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  • Wilson Bethel Confirms Bullseye’s Return for ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 3

    Wilson Bethel Confirms Bullseye’s Return for ‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 3

    The target is officially locked. After a scene-stealing run in the currently streaming Season 2, Wilson Bethel has confirmed that Bullseye’s will be back for Daredevil: Born Again Season 3.

    In a new interview, Bethel put an end to the speculation about his survival following the chaotic events of the Season 2. Not only is he coming back, but he’s also teasing a major shift in the assassin’s employer.

    While principal photography for Season 3 officially began on March 17, 2026, in New York under the working title Out the Kitchen, Bethel revealed that he hasn’t stepped in front of the cameras just yet. “I haven’t started shooting yet, but I will soon,” Bethel said. “I won’t spoil anything, but yeah, more Dex to come.”

    Bullseye was once a puppet for Kingpin, but the Val connection changes his trajectory entirely. By linking him to Mr. Charles and the Thunderbolts, Marvel looks to ne moving Dex out of Hell’s Kitchen and into the wider MCU hierarchy. He’s no longer just Daredevil’s nemesis—he’s a national asset with a very dangerous set of skills.

  • Forgotten Marvel Star Confirms Studio Has Discussed His Return in Long-Rumored Horror Ensemble

    Forgotten Marvel Star Confirms Studio Has Discussed His Return in Long-Rumored Horror Ensemble

    After years of rumblings and rumors, it seems as though the occult corner of the MCU may finally be coming out of the shadows. In an interview with Josh Horowitz on the Happy Sad Confused podcast, Moon Knight star Oscar Isaac confirmed that “interesting conversations” are happening regarding a Midnight Sons movie—and he has one specific request for the casting director.

    From rumored writers to directors and cast members, the big screen team-up flick has allegedly been in development since 2022 and its potential to be a hit is undeniable. Werewolf By Night helmer Michael Giacchino was originally floated as a potential director before Fede Álvarez‘s name popped up on the radar in 2024. Alvarez’s involvement seemed to be attached to a screenplay being drafted by Logan scribe Michael Green and it seemed as though the studio was hoping to fast track the project. While it’s possible the studio had originally planned to get the supernatural squad together before the end of the Multiverse Saga, the deployment of the Time Ripper to accelerate the end of uneven Saga through the removal of scheduled films could have delayed its announcement and arrival.

    Most recently, a rumor claimed that the  Midnight Sons team would feature Dane Whitman, Blade, Elsa Bloodstone, Ghost Rider, Man-Thing, Moon Knight, Werewolf By Night and Wong. Isaac’s confirmation that talks have taken place does nothing to quell that rumor and, in fact, may even throw gasoline on the fire.

    Yeah, there was an interesting conversation about Midnight Sons. It’s tonally very important because we’re playing with real stuff [DID] in that one. It’s expressing something very real, challenging, and difficult, so for me, I have a lot of respect for that.

    -Oscar Isaac

    When asked about the persistent fan-casting of Ryan Gosling as the MCU’s Ghost Rider, Isaac didn’t hesitate: “Make it happen, fellas. I mean, it’s a no-brainer.”

    Isaac’s revelation and request comes shortly after Gosling confirmed that he’s had “some discussions” with Marvel about portraying Ghost Rider but that it was a “complicated situation.”

    While not officially on the Phase 7 slate–nothing is, for what it’s worth–Isaac’s comments suggest the project may be in active development as Marvel looks to fill out the first wave of films in its post-Multiverse Saga plans.

  • New Insider Report Backs Claim that a Second Defenders-Verse Character Will Join The Punisher in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’

    New Insider Report Backs Claim that a Second Defenders-Verse Character Will Join The Punisher in ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’

    Marvel Television’s Defendes renaissance is starting to leak over into Marvel Studios’ plans. After rumors swirled last year, a new report seemingly confirms that Rosario Dawson will appear in Spider-Man: Brand New Day as Claire Temple, marking her first appearance since the Netflix days.

    Claire reportedly serves as the underground medical contact for Peter Parker. With Peter living in anonymity and avoiding traditional hospitals, Claire is the only person he can turn to when the biological mutations—and the bruises from a rampaging Hulk—become too much to handle.

    According to Jeff “The In” Sneider’, Claire’s clinic is where Peter and Frank Castle first cross paths, setting up the unlikely alliance that carries the film’s second act.

    Bringing back Claire Temple is an interesting choice for the studio that recently rebranded to make fans feel like they could escape the interconnectedness of its interconnected cinematic universe. It rewards the long-term fans of the street-level shows while giving Peter a much-needed civilian anchor who understands the cost of being a hero. Between Bernthal and Dawson, the Netflix DNA is officially part of the backbone of the new Spidey trilogy.

