Michael Mak directed Butterfly and Sword, which features a strong cast of well-known Hong Kong actors like Michelle Yeoh, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Donnie Yen, Elvis Tsui, and Joey Wong. Like Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, it’s a wuxia film – a genre known for its exciting sword fighting, martial arts, and fantastical stories set in ancient China.
Released just days ago, this film is already being hailed by many as a standout of 2026. It perfectly captures the excitement of a classic heist movie, while also feeling fresh and modern. A lot of its appeal comes from its clear inspiration from the stylish heist films starring Steve McQueen in the 1970s.
After a nearly 45-year run starting with Ridley Scott’s original film in 1979, the Alien series expanded to television with Noah Hawley’s Alien: Earth. By early 2025, the franchise included nine live-action movies—plus video games, comics, and other related content—and even crossed over with the Predator series. While the films all had their strengths and varying levels of success with audiences, Alien: Earth was the first attempt to do something genuinely different, a move that some fans found controversial.
According to FlixPatrol, TRON: Ares is no longer in the Top 10 most-watched shows on Disney+ in the United States as of February 20, 2026. The movie spent the previous week mostly at number 9, briefly jumping to number 6 on February 17th. Now it’s been removed from the Top 10, replaced by other Disney+ content. While TRON: Ares had stayed in the Top 10 for about a month, suggesting it might be recovering some of its production costs, the latest rankings are disappointing.
For years, filmmakers have hinted at exciting continuations by ending movies on unresolved cliffhangers. Unfortunately, due to cancelled sequels or studio delays, many of these stories have been left unfinished, leaving viewers with unanswered questions that likely won’t ever be addressed.
Unfortunately, many beloved cartoons from the 2000s haven’t been officially released in their entirety. This means fans often rely on memories, short clips, or the occasional complete episode to revisit and share these shows. These cartoons were notable for capturing the decade’s trends, including the growing popularity of anime and the continued appeal of the bold, retro animation style from the late 1990s.
A Reddit user named firefly99999 showed off a clever trick to avoid fall damage in the game, calling it their “Telekinesis elevator.” They drop a cabbage from a bridge, then use the Telekinesis skill to pull it back up. By timing it right and stepping off the bridge, players can repeatedly pull the cabbage up, creating a slow, controlled descent to the ground.
Following the successful crossover between DC and Sonic the Hedgehog in 2025, the two universes will team up again in a brand-new five-issue comic series. This time, Team Sonic and the Justice League will join forces to battle the combined threat of Lex Luthor and Dr. Robotnik.
Before creating the hit show Stranger Things, the Duffer brothers gained valuable experience with the sci-fi series Wayward Pines. This opportunity came around the same time as their first (and so far only) movie, Hidden. Working on Wayward Pines—where they co-directed episodes—gave them the industry experience they needed, and it likely paved the way for the success of Stranger Things.
Phil Spencer is retiring from Microsoft, according to Variety. Asha Sharma, currently president of Microsoft CoreAI product development, will be taking over his role. Sarah Bond, the current president of Xbox, is also leaving the company. Matt Booty, who leads Xbox Game Studios, will become Microsoft’s Chief Content Officer.