Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, you have some competition. Under-the-radar animated series Bass X Machina is launching to a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score on Netflix – and has some serious star power behind it.

Bass X Machina, a steampunk anime set in the Wild West, sees marshal Bass Reeves (Brian Tyree Henry) take on criminals – complete with cybernetic arm – in a world where outlaws are closer to Terminator than Jesse James.

So far, it's at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes after, admittedly, only a sprinkling of early reviews. Still, that puts it in prestigious company – overtaking the likes of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners and Leviathan.

Henry, who leads a cast that also includes Intergalactic's Tati Gabrielle and Janelle Monae, previously told Polygon that he worked with Netflix after encountering its penchant for experimental animated stories on the streaming service a few years ago.

"I digested Blue Eye Samurai four or five times," Henry said. "I try to make the things that I know I want to watch… I really love the way that Netflix animation is branching out in an inclusive and experimental way. They're unafraid to pick stories that aren’t considered mainstream. They want to experiment and play because there's just a huge audience that wants that, and I'm part of that audience."

On the pop culture front, Henry isn't just sporting a six-shooter – but it's a coin flip on who he'll play in The Batman 2.

Rumors and a makeup snafu may have revealed he's playing villain Two-Face, but there is every chance he could be another iconic character on the streets of Gotham. For now, Henry is laying down the law on Netflix.

Bass x Machina is streaming on Netflix now.

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Blue Eye Samurai season 2 has a new trailer and, finally, a release date.

The new season debuts on Netflix on January 19, with a new teaser trailer recapping Mizu's bloody journey so far in Edo-era Japan and giving us a glimpse of her future.

The latter half of the latest Blue Eye Samurai teaser actually gives us fresh season 2 footage as Mizu finds her way halfway around the world in London as her hunt for the remaining men on her hitlist continues.

The first season saw her dispatch of Violet, while she has the brutish Fowler in tow for her journey across perilous seas. Next to cross off her list? The slave traders Skeffington and Routely, who have absconded back to the English capital, away from the sharp end of Mizu's sword.

As revealed by the Blue Eye Samurai season 2 logline, the narrative will seemingly be split between London and Japan in the 17th Century, as Mizu's allies find new purpose and powerful figures to topple.

It reads, "In Season 2, Mizu’s bloody quest continues in London, where she faces new friends, old foes, and her own demons. In Japan, Akemi and Taigen navigate Edo Castle under a dangerous new Shogun, while Ringo searches for new purpose."

New members of the Blue Eye Samurai season 2 cast include Maya Erskine, Jonathan Pryce, Joel Kim Booster, and Sherry Cola.

The creators of Blue Eye Samurai, Michael Green and Amber Noizumi, have acknowledged the years-long wait for season 2 – but promise it'll be worth it.

"The care that every single member of our team poured into researching those worlds, then crafting them brushstroke by brushstroke into breathtaking, moving art is nothing short of a miracle to us," they told Netflx's Tudum of the new season, which consists of six episodes.

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Over eleven months after Stranger Things season 5 came to an end, fans are still holding out hope for more, as stars Finn Wolfhard and Caleb McLaughlin have been spotted shooting a mystery project together.

A video of the pair on set in Chicago, which has been doing the rounds online and has since been posted on Twitter by Stranger Things Updates, shows the two walking down the street when all of a sudden they stop dead in their tracks and look at something straight ahead. What is the thing they are staring at? We do not know, but we presume it will be edited in later on. Check out the clip below.

It should come as no surprise that the 20-second-long clip has shaken the Stranger Things fandom, with many fans wondering if the anticipated secret ninth episode is really on the way. After the series ended in January, many fans refused to believe the sci-fi show was over, and theorized that another episode was on the way. Many believed that the ending we received was just a vision made up by Vecna, who has been leaving clues throughout the final season, and that a true finale was to follow. This theory was known as Confirmity Gate.

Stranger Things fans had their hopes raised even higher after HBO dropped a surprise extra episode of IT: Welcome to Derry on Halloween. Many wondered if HBO Max can do it, why can't Netflix? Alas, we don't think that another Stranger Things episode is on the way. But it is strange that nobody can work out what Wolfhard and McLaughlin are working on.

Our best guess is that the two are filming a commercial. With Thanksgiving well on the way, the pair could well be starring in a Thanksgiving Ad for one of the holiday's football games. Thanksgiving Thursday will see three games take place, featuring the Chicago Bears vs the Detroit Lions, the Philadelphia Eagles vs the Dallas Cowboys, and the Kansas City Chiefs vs the Buffalo Bills. Or, perhaps Wolfhard and McLaughlin are filming an SNL skit.

You can get your Stranger Things fix by streaming the whole series on Netflix. For more, check out our guide to the best Netflix shows.

Ahsoka star Eman Esfandi suggests more animated characters could make the leap to live-action in season 2

Esfandi, who plays Ezra Bridger, also confirmed we're getting a "lot of Chopper" in Ahsoka season 2 during an appearance alongside co-stars Rosario Dawson and Natasha Liu Bordizzo at L.A. Comic Con, with the fan favorite Clone Wars droid seemingly paving the way for "a lot of other well-beloved characters that we get to spend more time with in live-action."

Esfandi continued, "I think everyone’s going to be really happy with them. I'm very happy about the new characters we get to spend more time with."

The Star Wars series, of course, has already brought over plenty of familiar animated names to live-action – including Ahsoka herself, Grand Admiral Thrawn, Ezra Bridger, Sabine Wren, Hera, and even slightly deeper cuts such as the David Tennant-voiced droid Huyang.

The first season of Ahsoka also carried on much of Thrawn's storyline that punctuated much of the third and fourth seasons of Star Wars: Rebels. The first Ahsoka season 2 trailer also teased that we'll be hurtling back to the Clone Wars era for a series of scenes between Hayden Christensen's Anakin Skywalker and Ahsoka, AKA 'Snips'.

But Ahsoka won't just be concerned about the past. Rosario Dawson also suggested on the same panel that the Disney Plus show should pose some intriguing questions for the future, too.

Dawson said, “I think especially the way the series… how it comes together… I think the direction we end up going in leads to some really interesting questions and ideas about what the future holds."

Ahsoka season hits Disney Plus from January 20. For more, check out the upcoming Star Wars movies in the works beyond that.

The Rings of Power season 3 brings audiences back to Middle-earth this November as war rages between Sauron and the Elves. Jumping ahead five years from the previous outing, the story this time all leads to a pivotal moment in the Lord of the Rings universe: the forging of the One Ring.

Unlike previous seasons, the Prime Video show is approaching the telling of this story in a different way. The first four episodes are dropping all at once before double-episode premieres each subsequent week.

Speaking to GamesRadar+, co-showrunner Patrick McKay explains the reasoning behind this. "We have always thought about Lord of the Rings as a perennial, and that it's a movie or a series that potentially your whole family can watch," he tells us. "Maybe it's a little scary for young ones this time, but we love the idea of having the whole thing out before the holidays, with the aspiration that maybe people will binge it together. We'll see. Fingers crossed."

Streaming releases on Prime Video have traditionally been weekly releases, so it's interesting to hear The Rings of Power is switching to a more binge-friendly approach this season. The release structure means the whole season will be out in a two-week window, arriving ahead of Thanksgiving.

Season 3 begins with war raging as Sauron hunts for the secret to forming the One Ring from his stronghold in Barad-dûr. Meanwhile, only a few isolated pockets remain untouched, including Khazad-dûm, Númenor, and the elven realms of Lindon and Rivendell, who try to face off against the growing darkness.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3 begins on Prime Video on November 11. For more, check out our guide to watching The Lord of the Rings in order.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 may have hinted towards female V being canon, but showrunner Bartosz Sztybor has said that's still open for interpretation – and there is currently no canon ending to Cyberpunk 2077.

"It's left for interpretation," Sztybor told IGN of the second season moment that caught fans' attention.

There, Roman and D. chanced upon an Arasaka shortlist of viable candidates for the Capricorn program, including David Martinez and what appeared to be a female V.

He continued, "But also the dialogue that they're having there is, I think, very important. So yeah, it's left for interpretation."

That fence-sitting also bled into Edgerunners not deciding on a Cyberpunk 2077 canon ending, despite being set in 2078 according to CD Projekt Red loremaster Patrick Mills. Instead, it was kept deliberately vague so that each option chosen by the player V while preparing to assault Arasaka HQ was viable.

"It's not like super abstract, but also, we don't want to set a canon ending," Sztybor said. So there were a lot of conversations again with the lore team to see what we can do to somehow satisfy all the endings, and what will be the state of the world after the game."

Sztybor also added, intriguingly, that they will "probably reveal the state of the world in more comic books and other stuff."

"So there are discussions. There are discussions, but we are not setting one kind of ending."

CD Projekt Red does draw the line somewhere, however. As revealed during its recent REDStreams event discussing Edgerunners 2, animation studio Studio Trigger wanted to raze Night City to the ground – a request that was swiftly denied.

For a spoiler-filled breakdown of the event that nearly destroyed Night City, check out our Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 ending guide.

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Mike Flanagan has shared some new details for the upcoming Warhammer 40K series being developed by Amazon Studios. The horror maestro is working on the show alongside Henry Cavill, who has been developing the IP for years.

Speaking in a new interview, Flanagan teased how much he's enjoying the project since being brought on earlier in 2026. "Henry Cavill would be furious if I divulged anything about what we're working on," he told Deadline. "All I can say is that Warhammer is a fascinating world. The challenge, as anyone familiar with it knows, is finding a way in – it's so big. There are 700 novels, discounting the [table top] game, the interactive elements and so much of the rest of the lore."

Flanagan went on to reveal that they have found "a very cool and unexpected on-ramp into it, which I think is very exciting." He added: "I'm sworn to secrecy on all of it, but I’m having the time of my life working on it."

The series has been a long time coming with Cavill's partnership with Games Workshop first being announced three years ago. At the time, the former Superman star shared a statement on Instagram, which read: "Together, we've been sifting through the plethora of incredible characters and poring over old tomes and texts. Our combined efforts have led us to a fantastic place to start our Universe, which has been agreed upon by those up on high at both Amazon and Games Workshop. That starting place shall, for now, remain a secret."

The latest update came in July when Flanagan was brought on board as Games Workshop CEO Kevin Rountree said work was beginning on scripts. However, he again promised that it would not be a quick process. "This is a long-term partnership with Amazon – and these adaptations will take years to bring successfully to market," Rountree wrote in the company's annual report.

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After two seasons of subterfuge, The Rings of Power season 2 finale finally revealed what many had suspected from the beginning: that the mysterious Stranger was in fact Gandalf all along. And now that the Istar's out of the bag, star Daniel Weyman says Gandalf the Grey's story "suddenly becomes pretty epic" in The Rings of Power season 3.

