Jacob Elordi proved his skill as a dramatic actor in films like Priscilla, where he played Elvis Presley. In 2025, he starred as The Monster in Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein, earning widespread praise and several awards. He won a Critics Choice Award for Best Supporting Actor and was nominated for an Academy Award in the same category.
The animation in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse is brilliant, successfully combining modern computer graphics with the feel of traditional comic book art. It’s a really well-written and funny movie that both Marvel enthusiasts and general moviegoers will enjoy. While it’s a fantastic Oscar winner, there are other animated films that excel even further in character depth, story, and visual artistry, and are definitely worth checking out.
A popular villain from Avatar: The Last Airbender is the focus of a new, action-packed trailer. It shows off some of her most memorable scenes from the show and gives a first look at how powerful she is in the game.
Okay, so Man on Fire isn’t dominating the charts anymore, but honestly, it’s still hanging in there! I was surprised to see it’s currently ninth worldwide, and even better, it just jumped back up to number six here in the U.S. according to FlixPatrol. It’s a really gripping action thriller, so I’m glad people are still discovering it.
Despite the 2026 film The Running Man, starring Glen Powell, not being a box office success and suggesting that audiences don’t always gravitate towards Stephen King’s science fiction stories, his work continues to inspire highly popular adaptations. For example, the 2025 series It: Welcome to Derry boldly expanded the It universe with a prequel set in the 1960s, and became one of the most frightening and inventive horror shows of recent years.
The first season of the live-action Star Wars show premiered on Disney+ in December 2024 and finished in January 2025. It follows a group of kids who grew up protected on a remote planet as they begin exploring the galaxy, encounter pirates, and attempt to return home. The show received generally positive reviews, earning a 92% rating from critics and a 79% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, but Disney+ has not yet announced whether it will be renewed for another season.
While Deadwood is a truly great show, a few other series are even better, either by exploring different angles or by taking its ideas to the next level. Some shows offer a grander scope of the Wild West, focusing on adventure and stunning landscapes, while others delve deeper into the harsh realities of its conquest. This list includes both long-running favorites and hidden gems – all shows that bring something unique to the table that Deadwood doesn’t.
The duo were a part of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, and their chemistry was undeniable, although nothing romantic has happened yet. Meloni left SVU after 12 seasons, and then he came back with his own spinoff, which aired for five seasons. In a new interview with People, Law & Order: SVU showrunner Michele Fazekas gave a positive update on a potential Benson and Stabler reunion.
As a huge fan of fantasy and television, I truly believe Game of Thrones was in a league of its own for most of its run – it really felt like the best fantasy series ever made. Yes, the ending was definitely disappointing, but it didn’t ruin everything. HBO still managed to build on that world and find success with new stories in Westeros, which proves how strong the original series was.
Many popular shows wouldn’t exist without the groundwork laid by Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Series like Supernatural, Grimm, Riverdale, Lucifer, Pretty Little Liars, Evil, The CW’s Nancy Drew, and Chilling Adventures of Sabrina all owe a debt to its innovative format. Even the recent announcement of Netflix’s Scooby-Doo: Origins – a live-action, young adult mystery – clearly draws inspiration from the character dynamics, humor, teen drama, and spooky mysteries that made Buffy so unique.