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Human adversity has always been a rich mine for storytelling, as extreme circumstances led to raw, heightened emotion, and humanity shows its darkness and light best at the extremes.

Prime Video's supernatural thriller series Stillwater is adding a Walking Dead star to its cast. News broke in September that Stillwater, based on the graphic novel by Chip Zdarsky and Ramón K.

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Street Fighter. Street Fighter is one of the most well-known and influential fighting games ever made, with a legacy spanning decades. The games appeal to a broad audience, and some series mainstays have become household n…

John Dutton III (Kevin Costner) faced plenty of enemies in Yellowstone, but his ancestors' nemesis in 1923 was the vilest villain the Dutton family ever faced. In Yellowstone season 5, John was murdered by mercenaries hired by Sarah Atwood (Dawn Oliv…

In a recent trailer for the Avengers' new era, Marvel is seemingly teasing perhaps the worst hero x hero romance in franchise history. Drawing heroes from across Marvel lore, Avengers has had its share of controversial romantic combos, but this match…

Warning: This post contains MAJOR spoilers for Scream 6Scream 6’s ending reveals the Ghostface killers’ identities and motivations while hinting there will be more horror to be had in the future.

Dakota Fanning's new movie is shining bright with a fresh audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Beginning her career as a child actress in Man on Fire (2004), War of the Worlds (2005), and Charlotte's Web (2006), Dakota Fanning has since transitioned to…

This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.Robert Pattinson's return to the DC world is coming with a major change.

Slow Horses is a global streaming sensation, and the Apple TV spy thriller series just got the perfect chart update, paving the way for what could soon become a major streak for the hit show. Espionage TV shows have come out in droves in recent years…

Sci-fi fans are in for a real treat this February 2027, as a $160 million sci-fi mega-franchise is set to hit theaters across North America.

EXCLUSIVE: The Rookie won't return to ABC for another three months, but the hit procedural's creator is teasing that the "biggest season" is yet to come. After eight years, the Nathan Fillion-led series is just as popular as ever, with this May's sea…

Warning! This article contains SPOILERS for Lanterns season 1, episode 8.Kyle Chandler's Hal Jordan may have died, but Lanterns has already laid the groundwork for his potential return.

This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.The official first look has arrived for The Housemaid's Secret.

Taika Waititi has taken on a Nobel Prize winner by Kazuo Ishiguro's novel Klara and the Sun, but the resulting film falls short of the source material.

More DC Universe projects are moving forward. The DCU's Chapter 1: "Gods and Monsters" has had a busy 2026, starting with the Supergirl movie this summer, along with the Lanterns TV show, which brought Hal Jordan and John Stewart to life.

After two seasons, X-Men '97 has cemented itself as one of Marvel's most interesting modern projects, ushering in a new era for these beloved heroes.

These are the 3 best new Paramount+ series to binge this weekend, October 16–18, 2026, including Taylor Sheridan & Sylvester Stallone's crime drama.

The DC Universe is still expanding as 2026 gets closer to its end. Throughout the year, the DCU's Chapter 1: "Gods and Monsters" has seen Milly Alcock's Supergirl and HBO's Lanterns expand James Gunn's superhero franchise, while also getting ready to…

The Mummy 4 gets its full title. The Mummy franchise is getting ready to return in a major way in 2027.

While Firefly might still be Alan Tudyk’s most beloved cult sci-fi series, one of Netflix’s biggest hits in the genre proves that the star has another iconic show to his name.

There are some characters you can’t help but love—even when they’re terrible people. While a strong protagonist gives a novel a driving force, a good villain can make a book feel more alive: they’re funnier, sharper, stranger, or more unpredictable t…

With the Scrubs reboot showing how the characters we knew are doing today, it’s a fun exercise to consider what the characters would be like if Scrubs was starting fresh in 2026.

While Reacher and MobLand might be dominating the crime thriller streaming scene right now, Taylor Sheridan’s upcoming spinoff series could be the perfect show to decimate their reign.

Warning! Spoilers for The Diplomat season 4 ahead!Netflix's The Diplomat has given us another explosive ending, making the events of a potential season 5 completely impossible to predict.

Five years ago, a wildly entertaining action comedy turned Bob Odenkirk into a surprisingly convincing, John Wick-style action hero, and that movie is leaving streaming shortly. The John Wick movies gave R-rated action movies a much-needed kick up th…

Some fantasy books set their story in a world where magic and mysticism are common practice, but others follow characters who are forced to keep their powers a secret.

This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.Tim Burton sets a new post-World War II movie with a bestselling sci-fi author.

