Everyone was instantly charmed by how adorable he was, but no one realized just how incredibly powerful he’d become – potentially even surpassing his father. Throughout the series, he consistently amazed both the heroes and the audience with his extraordinary abilities. Yet, even with all his power, he didn’t always win, and sometimes chose not to, even when he could have.
Movie critics don’t always have an immediate and perfect understanding of films. Often, truly great science fiction movies initially receive mixed or negative reviews, either because they’re innovative for their time or because they demand careful viewing. However, these films often gain a much more positive reputation over time as audiences appreciate their depth and originality.
As a longtime Marvel fan, I’ve seen a lot of their big events, and honestly, some have been real disappointments. It’s not that they were bad necessarily, but some just had so much potential that went completely unrealized. I’ve been thinking about the worst offenders, and there are seven events in particular that really stand out as infamous failures – stories that started with a lot of hype but ultimately didn’t deliver.
Many superheroes start as sidekicks, and a lot of them eventually become major heroes themselves. Some even surpass their mentors and become fan favorites. Here are seven DC sidekicks who have developed into truly beloved characters over time.
Critics weren’t kind to Ralph Bakshi’s 1992 film Cool World, calling it everything from “surprisingly incompetent” to “weirdo cartoon diarrhea.” Starring Brad Pitt as a tough detective navigating a cartoon universe, the movie initially received very poor reviews and remains his lowest-rated film. However, over time, it’s gained a following as a bizarre cult classic. The story centers on a cartoonist lured into his own creation, Cool World, by a seductive animated character who wants to become human. Brad Pitt’s character, Detective Frank Harris, must then prevent her from obliterating both worlds.
Although The Acolyte wouldn’t primarily explore the political side of the Star Wars universe, it would have focused on a character’s potential turn to the dark side. It would have built upon the unfinished stories of characters like Ben Solo and Rey from the sequel trilogy, creating something fresh and original—something that apparently worried Disney. The show would have presented the Jedi not as the heroes we typically see, but as a powerful, unchecked system—almost like a delusional cult—masquerading as a religion.
For those familiar with the series, this Kunimitsu is the daughter of the original character, known as Kunimitsu II. She initially appeared as downloadable content in Tekken 7 and is now featured as the first character in the game’s latest Character Pass.
Mike Flanagan’s new Prime Video series, Carrie, will be the third adaptation of Stephen King’s 1974 novel about a shy, bullied teenager who gets revenge on her tormentors at the prom. King’s Carrie remains a popular book, and while the 1976 film directed by Brian De Palma is a classic, the 2013 remake wasn’t as well-received. That’s why fans are thrilled to hear that the 2026 miniseries will once again bring Flanagan together with frequent collaborator Kate Siegel.
Warner Bros. Discovery is partnering with D20 Culture to create a roleplaying game called Justice League Unlimited: The Roleplaying Game. Based on the popular Justice League Unlimited comic series – known for featuring a huge cast of DC superheroes – the game lets you play as established heroes or design your own. Excitingly, Mark Waid, a writer for the Justice League Unlimited comics, is co-authoring the game, and it will be available to support on Gamefound this July.
During the week of April 20th to 26th, the movie Him reached number 7 on Netflix in the U.S., right after the new film Thrash. This marked the first time Him appeared in Netflix’s top 10.