One of the most iconic villains in Star Wars, Maul (AKA Darth Maul), the disgraced Sith Lord, first returned to the faraway galaxy on the screen in the animated series The Clone Wars (2008) after surviving the events of The Phantom Menace (1999), in which he’s cut in half by Obi-Wan Kenobi (Ewan McGregor) during a lightsaber duel and falls ...

The Disney box office charts look wholly different now that the Zootopia franchise has returned. Disney’s Zootopia 2 (2025) has surged to the top of the global box office, officially becoming the highest-grossing Disney release of 2025. The animated sequel achieved this milestone late in the year, overtaking the studio’s earlier summer hit, Lilo & Stitch (2025). After months of ...

The High Republic era is still operating, and Disney just upgraded it. Credit: Lucasfilm Star Wars and The Acolyte Set decades before the Skywalker saga, The Acolyte pushed Star Wars into the High Republic era, exploring the Jedi at the height of their influence while quietly charting the earliest stirrings of Sith power. Created by Leslye Headland, the series reframed ...

Live-Action Gaston Film Announcement Disney has officially announced a live-action film centered around Gaston, the infamous antagonist from the beloved animated classic Beauty and the Beast. This move marks a significant shift in Disney’s storytelling direction, as the company aims to delve deeper into the complexities and motivations of its characters. Originally intended as a series on Disney+, the project ...

Marvel’s Box Office Drought in 2025 Marvel Studios has experienced its first year without any films in the box office top 10 since 2020. This notable absence raises concerns about the franchise’s ability to attract audiences and maintain its historic box office dominance. In previous years, Marvel consistently released cinematic hits that captured significant box office revenues. However, the latest ...

Recent Box Office Trends at Disney Disney has experienced a significant turnaround in its box office fortunes, notably with the recent success of Zootopia 2, which has crossed the $1.1 billion mark globally. This achievement has reignited excitement around the studio after a string of disappointing releases. As the holiday season approaches, anticipation builds for the upcoming Avatar: Fire and ...

The newly established DCU is moving forward with its Batman reboot The Brave and the Bold, an adaptation of the comic of the same name that’s being directed by Andy Muschietti (2023’s The Flash) and will feature a yet-to-be-picked (or revealed) actor as the Dark Knight. Meanwhile, the wider DC universe is gearing up to release a new Batman installment ...

Disney is pulling out all the stops for 2026, and the studio’s confidence is clearly at a high. During Disney’s Q4 2025 earnings call, CEO Bob Iger officially confirmed the studio’s five biggest theatrical releases of the coming year, including two titles that could shatter box office records: Avengers: Doomsday and The Mandalorian & Grogu. Credit: Disney While these dates ...

There’s nothing quite like the glow of twinkling lights, the scent of pine, and a mug of hot cocoa while diving into the world of Hogwarts. Harry Potter may not be a “holiday” series, but its wintry charm and heartwarming moments make it perfect for festive viewing. From cozy dorm rooms to magical adventures that span the wizarding world, these ...

Marvel’s Strategic Trailer Campaign for Doomsday Disney and Marvel have crafted an ambitious plan to release four trailers for Avengers: Doomsday within a month, starting on December 19. This strategy aims to bolster the earnings for Avatar: Fire and Ash when it opens. The trailers will be released weekly, with the second on December 26, the third on January 2, ...