Roller Coaster News

Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington to debut extreme new coaster in 2026

Six Flags Tormenta Rampaging Run roller coaster

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There's a new roller coaster coming to Six Flags Over Texas: The Arlington amusement park will unveil Tormenta Rampaging Run, destined not only to get one's adrenaline pumping and redefine the thrill-seeker experience but also to change the city’s skyline.

According to a release, it'll be the tallest, fastest, longest and first-ever giga (300+-foot-tall) dive coaster in the world.

Unfortunately, it is themed after Spain’s "running of the bulls," an annual tradition in which bulls are shocked with electric prods and loud rockets to encourage them to run onto the narrow, crowded streets of Pamplona, Spain before being sent to their deaths in bullfights. Animal groups have condemned the event, while more than 100 Spanish towns and cities have stopped holding bullfighting events, with a 2019 poll finding that more than half of Spaniards want to see them banned.

Tormenta Rampaging Run will elevate riders to a height of 309 feet and, just like waiting for the release of the bulls, the train will release plunging riders into a record-breaking 95-degree, beyond vertical drop complete with sharp turns followed by other exhilarating drops that replicate the thrill of the running of the bulls.

The new attraction will tower over a new Spanish village called Rancho de la Tormenta and new restaurant Cocina Abuela, all fittingly located in the park’s Spain area.

Record-breaking features of Tormenta Rampaging Run are as follows:

Height: Soaring to an epic 309 feet, Tormenta Rampaging Run will give riders an expansive view of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area before plunging them into a high-speed descent.
Speed: Reaching a speed of 87 mph, Tormenta Rampaging Run will be the fastest dive coaster on the planet.
Length: Spanning 4,199 feet, this ride will offer an extended journey full of airtime (weightless) moments, sharp turns and drops that will make riders feel like they are bull runners.
Tallest vertical loop: At 179 feet, the loop on this coaster will be the highest of any coaster, of any type.
Highest Immelmann inversion: Being upside down at 218 feet will become a must for thrill-seekers.
Highest 95-degree Beyond Vertical Drop: The train will drop riders a record 285 feet down at a beyond-vertical 95 degrees.

“Six Flags Over Texas has always been a leader in creating unforgettable experiences, and with Tormenta Rampaging Run we are soaring to new heights,” said Six Flags Over Texas VP and Park Manager Mark Boyer. “This coaster is a true testament to our commitment to providing world-class thrills and innovation, and we can't wait to bring this historic ride to life in 2026.”

“As the world’s first giga dive coaster, Tormenta Rampaging Run introduces a completely new ride category, blending giga coaster heights with the fun and thrill of a dive coaster,” said Sophie Bolliger, President of Bolliger & Mabillard, consulting engineers and designers of the coaster. “This level of innovation sets new standards for the theme park industry and our company is honored to be part of this historic moment with Six Flags.”

The Spanish village
Rancho de la Tormenta will be an immersive, themed area depicting a fictional Spanish village, with colorful banners and Spanish music.

It will also feature a new restaurant called Cocina Abuela, featuring flavors from Spain and Latin America such as Spanish rice, papas bravas, chicken tinga, and guacamole.

The 2026 opening of this multi-record-breaking roller coaster will be part of an important milestone for Six Flags Over Texas as it celebrates its 65th anniversary; Six Flags Over Texas opened on August 1, 1961.

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Movie Review

Charli XCX attempts to seize 'The Moment' in new mockumentary

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Charli XCX in The Moment.

There have been plenty of music documentaries and biopics that show how the life of a music star can be a trying one, with fans, record label executives, and hangers-on all wanting a piece of a certain singer or band. Charli XCX knows the pressures as well as anyone thanks to back-to-back hit albums, but instead of addressing her life with a self-aggrandizing promo film, she’s gone the unexpected route with the mockumentary, The Moment.

The singer plays a fictionalized version of herself who’s coming off of “Brat Summer,” a cultural phenomenon that followed the release of her 2024 album, Brat. In addition to a planned tour, she and her team are trying to come up with other ways to capitalize on the moment, ideas that sometimes include her input and sometimes don’t. The one that becomes the driving force of the story is a concert film that will be directed by the in-demand filmmaker Johannes (Alexander Skarsgård).

Even though Charli XCX had already planned out the visuals, props, and other elements of the tour with good friend Celeste (Hailey Gates), Johannes slowly but surely pushes his ideas to be used instead. As that part of her life starts to slip from her grasp, she starts to lose it in general, agreeing to endorse a Brat-themed credit card, taking an ill-advised spa trip to Ibiza, and more.

Written and directed by Aidan Zamiri (who’s directed two Charli XCX music videos) and co-written by Bertie Brandes, the film should in no way, shape, or form be interpreted as giving viewers an accurate idea of who the singer really is. Aside from the presence of well-known actors like Skarsgård and Rosanna Arquette and comedic actors like Kate Berlant and Jamie Demetriou, everything in the film is heightened sufficiently to understand it shouldn’t be taken seriously.

Still, it’s clear that fans of Charli XCX or those who participated in Brat Summer will be more invested in the film than others. Knowing that Rachel Sennott’s cameo likely stems from their friendship following Charli XCX doing the score for Sennott’s film, Bottoms, or that she enjoyed early fame from the inclusion of her song, “Boom Clap,” in “a movie about two kids with cancer,” as her character puts it, adds some depth to the film.

One of the funniest things about the film is the lack of a showcase of Charli XCX’s music. She doesn’t sing a single note in the entire film, and any songs of hers that are heard are incidental to the story. There is, however, a ton of oppressive flashing titles and frenetic imagery during the various transitions in the film. If you are even slightly affected by rapid lights and/or movement, it might be best to avoid the film entirely.

As George Clooney can attest from Jay Kelly, it’s more difficult to play a version of yourself than you might think, and Charli XCX deserves credit for playing into rumors of her “bitchiness” in this film. Upcoming roles in other films will prove whether she’s truly a good actress or not, but she has a presence that serves this movie well. Skarsgård, who seems to be having a moment of his own in the real world, is the clear winner for best supporting actor of the film, scoring in almost every scene he’s in.

The Moment may not be as effective a mockumentary as something like This is Spinal Tap, but it still has enough memorable moments to make it worth seeing for both fans and non-fans alike. If that’s not enough Charli XCX for you, she’s also created the soundtrack for Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights, which will be in theaters on February 13.

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The Moment opens wide in theaters on February 6.

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