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Harrison Ford never got a chance to return as President James Marshall in an "Air Force One" sequel ("Air Force Two"?), but he will be playing another president in "Captain America: Brave New World" -- President Thaddeus "Thunderbolt" Ross, who was previously played by the late William Hurt in previous Marvel movies. As he did in the comics, Ross will become the Red Hulk, and it looks like he'll be battling it out with Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie), the new Captain America.

The President of the United States is a shady character? Truly the most outrageous idea in the Marvel Cinematic Universe yet! All kidding aside, between a reactionary, kleptocratic Republican party and a feckless, enabling Democratic one, you might be wishing for a president who would truly, courageously stand up for liberty and justice for all— perhaps someone like Captain America himself.

Ever since Steve Rogers decided to hand his shield off to his buddy Sam Wilson (a.k.a. Falcon) at the end of Avengers: Endgame, fans have wondered what was next. We got a Disney+ series that showed Sam’s hesitance to pick up the mantle of Captain America and the history that comes with it. By the end of the series, he knew he was the only person who could take on the role of Captain America. Now, where do we go? It looks like the upcoming story of super heroes and alter egos, Captain America: Brave New World, will tell us when it reaches theatre screens on February 14, 2025.

The new Captain America

Captain America: Brave New World, is the first Marvel movie to feature Sam Wilson in his Captain America costume and new role. Director Julius Onah, whose previous credits include The Girl Is in Trouble, The Cloverfield Paradox,...

Sometimes, you gotta go through the hardest battles to earn your place in the sun. While Captain America might be famous for wielding a shield and fighting for justice, the upcoming Captain America: Brave New World is about to face a different kind of battle—one that doesn’t involve fighting Hydra but rather the high expectations of its predecessors and the shifting dynamics of the Marvel universe.

Anthony Mackie in Captain America: Brave New World | Marvel Studios

Let’s get this out of the way: Captain America: Brave New World is certainly set to make waves when it hits theaters. But, while fans will no doubt flock to theaters in droves for the February release, early box-office projections are showing that this sequel might not reach the same stratospheric heights as Captain America: Civil War.

Captain America: Brave New World’s modest box office projections

Let’s talk numbers.

Sam Wilson returns in Captain America: Brave New World, hitting theaters on February 14. To celebrate the highly-anticipated movie, Sam Wilson: Captain America #2 and Red Hulk #1, both on sale next month, will have special "Marvel Studios Variant Covers."

The covers will feature Marvel Studios' Head of Visual Development Ryan Meinerding's original character illustrations and designs for Sam Wilson and the Marvel Cinematic Universe debut of the Red Hulk.

We only have the former for now but it offers a new look at Sam's new Captain America costume. This is a big departure from both The Falcon and The Winter Soldier and the comics and more in line with what Chris Evans' Steve Rogers has typically worn on screen.

Launching last week, Sam Wilson: Captain America is written by Evan Narcisse and Greg Pak and drawn by Eder Messias. The high-flying adventure sets Captain America on a collision course with a...

Captain America is one of the most recognizable heroes in comic book history. Whether he's directing a team or striking out on his own, he's regarded as an incredibly respected and versatile fighter and tactician – sometimes even across enemy lines. His ability to rally and inspire others with American virtues makes him a standout leader, but that's not a praiseworthy accomplishment to every fan.

X user vandynesjanet invited fans to give their real opinions about Captain America, and though the post yielded some standout answers, one reply hit on one of Cap's most central characteristics. He's embodies what American virtue is meant to be and uses those ideals to inspire and motivate others.

Captain America should Always have inspiring speeches. One of the things that let me down in the MCU is they made him come off as just a nice guy. Steve is supposed to be a symbol of America's virtues,...

Harrison Ford's Red Hulk has enough potential to be a recurring character after his introduction in Captain America: Brave New World, unlike many other MCU villains. Thaddeus Ross' MCU story took a while to reach its climax. Ross' journey began in 2008's The Incredible Hulk, was put on hold until 2016's Captain America: Civil War, and briefly resumed in 2021's Black Widow before Red Hulk appears on the scene in 2025's Captain America: Brave New World. In retrospect, Thaddeus Ross' transformation into Red Hulk may have been inevitable despite Hulk's lack of a solo movie and Ross' required recasting following William Hurt's passing.

Ross sides with the Leader and the Intelligencia to transform into the Red Hulk in the comics, but that doesn't seem to be the case in Captain America: Brave New World. Instead, Harrison Ford's President Ross appears to be an involuntary guinea pig for the Leader's experiments.

2025 is going to be a big year for Sam Wilson, so to celebrate Captain America, he's getting a new book of short stories starring the hero. Before the former Falcon hits theaters in his latest MCU film, see several writers pay tribute to Captain America in a seriously action-packed anthology.

