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It’s easy to assume recent movie successes are simply due to strong marketing or famous actors – and celebrities definitely still draw audiences. However, that doesn’t tell the whole story. Big-budget, highly anticipated films aren’t performing as well as expected, suggesting something else is at play. Looking at the audience data, a clear trend emerges: people aren’t necessarily seeking out new or innovative films. Instead, they’re choosing movies based on familiarity, comfort, and ingrained habits. Let’s explore what this means in more detail.

Although the characters in Silver Palace resemble those in many other games, its bright, detailed world and unique blend of gameplay offer something fresh. The game combines a Victorian-era story with anime style and mixes the classic detective genre with the action-RPG format that most players know well. Silver Palace, which is coming to PC and consoles, might sound unusual, but it appears to be very enjoyable.

Tehran is a thrilling spy series originally broadcast in Israel and now available worldwide on Apple TV+. The show’s third season premiered on January 9, 2026, and has quickly become popular on the streaming platform, even without a lot of publicity. According to FlixPatrol, Tehran is currently the second most-watched show on Apple TV+, surpassed only by Pluribus. Notably, all other shows in the Top 10 have been available for much longer, with Hijack and The Last Frontier being the only ones released within the last 100 days.

The anime adaptation of the light novel series Skeleton Knight in Another World, by Ennki Hakari and KeG, originally premiered in 2022 and is currently available on Crunchyroll. Now, exciting news: a second season has been confirmed and will be released this July as part of the Summer 2024 anime lineup.

The highly anticipated Resident Evil Requiem is scheduled to launch on February 27th, 2026. This new installment will return the series to the iconic Raccoon City after over ten years (excluding the remakes). To build excitement, Xbox is adding Resident Evil Village to Game Pass on January 20th. Released in 2021, Resident Evil Village is a great opportunity for players to experience or revisit the eighth main game in the series just before Requiem arrives.

When it was announced that filming for Star Wars: Return of the Jedi would begin on January 11th, 1982, excitement was incredibly high. This was the final chapter in a trilogy that had, up to that point, been flawless. The movie really needed to deliver a satisfying conclusion. And if you ask fans – both then and now – most would probably say it didn’t quite live up to expectations. Let’s explore why, and what aspects fall short compared to the first two films.

I was so excited when I heard People We Meet on Vacation was getting a movie adaptation! But honestly, the disappointment started right away with the casting choices. It just didn’t feel right compared to how I pictured the characters in the book, and it’s only gotten worse from there. The story follows Poppy and Alex, who are best friends but live far apart. They make it a tradition to take a summer trip together every year. It’s a sweet story about their friendship, and whether they might actually be meant for something more than just friendship – something everyone around them seems to already know!

The HBO Max series Industry has returned for its fourth season and is better than ever. It started strong in 2020 with a 76% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes, but each season has seen significant improvement. Season 2 earned a 96% score, followed by Season 3 with an impressive 98%. Early reviews for Season 4 give it a 95% rating, suggesting the show continues to deliver high quality.

Okay, so I recently finished watching 11.22.63 on Hulu, and it’s a really compelling series. James Franco plays Jake Epping, a teacher who gets pulled into this crazy situation – his friend shows him how to travel back in time. The friend tried for years to prevent the JFK assassination, but couldn’t, so he passes the mission onto Jake. Basically, Jake has to go back to 1963 and try to stop Lee Harvey Oswald. But what’s fascinating is that the past doesn’t want to be changed. Every time Jake tries to alter things, it pushes back, and he starts to realize messing with history could ruin the life he’s building in the past. It’s a really gripping story and explores how difficult – and dangerous – changing history truly is.

The latest issue of DC K.O. reveals the matchups for round three, including exciting fights like Superman versus Green Lantern Guy Gardner and Joker versus Zatanna. While it’s usually easy to predict the winners, DC K.O. isn’t a typical competition. Nevertheless, we can still make informed predictions about each fight. Keep reading to see the round three pairings and who we think will win!