A recent report from insider Daniel Richtman suggests Marvel Studios is hoping Robert Downey Jr. will continue playing Doctor Doom in future films, even after the 2027 release of Avengers: Secret Wars. This is unexpected, as many believed Downey Jr.’s portrayal of the character would be limited to this role, particularly given the scale of the Secret Wars movie.
The movie’s creative kills and elaborate scenes benefited from the surreal, dreamlike quality of the series. The Nightmare on Elm Street films were also great launching pads for new talent, offering early roles to future stars like Laurence Fishburne, Johnny Depp, and Patricia Arquette.
Filming for Marvel Studios’ Avengers: Secret Wars is scheduled to start later this year. The movie, directed by Joe and Anthony Russo (known as the Russo Brothers), will hit US theaters in 2027. It’s a follow-up to Avengers: Doomsday, which is currently being finished and will be released this December.
Ethan Coen’s new film, Honey Don’t, co-written with Tricia Cooke and starring Aubrey Plaza and Margaret Qualley (known from The Substance), has quickly become popular on Netflix. As of February 4th, it’s reached the Top 10, currently holding the No. 10 position, right after the popular movie KPop Demon Hunters.
During a recent US Senate hearing about the Warner Bros./Netflix agreement, Ted Sarandos stated under oath that the movie Superman (scheduled for release in 2025) didn’t do well in theaters, which led to its limited run. He contrasted this with the film Sinners, which performed well and had a longer theatrical release.
Maximus began his story in Season 1 as a character searching for meaning and hoping to improve life in the Wasteland. The season ended with a sense that he was finally on the path to doing so, gaining influence within the Brotherhood and hinting at positive changes to come. While Season 2 initially lost some of that promising direction, the season finale ultimately delivered on the potential established earlier.
According to reports, Joshua Jackson will lead the cast of How to Survive Without Me, a new project from Greg Berlanti, who previously worked on Dawson’s Creek. Berlanti was a producer and writer for the popular teen drama from 1999 to 2002, contributing to nine episodes.
Today, Body Heat is considered a classic erotic thriller. Fans of the genre often debate whether it’s better than films like Basic Instinct and Fatal Attraction… though 365 Days isn’t even in the same league. While movies like these are often remembered for their steamy scenes, Body Heat stands out because of its strong story and well-written dialogue – thanks to its professional screenwriter. Many believe it rightfully earns the title of “the most seductive movie of all time.”
Despite a challenging year for Marvel movies at the box office in 2025, Disney is undergoing changes with a new CEO preparing to take over from Bob Iger. According to a report from Deadline, Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige is expected to remain with the franchise for the foreseeable future, according to sources familiar with the situation.
Spider-Man 4, also called Spider-Man: Brand New Day, will be in US theaters this summer. Destin Daniel Cretton, who directed Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, is directing the film, and Tom Holland will return as Peter Parker/Spider-Man from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.