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SummaryJurassic World Rebirth commanded the July Fourth holiday weekend, grossing $147.3 million USD in its first five days It remains at the North American box office's top spotDespite mixed critical reviews (51% RT critics), the film garnered strong audience approvalUniversal Pictures' highly anticipated Jurassic World Rebirth has roared to a commanding $147.3 million USD in its first five days at the North American box office, dominating the extended July Fourth holiday weekend. Opening on Wednesday, July 2nd, the film quickly established itself as a formidable summer hit, securing the top spot.Beyond its strong domestic performance, the film saw a significant global launch, contributing to a massive $318.3 million USD worldwide total in its initial five days. International markets adde...

SummaryCrunchyroll premiered the first trailer for Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2 at Anime Expo 2025Season 2 will stream globally in tandem with the Japan release, starting January 2026Crunchyroll has unveiled the official trailer for Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Season 2. The announcement was made during a special panel at Anime Expo 2025, which also marked the trailer's global premiere. Set to simulcast from Japan, the new season continues the journey of the immortal elven mage Frieren as she navigates a world shaped by memory, loss and quiet introspection. The announcement also confirmed Crunchyroll’s acquisition of worldwide streaming rights, excluding Asia but including India and the Indian Subcontinent.The panel featured key creative voices behind the series, including produ...

SummaryNetflix announced Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, a new standalone sequel anime set in the same universe as Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Cyberpunk: 2077Studio Trigger returns to helm the animation, but Bartosz Sztybor also reprises his role as showrunner and writerNetflix has officially announced the production of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, a new standalone anime series set in the gritty, dystopian universe of Cyberpunk 2077. Revealed during Anime Expo 2025, the sequel marks a return to Night City with a fresh 10-episode story described as a “raw chronicle of redemption and revenge”. While the first season followed the tragic arc of David Martinez, the new installment introduces an entirely new cast and narrative.Returning as writer and showrunner, Bartosz Sztybor of CD Projekt RED spoke abo...

SummaryAn official trailer for Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc has droppedThe film releases in Japan on September 19, then globally by Sony Pictures releases it in the U.S. and U.K. on October 29The official trailer for Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc has dropped, offering fans a glimpse into the much-anticipated cinematic continuation of the anime.Produced by MAPPA and directed by Tatsuya Yoshihara, the film adapts the explosive “Bomb Girl” arc from Tatsuki Fujimoto’s manga, continuing the story from where season one left off. The trailer teases a dramatic shift in tone, blending high-stakes action with emotional tension as Denji encounters Reze, a mysterious café worker whose presence upends his world.The trailer also revealed a new theme song, “IRIS OUT,” produced and performed by...

SummaryAmazon Prime Video dropped the first teaser trailer for prequel series The Terminal List: Dark WolfThe series follows the origins of the intense bond between James Reece and Ben Edwards and sees Chris Pratt and Taylor Kitsch reprise their rolesThe first three episodes premiere on August 27Fans of high-stakes military thrillers are in for a treat as Amazon Prime Video has just dropped the explosive first teaser trailer for The Terminal List: Dark Wolf. This highly anticipated prequel series, which dives into the origins of the intense bond between James Reece and Ben Edwards, sees Chris Pratt and Taylor Kitsch reprise their roles, setting the stage for a new chapter of relentless action and covert operations.The teaser immediately transports viewers back to a crucial period before th...

SummaryNeil Druckmann, The Last of Us series co-creator, is exiting after Season 2He will now focus fully on Naughty Dog's future games, including Intergalactic: The Heretic ProphetCo-writer Halley Gross also announced her departure, thanking the cast and crewNeil Druckmann is exiting HBO's The Last of Us series adaptation.The co-creator announced the news via the Naughty Dog Instagram account. “I’ve made the difficult decision to step away from my creative involvement in The Last of Us on HBO,” he wrote in a lengthy statement. “With work completed on season 2 and before any meaningful work starts on season 3, now is the right time for me to transition my complete focus to Naughty Dog and its future projects, including writing and directing our exciting next game, Intergalactic: The Hereti...

SummaryThe Hollywood Walk of Fame Class of 2026 includes a diverse group of major talents such as Miley Cyrus, Timothée Chalamet, Demi Moore and Shaquille O’NealHonorees span Motion Pictures (e.g., Emily Blunt, Rami Malek), Recordings (e.g., Angélique Kidjo), Television (e.g., Gordon Ramsay), and Sports Entertainment (Shaquille O’Neal)Dolly Parton will also receive the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian AwardThe Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has unveiled its highly anticipated Class of 2026 for the Hollywood Walk of Fame, a diverse lineup of 35 individuals set to receive their stars on the iconic boulevard. This year's honorees include a mix of multi-generational talents who have left indelible marks on their respective industries.In the Motion Pictures category, a powerful roster of actors is set...

SummaryEyes of Wakanda premieres August 27 as a four-episode animated series exploring Wakanda’s history through the Hatut ZerazeThe series is set within the official MCU timeline, offering a deeper look into the Black Panther legacy and Wakandan valuesMarvel Entertainment has officially announced its upcoming animated series Eyes of Wakanda, set to premiere as a a four-episode debut season. The show will unfold as a semi-anthological series, diving into Wakanda’s rich and complex history through the eyes of its elite warriors, the Hatut Zeraze.Serving as a continuous narrative, the series will explore the legacy of the Black Panther mantle while highlighting Wakanda’s enduring values of self-sufficiency and its commitment to protecting the future. Unlike some other Marvel animated project...

SummaryTOHO confirms production of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Season 2The new season is set to premiere sometime in 2026Crunchyroll has acquired the overseas streaming rights for the series, excluding AsiaFollowing the finale of My Hero Academia: Vigilantes, TOHO has confirmed that another season is in production.Based on the My Hero Academia spinoff manga by Hideyuki Furuhashi, Betten Court and Kohei Horikoshi, the anime’s first season was helmed by director Kenichi Suzuki ( JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders) and scripted by Yosuke Kuroda (My Hero Academia). Animation production is handled by Bones with a creative team that includes character designer Takahiko Yoshida, art director Yukihiro Watanabe, and music composer Yuki Hayashi, who's known for his work on My Hero Academi...

SummaryChristopher Nolan's The Odyssey teaser is showing exclusively in theatersThe 70-second clip teases Matt Damon as Odysseus and plot detailsThe film, adapting Homer's epic, premieres July 17, 2026The first teaser for Christopher Nolan's adaptation of The Odyssey is beginning to hit theaters.The clip, arriving in true Nolan fashion more than a year ahead of the film's premiere, is being played alongside the release of Jurassic World Rebirth. Variety reports that the teaser is exclusive to theaters and clocks in at about 70 seconds. It begins with a quick shot of Matt Damon as Odysseus, his son Telemachus (Tom Holland) and an unknown character portrayed by Jon Bernthal. A voice similar to that of Robert Pattinson's begins to narrate about his dead "master" and king winning an "unwinnabl...

SummaryThe first official trailer for Edgar Wright’s highly anticipated adaptation of Stephen King’s The Running ManPromising a thrilling look into a deadly reality TV competition, Glen Powell stars as Ben Richards, a contestant in the lethal game who must survive while being hunted across the countryThe film also stars Josh Brolin, Colman Domingo, Michael Cera and is premiering November 2025The highly anticipated first official trailer for Edgar Wright’s reimagining of Stephen King’s classic novel The Running Man, has just dropped, offering a thrilling glimpse into a dystopian future where survival is the ultimate reality show.Starring the rapidly rising Glen Powell in the lead role of Ben Richards, alongside an impressive cast including Josh Brolin as the ruthless producer Dan Killian an...