Fans are really connecting with the Reacher series, and excitement is building for season four, which will be based on the thirteenth book, Gone Tomorrow. Amazon is clearly invested in the show’s success, as they’ve also announced a spin-off series called Neagley set to premiere in 2026.
When the Marvel Cinematic Universe first started, many of its early films came out in May. Following the success of the first Iron Man, Iron Man 2 was released in May 2010, then Thor in May 2011, and The Avengers in May 2012. After The Avengers earned $1.5 billion with its release in the spring, Marvel began consistently releasing its biggest movies during this time, including Iron Man 3, Captain America: Civil War, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2.
Francisca Alegria’s adaptation of Isabel Allende’s The House of the Spirits, now on Prime Video, feels true to the author’s vision. Unlike the 1993 film, this version features a cast of native Spanish speakers and beautifully captures the magical atmosphere central to the story.
Released in 2024, FOUNDRY is a highly-rated sci-fi adventure game with “Very Positive” reviews – many consider it a 9 out of 10 title. It’s currently available for free on Steam, but this offer ends on May 11th, so fans of the genre should check it out now!
Halo Studios is planning a new project, currently known as “Halo Next,” which will be their biggest release since 2021’s Halo Infinite. Since then, the studio has gone through layoffs and reorganization, and they’ve stopped actively developing and adding new content to Halo Infinite’s online multiplayer mode.
With shows like FX’s Shogun and Netflix’s Blue Eye Samurai and Last Samurai Standing sparking renewed interest in historical Japanese dramas (known as jidaigeki), HBO now enters the scene with Song of the Samurai. These dramas typically focus on the samurai culture of Japan before the Meiji Era.
Glen Powell isn’t yet considered among the greatest actors, but he’s definitely gaining traction with his recent successes. He’s also expanded his career by starting his own production company, Barnstorm, and receiving praise for his writing, proving he’s capable across all areas of filmmaking. While he has some exciting new roles coming up, many of his most popular and well-loved projects are already fan favorites.
I was so excited to finally see the Michael Jackson biopic, Michael, and it definitely didn’t disappoint! It opened huge, making $97.2 million domestically – way more than any other movie about a musician ever has at the start. I know there’s been some talk about the film not addressing the serious allegations against Michael, but people seem to be sticking with it. It only dropped about 44% in its second weekend, which is a really good sign. It’s amazing to see Jaafar Jackson, Michael’s nephew, portray him so well!
He’s also a successful businessman, often called “The Boss” because of his smart investments. He’s involved in many profitable companies, including the Wingstop restaurant chain.
Sony recently shared some information about the PlayStation 6 in its financial report released on Friday, May 8th. The report, which covered the 2025 fiscal year and included PlayStation 5 sales figures, also discussed how rising component costs might impact the development of the PS6.