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Folie à Deux” on Max, there are several other films focusing on villains and anti-heroes that might pique your interest. A sequel to Todd Phillips’ 2019 film “Joker,” based on the legendary DC villain, “Joker: Folie à Deux” underperformed at the box office, earning a domestic gross of approximately $58 million and a worldwide total of $206 million, despite a production budget of $200 million. Critics and audiences alike voiced their displeasure with the movie, citing unengaging musical elements and a second installment of Arthur’s story that was often considered dull and superfluous. Consequently, viewers who haven’t seen “Joker: Folie à Deux” might prefer exploring these alternative films instead.

Over the past 8 years, since the launch of Nintendo Switch, an impressive array of games has been released on this platform – from popular first-party titles like “The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild” to recent third-party releases such as “Sonic x Shadow Generations”. Despite being less powerful than PS5 or Xbox Series X, developers haven’t hesitated to support it. However, there have been some games that were too demanding for the Switch to handle. With rumors swirling about a new Nintendo system coming in 2025, fans are eagerly anticipating if the “Switch 2” will boast enough power to run the most powerful games.

Lucy Liu made a surprise cameo on Saturday Night Live this weekend to save Christmas — or avenge it. She joined host Martin Short in a pre-recorded sketch parodying Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas. When things got too dark for Cindy Lou Who, she called in her sister, “Lucy Liu Who.”

2022’s “Violent Night” has earned the title of a holiday cult favorite, and the upcoming sequel, “Violent Night 2”, promises to present an even more daunting task for Santa Claus. The film revolves around a weary and disillusioned Saint Nick (played by David Harbour), who finds himself in a fight against a group of skilled burglars who break into a wealthy family’s residence on Christmas Eve.

2025 promises an exciting year for horror movie fans, packed with numerous significant sequels of popular horror franchises gracing the silver screen. These range from revivals of timeless classics to new installments in current favorites, as studios are banking on the ongoing success of horror films at the box office. Some of these sequels aim to wrap up long-running series such as The Conjuring, while others aim to breathe new life into dormant properties for a new generation. With nine major releases spread across the year, diehard horror fans will have plenty of excuses to head to their local cinemas. Whether you’re into jump scares, psychological horrors, or anything in between, there is something for everyone among the top horror sequels of 2025.

In a recent development, it’s been revealed that the fourth installment of James Gunn’s current project takes an emotionally affecting turn. This twist unveils the sorrowful backstory of a character initially presented by him in The Suicide Squad. Reflecting on this episode titled “Chasing Squirrels” from Max’s animated series Creature Commandos, Gunn expressed to Variety that he believed he had written one of the saddest pieces in his entire career while in Colorado with his wife.