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SummaryChristopher Nolan’s 'The Odyssey' stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, with Tom Holland and Anne Hathaway rounding out the primary castThe plot follows the perilous journey home from the Trojan War, featuring high-fidelity practical depictions of shipwrecks and the treacherous 8th-century BCE MediterraneanThe film is scheduled for a wide release on July 17, 2026, with 70mm IMAX screenings already seeing record-breaking early ticket salesThe cinematic event of 2026 has arrived with the first look at Christopher Nolan's monumental reimagining of Homer’s The Odyssey. Even before the footage went live, the film’s "Nolan effect" was in full force, with 70mm IMAX tickets already selling out across AMC and Regal theaters nationwide. Set for a July 17, 2026 release, this isn't just a period piece;...

SummaryBleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity is set to premiere in July 2026The new trailer teases climactic battles and Ichigo’s central role in the final arcDirector Tomohisa Taguchi and Studio Pierrot return, ensuring continuity in productionA new teaser trailer for Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War – The Calamity has been released, confirming the anime’s highly anticipated premiere in July 2026.Announced during Jump Festa 2026, the teaser highlights the climactic final part of Tite Kubo’s iconic manga. Serving as the final installment of the four-cour adaptation, this part follows the escalating conflict between the Soul Reapers and Yhwach’s Quincy army, picking up after the game-changing events of The Conflict. The newly released teaser trailer offers a glimpse into the apocaly...

SummaryThe final part of Dr. Stone: Science Future will premiere in April 2026New trailer teases climactic battles, introducing Sai alongside Senku and alliesProduced by TMS Entertainment, the arc concludes humanity’s revival journey with science-driven storytellingTOHO animation has officially released a new trailer for Dr. Stone: Science Future, confirming that the final part will premiere in April 2026. This fourth and final season serves as the grand climax to the anime adaptation of Riichiro Inagaki and Boichi’s celebrated manga, which first debuted in 2019 and redefined the "edutainment" genre. Following the successful launch of the season's first cour in early 2025, this concluding chapter will finally tackle the ambitious "Moon Mission" arc, bringing the series’ central mystery of ...

SummaryThe live-action Look Back film unveiled its first teaser, showcasing the atmospheric bond between aspiring manga artists Fujino and KyomotoDirected by Hirokazu Kore-eda, it adapts Tatsuki Fujimoto’s acclaimed one-shot mangaThe film is slated for a 2026 theatrical release in JapanThe live-action adaptation of Tatsuki Fujimoto’s acclaimed one-shot manga, Look Back, has revealed its first teaser video, offering audiences a glimpse into the poignant story ahead of its 2026 release.Directed, scripted and edited by Hirokazu Kore-eda, the film captures the emotional bond between Fujino and Kyomoto, two aspiring manga artists whose contrasting personalities are united by their shared passion for drawing. The teaser highlights key imagery from the manga, including scenes of the girls sketchi...

SummaryMAPPA confirmed production for Chainsaw Man: Assassins Arc at Jump Festa 2026It follows the Reze Arc film, introducing global mercenaries like Quanxi and Santa ClausThe format remains unconfirmed, but production continues with the studio's signature cinematic flairAt Jump Festa 2026, MAPPA officially confirmed that the Chainsaw Man anime will continue with the highly anticipated "Assassins Arc" (also known as the "Shikaku" Arc). Widely regarded as the manga's most unhinged and chaotic installment, this arc serves as a direct sequel to Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc.MAPPA returns to handle production, promising the same visceral action and cinematic flair that defined the first season and the theatrical film. While a new teaser visual and promotional video were unveiled at the ev...

SummaryScience SARU revealed a new teaser visual for DAN DA DAN Season 3, confirming a 2027 release windowThe new season will adapt the high-stakes “Space Globalists Arc,” introducing massive extraterrestrial threatsA new teaser visual for Season 3 of DAN DA DAN has been unveiled during Jump Festa 2026 over the weekend. The vibrant new key art features the series' central duo, Okarun, Turbo Granny and Momo, set against Bamora in her Kaiju suit.Since its 2024 debut, the adaptation of Yukinobu Tatsu’s hit manga has garnered global acclaim for its unique blend of supernatural horror, sci-fi action, and eccentric comedy, revolving around a pair of high schoolers who hunt for ghosts and aliens to settle a wager.The upcoming season is set to adapt the high-stakes “Space Globalists Arc,” which in...

