It’s the End of an Era for Crunchyroll as Free Streaming Option to Be Removed Soon

Crunchyroll is ending its free, ad-supported anime streaming option on December 31, 2025. Users who currently watch anime for free with ads will need to subscribe to an ad-free plan to continue watching without interruption, according to a message noticed by fans on Reddit. This means Crunchyroll will no longer offer free anime with ads after that date, unless they decide to bring the option back in the future.

Nintendo Ended the Best Legend of Zelda Trilogy 16 Years Ago Today

As a huge Zelda fan, I always think about Ocarina of Time when people talk about the best games ever. But today I was remembering Majora’s Mask, which came out 16 years ago! It was the end of what I consider the peak of the series, and it really took some risks. They tried out new things with the graphics and really focused on the characters, which made the game feel extra special and polished. It’s not always the first Zelda game people think of, but I think it’s a super important one because it connects so much of what came before with where the series has gone since then.

This Underrated X-Team Could Be the Key to the X-Men’s Future

A key success of the Krakoa era was its ability to revitalize classic characters by presenting them in fresh and unexpected ways. This approach worked particularly well, and a prime example is the critically acclaimed X-Men series, Hellions. The 18-issue run focused on a compelling team of heroes and villains, united by their service to Krakoa and grappling with their personal demons through conflict. It was a truly excellent series and exactly the kind of innovative boost the X-Men line needed.

The 7 Star Trek Actors Who’ve Appeared In The Most Episodes

It’s likely actors are often given too much praise for a show’s success, but the performers in the Star Trek universe definitely put in the effort. With so many different series and storylines crossing over, some actors frequently return to ensure the story stays consistent. Here’s a look at the seven Star Trek actors who have appeared in the most episodes.

Zootopia 2 vs. Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Box Office Showdown Has Surprising Winner

According to Variety, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 unexpectedly topped the box office this weekend, earning $63 million in the US. This is a strong result, exceeding initial predictions of $35-40 million. Although it’s a bit lower than the $80 million opening weekend of the first Five Nights at Freddy’s movie, it’s still a big success for Blumhouse Productions. With a production budget of only $36 million, the film, based on the popular video game, is projected to be profitable.

Yakuza / Like a Dragon series 20th anniversary concept video

The original Yakuza game came out in Japan on December 8, 2005, for the PlayStation 2. Since then, the series has grown to include eight main games, plus remakes, remasters, and many spin-off titles. It has also inspired a Japanese movie and a television series on Amazon Prime.

Resident Evil 9’s Second Character Leaked by GameStop (And It’s Not Leon)

We got our first preview of Resident Evil Requiem earlier this year, learning that you’ll play as a new character named Grace Ashcroft, who is the daughter of Alyssa Ashcroft. Since then, Capcom has only shown small parts of the game, mostly reusing the same footage. It’s obvious they’re keeping a lot of the details secret, including rumors about multiple playable characters. Many fans believe Leon Kennedy will also be a main character, especially since he hasn’t appeared yet in this new direction for the series, but Capcom hasn’t confirmed or denied it.

7 DC Heroes Who Were Forced To Kill Other Heroes

DC Comics heroes are typically portrayed as very virtuous, so when they make mistakes or fall from grace, it feels truly heartbreaking, not just chaotic. But what would drive one hero to kill another? It usually comes down to disagreements about what’s right, someone being manipulated, or a desperate situation. Sometimes a hero feels trapped with no other options, or a villain cleverly orchestrates the events to make it happen.

We’re Officially 6 Months Away From The First He-Man Movie In Almost 40 Years

Get ready for a new Masters of the Universe movie hitting theaters on June 5th, 2026! It’s been a long time since the original film with Dolph Lundgren in 1987, and this new version will star Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man. He’ll be joined by a fantastic cast including Idris Elba, Camila Mendes, and Alison Brie. Many attempts have been made to revive the franchise over the years, but this is the one that finally made it to production.