Shows like Westworld, Stranger Things, Black Mirror, and The Expanse consistently appear on “best of” lists, and many of them are available on Netflix. Despite its tendency to cancel shows prematurely, Netflix generally gives science fiction series a chance – with the notable exception of The OA.
Both The Little Mermaid and Frozen, with The Little Mermaid recently receiving a live-action remake starring Halle Bailey in 2023, are getting new life in a different format. Disney is partnering with Papercutz, a comic book publisher, to release reimagined versions of Ariel and Anna’s stories for young readers in 2026.
The new trailer can be found below, alongside a description and screenshot set, via Netmarble.
The trailer for Thunderbolts, which had a similar vibe to A24 films, was just a preview of how strong A24’s 2025 lineup is shaping up to be. They’re releasing exciting new movies from well-respected directors like Celine Song and Ari Aster, as well as solo projects from Bennie and Josh Safdie. A24 is already poised for success during awards season, with Marty Supreme generating buzz and potentially earning Timothée Chalamet his first Oscar. Between a globally successful romance earning $100 million, a film showcasing a top comedic talent, and a strong focus on female directors, A24 has put together an incredible slate of movies for 2025.
Since its debut in 2021, The White Lotus has become popular for its sharp, funny critiques of the wealthy and its intriguing murder mysteries each season. The show has attracted a fantastic cast, including Jennifer Coolidge, Jon Gries, and Connie Britton in Season 1. Season 2 then welcomed new stars like Aubrey Plaza, Theo James, and F. Murray Abraham, adding to the show’s impressive lineup.
Roy Marsh received a £250 fine (about $330) earlier this year in Skegness, Lincolnshire, after being accused of spitting on the ground. He appealed the fine, and it was lowered to £150 (around $176), which he then paid.
A popular theory circulating on Reddit proposes a more complex relationship between Vecna and the Upside Down than previously understood. While many fans believe the Mind Flayer controls Vecna – a notion strengthened by the play Stranger Things: The First Shadow – this theory goes deeper. It examines the layout of Hawkins, the Upside Down, and the Mind Flayer’s home dimension to support its claims.
HBO Max, owned by Warner, has begun promoting its 2026 lineup with a new trailer. The over two-minute preview showcases more than a dozen of the platform’s biggest shows, offering quick glimpses of each one in a seemingly random order.
A novel Bayesian framework leverages probabilistic modeling to discover underlying equations from data, even in the presence of significant noise.
Mark Ruffalo is confirmed to reprise his role as the Hulk in at least one future Marvel Cinematic Universe film. He’s expected to appear in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, scheduled for 2026, alongside Tom Holland as Spider-Man and Jon Bernthal as the Punisher. Even sooner, in 2025, a separate Spider-Man project will bring the Hulk and Spider-Man together, giving fans the team-up they’ve been waiting for a year ahead of the movie.