The network just finished a strong year, with Tracker being its most popular scripted show. It also introduced the successful spinoffs Marshals, starring Luke Grimes as Kayce Dutton, and CIA, expanding the FBI universe. Looking ahead to 2026, the network plans to launch new series while continuing to air its established hits.
Marvel Studios is finishing up work on Avengers: Doomsday, directed by Joe and Anthony Russo. The film is scheduled to be released in U.S. theaters this December, with another sequel, Avengers: Secret Wars, planned for 2027.
For the second year in a row, and the third time since 2020, the artist chosen by fans in the voting didn’t make it into the Hall of Fame. Although the Dave Matthews Band, who won the fan vote in 2020, was eventually inducted in 2024 – and deservedly so – the artists chosen by fans last year (Phish) and this year (New Edition) likely won’t be.
Marvel Comics has announced that a special one-shot comic celebrating Rocket Raccoon’s 50th anniversary will be released this July. Titled ROCKET RACCOON: ROCKET REWIND, the comic promises to show that even small heroes can do big things, according to a recent press release.
While it hasn’t reached the same level of widespread popularity as some other top Netflix shows, Ripley is a stunning example of modern neo-noir. This new take on Patricia Highsmith’s classic novel, The Talented Mr. Ripley, feels like a stylish thriller straight out of an Alfred Hitchcock film, but updated for today’s audiences.
It sounds far-fetched, but some viewers are starting to wonder if Hal from the original series and Walter White are the same person. Certain similarities in their personalities, when you look back, almost seem like hints. While the timelines don’t match up and they have different backgrounds, it’s an interesting idea to consider. The new revival series, along with re-watching the original, has sparked this theory among fans all over again.
I’m a big fan of the Mission: Impossible movies, even the one most people dislike – Mission: Impossible II. I often find myself fondly remembering the excitement of watching Ethan Hunt and his team risk everything to save the world from crazy villains who want to take over or destroy it.
The new series His & Hers has quickly become a global hit on Netflix, landing at number 10 on the list of most popular shows ever. It’s been viewed for a total of 428.9 million hours by 98.2 million accounts. It’s closely following Bridgerton Season 3, which has 106 million views, but still trails Wednesday Season 1, which remains the most popular with 252.1 million views. Other shows in the top 10 include Adolescence, Stranger Things, The Queen’s Gambit, and Dahmer – Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story.
Despite a disappointing theatrical run in 2023, the science fiction film The Creator is finding success on streaming services. It’s recently climbed into the Top 10 on multiple platforms, including HBO Max, where it’s currently the eighth most popular movie worldwide. Currently, the remake of Anaconda is the most-watched film on HBO Max, followed by Finding Harry: The Craft Behind the Magic and Conclave.
William Shatner recently addressed online rumors about a supposed secret meeting with Paramount/CBS executives regarding Star Trek. In a post on Instagram, the 95-year-old actor firmly denied the meeting ever happened, saying he was upset that fans believed the reports. He also jokingly told those sharing videos about the rumors to “get a life,” a reference to a Saturday Night Live sketch he once did about Star Trek fans.