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MCU: 5 Most-Anticipated Hero vs. Villain Matchups of 2026

From X-Men '97 to Avengers: Doomsday, the MCU’s 2026 hero-villain matchups are rife with history and emotional stakes.

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LEGO Spoils 1 Star Wars Mainstay Is Returning In The Mandalorian & Grogu Movie

One recurring character from The Mandalorian will seemingly be returning in The Mandalorian & Grogu.

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Super Mario Galaxy Movie Gets Official Record-Breaking Runtime

Universal confirmed how long fans will be seated for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

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Marvel Confirms Its 5th Binge-Release TV Show

An unlikely entry joined the list of Marvel's binge-release lineup, and it has a Spider-Man connection.

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DC Cancelled Their Doctor Strange Replacement Movie For Being Too Dark

DC was once exploring its own magic-wielding superhero, but it never went ahead. Now we know why.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Report Reveals The Gross Reason Hulk Is In The Movie

The Hulk will feature in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and we finally know why.

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Toy Story 5 Confirms Two Toys Will Be Getting Married

It seems that Toy Story 5 will highlight a wedding between two characters amid their clash with the new villain.

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'Wuthering Heights' 2026 Movie Family Tree - Heathcliff's Relation to the Main Characters (Pictures)

Learn more about the 13 major players in Wuthering Heights' family tree.

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DC Studios Is Now Making 6 New Animated TV Shows

From Green Lanterns to the Dark Knight, DC Studios is going all-in on animated shows at HBO Max.

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Star Wars Just Retconned Baby Yoda's Origin Story Scene

Star Wars completely recontextualized Grogu's origin story by revealing another surprising prequel connection.

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MCU: LEGO Just Spoiled Phase 6's Big Villain Debut

LEGO continued its trend of spoiling MCU projects with a major Phase 6 villain reveal.

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Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Showrunner Hints at a Key Game of Thrones Character’s Return

Fans of Game of Thrones may see a character crossover into A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms in future.

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Tell Me Lies: Why Lucy Keeps Forgetting Things Is All Because of Stephen

Tell Me Lies pushed Lucy's messy situation with Stephen, and it reached a crucial breaking point.

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Pixar's Hoppers Movie: Every Animal Species & Character That Appears (Photos)

Pixar's Hoppers is bringing a colorful lineup of characters to the big screen, and they look incredible.

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Every Upcoming Robert Pattinson Movie Releasing Before The Batman 2

The Batman star has a busy schedule before his next DC Comics adventure.

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Marvel Studios Confirms 12 MCU Avengers Are Now Parents

A dozen of the MCU's Avengers, including Iron Man and Thor, now have added responsibilities as parents.

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Disney+ Just Released Its 8th Rotten Marvel Sequel Movie

This latest Marvel movie to land on Disney+ is the platform's 8th certified 'rotten' sequel under the Marvel banner.

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Netflix's Unfamiliar Season 2 Will Happen On One Condition, Says TV Show Producer Andreas Bareiss

Netflix's latest espionage thriller has subscribers begging for even more.

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School Spirits Season 3 Star Breaks Down Episode 5's Big Kiss

School Spirits' Rhonda finally got a happy moment, one that's been coming for a while now.

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Disclosure Day Movie: 4 Spoilers Secretly Revealed In Trailer Footage

The Super Bowl trailer for Steven Spielberg's Disclosure Day gave away a lot.

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The Artful Dodger Season 3 Renewal Chances Addressed By David Thewlis - And They're Looking Good

David Thewlis shared a positive update about the chances of The Artful Dodger returning for Season 3.

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The Rookie: ABC Confirms Miles' Fate Amid Exit Concerns

ABC just confirmed Miles Penn's fate following his string of misfortunes in The Rookie Season 8, Episode 6.

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Sony Reverses Course On Its Marvel Spider-Man Plans (And Fans Will Love This)

Sony's future with the Marvel Cinematic Universe reportedly took a new and exciting turn, according to a new rumor.

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"Wuthering Heights" Star Explains The Title’s Meaning And Why It Has Quotation Marks

Heathcliff actor Jacob Elordi reveals why Emerald Fennell's adaptation of "Wuthering Heights" has a twist on its title.

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Fallout Season 3: Kyle MacLachlan Confirms His Return As Hank MacLean

Hank was not left in the best spot to close Season 2 of Amazon Prime Video's hit game adaptation.

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Marvel Releases First Look At 2nd Live-Action Black Cat (Photo)

One of Spider-Man's most famous anti-heroes is making Marvel TV history.

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Avengers: Doomsday Merch Reveals 'Team Doom'

An official Avengers: Doomsday hat seemingly teased the idea that Doctor Doom has his own team.

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Crime 101 Director Admits Chris Hemsworth & Mark Ruffalo's Marvel History Had a Major Impact on the New Thriller Movie (Exclusive)

Crime 101 brings together multiple MCU powerhouses, an aspect that played a role in forming their new relationship.

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Scarlett Johansson Has Now Been Replaced In 1 Highly-Anticipated Disney Movie

Black Widow star Scarlett Johansson will no longer be part of one of Disney's biggest live-action remakes.

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Marvel Officially Contradicts the Russo Brothers' Claim About the Avengers: Doomsday Trailers Not Actually Being Trailers

The Marvel website is not in agreement with the Russos about the Avengers: Doomsday trailers.

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All 9 Marvel & DC Animated TV Shows Releasing In 2026 (Confirmed)

Marvel and DC have officially confirmed their full 2026 animation slate, and it’s stacked.

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Moana 3 Finally Gets A Positive Update

Fans may not have to wait another eight years to see Moana 3 become a reality.

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Tell Me Lies Season 4: Spencer House Teases What He Want to See In Possible Next Season (Exclusive)

Spencer House, who plays Wrigley, shared his hopes for Tell Me Lies Season 4.

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Steph Curry's Goat Movie Is a Sports Card Collector's Dream (Exclusive)

Animation always needs that unique flair, and Sony Pictures Animation's Goat has it in spades.

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Classic Pixar Franchise Will Return In 2027 With A Brand New Art Style

With names like Toy Story, Incredibles, and Cars under its belt, it's hard to turn away from any Pixar project.

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HBO’s 6-Part Fantasy Masterpiece Keeps Getting Better

Are you missing out on HBO's latest and greatest fantasy series which is airing right now?

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Crime 101 Director Reveals How He Brought the Film's Moral Ambiguity to Life Through the Actors

No one in Crime 101 is morally black or white; everyone is grappling with the gray area.

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Spider-Man Will Get a New Superhero Name For 2026 Spider-Noir Series

Fans will have to get used to calling Nicolas Cage's Spider-Man by a different name in his upcoming series.

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Avengers: Doomsday Fake Poster Used In Official Presentation

Brands are getting creative for Marvel Studios' upcoming Avengers sequel.

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The Housemaid 2: Deleted Scene Sets Up Return Of Major Character (Watch)

The Housemaid's Secret is bringing back one major character, and a deleted scene teased what comes next.

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Daredevil Born Again Season 2 Official Cast List Omits Fan-Favorite Netflix Hero

One of Marvel Studios' most important heroes of the year is missing from Daredevil: Born Again promotion.

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