I recently spoke with director Kane Parsons about the future of Backrooms, and it sounds like the film isn’t a one-off. He told me that sequels have been planned since 2022 – it’s not just a possibility, it’s the core intention for the franchise, going beyond the original movie and the popular YouTube series that inspired it.
Gojo’s power makes it difficult to create genuine stakes. When he’s not present, the story needs a convincing reason why he can’t intervene. This issue wasn’t caused by the Shibuya Incident; Shibuya simply forced the series to acknowledge a problem that always existed: Gojo fundamentally influences almost everything in Jujutsu Kaisen. By the time he’s removed during the Shibuya Incident, the narrative groundwork for his absence has already been laid.
Several characters, including former rivals and new heroes eager to prove themselves, are more powerful than the Hulk as depicted in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Although most wouldn’t be able to defeat the Hulk from the comics, a number of heroes could go toe-to-toe with the movie version.
This Crave original series first appeared on HBO Max late last year and quickly became popular. It received a perfect score, something rarely seen. Recently, the show’s creator, Jacob Tierney, shared some new information about Season 2, titled Heated Rivalry.
The new horror film Obsession, directed by YouTube comedian Curry Barker, tells the story of a young man whose wish for his crush to love him above all others has terrifying consequences. While it opened with a respectable $17.2 million on May 15th, it has quickly become a surprising success. In its second weekend, the film’s earnings jumped by 39.3%, marking the smallest drop for a horror movie opening in over 2,000 theaters – a new record!
While The Green Hornet (1966-1967) helped launch Bruce Lee’s career in America, it was a superhero show as much as a showcase for martial arts. Similarly, AMC’s Into the Badlands has incredible martial arts scenes, but it’s primarily a post-apocalyptic science fiction drama. Simply labeling either show as a “martial arts show” overlooks their broader genre identities.
As a huge Critical Role fan, I’ve been following Vox Machina since the very beginning. Usually in Dungeons & Dragons stories, you don’t have to worry too much about your favorite characters permanently biting the dust, especially since the Critical Role crew themselves voice everyone. But The Legend of Vox Machina really surprised me. After a couple of seriously heartbreaking moments, and especially what happens in season 4, it’s clear that this show isn’t afraid to kill characters off – even if they can come back sometimes. Honestly, compared to other fantasy shows, Vox Machina really raises the stakes when it comes to character deaths.
The Dragon Ball series features many powerful groups, from the Saiyans to Frieza’s clan, and these groups are home to some of the most significant characters in the story. These families and bloodlines have dramatically shaped the series and become legendary over time.
Amazon has been aiming to become a major player in fantasy television, hoping to achieve the same success with Tolkien’s work that HBO had with George R.R. Martin’s. While their previous attempt was visually impressive, it didn’t quite live up to expectations. Now, a new fantasy series based on the work of Lauren Roberts could be exactly what Amazon needs to become a leader in the genre.
What really set Stranger Things apart, particularly in its first few seasons, was its unique mix of playful, adventurous stories reminiscent of films like E.T. and The Goonies, combined with real scares and intricate storylines. The relatable characters of Hawkins, who also became popular culture icons, created endless interesting interactions and relationships. While a show quite like Stranger Things may never come along again, Netflix actually created another series that had the potential to fill the void – but it was unfortunately canceled after just one season.