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"Superman" might be the first big-screen outing for James Gunn's DC Universe, but thanks to some supporting supers, it's already a thriving one. We always knew that the likes of Nathan Fillion, Edi Gathegi, and Isabela Merced were taking to the skies as Guy Gardner (a Green Lantern), Mr. Terrific, and Hawkgirl, respectively, but what might come as a surprise are the other notable DC characters that cross the flight path of David Corenswet's new take on the Man of Steel.

Aiding in making what feels like the most comic book movie ever made, characters flit in and out of Supes' new story, some of whom only have a few words to say on the matter of an alien being assigning himself as Earth's latest problem solver. But the fact that these characters only have a limited amount of screen time is an asset, because it makes the...

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Spoilers for "Superman" to follow.

"Superman" is here and, Highfather willing, it's the beginning of a new DC Universe on film. James Gunn isn't just the movie's director, he's co-president of the new DC Studios with Peter Safran and is charged with assembling a DC Universe on film and television. The fate of "Superman" will determine the future of that Dcu and possibly parent studio Warner Bros'.

But there's messiness, because Warner Bros already spent a decade trying to make a cinematic universe out of the DC Comics world. That effort was called the DC Extended Universe. Gunn was involved back when the Dceu was still ongoing; he wrote-directed "The Suicide Squad" and created its TV spin-off, "Peacemaker."

Gunn has pretty consistently maintained that the Dcu is a fresh start, but it's not a clean break either. In a 2023 post on Threads,...

Nathan Fillion has been playing John Nolan on The Rookie for almost 10 years now, but he’s also heavily involved in James Gunn’s Dcu. Fillion, who worked with Gunn on the Guardians of the Galaxy movies, has been tapped for the role of Guy Gardner in the Dcu. He’ll make his first appearance in Superman this week before also starring in Peacemaker Season 2 and, later, Lanterns.

Fillion recently caught up with Deadline on the red carpet at an event for Superman, and he was asked what he could tease about the Dcu’s wider universe, instead of just one specific project. To no surprise, Fillion wasn’t able to completely spill the beans, but he did praise the work of James Gunn and also spoke on how the projects are all connected, which helps it feel like one big universe:

"It's a continuous universe from end to end.

July is here, and in between all the fireworks and swimming and running from the heat, there’s ample time to sit back, relax and watch a great movie. While it can be daunting to figure out what to watch on your favorite streaming service, we’ve created a curated selection of some of the best new movies streaming this month on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Max, Disney+ and beyond. There’s plenty of new releases hitting streaming this month, like the Michael B. Jordan hit “Sinners” and Jenna Ortega’s “Death of a Unicorn,” alongside streaming originals starring Adam Sandler, John Cena and more.

Check out our picks for the top new movies streaming right now below.

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As we barrel towards the release of Paul Thomas Anderson’s latest provocation “One Battle After Another,” why not take a moment to revisit his last movie,...

Liam Neeson will always be known for his roles in classic action movies like The Grey, The A-Team, and Taken. However, 10 years ago, he starred in an action vehicle that has become a surprising hit on a new free streaming service. Neeson stars alongside Ed Harris (Top Gun: Maverick) and Vincent D’Onofrio (Daredevil: Born Again) in Run All Night, the crime thriller following Jimmy Colon (Neeson), a hitman who has one night to figure out where his loyalties lie. Run All Night is currently streaming for free on Tubi, and it’s one of the most popular movies on the platform, sitting at #10 at the time of writing. The film earned “rotten” scores of 59% from critics and 56% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, and it also grossed only $71 million at the box office against a $50 million budget, falling well short of its break-even point.

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Do you remember when you were a kid and argued on the playground that your dad was better and stronger than another kid's dad? Of course, nowadays, these juvenile bouts of whose dad is stronger likely happen across social media or a multiplayer video game. This innate desire to be the best and to be on the best team is a common reference point we humans tend to revisit from childhood into adulthood.

Given the MCU recent theatrical release of the Thunderbolts*, I had that urge again to compare who (i.e. which team) is better and stronger: The Thunderbolts or The Sucicide Squad?

The members of Thunderbolts are comprised of a kaleidoscope of quasi-criminals and anti-heroes who were coerced in as much as they were manipulated (by a morally compromised S.H.I.E.L.D. Agent – Valentina Allegra de Fontaine) to work together for a common clandestine goal.

No matter the culture or time period, it really does feel like crime shows have made up the backbone of scripted television since the medium's launch. From "Dragnet" to "The Rockford Files," crime series have a long, prolific history, with the genre only growing more nuanced and complex over time. These shows have produced some of the most iconic characters ever to grace a television screen, as well as some of the longest-running series of all time. And while the sheer breadth of crime shows make it harder to narrow down, there are some series that clearly rise above the rest in the genre.

