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The project initially known as Be Fri (Best Friends) was intended to be one of the studio’s first original films in years, following Hoppers, which premiered in the US on March 6th. However, it was replaced in the summer 2025 lineup by Elio, a film that wasn’t successful despite director Pete Docter attempting to rework it mid-production, which led to director Adrian Molina leaving the project—a project that drew on Molina’s own childhood experiences. Docter later explained that he realized his priority was to create films with broad appeal, especially after more personal Pixar stories like Elemental and Lightyear didn’t perform as well. When discussing the changes made to Elio, he stated, “We’re making a movie, not hundreds of millions of dollars of therapy.”

Insanity mode in Requiem changes where enemies appear, makes them faster, moves items around, and forces players to use Ink Ribbons to save during specific sections – all while making enemies more difficult. While these ideas have worked well in other Resident Evil games, they aren’t executed effectively here.

The story primarily explores the difficulties of humans and Simurians living together, but also shows what happens to fan-favorite characters from the first story. It begins with the death of Yuta Okkotsu, who passed away after losing his wife, Maki Zenin. The narrative then follows his children, revealing the sad fate of Yuji Itadori, what became of Nobara Kugisaki, and the stories of other original characters. Throughout the series, Megumi Fushiguro isn’t mentioned at all, and even in the finale, his fate is only confirmed briefly without further explanation.

What really surprised me about Requiem is how realistic the enemies are. It’s a bit of a departure for the series, honestly. Usually, the games lean into being totally over-the-top, which fits the crazy world they’ve built. This time, they went for a more believable, gritty feel, which throws you off in a cool way during gameplay. But I can see how some players might want to keep that classic, over-the-top action going, especially when you’re already dealing with so much horror!

The new animated film, Hoppers, is projected to earn $46 million in the US and Canada during its opening weekend. Deadline reports this is the strongest start for an original animated movie since Coco debuted in 2017 with $50.8 million. Adding international earnings of $42 million, Hoppers has already made a strong $88 million worldwide. Early audience reactions are very positive, with the film receiving an “A” grade from CinemaScore.

Loungefly is kicking off a year of Power Rangers merchandise with two new items based on Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. They’ve revealed a Pink Ranger-themed Mini Backpack and a Red Ranger-themed Sling Crossbody bag with a matching coin bag. You can find more details about both items below.

Crunchyroll gained a lot of attention when it first licensed the popular anime Dr. Stone several years ago, and now the series is nearing its end. The final episodes of Dr. Stone: Science Future Part 3 will conclude Senku’s scientific journey in just a few weeks, and fans can get a sneak peek at what’s to come in the trailer below.

HBO Max’s new series, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, follows Stuart Bloom – best known as the standout supporting character from The Big Bang Theory – on a wild adventure through the multiverse. After accidentally breaking a reality-preserving device built by Sheldon and Leonard, Stuart finds himself on a mission to fix things. The show also stars Barry Kripke, Bert Kibble, and Denise. This series is a first for the Big Bang Theory universe, and a key difference from the original show’s early seasons might make it even more appealing to audiences.

While Disney+ has a large collection of Disney classics, some popular titles are surprisingly unavailable. For example, you won’t find the animated film Make Mine Music or the popular crossover show House of Mouse on the service. Licensing issues also mean that even big Marvel movies like the Spider-Man series aren’t currently available. But perhaps the most puzzling omission is a show that viewers have repeatedly asked for.

The Scream movies have consistently delivered, avoiding truly terrible opening scenes. While the first film had an exceptional start, the quality has varied across the seven installments – some openings have been fantastic, and others haven’t quite hit the mark. Let’s take a look at which ones stand out and which ones fall flat.