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With the next big Marvel team-up movie, *Avengers: Doomsday*, just over a year away, the zombie-filled universe of *Marvel Zombies* is returning to the alternate Earth it first appeared on in the 2021 *What If…?* series. A spin-off was announced that same year, drawing inspiration from the *Marvel Zombies* comic books by Robert Kirkman. Details are still scarce, but the four-episode series, rated for mature audiences, will feature many recognizable characters battling a zombie version of a former superhero.

Zach Cregger, the writer and director, has revealed plans for a prequel movie focusing on the terrifying character of Aunt Gladys, brilliantly portrayed by Amy Madigan. In an interview with Fangoria magazine, Cregger confirmed he’s been discussing the project with Warner Bros. and that a solid story is already developed. He emphasized the project is genuine, stating he had the idea well before the original movie’s release and was prepared to develop it.

In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Gellar clarified that the new Buffy project isn’t a reboot, but something different.

I’m still saddened by her departure, but I’ve been thinking about how we can learn from it. I don’t want it to just become another routine elimination on *Big Brother*. I believe we can use this as an opportunity to improve the show, and I have a specific idea for how to do that in a future season.

I’m incredibly excited about the new Super Mario movie! As a big fan of the original game, and especially of *Super Mario Galaxy* and its sequel, I think focusing on that storyline is a brilliant idea. It has the potential to be something truly special, and here’s why I feel that way.

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The TV show *Brilliant Minds* returns in Fall 2025, and the second season starts with a difficult time for Dr. Oliver Wolf, played by Zachary Quinto. The premiere shows him dealing with his father’s reappearance and even getting punched by a boxer with a strange medical condition. We also see a glimpse of the future, six months later, where Wolf is involuntarily staying at Hudson Oaks Behavioral Health Services. Series creator Michael Grassi discussed this future scene, and the music used in it, with TopMob.

Early reviews of Marvel Studios’ *Marvel Zombies* are in, and while many are impressed with the show’s intense visuals and creepy atmosphere, some critics feel the story is weak and predictable. Those who previewed all four episodes shared their thoughts on X, highlighting both the show’s strengths and its shortcomings.

Stephen King has seen the sequel to *The Black Phone* and shared his enthusiastic reaction on X (formerly Twitter). He posted, “It’s not as good as the first one. IT’S BETTER!” along with a promotional image of the film, which features Ethan Hawke and a chilling, snow-covered mask. The movie, directed by Scott Derrickson, is scheduled to be released on October 17, 2025.

Viewers are impressed with how much better Marvel Zombies looks compared to What If…?, especially with the animation. The show’s overall style is really grabbing people’s attention, and a recently released poster is being called some of Marvel’s best R-rated artwork yet. Marvel Zombies is part of a growing number of mature-rated projects from Marvel Studios, alongside series like Echo and Daredevil: Born Again, and the upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine, which is already expected to be a big hit with mature audiences.