# superman (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover superman. Page: Feed: --- ## [17 Years Later, The Final Joke in Quentin Tarantino’s Oscar-Winning Epic Has Actually Come True](https://comicbook.com/movies/feature/17-years-later-the-final-joke-in-quentin-tarantinos-oscar-winning-epic-has-actually-come-true/) _2026-08-21 · Clay Pitman · ComicBook.com_ Quentin Tarantino is one of the most well-known filmmakers of the modern day, with the nine films he has released so far all being classics. The director started off with a bang when he released Reservoir Dogs in 1992, and since then, each film has been a hilarious, blood-and-swearing-filled adventure. However, ahead of Tarantino’s tenth \[…\] ## [New PlayStation Plus Free Game Hailed as “Masterpiece” by PS5 Users](https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/playstation-ps-plus-free-ps5-game-masterpiece-big-walk/) _2026-08-21 · Tyler Fischer · ComicBook.com_ A recent PlayStation Plus free game is being hailed as a “masterpiece” by subscribers on PS5. It’s not being hailed as a masterpiece by subscribers on PS4 because there is no PS4 version of the game, despite the game being more than capable of running on the console. That said, users of the 13-year-old PlayStation \[…\] ## [In Theaters 28 Years Ago, Wesley Snipes Made Blade a Hit, And Marvel Still Can’t Bring Him Back](https://comicbook.com/movies/feature/in-theaters-28-years-ago-wesley-snipes-made-blade-a-hit-and-marvel-still-cant-bring-him-back/) _2026-08-21 · Marco Vito Oddo · ComicBook.com_ Image courtesy of New Line Cinema On August 21, 1998, Wesley Snipes walked into theaters as half-vampire hunter Eric Brooks and gave Marvel its first genuine box office hit ever. Directed by Stephen Norrington from a script by David S. Goyer, Blade pitted the titular hero against Deacon Frost (Stephen Dorff), a power-hungry vampire scheming to summon an ancient blood god. \[…\] ## [Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 2 Lacks Worthy Extras but Is Worth It for MGS4 (Review)](https://comicbook.com/gaming/review/metal-gear-solid-master-collection-vol-2-lacks-worthy-extras-but-worth-it-mgs4-review/) _2026-08-21 · Michael Leri · ComicBook.com_ Image Courtesy of Konami Out of all the games locked in PS3 jail — three Infamous titles, the core Resistance trilogy, Tokyo Jungle — Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots has always been the most noteworthy inmate. As more and more games got ported and remastered, the 2008 stealth game was one of the few holdouts that \[…\] ## [Lanterns Almost Used A Controversial Superhero Trope That Started in Green Lantern Comics, And It Would’ve Ruined the Show](https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/feature/lanterns-almost-used-a-controversial-superhero-trope-that-started-in-green-lantern-comics-and-it-wouldve-ruined-the-show/) _2026-08-21 · Nicole Drum · ComicBook.com_ HBO’s Lanterns made its debut on Sunday night, expanding DC’s live action world in a whole new way and wasted no time setting up not only a lot more to the world of Green Lanterns than we’ve seen to date in the DCU, but a major mystery. The eagerly anticipated series kept its word that \[…\] ## [Every Movie and TV Show Coming to Hulu in September 2026](https://comicbook.com/movies/news/every-movie-and-tv-show-coming-to-hulu-in-september-2026/) _2026-08-21 · Nicole Drum · ComicBook.com_ Courtesy of Hulu There’s just a bit over a week left in the month of August and while that means the transition to fall has begun, it also means it’s time to get ready for a new slate of streaming content. Various streaming platforms have started rolling out their lists for what’s coming to their catalogs in the \[…\] ## [Lanterns Premiere Breaks DC Viewership Record, Possibly Ending a Fan Debate](https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/lanterns-premiere-breaks-dc-viewership-record-possibly-ending-a-fan-debate/) _2026-08-21 · Matthew Aguilar · ComicBook.com_ Lanterns came in with high expectations, and reactions from critics and audiences have largely suggested that the series delivered on those expectations, both in terms of performances and overall approach to the