A superhero in American comic books published by Marvel Comics.
Marvel’s Avengers: Doomsday features a multi-universe lineup with Robert Downey Jr. returning as Doctor Doom. The film, slated for December 18, 2026, follows Doomsday’s clash with the Fantastic Four and the X-Men, as Comic-Con previews reveal. Gosling is cast as Ghost Rider, while Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart and others reprise or join roles across a sprawling ensemble.
Nolan has secured the scale and tech to adapt Homer’s Odyssey, with Matt Damon leading a star-studded cast. The film is shot entirely on IMAX film and follows Odysseus’s ten-year journey home, with Penelope and Telemachus in supporting roles. Releases are imminent as studios push the project toward premiere.
Comic-Con 2026 in San Diego showcases Marvel, DC, Apple TV+ and more with Hall H premieres, exclusive collectibles, and a flood of in-person reactions that could shape upcoming releases.
A Good Samaritan, 20, wearing a Spider-Man costume from a trampoline-park event, has helped a man in a wheelchair cross a busy Jonesboro crosswalk. The rescue, captured on traffic camera and shared by police, occurred Tuesday as the light changed, with the hero saying the moment was adrenaline-fueled and that his outfit was a funny backdrop to a serious act.
Universal has taken takedown steps after a leaked version of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey circulated on X, with firms vowing to protect IP. The leak has not dented the film’s worldwide haul, which has surpassed $640m in two weekends and is positioned for a billion globally.
The BBC reports that Tom Holland and Zendaya have confirmed their marriage after years of off-screen romance. They are promoting Spider-Man: Brand New Day, with Zendaya's fashion and Holland's hints about future projects shaping the public narrative. The pair are navigating new privacy boundaries as their public lives continue alongside upcoming releases.
Edinburgh Festival events proceed while the city manages tram disruptions from the recent fire. Two outdoor venues relocate to St Andrew Square, preserving shows as George Street venues prepare indoors; tram services to Newhaven remain suspended as planners navigate logistics amid festival crowds.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has opened with a record domestic debut, while The Odyssey leads the global box office, underscoring a year of mega releases. The industry is buoyed by premium formats and high ticket prices, even as overall audiences lag behind pre-pandemic levels.
Disney has struck a first-of-its-kind pilot deal with TikTok to allow fan-made videos using Disney and Pixar IP in Disney+ Vert s, with a U.S. rollout followed by other markets. The initiative marks a shift toward creator-led content and expands Disney’s short-form strategy amid flatlining traditional box office for some titles.
Fall 2: Deadpoint continues the cliff-edge survival premise of the 2022 thriller Fall, relocating to a Thai mountain with two young leads facing new hazards after a rockslide. While the tension remains effective in spots, the sequel leans on a familiar formula and melodramatic twists, delivering thrills that sometimes feel outweighing the logic.
The White House has put up arcade-style games on its site to promote policy, including a Tetris-inspired Build the Wall. Tetris Corp denies involvement and says it takes copyright infringement seriously; takedown reports follow as other games remain online.
A wave of reviews from BBC, The Independent and The Guardian assess Marvel’s Wolverine, praising its combat and visual design while debating its linear structure and violence. Insomniac’s shift from Spider-Man’s open world to a more guided path is seen as a gamble with potential rewards and drawbacks.
The Royal Scottish Academy showcases work drawn from grants awarded over 26 years, highlighting artists who have benefited from its funding since the early 2000s. The exhibition, titled 26, travels through decades of Scottish art, featuring pieces that reflect social and political themes, including Ben Quinn's politically charged works and Paloma Proudfoot’s provocative installation.
Gucci is leveraging a purpose-built shopfront as part of a strategic push to revive sales, with Demna aiming to anchor the brand at the intersection of fashion and commerce. The move follows a period of weaker revenue and leadership shifts, signaling a new phase for the label.