Okay, so I just saw a trailer pop up today that revealed the release date for 2XKO! It’s officially coming out on January 20th for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. It was on Riot’s YouTube channel, but they quickly took it down. Luckily, a bunch of us saw it before they did, and it definitely looked like the real deal. So yeah, mark your calendars – January 20th is the day!
Premiering on Cartoon Network on December 27, 2005, Ben 10 quickly became a popular show. It told the story of Ben Tennyson, a boy who discovered a special watch called the Omnitrix. This watch gave him the ability to transform into ten different aliens, and eventually many more. The series grew into a huge franchise with sequels, reboots, and a complex universe, and its creators are now hoping to continue the story.
Okay, fellow comedy fans, heads up! If you’re into Tacoma FD, you’ve got until December 31st to catch it on Netflix. It’s this hilarious show from the guys behind Broken Lizard – you know, the creators of Super Troopers – and it’s basically about the goofy stuff firefighters get up to when they aren’t battling fires. Sadly, after two years, all four seasons – that’s 49 episodes of pure fun – are leaving Netflix on January 1st. It’s going to be a lot harder to find streaming after that, so binge it while you can!
The second stage play of Spy x Family will be titled “Bomb Dog & Cruise Ship.” “Bomb Dog” highlights the character Bond Forger, the family dog with the power to foresee the future – a power only Anya Forger can perceive through her psychic abilities. “Cruise Ship” refers to a storyline focused on Yor Forger, where she must embrace her past as an assassin to safeguard a princess from a group of attackers. The play will cover events from both seasons one and two of the anime and a new promotional image has been released, with performances scheduled for September of next year.
These characters are often relatable because they’re flawed and carry the weight of their pasts, even while possessing extraordinary abilities or wisdom. This blend of power and vulnerability makes them both inspiring and serves as a warning, offering valuable lessons through their experiences.
While Darth Maul did come back – even George Lucas seemed to regret killing him off, bringing him back in Star Wars: The Clone Wars – the story still primarily followed the Jedi and clone troopers, making them the central heroes. The villains, and the dark side in general, remained somewhat mysterious, partly because of the Sith’s tradition of having only two members at any given time. With so many more Jedi than Sith, it’s natural that the heroes received more attention and development.
The manga recently revealed some of its biggest secrets during the Elbaph arc. Even though the anime finished airing on December 28, 2025, many fans thought the year was over in terms of major events. However, the franchise is ending 2025 with a special celebration: the birthday of Gol D. Roger, the legendary pirate who started the Great Pirate Era and inspired countless people to search for the ultimate treasure, the One Piece.
As a DC fan, I have to say 2025 was incredible for new heroes! We saw them popping up everywhere – even helping the Green Lanterns out in space, like that awesome character, Odyssey, the Time Bandit. And here on Earth, Supergirl had some fantastic new allies, like Luminary. The Absolute Universe even got some game-changing additions to its roster! While I’m excited to see what 2026 brings, 2025 will definitely be remembered as a year of amazing debuts, and I want to highlight five heroes who really stood out.
Marvel has a long history of launching and ending comic book series. While some forgotten titles later gain a dedicated fanbase, many older Marvel books remain underappreciated. Here are seven classic series that deserve another chance, as they were better than people generally remember.
2025 was an uneven year for the MCU. While some projects were fantastic, others didn’t quite succeed. Despite this, all of them introduced characters we’d love to see more of. Unfortunately, it looks like a few of these great characters won’t be returning. Here are five from 2025 we probably won’t see again.