Marvel Comics revealed that it was teaming up with Titan Books to produce Captain America: The Shield of Sam Wilson, an anthology novel containing 13 original short stories starring Sam. The writers involved are Maurice Broaddus, Jesse J. Holland, Gar Anthony Haywood, Nicole Givens Kurtz, Kyoko M., Sheree Renee Thomas, Gary Phillips, Danian Jerry, Gloria J. Browne Marshall, Glenn Parris, Christopher Chambers, and Alex Simmons.

The anthology is filled with awe-inspiring tales that see Captain America travel back in time, thwart an insurrectionist plot, and even take on villains such as Hydra, Sabretooth, and even Daredevil’s archenemy, the Kingpin.

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2024 has been a big year for Marvel variant covers, featuring epic designs starring Godzilla and Venom Horse. For decades, single issue variant covers have been a unique way to boost interest in comics. Marvel has taken pride in its variant covers for years thanks to the Stormbreakers program, but 2024 has seen a tremendous rise in variants from numerous artists.

Anything is possible with a variant cover, and Marvel took full advantage of artists' imaginations throughout the year. There have been a number of collaborations announced that saw some incredible artwork crossing over Marvel's heroes with other franchises. Additionally, there have been tie-ins to some of Marvel's movies and even bizarre concepts that highlight a certain character in the Marvel Universe. 2024 was truly rife with incredible variants, and fans will be discovering new favorites from this past year well into 2025.

Giant Man and Captain America Battle Over Coca-Cola Avengers #17 Variant Cover...

The Guardians of the Galaxy haven't yet been confirmed to be returning to the MCU, making me worried that Marvel Studios might be quietly trying to move on from the iconic cosmic superhero team. Since their debut in 2014's eponymous Phase 2 movie, the Guardians of the Galaxy team has been one of my favorite MCU properties. I loved seeing the team change and grow over the duration of the James Gunn-directed trilogy and Holiday Special, but, now, I'm nervous we might not see the Guardians of the Galaxy again.

2023's Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 ended with the original Guardians of the Galaxy team disbanding, though Rocket and Groot stayed in the new line-up, with the former being promoted to team captain. This was incredibly emotional, but also made me think the stage was being set for new Guardians of the Galaxy adventures, with a new roster continuing...

After some of the recent MCU smash successes, I can't believe it's been almost half a decade since the franchise last broke one key box office record. The MCU timeline has been rife with major financial successes, which encouraged the blossoming of the Marvel movie empire as we know it today, and led to a slew of releases that quickly earned audience adoration. With that said, it's easy to overestimate and underestimate the franchise in equal measure as a result of the high bar set for the MCU both critically and financially.

Since Avengers: Endgame is still the second-highest-grossing movie of all time - beat out for the top spot only narrowly by James Cameron's Avatar - conversations around the McU's upcoming releases are often based on whether it seems the future releases can ever hope to compare up to this behemoth installment and its various record-breaking results. Interestingly,...

In the past few years, the biggest character development that Monkey D. Luffy, the protagonist of One Piece, has witnessed is definitely the Nika transformation that got unlocked during his battle with Kaido in the Wano arc. Luffy unlocked his biggest potential and went on to defeat the Strongest Creature in the One Piece world.

Luffy’s Nika Transformation | Credit: Toei Animation

While most of the fans of the series were happy that Luffy had got a new power, others were disappointed with the weight they put on Luffy. This weight is generally called the Chosen One Trope, which would not only remove the uniqueness in Luffy’s character as a protagonist but also disrupt the message that Oda has been trying to portray since the beginning.

However, what fans fail to realize is that Oda had rejected the Chosen One trope way before it became a part of Luffy’s character.

With Captain America: Brave New World just over a month away from arriving in theaters, the promotional tie-ins have begun and Tide has released three new TV spots for 2025's first MCU movie.

You might have caught a Gif version of Red Hulk fighting Captain America but the full snippet - which was pretty easy to find on YouTube - can now be watched below. However, an even bigger talking point on social media has been the surprise return of Ant-Man and Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania's Dale.

Played by Gregg Turkington, he hired and fired Scott Lang from a San Francisco chain of Baskin-Robbins before later reuniting with the crook-turned-superhero after Ant-Man saved the universe in Avengers: Endgame.

We don't anticipate Dale factoring into Captain America: Brave New World but this is a fun cameo and a nice way to pay homage to a relatively obscure piece of...

Hayley Atwell is a fan favorite in the Marvel universe as the fierce and fabulous Peggy Carter, holding her own against Captain America. But the Hollywood star is more than just a superhero — she’s a savvy businesswoman off-screen too. With a career spanning two decades, she’s built a diverse portfolio that’s set to make her net worth soar by 2025.

