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just a guy who enjoys the finer things in life: Jesus, family, friends, movies, Star Wars, Marvel, and DC. Lead Staff Writer for ScreenRant.com
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Rick Flag Sr.'s Recurring Role Explained
Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Peacemaker season 2 Although it's only recently begun, James Gunn's new DCU already has its own version of Phil Coulson. Played by Clark Gregg, Phil Coulson was a beloved SHIELD Agent featured in multiple early MCU projects. Now, it certainly looks as though the DCU is following suit with a character of their very own, especially in Peacemaker season 2.
10 Star Wars Quotes That Are Pure, Absolute Genius (Number 1 Is Undisputed)
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your ScreenRant account Yoda on Dagobah in The Empire Strikes Back. Across its nearly 50 years, the Star Wars franchise has presented some of the most genius quotes. The result of some very impressive writing and storytelling, Star Wars is so much more than just a mythic space opera spanning generations of heroes and villains. It's also a commentary on politics, the nature of good and evil, spirituality, legacy, and more.
The 10 Most Important Things Luke Skywalker Did Between Return Of The Jedi & The Force Awakens
Despite happening beyond the big screen, Luke Skywalker did quite a bit in the years between Return of the Jedi and The Force Awakens. At the start of Star Wars' sequel trilogy, Luke is in self-imposed exile due to the mistakes of his past. However, there's still plenty of good that Skywalker achieved in the days of the New Republic. Following the Empire's surrender at Jakku, the New Republic Era began as an age of peace and renewed democracy.
Classic 29-Year-Old Star Wars Starship Brought To Life In Incredible Star Wars LEGO Custom
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your ScreenRant account A genius LEGO Star Wars collector has created one of the coolest custom builds I've ever seen. Over the last few years, The LEGO Group has created some amazing Ultimate Collector Series models, inspired by some of the most iconic Star Wars ships in the franchise. However, it's always fun when collectors take matters into their own inspired hands.
After Superman, I’m Pretty Surprised Where James Gunn Is Taking The DCU
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your ScreenRant account Rick Flag Sr. looking determined in Superman (2025) Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Peacemaker season 2, episode 1 After Superman, I'm pretty surprised where James Gunn looks to be taking the DCU next. Peacemaker season 2 has just premiered, starring John Cena's titular Chris Smith as he embarks on a brand-new misadventure involving an alternate dimension.
Every Star Wars Fan Needs To See This 22-Year-Old TV Show With The Best Lightsaber Duel Ever
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your ScreenRant account Without a doubt, one of the greatest lightsaber duels of all time comes from a Star Wars series released over 20 years ago. Released before the canonical series in 2008, we had 2003’s 2D Clone Wars micro-series from animator Genndy Tartakovsky. This series offered the first on-screen look at the three-year conflict, including one of the most epic duels.
Peacemaker Season 2 Is Already Setting Up An Upcoming DCU Project (Theory Explained))
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your ScreenRant account Peacemaker and Leota Adebayo in a car in season 2 Jessica Miglio / ©HBO Max / Courtesy Everett Collection Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Peacemaker season 2, episode 1Peacemaker season 2 has just arrived, though I think it might already be setting up a future DCU project. Starring John Cena as the titular Chris Smith aka Peacemaker, a whole new misadventure has begun involving a brand-new dimension.
The New Republic Faces a Powerful New Threat as Luke Skywalker's Rival Returns
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your ScreenRant account Luke Skywalker in Return of the Jedi Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Star Wars #4 Star Wars has just brought back the perfect rival for Luke Skywalker during the New Republic Era. In the immediate aftermath of the Empire's surrender, Luke was attempting to learn more about the Jedi Order in the hopes of one day starting his own academy. However, he also clashed with a villain who's made a surprising return to the galaxy.
Introducing the Zantarrk Gang's Unique Single-Panel TIE Fighter
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your ScreenRant account Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Star Wars #4 Star Wars has just debuted one of the weirdest TIE Fighters I've ever seen in the official canon. Set during the earliest days of the New Republic, Marvel's new Star Wars comic features the heroes of the Rebellion attempting to restore a stable, galaxy-wide democracy following the days of the Empire. However, not everyone's on board with the vision.
Andor Proves Star Wars Next Trilogy Can Thrive Without The Skywalker Saga's Key Element
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your ScreenRant account There's only one key way the next Star Wars trilogy can avoid repeating the Skywalker saga. With nine films already covering that arc, both Lucasfilm and Star Wars fans alike seem eager for something new. The challenge now is finding a meaningful way to move the story forward in the galaxy far, far away and explore new narratives. Audiences will soon see The Mandalorian & Grogu in 2026, the first Star Wars film since 2019.
