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Pedro Pascal Left Out of Fantastic Four Avengers: Doomsday Trailer — Raising Questions About His Supposed Box Office Power
Marvel Studios has begun rolling out character-focused teasers for Avengers: Doomsday, a movie that absolutely must succeed at the box office after a string of uneven Marvel performances. One of the most recent trailers, now circulating after a theatrical leak, prominently features the Fantastic Four—or at least part of them. Notably absent from the latest Avengers: Doomsday trailer, however, is Pedro Pascal.
Barry Keoghan Expected to Return as Joker in ‘The Batman: Part II’
According to Variety, Barry Keoghan is expected to return as the Joker in Matt Reeves’ The Batman: Part II. The character was teased at the end of 2022’s The Batman — Keoghan was only credited as “Unseen Arkham Prisoner” — though Reeves later confirmed the character’s identity.
Stranger Things Fans Hate The Finale So Much They’re Convincing Themselves A Secret Ending Must Exist
If you ever wanted a case study in audience denial, look no further than the growing belief among some Stranger Things fans that the series didn’t actually end and there’s a new secret ending coming — because surely the creators couldn’t have meant that to be the real finale.
The Kathleen Kennedy Rumored Lucasfilm Exit May Be Nothing More Than Formality: Source Claims She’s Already Gone
Is Kathleen Kennedy already out at Lucasfilm? A source for That Park Place says she’s essentially just a figurehead with a meaningless title at this point. And maybe we’re all just waiting for official confirmation she’s moved on when the timing is right for her… and Disney?
Walt Disney World Drops 35 Restaurants From Disney Dining Plan for 2026
Walt Disney World Resort’s list of restaurants participating in the 2026 Disney Dining Plan shows notable changes compared with the prior year, with dozens of eateries currently not listed as accepting prepaid dining credits on Disney’s official filters.
RUMOR: James Gunn Claims His DC Studios Role Isn’t “Sustainable Long Term” — Will He Step Down?
According to Matt McGloin of Cosmic Book News, James Gunn may soon step down as co-CEO of DC Studios. That possibility casts into doubt the future of the DC Universe (DCU), which Gunn has been leading since parent studio Warner Bros. shuttered the previous DC Expanded Universe (DCEU).
The X-Men ‘Doomsday’ Trailer Leans Hard Into Nostalgia
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.
House of the Dragon is Ending — HBO Confirms Series Concludes With Season 4
Despite strong ratings and continued brand value for HBO, House of the Dragon is officially approaching its conclusion.
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.
Walt Disney World Offering 2 Free Hotel Nights and Park Tickets During Peak Times in New Summer Deal
Walt Disney World Resort in Florida has introduced a summer vacation package promotion that offers free additional hotel nights and theme park days for certain bookings. The offer is part of a suite of seasonal deals designed for travel in 2026.
Kathleen Kennedy Reportedly Exiting Lucasfilm — Dave Filoni Will Take Over Star Wars
Kathleen Kennedy is on her way out at Lucasfilm and Dave Filoni could take the top spot if a major Hollywood news source is to be believed. This song and dance has been sung by the media many…many times before, but this time there appears to be some validity to the rumor.
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.