2025 is nearly upon us! Not only does it signal a fresh start, but also a new wave of movies and TV shows on various streaming platforms. Services such as Netflix, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Paramount+, NBC’s Peacock, and Amazon Prime Video have all shared their lineups for January, giving subscribers a sneak peek at what’s coming up in the following month.
You may not hear much social media hype about Apple TV+’s sensational science fiction series Silo – and that needs to change. Based on the novels by Hugh Howey, Silo takes place in a distant future in which apocalyptic events have rendered the Earth’s air toxic to breathe, prompting humans to construct and dwell in underground silos. All physical remnants of the before times, dubbed “relics,” have been destroyed as a means to keep order, while inhabitants who voice their desire to exit the silo are sent outside to “clean” — an act that guarantees death. Season 1, which aired in 2023, chronicles Juliette Nichols’ (Rebecca Ferguson) rise from a skilled engineer in the mechanical sector to the silo’s sheriff, as she strives to solve a series of mysterious murders, as well as uncover the truth about the silo’s history and what really lies beyond its walls. Silo Season 2 is currently streaming (at the time of writing this), and examines the intense power struggles, and a society on the brink of revolt, as unanswered questions begin to shake the systems of control.
Out of more than 40 movie adaptations based on Stephen King’s works, just two were released in the month of December, and interestingly enough, “The Shining,” which is one of the closest to being set around Christmas, was not among them. It’s worth noting that this count only includes feature films, so miniseries like “Bag of Bones” from December and 2020’s “The Stand” were not considered. So, you might be wondering, which two Stephen King adaptations had a theatrical release during the holiday season? As for “Storm of the Century,” which was originally written as a miniseries, it didn’t debut in December either – that seems quite surprising.
As I stand by, I’ve witnessed the culmination of the captivating “Jujutsu Kaisen” manga unfold in Chapter 271, leaving readers with a blend of sweet and bitter emotions. This is the initial serialized manga masterpiece by Gege Akutami, which skyrocketed in global fame following the 2020 anime adaptation. With anticipation building for the third season of the anime, the “Jujutsu Kaisen” manga is gearing up to unveil its concluding volumes. Shueisha plans to publish Volumes 29 and 30 concurrently on December 25th, 2024; though, at this moment, no information has been disclosed regarding international release dates. Typically, it takes a few months for Japanese manga to be translated and licensed for distribution worldwide.
2024 saw an array of remarkable heroes captivate moviegoers with their bravery and optimism throughout the year. However, it’s worth noting that the appeal of these heroes often lies in the villains they confront and the harrowing ordeals they inflict upon a main character. This led to viewers experiencing a wide variety of chaos and grotesque scenes. Some of these antagonists embodied relentless cruelty, while others had motives that resonated with the audience, and yet others were a blend of both. Over the course of 2024, viewers not only cheered for their favorite characters but also found themselves rooting against some new ones.
There’s an intriguing similarity between James Gunn’s interpretation of Superman and Zack Snyder’s portrayal of the Last Son of Krypton. The initial trailer for the upcoming Superman movie offers a peek into the universe of James Gunn’s DCU, featuring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel. Interestingly, Gunn has acknowledged several sources of inspiration for his Superman film, with Zack Snyder’s 2013’s “Man of Steel” being one of them.