"It’s really interesting how this character has progressed," Weyman told SFX magazine in the new issue, which features Blade Runner 2099 on the cover. "Season one was very distinctive in that The Stranger knew nothing; he had to learn everything. Season two, he felt more grounded. He found something of himself. And season three, the big difference is that he has grown into himself and realised what his purpose really is."

The Rings of Power season 3 will pick up after a five-year time jump, which takes everyone to the "tipping point" of an "epic war between Sauron and the Elves", according to co-showrunner Patrick McKay. This means that Gandalf has also had five years to hone his magic, smoke pipe-weed, and whatever it is Istar fill their days doing. In other words, the training wheels are off.

"The thing that I love about Gandalf probably most is the way he sees the good in other people, even if they can’t see it themselves," Weyman continues. "Then, when Tom Bombadil begins to disappear because he knows that Gandalf is ready, his story suddenly becomes pretty epic."

Gandalf, of course, was central to several of The Lord of the Rings trilogy's most epic moments – holding off the Balrog in Khazad-dûm, leading the charge of the Rohirrim at Helm's Deep – so The Rings of Power has a lot to live up to when it comes to epic Gandalf moments. At San Diego Comic-Con, Weyman teased Gandalf's season 3 story, saying: "He's on the lookout for people whose hearts have been chilled, that have been frozen. He's going to try and rewarm them… So hopefully, we're going to be watching him through season three, work all ways of helping to defeat [Sauron]."

The identity of The Stranger may no longer be a mystery, but we still don't know the true name of Ciarán Hinds' mysterious Dark Wizard. There may not be long to wait, however, as McKay promised us all will be revealed in season 3, adding, "You'll find out, and you might find out sooner than you think."

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3 releases on November 11. For more, here's how to watch The Lord of the Rings in order, and get up to speed with all things Rings with our Lord of the Rings timeline.

Rosario Dawson hints Ahsoka season 2 sets up "really interesting questions" about the future of Star Wars.

“I think especially the way the series… how it comes together… I think the direction we end up going in leads to some really interesting questions and ideas about what the future holds," Dawson said during a panel with her fellow Ahsoka co-stars Natasha Liu and Eman Esfandi at L.A. Comic Con (via Morai the Messenger on Twitter).

Ahsoka season 2 will once again follow the one-time padawan of Anakin Skywalker as she navigates a dire situation, remaining trapped in a far-away galaxy as her nemesis Grand Admiral Thrawn returns to the core Star Wars universe.

How, or if, that bleeds into future Star Wars projects – remember, a Dave Filoni-directed 'Mando-verse' movie was announced several years ago before being put on the backburner – remains to be seen, but it appears Ahsoka season 2 will represent at least somewhat of a narrative crossroads for 'Snips' and a galaxy far, far away-at-large.

The first Ahsoka season 2 trailer teased at least some of that intriguing setup, as well as platforming the returning Hayden Christensen as Anakin Skywalker in Clone Wars era flashbacks.

At D23, Ezra Bridger actor Eman Esfandi teased a step up in action for season 2.

"There's going to be more lightsabers. A lot more lightsaber action. There's going to be some space battles, some space action, and there's going to be witches, and swords, and explosions galore," Esfandi said at a talk attended by GamesRadar+.. "It's going to be really fun, really fast-paced."

Ahsoka season 2 launches on Disney Plus on January 20.

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After announcing the anime at Disney Plus' Originals Preview last year, Hideo Kojima revealed the first trailer for his upcoming Death Stranding Isolations show last week, based in the same universe as his hit Death Stranding video game series.

However, the news has made fans think back to when the developer rejected a pitch for a Metal Gear Solid anime over two decades earlier. "Metal Gear Solid is the neglected child," said one fan on Twitter, thinking of what could have been.

Back in 2021, Toonami co-founder Jason DeMarco took to Twitter and revealed he once tried to pitch an anime series to the Metal Gear Solid creator. "About a year after Metal Gear Solid came out, I met with Kojima and discussed the idea of making a Metal Gear anime. I talked about how much I loved the games and what the anime might be like," said DeMarco in a Tweet that has since been deleted, but was shared by ComicBook.

It sounds like Kojima didn't like the idea at all, as DeMarco said the developer responded by pointing at him and saying "Otaku" before breaking out into laughter. For reference, otaku is a Japanese word used to describe someone who is obsessed with a certain subject, often anime and manga. DeMarco added that the response made him laugh as well. But alas, the Metal Gear Solid anime never came to be.

Released in 1998, Metal Gear Solid follows former Special Forces operative Solid Snake as he is pulled out of retirement by the US government to go undercover and infiltrate a nuclear weapons facility that has been taken over by a rogue unit. Players must free the hostages and prevent the unit from using the compound armor weapon known as Metal Gear REX. Perhaps DeMarco was just ahead of its time, as the video game adaptation genre has gone through somewhat of a renaissance in the past few years, and there are most certainly grounds for a juicy story there.

Who knows, maybe Kojima will rethink his decision after Death Stranding Isolations hits streaming in 2027. The anime series focuses on a new story away from the video games, following a young man and woman as they set out on an adventure in search of human connection after a catastrophic event, as per the official synopsis.

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A new 4K remaster of classic British comedy series Spaced is on the way, but it seems like someone wished for it on a monkey's paw, as it's been upscaled using "algorithmic corrections" and none of the show's original creators are involved, including Edgar Wright.

Responding to a fan on X, Wright confirmed that the 4K release of Spaced, which is currently up for pre-order on Amazon UK, was news to him and fellow Spaced alumni, like Simon Pegg and Nick Frost. "Finding out about this for the first time is... disheartening," Wright posted on X. "I had been pushing to do a Blu-Ray of SPACED for years, so to find out that someone just went ahead without our involvement is.... a bummer. Not authorized by anyone involved in making the show. Finding out what happened as we speak…"

To make matters worse, the Amazon listing confirms that the show, which ran from 1999-2001 and was shot on standard definition DigiBeta cameras, was upscaled to 4K using a proprietary AI algorithm. British label All3 Media is behind the release.

"This global first Blu-Ray collection," reads the Amazon listing, "has been upgraded to a brand new 4K master using a combination of traditional and proprietary tools in a multi-step process of non-commercial and algorithmic corrections that are additionally enhanced frame by frame by a manual operator – guaranteeing the most state-of-the-art upconversion possible." That's a whole lot of words not to say AI…

Spaced was one of the early great DVD boxsets, featuring hours of special features involving Cornetto trilogy pals Wright, Pegg, Frost and many famous fans (Diablo Cody, Kevin Smith and Matt Stone all contribute to the commentary tracks), but for reasons currently unclear, this new edition won't feature any new contributions from those who made it.

"It’s a Channel 4 show," Wright pointed out when asked how this could happen without his knowledge. "We were all very involved in the previous editions, but not this one."

The 4K remaster of Spaced releases on February 27, 2027 in the UK, though whether you'll want to pick it up is another question. As for Wright, we don't know what the Baby Driver and Last Night in Soho director is working on next, though his partner in crime Simon Pegg did confirm earlier this year that he and Wright are working on a new film together, telling Something About Rocks, "Edgar and I are, at the moment, meeting up weekly either in person or on Zoom, just to talk about ideas. We’ve got a lot of potential avenues to walk down."

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Do you remember when Stranger Things fans convinced themselves that a secret ninth episode was on the way earlier this year? Well, although we never did get to go back to Hawkins, another beloved franchise has taken its fanbase by surprise and delivered a secret instalment, allowing fans to return back to Derry almost one year after IT: Welcome to Derry season 1 came to an end.

Without any warning, HBO randomly released the 30-minute-long bonus episode, titled 'A Story of Derry,' on Halloween. Set hundreds of years before Pennywise came to be, the new episode follows three youngsters from a Native American tribe who venture into the Western Wood where they encounter a terrifying ancient spirit. HBO Max shared a short trailer for the special on Twitter, which you can watch below.

The new episode gives us more insight into what the evil entity we know as IT actually is and why it targets Derry. However, we got a little taste of this in IT: Welcome to Derry season 1. In episode 4, after Dick Hallorann enters Taniel's mind, he learns that the Native Americans stumbled upon the entity, which they call 'Tha Gallo,' many years ago when they settled on the land. Tha Gallo murdered tribe members and would grow stronger with every kill, so the natives imprisoned it beneath a large area that would later become the town of Derry.

The special brings Dick's vision to life and reveals just how the natives caged the beast. We already know that the spirit was kept at bay by a number of pillars placed around the forest, which is why it can never leave Derry and break out into the wider world. However, the caveat is that IT wakes every 27 years and causes a catastrophic event in Derry before it sleeps again. IT: Welcome to Derry season 1 takes place in the '60s, 27 years before the first IT movie, which in turn takes place 27 years before IT: Chapter 2.

IT: Welcome to Derry season 2 is set to take us right back to the 1930s. Just as season 1 saw the monster feed on the horrific Black Spot disaster, season 2 is set around another tragic event: the Bradley Gang Massacre. Mentioned in Stephen King's 1986 novel, the event sees a band of criminals target stores and banks in Derry, which leads to a deadly shootout in the middle of town. Season 2 is currently in the pre-production stage, with Crystal Lake creator Brad Caleb Kane serving as solo showrunner this time.

It: Welcome to Derry season 2 does not yet have a release date. For more, check out our list of the best shows on HBO Max, and keep up with upcoming Stephen King movies and shows on the way.

It's only been two real years since The Lord of the Rings prequel was on our screens, but five years will have passed when The Rings of Power season 3 picks up. However, showrunner Patrick McKay says the break has allowed Middle-earth to reach the point where war is brewing again, so we can dive right back into the action.

"The five-year jump allowed the story to have scope, for the world to change,” said co‑showrunner Patrick McKay in an interview with SFX Magazine. "The war has been raging across Middle-earth, and now we’re at a tipping point. Sauron has conquered everything except for two pockets of Elven resistance that are defended by their rings."

McKay continued, "This third season is where every single storyline becomes part of the large, epic war between Sauron and the Elves, and hopefully the show is deeper in its emotionality and the psychology of the characters."

Season 2 ended with the Dark Lord on top after killing Celebrimbor and securing the Nine Rings of Men. The Elves took another hit when Eregion fell under seige, leading the surviving Elves to flee to what will become known as Rivendell. Elsewhere, the Stranger was finally revealed as Gandalf, and Balrog was freed. From that point on, all sides have been preparing for war, as season 3 promises a fiery battle. Perhaps this is why McKay told SFX that The Rings of Power "hits its stride" in season 3.

According to the official synopsis from Amazon, we know that in the time that has passed, Sauron’s armies have started their march toward our heroes, with just a few sites left standing. That includes Khazad-dûm, where the Dwarves are sealed deep in the mountains, and the elven realms of Lindon and Rivendell. Now, Sauron sits in his tower in Mordor, growing even more enraged with the desire for domination. The Elves, Dwarves, Free Men, and Wizards must come together to prevent him from forging The One Ring to Rule Them All.

