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Trailers serve a significant role in the world of cinema. At times, they can be so exceptional, displaying such remarkable artistic brilliance, that they continue to captivate even when the movies they advertise have faded from memory. For example, Battle: Los Angeles and Suicide Squad, which were met with widespread criticism, still leave a lasting impression due to their impressive trailer presentations. Trailers can indeed become something extraordinary, and 2024 was filled with such unforgettable moments. This extended to sneak peeks at upcoming 2025 films, which immediately resonated positively with audiences thanks to these promotional materials.

As a die-hard movie enthusiast, I’m beyond excited to share that the iconic Adam Sandler flick, Happy Gilmore, is finally getting a sequel! And guess what? We got our first glimpse of this long-awaited follow-up with the debut trailer on Netflix. The trailer not only brought back familiar faces from the original cast but also introduced some fresh talent from realms like music, football, wrestling, and more.

Among the most popular Netflix shows ever, one highly anticipated returnee is getting ready for its second season – not Squid Game, but another hit series called The Night Agent. Excitingly, you can expect new episodes starting in January, following a hiatus since March 2023. Netflix chose Christmas as the perfect time to offer fans a sneak peek at footage from the upcoming season as a festive gift.

2002’s Spider-Man movie directed by Sam Raimi continues to stand as a pivotal milestone among superhero films. Pioneered by Superman in the ’70s and followed by Batman in 1989, X-Men ushered in the new millennium, but it was Spider-Man’s unprecedented success that sparked numerous attempts to bring Marvel characters to life on the big screen. Unfortunately, films like The Hulk, Fantastic Four, The Punisher, and Daredevil (which occasionally emulates Spider-Man, such as when Bullseye hurls shards of glass at Daredevil in slow motion) fell short compared to Raimi’s masterpiece.

The Sonic the Hedgehog series by Paramount has been incredibly successful, largely due to the hard work of writers Pat Casey and Josh Miller who have contributed to each movie in the trilogy, including the latest release, Sonic the Hedgehog 3. In a recent interview with IGN, these co-writers discussed other video games they’d like to adapt for the big screen. Among their intriguing suggestions were Cool Spot, a game that gained unexpected praise for featuring the mascot of 7-Up, and the Zelda franchise, specifically one particular title within it.

The initial sneak peek for director James Gunn’s upcoming Superman, marking the debut film from the freshly minted DCU, shattered records for both DC Studios and Warner Bros. The majority of viewers appear to be thrilled with the novel approach to the Steel Man, featuring David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan in leading roles. This enthusiasm has spilled over into the online creative community, with Trevor Carlee, renowned for transforming hit movie trailers into LEGO animations, meticulously recreating the new Superman.