7 Fantasy Movies That Should’ve Started Franchises (But Flopped at the Box Office)

Adaptations offer a significant advantage by starting with a built-in audience from the original source material (books, comics, or games). This can give them a headstart during the official launch. However, adaptations are like a double-edged sword because they also heighten expectations and open the door to criticism. We’ve all witnessed a mismanaged adaptation, and fans have no qualms about voicing their disapproval.

Netflix Quietly Adds The Latest Transformers Live-Action Movie (& It Deserves a Second Chance)

First shown in cinemas on June 9, 2023, “Transformers: Rise of the Beasts” made its way to Netflix streaming in the U.S. on August 25, 2025. In this movie, we journey back to 1994, where a former military electronics expert named Noah Diaz (Anthony Ramos) and artifact researcher Elena Wallace (Dominique Fishback) work together with the Autobots and Maximals to safeguard the enigmatic Transwarp Key from harmful Terrorcons. Unlike Michael Bay’s “Transformers” films, “Rise of the Beast” drew inspiration from the “Beast Wars” sub-series, which proved advantageous due to its separation.

Marvel’s Most Infamous Doctor Doom Variant Is Back (and He’s Not Alone)

Marvel shared a sneak peek for “Doomed 2099” #1, penned by Frank Tieri, Delio Diaz, Frank Alpizar, Andrew Dalhouse, and Travis Lanham (letterer). This preview brings readers up to speed with the recent happenings in “One World Under Doom,” particularly focusing on how teams like the Avengers, Fantastic Four, X-Men, and S.H.I.E.L.D have united against Doctor Doom. Following a near defeat by Dormammu in issue #5 of “One World Under Doom,” Doom decides to take preventive measures to avoid such occurrences in the future. As a Doombot is assessing the threat levels of potential adversaries, suddenly, Doom 2099 emerges out of thin air.

Futurama Season 13 Teases Major Character Returning in New Episodes

In September, Season 13 of the animated series Futurama will release its entire season with ten episodes. The initial trailer has been unveiled, hinting at fresh, offbeat escapades for Fry and his crew from Planet Express. A fan-favorite character, the Robot Devil, is also rumored to make a reappearance in the upcoming season, marking his return after some time off. This is exciting news as it suggests that the Robot Devil might play a significant role this season.

The Roses review: A fun but frustratingly toothless ride

The dissolution of a marriage into a swirling pool of bitterness and mutual mental torment can be a bleak theme for any movie maker. Navigating such complex emotions is indeed a delicate balancing act, where if executed authentically and truthfully, it may leave viewers finding it hard to support either main character.