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Set over three decades after the terrifying events of The Shining, Doctor Sleep follows Danny Torrance as an adult. Now played by Ewan McGregor, Danny is a troubled man still tormented by the ghosts of the Overlook Hotel. Like his father, he struggles with alcoholism, which leads to a devastating event. He tries to escape his past and rebuild his life, and along the way, he meets Abra Stone, a young girl whose psychic abilities might be even stronger than his own.

It’s common for large casts to have some characters get lost or forgotten, especially in the world of superheroes – it’s a problem as old as comics themselves! Fans often lose interest when their favorite characters aren’t featured for a long time. So, to address this, we’re highlighting seven X-Men heroes who deserve more attention and screen time.

Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) films are famous for including subtle details, inside jokes for fans (called Easter eggs), and references to the original comic books – often hinting at what’s coming next in the series. Each Avengers movie is full of these hidden details, many of which fans have already discovered. But even in these big team-up films, there are still some clever and easy-to-miss touches that show why the MCU is so popular and well-made.

The first two episodes of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3, titled Execution, show Yuji Itadori facing the consequences of the Shibuya Incident. Produced by MAPPA, these episodes feature impressive animation and visuals. Viewers have praised the smooth flow and stunning quality of the animation, with some comparing it favorably to the high points of Season 2. Early reports from audiences in Japan suggest that Season 3 surpasses even the acclaimed second season, particularly highlighting the fight between Choso and the new character, Naoya. This battle is being described as the best-directed and most visually spectacular sequence in the entire series.

Beyond adding to the established history of the Predator universe, Predator: Badlands also includes hints about the Alien franchise for sci-fi fans. However, the story’s conclusion is unusual, leaving the future of the series unclear and some established details unexplained. It’s prompted a lot of discussion about the mythology and where it might be going. The following contains spoilers for Predator: Badlands.

Liza Colón-Zayas, known from the show The Bear, is generating buzz with her role in the new Spider-Man movie. Some fans are hoping she’s playing Rio Morales, Miles Morales’ mother, potentially leading to his appearance. However, that seems unlikely. Now, attention is focused on Sadie Sink, and speculation is growing about her character. While a red-haired young woman suggests a connection to Mary Jane Watson, Zendaya already plays that role. Many Marvel enthusiasts now believe Sink will be linked to a different hero. Despite the evidence supporting this idea, there’s a crucial detail people are overlooking that could change everything.

Despite the name, Solo Leveling: Karma isn’t an anime series – it’s a video game coming to PC and mobile in 2026. The game’s story continues after the events of the original Solo Leveling, showing what happens in Jinwoo Sung’s life after his biggest battles, but before the story of Solo Leveling: Ragnarok begins. Given how incredibly strong Jinwoo is becoming in the anime’s second season, players will likely control a very powerful character. You can watch the game’s first trailer, released earlier this summer, below.

Streaming tracker FlixPatrol reports that the TV series Pluribus is currently the second most popular show on Apple TV worldwide, just behind The Last Frontier. In the U.S., Pluribus has quickly become the most-watched show, moving ahead of The Morning Show to take the top spot.

What happens to a Jedi after death has long been a mystery. While the films haven’t explained much about the Force’s afterlife, The Rise of Skywalker offered a clue: Rey heard voices from past Jedi, including those who hadn’t been trained as Force Ghosts. This suggested that all Jedi, regardless of their training, participate in some form of afterlife within the Force. Now, six years after that film, Star Wars has finally shown us what that afterlife looks like.

A comic book’s worth isn’t based on its potential as a movie, but it’s true that many fantastic comics could be the basis for a great film—or even a whole series of films. This is especially true in the science fiction genre, which is known for being flexible and offering a wide range of stories, from spooky to hilarious. Here are seven comics I believe would make truly incredible movies.