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Charlie Cox as Daredevil in the original Netflix shows.

Here’s what Marvel’s Daredevil: Born Again Disney+ show could look like

Daredevil is Born Again for the upcoming Disney+ series, and there are several potential characters and storylines worth exploring coming off the Netflix show.
Luke looking off into the binary sunset before dying in The Last Jedi.

How Star Wars should evolve beyond the Skywalker Saga

Star Wars has been in something of a transition period since Episode IX and Lucasfilm should be looking to grow out of the Skywalkers in the near future.
Joaquin Phoenix in clown makeup as Joker in the 2019 movie.

Clayface and Man-Bat should get the ‘Joker’ movie treatment

DC had a surprise hit on its hands with Joker, and that sort of isolated storytelling could benefit Batman's more fantastical rogues like Man-Bat and Clayface.
Loid, Yor, and Anya Forge in Spy X Family

Spy x Family is the next crossover anime you need to watch

Spy x Family has become the latest anime sensation thanks to its refreshing brand of genuine wholesomeness among a self-made family of assassins.
The members of the Guardians of the Galaxy in action poses in the game's promo art.

5 video games to play if you liked Thor: Love and Thunder

Thor: Love and Thunder is finally in theaters, and there are some stellar games for those looking for a similarly action-heavy fix coming out of the movie.
Jane as Mighty Thor with Thor in Love and Thunder.

Where the MCU’s Thor can go from here after Love and Thunder

Marvel Studios' Thor: Love and Thunder doesn't shake things up tonally, but it did lay some interesting groundwork for the future of the movie's godly duo.
Promo art of Anakin and Obi-Wan clashing lightsabers in Revenge of the Sith.

Obi-Wan Kenobi’s best moments in the Star Wars franchise

With the long-awaited Obi-Wan Kenobi series wrapped up, there are still plenty of memorable moments across Star Wars media for the Jedi Master.
The cast of Thor: Love and Thunder.

Everything you need to know about Thor: Love and Thunder

Thor: Love and Thunder is right around the corner, so here's a wrap-up of everything worth noting for the God of Thunder's latest adventure.
A man wielding two katanas in Elden Ring.

10 video game series that still need animated adaptations

Video games have proven that animation is the way to go in terms of adaptations, and there are still several gaming IPs that deserve the Castlevania treatment.
Cal Kestis and the supporting cast of Jedi: Fallen Order in promo art.

5 Star Wars games to play if you liked Obi-Wan Kenobi

Lucasfilm's Obi-Wan Kenobi has wrapped, but there are a few great Star Wars video games for fans looking to keep riding the wave of excitement.
Darth Vader igniting his lightsaber in Obi-Wan Kenobi.

After Obi-Wan Kenobi: The case for a Darth Vader Star Wars series

Obi-Wan Kenobi brought a rematch between him and Darth Vader, but the latter's thrilling portrayal makes a good case for a solo Star Wars series of his own.
Kyoko and Katsuya on the beach together at sunset in Fruits Basket -prelude-.

Fruits Basket Prelude review: A fitting coda to a beloved series

Fruits Basket Prelude closes out the anime adaptation of a shoujo icon, portraying emotionally raw storytelling once it finds its legs after the series recap.
Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the 2022 Disney+ series.

What’s next for Star Wars after Obi-Wan Kenobi?

There's no shortage of Star Wars content in its Disney+ pipeline, but there are other places the IP should look to grow thematically beyond Obi-Wan Kenobi.
Jon Snow

Where Game of Thrones’ sequel series could take Jon Snow

In a surprising announcement, HBO is developing a Jon Snow-focused Game of Thrones series, and there are more places it could go than one might think.
A dinosaur roaring in Jurassic World Evolution 2.

5 games to play if you liked Jurassic World Dominion

Jurassic World Dominion brings the six-movie storyline to a close, but there are a handful of dinosaur-themed video games to play if you liked the movie.
A T-Rex roaring triumphantly as a banner falls in Jurassic Park.

5 great dinosaur movies like Jurassic World Dominion

With Jurassic World Dominion out in theaters, here are the five best dinosaur movies to watch if you enjoyed that film.
Miles Morales as Spider-Man swinging on his web and charging his powers in one hand.

