Version 8.0 will add a brand new story and characters to the game. More details will be revealed at the Dragon Quest X Spring Festival 2026, taking place on March 20th and 21st.
The young adult series School Spirits, created by Megan and Nate Trinrud, follows a teenager investigating her own disappearance while stuck between life and death at her high school. Currently available on Netflix, the show will be removed from the platform on December 31st. Originally debuting on Paramount+ in March 2023, School Spirits was the first major original series from that platform licensed to Netflix in the US. The second season never aired on Netflix, and now, all eight episodes will be gone just weeks before the premiere of Season 3 on January 28, 2026.
Netflix has announced that the film 10DANCE is performing exceptionally well. From December 15th to 21st, it ranked fourth among non-English films on the platform. In less than a week after its release, 10DANCE has been viewed over 2.4 million times, and its popularity continues to grow. Netflix Japan celebrated the film’s success on X (formerly Twitter), thanking viewers and announcing a contest where 30 winners will receive a photobook and a special T-shirt.
In the DC Universe’s Superman movie, the character Jimmy Olsen has a surprising effect on women – he’s incredibly charming and seems to attract them effortlessly. According to those involved in making the film, this is almost like a superpower. Actor Skyler Gisondo explained that director James Gunn intentionally made it a mystery why every woman in the DCU is obsessed with his character, who is portrayed as an otherwise ordinary guy. The point wasn’t to have a logical explanation, but to create a genuinely baffling phenomenon.
Recent science fiction films have found success in various ways. Some became popular hits on streaming services, while others were unfairly ignored despite their quality. Many achieved blockbuster status in theaters, and a lot of them creatively combine sci-fi with other genres like horror and action, making them enjoyable for a wide range of viewers.
The new Anaconda movie successfully recreates the thrills of the first film while revitalizing the horror-comedy blend for today’s viewers. It’s not the only monster movie to include humor, using jokes and eccentric characters to lighten the mood. Many similar films either emphasize intense violence or slapstick comedy, creating a fun sub-genre, and the 2025 Anaconda is a great addition that’s sure to entertain and frighten audiences.
Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7, were the stars of the show as the royal family attended their traditional Christmas church service at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, Norfolk.
2025 brought both ups and downs for celebrities, with many experiencing personal changes alongside physical ones. For example, Amy Schumer began a weight loss journey after receiving a diagnosis of Cushing syndrome last year – a condition caused by high cortisol levels in the body.
Guard Crush Games and Supamonks teamed up to create Absolum, a highly-rated beat-’em-up with roguelike features. Released in October 2025 on all major consoles and PC, the game takes place in the world of Talamh, where players battle an evil king and his army, the Crimson Order. Players choose from a variety of characters and classes, each with unique skills and abilities. Throughout each playthrough, they can also equip rituals to further enhance their character’s power. Absolum marks the debut title for French studio Supamonks, who handled the game’s artwork and animations.
2025 brought us a fantastic year for science fiction television, with standout shows like The Eternaut, the third season of Invasion, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds season 3, Black Mirror season 7, and Foundation season 3, among many others. Several shows really captured the public’s imagination and became the most discussed, popular, and impactful series of the year. Featuring both brand new stories, continuations of established franchises, and clever adaptations, these programs leave us eager to see what the future holds for sci-fi on TV in 2026 and beyond.