Season 3 welcomes back Morfydd Clark as Galadriel, Charlie Vickers as Sauron, and Daniel Weyman as Gandalf, and adds Jamie Campbell Bower as Galadriel's long-lost love, Celeborn.

The Rings of Power season 3 hits Prime Video on November 11. For more, check out our guides on how to watch The Lord of the Rings movies and shows in order and the Lord of the Rings timeline.

Despite being set in the same world, 50 years later, Blade Runner 2099 is not "directly connected" to Denis Villeneuve's 2017 sequel Blade Runner 2049, and won't address the game-changing events of that movie, according to showrunner Silka Luisa.

"No, [Blade Runner 2049] is not directly connected to the show," Luisa told SFX magazine, which features the Prime Video limited series on the new cover. "What was an important early mandate was that audiences could come to the show not having seen the films, and this could stand alone."

A quick reminder: Blade Runner 2049 starred Ryan Gosling as a Replicant, K, who uncovers something extraordinary over the course of the movie: that Harrison Ford's Deckard (who may or may not be a Replicant, depending on who you ask) and Sean Young's Rachael gave birth to a daughter, Ana Stelline. This makes Ana the first Replicant-born child, a fact that would undoubtedly have a profound impact on the cyberpunk world.

Only, Blade Runner 2099 is going in a different direction, telling a story set in the aftermath of a Replicant uprising that sees the engineered humans now in control, demoting humans to second-class citizens. Michelle Yeoh plays Olwen, a Replicant Blade Runner nearing the end of her life, while Hunter Schaefer plays Cora, a human pretending to be a Replicant.

"This could be an introduction to the world of Blade Runner, and it wouldn’t be dependent on you having watched 2049, [or] you having watched the first Blade Runner," Luisa continues. "In that sense, we had to divorce ourselves from the narrative."

It makes a certain amount of sense that 2099 isn't simply dealing with the aftermath of 2049 – half a century is a long time, after all, and much will have changed. Plus, it doesn't discount the idea that the events of Blade Runner 2049 could have drastically altered the course of history. Perhaps it was the miracle of Ana Stelline that eventually led to the Replicant uprising. Either way, just don't expect K, Deckard or Ana Stelline to appear in Blade Runner 2099.

Blade Runner 2099 releases on Prime Video on November 25, with all eight episodes dropping on the same day. For more, check out of our list of upcoming TV shows, and get up to speed with our Blade Runner timeline.

The Rings of Power showrunner Patrick McKay has reflected on the divisive fan opinion to the first two seasons – and how the Lord of the Rings show is finding its feet more and more in season 3.

"We would be bad at our job if we didn't care somewhat what people think of it, but that doesn't mean that they're suddenly in charge," McKay told SFX magazine in the latest issue.

"We listen to what people say, and we want people to love it, but we are our hardest, harshest critics. What's working and what's not working, we're going to learn from. We're getting more confident in our storytelling, and in season three, we feel like the show has hit its stride."

One of the most expensive series ever made, Rings of Power dives into Middle-earth's Second Age to chart Sauron's rise to power.

The first two seasons were well received by critics (84 and 85% respectively on Rotten Tomatoes), but didn't always strike a chord with fans – with some suggesting it strayed too far from the spirit of J.R.R. Tolkien's works. The upcoming "orc with an arc" might not convince them, but the new trailer has plenty of Middle-earth mainstays, including Sauron going toe-to-toe with the Balrog.

Still, The Rings of Power season 3 first reactions have proved overwhelmingly positive as we approach November's release.

The Rings of Power season 3 is streaming on Prime Video from November 11.

For more, we have a guide on how to watch the Lord of the Rings movies in order.

"I think it's the opportunity that they've created for me in the writing," Thurman tells GamesRadar+ at NYCC, when asked if we get to know Charley a little better in season 2. "In the first season when they cast me… it's because they really do this beautiful screenwriting storytelling construction. It's not like the kind of thing where you be like, 'Oh, we cast that person. Let's change this or that.' Like, so they added a little bit of Charlie's sort of personal story wherever they could, you know. They added a little bit when they cast me. And so I started to sort of feel what wasn't going to be seen in the scenes as they were constructed."

In Dexter: Resurrection season 1, Charley is introduced as the personal bodyguard of Prater, a billionaire obsessed with serial killers and collecting serial killer memorabilia. We know little to nothing about her other than she's fierce, a scene-stealer, and knows her way around a gun.

After Dexter kills Prater at the end of season 1, Charley more or less disappears... but she pops back up just as Dexter has decided to be a (somewhat) present parent and live in New York City full time. What does Charley want? Well, it seems like she wants Dexter.

"Charley is very inscrutable in season 1, and that is definitely part of her character, but you know the character's also kind of gotten cracked open in her own way," Thurman continues. "She's a person who's sort of had her own personal reckoning of a kind, and it comes through. I mean, she's definitely sort of seeking some kind of spiritual relief for what she feels guilty of. And it's probably maybe the first time that this character's guts have been opened in some way."

Of course, Charley isn't the only lethal baddie who wants a piece of Dexter. New additions to the cast include Brian Cox as The New York Ripper, Dan Stevens as The Five Borough Killer, and Krysten Ritter as a new character entirely...? We're not sure, given that Mia did appear to die in prison at the end of Resurrection season 1, but anything can happen in the world of Dexter.

Dexter: Resurrection season 2 is set to hit Paramount Plus on October 30. For more, check out our list of the best new TV shows coming your way in 2025 and beyond.

Details of the Death Stranding anime have been officially unveiled – including an incredible five-word tease that only Hideo Kojima could have dreamed up.

Titled Death Stranding Isolations, the series will arrive on Disney Plus and Hulu in 2027.

The anime is also confirmed to be set between Death Stranding and Death Stranding 2, with our protagonist – a young girl – navigating a North America now reconnected by the tireless work of Sam Porter Bridges.

The synopsis reads, "The Death Stranding – a catastrophic series of explosions caused when the dead crept into our world and collided with the living. In the wake of this cataclysm, many were forced to live in absolute isolation – among them, a young girl. Although this lonely existence was forced upon her, she soon grows to prefer solitude, eschewing all opportunities for real human connection and allowing herself to be strung along by fate."

Bundled with that premise is a bizarre tagline that is present on the first poster: "My mom became a crater."

Those who have experienced Kojima's post-apocalyptic world will know only too well how explosive voidouts caused by dead bodies can cause ruinous damage to the environment. Attack on Titan director Takayuki Sano is the one entrusted with bringing it all to life.

A Death Stranding live-action movie is also in the works, while Kojima is also busy on the gaming side with two new Kojima Productions titles: Physint and O.D.

The Death Stranding anime comes off the back of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2, which also enriched its world in a standalone story away from the main game.

We'll hopefully have more on the Death Stranding anime very soon. In the meantime, check out the other new anime coming your way next year.

Avatar: Seven Havens is the story of two Avatars, but in the finale, one twin takes a huge leap forward on their Avatar journey, and it's probably not the one you were expecting.

Warning: spoilers for the Avatar: Seven Havens season 1 finale follow.

In the final episode of Book One, 'The Root Chakra', it's underdog Pavi who steps up and saves Ellora from the anomaly's destructive spirit energy dome, letting go of her fear and unblocking her root chakra in the process. Way to go, Pavi! What's surprising is that Pavi has taken a back seat to Nisha for much of the season, ceding the position of Avatar-in-training to her twin, only to prove herself when it mattered.

Speaking to GamesRadar+ for a post-finale debrief, Pavi voice actor Saheli Khan and Seven Havens co-creator Michael Dante DiMartino broke down Pavi's breakthrough, and explained why Book One was "really Pavi's journey" all along.

"It was such an amazing moment to read in the script, and getting to see it… I can't even describe how that felt," Khan says, referring to Pavi embracing her destiny as the Avatar by expelling the anomaly. "It was unbelievable. It was such a beautiful moment in the story."

Khan, however, "wasn't really surprised" that Pavi had it in her to save the day, and follow in the footsteps of Kyoshi, Aang and Korra as the Avatar. "I was always expecting it because she was bottling up so much fear and hesitation about being the Avatar, and the root chakra situation. I remembered the whole thing in Avatar: The Last Airbender with Guru Pathik, and when he's talking to Aang about the chakras, and I was like, 'Oh, she's gonna unblock her fear. She's gonna come to terms with her being the Avatar.'"

While Seven Havens was revealed to be a show about twin Avatars in the Book One premiere, Avatar co-creator DiMartino notes that Book One, in totality, is Pavi's story.

"Even though Nisha obviously has a big story in Book One, it's really Pavi's journey going from the girl who's hiding out in the streets of Ellora, to 'I'm the Avatar,' and embracing her identity and not being afraid anymore. So it was always going to be her. You know, that was her moment to unlock her chakra and overcome this blockage she had."

As for where Book Two will take Pavi and Nisha, we have some thoughts on that in our spoiler-filled Avatar: Seven Havens season 1 ending explained, which features further insights on the Book One finale from the show's cast and creators.

Avatar: Seven Havens Book One is streaming now on Paramount Plus. Fill out your watchlist with our rundown of the best shows on Paramount Plus, or look ahead to all the most exciting upcoming TV shows on the horizon.

Patrick Stewart, the beloved actor best-known as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in the Star Trek universe and Professor Charles Xavier in X-Men, has died at age 86.

Stewart's death was announced on his official social media accounts with a message from his family encouraging donations to the Johns Hopkins Alzheimer's Disease Research Center Fund and the Alzheimer's Foundation of America Caregiver Resources in lieu of flowers. Stewart had been battling Alzheimer's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia when he died at his home in Los Angeles.

"He has been held in the warm embrace of family and friends, surrounded by live music, prayer, tears, laughter, and the kind of profound emotion that only he could inspire after a lifetime of devotion to us all," reads his family's statement in part.

A classical thespian and stage giant trained at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, Stewart's career spans more than 60 years in live theater, film, and TV. Stewart spent decades on stage establishing his signature commanding presence before landing his role as Captain Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: The Next Generation at age 47. That role gave him household status and kickstarted a prolific on-screen career that would land him three Golden Globe nominations, four Emmy nominations, one Tony Award nomination, and even a Grammy Award for his narration of Sergei Prokofiev's Peter and the Wolf. Stewart was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2010 in honor of his contributions to film and theater.

Stewart was also a longtime advocate against domestic violence, supporter of veterans' charities, animal rights activist, and self-proclaimed feminist.

Is it time to say goodbye to the Ghoul? Let's hope not, but Walton Goggins' wrap message on Fallout season 3 has us worried.

"Just took it off for the last time.. Season 3… Gatdamn this felt good," Goggins wrote on Instagram, accompanied by a Reel of the actor driving and listening to music.

Goggins added, "I wish this road or this song would never end. Gonna miss you California… til the next time."

But this might not be the end of the world. There's been no indication Fallout is ending anytime soon, while Goggins – who has played the Ghoul in the first two seasons of the Prime Video series – may just be referring to taking the undead prosthetics off for the last time this season.

