Movies

Unlike many anime series, short-run shows see their limited length as a benefit, not a problem. They avoid unnecessary storylines or episodes just meant to stall for time, and instead focus on a tight, engaging plot. These shows, ranging from just a few to twelve episodes, cover all sorts of genres – from robots and suspense to sports and love stories – proving that a quick, focused format can work for any type of story.

A trailer released on March 19, 2026 – a year before the movie Sonic the Hedgehog 4 comes out – gave fans a first look at the story. It confirmed Jim Carrey will be back as Dr. Robotnik and showed off Amy’s Piko Piko Hammer, as well as a glimpse of Metal Sonic. The trailer also strongly suggested that the Chaos Emeralds will play a major role in the film’s plot.

While the team behind Cyberpunk 2077 has continued to improve the game, a large and active modding community has also formed around it. Many mods are available for PC players, but a new one called Cyberpunk 2077: Survival System is particularly noteworthy.

Although a release date for Solo Leveling Season 3 hasn’t been announced yet, the video game Solo Leveling: Arise is maintaining fan excitement during the anime’s break. The game recently revealed scenes that are likely to appear in the upcoming season.

The creators of the hit show Stranger Things, known as The Duffer Brothers, are producing a new supernatural series for Netflix. Their production company, Upside Down Pictures, will release the show on May 21st. It features a well-known cast and tells the story of a seemingly idyllic town terrorized by frightening supernatural creatures.

Netflix has released the official trailer for Season 2 of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, giving fans a first glimpse of what’s in store when the popular mystery series returns on May 27th. The trailer shows Emma Myers as Pip trying to move past the events of last season, but a new set of secrets is about to pull her into another dangerous and potentially inescapable thriller.

Many shows are great to binge-watch, and it can be a good way to quickly get through a weaker first season, like with Netflix’s BoJack Horseman, and reach the show’s best parts. But some shows, like Netflix’s intense thrillers You and Mindhunter, are best watched more slowly. They’re so suspenseful that viewers often miss subtle character development and clever plot points when they’re on the edge of their seats.

Written by Katie Dippold, who’s known for her work on Parks and Recreation and The Heat, Widow’s Bay is a 10-episode series starring Matthew Rhys (from The Americans) as the main character. The series also features Stephen Root, Charles Van Flaherty, Kylie McNeill, and Olli Haaskivi. Rhys plays Tom Loftis, the mayor of the small coastal town of Widow’s Bay, who is determined to turn it into a popular beach destination. However, the town’s residents, who are quite superstitious and believe in local curses, keep getting in his way.

Originally planned for September, Dolly Parton’s six Las Vegas shows have now been cancelled. She shared the news on Instagram, reassuring fans she’s doing well despite the cancellation. These dates won’t be rescheduled.

Shortly after that, Spider-Man: Brand New Day will be released in July as the next installment in the MCU. As for MCU TV shows, VisionQuest is currently planned for release sometime in 2026, though a specific date hasn’t been announced yet, even after a long development process.