What Venom 3's Box Office Means For Sony's Next 2024 Marvel Movie

Sony has one moreMarvelmovie set to release in 2024, andVenom: The Last Dance’s box office could illustrate how successful the studio’s next film could be. TheSony Spider-Man Universe movie rosterhas been a mixed bag since 2018’sVenom. None of its films are critical darlings, but audiences enjoy the Venom series, and the franchise has experienced international success. The same can’t be said aboutMadame WebandMorbius, two box office bombs that failed to land with audiences and critics....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 765 words · Samantha Phillips

Why I'm Not Excited About Honkai: Star Rail's Dating Sim Leaks

Summary There is a new leak about a possible dating sim game mode inHonkai: Star Railand, given developer HoYoverse’s previous endeavor into the genre within another game, I am not particularly excited about how it will turn out. Dating sims are a romance-based genre of games that allows players to meet characters and, if there is an interest in doing so, strike up romantic relationships with them throughout the larger narrative....

July 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1202 words · Charles Hodges

Why There Is No New Matlock This Week (March 20) & When Episode 16 Releases

Bad news,Matlockenthusiasts —the legal drama is taking a bit of a break, meaningCBS won’t air a new episode on March 20.Kathy Bates' show has been a massive successsince its premiere. Many have tuned in to watch Bates as the titular character as she solves cases and earns the trust of those around her at Jacobson Moore. AlthoughMatlock(2024) is vastly different from the 1986 series of the same name, it has gained a large, loyal following, many of who will be disappointed to learn the show is taking a break, especially after episode 15’s ending....

July 9, 2025 · 4 min · 698 words · Christopher Livingston

Wilds Isn't The Only Monster Hunter Game You Should Be Playing This February

Monster Hunter Wildsis the next big title in the popular Capcom franchise, but there’s anotherMonster Huntertitle that fans should be playing this February. WhenWildsreleases on February 28, it will take players on a new adventure through a world of monster hunting. The massive new title promisesplenty of monsters to test player skills, featuring both series staples and completely new challenges to overcome. But there’s anotherMonster Huntergame that fans of the series should check out:Monster Hunter Now....

July 9, 2025 · 6 min · 1101 words · Brian Juarez

"Family No More": How Fast & Furious Wasted Its Perfect Toretto Family Civil War

The Fate of the Furiousteased a Toretto family civil war, but it ended up wasting theFast & Furiousfranchise’s best storytelling opportunity on a predictable blackmail storyline. There’s a case to be made thattheFast & Furiousseries should’ve ended withFurious 7.Furious 7was retooled into a tribute to Paul Walker when the actor sadly passed away during filming. The final scene of Dom and Brian having one last street race before Brian takes an exit and leaves Dom behind would’ve been the perfect ending to this epic saga....

July 8, 2025 · 6 min · 1261 words · Randall Hurst

"Forces You To Feel Something": Life Of Chuck Star Shares Heartfelt Message About Appearing In Mike Flanagan's Stephen King Adaptation

Rahul Kohli shares his heartfelt reaction to being a part ofTheLife of Chuck. Directed by Mike Flanagan, the Stephen King adaptation premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last September. Told in reverse, the film tells the story of the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz.Kohli plays a supporting role in the star-studdedLife of Chuckensemblethat includes Karen Gillan, Mark Hamill, Harvey Guillén, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Matthew Lillard, Molly C. Quinn, Tom Hiddleston, and Jacob Tremblay....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 537 words · Don Buckley

"I Have Some Ideas": Teacup Season 2 & Beyond Addressed By Creator

The executive producer and showrunner ofTeacupaddresses plans for season 2 and beyond. Based on the Robert McCammon novelStinger, and consisting of eight episodes,Teacupis led byThe Handmaid’s Talestar Yvonne Strahovski andGrey’s Anatomy’s Scott Speedman. It focuses on an unlikely group in rural Georgia that must work together to face a mysterious danger threatening their survival. Ahead ofTeacup’s premiere on October 10 on Peacock, creator, showrunner, and executive producer Ian McCulloch candidly addressed the possibility of continuing the horror adaptation for several seasons....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 559 words · Elizabeth Ortiz