Hayley Atwell in Heartstopper (Credits: Netflix)

Atwell’s journey is nothing short of inspiring. From her early roles in historical dramas to becoming a major player in the MCU, she’s truly made her mark. Not just an actress, she’s dabbled in TV, voice acting, radio, and podcasting too. The 42-year-old has carved out a diverse career that’s only getting better.

Curious about how this multi-talented diva developed her empire? Let’s look at Hayley Atwell’s progression to prominence, her substantial franchise revenues, and the...

This article contains spoilers for Squid Game season 2.

While a lot of characters died in Squid Game season 2, most of the main ones have survived and will return in season 3. Three years after Squid Game season 1 ended, the popular Netflix series is back for a second season with new and returning characters. Every character in Squid Game season 2 has an essential role to play, from Gi-hun and his plan to take down the operation to the new players.

Although there are several theories about what Squid Game season 3 could be about, there isn't a way of knowing what the fates of the characters will be. However, there are some things in Squid Game season 2 that offer clues about what might happen to the remaining characters in the show's final season. With Squid Game season 2 ending on a cliffhanger, there are several things regarding its remaining characters that the third season will have to wrap up.

If Marvel's first plans for a movie franchise had succeeded, the MCU probably wouldn't exist today. The Marvel Cinematic Universe has grown exponentially throughout the years, going from the Avengers' monumental team-up in 2012's The Avengers to their universe-defining battle against Thanos in 2019's Avengers: Endgame, and from Marvel Studios' first venture into streaming with WandaVision to the multiversal war at the center of Avengers: Secret Wars, as well as more than a dozen upcoming MCU projects in the next few years.

Kevin Feige's ambitious plans for an interconnected franchise made the MCU what it is nowadays: an ever-growing behemoth grossing almost $30 billion and gathering Hollywood's biggest stars. Sixteen years after Iron Man marked the beginning of the franchise, the MCU now comprises over thirty-four movies, fifteen shows, and two Special Presentations, plus a few shorts. The Marvel Cinematic Universe is so successful that C-list characters have become fan-beloved...

Captain America: Brave New World's movie inspirations have been revealed, making the movie even more exciting than it was already. As the first Marvel movie releasing in 2025, Captain America: Brave New World is nearing the final stages of its marketing. The upcoming MCU movie is being teased by Marvel Studios, as well as those involved in crafting the film itself. From teases of the intriguing story of Captain America: Brave New World to the movies that inspired it, the final few months before the MCU project's release have led to many exciting reveals.

In a recent interview with Empire, Captain America: Brave New World's director, Julius Onah, outlined the specific movies he had in mind when crafting the MCU story. Onah also stated that he wants these inspirations to shine through in the final film, rather than be a director who names lots of movies that hold no...

The Marvel Cinematic Universe had some amazing superhero costumes in 2024, adding to the long list of live-action adaptations of comic book suits that have shined on the big and small screens, and some of them did so brighter than the rest. The original Avengers have led a few of the best movies in the MCU and also wore some of the best costumes the franchise has seen. However, they were not the only characters to get comic book-accurate costumes.

2024 was a good year for the shared universe in that regard, with the McU's only movie of 2024, Deadpool & Wolverine, offering some exciting superhero costumes that fans had long wanted to see in a live-action movie or series. As is the nature of superhero franchises, all MCU movies and series have featured a superhero costume of some sort, and here are the very best of them in no specific order.

Captain America's...

Warning: Spoilers ahead for Squid Game season 2.

Captain Park, who appears to be helping Jun-ho find Gi-hun and the location of the Squid Game in Squid Game season 2, turns out to be playing for the other team. Squid Game season 2 is finally here, with Lee Jung-jae back Seong Gi-hun. Season 2 also sees the return of Wi Ha-Joon as Hwang Jun-Ho and Lee Byung-hun's Front Man Hwang In-ho.

Squid Game season 3 is confirmed, which makes sense considering that season 2 ended on some massive cliffhangers. In addition to Gi-hun's failed revolution, Squid Game season 2's finale also revealed the true nature of Captain Park, who rescued Wi Ha-joon's Jun-ho but was secretly working for the bad guys the whole time.

Captain Park Was Secretly Working For The Squid Games’ Organizers The Whole Time Captain Park is exposed as a traitor at the end of Squid Game season 2

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Anthony Mackie has opened up about how the story of Captain America: Brave New World will avoid repeating that of his MCU Disney+ series, The Falcon and the Winter Soldier. Anthony Mackie has now appeared as Sam Wilson in eight projects, and has evolved over the last decade from Steve Rogers' sidekick, the Falcon, into the McU's new Captain America. Mackie will next appear in Marvel Studios' Captain America: Brave New World in February 2025, marking his theatrical debut as Captain America after becoming the Star-Spangled-Man in Phase 4.

