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Christmas is always a big deal for the Belcher family. Linda is famous for putting up her Christmas tree right after Halloween, even though Bob isn’t thrilled about it – she playfully tells him to ‘kiss the mistletoe on my butt!’ But one year, they learned a lesson about putting up a real tree too early. When their first tree didn’t work out, they ended up on a surprisingly stressful and chaotic adventure in their old car to find a replacement.

I was so excited when the first details about Season 2 came out! One line really stood out: they said Percy and Annabeth’s friendship would be evolving. Walker Scobell, who plays Percy, has confirmed that’s true, and that we’ll see this really important connection between them develop slowly over several seasons. I can’t wait to see how it unfolds!

The movie begins with a scene from the past: a baby named Buddy accidentally ends up in Santa’s bag of gifts while at the orphanage. Santa doesn’t realize the baby is there and unknowingly takes him back to the North Pole. Once discovered, an older elf nicknamed ‘Papa Elf’ steps up to raise Buddy as his own.

Beginning January 1, 2026, you’ll be able to watch The Tomorrow War on Peacock. The movie was originally intended for cinemas in 2021, but plans changed. After Amazon acquired the rights from Paramount during the pandemic, it first became available on Amazon Prime Video. Now, it’s coming to Peacock as part of their January 2026 content.

In 1940, amidst World War II, Shelby is called back to Birmingham by the Peaky Blinders. According to series creator Steven Knight, this new season will be a dramatic and intense period for the Peaky Blinders, showing them fully engaged in the war effort. The film, The Immortal Man, will first be shown in select cinemas on March 6th, and then become available on Netflix starting March 20th.

According to FlixPatrol, It Chapter Two is currently the third most popular movie on HBO Max. Only One Battle After Another and The Polar Express are being streamed more. Interestingly, the first It movie is also doing well, landing at number 10. This renewed interest in the films is likely due to the new series, IT: Welcome to Derry.

Steven Spielberg has been a major force in science fiction filmmaking since the 1970s, directing iconic movies like Close Encounters of the Third Kind, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, and Jurassic Park. Though he’s best known for his work in cinema, Spielberg has also occasionally brought his sci-fi vision to television.

I’m so excited to share the winners! They really showcase the best of entertainment in 2025 – both the things everyone loved and the truly innovative projects that pushed boundaries. A fantastic group of critics and editors from our publications carefully reviewed everything to choose the winners, so you know these awards are well-deserved.

Speaking with GamesRadar, Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri didn’t reveal much about The Super Mario Bros. Movie sequel, but hinted that fans will be very happy with how closely it follows the original Super Mario Galaxy game. While the first movie drew inspiration from across the Mario franchise, Meledandri assured fans that the new film will include plenty of hidden references and details specifically for those who love the 2007 game, promising a satisfying experience when it releases in 2026.

Are any of the new movies actually connecting with audiences? Films like Wicked: For Good, Zootopia 2, and Avatar: Fire & Ash are performing well. Among more serious films, One Battle After Another is expected to continue earning awards during awards season, and Marty Supreme has gotten off to a strong start. However, even with a lot of movie advertising, fewer people seem to know what new films are being released and when. The New York Times recently reported, based on research from National Research Group, that only 62 new movies released in 2024 had over 50% awareness – a near record low.