Movies

I just finished watching these shows, and wow, they really run the gamut! You’ve got everything from genuinely creepy horror and darkly funny comedies to stuff that really makes you think about what it means to be human. Honestly, some of these episodes are going to stick with me for a while – they’re powerfully unsettling at times – but it’s a good kind of unsettling. I think viewers will find the whole experience incredibly rewarding, even if it leaves them a little shaken.

The new adventure film, directed by Padraic McKinley and set during the Great Depression, debuted at the Sundance Film Festival this year to widespread praise. Ethan Hawke and Russell Crowe star in the movie, alongside Sam Hazeldine, Julia Jones, Austin Amelio, and Avi Nash.

Anime series with darker, more mature content – like Jujutsu Kaisen, Chainsaw Man, and Hell’s Paradise – have become incredibly popular recently. This shows that anime fans are looking for shows that tackle more complex and often violent or emotionally challenging topics. These series, often categorized as ‘seinen,’ differ from traditional, more lighthearted ‘shonen’ anime with their focus on mature themes and complex characters.

The upcoming release is truly something special. This unique sci-fi horror-comedy first premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, alongside popular films like Together and Train Dreams, and quickly became a festival favorite. Its bold and visually stunning story tackles difficult themes of addiction and trauma with a surprisingly sexy and psychedelic approach. After a year of anticipation, it’s definitely a film you won’t want to miss.

Following a successful appearance last year – where Joe Deckelmeier from ScreenRant hosted panels and interviewed leading figures in film, TV, and gaming – the team is returning to Orlando for the 2026 event with even bigger plans. ScreenRant is thrilled to bring fans exclusive interviews, thoughtful discussions, and coverage of the amazing creativity found throughout the convention, bringing them closer to all the exciting moments at MEGACON.

Development on the series began in January 2025 with Jeremy Allen White of The Bear set to star. However, White left the project later that year, prompting Netflix to find a new lead actor. On Thursday, Netflix officially announced that Taylor-Johnson would be taking on the role.

Several other fantastic bands also made the list, as expected. U2 tops the chart, which is hard to dispute given their decades of hit songs and impactful social commentary. Thin Lizzy comes in at number two, a perfectly reasonable placement.

Games such as Night in the Woods and Disco Elysium demonstrate that independent developers can create games that are just as good as those from big studios. Both have been highly praised by both critics and players, and are currently among the top-rated games available on Steam.

The sci-fi show Firefly, created by Joss Whedon, originally aired for one season in 2002. Though it was short-lived, it gained a dedicated fanbase and continued as the 2005 film Serenity. After a long pause, a new animated series is now in the works, bringing back the original cast – Nathan Fillion, Alan Tudyk, Morena Baccarin, Gina Torres, Adam Baldwin, Jewel Staite, Summer Glau, and Sean Maher – to voice their beloved characters.

Okay, so the story kicks off with the main guy just doing his thing – tracking down bounties and taking out anyone who crosses him. Honestly, it doesn’t even take much – if someone looks like they might be a problem, or even just bugs him, they’re done for! He’s really not one to mess with.