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For a while, it seemed like everyone was playing Pokémon Go. The mobile game launched in 2016 and quickly became a global phenomenon. There were even reports of people getting into trouble – or walking into things! – because they were so focused on catching the game’s cute characters. Some players spent entire days wandering around trying to find rare Pokémon. It’s clear the game was a huge success, and with regular updates, Pokémon Go is likely to remain popular for many years to come.

For years, Batman comics often portrayed Bruce Wayne as a problematic figure. However, recent issues – both in the main Batman series and related titles – have really focused on celebrating the hero. While DC’s recent ‘All In’ event was fantastic overall, the Batman comics reached a level of consistent quality that hasn’t been seen in decades, and perhaps never before. In this article, we’ll be highlighting the five Batman comics that stood out in 2025, ranking them to show just how good they were, and discussing the positive impact they’ve had on Batman fans.

Sci-fi films released in the 2020s generally haven’t delivered what fans are hoping for when it comes to sequels. While movies like Dune: Part Two and the MonsterVerse films are exceptions, many new sci-fi releases haven’t planned for follow-up stories. Here are seven great sci-fi movies that deserve sequels, and there’s a chance some of them might actually get them.

The animated comedy Igor, directed by Tony Leondis, playfully reimagined the classic Frankenstein story when it was released in 2008. The film follows Igor, a hunchbacked assistant who dreams of being a mad scientist just like his boss, Dr. Glickenstein. It was MGM’s first fully computer-animated feature and their first animated movie in over a decade, following 1996’s All Dogs Go to Heaven 2. Set in the kingdom of Malaria, the story revolves around Igor entering the Evil Science Fair and accidentally creating a surprisingly kind monster. It began streaming on Prime Video on December 1st.

While Avatar: The Way of Water had plenty of humorous scenes, one subtle joke might have been missed by some viewers. During the film’s big finale, as the Tulkun Payakan attacks the RDA ships, a flying steel wire slices off the arm of Captain Mick Scoresby, a character reminiscent of Captain Ahab. Avatar: Fire and Ash builds on this moment with not one, but two comedic payoffs. The following contains spoilers for Avatar: Fire and Ash.

Netflix is well aware of its popularity, and while some of their decisions regarding Stranger Things have caused concern, not all of them are negative. For example, last night during a performance of the Stranger Things: The First Shadow play in New York City, Jamie Campbell Bower – who plays Vecna – unexpectedly stepped in to finish the show, taking over for Louis McCartney in the final scene.

Many of Marvel’s lesser-known villains are surprisingly compelling characters. Some are talented enough to become major threats, and fans always enjoy seeing them appear. Here are ten of the best of these ‘second-tier’ villains – they might not be household names, but they’re still formidable.

So far, only a handful of musical films from the 21st century have truly succeeded in being enjoyable, creatively bold, and sincerely moving. These films avoid tired clichés and connect with a wide range of viewers.

Next year marks the 10th anniversary of the anime, and fans have a lot to look forward to, as revealed at Jump Festa 2026. Jump Festa is a major annual event for anime and manga, and it always features exciting news about series published in Shueisha’s magazines like Weekly Shonen Jump, Jump Square, V Jump, Saikyo Jump, and the Shonen Jump+ online platform. This year’s event kicked off on December 20th with a presentation for My Hero Academia. To share details about the anniversary and upcoming projects, a new website has been launched.

Recent spoilers from the Modulo manga revealed what happens to Yuji after his battle with Ryomen Sukuna. While Modulo only offered a quick look, it didn’t fully show his face. Akutami’s illustration of Yuji depicts him looking remarkably unchanged by time, but with a deeply sorrowful expression, hinting at decades of suffering. The creator also expressed gratitude to those who attended the Jujutsu Kaisen stage event. The image quickly spread online after being shared by popular accounts like @Go_Jover and @soukatsu_, who are covering news from Jump Festa.