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SummaryNetflix’s live-action series One Piece: Into the Grand Line (Season 2) is confirmed to premiere on March 10, 2026The new eight-episode season will feature the Straw Hat Pirates sailing into the Grand Line and will introduce fan-favorite character Tony Tony ChopperThe announcement included a new visual teasing Drum Island and confirmation that Sir Crocodile will debut this seasonThe Straw Hat Pirates are officially ready to sail into the new year. Netflix has confirmed that the highly anticipated second season of its live-action adaptation, titled One Piece: Into the Grand Line, will premiere globally on March 10, 2026.The announcement arrived with a dramatic first look that immediately excites long-time fans: a frosty new visual teasing Drum Island. Known for its brutal, unending wi...

SummaryChainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc debuted at No. 1 in the U.S. box office, quickly surpassing $100 million globallyThe feature is a direct sequel that intensifies the romance-meets-ultraviolence narrative between Denji and RezeThe film's success, driven by near-perfect scores and a premium theatrical rollout, proves the power of curated anime eventsChainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc roared to a No. 1 US debut and surged past the $100 million USD global mark. Critics and fans aligned, with near-perfect scores and an A CinemaScore fueling word of mouth.The feature is a direct sequel to the 2022 anime season. MAPPA sharpens the romance-meets-ultraviolence formula as Denji collides with Reze in a tight, high-impact arc built for theaters. Reze’s arrival reframes Denji’s hunger for norm...

SummaryNovember is headlined by Stranger Things 5: Volume 1 on the 26th and Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein film on the 7thOther key premieres include Season 2 of The Vince Staples Show and the Eddie Murphy documentary Being EddieSubscribers will lose classic titles like the Shrek franchise, most of the Fast & Furious films, and Happy Gilmore and Ferris Bueller’s Day OffAs October sees itself out, Netflix has unveiled its slate of new programming for November 2025.Next month’s list is led by the premiere of the highly-anticipated Stranger Things 5: Volume 1 and Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein adaptation starring Jacob Elordi and Oscar Isaac. Also joining the streamer in November is season two of The Vince Staples Show and the Eddie Murphy documentary Being Eddie. Meanwhile, Novembe...

OverviewChainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc revved up to No. 1 at the U.S. box office with an opening around $17–18 million and a global haul passing $108 million. Anime’s theatrical run in 2025 stays scorching, with Sony and Crunchyroll turning fan energy into real receipts.Critics and audiences are aligned. The film sits near-perfect on Rotten Tomatoes with an A CinemaScore. A brief classification hiccup briefly knocked its Fresh debut, but the score was restored—further proof this chapter is landing with both diehards and casuals.It’s a direct continuation of Season 1, directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara and produced by MAPPA. Expect a sharper romance-plus-ultraviolence balance, explosive set pieces, and a centerpiece theme by Kenshi Yonezu (“IRIS OUT”) that’s already making waves.The marketin...

SummaryNetflix unveiled the trailer for Last Samurai Standing, a Japan-set battle royale seriesThe story follows 292 warriors competing to steal tags and reach Tokyo for a cash prizeThe 6-episode series, starring Junichi Okada, premieres on November 13Netflix has unveiled the official trailer for Last Samurai Standing, its upcoming Japan-set battle royale series based on Naoki Prize-winning author Imamura Shogo's novel Ikusagami.Directed by Michihito Fujii, the story is set in Kyoto, where 292 warriors gather at Tenryuji Temple. Each is given a wooden tag and plunged into a brutal contest. To win a massive cash prize, they must steal their rivals’ tags and reach Tokyo. The trailer opens with the leading character, Shujiro Saga (played by Junichi Okada), lured by the promise of a considerab...

