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  • ‘Daredevil:Born Again’: BTS Photos Confirms the Return of a Pair of Major Characters for Season 3

    ‘Daredevil:Born Again’: BTS Photos Confirms the Return of a Pair of Major Characters for Season 3

    With Marvel Television intent on producing new season of Daredevil: Born Again on an annual cadence, fans will continue to run the risk of learning information about each “next” season before the “current” season completes its run. While it’s easy enough to avoid major spoilers (and as Season 2 will prove, easy enough for the studio to keep major reveals away from the public eye), it’s impossible to keep everything under wraps when much of the series is filmed on the streets of New York City. And with filming on Season 3 underway, a pair of major characters have been confirmed to return to your small screens in 2027.

    Behind the scenes photos from the NYC set have revealed that both Krysten Ritter‘s Jessica Jones and Deborah Ann Woll‘s Karen Page will not only be back for Season 3 but will be sharing scenes…with no sign that Charlie Cox‘s Matt Murdock will be joining them.

    Karen Page and

    Shared by Daredevil Shots, the new photos reveal trailers for “Jessica Jones” and “Karen” and “JJ” (reported to be the stunt double for Ritter).

    It’s been made clear by Marvel’s streaming skipper Brad Winderbaum that fans should expect more Jessica Jones stories in the future and the photos confirm that at least some portion of those will be told in Daredevil: Born Again Season 3.

  • Marvel’s ‘Avengers: Armageddon’ to Bundle Exclusive MTG Card; Red Hulk Leads the “Origin of the End”

    If you thought Marvel’s publishing house was done with “industry-shaking” events after the fallout of One World Under Doom, think again. The publisher has officially pulled back the curtain on its next massive crossover, Avengers: Armageddon, and they are bringing the heavy hitters from the tabletop world along for the ride.

    Marvel confirmed that every first-printing copy of Avengers: Armageddon #1—hitting shelves on June 3, 2026—will come sealed in a special polybag containing an exclusive Magic: The Gathering promo card.

    The exclusive card, titled Warstorm Surge, features stunning new artwork by Marvel superstar Ryan Stegman. The art depicts a desperate battle in the ruins of Latveria, with Wolverine, Iron Man, and Spider-Man attempting to halt a rampaging Red Hulk.

    A dramatic turning point in Avengers history, AVENGERS: ARMAGEDDON promises to change the face of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes in a way not seen since Avengers Disassembled and leads directly into a new era of Avengers kicking off later this year.

    -Official synopsis for Avengers: Armageddon

    This isn’t just a random pull; the card is a direct tie-in to the upcoming Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes set launching globally on June 26. By bundling this promo with the comic, Marvel and Wizards of the Coast are essentially creating a collector’s must-have that bridges the gap between the direct market and the booming TCG scene.

    This is a major cross-media play that signals Marvel is treating Armageddon as the definitive turning point for the 616. Tying a watershed comic event to a massive Magic: The Gathering launch is a move straight out of the 90s hype playbook, but with modern prestige.

    While the MTG card is a massive draw, the narrative stakes of Armageddon are what should have 616 fans worried. Written by Chip Zdarsky (Captain America, Daredevil) with art by Frank Alpizar and Delio Diaz, the five-issue event is being internally compared to 2004’s Avengers: Disassembled.

    The story kicks off when General Thaddeus “Thunderbolt” Ross seizes control of the vacuum left in Latveria following the death of Doctor Doom. His aggressive, security-first takeover triggers a global geopolitical crisis that forces the Avengers, the Fantastic Four, and Wolverine into a conflict that Marvel promises will leave the team fundamentally transformed.

    As the official solicitation puts it:

    There will be a pre-Armageddon Marvel Universe and a post-Armageddon Marvel Universe. Be here to bear witness to the transformation.

    Zdarsky has spent the last year in the pages of Captain America and, now,  Wolverine: Weapons of Armageddon seeding the idea that a Hulk operating with state authority is the ultimate ticking time bomb. This isn’t just a physical fight; it’s a battle over who gets to decide the fate of nations. If this truly is the “Origin of the End” for Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, the Marvel Universe is about to look very different by July.

