ENTERTAINMENT

SummaryNetflix will stream the 100 METERS anime film on December 31, 2025Adapted from Uoto’s 2018 sports manga, the film is directed by Kenji Iwaisawa, the film uses rotoscoping to depict intense, physical running sequencesNetflix has announced streaming rights for the 100 METERS anime film.An adaptation of the 2018 sports manga by Uoto, known for the critically acclaimed Orb: On the Movements of the Earth, the film first debuted at the 2025 Annecy International Animation Film Festival in June before receiving an official theatrical release in Japan in September. Despite its limited release, 100 METERS has received positive critical reception, with Annecy festival goers lauding it for its gripping story and compelling delivery.Produced by studio Rock 'n' Roll Mountain and directed by Kenji...

SummaryHell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Season 2 will premiere on January 11, 2026Produced by MAPPA, the new installment will cover the "Lord Tensen" and "Hōrai" arcsCrunchyroll confirms worldwide simulcast streaming outside Asia for global accessibilityHell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku is set to return with its highly anticipated second season, arriving three years after the anime’s debut. Following its successful first run, studio MAPPA will return to deliver the next installment, which is confirmed for a January 11, 2026, premiere.Based on Yuji Kaku’s manga, the anime follows condemned ninja Gabimaru and executioner Sagiri as they navigate a mysterious island in search of the Elixir of Life. Season 1 was praised for its blend of brutal action and philosophical undertones, setting the stage for dee...

SummaryJames Cameron confirmed he is ready to abandon the multi-decade Avatar franchise if Fire and Ash fails to make enough profit to justify sequelsThe director offered a stark financial benchmark: the movie must make "two metric f**k tons of money" to be considered successful enough to continueAvatar: Fire and Ash releases in theaters on December 19 globallyLegendary filmmaker James Cameron has revealed the monumental stakes riding on the box office performance of the next sequel, Avatar: Fire and Ash. Speaking candidly on The Town with Matthew Belloni podcast, Cameron admitted he is prepared to abandon his sprawling, multi-decade Avatar franchise at the third film if the threequel does not generate enough revenue to guarantee the final two instalments -- Avatar 4 and 5.The director exp...

SummaryNetflix’s December slate is led by the series finale of Stranger Things on New Year’s Eve, a week after Volume 2 premieres on Christmas DayOther premieres include My Next Guest with Adam Sandler, Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft: Season 2, and Emily in Paris: Season 5The Back to the Future franchise, How I Met Your Mother, and Supernatural will be leaving the serviceWith November seeing itself out, Netflix has unveiled its slate of new programming for December 2025.The final month of the year will be led by the series finale of the long-running Netflix original Stranger Things, which releases about a week after the premiere of Stranger Things 5: Vol. 2. Also hitting the streamer this month are Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, My Next Guest with David Letterman and Adam S...

SummaryQuentin Tarantino is debuting his long-lost Kill Bill chapter, Yuki’s Revenge, in Fortnite on November 30The plot stars Uma Thurman and features Yuki, the sister of Gogo Yubari, seeking revenge for her death in Los AngelesA theatrical run begins December 5; movie ticket buyers get a Gogo Yubari Outfit in FortniteOver two decades after its conception, the legendary Quentin Tarantino is finally bringing his long-lost Kill Bill chapter, Yuki’s Revenge, to life. Tarantino has teamed up with Epic Games to debut the previously unmade story within the world of Fortnite.Built using the Unreal Engine and featuring Fortnite's distinct character models, The Lost Chapter: Yuki’s Revenge will see Uma Thurman reprise her role as Beatrix Kiddo/The Bride and Chiaki Kuriyama as Yuki. The teaser show...