SummaryAward-winning manga The Darwin Incident is receiving a TV anime adaptationThe series adapts Shun Umezawa’s award-winning manga, exploring identity and ethicsScheduled to premiere in January 2026, the adaptation is produced by AniplexThe first trailer for The Darwin Incident's anime adaptation has been released, offering a preview of the highly anticipated series. The trailer introduces the anime’s central themes of social tension and ethical conflict, while also confirming the main voice cast.Based on Shun Umezawa’s award-winning manga, the series is celebrated for its gripping and complex narrative, which centers on Charlie, a human-chimpanzee hybrid (humanzee) born from an unprecedented scientific experiment. His existence immediately sparks a global conflict over animal rights, t...

SummaryThe 17-27 anthology animates eight of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s early one-shot storiesEach short film is directed by a different creative team, showcasing diverse visual and narrative stylesThe collection launches globally on Prime Video on November 7, 2025Tatsuki Fujimoto, renowned for his breakout manga Chainsaw Man and Fire Punch, is set to expand his creative legacy with the release of the anime film anthology Tatsuki Fujimoto: 17–26. This collection animates eight of Fujimoto's formative one-shot stories written between the ages of 17 and 26, offering fans an intimate look at the origins of his distinctive voice and thematic style.Each of the eight anthology entries is helmed by a different director and studio, resulting in a collection that showcases a striking variety of visual and ...

SummaryChris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo star in the crime thriller Crime 101, playing a smooth jewel thief and the relentless detective pursuing himThe film is an adaptation of a Don Winslow novella, directed by Bart LaytonThe ensemble cast, which also includes Halle Berry and Barry Keoghan, is set to hit theaters on February 13, 2026Amazon MGM Studios has dropped the electrifying first trailer for Crime 101, an all-star psychological crime thriller that pits two Marvel heavyweights against each other in a stylish cat-and-mouse game. Chris Hemsworth and Mark Ruffalo lead an ensemble cast in this adaptation of Don Winslow's acclaimed novella, set for release on February 13, 2026.The film is set against the sun-bleached grit of Los Angeles and follows an elusive, cool-headed thief, played by...

SummaryA24's romantic drama Materialists will be available to stream on HBO Max on November 7The film, starring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal and Chris Evans, explores a matchmaker's love triangleThe movie was a box office success, grossing $104 million USD worldwideA24’s Materialists is set to premiere on HBO Max on November 7, offering home viewers and those wishing to revisit this modern love story.Directed by Celine Song, Materialists stars Dakota Johnson as Lucy, a New York matchmaker facing a pivotal romantic decision. She finds herself torn between a financially secure investor (Pedro Pascal) and her ex-boyfriend John (Chris Evans), who remains as economically unstable as he was when they first dated. As Lucy navigates these romantic crossroads, she also grapples with existential que...

SummaryFrankie Muniz shared a reunion photo with his on-screen brothers, Justin Berfield and Christopher Masterson, from the final day of filming the Malcolm in the Middle revivalThe revival, titled Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair, is a four-episode miniseries set to debut on Disney+ in 2026The core cast is returning, including Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek, though the role of Dewey has been recastFrankie Muniz is fueling anticipation for the upcoming Malcolm in the Middle revival, sharing a heartwarming reunion photo with his on-screen brothers, Justin Berfield (Reese) and Christopher Masterson (Francis). The spontaneous post, shared from the last day of filming on the new limited series, immediately sent waves of nostalgia across social media.The former child star, now a p...

SummaryUniversal Pictures' Miami Vice reboot, directed by Joseph Kosinski, is in early talks to star Michael B. Jordan as detective Ricardo “Rico” TubbsThe film, inspired by the 1980s TV series, is set for an August 6, 2027, release and will focus on the glamour and corruption of mid-80s MiamiJordan's involvement would bring his trademark intensity to the role, with Glen Powell previously rumored to play his partner, Sonny CrockettMichael B. Jordan is reportedly in early talks to take on the iconic role of undercover detective Ricardo “Rico” Tubbs in Universal Pictures’ big-screen reboot of Miami Vice. The film, which promises to revive the stylish, neon-soaked world of the 1980s television series, is set to be directed by Top Gun: Maverick and F1 filmmaker Joseph Kosinski.Jordan, fresh of...