Just in, Netflix has announced that they would be working on a live-action reimagining of Scooby-Doo, and here’s the official post:

A Scooby-Doo live-action series is coming to Netflix!

In this modern reimagining, old friends Shaggy and Daphne team up at summer camp with scientific townie Velma and the strange but handsome Fred to solve the mystery of a lonely lost Great Dane puppy — who may have witnessed a… pic.twitter.com/zNipea5gz6

— Netflix (@netflix) March 26, 2025

“In this modern reimagining, old friends Shaggy and Daphne team up at summer camp with scientific townie Velma and the strange but handsome Fred to solve the mystery of a lonely lost Great Dane puppy — who may have witnessed a supernatural murder.”

It’s worth noting that writers Josh Appelbaum and Scott Rosenberg have each been behind some hit kids’ movies over the past years. Appelbaum had written the Michael Bay TMNT reboot, and Rosenberg has worked on Venom and the new Jumanji films—which should give an idea of what tone fans can expect from the new Scooby-Doo.

Though a lot of people like to trash on Velma, I thought that it was an interesting big swing for a property that’s constantly reinventing itself. I have a feeling that this new Scooby is going to be closer to Riverdale, but maybe it could have that Stranger Things mystery tone that’s not as horny, but still full of mystery and intrigue.

So far, not release date has been announced for Netflix’s Scooby-Doo series, but hopefully it comes out later this year.

Production is already completed for the second season, but the series has gotten caught in a snag as they have lost their co-showrunner Matt Owens. Here’s the announcement he posted on his IG:

 

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While some think that this could be Owens quitting the show, his statement does read like he would come back after a break. We don’t know exactly how long that would take, but if he would be quitting post-production, it probably means that things aren’t going that smoothly behind-the-scenes.

Admittedly, Netflix hasn’t always seen eye-to-eye when it comes to creatives. Most famously, original Avatar creators Michael Dante DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko were developing the live-action Airbender series, but they ended up quitting due to creative differences.

Could the same kind of clashes be happening behind-the-scenes of One Piece?

Whenever news comes out that a showrunner leaves their series, fans are always worried about what that means for the show. Until Netflix makes an official update on One Piece, fans are just going to have to wait and see what that means for the quality of the live-aciton series.

Despite the success of Season 1, a lot do admit that the show wasn’t perfect, so maybe a few changes could be beneficial this time around. Despite being the lead, the series did have to gold back on showcasing Luffy’s powers, and I was hoping the second season would show some more fantastical abilities onscreen.

No release date has been set for One Piece Season 2.

The series was just recently syndicated over to Netflix, and surprisingly, it managed to pick up a huge viewership. According to ScreenRant, Halo has managed to gather 4.2 million viewers, culminating in 32.1 million hours watched. The series managed to land at No. 4 of Netflix’s Top 10.

Back when Halo came out on Paramount+, reviews for the show were divisive to say the least. People who had played the game weren’t happy with how the series tried to shake things up and tell its own story; while people who were unfamiliar with the franchise liked what they saw and were disappointed when it was announced that the series was cancelled.

For now, some fans are hoping that Netflix eventually picks Halo up for a third season, but if you ask me, it’s better if they just go for a big-budget movie with all the big production bells and whistles. If they can manage to spend 300 million on The Electric State, a completely new property, then they might be pulling a safe bet with Halo which is an iconic pop-culture franchise.

It should be able to scratch that sci-fi itch for fans while they wait for Zack Snyder to make more of his Rebel Moon movies. Are they even making any more?

Catch Halo now streaming on Netflix.

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Besides the revisiting of certain stories with the USS Callister (with Critsin Milioti) and Bandersnatch (Will Poulter), the series has managed to bring in some great talent with the likes of Paul Giamatti, Peter Capaldi, Rashida Jones, Issa Rae, and Awkwafina.