SummarySuper Sentai is ending its 50-year TV run, making way for Toei's new multi-series banner, Project R.E.D.Project R.E.D. is an MCU-style universe built around red-suited heroes with interconnected storiesThe first series is Super Space Sheriff Gavan Infinity, a revival of the 1982 Metal Hero franchiseSuper Sentai, the Japanese tokusatsu institution that powered the original Power Rangers, is ending its uninterrupted 50-year TV run with current series No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger. TV Asahi’s president framed the finale as a “natural turning point” for creating new heroes.In its sacred Sunday morning time slot, Toei is installing a new multi-series banner called Project R.E.D. (Records of Extraordinary Dimensions). The concept keeps the team-show DNA but shifts focus to interconnected stories ...

SummaryAvatar: Fire and Ash is tracking for a strong domestic debut, projected in the range of $100 million to $130 million, with a central estimate of $110 millionThe James Cameron threequel is scheduled for release on December 19th, positioned to dominate the crucial holiday box office seasonWhile the opening projection is slightly below its predecessor, the Avatar franchise is historically a "legs" performer, generating huge revenue through sustained, long-term theatrical runsJames Cameron’s return to Pandora is generating massive confidence, as the threequel Avatar: Fire and Ash has hit box office tracking, forecasting another colossal theatrical run. With its opening scheduled for December 19, the film is tracking for a substantial domestic debut in the range of $100 million to $130 m...

Summary50 Cent's Diddy documentary, Sean Combs: The Reckoning, a four-part series, is set to premiere on Netflix on December 2The show is executive produced by 50 Cent and directed by Alexandria Stapleton50 Cent’s Diddy documentary, Sean Combs: The Reckoning, has received its Netflix release date.The streamer confirmed that the upcoming title is set to premiere on December 2. Sean Combs: The Reckoning will arrive as a four-part documentary with Alexandria Stapleton directing and Fif executive producing. “Sean Combs: The Reckoning is a staggering examination of the media mogul, music legend, and convicted offender,” a brief description states.No additional information, including interviewees or a full trailer, were revealed.“Being a woman in the industry, and going through the #MeToo moveme...

SummaryThe “All of Evangelion” exhibit, celebrating the franchise's 30th anniversary, is running at Tokyo City View until January 12, 2026It features the largest collection of production materials (animation cells, sketches) and a huge EVA-01 statueVisitors can also listen to audio clips from the voice cast’s auditionsNeon Genesis Evangelion continues to celebrate its 30th anniversary with the “All of Evangelion” exhibit in Tokyo.Set to run until January 12, 2026, “All of Evangelion” is being shown on the 52nd floor observation deck of Roppongi Hills’ Mori Building. The exhibit covers every single Eva anime series and film, starting from the original 1995 anime until 2021’s Evangelion: 3.0+1.0 Thrice Upon a Time.As per SoraNews24, organizers claim that “All of Evangelion” features the larg...

SummaryParamount is developing Rush Hour 4, reportedly following a personal request from President Donald TrumpJackie Chan and Chris Tucker will reprise their roles, with original director Brett Ratner returning to helm the filmThe film is the first in the buddy cop franchise since 2007; a plot and release date are unannouncedParamount is officially developing Rush Hour 4 after reports of President Donald Trump personally requesting a new film.As per Variety, original franchise director Brett Ratner — who was accused of rape, sexual assault and harassment in 2017 — will return to helm Rush Hour 4. Franchise stars Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker will also reprise their roles as Chief Inspector Lee and Detective James Carter, respectively. A plot and casting details are yet to be announced.Chan...

SummaryThe first trailer for GOAT, an animated sports action-comedy from Sony Pictures Animation, has been releasedThe film stars and is produced by NBA icon Stephen Curry and follows a small goat named Will in a high-contact sportGOAT features a voice cast including Caleb McLaughlin and Curry, and is set for release on February 13, 2026From Sony Pictures Animation, the studio responsible for the critically acclaimed Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and the unique artistry of KPop Demon Hunters, comes the first teaser trailer for GOAT, an original animated sports action-comedy.The film is both starred in and produced by NBA icon Stephen Curry, who is collaborating through his Unanimous Media banner to bring this inspiring underdog story to the screen. Set in an all-animal world, the fil...