The South Korean film Hope debuted at the Cannes Film Festival on May 17th. Directed and written by Na Hong-jin, the sci-fi movie stars Fassbender and Alicia Vikander. After getting positive reviews at Cannes, Hope is now scheduled for release in the United States.
The highly anticipated follow-up to the 2006 film The Devil Wears Prada, starring Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci, premiered in US theaters on May 1st. The film was a major success, becoming the fourth highest-grossing movie of 2026, after The Super Mario Galaxy Movie ($991 million), Michael ($857 million), and Project Hail Mary ($677 million).
Beyond major franchises like Dune, directed by Denis Villeneuve, and Jurassic Park, helmed by the legendary Steven Spielberg, there are also smaller sci-fi series worth mentioning. Netflix’s Altered Carbon is a great example, featuring both a live-action series with two seasons and an animated anime film.
Joe Simon and Jack Kirby created Captain America, beginning with the story of Steve Rogers, an army recruit determined to serve his country with his friend Bucky. The first issue of Captain America Comics, released in March 1941, was a huge success for Timely Comics, selling a million copies and giving readers a much-needed symbol of hope during a difficult period. Captain America has remained a popular figure ever since.
Some viewers might find it strange to see close-quarters fighting in a futuristic setting. However, the fact that powerful families commonly hire swordmasters to teach their children and soldiers shows how important this type of combat still is. Though it appears like a return to older ways, it’s actually due to a major scientific breakthrough—one that made traditional guns ineffective and even hazardous.
Michael Connelly recently shared on the Books on the Beach podcast that the second season of Bosch: Legacy (formerly Ballard) is expected to arrive “either later this year or early next year.” Filming is currently underway, and they’ve completed about half of the season, but Prime Video hasn’t announced an official release date yet.
Prior to this, Watanabe spoke with Anime Corner at Manga Barcelona 2025, where he discussed his work and offered fresh perspectives on the characters from his acclaimed 1998 creation.
Following his decisive victory over Darth Maul, Darth Vader encountered a far more challenging opponent in his old master, Obi-Wan Kenobi. Despite Obi-Wan’s popularity as a beloved Star Wars character and his earlier defeat of Anakin Skywalker, Vader ultimately proved too powerful. The second round was a close contest, but Darth Vader emerged victorious and moved on to the semifinals.
Wolverine is famous for being incredibly difficult to defeat. His ability to heal quickly, combined with his Adamantium skeleton, claws, and fearless attitude, make him one of the most powerful fighters in the universe. Simply put, he’s the ultimate tough character and never avoids a fight.
Although these two universes appear quite distinct, they differ fundamentally in their philosophies. One envisions a future where people create flawless organizations, while the other believes all institutions, no matter how well-meaning, are destined to fall apart. Additionally, the second universe offers very little opportunity for independent, skilled individuals like Han Solo to thrive.