As a critic, I remember Kenneth Branagh’s 2014 take on Jack Ryan as a solid attempt to reboot the franchise for a modern audience, following the classic films with Harrison Ford. It really dove into the world of espionage, and I found the focus on economic warfare to be a surprisingly compelling storyline. Honestly, though, I think it deserved a much wider audience than it received. It just didn’t quite click with viewers, which was a shame.
Jessie Usher, who played A-Train in the popular show The Boys, recently finished filming the fifth and final season. The series, which began in 2019, became well-known for blending superhero action with sharp social satire. The cast also includes Jack Quaid, Anthony Starr, Karl Urban, Erin Moriarty, and Chace Crawford.
During an earnings call, Lionsgate Motion Picture Chair Adam Fogelson shared that the studio is very pleased with how development is going on a sequel to Michael, according to reports.
Prime Video has just released the first trailer for Vought Rising, the next series in The Boys universe. This comes after finishing production on season 5 of The Boys. You can watch the trailer below.
The popular satirical superhero series is continuing with a new show called Vought Rising. This next installment, following the success of Soldier Boy in Season 5, will be a prequel, taking viewers back to the very beginnings of the superpowered individuals (supes). Prime Video announced Vought Rising just two days after the Season 5 finale.
These days, it’s common to need background information before watching a superhero show, but Spider-Noir doesn’t require any of that. If you generally know the story of Spider-Man, you’ll be able to jump right into this exciting mix of noir crime thriller and classic superhero action. Even if you’re unfamiliar with Spider-Man or the Spider-Man Noir comics, the 8-episode series quickly explains everything you need to know about Cage’s character, Ben Reilly, through flashbacks and other visuals – all set in a beautifully designed 1930s New York City.
The hit comedy series earned the most nominations ever for a single season and took home 13 Emmy Awards, setting a new record for wins in a comedy season. Originally debuting in March 2025, Apple TV has confirmed that Season 2, titled The Studio, will premiere in 2026, according to Variety.
Spider-Noir presents a New York City unlike any Peter Parker has known, vividly recreating the classic film noir style of the 1940s with a superhero spin. Despite being in black and white, Nicolas Cage’s performance as the Spider-Man of this world is captivating, immersing viewers in a world of gangsters, villains, and alluring, quick-witted women.
One of the biggest lingering mysteries surrounding The Mandalorian & Grogu ahead of the new Star Wars movie’s release involved one of its key Imperial Remnant villains. First debuting in The Mandalorian season 3 as part of the Imperial Shadow Council, actor Jonny Coyne played one of several unnamed Imperial warlords on the Disney+ series. However, that’s finally changed thanks to Coyne’s latest appearance clashing with Pedro Pascal’s Din Djarin and his adopted son.
The satirical superhero series The Boys was created by Eric Kripke, who also ran the show Supernatural, and first appeared on Prime Video in 2019. The show has been praised for its humorous take on the superhero genre, cleverly poking fun at popular superhero tropes while also offering a sharp critique of consumerism, American society, capitalism, and celebrity culture.