While the big team-ups in Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars will finally bring the X-Men and Avengers together, surprisingly, the Marvel Cinematic Universe will actually introduce at least one mutant character before Doctor Doom (played by Robert Downey Jr.) appears.
So far, the show has most clearly drawn inspiration from the “Dark Phoenix Saga,” with Eleven mirroring the character of Jean Grey, who has telepathic and telekinetic powers. However, Season 4 suggested the creators were starting to explore other storylines, like the “X-Tinction Agenda,” as shown by the collars some of the children at Hawkins Lab were wearing. Now, it’s becoming apparent that another comic book arc, called “Inferno,” is also influencing the show’s direction.
The open-world action-adventure series Deadly Premonition, known for its survival horror elements, has a great deal on Steam right now. The second game, Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise (which also serves as a prequel), is 95% off, bringing the price down to just $1.99 until December 14th – a significant discount from its usual $40 price tag. The original Deadly Premonition is also on sale, so let’s take a look at whether this series is worth checking out while the prices are so low.
According to LEGO Game News (@zayinpriv), the new LEGO Batman game, LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight, is currently planned to launch in April 2026. However, with the recent delay of Grand Theft Auto 6 (originally scheduled for May 2026), the insider suggests LEGO Batman might now be released in May instead. This is because Warner Bros. Games wouldn’t have to worry about the two games competing for attention. If the game does come out in either of these months, it means fans could be playing it within six months – which is great news for those eager to get their hands on it.
The manga series My Hero Academia often features cover art and illustrations that don’t directly relate to the main storyline of Class 1-A, and a recently revealed piece is a good example of this. Creator Kohei Horikoshi has previously redesigned the heroes with a medieval, *The Lord of the Ringsinspired aesthetic. One striking image showed the heroes flying with a giant dragon, and it was first released with chapter 419 of the manga. Now, an animated version of this image will be shown at this year’s Jump Festa for event attendees.
Playtonic Friends revealed the release date for their big ‘In the Dark’ expansion with a brand new trailer.
Soundwave is arguably the most remarkable Transformer Robosen has created so far. This incredibly detailed robot features 84 advanced chips and 28 motors, allowing for complex movements and its transformation between robot and cassette player forms. To make it even more authentic, Robosen brought back Frank Welker, the original voice of Soundwave, to record over 200 lines of dialogue. Engineer Scott Brownlee then refined these recordings to perfectly match the iconic sound from the original 1984 series, including classic phrases like “Destroy Autobots” and “Soundwave superior, Autobots inferior.”
Zoe Saldaña recently told ComicBook that while watching the finished version of Avatar: Fire and Ash, she was surprised by some scenes she’d completely forgotten about during filming. She explained that the movie’s scope, large cast, and complex story meant it was easy to lose track of what other characters were doing when she wasn’t actively involved. Saldaña described it as a positive experience, allowing her to watch the film with fresh eyes and appreciate details she’d missed while shooting. She was delighted to rediscover plot points and see how scenes unfolded in a way she hadn’t fully realized while reading the script.
Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 largely repeats the formula of its predecessor, aiming for bigger and more intense scares, animatronics, and story details. While the first film was profitable, this sequel relies too heavily on simply adding more content. The biggest issue is that the movie’s plot feels forced and overly convenient, with a weak script that easily falls apart under scrutiny.
2026 promises a lot of great anime, but many fans are most excited for the third season of Jujutsu Kaisen. Returning in January 2026, the new season picks up after the devastating events in Shibuya, where the loss of Gojo Satoru has left the world of sorcery in crisis. The season will introduce new characters, and it’s now confirmed that Alan Lee will voice Naoya Zenin, adding to the anticipation.