With Spider-Man: Brand New Day positioned as the number one film most geeks have been anxiously wanting for, this work is carrying a lot of weight for the latter half of genre films 2026. That’s because of that cliffhanger, which now feels like a distant memory. After the pandemic and the writer’s strike, let’s hope the wait is worth it. More can be read below.
Whether the summer blockbuster season truly delivers comes down to two things: anticipation and the hope these films live up to expectations. That also includes the animated Into the Spider-Verse films, where the finale has been delayed. The third film is scheduled to be released on June 18, 2027. When the season is often dominated by superhero films, ’tis easier to swing with it rather than not.
On the DC front, Supergirl looks set to shape what comes next in this rebuilt universe, offering a clearer sense of direction than we’ve seen in some time. There’s also a growing buzz around Jason Momoa finally stepping into the role he seems born to play: Lobo. The conversation is there; the prospect is building, and as the year moves into its second half, the genre slate feels increasingly charged.
Supergirl
Release: June 26, 2026
This new take on Kara Zor-El immediately distinguishes itself by rejecting idealism. Jaded, reluctant, and uninterested in hero worship, this Supergirl doesn’t want the mantle she’s expected to wear. That resistance makes for a stronger introduction, allowing the character to be defined on her own terms rather than by legacy expectations. It’s a refreshing reset that suggests a more character-driven direction for this corner of the universe.
Release: January 16, 2026
Looking back, the last century feels like the moment genre television quietly defined its contract with the audience. Most of those early experiments arrived in short waves, and like the tides, they came and went. Some returned decades later on specialty stations or streaming platforms. And these days, nearly everything is being tucked into quieter shores. Every so often, the tropes that once defined a series are reskinned for a new generation, which is simply how television writing evolves.
Christmas is nearly upon the denizens of North America, which means the folks at 
At the end of December, the season can feel less like a celebration and more like a rat race through consumer culture and obligation. When that happens, I like to suggest something radical in its simplicity: slow down. With this Studio Ghibli holiday guide, I’m sharing what I fallback to when looking for a way to make a full stop, destress and treat the break as it’s originally intended.
The global animation scene in 2025 has delivered a spectrum of visually striking and narratively bold films, yet many of these treasures remain unseen in North America. Whether sidelined by limited festival runs, language barriers, or distribution hurdles, some of the year’s animated films from afar are not being screened in North America.
🇫🇷 France / 🇧🇪 Belgium
🇩🇪 Germany / 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
🇨🇳 China
🇮🇹 Italy / 🇩🇪 Germany