In 2025, there was significantly less new Star Wars content. After the release of Star Wars: Skeleton Crew early in the year, new television shows were limited to short-form, non-official stories and cartoons aimed at very young children.
After much anticipation, Netflix has confirmed a sequel to the popular animated series, KPop Demon Hunters. Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans, who directed the original, are returning to lead the new installment. While details are still being kept secret, the directing team is bringing back HUNTR/X and seems just as excited as the fans about continuing the story.
As a huge movie fan, I always think about Spider-Man when people talk about great superheroes – and he’s got some truly amazing villains too! Over the years, we’ve seen Peter Parker battle a ton of bad guys, but a few really stand out as some of the most frightening and memorable enemies in any superhero film.
The second season of Netflix’s live-action series, One Piece, is now available and delivers on expectations. Like the first season, it remains faithful to Eiichiro Oda’s original manga, which began in 1997. One Piece has recently become the best-selling comic book series ever, even outselling Superman, demonstrating its enduring popularity. Beyond the live-action show, the series has also thrived as a long-running anime, which launched in 1999 and boasts over 1000 episodes, mirroring the manga’s extensive story.
Traditional TV is full of crime shows and procedural dramas where police, paramedics, and lawyers solve mysteries each week. Shows like NCIS (currently in its 23rd season) and Law & Order: SVU (season 27) have remained popular for years. However, with so many shows competing for viewers, it’s hard to launch something new, which makes ABC’s reboot of Magnum, P.I. particularly noteworthy.
Released on Netflix on June 20, 2025, KPop Demon Hunters quickly became a global hit. The animated movie, starring Arden Cho as Rumi, May Hong as Mira, and Ji-young Yoo as Zoey, has received numerous award nominations and wins. It’s currently nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song.
Alongside the iconic Superman, several other DC heroes were introduced, such as Mr. Terrific, Hawkgirl, Metamorphosis, and Guy Gardner. Gardner marks the beginning of the Green Lanterns in the DC Universe, and two new Lanterns will appear in the 2026 film, Lanterns.
This week, Disney+ is introducing “Verts,” a new feature for watching short, vertical videos – similar to TikTok or Instagram Reels. Designed primarily for mobile users, Verts aims to help people discover new shows and movies available on Disney+. Disney says this is only the beginning, and they plan to add even more content, including videos from fans and a wider range of storytelling formats and personalized recommendations.
The new TV drama has received generally positive reviews from critics, earning a 76% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, viewers aren’t as impressed, giving it a score of only 51% – a significant 25-point difference. This means the show is currently rated as ‘Stale’ on the Popcornmeter, as it hasn’t reached the 60% threshold needed to be considered ‘Hot’.
I’m so excited! Hulu just dropped the official trailer for the Malcolm in the Middle revival, and it’s coming out on April 10th! I can’t wait to see what the family’s up to now.