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The Next Big Cozy Video Game Franchise Might Already Exist on Netflix
"Cozy" games have gone from a niche genre to one of the most reliable forces in gaming in the past few years. Titles like Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley were very well received and even helped define a shift in what gamers were looking for. As that format grows, some movies even begin to feel like they have all the makings of the next big cozy game.
10 Strongest Green Lightsaber Users in Star Wars, Ranked
While blue lightsabers are the most popular color among the Jedi in Star Wars, some of the most powerful heroes have wielded a green blade. Mostly used by wiser Jedi, the distinction between green and blue blades is not as clear as the distinction between the Jedi's weapons and the Sith's red lightsabers. Many have changed between the two or even wielded both in an emergency throughout the Star Wars saga.
10 Strongest Red Lightsaber Users in Star Wars, Ranked
In the Star Wars universe, red lightsabers are specifically associated with the dark side of the Force. As explained in multiple sources, including Star Wars: Visions, Season 2, Episode 9, "Aau's Song," red lightsabers are created from kyber crystals that have been infected with the dark side, often by users who have become corrupted by the dark side's call. The path of anger and hate usually loses out in the end. However, most red lightsaber users are fearsome enemies to those they hunt.
Savage Opress' Tragic Star Wars: The Clone Wars Fate Still Haunts Maul
The following article contains spoilers for Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord, Episodes 1-8, streaming now on Disney+.After Obi-Wan Kenobi cut Darth Maul in two in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, Maul's main driving force has been revenge. While his quest for revenge was initially pointed at Kenobi, his scope and his targets have evolved. In Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord, Season 1, Episode 8, "The Creeping Fear," Maul grapples with flashbacks and visions of how he has been wronged.
James Gunn Reveals Lanterns Release Date on HBO Max
James Gunn's reboot of the DCU is just beginning. From last year's success with Superman (2025) to this year's upcoming Supergirl: Girl of Tomorrow (2026) release, the DCU has been heavily promoting the film side of the franchise. However, television series like Creature Commandos, Peacemaker, and the upcoming Lanterns (2026) show that the DCU will cover disparate stories across the franchise, bringing different tones and showing different sides of a world where superheroes are common place.
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil Movie Trailer is Bleak, Lonely, & Horrifying
The Resident Evil franchise is no stranger to the silver screen. Resident Evil (2002) was a powerhouse in the early 2000s zombie movie scene, spawning 5 sequels. The series already attempted a movie reboot with Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City (2022), but the sequels to that reboot were canceled in favor of a new direction for the franchise.
Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord Kills Off Major Character
The following article contains spoilers for Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord, Season 1, Episodes 1-8, streaming now on Disney+.Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord has the bones of a typical police drama. Captain Brander Lawson works under Chief Klyce fighting crime in Janix City, but he may be in over his head when Maul begins a crime wave.
Who Is the Eleventh Brother in Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord?
The following article contains spoilers for Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord, Season 1, Episodes 1-8, streaming now on Disney+.Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord began with law enforcement trying to track down Maul, with the battle lines seemingly clear. However, the arrival of the Empire and Inquisitor Marrok, the First Brother, signaled a shift in the moral stakes, placing the main cast in far more danger and blurring the lines between the sides.
Everything We Know About Star Wars: Starfighter
While there are many Star Wars projects in the works, one of the most exciting is Star Wars: Starfighter. While most of the franchise's current films and television series take place during the Original Trilogy era and the post-Empire era, Star Wars: Starfighter will take place after Star Wars: Episode IX - The Rise of Skywalker. The film will provide fans with the first glimpse of the state of the galaxy trying to rebuild after the First Order's reign of terror.
Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord's Inquisitor Marrok Has a Complicated Legacy
This article contains spoilers for Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord, Episodes 5-6, streaming now on Disney+.As Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord continues, Inquisitor Marrok, the First Brother of the Inquisitors has taken a more prominent role as he tries to track down Maul, Jedi Master Eeko-Dio Daki, and Padawan Devon Izara. However, this is hardly Marrok's first appearance in the franchise.
When Does Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord Take Place?
This article contains spoilers for Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord, Season 1, Episodes 1-6, currently streaming on Disney+.One of Star Wars' most popular villains, Maul, started as Darth Sidious' apprentice in Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace, but his apparent death at the end of the film seemed like the end of his story. However, Maul's popularity with fans led to his survival and a far more complicated character arc, which sees Maul become a major player in the galaxy's underworld.
Harrison Ford's Lifetime Achievement Award Speech Is an Introspective Look at Acting
At the 32nd Annual Actor Awards, presented by SAG-AFTRA, Harrison Ford received the Screen Actors Guild Lifetime Achievement Award. This honor comes after decades of classic and iconic performances, from fandom favorites like Star Wars, Indiana Jones and the MCU to more grounded films like Witness, The Fugitive, and more recently, his television roles on Shrinking and 1923.
