The 2020s are shaping up to be a golden age for anime. Shows like Demon Slayer, Jujutsu Kaisen, and Chainsaw Man demonstrate how far modern animation has come, exceeding the capabilities of older classics. And 2026 is off to a fantastic start, with the Winter season already delivering visually stunning new and returning series that are exciting fans.
Steven Spielberg received his first Grammy Award on Sunday, February 1st, at the 68th Annual Grammy Awards. He won Best Music Film for his work as a producer on the 2024 Disney+ documentary Music by John Williams, which celebrates the 70-year career of the renowned composer who frequently collaborated with Spielberg on iconic film scores, including those for Schindler’s List, Jaws, and E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial.
Two years after the first movie, Inside Out 2 finds Riley preparing for high school. As she grows up, Riley experiences new feelings like envy, boredom, and embarrassment, and a new emotion, Anxiety, starts causing trouble in her mind.
As a big fan of the Jurassic World movies, I was a little disappointed to find that the complete trilogy isn’t available on Tubi. You can watch the first two films, but if you want to see Jurassic World Dominion, you’ll need to find it on another streaming service. And, unfortunately, the newest movie, Jurassic World Rebirth – though it doesn’t star Chris Pratt – isn’t on Tubi either. It’s a shame, as I was hoping to have them all in one place!
The documentary Music by John Williams explores the life and career of the legendary composer behind some of cinema’s most famous scores. Known for his work on franchises like Star Wars, Superman, and Harry Potter, Williams has a particularly strong connection with director Steven Spielberg, having composed the music for hits like Jaws, E.T., Jurassic Park, Schindler’s List, and the Indiana Jones films. It’s a fitting tribute that Spielberg recently won a Grammy for a film celebrating Williams and his incredible contributions to the art of filmmaking.
Each month, Walter Koenig teams up with Cirroc Lofton and Ryan T. Husk on their podcast, The 7th Rule, to discuss his appearances in Star Trek: The Original Series. In February 2026, they covered season 2, episode 22, “Return to Tomorrow,” featuring a guest appearance by Diana Muldaur, who later became known for playing Dr. Katherine Pulaski on Star Trek: The Next Generation.
It was truly inspiring to see Clayface, the shapeshifting criminal who terrorized Gotham City, use his powers to help people. However, it was deeply disappointing when he gave up being a hero and returned to his life of crime.
I’ve always been fascinated by Elaine May – she’s a truly underappreciated filmmaker from the 70s. What makes her even more remarkable is that she was one of the very few women directing films at the time, and she wasn’t just a director; she also acted in some incredible movies and wrote so many others! People often mention A New Leaf or The Heartbreak Kid when talking about her work, but for me, her most powerful film is Mikey and Nicky. It’s a brilliant crime drama, though it sadly got lost in the shadow of those bigger, more famous gangster films.
Billy Butcher violently attacked Victoria Neuman, and then took the virus designed to kill superpowered people, leaving his team behind. Sister Sage then manipulated events to make it look like President-elect Robert Singer had assassinated Neuman. This allowed the Speaker of the House, Calhoun, to seize power. As anticipated, Calhoun immediately pledged his support to Homelander, effectively making him the leader of the United States.
Even though the 2020s aren’t over yet, several anime have already made a significant impact and will likely be remembered for a long time. While the action-packed ‘shonen’ genre consistently delivers new shows, other genres are also producing exciting anime. These series will become popular recommendations for newcomers and will likely influence future anime creations.