  • New ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Footage Said to Add Critical Link to ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

    New ‘Avengers: Endgame’ Footage Said to Add Critical Link to ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

    When Avengers: Endgame hits theaters again this fall, it won’t be the same film fans saw in 2019. According to director Joe Russo, fans will be getting an all-new, all-different version of the film which will include footage set within the narrative of Avengers: Doomsday.

    “It’s critically important to re-release the movie, and, in fact, we’ll be re-releasing the film with footage that is set in the Doomsday story that we have added to Avengers: Endgame,” explained Joe Russo.

    “It’s an opportunity to create a bridge from Endgame to Doomsday in a very unique way, and because the movie was so successful, we have an opportunity to re-release it. You don’t always get the chance to re-release because it costs money, so the fact that we can enhance the story of Doomsday by bridging it to Endgame and these characters that we worked with for years that we love so much, and continue their story: It’s a really unique opportunity.”

    As Russo explained further, he described the Avengers: Endgame re-release as a “critical companion story” and a “setup for what you’re gonna watch in December when you see Avengers Doomsday.”

    With Chris Evans back in a central role, one can imagine that at least some of the new footage would address Steve Rogers journey through time and which, if any, Avengers, might have known about it.

    Avengers: Endgame will be back in theaters on September 25th and Avengers: Doomsday will follow on December 18th.

    Source: Deadline

  • A King for the Court? — Charles Dance Joins ‘The Batman-Part II’ in Key Role

    A King for the Court? — Charles Dance Joins ‘The Batman-Part II’ in Key Role

    Matt Reeves is adding some serious gravitas to the Epic Crime Saga. According to a breaking report from Deadline, legendary screen icon Charles Dance (Game of Thrones, Godzilla: King of the Monsters) has officially joined the cast of The Batman – Part II.

    While his specific character is being kept under a shroud of secrecy typical of a Reeves production, the casting of a man known for playing calculating, high-society power players has sent the rumor mill into overdrive.

    Deadline mentioms that Dance is believed to be playing Charles Dent, father of Harvey; however, if the sequel is indeed introducing the Court of Owls, Dance is the quintessential choice to play a member of the High Court.

    The report confirms that Dance will join Robert Pattinson, Zoë Kravitz, and Jeffrey Wright when filming kicks off in London this August.

    Source: Deadline

  • Beyond IMAX? — Disney and Marvel Launch “Infinity Vision” Certification for the Ultimate Theater Experience

    Disney just dropped a bombshell at CinemaCon 2026 that is set to change how we watch blockbusters. Move over IMAX and Dolby—there’s a new gold standard in town. Disney has officially launched Infinity Vision, a premier theatrical certification designed to help audiences identify the absolute “biggest, brightest, and most immersive” screens on the planet.

    Infinity Vision isn’t its own proprietary screen like IMAX; rather, it’s a certification for existing Premium Large Format (PLF) auditoriums that meet Disney’s rigorous “Director’s Intent” standards. To earn the badge, a theater must feature:

    • Max-Scale Screens: Only the largest domestic and global screens need apply.
    • Laser Precision: Mandatory laser projection to ensure superior brightness and 4K clarity.
    • Immersive Sound: Advanced premium audio formats (like Dolby Atmos) configured for maximum spatial immersion.

    The first Infinity Vision-certified screenings will begin on September 25, 2026, with a massive theatrical re-release of Avengers: Endgame. It’s a tactical move to reclaim the #1 all-time box office spot from Avatar while letting fans test-drive the new format. The re-release will also feature new footage intended to bridge the film to Avengers: Doomsday.

    The certification is primarily built for the December 18, 2026 release of Avengers: Doomsday. By seeking out Infinity Vision screens, fans can guarantee they are seeing the Russo Brothers’ vision on a scale that surpasses standard theatrical chains.

  • CinemaCon 2026: Pixar Challenges the iPad Generation in ‘Toy Story 5’

    If you had asked me after the bittersweet ending of Toy Story 4 if we needed another one, my answer would have been a flat no. But I’m starting to see the vision. Pixar isn’t just making another sequel; they’re making a movie about the death of playtime as we know it.

    While what we’ve seen from Toy Story 5 sounds like a Boomer’s fever dream on paper, the execution looks incredibly sharp. At CinemaCon 2026, franchise stars Tim Allen and Tom Hanks took the stage to introduce footage from the upcoming film.

    Lilypad, a high-tech electronic tablet voiced by Greta Lee is not a villain in the Sid or Lotso sense; she’s an existential threat. Footage has shown Bonnie completely mesmerized by Lilypad’s glowing screen, while Woody, Buzz, and Jessie look on from the floor, literally relegated to the shadows. It’s a haunting visual for a franchise that has always been about the utility of a toy.

