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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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Every John Wick Movie, Ranked Worst To Best (Including Ballerina)

Where does Ballerina fit alongside the rest of the action franchise? Here's our ranking of all four main John Wick movies and Ana de Armas' spinoff.

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How THAT Character Cameos In Predator: Killer Of Killers Explained By Director

Exclusive: Director Dan Trachtenberg addresses the big character cameo in Predator: Killer of Killers and explains how they return in this story.

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Does Predator: Killer Of Killers Have A Post-Credits Scene?

Predator movies have a history of clever credits teases. Here's whether Predator: Killer of Killers has a post-credits scene to wait around for.

Ana de Armas as Eve Macarro in Ballerina
Does Ballerina Have A Post-Credits Scene?

The John Wick franchise has used credits scenes before to set up future movies. Here's whether Ballerina has a post-credits scene teasing what's next.

Tom Cruise in close-up narrowing his eyes in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
The Final Reckoning's Box Office Is No Longer On Pace To Break A Mission: Impossible Record

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning began its box office run by breaking records, but it's now fallen off the pace to break a major record.

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Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), Li Fong (Ben Wang), and Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) on the street looking at a flyer in Karate Kid- Legends
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Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso in Karate Kid: Legends
I'm Massively Disappointed In Ralph Macchio's Role In Karate Kid: Legends After Cobra Kai

Karate Kid: Legends brings Ralph Macchio back as Daniel LaRusso, but after how Cobra Kai utilized him, the movie role is a disappointment.

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Li Fong (Ben Wang) listening to music in Karate Kid: Legends
Karate Kid: Legends Soundtrack Guide - Every Song & When They Play

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Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
After A New The Final Reckoning Reveal, I'm Even More Convinced It Isn't The Last Mission: Impossible Movie

A new update about Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning has convinced me that we haven't seen the last of Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt.

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Tom Cruise as Ethan Hunt looking puzzled in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
Despite The Final Reckoning's Record Opening, Mission: Impossible Just Missed A Massive Box Office Accomplishment For The 1st Time

Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning posted a franchise best opening weekend, but it also marked the first time the series missed this record.

How to Train Your Dragon live action Toothless staring down Hiccup
How To Train Your Dragon Remake May Nearly Double The Franchise's Opening Box Office Record

Early box office projections for How To Train Your Dragon's live-action remake are in, and they put the movie on track to set a new franchise record.

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Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) looking worried in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning
Will There Be Another Mission: Impossible After The Final Reckoning?

Mission: Impossible has been a major franchise for nearly 30 years, and with The Final Reckoning's release, the franchise's future is up in the air.

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Tom Cruise in close-up narrowing his eyes 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
Disney Just Gave Us An Unthinkable Version Of Darth Vader Thanks To New Animated Movie

Darth Vader is an iconic figure, and Disney just gave us an unthinkable version of the Star Wars villain, but it comes from an unlikely source.

Tom Cruise looking emotional as Ethan Hunt in Mission Impossible The Final Reckoning
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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
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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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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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One of the most celebrated actors ever is back in 2025 after having retired in 2017. His last two movies both earned Best Actor Oscar nominations.

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.