5 Comic Book Reboots That Were Worth Reading (& 5 That Miserably Failed)

Marvel and DC Comics have repeatedly reinvented their stories, sometimes by creating entirely new worlds and other times by completely resetting everything that came before. While some fans dislike these changes, finding them confusing or feeling pressured to keep up with new storylines, reboots don’t need to be huge financial successes or massive overhauls to be well-received. Companies can learn from past errors without drastically altering their universes, and fans don’t always demand sweeping changes to enjoy a good story.

Tick, Tick…Boom! Biopic Deserved A Best Picture Nomination

Several biographical films, including King Richard, Being the Ricardos, and Tick, Tick…Boom!, received Academy Award nominations in 2022. While King Richard was the only one up for Best Picture, many felt that Tick, Tick…Boom! deserved a nomination and its exclusion was a clear oversight, though the lack of a Best Picture nod for Being the Ricardos was understandable.

The Shield: Groundbreaking Crime Drama That Paved Way For Prestige TV

Most crime shows start strong but often lose steam, because a good idea isn’t enough to keep a series interesting for long. But The Shield lasted for seven amazing seasons, thanks to its unique approach—it wasn’t a typical police show—and fantastic acting by Chiklis, Walton Goggins, and the entire cast. The Shield really paved the way for high-quality crime dramas on television, and it deserves more recognition for that.

CBS’ Law & Order Replacement Hits No. 5 on Paramount+ U.S. Charts

According to FlixPatrol, as of February 25, 2026, FBI is the fifth most popular show on Paramount+ in the United States. The show, now in its eighth season, recently returned from a break that began in mid-December, and it’s quickly gaining popularity with viewers, as evidenced by its climb in the rankings. By February 23rd, fans were clearly tuning in again.

Mortal Kombat 2 Levels Up The Gore in Brutal New Trailer

Okay, so the new trailer for the Mortal Kombat sequel is here, and it definitely looks like we’re heading straight for the Tournament! As a fan of the games, I was excited to see some new faces joining the cast – Adeline Rudolph as Kitana and Tati Gabrielle as Jade both look fantastic, and Martyn Ford is absolutely terrifying as Shao Kahn. Thankfully, Joe Taslim is back as Noob Saibot, which is a huge win. Simon McQuoid is returning to direct, and the script this time comes from Jeremy Slater, who recently worked on Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Overall, it’s shaping up to be a pretty promising continuation of the story.

Disney Defeats Warner Bros. To Claim One Final 2025 Box Office Record

I still remember when Zootopia came out in 2016 – it was a huge hit! It ended up being the second-highest-grossing animated film that year, only surpassed by Finding Dory. Overall, it was the fourth highest-grossing movie worldwide that year, behind blockbusters like Captain America: Civil War and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. It was such a fun and clever movie, and I was so excited to see it do so well!

Netflix’s 3 Best Shows Have Been Made Clear & They Are Perfect For A Weekend Binge

Netflix has become known for its diverse and engaging shows, spanning genres like suspenseful thrillers such as Adolescence, action-packed spy series like The Night Agent, lighthearted comedies like Emily in Paris, and epic fantasy shows like The Witcher. While Netflix consistently adds new content, three series currently stand out as the most popular with viewers.