Everything on this list wouldn’t be possible without the first movie that launched this popular series. That original film remains popular even after its initial release on Netflix. Recently, a sequel was announced, and last year, a new short film titled Debut: A Kpop Demon Hunters Story was also announced, although we don’t yet know when it will be released.
Netflix’s newest popular series, the action-thriller Man on Fire, starring Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, started as a novel. While many remember the 2004 film with Denzel Washington, the series is actually based on the 1980 book by A. J. Quinnell. The Netflix adaptation takes some significant liberties with the original story, but it still centers around the character of Creasy (known as Marcus in the book and John in both the series and the movie). Interestingly, the book offers a roadmap for future storylines, as Man on Fire is the first in a series. The following may contain spoilers for the Man on Fire series.
It’s not quite a Mercenaries mode, but this offers five difficulty levels and still challenges you to complete objectives quickly. It can be tough with stronger enemies appearing, but defeating them fills a meter, letting you choose one of three upgrades for your character. Each attempt feels unique, with different options available each time you play, giving it a bit of a rogue-like feel.
Because the original manga is still being created, we anticipate that the anime will have several seasons, particularly given how popular it’s become. Shortly after the anime premiered, Hiroaki Kojima, the producer and president of BUG FILMS, explained the production timeline, correcting a widely spread misconception.
The WT100 project, a global fan vote for favorite One Piece characters, ends in June with Luffy currently leading. Originally launched as a special campaign in 2021, it’s brought fans together from around the world after five years. According to reliable source @pewpiece on X, the top 15 characters from the poll will receive new animated intro segments in the upcoming Elbaph Arc, planned for 2027. Fans can still vote for their favorites on the official website and see the current midterm rankings.
Shueisha, the publisher, usually lets a manga run for about a year – around 40 to 60 chapters and a few collected volumes – before deciding if it’s successful. However, even promising series can be canceled after only 20 chapters if they don’t attract enough readers. A recent example is Gonron Egg, which will end on March 29, 2026, after just 21 chapters. Currently, another new Shonen Jump series, despite showing initial promise after launching in February, isn’t gaining enough popularity and may also be canceled.
Amazon MGM Studios has released a new clip from their upcoming Masters of the Universe movie, titled Who Is He-Man?. The clip shows a young Prince Adam training with Man-At-Arms and his father, King Randor, before Skeletor attacks. For the first time, we see Prince Adam discover the Power Sword and use a portal to travel to Earth with it. Previously, we’d only seen him running with Queen Marlena.
Players noticed some images in the game that appeared to be created using AI, particularly on billboards and advertisements within the city of Heathereau. These images had noticeable flaws and inconsistencies that suggested they weren’t made by a human artist.
Founded in 1985 by Hayao Miyazaki, Toshio Suzuki, and Isao Takahata, Studio Ghibli is known for creating many of the most popular animated films ever made. The studio frequently offers merchandise for its fans, and now they’re releasing the sixth collection of artwork from Miyazaki’s personal image boards.
The latest episode of The Boys sees the team’s attempt to secure the V1 serum from Bombsight derailed by Soldier Boy. Sister Sage, recently joining The Boys as part of her long-term plan, confidently predicted Soldier Boy wouldn’t give the serum to Homelander due to their intense rivalry. However, the episode ends with Soldier Boy shockingly doing just that, creating the team’s biggest fear. Even Sage appears taken aback by this turn of events. While a major miscalculation on her part, it aligns with her established weaknesses. It’s also possible Sage intentionally orchestrated this outcome, as the episode contains several subtle clues hinting at a setup.