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Zoe Saldaña has become the highest-grossing actor of all time, with her films earning over $15 billion to date. This achievement comes after the release of  Avatar: Fire and Ash  in 2025. Saldaña has starred in the three highest-grossing films ever— Avatar ,  Avengers: Endgame , and  Avatar: The Way of Water —and has appeared in four movies that have grossed more than $2 billio...

The latest teaser trailer for Marvel Studios'  Avengers: Doomsday  reveals the Fantastic Four's first cinematic encounter with Wakandans and Namor. The trailer features Shuri and M'Baku meeting Ben "The Thing" Grimm, hinting at a significant moment for Marvel Comics fans as both Black Panther and Namor debuted or returned to prominence in  Fantastic Four  comics. While the trai...

Lee Cronin's  The Mummy  is set to bring the story back to its horror roots, as showcased in its first teaser trailer. The film, directed by Cronin and produced by James Wan, Jason Blum, and John Keville, centers on a journalist whose daughter disappears and returns eight years later as a source of terror. The teaser features gruesome imagery like skin peeling, head bashing, and insects,...

Longtime Marvel Comics writer Chris Claremont, known for his extensive work on the X-Men, has indicated that more classic X-Men characters, including Famke Janssen as Jean Grey, will return in  Avengers: Doomsday [ 1 ]. This statement from Claremont, who has previously consulted on X-Men films and accurately leaked Chris Evans' return as Steve Rogers, contradicts earlier denials from actors l...

Numskull has released a Michael Myers buildable Advent calendar, allowing horror fans to construct a new piece of a diorama based on  Halloween  each day leading up to Christmas. The calendar features 24 "gifts," which combine to create a scene of Michael Myers standing outside the Myers house with a knife, ready to attack. The calendar, available for $80, is part of Numskull's line of "...

Danny Ramirez, who played Manny in the second season of  The Last of Us , is reportedly being recast for the third season due to potential scheduling conflicts with his role as Falcon in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. While HBO has not officially confirmed the recasting or the new actor for Manny, it is speculated that Ramirez's commitments to upcoming Marvel films like  Avengers: Secret...

Keke Palmer and Jack Whitehall star in "The 'Burbs," a new Peacock horror-comedy series inspired by the 1989 film of the same name. The series follows a couple who move into a suburban neighborhood where things turn deadly after a mysterious man moves into the presumably haunted house across the street. All eight episodes of "The 'Burbs" will be released on Peacock on February 8[ 1 ]. Visit https:...

Kathryn Hahn is reportedly in talks to play Mother Gothel in Disney's live-action remake of  Tangled [ 1 ]. Hahn, known for her role as Agatha Harkness in  WandaVision , is considered by many fans to be an ideal choice for the villainous character, who uses Rapunzel's magical hair to maintain her youth[ 1 ]. Teagan Croft and Milo Manheim have been cast as Rapunzel and Flynn Rider, respec...

Tom Cruise reportedly filmed part of a lightsaber duel for Shawn Levy's upcoming film,  Star Wars: Starfighter , which is set to release in May 2027. During a set visit in November, Cruise, after a joke about him getting behind the camera, shot a scene of a lightsaber duel while "up to his ankles in mud and pond water." Levy confirmed that audiences will be able to see Cruise's work in the fi...

"Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die," directed by Gore Verbinski, stars Sam Rockwell as a man from a dystopian future who takes an L.A. diner hostage to recruit unlikely individuals to save the world from an out-of-control AI. The R-rated sci-fi comedy, also featuring Haley Lu Richardson, Michael Peña, Zazie Beetz, Asim Chaudhry, Tom Taylor, and Juno Temple, tackles modern anxieties about technology....

Prime Video is set to release "The Wrecking Crew," an action-comedy starring Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista as estranged half-brothers, Jonny and James.[ 1 ] They are forced to reunite after their father's mysterious death and travel to Hawaii, where they encounter the Yakuza while trying to uncover the truth.[ 1 ] Directed by Ángel Manuel Soto and written by Jonathan Tropper, the film also feature...

DC Comics' upcoming one-shot,  DC KO: Boss Battle #1 , will feature a crossover event where DC heroes and villains battle characters from various multimedia franchises, including Homelander from  The Boys  and Sub-Zero from  Mortal Kombat [ 1 ]. This special issue, written by Jeremy Adams and featuring art by several artists, will notably pit Superman against Homelander[ 1 ]. T...

