Star Wars returns to big screen with ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’ in May 2026

 Director Jon Favreau to lead the first Star Wars theatrical release since 2019 featuring the Mandalorian and Grogu.

After a seven-year hiatus from the silver screen, the Star Wars franchise is preparing for a massive theatrical comeback. Disney has locked in May 22, 2026, for the release of The Mandalorian and Grogu, a feature film that continues the adventures of bounty hunter Din Djarin and his Force-sensitive apprentice.

A recent press event in Berlin, attended by Pedro Pascal and director Jon Favreau, confirmed that Sigourney Weaver has joined the cast in a "pivotal, high-stakes role." While details of her character remain guarded by Lucasfilm’s security protocols, the film is expected to bridge the gap between the New Republic era and the rise of the First Order. Production has leaned heavily on "The Volume" in Manhattan Beach, but reports indicate a significant increase in location shooting to give the film a "grittier, cinematic scale" compared to its streaming predecessor.

Pixar confirms ‘Toy Story 5’ for June 2026; plot to tackle modern tech

Woody and Buzz Lightyear return in Toy Story 5 to face the challenges of a new generation of electronic gadgets.

Pixar Animation Studios has officially dated the next chapter of its flagship franchise. Toy Story 5 is scheduled to hit Indian and global theaters on June 19, 2026. The storyline, as detailed in recent leaks, sees an eight-year-old Bonnie becoming obsessed with "Lilypad," a high-tech frog-like tablet that threatens the toys' existence.

Director Andrew Stanton has brought in a voice cast including Conan O’Brien as "Smarty Pants" and Greta Lee as the primary tech-antagonist, Lilypad. A particularly intriguing update involves Tim Allen voicing "Multi-Buzz"—a group of 50 high-tech Buzz Lightyear units that are accidentally stuck in "demo mode." This installment aims to explore the emotional fallout of toys who find themselves replaced by screens, a theme Pixar believes will resonate with modern parents and children alike.

Robert Downey Jr. returns as MCU gears up for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ production

The Russo Brothers are set to direct the pivotal film featuring the debut of Victor von Doom in the Avengers: Doomsday storyline.

Marvel Studios is officially moving into high gear for what is being described as its most ambitious crossover since Endgame. According to sources close to the production, filming for Avengers: Doomsday is slated to begin this March in the United Kingdom, marking a massive shift in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) trajectory.

The production has recently expanded its scope, with veteran cinematographer Newton Thomas Sigel joining the crew. The narrative pivot from the "Kang" storyline to Victor von Doom has necessitated significant script rewrites by Stephen McFeely. Inside sources suggest that the "Doomsday" subtitle isn't just for show; the plot reportedly involves a "collision of realities" that will serve as a direct lead-in to Secret Wars. Robert Downey Jr.’s involvement is said to be more than a mere cameo, with the actor reportedly undergoing extensive prosthetic tests to perfect the iconic mask-clad look of the Latverian dictator.