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- The Legend of Zelda - Movie PreviewThis is guaranteed to be one of the biggest blockbusters of 2027: the "Zelda" movie! The legendary series has been around for 40 years and has shaped generations of gamers. The hope for a worthy adaptation is just as strong as the fear of a terrible flop. But what does the movie actually need to do to be a success? We'll tell you everything about the current status of production.
- Superhero Movies Are Not Dead (Yet)The golden age of superhero movies seems to be over. For years, they dominated the box office with little to no competition. But today, a noticeable fatigue is setting in: audiences are losing interest. But is this really the irreversible end of an entire cinematic era? We will analyze in detail what audiences truly want to see on the big screen today. And we will take a close look at the developments that could still save the genre at this very moment.
- Jumanji: Open World (2026) Movie PreviewThis December, we'll hear the magical word in theaters again: Jumanji! The cult film series is getting a new installment – but this one differs from the previous two movies in one major way. It's going back to its roots: the 1995 original with Robin Williams! On top of that, a huge mystery from "The Next Level" is finally set to be solved.
- I Am Legend 2: Will Smith's Big ComebackAfter nearly 20 years, it's finally happening: "I Am Legend 2" is in the works! But does the sequel have what it takes to bring Will Smith back to the very top? Let's find out together – in this KinoCheck movie preview!
- KinoCheck News Special Edition: The Rock in Pirates of the Caribbean 6, Remake of KPop Demon Hunters and much more…This film news is truly spectacular: The Rock takes over "Pirates of the Caribbean 6"! Time travel in the grand finale of "Fast & Furious"! Netflix and Paramount merge to form a new mega-corporation and Sony plans a US remake of "KPop Demon Hunters!" We give you the first details on the next Christopher Nolan movie after "The Odyssey" and the very last movie by Quentin Tarantino. All this and more - now in the KinoCheck News!
- Super Bowl 2026: All New Trailers – With Star Wars, Super Mario Galaxy & Minions 3The Super Bowl is the world's biggest advertising stage and gave us a night full of spectacular insights that made every film fan's heart beat faster. From the long-awaited return to a galaxy far, far away to the next level of the plumber's adventure to a dark new beginning in the DC universe, it had everything.
- Here are the 2026 Oscar Nominations!The 2026 Oscar nominations are here! The 98th Academy Awards ceremony will take place on March 15, 2026. As usual, the most important film event of the year will honor the outstanding actors, directors, screenwriters and co. for their achievements. The big surprise in the run-up: a new Oscar record was set!
- Johnny Knoxville announces Jackass 5!"Jackass Forever" wasn't the end: the chaos troupe is returning with a new movie! Johnny Knoxville has now announced another "Jackass" part on Instagram. As before, Jeff Tremaine will be directing. Whether other well-known members such as Steve-O, Jason "Wee Man" Acuña, Danger Ehren and Dave England will also be involved again is still unclear.
- Tangled: Disney Announces Lead Duo for Live-Action AdaptationThe "Tangled" live-action remake finally has its lead cast! A live-action adaptation of "Tangled" has been in the works for some time, and now Disney has announced the actors playing Rapunzel and Flynn Rider. Which actors will bring these fan-favorite characters to life?
- False Report: Indiana Jones Reboot Not in Development (For Now)These headlines caused a stir: "Disney is working on an Indiana Jones reboot! A new actor is set to take on the role!" The source of the rumors: The DisInsider – a website specializing in Disney leaks.
- Wednesday Season 2: New Trailer Today!At last! Today sees the release of the eagerly awaited trailer for the second season of the Netflix series "Wednesday". Emma Myers aka Enid Sinclair has revealed this via the official Wednesday Netflix account on Instagram. According to the post, we can expect "terrifying and disturbing images...
- Harry Potter: Actors for Harry, Ron and Hermione Have Been Found!Finally: HBO has officially announced the main cast of the upcoming "Harry Potter" series. This will be a faithful adaptation of the seven books by J.K. Rowling. As expected, the iconic roles will be played by three young talents.
- Theatrical Release Dates of "Avengers: Doomsday" and "Avengers: Secret Wars" Have Been Pushed Back!Marvel fans need to brace themselves now: the theatrical releases of "Avengers: Doomsday" and "Avengers: Secret Wars" have been postponed! Both movies have been pushed back by six months: "Doomsday" will now be released on December 18, 2026, and "Secret Wars" on December 17, 2027.
- Warner Bros. at CinemaCon: Superman, The Bride and Final Destination – These are the Highlights!In the run-up to this year's CinemaCon in Las Vegas, rumors made the rounds that Warner Bros. could be facing major restructuring. CEO David Zaslav is said to be unhappy with the course of his studio bosses Mike De Luca and Pam Abdy - too many daring projects and costly failures with unproven content are allegedly being criticized. But there was no sign of uncertainty on stage, as there was plenty of material on "Superman", "The Bride" and "Final Destination 6: Bloodlines".
- Disney at CinemaCon 2025: Marvel, Pixar, Avatar – These are the Highlights!To close this year's CinemaCon 2025, Disney has put together yet another packed program – with lots of footage and updates on upcoming blockbusters from the company.
- New Anime Live-Action AdaptationsAnime and their live-action adaptations: It's a history full of disappointments and a few highlights. But that's about to change! This article is all about the upcoming adaptations that are currently in production. And this much can be said: Included are some of the most popular anime hits ever!
- Aang: The Last Airbender Movie Preview"Avatar: The Last Airbender" is to this day one of the most popular animated series ever. The three seasons were followed by an unsuccessful movie, the sequel "The Legend of Korra" and a live-action adaptation by Netflix. Now the next big adventure from the "Avatar" universe is in the works: the animated feature film "Aang: The Last Airbender"!
- Alien: Earth Series PreviewWith the release of the new series "Alien: Earth" on Hulu, the exciting story is getting an exciting new story. But what can we expect from it? A new streaming highlight - or the final content cash-in on a legendary film series?
- Avatar 3: Fire and Ash Movie PreviewThe epic adventures of Pandora continue: in December 2025, we can look forward to the highly anticipated sequel to James Cameron's sci-fi film series "Avatar". This article will bring you up to date with the latest details!
- New Marvel Movies & Series 2025 & 2026The Marvel Cinematic Universe keeps growing and growing. In recent years, however, many fans have had the impression that the quality has steadily gone downhill. In the future, though, it's supposedly all about quality over quantity. In this article, we provide you with a full overview of all upcoming MCU movies and series for 2025 and 2026!