    Source: Marvel

  • ‘Maul-Shadow Lord’ Renewed for Season 2 Ahead of Series Premiere

    ‘Maul-Shadow Lord’ Renewed for Season 2 Ahead of Series Premiere

    It seems the rule of two is alive and well at Lucasfilm. In a massive show of confidence, Disney+ and Lucasfilm have officially renewed the upcoming animated series Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord for a second season—and the first episode hasn’t even hit the streamer yet.

    The announcement came via a post on StarWars.com and an extensive profile in Esquire, where Lucasfilm President Dave Filoni confirmed that work is already underway on the next chapter of the Zabrak’s criminal odyssey.

    Season 1 is set to debut on Monday, April 6, 2026, with a two-episode premiere. The 10-episode first season will follow Maul during the “gap years” between Star Wars: The Clone Wars and Solo, specifically focusing on his journey to becoming the Godfather of the Star Wars universe.

    Filoni teased that Season 2 will continue to explore Maul’s descent into the “addiction” of the Dark Side. “In order to quash that feeling of remorse, you have to do it again. And again… and it becomes this way of being,” Filoni told Esquire.

    While Season 1 introduces Gideon Adlon as Devon Izara, a disillusioned Padawan whom Maul is attempting to corrupt, the renewal suggests this relationship is the long-term engine of the series, rather than a one-and-done encounter.

    Set just one year after the end of The Clone Wars, Shadow Lord is the missing link fans have wanted for a decade. It explains how the broken creature we saw at the end of the war became the sophisticated head of Crimson Dawn. By greenlighting Season 2 now, Filoni is signaling that Maul’s  rebuilding phase is a saga, not a sprint.

    Sourcee: Star Wars, Esquire

  • Miyamoto Pours Cold Water on Smash Bros. Dreams

    Miyamoto Pours Cold Water on Smash Bros. Dreams

    If you were expecting the Super Mario Galaxy Movie to end with Mario and Fox McCloud shaking hands in a “Nintendo Avengers” initiative, Shigeru Miyamoto has some words of caution for you. In a candid series of interviews at the Nintendo Museum in Kyoto, the legendary creator clarified that while he’s expanding the world of Mario, he isn’t building a “Smash Bros.” universe in the way fans might expect.

    The short answer? Don’t hold your breath for a “Nintendo Avengers” just yet.

    Despite the confirmed presence of Glen Powell’s Fox McCloud and a few rogue Pikmin in the Galaxy sequel, Miyamoto was quick to clarify that these aren’t necessarily building toward a massive team-up.

    “Right off the bat, I’ll say that unlike something like Super Smash Bros., I don’t think you’ll have a situation [where] all Nintendo characters would be joining,” Miyamoto told Polygon.

    Miyamoto explained that characters like Fox McCloud were added to provide “a little bit of spice” and “secret cameos” rather than serving as the foundation for a shared universe.

    Miyamoto teased that while the movie is packed with nods, there is one secret character who plays a “big role” in the plot. He hinted that while this character isn’t a “Smash Bros.” style recruitment–meaning they aren’t there just to set up a crossove–their presence is vital to the story’s “spice.”

    Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri doubled down on this, stating they don’t have “charts on a wall” planning a 10-year cinematic universe. Their process is more about what would be “fun” in a specific scene rather than a rigid Marvel-style roadmap.

    By downplaying the “Smash Bros.” angle, Miyamoto is actually protecting the brand. He wants these movies to stand on their own as stories first. But make no mistake—with Powell’s Fox McCloud confirmed and the “secret character” looming, the foundation for something larger is being built, even if Miyamoto refuses to draw the map for us just yet.

    Source: Polygon

  • Krypto in the Crosshairs — New ‘Supergirl’ Trailer Goes Full Space-Western

    Krypto in the Crosshairs — New ‘Supergirl’ Trailer Goes Full Space-Western

    If the first teaser was a Blondie-fueled introduction to Milly Alcock’s wild-child Kara, the second trailer for Supergirl is the emotional gut-punch that reminds us that this isn’t her cousin’s movie, even if he does make an appearance.

