This list ranks the ten most outstanding film directors of the 21st century. Their work varies greatly – some direct huge blockbuster films, while others focus on smaller, innovative projects that change the way stories are told. A few are successful at both!
However, the manga often delivers a stronger impact than the anime, thanks to its unique visual style. The way panels are arranged creates powerful, definitive moments. The manga’s distinct art style, with its strong lines and use of dramatic shadows and expressions, can be particularly striking. Plus, because you read at your own speed, surprising reveals feel immediate and impactful rather than drawn out.
PlayStation Plus subscribers can now get Subnautica: Below Zero for free on both PS4 and PS5. This game, released in 2021 by Unknown Worlds Entertainment, is a spin-off of their popular 2018 title, Subnautica. Originally planned as downloadable content, it grew into a full standalone game. While this is the latest release from the studio, they’re planning to launch Subnautica 2 in early access later this year.
The anime series I Got a Cheat Skill in Another World and Became Unrivaled in The Real World, Too finished its first season in 2023 without announcing any further plans. However, it has now been revealed that instead of a second season, a new special episode will be released this March. You can get a sneak peek at the special below.
Tim Burton’s Batman films captured the essence of many characters well, but they aren’t perfect. Over time, several illogical plot points and choices have become more noticeable. While these issues don’t ruin the movies overall—they’re still excellent—they can be quite frustrating for viewers.
Park Chan-wook’s latest film, No Other Choice, is currently a popular streaming success, racking up over 1.4 million views worldwide. Fortunately, it’s also playing in theaters, and given Park Chan-wook’s acclaimed work, this is a movie best experienced on the big screen. No Other Choice is a darkly humorous thriller following a paper industry professional who plots to eliminate his rivals to maintain his lifestyle.
Tramell Tillman will be playing William Metzger, a lesser-known villain from X-Men comics, in the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Metzger leads Damage Control, a group opposed to mutants, and first appeared in X-Men: Children of the Atom #1 back in 1999, created by Joe Casey and Steve Rude. He was the leader of the Anti-Mutant Militia in the X-Men: Children of the Atom miniseries. According to sources at Nexus Point News, Tillman has also signed a contract for multiple films, potentially including Marvel Studios’ planned X-Men movies.
I just got a first look at Shonen Jump’s newest series, Alien Headbutt, and it definitely feels like something different from what they’ve been publishing lately. It looks like this new series is taking the place of an older one, so something will be ending soon to make room for it. Here’s a sneak peek at what Shonen Jump is hoping will be their next big hit!
Obsidian Entertainment provides a fascinating case study in how game development can evolve. Despite years of working on major titles, their biggest success actually came from a smaller, unexpected game in 2025. As a result, the studio is now changing its approach, seemingly prioritizing the creation of more surprise hits over large-scale, AAA projects.
The final season of Game of Thrones is widely considered one of the most disappointing in television history. While some fans don’t think it was quite as bad as others claim, most agree it was a letdown after such a great show. Regardless of the season’s overall quality, the final episodes left many viewers with unanswered questions, confusing plot points, and frustratingly illogical moments.