With tech being such a hot-button issue these days, it’s pretty timely that the series would have an episode tackling AI head-on. It’s not clear exactly what the series has to say about AI, but with the discussion of it being able to replicate art and such will probably be addressed.

Admittedly, Black Mirror episodes have been hit-and-miss lately, but the series has managed to bring to screen some of the most iconic moments in television. After some great laughs with the Cunk on Life mockumentaries, it was inevitable that Brooker would come back once again to give audiences another uncomfortable look at the grim future of technology.

Personally I’m just excited to see Milioti back. USS Callister was one of the best episodes of the series overall, and it’s going to be great to update on her character and how things have changed since she had to go up against Jesse Plemons’ Captain Kirk.

Black Mirror 7 premieres on Netflix on April 10.

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Compared to Castlevania which was animated by Powerhouse Studio, Devil May Cry comes from Studio Mir, the same animators that delivered The Legend of Korra, Kipo and the Age of Wonderbeasts, and My Adventures with Superman.

While Castlevania is pretty dark and gothic, Devil May Cry does seem to take itself less seriously, and Dante does have a sense of humor to him.

The series also gives a look at Vergil, Dante’s older brother. In the original DMC game, Vergil was a boss, and it’s said that like Dante, he’s also a devil-human hybrid. One big difference is that he takes his training way more seriously.

We don’t know if Devil May Cry will be able to capture the same audience as Castlevania, but it definitely has all the right ingredients to satisfy that same demographic with the gothic aesthetic, hot protagonists, and variety of demons.

I’m just hoping this series manages to get enough hype to get us a Bayonetta cameo or maybe even a Bayonetta series. Game creator Hideki Kamiya has confirmed that all of his games including Okami and Viewtiful Joe all take place in the same universe.

Watch out for Devil May Cry when it releases on April 3 on Netflix.

According to Deadline, Netflix is teaming up with Stranger Things’ Shawn Levy for a live-action Dungeons & Dragons series. The series is subtitled The Forgotten Realms, and will take place in the setting of D&D that was established with Honor Among Thieves.

Though Levy is going to produce the series, the showrunner role belongs to Drew Crevello (WeCrashed), and Hasbro Entertainment will also be attached in the making of the show.

Originally, the series was supposed to be produced for Paramount+ back in 2023, but after a restructuring of plans and Lionsgate buying out eOne, it looks like Netflix will have to be the home of the D&D series.

While there are some that have hoped that Honor Among Thieves would get a sequel, the underwhelming box office of that movie probably meant that no sequel was going to push forward. With a series though, there’s a ton of room for D&D to develop, and maybe they can fill in that fantasy space while fans wait for the next season of House of the Dragon.

With enough luck, maybe there could be room in the budget for a guest appearance from Chris Pine or Michelle Rodriguez from the film. You think Sophia Lillis is too busy for one episode?

There are barely any details revealed for Dungeons & Dragons: The Forgotten Realms, but hopefully we’ll see a premiere sometime in 2026.

Here’s a look at The Four Seasons with a new cast that includes Tina Fey, Will Forte, Colman Domingo, and Steve Carell:

Here’s your first look at Tina Fey, Will Forte, Colman Domingo, and Steve Carell in The Four Seasons.

Written by Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield, the series catches up with a group of lifelong friends every time they reunite for a seasonal vacation. #NextOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/608ruTO5s9

— Netflix (@netflix) January 30, 2025

The original movie followed the story of three couples who would always vacation together, but their dynamics change when one of them gets divorced. Though the original was a film, this reboot is said to be an eight-episode series. Fey is credited as the creator of the show, and she also brought along her fellow 30 Rock writer/producers Lang Fisher and Tracey Wigfield.

Fey talks to TUDUM about creating the series:

“Tracey, Lang, and I have talked about the show being a love letter to long-term relationships, both platonic and romantic… because your life is ideally more than just the person you’re married to. Sometimes when you are struggling with something with just your spouse, you need a group of friends to bring humor to it. Those friendships really help marriages, I think. Having a person who just fulfills a part of you that your spouse can’t quite [fulfill] is very important.”

