5 Ways Alan Tudyk’s Wash Can Return in a Firefly Reboot (Without Retconning the Sequel Movie)

Wash’s death in the movie Serenity was a huge shock, and fans have always wished he could come back. But just like we can’t change the past and prevent the show’s cancellation, the world of Firefly doesn’t have time travel. This means there’s no way to bring Wash back through alternate timelines or rewriting history. So, the challenge is: can Wash return in a satisfying way that respects what happened in Serenity? And can Disney, who now owns Firefly, find a way to do it without relying on a contrived or unbelievable explanation, like bringing him back from the dead with no real reason?

Action Comics #1096 is Fun Jumping-On Point for Superman Fans (Review)

Superman joined forces with DC’s heroes and villains in the Omega Tournament to prevent Darkseid from taking over everything. They won, but after the tournament, Superman vanished from the DC Universe. While his current whereabouts are unknown, fans can still follow Clark Kent’s story. If you’re new to Superman or want to see what happens next, Action Comics #1096 is a great place to start as DC Comics begins a new era.

X-Men United #1 Tries to Do Something New and Falls on Its Face (Review)

The first issue of X-Men United, written by Eve Ewing (known for her work on Exceptional and Black Panther) and illustrated by Tiago Palma, aims to unite all the X-Men teams and their students in a new school setting. However, readers unfamiliar with Ewing’s Exceptional may find this issue underwhelming, as it doesn’t quite deliver on the promise of its title and falls short as an X-Men comic.

Mega Man: Dual Override Hit With “Do Not Work Order” by SAG-AFTRA

Voice actor Diskin shared on BlueSky that Capcom asked him to reprise his role in Mega Man: Dual Override, but with a catch: the job wouldn’t be covered by standard union protections offered through SAG-AFTRA. Capcom assured him they had written guarantees preventing his voice from being used for A.I. training, but confirmed the project wouldn’t be a union one.

Exciting Star Trek Spinoff Takes Major Step Forward

TrekMovie reports that the next Star Trek series will be called Star Trek: Year One, continuing the story right after the events of Star Trek: Strange New Worlds. At the Saturn Awards, Strange New Worlds co-showrunner Henry Alonso Myers expressed his enthusiasm for the project, calling it a natural progression of their storyline. However, he also clarified that the decision to move forward with the series isn’t up to him.

All 10 The Lord of the Rings Books, Ranked by How Essential They Are To Read

Let’s be honest, getting into Tolkien can feel a little daunting. Everyone knows The Lord of the Rings, and the movies definitely made it a global phenomenon. But that’s really just the tip of the iceberg! A huge amount of Tolkien’s world-building was published after his death, thanks to the incredible work of his son, Christopher. These books are seriously detailed, tracing the history of Middle-earth over millennia, and they’ve become the source material for everything from The Hobbit films to the more recent The Rings of Power. While some of those adaptations have been… controversial, and the books themselves are pretty dense, I genuinely believe diving deeper into Tolkien’s wider work is an incredibly rich experience. It’s worth the effort!

Mega Man Fans Have Plenty To Look Forward To After A Big Capcom Change

During Capcom’s March 2026 showcase, they announced the Mega Man Starforce Legacy Collection alongside more details about Mega Man: Dual Override. This collection lets players on today’s consoles experience the complete Starforce spin-off series, which is often overlooked. Capcom also held a contest for fans to design a new boss for Mega Man: Dual Override, adding to the exciting news for fans of the series.

HBO Max Just Added One of the Most Bizarre Movies of the 21st Century

Looking for a truly strange and unforgettable movie experience? Check out Swiss Army Man. This 2016 film, now available on HBO Max, is a surreal comedy-drama about Hank (Paul Dano), a man stranded on a deserted island who forms an unlikely friendship with a corpse named Manny (Daniel Radcliffe). Manny has some surprising and useful abilities, and together, they set off on a wild journey to get back to society. Directed by Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan, in their first feature films, Swiss Army Man also features Mary Elizabeth Winstead.