Peacemaker Season 2 Raises Questions About DCU's Justice Gang & Supergirl
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your ScreenRant account The Justice Gang in Superman preparing to fight Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Peacemaker season 2, episode 1 After watching Peacemaker season 2, I have some big questions about the DCU's Justice Gang and its members. Having first debuted in James Gunn's Superman, the Justice Gang has been presented as a Justice League precursor in the new DCU canon.
James Gunn's DC Universe Already Has A Multiverse Story Way Better Than The Flash
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your ScreenRant account Ezra Miller's Barry Allen prepares to speed into action in The Flash Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Peacemaker Season 2, Episode 1 James Gunn's DCU already has a great multiverse story, one that's already better than The Flash. The critically panned DCEU saw Ezra Miller's Barry Allen encountering an alternate version of himself after he tried to rewrite his own timeline.
Everything From The DCEU Peacemaker Season 2 Confirms Is Canon In The DCU
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your ScreenRant account Peacemaker season 2 official poster Photograph by Courtesy of HBO Max Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Peacemaker season 2, episode 1Peacemaker season 2 is here, providing key information about what is and isn't DCU canon. Rather than rebooting the full DC Universe, DC Studios' James Gunn and Peter Safran have elected to keep certain DCEU projects and characters a part of their new continuity.
Every New DCU Character Confirmed in Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 1
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your ScreenRant account Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Peacemaker season 2, episode 1 Peacemaker season 2 has finally arrived, debuting several new characters into the new DCU. Starring John Cena's Peacemaker as he enters a whole new kind of misadventure, several new characters have joined the second season's cast.
10 Darth Vader Quotes That Prove He's The Most Dangerous Sith
Darth Vader is one of the most powerful and intimidating Sith Lords in Star Wars history. After falling to the dark side in Revenge of the Sith, his first act was slaughtering countless Jedi. However, he only grew more dangerous from that point, delivering some of the saga’s darkest and most memorable quotes along the way. For Star Wars fans, few things compare to hearing Darth Vader’s iconic voice and the bass-baritone of the late James Earl Jones.
29 Peacemaker Season 2 Episode 1 Easter Eggs Connect To Batman, Superman & The Justice Gang
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your ScreenRant account Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Peacemaker Season 2, episode 1 After three years, Peacemaker season 2 is finally here with its premiere episode, featuring all kinds of fun Easter eggs and references to the greater DC Universe. However, this season is set in the new DCU as opposed to the previous DCEU. As such, the premiere does some solid work establishing what is and isn't canon in this new universe.
KotOR's Darth Revan Has An Even Bigger Mandalorian Connection Than You Thought
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your ScreenRant account Darth Revan is one of the most legendary Sith Lords in the Star Wars galaxy. An iconic warrior hailing from some of the best Star Wars video games of all time, very few characters in the galaxy far, far away look cooler than Revan. As such, Darth Revan's connections to Mandalorian history are a key reason why.
Every New & Returning Character In Star Wars' New TV Show
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your ScreenRant account Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker looking concerned in The Last Jedi Star Wars' next television show features an insane number of classic and new characters, including some legendary actors. Continuing the adventures of the Greebling Brothers, Yesi Scala, and Jedi Bob, Disney+ will soon begin streaming Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Past. Not only does the sequel series look like lots of fun, but the cast is absolutely stacked.
Why Star Wars LEGO's New Death Star UCS Is So Controversial (Despite 38 New Minifigures)
Link copied to clipboard Sign in to your ScreenRant account There are several reasons why LEGO's upcoming UCS Death Star is generating controversy. One of the most anticipated LEGO Star Wars sets in some time, expectations were high for this massive set, which is reportedly scheduled to release in October. However, it seems the vast majority of Star Wars fans and collectors aren't happy with what's been seen so far.
Kraven The Hunter: 15 Marvel Easter Eggs & References Explained
Warning! This post contains SPOILERS for Kraven the HunterKraven the Hunter features an impressive collection of Easter eggs and Marvel references. Starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson as the titular Sergei Kravinoff, Sony's newest Marvel movie is the latest (and likely last) in the line of Sony Spider-Man Universe movies that have inexplicably neglected to feature Spider-Man himself. Nevertheless, there are still some pretty cool nods to the original comics and classic characters.
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