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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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DC Studios Will Officially Break Its 21-Year Batman Release Rule in 2026

DC Studios is calling it quits with a 21-year trend for Batman movies.

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In the Blink of an Eye Tells Three Stories Across Time—One Was More Challenging Than the Rest

In the Blink of an Eye's story takes place in the time of cavemen, the present day, and the far future.

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Spider-Man’s Next MCU Trilogy Reportedly Getting Its Own Thanos-Like Villain

Spider-Man: Brand New Day will have a dangerous overarching villain that is equivalent to one key Infinity Saga big bad.

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Scream 7 Review: A Couple Welcome Returns and Good Kills Can't Save A Doomed Slasher

Scream 7 had a tumultuous production, losing stars, writers, and directors, and that's taken its toll.

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Avengers: Doomsday Confirms Filming Restart Soon (And The Timing Is Perfect)

According to one of Avengers: Doomsday's stars, filming will get going again in the near future.

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Disney Reportedly Admits They Already Made A Mistake With The Mandalorian & Grogu

The Mandalorian & Grogu may already be making some major missteps ahead of its release.

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Marvel Studios Announces Historic 5-Season Plan For 1 Disney+ Show

Marvel's Brad Winderbaum sees a multi-season future for one of the studio's top Disney+ shows.

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New Avengers: Doomsday Poster Released In Japan With 1 Slight Change

Marvel Studios is giving Avengers: Doomsday a slightly different look in Japan.

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Star Wars Releases Official 2026 MandoVerse Art Featuring Luke Skywalker, Ahsoka Tano & More

A new Star Wars book was recently released, and the cover features multiple MandoVerse characters.

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Supergirl 2026 Director Spoils 1 Major Detail About the Ending

A major shock is coming for DC fans when they see Supergirl this summer in theaters.

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March 1 Will Deliver a Major Streaming Shake-Up for Marvel Fans

Five of Marvel’s most beloved superhero films will find a new streaming home in just a few days.

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Daredevil Born Again Showrunner’s Latest Comments Have Me Convinced Jessica Jones Is Married

Krysten Ritter's Jessica Jones may have struck back up a familiar romance in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.

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Beast Games Confirms How Much Money Season 2's Top 10 Players Won

Beast Games Season 2 just revealed how much money the Top 10 players won (and it's an overwhelming amount).

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A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Resurrects Game of Thrones’ Oldest Rule That House of the Dragon Broke

House of the Dragon broke Game of Thrones' oldest rule, and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms finally brought it back.

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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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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? Here's all you need to know about Operation: Taco Gary's.

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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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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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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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Sony’s Next Spider-Man Spinoff Movie Will Make Marvel History (Report)

Sony Pictures is developing a historic new Spider-Man spin-off movie.

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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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Marvel Officially Confirms Identity of 1 of Avengers: Doomsday's Most Powerful Heroes

He may be a baby now, but this Marvel superhero could be the next big thing in the MCU.

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Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Reveals Its Secret Villain In New Footage

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 finally provided the best look yet at its new secret villain (and he looked menacing).

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Marvel Splits the Fanbase With First Photo of 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day'

Before even the trailer, fans are already judging a major character design in Spider-Man 4.

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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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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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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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