Ahead of the Lanterns Season 1 finale, DC Studios looks to be continuing to put together the blueprint for a potential second season, assembling a writers room to work alongside returning showrunner Chris Mundy. According to Nexus Point News, writers Selwyn Seyfu Hinds, Vanessa Baden Kelly, Nakkiah Lui and Zack Whedon have been working on Season 2 scripts alongside…

A new report from insider Apocalyptic Horseman claims Ambush Bug, a character created to spoof traditional superhero tropes, will appear in The People v. Gorilla Grodd. Described by creator Keith Giffen as "Bugs Bunny as a super-villain", Ambush Bug appeared in an antagonist role before deciding he would rather be Superman's friend and labeling himself a hero. Long before She-Hulk and Deadpool used the gimmick, Ambush Bug broke the fourth wall, directly addressing the reader and acknowledging his role in the comics.

Serving as the end cap to the streaming trilogy that began in 2021 with WandaVision and continued in 2024 with Agatha All Along, Marvel Television’s VisionQuest brings back Paul Bettany as the Android Avenger. Crafted by showrunner Terry Matalas (Star Trek: Picard), the 8-episode series explores Vision’s journey to recover his memory and identity following his resurrection at the hands of S.W.O.R.D.

Continued delays in the start of production of Avengers: Secret Wars have a increasingly sparked concerns that Marvel Studios will be unable to get the Multiverse Saga finale ready for theaters by its December 17, 2027 release. Originally believed to be planned for production in August, production on Secret Wars has been postponed multiple times and a new report indicates it will be quite some time before cameras roll.

Via press release, DC Comics has announced Runway to Ruin, the first-ever crossover event for DC GO!—its mobile-first, vertical scrolling webcomics imprint available on DC Universe Infinite. The month-long digital event kicks off on October 1, with Runway to Ruin Alpha and wraps up on October 29 with Runway to Ruin Omega. Both bookend issues are written by…

The Leak: Lillard’s Man of Tomorrow character reportedly has a biracial family and interacts with Daily Planet reporters. The Theory: Lillard is playing a veteran Barry Allen married to Iris West-Allen and father to twins Don and Dawn. The DCU Impact: Paves the way for Wally West to take center stage as the DCU's main Flash. Ever since Matthew Lillard…

The Project: A live-action Spider-Man TV series adapting Marvel Comics’ 1990s Clone Saga. The Leads: Ben Reilly and Kaine Parker. The Creatives: Written by Kelvin Yu (American Born Chinese); executive produced by Lord & Miller and Amy Pascal. The Source: Deadline Just weeks after axing Nicolas Cage’s Spider-Noir, Amazon MGM Studios and Sony Pictures Television are weaving their next web.

When Marvel Comics launches its dark, horror-infused Midnight Universe on October 7, readers grabbing their copies off comic shop shelves will notice something radically different about the main cover art. Instead of full-page artwork revealing character redesigns in plain sight, Marvel is debuting a specialized "Cloaked Cover" trade dress—a stylistic black-bar design that keeps the Midnight versions of Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, and the X-Men partially obscured until fans open the book.

The Digital Date: Arrives on Premium VOD on October 6, 2026. The Physical Date: 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD officially drop December 15, 2026. The Highlights: Limited Collector's Edition featuring an authentic wardrobe relic card and prop reproductions. The Source: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment announcement via IGN, ScreenRant, and CBR. Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has confirmed the home media rollout date for the biggest domestic box office hit of all time.

Following Episode 7 of Lanterns, "The Jordan Boys Legacy", fans began to theorize, somewhat worryingly, that John Stewart was on the road to ruin. Heading into the finale, concerned fans wonder if Stewart will be a Green Lantern at all or if he'll take the path laid out in the 2020 graphic novel Green Lantern: Earth One Vol. 2.

The Multiverse Saga is drawing to a close, and Marvel Studios is officially ushering in the era of the mutant that could go on for two decades. At D23, Kevin Feige revealed a portion of the core cast for Marvel’s untitled X-Men reboot, hitting theaters May 5, 2028. Rather than leaning on familiar faces from the Fox era, Marvel is assembling a young, ensemble to carry the franchise for the next decadecor more and choosing a villain who has yet to menace the Children of the Atom in live-action.

Image Comics Releases Wild Fantasy Satire 'The Ludocrats, Vol. 1'

In an exclusive interview with Empire Magazine, co-directors Joe and Anthony Russo unpacked the newly added TVA sequence—where Key Quan’s O.B. and Owen Wilson’s Mobius watch in horror as Sacred Timeline branches collapse—explaining how the scene confirms that the multiverse is collapsing ahead of Avengers: Doomsday. The TVA Sequence & The Mechanics of Incursions Everything dies.