Though the premise does seem pretty plain, the fact that Fey is behind the project already means that fans should expect her to have her own original spin to the premise. The series has managed to gather a great cast, and I’m just happy to see Steve Carell pursue comedy again after years of dramatic roles.

No release date has been set for The Four Seasons, but fans should expect it to premiere on Netflix sometime later this year.

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Here’s the logline for the series: Isla Gordon, overlooked her whole life, is appointed President of the LA Waves basketball team, a family business. She aims to prove she was the right choice despite skepticism.

Besides Hudson, the cast also includes Brenda Song, Max Greenfield, and Scott MacArthur.

Looking at the synopsis, it’s possible that the series could be based on the life of Jeanie Buss, who is the controlling owner of the Los Angeles Lakers. Jeanie’s father was Jerry Buss (who was the central character of Winning Time), and after he died, control went over to his children. Jeanie, however, ended up becoming the team president and was the first female controlling owner to guide the Lakers to an NBA championship in 2020.

It’s not clear if Running Point is meant to be a loose adaptation of Jeanie’s story, but the basketball team in LA, the siblings who get control of the team, and her inheriting the spot while also being a hard worker all feels like too much of a coincidence.

Maybe it just opened up the series to be more playful with the story, but I wouldn’t be surprised if Netflix didn’t want to pay any royalties to the Lakers with them being such a huge brand.

Catch Running Point when it premieres on Netflix on Feb. 27.

The movie is set to release in March, and thanks to Netflix, we have a short sneak peek featuring Chris Pratt, Millie Bobby Brown, and a giant robot voiced by Anthony Mackie. Check this out:

While there are retro-futuristic properties that like to imagine a different kind of future, The Electric State is different in that it imagines a robot apocalypse that takes place around the 90s. Oddly enough, all the robots look like they were designed in the 20s with their Steamboat Willy-esque designs.

It’s also worth noting that the Russos have managed to amass quite the number of stars for the movie. Besides Pratt and Brown, the movie also includes he talents of Ke Huy Quan, Jason Alexander, Woody Norman, Stanley Tucci, and Giancarlo Esposito. Joining the film in voice roles are also Mackie, Woody Harrelson, Brian Cox, Jenny Slate, Jank Azaria, Colman Domingo, and Alan Tudyk.

Admittedly, the Russos haven’t managed to find a hit film after Avengers: Endgame, but I’m hoping they find some kind of success before things start cooking over at Marvel Studios for Avengers: Doomsday.

Set in a retro-futuristic past, this blockbuster adventure from filmmakers Anthony and Joe Russo follows Michelle (Millie Bobby Brown), an orphaned teenager who traverses the American West in search of her younger brother. Joining her on the journey is a sweet but mysterious robot and an eccentric drifter (Chris Pratt).

Watch out for The Electric State when it comes out March 14.

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Who’s *really* looking for Jane Hopper?

You’re not ready for what’s to come in Stranger Things 5 #NextOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/Zql24JRxaS

— Netflix (@netflix) January 30, 2025

The poster basically reveals that Eleven will be missing at some point in the season, and it will have something to do with her just disappearing out of nowhere. It’s interesting that she should be the one to disappear, since it brings the series full circle where Will was the one that went missing in the first season, and Eleven was integral in being able to find him; maybe this time it’s Will that’s able to find Eleven?

Fans have also been trying to look at more hints on the poster, and so far, the only possible tease they’ve found is that Eleven went missing on Friday the 13^th. Some have tried calling the number on the poster, but it hasn’t led to any viral marketing stunt.

I’m just speculating that the series release date could either be June 7 (Eleven’s date of birth) or June 13 (the day Eleven goes missing). While I firmly believe that Stranger Things is a Halloween property, latter seasons have been releasing the series around the summertime.

No release date has been set for Stranger Things 5, but fans know it comes out this year on Netflix.

