While some TV shows become classics, many Netflix series don’t have that staying power. Netflix has gained a reputation for ending shows right when they’re becoming popular, and unfortunately, this trend continues even looking ahead to 2026, with a growing number of series canceled prematurely.
Despite some significant issues, the new slasher sequel is expected to perform well in theaters. Critics haven’t been kind – it currently has a 33% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, the lowest score in the entire Scream series (only Scream 3 scored lower at 45%). The film has also faced controversy stemming from the firing of Melissa Barrera, a star of the previous two Scream movies, after she shared pro-Palestine views on social media.
Directed by Len Wiseman, who also worked on the Underworld films, Ballerina is a new spin-off connected to the John Wick universe. The film takes place between John Wick: Chapter 3 and John Wick: Chapter 4. Ana de Armas stars as Eve Macarro, a skilled assassin and dancer trained from a young age by Anjelica Huston’s character, the Director, and the Ruska Roma. Eve is also determined to avenge her father’s death.
The show centers around the students at Brakebills University, a college for learning magic. Led by Quentin Coldwater, Julia Wicker, and Margo Hanson, this group of young magicians discovers the magical world is in danger, and they must work together to protect it.
The new film, written and directed by Schoenbrun and produced by Plan B, continues their exploration of trans identity and queer horror with their distinctive, striking style. MUBI financed the project, which stars Amanda Fix, Arthur Conti, Eva Victor, Zach Cherry, Sarah Sherman, Patrick Fischler, Dylan Baker, Jasmin Savoy Brown, Kevin McDonald, Quintessa Swindell, and Jack Haven. The story centers on a young director tasked with reviving a struggling slasher franchise, “Camp Miasma.” When she seeks out the original film’s reclusive star, they both become entangled in a terrifying and unsettling world of passion, dread, and madness.
A fan-made project called Pokémon Grand Colosseum is breathing new life into the beloved game, adding fresh features and battles to the original RPG. Although a remake might not be available on the Switch 2 for some time, fans can now enjoy a greatly expanded version of the game thanks to this dedicated effort.
This child was then brought into a special division to perform covert operations for Gallifrey, and it was at this time they became known as “the Doctor.” Jo Martin plays the only version of the Doctor confirmed to have existed during that forgotten time. The Time Lords erased the Doctor’s memories, hoping to conceal Gallifrey’s secrets, which resulted in the version we first see with William Hartnell.
Showtime’s seven-season crime drama, Ray Donovan, starring Liev Schreiber, shares a similar gritty feel with Bosch. Starting in 2013, the show feels like a strong influence on the Bosch series. However, its unique storyline helped it stand out from the many other crime dramas on television at the time.
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Taking place in 20th-century Japan, A Man Called Tiger features martial arts icon Jimmy Wang Yu as Chin Fu, a skilled kung fu master who single-handedly fights to avenge his father’s death and overcome a dangerous Japanese gang. While now considered one of Jimmy Wang Yu’s greatest roles, Bruce Lee was originally considered for the part.