Netflix has had both big successes and noticeable failures with fantasy shows, and even its popular series sometimes struggle. For instance, The Witcher began with a lot of promise, but later seasons weren’t as well-received by critics or viewers. While a few Netflix fantasy shows are consistently good, only one truly stands out as a masterpiece.
Curry Barker, known for the online comedy duo “that’s a bad idea” and his breakout 2024 horror short Milk & Serial (made for just $800), makes his feature film directorial debut with the new horror movie Obsession. The film, produced with support from Blumhouse Productions, centers on a young man (Michael Johnston) whose wish for his crush (Inde Navarrette) to reciprocate his feelings comes true – with unexpected consequences. Obsession has been a hit with both critics and audiences, earning a 94% rating on both Rotten Tomatoes’ Tomatometer and Popcornmeter.
Despite receiving poor reviews – a 39% rating on Rotten Tomatoes – and criticism for portraying Michael Jackson in a largely positive light without addressing serious abuse allegations, the biopic has been a huge commercial success. It’s only the second musical biopic ever to earn over $600 million worldwide (after 2018’s Bohemian Rhapsody) and is on track to potentially become the first to reach $1 billion.
James Gunn is working to build a strong connection between audiences and David Corenswet as Superman. He wants viewers to understand that Superman will be a consistent and important figure in the DC Universe’s first chapter. We’ve already seen a brief, silent appearance in 2024’s Creature Commandos, and he’ll be the star of the 2025 Superman movie. He’ll also appear in 2026’s Supergirl and will co-lead another film, Man of Tomorrow, in 2027.
This is a great spot for Henry, considering he had a clear vision for his music even when he first started out two years ago.
After a seven-year break following the end of the Skywalker Saga with The Rise of Skywalker, new Star Wars movies are being made again. Din Djarin (The Mandalorian) and Grogu, who starred in The Mandalorian and The Book of Boba Fett TV series, are now heading to the big screen. Creator Jon Favreau hopes this movie will unite fans of the entire Star Wars universe.
Originally created by Jason and Peter Filardi, the horror series Chapelwaite faced significant delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When it finally premiered on Epix in 2021, it didn’t attract a large audience. While viewers enjoyed it – giving it an 80% rating on Rotten Tomatoes – critics were less impressed, with a score of only 56% based on 18 reviews. Now, nearly five years later, Chapelwaite is gaining popularity on MGM+ after moving from Epix. This success is similar to what happened with Mr. Mercedes, which found a larger audience when it switched from the Audience Network to Paramount+; both shows allowed viewers to discover or revisit hidden gems they couldn’t easily access before.
It’s hard for new anthology series to gain recognition because of the high standard set by classics like The Twilight Zone. But beyond that, today’s viewers are drawn to shows with complex, ongoing storylines and detailed worlds, like Netflix’s One Piece and The Witcher. This makes it challenging for shows that feature different characters each episode or season. However, series like The White Lotus and Fargo have proven that the anthology format can still succeed.
A movie’s ending is often what viewers remember most. A strong start can be ruined by a weak finale, leaving audiences disappointed. Here are ten science fiction movie endings that truly deliver, representing the very best climaxes the genre has to offer.
Superheroes like Spider-Man, Iron Man, Superman, and Batman are incredibly popular, and it’s hard to imagine anyone replacing them. But surprisingly, even these iconic heroes have sometimes been overshadowed by the characters around them – their friends and allies have stolen the show on occasion.