Green Lantern mythology. Now Lanterns has another win to add to its resume, as the premiere broke DC’s viewership record and possibly ended \[…\] ## [There’s No Perfect Naruto Replacement, but These 4 Anime Can Help Fill That Void](https://comicbook.com/anime/list/theres-no-perfect-naruto-replacement-but-these-4-anime-can-help-fill-that-void/) _2026-08-21 · Amanda Mullen · ComicBook.com_ Image Courtesy of Studio Pierrot It’s been almost a decade since the anime adaptation of Naruto came to an end, but the series still remains one of the medium’s most iconic shonen series. There’s a reason it’s regularly referenced as one of the “Big Three,” and that it’s still such a huge part of the cultural zeitgeist. There’s even a \[…\] ## [Before X-Men, the MCU’s Rogue Actress Is Starring in a Horror Movie That’s Everyone’s Worst Nightmare](https://comicbook.com/movies/news/before-x-men-the-mcus-rogue-actress-is-starring-in-a-horror-movie-thats-everyones-worst-nightmare/) _2026-08-21 · Liz Declan · ComicBook.com_ Image Courtesy of Marvel Comics Marvel fans have been waiting years for the MCU to bring the X-Men fully into the franchise, and finally, it’s officially happening. Around the same time, Sadie Sink’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day character was confirmed to be Jean Grey, and Samara Weaving was confirmed as the MCU’s Emma Frost. There were numerous other heavily rumored \[…\] ## [If Marvel Is Cancelling Their Live-Action Shows, I Need These 3 Superheroes to Get Animated Right Now](https://comicbook.com/marvel/list/if-marvel-is-cancelling-their-live-action-shows-i-need-these-3-superheroes-to-get-animated-right-now/) _2026-08-21 · Kevin Pantoja · ComicBook.com_ Image Courtesy of Marvel Comics At Marvel’s panel during the D23 Expo, they revealed an exciting trailer for VisionQuest, an upcoming live-action series that spins off of WandaVision. As good as that series looks, it was also noted that Marvel is scaling back on the production of live-action shows going forward. The cancellation of the acclaimed Wonder Man and the \[…\] ## [A Friend Gave You $30 (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Kp9b20g5C2Jw) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Sign up, deposit $5 within 30 days, and start investing with expert guidance. ## [5 Cheapest Fighting Game Characters That Made Everyone Toss Their Controller](https://comicbook.com/gaming/list/5-cheapest-fighting-game-characters-that-made-everyone-toss-their-controller/) _2026-08-20 · Matthew Danielson · ComicBook.com_ Courtesy of NetherRealm Studios Some Fighting Games have complicated rosters, with characters that are both fun to control and nerve-wracking to face in battle. In the most extreme cases, fighters are an absolute nightmare to play against, either due to their overpowered moves or their oppressive strategies that you may label as “cheap” due to how easy they are \[…\] ## [PS1 RPG Returns 27 Years Later With New Release Today](https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/ps1-playstation-1-rpg-ps5-nintendo-switch-2-new-release/) _2026-08-20 · Tyler Fischer · ComicBook.com_ A PS1 RPG from 1999, a 27-year-old game, has returned with a new release today. The new release, a straight port of the classic RPG, is available on PS5 and Nintendo Switch 2 for $20. Unfortunately, while the new re-release is available to those in North America and Europe, these same users may have trouble \[…\] ## [5 Superman Villains Who Are Smart Enough to Defeat the Man of Steel With Only Their Minds](https://comicbook.com/comics/list/5-superman-villains-who-are-smart-enough-to-defeat-the-man-of-steel-with-only-their-minds/) _2026-08-20 · Shawn Lealos · ComicBook.com_ Image Courtesy of DC Comics There really isn’t anyone stronger than Superman in the DC Universe, and that means anyone who fights him one-on-one is at an immediate disadvantage. However, while he isn’t a dumb man, Superman was raised in a small town on a farm by a kind older couple, and he has the intelligence of most normal humans. \[…\] ## [Marvel Studios Might Be About to Announce New Disney+ Shows In Spite of Recent