Yet, it follows a trend of key Fallout actors perhaps saying a little too much when the camera is on them.

Hank actor Kyle MacLachlan may have tipped Amazon's hand about a Fallout season 3 release window during a book signing earlier this month,

He said, "We're still shooting away. We've got about a month or so to go... and then probably come out maybe May or June."

Aaron Paul has also been added to the Fallout season 3 cast. It is likely, too, that the show will go somewhere that the main games haven't yet been – Colorado and the Rockies. There, the Ghoul (AKA Coop Howard) remains in search of his family, especially after the rug-pull of the Fallout season 2 ending upon discovering they were no longer in New Vegas. Let's just hope his journey doesn't end there.

For more, we have the Fallout timeline and the ranking of the best Fallout games.

The latest Marvel TV show, VisionQuest, has brought back the villainous Ultron – and fans want to see him redeemed.

That might come as a shock after Age of Ultron, but the show has turned Ultron into a reluctant father figure for Vision (and grandpa figure for Tommy Shepherd), which means we're seeing brand new sides to the murder bot.

"Genuinely rooting for a proper redemption arc ending for Ultron that lets him continue to live," posted one fan on Reddit, which sparked a discussion.

"If this show doesn't close with Ultron at the Louvre, we riot," says someone else, with another saying: "Lmao imagine Ultron surviving everything just to end up spending eternity appreciating fine art in Paris. The Avengers would be out there fighting cosmic threats while he's arguing with tourists about Renaissance paintings. That's honestly the retirement arc he deserves."

"I do kind of feel like it's heading toward a redemption arc – not a full 'I'm a good guy now' arc, but I think he'll be the one to stop Jocasta. I don't think he'll survive the series though," speculates someone else.

"I realised he was going to be a reluctant hero when Jocasta showed him the nanobot and his reaction was 'You want to put strings on them.' Ultron might be a lot of things but I don't know if this version would really want to put strings on anyone. It would feel very in character for him to just oppose that anyway," thinks another person.

"It seems to be building toward a moment when Ultron redeems himself by turning against Jocasta to save Vision, Tommy, or both," says someone else.

"We're heading that way. He saved Tommy by affection for his kind," thinks another fan.

But, not everyone agrees: "NO!!! I feel like it would be HUGE mistake giving Ultron out all characters an redemption arc (especially in this age) Not every villain needs a redemption arc."

"I strongly disagree. I want Ultron to still exist but not a redemption arc. He is one of the few characters that should remain evil, I love him as a recurrent antagonist," says another fan.

"Nah I need more Ultron let him escape but this time he's much quieter and more sinister about what he does. He knows better than to immediately cause an Avengers level threat. He also knows a lot more about how Avengers think and act, thanks to being roommates with one. I don't think we should get an Avengers Age of Ultron 2, but it would be cool to see him do some crazy shit down the line," thinks another person.

"I sure don't want to see him as a hero, though. An enduring antagonist who is mostly evil but who doesn't want humanity extinct anymore, now that I can get behind," said one person.

VisionQuest continues weekly on Disney Plus, and you can keep up to date with our VisionQuest release schedule.

For more, check out our VisionQuest review or our guide to all the most exciting upcoming Marvel movies.

The Watcher has appeared in a blink-and-you'll-miss-it moment during the latest episode of VisionQuest.

In episode 6, during the scene where the power fluctuates in Madripoor, the camera zooms in on a group TV screens. In the doorway, however, you may spot a pair of glowing eyes belonging to The Watcher, the omniscient figure who oversees major events in the Marvel universe.

See it for yourself below, or scroll to 32:41 to spy it in action.

This isn't just a trick of the light, either. Showrunner Terry Matalas confirmed it is, indeed, The Watcher on Twitter. He wrote, "Good eye. Or… eyes."

Whatever comes next, it's almost certainly not going to be good news for the MCU. Traditionally, The Watcher has only appeared during times of great change and cataclysmic shifts – including the emergence of Infinity Ultron on multiverse animated series What If…?, upon Vanessa's death in Daredevil: Born Again, and just prior to a mutant massacre in X-Men '97.

With Jocasta and Ultron cooking up nefarious plans, might whatever comes next affect the bigger picture in a surprising way on the road to Avengers: Doomsday?

Not only has VisionQuest left us concerned for the future, but it's also dramatically shaped how we see the past.

As revealed during the Disney Plus series, Ultron's code was kept inside Vision, meaning the AI could have taken over the synthezoid's body before his death in Avengers: Infinity War. Even the Watcher might have had a front-row seat if Ultron and Thanos squared off.

VisionQuest is now streaming. For more on that, we have the VisionQuest release schedule as the show switches to weekly drops.

Then, dive into what's next in the MCU with our guide to upcoming Marvel movies.

Michael C. Hall and Uma Thurman's respective killers have quite the interesting relationship in Dexter: Resurrection season 2.

"Dexter's never more vulnerable than when he's with someone who is exploiting a need that he doesn't even sort of consciously recognize he has," Hall tells GamesRadar+ at NYCC. "And I think in this season he's experiencing a need to be appreciated, and Charley appears and seems to have a sort of appreciation for and respect for what he's done and what he does.

"And that makes him, I think, vulnerable to whatever her agenda might be that he doesn't see," he continues. "And that's a part of what makes the interaction rich and potentially dangerous."

The new season sees Dexter continue his time in New York City, while he gets a normal job as a rideshare driver and attempts to be a present father to Harrison. The keyword here is 'attempts,' as Dexter is going through a mid-life crisis of sorts and decides to go right back to taking bad guys down. Somewhere along the way, Charley reappears despite no longer having a billionaire weirdo to act as bodyguard for. Now that Prater is dead, what could she possibly still want with Dexter? Well... you'll see.

"I think the two of them are both too smart for their own good," Thurman adds. "I would say that Charley thinks she knows what she doesn't know, and part of the journey was that a person who's usually got it right may not have gotten everything right, and the journey to figuring it out is what was exciting for me to do."

Brian Cox joins the cast as The New York Ripper, with Dan Stevens as The Five Borough Killer. Whether Krysten Ritter is returning as Mia, or rejoining as a new character entirely, remains to be seen.

Dexter: Resurrection season 2 hits Paramount Plus on October 30. For more, check out our list of the best new TV shows coming your way in 2025 and beyond.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 standout Roman wasn't initially planned to be part of the CD Projekt Red/Studio Trigger anime.

As showrunner and franchise VP Bartosz Sztybor tells it on a recent REDStreams talk, impassioned discussions about film with series director Kai Ikarashi – Magnolia and A Clockwork Orange among them – led to the creation of Roman, the Night City boy obsessed with analog film over braindances.

"Roman was not in the original pitch of Edgerunners 2. He was born out of passion for cinema," Sztybor said.

He added, "Roman was created later during the [18 months] of back and forth in creating the storyline. We thought we needed a character that would bind all our characters. Let's make him a movie buff because we love cinema and [physical media]."

In Edgerunners 2, Roman proved to be the glue holding the other Night City characters together, filming the exploits of Snake Nation nomad D. as he sought revenge against those who murdered his clan. He also bonded with the chrome-obsessed Talia and crossed paths with veteran edgerunner King (AKA Weak Kingsley).

Cyberpunk 2077 even marked the arrival of our new Netflix chooms with a 2.5 update, which included a quest that saw the player's V. take a job from King – as well as being able to wield his gun, Coronation.

What didn't make the cut, however, was Studio Trigger's pitch to destroy Night City and Arasaka along with it. Would've made for a hell of a Roman feature film, though.

For more, scroll on through our explainers to the Cyberpunk timeline and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 ending.

The Rings of Power season 3 will add another complex character to its stacked Middle-earth roster – but this isn't like anything we've seen in Tolkien's work.

As revealed by IGN, Adam Young will play Marnûkh, an orc who says he has defected from Sauron's army. Whether anyone believes him or not will soon become clear, but he finds himself being held captive by Galadriel and Arondir, who has his own grisly history with their kind.

But far from being a walking plot twist, Marnûkh was described on set as an "orc with an arc."

Yes, he was part of Sauron's army, but he will also aim to generate sympathy among viewers, a real departure from how the race has been depicted in the past. But is this just another trick from the Dark Lord? Perhaps not.

"I have a real soft spot for this Orc," director Sanaa Hamri said. "I think the audience is going to be really torn about Marnûkh."

On the complex motivations driving the character, Young teased, “We were working out early on what was his incentive? What's his purpose for being here? Is he good, is he bad?"

To help, Young – a self-confessed Tolkien newcomer – plunged into the books to tap into the rich world that lay ahead of him in The Rings of Power season 3.

“I’d actually never read the books and so I just [threw] myself into the Tolkien world and Silmarillion and all of that,” Young said. “It was really nice to just have a bit of time to actually jump into that and the language and the lore. It's huge."

The Rings of Power season 3 first reactions should hold off any doubt that the Prime Video series would falter in its later seasons. It's already being held up as the best season yet, with particular praise for Charlie Vickers' depiction of Sauron as he bids to forge the One Ring.

The Rings of Power season 3 begins streaming on Prime Video from November 11.

For more, we have a guide on new TV shows. Still getting to grips with Middle-earth? Here's how to watch the Lord of the Rings in order.

The first reactions to The Rings of Power season 3 are here, and they're praising the return to Middle-earth, as well as putting the spotlight on Charlie Vickers' performance as Sauron.

GamesRadar+'s Fay Watson wrote: "The first episode of #TheRingsofPower season 3 is epic in every sense of the word. Charlie Vickers steals the show as Sauron, almost at the height of his powers, relishing in every villainous smirk. The scale and stakes already have me thinking this could be the best season yet."

Critic Rachel Leishman struck a similar tone with their reaction, stating, "I have seen the first two episodes of #RingsOfPower season 3 and it is better than ever! Just as breathtaking and captivating as its previous seasons."

Nerdist's Rotem Rusak goes one further, declaring, "I have been a huge fan of The Rings of Power throughout, but the start of this season is not only some of the series' best work but TV's best."

ComicBook's Chris Killian wrote, "I’ve seen the first couple episodes of #TheRingsOfPowerS3 and no spoilers, but the first 2 episodes are bangers and this series is getting better and better as it goes on."

He added, "Charlie Vickers as Sauron is a highlight, he just oozes evil."

Set five years after the previous season, we return to Middle-earth at the height of war between Sauron and the Elves.

The Dark Lord is expanding his influence from his stronghold at Barad-dûr while he hunts for the secret to forging the One Ring. Meanwhile, the Elves struggle to stop the expanding darkness alongside the remaining free peoples of Middle-earth, the Dwarves, Men, and Wizards.

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power season 3 begins on Prime Video on November 11. For more, check out our guide to watching The Lord of the Rings in order.

The latest brace of VisionQuest episodes have dropped on Disney Plus, and they take us back to a controversial MCU location. Episodes 5 and 6 also see the return of the very first MCU villain, as the danger escalates for Vision's makeshift family.