Captain America: Brave New World's release is heavily featured in the February 2025 issue of Empire Magazine, in which Anthony Mackie explains more about the upcoming movie's storyline. Mackie explains the difference between Brave New World and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, noting that while themes of race are still "subtext" in the former, "it's not the focus." Mackie, executive...

We all once wondered if the Avengers could thrive without the iconic leaders, but What If…? Season 3 flipped that question on its head. Anthony Mackie’s Captain America redefined what it means to carry the shield. While Chris Evans and Robert Downey Jr. left unforgettable legacies, Mackie brought fresh energy, depth, and grit to the forefront.

A still from What If…? Season 2 | Credits: Marvel Studios

The multiverse chaos of What If…? showcased a Steve-less Avengers, with Mackie proving more than capable of holding his own, and leading.

Anthony Mackie’s Captain America proves he’s the heart of the Avengers Anthony Mackie in Captain America: Brave New World | Credits: Marvel Studios

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No Chris Evans. No Robert Downey Jr. Yet the Avengers seem to be in steady hands. Anthony Mackie’s Sam Wilson proved in What If…? Season 3 that he’s not just another hero; he’s a leader who always...

The return of Chris Evans in Avengers: Doomsday is undeniably exciting, but I have some reservations about the negative way it could affect other MCU characters. Evans' return in the upcoming MCU movie was confirmed in December 2024, despite it being unclear what exactly his role would be. This naturally raised the excitement for the already anticipated story of Avengers: Doomsday, which is still set for release worldwide in May 2026, with its sequel - Avengers: Secret Wars - coming a year later in 2027.

Evans' addition to the film makes Avengers: Doomsday's confirmed cast one that causes extreme excitement. Not only is Evans set to reunite with his former costar, Robert Downey Jr., but the heroes of 2025's Marvel movies such as The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Thunderbolts* are also confirmed to be part of the story. Although I cannot wait to see how all of these heroes, familiar and unfamiliar,...

Chris Evans will be returning to the MCU in Avengers: Doomsday, and the most popular choice for his new Marvel character could finally pay off a nine-year-old quote from 2015's Avengers: Age of Ultron. Following his recent return as Johnny Storm's Human Torch in Deadpool & Wolverine, Chris Evans is set to take on a role opposite Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom and a slew of MCU heroes in Avengers: Doomsday. The Russo brothers' 2026 movie, however, could put a dark spin on Chris Evans' Captain America.

While Chris Evans has been revealed to be returning in Avengers: Doomsday, the extent and nature of his mysterious role hasn't been revealed. This has sparked theories suggesting who else Chris Evans could play in the MCU, if not the original Steve Rogers' Captain America. Following Robert Downey Jr.'s recasting from Iron Man to Doctor Doom, it's very possible that more...

Chris Evans will return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in a couple of years, and if the actor ends up playing the perfect role for him in Avengers: Doomsday, there will be a way for Evans to stick around in the franchise after the movie. Chris Evans is one of the faces of the MCU. Alongside Robert Downey Jr., Evans led four Avengers movies, with all of them grossing at least $1 billion at the box office. Evans' Captain America trilogy is regarded by many as not only the McU's best, but among all superhero movies.

With production on Avengers: Doomsday set to begin in Spring 2025, the movie's cast has already started to form. Evans is back for the first Avengers movie since 2019's Avengers: Endgame. The film will also feature major stars like Robert Downey Jr., Benedict Cumberbatch, Pedro Pascal, and many more. So far, Evans' Avengers: Doomsday character and...

Chris Evans is returning to the MCU in 2026's Avengers: Doomsday, and a new theory puts a huge and hilarious twist on Evans' return after his five-year hiatus. Following his debut in 2011's Captain America: The First Avenger, Chris Evans played Steve Rogers' Captain America in ten MCU movies before his retirement from the role in 2019's Avengers: Endgame. He also played a shape-shifted Loki and reprised his classic role of the Human Torch, and Chris Evans will now be returning to reunite with the Russo brothers, Robert Downey Jr. and Hayley Atwell in Avengers: Doomsday.

Robert Downey Jr. was confirmed to be returning in Avengers: Doomsday during Marvel's Sdcc presentation in July, but he will be playing Victor Von Doom, a.k.a. Doctor Doom, rather than Tony Stark's Iron Man. Now that another MCU veteran is joining him, theories have been rife about who Chris Evans will portray in Doomsday.

Anime continues to make waves globally, with increasing interest as we are almost at the end of 2024. Many of the new anime have appealed to the global audience, from Attack on Titan to Demon Slayer and Jujutsu Kaisen, and theatres worldwide are eager to put on a showing of an anime movie.

The protagonist of One Piece Monkey D. Luffy. [Credit: Toei Animation]

One Piece is one of the most legendary anime series of all time and it has solidified its position as one of the most influential franchises of 2024 as well. According to Variety Fandom’s annual popularity report, this long-standing series ranked 8th among the most-searched franchises worldwide.

