Villainous schemes in anime, whether meticulously planned with incredible foresight or based on complete chaos, often seem unbelievable. However, it’s this very outlandishness that makes them so memorable. Anime loves grand, over-the-top storytelling, and these ridiculous plans are a perfect example of that creative freedom.
Several exciting new shows are based on previously popular movies, giving them a fresh take on television. Overall, this list has a lot to offer fans, so we’ve decided to rank the shows based on how much excitement they deserve.
All three How to Train Your Dragon movies—How to Train Your Dragon, How to Train Your Dragon 2, and How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World—became available on Peacock on January 1st. The critically acclaimed trilogy tells the story of Hiccup, a young Viking who becomes friends with a unique dragon named Toothless, and now the entire series is available on the NBCUniversal streaming service, including the upcoming live-action How to Train Your Dragon film set to release in 2025.
Okay, so the big question after Wakanda Forever is: who’s the new Black Panther? It really seemed like they were hinting it was M’Baku, Winston Duke’s character, who originally challenged T’Challa! Honestly, I’m so excited about that possibility. M’Baku is a fan favorite, and it would be awesome to see him take on a bigger role. Plus, he’d bring a totally different vibe – his way of thinking is so different from both T’Challa and Shuri, which would be really interesting to watch.
Nearly seven years after the movie Revenge of the Sith came out, Del Rey published Darth Plagueis, a novel by James Luceno, on January 10, 2012. The book tells the story of the powerful Sith Lord Darth Plagueis, focusing on his relationship with Palpatine. A key part of the plot is Palpatine’s betrayal of Plagueis, which adds depth and understanding to a famous scene from Revenge of the Sith.
If you enjoy scary movies, be sure to watch Abigail on Peacock before it’s gone. This 2024 reimagining of the classic Dracula’s Daughter, starring Melissa Barrera from the Scream movies, has been popular on the platform since September, but it’s leaving soon—likely by the end of the month. The story follows a group of criminals who kidnap the daughter of a dangerous crime boss, only to discover she’s a terrifying vampire who turns the tables on them.
While many excellent science fiction films encourage repeat viewings, not all do. Even the most acclaimed sci-fi movies can be emotionally draining or challenging, leaving audiences with mixed feelings – they might love the film but not want to experience it again. A bleak ending, a disturbing plot twist, or simply a lack of entertainment for multiple viewings can make some great sci-fi films ones you’ll only watch once.
A new version of the 1984 cult classic, The Toxic Avenger, features Peter Dinklage, Kevin Bacon, and Elijah Wood. The story follows Winston Gooze, a mistreated janitor who transforms into The Toxic Avenger after a chemical accident. He then has to become a hero, fighting against powerful and corrupt businesses that threaten his family and town. It’s a fight for justice in a world consumed by greed – and Toxie plans to deliver it with a radioactive twist.
I’m so excited! Jujutsu Kaisen: The Culling Game Part 1 is starting to roll out episodes over the next few months, and they’ve just announced the schedule! But here’s the thing – the final episode of this part, episode 12 of Season 3, is set to air in Japan on March 26th. That means this initial run will only be one cour this winter. Don’t worry though, it just means we’ll get more of the Culling Game arc later on! It’s already time to start thinking about how it’s all going to end!
The next chapter of Poppy Playtime will be available on PC on February 18th, with console versions coming later. That means fans only have a little over a month to wait to continue the puzzle adventure! Mob Entertainment also released a new, scary trailer introducing a frightening new character called The Prototype.