Veronica Roth’s debut novel, Divergent, was quickly turned into a popular movie just two years after it was published. Although the film series ended unexpectedly almost eight years ago, leaving some fans disappointed, there are still plenty of other films that capture the same dystopian feel, strong character connections, and overall vibe as Divergent. Here are 11 movies for fans who enjoyed Divergent.
For the first time in the series, Roberto Centineo will be the lead actor, taking over from Sylvester Stallone. Joining him are Yao (from Sinners), Jason Tobin (Warrior), Jefferson White (Yellowstone), Quincy Isaiah (Winning Time), and Tayme Thapthimthong (The White Lotus). According to The Hollywood Reporter, David Harbour, known for Stranger Things, has now joined the cast and will play a significant, recurring character in Rambo’s story – taking on the role of Major Trautman, previously played by the star of DTF St. Louis.
Despite years of praise and massive popularity, the final season of the fantasy series sparked a huge backlash, even prompting a petition with over 1.8 million signatures demanding a remake. While spin-offs like House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms have helped repair the show’s reputation, many fans still strongly criticize season 8, even seven years after it aired.
Sometimes, shows that weren’t immediately popular deserve another chance. Science fiction, in particular, has evolved a lot over the last few decades, spreading across traditional networks, cable, and streaming services. This has encouraged more creative risk-taking. While some innovative shows are praised right away, others only gain recognition after people revisit them later. It’s a reminder that a show’s quality isn’t always clear at first.
Stephen King is a celebrated and incredibly productive horror author who has been writing for decades. Many of his books have become popular movies and TV series, with Edgar Wright’s adaptation of The Running Man arriving in 2025. At 78 years old, King still writes novels and is also very active online, freely sharing his opinions on the latest films and shows.
As a TV reviewer, I’m telling you, we’re living in the golden age of streaming! It feels like every service is battling for our eyeballs, and honestly, I rarely mind losing the fight. Whether I’m revisiting a favorite show for pure comfort or getting completely hooked by the latest must-see series that everyone’s talking about, TV has become a huge part of my daily life. And it’s not just me – think about it: Netflix, HBO Max, Apple TV+, Disney+, Prime Video, Hulu, Peacock, Paramount+, Crunchyroll… the list goes on and on! Millions of us are spending billions of hours each quarter glued to our screens, and I’m definitely contributing to that number.
Maybe talk to and listen to one of them. 🙄
Netflix has also announced the final episode. The actress who played Sarah Nelson, Nick Nelson’s mother, in the first two seasons, won’t be returning. Anna Maxwell Martin (known for Fackham Hall) will take over the role.
Although these shows appear quite different from one another, they all share a common origin. Each was created by someone who learned from Thurop Van Orman and J.G. Quintel, the creators of The Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack.
The upcoming film Doomsday will showcase the multiverse like never before, featuring at least three alternate realities. We’ll see different versions of familiar heroes, including multiple Avengers teams from our main Earth (Earth-616), the Fantastic Four from another world (Earth-828), and the X-Men from a brand new universe – which might be the same one seen in Deadpool & Wolverine (Earth-10005). This sets the stage for a potentially massive casting reveal from Marvel.