Released in the U.S. on November 11, 2016, the sci-fi film Arrival was immediately praised by critics and is now considered a classic of the genre. Based on Ted Chiang’s novella “Story of Your Life” and directed by Denis Villeneuve with a screenplay by Eric Heisserer, the movie was a standout in 2016. While Arrival has been available to stream on Tubi for free with ads, it will soon be removed, so now is the time to watch it.
Netflix’s major movie release for 2026 will be a romantic comedy based on Emily Henry’s popular novel, The People We Meet on Vacation, arriving on January 9th. Starring Emily Bader and Tom Blyth, the film follows two best friends who take an annual trip together and eventually realize their feelings for each other might be more than platonic.
Characters like Professor X, Magneto, and Cyclops, along with the other mutants appearing in Doomsday, feel unnecessary. They’ve already had multiple farewells recently, and their roles in this film will likely be minor. Frankly, it’s getting tiresome to act like the Fox franchise is still something to get excited about in the 2020s, and I suspect many fans agree.
As a movie buff, I always think it’s the subtle things actors do – the little choices they make – that really make a character their own. It’s hard to even imagine if someone else had taken over a famous role mid-way through, like if Captain Kirk had been replaced after just one season of Star Trek, or Bryan Cranston hadn’t played Walter White all the way through. It just wouldn’t feel right! Sometimes though, these things happen for reasons that aren’t always obvious, and it’s beyond anyone’s control.
The manga Black Clover is back with three new chapters for its Winter 2026 release, and it’s now very clear that the story is nearing its end. Following the start of the final battle against Lucius last fall, these new chapters finally conclude the fight, with Asta and Yuno defeating the villain thanks to some unexpected help from two important allies at key moments.
Let’s ditch the usual New Year’s Resolutions! Instead, tell us what you plan to achieve on your PlayStation 5 in 2026.
Fans were disappointed that the 97 missing episodes of Doctor Who – lost when the BBC routinely erased tapes for reuse in the 1970s – weren’t included in this collection. However, having the remaining episodes gathered together was a fantastic surprise. Even after over sixty years, the earliest parts of the show’s history remain unavailable to fans, which is frustrating.
When Donkey Kong came out, it was a groundbreaking game that helped define the platformer genre. It was a huge hit for Nintendo, rescuing the company from financial difficulties and launching the career of legendary game designer Shigeru Miyamoto. By 1982, Nintendo had sold approximately 132,000 arcade cabinets, mostly in North America, generating around $280 million in revenue. That’s equivalent to about $942.4 million today—or over 235 million individual quarters! Nintendo didn’t stop there, though; Donkey Kong has grown into a multi-billion dollar franchise.
FTL: Faster Than Light is still considered one of the greatest roguelike games of all time. It has a simple yet perfectly crafted concept that makes the gameplay loop challenging, addictive, and satisfying. Despite being an older title, it’s easy to overlook in favor of newer games. However, FTL is a must-play for any fan of the genre, and thankfully, it remains enjoyable even today for those who haven’t experienced it yet.
Films like Superman (1978), Joker, Deadpool & Wolverine, and Batman (1989) didn’t quite make the list, despite being huge financial successes. When adjusted for inflation to 2025/2026 dollars, their worldwide earnings were just a little too low. The question now is whether Avengers: Doomsday will claim the number one spot by December. We’ll have to wait and see.