Six years ago, Supernatural came to an end after an impressive 15 seasons and 327 episodes. Over the course of the series, dozens of beloved characters met their end, including Jensen Ackles’ Dean Winchester, who died in the series finale.

The X-Men's Jean Grey will unleash her Dark Phoenix form in her own solo series. Jean Grey's MCU introduction in Spider-Man: Brand New Day is a crucial catalyst for the X-Men, both because it makes anticipation for the upcoming X-Men movie reboot sky…

Even though it has been over two decades since South Park introduced one iconic gag in one of the show’s funniest outings ever, that did not stop the series from bringing back this joke with a perfectly timed comeback in season 29, episode 3.

Sylvester Stallone and Taylor Sheridan's Tulsa King season 4 is an entertaining new chapter in the story of Dwight "The General" Manfredi, but it's bogged down by some of the gangster thriller's oldest and most infuriating problems.

While there is a lot of competition for the title of the best fantasy miniseries of all time, one Cartoon Network classic starring Elijah Wood has every other competitor beaten.

EXCLUSIVE: Now that The Diplomat season 4 has been released on Netflix, the creator and stars of the hit political thriller are addressing whether Kate Wyler will ever become President of the United States. Keri Russell stars as Kate, the U.S.

If the success of Netflix's adaptation of East of Eden is any indication, the limited series now reigns supreme as the best way to adapt great literature to the screen.

Even though one major Landman character is easily the most divisive star of the show, it is easy to see how Taylor Sheridan’s series can redeem their role in season 3. All of Taylor Sheridan’s shows have their issues.

Tombstone gives just about all its characters great introductions, but there's a particular entrance that is one of the Western genre's best. Tombstone is one of the best Westerns of the 1990s, and was part of a short-lived box office revival of the …

A billion-dollar fantasy film franchise will get a major new update soon from Walt Disney Pictures. Next year, Netflix will officially revive The Chronicles of Narnia franchise with Greta Gerwig’s highly anticipated prequel, Narnia: The Magician: Nep…

Despite its enduring popularity, Brandon Mull's Fablehaven series has yet to be adapted - but a fan-funded risk might just manage to pull it off. The YA fantasy series has sold over 3.

Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Terminator will ALWAYS be a fan favorite. However, fans of the franchise will be excited to learn that Terminator’s next era is here, with a brand-new series that brings back classic characters while introducing ‘new’ ones to …

Stranger Things is one of the defining TV shows of the streaming era. Known for its 1980s aesthetics, fantastic monsters, and beloved ensemble cast, Stranger Things changed the way audiences view Netflix original series, and the streamer has been cap…

Stephen King and Ron Perlman's forgotten adaptation has become one of streaming's biggest hits, 20 years after it was originally released. King's movie adaptations have made him a decades-long juggernaut on the big screen, something that continues to…

Published Oct 15, 2026, 10:45 AM EDT Jeff Dodge (he/him), a published author and graduate of Western Washington University, has been a TV news editor for many years and has had the chance to interview multiple reality show stars, including Randy Jack…

James Bond is supposed to save the world, seduce a beautiful woman, and walk away without so much as a scratch on his tuxedo. For more than 60 years, the world's most famous secret agent has followed a remarkably reliable formula.

While Will Trent season 5 is expected to premiere in early 2027, the show’s perfect replacement is on the way in only one month.

A film's budget does not determine its quality, especially in the horror genre. There are plenty of all-time classics that prove limited resources don't have to be limiting. But they certainly can be.

EXCLUSIVE: ScreenRant presents a clip from Stranglehold, Chandler Duke's comedy thriller starring Ashley Benson, Jake Lacy, Justin Long & Ron Perlman.

A new hero joins the Avengers as Marvel's new Iron Man. Tony Stark's closest ally is definitely James Rhodes, who originally piloted Iron Man suits before assuming his own heavy-artillery superhero identity as War Machine.

Pokémon has been active for 30 years now, and it shows. While mainline games can take a while to come out, shifting strategies and an uncertain climate make merchandise and other releases paramount for keeping people interested in Pokémon at any give…

Aaron Pierre's new movie is rocketing to the top of the streaming charts. Pierre is a 32-year-old actor who kicked off his career on the small screen in the late 2010s (most notably playing Dev-Em in 20 episodes of Krypton) before making his first mo…

The Beekeeper 2 comes in hot. Jason Statham has starred in several action movies over the years. That has made him one of the biggest stars in the action genre, with Statham appearing in both standalone films and franchise entries.

