A recent Deadline report revealed a surprise: Marvel Studios won’t be advertising during the 2026 Super Bowl. This is unusual for the event, which typically features numerous trailers. Neither the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day in July, nor Avengers: Doomsday in December, will have a presence at the game.
Sam Raimi, the director of the original Spider-Man movies with Tobey Maguire, recently told AP Entertainment he’d be thrilled to make another one. He specifically expressed interest in working with Maguire again for a fourth film.
Many book-to-screen adaptations haven’t gone well. While the A Series of Unfortunate Events movie wasn’t successful, the Netflix series was a big improvement. Artemis Fowl didn’t work at all, and The Golden Compass left out the most important elements of the story. The adaptations of The Mortal Instruments and Vampire Academy were also disappointing.
A reliable source says Chris Evans could have returned to the Marvel Cinematic Universe earlier than he did. Industry insider John Rocha shared on the podcast The Hot Mic that there were original plans for the original Avengers—including Evans—to make a cameo in the post-credits scene of Fantastic Four: First Steps, but the scene was eventually removed from the film.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie has successfully adapted many iconic power-ups from the Mario games for the big screen. The first film featured popular forms like Super Mario, Star Mario, and Tanooki Mario. However, one classic transformation – Fire Flower Mario – wasn’t included in the 2023 hit movie.
Many of Netflix’s most highly-rated original films end on a sad note. These movies have earned significant praise from critics, with some becoming huge international successes, and others being lesser-known favorites. A few have even been nominated for Academy Awards. If you’re looking for a film that will pull at your heartstrings, these are great choices.
The Department of Damage Control has quietly become a key part of what connects the stories in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After SHIELD was dismantled, the DODC took over as the main government organization dealing with super-powered people, aliens, and any dangerous, powerful objects.
The film Gladiator brought back the classic Hollywood epic, sparking a wave of similar movies like Troy. Blade Runner has heavily influenced countless futuristic films, TV shows, and video games. And the Alien franchise, along with many movies it inspired, has been popular for almost half a century.
Although the company hasn’t made a formal announcement, internal communication suggests that Bob Iger is preparing to step down.
For nearly ten years, fans have happily re-watched the show Bones. Now, Prime Video might be offering something similar with Scarpetta, a new crime drama set to premiere on March 11, 2026. Many are excited about the show, but especially those who loved Bones – it could finally fill the void left when that series ended.