Crime shows can range from case-of-the-week police procedurals to character-driven thrillers and neo-Westerns. Simply put, there is a lot you can do within the crime genre, especially given the countless number of shows within it. Often, the best crime shows either push the boundaries or breathe...

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Diablo is an action thriller film directed by Ernesto Díaz Espinoza from a screenplay by Mat Sansom. The 2025 film follows Kris Chaney, an ex-convict who kidnaps the daughter of a Colombian gangster to keep his promise to the girl’s mother. They are soon chased by ruthless killers hired by her father, and now Kris must do everything he can to stay alive. Diablo stars Scott Adkins, Marko Zaror, Alana De La Rossa, Lucho Velasquez, and Diana Hoyos. So, if you loved the bloody action, thrilling story, and entertaining characters in Diablo, here are some similar movies you should check out now.

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Avengement is an action thriller film directed by Jesse V. Johnson, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Stu Small. The 2019 film follows Cain Burgess, a convicted criminal who breaks out of...

James Gunn set a bold and exciting precedent for the new DC Universe (Dcu) even before he was appointed as the Co-Chairman of DC Studios alongside his producing partner Peter Safran. The opening scene of his 2021 film The Suicide Squad massacred several villains who were part of Task Force X, including even the fan-favorite Captain Boomerang, played by Jai Courtney. The opening scene made it feel as though no one was safe, and the same principle would carry over into projects like Peacemaker and Creature Commandos. Now, the writer/director took to social media to explain how he wants the death of characters to work in the new Dcu.

A fan asked the director if the Creature Commandos character, Princess Ilana Rostovic of Pokolistan (Maria Bakalova) would be making a return of some kind. In the season 1 finale of the series, Ilana is shot in the head by The Bride...

It’s saying something that people Still talk about Scandal years after the series closed the chapter on Olivia Pope and company.

When the series premiered, it featured some recognizable faces. Still, several actors weren’t immediately familiar to audiences, yet became big stars during the series’ primetime reign.

Now that the series has been over for seven years (!), we decided to take a look to see what the cast has been up to lately.

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For some, their work has stayed in front of the camera, but several cast members have also done a lot of work behind the camera.

Star Kerry Washington has been involved in numerous projects as her career continues to rise, reaching new heights during the Scandal era.

Will Doc’s Latest Casting Add Depth to Amy’s Story or Eclipse It?by Jasmine Blu Back Then, But Make It Now: How Gen X...

Exclusive: In a 10-way bidding war playing out in London and Los Angeles, Universal International Studios and Working Title have won the rights to Little Hands, a partial manuscript by British author Celia Walden, for series adaptation.

Sources said the rights deal is in the six figures against 7 figures, which is remarkable for a partial manuscript. A publishing deal has not yet been made. Walden will exec produce the series alongside 42’s Peter Dealbert, Josh Varney and Ben Pugh.

Said to be the first book in a series, Little Hands watches as a young British woman with a mysterious past inadvertently joins a ruthless gang of female thieves who rob the ultra-wealthy along the French Riviera. As the local authorities’ investigation intensifies, she must face the complexities and interpersonal dynamics within the criminal enterprise while torn on whether to stay with this newfound ‘family’; that is, so long as she...

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Ana de Armas is a brilliant and beautiful actor, and she has proven her acting chops time and time again by giving several brilliant performances in recent years. She even added James Bond to the growing list of films. The Cuban actress is fluent in both Spanish and English, and she has made a great career for herself in Hollywood by working with brilliant directors and actors. So, if you also love Armas’ brilliant performances and want to see more of her, here are the 8 best movies starring Ana de Armas you can watch right now.

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Ghosted is a romantic comedy spy action-adventure film directed by Dexter Fletcher from a screenplay co-written by Rhett Reese, Paul Wernick, Chris McKenna, and Erik Sommers. The 2023 film follows Cole who falls head over heels for...

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Throughout his acting career, Liam Neeson has delivered some memorable performances in several films like Steven Spielberg’s Schindler’s List, Kinsey, Batman Begins, and Taken, to name a few. But chances are, you might’ve already seen the popular ones. So, we’ve compiled a list of three overlooked and underrated Liam Neeson films you can stream right now on Indian Ott platforms.

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Plot: Set in the aftermath of the American Civil War, the Western film follows the story of Colonel Morsman Carver (Liam Neeson), who is on a relentless mission to hunt down former Confederate officer, Gideon (Pierce Brosnan), with whom he has an old, personal grudge. Both men must survive an unforgiving wilderness and dangerous terrain in the cat-and-mouse chase.