    Pixar is at a crossroads. With Zootropolis 2 also on the horizon, the studio is leaning heavily on established IP to steady the ship. But Toy Story 5 doesn’t look like a cash grab. It looks like a movie about obsolescence in the age of the algorithm. If they can stick the landing, this might actually justify reopening the toy box one more time.

  • CinemaCon 2026: New ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Trailer Brings The Scale Back To Star Wars

    CinemaCon 2026: New ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ Trailer Brings The Scale Back To Star Wars

    Since The Rise of Skywalker took its bow in 2019, the galaxy far, far away has lived almost exclusively on our television screens. And while The Mandalorian essentially built Disney+, since the film was announced, there’s always been that nagging question: can these characters carry a $200 million theatrical tentpole?

    After seeing the new footage Disney just screened at CinemaCon, I think Jon Favreau is trying to answer that with a resounding yes.

    The new trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu—which looks like it’ll be the final big push before the May 22nd release—is all about scale. If the previous teasers focused on the heart and the “bond” between Din Djarin and his apprentice, this one is about the war that’s coming to their doorstep.

    The biggest takeaway from the footage isn’t just seeing Din Djarin back in the cockpit of a modified N-1. It’s the scope of the world around him. We saw a sequence involving a New Republic fleet—properly realized with a budget that makes the Season 3 finale look like a fan film.

    Disney and Lucasfilm are facing a skeptical box office. The tracking is currently hovering around a $70M-$80M opening, which is solid, but they want Top Gun: Maverick numbers. By showing this level of cinematic polish, they’re trying to shed the “TV movie” stigma.

  • Vincent D’Onofrio Explains Why Kingpin Is Restricted to TV (For Now)

    Vincent D’Onofrio Explains Why Kingpin Is Restricted to TV (For Now)

    Wilson Fisk might be the undisputed Kingpin of New York, but when it comes to the big screen, he’s currently caught in a web of Marvel red tape. In a new profile with GQ, Vincent D’Onofrio finally pulled back the curtain on the creative silos of the MCU, explaining why we haven’t seen the Mayor of NYC trading blows with Spider-Man or the Avengers in a movie theater yet.

    According to D’Onofrio, the reason isn’t a lack of interest—it’s a matter of theatrical logistics.

    Wilson Fisk / Kingpin (Vincent D’Onofrio) in Marvel Television’s DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN SEASON 2, exclusively on Disney+. Photo by Jojo Whilden. © 2026 MARVEL.

    “Right now, they don’t have the rights,” D’Onofrio explained, before expanding on previous comments about the complicated rights situation. “They have a bit more rights than they did a couple of years ago, but it’s tough right now. They have the rights to a lot of characters from the Spider-Man series, but they don’t have mine, not completely. So I think that’s holding them back a bit. But I hope to be able to do it, we’ll see.”

    I hope Kingpin is in the movies someday. We’ll see, I don’t know. Maybe it will be me, maybe it won’t.

    -Vincent D’Onofrio

    Of course, by co-starring in Daredevil: Born Again, D’Onofrio has been able to provide significant input into how Fisk is portrayed on screen and devote more screentime to the character than even a trilogy of films would provide. And so while D’Onofrio—and everyone else–wants to see Fisk take on Spider-Man, it’s not in the cards…yet.

    Source: GQ

  • Sydney Chandler Reportedly Cast in Upcoming DC Studios Animated Project

    The roster of Task Force M is officially getting a major power upgrade—and a brand new voice. According to the latest casting updates for Creature Commandos Season 2, Sydney Chandler (Alien: Earth, Don’t Worry Darling) has been officially cast as Nosferata after reading for a key role in Man of Tomorrow.

    The character, who was teased in the Season 1 finale as a new recruit for the team, is set to be a series regular in the upcoming season as the DCU explores the more supernatural corners of its mythology. Unlike the hulking monsters we’ve seen so far, Nosferata brings a different kind of  undead energy to the team.

    In the pages of DC Comics, Nosferata is a vampire created during the 1940s experiments of Project Moreau.

    In the DCU, after spending decades as an inmate at Belle Reve, she was recruited by Amanda Waller to join the new iteration of the Creature Commandos led by The Bride.
    She was first seen playing ping-pong with Doctor Phosphorus in the Season 1 finale. In Season 2, she’ll be a core member of the squad, filling the void left by the death of Nina Mazursky.

    Per James Gunn’s rule for the DCU, Sydney Chandler will provide the voice for the animated series and is expected to play the character in any future live-action appearances. Chandler joins an already stacked voice cast, including Indira Varma (The Bride), Alan Tudyk (Doctor Phosphorus), Sean Gunn (G.I. Robot/Weasel), and David Harbour (Eric Frankenstein).

    Season 2 is currently in active production, with Gunn confirming that animation is underway. While a release date hasn’t been locked, the show is expected to return to Max in late 2026 or early 2027, picking up after the events of Peacemaker Season 2.

    Source: The Insneider