This is a testament to its enduring legacy. However, while One Piece surpassed iconic names like Naruto and Game of Thrones, it couldn’t quite dethrone the behemoth that is Marvel, which maintains its reign as the most dominant entertainment brand.

Chris Evans will be one of the stars of Avengers: Doomsday and following major reveals, a new Marvel Cinematic Universe theory shows how the actor could be back as his version of Captain America. Evans was one of the main faces of the MCU for several years, with the actor being a constant onscreen presence from 2011 to 2019. After co-leading the McU's Avengers movies with Robert Downey Jr.'s Iron Man as the de-facto leaders of the team, Evans' Captain America bowed out of the MCU in Avengers: Endgame, staying in the past with Peggy Carter.

An older Steve Rogers left his shield with Anthony Mackie's Sam Wilson. Now, it seems like both versions of Captain America could share the screen in the Multiverse Saga's first Avengers movie. While Avengers: Doomsday's story is still being kept under wraps for now, its cast has started to build up. Marvel Studios...

Following reports suggesting Captain America: Brave New World would be one of the longest Marvel movies, it’s now being reported the movie will actually be one of the studio’s shorter movies.

Initially, the runtime of Captain America: Brave New World was reported to be 2 hours and 40 minutes which would have made it one of Marvel’s longest movies and the longest Captain America movie by a long shot. However, it seems the movie is actually about a half-hour shorter than that.

Marvel insider Daniel Rpk has reported that the runtime of Anthony Mackie’s first Captain America movie is actually set to come in at 2 hours and 4 minutes, putting the movie around two hours. This runtime is honestly much more in line with what we expected of the film as it would have been a bit interesting to see a nearly three-hour Captain America movie, especially when you...

It's been over half a decade since we last saw the Avengers assemble. With a seemingly endless list of new characters introduced during Phases 4 and 5, multiple teams appearing in Avengers: Doomsday seems likely.

Who will lead those remains to be seen but based on comments from Captain America: Brave New World producer Nate Moore, Sam Wilson is a top contender to reassemble Earth's Mightiest Heroes.

"There is certainly more story to be told for Captain America," he tells Empire Online. "Sam might find that, moving forward, he might be jumping out of the frying pan and into the proverbial fire."

Moore adds, "I think that Avengers teams are best when they are led by a Captain America. And this movie gives us a little bit of space to talk about, 'Where are the Avengers? What does it mean to have Avengers? And is Sam the right guy to lead them?...

Yet another major star from the Marvel Cinematic Universe's past is returning to help conclude the Multiverse Saga. Hayley Atwell is apparently set to return as Agent Cartner in "Avengers: Doomsday," which is due to hit theaters in 2026. This, according to the folks at Deadline, with the outlet reporting that Atwell will indeed return in some capacity in the film, which is being directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, of "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Avengers: Endgame" fame.

Plot details for the moment are being kept under wraps. What we know for sure is that the film will see several major actors returning to the MCU fold. Most recently, it was revealed that Chris Evans, known for playing Captain America for nearly a decade, will be returning in some capacity. It's unclear for now if Evans is playing Cap, or another role entirely. To that end, Robert Downey Jr., who previously played Iron Man,...

Chris Evans’ return to the MCU has set off a lot of speculation about who the actor will be playing. The actor has so far essayed two distinct roles in the MCU, that of Captain America and that of Johnny Storm in Deadpool & Wolverine.

Captain America || Credit: Marvel Studios

Chris Evans’ return to the MCU comes at the heels of Robert Downey Jr. coming back, albeit as Doctor Doom instead of Tony Stark. However, it is likely that Chris Evans will return as some form of Captain America, but not as the original Captain America himself.

Chris Evans could be playing Nomad to allow Sam to be Captain America Sam Wilson as Captian America || Credit: Marvel Studios

Old Steve Rogers has found himself fighting the good fight in multiple timelines. Most recently in Avengers: Twilight, Steve Rogers came out of retirement to fight a fascist government as an elderly Captain America,...

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7. Soldier Supreme

Introduced during 2018's Infinity Wars event, Soldier Supreme was an amalgamation of Captain America and Doctor Strange. 

Not only does he have Cap's enhanced strength, agility, and combat skills, but the Soldier Supreme also wields Stephen Strange's mastery of magic and mystical artefacts (making him a formidable superhero on multiple fronts). 

This would give Evans a chance to do something new with a role he's been tied to since 2011, portraying a Steve similar to the one we all know and love, albeit with a magical twist that could even see him fulfil Doctor Strange's role from the comics as Doom's right-hand-man. 

6. Civil Warrior

As eager as we are to see Captain America return to the MCU to help save the Multiverse, there's something to be said about revisiting Steve Rogers in Avengers: Doomsday in a more villainous light. 