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Nine months after his celebrated Port Charles homecoming, Jonathan Jackson is once again exiting ABC’s General Hospital and the role of Lucky Spencer.

The five-time Daytime Emmy winner’s final airdate is sometime next week.

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“We were so glad Jonathan was able to reprise the role of Lucky, even if it was for a limited time,” Gh executive producer Frank Valentini said in a statement.

Leslie Odom Jr. has joined the cast of Apple’s upcoming series adaptation of “Imperfect Women” in a recurring role, Variety has learned.

Odom will appear alongside previously announced cast members Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, Kate Mara, Joel Kinnaman, and Corey Stoll. The show is based on the Araminta Hall novel of the same name and was originally announce in March.

The official description of the projects states that it is an “unconventional psychological thriller examining a crime that shatters the lives of a decades-long friendship of three women. ‘Imperfect Women’ is a mystery complicated by perspective that explores guilt and retribution, love and betrayal, and the compromises we make that alter our lives irrevocably. As the investigation unravels, so does the truth about how even the closest relationships can change over time.”

Odom will play Donovan in the series.

Odom is best known for originating the role of Aaron Burr...

Leslie Odom, Jr. has been tapped for a recurring role on Imperfect Women, Apple TV+’s upcoming limited series starring and executive produced by Elisabeth Moss and Kerry Washington.

The series, written by Annie Weisman based on Araminta Hall’s novel of the same name, is a psychological thriller examining a crime that shatters the lives of a decades-long friendship of three women. Imperfect Women is a mystery complicated by perspective that explores guilt and retribution, love and betrayal, and the compromises we make that alter our lives irrevocably. As the investigation unravels, so does the truth about how even the closest relationships can change over time.

Odom will recur as Donovan. In addition to Moss and Washington, the series also stars Kate Mara, Joel Kinnaman and Corey Stoll.

Imperfect Women, a co-production between 20th Television and Apple Studios, is executive produced by Weisman and...

There has always been more to cyberpunk than the core premise of being more than human. It might also be tempting to boil down the genre to mere aesthetics: futuristic, neon-drenched metropolises, cutting-edge technology, and a society simultaneously on the brink of progress and ruin. However, cyberpunk narratives routinely critique the oversaturation of capitalist ideology while highlighting mankind's fraught relationship with technological progress. These stories are also overtly political, where shadowy organizations and corrupt megacorporations hold a corrosive monopoly over people's lives, going as far as digitizing consciousness in the name of progress.

Although all of these genre traits find a way to compound in Richard K. Morgan's 2002 novel "Altered Carbon," humanity emerges as the most intriguing aspect of such a dystopian world. Just when you think you've seen it all before, "Altered Carbon" jolts you awake with the ingenuity and cynicism necessary for cyberpunk to thrive as a genre.

The 11th Street Kids are back in a new promo for Peacemaker Season 2. It's been a long three years since James Gunn's spinoff series from 2021's The Suicide Squad released on Max, with the director becoming busy spearheading the newly formed DC Studios. Now, the writer and director is finally bringing Christopher Smith aka Peacemaker (John Cena) into the new continuity that began with Creature Commandos and will continue with Superman in July. Despite the new canon, the fun dynamics of Peacemaker don't look to be changing all that much, if this new behind-the-scenes teaser is anything to go by.

The one-and-a-half-minute video, available to view below, offers a glimpse into some exciting new character interactions, as well as the fun and collaborative atmosphere of the Gunn production. The filmmaker has said in the past that working on the set of Peacemaker Season 1 was one of the most fun experiences he's had,...

Guy Ritchie is known for his stylistic storytelling, and the way he mixes up gritty action with slick dialogue and suave antiheroes is truly commendable. But even professionals of his caliber can misfire at times because back in 2015, Ritchie attempted to bring back a beloved ‘60s spy franchise.

The Man from U.N.C.L.E. had a Cold War setting, sleek suits, and international espionage, which made it seem like a box office hit on paper. But despite looking polished and having charismatic leads, the movie failed to impress, and it wasn’t just the public, but a string of actors who dodged the project even before it began production.

The A-listers who could have been the lead of Guy Ritchie’s The Man from U.N.C.L.E A still from The Man from U.N.C.L.E | Credits: Warner Bros.

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Tom Daley remembers quite vividly his first time at a gay bar. The Olympic gold medalist diver was 19 at the time and it was the night before he came out in a YouTube video.

“There was this towering drag queen and all of these people just being free,” Daley, now 31, recalls on today’s episode of the “Just for Variety” podcast. “I was like, ‘This world of being able to just be yourself and not worry about who’s watching was so like, oh my gosh.’ It was the first time that I went from being scared to being excited about coming out and being able to just care less about what other people think.”

