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While some movies become huge hits, many others from the same time period offered just as much entertainment without achieving the same fame. A film’s success depends on many things – like competing blockbusters or poor advertising – and isn’t always a sign of how good it is. The films below are examples of movies that deserve recognition, even if they weren’t massive commercial successes.

The final episode of Hacks brings Deborah Vance’s story to a poignant conclusion. The season begins with Deborah furious after a false report of her death surfaces during her flight home from Singapore. But the series finale reveals a heartbreaking truth: Deborah is actually facing a terminal illness. It’s a full-circle moment for the acclaimed HBO comedy.

Most players understand that gacha games are successful, but few realize just how much money the top ones generate annually. Several of the most popular titles have earned billions of dollars, which is remarkable given that some are relatively new.

For the past twenty years, Marvel Studios has primarily concentrated on developing its interconnected movie universe, largely neglecting its television offerings. But recently, they’ve begun to prioritize TV again, investing significant effort in both new shows and bringing back beloved older series.

The new Gundam Miximize line lets fans build and customize their own Gundam figures by swapping parts between different toys. Bandai has only shown a few designs so far and will likely release more gradually. However, many popular and classic mobile suits are expected to be included, offering almost limitless customization possibilities.

Eragon is the first book in Christopher Paolini’s popular Inheritance Cycle, a four-book series for young adults. While it uses the familiar ‘Chosen One’ storyline, it’s considered a particularly well-done example of the trope. With the upcoming TV show, the story is poised to attract a new generation of readers and fans.

Someone on Threads asked James Gunn if we might ever see villains like General Zod, Doomsday, Doctor Fate, Black Adam, Ultraman (and his Crime Syndicate), or Darkseid in the DC Universe. Gunn, the co-CEO of DC Studios, gave a mysterious answer, simply stating, “Two of them in not too long…”

The Prime Video series, while inspired by Garth Ennis’s comic books, isn’t a direct adaptation. It keeps the original’s dark humor and sharp satire, but it significantly changes the story. Several plotlines were removed or altered, and many characters were reimagined or created specifically for the show. For example, Gen V builds on The Boys universe with a new cast of characters, and future shows like Vought Rising, focusing on Soldier Boy, will continue to expand the story in new directions, further differentiating the series from the comics.

There’s been a lot of excitement around the introduction of mutants into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and rumors are swirling that Sadie Sink, known for her role in Stranger Things, might play Jean Grey in the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day movie. If this is true, it would represent the biggest leap forward for the X-Men within the MCU since the massive success of Deadpool & Wolverine in 2024.