SummaryA new trailer for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1 is unveiled at the Jump Festa 2026 event The video offers a more detailed look at upcoming intense battles and characters, with King Gnu returning with a new opening theme “AIZODuring the Jump Festa 2026 event, TOHO animation officially released a new trailer for Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3: The Culling Game Part 1. The much-anticipated new season, produced once again by MAPPA, picks up immediately after the devastating "Shibuya Incident" and adapts the manga’s "Itadori’s Extermination" and "Culling Game" arcs. Alongside returning leads, the trailer introduces new characters such as Kinji Hakari, Kirara Hoshi, Hiromi Higuruma, Fumihiko Takaba, Reggie Star and Kogane, expanding the roster of sorcerers and cursed players.T...

SummarySTEEL BALL RUN will premiere globally on Netflix on March 19, 2026, with a 47-minute episodeDavid Production returns to adapt one of the most popular installments of Hirohika Araki's JoJo’s Bizarre AdventureAt Jump Festa 2026, Netflix finally confirmed the official release date for STEEL BALL RUN JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, the highly anticipated anime adaptation of the seventh part of Hirohiko Araki's JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure series.Produced by David Production, the adaptation reunites the veteran creative team from previous JoJo arcs, including directors Yasuhiro Kimura and Hideya Takahashi, alongside composer Yugo Kanno. A brand-new main trailer released during the event showcases the vibrant visual style and introduces the first look at secondary racers Sandman and Pocoloco, joini...

SummaryAvatar: Fire and Ash opened to $345 million USD globally, with $257 million USD coming from overseas territories and $88 million USD from North American theatersThe film marks the second-biggest opening of 2025, sitting behind Zootopia 2, but marks a roughly 20% decline in debut energy compared to 2022’s The Way of WaterWith a combined $500 million USD cost for production and marketing, the threequel faces a high bar to justify its investment, relying on its historical ability to dominate the box office long after its premiere weekJames Cameron has once again asserted his dominance over the silver screen as Avatar: Fire and Ash soared to a massive $345 million USD worldwide opening. While the figure represents a downturn from the $435 million USD bow of The Way of Water in 2022, the...

SummaryA 2003 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection dual Logoman card featuring Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan sold for $3.172 million USD at Heritage Auctions on December 19The one-of-one, PSA 6-graded card set a new world record for the most expensive unsigned basketball card ever sold and ranks as the seventh-most valuable basketball card in historyThis sale follows the record-breaking $12.9 million USD sale of a dual-signed 2007-08 version of the same card in AugustA 2003 Upper Deck Exquisite Collection dual Logoman card featuring Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan just hammered down for $3.172 million USD via Heritage Auctions, instantly entering the record books as one of the most valuable basketball cards ever.The one-of-one card, graded PSA 6, carries game-used NBA logo patches from both leg...

SummaryDave Chappelle surprise-released his eighth Netflix special, The Unstoppable..., on December 19, immediately following the Anthony Joshua vs. Jake Paul boxing matchFilmed in his hometown of Washington, D.C., the 75-minute special features Chappelle wearing a camo jacket honoring Colin Kaepernick and marks his first stand-up release since 2023's The DreamerNetflix has dropped the trailer for Dave Chappelle's newest standup The Unstoppable..., which is also available on the streamer now.The surprise Netflix special marks his first in two years and is his eight on the streamer. The Unstoppable... was filmed in his home of Washington, D.C., and arrives with a trailer that sees him sporting a camo jacket with Colin Kaepernick's name and jersey number embroidered on the back.The Unstoppab...

SummaryToho announced global celebrations for My Hero Academia’s 10th anniversary, following the anime’s finale this monthA special bonus episode, “More,” will premiere on May 2, 2026Anniversary events also include a concert world tour starting May 30, 2026TOHO has announced a global celebration initiative to mark the 10th anniversary of the My Hero Academia anime. Unveiled at Jump Festa, the festivities follow a landmark week for the franchise: after eight seasons and 170 episodes, the long-running series officially concluded its TV run with a hypercharged finale on December 13, 2025. This ending follows the conclusion of Kohei Horikoshi’s original manga, boasting 100 million copies in circulation, which ended its decade-long run earlier this year in August. To honor this legacy, a specia...