The story of Din Djarin and Grogu from The Mandalorian is heading to the big screen Memorial Day weekend 2026, continuing the adventures from the Disney+ series. This will be the first Star Wars movie in theaters since 2019’s The Rise of Skywalker, a film that many fans didn’t enjoy, and reports suggest Disney is concerned about a similar reception this time around.
Now that the Yellowstone ranch is behind him, Kayce (Luke Grimes) puts his experience as a cowboy and Navy SEAL to work with a special team of U.S. Marshals, bringing law and order to Montana. He’s joined by Pete Calvin (Logan Marshall-Green), Belle Skinner (Arielle Kebbel), Andrea Cruz (Ash Santos), and Miles Kittle (Tatanka Means) as they all try to manage their personal lives while facing constant threats to the region.
The manga Cyberpunk: Edgerunners MADNESS Volume 1 builds on the emotional impact of the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners anime while also showcasing its intense and violent side. Published by Dark Horse Comics, this 200-page, black-and-white volume tells a character-focused story that adds to and deepens the anime’s already heartbreaking themes.
Shawn Levy is directing a new Star Wars movie, titled Starfighter. Disney and Lucasfilm are planning to release it in U.S. theaters next year, and the film will feature Ryan Gosling, Flynn Gray, Matt Smith, and other stars.
Phish isn’t a groundbreaking artist, but that doesn’t mean their music is bad—it’s just okay. Plenty of capable musicians never make it into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and the Hall should really be reserved for truly exceptional and influential artists, which Phish isn’t.
The month also features some exciting live events, like the Actor Awards happening early on, and the start of the Major League Baseball season with a game between the Yankees and Giants streamed online.
Created by Sam Raimi and R.J. Stewart, Xena: Warrior Princess began as a spin-off of their earlier series, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, and followed the exciting adventures of Lucy Lawless as the warrior Xena. The show ran for six seasons, achieving high ratings and critical acclaim, including several Emmy nominations. It has since become a beloved cult classic, with fans continuing to celebrate it at expos and conventions.
Chris Adams, as depicted in the MGM+ series, leads a team of seven gunslingers tasked with defending a peaceful village. A ruthless land baron is trying to steal their land, and Chris is determined to stop him. He’s a quiet, strong leader who doesn’t tolerate injustice or needless violence, and he lives by a strict personal code of fairness and self-control. He often communicates more through his intense gaze than through words.
According to Deadline, Paramount has raised its offer to buy Warner Bros., increasing the price from $30 to $31 per share. This new offer could be better than Netflix’s bid for the studio, but Warner Bros.’s board of directors still needs to decide if it’s a better deal.
Uma Thurman returned to acting last year with The Old Guard 2 on Netflix, calling it a way to ease back into action roles. Now, she’s fully committed, showcasing her action skills in the trailer for Pretty Lethal. She plays Devora Kasimer, a troubled former ballet star who terrorizes a young dance group after they stay at her isolated inn—a classic horror setting deep in the woods.