The X-Men trailer for Avengers: Doomsday was officially released Tuesday morning. Like the other teases we’ve seen for the upcoming epic, it leans heavily into the one thing the original Avengers films could not — nostalgia.
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Supergirl and Clayface Raising Industry Red Flags for Warner Brothers and James Gunn’s DCU
Industry projections for Supergirl and Clayface are not positive. Matt Belloni of Puck News included the DC Comics’ films on his list of red flags for Warner Bros. in 2026. Two films that would once have been treated as future blockbusters are now sharing space alongside financially risky or strategically questionable films. It’s less about whether or not the movies will be good, so much as when they will arrive given current trends and competition.
James Gunn Admits That Superman and Lex Luthor in Man of Tomorrow Are Based on…Himself
As the co-chairman and co-CEO of DC Studios, James Gunn is responsible for setting the course of the DC Universe (DCU), Warner Bros.’ latest attempt at bringing some of comics’ most iconic characters to life on screen. He’s also the writer and director of Man of Tomorrow, the sequel to last summer’s Superman.
‘Mario Galaxy’ Movie Merch Reveals Subtle Redesign for Toad
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie won’t arrive in theaters until April 3, but merchandise for the film is already hinting at a minor redesign for Toad. For the last few months, the voice of Toad, Keegan-Michael Key, has been dropping hints that the character would be “finding his light” in the new movie. Now it’s clear what he meant. Licensed images spotted by The Direct show the addition of a headlamp, suggesting the look that Toad sported in Super Mario Galaxy and Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker games.
‘Zootopia 2’ Becomes Disney Animation’s Highest-Grossing Film Ever
At the end of a rough year for the company, Disney had a historic win. Zootopia 2 has become Walt Disney Animation’s highest-grossing movie ever, with $1.46 billion at the global box office. Previously, the record was held by 2019’s Frozen II, with $1.45 billion. While many of the company’s 2025 releases, like Snow White and Captain America: Brave New World, faltered at the box office, Zootopia 2 could provide a template for projects in other franchises.
Bari Weiss Invites George Clooney to Visit the CBS Newsroom After Actor Claims She’s “Dismantling” Organization
George Clooney recently sat down with Variety while promoting his latest film. He offered some sharp criticism of how Paramount’s new CEO, David Ellison, is reshaping CBS News with the installation of Bari Weiss as editor-in-chief. “Bari Weiss is dismantling CBS News as we speak,” Clooney said. Now, Weiss has invited him to visit the newsroom for himself.
Disney Fined Millions for Alleged Child Privacy Violations
The Justice Department announced on Tuesday that it had resolved a case against Disney Worldwide Services Inc. and Disney Entertainment Operations LLC. A federal court has ordered Disney to pay $10 million in civil penalties to resolve Federal Trade Commission allegations that Disney violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA).
New Media Journalist Nick Shirley Shakes the Media Establishment With Explosive Minnesota Fraud Allegations
A 23-year-old YouTuber may have just uncovered what could be the biggest financial fraud of the century. Now, the legacy media is scrambling to regain control of a narrative that has already gone viral. Nick Shirley alleges that several Somali-run Minnesota daycares received millions of taxpayer dollars through the state’s Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) while providing no services.
Simu Liu Suggests Chloé Zhao as Director for Unconfirmed ‘Shang-Chi’ Sequel
Four years after the film’s release, Disney has yet to confirm a sequel to Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. However, Simu Liu has a list of his top three directors should the original’s director, Destin Daniel Cretton, be unavailable. Among the Academy Award–nominated and –winning names, Liu mentioned Chloé Zhao.
Zack Snyder Shares Photos of Henry Cavill in Christopher Reeve’s Original Superman Suit
Zack Snyder celebrated Christmas by sharing two pictures of Henry Cavill in costume as Superman. What made the photos particularly interesting to fans is that they show the actor in the suit originally worn by Christopher Reeve. The caption on the first photo reads, “Henry Cavill. The original Superman suit. This photo. It was undeniable.”
New James Bond Game 007 First Light Promises “Modern Values” — Claims “Old School Bond” Would be “Tone Deaf” Today
The upcoming 007 First Light was ranked among the most anticipated video games of 2026. However, recent remarks from IO Interactive have raised concerns that the final product will be James Bond in name only. “We reflect modern values,” cinematics director Martin Emborg told Monstervine. “So it’s not going to be your old school Bond.”
Sonic The Hedgehog Franchise Set to Grow as Paramount Eyes 2028 Sonic Universe Movie Spinoff
Sonic the Hedgehog and his friends are chasing Mario for box office gold. A filing listed on MarketingPartnerships reveals that Paramount Pictures is working on a Sonic Universe spinoff with an eye towards a December 22, 2028 release.