Below, I’ve chosen a noteworthy example from each year of the 1970s. It’s important to note that this list is subjective, and people will likely have different opinions. I’m not saying these are the best or most important examples, just that they’re all solid choices.
Season 2 of Batman: Caped Crusader will heavily feature the growing influence of Rupert Thorne, building towards a major showdown between the crime lord and Batman in Gotham’s criminal world. The season will also include well-known characters like Jim Gordon, Alfred Pennyworth, and Selina Kyle, providing Batman with crucial support as he works to protect the city.
The latest trailer for Doomsday features Thor warning the other heroes that they’ll need to push themselves to the limit if they hope to beat Doctor Doom. The God of Thunder knows what he’s talking about, having already faced off against a powerful villain – Iron Man, played by Robert Downey Jr. – on his own.
The story will feature two well-known villains from the comics, and they’re set to create serious trouble for Spider-Man, leading him into a darker and more perilous chapter.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Infinity Castle will be available on Blu-ray and DVD in Japan starting July 29, 2026. This release follows the film’s successful theatrical run, where it became a record-breaking anime hit (according to Collider).
Luca Guadagnino’s 2018 film, Suspiria, which is a remake of the classic 1977 Dario Argento film, is a very different beast. It’s easily one of the most violent, intense, and disturbing horror movies made in recent years, and stands out as one of the best remakes in the genre.
Marvel has confirmed Black Panther will appear in three upcoming movies, starting with Avengers: Doomsday, which releases December 18th. The latest trailer showed Letitia Wright as Shuri taking on the role of Black Panther. In it, she hints at having experienced significant loss before encountering the Fantastic Four from another universe. Shuri is anticipated to be a key character alongside the Fantastic Four in the film.
A mysterious villain from Star Wars has remained largely silent since first appearing three years ago—until now. Marrok, also known as The First Brother, quickly became a captivating character when he debuted in the Ahsoka series, set in the New Republic Era. Now, the latest episodes of Maul – Shadow Lord reveal Marrok’s backstory during the Age of the Empire, showing him hunting down Jedi survivors and even Darth Maul himself.
Netflix has become known for its gripping crime thrillers, with shows like Mindhunter, Ozark, and Narcos. One of their recent and biggest successes, both within the genre and overall, is The Lincoln Lawyer. Based on Michael Connelly’s novels, the show follows defense attorney Mickey Haller, played by Manuel Garcia-Rulfo. The Lincoln Lawyer premiered on Netflix in 2022 and has been popular ever since.
The next movie in the series has cast a well-known personality from the horror community on YouTube.