Hollywood keeps trying to manufacture “event” blockbusters out of every superhero and legacy sequel, and audiences have stopped buying it. Meanwhile, horror and anime—once treated as niche curiosities—are packing theaters with genuine urgency. The Conjuring: Last Rites and Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle prove it: smaller budgets, passionate fans, and cultural moments that feel worth showing up for. Horror has the staying power, anime has the spectacle, and together they might just be the real lifeline for theaters.
James Gunn and Kevin Feige Are Rebooting Their Childhoods
Superman and Fantastic Four are embracing Silver Age nostalgia, but for who? With flying dogs, surprise babies, and '60s throwback vibes, it feels less like a revival and more like two Gen-X creatives working through a midlife crisis—dragging audiences into a version of comic book history they may not even want.
Marvel Wants to Simplify the MCU—But That’s Exactly the Problem
Seventeen years after Iron Man launched the MCU, Marvel is scaling back—but is simplicity really the answer? Fans don’t mind doing the homework if it means building toward something meaningful. The real issue isn’t too much content—it’s too little payoff.
More People Watched Madame Web Than Deadpool—Yes, Really
Let’s just rip the Band-Aid off: Madame Web got more views than Deadpool & Wolverine in their first couple weeks of streaming. Not in theaters—God, no—but on streaming. According to Nielsen, Madame Web pulled 16 million views on Netflix, while Deadpool & Wolverine hit 15.8 million on Disney+. And if that sounds like an alternate … Continue reading More People Watched Madame Web Than Deadpool—Yes, Really
Stop Reading Comics. Just Watch the Movies.
Superheroes are our modern myths. They're cultural icons, vessels for generational values, endlessly reinterpreted and repackaged. And right now, their stories dominate the box office. You’d think comic books would be riding that same high, right? But they’re not. Despite superheroes being more mainstream than ever, comic book sales in the West have been steadily … Continue reading Stop Reading Comics. Just Watch the Movies.
Hollywood After Dark 