In Atlas, Jennifer Lopez’s Mission is to Defeat a Robotic Menace

A new trailer has been released for the upcoming science-fiction film Atlas. Starring Jennifer Lopez as the titular Atlas Shepherd, the Netflix film follows the story of an apocalyptic future wherein humanity must stop an evil AI robot from destroying it. In addition to Lopez, Atlas features a leading cast of Simu Liu, Sterling K. Brown, Gregory James Cohan, Abraham Popoola, Mark Strong, and Lana Parrilla.

Netflix has now released the trailer for Atlas.

The trailer begins with the establishment of Lopez’s protagonist, Atlas Shepherd, who has reportedly spent years trying to hunt down an AI robot named Harlan (Liu). Atlas then, despite being suspicious at first, teams up with a computer program named Smith to try to hunt down Harlan. Throughout the intense Atlas trailer, Earth is seen in disarray, coated in impenetrable ice and erupting in fires as Lopez’s character attempts to save the world.

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Lopez looks to deliver an intriguing performance in Atlas, whose plot seems like an intense and epic take on AI. Lopez's film career has experienced a high variation in quality, with some of her work being poorly received. Last year’s The Mother, for example, was critically panned, receiving a 43% on Rotten Tomatoes. The Mother did, however, do incredibly well in terms of Netflix viewership numbers. The Mother’s success proves that Lopez’s name is a big draw — even when a film is a critical flop — which bodes well for the streaming potential of Atlas.

Atlas will take on a hot-button topic in examining a future in which AI is trying to destroy the planet. AI is of increasing interest in film and media in general, depicted in the 2020s films such as M3GAN and After Yang. This plot element was key in last year’s sci-fi epic The Creator, which also saw a war between AI robots and humanity. Because of its plot similarity and proximity to The Creator’s release, Atlas will undoubtedly be subject to comparisons with the film, if not other recent AI works as well.

Based on the trailer for Atlas, it does look like the film will make a concerted effort to discuss themes of distrust in AI. Because Atlas is so determined to stop the human-destroying AI, Harlan, she at first does not trust Smith, even though this computer system can likely help her. Hopefully, this duality in relying on and mistrusting technology can lead to some nuanced themes in Atlas.

Source: Netflix

Amal Clooney Wore Optical Illusion Jeans Cosigned by Jennifer Lopez—Fall-Ready Styles Start at $44

My list of must-try jean trends for 2026 is growing; it currently includes all the silhouettes one denim expert revealed to me as the must-watch of the year (save for baggy jeans, because I’ve been wearing those for years). That said, one style that didn’t land on said aforementioned list, but is clearly due for big, big things this year, is flare jeans. With a growing list of celebrity fans that includes Meghan Markle, Jennifer Lopez, Reese Witherspoon, Cindy Crawford, Kendrick Lamar (you know that moment), and, of course, Amal Clooney, there’s no denying the retro denim style that was popular in the early aughts is back—and bigger than ever.

The fact that Clooney wore flared jeans is noteworthy in and of itself. The human rights lawyer is known for her refined dressing approach, regularly opting for billowy trousers, trendy boho blouses, and comfy sweater dresses—all staples that read elegant and timeless. So, when I spotted her earlier this year in the laid-back blues while out to dinner with hubby George Clooney, I knew I had to write about it. Of course, the fact that she wore flare jeans, the style countless celebs have worn the last few weeks, is noteworthy, too, as it further cements the style’s ‘It’ status for 2026.

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Clooney opted for a pair of medium-wash jeans with subtle fading (another Y2K reference, IMO). Her blues had an ultra-high waist—so high, in fact, that they appeared to hit at the ribcage. It’s the complete opposite of the controversial low-rise denim, so it’s a possible sign that the high-high waist is coming back, too. Not to mention, Clooney’s jeans had a slightly oversized fit from the thighs to the ankles, but it’s that flared hem that has all my attention; it’s taking me back to my middle school days when I’d wear my True Religion flares every single day. (No joke.)

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Amal Clooney Wore Optical Illusion Jeans Cosigned by Jennifer Lopez—Fall-Ready Styles Start at $44

It’s undeniable that Clooney’s jeans have that nostalgic flair (ahem, flare, wink, wink), but it’s also undeniable that celebs are clamoring to the style because it’s incredibly flattering. The blues basically act like an optical illusion, making legs look super long, especially when paired with a style that has an extra-long hemline and sky-high platforms á la Lopez; the singer is 5-feet-5-inches, but don’t you agree with me that she looks way taller in these jeans? Yeah, that’s thanks to the flares. The flare hem and longer inseams help create the look of legs for days, but add in a high-waisted cut, platform heels, and a crop top, and you’ll fool people into thinking you’re inches taller.

Leg-elongating factor aside, there’s no denying that flares are fun and nostalgia-inducing—and that’s exactly what I need right now. So, shop some more fun, funky flares from Frame, NYDJ, and Mavi below.