And he hasn’t looked back. Since then, he regularly hears from other queer – and often closeted – athletes. “They don’t know what to do, how to navigate and obviously coming out in certain places...

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Dept. Q is a British mystery crime thriller drama series created by Scott Frank and Chandni Lakhani. Based on the Danish Nordic noir crime novel, Department Q by author Jussi Adler-Olsen, the Netflix series is set in Edinburgh and it follows the always irritated former top-rated detective Carl Morck, who returns to his job after a tragic incident. He is soon tasked with forming a brand new department to solve cold cases, and their first case is a high-profile missing case. Dept. Q stars Matthew Goode, Kelly Macdonald, Chloe Pirrie, Alexej Manvelov, Leah Byrne, Mark Bonnar, Jamie Sives, Shirley Henderson, and Kate Dickie. So, if you loved the thrilling mystery, intense drama, and compelling characters in Dept. Q, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Luther is a British psychological crime...

We're going to be seeing a lot more of a certain Daredevil: Born Again star on the small screen, and we're not only talking about the upcoming second season of the Disney+ Marvel series. One of the stars of the fan-favorite superhero show scored an exciting new role in a star-studded Apple TV+ psychological thriller limited series that sounds like a show to look out for.

Wilson Bethel, who plays Benjamin "Dex" Poindexter/Bullseye in Daredevil: Born Again, joined the supporting cast of Apple TV+'s forthcoming limited series Imperfect Women. The actor will have a recurring role as the character Scott in the series, which is headlined by Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, and Kate Mara. The main cast also includes Joel Kinnaman and Corey Stoll.

Based on the novel by Araminta Hall, Imperfect Women centers on three women whose close friendship becomes fractured in the aftermath of an investigation of a terrible crime.

Exclusive: Alexander Rodnyansky is a self-confessed “man of many lives” but now, three years after being forced to flee his home in Moscow for being a vocal critic against the war in Ukraine, the Kyiv-born producer is returning to his documentary roots. The Leviathan and Loveless producer and former founder of Ukraine’s first indie TV network 1+1, has nearly wrapped filming a new documentary, Notes of a True Criminal, which he produced and directed.

“It’s called that because I’m a criminal now,” quips Rodnyansky, referring to the eight-and-a-half year sentencing in absentia he received from a Moscow court last year for spreading anti-war sentiments.

Coming from a long line of documentarians – his grandfather was a documentary filmmaker, and his great aunt was pioneering Soviet filmmaker Esfir Shub (The Fall of the Romanov Dynasty)– it’s perhaps fitting that the Oscar-nominated producer is returning to the documentary space...

Exclusive: Wilson Bethel, Keith Carradine, and Jackson Kelly have joined the cast of the upcoming Apple TV+ limited series Imperfect Women in recurring roles. They join stars and executive producers Elisabeth Moss and Kerry Washington.

Based on Araminta Hall’s novel, Imperfect Women is an unconventional, psychological thriller examining a crime that shatters the decades-long friendship of three women. The series is a mystery complicated by perspective that explores guilt and retribution, love and betrayal, and the compromises we make that alter our lives irrevocably. As the investigation unravels, so does the truth about how even the closest relationships can change over time.

The core trio will be played by Moss, Washington, and Kate Mara. Joel Kinnaman and Corey Stoll also have series regular roles. In addition to Bethel, Carradine, and Kelly, Rome Flynn, Ana Ortiz, and Sherri Saum will also recur.

Almost four years after his character was killed off onscreen, Jai Courtney addressed the possibility of reprising his role as Captain Boomerang in James Gunn's Dcu. The actor originated this role in 2016's Suicide Squad, alongside a star-studded cast of Margot Robbie, Will Smith, Joel Kinnaman, Scott Eastwoord, Cara Delevingne, and Viola Davis. Courtney was one of the few actors to return for its 2021 sequel, The Suicide Squad, which was directed by Gunn. Kinnaman, Robbie, and Davis all also reprised their parts. In a wild plot twist, Captain Boomerang was killed off as part of the film's opening bloodbath.

According to Comic Book Resources, Courtney was initially upset to learn that his character would die so early on in The Suicide Squad. However, Gunn reassured the star that Captain Boomerang may return to the big screen one day. The actor explained:

"I was like, 'Come on, man. Boomerang is cool.

James Gunn told one of the Dceu veteran actors that there's hope his character could return in the future, even though they died on-screen. The actor was Jai Courtney, who played Captain Boomerang in The Suicide Squad.

Speaking with Variety, Courtney spoke about his conversation with Gunn about the fate of Captain Boomerang, and how Gunn made it clear there's still a way for the character to return. "I was like, 'Come on, man. Boomerang is cool,'" Courtney said to Gunn after reading the script for the 2021 movie The Suicide Squad and seeing that his character died.

