Last year, Netflix highlighted its popular shows like Stranger Things, Squid Game, and Wednesday. While Stranger Things and Squid Game have finished their runs, Wednesday won’t be back until after 2026. However, Netflix assures viewers there’s still a lot of great content coming soon.
Lupin the 3rd is back in ‘The Immortal Bloodline,’ a new movie that delves into the hidden history of the world-famous thief. The story begins when Lupin uncovers an ancient artifact that reveals surprising truths about his family’s past, pulling him into a dangerous supernatural battle. With the help of his trusted friends, he’ll have to pull off daring heists and confront mystical dangers to save the world. This film continues the exciting legacy of the Lupin series, while adding a darker, fantasy twist. It will be in theaters for a limited time starting January 4, 2026.
Rupert Everett was among the first prominent actors to publicly discuss the challenges of being openly gay in Hollywood. He has often explained that he was advised to conform to more conventional expectations to land leading roles. Everett believes his honesty about his sexuality limited his opportunities in major, big-budget films. He’s used his visibility to criticize how the industry handles queer actors who don’t fit a certain image. His career is a stark illustration of the obstacles gay men face in the entertainment world.
War Machine is a new sci-fi action film coming out on March 6th, starring Alan Ritchson. It follows a group of U.S. Army Rangers during what should be their last training exercise. However, the drill quickly becomes a real fight for survival when they encounter a surprising and dangerous enemy. Patrick Hughes directed, wrote, and produced the movie.
The fourth season of ‘Stranger Things’ introduces Vecna, a frightening new monster from the Upside Down, who begins to haunt the town of Hawkins. This time, the core group of friends is scattered – some are in California, while others are trapped in a Russian prison. The season reveals how Eleven got her powers and uncovers the unsettling past of the Hawkins National Laboratory. Compared to earlier seasons, the episodes are longer and focus more on psychological thrills and scares.
Blair Underwood took over the role of the detective, previously known for being played by Raymond Burr while using a wheelchair. The new version of the show was quickly criticized for casting an actor without a disability in a part so strongly associated with disability representation. After only three episodes, NBC cancelled the dark and realistic police drama because very few people were watching. Reviewers thought the remake didn’t have the same appealing qualities and intriguing puzzles that made the original show a hit.
NBC’s ‘The Wall’ is back for its seventh season on January 5th, with Chris Hardwick hosting. The show challenges contestants to answer trivia and win money, with the amount they earn determined by where balls drop on a massive, four-story pegboard. This season highlights players who are making a difference in their communities, and they’ll be competing for potentially life-changing prizes, all while facing the unpredictable nature of the game.
A studio spokesperson told Variety that David Harbour is no longer involved with the project.
Okay, so things got really awkward on Marlon Garcia’s livestream. Haley Kalil basically revealed a super personal reason for her divorce from Matt Kalil – she said his, uh, size was a big issue, comparing it to ‘two Coke cans, maybe even a third!’ She even went on to say being intimate with him was so painful it left her in tears. It was a pretty shocking moment, honestly, and definitely not the kind of thing you expect to hear on a live show.
Paramount and Skydance were considering a deal worth $108.4 billion. Oracle’s Larry Ellison pledged to personally guarantee $40.4 billion in funding for the deal, and there was also a $5.8 billion penalty if the agreement fell through.