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Breakout sensations like KPop Demon Hunters are rare, but when they do arrive, they leave an indelible mark on pop culture. Such unexpected hits often leave audiences yearning for more, creating a palpable tension as fans wait for the next chapter in their favorite new obsession. KPop Demon Hunters, the wildly popular Netflix feature, follows...

Image: HBO The third season of House of the Dragon kicks off with a massive maritime clash. Lord Corlys Velaryon (Steve Toussaint) and his son, Alyn of Hull (Abubakar Salim), command Rhaenyra Targaryen’s naval forces against the Triarchy’s blockade of King’s Landing. Known in George R.R. Martin’s source material as the Battle of the Gullet,...

The upcoming Pixar and Disney animated feature, Toy Story 5, is poised to become one of the most significant cinematic events of the year. Market analysts suggest the film is on track to achieve the highest opening weekend not only within the celebrated franchise but across all major releases of 2026. Industry projections estimate a...

Pixar’s Toy Story 5 is poised to become the highest-grossing entry in the series yet, potentially outperforming The Super Mario Galaxy Movie to claim the title for the year’s biggest domestic opening. With glowing critical reception and the enduring legacy of Pixar’s flagship franchise, Toy Story 5 is a guaranteed box-office powerhouse. If your household...

StudioCanal, Heyday Films, and the Astrid Lindgren Company have announced the production of a brand-new animated series based on the iconic Pippi Longstocking stories. This project aims to offer a fresh, contemporary reimagining of the classic literary works penned by Swedish author Astrid Lindgren. Production is scheduled to commence this October. The inaugural season will...

George Lucas, the visionary creator behind the Star Wars and Indiana Jones sagas, is set to make a rare return to voice acting. The iconic filmmaker has secured a cameo role in Minions & Monsters, the upcoming animated feature from Illumination Studios. According to the studio’s head, the concept of casting Lucas blossomed from a...

Patch Notes is a weekly newsletter rounding up the best of Polygon, delivered every Friday and featured on our site each Sunday. You can subscribe here. It is doubtful that the architects of Square Enix’s marketing department initially intended for “HD-2D” to evolve into a full-fledged brand when they coined the term to describe the...

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift attend the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles. (Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty Images) Travis Kelce was spotted living his best life this past Friday (June 19), energizing a massive crowd of over 20,000 fans at Chris Lake’s sold-out performance at the Los Angeles State Historic Park. The event, co-produced by...

Parodying the iconic aesthetic of Grand Theft Auto cover art has become a cherished internet tradition, a trend only amplified by the recent official unveiling of the GTA 6 box art. Among the flurry of fan-led homages, one particular effort has captured significant attention—though for all the wrong reasons. Posted directly to the official White...

The Full Tracklist for Ariana Grande’s ‘Petal’ Has Finally Been Revealed Ariana Grande attends the Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar on Jan. 4, 2026, in Santa Monica, Calif. (Credit: Monica Schipper/Getty Images) The anticipation is over: Ariana Grande has officially unveiled the complete tracklist for her upcoming album, Petal. Following a series of breadcrumbs...