The Moment: The classic Tony Stark anvil audio morphs into Doctor Doom forging his mask. The Core Theme: Exploring the structural "duality" between Iron Man and Doctor Doom. The Russo Challenge: Original 2019 Endgame dialogue lines contain direct setup for Avengers: Doomsday. The Source: Exclusive interview via Empire Magazine. In the original 2019 release, Avengers: Endgame concluded with the iconic sound of Tony Stark hammering metal in a cave—a nostalgic audio Easter egg honoring the birth of Iron Man.

Multiple award-nominated creator Zoe Thorogood partners with Joe Whiteford for a new, unconventional vampire miniseries, 'Vampire on Aisle 6,' launching this December from Image Comics.

When Marvel Comics launches its dark, horror-infused Midnight Universe on October 7, collectors won't just be hunting down story details—they'll be navigating one of the most regimented variant cover initiatives in recent publisher history. To streamline the collecting experience across Midnight Spider-Man #1, Midnight Fantastic Four #1, and Midnight X-Men #1, Marvel is establishing a standardized…

The Midnight Universe is Marvel Comics’ newest ongoing, creator-driven horror imprint. Overseen by Marvel Publisher Dan Buckley in a rare return to hands-on Executive Editing, the Midnight imprint transforms Marvel’s premier icons into twisted, supernatural versions of themselves. Rather than focusing on established supernatural heroes like Blade or Ghost Rider, the line reimagines core mainstays—Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four, and the X-Men—through dark fantasy, body horror, and psychological dread.

The Director: Jon Watts (Skeleton Crew, Spider-Man trilogy) The Writer: Simon Kinberg (Star Wars Rebels, X-Men). The Project: The opening film of Lucasfilm's new Star Wars trilogy. The Source: Reported by Daniel Richtman (@DanielRPK). The galaxy far, far away has reportedly locked in its targeting computer on a director for its next film after Star Wars: Starfighter…

The Date: May 5, 2028. The Leads: Kit Connor (Cyclops), Sadie Sink (Jean Grey), Christopher Abbott (Professor X), Adam Driver (Mister Sinister). The Creatives: Director Jake Schreier; Writers Lee Sung Jin & Joanna Calo. After years of patience, rumors, and subtle teases, the Children of the Atom are taking over the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Following the climax of the Multiverse Saga, Marvel Studios is preparing to relaunch the iconic franchise from the ground up with a fresh, younger team.

The clock is officially ticking toward the dark debut of the Marvel Midnight universe on October 7, and Marvel Comics is ramping up the psychological dread with a daily countdown to Midnight teaser campaign. Moving clockwise through a clock face, the publisher has released quotes alongside interior artwork for Day 12 (Midnight X-Men) and Day 11 (Midnight Fantastic Four…

Get ready to clock back in. The iconic 1980 workplace satire 9 to 5 is heading back to the big screen, and this time, your ticket purchase does more than just secure you a seat for a classic comedy—it helps put books in the hands of children around the world. To celebrate "Give Like Dolly Day," 20th Century Studios announced today that the newly restored film—starring the legendary trio of…

The Multiverse Saga has introduced plenty of new heroes and villains join the MCU but none have become so quickly beloved by fans as Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova. And now she'll play a role in the final installment in the saga, Avengers: Secret Wars. Confirmed by Kevin Feige to provide a Multiversal reset for the MCU, the studio's Avengers: Secret Wars…

Avengers: Endgame Encore is in theaters and fans are returning in droves to find out how the additional footage sets up the next film in the franchise, Avengers: Doomsday, including how Loki's visit to Steve and Peggy changes everything. The last moments of Avengers: Endgame Encore work as an extension of the final scene of the 2019 cut. As Steve Rogers and Peggy Carter finally get to enjoy their dance, …

Marvel's budget-friendly trade paperback initiative is once again expanding its multiversal footprint. Following up on Marvel's recent wave of announcements—which expanded the Compact line with Ultimate Universe and Spider-Verse classics—the publisher has confirmed two more fan-favorite Spider-Verse icons are joining the $9.99 format in May 2027. Readers will be able to grab origin-focused, omnibus-style collections for both Spider-Man Noir…

One of the most legendary creative teams in modern Marvel history is coming full circle for a massive milestone. Eisner Award-winning writer Brian Michael Bendis and superstar artist Michael Gaydos—the co-creators who first introduced the world to Jessica Jones in 2001’s groundbreaking Alias—are reuniting for the character’s 25th anniversary. In December, Marvel will launch Jessica Jones: Alias…

The Thursday Number: Estimated $4 million in Thursday night previews. The Projection: Pacing comfortably toward a $25 million+ domestic opening weekend. The Source: Reported by box office analyst Jatinder Singh (@Itsjat32). Earth's Mightiest Heroes are back in theaters and look to be building serious momentum out of the gate. Following yesterday's news of record-breaking $15 million domestic advance ticket sales…

The Record: Nearly $15M in domestic pre-sales, the highest ever for a theatrical re-release. The Benchmark: Surpassed Revenge of the Sith - 20th Anniversary. The Projection: $25M to $30M opening weekend in North America. The Source: Box office analyst Jatinder Singh (@Itsjat32) via X. Seven years after Earth’s Mightiest Heroes brought down Thanos, moviegoers are lining up in historic numbers to relive the cinematic event on the big screen.

