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The surprise reveal of Grogu—affectionately known as “baby Yoda”—at the end of the first episode of The Mandalorian completely took everyone by surprise. Remarkably, there were no prior leaks or spoilers, and it instantly transformed the Star Wars universe. That kind of powerful storytelling is rare and memorable. If Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni could achieve such a massive impact with just one TV episode, it’s exciting to consider what they could accomplish with a full-length movie.

The first issue of Rogue starts with her and her X-Men team – based in Louisiana – battling a huge mutant possum, which is pretty typical superhero work. It’s meant to be a training exercise for the newer members, with Rogue and Gambit leading the way. But everything changes when Rogue sees a bystander who unlocks a surprising memory: a flashback to her time with the villainous Brotherhood of Evil Mutants, experienced through the eyes of Sabretooth.

Released in 2001, Legally Blonde stars Reese Witherspoon as Elle Woods, a cheerful sorority president who decides to go to Harvard Law School to win back her ex-boyfriend. He broke up with her, believing she wasn’t serious enough. Witherspoon also starred in Legally Blonde 2, and while a third movie was discussed, a TV series was announced instead in 2024.

So, it sounds like things are really moving forward with the Batman universe! We’re still getting a sequel to The Batman with Matt Reeves and Robert Pattinson, which is awesome. But get this – they’re also developing a new Batman and Robin movie called The Brave and the Bold! It’s going to be part of the fresh DC universe James Gunn started with Superman. Now, the original Batman from 2022 existed in its own separate world, but this new one will connect to everything else. The Hollywood Reporter says DC and Warner Bros. have hired Christina Hodson to write the script, which is fantastic news – she’s a great writer!

Nathan Fillion is already well-known as the lead in a popular crime show, which is quite an accomplishment considering how many crime thrillers are currently successful on television. Shows like Run Away, based on Harlan Coben’s novel, have become huge hits for Netflix, even outperforming Stranger Things. Now, it’s Fillion’s turn to have a crime show find similar success on streaming platforms.

The show’s popularity continued to rise with the second season of The Pitt. After winning an Emmy for its first season, excitement was already incredibly high, and HBO made things even better. They announced that The Pitt would return for a third season at the same time as the season 2 premiere, solidifying its position as one of HBO’s most important dramas.

The name “soap opera” comes from the early days of radio, when dramas were often sponsored by companies making soap. Before that, people called similar, predictable Westerns “horse operas.” Today, countless soap operas have been created, and despite covering so many storylines, they always seem to have more to explore.

Jason Statham’s next movie, coming in 2026, features him as Michael Mason, a skilled assassin living in hiding. He unexpectedly forms a bond with a young girl and finds himself having to shield her from dangerous enemies. The film, titled Shelter, also stars Bill Nighy, Naomi Ackie, Daniel Mays, and Bodhi Rae Breathnach. It’s produced by Black Bear Pictures, the company behind films like Sydney Sweeney’s Christy and the critically acclaimed Train Dreams, which is hoping for Oscar recognition.

Chris Pratt’s new thriller, Mercy, is expected to beat Avatar: Fire and Ash at the box office this weekend, according to Variety. While Avatar is predicted to make $8 to $10 million, Mercy is forecast to earn $10 to $14 million, giving it a slight edge for the top spot.

The new movie, The Beauty, launched on Hulu and Disney+ and has received a 75% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes.