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The Thunderbolts standing in a building with big windows in the background in Thunderbolts

Marvel's Kevin Feige Knows Exactly Why Thunderbolts Failed At The Box Office

By Rick Stevenson 4 months ago

Thunderbolts pleased critics and fans but failed to break even at the box office, and Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige knows why.

Superman standing in the Fortress of Solitude and looking up at the sky in Superman

An Easter Egg In James Gunn's Superman Teases The Presence Of A Mystical DC Superhero

By Rafael Motamayor 4 months ago

In James Gunn's Superman, there's a mural in the Hall of Justice featuring several superhero characters, and Gunn has confirmed one who appeared in Black Adam.

Superman looking left as he walks down the street in Metropolis in James Gunn's Superman

Why The Biggest Fan Complaint About James Gunn's Superman Misses The Point

By Rick Stevenson 4 months ago

James Gunn's Superman has been met overwhelmingly positive reception, but one of the biggest criticisms doesn't actually make sense.

Composite image of Darkseid from Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, Batman from Batman: Arkham City, Superman from Injustice 2, Batgirl from Gotham Knights, and Wonder Woman from Lego Batman 2: DC Super Heroes

The 12 Best Video Games Based On DC Comics, Ranked

By Sergio Pereira 4 months ago

There have been other incredible DC videogames besides the "Arkham" series, y'know. Here are 12 examples of fantastic video games based on DC Comics.

David Corenswet as an injured Superman is attended by his Superman Robots in Superman (2025)

The Release Of James Gunn's Superman Reveals The True Meaning Of The Original 'Legacy' Title

By Andrew Gladman 4 months ago

James Gunn's Superman was initially subtitled Legacy, but why? Following the film's release, it's clear now that legacy was always a major theme in the story.

Hugh Jackman as Logan in Days of Future Past, Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Terminator in Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Sarah Michelle Gellar as Buffy in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada, and Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker in Return of the Jedi

12 Actors Who Were So Perfectly Cast That They Can't Be Replaced

By Sergio Pereira 4 months ago

There are many actors who play a role so well it's impossible to see anyone else replacing them. Here are 12 of these actors and their signature roles.

A Marvel Actor Had Two Failed Attempts At Getting A Deadpool Cameo

By Witney Seibold 4 months ago

Nathan Fillion, who eventually appeared as Headpool in Deadpool & Wolverine, nearly cameoed in the two previous Deadpool films as well.

Mister Terrific stepping off his T-Craft in Superman 2025

What Does 'Fair Play' Mean To Superman's Mister Terrific?

By Nick Staniforth 4 months ago

Edi Gathegi's Superman character, Mister Terrific, has the words "Fair Play" written on his jacket sleeves. Here's why that choice matters to the character.

Ryan Reynolds in his final, awful Deadpool form from X-Men Origins: Wolverine, Christian Bale in Vice, Frank Langella as Skeletor in Masters of the Universe, Dwayne Johnson as Black Adam, and Michael Keaton from the Morbius credits scene in a composite image

The 10 Worst Post-Credits Scenes Of All Time

By Mike Bedard 4 months ago

Marvel made credits scenes more common than they once were, whether they're for sequels or just for fun, and these are the worst post-credits scenes out there.

Star-Lord (Chris Pratt) leads the Guardians out of their ship in

Guardians Of The Galaxy Director James Gunn Was Bored By A Recurring Marvel Moment

By Noah Villaverde 4 months ago

Director James Gunn admitted he was bored with one specific, repetitive element when making the Guardians of the Galaxy movies.

Val Kilmer's Batman is seen in closeup in Batman Forever

Val Kilmer's Batman Forever Has A Much Darker Version We'll Probably Never See

By Joe Roberts 4 months ago

Batman Forever screenwriter Akiva Goldsman has confirmed the existence of an unfinished "Schumacher Cut" of the movie, and he hopes WB will release it.

Edi Gathegi's Mister Terrific flies over Metropolis, surrounded by T-spheres, in Superman.

Superman's Mister Terrific Actor Almost Starred In A Hit Robert De Niro Series

By Andrew Gladman 4 months ago

Edi Gathegi, who became an instant fan-favorite in James Gunn's Superman as Mister Terrific, had to decide between being in that film or a Robert De Niro show.

The Justice Gang floats mid-air and prepares for a fight in Superman

James Gunn's DC Universe Could Be Building Toward The Justice League – But Not How You Think

By Rafael Motamayor 4 months ago

James Gunn has dropped some vague clues about where his big DC Universe is headed, and we have a theory about how it'll play out.

The Batman (2022) poster with Batman, Riddler, Penguin, and Catwoman over an orange-filtered Gotham City skyline

The Batman Part II: 5 Potential DC Comics Villains For The Sequel

By Devin Meenan 4 months ago

Matt Reeves has said The Batman Part II's villain will be surprising but won't overshadow Batman himself. Here are some rogues who could fill that position.

