear.Some stories describe them as having dark green skin and antlers, while others suggest they wore green robes and antlered headdresses.

The brief run-in with one of the Green Men is in line with George R.R.

Martin's book "Fire and Blood." In one version of the story, Addam landed on the Isle of Faces alone with Seasmoke and spoke with one of the Green Men.

How it connects to "Game of Thrones"

The Children of the Forest, who signed the pact with the First Men and lived with the Green Men on the Isle of Faces, appear in Seasons 4 and 6 of "Game of Thrones." Bran meets them north of The Wall while searching for The Three-Eyed Raven.

The survival of the Children in "Thrones" seemed to confirm one long theory that the Green Men helped protect them from attacks from the Andals when they showed up in Westeros and got them off the Isle of Faces safely.

‘Minions & Monsters’ Review: The Canary-Colored Critters’ Latest Starring Vehicle Goes Back to Early Hollywood, and Hits a Creative High

 From "Sunset Boulevard" to "The Artist," "Singin' in the Rain" to "Babylon," Hollywood's shift to sound movies has always been a rich time for filmmakers to revisit with better tools.And surprisingly, the Minions fit in perfectly.Their wild behavior has always been inspired by old-time slapstick, so in their third movie, director and voice actor Pierre Coffin officially acknowledges that influence by naming names like Buster Keaton, Charlie Chaplin, and Harold Lloyd.The Minions become silent comedy stars, which sounds logical, but again, that's just a word in this crazy world.Unfortunately, their usual gibberish speech messes up the dream.

This movie is a peak for the Minions series.

It's the first time the characters have an actual idea behind the fun, and it shows they shine more when they're the main characters.The 2022 movie "Minions: The Rise of Gru" had them tied to their old boss, Gru, which felt like a step back.They're most fun when they're all over the screen, like an eleventh plague that wasn't in the Bible.This new film delivers on that.Kids will laugh and quote the movie for weeks, and even parents might smile at the memories.

This is also the first Minions movie directed solely by Pierre Coffin, who created the characters and still voices them all.

Their voices mix baby talk with bits of European languages, often hard to understand but still oddly familiar.Some phrases stand out, like "Bellissima!" or "Moviosa!" If the film gets kids screaming "Moviosa!" randomly, it's already made a cultural impact more than most summer blockbusters.

Coffin's full control really makes a difference.

In the first half, the movie feels free, unchained from big studio rules, filled with clever jokes and wild storylines.The film starts with a fun setup: a tour guide (Allison Janney) takes kids and parents through a museum of Hollywood history before telling the story of two Minions, James and Henry, who were actually early movie pioneers.

James and Henry are different from the rest of the Minions because they have a rebellious streak and strong friendship, which gives their adventures a real heart.

They travel the world looking for bosses to follow and end up in old Hollywood, where they mess up a western shoot.The action moves quickly from a desert race to a train disaster, and it's a standout scene.The movie's director, a strict European, is upset, but his bosses, both voiced by Jeff Bridges, love the chaos.

The Minions become overnight stars, starring in many silent comedies and other movies, living in a big mansion at the studio's expense.

World Lens: How the Shanghai Film Festival Puts Its Faith in a New Generation

Chinese filmmaker Zhong Kaifeng made his big introduction to the world at the Shanghai International Film Festival on Saturday night.He won the main Golden Goblet award for his first movie, *Atlantic Rhapsody*.

The Golden Goblet jury, led by Hong Kong actor Tony Leung Chiu-wai, called the film a "uniquely compelling visual experience." For Zhong, who is 29 years old, the story of a young man from northern China searching for meaning in life is important.

He said, "I want to say that Atlantic is not a definition, it does not give answers — but today it seems to have given me an answer.

That answer is to keep going, to love, to work hard, and then to believe."

The win was a great ending for the Shanghai International Film Festival, which wanted to shine a light on young talent.

Zhong's film is a good example.The jury said it "captivated and impressed" them with its "bold experimental approach that explores the absurdity of human life." The festival hopes it has found a new voice in Chinese cinema.Another rising star also won an award at SIFF's Asian New Talent section — Gong Yiwen, who is making her debut with her touching coming-of-age drama *Her First Taste*.The film was made through SIFF's Project initiative for young filmmakers.

The Asian New Talent jury said, "The film's patient observation and sensitivity to the textures of ordinary life announce a new exciting voice in Asian cinema.

*Her First Taste* is a memorable work about young love and growing up, balancing emotional restraint with deep resonance, and marks Gong Yiwen as a filmmaker with great promise."

This year's festival has focused a lot on young filmmakers, with many new talents from China and the region showing their work.

The festival has also supported these filmmakers through programs like the SIFF ING Young Filmmakers Program and the SIFF YOUNG × Shanghai Young Filmmakers Support Program, with Joan Chen and Wen Muye as mentors.

Over the years, 78 films have been made public after being developed through these programs.

Some of them, like Wan Bo's suspense-filled drama *Strangers in the Mountain*, Peng Chen and Xu Wei's *Desert Beneath the Ocean*, and Kangdrun's *Linka Linka*, are part of this year's lineup.

Saturday night began the last part of the 10-day festival.

