We’re not just talking about typical action movies – these are truly exceptional films, the ones that are consistently great and even changed what action movies could be. So, which films are we highlighting? Here are 5 fantastic action movies you might be surprised to learn were originally based on books.
Pokemon Center Japan has released a new line of merchandise based on the game Pokemon Pokopia. While pre-order bonuses for the game itself don’t include anything unique, fans who enjoy the game’s relaxing style will have lots of options for collectibles. Currently, plush toys and other Pokopia merchandise are only available at Pokemon Centers in Japan. However, since Pokopia is being released worldwide, we can hope these items will become available in other locations soon.
Since its debut in 2021, The Elusive Samurai has become a popular series in the shonen manga world. The anime adaptation, produced by Studio CloverWorks in 2024, was so successful that a second season is already scheduled for release this summer. This week in Japan, chapter 238 was released, marking the end of Yusei Matsui’s series. The chapter focuses on the characters and shows them moving forward with positive outcomes, though details are being kept under wraps. While not yet available in North America, Viz Media plans to release the final chapter to Western audiences later this week.
As noted earlier, the demo lets you play through the beginning of the game, up to and including the first major boss battle. If you enjoy the demo and purchase the full game, your progress will be saved and you can continue where you left off.
The video features Emma Laird, from the show Mayor of Kingstown, and Ben Coyle-Larner, who many know as the musician Loyle Carner.
Emerald Fennell, the creator of shows like Killing Eve and the film Promising Young Woman, is now working on Wuthering Heights. She hasn’t often spoken about her plans for a Zatanna project, but recently shared some new information with Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast.
Chris Evans played Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe for a decade, starting with the 2011 film Captain America: The First Avenger and concluding with 2019’s Avengers: Endgame. In the final film, his character, Steve Rogers, passed on the Captain America shield to Sam Wilson.
New research explores how strong magnetic fields and particle density affect the behavior of the fundamental matter described by quantum chromodynamics.
The couple, known for keeping their personal lives hidden, were seen together in public for the first time in over a year at the 2026 BAFTA Invest in Talent gala in London on February 12th.
Directed by Andrew Loveday (known for films like A Lonely Place to Die and Rise of the Footsoldier: The Heist), Bedlam stars Scott Adkins – famous for his role in John Wick: Chapter 4 – as he leads this thrilling new movie set in the 1700s. Adkins sports a period look with long hair, and the film is currently seeking distribution deals at the European Film Market. The unique combination of Adkins’ action skills and a historical setting makes Bedlam a particularly interesting project.