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According to industry expert Jeff Sneider, Disney’s new leadership – CEO Josh D’Amaro and president Dana Walden – are making a reboot of the Pirates of the Caribbean films a top priority. The sixth movie is potentially about Jack Sparrow’s son, and may feature Margot Robbie in a leading role. Robbie was previously considered for her own Pirates spin-off, and Oscar-nominated writer Krysty Wilson-Cairns has reportedly been in talks to write the screenplay.

James Gunn recently shared a brief video on social media promoting DC’s partnership with Guide Dogs of America and Tender Loving Canines, timed to coincide with Sunday’s Puppy Bowl. The video features Milly Alcock, who stars as Supergirl, announcing the collaboration. Warner Bros., which is producing the Supergirl movie, also owns Animal Planet, the network broadcasting the Puppy Bowl.

While on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in February 2026, Ian McKellen let slip a major detail about the upcoming Avengers: Doomsday film. He jokingly revealed that his character, Magneto, will be responsible for the destruction of New Jersey, adding a playful apology to the state and taking the blame for the fictional disaster. He clarified he didn’t think he was giving away too much by sharing this information, despite often being unsure of the full plot of the movies he appears in.

Okay, so Conan O’Brien in a serious movie? I admit, I was skeptical. Everyone knows him from late night, and this film was being talked about as something really dark and unsettling. But honestly? He completely surprised me. Conan delivers a performance that’s not just good for a comedian trying drama, it’s genuinely strong, and it made me wonder if he might actually have a future in acting beyond comedy. It was a really compelling turn.

Although the Joker appeared only briefly in The Batman, mostly hidden from view, a single, unsettling laugh from a character connected to the Riddler confirmed that Barry Keoghan was indeed playing the role.

Shows like Game of Thrones often trap actors in roles they struggle to move beyond, and many of its cast members haven’t found significant work since. Kit Harington is actively working to prove his range, and Industry is a great example of that effort. Industry emerged during a time when high-quality HBO dramas like Succession were popular, and it aimed to offer a fresh perspective on the increasingly popular genre of cutthroat workplace dramas.

Dr. Keizan, portrayed by Djimon Hounsou – you might know him from the Shazam movies – believes he can save the world, but his methods are horrifying. He thinks the only way forward is to perform cruel and unethical surgeries on people.

In a recent appearance on the official podcast of fellow Beast Games competitor Auguste Auger, Catey revealed that Jack – the last member of Team Smart to reach the Top 10 – started a rumor claiming she wanted Nick eliminated. This rumor, she explained, was a major factor in her own eventual elimination from the competition.

Narcos: Mexico tells the story of how the drug trade grew in Mexico. Over three seasons, the show details the beginnings and success of the Guadalajara Cartel in the 1980s, and the rise of famous drug leaders like Félix “El Padrino” Gallardo, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, and Amado Carrillo Fuentes, also known as The Lord of the Skies. This Netflix series is a spin-off of Narcos, which previously covered Pablo Escobar’s criminal empire and the later rise of the Cali Cartel. Actor Bunny portrays Arturo “El Kitty” Paez, a key figure quickly gaining power within the Tijuana Cartel.

HBO Max is home to classic shows like The Sopranos and Succession, but as of early February 2026, these new series are generating the most buzz. Here are the top 3 shows everyone’s talking about right now – don’t miss them!