"James is like, 'You know these rules don't really apply. Just because he dies here doesn’t mean it’s gone forever, right?' And I was like, 'Hell yeah.' So I have hope. Somewhere in the back of my mind, there’s a prayer that we’ll see more of Boomerang one day.

A former MCU star and one of the Dcu's recurring stars claimed his new superhero role far exceeds his history at Marvel. DC Studios has already confirmed 14 MCU actors who will appear in the Dcu, among which is Captain America's Crossbones actor Frank Grillo as Rick Flag Sr. 

The former MCU star brings to life the father of Joel Kinnaman's Rick Flag Jr. who was killed by Peacemaker in The Suicide Squad. Having joined DC Studios last year in Creature Commandos, Rick Flag Sr. will be back for Superman and Peacemaker Season 2, and he is set to return in Waller. 

In a post on Instagram, DC's Rick Flag Sr. and Marvel's Crossbones actor Frank Grillo highlighted the coolest moments of his superhero movie career, revealing why his new Dcu role goes far beyond his MCU days.

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For All Mankind, one of Apple TV+’s most acclaimed sci-fi dramas, is all set to return for its 5th installment in an attempt to continue humanity’s venture into the exploration of space. The creators of the series, Matt Wolpert, Ronald D Moore, and Ben Nedivi, have reimagined the global space race, depicting a reality where the first people to land on the moon were from the Soviet Union and not the United States.

Season 4 finale concluded with remarkable development, which included a tragic bombing incident at the iconic John Space Centre as well as the expansion of Happy Valley, the Martian colony. Anticipation runs high for Season 5. Let’s dive right into what we know so far from the storyline, release date, cast, and everything in between.

A recap of Season 4 of For All Mankind with all its transitions, tragedy, and time jumps

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HGTV’s latest renovation of a memorable pop-culture location will come with a bunch of roses.

The cable network has announced a series with the working title Renovating the Bachelor Mansion, with the goal of, uh, renovating the Bachelor mansion. Channing Dungey, chairman and CEO of the Warner Bros. Television Group and U.S. Networks, announced the series, along with host of other shows, at Warner Bros. Discovery’s upfront presentation on Wednesday.

Why is a Warner Bros. Discovery channel making a show about a location in an ABC show? There is still corporate synergy at play here, as Warner Bros. produces The Bachelor franchise.

Renovating the Bachelor Mansion will feature former Bachelor and Bachelorette contestants “who possess expert reno skills” will compete in a series of design challenges at the Augora Hills, California, house that’s the home base for the franchise. The winner gets a cash prize.

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It is safe to say that Tom Hardy has had quite a career. Since making his feature film debut in Ridley Scott's "Black Hawk Down" in 2001, he has appeared in films that run the gamut of genre and scale: from smaller character-driven dramas like "Warrior" and "Locke" to some of the most ambitious blockbusters of the 2010s including "Inception" and "Mad Max: Fury Road." Hardy's resume showcases his talents as a performer who boasts leading man looks and sensibilities, but at his core is an eager character actor pursuing a wide variety of roles.

Like many of his contemporaries, Tom Hardy has brought his talents to superhero cinema. With his dynamite work as Bane in "The Dark Knight Rises" and the bonkers, off-the-wall zaniness he exhibited as the star of the "Venom" trilogy, Hardy is in that special group of actors who have appeared in films based on both DC and Marvel Comics.

So much peace is coming this way.

On Friday, Max debuted the first trailer for Season 2 of Peacemaker, the Emmy Award-nominated series from DC Studios boss and Superman filmmaker James Gunn. (The show was nominated for best stunts in 2022.)

Season 2 picks up with the titular Peacemaker aka Christopher “Chris” Smith (John Cena), as “he struggles to reconcile his past with his newfound sense of purpose while continuing to kick righteous evil-doer butt in his misguided quest for peace at any cost.”

Peacemaker will premiere on Aug. 21, making it eligible for 2026 Emmy consideration. Here is everything you need to know about the show and the new trailer.

Who stars in Season 2 of Peacemaker?

In addition to Cena, Season 2 brings back Danielle Brooks, Jennifer Holland, Freddie Stroma, Steve Agee, and Robert Patrick from the first season. New cast members include Frank Grillo, David Denman, Sol Rodriguez, and Tim Meadows.

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James Gunn has shared the first trailer for Peacemaker season 2, and it opens with John Cena's former Task Force X member attempting to join the ranks of Maxwell Lord's superhero team (believed to be called the "Justice Gang" based on Superman toy leaks).

