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The new movie *Tron: Ares* hasn’t been a hit with critics or at the box office, and it risks being forgotten. However, one thing stands out: the incredible score created by Nine Inch Nails (NIN). Music has always been a key part of the *Tron* films, and *Ares* is no exception. Many believe NIN’s contribution is the best music the series has ever had, making the film worth seeing in theaters for the complete visual and auditory experience.

This Halloween, costumes inspired by the movie *KPop Demon Hunters* are expected to be the most popular. Google’s FrightGeist data shows that the top five most searched costumes in the U.S. are all characters from the film: Rumi, Zoey, Mira, Jinu, and Baby Saja. Derpy is currently trending as the eighth most popular costume.

Watching *Dragon Ball* evolve, it’s amazing how central transformations have become. It wasn’t always this way, but now I can barely picture the series without characters constantly powering up mid-battle. Some of these transformations, like Super Saiyan, Ultra Instinct, or Perfect Cell, are genuinely incredible and really deliver. But other times, a transformation that fans are hyped about just doesn’t quite live up to the expectation, and that can be a letdown.

The film’s release date seems intentionally chosen to coincide closely with a major milestone: it’s just three days after the 20th anniversary of *Iron Man*, the first movie in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The sequel to 2021’s *The Black Phone* had a great opening weekend, despite it being a generally slow time for movie releases. *The Black Phone 2* was a success for Blumhouse Productions, launching the spooky season with $26.5 million in North American ticket sales. The film has already earned back its $30 million production cost, and with $15.5 million earned internationally, its worldwide total currently stands at $42 million.

Over the last decade, we’ve seen a trend of revisiting classic movie franchises with new sequels – think recent films like *Mad Max*, *Halloween*, and *Ghostbusters*. Here’s a look at 10 of those long-awaited sequels that are coming soon.

Now that *Peacemaker* Season 2 has finished airing, the next DC Universe project will be *Lanterns*. It’s expected to arrive on HBO in the spring, before the *Supergirl* movie comes out on June 26, 2026. The series will focus on the stories of John Stewart (played by Aaron Pierre) and Hal Jordan (played by Kyle Chandler), but details about the plot are still mostly a secret.

A Marvel Studios rumor account, Cosmic Marvel, reports that Charlie Cox, known for playing Daredevil, was questioned about a possible role in the upcoming *Avengers: Secret Wars* movie. According to the account, during an interview with *ComicBook.com*, Cox was asked if he would be appearing alongside Ben Affleck. Cox reportedly responded, “I have no idea what you’re talking about.”

Gloria Estefan is marking five decades as a musician, a career highlighted by eight Grammy Awards, over 100 million albums sold, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom. However, she recently surprised many by announcing that actress Rachel Zegler will portray her in a new biographical film.

According to BoxOfficeTheory’s projections, *Zootopia 2* is expected to earn between $115 and $130 million during its opening weekend. This estimate covers only the traditional Friday-to-Sunday period. Because the film opens on Wednesday, November 26, 2025, ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday, the total opening numbers will likely be higher. The first *Zootopia* film debuted with $75 million in March 2016 and ultimately earned $341 million in the U.S. and $1 billion globally.