Even though recent superhero movies haven’t always been huge successes, as shown by some disappointing box office numbers in 2025, the genre remains popular with dedicated fans who are excited for what’s coming next. 2026 looks promising, with a lineup of films poised to deliver that excitement – although some movies are generating more buzz than others.
When a contestant on Jeopardy! performs as well as a top winner like Harrison Whitaker, it’s natural to assume they were destined for the show. Viewers also became curious about where Whitaker came from. Although he’s often identified as being from Terre Haute, Indiana, many noticed his accent sounded somewhat British – possibly because he now lives in the U.K. There was plenty of time for speculation, as Whitaker impressively won 14 games before losing to Libby Jones on December 1st. During his nearly three-week run, Whitaker became the 19th Jeopardy! super-champion after his tenth win and set a new record for the highest single-day winnings in season 42, earning $50,000 in one game.
In an interview with Gizmodo, James Cameron discussed plans for a new Terminator movie following the release of Avatar: Fire and Ash. He explained that once the current marketing campaign wraps up in about a month, he’ll start focusing on his next projects, beginning with a new Terminator script. Cameron already has extensive notes – enough to fill a three-inch stack – outlining his vision for the film and intends to dedicate himself to the writing process. His main challenge, however, is making the movie feel futuristic given how much real-world technology has advanced, and ensuring it remains relevant for at least a few years.
2025 started with Captain America: Brave New World, then saw the releases of Thunderbolts at the beginning of summer and The Fantastic Four: First Steps mid-year. However, none of these superhero films were major box office successes, earning $415 million, $382 million, and $521 million respectively.
The news that Netflix canceled an animated Tomb Raider series so soon after announcing a live-action show definitely surprised people. It led to questions about whether Sophie Turner’s upcoming series played a role in the decision, or if Netflix was already planning to end the animated version. Here’s the reason Netflix canceled Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft.
I understand the story jumps around in time because of the demands of professional sports – players on different teams rarely see each other. This applies to the characters Hollander and Rozanov, who are separated by distance, weather, and their commitments to their teams and families. However, these constant time jumps work much better in the book version, Heated Rivalry. The HBO Max series is based on a Rachel Reid novel that spans ten years in the lives of Shane and Ilya. The story is divided into chapters named after specific events – matches, championships, and even the Olympics – and follows their secret moments together while competing in the same city. The chapter breaks allow the story to show what happens when they’re apart, with each character’s thoughts filling in the gaps.
According to a report from VRT, actor Matthias Schoenaerts, 47, has received a six-month prison sentence. He was arrested last week in Pelt for driving without a valid license and refused to submit to a breathalyzer test.
Viewers watching Mad Men again on HBO Max are upset with the new 4k remaster. Many are complaining online that the colors and lighting have been changed, and one scene in particular is getting a lot of criticism for looking noticeably different.
The animatronics in Five Nights at Freddy’s go beyond the original four – Freddy Fazbear, Bonnie, Chica, and Foxy – and include a wide range of scary characters. These include variations like the Nightmare, Halloween, and Funtime animatronics, offering plenty of options for future films.
The controversial horror game, HORSES, is now available on GOG.com for around $5. This follows bans from both Steam and Epic Games, with Epic issuing their ban just hours before release. Epic cited violations of their policies regarding inappropriate and hateful content as the reason.