Cancellations](https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/marvel-studios-might-be-about-to-announce-new-disney-shows-in-spite-of-recent-cancellations/) _2026-08-20 · Matthew Aguilar · ComicBook.com_ At one point in time, Marvel Studios had a constant stream of new shows and projects in the Disney+ pipeline, but that strategy shifted in a major way after Bob Iger’s return to Disney. Since then, not only have there been fewer Marvel TV projects in general, but other projects have been outright cancelled or \[…\] ## [Avengers: Doomsday Theory Hints at Marvel Trickery, But Spider-Man: Brand New Day Might Have Ended the Debate](https://comicbook.com/movies/news/avengers-doomsday-theory-hints-at-marvel-trickery-but-spider-man-brand-new-day-might-have-ended-the-debate/) _2026-08-20 · Liz Declan · ComicBook.com_ Image Courtesy of Marvel With several months still to go before Avengers: Doomsday hits theaters, Marvel fans are anxious to get answers to some of the movie’s biggest mysteries, from why/how, exactly, Robert Downey Jr. is returning not as Tony Stark but as Doctor Doom to which other characters may secretly be making an appearance and so much more. \[…\] ## [Doctor Who Writer Has a Grim Prediction For Franchise’s Future, And He Makes a Great Point](https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/doctor-who-writer-has-a-grim-prediction-for-franchises-future-and-he-makes-a-great-point/) _2026-08-20 · Matthew Aguilar · ComicBook.com_ Image Courtesy of BBC The Doctor Who franchise is in a state of limbo at the moment, as this year’s Christmas Special has been cancelled and the show itself is in the midst of the BBC’s tender process. Suffice it to say that things are rather unclear regarding the show’s future, and one Doctor Who writer has a rather \[…\] ## [My Hero Academia Might Never Return With a New Anime, But Fans Already Have a Perfect Replacement](https://comicbook.com/anime/feature/my-hero-academia-might-never-return-with-a-new-anime-but-fans-already-have-a-perfect-replacement/) _2026-08-20 · Tulisha Srivastava · ComicBook.com_ Courtesy of TOHO Animation After the release of its latest anime short this month, it’s evident that My Hero Academia won’t be returning with a new episode or series. As of now, the series has adapted all the content from Kohei Horikoshi, including the extra chapter and one-shot. While the anime adaptation concluded in December last year, the series \[…\] ## [5 New 2026 Anime That Everyone Should Watch Before the Year Ends](https://comicbook.com/anime/list/5-new-2026-anime-that-everyone-should-watch-before-the-year-ends/) _2026-08-20 · Amanda Mullen · ComicBook.com_ Image courtesy of Bones Film It’s hard to believe we’ve already blown past the halfway point of 2026, but the year has brought audiences incredible anime releases over its first eight months. From Jujutsu Kaisen‘s Culling Game arc to the final chapter of Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War, there’s no shortage of great content to enjoy. And it’s not just returning \[…\] ## [Crunchyroll’s Biggest Action Fantasy Returns With a Surprise Isekai Crossover Ahead of Season 3](https://comicbook.com/anime/news/crunchyrolls-biggest-action-fantasy-returns-with-a-surprise-isekai-crossover-ahead-of-season-3/) _2026-08-20 · Tulisha Srivastava · ComicBook.com_ Image Courtesy of Bandai Namco Pictures Wistoria: Wand and Sword is easily the hottest action fantasy on Crunchyroll right now, but fans will have to wait a while before the third season. Thanks to the popularity of the anime, a season 3 was confirmed right along with the second season finale in June this year. The anime is based on a \[…\] ## [16 Years Later, The Huge Ending Change for One of the Best Comic Book Adaptations Has Been Forgotten](https://comicbook.com/movies/feature/16-years-later-the-huge-ending-change-for-one-of-the-best-comic-book-adaptations-has-been-forgotten/) _2026-08-20 · Kevin Pantoja · ComicBook.com_ Universal Pictures These days, we are so used to seeing comic book adaptations on the big screen that we forget how difficult it is to get it right. There are so many elements from any comic book turned into a movie that have to get left out. More often than not, it’s due to there simply not \[…\] ## [Pirate.io on Google Play (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/CBQNkL1FjxJc) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ Open the Pirate.io listing on Google Play to view the app’s details. ## [15 Years Ago, A Remake Featuring a Fan-Favorite DC Star Bombed at the Box Office](https://comicbook.com/movies/feature/15-years-ago-a-remake-featuring-a-fan-favorite-dc-star-bombed-at-the-box-office/) _2026-08-19 · Marco Vito Oddo · ComicBook.com_ Image courtesy of Lionsgate Films Jason Momoa is one of the most recognizable faces in Hollywood, with roles in major franchises. As Arthur Curry in the DC Extended Universe, he led two Aquaman films that combined for well over a billion dollars worldwide. He then expanded into science fiction as Duncan Idaho in Denis Villeneuve’s Dune trilogy, joined the ensemble \[…\] ## [Bruce Campbell’s Evil Dead Franchise Update Is Bad News for Ash Williams Fans](https://comicbook.com/movies/news/bruce-campbells-evil-dead-franchise-update-is-bad-news-for-ash-williams-fans/) _2026-08-19 · Marco Vito Oddo · ComicBook.com_ Image courtesy of Rosebud Releasing Corporation For over four decades, Bruce Campbell has been the face of Ash Williams, the chainsaw-wielding and one-liner-spewing survivor at the center of Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead mythology. Campbell carried the character through the original trilogy and later resurrected him for Starz’s Ash vs Evil Dead, a three-season revival that ended in 2018 despite strong… ## [New Sebastian Stan Batman 2 Role Update Makes One Villain More Likely & Fans “Know Who He’s Playing”](https://comicbook.com/movies/news/new-sebastian-stan-batman-2-role-update-makes-one-villain-more-likely-fans-know-who-hes-playing/) _2026-08-19 · Matthew Aguilar · ComicBook.com_ The Batman: Part II is finally filming, but there are still several mysteries tied to the anticipated sequel. One of the biggest mysteries revolves around Sebastian Stan’s role in the film, which is why a quote from Stan about the role he was playing caught fire so quickly. Now there’s been another update on Sebastian \[…\] ## [Hidden Daredevil Easter Egg in Spider-Man: Brand New Day Revealed, Plus a Touching Aunt May Tribute](https://comicbook.com/movies/news/hidden-daredevil-easter-egg-in-spider-man-brand-new-day-revealed-plus-a-touching-aunt-may-tribute/) _2026-08-19 · Brian Walton · ComicBook.com_ Spider-Man: Brand New Day is loaded with connections to the larger Marvel Cinematic Universe. Since the film’s release, fans have been reporting every detail they can locate during their repeated viewings, but the latest finds to be revealed are some deep-cut and deeply personal references that were created with no guarantee audiences would ever see \[…\] ## [John Irvin, Director of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Series, Dies at 86](https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/john-irvin-director-of-tinker-tailor-soldier-spy-series-dies-at-86/) _2026-08-19 · Matthew Aguilar · ComicBook.com_ John Irvin, who was known for the award-winning spy series Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, has died at the age of 86. The news of the acclaimed British director’s death was shared by Irvin’s producers (via Deadline), who revealed that Irvin died peacefully at the home of his sister-in-law on August 11th, and he was surrounded \[…\] ## [Lilo & Stitch 2 Could Make a Major Change to Angel in the Live-Action Sequel, Disney Star Hints](https://comicbook.com/movies/news/lilo-stitch-2-could-make-a-major-change-to-angel-in-the-live-action-sequel-disney-star-hints/) _2026-08-19 · Liz Declan · ComicBook.com_ Even as Disney’s live-action remakes still face an uphill battle in terms of reception, the House of Mouse continues to announce them. Currently, live-action Tangled is well underway, and a sequel to 2025’s live-action Lilo & Stitch, Lilo & Stitch 2, was also officially confirmed. Like many of its remake counterparts, Lilo & Stitch faced \[…\] ## [DC Fans Are Still Laughing About Lanterns’ Most Subtle Joke, And It’s Thanks to Kyle Chandler](https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/dc-fans-are-still-laughing-about-lanterns-most-subtle-joke-and-its-thanks-to-kyle-chandler/) _2026-08-19 · Matthew Aguilar · ComicBook.com_ Image Courtesy of HBO Max Hal Jordan is responsible for several standout moments over the course of Lanterns‘ premiere, including his hilarious courtroom appearance and his ability to start a brawl in one of the most creative ways possible. All of those moments and more are highlights, but there’s one particular joke that DC fans can’t stop laughing at, and \[…\] ## [New Kit Connor Photo Has Fans Changing Their Minds About Cyclops Casting, “Those Big Arms”](https://comicbook.com/movies/news/new-kit-connor-photo-has-fans-changing-their-minds-about-cyclops-casting-those-big-arms/) _2026-08-19 · Liz Declan · ComicBook.com_ Image Courtesy of Marvel Comics For years, Marvel fans have been waiting to see the X-Men fully introduced in the MCU, but Disney has really tested their patience. Finally, just under 20 years after the MCU kicked off with Iron Man, the X-Men have been officially announced (and some have already made their first appearance). Within the same week, Samara \[…\] ## [Netflix Assembled Its Own Avengers 9 Years Ago, & Fans Are Still Waiting for Season 2](https://comicbook.com/movies/feature/netflix-assembled-its-own-avengers-9-years-ago-fans-are-still-waiting-for-season-2/) _2026-08-19 · Kevin Pantoja · ComicBook.com_ Image Courtesy of Netflix When The Avengers premiered in 2012, it was unlike anything else we had seen on the big screen to that point. The MCU built up several superheroes over the course of four years and finally brought them together for one epic film as a team. With the franchise’s success growing, several characters came to the \[…\] ## [5 Things Wonder Woman Has Mastered That Superman Never Could](https://comicbook.com/comics/list/5-things-wonder-woman-has-mastered-that-superman-never-could/) _2026-08-19 · David Harth · ComicBook.com_ Image Courtesy of DC Comics Wonder Woman and Superman have long had a lot in common. The Kryptonian and the Amazonian are both strangers in a strange land (although at least Clark was raised with humanity, so he felt more at home), both of them are the exemplars of their people, and each of them have amazing power. They both \[…\] ## [Ship everywhere from one CLI (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/9ov4vABFYHMb) _2026-08-19 · **Sponsored**_ One codebase, hosted runners, encrypted credentials, and automated submissions across stores ## [In Theaters 23 Years Ago, The Biggest Horror Franchises Finally Crossed Over After Decades (& We Still Want More)](https://comicbook.com/movies/feature/in-theaters-23-years-ago-the-biggest-horror-franchises-finally-crossed-over-after-decades-we-still-want-more/) _2026-08-17 · John Sara · ComicBook.com_ New Line Cinema. Movie crossovers always generate a very specific kind of hype, especially when they aim to answer the age-old question, “Who would win in a fight?” 23 years ago, on August 15th, 2003, one of the most anticipated battles finally took place on the big screen. That fight was between two of horror’s biggest icons: Freddy \[…\] ## [Stardew Valley Successor Officially One of the Best Games of 2026](https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/stardew-valley-fields-of-mistria-best-games-2026/) _2026-08-17 · Tyler Fischer · ComicBook.com_ We may finally have a true successor to Stardew Valley. While the world waits for the creator of Stardew Valley, Eric Barone, to release Haunted Chocolatier, there have been many cozy farming life sims attempting to fill the gap and satiate all the new fans of the genre Stardew created, and of course, the fans \[…\] ## [Marvel’s Ghost Rider Reboot Confirms Release Date, And the MCU Also Announced a Mystery Movie for 2029](https://comicbook.com/movies/news/marvels-ghost-rider-reboot-confirms-release-date-and-the-mcu-also-announced-a-mystery-movie-for-2029/) _2026-08-17 · Hayden Mears · ComicBook.com_ This year’s San Diego Comic-Con was an especially big one for Marvel Studios. Not only did Kevin Feige and Co. get fans even more pumped for Avengers: Doomsday, but they also revealed two huge new films they’ve since added to their release calendar, films that have