"It Wasn't In The Cards This Time": Cobra Kai EP Reveal One Scrapped Karate Kid Cameo From Series Finale

Cobra Kaihas brought back numerous familiar faces from theKarate Kidfranchise, but one character didn’t make an appearance in the final season. The Netflix series takes place 34 years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament when Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) seeks redemption by reopening the Cobra Kai dojo and revisiting his rivalry with Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio).Cobra Kaifeatured many cameosfrom the original movie series, such as Elisabeth Shue, Yuji Okumoto, William Christopher Ford, and many others....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 571 words · Debbie Walker

"Kinda Hate Anakin": This Seven-Year-Old Star Wars Scene Everyone Missed In Supernatural Is Guaranteed To Make You Mad

This blink-and-you-miss-itStar Wars: The Clone WarsEaster egg inSupernaturalis absolutely hilarious, but it’s also likely to make you angry.Supernaturalhad an incredibly long run, with 15 total seasons spanning 2005 to 2020. Throughout those 15 years, Sam and Dean Winchester, along with countless otherSupernaturalcharacters, made numerous references toStar Warsmovies and TV shows. Often, they referred specifically to the originalStar Warstrilogy. One hilarious anomaly exists, however, revealing that Sam Winchester and Jack have both watchedThe Clone Wars....

July 8, 2025 · 4 min · 664 words · Zachary Floyd

"Really Difficult To Say Goodbye": Stranger Things' Sadie Sink Reflects On Show Ending With Season 5 & Reveals The Many Mementos She Took From Set

Ending a long-running TV show can be difficult for any star, but one former child actor fromStranger Thingsis still struggling with its ending. Created by Matt and Ross Duffer, the show has been standing out on Netflix since it first premiered. Unfortunately for the streamer, its run will soon be coming to an end with season 5. Filming already wrapped on August 04, 2025, and the season is expected to premiere in late 2025....

July 8, 2025 · 3 min · 544 words · Billy Allen

10 Best Movies From SXSW 2025 That Should Be On Your Radar

TheSXSW Film & TV Festivalhas grown beyond music, becoming a home to a plethora of movie and episodic premieres — be they upcoming studio releases or indie films that have yet to receive distribution. TheScreen Rantteam was on the ground in Austin, Texas, attending movie screenings and interviewing talent in our media suite. This year’s festival had a diverse lineup that ranged from chilling thrillers to immensely entertaining horror comedies. There was a bit of something for everyone and audiences were primed to experience it all in a comfortably warm environment....

July 8, 2025 · 9 min · 1734 words · Kevin Singh

10 Best Stephen King Stories About Mind Powers

Throughout the many stories he has written, one of the most common elements inStephen King’s works are characters who have mind powers. This element has been present inKing’s writing since his first published novel,Carrie, was first released in 1974, with the eponymous character discovering that she has telekinetic powers. Carrie is only the first of many characters King created whose minds possess extraordinary and supernatural abilities. While Carrie’s mind powers lead to a great deal of suffering and destruction,some of King’s other characters strive to use their unique abilities to help others and in service of the greater good....

July 8, 2025 · 10 min · 1942 words · Tiffany Higgins

10 DC Heroes Who Took Up the Mantle of Another Hero

The concept of legacy is a foundational aspect ofDC Comics’ universe, and practically every hero has passed down their mantle at one point or another. From Superman to Batman to Wonder Woman, the stories of DC’s greatest heroes are all generational. At one point or another,iconic DC heroes have even traded codenames, taking up the mantle on behalf of a close colleague or friend. And whether these identities were passed down to proteges or taken up by the individuals inspired by these icons,each of these successors has upheld a notable DC legacyto the best of their ability....

July 8, 2025 · 8 min · 1698 words · Julian Carrillo