The 2026 summer movie season has started, and is already seeing success at the box office. 2026 has had a few hits in the first half of the year. In February, Wuthering Heights was a Valentine's Day hit, earning over $241.7 million worldwide during its theatrical run. Scream 7 was another successful entry in the franchise, earning around $207.6 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing film in the franchise, and The Devil Wears Prada 2 is making an impact too.

Scarlett Johansson's rumored role in The Batman Part II has a well-known storyline in Batman comics, but Matt Reeves could take the character in a different direction. It's been over three years since The Batman, with another two years to go before the sequel arrives in 2027. Story details are still unknown, but it may have added a major star.

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has a new villain approaching, but there may be more foes from the Mario universe that are still being kept a secret. In the history of video game villains, Bowser may be the most recognizable. The Koopa King has a long rivalry with Mario, but typically fails to stop him from saving Princess Peach.

The first teaser for Christopher Nolan's next film, The Odyssey, has finally been revealed, as it plays exclusively in theaters. After winning several Oscars for Oppenheimer, Nolan is venturing into Greek mythology with an adaptation of Homer's Greek epic poem The Odyssey. The story centers around Odysseus, a heroic king, and his perilous journey home after the ten-year Trojan War.

F1 The Movie delivers plenty of immersive, adrenaline-fueled racing scenes, and the filmmakers employ a range of unique filming techniques to bring these scenes to life. Director Joseph Kosinski amazed audiences in 2022 with Top Gun: Maverick. The director created some of the best flight sequences in film history, surrounding viewers in aerial dogfights and placing them in the cockpit with Tom Cruise.

As the MLB season gets closer, more moves are being made during the offseason. The latest big trade sees the Boston Red Sox involved in a three-team trade involving the New York Mets & the Kansas City Royals. The most notable aspect of this trade is Red Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi, 26, being sent to the Royals.

Marvel confirmed some of the cast of Avengers: Doomsday, but Tom Holland wasn't part of the initial announcement, and his absence has everything to do with Spider-Man 4. On March 26, Marvel shared an extensive live stream featuring set chairs with the names of the cast of Avengers: Doomsday.

The Beatles’ breakup shattered the rock and roll industry as fans struggled to believe the band was no more. While fans still debate who is to blame for the breakup, many are surprised about where it happened. The Beatles had already announced their eventual split, but John Lennon made their separation official at Disney World, the most magical place on earth.

The Targaryen family conflict has been building throughout House of the Dragon, and episode 7 pushed it past the point of no return. An awkward funeral leads to an even more awkward family squabble as blood is spilled and one side seeks justice.

After 2020, we really needed a return of some inspiring superheroes. Luckily, 2021 had a nice slate of superhero movies to not only get people back into movie theaters but also just to provide some hope and brightness for those who needed it. While Marvel carried most of the weight in terms of superhero movies, DC still delivered some sneaky good ones that set them up nicely for the future.