Tony Gilroy's Behemoth! is a neatly composed story about the chaos of life, and music's ability to create order where little exists.

Every Jackbox Party Pack is, by nature, a mixed bag, and The Jackbox Party Pack 12 is no exception. With five party games included in every new bundle from Jackbox Games, some are bound to stand out more than others.

As the X-Men are reborn, Marvel has confirmed that the classic villains known as the 'Reavers' will play a huge part in their new status quo. However, the villains won't take the traditional form that fans know - they're deadlier than ever.

The Transformers movie that puts Chris Hemsworth front and center comes to Netflix today, ensuring a popular and well-received newer addition to the franchise is a part of the streaming service's sci-fi film roster.

Horror has no shortage of terrifying monsters, masked killers, and supernatural threats, but some of the genre’s most disturbing villains are united by something far more familiar: family.

After seven years of development hell, a long-awaited crime show adaptation has finally found a home on CBS, confirmed at NYCC 2026.

Mike Flanagan might be a master at Stephen King adaptations, but his desire to revive two Steven Spielberg classics is exactly what both franchises need. Mike Flanagan's movie and TV show CV contains an overwhelming amount of horror gems.

SPOILERS AHEAD for season 2, episode 4 of the Scrubs revival.After 25 years, one of the most beloved Scrubs characters is at a pivotal crossroads. Viewers first met the Sacred Heart crew of John "J.D.

Universal Monsters helped define cinematic horror, turning literary villains, ancient legends, and tragic outsiders into some of the most recognizable creatures in movie history.

Isaac Asimov is one of the biggest names in science fiction writing, and for good reason. The author of some of the most influential additions to the genre, like I, Robot and The End of Eternity​​​​​, Asimov changed the way many audiences engage with…

Since its publication back in 2020, the Dungeon Crawler Carl universe has taken the world by storm. Shooting to the top of the LitRPG charts, welcoming five sequels, and even securing itself a television adaptation, it is safe to say that the world c…

Mike Flanagan’s Carrie has taken over horror TV, and its perfect replacement will arrive as soon as November, but this one will release on Netflix.

A brand-new piece of hardware for Xbox has just been officially revealed, and it’s already a game-changer for many different players.

Xbox players might want to check their accounts, as a small cash surprise has started showing up for a set of people. To be precise, Microsoft is giving away free store credit, but there’s a catch: The reward is tied to a specific purchase.

Released back in 2002 for the Game Boy Advance, Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version received somewhat mixed reviews from players due to their incompatibility with older generations, reliance on water-based routes, and lack of ambition a…

Brent Spiner, Jonathan Frakes, and showrunner Terry Matalas hilariously mock one of the low points in Star Trek: Picard season 2. Matalas shared co-showrunner duties on Star Trek: Picard season 2 with Akiva Goldsman.

Life finds a way! And for those lucky enough to have the PlayStation Plus Premium tier, October is shaping up to be a month you can really sink your teeth into.

Sydney Sweeney is returning for more murder and revenge. Sweeney transformed from picking up small roles following a five-year career plan pitch to her parents, and is now an Emmy-nominated actress making headlines almost daily.

Sony has found itself in hot water this year, with multiple announcements that have caused many users to finally give up on the PlayStation after being valued customers for the past three decades.

Xbox will not be getting one of 2026's Game of the Year contenders as a direct consequence of an ongoing boycott of Microsoft.

Gilmore Girls is a comfort show defined by a fast-talking, coffee-drinking cast led by Lauren Graham and Alexis Bledel. The characters burrowed their way into viewers' hearts before the actors who played them moved on to other projects.

Diamonds Are Forever is one of the all-time greatest James Bond adventures, and remains a staple of the franchise even after 70 years.

The Diplomat is one of those rare series that manages to turn up the volume with every installment, and season 4 is no exception.

Calling Star Trek: Voyager underrated is going a bit too far, but it doesn't always come up in the same conversations as, say, Next Generationor a few other series.

The more we progress into the future, the harder it is to ignore how one Netflix sci-fi show is becoming more and more relevant. Science fiction, at its core, is supposed to envision a future based on how we perceive the present world.

The Invictus may have met its end in Foundation, but fans can now give the Empire’s legendary warship a permanent place on their shelves.

If you've been crawling through the World Dungeon and loving the Dungeon Crawler Carl books since the beginning, you're likely on high alert for any new releases from Matt Dinniman's unique LitRPG universe.

Coven Academy stars Malina Weissman, Malachi Barton, Tiffani Thiessen & Devon Sawa are put to the test: can they handle the situations in classic Halloween Disney Channel Original Movies?