The second season of Apple TV's "Drops of God," an adaptation of the Japanese manga, will see siblings Camille and Issei embark on a quest to uncover the origin of the world's greatest wine, a mystery their legendary father couldn't solve[ 1 ]. This journey will take them across continents and centuries, unearthing forgotten histories and hidden rivalries[ 1 ]. The eight-episode season, starring F...

The latest trailer for  Avengers: Doomsday  focuses on the X-Men, featuring the return of Patrick Stewart as Professor X and Ian McKellen as Magneto. The trailer shows a somber scene of Magneto discussing death with Xavier amidst the ruins of Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters. The most intriguing part of the trailer features James Marsden as Cyclops screaming during a violent battle,...

The first trailer for A24's  The Death of Robin Hood , starring Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer, has been released. The film, directed by Michael Sarnoski, offers a darker, grittier take on the legendary figure, portraying a more grounded and mature Robin Hood. The trailer hints at a melancholy and violent end for the hero, with Jackman's Robin Hood appearing weary but resolute. Jodie Comer play...

Japan is deploying AI technology to combat widespread manga piracy, which poses a significant threat to the industry's economic stability. The new system, developed by a consortium including manga publishers and tech firms, uses AI to scan for pirated content online and automatically issue takedown requests. This initiative aims to protect creators' intellectual property and revenue, ensuring the...

The latest  Avengers: Doomsday  teaser reportedly offers the first glimpse of the X-Men in the MCU, featuring classic Fox-era mutants like Patrick Stewart as Professor X, Ian McKellen as Magneto, and James Marsden as Cyclops. A key theory suggests that Cyclops' anguish in the trailer, amidst the ruins of the X-Mansion, is connected to the potential abduction of his child, Rachel Summers,...

Three new LEGO Star Wars sets have been announced as part of the "Smart Play Builds" series: the Battle of Endor playset, a new Millennium Falcon, and a buildable figure of Darth Vader. These sets are designed to integrate with a companion app, offering interactive building instructions and digital play experiences. Visit  https://nerdist.com/article/first-lego-smart-play-builds-are-three-new...

Simu Liu has publicly expressed his desire for Melissa Barrera to be cast as Wonder Woman in James Gunn's DC Universe. Liu praised Barrera's talent and ability to portray strength and vulnerability, making her an ideal candidate for the iconic role. Visit  https://nerdist.com/article/simu-liu-wants-melissa-barrera-to-play-dcu-wonder-woman/   to read or listen to the article. Powered by I...

The article provides a comprehensive list of films scheduled for release in 2026, offering a look at the year's upcoming cinematic offerings across various genres and studios. Visit  https://nerdist.com/article/films-releasing-in-2026/   to read or listen to the article. Powered by Instaread (https://instaread.co/player) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new trailer for Marvel's  Wonder Man  series features Yahya Abdul-Mateen II in full power as the titular character, showcasing his abilities. The trailer hints at Simon Williams' journey from a washed-up actor to a powerful superhero, dealing with both his Hollywood career and his emerging powers. Visit  https://nerdist.com/article/wonder-man-trailer-shows-yahya-abdul-mateen-ii-in...

James Gunn's  Superman: Man of Tomorrow  is the inaugural film of the new DC Universe, focusing on a younger Clark Kent balancing his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing in Metropolis. David Corenswet stars as Superman, with Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. The film, which is currently filming, aims for a hopeful and optimistic tone, exploring Sup...

A teaser trailer for  Avengers: Doomsday  has been released, featuring Chris Hemsworth's Thor. The trailer reportedly shows Thor in a new, more somber light, hinting at the challenges he will face in the upcoming ensemble film, which is scheduled for release in 2026. Visit  https://nerdist.com/article/watch-thor-avengers-doomsday-teaser-trailer-chris-hemsworth/   to read or lis...

Godzilla x Kong: Supernova  is the latest installment in Legendary's Monsterverse, set to explore new titans and expand the cinematic universe. While specific plot details are still under wraps, the film is expected to feature both Godzilla and Kong in a continuation of their epic battles and team-ups against new threats. Visit  https://nerdist.com/article/godzilla-x-kong-supernova-legen...

Ben Affleck has revealed that he "hated" wearing the Batsuit during his tenure as Batman, describing it as uncomfortable. He found the costume restrictive and expressed a preference for roles that allowed for more natural movement and expression. Visit  https://nerdist.com/article/ben-affleck-says-he-hated-wearing-the-batsuit/   to read or listen to the article. Powered by Instaread (htt...