Marvel is bringing a packed four-day lineup spanning Marvel Studios streaming projects, a deep dive into its new Midnight Universe, massive Spider-Man reveals, and the debut convention presence for all-new Editor-in-Chief Stephen Wacker. Via social media, Marvel's major panels and times have been confirmed, with Marvel Television and Marvel Animation taking the lead ahead of the publishing houses previously revealed plans…

Marvel Television's VisionQuest debuts on Disney Plus on October 14 and is shaping up to be Marvel's weirdest show to date. In development since 2022, the series original showrunner, Jac Schaeffer, handed the wheel to Terry Matalas who has created a techno-philosophical journey that will explore the nature of sentience and what it is to "be." After all, Vision is not Ultron and he is not J.A.R.V.I.S.

Avengers: Endgame Encore is set to open in theaters and expected to dominate the box office. The re-release comes with new footage, connecting its final moments to Avengers: Doomsday. At 181 minutes (3 hours and 1 minute) Avengers: Endgame was already the longest Marvel Studios film and depending if you see it in standard theaters, IMAX or Disney's new Infinity Vision format, the runtime of…

According to a report from TheWrap, Mason Thames (How to Train Your Dragon, The Black Phone franchise) and Logan Kim (Ghostbusters: Afterlife) have been tapped to voice Dick Grayson and Jason Todd in Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios’ upcoming feature Dynamic Duo. Directed by Arthur Mintz, Dynamic Duo will diverge significantly from traditional comic book continuity.

Acclaimed creator Mirka Andolfo (Unnatural, Sweet Paprika) is heading back to the coaldust-choked Victorian atmosphere that defined her international hit Mercy. This December, Andolfo brings fans an all-new Gothic horror tale in the upcoming four-issue miniseries Merciless, published by Image Comics. Andolfo is joined by fan-favorite collaborator and artist Lidia Bolognini (Sweet Paprika: Black, White & Pink…

Metamorpho, played by Anthony Carrigan, is joining the ever-expanding cast of the HBO Max streaming series The People v. Gorilla Grodd. The eight-episode mockumentary, by American Vandal creators Tony Yacenda and Dan Perrault, will feature Jimmy Olsen, played once again by Skyler Gisondo, stepping behind the camera to direct an investigative docuseries re-examining the high-profile conviction of the telepathic ape Gorilla Grodd, …

Two of Nicolas Cage’s most iconic action blockbusters—Simon West's high-octane thriller Con Air and John Turtletaub's beloved historical adventure National Treasure—are officially coming to 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray™ SteelBook on November 10, 2026. Both films have been fully restored in 4K with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos audio. Both films have been fully restored in 4K with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos audio.

Disney and Pixar’s latest animated feature, Toy Story 5, is now streaming exclusively on Disney+. The newest entry in the multi-billion-dollar franchise reunites Woody, Buzz Lightyear, Jessie, and the rest of the iconic gang while introducing a new generation of toys. In Toy Story 5, the classic playthings face an all-new threat as "Toy meets Tech". Woody and the gang find their roles challenged by Lilypad, a brand-new tablet device who arrives in Bonnie's room with her own disruptive ideas about what is best for their kid.

Ahead of its September 25 U.S. theatrical launch, leaked footage from international screenings have revealed the contents of the four new sequences added to Avengers: Endgame Encore. Described be Joe Russo as narrative bridge to Avengers: Doomsday, the re-release modifies the film's classic ending scene while adding three post-credits stingers, two of which lead directly into the December film and a third which calls back to the original and iconic last seconds of the credits to…

The terror that flaps in the night is returning to television. Nearly six years after the project was first put into development at the streamer, Variety reports that Disney's plans for Darkwing Duck animated reboot have finally hatched, with the project being given a series order. Executive produced by Point Grey's Seth Rogen and Evan Goldberg, the newly greenlit series features an all-star voice cast headlined by the legendary…

Fresh off guiding Spider-Man: Brand New Day to historical box office heights, filmmaker Destin Daniel Cretton is locking in his creative home for the foreseeable future. According to an exclusive report from The Hollywood Reporter, Cretton has officially signed a multi-year overall film and television deal with Sony Pictures. The major executive pact expands Sony's relationship with the director after…

Award-winning writer Alex Segura and acclaimed podcaster Sara Century are teaming up with fan-favorite artists Pat Kennedy and Dean Kotz to bring a fresh, indie-inspired spin to the superhero genre in the upcoming ongoing series The Forgotten Five from Image Comics. Set to launch this December, the series promises a unique blend of nostalgic superhero storytelling and modern, character-driven drama.