Guillermo del Toro is now set to have his own original take on Mary Shelley’s monster, and Netflix has dropped a first look at Oscar Isaac (Moon Knight) as the mad doctor. Check this out:

FRANKENSTEIN, written and directed by Guillermo del Toro.

Starring Oscar Isaac, Jacob Elordi, Mia Goth, and Christoph Waltz. November 2025. #NextOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/dj151qNCgu

— Netflix (@netflix) January 30, 2025

Besides Isaac, the movie also features Mia Goth and Christoph Waltz. Jacob Elordi (Euphoria, Saltburn) has also been cast as Frankenstein’s monster.

Admittedly, no official reveal has been made for Frankenstein’s monster, but knowing del Toro, fans are expecting something visually original—what with del Toro’s penchant for monsters and dark creatures.

His last animated film with Netflix was Pinocchio, and while the character has had a very established look over the year, del Toro was able to introduce a more unique take with Pinocchio not even resembling an actual boy, and the story’s ‘Blue Fairy’ being more of a sphinx than a magical lady with a wand.

Admittedly, there have been multiple takes on Frankenstein over the decades, but it does seem that the Boris Karloff version with the enlarged head and bolts on his neck has been one that has stayed with the character’s iconography for so long. Del Toro will probably have his own spin on it, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he went with something that tried to deny everything that came before it.

Watch out for Frankenstein when it comes to Netflix this November.

A third film called Wake Up Dead Man has been announced a while back, and thanks to Empire, fans have a first look at a returning Benoit Blanc who is looking a bit worse for wear this time around. Check this out:

Alongside Craig in the pic is Josh O’Connor, who had recently turned heads with his role as a co-lead in Challengers.

While no official plot has been revealed for the new Knives Out movie, some have been speculating that there could be some kind of supernatural element to it, as Johnson did caption the first look at the film with “See you on the other side.”

Aaaaand we’re off! Today is day 1 of shooting on the next Benoit Blanc mystery “Wake Up Dead Man” – see you on the other side. pic.twitter.com/Napfvq1zXT

— Rian Johnson (@rianjohnson) June 10, 2024

Just like any other Rian Johnson project, Wake Up has also managed to amass some great talent, and besides Craig and O’Connor, the movie is going to feature Cailee Spaeny, Andrew Scott, Glenn Close, Kerry Washington, Josh Brolin, Thomas Haden Church, and Mila Kunis.

This time they’re also bringing in Jeremy Renner who may have an actual appearance as compared to his hot sauce cameo in the last movie.

With this and the second season of Poker Face, it does seem like Johnson has a lot on his plate. I still have my hopes up we’ll see another Star War from him in probably 10 years—sometime when the toxic fandom has moved on to be populated by Sequel Trilogy lovers.

No specific release date has been revealed for Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, but it’s expected to hit Netflix sometime later this year.

Here’s the announcement with a  drawing of LEGO Luffy from One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda:

https://twitter.com/onepiecenetflix/status/1882443171835121916

By the looks of it, this collaboration is a lot closer to the live-action series from Netflix, and the release is set to coincide with the return of the second season this year. Netflix’s VP of consumer products Josh Simon says, “Through every detail of the design process, we’ve worked to meticulously create a collection of playsets that will give fans new ways to live out their own epic voyages into the Grand Line one special brick at a time.”

https://twitter.com/onepiecenetflix/status/1882428071246004364

No official looks at the sets have been made yet, but fans are already speculating what LEGO and Netflix could come up with. There are already several bootleg One Piece LEGO sets based on the anime, so maybe this time there’ll actually be an official set for Luffy’s ship the Going Merry.

Some are also hoping for a buildable Devil Fruit and maybe LEGO can make a whole series of those for fans to collect.

With the sets releasing close to the second season, maybe a lot of them depict scenes from One Piece 2, but there’s also a lot of great moments and characters from the first season that it would be a shame if they didn’t get a LEGO kit. I mean, Buggy the Clown is right there.

