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Katee Sackhoff Confirms Bo-Katan's Star Wars Future

Katee Sackhoff has assured fans that Bo-Katan Kryze isn't going anywhere.

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The Batman Part 2 Gets The Perfect Working Title

Ahead of The Batman 2's release, fans now know what the film will use for its working title during production.

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Pixar May Finally Snap an 11-Year Box Office Slump With Its New Original

After a cold streak of box office losses, it seems Pixar might find its groove in 2026.

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Avengers: Doomsday Receives Official First Impressions

A new report provided an exciting update about Avengers: Doomsday ahead of its December 2026 release.

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James Gunn’s DC Studios Sale To Netflix Suffers New Setbacks

DC Studios' expected sale to Netflix may not be as guaranteed as once thought.

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Avengers: Doomsday MCU Timeline Placement Just Got Another Major Connection

Avengers: Doomsday appears to be happening at the same time as another crucial MCU film.

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Sony Confirms 2 Spider-Verse Spinoffs Are In Development

The universe that began with 2018's Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is expanding with new films in active development.

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Operation Taco Gary's Is a Conspiracy Fueled Comedy That "Had One Chance to Be Funny"

Aliens, conspiracy theories, and a crazy brother—what more could you ask for in a comedy?

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First Look at Henry Cavill's Next Action Hero Following His Superman Retirement

After a string of action roles, take a look at Henry Cavill’s appearance in his next hero outing.

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Disney+ Renews Beloved Star Wars TV Show For Season 4 (Report)

Fans can look forward to more episodes of this animated Star Wars series on Disney+.

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Hulu’s Paradise Theory Exposes Who Alex Is In Season 2 (And It Makes Sense)

Paradise returns to Hulu with a brand-new mystery involving someone named Alex in Season 2.

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Every Star Wars Movie & TV Show Releasing In 2026, Ranked by Excitement Level

Between Ahsoka and Grogu, there's a lot to be excited about in a Galaxy Far, Far Away in 2026.

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Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Finale Fixes Key White Walker Error Game of Thrones Made

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms fixed a crucial mistake Game of Thrones made about the White Walkers.

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Monarch Season 2 Review: Apple's Latest Godzilla Outing Is Bigger and Bolder Than Ever

Monarch continues to evolve the Monsterverse in interesting new directions with Season 2, supported by strong performances.

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Ben 10's 2026 Revival Unveils Major Redesigns For 10 Aliens (Photos)

A fresh take on Cartoon Network's Ben 10 provided the best look yet at the major redesigns of the franchise's aliens.

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First Look at Joker's New Design In LEGO Batman 4: Legacy of the Dark Knight

The Joker's design in LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight looks awfully familiar.

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'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Conquers Disney's $14B Crown-Jewel Franchise Sequel at the Box Office

James Cameron’s Avatar sequel officially outperformed one of Disney’s most prestigious franchise follow-ups.

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56 Days: What Oliver Did Is Deeply Heartbreaking And Tied to Ciara's Tragic Past

56 Days pulled back the curtain on the truth behind what Oliver did when he was a teenager (and it's quite unexpected).

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Predator: Badlands Star Knows What Alien Franchise Monster Dek Should Fight Next (Exclusive)

The Direct interviewed Predator: Badlands star Dimitrius Schuster-Koloamatangi about Dek's hopeful next fight and more.

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Oscars 2026 Projected Winners Reveal The Perfect Ballot

This year’s Oscars are shaping up to be interesting, given the strong chances of several fan-favorite actors and films.

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Monarch: Legacy of Monsters Season 2's Kong: Skull Island Connections Explained By Star

Monarch's Season 1 finale promised Kong, and Season 2 delivers, further connecting the timelines.

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Hugh Jackman Looks More Like Wolverine Than Ever Before In New 2026 Photo

While Hugh Jackman's return as Wolverine is not confirmed, his new look seems to indicate he may be in line for more soon.

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March 2026 Will Be a Great Month For MCU Fans

MCU fans are in for a wild ride in March due to the release of an anticipated Marvel Television project and trailer.

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Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2 Will Not Fix The Show’s Biggest Criticism, Confirms Showrunner

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Season 2 will cling on to the series' structure.

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Daredevil Showrunner Has A Good Reason Spider-Man & Doctor Strange Aren’t In Born Again

Daredevil: Born Again’s showrunner explained the series' lack of MCU crossover.

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Marvel Officially Confirms Spider-Man's #1 Greatest Villain of All Time

After years of fighting the Green Goblin, Doc Ock, the Lizard, and more, Spider-Man's greatest villain is now set in stone.

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Avengers: Doomsday Will Officially Revisit 5 Iconic Marvel Locations

It's official! Some of the most visually stunning locations in the MCU will return in Avengers: Doomsday.

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X-Men '97 Season 2 Will Officially Replace the Show's Main Villain

It looks like the team behind Disney+'s animated X-Men series has significant plans for the Season 2 big bad.

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Marvel Studios Just Canonized 7 Iconic Disney Characters Into the MCU

Thanks to Wonder Man, some of Disney’s best films and shows are now officially canon in the MCU.

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Marvel Studios Reportedly Eyeing Stranger Things Actors For the MCU, And Jamie Campbell Bower Would Be Perfect For These 4 Marvel Roles

Stranger Things' Vecna actor Jamie Campbell Bower is the perfect fit for four major players in the Marvel universe.

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New Data Reveals Wonder Man's Weak Viewership Vs. Other Marvel Shows

Here's how Wonder Man marked yet another viewership disappointment for Marvel Studios.

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It's The End of An Era for Hulk In the MCU

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is set to significantly alter the Hulk as we’ve known him over the last six years.

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Toy Story 5 Confirms Five Major Character Recasts

New actors are taking on several Toy Story characters in the upcoming fifth movie of the Pixar franchise.

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Super Mario Galaxy Movie: Nintendo Confirms 41 Characters Who Will Appear

Fans are headed back to the Mushroom Kingdom in Illumination Entertainment's new video game movie sequel.

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Avengers Doomsday Adds Its 5th MCU Disney+ Character (Report)

Avengers: Doomsday is confirmed to introduce a group of characters from a unique corner of Marvel Studios.

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Marvel Studios Officially Retconned How Scarlet Witch Got Her Superpowers In the MCU Five Years Ago

Half a decade ago Wanda Maximoff's Marvel Studios story was changed forever.

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2026's Green Lantern TV Show Finally Gets an Exciting Release Update

A DCU release date change just tremendously helped Lanterns' chances of success on HBO.

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Star Wars Officially Confirms Its 4th Villain Show

Darth Maul's new Disney+ romp is just the latest dark side-focused Star Wars show.

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LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight: New Photo Reveals Huge Map Size Expected For the Game

LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight's open world map might be bigger than anyone expected.

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Marvel Studios' Midnight Sons Movie Villain Seemingly Revealed

The Midnight Sons team is set to have a showdown with one of Marvel's most dangerous mystical villains yet.

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Russo Brothers’ $200M Netflix Franchise Seemingly Shelved Following Their Marvel Studios Return

While the Russo Brothers have been working in the MCU, one of their major franchises fell by the wayside.

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