I was absolutely hooked by Archive 81 when it came out on Netflix in January 2022, and I was devastated to find out it wasn’t renewed! It felt like we were left hanging with so many questions unanswered after that eight-episode thriller, and it’s still really frustrating that the creator didn’t get to finish the story they started.
Last year showed this trend clearly, with the studio releasing several sequels and new installments in popular franchises like Marvel, Avatar, Predator, and Tron, as well as a continuation of Freaky Friday. This focus on sequels will be even bigger in 2026, with new movies planned for Toy Story, Ready or Not, The Devil Wears Prada, Super Troopers, Avengers, and Star Wars.
Of all the Marvel shows on Netflix, Iron Fist wasn’t very popular with viewers. However, many fans still think Luke Cage could be a great addition to the Marvel Cinematic Universe if given another chance. Although a new Iron Fist has now appeared in the MCU, Luke Cage might still show up in a future Marvel series, possibly alongside some familiar faces.
Netflix announced its new series, The Hawk, on Wednesday, and released three short preview clips. Will Ferrell not only stars in the show, but he also created it. While a specific release date hasn’t been set, Netflix confirmed The Hawk will be available in Summer 2026. A new teaser trailer offering a first look at Ferrell as Lonnie “The Hawk” Hawkins has also been released and can be watched below.
The Batman 2, the follow-up to the 2022 hit, is coming to US theaters next year. Directed by Matt Reeves, the film stars Robert Pattinson as Batman/Bruce Wayne. Joining him are Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Jeffrey Wright as Commissioner Gordon, Andy Serkis as Alfred, Colin Farrell as the Penguin, and Barry Keoghan as the Joker.
Chelsea Handler met her current partner while playing blackjack. She didn’t have any money at the time and jokingly asked the man next to her, who was playing with a large stack of chips, if she could borrow a couple of thousand dollars. He obliged, she won the money back, and they started flirting, eventually exchanging numbers. He texted her the next day, saying she seemed like a fun adventure, and she responded with a link to a trip she was planning to Antarctica. To her surprise, he said he’d join her! They’ve continued traveling together since then. After ending her relationship with Jo Koy due to his traditional expectations, Handler seems to have found someone who better fits her modern lifestyle.
Keegan-Michael Key’s incredible ability to pronounce words in hilarious ways has turned him into an internet sensation. He’s already changed how people say things like “New York City” and “YES!” We’ve jokingly suggested he should host reality TV shows, commentate on the Olympics, and even be the face of Ocean Spray. His appearance at this weekend’s Oscars, hosted by Conan O’Brien, hints that the show will finally embrace some much-needed humor during a difficult time. However, his involvement raises a lot of questions: Will he announce the award categories? Will he be on screen? And most importantly, will he be allowed to pronounce words however he wants?
Netflix has found success with many different types of shows and movies, but adapting anime into live-action has been challenging, with versions of Death Note and Cowboy Bebop receiving a lot of criticism. That changed in 2023 with the release of One Piece, which is notoriously difficult to adapt. Both critics and fans loved the live-action One Piece, praising it as a faithful and well-done adaptation of the original anime.
Released in 2018, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime quickly became popular within the isekai genre. The show is a fantasy adventure with exciting action, well-written characters and dialogue, and plenty of humor. Although the third season wasn’t as strong as the first two, the series seems to be regaining its momentum and is currently very enjoyable.
The Pirates of the Caribbean films quickly became one of Disney’s biggest successes with live actors. The franchise now includes five movies, starting with Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl in 2003. While known for their fantasy and adventurous spirit, these films are fundamentally action-packed. Pirates of the Caribbean is famous for its incredible and visually stunning action sequences, and this list highlights seven of the very best.