The ‘Mandalorian & Grogu’ Trailer Still Doesn’t Justify Why It’s a Movie

Despite being based on the popular Disney+ series The Mandalorian, the upcoming movie featuring Din Djarin and Grogu doesn’t quite feel like a major cinematic event. Even knowing the story, it doesn’t seem big enough to justify being a full-length film – it still feels more like an extended TV episode. However, it’s still too soon to dismiss the movie entirely, and there are reasons to remain hopeful about the upcoming Star Wars film.

Watch the Batman Begins Cast Record Lines for the Video Game

The initial installment of the series, Batman: Arkham Asylum, was released in the summer of 2009, roughly a year after Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight came out in theaters. While not directly based on the movie, the game’s intricate story, mature tone, and thrilling action were designed to attract fans of Nolan’s vision of Batman.

Chris Hemsworth Admits Thor: Love and Thunder Went Too Far With Comedy

The Thor movies changed significantly in style, first with Kenneth Branagh’s Thor and then with Taika Waititi’s Thor: Ragnarok. But Love and Thunder really leaned into Waititi’s comedic approach, relying heavily on improvisation. Many viewers and critics felt that the constant jokes weakened the film’s more serious moments, like Thor’s battle with Gorr the God Butcher (Christian Bale) and Jane Foster’s (Natalie Portman) fight with cancer.

REVIEW: “Hellfire” (2026)

The film takes place in 1988 in Rondo, Texas, a tiny town completely controlled by a ruthless crime boss named Jeremiah Whitfield (Keitel). Whitfield owns almost everything and forces the town’s residents to do whatever he wants, punishing anyone who resists. He also won’t allow anyone to leave, knowing they could expose his operations.

Tyler Perry’s New R-Rated Comedy Sets Its First Netflix Streaming Record

Tyler Perry’s new comedy, Joe’s College Road Trip, has quickly become a streaming hit, breaking records just days after its release. As a spin-off of Perry’s popular Madea series, the movie centers on Joe Simmons (Perry), Madea’s brother, and his grandson, B.J. (Jermaine Harris), as they embark on a college road trip. It premiered on February 13, 2026.

‘Bass X Machina’ First Look Reveals Netflix’s Western Sci-FI Series

Netflix’s new adult animated series, Bass X Machina, is a unique blend of Steampunk, Westerns, science fiction, and supernatural themes. The series stars a highly acclaimed actor – known for roles in Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Eternals, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Bullet Train, and Transformers One – as Bass, the main character. Bass X Machina is scheduled to debut this fall, and you can find a first look and series overview below.