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As a longtime fan, I was disappointed when none of the original actors signed on for the 2021 Gossip Girl reboot on HBO Max – a show that, sadly, only lasted two seasons. Since then, the whole franchise has been pretty quiet. But now, there’s been a big development, and suddenly I’m starting to dream again about seeing those familiar faces back in the Upper East Side. This news definitely reignites hope that maybe, just maybe, the original cast will return!

The initial announcement featured 10 new movies and TV shows designed to build the DC Universe over the coming years, collectively known as Chapter One: Gods and Monsters. Although James Gunn has managed to stay on track with some of the most anticipated projects, the planned lineup now looks somewhat different after three years.

This summer, audiences in the United States will be able to see the next Spider-Man movie, currently titled Spider-Man 4 or Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Tom Holland returns as Peter Parker/Spider-Man, and the film is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, known for his work on Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.

After a failed operation puts his family in danger, Reece finds himself investigating a deep conspiracy connected to the Navy SEALs, the CIA, and even people within the US government – including those he thought he could trust. Though the first season of The Terminal List ended on a somber note, the thrilling mystery ultimately reached a satisfying conclusion.

Let’s be honest, not every trailer is meant to blow you away, and that’s okay. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie seemed perfectly content with a short, cheerful tease. The Mandalorian & Grogu trailer? That one left a lot of people scratching their heads, and opinions were seriously split. But there was one trailer that really stole the show, and honestly, it’s got this movie poised for a huge year.

As a film buff, what really grabs me about these movies is how different they are. They don’t feel like retreads of old epics at all. There’s no formula here – no predictable genre or style. Instead, you get these incredibly diverse stories. They can span years, be deeply connected to real history, come from all over the world, and even change moods on a dime. What I love most is that they’re unapologetically themselves – they don’t try to simplify things just to appeal to a specific audience.

This horror movie centers around a group of high school students who discover an ancient Aztec whistle. When they play it, they unknowingly attract the forces that will ultimately cause their deaths. Desperate to avoid their grim futures, they start researching the whistle’s mysterious history.

A 30-second commercial during this year’s Super Bowl cost $10 million, but over 60 brands still chose to advertise. Many other companies wanted a spot, but couldn’t secure one.

I recently heard from the younger Nolan brother about his early look at The Odyssey, and honestly, it sounds incredible. It’s still a good five months before it comes out in theaters, but he shared his thoughts, and I’m already hyped!

A legal drama released in 2025 was widely considered one of the worst TV shows ever. Murphy’s earlier true crime series, Monster: The Ed Gein Story, also received poor reviews when it debuted on Netflix a few weeks prior. However, Murphy had previously created a highly acclaimed and still-popular true crime series for Netflix in 2022.