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As a Marvel fanatic, I’m already counting down the days until December 2026! The Russo brothers are back to direct what sounds like an epic team-up, Avengers: Doomsday. The stakes? Nothing less than the entire multiverse, threatened by a villainous Doctor Doom – and get this, it’s Robert Downey Jr. taking on the role after all his years as Iron Man! They’re bringing back so many familiar faces – Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Anthony Mackie, Tom Hiddleston, Sebastian Stan… basically, a who’s who of the MCU. And it’s not a one-off; we’re already slated for a sequel, Avengers: Secret Wars, in 2027. This is shaping up to be a massive event for Marvel fans.

A new thriller series quickly became a hit on Netflix, topping streaming charts in early 2026. Called His & Hers, the 6-episode crime drama features Jon Bernthal and Tessa Thompson as a divorced couple investigating a string of murders in their small town.

It’s no exaggeration to say that Only Murders in the Building boasts an exceptionally talented cast, perhaps the best the mystery genre has ever seen. Led by co-creator Steve Martin, alongside longtime friend Martin Short and the fantastic Selena Gomez, this charming murder mystery continues to improve with each new season.

Actually, the situation is likely the reverse. James Gunn seems completely dedicated to building his DC Universe around Superman, as evidenced by the upcoming 2025 film starring David Corenswet, Nicholas Hoult, and Rachel Brosnahan. The fact that he’s following that movie with a Supergirl film featuring Milly Alcock strongly suggests that Superman is the franchise he’s most passionate about.

Nicolas Cage, the Academy Award nominee, has acted in many different kinds of movies since he became famous with his role in the 1983 film Valley Girl. He’s appeared in action films like Con Air and Face/Off, horror movies such as Longlegs and Mandy, comedies like Peggy Sue Got Married, science fiction films like Next, and fantasy movies like The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. Interestingly, despite his extensive filmography, only four of his movies have been Westerns, and all of those were released within the last five years.

Despite any criticisms, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was a massive hit in 2026, proving how much audiences love animated films. This isn’t surprising given how visually appealing animation is, but it’s a point often ignored by people who don’t consider animated movies as good as live-action films.

Marvel Studios gave fans a first glimpse of the cast of Avengers: Doomsday with four short trailers shown in theaters alongside Disney’s Avatar: Fire and Ash. These trailers were then shared on Marvel’s social media. A major highlight was the confirmation that Chris Evans will reprise his role as Steve Rogers in the new movie.

What truly sets a good remake apart is its ability to grow up, and Justified: City Primeval does exactly that. Instead of relying on flashy action, it focuses on the characters’ inner lives. The villains aren’t larger-than-life figures, but complex people with real flaws. Their conflicts reveal the decay of old systems and the challenges of finding justice in a world where the traditional Western hero is fading. City Primeval isn’t just a continuation of the story; it’s a thoughtful farewell to a classic TV character.

While Project Hail Mary is a great new hard sci-fi film, the genre already boasts many even more impressive classics. These top hard sci-fi movies cover a wide range of stories, from adventures in deep space and future Earth, to modern tales of encountering aliens.

About ten years ago, Stephen King was deeply impressed by a different film: Robert Eggers’ The Witch. It first appeared at the Sundance Film Festival in 2015, but became widely available in 2016, and King enthusiastically recommended it. He described it on X (formerly Twitter) as a movie that was both suspenseful and intellectually stimulating, as well as powerfully affecting.