10 Best New MCU Characters Introduced In 2025, Ranked

Though Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man and Marvel Zombies happened in different universes, Captain America: Brave New World, Daredevil: Born Again, Thunderbolts, Ironheart, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, and Eyes of Wakanda all took place on the main MCU Earth (designated Earth-616) in 2025. These six projects introduced a lot of exciting new characters to the screen – some were reimaginings of previously disappointing adaptations, and others were appearing on screen for the very first time. This is a positive step for Marvel, suggesting even more fresh faces will be joining the MCU in future installments.

5 Most Overrated Batman Stories, Ranked

Many fantastic Batman stories exist, and fans frequently debate which ones are truly the best. However, some popular stories don’t quite live up to the hype. Here are five Batman stories that are often praised more than they deserve.

Fans Have Named 2025’s Best Manga (Surpassing One Piece and Chainsaw Man)

The sequel to Jujutsu Kaisen, titled Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo, immediately became the most popular new manga of 2025 with its first chapter. It was followed closely by Chapter 198 of Chainsaw Man and Chapter 1161 of One Piece. Fans were excited for the continuation after feeling the original series ended too soon, and the debut of Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo quickly became the most-read chapter on the Manga Plus platform.

10 Superhero Movies With Perfectly Crafted Endings

Superhero movies have a special ability to create truly impactful endings. They blend exciting action with timeless, symbolic stories, making the final moments particularly meaningful. Whether a hero fully accepts who they are, makes a selfless choice, or chooses optimism, the ending is where the core message of the genre really resonates. A great ending isn’t necessarily a cheerful one; it’s one that feels completely right for the story.

Trump’s Crypto Circus: Bitcoin, Banks, and Baffling Bureaucracy

A major shift, darling, has occurred at the U.S. SEC. Under former Chair Gary Gensler, the approach to crypto regulation was rather slapdash-think lawsuits first, questions later. But post-Gensler, the SEC introduced Project Crypto, aiming to clearly define which digital tokens qualify as securities. This, my friends, is akin to finally deciding whether a tomato is a fruit or a vegetable-only far more consequential. 🍅

Marvel’s Returning Character Is Even More Exciting Than Chris Evans’ Steve Rogers Comeback

Having Captain America back is a major event, bringing fans back to the popular era of the Infinity Saga. But Marvel has more exciting things coming up beyond big movie releases and bringing back classic Avengers. In 2026, another character who’s been missing for a while will return, and this time, their story will be told on a streaming series instead of in theaters.

6 Best Fantasy Movies of 2025, Ranked

Looking ahead to 2026, it’s clear fantasy is going to dominate the box office – we’ve got Christopher Nolan’s follow-up and a new take on Narnia coming our way. But 2025 hasn’t been a total fantasy drought. While things were a bit quieter this year, there were still some real gems, and I want to highlight six of my favorites.