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Warning: Spoilers below for Stranger Things 5, Volume 2

Warning: Spoilers below for Stranger Things 5, Volume 2.

The company provided the following reasoning for the name change:

Over 100,000 fans gather each year for this two-day event, which features exclusive announcements for anime, manga, and games, plus interactive displays and special merchandise you can’t find anywhere else. This year, it was confirmed that Season 2 of Oblivion Battery will return in 2027 – a longer wait than fans anticipated. The animation studio, MAPPA, is currently working on several big projects, including Season 3 of Jujutsu Kaisen, Season 2 of Chainsaw Man, and Season 2 of Dorohedoro, likely contributing to the delay. While a teaser visual has been released, fans are still waiting for a full trailer and a more specific release date.

Fans of scary movies can now watch Gore Verbinski’s The Ring on Paramount+. The critically acclaimed horror remake, starring Naomi Watts, arrived on the streaming service December 1st. It’s considered one of the best remakes ever made, earning a 72% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The Ring is based on the 1998 Japanese film Ringu, which itself came from Koji Suzuki’s 1991 novel. The story follows journalist Rachel Keller as she tries to uncover the truth behind a terrifying videotape. Anyone who watches the tape supposedly dies seven days later, and Keller finds herself in a desperate fight for survival after viewing it.

Many shows have playfully imitated or borrowed from Star Trek, like The Orville and Black Mirror. The most successful ones celebrate the original series rather than trying to tear it apart. It’s funny, because some longtime Star Trek fans have criticized newer shows for not being respectful enough! If you want to see a perfect example of getting that balance right, look no further than Galaxy Quest, a wonderfully clever sci-fi film that first came out 26 years ago today – on December 25, 1999 – and quickly became a beloved classic.

Here are 7 fantastic science fiction movies that don’t get nearly enough attention – many people have even forgotten about them! This list is perfect for dedicated sci-fi lovers looking for hidden gems and a deeper dive into the genre.

The popular Netflix series Emily in Paris returned to the streaming charts after its fifth season premiered on December 18th. The show was the second most-watched English-language series on Netflix for the week of December 15th-21st, racking up 13.5 million views and a total of 78 million hours watched. It was only surpassed by the miniseries Man Vs. Baby, starring Rowan Atkinson. Surprisingly, Emily in Paris even outperformed all seasons of Stranger Things, which currently holds five spots in the Top 10, ahead of its final season.

The 2007 release of Alien vs Predator: Requiem significantly impacted both the Alien and Predator franchises. The film not only continued the crossover between the two series, but also showed what a Xenomorph offspring of a Predator would look like. It expanded on Predator lore while also making some subtle changes to the established Alien universe. Key developments included the Predators’ response to the events of the first film and the Weyland-Yutani Corporation obtaining Predator technology, both of which had lasting consequences for their respective storylines.

Films like Prisoners, Gone Girl, The Hateful Eight, and Knives Out all fit this trend. However, many other mystery films, even those that were initially popular, haven’t stood the test of time and are largely forgotten. It would be wonderful if they received renewed attention.