Lord is flanked by Green Lantern Guy Gardner and Hawkgirl, neither of whom seems particularly impressed by Peacemaker. We also learn more about Rick Flag Sr.'s plans for the man who murdered his son in The Suicide Squad, though this doesn't look like a typical revenge mission.

There's also a huge surprise at the end of the trailer as we see a second Peacemaker! It seems there will be a Multiversal component to the series, perhaps meaning the Dceu's Christopher Smith travels to the Dcu.

According to a newly released synopsis for Peacemaker season 2, "The new season follows Christopher 'Chris' Smith, aka Peacemaker, the vigilante...

Believe it or not, saving the day is often a thankless job. We want to think that bags of cash, a ticker-tape parade, and a key to the city that isn’t chocolate underneath the surface follow in the wake of superheroics. However, more often than not, it’s business as usual with your acts of derring-do as a footnote in someone else’s story. Unfortunately for Christopher Smith and his rag-tag team, they’re about to find out just how hard it is to get the credit they deserve in today’s teaser trailer for Peacemaker Season 2!

Does anyone else feel they’ve aged 1000 years since Peacemaker‘s Season 1 debut in January 2022? After months of teasing the show’s return, our first look at Peacemaker and the 11th Street Kids is finally here, and it’s a hell of a ride. In the Peacemaker Season 2 teaser trailer, Chris blows...

John Cena has returned to the conversation after reclaiming the WWE Undisputed Championship from Cody Rhodes at WrestleMania, and now, his next major project just got an exciting new look. Cena stars as Christopher Smith in Peacemaker, the hit DC show from James Gunn that will return with Season 2 on August 21. Max has officially released a new trailer for Peacemaker Season 2, showing Cena back with his co-stars Freddie Stroma, Danielle Brooks, and more as the team looks set to keep the peace at any cost. Peacemaker Season 2 will be the first Dcu project after Superman, the tentpole written and directed by James Gunn, that will officially launch the new universe. Jennifer Holland, Steve Agee, Dee Bradley Baker, and more will also star in Peacemaker Season 2.

Cena’s Peacemaker first appeared in The Suicide Squad, which was also the debut Dcu film from James Gunn after directing the first two Guardians of the Galaxy movies.

Team Peacemaker is finally back.

John Cena’s very R-rated DC superhero has returned in the first trailer for “Peacemaker” Season 2, created by DC Studios co-chief James Gunn. The sophomore season takes place in the rebooted DC Universe, which officially kicked off with Gunn’s animated series “Creature Commando” and continues with his summer tentpole “Superman.” Nathan Fillion’s Guy Gardner and Isabela Merced’s Hawkgirl cameo in the trailer and will appear in “Superman.”

The first “Peacemaker” season released in 2022 on Max (back when it was called HBO Max) and was a spinoff of Gunn’s 2021 “The Suicide Squad” movie. It stars Cena’s patriotic mercenary Christopher Smith, who debuted as Peacemaker in “The Suicide Squad,” as he starts working for the mysterious company A.R.G.U.S., the Advanced Research Group Uniting Super-Humans. In Season 1, he investigates Project Butterfly and is tasked to kill off parasitic aliens that have taken over...

Before James Gunn became the co-chief of DC Studios, he laid the foundations of the DC Universe with 2021’s The Suicide Squad and then Peacemaker. John Cena plays Christopher Smith/Peacemaker in both, getting back into the role for the show as well after the events of Operation Starfish. Peacemaker was well-received upon release and even got a renewal before the Dceu imploded and became the Dcu.

Among the reboots, though, Gunn seems to have saved his beloved TV series, and fans are all the more excited for it. The filmmaker mentioned that though some characters from the show will survive the reboot and will carry over to the Dcu, Season 1 will not be canon to the new continuity. No one knows how that will work yet, but James Gunn assured that there was a way.

James Gunn’s Dcu started with Creature Commandos late last year, which included some characters from Peacemaker.

The first poster for Peacemaker season 2 has been released, with the trailer now confirmed for tomorrow. Some of you may be disappointed that this is getting a push before Superman's first full trailer lands, but the Man of Steel did recently get a 5-minute sneak peek and featurette.

This latest sneak peek, which follows yesterday's TV spot, doesn't reveal much, but puts the spotlight on the title character and Eagly. It's also accompanied by the tagline, "There is no I in Peace."

Plot details for season 2 are being kept a closely guarded secret, though there are rumblings that, among the changes made when we follow Smith into a new reality, will be the fact that his father and brother are alive again. Frank Grillo's Rick Flag Sr. will also be out for revenge after learning of Peacemaker's role in his son's death.

Peacemaker spun out of the events of The Suicide Squad,...

Exclusive:Playtime has scored international sales rights to Andrea Di Stefano’s My Tennis Maestro starring Pierfrancesco Favino about a young athlete who bonds with his unconventional coach.