The Backlash: Fans complaining that Lanterns disrespects Hal Jordan by killing him off early. The Defense: James Gunn noting Hal has more screen time in Lanterns than his entire live-action history. The Tease: Gunn hinting "if that's exactly what that is" regarding Hal's death. DC Studios co-CEO James Gunn is firmly standing by how HBO Max's Lanterns treats Hal Jordan—while dropping a tantalizing hint that the veteran Green Lantern's fate might not be quite what it seems.

While fans eagerly await the return of Disney+’s hit animated series, Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, Marvel is officially filling in the blanks between seasons with a canon comic book bridge. Marvel Comics has announced Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, a new four-issue limited series launching this December. Returning to the world of the hit animated show are writer…

Marvel's acclaimed monochrome-and-blood anthology format is turning its attention toward the cold, deadly Red Room. The publisher has announced Black Widow: Black, White & Red Room, a new four-issue limited series launching on December 16. The book spotlights two of the most lethal assassins in the Marvel Universe—Natasha Romanoff and Yelena Belova—while exploring the wider world and dark legacy of the training facility that forged them.

In the wake of the decision to non-renew Daredevil: Born Again, Marvel Television has reportedly found one potential replacement for the slot on its live-action television slate. According to THR, the studio "greenlit a spy thriller referred to as Zodiac." Rumors of a detective project had swirled for some time with many of those having pegged it as a Special Presentation.

Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. has been off the air for nearly as long as it ran. Originally intended as a companion show to Marvel's films, the ABC melodrama took a divergent path, with its characters and ongoing narrative becoming increasingly detached from the larger MCU plot. Indeed, as the studio moved into its messy Multiverse Saga, nary a mention of the series or its agents has been made.

For over two decades, the Resident Evil film franchise was a strange, paradoxical beast—grossing hundreds of millions internationally while quietly getting dragged by purists for betraying its survival horror roots. Zach Cregger just burned that old blueprint to the ground, maintaining momentum on a generational career-opening heater and, potentially, giving Sony a new franchise. Tearing into 3,684 locations, Sony Pictures’ fresh, bone-crunching reboot has pulled in an eye-watering $26.3 million on its opening day (including $8.8 million from Thursday previews).

The Extension: The exclusive theatrical window extends through November 16, 2026. The Record: Longest exclusive theatrical window for a Sony film since No Way Home (2021). The Source: Reported by Global Box Office. After dethroning The Force Awakens to become the highest-grossing domestic film of all time, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is getting a little longer stay in theaters. …

Big news for fans of dark humor and slasher horror: heavyweights Tony Fleecs (Stray Dogs, Feral) and Tim Seeley (Revival, Hack/Slash) are reuniting this December for a brand-new project from Image Comics. Titled The Princess Murders, the series promises to be the ultimate mash-up of fractured fairy tales and campy slasher tropes. The premise is as wild as the creators suggest: a princess has been murdered, and it’s up to her wicked stepsister and fairy godmother to track down the killer.

Thirteen years after Gerry Lane survived a terrifying global outbreak, the zombie apocalypse is finally getting its long-gestating second chapter. According to Deadline, Paramount Pictures has officially closed a deal with Brad Pitt to reprise his role in a direct sequel to 2013's World War Z. Oscar-winning director Edward Berger (All Quiet on the Western Front, Conclave), has signed on to direct.

It's a miracle! The mystery surrounding the sixth and final member of Marvel's upcoming Avengers relaunch has been solved. Following the bombshell revelation in Avengers: Armageddon #4, Marvel Comics has confirmed that the 21st-century Captain America, David Colton, will take the final spot on the team...as an all-new, all-different Miracleman. Launching on November 4, the brand-new Avengers #1 reunites the superstar creative team of writer…

DNX #1 hit shelves today, kicking off a high-stakes crossover between Jed MacKay's X-Men line and Ryan North's Fantastic Four. Written by MacKay with art by Federico Vicentini, the event sees the X-Men seek out the Baxter Building for aid as a rogue mutant faction known as 3K, led by the evil Hank McCoy now known as The Chairman, attempts to unleash the X-Virus across major global population centers, forcing humans to "evolve" into mutants.