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.
Warner Bros. Animation is resurrecting tormented vampire Barnabas Collins as it is currently in development on an adult animated series based on the classic gothic sensation Dark Shadows.
Created by Dan Curtis and celebrating its 60th anniversary this summer, Dark Shadows starred TV’s original anti-hero and the father of the modern-day vampire, Barnabas Collins, a vampire with a conscience.
The project was announced during a Studio Focus panel at the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival where Warner Bros. Animation’s Peter Girardi (Executive Vice President, Alternative Programming) and Shaleen Desai (Senior Vice President, Adult Series) previewed the studios’ current adult animation slate.
The Executive Producer and Showrunner for the show is Lisa Holdsworth while Executive Producers include Cathy Curtis, Tracy Curtis, Eric Homan, Kevin Kolde, and Fred Seibert.
DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation have unveiled the next wave of animated projects joining their rapidly growing slate during a joint presentation, “World’s Finest Animation: DC Studios and Warner Bros. Animation Showcase,” at the 2026 Annecy International Animation Film Festival. The presentation featured Peter Safran (Co‑Chairman and Co‑CEO, DC Studios) and Sam Register (President, Warner Bros. Animation, Cartoon Network Studios, and Hanna‑Barbera Studios Europe), alongside Warner Bros. Animation artists who shared first looks and creative insights into the next era of DC animation.
Joker: Laugh Riot
When Batman is murdered, the Joker launches a ruthless crusade through Gotham’s underworld to find the killer who took away his greatest adversary. But as his violent quest for answers pushes him closer towards vigilante than villain, Joker is forced to confront the truth that without Batman, he doesn’t know who he is.
Series Greenlight, Adult Network: TBA Executive Producer: Jim Krieg Director: Yasuhuro Aoki Studio: Warner Bros. Animation, DC Studios, SOLA Entertainment
Absolute Batman
Absolute Batman boldly reinvents the Batman mythos for a new generation of fans, reimagining the Dark Knight as a working-class hero up against impossible odds (and the most terrifying foes ever), on a mission to prove that even in an era of wealth, power and corruption, one good person can change the world.
No manor, no money… all Batman. When you take away the manor, the money, the advantages, what you’re left with is something absolute.
Series Development, Adult Network: TBA Executive Producer: Scott Snyder Studio: Warner Bros. Animation, DC Studios
Untitled Krypto Project
When he’s not hanging out with Superman or Supergirl, Krypto tags along with a gang of misfit criminal wannabes who live down the block, and they soon discover he’s a ball of destructive, lovable energy worse than any of them! As he follows them into misadventures and poorly laid plans, Krypto’s pure nature slowly ends up redeeming them, whether they want it or not.
Series Development, Kids Network: TBA Executive Producer: C.H. Greenblatt Studio: Warner Bros. Animation, DC Studios
DC, Warner Bros. Animation, and Warner Bros. Home Entertainment have released the official trailer for Batman: Knightfall, a three-part movie event bringing to life one of the most iconic and beloved sagas in the rich history of Batman comics.
Part One of the trilogy, Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall premiered at the 2026 edition of the Annecy International Animation Film Festival with an official release planned for later this year.
Batman: Knightfall stars Anson Mount as Batman/Bruce Wayne, Michael Mando as Bane, Pablo Schreiber as Jean-Paul Valley/Azrael.
When the mysterious behemoth known only as Bane frees Batman’s entire Rogue’s Gallery from Arkham Asylum, the Caped Crusader is pushed to his mental and physical breaking point.
Batman: Knightfall is based on characters from DC and the DC Comic Book Event, Batman: Knightfall by Doug Moench, Chuck Dixon, Alan Grant, Dennis O’Neil, Peter David, Jo Duffy, Jim Aparo, Graham Nolan, Norm Breyfogle, and Jim Balent.
Batman: Knightfall Part 1: Knightfall is directed by Jeff Wamester and written by Jeremy Adams. Rick Morales serves as Supervising Producer alongside Producers Jim Krieg and Kimberly S. Moreau. Sam Register and Michael Uslan are Executive Producers.
Trachtenberg is the director of 10 Cloverfield Lane, Prey, Predator: Killer of Killers, Predator: Badlands, and more.
Trachtenberg will produce the animated project with Ben Rosenblatt.
Uncle Buck becomes the Boogey Man when a horror-obsessed, unlucky schlub accidentally kills the legendary slasher Nighty Night, he inherits the mantle of the monster—right as he’s stuck babysitting his niece and nephew for thirteen nights of terror. Now, as rival killers crawl out of the shadows to seize the throne, Freddy must drive cross-country to break the curse, protect his family… and prove he’s finally good at something, even if it’s being evil.
Paramount Animation has said the project is a PG-rated horror film.
Hasbro and Fathom Entertainment are bringing The Transformers: The Movieback to theatres for its 40th anniversary, inviting fans to relive the action, the music and yes… that moment.
The loss of Optimus Prime remains one of the most talked-about moments in franchise history. As part of the year-long “Apology Tour,” Hasbro is leaning into that shared experience, bringing fans together to grieve, heal, and reminisce at special fan events all year long, including the film’s return to theaters.
Beginning September 17, 2026, in honor of Transformers Day, the beloved 1986 animated film— presented in 4K—will roll into theatres across the U.S. with a wide theatrical release through September 21 as a special limited-run cinema experience. Select international markets are expected to launch day-and-date with the U.S.
Originally released in 1986, The Transformers: The Movie marked the franchise’s first feature film and raised the stakes in ways audiences did not see coming. What started as an epic battle between Autobots and Decepticons quickly became something more, introducing the Autobot Matrix of Leadership, the planet-devouring Unicron, and a turning point that left a generation of fans emotionally unprepared for what a children’s film could deliver.
Optimus Prime’s fall in a final showdown with arch-nemesis Megatron remains one of the most controversial moments in franchise history. Four decades later, fans are still talking about it. Now, they can experience it all over again together in theaters, this time knowing exactly what’s coming and choosing to show up anyway.
The film features an unforgettable voice cast, including Peter Cullen (Optimus Prime), Frank Welker (Megatron), Orson Welles (Unicron), Judd Nelson (Hot Rod/Rodimus Prime), Leonard Nimoy (Galvatron), Eric Idle (Wrek-Gar) and Robert Stack (Ultra Magnus).
Tickets for The Transformers: The Movie 40th Anniversary will be available later this summer and at participating theatre box offices (theatre locations are subject to change). For more information and to be among the first notified when tickets go on sale, visit Fathom Entertainment.
Alongside the cinema experience, fans can expect additional anniversary surprises across toys, merchandise, publishing, and more because 40 years later… it still hits like a truck.