    Set to the haunting 1966 soul ballad “What Becomes of the Brokenhearted” by Jimmy Ruffin, the new footage pivots from the 23rd birthday party to the high-stakes mission at the center of the film: a desperate race to save Krypto.

    The trailer finally confirms the inciting incident of the film, pulling directly from the Tom King/Bilquis Evely source material. Krem of the Yellow Hills (Matthias Schoenaerts) has poisoned Krypto with a lethal toxin, leaving Kara and the young Ruthye (Eve Ridley) with only three days to find him and the antidote.

    Director Craig Gillespie is leaning heavily into the Space Western aesthetic. The vast, dusty alien landscapes and the focus on Kara’s isolation make this feel like True Grit meets John Wick…as he said.

    With Supergirl hitting theaters on June 26, 2026, the marketing is successfully positioning Kara not just as a hero, but as a survivor who is finally finding something worth fighting for.

  • ‘ViSiONQUΞST’ Showrunner Teases Ongoing Potential of the Upcoming MCU Streaming Series

    ‘ViSiONQUΞST’ Showrunner Teases Ongoing Potential of the Upcoming MCU Streaming Series

    With Ruaridh Mollica confirmed to be playing the vessel for the soul of Tommy Maximoff, James Spader set to return as Ultron and a mercenary on his tail, Paul Bettany‘s White Vision will have plenty on his plate in the upcoming Marvel Television streaming series VisionQuest. All of that is complicated, of course, by the fact that the synthezoid Avenger doesn’t truly know who is is…or was.

    “You’re meeting a Vision who has died and come back to life, who is sort of reconnecting with his memories, and his feelings, and is going through a bit of an identity quest,” explained showrunner Terry Matalas, who took creative control of the project from Jac Schaeffer. And while there’s certainly a timer running on how long Vizh can stay on the sidelines and how long the studio can wait to reunite the Maximoff twins, it sounds as though the story told in VisionQuest–or at least some its characters–could live on beyond a first season.

    When asked by The Direct if a second season of the series was a possibility or if it would be a one-off, standalone series, Matalas left the door open. “I think that’s up to the Marvel and Disney Gods. It doesn’t necessarily have to,” Matalas said. “There is a group of characters in situations that are certainly on their own island, if you will. Trying to figure out how to say this… You could very much see these characters again, if you want.“

    Outside of the clever play on words about characters on their own island (most of the series is reportedly set on Madripoor), Matalas‘ words indicate that at least some of the series main characters find themselves positioned for a future in the MCU even if VisionQuest is the end of the WandaVision trilogy. Even if Matalas is being cagey, there are plenty of ways a series full of A.I. characters could live on beyond the Multiverse Saga.

    Source: The Direct

  • New Report Reveals Major Plans for One Character in ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’

    New Report Reveals Major Plans for One Character in ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’

    If you thought Florence Pugh was just a passing torch-bearer for the Black Widow mantle, think again. According to a fresh report from industry insider DanielRPK, Yelena Belova isn’t just surviving the multiversal chaos of Avengers: Doomsday—she’s being positioned as one of the primary anchors for the grand finale, Avengers: Secret Wars.

    Pugh’s Yelena is reportedly one of the modern MCU characters who will actually drive the core of the story, which is slated to begin production later this year.

    Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh) in Marvel Studios’ THUNDERBOLTS*. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. © 2025 MARVEL.

    After beginning the film in the dumps, Yelena ended Thunderbolts* not as a reluctant assassin, but as the de facto leader of a new, albeit dysfunctional, team of Avengers. RPK’s report suggests that her leadership role will somehow extend into the Secret Wars.

    Interestingly, DanielRPK also noted that Pugh and David Harbour (Red Guardian) are currently scheduled for additional photography during the Avengers: Doomsday reshoot window. The insider recently shared the word that the reshoots were largely planned to be “character-dricen” scenes, intended to add emotional beats and narrative clarity to the film.