If you've been following along, you'll know that VisionQuest is a show packed with fun MCU references and callbacks. If you think about it, Vision is like a living hard drive, so it makes sense that his mind space would be loaded with nods to the MCU's past. Below, you'll find all the Easter eggs we spotted in episodes 5 and 6 – let us know in the comments if you find any others!

Be warned: there are spoilers for VisionQuest episodes 5 and 6 from here on out, so make sure you've seen the latest episodes before reading on, or risk having some delightful surprises ruined. Once you're done, head over to our VisionQuest release schedule so you know when to tune in next week, and give our spoiler-free, full-season VisionQuest review a read for our verdict on the Disney Plus show.

VisionQuest episode 5 Easter eggs

Technical difficulties – With Ultron in control of Vision's body, error messages on the screens around Vision's mind space read "Sorry, we are experiencing technical difficulties." This echoes the "Please stand by" message that ushered in the WandaVision credits each week.

Ultron's biography – Ultron is reading his own biography at one stage, simply titled 'I, Ultron'. The cover notes it's a 'Sokovia Times bestseller' – not surprising given Sokovia must feature heavily…

Robotic beer – In the pub where Ultron secretly meets Jocasta, there are some fun nods to the nature of their quantum date, including a beer mat that reads "Robotic beer".

VisionQuest episode 6 Easter eggs

Madripoor – Vision and co. head to Madripoor in episode 6, lured there by Paladin. The fictional island nation in Southeast Asia is a hive of scum and villainy, and a haven for organized crime. Sam and Bucky last went there in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, where – notoriously – Sharon Carter is revealed to be the underworld ruler, Power Broker.

E.D.I.T.H.'s high schooler – E.D.I.T.H. mentions she once had a boss who was in high school. This, of course, is Peter Parker, who came into possession of the E.D.I.T.H. glasses in Spider-Man: Far From Home – a posthumous gift from Tony Stark.

Weapons manufacturer – Jocasta refers to Tony Stark – the man who bought up her employer, Markridge Biotech, and put her out of the job – as a 'goddamn weapons manufacturer'. It's a timely callback to Tony's former life, as a ghost of Stark's past also pops up this week…

Raza Hamidmi al-Wazar: 18 years after his appearance in Iron Man, Ten Rings terrorist Raza Al-Wazar returns to the MCU in VisionQuest episode 6. In Iron Man, al-Wazar captures Tony Stark after being tipped off by Obadiah Stane. Almost two decades later, al-Wazar is now picking up the Client's bounty and attempting to bring in Vision.

VisionQuest is airing now on Disney Plus. For more on the MCU, here are all the upcoming Marvel movies and shows on the way.

After being teased for weeks, VisionQuest episode 6 finally sees the MCU return to a major comics location, and one that previously popped up in The Falcon and The Winter Soldier: Madripoor.

But what is Madripoor? And why is it such a big deal to the Marvel-verse? For that, we need to turn to the comics, as Madripoor's on-screen counterpart hasn't exactly lived up to the legend so far.

Below, you'll find all you need to know about Madripoor, including how it fits into VisionQuest and the MCU at large, as well as its comics history. But be warned, full spoilers for VisionQuest episodes 5 and 6 follow, alongside some Marvel comics spoilers. Not up to date? Check out our VisionQuest release schedule to stay in the know about when new episodes drop, or check out our spoiler-free full-season verdict with our VisionQuest review.

Madripoor in Marvel comics

The Principality of Madripoor first appeared in Marvel Comics in a 1985 issue of New Mutants, by Chris Claremont and Steve Leialoha. An island state in Southeast Asia, the principality is named for its central city of Madripoor – a lawless metropolis and a haven for organized criminal activity. In other words, it's a hive of scum and villainy that makes Mos Eisley look law-abiding.

Alongside the New Mutants, many major Marvel figures have passed through Madripoor's ports. In the 1930s, Wolverine was taught assassination techniques by the spy Seraph, who also happened to own a bar in Madripoor (even assassins have to make an honest living somewhere). A decade later, Steve Rogers' Captain America came to Madripoor to rescue Ivan Petrovich from The Hand. And in the 1950s, Winter Soldier Bucky Barnes assassinated a British ambassador at a New Year's Eve party in Madripoor.

Split between the prosperous Hightown – where secret societies and warlords vie for control – and the impoverished Lowtown – where work-a-day smugglers and ne'er-do-wells scrape by, Madripoor is still home to many Marvel bad guys, as the city has no extradition treaties. Best of all, a giant dragon, aka the Madragon, lives under Madripoor. Shang-Chi defeated the mythical wyvern by using Pym Particles to turn himself into a giant.

Madripoor in the MCU

Madripoor has made a few appearances in the MCU. Most notably, Sam Wilson, Bucky Barnes, and Baron Zemo travelled there during the events of The Falcon and the Winter Soldier to uncover how the Flag-Smashers came into possession of a knock-off Super Soldier serum. Bizarrely, Madripoor's de facto ruler, the Power Broker, was revealed to be Sharon Carter during the events of Falcon and the Winter Soldier – a peculiar twist that still hasn't been acknowledged or followed up half a decade later.

In VisionQuest episode 6, Vision and Lisa Molinari travel to Madripoor via cargo plane to rescue Tommy, who has been kidnapped by Paladin. Following a tense exchange where Vision in turn threatens Paladin's own daughter, the pair find themselves facing a bigger threat: the Client's new bounty hunter, Raza Hamidmi al-Wazar.

A fight erupts on the street (just your average Tuesday in Madripoor), and the mysterious Client drops in to send a message to Vision. Even more problematic, Jocasta reveals what all those nanobots are for by turning Lisa into a walking android under her control. Now imagine what she can do with billions of bots.

Unfortunately, as far as Madripoor goes, we don't see much more of it than a single street mostly filled with street food stands in VisionQuest – another inauspicious example of its use in the MCU. Madripoor also briefly features in Deadpool & Wolverine, where a variant Logan can be seen playing roulette at a Madripoor casino table. Let's hope the next time the MCU returns to Madripoor, it's more than a pretty backdrop.

VisionQuest is streaming on Disney Plus. For more, check out our guide to watching the Marvel movies in order, and our breakdown of the VisionQuest timeline.

Avatar: Seven Havens fans are happy that the show went with a slower, three-episodes-a-week drop, rather than the previously announced plan of dropping all 26 at once.

It was originally announced, more or less due to some confusing press release language, that the 26 episode-season would drop on Paramount Plus in a binge-watch format. Keep in mind that each episode is exactly 30 minutes.

Thankfully, a new trailer that dropped in September revealed that the series would be split into two books. The first 13-episode book would release in 3 episode batches beginning on October 9 and ending with a four-episode drop on October 30. The release date for Book 2 has not yet been announced.

The new series is set some 225 years after the events of The Legend of Korra and 300 years after The Last Airbender, in a world where airbenders are thought of as destructive, harmful beings rather than heroes.

"If they went forward to drop all the episodes at once, it dead ass would’ve killed the show," one fan wrote.

"I think they did a good amount cause the cliffhangers have kept people guessing. Any less or more and I think storylines would have felt off," someone else said.

One fan, however, has a different idea for the release of Book 2: "I think they've been releasing a bit too many a week and while it was fine for this season I think season 2 and onwards should shave that down to like 2 a week at most."

Avatar: Seven Havens is streaming now on Paramount Plus. For more, check out our guide to all the best new TV shows heading our way.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners showrunner Bartosz Sztybor and executive producer Saya Elder has revealed more about navigating Cyberpunk 2077's established lore in the anime during an appearance on CD Projekt Red's REDstream.

In the discussion on canon, Elder began, "Studio Trigger is really enthusiastic and passionate about incorporating Cyberpunk lore into the show."

Sztybor said, "There are situations where Studio Trigger comes to us with an idea and [we respond], 'No, I think that's lore-breaking.' Then Patrick Mills thinks about it and says, 'This is weird, but maybe we can do something else… and this would work.'"

"We try really hard not to say no to ideas," Elder added. "We try to be more 'Yes, and' people. But a lot of ideas are so difficult to incorporate into the original lore."

Sztybor also confirmed Studio Trigger would really try and push its luck by breaking the "first rule" of Cyberpunk lore and razing Night City to the ground.

"Always with Studio Trigger, it's, 'Can we destroy Arasaka and Night City?' [Edgerunners 2], it's the same. First week of working: 'So, can we now destroy Night City and Arasaka?'

As per the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 synopsis, the Studio Trigger-animated series "pulls you back into Night City, where lives become entangled to the extreme. Weak, a washed-up cyberpunk legend, is now forced to live without chrome as he searches for a sense of purpose in a world that’s passed him by. Meanwhile, the deadly nomad D sets out on a path to revenge that brings him close to corpo secrets never meant to be found."

To coincide with the release, the Cyberpunk 2077 2.5 update featured an Edgerunners 2-related quest, as well as giving players the ability to dual-wield weapons. Nova.

Sztybor has been refreshingly open about Edgerunners 2 so far, even noting that he has felt the tide turn as fans label it the "superior" season compared to the beloved first season.

But even with the twin successes of Edgerunners, there is no guarantee of a third season.

Indeed, Sztybor has admitted that a "perfect story" would need to be formulated before production could even begin on the project.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is now streaming on Netflix.

If you've already tackled Night City's latest story, we have a breakdown of the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 ending.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners creator Bartosz Sztybor has noticed a sudden shift in opinion when fans compare the first and second seasons of the Netflix anime series.

"I'm happy all of you discuss which season is better," Sztybor wrote on Twitter. "There were (still are) disappointed voices that S2 is not S1, but I see now more people saying S2 is superior and S1 was meh."

Sztybor added, "Remember – S2 wouldn't exist without S1, but also S2 completes S1. Like Capri & D, Lucy & David."

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners currently sits at a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score for its first season, with season 2 lagging behind with an 80% score and a noticeable dip in audience votes.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners' first season followed the exploits of up-and-coming netrunner David Martinez as he carved out his own legacy in the streets amid a backdrop of criminals and corpos who wanted him dead.

The second season, a separate story set after the events of the first season, revolved around four protagonists – D., Talia, Weak, and Roman – as they navigated the dangers of Night City after an AI weapon is brought into the world.

The first two seasons even carried some connective narrative tissue, most notably the repeated mentions of David Martinez in season 2.

Sztybor even confirmed to GamesRadar+ that the two seasons could be viewed as one whole, with each "in constant dialogue" with the other.

"I remember while writing season 1, I had a thought: 'What if David made it? What if he didn't die?' He will become this celebrity Edgerunner in a few years," Sztybor said. "But then I thought, okay, he's a flawed character and tragic persona – it wouldn't end well for him. That's why the character of Weak is in Edgerunners season 2… I wanted to create something that will be in constant dialogue with Edgerunners season 1."

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners is now streaming on Netflix.

