"Star Wars: A New Hope" is slated for an IMAX re-release in 2027 to celebrate its 50th anniversary. It is highly probable that the IMAX version will be the 1997 Special Edition or a subsequent Blu-ray update, rather than the original 1977 theatrical cut, due to updated special effects that would enhance the IMAX experience and the familiarity of these versions to younger audiences. The main question revolves around how the 50-year-old, standard widescreen film will be reformatted for IMAX, with concerns about potential AI alteration of the aspect ratio. While George Lucas previously kept the original versions "in the vault," recent comments suggest Disney now has more freedom. There's speculation about a 4K release of the original trilogy on Disney+ or 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray in 2027, as 4K screenshots of the original versions briefly surfaced online.[1]

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A Star Wars fan campaign, "The Hunt for Ben Solo," has erected a digital billboard in Times Square to urge Disney to approve a solo film for Ben Solo, played by Adam Driver[1]. This initiative follows reports that Disney executives, including Bob Iger, rejected a potential Ben Solo project due to uncertainty about his return after "The Rise of Skywalker"[1]. The billboard, located at 1500 Broadway, displays the message "For Adam. No one's ever really gone. Hope lives. Ben is alive! #THBS" every 28 minutes[1]. This Times Square effort builds on an earlier action where fans flew a plane with a "Save #TheHuntForBenSolo" banner over Disney Studios in Burbank, California[1]. Fans believe that if Emperor Palpatine could be resurrected, there are viable ways within Star Wars lore for Ben Solo to return[1].A Star Wars fan campaign, "The Hunt for Ben Solo," has launched a digital billboard in Times Square to pressure Disney into approving a solo film for the character, portrayed by Adam Driver[1]. This action comes after Adam Driver reportedly disclosed that Bob Iger and Disney halted a potential Ben Solo project, citing difficulties in explaining his return after "The Rise of Skywalker"[1]. The billboard, situated at 1500 Broadway, cycles a message every 28 minutes, stating: "For Adam. No one's ever really gone. Hope lives. Ben is alive! #THBS"[1]. This Times Square display is part of a broader campaign that previously included flying a banner over Disney Studios in Burbank, California, advocating to "Save #TheHuntForBenSolo"[1]. Fans argue that if Emperor Palpatine could be brought back, there are numerous ways within Star Wars lore for Ben Solo's return[1].

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Blumhouse Productions is developing adaptations of the popular horror comic series "Something Is Killing the Children" into both a live-action feature film and an adult animated television series.[1][2][3] The comic, created by writer James Tynion IV and artist Werther Dell'Edera, has sold over five million copies worldwide and won multiple Eisner Awards, making it one of the most successful original horror comics since "The Walking Dead"[1][2][4][5].

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The article discusses the potential deeper meaning behind the inclusion of two classic DC Comics, The Flash #123 and Detective Comics #298, in the It: Welcome to Derry series. The Flash #123, known for establishing DC's Multiverse with its "Flash of Two Worlds" story, could hint at Pennywise's origin from a parallel reality like the "Macroverse" in Stephen King's mythology[1]. Detective Comics #298, which reintroduced Clayface as a shapeshifting villain, might foreshadow Pennywise's own shapeshifting abilities in the series[1]. The article suggests these comic book references are more than just Easter eggs, potentially connecting to the broader cosmology of Stephen King's It universe[1].The article explores how two classic DC Comics featured in It: Welcome to Derry, The Flash #123 and Detective Comics #298, may have deeper connections to Pennywise. The Flash #123, which introduced the concept of the Multiverse, could allude to Pennywise's origin from the "Macroverse," a parallel dimension in Stephen King's lore[1]. Meanwhile, Detective Comics #298, featuring the shapeshifting villain Clayface, might hint at Pennywise's own ability to change form within the series[1]. These comic book inclusions are suggested to be more than mere Easter eggs, possibly tying into the larger cosmology of the It universe[1].

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A new LEGO set celebrating The Goonies has been announced, forty years after the film's release. The 2,912-piece diorama, based on a LEGO Ideas submission, features One-Eyed Willy's Inferno pirate ship as its frame and recreates iconic scenes like the Fratellis' hideaway and the captain's treasure room. It also includes details like Data's utility belt, Sloth's mast-slide, and the deleted octopus scene. The set, priced at $309.99, comes with twelve mini-figures, including Mikey, Data, Chunk, and Sloth, and will be available on November 4, 2025.[1]

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The movie The Fantastic Four: First Steps is set to launch on Disney+ on November 5, having previously been released on 4K disc[1]. This film, directed by Matt Shakman, introduces Marvel's First Family into the MCU and will be available in IMAX Enhanced on Disney+[1]. The cast includes Pedro Pascal as Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as The Thing, with Ralph Ineson as Galactus and Julia Garner as the Silver Surfer[1]. Despite being outperformed by James Gunn's Superman at the box office, it still garnered $274 million domestically and was Marvel Studios' biggest non-sequel film since Avengers: Endgame[1]. The team is confirmed to return in Avengers: Doomsday next year[1].The movie The Fantastic Four: First Steps is set to launch on Disney+ on November 5, having previously been released on 4K disc[1]. This film, directed by Matt Shakman, introduces Marvel's First Family into the MCU and will be available in IMAX Enhanced on Disney+[1]. The cast includes Pedro Pascal as Mister Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Invisible Woman, Joseph Quinn as Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as The Thing, with Ralph Ineson as Galactus and Julia Garner as the Silver Surfer[1]. Despite being outperformed by James Gunn's Superman at the box office, it still garnered $274 million domestically and was Marvel Studios' biggest non-sequel film since Avengers: Endgame[1]. The team is confirmed to return in Avengers: Doomsday next year[1].

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Elizabeth Olsen, who played Wanda Maximoff (Scarlet Witch) in the MCU, is eager to return to the role, despite her character's ambiguous fate in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Olsen expressed that she misses playing Wanda and would "jump at the opportunity" to return, citing the joy, fulfillment, and financial security the role provided. She also found the acting challenge of portraying Wanda to be equally rewarding as her more "prestigious" independent film roles.

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YouTuber Kiara of Kiara's Workshop successfully designed and engineered a fully automated, RC-controlled, and 3D-printed Superman robot. The animatronic creation, which blinks, moves its arms, and turns its head, was completed in a month on a budget. The finished robot, nicknamed "Gary," impressed many, including James Gunn, who commented "Whoa so cool!!" on Kiara's Instagram post[1]. Kiara has also created other impressive builds, such as an animatronic Pikachu and retractable Wolverine claws[1].

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Mondo is releasing a new collection of collectibles celebrating the X-Men character Storm, particularly her appearance in X-Men '97[1]. The collection includes a deluxe 1/6 scale action figure with interchangeable parts and lightning effects, priced at $245 and expected to ship in August 2026[1]. Also available is a screen-printed poster of Storm in her iconic '90s costume, based on a Marvel Comics variant cover by Tran Nguyen, costing $80 and shipping in March 2026[1]. Finally, Mondo is offering a Storm enamel pin by artist Tom Whalen for $15, with an expected shipping date in December[1].

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James Gunn has confirmed he has discussed a potential Constantine 2 with Keanu Reeves, who is expected to reprise his 2005 role as the titular warlock. Despite ongoing rumors and previous confirmations from Reeves and director Frank Lawrence about the project moving forward, Gunn stated that he has not yet seen a script for the sequel. Gunn and Peter Safran, co-heads of the new DCU, have a policy of only greenlighting projects with approved scripts, so Constantine 2 remains an idea until a suitable screenplay is presented. The film would likely fall under the DC Elseworlds banner rather than the main DCU.

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