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The supernatural horror film Undertone will be available to stream on HBO Max starting June 26th. This is the feature film debut for Canadian director Ian Tuason. Originally released in theaters by A24 on March 13, 2026, after a premiere at the Fantasia International Film Festival, Undertone was a huge success despite its small $500,000 budget, earning $21 million worldwide. Critics generally liked the film, making it a standout horror movie of 2026. Because of its success, A24 has approved a prequel, and a third film is currently being considered.

Cloud Leopared Entertainment and Spiral Up Games announced this week that the RPG Wandering Sword will now be released in early 2027. The game, which first came out on PC in 2023, is designed with a retro style similar to Square Enix’s HD-2D games. Console players have been looking forward to Wandering Sword for a while, and while a PS5 release was scheduled for May 28th, it has now been delayed to January 21, 2027.

It involves “reviving storied franchises and strengthening the console business”, per an interview with Bloomberg, and we have to say that it sounds like a good way to bring gamers back to the XBOX, especially with Project Helix shaping up to be a strong contender among upcoming next-gen consoles.

The new game is titled Batman: Gotham City Crimes, and comes from German publisher Kosmos, who are the creators of hit games like The Gang, The Exit Series, and The Adventures of Robin Hood. The game also has Adventures of Robin Hood and Legends of Andor designer Michael Menzel at the helm, so there’s already a lot going for it, but that’s not all. Instead of just controlling Batman, fans will be able to team up as other members of the Bat-Family, including Batgirl, Batwoman, and Nightwing, as they look to take down supervillains and defend Gotham City. You can find your first look at the game below.

Let’s start with one of the non-violent ways to take someone down in Mortal Kombat, and that’s through using a Friendship finishing move. Friendships were first introduced in Mortal Kombat II as a lighthearted alternative to fatalities, though they were also having some fun with those who were taking issue with the game’s gory and brutal violence at the time.

The exhibition was first held in Tokyo in 2024 and toured Kyoto, Osaka, Fukuoka, and Kumamoto before arriving in Los Angeles. The official Ryōko Kui Exhibition and Delicious in Dungeon Exhibition will open in Los Angeles on July 2nd and run through July 26th. It will also be held in New York City from October 10th to 26th this year. The exhibition will open around the same time as this year’s Anime Expo, and tickets for the LA exhibition are already available on the official website of Eventbrite. The dates, timing, and ticket prices are all available on the platform, so don’t forget to book yours.

The best episodes of the final season beautifully wrap up the journeys of beloved characters and storylines that fans have followed for years. The show shines when it acknowledges its own history and appreciates its audience, through callbacks and its trademark wit. These standout episodes strike a great balance between heartfelt emotion and thrilling action, keeping viewers hooked and eager to see what happens next, even if they aren’t flawless.

The manga was highly praised by both fans and reviewers, and in 2000, it won the Shojo category of the 46th Shogakukan Manga Award. Over thirty years after it first appeared, an anime adaptation has been greenlit and is scheduled to debut in Summer 2026. With the premiere date getting closer, details are being released, including the date itself, a new key visual, and information about the voice actors.

GKIDS has been bringing Studio Ghibli classics to IMAX theaters, starting with Princess Mononoke. This March, Kiki’s Delivery Service also had a successful IMAX debut in North America. Toho, the film’s distributor, recently shared new 4K remastered footage on their official YouTube channel to announce a special, limited-time screening in Japan. More information about the re-release, including dates and locations, can be found on the Ekigan website. The new video highlights the impressive quality of the remastered film compared to the standard streaming version.

Anime Expo, a yearly celebration of Japanese pop culture in California, is happening July 2nd-5th. For over 30 years, it’s been a place where fans get exciting news, exclusive merchandise, and participate in panels and workshops. Because the convention is so close to the release of the anime’s third season, fans are hoping to hear some updates there. More details about the event will be announced soon.