A recent social media post by leaker “variablelace” (reported by ComicBookMovie) claims that several characters in an upcoming movie will have new costumes. The rumor suggests that Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom will briefly use a sword and shield, described as a visually impressive addition.
The Pokémon TCG expansion, Mega Evolution – Phantasmal Flames, launched on November 14, 2025, and prominently features Pokémon Mega Evolutions. The cards in this set are a combination of those found in the Japanese Inferno X set, as well as special decks featuring Mega Gengar and Mega Diancie. As the name Phantasmal Flames implies, Fire- and Darkness-type Pokémon are well-represented, though some of the most sought-after cards aren’t of these types.
Big news for Dragon Ball fans! We can expect some exciting announcements – likely about a new anime – at a major event next year. A Dragon Ballthemed park is also being built in Dubai. And today, November 14, 2025, marks the opening of the first official Dragon Ball Store in Japan, which is a huge moment for the franchise. Unfortunately, some negativity surrounding the store is overshadowing what should be a celebration for Dragon Ball* fans.
Those strangely cute and slightly unsettling dolls continue to be a worldwide hit, and now Sony is making a movie based on them.
The 48-year-old actor, best known for his role in Dawson’s Creek, recently told People magazine that he’s been holding onto these special items for years, waiting for the perfect moment to share them. With everything that’s been happening lately, he feels that moment has finally arrived.
A new rumor suggests that Nintendo is planning a Donkey Kong movie, potentially releasing around 2028. According to insider MyTimeToShineHello, sources indicate this project is already in development. If true, it would continue Nintendo’s trend of adapting its popular games for the big screen, following the success of The Super Mario Bros. Movie, a planned Super Mario Galaxy Movie, and The Legend of Zelda film.
It’s natural for things like ideas, characters, and even lines from older works to feel outdated as time passes. Tastes change, and what’s popular now won’t necessarily stay that way. Just like some beloved ’90s anime don’t resonate as strongly with audiences today, we can expect even current favorites to feel different in the future.
Despite his changes, Wright actually has a lot of respect for the original Running Man film. This respect, and his appreciation for the original star, led him to include two subtle tributes in his new version. The film features nods to the actor who first played Ben Richards – Arnold Schwarzenegger appears on the film’s currency, and Glen Powell’s character delivers a line that acknowledges the original. Both of these details are fun, self-aware references that pay homage to the past.
Over the years, we’ve seen several different live-action Spider-Man movie series, plus animated films like Into the Spider-Verse. And that doesn’t even include all the times Spider-Man’s story has been restarted in the comics themselves. A writer recently expressed frustration with this pattern, particularly how often it happens within the comic books, telling PopVerse:
A seventh Sharknado movie is being made, bringing back the deadly combination of sharks and waterspouts! The first Sharknado film followed a hurricane in Los Angeles that swept thousands of sharks into tornadoes, causing chaos for the city’s residents. The upcoming movie, currently in development, is called Sharknado Origins.