While many excellent sci-fi films fly under the radar, certain releases become huge cultural moments. Sometimes, these popular movies attract unwanted attention from those in power, leading to extra examination and even bans. Over time, this has resulted in some really odd and amusing stories about sci-fi films being prohibited, with the reasons for the bans often being both strange and funny.
To celebrate Christmas Eve, My Hero Academia shared a heartwarming image of young Izuku and Katsuki looking up at a Santa-suited All Might. All Might, in his hero form, is carrying a huge bag of presents, and it’s currently Izuku and Katsuki’s turn to receive them! The anime’s official X account posted the image as a holiday greeting to fans, and it quickly became very popular, earning tens of thousands of likes in just a few hours. With the story recently concluding on a poignant note, fans are enjoying the holidays, and the anime is set to return next year with a special treat.
Released on Christmas Eve in 1970, The Aristocats stands out as a truly original Disney animated film. It tells the story of a pampered family of cats who are abandoned in the countryside by their jealous butler, after being set to inherit their owner’s fortune. With the help of a streetwise alley cat, they try to find their way back home, learning valuable lessons along the way. While the film did well in theaters, many still consider it to be underrated.
Superhero movies have flooded theaters in recent years. But creating a truly standout trailer for these films has proven difficult, as seen with trailers for movies like Morbius and The Flash. The first teaser for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever really stood out and set a high bar, especially compared to these others.
This year, Manga Plus released 58 different manga titles. As expected, the most popular manga of 2025 is the sequel to Gege Akutami’s hit series, Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo. Akutami wrote the story, with illustrations by Yuji Iwasaki. The first chapter of the sequel quickly gained over 1.7 million views, significantly outpacing the next most popular titles, Otr of the Flame and Metaphor: ReFantazio, which each received just over 300,000 views. The success of Modulo confirms Jujutsu Kaisen‘s position as a leading franchise for a new generation of anime and manga fans.
The latest film essentially restarted the Purge story, revealing that the authoritarian New Founding Fathers of America have regained control and secretly launched a new, ongoing wave of violence called the Forever Purge. This means the annual Purge night with its set rules is over, and people are now freely committing acts of violence whenever they want – a frightening development for the country, but a promising one for the filmmakers, who have opened up exciting new possibilities for future movies.
I’m a big fan of when heroes combine their powers, and it’s happened a lot in Marvel and DC comics. Today, I want to highlight five of the most awesome hero fusions that deserve to appear more often. Some of these combinations are recurring characters who are always welcome, while others were one-time events that had a lot of potential. Either way, I think they’re all worth seeing more of. Let’s take a look at these powerful combinations!
The 1990s had some fantastic and well-regarded sci-fi shows like The X-Files, Futurama, and Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. However, many other sci-fi series from that decade didn’t get the same recognition and have since been largely forgotten. While it’s uncertain if these seven shows will ever be revived, they deserve a second look.
At Jump Festa, the anime Katekyo Hitman Reborn announced a special project to mark its twentieth anniversary. To celebrate, Studio Artland, the original animation studio, created new artwork of the main characters and hinted at exciting reveals coming in 2026. They also put together a collection of the series’ most memorable moments, offering both longtime fans a trip down memory lane and newcomers a chance to discover the world of Reborn. Throughout 2024, the official Katekyo Hitman Reborn YouTube channel will release daily shorts covering all 203 episodes. While a new anime series isn’t officially in the works, the anniversary celebration leaves the door open for anything to happen.
Netflix announced a special premiere event for Bridgerton Season 4 called a Masquerade, taking place live on their Tudum platform on January 14, 2026, at 11:30 am Central Time. It’s more than just a screening – there will be pre-show entertainment, red carpet interviews with the cast, and a special performance (the details are still a surprise!). Fans will also get to watch the first episode of the new season live. Part one of Bridgerton Season 4 will be available on Netflix starting January 29th, with the remaining episodes arriving in February. To attend this event, fans simply need to RSVP by 9:30 pm Pacific Time on January 13th through the official Netflix event website.