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Another major Marvel star is returning for "Avengers: Doomsday." The massive team-up movie is part one of the two-part finale to the ongoing Multiverse Saga, the series of movies (and shows) that have continued the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the aftermath of 2019's "Avengers: Endgame," which closed out the Infinity Saga. It looks like Marvel Studios is pulling out all of the stops here, as original Avengers actor Chris Evans, known for his role as Captain America, is returning to the MCU for the film.

According to The Wrap, Evans is indeed returning in "Avengers: Doomsday," which is set to hit theaters in 2026. While one could assume he will once again play the heroic Steve Rogers, Marvel has not confirmed the exact nature of his role in the film.

"Doomsday" is to be directed by Joe and Anthony Russo, who previously helmed "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," "Captain America: Civil War,...

It’s the time of year most TV fanatics hate — when all of our favorite Primetime series go on break.

We’ve got tips for fighting the fall finale funk to help you get through the next few weeks of reruns and missing series. These ideas are meant to be fun and festive.

If you’re struggling with seasonal withdrawals and feel out of sorts without anything to do until your favorite shows come back on, try these funk-fighting tips. You can always catch a rerun of one of your series favorites, like NCIS: Origins.

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Many of today’s popular TV shows go on a multi-week hiatus around the end-of-year holidays, giving TV networks time to fill with seasonal specials and holiday favorites.

However, the break in regular programming is also the perfect time for other shows to try to capture an otherwise distracted audience.

Marvel Rivals players who want to play Captain America should go into the game with a strategy if they want to truly emulate the star-spangled man with a plan. Cap is a Vanguard character in Marvel Rivals, meaning his role is to protect his teammates by putting himself in the middle of the action and soaking up some damage. While an important and selfless role like this makes total sense for Steve Rogers, players will need to be careful that they understand the responsibility they’re taking on for their entire team.

Players new to Marvel's Overwatch clone may take a little bit of time to learn how best to use Cap. His abilities are pretty straightforward, and they are all pretty much what players would expect Cap to be able to do. That said, playing a tank is a strategic role that requires an understanding of positioning. Players hoping...

Marvel has officially introduced the new Silver Hulk, as the Hulk gets a cosmic upgrade courtesy of Galactus. Before now, fans have seen Red Hulks, Gray Hulks and even Purple Hulks, but the new Silver Hulk is the strongest of all - something he'll prove by going blow for blow against Iron Man and the Avengers.

In a preview of What If...? Galactus Transformed Hulk? - from Mat Groom and Lan Medina - Marvel just unleashed the new Silver Hulk, designed by iconic Silver Surfer artist Ron Lim. The story will see Galactus choose Hulk as his new herald, adding the Power Cosmic to his already immense strength.

The unlettered preview shows Galactus taking pity on Bruce Banner and transforming him into a new herald, transforming his human body into a silvery form. However, when Bruce's rage is unleashed, the Silver Hulk emerges, with his enhanced form cracking holes in the impenetrable silver skin.

Chris Evans is one of the most charismatic movie leads the Marvel Cinematic Universe has ever had, and it seems more likely than ever that he could actually return to the beloved franchise. The wonderful details of Chris Evan's Captain America performance made him one of the McU's flagship characters for many years running, serving as a steadfast presence in the beloved cinema series. Now, it seems that Evans' return to the MCU could be more likely than ever.

The announcement of Robert Downey Jr.'s return as Doctor Doom opened up the floodgates of possibilities for previous stars to return to the franchise in new roles. After all, Evans has already made a brief return as a new character with a cameo as Johnny Storm, a.k.a. The Human Torch, in Deadpool & Wolverine. Perhaps the MCU could bring Chris Evans back into the fold as an...

At New York Comic Con in October, Nacelle Company CEO, Brian Volk-Weiss, announced the first wave of their upcoming line of Star Trek action figures. As TrekMovie.com reported at the time, the plan is for the figures to be under $30, allaying my initial price point fears. In place of those concerns, a new concern arose, which Volk-Weiss has recently addressed.

At Nycc, Volk-Weiss announced that the first wave would consist of the following characters:

Captain Jellico (Star Trek: The Next Generation)Peter Preston (Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan)Valkris (Star Trek III: The Search for Spock)Captain Garret (Star Trek: The Next Generation)Tuvix (Star Trek: Voyager)Mirror Archer (Star Trek: Enterprise)Weyoun (Star Trek: Deep Space Nine)Captain Sulu (Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country)

As Trek Core reported at the time of the announcement, the goal was to steer away from the common characters, "like Captain Kirk,...

If you saw the new Funko Pop collection designed for Captain America: Brave New World, you may look like Red Hulk (Harrison Ford), too. That bellowing growl is not giving "Smash" in a steroid-rage way, but ridiculously angry in a "This sucks out loud" feel toward the other baddie in the film —The Leader.

Played by Tim Blake Nelson ("Looking Glass" in The Watchmen Max series), The Leader is every bit a fascinating antagonist in Captain America's world. He's a primary fixture in the life of Sam Wilson as well. He was known as Samuel Sterns until a freak chemical accident that exposed him to heavy gamma radiation (because Hulk). Then, something goes terribly wrong. Sterns' skin turns green, and his head grows exponentially.

He will capture our imagination because he looks like the love child of Brainiac and a Skrull Warrior. That notwithstanding, Sterns' heightened intellect grants him powers beyond his wildest dreams,...

The Hulk is associated with plenty of interesting heroes and villains that have sadly been absent in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, though the series has had plenty of opportunities to include them. As of the upcoming film Captain America: Brave New World, it seems as though the MCU has consigned itself to using characters associated with The Hulk in other characters' movies, with Red Hulk starring as the primary antagonist of Sam Wilson's first Captain America solo movie. There are still plenty of important Hulk characters that have yet to see use in the franchise.

There is an obvious reason as to why so many important heroes, villains, and side characters in the Hulk mythos haven't yet appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The sticky legal rights surrounding a Hulk solo movie prevented Marvel Studios from taking the time to explore more Hulk characters for a long time, leading...

There’s nothing more disheartening for a movie fan than when you go see a movie with a bunch of your friends, and while you absolutely love the movie, when the lights come on, and you walk out, you realize your friends absolutely Hated it. Sometimes this is justified, such as when my group of buddies rightly accused me of being insane for loving Die Another Day. At other times, they’re dead wrong, such as when one of my best friends tried to convince me Rushmore was bad (believe it or not – this also happened at The Matrix – but with a different friend). Another time I was totally disheartened by the reaction of a group of friends was back in the fall of 2004 when a group of us went to see Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow on opening night.

Wait a second, some of you might be asking.

Frank Grillo is one of the few people who have had the opportunity to work in the MCU and James Gunn’s new and improved Dcu. The actor essayed the role of Brock Rumlow/Crossbones in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and will be playing Rick Flag Sr. in The DC Universe under James Gunn.

Frank Grillo in Captain America || Credit; Marvel Studios

While the actor has been a part of quite some films in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Grillo has revealed that he might have just had a much better experience working in the Dcu, in which he will star as the voice of Rick Flag Sr. in Creature Commandos, and the character himself in James Gunn’s upcoming Superman.

Frank Grillo believes that the way the Dcu treats its actors is deliberately different Frank Grillo will essay on the role of Rick Flag Sr. in the Dcu || Credit: DC Studios...

Everyone agrees that, after fifty years of publishing, Stephen King is the unquestioned King of Horror, but that isn't the only genre that the New England author has found success in. King's The Stand, first published in 1978, is less an outright horror novel and more of a post-apocalyptic cautionary tale about a world-ending plague called Captain Trips, although modern readers may consider that much more of a horror theme than it was intended as. The Stand, with its wild plot twists, has often been considered not just one of King's best works, but one of the best modern novels ever written.

Now, for the first time, authors other than King will be contributing to the lore surrounding this modern epic. Announced in October and now up for pre-order, the new anthology The End of the World as We Know It: Tales of Stephen Kings The Stand is an exciting new...

"One World Under Doom," an overarching status quo that sees Doctor Doom reign supreme, begins next February. In addition to a core title spotlighting the iconic villain's rise to glory as Sorcerer Supreme, Doom's rule will impact the entire Marvel Universe throughout 2025, specifically in various tie-in issues and series.

Today, we have news on Thunderbolts: Doomstrike, an exciting new "One World Under Doom" tie-in series where Doom will assemble a new - and classic - iteration of one of Marvel's most iconic Marvel super teams.

Thunderbolts: Doomstrike will be a five-issue limited series written by Collin Kelly and Jackson Lanzing (Nyx) and illustrated by rising star artist Tommaso Bianchi (Giant-Size Silver Surfer).

Recently, Bucky Barnes boldly assembled a team of black-ops heavy hitters to pursue the world's most dangerous individuals...inadvertently aiding Doom’s power grab. Now, his guilty conscience will drive him to challenge Doom's authority head-on and become a living symbol of resistance.

It began with 2008’s “Iron Man,” a film that introduced the world to Robert Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark with the hint that he could be part of something greater. Over 30 films later, the story of the Marvel Cinematic Universe is still being told, albeit with various tributaries and detours that introduce new characters and new worlds that may or may not cross paths one day. Each film in the MCU stands on its own to some degree, but like building blocks, they all connect as part of one interconnected universe. And in that way, watching the Marvel movies in order tells one grand story.

There are a couple of different ways to watch the Marvel movies in order, but below we run down how to watch the MCU in chronological and release date order. Indeed, some films like “Captain Marvel” and “Captain America: The First Avenger” are full-on prequels...

Marvel Studios has shared a cast list for the upcoming third and final season of What If...?, and Jeffrey Wright's Watcher looks set to be joined by another A-List lineup of Marvel Cinematic Universe talent.

We heard some time ago that season 3 would add some key Phase 4 characters to the mix, and that's evident from the presence of Kingo, Shang-Chi, Kate Bishop, and Moon Knight.

There aren't many surprises beyond that, though we are intrigued to see what the likes of Sonny Burch and Arishem the Judge bring to the table.

What If...? will also deliver some big MCU debuts, with Barbie star America Ferrera and Harry Potter icon Jason Isaacs among the guest stars set to appear in the 8-episode series.

Here's the full list of MCU actors set to lend their voices to What If...? season 3 (along with who they play on Earth-616 because who knows which...

The newest trailer for Captain America: Brave New World got me a lot more excited for Sam Wilson's fight against the Red Hulk in the MCU. Starring Anthony Mackie and Harrison Ford, it's been revealed that newly elected President Ross (Ford) will eventually transform into a monstrous Hulk, mirroring the character's evolution in the comics. That said, I initially found it hard to grasp the argument that Sam Wilson's Captain America (Mackie) is the Avengers best-suited to stop the new Red Hulk.

As seen in The Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Sam Wilson's Falcon chooses to wield the shield given to him by Steve Rogers and take on the mantle as the McU's next Captain America. Now, Captain America: Brave New World will see Wilson working alongside President Ross, at least until forces in the shadows seemingly bring about Ross' transformation into the Red Hulk. That said, the newest...

As Disney announces what the new Villains Land will be like, it just proves why a 5th gate would be better for Wdw!

D23 had a lot of big announcements for Disney World. Among them was the transformation of Frontierland into a Cars-themed area, getting rid of the Rivers of America, which has not been a popular decision.

There's also the confirmation of the long-rumored Villains Land, which does make sense. An area dedicated to Disney villains is logical, and the artwork is unique, showcasing it. We now have a bit more info courtesy of D23 Brazil as Disney Parks head Josh D'Amaro announced which villains are coming to the land:

The Queen of Hearts (Alice in Wonderland); Jafar (Aladdin); Lady Tremaine (Cinderella); Yzma (The Emperor's New Groove); Cruella de Vil (101 Dalmatians); Captain Hook (Peter Pan); Gaston (Beauty and the Beast); Mother Gothel (Tangled); Ursula (The Little Mermaid); Hades...

Marvel Studios has already revealed exactly how Sam Wilson can beat the Red Hulk in Captain America: Brave New World. The most recent trailer for Captain America: Brave New World, Anthony Mackie's first solo MCU movie as the new Captain America, provided a closer look at President Ross' transformation into the Red Hulk. This is a much-anticipated evolution for the character who was previously portrayed by the late William Hurt, but some huge questions have been raised about Sam Wilson's ability to take on the powerful new MCU villain.

After being handed the shield by Steve Rogers at the end of Avengers: Endgame, Sam Wilson officially became the McU's new Captain America in 2021's The Falcon and the Winter Soldier series. It's a shame that it's taken four years for Sam Wilson to make his next appearance, and this hiatus puts pressure on Captain America: Brave New World to...

For years, fans have hoped to see Captain Britain join the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Many think Henry Cavill would be a great choice for the role, but so far, Kevin Feige hasn’t said anything about bringing Brian Braddock into the MCU.

Now, new rumors suggest that MCU fans will have to wait longer for Captain Britain’s appearance. Marvel wants to finish its Multiverse Saga with “Avengers: Secret Wars” by focusing on characters they’ve already introduced or officially announced before adding new ones like mutants.

Alex Perez held a Q&a session where he discussed the latest rumors about Captain Britain.

RedGyarados2010: Hi Alex! Will Captain Britain and his multiversal lore be introduced into the MCU?

Alex Perez: At this point, I haven’t heard anything about him or the Corps being introduced for the Multiverse Saga. And it’s kind of getting late to introduce...

For years, fans have been speculating about Captain Britain’s appearance in the MCU. Henry Cavill seems to be a fan favorite to take on the role, but so far, Kevin Feige has not even mentioned whether we will see Brian Braddock in the MCU.

Now, the latest rumors are out, and it seems that MCU fans will have to wait a bit longer for Captain Britain’s MCU appearance. Namely, Marvel first wants to finish its Multiverse Saga with ‘Avengers: Secret Wars’ by using already introduced (and officially announced) characters before moving on.

Alex Perez did a Q&a where he talked about the latest rumors surrounding Captain Britain:

RedGyarados2010: Hi Alex! Will Captain Britain and his multiversal lore be introduced into the MCU?

Alex Perez: At this point, I haven’t heard anything about him or the Corps being introduced for the Multiverse Saga. And it’s...