Netflix was notoriously reluctant to share any of its viewing figures with the public until very recently, but the streamer is slowly coming around to releasing those numbers.

The Horus Guards are among the most recognizable villains in the entire Stargate franchise, with their distinctive falcon-headed helmets and imposing Egyptian-style armor becoming iconic since they were first introduced in the original 1994 film.

When people think of Battlestar Galactica, they often picture the 2000s series, but it's hard to believeit actually started in 1978. The original show only lasted one season, but in 2003, it was revived and reimagined.

Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for VisionQuest episodes 1 & 2Marvel Studios' brand-new VisionQuest series has already made a significant mark on the MCU in its first two episodes alone, bringing one of the franchise's most memorable supervillai…

Defeating The Fallen in Castlevania: Belmont's Curse can feel like a huge accomplishment, but you won't get to breathe a sigh of relief for very long. Belmont's Curse keeps up its succession of intense boss fights, and it doesn't take long before the…

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse is a true Castlevania game, and that means it features some tough challenges. While the opening area isn't immediately tough, the first obstacle doesn't take long to arrive.

When it comes to getting around by land, air, or sea, DC Comics has had its share of phases, ranging from gimmicky designs functioning just as well as toy fodder as they are effective vehicles.

Following a creative overhaul and multiple changes behind the scenes, the official title for the fifth Avengers movie is Avengers: Doomsday. Set to star Robert Downey Jr.

An ambitious Netflix sci-fi adaptation is all set to return with two new seasons. Surprisingly, in its upcoming installments, the show is switching formats instead of taking the same approach as seasons 1 and 2.

Al Pacino and Chuck Lorre's collaboration on Netflix's The Kominsky Method was short-lived. Lorre's Netflix series is a comedy-drama series that revolves around acting coach Sandy Kominsky (Michael Douglas), whose days of Hollywood fame are long behi…

Two of the greatest open-world games of all time are Red Dead Redemption 2 and Breath of the Wild. This is a near-undisputed fact, Nintendo's reinvention of the genre and Rockstar's dogmatic devotion to detail providing unprecedented experiences that…

In DC Comics, the Green Lantern Corps is only one part of a much larger network of groups powered by the emotional spectrum. Over time, other Lantern Corps have emerged, with rings tied to emotions such as fear, rage, hopeand love.

In the long, wonderful history of dogs, there is no pup more loved than Peanuts' Snoopy. The beagle who counts on Charlie Brown to get his meals and is best pals with a bird has worked his way into the hearts of everyone who has ever seen him, and fo…

When it comes to the martial arts genre, it's not exactly uncommon for the final battle to be the best part of the movie. In the case of some, it even be the main reason why fans should check out the film.

Guillermo del Toro gives the ultimate praise to Scarlett Johansson's new movie Ray Gunn. The animated Netflix science-fiction film features Johansson in the role of Venus Nova, a pop star who becomes a suspect in a murder case set in the retro-futuri…

Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for VisionQuest episodes 1 & 2 Marvel's VisionQuest is finally streaming on Disney+, bringing Paul Bettany's Vision back for the end of the trilogy that first began with WandaVision, while also featuring the retur…

Netflix's new sea monster thriller TV show, Below, places some very well-known actors into a stunning location that can, at times, be hard to identify.

After just two episodes, Marshals season 2 has already begun redeeming the show's secret villain. Though Tom Weaver is by far the most villainous character in the cast of Marshals, the Yellowstone spinoff show also has no shortage of antagonists besi…

Gladiator is one of the finest epic films ever made, but one of director Ridley Scott's other more recent projects deserves a great deal more attention than it has received.

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System played host to some of the greatest games ever made, many of which have, thankfully, survived to this very day.

The PlayStation 2 was home to some of the greatest RPGs ever made. From sprawling adventures to stories that stayed with players long after the credits rolled, the console had no shortage of classics.

Published Oct 14, 2026, 8:53 PM EDT Andy Behbakht has worked as an entertainment journalist since 2010, covering all the latest in Hollywood on both the big and small screens, from staying on top of the biggest breaking news, analyzing movies and tel…

60 years after the Starship Enterprise first warped across television screens, Star Trek remains at the forefront of fandom. Every IP, from Marvel to Star Wars to DC, has scores of dedicated fans following the multimedia exploits of their favorite ch…

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners II is just around the corner, and new updates about the series have emerged to prepare the audience before they dive once again into Night City's world.

Star Trek: Picard season 3 showrunner Terry Matalas reveals Patrick Stewart's pitch for Admiral Jean-Luc Picard's role in the proposed spinoff, Star Trek: Legacy.

