Movies often premiere in theaters worldwide, which helps them become more popular and successful. While over a hundred anime shows and movies come out each year, only a handful really stand out. Here are 10 of the best non-action anime series and films released in the 2020s so far.
Netflix released One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5 on January 12, 2026.
The Arabic dub of Dragon Ball has become well-known for a significant instance of censorship: it completely alters the story behind the Saiyans’ powerful Great Ape transformations. This is a particularly noteworthy example of how Dragon Ball has been edited for different audiences, and it might even hint at future changes to the series.
Former Star Trek actor Brent Spiner attended the 2026 Golden Globes with his girlfriend, Keana Sky Wenger, making it their first public appearance as a couple. The pair generally keeps their relationship private.
According to Power Rangers insider Jinsakuu on X (formerly Twitter), the cancelled Netflix Power Rangers project, led by Jonathan Entwistle, was planned to be a darker, more mature take on the franchise. It would have drawn heavily from the Shattered Grid storyline and featured major events like a Ranger’s on-screen death and a full-scale war between Rangers. The series also included plans for epic dragons and the return of Tommy Oliver, who would have led a brand new team of Rangers.
Look, as a movie fan, I get that the family stuff with Tommy, Cooper, and Ariana is important to some viewers of Landman. But honestly, a lot of us are really there for the oil field action, and those weird side stories can feel like they slow things down. But the episode “Plans, Tears and Sirens” actually surprised me – it dives deeper into someone else’s life, and it’s a welcome change of pace.
At the 2026 Golden Globes on January 11th, the actress from Sentimental Value received a surprising video message from a comedian she had previously called incredibly attractive.
Hailee Steinfeld’s mother recently celebrated both her daughter, the star of Sinners, and her husband, Josh Allen, after they each reached major accomplishments in their careers on the same day.
In the murmur of Monday, Bloomberg spoke from the machine rooms of finance: London-based Standard Chartered is girding itself to widen its crypto harvest, to seed a prime brokerage for digital assets. The face of the bank is calm, the hands are busy, and the heart-who knows?-beats to the rhythm of speculation. 🤖
This year’s most exciting fantasy releases are continuations of stories people already love – from classic books to popular movies and TV shows. The lineup includes both live-action and animated films, and most will be shown in theaters, giving audiences a fully immersive experience. These projects also boast impressive casts, with the most anticipated film heavily featuring its well-known stars.