Movies

The real challenge with fantasy television isn’t just creating impressive visuals. It’s about carefully managing the story’s rhythm, overall structure, and knowing when to reveal information. Game of Thrones initially excelled at this, but ultimately faltered by speeding up storylines and rushing to conclusions, leaving a blemish on what could have been a perfect series. The shows on this list are a welcome change, demonstrating that fantastic world-building and compelling mythology can still come together with a satisfying and well-executed ending.

Neon has announced that Exit 8 is headed to theaters nationwide on Apr. 10, 2026, following its release in Japan last August. ​Directed by Genki Kawarmura (A Hundred Flowers), the film follows a man who gets stuck in an endless, sterile subway passageway, where overseeing the smallest of anomalies could take him back to the very beginning. The thrilling, horrifying experience is based on the indie video game of the same name, which had players try to escape a similar circumstance. The cast features Kazunari Ninomiya, Yamato Kochi, Naru Asanuma, Kotone Hanase, and Nana Komatsu. Read the official synopsis:

The next issue of Absolute Green Lantern, #11, by Al Ewing and Jahnoy Lindsay, comes out on February 4, 2026. Before its release, DC has shared a sneak peek revealing a surprising new function for the power rings featured in the series.

Disney+ is launching a special episode of The Muppet Show featuring Sabrina Carpenter as the guest host. This episode is also being used as a test to see if the show can be brought back as a full series, much like the original that aired from 1976 to 1981. In a preview, Kermit jokes that it’s a return to the show’s original stage, and potentially a new beginning depending on how well this special performs.

Okay, so it looks like Marvel might have accidentally revealed something big! A listing on Amazon for Avengers: Doomsday merchandise showed a new T-shirt design featuring the villain for the 2026 movie. But what really caught my eye was the symbol behind the character – a diamond shape we’ve been seeing connected to this villain for a while now. It seems like the cat’s out of the bag on this one!

Jack Black’s funny action movie follow-up, which made over $548 million worldwide, is now a hit with streaming viewers. He’s best known for comedies, including the Jumanji sequels, and beloved films like Nacho Libre and School of Rock. He recently starred in another box office success, A Minecraft Movie, which came out last year.

Disney has announced that Josh D’Amaro, who currently leads their theme park and experiences division, will become the next CEO. This decision follows a competitive process for the top job at the entertainment company. D’Amaro has been in charge of the parks for six years and will be taking over from Bob Iger as part of a significant change in leadership.

During an interview with Cineatomy to discuss his movie ‘Send Help,’ Sam Raimi explained why he frequently features a yellow 1973 Oldsmobile Delta 88 in his films and how it’s become a signature element of his work.

Gore Verbinski recently stated that although he thinks there are still stories to be told within the pirate adventure series, he’s finished working on it and has moved on.

Despite featuring a well-known actor, the new series Memory of a Killer hasn’t generated much attention so far. It’s based on the 2003 Belgian film De Zaak Alzheimer, which was previously adapted into the 2022 movie Memory starring Liam Neeson. Even after just a few episodes, the series is proving to be quite captivating.