The news that Prime Video is rebooting the Stargate franchise seems exciting, but the fact that the streaming service has already canceled an earlier reboot of the same show only four months ago makes this announcement a little less easy to digest.

While DC constantly introduces powerful Justice League teams, its new superhero squad is truly among the strongest coalition of superpowered characters to date.

If you haven’t played Pokémon Pokopia on Nintendo Switch 2 yet, it’s time to meet the newest look our beloved Pikachu is “flaunting” these days. Fair warning: it may not be as adorable as you’d expect, unlike the cheerful yellow furball fans have kno…

Marvel's new Fantastic Four are a terrifying reinvention of Marvel's First Family. The Fantastic Four balance their reputation as Marvel’s most wholesome superhero family with a long history of genuine body horror.

Warning: This article contains spoilers for American Horror Story season 13, episodes 1-8.American Horror Story has never shied away from weird and wonderful storylines, but season 13 has gotten so outrageous, I'm not sure even the writers remember w…

The Marvel Cinematic Universe's new TV show has dropped its first episodes, and with them came not only old and new franchise characters, but also a massive tease that an 87-year Marvel Comics character could show up in the new MCU series.

In Amazon’s Reacher TV show, the character of Frances Neagley is introduced and appears standoffish because of her disinclination to touch people, but there is a deeper reason behind it.

A classic mutant just officially joined the X-Men, forty years after they first debuted in Marvel Comics. Here's how and why they joined, as well as why they haven't joined the team before now.

This article covers a developing story. Continue to check back with us as we will be adding more information as it becomes available.22 years after Frasier ended, Kelsey Grammer is returning to NBC. The character of Dr.

Netflix’s new 6-part psychological thriller runs under five hours and delivers a complete mystery, making it officially built for a one-night binge.

Few corners of horror fiction are more fascinating than demonic possession and exorcisms. Unlike zombies, cosmic entities, or scientific creations gone awry, demons and malevolent spirits in literary horror have chilling links to real life.

The Rookie season 9's recent announcement is perfect for the future of the crime series, as it resets the show's premise at the right time, providing a replacement for the role of Nathan Fillion's John Nolan.

Warning: contains spoilers for Legion of Super-Heroes #2! DC has crowned the ultimate new Green Lantern, replacing Hal Jordan. Jordan is considered one of the greatest Green Lanterns to ever put on a ring, serving as an example to the many other spec…

2026's Resident Evil has been a major box office hit since the moment it came to theaters, and the final record it was chasing has finally been achieved.

Since The X-Files was a major hit thanks to its killer premise, the show’s upcoming Hulu reboot is taking a big risk by rewriting this central conceit. Without Mark Frost and David Lynch’s classic murder mystery series Twin Peaks, viewers would likel…

Fans of the Harry Potter franchise have had a lot to look forward to recently, as excitement surrounding Season 1 of HBO Max's new series continues to grow. The original movies are still beloved, but as recent years have proved, there's still plenty …

The future of Xbox exclusivity has been hard to keep track of as of late. For a while, Xbox was moving away from the concept, bringing games like Sea of Thieves and eventually even Halo: Campaign Evolved to PlayStation and other rival platforms.

The DC Universe is a step closer to bringing more horror into James Gunn's superhero franchise. The DCU's Chapter 1: "Gods and Monsters" has been focusing on traditional superheroes like Superman, Supergirl, and multiple members of the Green Lantern …

Brandon Sanderson is adding a new chapter to his plans for Dragonsteel, but it unforunately won’t involve opening a fantasy theme park.

Mike Flanagan has now confirmed the structure of his The Dark Tower TV adaptation compared to Stephen King's books. Following the successful release of his TV adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie on Prime Video, filmmaker Mike Flanagan has two other h…

Alan Ritchson's new action thriller movie has become a success after its recent arrival on digital, finding success instantly. Ritchson's list of movies and TV shows is filled with exciting releases, but there is no denying that the Reacher franchise…

Tom Hardy excelled in his dual role as Eddie Brock and Venom, and fans quickly came to love his portrayal. Thus, many were disappointed when Sony announced in May 2024 that Venom: The Last Dance would be the final movie in Hardy's Venom trilogy.

Halloween episodes have become something of a television tradition, particularly for sitcoms that use the holiday as an opportunity to step outside their usual storytelling conventions.

Love of Your Life stars Margaret Qualley and Aaron Pierre discuss the beautiful dynamic between their characters, while director Rachel Morrison reflects on her background as a cinematographer.