Although some big movies have already come out in 2026 and been well-received, the biggest releases are still ahead of us. Theaters are preparing for the summer, with a mix of scary movies and international blockbusters. With so much more to look forward to, many movie fans believe the best films of the year haven’t even arrived yet.
While fans of comics and movies debated a new symbol, chess enthusiasts noticed something different about the chessboard itself. It wasn’t just a game in progress; the arrangement of the pieces deliberately referenced a legendary match: game six of the 1997 showdown between Garry Kasparov and the Deep Blue computer.
This Apple TV series doesn’t get the attention it deserves, but it’s beautifully made, much like the drinks featured in it. The story centers on two people hoping to inherit a massive collection of valuable wines. Fleur Geffrier plays the daughter of the man who owned the collection, and Issei Tomine plays his protégé.
Since the success of 2016’s Deadpool, which showed that R-rated superhero content could appeal to a wide audience and earn critical praise, films like Deadpool 2, Logan, Joker, and Deadpool & Wolverine have continued to demonstrate this. On television, shows such as Legion, The Punisher, Harley Quinn, Titans, The Boys, Invincible, 2019’s Watchmen, The Boys Presents: Diabolical, Gen V, and The Penguin have all proven that a dark and intense superhero show isn’t a new idea by 2026.
Although Netflix is known for its English-language shows, it has also created many successful international series that have been praised by both critics and viewers. A prime example is Money Heist (originally titled La Casa de Papel), a Spanish crime drama created by Álex Pina. The show initially aired on Antena 3 before Netflix acquired it, ultimately releasing three full seasons divided into five parts.
This scary series follows a group of people stuck in a town overrun by flesh-eating monsters each night, and they constantly face new dangers. The season 3 finale ended with a shocking cliffhanger: a mysterious figure known as the Man in Yellow (Douglas E. Hughes) brutally killed Jim Matthews (Eion Bailey). Even though his daughter, Julie Matthews (Hannah Cheramy), traveled back in time, she couldn’t save her father’s life.
The popular MGM+ series From is being compared to Lost due to its intricate, ongoing mystery and the fact that many of the same actors and crew worked on both shows. Though it started slowly, From became a hit, especially after Season 3 received perfect ratings. Now, after the release of Season 4, it’s become one of America’s most-watched shows, according to FlixPatrol.
Season 4 of Invincible focuses on Mark’s development as both a person and a hero, but it also introduces incredibly formidable villains. Though not every antagonist matches the heroes in power, most are strong enough to challenge even Invincible’s most powerful characters. The season features truly memorable villains, ranging from the overwhelmingly powerful Thragg to the cruel and sadistic Conquest.
Fans are happy to see Law & Order back on Netflix, but they’re a little disappointed with how much of the show is currently available. Seasons 21 and 22 arrived on the streaming service this week. While it’s great to have Law & Order back – it was a popular choice on Netflix for years before NBCUniversal moved it to Peacock – viewers were hoping for more episodes to be added.
Created by Lee Sung Jin, the darkly funny and dramatic series Beef became a huge hit for Netflix when it launched in 2023. Starring Steven Yeun and Ali Wong, the first season centers on two strangers whose lives fall apart after a simple road rage encounter. Critics loved the show, especially the acting and the writing.