Superhero stories are incredibly popular today, thanks to the success of companies like Marvel and DC. But that popularity started with classic cartoons that first captured the hearts of audiences worldwide. Over time, some superhero shows have consistently delivered excellent stories, building on the foundations laid by those early adventures.
Sadie Sink, known for Stranger Things, is heading to the Marvel Cinematic Universe with a role in July’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The success of Stranger Things came from its smart mix of up-and-coming young actors alongside more established and experienced performers, which helped build a realistic and complex world with relatable characters.
Even though Trigun Stargaze finished airing in March 2026, fans of the series still have something to look forward to. Crunchyroll has partnered with a leading anime fashion brand to release exciting new merchandise.
About six months after starting the project, Sony realized that Kpop Demon Hunters could become a franchise. They then asked writer/director Maggie Kang to work with other creatives, including Chinese-American filmmaker Chris Applehans, to make the movie more suitable for children and families. This collaboration led to a significant change in the film’s direction.
Netflix’s The Society follows a group of teens left to fend for themselves in their empty hometown. The show shares similarities with The 100 and From, particularly in its focus on survival, establishing leadership, and navigating conflicts. While The Society begins with teenagers returning to a deserted town, The 100 starts with juveniles sent back to an uninhabitable planet to determine if it can support life. Despite these different beginnings, both shows explore similar themes of how young people cope and build a society when left to their own devices.
Most anime don’t become massive online sensations, but those in the shonen genre consistently achieve viral success. Exciting battles, unexpected plot twists, and emotionally powerful scenes can elevate a shonen anime from simple entertainment to a widely recognized cultural phenomenon across the internet.
From the start, Jamie Dutton was presented as the vulnerable member of the Yellowstone family – the son who desperately wanted to please everyone but seemed unable to handle pressure. Looking back at the final season, it’s clear that Jamie wasn’t actually a villain, but rather a convenient scapegoat. The Duttons needed someone to take the blame to protect themselves, and Jamie was chosen. This was a major misstep by John, Beth, and Kayce, and it leaves a lingering sense of regret even as the show expands with new spin-offs.
When the first trailer for the show Lanterns was released, some dedicated Green Lantern fans weren’t happy with how Hal Jordan’s costume looked. A quick shot showed the suit hanging in his closet, and it appeared to be mostly brown and grey, rather than the classic all-green design. Some viewers even commented that the suit from the 2011 Ryan Reynolds Green Lantern movie looked better.
HBO has ordered a second season of the Harry Potter series well before the first season even airs this Christmas. However, the role of Ginny Weasley will be played by a different actress in Season 2. Gracie Cochrane, who played Ginny briefly in Season 1, will not be returning and the part is being recast.
It’s understandable to be scared of terrifying monsters like Rancors and Sarlaccs, but some of the more human-like alien species in Star Wars are still unsettling. This is either because they’re almost, but not quite, human – creating a strange, uneasy feeling – or because they remind us of creatures we already fear in the real world. While what’s scary is personal, some Star Wars aliens are definitely creepier than others.