It’s common for spinoff shows to feel like a needless addition to an already popular franchise, often falling short of the original and not adding much to the overall story. But a recent spinoff on Prime Video is different – it successfully builds on the existing world with interesting new characters while also creating a unique identity of its own.
With April just around the corner, What’s on Netflix has announced a list of upcoming series. Two are brand new shows everyone’s been waiting for, and the third is a continuation of the popular series One Piece, starting a new story arc.
The anime series based on Q Hayashida’s Dorohedoro originally aired in 2020 and quickly became a standout title in a relatively slow year for anime, thanks to its unique and bizarre world. A second season was announced a few years later, though its release faced several delays before finally being scheduled for 2026. With the premiere now set for April 1st worldwide, a new trailer for Dorohedoro Season 2 has just been released and can be viewed below.
I’m so excited about the new Blokees Wheels Transformers C02 Wreck & Rule series! It’s all about Autobots and Decepticons as vehicles, which is a really cool twist. They’re pulling characters from all over the Transformers universe – some are super well-known, others are deep cuts for serious fans. And get this – they even included one of the most bizarre villains from the original Generation 1! Now, these figures don’t actually transform, but two of the sets can combine into this massive, imposing form that completely dominates the battlefield – it’s awesome!
New research reveals how controlled disorder can drive a monolayer iron-based superconductor from a superconducting state to an insulator, offering insights into the fundamental mechanisms governing these materials.
Marvel has announced the return of the Punisher, just before he appears in the upcoming “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” storyline. The Punisher’s character has been controversial in recent years, leading Marvel to temporarily stop using him. Now, with the controversy seemingly settled, Frank Castle is back in the Marvel Universe with his signature intensity.
Creating a truly great fantasy story is challenging – it needs a detailed and interesting world, plus characters we care about who are driven by a strong purpose. The fantasy series that consistently deliver excellent seasons always seem to have all these elements working together seamlessly. Luckily, one of the best is returning later this year, and it still holds up remarkably well after all this time.
Since its release, Kagurabachi has quickly become a hit. Takeru Hokazono’s first manga immediately drew readers in with its compelling story and stunning artwork, and its popularity has continued to grow. Launched in September 2023, it’s already one of the most successful series in Weekly Shonen Jump, even without an anime. By October 2025, over 3 million copies had been printed, and sales have been rapidly increasing ever since.
While fans enjoy films like the 2018 Halloween reboot and some of the more unusual sequels, Rob Zombie’s Halloween remakes from the mid-2000s are arguably the most compelling entries in the series in a long time. His 2009 film, Halloween II, stands out not only as the best sequel, but as a truly significant horror film of recent years.
Some of these heroes aren’t well-known, even among comic book fans. But they have the potential to become popular MCU Avengers, just like the first six did. Characters like Moondragon, Singularity, and Quasar could fit seamlessly into the Marvel Cinematic Universe if Marvel Studios develops them well.