No release date has been set for the One Piece LEGO kits, but they are rumored to be releasing this summer. One Piece 2 is set to premiere on Netflix later this year.

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It’s not clear exactly where the series wants to go this time, but it looks like both Matt Murdoch and Wilson Fisk have moved on from their previous entanglement, with Matt dropping his Daredevil persona, and Fisk becoming the mayor of New York.

Though Daredevil and Kingpin are expected to be the central figures of this series, the show has also teased the return of Matt’s friends Foggy Nelson and Karen Paige; as well as an appearance from Frank Castle a.k.a. The Punisher.

Besides the familiar faces, Daredevil is said to be going up against a new villain in the form of the Muse. Based on street artist Banksy, the Muse is a deranged ‘artist’ who kills people and uses their blood to make his grotesque artwork—kind of like someone out of the Hannibal series.

The Daredevil: Born Again series has undergone a lot of reworks ever since they started development, but it looks like Marvel is now ready to release the series. While it was originally developed like previous miniseries like She-Hulk and Hawkeye, Born Again was said to have adapted the more traditional TV development approach, and fans should expect it to be a property that feels more like a series.

Watch out for Daredevil: Born Again when it comes to Disney+ on March 4.

According to fan account @ramu_animes, the second season of Ranma could be coming out this April. Here’s the post:

https://twitter.com/ramu_animes/status/1877188850117734663

Since this isn’t the official page, it’s best to take this with a grain of salt, but an April release does seem realistic—depending on how far the series was into production by the time the first season aired.

We don’t know how far the second season is going to go when it comes to the story, but it has been teased that Shampoo’s own suitor Mousse is going to be making an appearance. With Shampoo also leaving for China by the end of the first season, it’s very likely that the second season will feature her comeback and one more inconvenient curse for Ranma.

So far, reception for the anime has been great, and new generation of fans are now getting into the world of Ranma ½. Though the original anime is considered a cult classic, the reboot has been lauded for being more fair in its portrayal of Akane—who manga-readers thought was made too mean in the original manga.

Plus, the reboot isn’t as sexed up as the original anime, which a lot of loyal manga fans thought was an huge improvement.

The second season of Ranma ½ is allegedly coming back this April.

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While this doesn’t look to be the next mainline series after Arcane, it does feature some heroes in the region that didn’t appear in the show like Darius, Trundle, Katarina, Elise, LeBlanc, and Vladimir. It also looks like whatever is going to happen in Noxus in League of Legends is going to be canon to the events of Arcane.

Though there hasn’t been any update on the next story after Arcane, it has been said that Noxus is going to be one of the main locations in the future show. Just looking at Mel’s arc, it does look like she’s going to be undergoing some kind of journey with discovering her powers, and it will have something to do with the Black Rose faction (which is lead by LeBlanc).

With Arcane ending in one of the most satisfying ways that it could, a lot of fans are hopeful that Fortiche’s follow-up will be able to meet the high standards that the first series has set. Though Caitlyn and Vi’s story may be closed for now, a lot are hopeful that Jinx is going to get her new beginning by the next season.

This cinematic is meant to introduce Welcome to Noxus for League of Legends, and Season 1 is expected to start on Jan.9.

The Dandadan announce has been covered in another article, but here’s the announce for Ranma ½:

The first season had concluded with the first Shampoo arc (implying she’ll be back for more mayhem), but the teaser does give a hint as to another incoming character in the form of Mousse—Shampoo’s nearsighted suitor. Not only is he handsome, but he’s also skilled in a very specific martial art that deals with concealed weapons.

Admittedly Mousse doesn’t show up as frequently as Shampoo or Ryoga, but he’s still considered to be one of Ranma’s recurring rivals compared to others that show up in the manga.

So far, a lot of great buzz has been going around for the Ranma remake. While the original from the 90s is considered a classic, the new episodes have been lauded for being closer to the manga; in that Akane is a lot gentler as a character. The original anime was considered to have butchered Akane as a character making her more violent than she was in the source material.