It is produced by Italy’s Indiana Production, Indigo Film and Vision Distribution in collaboration with Memo Film, Sky, and Playtime.

Now in post-production, Vision Distribution will distribute in Italy andUniversal pictures will release in France. Playtime will show first images from the film in Cannes.

The €11m ($12.5m) film follows a 13-year-old tennis hopeful feeling pressure from his father’s weighty expectations who sets off for a training tour and life-changing...

During Inside the NBA on TNT yesterday evening, a new TV spot for Peacemaker season 2 aired. Offering our best look yet at the Dcu TV series, we see the show's leads forced to resign themselves to the fact they're not considered heroes, despite saving the world.

It appears that Peacemaker and company will return to White Dragon's lair, though they seem to be on the run from someone.

Rick Flag Sr., perhaps? This preview confirms he's on the hunt for Christopher Smith and eager to avenge what happened to his son in The Suicide Squad.

James Gunn has previously revealed that Flag takes over A.R.G.U.S. from Amanda Waller (we're guessing that was meant to be explained in the Waller TV series that's stalled), leading to him learning the truth about what happened in Corto Maltese. We'll catch up with the Creature Commandos lead in Superman this summer.

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Created by Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert, and Ben Nedivi, Apple TV+’s science fiction drama series For All Mankind has received critical acclaim for its concept. The show dramatizes an alternate version of the Space Race between the United States and the Soviet Union, and each episode introduces an exciting alternate history to explore.

For All Mankind is reportedly taken from the plaque that the astronauts placed on the moon where Neil Armstrong took his first steps. It read, ‘Here men from the planet Earth first set foot upon the moon, July 1969 A.D. We came in peace for all mankind.’ One detail from the show goes on to depict that the world would be a better place if America achieved gender equity.

For All Mankind Season 1 showcases how one change can open doors for great good

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Thunderbolts* is a superhero action comedy-drama film directed by Jake Schrier from a screenplay co-written by Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo. Based on the Marvel Comics characters of the same name, the MCU film revolves around a group of misfit antiheroes who team up and work together to survive after they find themselves trapped in a deadly conspiracy. Thunderbolts* stars Florence Pugh, Sebastian Stan, Wyatt Russell, Olga Kurylenko, Lewis Pullman, Geraldine Viswanathan, Chris Bauer, Wendell Pierce, David Harbour, Hannah John-Kamen, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. So, if you loved the hilarious misfit team-up, impressive action, and compelling characters in Thunderbolts*, here are some similar movies you should check out next.

The Suicide Squad (Max & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Warner Bros.

The Suicide Squad is a superhero action comedy-drama film written and directed by James Gunn. Based on the DC Comics...

Thunderbolts Rotten Tomatoes Score Vs The Suicide Squad(Photo Credit –Facebook/Netflix)

The over-exploited superhero genre is no longer just about the good guys. Anti-heroes — flawed, fierce, and unpredictable — have taken centre stage. Marvel Studios’ superhero venture, interestingly titled Thunderbolts*, has arrived in theatres. Many critics’ reviews are already out for the eagerly anticipated film. In case you are curious to know how Thunderbolts* compares with DC’s rather similarly themed anti-hero movie ‘The Suicide Squad’ (the 2021 one), then you have come to the right place. Both films have received excellent feedback from critics, but which one has a better Rotten Tomatoes score? Let’s find out.

Thunderbolts* & The Suicide Squad: Rotten Tomatoes Scores

The final film of MCU Phase-5, Thunderbolts*, is Certified Fresh and has a very good critics’ score of 88% on reviews aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes, based on 151 reviews so far. On the other hand, the 2021 Dceu...

Anthony Michael Hall is reteaming with his Edward Scissorhands director Tim Burton on Wednesday.

The actor will appear in an undisclosed role during Season 2 of the Netflix series, which Burton executive-produces and directs, our sister site Variety reports. Hall’s TV credits include Reacher, The Goldbergs, Bosch: Legacy, Awkward and The Dead Zone.

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Exclusive: Lena Góra has joined the cast of the four-hour TNT miniseries Debriefing The President as the co-lead opposite Joel Kinnaman. She has taken on the role of Polly Stevens, the female lead on the project currently shooting in Cairo, sources tell Deadline.

Polly is a colleague of Kinnaman’s real-life CIA analyst John Nixon, whose book of the same name inspired the series. Rhona Mitra was originally attached to play Polly, but has since departed the series for unknown reasons.

