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Netflix isn’t sticking to just one kind of movie this year. While action movies like Extraction with Chris Hemsworth have been big successes, they’re also releasing romantic comedies, crime thrillers, survival stories, and a new take on a beloved book series. We’ll see familiar faces like Sally Field, find out what happens with a famous on-screen couple, and watch Millie Bobby Brown try out a role that isn’t about fighting monsters. As a dedicated Netflix fan, I’m excited to see these new films and will be ranking them based on how well they’ll keep me entertained at home instead of going to the cinema.

Despite good reviews from critics, the historical drama The Winter King didn’t find a large audience when it streamed on MGM+. The show is based on Bernard Cornwell’s The Warlord Chronicles trilogy and offers a fresh take on the Arthurian legends, focusing on Arthur (played by Iain de Caestecker) as he’s forced into exile during a Saxon invasion.

When the Oscar nominations for the 2026 TV season were revealed, I was surprised to see that the movie Wicked: For Good wasn’t mentioned at all. Even though it didn’t get as good of a reception as the first film, I still expected it to be in the running for awards.

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It’s common for TV and movie adaptations of beloved books to make changes, and the Foundation series is no different. While the show generally follows the plot of Isaac Asimov’s original story, it does take some significant creative risks. One major change alters how the story unfolds and focuses on a key character—a twist that book readers will notice, but might be lost on those new to the Foundation universe.

In the animated series Invincible, Danai will portray Universa, an alien villain who travels to Earth with the goal of stealing its energy to save her own planet. However, things don’t go as planned, as a recently released image shows Atom Eve (Gillian Jacobs) punching Universa in the face.

The new film Mercy, directed by Timur Bekmambetov, uses news broadcasts as part of its unique storytelling style. Fans of Chris Pratt might recognize a familiar face among the news anchors: Jay Jackson, best known for playing Perd Hapley in Parks and Recreation. It’s a fun surprise for viewers and even more interesting to learn that Pratt himself suggested casting Jackson in the role.

James Gunn was very clear in his response. According to ComicBookMovie.com, he denied rumors about Batman and Wonder Woman casting calls, stating they are completely false when asked if auditions were already happening.

Even though the second season of Percy received a perfect audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, it didn’t attract as many viewers as the first season. The first season earned 572 million viewing minutes in its first week, while the second season’s premiere week in December 2025 only brought in 508 million. While this decrease isn’t huge, it’s concerning given how many streaming options are available and the rising cost of subscriptions. Luckily, Percy was renewed for a third season in March 2025, allowing production to begin shortly after the second season finished. Now, the show’s future depends on Disney delivering a truly exceptional third season to avoid potential cancellation.

In my opinion, Forest Whitaker gave one of his best performances in his first leading role, playing the complex jazz musician Charlie Parker. He starred in Clint Eastwood’s 1988 film, Bird, and I believe he deserved to win an Oscar for it. Here’s my reasoning.