After a successful 2025 with popular releases like Thunderbolts and Daredevil: Born Again, the Marvel Cinematic Universe is heading in a positive direction. 2026 looks even brighter, with several beloved characters expected to return. Here are seven major MCU comebacks already confirmed for next year.
Consider Wario Land II as a prime example. Originally released on the Game Boy and only briefly available as a digital download (a download that’s now unavailable due to the closure of the Virtual Console and Nintendo eShop), Wario Land II is still one of Nintendo’s most imaginative platforming games. It introduced unique features and gameplay elements that set it apart from other games, and many of those innovations are still rarely seen today. Beyond simply wanting to play a childhood favorite again, I’m concerned that losing access to games like this could hinder the future development of video games as a whole.
The last year was a period of trying new things for Dungeons & Dragons. Now that the rule changes for 2024 are released, Wizards of the Coast published several new books that took some interesting and unexpected directions. I encourage this experimentation and hope to see even more fresh ideas in 2026. Here’s what I’d like to see in the upcoming Dungeons & Dragons books and related materials next year.
It’s been five years since fans last experienced a new Resident Evil game – Resident Evil Village came out in 2021 – but a new installment is almost here! Resident Evil Requiem will launch on all major consoles on February 27, 2026, and is expected to be one of the first major AAA game releases of the year. The game returns to third-person perspective, though players can also switch to first-person, and delivers the rich story and terrifying creatures fans expect. Requiem follows Grace Ashcroft, an FBI analyst, as she investigates mysterious deaths at the Wrenwood Hotel – the same place where her mother died. Excitement is building for the game’s release after such a long wait.
The highly anticipated return of Jujutsu Kaisen, focusing on the Culling Game arc, is set for January 8th. The new season will kick off with a special premiere of its first two episodes. Similar to a sneak peek event held in December with the Jujutsu Kaisen: Execution movie, viewers will be able to watch the initial episodes right away. The official anime website has also released first-look images for Season 3, Episode 1, hinting at plenty of action and excitement to come.
As a big fan of Malcolm in the Middle, I was so excited to see updates on the revival! It’s been revealed who will play Jamie and Kelly, the youngest siblings. Apparently, Jamie will be played by Anthony Timpano, and Kelly will be played by Vaughan Murrae. In the original finale, we found out Lois was expecting a daughter, Kelly, making six kids total! The new photos show Jamie and Kelly looking a little shocked while sitting next to Reese, and it’s great to finally get a glimpse of them!
I’m seriously impressed with this game! The developers have really focused on two-player co-op again, and it’s paid off big time. It’s just so creative and innovative – honestly, after playing, I’m wondering how anyone can come up with anything new after this! It’s a truly imaginative experience.
Both Hereditary and Talk to Me will no longer be available to stream on HBO Max after December 31st. Hereditary, released in 2018, is Ari Aster’s first film as a director, and tells the story of the Graham family as they grapple with a frightening family history and a dark destiny after the death of their mother. Talk to Me, released in 2022, follows a group of friends who find a way to communicate with spirits using a preserved hand.
From the first X-Men movies through all the sequels and related films, here’s a look at the most memorable moments for the character Cyclops, showcasing why he’s such a great hero.
Both Takopi’s Original Sins and the final season of My Hero Academia were remarkably popular, with every episode receiving a score of 9 or higher on IMDb, demonstrating a particularly strong year for anime in 2025. Despite this impressive run of high-quality episodes, none managed to surpass the all-time highest-rated anime episode on IMDb: the finale of Vinland Saga’s first season, which aired on December 29, 2019. It earned the top spot upon release and has remained there, deservedly so.