    In a post-Iron Man MCU, the franchise has struggled to find a human center. Pugh’s performance has been a consistent bright spot, blending high-stakes trauma with the kind of dry wit that fans used to associate with Tony Stark. By making her a major player in Secret Wars, Marvel is betting on her star power to help carry the franchise into whatever comes after the soft reboot.

  • From Top Gun to Star Fox — Glen Powell Confirmed as Fox McCloud in ‘Super Mario Galaxy’

    Following the poster reveal that sent the internet into a frenzy, Illumination has revealed the casting news we’ve all been waiting for: Glen Powell is the voice of Fox McCloud in the upcoming Super Mario Galaxy.

    If you’re looking for someone to play a cocky, elite pilot with a heart of gold, there is currently no one doing it better than Powell. After the massive success of Top Gun: Maverick and Twisters, Nintendo and Illumination have secured the exact kind of A-List energy needed to launch a potential Star Fox spinoff.

    The announcement likely positions him as one of the leads in the inevitable Super Smash Bros. event film. Powell joins an already stacked roster including Chris Pratt (Mario), Brie Larson (Rosalina), Issa Rae (Honey Queen), and Donald Glover (Yoshi).

    With the film dropping on April 1, 2026, the reveal of Powell as Fox is the final “pre-launch” marketing hammer Sony and Nintendo needed to ensure a $200M+ opening weekend.

  • Marvel Reportedly Orders “Character-First” Reshoots for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

    Marvel Reportedly Orders “Character-First” Reshoots for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’

    We’ve seen the reports that the Avengers: Doomsday script was being tweaked during production, and it looks like those rewrites have officially triggered a round of additional photography. But don’t panic—this isn’t a The Marvels level overhaul.

    Avengers: Doomsday is heading back to London soon for additional photography and according to industry insider Daniel Richtman, the goal is to provide “narrative clarity” and “emotional beats” to the project. Sounds like after having spent some time in post-production, the Russos realize that with an ensemble this massive, the audience needs more time to actually care about the new team dynamics before Doom starts tearing them apart.

    Richtman’s report stated that the big set pieces are reportedly locked and that cameras will be capturing “character-driven material” when they roll in the coming weeks. These moments have always been a strength of Anthony and Joe Russo, who have struck gold with unexpected character pairings and groupings in the past such as Thor, Groot and Rocket or Nebula and Tony Stark.

    If they’re going back to set to make sure the “heart” of the movie is beating, that’s a win for the fans.

  • Vincent D’Onofrio Blames Studios for Kingpin’s Absence from Spider-Man

    Vincent D’Onofrio Blames Studios for Kingpin’s Absence from Spider-Man

    Since returning to the role of Wilson Fisk in Hawkeye, Vincent D’Onofrio has made no bones about which MCU hero he wants the Kingpin to square off against. Whenever he’s provided the opportunity, D’Onofrio consistently makes it crystal clear that taking on Spider-Man is his “end goal” as Kingpin. And for quite some time, all parties involved seemed to be teasing such a showdown in what ultimately became Spider-Man: Brand New Day but that never materialized…and now D’Onofrio is placing blame at the feet of the studios who collaborate to produce the MCU-set Spidey films.

    …it definitely has to be Spider-Man. One day…I’m hoping. We’ll see if they ask me to do it. Kingpin lived in a world of Punisher, Daredevil and Spider-Man so that would be the one.

    -Vincent D’Onofrio

    While responding to a fan’s statement that a matchup between Kingpin and Spidey was needed “ASAP”, D’Onofrio stated in order for it to happen, Sony and Marvel would need to “get their shit together” over what he called a “complicated rights issue.”

    While Kingpin debuted in the pages of The Amazing Spider-Man #50, he has since become a primary Daredevil antagonist. D’Onofrio explained that because the character is technically “shared” between Marvel (Disney) and Sony, placing him in a Sony-produced Spider-Man film requires a level of legal acrobatics that hasn’t happened yet. In the past, D’Onofrio has noted that his current contract is firmly rooted in the Marvel Television side of things, so similarly to how Spider-Man won’t appear in a live-action Marvel Television series, Kingpin won’t appear in a live-action Marvel Studios film until a new deal is arranged.