A to a new rumor from social media scooper My Time To Shine Hello has laid out a list of heroes set to oppose God Emperor Doom on Battleworld in Avengers: Secret Wars. Though some of the rumor is recycled, it points to Secret Wars, which Kevin Feige has confirmed was inspired by Jonathan Hickman's 2015 event, loading the film with fan-favorite heroes from the last 25 years of comic book movies.

The Creative Lead: Steven Spielberg steps up to lead creative direction for the eighth live-action film. ​The Director: Michael Bay is in early talks to return to the director's chair. ​The Writer: Script written by Jason Fuchs, featuring a modern-day setting. The Source: Reported exclusively via Deadline. With Paramount's G.I. Joe/Transformers crossover project dead, the studio is looking to re-launch the robots in disguise with…

When Marvel Television’s VisionQuest premieres on October 14, it won't just serve as a sequel to WandaVision and Agatha All Along—it will officially deliver the unequivocal Vision project fans have been waiting for over a decade. Engineered by Terry Matalas (Star Trek: Picard), the 8-episode D+ series is a techno-philosophical exploration of the existential identity crisis of the Android Avenger…

The corpse of Hal Jordan is at rest in Rushville, Nebraska and it looks as though a potential Season 2 will leave it undisturbed...probably. While a second season of Lanterns has not been given the go-ahead just yet, executive producer Damon Lindelof has made it clear that the gears are turning behind the scenes to make it happen. Lindelof confirmed that…

James Gunn's Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow, will see Superman team up with Lex Luthor to "work together to a certain degree against a much, much bigger threat." The two won't be alone in their quest to stop the Coluan collector, however, as Rachel Brosnahan's Lois Lane will once again play a central role in the film.

The News: The Batman Part II has temporarily halted production. ​The Reason: Director Matt Reeves has stepped away to focus on a personal matter with full studio support. The Source: Official Warner Bros. statement reported exclusively via Deadline. Filming on Warner Bros. and DC Studios’ highly anticipated sequel The Batman Part II has officially come to a temporary standstill.

When Marvel Comics relaunched the Ultimate Universe with Jonathan Hickman’s Ultimate Invasion and Ultimate Spider-Man, it quickly became one of the most acclaimed publishing initiatives in recent comic book history. However, fans were shocked when Marvel announced that the entire line would wrap up following the Ultimate Endgame and Ultimate Universe Finale events. In a candid interview shared by the Battle of the Atom podcast, …

Sam Wilson will return in Avengers: Secret Wars...and Anthony Mackie has shared when he'll be on set for the Multiverse Saga finale. In an interview with Deadline in which Mackie talked about his upcoming return to Broadway in MacBeth, he revealed that the play will keep him engaged until July 2027. "So once I finish on Broadway, I’ll go to finish up all the Avengers stuff for…

Ahead of New York Comic Con 2026, Marvel Entertainment and Webtoon have announced a groundbreaking partnership: a brand-new, powered-by-Webtoon Marvel Comics App launching on November 16. The new platform replaces the long-running Marvel Unlimited app, which will officially sunset in December 2026. Designed to combine Marvel’s 35,000+ comic library with Webtoon’s mobile technology, the app introduces personalized discovery tools, built-in digital pull lists, and a shortened release window for brand-new comics.

The first season of DC Studios "grounded and gritty" take on the publishing house's space cops came to a bangless end in "Dirt and Stars." The season-long mystery of who killed Hal Jordan was solved by John Stewart, who forged his own path forward in Rushville, a decade after being dragged into the small town's secrets. It's a Wrap on Rushville…

Summit Comics, a creator-led collective of independent storytellers, is building an impressive shared superhero universe. Currently, 19 creators are working on passion projects via crowdfunding, including Scott Alan Gregory, who co-wrote 2025's Pinnacle: Origins. After winning Summit's 2025 talent search, Gregory's first book, GrymStone, is currently taking backers. The five-part mini-series, subtitled Soil & Ash, is described as "part folk horror" and "part fever dream" that "

With just over two months until release, the hype train for Avengers: Doomsday has left the station and is running away. At San Diego Comic-Con Málaga 2026, Marvel Studios gave fans a thrilling look at what continues to be pushed as the darkest film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe's nearly 20-year history. While the studio showcased several upcoming projects during their panel, the highlight for many was undoubtedly the focus…

The Reset: Secret Wars merges the MCU into a single, streamlined timeline where mutants exist naturally. The Shift: The X-Men replace the Avengers as the MCU's premier team driving Phase 7 and beyond. The Debut: The new era officially begins with Jake Schreier's untitled X-Men film on May 5, 2028. For nearly two decades, the Avengers have served as the undisputed center of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

James Gunn and Peter Safran launched DC Studios in 2023 with plans for a five-film first chapter of their new, interconnected universe. While the plans have evolved, the studio continues to build a lived-in universe that can stretch backward and forward in time. As the DCU continues to grow, here's a look at the runtimes for DC Studios' films: Despite kicking off the DCU, Chapter One hasn't been a series of origin stories.

The Concept: Vision’s internal quantum computer manifests as a surreal, off-kilter home called the Mindspace. The AIs: J.A.R.V.I.S., F.R.I.D.A.Y., E.D.I.T.H., Dum-E, and U appear as human avatars inside Vision's head. The Hub Tie-In: For the complete breakdown of the show, check out Everything We Know About ‘VisionQuest’ — Release Date, James Spader’s Return & The ‘WandaVision’ Trilogy Ending. When Vision arrives in Marvel Television’s…

The News: The G.I. Joe and Transformers crossover is officially cancelled. The Pivot: G.I. Joe is being completely rebooted as a standalone story. The Source: Confirmed via Deadline. The long-teased cinematic collision between Autobots and Joes has lost its spark. Paramount has abandoned its planned Transformers / G.I. Joe crossover movie. The project, which was first set up at the end of 2023’s…

According to Deadline, Oscar nominee Bradley Cooper will star as military team leader Duke in Paramount’s new standalone live-action G.I. Joe film. The reboot is being written and directed by Danny McBride (The Righteous Gemstones, Eastbound & Down), who won the job during a competitive pitch process. McBride's pitch for the film, which he described as "kind of suspense and action", …

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, …