sent comic fans and Marvel Cinematic Universe fans alike \[…\] ## [John Rambo Star Reveals Scene From the Original Movie That Most Influenced the Prequel (It’s Not the Action)](https://comicbook.com/movies/news/john-rambo-star-reveals-scene-from-the-original-movie-that-most-influenced-the-prequel-its-not-the-action/) _2026-08-17 · Nicole Drum · ComicBook.com_ Sylvester Stallone’s Rambo films are some of the most iconic action films of the 1980s. The violent, often bloody films follows the titular Vietnam veteran John Rambo who, after a deadly rampage against the authorities in a small rural town, ends up serving as a weapon for the U.S. government on high-stakes missions. But while \[…\] ## [Black Adam and Shazam Are Finally Facing Off After Their DCEU Movie Disasters](https://comicbook.com/collectibles/news/black-adam-and-shazam-are-finally-facing-off-after-their-dceu-movie-disasters/) _2026-08-17 · Anthony Lund · ComicBook.com_ Courtesy of Warner Bros. Pictures Black Adam and Shazam have a long comic book rivalry that has never been allowed to play out on-screen in a live-action movie. The two adversaries, who draw their powers from the same ancient wizard, were set to be pitted against each other – and Superman – in the DCEU when Dwayne Johnson brought Black \[…\] ## [5 Times Superhero Movies Took Inspiration From Horror Films, Including One That Did It Better](https://comicbook.com/movies/list/5-times-superhero-movies-took-inspiration-from-horror-films-including-one-that-did-it-better/) _2026-08-17 · John Sara · ComicBook.com_ Sony Pictures. Superhero movies have an interesting relationship with horror. Between the MCU and DCU, some of the best directors in the superhero genre have gotten their start making horror movies. Be it Saw’s James Wan directing Aquaman, or Evil Dead director Sam Raimi’s work on the original Spider-Man trilogy, a background in horror translates surprisingly well \[…\] ## [Marvel Cosmic Invasion Teases New DLC That’s Arriving at the Perfect Time](https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/marvel-cosmic-invasion-teases-new-dlc-thats-arriving-at-the-perfect-time/) _2026-08-17 · Matthew Danielson · ComicBook.com_ Courtesy of Tribute Games Marvel Games has plenty of different projects being worked on right now, including a second wave of DLC for the beat-em-up Marvel Cosmic Invasion. After the addition of Cyclops and The Thing in the first expansion for the game, players have been waiting for an update that expands content in ways besides putting in new \[…\] ## [In Theaters 19 Years Ago, a Based-on-True Events Comedy Written by Two Teenagers Became a Millennial Movie Classic](https://comicbook.com/movies/feature/in-theaters-19-years-ago-a-based-on-true-events-comedy-written-by-two-teenagers-became-a-millennial-movie-classic/) _2026-08-17 · Shawn Lealos · ComicBook.com_ Image Courtesy of Sony It has been 19 years since one of the best coming-of-age comedy movies of the 21st century was released, and it still holds up today as a Millennial movie classic. In 2007, director Greg Mottola made the movie Superbad, a raunchy teen comedy movie about two friends who realize their lives are headed in different \[…\] ## [Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Debuts on Netflix With Millions of Views Despite a Major Drawback](https://comicbook.com/anime/news/demon-slayer-infinity-castle-debuts-on-netflix-with-millions-of-views-despite-a-major-drawback/) _2026-08-17 · Tulisha Srivastava · ComicBook.com_ Image Courtesy of Ufotable After making fans wait for a year, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle made its streaming debut on July 28th, 2026, and it’s already breaking records on Netflix. Unlike Crunchyroll, which is streaming the film across the globe, Netflix has only made it available for fans in regions across Asia, excluding Japan, Mainland China, and India. While both \[…\] ## [Marvel Just Revealed Why the X-Men’s Darkest Hero Has an Advantage Other Heroes Don’t](https://comicbook.com/comics/feature/marvel-just-revealed-why-the-x-mens-darkest-hero-has-an-advantage-other-heroes-dont/) _2026-08-17 · Shawn Lealos · ComicBook.com_ Image Courtesy of Marvel The X-Men are