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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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Boba Fett Star Confirms Why Disney Shelved His Character

Boba Fett actor Temuera Morrison finally revealed why fans have yet to see his Star Wars character return on-screen.

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James Gunn's Superman Sequel Adds 3rd Justice League Founding Member

The DCU's Justice League is seemingly starting to come together in 2027.

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

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

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Marvel Studios Officially Unveils Daredevil’s Army In Born Again Season 2

Daredevil is back with a new team nine years after Netflix's failed Defenders series.

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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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Avengers: Doomsday Is Missing 4 Crucial Marvel Legacy Characters

Adding a few more legacy heroes to its roster will take Avengers: Doomsday to the next level.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer Release Date Revealed By Sony Distributor

One of the MCU's most anticipated film trailers might finally have an official release date.

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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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James Gunn Is Now Making 3 Batman Spin-off Movies

Batman may not be in the DCU yet, but his presence is still being felt.

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Avengers Doomsday Omitting These 5 Marvel Characters Can Make Secret Wars Significantly Better

Avengers: Doomsday has a lot on its plate, so cutting a few characters could make Avengers: Secret Wars stronger.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Villain Officially Breaks an 18-Year MCU Rule

The MCU is about to do something it has never done in its entire history.

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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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Disney+’s Next Star Wars Show Confirmed to Pit 2 Iconic Villains Against Each Other

Maul - Shadow Lord is shaking up the dynamic between one of Star Wars' most iconic duos.

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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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James Gunn’s 2027 DCU Movie Might Secretly Be A Justice League Movie

James Gunn's next superhero movie could be pulling out all the stops by forming the DCU's Justice League.

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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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'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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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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Spider-Man Brand New Day’s Trailer Reaches New Milestone As Release Nears

Fans may finally be close to seeing the first trailer for Marvel and Sony's Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

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I'm Convinced This MCU Supervillain Will Become a Hero In Phase 6

Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 is poised to transform one dangerous villain into an unexpected hero.

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Oscars 2026 Projected Winners Reveal The Perfect Ballot (UPDATED)

The Oscar Awards is arriving soon and a few popular films are projected to win big on the night.

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The Pitt Just Revealed A Devastating Truth About Dr. Santos In Season 2 Episode 10

The Pitt Season 2 pulled back the curtain on what some of her peers think about Dr. Santos following Langdon's firing.

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One Piece Live-Action: Why Bartolomeo Is In Season 2 In Loguetown Is Due To His Hidden Presence There In the Anime

One Piece Season 2 surprisingly introduced Bartolomeo earlier than expected (and I think I know why).

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Marvel Studios Reportedly Reverses Course On Key Thunderbolts Decision

A recent leak suggests Marvel Studios may be changing the name of a key location (again).

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Zack Snyder Responds to Lanterns Controversy With New Green Lantern Photos

Zack Snyder shared a new image of Wayne T. Carr's Green Lantern amid the controversy surrounding Lanterns.

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Sony Calls It Quits With Key Live-Action Spider-Man Trend in 2026

Spider-Man is going to be more adult than ever in an upcoming 2026 project.

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Rick & Morty Season 9 Breaks Their 12 Year Franchise Rule

Rick and Morty's Season 9 poster stands out thanks to its intriguing design (and lack of major teases).

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Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Breaks A Decades-Old Villain Trend That Needed To Die

An annoying tradition is finally ending, setting Kingpin up for a new dynamic in 2026.

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Avengers: Doomsday Photos Unveil Major Redesigns for 6 Main Heroes

Despite the focus on nostalgia, Avengers 5 is changing up some iconic looks.

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Disney+ Makes MCU History With Netflix Reboot Slate

Disney+'s most anticipated show of the year just etched its name in MCU Phase 6 history.

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Marvel Studios Calls It Quits With 1 Ant-Man Actor (Report)

It seems unlikely that one fan-favorite Ant-Man actor will be seen again in the MCU.

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The MCU Officially Returns This Month With a Historic Title

Marvel Studios' next project will be an important one for the MCU, as a superhero team finally starts to re-form.

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Marvel Just Revealed Spider-Man's 2026 Live-Action Team (Photos)

Ben Reilly won't be working alone in Spider Noir; he'll have two other key characters by his side.

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SXSW Standout Film Ugly Cry Is 2026's The Substance - But Probably Better

Many know of the recent hit horror movie The Substance, but Ugly Cry plays its message better.

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