Unfortunately, not every movie franchise takes off. While some cinematic universes thrive, many more fall flat. Here are seven of the most unusual attempts Hollywood has made at building one.
While franchises like Avatar and the Marvel Cinematic Universe – which has earned over $30 billion worldwide with films like Avengers: Endgame and Avengers: Infinity War – prove how popular sci-fi and superhero stories can be, and Star Wars continues to thrive with new releases like The Mandalorian and Grogu, Disney has had a harder time successfully turning sci-fi novels into hit movies.
Marvel frequently releases limited series that appeal to longtime fans by revisiting popular storylines and characters from the past. While Wolverine has been featured in some of these nostalgic series, many periods of his life remain unexplored. Here are seven eras in Wolverine’s history that would make excellent miniseries, adding more depth to his already rich backstory.
Each monster in the game has a basic attack they automatically use when they run out of energy. We’ll now focus on the strongest monsters that specialize in Power attacks.
Pannell acknowledged the high hopes for the project. He expressed excitement about how universally appealing the zombie theme is, and how important it is to meet player expectations. The team’s daily focus is on achieving that goal, and they understand the weight of that responsibility. Fortunately, they aren’t working in isolation. They have a dedicated community involved throughout development, providing feedback through playtests and offering valuable insight. This ongoing collaboration, building on years of community input, helps ensure they create the game players envision and that the team knows it can be.
The team at Pokopia announced on their website today that they’re working on a new update for the game. This patch will mainly focus on fixing bugs players have been finding, especially those related to in-game requests. While Pokopia will likely receive many updates in the future, it’s great to see the developers are quickly addressing these issues.
Even though rumors have circulated for a while, it’s still surprising to hear that a continuation of Buffy is really happening. Sarah Michelle Gellar seems just as shocked as everyone else. She’s consistently dismissed the possibility of revisiting the role over the years. During a recent interview with Bryan Cairns of ComicBook while promoting Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, Gellar was reminded of her previous firm stance – she had told him “never” about a potential return. When Cairns asked what made her change her mind and what drew her to New Sunnydale, she explained:
This approach works well for filmmakers who want to deeply explore a particular topic, problem, or person. A great example is Show Me a Hero, a six-part miniseries created in 2015 by David Simon, the mind behind The Wire. Directed by Paul Haggis (Crash) and written with William F. Zorzi, the series tells the true story of Yonkers mayor Nick Wasicsko, played by Oscar Isaac. It’s based on a 1999 nonfiction book of the same name and details Wasicsko’s efforts between 1987 and 1994 to integrate public housing in Yonkers, a plan met with strong opposition from local residents.
Marvel is giving fans what they’ve been wanting: more K-pop representation in comics! Luna Snow, a character first seen in the Marvel Future Fight and Marvel Rivals games, is a K-pop star with the ability to control ice. She’s a crime-fighter who also knows how to entertain her fans. While she actually debuted in comics a while back, her new series, Luna Snow: World Tour, seems like Marvel is trying to create their own version of a girl group sensation.
Masako Ikeda, the actress, passed away earlier this week at the age of 87 due to a cerebral hemorrhage. The Tokyo Actors Cooperative announced her death, stating she passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026. A private wake and funeral were held with close family members, respecting the family’s wishes. The cooperative expressed gratitude for the years of support Ikeda received and requested that people refrain from contacting the family for interviews or condolences.