ENTERTAINMENT

SummaryHBO Max's July 2026 slate opens with the HBO Original Documentary Series 'The Man Will Burn' on July 9, a four-episode weekly series tracing Burning Man's evolution from anarchic counterculture roots to global spectacleA24 delivers two films in July: Sofia Coppola's 'Marc by Sofia,' an intimate portrait of Marc Jacobs debuting July 16, and Kristoffer Borgli's 'The Drama,' starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, debuting July 31Max Original Comedy Series 'Stuart Fails to Save the Universe,' a Big Bang Theory spinoff starring Kevin Sussman, Lauren Lapkus, Brian Posehn, and John Ross Bowie, premieres July 23 with 10 weekly episodesHBO Max's July 2026 programming slate includes five major premieres across originals, films, and documentary series. The month runs from the HBO Original Docu...

SummaryNetflix and WIT STUDIO dropped the first teaser trailer for THE ONE PIECE, confirming a February 2027 premiereThe series modernizes the East Blue Saga, condensing 50 manga chapters into seven high-intensity episodesLegendary 71-year-old voice actress Mayumi Tanaka officially returns to reprise her iconic role as LuffyNetflix has unveiled the first official teaser trailer for THE ONE PIECE, the highly anticipated One Piece remake anime, produced by WIT Studio.The newly unveiled teaser trailer treats viewers to a stunning, vibrant visual overhaul that closely aligns with the crisp layout and art style of Oda's original manga panels. The footage provides a nostalgic yet fresh preview of the Straw Hat Pirates' earliest days, highlighting a young Monkey D. Luffy setting sail in his lone ...

SummaryNetflix has unveiled the first official teaser trailer for Sakamoto Days Season 2 teaser trailer.The trailer shows JCC infiltration, highlighting Sakamoto's hilarious undercover disguise alongside high-octane assassin academy battle layouts.The anime is confirmed for a January 2027 release window on Netflix.The first teaser trailer for Sakamoto Days Season 2 has dropped, offering a glimpse into the next installment of the popular anime.Adapting Yuto Suzuki’s Weekly Shonen Jump hit manga, the narrative picks right back up with the delightfully portly Taro Sakamoto trying to maintain his strict "no-kill" family policy while the entire global assassin underworld continues to pursue the massive bounty on his head. Unlike the lighter beats of Season 1, the new footage leans further into ...

SummaryNetflix announced an eco-horror anime adaptation of Kasumi Yasuda's dystopian manga, 'Fool Night,' confirmed for 2026.The 2026 project marks a historic, unprecedented collaboration between studios Sunrise and SHAFT.The teaser outlines a cloud-covered world where impoverished humans undergo plant-transforming "transfloration."Netflix has unveiled the official teaser trailer for the anime adaptation of Kasumi Yasuda’s acclaimed dystopian manga Fool Night. Set in a bleak future where thick clouds permanently block the sun, the story follows humanity’s desperate fight against a critical oxygen shortage. Survival hinges on “transfloration,” a morally ambiguous technology that implants seeds into those near death, transforming them into oxygen‑producing “Spirit Flowers” in exchange for a ...

SummaryMadhouse dropped the official trailer for Liar Game Part 2, continuing Nao Kanzaki and con artist Shinichi Akiyama's quest as they advance deeper into the illicit tournamentPremiering July 6, 2026, the second part will feature theme songs by Kroi and muqueStudio Madhouse has released a new trailer for the second part of Liar Game, confirming the anime will continue airing this summer.Adapted from Shinobu Kaitani's acclaimed psychological thriller manga, the series initially made its long-awaited anime debut on April 6, 2026, mapping out a rare six-month continuous broadcast without any seasonal breaks. The story centers on the painfully naive college student Nao Kanzaki and the genius ex-con artist Shinichi Akiyama as they navigate a predatory underground tournament where deception ...

SummaryKeanu Reeves is in negotiations to star in a new live-action and animation hybrid LEGO film at Universal Pictures, with Toy Story 4 director Josh Cooley attached to directThe project will be produced by Jill Wilfert and Ryan Christians through The Lego Group, with plot details currently under wrapsUniversal has held the LEGO film rights since 2020 and faces a tight window to advance the project to pre-production before those rights risk lapsingKeanu Reeves is reportedly in negotiations to star in a new LEGO film at Universal Pictures, with director Josh Cooley set to helm the project. According to Deadline, the film will blend live-action and animation, marking a formal departure from the fully animated format of the original Warner Bros. LEGO films, and reuniting Reeves with the di...

SummaryBleach's The Calamity will premiere July 25, 2026, closing the Thousand-Year Blood War arcKey visual depicts Ichigo vs. Yhwach, symbolizing the saga’s final confrontationThe final part of the anime will feature the opening theme "I-BULL" by jo0ji and the ending track "Rasen" by 9LanaA new key visual for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity has been unveiled, alongside official details on the anime's new theme songs and confirmed premiere date.The new visual captures the gravity of the final confrontation: Ichigo Kurosaki kneels wounded on a desolate battlefield, his Zanpakutō gripped tightly, while Yhwach towers above him in ominous dominance. Adding to the anticipation, the production confirmed two new theme songs that frame the emotional tone of the finale. The opening t...

SummaryGoogle and A24 are launching a multiyear research partnership backed by a direct corporate investment to develop new AI-powered filmmaking toolsThe collaboration aims to anchor technological innovation within the creative process to ensure future production workflows are shaped directly by artistsThis move reflects a wider industry shift toward creator-led tech acquisitions such as Netflix purchasing Ben Affleck's startup to build models centered on specific post-production challengesGoogle DeepMind and the independent studio A24 recently launched a multiyear research partnership. The collaboration pairs a global technology giant with a highly respected filmmaker-forward production company. According to the official announcement, the initiative aims to build new workflows and techni...

SummaryHUNTERxHUNTER resumes serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump Issue #31 on June 29, 2026A new promotional trailer previews the political intrigue aboard the Black Whale amid the Succession War arcChapter 411 will be available worldwide via Viz Media’s Shonen Jump appYoshihiro Togashi’s legendary masterpiece, HUNTERxHUNTER, will officially resume serialization in the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump. The announcement was accompanied by a special trailer previewing key manga panels that offer a glimpse into what lies ahead in the Succession War arc, unfolding aboard the Black Whale ship. The trailer hints at tense developments among the Kakin princes and the ongoing conflict between Kurapika and rival factions, setting the stage for escalating political intrigue and high-stakes Nen battles.Fan...

SummaryMAPPA unveiled the official teaser trailer for Chainsaw Man – Assassins ArcServing as Season 2, the arc takes place after the Reze Arc movieThe teaser offers a first look at the new characters central to the new plotMAPPA has unveiled an official teaser for the upcoming Chainsaw Man – Assassins Arc, revealed as part of its 15th anniversary lineup presentation. The new storyline will serve as the anime’s second season, following the events of Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc. With Denji’s identity as Chainsaw Man now exposed, he becomes the prime target of elite assassins from across the globe, each determined to claim his “heart.”The teaser unfolds as a montage of atmospheric shots, hinting at the chaos to come while introducing several key players central to the new plot. Promine...