The opening night had big names like Tony Leung Chiu-wai and Michelle Yeoh, who was promoting her new Chinese-language film *This Is My Time* — her first in almost ten years.She won an Oscar for *Everything Everywhere All at Once*.

There were also heartfelt tributes to famous filmmakers like Lisa Lu, who is 100 years old by the local calendar, and Zhang Yimou, who was given an award for his "outstanding" work in Chinese cinema.

The festival will continue with the screenings of the winning films and others, along with the closing film, *The Decisive Moment* by Zhang Disha, which is being shown in Shanghai for the first time on Sunday.

By the end of the festival, there will have been around 1,600 screenings of 420 films in the city and surrounding areas.

There were sold-out showings of popular films from other festivals like Cannes, including Pawel Pawlikowski's *Fatherland*.

Fans of all ages also enjoyed retrospectives of classic films, like those of Ken Loach, Billy Wilder, and Marilyn Monroe, which were shown in high-quality 4K versions.

The variety of films and the reactions of the audience were highlighted by Moroccan director Yassine El Idrissi, who won the Golden Goblet for best director for his funny film *Halima*, about a woman who refuses to give up.

He said, "It proves that we are all the same.We just need some translation."

There was also a lot of discussion about the role of artificial intelligence at the festival.

Many panels brought together top industry people to talk about the pros and cons of AI.Some talks were about AI directly, with titles like "Smart Tech, Immersive Worlds, the Next Film Revolution" and "When AI Learns to Create, What Grounds Cinema." The topic came up in almost every discussion.

Toy Story 5’ Opens to $17.5 Million, Best Preview Performance of 2026

Woody and Buzz are taking the box office to infinity and beyond.

Disney and Pixar's "Toy Story 5" is set to become a big hit this weekend and give theaters one of the biggest openings of the year.

The animated sequel made $17.5 million in previews, which is the highest so far in 2026.This beats the $12.6 million that "Michael" made in previews and is second only to the $18.5 million made by "Incredibles 2" in 2018."Michael" went on to make $97 million in its first weekend, while "Incredibles 2" made $182.7 million.

Toy Story 5 is expected to make between $145 million and $150 million this weekend, with some predictions even higher, up to $160 million to $175 million.

With great reviews from critics, it should easily beat the $120 million opening of "Toy Story 4." It would also set a new record for the franchise's biggest opening and become the biggest movie launch of the year, surpassing "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," which currently has the record with $131.7 million.Internationally, the film is expected to open with $135 million, making its total global earnings more than $275 million.With a $250 million budget, plus marketing costs, the movie was costly to make, but it should still be very profitable for Disney.Earlier this year, Disney had a success with "Hoppers," which made nearly $390 million worldwide.However, the "Toy Story" series is in an entirely different league.

In "Toy Story 5," technology becomes the new villain.

Buzz, Woody, Jessie, and the other toys face a big change when a smart tablet named Lilypad disrupts their world.The voice cast includes Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Joan Cusack, along with new additions like Conan O'Brien and Greta Lee.The last "Toy Story" movie, "Toy Story 4" from 2019, made over $1 billion at the global box office.The series also earns more than $1 billion each year through consumer products, games, and publishing.

This weekend also has the release of A24's "The Death of Robin Hood," starring Hugh Jackman, and Neon's horror film "Leviticus," which are both expected to make between $3 million and $4 million.

Rose of Nevada Movie

Rose of Nevada

2025 | 1h 54m

Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Sci-fi, Horror

Directed by Mark Jenkin

Screenplay by Mark Jenkin

Produced by Denzil Monk

Starring

George MacKay

Callum Turner

Cinematography Mark Jenkin

Edited by Mark Jenkin

Music by Mark Jenkin

Production

companies

Bosena

Film4

BFI

Head Gear Films

Distributed by BFI Distribution

Release dates

19 June, 2026 (US)

30 August 2025 (Venice)

24 April 2026 (United Kingdom)

Running time 114 minutes

Country United Kingdom

Language English

Box office $890,362

O Horizon Movie

O Horizon

2025 | 1h 47m

Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance, Sci-fi

Directed by

Madeleine Sackler

Written by

Madeleine Sackler

Produced by

Audrey Tommassini Cross

Joseph Cross

Paul Nelson

Cast

Maria Bakalova

David Strathairn

Adam Pally

Edited by Pablo Barbieri Carrera

Music by Nathaniel Méchaly

Production

company

Great Curve Films

Distributed by Variance Films

Release dates

June 19, 2026 (United States)

February 8, 2025 (SBIFF)

June 12, 2026 (United States)

Running time 107 minutes

Country United States

Language English

Box office $2,258

Citizen Vigilante Movie

Citizen Vigilante

2026

Genre: Action, Thriller

Directed by Uwe Boll

Written by Uwe Boll

Produced by

Uwe Boll

Boris Velican

Cast

Armie Hammer as Sanders, a vigilante

Costas Mandylor as Henry, an Interpol chief

Neb Chupin as Pierre

Vjekoslav Katusin as Arab Mafia Boss

Lennart Betzgen as Rick

Benjamin Schnau as Jack

Cinematography Mathias Neumann

Edited by Ethan Maniquis

Music by Rodolfo Matulich

Production

company

Event Film Distribution

Distributed by Quiver Distribution

Release date

June 19, 2026

Running time 89 minutes

Country United States

Language English