ANALYSIS
In-depth industry commentary and opinion.
Nintendo's Super Mario Galaxy Movie Banks on Sequel Math That Doesn't Always Add Up
Nintendo's Super Mario Galaxy Movie sequel bets on Bowser Jr. and cosmic settings to maintain franchise momentum. But animated sequels face steep odds, and the young villain lacks his father's proven appeal.
Alan Boundian · 24 March 2026
The Martian Team Returns With Project Hail Mary - But Can They Recapture the Magic?
Andy Weir's follow-up to The Martian reunites key players for a 2026 release, but the theatrical landscape has shifted dramatically. With Ryan Gosling attached and Amazon footing the bill, Project Hail Mary faces challenges its predecessor never had to navigate.
Alan Boundian · 23 March 2026
Tom Welling Trades Superman Cape for Crime Drama in 'Mafia Wars'
The former Smallville star takes on a gritty new role marking a sharp departure from his superhero origins.
Sally Boundian · 2 March 2026
Radio Silence Bets Big on Ready or Not Sequel That Nobody Asked For
Fox/Disney dates Ready or Not sequel for March 2026, expanding the 2019 sleeper hit into a franchise about secret societies and world domination. The original's contained thriller premise gets inflated into mythology nobody requested.
Alan Boundian · 18 February 2026