For more, we have the Cyberpunk timeline for you chooms to scroll through, plus the complete guide to the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 ending.

VisionQuest episode 4 will change the way you watch Avengers: Infinity War forever with its major Ultron revelation.

The following contains spoilers for the show, so turn back now if you're not up to date on Disney Plus!

In the episode, as Vision faces off against Jocasta, Ultron urges him to give up control and allow him to pilot the synthezoid body. Vision ultimately does, and Ultron deals with the situation in a way only the murder bot could – by tricking Jocasta into killing her own hostage.

Now that we know Vision preserved Ultron's code rather than killing him at the end of Avengers: Age of Ultron, it's possible that, when Thanos reversed time to pry the Mind Stone out of Vision's head, Ultron might have been capable of taking the wheel then, too.

While it seems Ultron (and the other AIs) only came to life like this inside of White Vision's head, it's possible that the synthezoid might have had a way of handing over control to Ultron. And, it's likely Ultron would have been able to retaliate against Thanos in some way, which could have prevented the Blip entirely.

"Is it just me that thinks this moment Ultron was definitely screaming at Vision to let him take the wheel?" says one fan on Twitter.

Whether Ultron was actually capable of seizing control of Vision or not at that stage on the Marvel timeline is unknown – but we do know that he currently has control of Vision's body, and he has Tommy Shepherd, too. What happens next is anyone's guess, but it's bound to be chaotic.

VisionQuest continues weekly on Disney Plus, and you can keep up to date with our VisionQuest release schedule. For more, check out our VisionQuest review for our spoiler-free verdict on the show.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners creator Bartosz Sztybor reveals what needs to happen for season 3 to be made.

Speaking to ComicBook on the prospect of Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 3, Sztybor said, "There’s a lot of stories to tell in Night City and beyond, so you never know."

That doesn't mean a third season will be greenlit anytime soon, though. Sztybor pointed to the perfectionism of CD Projekt Red as a key underlying reason why it's not a guarantee.

"I think the whole studio’s approach, [CD Projekt RED’s], is that there always needs to be a perfect story and a perfect director, artist, or a studio that will be able to pull off this story," Sztybor admitted.

He added, "So if the stars align and [we] will be able to create something high quality again, then yes. But if there’s no perfect story or no perfect director with his or her unique voice, then maybe it will be just two Edgerunners."

There is still plenty of hope among the fandom, however.

The Edgerunners Twitter account shared a poll for the community-led 'All About You', which asks for fans to contribute art and gameplay photos around a specific theme. This time, one of the options was 'The Next Edgerunners Legend', with the caption stating "Night City’s stories are far from over." Surely not an Edgerunners 3 tease, but it's got the community whipped up into a frenzy nonetheless.

If you still need a 'new' taste of Edgerunners, you could do a lot worse than watch the 'Roman Cut', which brings together all the camera footage from budding auteur Roman for a 10-minute rush through Night City.

For more, we have our guide to the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 ending, as well as the confirmed Cyberpunk timeline.

Jenna Ortega says she'll probably retire from TV for a while after Netflix's Wednesday ends.

“I actually haven’t had a lot of franchise conversations," Ortega said, via The Hollywood Reporter. The actor starred in both Jane the Virgin and Disney's Stuck in the Middle long before landing Wednesday. "What I’m meant to do will come and find me. I think after Wednesday, I’ll probably be off the TV for a while. You know I had many years doing [TV]. I was bouncing from show to show as a kid and I want to leave time for new things."

The show became an unexpectedly massive hit for Netflix after its 2022 debut, and remains the second most-watched English-language series on Netflix. Created by Alfred Gough and Miles Millar and executive produced by Tim Burton, the dark fantasy comedy-drama focuses on 16-year-old Wednesday Addams and her treacherous adventures at Nevermore Academy. The first season also received two Golden Globe nominations, including Best Television Series - Musical or Comedy and Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy for Ortega.

Season 3 sees Wednesday enter her junior year, with Eva Green, Winona Ryder, and Lena Headey joining the cast. Season 2 ended on quite the cliffhanger, with the Addams family harboring a pretty dark secret...

Wednesday season 3 does not yet have a release date, but you can see Jenna Ortega up next in Taika Waititi's Klara and the Sun. For more, check out our lists of the best Netflix shows and best Netflix movies.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners has already received the 'Roman Cut', home movie splicing together the camera footage shot by season 2's best boy, Roman.

The 10-minute video from Twitter user Epic Jimmy, which you can see below, puts all of Roman's washed-out camera clips into chronological order as he charted D.'s revenge journey across Night City, as well as all the death and destruction in his wake.

What immediately jumps out (apart from how beautiful Studio Trigger has made it all look) is how much it changes the second season. Roman's eye for the city turns from a sun-kissed dream into a flame-filled nightmare around the halfway point, proving there is beauty to be found in Night City – but it can fall away quickly.

Then, as D. comes to terms with his fate around the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 ending, things start looking far more optimistic again – with the light returning to the frame. That would fetch a few eddies on the black market, that's for sure.

Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 has already proven a success, becoming the second-most-watched series on Netflix this week.

CD Projekt Red loremaster Patrick Mills has also recently confirmed that Edgerunners season 2 is set in 2078, confirming its place as a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077.

Cyberpunk 2077 even received a new 2.5 update, which added an Edgerunners-adjacent quest with Weak Kingsley, as well as the ability to dual wield weapons.

For more, we have a guide to Soulkiller, as well as our picks for the best anime on Netflix.

Netflix reportedly wanted to strike a deal with Microsoft to licence Xbox titles for adaptation – and the counter offer was eye-wateringly high.

That's according to Puck News's Matt Belloni, who says that the deal came from Netflix's former Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria, who was recently fired and replaced by Peter Rice, a former Disney executive. The offer is said to have been $500 million for seven years to exclusively licence Xbox titles for film and TV adaptations.

Xbox CEO Asha Sharma with her business affairs team is said to have returned a counter offer of $800 million. However, with Bajaria no longer in her role, the deal is said to be "off the table." Xbox, meanwhile, is said to be "pursuing smaller deals with more partners."

While Netflix did not comment on the Puck story, Xbox said: "We have received record-breaking interest in our I.P.; Netflix is a valued partner and we are excited for the forthcoming release of our Minecraft and Diablo animated series together, among other adaptations."

Netflix also recently fired its film boss Dan Lin, though a replacement hasn't yet been found for him.

It's been a mixed year for video game adaptations, with Resident Evil earning great reviews, but The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Street Fighter, and Mortal Kombat 2 debuting to a more mixed response – though The Super Mario Galaxy Movie earned over a billion at the box office.

You can keep up to date on everything that's on the way with our guide to all the most exciting upcoming video game adaptations.

Almost 10 months after the initial announcement, Prime Video finally has a release date for Fallout Shelter: The Experiment, a new reality show based in the world of post-apocalyptic video game franchise Fallout.

The unscripted reality competition series is set to hit Prime Video on January 13, 2027, with the first four episodes in tow. The remaining three will air weekly through January 27.

Per the new press release, the series is a new reality competition series that invites everyday participants to test their aptitude for the apocalypse in Vault-Tec's state-of-the-art bomb-proof vault shelters. will go head to head in a series of high-octane drills, psychological dilemmas, and morally challenging behavior trials until one special dweller emerges to win the prize of a lifetime: $1,000,000."

Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, creators of the Fallout TV show, serve as executive producers alongside franchise boss Todd Howard. Did we mention it also comes from Studio Lambert, producers of The Traitors, The Circle, and Squid Game: The Challenge?

After the success of Netflix's Squid Game reality show, we can see why a Fallout reality show was next in line. The TV show, which takes place in the world of the games and is also canon, is one of Prime Video's biggest original shows and has received several Primetime and Creative Arts Emmy nominations. Fallout season 3 is currently filming and is eyeing a spring or summer release, according to star Kyle MacLachlan.

Fallout seasons 1 and 2 are streaming now on Prime Video. For more, check out our list of the best Prime Video shows to stream right now.

Vinland Saga author Makoto Yukimura has delivered a new – and disappointing – update on the status of the historical anime's third season.

When asked by a fan on Twitter if there was any news on Vinland Saga season 3, Yukimura replied, "Sorry my friend, I have no good news about that. The project is not currently in progress."

Perhaps it should come as little surprise given animation studio MAPPA has plenty on its plate, even before getting round to another chapter of the Viking Age adventure.

In the coming years alone, Chainsaw Man season 2 and Jujutsu Kaisen season 4 is currently being worked on, with nearly half-a-dozen other anime also slated for release in 2027 and beyond.

So, it seems Vinland Saga is on the backburner for now. The first season followed Thorfinn on an 11th-Century revenge quest after the death of his father.

The second season drew widespread acclaim for the unique evolution of its protagonist, flipping the entire series on its head from a Game of Thrones-style bloodbath to a 24-episode-long meditation on peace and belonging. It is currently rated in the top 35 anime of all time on review and aggregation site My Anime List.

Those who still have a taste for historical anime in the interim should seek out The Apothecary Diaries. The third season is currently airing on Crunchyroll, with a movie on the way this December.

For more, we have picks for the best anime to watch right now and all the new anime coming your way next year.

Puhuhu. Copyright for a Danganronpa TV show has been discovered.

As discovered by Reddit user u/Effective_Bee_6661, a Date of Execution between Danganronpa's Spike Chunsoft and Blumhouse TV LLC, who have produced Sharp Objects and The Purge series.

A further listing in 2024 for a 'Short Form Option' was filed at the US Copyright Office.

That, of course, is no confirmation that a Danganronpa TV show is in the works, but this is the first time that high-level talks have been brought to light. Blumhouse will now hold the rights for an indefinite period, meaning that the project can still be greenlit in the future.

Created by Kazutaka Kodaka, Danganronpa is a trilogy of twisted murder mystery games – and a handful of spin-offs – with a unique premise: a collection of 'Ultimate' students are gathered in Hope's Peak Academy for a killing game organized by sentient black-and-white teddy bear Monokuma.

To escape, students must kill one another without being detected, with the player character then tasked with uncovering the culprit during a class trial.

On a meta level, those who have played Danganronpa V3 will know that a TV show can work as part of mainline canon. No spoilers here, but if you know, you know. The franchise also prides itself on the sort of high-concept kills, twists, and turns that could make for great viewing across a season of television.

Danganronpa has lain largely dormant for a while, but marks its return with Danganronpa 2x2, a remake of the second game coupled with a brand new scenario. Could a TV show be added to the mix soon?

For more, we have an updated collection of the new video game movies in the works.

Marvel's only upcoming live-action TV show, Zodiac, has got its first details. The new series will be a spy-led story according to a new report.

Per Deadline, it will "follow a pair of spies who are chasing targets who have special abilities". It's also expected the show will arrive in 2028, beginning production in 2027 with Amit Cohen and Ron Leshem down to write.

