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Hitman TV Series Is Officially Dead (Exclusive)

It looks like Hitman will not be the next video game adaptation success on streaming.

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Robert Pattinson’s Dune Part 3 Villain, Scytale, Is Essential To Messiah; Here’s Why

From Dark Knight to Dune 3, Robert Pattinson is going full villain-mode against Timothee Chalamet this year.

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Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Introduces a Brand New Matt Murdock

Charlie Cox and Vincent D'Onofrio have played Daredevil and Kingpin for a while, so here's what's new once Born Again Season 2 premieres on Disney+.

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Daredevil Born Again Reveals Bullseye’s Redemption In Season 2 Promo

Marvel Studios might be redeeming Bullseye in a surprising Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 twist.

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All 5 Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer Clips Released So Far

Ahead of Spider-Man: Brand New Day's first trailer, Sony is releasing several small teasers for the upcoming sequel.

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Watch: Spider-Man Brand New Day Unveils Peter’s Organic Webbing Power

Tom Holland is taking after Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man in Brand New Day.

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Minecraft Movie 2’s Villain Actor Choice Has a Much Deeper Meaning

The Minecraft Movie sequel has reportedly chosen one of its villainous actors.

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Lucasfilm Debuts Perfect Sith-Themed Logo For Star Wars’ Villain Series

Lucasfilm changed its logo just in time for its Clone Wars villain spinoff (and it looks stunning).

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Devil Wears Prada 2 Star Addresses Whether Miranda Priestly Is Lying About Andy

Stanley Tucci has addressed why Miranda doesn't seem to remember Andy in The Devil Wears Prada 2.

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My Adventures with Superman Season 3 Will Abandon 1 Mainstay From the First Two Seasons

As My Adventures with Superman continues into Season 3, some of the new episodes will look a little different than past years.

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Avengers: Doomsday Will Officially Include 5 Main Types of Superheroes

The heroes and villains in Avengers: Doomsday will be split into five unique power categories.

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DC Studios Announces Historic Release Gap For DCU Phase 1

There will be no shortage of DC content in 2026, coming at a record pace this summer.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Gets New Promo Art Ahead Of Trailer Release

The hype for Spider-Man: Brand New Day's first trailer is reaching new heights, courtesy of new promo art.

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Sonic 4 Movie’s First Villain Reportedly Revealed

Sonic 4 is bringing back one of its major villains for another bout against the titular hedgehog.

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The Mandalorian and Grogu Movie Will Officially Abandon One Franchise Rule (And It’s For The Best)

The Mandalorian and Grogu broke a longtime franchise tradition during the production of the Star Wars movie.

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Nick Offerman's New Animated Movie 'The Pout-Pout Fish' Is Not Finding Nemo—This Is Why

Nick Offerman plays Mr. Fish, a fish with a pout-pout face who must help a wish come true.

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A Safe Distance Provides SXSW 2026 With an Unconventional Romance and Meditation on Morality

A Safe Distance follows a woman who, after a bad breakup, runs into a couple in the forest.

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Paradise Episode 6's Doomsday Man Will Ultimately Get Explained During the Hulu Show, Confirms Producer John Hoberg (Exclusive)

Season 2, Episode 6 of Paradise finally gave Jane a backstory, and it all began with a crazy man.

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5 Years Ago, The MCU Ruined Scarlet Witch With One Scene

Wanda Maximoff's best days in the MCU ended five years ago with one crucial twist in Disney+'s WandaVision.

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DC Studios Unveils DCU's 9th Major Location (Metropolis, Krypton & More)

James Gunn has already developed several iconic locations in the new DCU.

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Avengers Doomsday: 6 Greatest Doctor Doom Powers That Can Pose the Biggest Threat to the Avengers

If Doctor Doom uses these abilities, the Avengers, X-Men, and other heroes in Doomsday could be in major danger.

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Daredevil: Born Again Season 2: All 20 MCU Characters Confirmed to Appear, Ranked By Strength Level

One of Marvel's most grounded series still has plenty of superpowers to go around.

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Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Unveils First Look At Returning Netflix Villain

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 is bringing back a fan-favorite Netflix villain.

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Marvel Unveils Jessica Jones’ New Look Ahead Of Her MCU Return

Jessica Jones is returning to the world of Daredevil, and Marvel showed fans a new look at her.

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Disney Omits 1 MCU Staple From 2026 Marvel Release Slate

Marvel Studios does not have one specific type of movie being released in 2026 for the first time since the Infinity Saga.

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6 Key MCU Characters Confirmed On Team Kingpin In Marvel's Phase 6

Kingpin has assembled a powerhouse team for his war on vigilantes in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.

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'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Celebrates Its 8 Main Characters on New Poster

It's time for these Mario characters to shine, as marketing for the movie teased major roles for them in the Nintendo sequel.

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Disney+'s Top 10 Most Watched TV Shows For Kids, Revealed

Disney+ is home to some of the biggest children's TV shows. These are the most popular ones.

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1 Ahsoka Villain Could've Defeated Thrawn (But Worked For Him Instead)

Grand Admiral Thrawn's major allies could be his undoing in Ahsoka - if they choose to turn on him.

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Marvel Confirms What We All Suspected About Wonder Man's MCU Superpowers

For a TV series avoiding the basic superhero tropes, Wonder Man still proves to have Avenger-level strength.

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Marvel Releases First Look At 2nd Live-Action Electro (Photos)

Prime Video's Spider-Verse spinoff just revealed its version of Electro (and he looks menacing).

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2026's The Mandalorian Movie Needs to Say Goodbye to the Weakest Part of the Show

Star Wars' 2026 film promises to be good, but it'll be even better if it gets rid of one disliked element.

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Star Wars May Resurrect Luke Skywalker In This Upcoming Movie

Multiple signs point to the most iconic Jedi of all time making an epic comeback to Star Wars.

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Marvel Unveils Its Next Live-Action Spider-Man's Superpowers

Marvel's newest Spider-Man is here, and he has a horde of exciting superpowers to utilize in his crime-fighting efforts.

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Avengers: Doomsday Already Has Its Hulk Replacement and He's Perfect

The Hulk might not be in Avengers: Doomsday, but the good news is there's an adequate replacement.

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11 Upcoming Sci-Fi Movies With Massive $150M+ Budgets

These movies have $150 million budgets, but the question remains whether they will live up to expectations.

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Marvel Studios Just Unveiled Its Grim Reaper - And He's Not What We Expected

The MCU's latest Disney+ show introduced fans to a brand-new Marvel villain: the Grim Reaper.

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The Batman 2 Gets New Villain Update (And It's Not Good)

A breakout character from HBO Max's The Penguin provided a grim update about her The Batman: Part 2 return prospects.

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James Gunn Confirms the DCU's Next Female Lead Character After Supergirl

James Gunn's DCU is rich with top-tier female characters, and another quality addition is arriving soon.

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Charlie Cox Joins Tom Hiddleston and 3 Actors In Exclusive MCU Club

Charlie Cox was honored by Marvel Studios when his role in Daredevil: Born Again was upgraded.

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DC Studios' Clayface Movie Trailer Finally Gets a Release Update

The DCU's R-rated 2026 film could get its first trailer sooner than expected, and here's the evidence why.

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