about to launch into the “DNX” crossover storyline, and it is all starting thanks to Beast. This is part of the fallout from the “Age of Revelation” event series, where Cyclops ended up in yet another mutant post-apocalyptic future, this one where Douglas Ramsey wiped out much of humanity, and mutants who \[…\] ## [5 Anime of 2026 So Far That Are Perfect for Adults](https://comicbook.com/anime/list/5-anime-of-2026-so-far-that-are-perfect-for-adults/) _2026-08-17 · Rohit Jaiswar · ComicBook.com_ It is already the Summer season of 2026, which is also halfway over and nearing its end, meaning the year for new anime is also approaching its final stretch. However, there has already been enough time for dozens of new anime to be released this year. From fantasy to slice-of-life, there is an anime for \[…\] ## [Doctor Who’s Most Shocking Regeneration Twist Has Aged Like Milk, Given the Show’s Future](https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/feature/doctor-whos-most-shocking-regeneration-twist-has-aged-like-milk-given-the-shows-future/) _2026-08-17 · Lawrence Marable · ComicBook.com_ Doctor Who's shocking finale has left it in the strangest place in the franchise's history. ## [Margot Robbie’s Upcoming Role Is Already Dividing Fans, & the Movie Doesn’t Even Have a Script Yet](https://comicbook.com/movies/news/margot-robbies-upcoming-role-is-already-dividing-fans-the-movie-doesnt-even-have-a-script-yet/) _2026-08-17 · Liz Declan · ComicBook.com_ Image Courtesy of Warner Bros. Margot Robbie‘s name has been front and center in a host of major projects over the last several years, from 2023’s smash hit Barbie to this year’s Wuthering Heights, which, while it didn’t perform nearly as well as the former, still received considerable attention. Of course, before that, Robbie had her breakout role in The \[…\] ## [Kenner’s Vintage Star Wars Brochure Changed Return of the Jedi With One Strange Detail](https://comicbook.com/collectibles/news/kenners-vintage-star-wars-brochure-changed-return-of-the-jedi-with-one-strange-detail/) _2026-08-17 · Vaspaan Dastoor · ComicBook.com_ In the 1970s and ‘80s, no other manufacturer leveraged Star Wars quite like Kenner. From action figures of all sorts to playsets, vehicles, and even strange products like an AM radio headset and a projector, Kenner clearly left no stone unturned when it came to the toys and games market. As you already know, many \[…\] ## [Halo: Campaign Evolved Gets Its Biggest Update Yet, Here Are the Patch Notes](https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/halo-campaign-evolved-update-august-17/) _2026-08-17 · Logan Moore · ComicBook.com_ The biggest update so far for Halo: Campaign Evolved has today released across Xbox Series X/S, PS5, and PC platforms. Since launching last month, the new remake of Halo: Combat Evolved has been met with a bit of a mixed response. While many praised its upgraded visuals and combat, some smaller gameplay issues and visual \[…\] ## [Avengers: Doomsday Box Office Is Already Beating Spider-Man: Brand New Day in One Major Area](https://comicbook.com/movies/news/avengers-doomsday-box-office-is-already-beating-spider-man-brand-new-day-in-one-major-area/) _2026-08-17 · Liz Declan · ComicBook.com_ After two weeks in theaters, Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s reception has shifted from absolute fanfare into a quieter appreciation, but there is still no doubt that this will go down as one of the MCU’s best post-Avengers: Endgame movies if MCU movies overall. That sets up an interesting context in which Avengers: Doomsday will be \[…\] ## [I Need the MCU X-Men to Finally Deliver One Hero’s Villain Turn on the Big Screen (And Break Everyone’s Heart)](https://comicbook.com/movies/feature/i-need-the-mcu-x-men-to-finally-deliver-one-heros-villain-turn-on-the-big-screen-and-break-everyones-heart/) _2026-08-17 · Fermin Martinez · ComicBook.com_ Image Courtesy of Marvel Avengers: Doomsday is rapidly approaching, and with it, the arrival of the X-Men in the MCU. Each new casting announcement sends fans and theorists into wild speculation about the direction of the X-Men reboot. 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