5 Marvel Characters That Have No Business Being in Avengers: Secret Wars

The upcoming Secret Wars movie, much like the comic books it’s based on, promises a huge spectacle with appearances from classic heroes and visits to well-known worlds. However, the fifth Avengers film needs to carefully consider which characters it includes. Here are five Marvel characters who shouldn’t be in Secret Wars.

Marvel Finally Confirmed Its Own Watchmen (But It Doesn’t Work)

The Cosmic Marvel stories are ambitious, and Imperial had a lot to live up to. While the four-issue series successfully removed some unpopular recent storylines – like the Kree/Skrull alliance, which felt like a waste of potential for characters like Hulkling and Wiccan – it also unfortunately discarded many ideas that fans enjoyed. Imperial attempted to redefine the cosmic side of Marvel, but its major plot twist feels too similar to Watchmen, widely considered one of the best comics of all time. Marvel has been trying to replicate the success of Watchmen for years, and sadly, Imperial doesn’t quite achieve that goal.

Half of 2025’s Game of the Year Nominees Are Indie Games

The gaming landscape is changing. For years, we’ve seen a gradual rise in the quality of independent games, and this year it’s really become apparent. While big-budget AAA titles still generate a lot of excitement, indie games are standing out with compelling stories, distinctive art styles, and engaging gameplay that larger developers struggle to match. This is reflected in this year’s Game of the Year nominations, which include three strong contenders from the indie world: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, Hades II, and Hollow Knight: Silksong.

Wicked: For Good Continues 7-Year Rotten Tomatoes Trend (But There’s One Problem)

Currently, Wicked: For Good has a 73% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 83 critic reviews. This continues a successful run for director Jon M. Chu, as all his films since 2018’s Crazy Rich Asians have received positive ratings on the site. However, this score is lower than the 88% achieved by the original Wicked film, meaning reviews aren’t quite as overwhelmingly positive this time.

Landman Season 2 Divides Critics and Audiences on Rotten Tomatoes

The second season of Landman premiered on Paramount+ on November 16th, but it’s received a mixed reaction. While critics generally like it – giving it an 81% score – viewers haven’t been as impressed, with a Popcornmeter score of just 35%. Many viewers expressed disappointment, particularly with the first episode, calling it slow-paced and unengaging. However, critics have found the new season to be an improvement over the first.