Fans will finally see a completely new side of the Punisher when Spider-Man: Brand New Day arrives in theaters on July 31, 2026. Early information confirms the film will feature intense violence, bloodshed, and unrestrained rage from the character of Castle.
Zooey Deschanel was originally going to star in a new series called Key Witness, where she would play a criminal profiler assisting the FBI. However, according to reports, the show won’t be made. This is likely disappointing news for fans of her previous show, Bones, as many hoped Key Witness could fill the void, given the similar type of role.
Given its place in the Star Wars timeline, the comic Maul – Shadow Lord, which takes place right after The Clone Wars, needed to connect to Maul’s unexpected appearance in Solo: A Star Wars Story. Star Wars lore can be complicated with so many films and shows, almost requiring fans to do extra research. However, the way Maul – Shadow Lord’s author, Sam Witwer, bridges that gap is clever and straightforward.
Angelina Jolie is known for her work in many popular films. She’s given memorable performances in movies like A Mighty Heart and the Kung Fu Panda series, and starred in action hits such as Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Wanted, and Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. She also received critical acclaim – and an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actress – for her role in Girl, Interrupted, even though the movie itself received mixed reviews.
Initially, Cobra Kai felt like a comedy. The show revisits the story of Johnny Lawrence, the villain from the original Karate Kid, decades after his defeat by Daniel LaRusso. We quickly learn Johnny hasn’t had an easy life and is struggling with personal issues. This sets up the show’s surprising storyline: the former bully starts a dojo to teach troubled teens self-defense. Through teaching, Johnny is forced to confront his own past and re-evaluate who he is.
The story of Song of the Samurai starts well before Toshizo became a well-known historical figure. We first meet him as a young man traveling between martial arts schools, trying to improve his skills as a fighter. He isn’t looking for companionship, but when he realizes the fighters at the Shieikan Dojo – and their leader, Kondo Isami – could help him become the best in Japan, he unexpectedly finds himself becoming part of their group.
From the start, the Yakuza series has included a lot of fun minigames. These range from simple diversions that break up the fighting, to more complex activities with surprisingly engaging stories. They really help bring the game’s world to life.
The first season of the new animated Star Wars series recently finished with ten episodes. Episodes nine and ten, titled Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord, premiered on Disney+ on May 4th – also known as Star Wars Day – and were full of surprising twists and reveals. The final episode, in particular, was packed with action, featuring intense lightsaber fights between Maul, Devon, and their Imperial opponents.
A popular theory about The Mandalorian and Grogu suggests Din Djarin might die in the next installment. Lines from the trailers, like “The kid will live centuries beyond me” and “I won’t always be around to protect him,” have fueled this speculation. A recent tagline – “His greatest mission could be his last” – further supports the idea that Din’s fate is in jeopardy.
This approach resulted in a lot of actors appearing in both shows. The trend continued in later versions of the series – for example, the Twilight Zone revival from the 1980s included performers who went on to become well-known on Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Voyager.