Debriefing the President is a limited series that tells the story of CIA analyst John Nixon (Kinnaman), who became the first American to positively identify and interrogate Saddam Hussein following the 2003 invasion of Iraq. The series delves into Nixon’s personal journey as he grapples with the complexities of his mission (2003-2006). Through his interactions with Saddam, Nixon gains a deeper understanding of the Iraqi dictator, the potential consequences of the invasion,...

Exclusive: Rome Flynn, Ana Ortiz, and Sherri Saum have been cast in the upcoming Apple TV+ limited series Imperfect Women in recurring roles. They join stars and executive producers Elisabeth Moss and Kerry Washington.

Based on Araminta Hall’s novel of the same name, Imperfect Women is an unconventional, psychological thriller examining a crime that shatters the decades-long friendship of three women. The series is a mystery complicated by perspective that explores guilt and retribution, love and betrayal, and the compromises we make that alter our lives irrevocably. As the investigation unravels, so does the truth about how even the closest relationships can change over time.

The core trio will be played by Moss, Washington, and Kate Mara. Joel Kinnaman and Corey Stoll recently also joined the series regular cast.

Ortiz will play Detective Ganz,...

Since its debut in 2011, Black Mirror has remained one of Netflix’s most captivating anthology series' to date. With seven mind-bending seasons under its belt, the dystopian series delves into the implication of advanced technologies on individuals and society while blending relatable scenarios and thought-provoking science fiction with real-world anxieties, as viewed through a technological lens.

With its dark themes, social commentary, and high-quality action and production, Black Mirror leaves audiences just as uncomfortable as they are fascinated. If you’ve already binged season 7, which came out April 10, 2025, then here are 15 shows like Black Mirror you need to watch next.

1. Altered Carbon

Based on the novel by Richard K. Morgan, Altered Carbon is a cyberpunk series set in a future where consciousness is digitized, stored, and able to be transferred into a human body, essentially making life and existence limitless. After 250 years on ice, a prisoner (and political operative with...

At WrestleMania in Las Vegas this past weekend, John Cena defeated Cody Rhodes (with an assist from rapper Travis Scott) to win a record 17th WWE Championship.

The Suicide Squad and Peacemaker director James Gunn was among those who congratulated Cena after his big win. Today, the filmmaker has celebrated his friend and frequent collaborator's 48th birthday with a new photo from the Peacemaker season 2 set.

Those of you who have pointed out that the DC Studios co-ceo has appeared in a lot of Superman promotional material likely won't be surprised to see that Gunn is also front and centre. Coincidence or part of an overall marketing strategy? It's hard to say.

Either way, this is probably our best look yet at Peacemaker's costume and helmet in the Dcu and, well, he really doesn't look all that different from when we last saw him cause chaos in the Dceu.

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Avengers: Doomsday will be the first time the Thunderbolts, Avengers, Fantastic Four, and the original X-Men are brought onscreen together. However, over at Apple TV+, a different comic book crossover cast is being put together for the new psychological thriller series, Imperfect Women.

Per TVLine, Corey Stoll and Joel Kinnaman have become the latest additions to the cast of Imperfect Women, the streamer's limited series based on Araminta Hall’s novel of the same name. While on television, Stoll and Kinnaman are respectively known for their work on Billions and For All Mankind, in the superhero genre, they've embodied the Marvel Cinematic Universe villain Yellowjacket/M.O.D.O.K. and the DC Extended Universe hero Rick Flag, Jr.

However, Stoll and Kinnaman aren't the only actors in the cast with comic book movies on their curriculum vitae. Series leads and executive producers Elisabeth Moss and Kerry Washington were both in comic book movies,...

Corey Stoll (Billions) and Joel Kinnaman (For All Mankind) are joining some Imperfect Women at Apple TV+.

The actors have boarded the streamer’s limited series starring and executive-produced by Elisabeth Moss and Kerry Washington.

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Adapted by Annie Weisman (Physical) from Araminta Hall’s novel of the same name, Imperfect Women is described as “an unconventional, psychological thriller examining a crime that shatters the lives of a decades-long friendship of three women,...

Corey Stoll is the latest addition to the cast of the “Imperfect Women” limited series adaptation at Apple TV+, Variety has learned.

Stoll will appear alongside previously announced leads Elisabeth Moss, Kerry Washington, and Kate Mara as well as fellow cast member Joel Kinnaman. As previously reported, the show is based on the Araminta Hall novel of the same name.

The official description of the projects states that it is an “unconventional psychological thriller examining a crime that shatters the lives of a decades-long friendship of three women. ‘Imperfect Women’ is a mystery complicated by perspective that explores guilt and retribution, love and betrayal, and the compromises we make that alter our lives irrevocably. As the investigation unravels, so does the truth about how even the closest relationships can change over time.”

Stoll will star in the role of Howard.

In television, Stoll is perhaps best known for his time...