1 month, 3 weeks - Marvel and DC have a lot riding on 2026. After a year that ranged from decent to disastrous, it’s tough to argue that “fatigue” isn’t a factor, but true believers are holding firm that next year will change everything. Spider-Man is going back to the streets, Supergirl is poised to build on Superman’s momentum, and all eyes are on Avengers: Doomsday – the ultimate test of Marvel’s remaining muscle.The stage is set for box office redemption and a new path forward for superhero cinema. It’s the end of the post-post-pandemic era, a once-in-a-generation chance for a fresh start. If they mess this up, the genre might be truly cooked; next year could be the last chance to save comic book movies and shows from their flop era. That’s why we’re looking forward to 2026, the make-or-break year for superhero media.One caveat before we begin: All dates are subject to change. Schedules can and likely will slip, but as far as we know, this is what’s on deck for 2026. So, let’s start with the main event…

1 year, 7 months - In today's Fix of entertainment news:X-Men '97 Season 3 has found a head writer, and yes before you say "Wait, where was Season 2?", work on the second season had already started when former show runner Beau DeMayo was removed from the project. Head writer Matthew Chauncey will take a stab at crafting Season 3, and he already has Marvel credits with What If...? and Ms. Marvel. In other news, DreamWorks has announced Shrek 5 after star Eddie Murphy let slip he was already recording lines for the movie. The fifth shrek will premiere in 2026, a stacked year for fifths with a fifth Toy Story and a fifth Avengers movie also slated to drop. And finally, Crunchyroll has disabled comments on all their platforms because users can't play nice.