The series was first announced at New York Comic-Con 2026 with Marvel Head of TV Brad Winderbaum teasing that there were Easter eggs in the logo. Some fans spotted an Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. Easter egg, and Phil Coulson star Clark Gregg reposted the news as well, leading to some speculation.

The new update makes no mention of the S.H.I.E.L.D. connection, but fans have been excited by the update still. Posting on Reddit, several think that the special abilities they'll be hunting will be mutants, given the build-up to Marvel's X-Men movie.

"Hunting mutants," one predicted as another wrote: "more mutant shows is always exciting". A third commented: "So, basically, a big-budget Agents of Shield series. I'm positive the lead will be Nick Fury Jr."

Marvel has taken a new approach with its TV output over the last year. VisionQuest is currently airing, and Daredevil: Born Again season 3 will air next year. However, apart from that, this is the only live-action show on the horizon after Wonder Man season 2 was cancelled.

Speaking recently, Winderbaum hinted that viewership figures were his biggest challenge in getting shows renewed.

For what is still coming in the MCU, check out our guide to upcoming Marvel movies and shows.

VisionQuest fans have spotted that the synthezoid left out one major Marvel character in episode 3 of the Disney Plus show.

The following contains spoilers for VisionQuest episode 3, so turn back now if you're not up to date!

In the episode, Vision, badly wounded by Paladin, says that only two people can save him: Tony Stark or Bruce Banner. Tony, of course, is dead, and Bruce Banner was previously teaching and has since been kidnapped by Doctor Doom.

But, they're not the only super-geniuses on Earth. "I won't stand for this Shuri erasure, sir!" says one fan.

"Mind you Shuri actively figured out how to take the stone out without killing Vision and when she questioned why Bruce didn't just do that he actively said '…we didn't think of that'" points out someone else.

"Couldn't Riri also be helpful in this scenario or even Peter Parker," asks another fan. "It's crazy to even have that line knowing that they went to her for her help on his whole situation with the stone. Like how the fuck can you forget about Shuri??" says another person, while more fans have pointed out that Helen Cho could have helped.

However, not everyone agrees. "He would have to get all the way to Wakanda lol probably why he didn't mention her because that just wasn't an option," argues one fan.

"Shuri likely could, same with Riri, but Vision only knows for a fact the people who made him could repair him," is another person's thoughts.

Fortunately, Vision is able to repair himself thanks to some help from his son Tommy and a swimming pool.

VisionQuest continues weekly on Disney Plus. Keep up to date with our VisionQuest release schedule, or read our VisionQuest review for our spoiler-free verdict.

Prime Video has officially given the green light to Carrie season 2.

The new series, which serves as a modern-day adaptation of Stephen King's 1974 novel, hit number one on Prime Video immediately following its October 7 premiere. Summer Howell stars as Carrie White, who goes to public school for the first time following the tragic death of her father. Upon entering high school, however, she makes an enemy out of Chris Hargensen (Alison Thornton), a deeply unhappy popular girl who decides to make Carrie's life a living hell. The unique take on Carrie not only makes social media the star of the show, but leaves the ending open for so much more to come.

"For 50 years, audiences have known and gravitated to Carrie White’s story. From the beginning, we imagined a story that goes far beyond the prom, and I’m incredibly grateful for Stephen’s trust and support in exploring what comes next," Flanagan said in a statement about the show's renewal via press release.

The filmmaker previously stated that he saw the adaptation as a trilogy, rather than ending with the White house collapsing and the high school burning to the ground - which is both how the novel ends and how every adaptation since has ended as well. We won't spoil you in case you haven't binged all eight episodes yet, but let's just say... Carrie's story is far from over.

Carrie is streaming on Prime Video now. For more, check out our guide to the best Stephen King adaptations and keep up with new horror movies on the way.

Pack your bags and get ready to hop in the Normandy; the Mass Effect TV show is on the way. That's right, despite the recent (and devastating news) that EA has shut down BioWare and canceled Mass Effect 5, the upcoming Amazon adaptation of the famed video game franchise is reportedly still going ahead, and already there are plenty of details to start digging our sci-fi teeth into.

The original Mass Effect trilogy follows Commander Shepard on a brutal mission to save the galaxy and is counted among the best RPGs of all time. The story and fully realized worldbuilding are downright iconic, so when Amazon announced in 2021 that it had snagged the rights to bring it to our small screens, I've been paying close attention to every bit of news surrounding the upcoming TV show. So, if you are a massive Mass Effect fan like me who is dying to learn more, or a Fallout TV series enjoyer who is curious about Amazon's next game adaptation, then you've come to the right place.

Below is everything you need to know about Mass Effect's streaming debut. From release date predictions, updates on its production status, plot details, and more, I've made sure to scan every bit of information out there into a handy guide right here.

Mass Effect TV show release date speculation

Mass Effect is still very much underway; however, since filming hasn't kicked off yet, we are going to have to wait a while for a release date.

The show is still in the pre-production phase, and despite a previous Production Weekly list hinting at a Q4 2026 production start, there has been no new update on the Amazon adaptation actually moving out of the writers' room at this point in time.

Considering how much time will also be needed in post-production with special effects needed to bring the sci-fi story to life, I personally don't see Mass Effect releasing before 2028 at the earliest. This time frame also makes sense when we remember that the team working on Fallout will also be on Mass Effect.

Fallout season 3 is looking at a 2027 release window, so I doubt we will get Mass Effect before then. However, these are just my own speculative thoughts for now; I'll keep you posted as soon as I hear more.

Mass Effect TV show plot details: Will it adapt the games?

The Mass Effect TV show won't be a straight adaptation of the iconic video games; instead, we are getting a fresh story that takes place after the original trilogy. And personally, I have mixed feelings about that fact.

If you haven't played Mass Effect before, the game trilogy follows the human Spectre Commander Shepard, who has to stop a deadly synthetic race called the Reapers, who are hell-bent on erasing all organic life from the galaxy in a mass extinction event. In typical RPG fashion, your choices dictate how certain chains of events unfold, as well as what ending you ultimately see as well.

In a 2025 blog post by Mass Effect boss Mike Gamble, this plot direction was discussed: "The writers' room is going strong, and we’ve got a lot figured out about how it fits within the Mass Effect canon, and where it sits in respect to the new game," he writes. "The show will explore a brand-new story within the universe’s timeline, and will be set after the original trilogy. It won’t be a retread of Commander Shepard’s story – because after all … that’s YOUR story, isn’t it?"

We all know that since this post, the new game (aka Mass Effect 5) has now sadly been canceled due to EA's closure of BioWare; however, it does seem like the fact that the show is not telling Commander Shepard's story is still very much the plan. On one hand, this is a safe bet for RPG adaptations, considering players' choices created different canon endings and story paths. Amazon's Fallout series, for example, is brilliant and didn't follow a set story from the games; instead, it built a new plot set in the universe, and it worked masterfully.

However, the original Mass Effect trilogy has one of the best overarching storylines in gaming history: the high stakes of "the end of the galaxy and all organic life" if Shepard fails is the gut-punching action you want to see rather than the aftermath. Hopefully the new series manages to create a plot as action-packed and serious as the original trilogy, and I'm very much keeping an eye out for every new story-related update to see what direction it looks like the show is heading in. Watch this space!

Who is working on the Mass Effect TV show?

There are a lot of big names working on Amazon's Mass Effect TV series behind the scenes. Firstly, in terms of writers, we have Fast & Furious 9 scribe Daniel Casey on board. Star Trek: Beyond and Mindhunter writer Doug Jung is also set to join the production as a showrunner.

Looking at producers, Mass Effect boss Mike Gamble is executive producing the adaptation, along with the likes of former Marvel Studios producer Ari Arad and Karim Zreik. Basically, we have some big heavyweights who are seasoned professionals in creating popular franchises.

There is some more good news on the crew front, as Casey revealed via social media that the team who worked on Amazon's Fallout TV series will be on board to help bring the Mass Effect series to life.

Considering Fallout season 3 is looking to premiere in 2027, this also backs up my thoughts that Mass Effect won't be with us until 2028 at the earliest. However, I'm willing to wait if it means that the team who brought New Vegas to life will be in charge of giving us the likes of a Reaper-attacked Eden Prime as well.

Mass Effect TV show cast speculation

So far, no cast list has been shared, which makes sense considering we aren't in the production phase yet. However, a few stars have already expressed interest in the series in the past, so maybe they are in Amazon's sights.

Back in 2021, we did ask Henry Cavill if he would be interested in the Mass Effect series back when it was first announced. Cavill expressed his love for the games as well as his willingness to be part of the project. He is now on board working on Amazon's Warhammer series, but who knows, maybe he will swing by the Citadel in the future as well.

I'll keep an eye out for any more casting rumors and announcements. If production does pick up after the release of Fallout season 3 in 2027, as I suspect, we should be getting news on actors joining the Mass Effect fold very soon.

If you want more RPG goodness while you wait for Mass Effect, check out our list of the best BioWare games of all time. Or look ahead with our roundup of all the upcoming video game movies on the way next.

Showrunner Brad Caleb Kane has teased what's to come next from It: Welcome to Derry season 2, saying that it's "very different" from the first outing.

"We’re making something very exciting for season 2 that I can’t talk too much about, but it’s got a different palette," said Kane to Entertainment Weekly. "It’s the Depression, it’s 1935. Beyond that, I can’t talk about it, but you can imagine a Warner Bros. gangster picture through the lens of Pennywise and Stephen King. That’s kind of what we’re doing."

Fresh off releasing his new Friday the 13th prequel series Crystal Lake, Kane serves as sole showrunner on It: Welcome to Derry season 2. Kane served as co-showrunner on season 1 with Jason Fuchs, created by Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti. Kane confirms the team is "deep into the writers' room," adding, "We have multiple scripts, we’ve broken more than half the story for season 2, and we’re edging into pre-production... It’s very exciting. It’s very, very bloody, and it’s very different from season 1."

Season 1 was set 27 years before Muschietti's first It movie, in the 1960s, when Pennywise terrorised a bunch of kids after a boy disappeared, eventually leading to the devastating fire at The Black Spot. Season 2 is set to go back another 27 years to the 1930s, focusing on another dark piece of Derry history, The Bradley Gang Massacre.

The tragic event, which is mentioned in Stephen King's original 1986 novel, follows a band of criminals known as the Bradley Gang who robbed stores and banks in Derry, leading to a deadly shootout in the middle of the town. But when anything horrific happens in Derry, Pennywise is not far away, as he feeds on negative energy. According to King’s IT, Pennywise was present at the shootout, just like he was at The Black Spot.

Season 2 is still in the very early developmental stage, with an official synopsis and cast announcements yet to be made. It is expected that Bill Skarsgård will return as Pennywise. Beyond that, Andy Muschietti has already confirmed that younger versions of season 1 characters will be in the show. But due to season 2 being set almost three decades earlier, new, younger actors will have to be cast.

It: Welcome to Derry does not yet have a release date. For more, check out our list of the best shows on HBO Max, and keep up with upcoming Stephen King movies and shows on the way.

