Originally titled The Miniature Wife, the show stars two well-known actors from The Hunger Games as a married couple. It quickly gained popularity, reaching the No. 4 spot on Peacock’s charts just two weeks after its release, according to FlixPatrol.
After buying 20th Century Studios in 2019, Disney significantly strengthened its position as a major film producer. Popular franchises like Avatar, Planet of the Apes, Alien, and Predator are now key parts of Disney’s film schedule. This helped Disney become Hollywood’s highest-earning studio in 2025, with its movies collectively earning $6.6 billion.
For years, children’s shows like Sesame Street have always had an educational purpose, but as kids had more choices for entertainment, being enjoyable became just as important. When video games and the internet became popular, kids’ TV needed to be really engaging to compete. The genre responded by constantly finding fresh stories and innovative ways to stand out. Throughout the 1990s, channels like Nickelodeon and Disney Channel became the go-to destinations for children’s television.
In 2026, The Mandalorian and Grogu will return to the big screen, marking the first Star Wars theatrical release in seven years. The movie continues the story from the Disney+ series The Mandalorian, which draws heavily on classic Western themes. But Star Wars isn’t alone – following a trend that began in the 1970s, other major Hollywood films are also embracing this space Western style in 2026.
Robert Duvall’s performance as Tom Hagen stands out as a particularly memorable one. As the adopted son and trusted advisor, or Consigliere, to Vito Corleone, Hagen offered crucial intelligence and advice that heavily influenced the family’s business dealings. His sharp observations create some of the film’s most powerful scenes, including a single line that reveals Vito’s deep commitment to family better than anything else.
American fantasy shows are packed with exciting elements like dragons, magic, mythical creatures, vampires, and even talking animals. The fantasy genre is incredibly diverse, including everything from epic high fantasy to modern urban fantasy, darker tales, and romantic adventures. Plus, they’re all readily available to watch online.
Although the show was popular, its creators knew they had to be careful not to repeat the same storylines. Thankfully, the second season of Wednesday was a significant step forward, offering a more detailed and complex look at Nevermore Academy and Wednesday Addams herself. A key part of this improvement was the character of Enid Sinclair (Emma Myers), Wednesday’s werewolf roommate and friend, whose storyline ended on a cliffhanger that could have major consequences.
Released on Amazon Prime Video in 2020, Tales from the Loop is an eight-part series that tells unique, interconnected stories. It’s based on the evocative artwork of Simon Stålenhag and centers around a town built over a strange, powerful machine called The Loop. Matt Reeves, known for his work on other popular shows, helped shape the series’ overall feel and creative vision as an executive producer.
Okay, let me tell you about Project Hail Mary, the big sci-fi hit from 2026. Ryan Gosling is fantastic as Ryland Grace, a scientist with a bit of a past, who gets thrown into a desperate space mission to figure out why our sun is mysteriously being eaten away. It’s not a mission he can do alone, though – he ends up partnering with an alien, and their teamwork is the heart of the story. The film’s been a massive success, recently getting an extended run thanks to Amazon MGM Studios. We’re talking over $550 million worldwide, the biggest opening weekend of the year so far, and it’s officially the studio’s most successful film ever. Seriously, if you haven’t seen it, check it out!
The horror sequel Black Phone 2 is coming to Netflix as its exclusive streaming home. Currently available on Peacock, it will move to Netflix on May 16th for ten months before returning to Peacock next year.