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Critical Role's The Mighty Nein Is the Perfect Starting Point for Audiences and Here's Why

Some might be intimidated by the world of Critical Role, but Mighty Nein is a great place to start.

By Russ Milheim -

There's a Good Reason Why Daredevil's Costume Is Now Black In the MCU

Charlie Cox is rocking new threads in Season 2 of Daredevil: Born Again, and there's a specific reason as to why.

By Lauren Rouse -

8 X-Men Villains That Need to Be Redeemed In the MCU

A few characters from past X-Men films could be handled better in the MCU.

By Nathan Johnson -

Chicago Fire Confirms 1 Iconic Character May Exit the Show

Chicago Fire Season 14 ended on a massive cliffhanger that puts one character's fate in danger.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -

'Spider-Man 4' Must Revive This 23-Year-Old Peter Parker Tradition

The Jon Watts Spider-Man trilogy completely abandoned this iconic Peter Parker trait.

By David Thompson -

Avengers: Doomsday Officially Unveils New Costumes for 10 MCU Superheroes

Marvel Studios has countless new costumes for some of Avengers: Doomsday's biggest superheroes ready on the rack.

By Richard Nebens -

IT: Welcome to Derry Just Revealed The Galloo's Pennywise Twist

IT: Welcome to Derry Episode 4 revealed another monster in Derry, leading fans to wonder if it is Pennywise.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -

LEGO Star Wars 2026 - 12 Sets Expected to Release Next Year

Fans of the galaxy far, far away will get their fill next year, all thanks to LEGO.

By Klein Felt -

MCU Stars Have a New Immersive D&D Show & They Aim to Set the Bar High With an All-Time Cast

Deborah Ann Woll, Anjali Bhimani, and Ed Gass-Donnelly spoke with The Direct about their new immersive D&D show.

By Gillian Blum -

Disney’s 5 Biggest Movies of 2026 Must Now Overshadow Their Major Box Office Flops of this Year

Disney is counting on these five projects to succeed after a string of flops in 2025.

By Geraldo Amartey -

MCU: 5 Ways The Multiverse Saga Is Better Than The Infinity Saga

Despite the flaws of the MCU after Avengers: Endgame, there's a lot to love about the Multiverse Saga.

By David Thompson -

Marvel Studios Announces Josh Gad Is Joining the MCU

Disney officially announced that Josh Gad will be appearing in an upcoming MCU project, and there's a twist.

By Nathan Johnson -

Superman 2: Man of Tomorrow Will Reportedly Include This Familiar Batman Character (Rumor)

Fans may recognize this Batman character, who first appeared in Season 2 of Peacemaker, when they appear in James Gunn's Man of Tomorrow.

By Klein Felt -

The 8 Big Video Games Releasing Before GTA 6

GTA 6's latest delay opened the field for several blockbuster video games to release between now and November 2026.

By Lauren Rouse -

Marvel Studios’ Upcoming R-Rated Slate Will Make MCU Ratings History on Disney+

Marvel's Phase 6 is poised to feature more R-rated projects than Phases 4 and 5 combined.

By Geraldo Amartey -

Stranger Things Season 5: First Look at Max's Post-Coma Redesign (Photos)

Fans finally know what Max's character design will look like in Stranger Things Season 5.

By Nathan Johnson -

All 8 Forms Pennywise Takes In 'IT: Welcome To Derry'

Pennywise utilized many forms to torment the innocent citizens of Derry in HBO Max's IT: Welcome to Derry.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -

Avengers: Doomsday Will Reportedly Include a Spider-Man (But It Won't Be Tom Holland's)

Avengers: Doomsday will include a version of Spider-Man, but it's not the one you expect.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -

New Fallout Season 2 Trailer Perfectly Sets Up Liberty Prime’s Arrival To New Vegas

The new Fallout Season 2 trailer might be hinting at the arrival of a giant character from the games.

By Lauren Rouse -

The DCU’s Next Villain Is Exciting, But I Still Have One Big Worry

The DCU's Lanterns has a strong story direction, but its selection of villains raises concerns.

By Geraldo Amartey -

James Gunn Reveals Superman's Spin-off Show Won't Have the Title We Expected

DC head James Gunn shared new insight into the new Jimmy Olsen show, teasing what title it will use on HBO Max.

By Richard Nebens -

Loki Star Ke Huy Quan Breaks Silence on Avengers: Doomsday Return Possibilities

Ke Huy Quan finally addressed a potential Avengers: Doomsday appearance coming off his MCU debut in Loki.

By Klein Felt -

Marvel Studios Reportedly Chooses 2 X-Men to Lead Live-Action Reboot

Marvel Studios already chose which X-Men its live-action reboot will focus on, including Cyclops and another hero.

By Klein Felt -

Gen V Season 2 Just Introduced 1 Superhero Who Can Defeat Homelander

Gen V Season 2 featured an underrated hero who might be the key to solving the Homelander problem.

By Lauren Rouse -

Disney+ Announces Historic 8-Episode Binge Release for Next MCU Show

Here is how Marvel Studios' next show will break new ground with its historic binge release on Disney+.

By Klein Felt -

Ransom Canyon Season 2 Gets New Release Window from Star Garrett Wareing

One Ransom Canyon actor recently revealed when the show's second season could be released.

By Nathan Johnson -

DC Will Release 4 New Batman Movies & TV Shows Before 'The Batman 2' (Confirmed)

Batman will get plenty of time in the spotlight for DC even before the highly anticipated release of The Batman - Part II.

By Richard Nebens -

It's the End of an Era for Marvel's Punisher In the MCU

Jon Bernthal's MCU movie appearance as the Punisher will be different from anything fans have seen from him before.

By Richard Nebens -

Marvel Studios Just Unveiled Spider-Man's New Portal Scene for Phase 6

The MCU's Peter Parker/Spider-Man always knows how to make a grand entrance.

By Klein Felt -

Disney+ Just Quietly Released 3 New Star Wars Sequels

Many fans didn't realize that Star Wars has recently released multiple sequel projects - here's what they are.

By Nathan Johnson -

'Tracker' Officially Unveils 4th Member of Colter's Team Following Bobby's Exit

Tracker Season 3 introduced a brand-new team member who could be an asset for Colter Shaw.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -

Marvel Studios Confirms Wonder Man Has 3 Superpowers In the MCU

Wonder Man will be a valuable addition to the MCU's roster of heroes due to his three confirmed powers.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -

The Mandalorian & Grogu Trailer Just Broke A 47-Year-Old Star Wars Rule

Lucasfilm's next blockbuster, The Mandalorian & Grogu, is breaking one of the core Star Wars movie rules regarding the humanity of it all.

By Lauren Rouse -

James Gunn Will Bring Back 1 Cancelled DC Superhero Show (Report)

Just when fans thought the superhero series was gone, it has seemingly come back from the dead.

By Klein Felt -

Naruto's Live-Action Movie Is Farther Along Than Initially Thought

Naruto's live-action movie is coming in the not-too-distant future, according to a new report.

By Klein Felt -

Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2’s Top 5 Remaining Contestants - Full Cast List (Photos)

From a pool of 456 players, Squid Game: The Challenge Season 2 is down to five remaining players.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -

Disney+’s Kingdom Hearts Replacement Series Gets Renewed For Season 2

Disney+'s Kingdom Hearts-like crossover is coming back for a Season 2 on the streamer.

By Klein Felt -

9-1-1 Trailer Teases Hen’s Major Exit from ABC Series

The promo for 9-1-1 Season 9's return in 2026 has led to concern about Hen's possible exit from the show.

By Aeron Mer Eclarinal -

Avengers: Doomsday Will Abandon Doctor Doom's Iconic Green for New Costumes (Report)

Doctor Doom will look a little different when he comes to the big screen in Avengers: Doomsday.

By Klein Felt -

Disney Lets Deadpool Drop F-Bombs Aboard New Cruise Ship (Video)

The new Disney Destiny cruise included some R-rated Deadpool moments, which is totally on brand for the character.

By Nathan Johnson -