[Editor’s note: The following containsMAJOR spoilersforThe Last of Us: Part II.] Naughty Dog’s highly anticipated sequel to their 2013 acclaimed hitThe Last of Usis now available to play in some places in the world. And you know what that means:SPOILERS. Some folks out there have broken embargo, so the story spoilers are already out there if you’re not careful. But if you areintentionallyseeking them out – whether it’s because you’re interested in the story but don’t plan on playing it, or just can’t wait to get to the end of the 30-hour trek to find out – you’ve come to the right place....

[Editor’s note: The following containsspoilersforLoki, Season 1, Episode 3, “Lamentis."] The inclusion of LGBTQ+ issues and characters within Disney-owned properties, including “groundbreaking” moments like Lefou (Josh Gad) dancing with another man in the live-actionBeauty and the Beastor characters likeCruella’s Artie (John McCrea) reading as queer, has always struggled to actually feel inclusive. The third episode ofLokidid take a bold step towards improving on that, though: In “Lamentis,” written byBisha K....

While Marvel Studios has been attracted prestigious filmmakers likeRyan CooglerandChloe Zhaoto its ranks over the last few years, one lauded director who won’t be venturing into the MCU is living legendMartin Scorsese. The iconic filmmaker and film historian was asked his thoughts on the Marvel Cinematic Universe recently, and he, uh, is not crazy about them. Speaking toEmpire(viaScreenRant), Scorsese admitted he doesn’t view Marvel movies as cinema: “I don’t see them,” revealed Scorsese....

The first poster for the upcoming mystery thriller filmMissingstarringStorm Reid(HBO’sThe Last of Usseries) has been revealed. The film about a daughter searching for her mother is set to release exclusively in theaters at the start of next year on August 15, 2025. The new poster showcases the film’s central premise, as well as its focus on technology through the use of a broken phone. In the cracked phone, we see a text conversation between Reid’s character June and her mother, played byNia Long....

In an era where superhero and fantasy movies rank almost supreme at the box office and streaming services, viewers are bombarded with numerous options for hard hitting characters (literally). Whether they’re using science or mystical abilities, characters from theMCU,DCEU, and other genre franchises top the cinematic lists for physical or supernatural strength. Related:From ‘Zero Dark Thirty’ to ‘Lawrence of Arabia’: 9 Greatest Director Follow-Ups to Best Picture Winners It’s not just the story, but the voices and faces that bring to life the everyday, ordinary people that represent strength in different variations than our beloved superheroes....

Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriagereturns tonight with a brand-new episode titled,“A Regular Samaritan.“The episode will follow Georgie (Montana Jordan) as he joins a new congregation and expands the McAllister business to his church. As you might have guessed, Georgie’s congregation is not one that he is familiar with, and neither is his new Reverend, Pastor Jeff (Matt Hobby). The Christian minister played a role in the life of the Coopers across the seven seasons ofYoung Sheldon....

If you’ve seenThe Mandaloriantrailerand you have questions, you’re in the right place. Who’s the Mandalorian? What’s a Mandalorian?When’s the Mandalorian? These are all great asks, and some of them we can absolutely answer. Created byJon Favreau(Iron Man,The Lion King) for the streaming serviceDisney+, the live-actionStar Warsshow starsPedro Pascalas an intergalactic gunfighter presumedly descended from the same warrior race that gave us both bounty hunters Jango and Boba Fett. It’ll arrive on November 12th along with the launch of the service itself, but don’t expect too many answers before then since press won’t be getting an early look....

Netflix has released the trailer forOutside the Wire. The upcoming sci-fi action flick starsAnthony Mackie. The new year is going to be big for Mackie, who kicks things off with this Netflix movie before heading to Disney+ with Marvel’sThe Falcon and the Winter Soldier. In addition to Mackie,Outside the WirestarsPilou Asbaek(Game of Thrones),Michael Kelly(House of Cards),Damon Idris(Black Mirror),Emily Beecham(Hail, Caesar!), andEnzo Cilenti(Free Fire). Directed byMikael Håfström(The Rite,1408) and written byRob Yescombe(The Division)andRowan Athale,Outside the Wireplunges us into the near future....

The wild and wooly world of animal influencers is coming to Netflix later this month.Pet Starslaunches April 30 on Netflix with five 30-minute episodes following talent management companyPets on Qand its two main employees, Melissa and Colleen. The duo work with some of the most popular pets on social media, and the first trailer has arrived to showcase what’s in store. “This pair handles Hollywood’s cutest, most well-known animal clients — top hats, treats and poop to boot,” Netflix said in a statement....

Movies likeRaya and the Last Dragonmake me miss movie theaters. There have been movies I’ve seen in the past year where I caught them at home, and a home viewing was acceptable. It’s not even a categorization limited to drama. I was fine watching the action filmExtractionon my TV, but I longed to see the vistas ofNomadlandon the big screen. Disney Animation’s new movie clearly belongs in a theater simply because it’s a big quest story built around its set pieces....

Rupert Sandersis set to direct the Vietnam War movieThe Things They Carried, based on the acclaimed collection of linked short stories byTim O’Brien, who drew on his own experiences as a soldier in the 23rd Infantry Division. The Things They Carriedfollows a platoon of American soldiers fighting on the ground in the Vietnam War. It was O’Brien’s third book about the war, one he wrote in response to what he considered ignorance surrounding the war, and it wound up becoming a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize....

Are there too many streaming services? Too much content fighting for our attention? Perhaps. But if a ton of supply means there’s more room at the table for stories likeSelf Made: Inspired By the Life of Madam C.J. Walkerto be told on widely watched platforms like Netflix, we’re all the better for it. The story of Walker is beyond inspiring, beyond thrilling, and beyond necessary for all of us to know about....

Hard to deny that we live in an age dominated by the superhero. That classic Superman chestnut, “Look up in the sky!”, feels as apropos as ever when you can’t drive down a major road without Tony Stark’s mustachioed mug or Clark Kent’s Kryptonian biceps flexing down at you like judgemental gods. They rule the box office, they rule the pop culture conversation, they rule the graphic t-shirt real estate at every coffee shop....