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HBO demonstrated that television could be more than just simple entertainment. Its shows have been a positive force for the medium, turning weekly stories into something truly artistic.

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Sony showcased the upcoming Resident Evil movie at CinemaCon in Las Vegas. Director Zach Cregger personally presented a first look at the footage, giving fans a preview of his take on the well-known video game series. The film is currently slated for release on September 18, 2026 (according to The Hollywood Reporter).

Okay, so the next Jumanji movie – the fourth one, technically – finally has a title: Jumanji: Open World. I got a sneak peek at some footage at a recent convention, and let me tell you, the stakes are higher than ever. The big twist? It looks like the game itself is breaking out of the virtual world and coming into our reality. That’s right, the game comes home, and honestly, it looks pretty wild.

At CinemaCon 2026 in Las Vegas, Sony Pictures shared exciting news about Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse. Representatives from ScreenRant attended a presentation featuring Phil Lord, Chris Miller, Bob Persichetti, and Justin K. Thompson, who finally discussed the long-awaited conclusion to the trilogy. Attendees got a sneak peek at the 2027 film, including footage of its opening scene.

A new live-action Resident Evil movie is coming to theaters on September 18, 2026. Instead of retelling a story from the popular video games, this film will feature a completely original plot with brand new characters. The story centers around Bryan, a delivery driver portrayed by Austin Abrams, who gets caught up in a dangerous viral outbreak at a hospital in Raccoon City.

As a huge sci-fi fan, I’ve noticed something really interesting lately. Movies have a limited time – just a couple of hours – to build their worlds, whereas TV shows have so much more space to breathe. When sci-fi shows really take advantage of that time, they create these incredibly detailed universes with their own histories, political systems, technologies, and even philosophies. These worlds don’t just look amazing; they feel genuinely real and like you could spend forever exploring them. Honestly, over the last twenty years, I think sci-fi TV has surpassed movies when it comes to building believable worlds. They definitely use special effects, but it’s the consistent rules, rich histories, and developed cultures that truly bring these universes to life. So, if you’re like me and love getting completely immersed in the details, here are 10 sci-fi series that demonstrate how TV can deliver world-building that’s even better than what you see on the big screen.

However, the streaming service has also had success adapting popular thriller novels into new shows, and this strategy often works well. For example, Netflix’s acclaimed five-season thriller You was based on the book series by Caroline Kepnes, and their recent hit His & Hers was also adapted from a book.

The TV show Fool Me Once is a highly addictive mystery thriller, and one of several excellent Harlan Coben novels recently adapted by Netflix. While it may have faded from recent memory, it paved the way for popular crime shows like Run Away, which became a huge hit in 2026.

Keke Palmer has been incredibly busy lately with several projects, including the films The Pickup, Good Fortune, Dread Manor, and I Love Boosters, which premiered at SXSW 2026 and will be in theaters May 22nd. Tom Hanks has also had a full year, appearing in Wes Anderson’s The Phoenician Scheme and reprising his role as Woody in Toy Story 5, set to release on June 19th.