5 Most Powerful New MCU Villains Introduced in 2025

From the very beginning of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Marvel Studios has brought iconic and powerful villains from the comics to life on screen. Characters like Thanos, Killmonger, and Loki have become well-known, but 2025 proved to be a particularly important year for MCU villains. We saw long-awaited villains finally appear, some getting a fresh start after previous attempts, and others surprising audiences with unexpected introductions. These new threats could impact the MCU for years to come.

One Piece May Have Wrapped Up Its 26-Year Run, But It Will Return to Fulfill a Nearly 25-Year-Old Promise

The episode titled “A Huge Duel! Giant Dorry and Brogy” first introduced the world to giants and the mythical island of Elbaph. Inspired by these powerful warriors, the Straw Hat pirates made a promise to one day visit this incredible land. Now, after nearly 25 years within the story, that promise is about to come true. The end of One Piece has officially confirmed that Elbaph will be the crew’s next destination. When the anime returns in 2026, it will begin by fulfilling this long-awaited goal, taking fans on the Straw Hats’ adventure to the land of the giants.

Bloober Team’s Mystery Switch Game Is a Reminder of Nintendo’s Biggest Genre Oversight

Things might be shifting soon, thanks to Bloober Team. Known for their well-received games like their take on Silent Hill and unsettling titles such as Cronos: The New Dawn, they’ve been secretly developing a new game for Nintendo. This project has the potential to significantly expand the range of games available on the Switch 2. It could be a bold move for Nintendo, a company traditionally known for family-friendly and adventure games, and could even open the door for them to explore the horror genre – an area where they haven’t historically excelled.

New The Last of Us Season 3 Rumor Reveals Major Star Not Returning (And There’s a Good Reason)

There’s been some concerning news about Season 3 of The Last of Us. Shortly after the season was ordered and Season 2 finished, co-creator Neil Druckmann announced he was returning to his work at Naughty Dog, likely to focus on their next game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Now, a new rumor suggests a significant change: a major character may need to be recast for the upcoming season.

Avengers: Doomsday Fans May Have To Wait 5 More Weeks To See Doom’s Trailer

The complete trailer for Doomsday likely won’t be released until Super Bowl Sunday, roughly five weeks from now, according to Trailer Track. While the wait is frustrating, it’s a smart move – Wicked successfully used the Super Bowl to launch its full trailers, reaching a massive audience and building anticipation for the film’s release.

Whoa, Henry! Stranger Things: The Creel House LEGO Set Is Even More Of A Must-Buy For The Twist-Referencing WSQK Station

Like many others, I was instantly captivated, but it wasn’t until I really delved back into the story of the characters in Hawkins that I felt motivated to spend more on LEGO than I usually do. (The festive holiday season certainly helped!) This set also includes a special WSQK Radio Station build with a hidden detail that actually foreshadowed a major reveal about the Upside Down. Let’s examine it in more detail below.

The Closer Features Kyra Sedgwick’s Best Role

Originally airing from 2005 to 2012, The Closer centers around Deputy Police Chief Brenda Leigh Johnson as she leads a special unit of the LAPD, first called Priority Homicide and later the Major Crimes Division. The show is known for its compelling stories and helped establish Kyra Sedgwick as a leading actress in crime dramas, and it’s now available to stream on Netflix.

Sister Wives’ Christine Brown Reveals She’s Related to Ex Kody Brown

During a recent episode of TLC’s Sister Wives, the star revealed to her husband, David Woolley, that she is related to Kody. Having grown up in a well-known polygamist family, the 53-year-old explained that she always knew she’d need to marry someone outside of the faith because she was related to almost everyone in the church. While she did marry someone who wasn’t raised in the faith, she later discovered she was also related to him.