As Clayface rolls into theaters, another standalone project based on a Batman villain is moving forward at DC. The previously rumored live-action Poison Ivy TV series is a go, and The Penguin showrunner Lauren LeFranc is in talks to produce.

According to Deadline, the upcoming Poison Ivy series will be part of the DCU, rather than being part of Elseworlds, which is the universe that belongs to Matt Reeves and The Penguin. No plot or casting details have been announced as of yet. We also don't know if any other spin-offs will come out of the Matt Reeves Batman universe, as The Batman 2 doesn't hit theaters until 2028.

Poison Ivy made her comic book debut back in 1966 in Batman #181, first introduced as Dr. Lillian Rose. A doctor of botany, she survives an attempted poisoning and realizes she's immune to all toxins and diseases. In 1988, she was reimagined as Dr. Pamela Isley, a Gotham City botanist who develops plant-like superpowers after being injected with poison by her evil professor.

Uma Thurman famously portrayed Poison Ivy in 1997's Batman and Robin, though she has been more recently portrayed by Bridget Regan in The CW's Arrowverse and by Payton List in the Fox TV series Gotham.

Up next for the DCU is Clayface, which hits theaters on October 23. After much delay, The Batman 2 is set to premiere on February 18, 2028. For more, check out our guides to all the upcoming DC movies and shows and our breakdown of how to watch the DC movies in order.

A new trailer for The Rings of Power season 3 has finally arrived, and it's a smoky, fiery return to Middle-earth where the stakes are higher and darker than ever.

The trailer, which you can watch above, is very much focused on Sauron. The villain sits on his throne, dons the One Ring, and even faces a Balrog in the footage, as he gathers his formidable army of Orcs and speaks to the Nazgûl.

Galadriel also features heavily in the trailer, and we're finally introduced to her husband Celeborn, played by Jamie Campbell Bower, too.

The Rings of Power season 3 will pick up in the aftermath of the dramatic season 2 ending, which saw Sauron escape with the titular rings – and the Siege of Eregion.

Season 3 is set to have a five-year time skip from its predecessor, though, so expect things to be very different when we catch up with Middle-earth. "I mean, it's pure advantage. We love the idea that even if you've maybe never seen the first two seasons, season 3 is a great place to jump in because the stories are starting in a brand new spot," co-showrunner Patrick McKay shared at SDCC earlier this year. "You know, if you're a fan who loved the first two seasons, that's wonderful, and now you can see where everybody has gone in five years."

There are also changes to the cast this time around, with newcomers including Bower's Celeborn. "This idea of longing and yearning is so pervasive in Tolkien's relationship with [his wife] Edith for the time that they were apart," Bower has previously said of his role. "I really feasted on that idea. Celeborn has had to find a way to survive whilst longing for something that he so dearly loved and so dearly missed as well."

The Rings of Power season 3 arrives this November 11 on Prime Video. In the meantime, fill out your watchlist with our guide to all the most exciting upcoming TV shows.

Director of the Life is Strange video game, Michel Koch, has visited the set of the upcoming Amazon TV adaptation, and it sounds like the Prime Video series has his seal of approval.

"This month, I experienced one of the most surreal weeks of my life," said Koch on Instagram, saying that "being on the set of the Life is Strange show" was "a highlight of my career." The post continues: "I met some of the most wonderful, passionate, talented and kind human beings, united by their passion for the game and the same love for those two characters… I can’t reveal much for now, but the care, the love, the attention to detail… I couldn’t be prouder." Check out the full post below.

Now that is big praise indeed, coming from the co-creator of the two lead characters, Chloe Price and Maxine Caulfield, who Koch said "changed my life forever." The show has cast Maisy Stella as Chloe and Tatum Grace Hopkins as Max. Koch approves of the leads, as he wrote, "I especially want to mention our two amazing actresses… I really can’t wait for you to experience their talent and see them bring Max and Chloe to life!"

Released in 2015, Life is Strange follows 18-year-old Blackwell Academy student Max with time-wielding abilities. Max uses her newfound power to solve the disappearance of a girl named Rachel at her school, which eventually leads her to her childhood best friend Chloe. The game allows players to change the direction of the story as it unfolds by going back in time while completing quests and solving puzzles.

It sounds like the show will remain faithful to the game, as the official synopsis from Amazon reads, "The story follows Max, a photography student, who discovers she can rewind time while saving the life of her childhood best friend, Chloe. As she struggles to understand this new skill, the pair investigate the mysterious disappearance of a fellow student, uncovering a dark side to their town that will ultimately force them to make an impossible life-or-death choice that will impact them forever."

The series was first announced back in September 2025. The End of the F***ing World creator Charlie Covell serves as head writer, executive producer, and showrunner, with Square Enix, Story Kitchen, LuckyChap, and Amazon MGM Studios producing.

Life is Strange does not yet have a release date. For more, check out our list of the best Prime Video shows and keep up with upcoming video game movies.

CD Projekt Red loremaster Patrick Mills has revealed which year Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 is set in.

"Ok so the thing is that I am seeing a lot of people assuming s2 takes place before 2077 but it doesn't, it takes place in 2078," Mills clarified on Bluesky. "Moving things forward, time doesn't stop in Cyberpunk."

Mills added, "There's stuff in there that points to this but we never made it explicit."

The 'stuff' in question has already been picked apart – including Arasaka's lower standing in Night City (likely a direct result of the actions of the player in Cyberpunk 2077), Soulkiller being duplicated, and a larger passage of time seemingly passing since David's season 1 journey, which took place around 2076.

When I pressed Edgerunners creator Bartosz Sztybor on when Edgerunners season 2 was set, he said it is "a spoiler." He teased, "There are things in the story that will answer your question, but I don't want to make the statement that it's before 2077 or after."

Instead of needing to do some narrative digging, CD Projekt Red just spelled it out for everyone.

A second Cyberpunk game, codenamed Project Orion, is in the works – but no word yet on what part of the timeline that falls on. Cyberpunk 2077 has also been updated with Edgerunners 2 content, as well as adding the ability to dual-wield weapons. Nova.

For more, we have a spoiler-filled breakdown of the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 ending. Then scroll through our picks for the best anime on Netflix.

VisionQuest is packed with mysteries, but we've just learned more about the enigmatic bounty hunter Paladin.

In episode 3, we find out that the shadowy figure has clashed with three significant Marvel characters – though you have to do a bit of decoding to figure out exactly who the bounty hunter is talking about.

Below, we've broken down exactly who Paladin and the Handler are referencing, which, naturally, means there are spoilers ahead for VisionQuest episode 3! For more on the show, check out our spoiler-free VisionQuest review.

Paladin's history with Daredevil and more in VisionQuest

In the episode, Paladin – the fearsome bounty hunter on Vision's trail – is revealed to have tangled with some significant Marvel characters.

In a conversation with his Handler, she references the time Paladin "pulled a fistful of shrapnel from that IED out of your gut" in Brooklyn. Paladin responds: "Just a punishing disagreement with an old friend." He is, of course, referring to Frank Castle, AKA the Punisher, whose modus operandi certainly includes IEDs.

Next, the Handler asks about "the bite marks from that thing halfway between a man and a wolf," to which Paladin responds: "A perfectly reasonable fella by day." This is Jack Russell, AKA Werewolf by Night.

And finally, the Handler asks: "Remember the concussion you got from that steel fiber billy club to the noggin?" Paladin says: "If you can't take the heat, get out of Hell's Kitchen." That's in reference to Daredevil, whose regular haunt is Hell's Kitchen, New York City.

So, it sounds like Paladin certainly has a colorful past, which has led to him clashing with some formidable Marvel foes. But, with the way Paladin has been able to shake off his injuries and is still alive to tell his tales, it looks like Vision has his work cut out for him if he wants to survive being the bounty hunter's target.

VisionQuest continues weekly on Disney Plus. You can keep up to date with our VisionQuest release schedule. For more, check out our guide to all the upcoming Marvel movies and TV shows.

After four episodes, VisionQuest has already addressed several of the show's many mysteries, but the biggest question of all remains unanswered: who is The Client?

Paladin's mysterious patron remains in the shadows, for now. All we know is that he/she/it wants Vision for some unknown purpose and reason, and they're happy for Paladin to do whatever it takes to deliver on the contract.

So who is The Client? We have our theories, of course, which we'll dive into below. But first, a word of warning: if you're not up to date with VisionQuest episodes 3 and 4, turn back now as there are spoilers ahead. Still with us? Then take a trip down theory lane…

Who is The Client in VisionQuest? The top suspects

Ultron

Ultron may have softened up somewhat during his time in Vision's noggin, but as the end of episode 4 proves, he can still be uncompromisingly ruthless when it comes to it. Would it be a surprise if Ultron is The Client? Not especially. Though given that freedom is his ultimate goal, which he's now achieved by hijacking Vision's body, what need is there for his contract with Paladin? One key piece of evidence pointing to Ultron being The Client is that he's already been contacting Paladin via email/carrier pigeon, but this information was revealed so early in the run of the season that it might just be proof of the opposite.

Dr. Jospehine Carrington

As revealed in VisionQuest episode 4, the Butcherbird serial killer is, in fact. Dr. Josephine Carrington (aka Jocasta). Carrington was one of the key people responsible for the creation of a stable synthetic consciousness, or artificial general intelligence, at Markridge Biotech. Is it possible she hired Paladin? There's a slim chance, perhaps as a safety net should she fail. Though given Jocasta and Paladin come to blows in episode 3, this seems very unlikely at this stage.

Billy Maximoff

We know that Wanda and Vision's magical son, Billy Maximoff (aka Wiccan), is searching for his twin brother, Tommy, so it stands to reason that he'd also be on the hunt for his father as well. Whether he'd need to hire someone like Paladin to track him down, particularly when he's a powerful magic user himself, is another question. Though Paladin's already proven a far more successful tracker than Billy, as his Handler found Tommy in no time at all, so maybe Billy does need outside help after all. That said, we don't yet know if Billy is actually in VisionQuest, but some Marvel fans think they've already spotted him.

Wanda Maximoff

This feels even more unlikely than Billy, as showrunner Terry Matalas has said that while Wanda's shadow will loom large over VisionQuest, the Scarlet Witch won't be in the show. That said, the last time we saw Wanda, she was crushed under a mountain. If she's alive, it's possible that a weakened Wanda might need outside help to track down Vision, particularly one who tried to kill her the last time they came face to face. Unlikely, then, but not impossible.

Jim Hammond

We already know that the first synthezoid, Jim Hammond, will figure into VisionQuest's story somehow, as a picture of the original Human Torch can be seen hanging in the lounge of Vision's mind space. We don't yet know how his artificial life came to an end in the MCU but… what if it didn't? Perhaps he's still out there, and perhaps he has business with Vision. Perhaps he no longer has a physical form, which may explain why he needs Paladin's help. Or perhaps we're barking up the wrong artificial tree.

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