Let’s be clear upfront: some anime films are just too good to remake, no matter how old they are. This is especially true for classics like *Akira* and most of the films Studio Ghibli made during its peak. So, you won’t find titles like *My Neighbor Totoro* or *Grave of the Fireflies* on the list below. With that said, let’s look at some movies that *could* benefit from a 2020s remake.
Krystin Ver Linden’s first film as director, *Alice*, premiered on Netflix on September 30th and quickly became one of the platform’s top 10 most-watched movies. The film stars Keke Palmer as a woman who escapes slavery on a Georgia plantation and finds herself in the American South after the Civil Rights Movement. Despite receiving negative reviews (a 29% score on Rotten Tomatoes) and a limited theatrical run that earned only $373,000, *Alice* has found a larger audience on Netflix. According to data from the week of September 29th to October 5th, it was the seventh most popular movie in the United States, though specific viewership numbers haven’t been made public.
Although the rules say players are only eliminated until the tournament ends, the Joker somehow defeated Batman and took his place. This means the Joker will fight Star Sapphire in the first round. If he wins – and it’s likely he will, considering this shocking turn of events – he’ll face someone he’s deeply wronged: Jason Todd. This gives Jason a chance to finally confront the Joker and potentially defeat him.
Camilla Luddington, who plays a role in *Grey’s Anatomy*, had previously suggested that a character would die before the start of season 22.
Over the years, many characters in DC Comics have used the Green Lantern ring to create objects and shapes from green energy. However, some of these creations were so strange, inappropriate, or ridiculous that DC Comics seems to want fans to forget they ever existed.
The movie *Superman* premiered on July 11, 2025, launching the revamped DC Universe (DCU) on the big screen. While many more films are planned, only a few have confirmed release dates, and DC Studios hasn’t officially announced them all. However, these upcoming projects hint at a promising and diverse future for DC films – and a more successful one than the previous DC Extended Universe. 2026 is expected to be the start of a fantastic run for DC Studios in theaters.
The movie *KPop Demon Hunters* has become a massive hit on Netflix, exceeding 500 million hours watched and solidifying its place as one of the platform’s most popular titles. Netflix’s Tudum reports the film, featuring K-pop stars turned demon hunters Rumi, Mira, and Zoey, has been viewed for over 541 million hours by 325 million accounts. This impressive performance puts it well ahead of *Red Notice*, the 2021 action comedy starring Dwayne Johnson, Ryan Reynolds, and Gal Gadot, which has accumulated 454 million hours watched and 230 million views.
Sigourney Weaver recently shared at New York Comic Con (according to Variety) that she’s talked with the studio about potentially returning as Ripley in the *Alien* franchise. She revealed that producer Walter Hill has already written a detailed outline – about 50 pages – for Ripley’s story, and she found it compelling. While nothing is confirmed, Weaver has discussed the idea with Fox/Disney. She previously hadn’t considered revisiting the role, wanting Ripley to have peace, but Hill’s vision resonates with her. The outline depicts Ripley as someone ostracized by society for trying to help humanity, and Weaver is intrigued by the concept and considering collaborating with Hill to develop the full story.
Spider-Men from different timelines gained their powers in unique ways, leading to noticeable differences in how those powers work. While they share many core abilities, the specifics actually vary quite a bit. We’ll be exploring five key distinctions between the powers of the original Spider-Man and his future self from the year 2099, breaking down exactly how they differ.
Shadow of War followed the critically acclaimed Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. It brought back the innovative Nemesis system that made the first game so popular. Released on October 10, 2017, Shadow of War was generally well-received, though some felt it wasn’t quite as good as the original. Most fans still consider it a strong Lord of the Rings game, offering a compelling experience as a warrior of Gondor on an epic adventure in Middle-earth. However, more recent Lord of the Rings games haven’t resonated with players in the same way.