KPop Demon Hunters Teams Up with McDonald's For a New Meal Deal
Fresh off of Netflix's KPop Demon Hunters sequel announcement and Oscar wins, the franchise continues to rake in the collaborations. Many of these collaborations seem almost overdue since Netflix was not expecting the franchise's meteoric rise. With Huntr/x appearing in multiple video games and new dolls from Mattel planned for Fall 2026, KPop Demon Hunters has only just begun to further expand merchandise for fans.
The Jurassic Park Franchise Needs to Go Triassic with Its Dinosaurs
Since 1993, the Jurassic Park franchise has captured the imaginations of fans. From its roots in the works of Michael Crichton to video games and television series, the franchise spans multiple genres of entertainment. Part of the fun of the Jurassic Park franchise is that they do not have to be completely scientifically accurate. Any discrepancies can be hand-waved away by the process of creating the dinosaurs in the modern era.
Lee Cronin's The Mummy Offers a New Take on Classic Horror
The trailer for Lee Cronin's The Mummy shows a radically different take on Mummy horror films than previous movies. The main focus in mummy horror movies usually is an ancient evil that needs to be defeated. Instead, in Lee Cronin's The Mummy, the mummy character is actually a young girl who was abducted as a child and now has been found.
Every Single Star Wars Movie and TV Show Currently on Hold
Star Wars is currently in a state of change that could breathe new life into the franchise. Many exciting Star Wars projects are coming soon, such as The Mandalorian & Grogu and Star Wars: Starfighter, but there are many more possible Star Wars adventures currently in limbo. In her exit interview with Deadline, Kathleen Kennedy discussed the projects currently on hold as she turns over the reigns to Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan.
The Highest-Grossing & Best Sci-Fi Movie of 1996 Deserves Another Sequel
Independence Day (1996) remains one of the most popular alien invasion and disaster films of all time. On Netflix, sci-fi movie was recently one of the one of the 10 most popular movies with audiences 30 years after its release. This resurgence in popularity could be due to the convergence of the film's anniversary with the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Michelle Yeoh’s Role in the 2026 Winter Olympics, Explained
Michelle Yeoh has had an amazing career spanning decades. From beginning in Hong Kong action films like Magnificent Warriors (1987) to her breakthrough Hollywood performances in Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000), her career is still going strong with her roles in franchises like the MCU, Star Trek, and Wicked, and also her Academy Award-winning performance in Everything Everywhere All at Once (2022).
Everything We Know About The Mandalorian and Grogu Movie
The Mandalorian and Grogu will be the titular characters' leap from the small screen to a major motion picture, but the film is more than just a continuation of the series in a different format. With Lynwen Brennan and Dave Filoni now taking the reins of Lucasfilm from Kathleen Kennedy, The Mandalorian and Grogu will set the tone for a new era of Star Wars. Related Everything Important You Missed in the Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord Trailer When Does The Mandalorian and Grogu Come Out?
Dave Filoni & Lynwen Brennan Need to Fix Star Wars' Biggest Disney Problem
Kathleen Kennedy's tenure as the head of Star Wars had its triumphs and failures. In Kennedy's exit interview with Deadline, she discusses how she is proud of the stories she helped herald into the new century under the Disney banner. While some projects have had their controversies, overall, she celebrates the work created during her tenure while looking forward to her future and the future of the franchise.
Everything We Know About the MCU's Wonder Man
The MCU is on the precipice of another major shift. With superhero fatigue a common critique in modern media, the MCU's Wonder Man (2026) is set to tackle that issue head on. The series itself promises to be a fun look at the creation of a superhero movie within a world where superpowers are real. The meta nature of Wonder Man (2026) alongside an earnest look at the entertainment industry sets Wonder Man apart from the rest of the MCU.
18 Years Later, Heath Ledger’s Greatest Movie is Still a Masterpiece
Heath Ledger starred in many iconic roles throughout his career. His range let him easily embody characters from romantic comedy heroes to dramatic turns as complicated characters. However, his most beloved and influential performance remains his turn as Batman's nemesis the Joker in Christopher Nolan's The Dark Knight (2008). In The Dark Knight (2008), Heath Ledger used his dedication to character and transformation to bring alive an even darker version of the Joker in live action.
Avengers Doomsday Reveals Black Panther & Fantastic Four Team-Up Vs Doctor Doom
So far, these teasers have been more contemplative in tone. By focusing on individual characters, they show the effects of the MCU's story arc thus far on the characters, adding depth to their individual journeys as Doctor Doom looms as a threat. The latest MCU teaser instills that same gravitas into Shuri's story, but it also begins to show the new alliances and connections that will build in Avengers: Doomsday.
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