Caleb McLaughlin, the 24-year-old actor famous for playing Lucas on Stranger Things, recently shared videos of himself doing impressive gymnastics. Many fans immediately responded, hoping he’ll be cast as Miles Morales’ Spider-Man in a future movie or show.
Studios and streaming services are all eager to create more science fiction content, whether by building on established franchises or turning them into large, interconnected universes with spin-offs and prequels. Disney has had success with this approach, recently bringing back popular series like Alien, Predator, and Planet of the Apes. Now, another one of their revived sci-fi franchises has a new installment available.
The HBO Max series Industry, which follows young professionals in the world of finance after the 2008 financial crisis, is currently the seventh most popular show on the platform worldwide, according to FlixPatrol. It also ranks seventh in the U.S. Industry is performing well domestically, surpassing shows like IT: Welcome to Derry, Mad Men, and 90 Day Fiancé: The Other Way in viewership on HBO Max.
Premiering subtly in Fall 2025 during a relatively quiet season for shojo anime, May I Ask for One Final Thing? stands out by challenging typical genre expectations. It portrays a seemingly refined society riddled with internal corruption and a harsh, violent form of justice. This beautiful and surprisingly dark fantasy, starring the memorable Scarlet El Vandimion, weaves together themes of revenge, political ruthlessness, and the downfall of the aristocracy. The result is a powerful story that exceeds expectations and reimagines the possibilities for both shojo anime and the fantasy genre as a whole.
According to Star Wars news reporter Daniel Richtman, Lucasfilm is developing a horror series for Disney+. Details are scarce, and it’s currently unknown how far along the project is or who is working on it, but it would represent a new direction for the Star Wars franchise.
The upcoming film, Here I Come, appears to be a significant follow-up to the first movie. Big names like Elijah Wood, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and David Cronenberg will be chasing the main character, played by Weaving, and the studio is optimistic about its potential. Searchlight recently moved the release date forward to March 27th, indicating they believe it will perform well alongside other major films released before Easter.
Released in theaters on March 20, 1998, Wild Things is an erotic thriller featuring Matt Dillon, Kevin Bacon, Neve Campbell, and Denise Richards. The film, directed by John McNaughton (known for the 1980s horror film Henry: Portrait of a Serial Killer), gained a reputation as a somewhat scandalous but popular cult classic. Despite a $20 million production budget, Wild Things performed well at the box office, earning a total of $67.2 million.
Netflix has released the first images from its upcoming film, Little Brother, starring John Cena and Eric André. Cena plays a successful real estate agent whose life is disrupted by the unexpected return of his quirky little brother, played by André. The photos highlight the contrasting personalities of the two siblings.
Even though the fifth and final season of Stranger Things aired on December 31st, fans have more to anticipate from creators Matt and Ross Duffer. According to Netflix’s Tudum, the duo have three new shows planned for release in 2026.
Sanshiro Kasama wrote the story and Hikaru Uesugi created the artwork for this manga, which is continuing with new chapters. Before the new releases, fans can read Deadpool: Samurai online for free.