The upcoming film The Fantastic Four: First Steps is set in an alternate reality, Earth-828, during the mid-1960s, specifically around 1965, as indicated by its design and retrofuturistic influences like the 1964 World's Fair. Director Matt Shakman clarified that the Fantastic Four will join the modern MCU through multiversal travel, not time travel, as they appear in Avengers: Doomsday. Want More Context? 🔎

Marvel fans got a sneak peek of Jon Bernthal's return as Frank Castle in the upcoming The Punisher special presentation, showcasing a bearded, battle-ready version of the character in a new suit. Co-written by Bernthal and directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, the series promises a dark and authentic take on the Punisher, set to release on Disney+ in 2026. Want More Context? 🔎

Stranger Things Season 5 Preview Stranger Things Season 5 is set to premiere with its first two episodes, "The Crawl" and "The Vanishing of ," which are completed and boast an intense cold open. The final chapter, taking place in fall 1987 amid military lockdown and government pursuits of Eleven, releases Volume 1 on November 26, Volume 2 on Christmas, and the finale on New Year's Eve. Want More Context? 🔎

A24 has unveiled the trailer for Spike Lee's upcoming film, Highest 2 Lowest, a modern remake of Akira Kurosawa's High and Low, starring Denzel Washington and Jeffrey Wright. Set in contemporary New York City, the film revolves around a music mogul facing a life-or-death ransom dilemma; it will hit theaters on August 22, 2025, and premiere on Apple TV+ on September 5. Want More Context? 🔎

Holly Hudson, a 2023 graduate of a university video game design course aiming to become a 3D artist, faces a challenging job market marked by layoffs and studio closures, with fewer than 5% of the 700 active vacancies in the UK being junior positions. Despite these obstacles, she and others are finding ways to pursue their passions and showcase their work. Want More Context? 🔎

Chris Hemsworth, renowned for his role as Thor, is back in the second season of "Limitless," where he confronts personal fears and explores aging and life's meaning through various challenges, including learning an instrument with Ed Sheeran and climbing a 600-foot Alpine dam. Despite the exhausting nature of the first season, he is driven by curiosity to delve deeper into these profound questions. Want More Context? 🔎