New York Comic Con isn’t usually known for movie and television announcements from Marvel but Marvel Studios dropped some fun reveals of what’s coming in the next years.
Zodiac will be coming to Disney+ in 2028. While there’s not a ton known about it, the show clearly has something to do with SHIELD based on the logo. In the comics, Zodiac was a criminal cartel featuring Nick Fury’s brother as a member. The show is described as a “spy thriller.”
Marvel Zombies returns with three new releases in 2027, 2028, 2029. Coming soon are Marvel Zombies: The Winter Soldier, Marvel Zombies: The Fist of Khonshu, and Marvel Zombies: The Last Guardian, all being released for Halloween.
Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man‘s second season got a focus as well with a release date of January 13, 2027 on Disney+.
The opposite of soft serve. Get Jiro premieres October 3 on Toonami, next day on HBO Max.
Get Jiro is based on the 2012 graphic novel Get Jiro! and its 2015 prequel Get Jiro: Blood and Sushi, written by Joel Rose and Anthony Bourdain, illustrated by Langdon Foss and Alé Garza, and published by DC Comics under its Vertigo imprint.
Optimus Prime: Awakening is coming to the big screen. The brand-new 12-minute animated short will debut exclusively in theaters after The Transformers: The Movie, returning for its 40th anniversary beginning September 17. Featuring Frank Welker as Megatron and Soundwave and the late Peter Cullen in his final performance as Optimus Prime, this animated short brings a new chapter of Transformers storytelling to the big screen.
The brand-new 12-minute animated short will debut exclusively in theaters after Transformers: The Movie, returning for its 40th anniversary beginning September 17. Featuring Frank Welker as Megatron and Soundwave and the late Peter Cullen in his final original voice performance as Optimus Prime, this animated short brings a new chapter of Transformers storytelling to the big screen.
Batman calls his therapist while in the Batmobile in this clip from Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall.
Arkham Asylum has been destroyed, and all its inmates have been unleashed upon Gotham City. As Batman races to round up some of his greatest enemies, he is pushed to his physical and mental limits and into a final confrontation with a new threat: the man called Bane!
Based on the iconic DC comic book event, Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall tells the story of the breaking of the Bat.
Gotham’s darkest night is coming. Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall is out now on digital.
Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall finds Bruce Wayne fighting his toughest enemies including Bane. Coming to Digital on August 25, followed by a 4K UHD, Blu-ray, and DVD release on September 8.
Hasbro is kicking off the next chapter of Transformers: Cyberworld with the Season 2 premiere arriving Saturday, August 22 on the official Transformers YouTube Channel. The CG-animated digital series returns with Cyberworld evolving in surprising new ways as Energon Surge unlocks new areas, abilities and dangers, sending the Autobots and Decepticons into even more unpredictable missions across the virtual realm.
What: Transformers: CyberWorld Season 2 Premiere When: Saturday, August 22 at 9AM EDT/2PM BST
New wonders and new threats have been unlocked on CYBERWORLD. Energon Surge is taking over, but will it be a source of danger or immense power to those who learn to harness it? As fresh troubles rise, old alliances fracture. Bumblebee, once cheerful and loyal, finds himself sinking into the depths of his angst – still reeling from revelations that have changed his whole worldview – his inner turmoil amplified by the wild physical changes he is experiencing. Elsewhere, with his leadership in question, Optimus Prime must reunite his team to uncover the truth behind this strange world, before CYBERWORLD tears them apart for good.
Set inside the unpredictable realm of Transformers: Cyberworld, the series follows Optimus Prime, Bumblebee, Elita-1, Megatron, Grimlock and other fan-favorite bots after they awaken in a strange digital world with no clear path home and no answers about how they arrived. To survive, they must navigate escalating, game-inspired trials that challenge their instincts, loyalties and ability to adapt as Cyberworld pushes every faction into unfamiliar territory.
New era. New voices. Forever Friendship. At San Diego Comic-Con 2026, Hasbro revealed a new My Little Pony animated series, My Little Pony: Forever Friendship. The brand-new YouTube animated series introducing the next generation of pony adventures premieres on YouTube in early 2027.
A feelings-first fantasy adventure, My Little Pony: Forever Friendship follows Twilight Sparkle, Pinkie Pie, Rainbow Dash and Fluttershy as they embark on a new journey of friendship, magic and self-discovery. Building on the legacy of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic and featuring beloved characters from that era, this new digital series introduces a fresh creative vision while staying true to the themes that have defined My Little Pony for generations. Through character-driven storytelling and heartfelt adventures, these bi-weekly, 9-minute episode drops on YouTube will explore individuality, belonging and emotional growth as the ponies navigate the everyday magic of friendship together.
Led by Showrunner and Head Writer Gretchen Mallorie and Series Director Tayhan Mustafa, My Little Pony: Forever Friendship introduces a new visual direction for My Little Pony, defined by luminous color, iridescent magic and expressive design rooted in character and emotion. Developed in collaboration with Lil Critter Workshop and featuring key artistic contributions from acclaimed illustrator Nicholas Kole, the animated series brings a richly imagined vision of Equestria to life, balancing playful charm with emotional depth, while honoring the warmth and heart fans have long associated with the beloved brand.
Bringing the characters to life is a talented voice cast featuring Jenna Weir as Twilight Sparkle, Ava Preston as Rainbow Dash, Kayla Samson as Fluttershy and Kaya Kanashiro as Pinkie Pie, delivering the warmth, energy and authenticity that defines this next chapter.
Hasbro has also released a video that goes behind the scenes with the cast of My Little Pony: Forever Friendship as they step into the recording booth. Meet the voices bringing your favorite characters to life in this new series.
At its core, My Little Pony: Forever Friendship is a story about emotional growth, individuality and the everyday magic of connection. Through heartfelt adventures, humor and evolving friendships, the digital series invites a new generation of fans of all ages into a world where kindness and self-discovery take center stage. The series will come to life through bi-weekly 9-minute episode drops on YouTube, clipped and celebrated across social media platforms, ensuring we reach our multi-generational fans wherever they are.
Building on the news, Hasbro also unveiled a brand-new music track titled “Forever Friendship,” a bright, feel-good anthem that celebrates the series’ themes of connection, self-belief, and individuality. Performed by vocalist Cali Rodi and produced and written by Super Weirdo Productions, the track is a special cover of the show’s theme song, which will be featured in the title sequence and performed by the pony voice cast. The anthem is available to stream now across major digital platforms, including Apple, Spotify and Amazon music.
“To what extent can you throw a person away?” – Dr. Holly Schaeffer-Raymond on Darth Maul.
Maul – Shadow Lord, the latest Star Wars animated series on Disney+ is stunning. It hits topics like raising kids amidst fascism, cycles of abuse, and it’s even got Weird Little Guys. Resident Star Wars expert Holly Schaeffer-Raymond returns to the podcast. She’s a writer and professor at Temple University. She’s the author of Mall is Lost (2018) and Maul is Lost (2023) and featured in the Lambda nominated We Want It All: An Anthology of Radical Trans Poetic.