X-Men: First Class, Darwin staring down Sebastian Shaw, with Havoc and Mystique standing next to him

How X-Men: First Class Star Edi Gathegi Really Feels About Darwin's Controversial Death

By Michael Boyle 4 months ago

Before he became Mister Terrific in Superman, Edi Gathegi's Darwin in X-Men: First Class reached a terrible and frustrating end. Here's how he felt about it.

David Corenswet as Superman looking hurt in medical chair next to other images of Superman looking vulnerable

12 Superman Weaknesses That Don't Involve Kryptonite

By Russell Murray 4 months ago

Superman has a number of Achilles heels that have nothing to do with the one we all know about. Here are 12 of these non-Kryptonite-related weaknesses.

Close up of Aragorn (Viggo Mortensen) in

Viggo Mortensen Turned Down Marvel's Wolverine For A Good Reason

By Jaron Pak 4 months ago

Before joining the Lord of the Rings franchise, Viggo Mortensen had a chance to become part of the X-Men series as Wolverine. Here's why he said no.

Tony Stark looking over Happy Hogan's shoulder in an Iron Man movie

Why Jon Favreau Stopped Directing Marvel Movies After Iron Man 2

By Aaron Perine 4 months ago

The reason Jon Favreau stopped directing films for Marvel Studios after Iron Man 2 comes down to the breakneck production schedules the studio was mandating.

Gabriel Luna as Robbie Reyes from Agents of SHIELD, Benicio del Toro as The Collector from Guardians of the Galaxy, Chiwetel Ejiofor as Karl Mordo from Doctor Strange, Michael Pena as Luis from Ant-Man, and Jamie Alexander as Sif from Thor

15 Marvel Cinematic Universe Characters Who Disappeared Without Explanation

By Ben F. Silverio 4 months ago

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has not had the best track record when it comes to certain characters. Here are 15 who have completely disappeared.

Guy Gardner, Hawgirl, and Mister Terrific floating in the air in Metropolis in Superman (2025)

Superman Gives James Gunn's DCU One Big Advantage Over The MCU

By Rick Stevenson 4 months ago

James Gunn's Superman introduces a world that's very different from the Marvel Cinematic Universe in its early days, which could be a boon to the DC Universe.

Close-up of Lex Luthor grimacing with cuts and bruises on his face in Superman

The Lex Luthor Detail In James Gunn's Superman That Makes No Sense

By Rick Stevenson 4 months ago

The specific way Lex Luthor fights Superman in James Gunn's movie is unique, but if you stop and think about it for a minute, it kinda falls apart.

Superman (2025) - Clark Kent sitting down in his Superman outfit as alien monster attacks in background

James Gunn's Original Superman Movie Villain Was Out Of This World

By Devin Meenan 4 months ago

Superman faces off against Lex Luthor once again in James Gunn's take on the DC hero, but another classic Superman villain was also considered.

Synch, X-23, Magneto, Shadowcat, Wolverine, Professor X, Cyclops, Jean Grey, Apocalypse, and Emma Frost in an X-Men Krakoa group shot

Why One Marvel Writer Considers The X-Men His Biggest Disappointment

By Devin Meenan 4 months ago

Jonathan Hickman is deeply disappointed about his experience writing for the Krakoa era of Marvel's X-Men comics, but his work was far from a total wash.

The Justice Gang poses mid-air in Superman

James Gunn's Superman Sneaks In A Nod To The First Ever Superhero Team

By Rafael Motamayor 4 months ago

The DC Universe has had superheroes before Superman and the Justice Gang, as revealed by a mural featuring the first ever superhero team.

Sentry, looking out over the city in Thunderbolts*

Why Marvel's Thunderbolts* Is A Better Story About Hope Than Superman

By Witney Seibold 4 months ago

James Gunn's Superman pays lip service to the idea of hope, but Marvel's Thunderbolts* featured characters who had to scratch and claw to achieve that idea.

Norman Osborn (Willem Dafoe) leans against a brick wall beside a vintage elevator gate, wearing his Green Goblin suit and a concerned expression in Spider-Man: No Way Home

Willem Dafoe Had One Condition To Return As Green Goblin In Spider-Man: No Way Home

By Caroline Madden 4 months ago

Willem Dafoe is a fantastic Green Goblin, but getting him back on board for Spider-Man: No Way Home required meeting one understandable demand.

Superman kissing Lois Lane in the air in James Gunn's Superman

What's The Song At The End Of James Gunn's Superman?

By Rick Stevenson 4 months ago

James Gunn's Superman sends audiences out on a high note with a song that calls back to a critical interaction between Lois and Clark. Here's the song.