5 video games to play if you liked Ms. Marvel on Disney+

Amid the arrival of Marvel Studios' latest TV endeavor, Ms. Marvel, there are a few solid video games worth checking out that offer a comparable experience.
The young protagonist Kikuko and her mother Nikuko on their boat home in the harbor.

Director Ayumu Watanabe on creating Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko

Director Ayumu Watanabe scales things back from traditional action-focused anime with his adaptation of a quiet, emotionally resonating coming-of-age story.
The young protagonist Kikuko and her mother Nikuko on their boat home in the harbor.

Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko review: A feast for the senses

Thanks to a blend of atmospheric sound design, a picturesque art style, and charming characters, Fortune Favors Lady Nikuko is a rewarding coming-of-age story.
The main cast of Psycho-Pass in season 1 key art.

5 great anime to stream on Crunchyroll in June 2022

Crunchyroll is continuing to pad out its vast library of anime, with June adding series ranging from an action-horror classic to some slice-of-life entries.
The shadowy silhouette of Batman standing atop a building in Gotham City.

10 best episodes from Batman: The Animated Series on HBO Max

With The Batman spreading its success over to HBO Max, fans should take a look at the revered Animated Series for some of the best Dark Knight stories.
Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the 2022 Disney+ series.

Obi-Wan Kenobi review: A superior Star Wars tale

Obi-Wan Kenobi is a welcome return from a beloved Star Wars character, as well as a spotlight for new foes and an entertaining story.
Guts resting by an uprooted tree with the sunset in the background in Berserk.

Why Berserk still deserves a better TV anime adaptation

Berserk is a manga masterpiece, and while a few solid adaptations have been done, recent shortcomings and its legacy prove it deserves far more.
Star Wars: The Old Republic MMORPG promo art featuring a collage of characters.

Star Wars: Stories that still deserve Disney+ shows

Star Wars has a wealth of lore worth sidelined to Legends continuity, and there are stories worth exploring as Disney+ looks to expand its catalog.
Promo art of the main cast of Star Wars: The Clone Wars season 7 on Disney+.

10 best episodes from Star Wars: The Clone Wars on Disney+

The Star Wars: The Clone Wars animated series makes up some of the best content for the franchise in recent years, and these are 10 of the best episodes.
Oscar Isaac in Moon Knight.

Where the MCU’s Moon Knight can go from here

Moon Knight took the MCU down a refreshingly psychological path, and there are still a few avenues Oscar Isaac's hero can venture through.
Batman holding his cape under the moonlight in Caped Crusader key art.

Underrated Batman villains that should be in Caped Crusader

Batman arguably has the richest rogues' gallery in superhero history, but HBO Max's Caped Crusader show should dig into more underrated villains.
Vash holding up his gun in Trigun anime key art.

5 great anime to stream on Crunchyroll in May 2022

Crunchyroll is the best streaming destination exclusively for anime, and there are several new additions to the platform's catalog worth watching.
Doctor Strange with shattered pieces of the multiverse in the movie's poster.

Where the MCU’s Doctor Strange can go from here

Sam Raimi's Doctor Strange sequel brought a flavor of the trippy and horrific to the MCU, and its ending leaves the titular sorcerer with a few places to go.
Jesse Faden holding her gun and using her powers in Control promo art.

5 video games to play if you liked Doctor Strange 2

Doctor Strange 2 has finally hit theaters with an inventive Sam Raimi take on the MCU, and these are five games worth checking out after watching the movie.
Promo image of Detective Katagiri and Jake Adelstein in HBO Max's Tokyo Vice.

Tokyo Vice: The anatomy of organized crime and Sega’s Yakuza

HBO Max's Tokyo Vice shows a gripping deep dive into organized crime, and it interestingly does so through a similar lens as Sega's Yakuza games.
Doctor Strange with shattered pieces of the multiverse in the movie's poster.

Everything you need to know about Doctor Strange

Marvel's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness is almost here, and this is the background info worth knowing before getting into theaters.
The MCU's official logo for the upcoming Fantastic Four reboot.

5 best directors to helm the MCU Fantastic Four film

With the news of Jon Watts' departure from the MCU's Fantastic Four reboot, there are a few other directors in-house and out that should be up to the task.
The protagonist of Assassin's Creed: Valhalla shouting in battle and wielding two axes.

6 video games to play if you liked The Northman

The Northman offers a thrilling Viking-themed revenge story, and these are some video games worth playing that are similar to it.