For now, a lot of fans are pleased with the remake, and the show has managed to gather a new generation of watchers as well. Though Dandadan may be its own animal, Ranma ½ still has action, but has a lighter, more comedic focus for anyone too squeamish about ghosts and aliens.

Watch out for the second season of Ranma ½ when it comes to Netflix sometime next year.

With the cliffhanger ending, Netflix has spared no time announcing that a second season is already in production, and it’s set to come out in July next year. Check out the trailer:

The official description reads:

As Momo, Okarun, and Turbo Granny investigate what happened to Jiji’s family, they find themselves facing a series of bizarre encounters!

By the looks of the trailer, there is only a look at the rest of the Evil Eye arc, with the creeps that haunt the hot spring as well as the origin of the Evil Eye and its relationship with Jiji. By the time the second season comes around, anyone who has read the manga is already expecting the introduction of other members of Momo and Okarun’s group like Kinta and Vamola. It may be a while before class rep Rin is given her major arc.

With Chainsaw Man expected to make a comeback next year with the Reze Arc movie, fans are also expecting some kind of big film for Dandadan down the line. So far nothing official has been announced, but the Kaiju arc is clearly one of the more bombastic storylines, and it would make for some great spectacle in a cinema.

Then again, the series has been doing a great job with the animation so far, and the hype is up for this odd world by Yukinobu Tatsu-sensei.

Dandadan returns to Netflix on July 2025.

Though we don’t have a look at the incoming season yet, Netflix releases promos once in a while, and the most recent one has series lead Iñaki Godoy (Luffy) interviewing One Piece creator Eiichiro Oda. Check this out:

Here’s the official description:

Iñaki Godoy, who plays Luffy in ONE PIECE, meets with the legendary creator, Mr. Oda, to discuss his first set visit. The conversation takes place in Japanese, and offers a look into the future of the series. The Grand Line… here we come!

While manga creators are usually hands off when it comes to adaptations, Oda was actually invited to the set of the series, and it looks like they’re taking his input seriously. After news of Oda going on a break from One Piece, it’s great that he actually got to visit the set in South Africa.

Though there hasn’t been an official look at them yet, the main antagonists for the next arc are Baroque Works, an organization run by Mr. 0 (played by Joe Manganiello). The arc will also see the introduction of Nico Robin (Lera Bova) and Vivi (Charithra Chandran).

The first season of One Piece wasn’t perfect, but it was definitely a  great adaptation of a goofy comic. I’m just hoping they have more of a budget for special effects in the second season, because they are very sparing when it comes to Luffy’s powers.

Season 2 of One Piece is currently in production, and it’s likely it could release on Netflix sometime in 2026.

With creator Hwang Dong-hyuk coming back for the series, he does have something to say about his highly anticipated show: “I’m so sick of ‘Squid Game’”

Talking to Variety about his next series, Hwang says, “I’m so exhausted. I’m so tired. In a way, I have to say, I’m so sick of ‘Squid Game,’… I’m so sick of my life making something, promoting something. So I’m not thinking about my next project right now. I’m just thinking about going to some remote island and having my own free time without any phone calls from Netflix—Not the ‘Squid Game’ island.”

Though the first season of the series did end with a cliffhanger, it has been confirmed that the second and third season of Squid Game had been shot back-to-back; this was done so that the third season would be ready to come out next year.

We don’t know exactly what to expect with the second season, but at least now fans know that the showrunners already have an ending in mind—so maybe any twists that would come their way would feel organic.

Despite the success of the first season, a lot of fans did think that the reveal of Oh Il-nam as the secret antagonist kind of just comes out of nowhere; and it also destroys any context of his relationship with Gi-hun during the games.

With Hwang not being shy about the pressure he’s received after the series’ success, I’m just hoping he manages to pull this off with no more hitches.

Watch out for Squid Game Season 2 when it releases on Netflix on Dec. 26.