The new Harry Potter series on HBO is breaking with established patterns, marking a surprising change for the network. Unlike previous successful shows, it won’t be relying on traditional scheduling strategies.
The first Harry Potter film, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (released in 2001), concludes with Harry, Ron, and Hermione boarding the Hogwarts Express, and Harry famously stating he doesn’t feel like he’s truly going home. But recent photos from the set suggest the upcoming series will revisit and alter that ending.
When people talk about the best Marvel Cinematic Universe movies, team-up films with huge, world-ending or even universe-threatening stakes consistently rank highest. But the MCU isn’t just about these large-scale events – there’s a lot more to appreciate beyond the biggest battles.
Just like a good book or TV show, a video game needs a strong start to grab players’ attention and keep them playing. This is particularly important for story-driven games like role-playing games, and the Final Fantasy series is known for its engaging beginnings. However, Clair Obscur has created an opening hour that’s even more captivating than any opening in a Final Fantasy game.
Leaked information suggests the first downloadable content for Resident Evil Requiem will feature Leon Kennedy alongside a new character, Alyssa Ashcroft. This likely means the DLC will tell a story that happens before the main game. Another leak claims Chris Redfield and Ada Wong will also appear in a separate DLC. The leaks come from a Chinese social media account that accurately predicted parts of Requiem‘s story before the game even came out, and screenshots of the translated information are circulating online.
While both shows are based on popular books, Reacher really puts a new spin on the spy thriller genre. The Prime Video series, starring Alan Ritchson, follows the wandering Jack Reacher as he travels across the country and stumbles into dangerous situations involving crime, corruption, and government wrongdoing. Though he’s a former military police officer instead of a traditional spy, Reacher’s approach to solving problems – investigating, going undercover, and then taking action – is reminiscent of classic spy shows.
Starting February 19, 2027, Disney and Lucasfilm will bring the original Star Wars – later known as A New Hope – back to movie theaters. This isn’t the first time a classic Star Wars film has been re-released; The Phantom Menace returned to cinemas in 2024, followed by Revenge of the Sith in 2025. A New Hope itself was re-released in 1997 to celebrate its 20th anniversary, and that release included a special edition with updated visual effects and scenes that had been previously cut.
Warner Bros. has seen mixed results at the box office recently. While Wuthering Heights was a big success, earning over $240 million, and The Mummy is expected to surpass $100 million worldwide, their other two films haven’t performed as well. The Bride! was a particularly big flop, costing $90 million to make but earning very little (according to Variety). This is a downturn from last year, when Warner Bros. had seven movies in a row that opened to over $40 million domestically.
According to FlixPatrol, The Mandalorian has reappeared on Disney+’s most-watched list, but the Star Wars films are dominating. Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace is currently the most popular, which isn’t surprising – it’s a natural starting point for anyone wanting to revisit or experience the prequel trilogy, and it’s where audiences first met Darth Maul.
The show Dead City first aired in 2023 and has been renewed for a third season. According to reports, the show will continue to release new seasons each summer. Season 3 will have its first showing at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival from June 12th to 16th, before officially premiering on AMC and AMC+ in the summer of 2026.