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Reviews for The Force Awakens were largely excellent, appealing to both dedicated Star Wars fans and newcomers alike. However, the following two films, The Last Jedi and The Rise of Skywalker, sparked a lot of disagreement among viewers. This has made the overall impression of these three films complex, and many people still feel like certain storylines could have been handled better. Luckily, one of those missed chances is now being addressed.

One interesting thing about the Supergirl movie is that almost all the action happens off-planet. While Alcock’s Supergirl first appeared in Superman, visiting Earth’s Fortress of Solitude to retrieve her dog, Krypto, her own movie has, so far, completely taken place somewhere else in the universe.

In Stephen King’s novel, “It,” the name Robert “Bob” Gray was sometimes used by the evil entity. For a long time, it wasn’t clear if Bob Gray was a real person that the creature, Pennywise, pretended to be, or if he was the first human form the creature created to blend in with people.

Over the past few seasons, RuPaul’s Drag Race has occasionally skipped an elimination in one episode per year. This happens when the queens perform exceptionally well, when the bottom two contestants are strong players the show wants to keep around, or simply when the energy of the week doesn’t feel right for a elimination. This practice began with a makeover challenge in season 12, but the current format – avoiding elimination through a top-two lip sync – started with the “Daytona Winds” episode in season 14. Seasons 16 and 17 also featured episodes where no one was eliminated, focusing instead on challenges. These episodes tend to showcase the cast’s camaraderie and make them more likable to viewers. By not having to worry about an elimination, the show can highlight the fun and friendships the queens share behind the scenes, giving audiences a chance to connect with them.

The Star Wars universe is famous for changing established details, and The Clone Wars series was no different. The show, along with the earlier Clone Wars movie, takes place between Star Wars: Episode II – Attack of the Clones and Star Wars: Episode III – Revenge of the Sith, filling in the gap after the prequel movies ended.

Back in 2020, Disney revealed plans for a remake of Robin Hood, similar to how they updated The Lion King – meaning it would rely heavily on computer-generated imagery. Kari Granlund, who penned the 2019 Lady and the Tramp remake, was slated to write the script, and the producer of the live-action Dumbo was also on board. However, after six years with no news about who would star in the film, it became clear the project wasn’t moving forward.

I was really surprised to learn it was Seth MacFarlane playing Bill Clinton in that scene! He’s done the voice of Clinton on Family Guy before, but this was the first time he actually played him on screen, in live-action. He recently explained that they ended up using AI to make the transformation work. Apparently, they tried doing it with practical effects and regular CGI first, but it just didn’t look believable, so AI was their final solution.

The upcoming 2026 Netflix film War Machine, starring Alan Ritchson, is generating a lot of excitement – it’s different from the 2017 film of the same name starring Brad Pitt. Judging by how many people are watching the trailer, there’s a huge audience eager to see Ritchson’s character, Reacher, battle a Transformer that often takes the form of a Cybertruck. This excitement is thanks to the popular Amazon series Reacher, which has made Ritchson a well-known actor. After the show’s third season featured Reacher facing a large and powerful opponent, giving him a formidable robotic enemy to fight feels like a natural next step.

Rotta the Hutt’s visible abdominal muscles are surprising, given what we know about Hutt bodies. They seem like a mix of frogs and slugs, neither of which typically have well-defined muscles. For creatures that move like Hutts – essentially sliding along – strong back muscles would be more logical for supporting their upper bodies. So, while Rotta might have ‘six-pack’ abs, they’d likely be located on his back instead of his stomach.

This is a big moment for science fiction fans. But 2026 also promises a lot of smaller, more intimate sci-fi films, like Iron Lung, which proved these films can be successful in theaters. And for a great sci-fi option to watch at home, this new movie on Hulu is perfect for a weekend watch.