Netflix’s Beloved 7-Season TV Show Getting a Prequel Series That Breaks Its Winning Formula

So, what’s this new show about? It’s a prequel to The Crown, which told the story of Queen Elizabeth II’s life and reign. The challenge is that it will cover the reigns of several different monarchs. The series begins after the death of Queen Victoria and ends with the wedding of Princess Elizabeth in 1947. This means we’ll see stories about Queen Victoria, Edward VII, George V, Edward VIII, George VI, and a young Princess Elizabeth Windsor before she became queen.

Jujutsu Kaisen Creator Confirms the Story is Over: “It Won’t Continue!”

The last volume of the Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo manga is now available in Japan, and it includes some exciting new information about the Jujutsu Kaisen universe and what might happen next. Creator Gege Akutami confirmed (as reported by @soukatsu_ on X) that this marks the end of the Jujutsu Kaisen story, stating definitively, “It won’t continue!!” This feels right, as the story has reached a natural conclusion.

5 Best DC Comics of April, 2026, Ranked

Choosing comics at your local shop can be overwhelming, but we’re here to help! We’ve reviewed DC’s best releases from April 2026 and ranked the top five, considering both quality and value. DC has been consistently releasing fantastic comics lately, and you’ll enjoy any of them, but these five stand out. If you only get one comic this month, we recommend choosing from this list. Let’s get started!

Lord of the Rings Legend Wants to Play Voldemort in HBO’s Harry Potter Reboot (& It Would be Perfect)

During an interview on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, host Josh Horowitz shared that he suddenly realized Andy Serkis would be an ideal choice to play Voldemort. Serkis seemed enthusiastic about the idea, saying he was “just waiting for the call.” He acknowledged that Ralph Fiennes, who previously played the role, set a high bar, but expressed interest. When asked how he’d approach an audition, Serkis jokingly offered to even go as far as cutting off his nose for the part.

New Stranger Things Spinoff Continues Unfortunate Rotten Tomatoes Trend

Stranger Things quickly became a huge hit for Netflix, ranking among its most popular and impactful shows. Over five seasons, the sci-fi series garnered over 1.2 billion views worldwide, making it the most-watched English-language show on the platform. Despite its success, the final season received mixed reactions from fans, and some were disappointed with how the story concluded after ten seasons.

Sonic the Hedgehog Has Lowkey Become Hollywood’s Most Successful Franchise

The fourth Sonic the Hedgehog movie is coming out next year, and that means Paramount will have released four live-action Sonic films and a TV series in just seven years – a remarkably high rate for modern filmmaking. With the recent merger with Skydance, Sonic is proving to be a very dependable source of income for the studio, especially considering the franchise almost didn’t get off the ground.

Before Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender, Avatar Fans Can Stream the Adaptation That Got It All Wrong on Peacock

M. Night Shyamalan’s The Last Airbender is widely considered a terrible movie adaptation, and many believe that reputation is well-deserved. Originally planned as the first of three films, it only received a 5% rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes and a 30% audience score. Now streaming on Peacock since May 1st, the movie covers the storyline of the first season of the original series, following Aang, the last airbender and the Avatar, as he teams up with Katara and Sokka to oppose the Fire Nation.

2 Years Later, Major Shonen Jump Series Confirms It Saved Itself From Cancellation

Shoichi Usui’s Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi didn’t initially gain much traction with readers when it first appeared in Shonen Jump in 2024. However, it has since become a consistently popular series in the magazine. Recently, a bonus feature in a new Japanese volume (noticed by @WSJ_manga on X) revealed that the series was nearly cancelled after just three months, but it surprisingly turned things around and became a hit.