Classic anime films like Akira (1988) and Ghost in the Shell (1995) have greatly shaped the anime we see today. But the 21st century has also given us a wealth of incredible anime movies, delivering some of the most original, visually stunning, and memorable stories ever made for the big screen.
Looking back at that first big fight between Gaara and Naruto, it was so revealing about both of them. Gaara was clearly desperate to prove himself, and his transformation into Shukaku felt like a way to unleash all that pent-up need for recognition – he really went all out with the destruction. Meanwhile, Naruto was still pretty new to the whole ninja thing, but you could see him growing right there in that battle. He was determined to protect his friends and the village, and that determination was a huge step forward for him.
Things are starting to shift for the X-Men. The movie Deadpool & Wolverine recently brought Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine into the main Marvel Cinematic Universe using time-travel and alternate realities. Marvel is also planning to include other X-Men characters in the main storyline, with actors from the old Fox X-Men movies joining the cast of Avengers: Doomsday. There’s even talk that Jean Grey might appear in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with Sadie Sink reportedly cast in the role.
Pixar’s Hoppers performed well in March, earning about $371.4 million globally. Another March release, Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, has become the third highest-grossing film of the year with over $639.1 million worldwide. But the biggest blockbuster of 2026 so far is The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. This animated sequel has already earned around $888.3 million and is expected to surpass $1 billion soon.
Throughout magical history, figures like Salazar Slytherin and Nicolas Flamel have demonstrated the power of knowledge in mastering magic. Considering this, several wizards could easily outmatch even the most dangerous wizard in the wizarding world.
Richard Pennington, age 82, played Moff Tiaan Jerjerrod, the admiral in charge of building the second Death Star in the Star Wars films. He was also a well-known and accomplished stage actor.
Netflix used to quickly cancel shows, but recently, series like The Night Agent, Outer Banks, and Wednesday have been allowed to run longer than earlier shows like Shadow & Bone, The Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance, and The OA. Even when you’re enjoying a show on Netflix now, there’s still a worry that it might be canceled before it gets a satisfying conclusion.
This is welcome news for the Greenland film series, which hasn’t always been successful in theaters. The first Greenland movie made $52.3 million with a $35 million budget, which was enough for the studio to make a sequel. However, Greenland 2: Migration only earned $44.85 million of its $90 million budget, meaning it wasn’t profitable.
According to FlixPatrol, Tales from the Crypt is currently the third most popular show on AMC+ in the U.S., demonstrating the continued appeal of this classic horror series. Originally based on the EC Comics series, Tales from the Crypt ran for seven seasons and included 93 episodes.
Okay, so the show… it didn’t quite land with most viewers – around 82% didn’t love it, actually. A lot of people said the special effects looked cheap, and it felt like they were just retreading the same ground as the original IT movie. Honestly, I was a bit disappointed by how little Bill Skarsgård was in it, especially early on. They are making a Season 2, and it’s supposed to be even scarier, but we’ll be waiting a while for that. Good news is, if you’re craving more Stephen King on TV, there are tons of other shows out there that are even better!