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5 Iconic Marvel & DC Rivalries That Hollywood Has Somehow Never Adapted

1 day ago | thedirect.com | Geraldo Amartey

Comic book movies have carved out a massive space in pop culture, pulling heroes and villains from the pages of Marvel and DC into a large variety of cinematic universes. The thrill of seeing these characters clash has hooked audiences for decades. But not every legendary rivalry from the comics has made the jump to live-action, and some of the best are still waiting in the wings. Across both Marvel and DC, certain rivalries run deeper than a simple clash of powers.
10 Omega-Level X-Men Marvel Studios Needs to Introduce in MCU’s Phase 7

1 day ago | thedirect.com | Geraldo Amartey

As Marvel Studios maps out Phase 7, the X-Men reboot offers a chance to redefine the MCU’s mutant narrative. While fans expect Magneto, Storm, and Professor X to dominate, lesser-known Omega-level mutants could steal the show. Omega-level mutants, as defined in Jonathan Hickman's House of X #1, possess abilities with no known upper limit, making them among the most powerful beings in existence.
M3gan 2.0 Shows Its Campy Side, Delivering A Fun Gateway Horror Movie (Review)

2 days ago | thedirect.com | Tessa Smith

She's baaaack... M3gan 2.0 brings everyone's favorite AI doll with a penchant for blood to screens yet again. While the sequel is not quite as filled with horror as the original, instead opting to focus on the comedy aspect, it still captures the same energy and delivers a fun time. The first M3gan follows Cady (Violet McGraw) after her parents die in a terrible accident. Her Aunt Gemma (Allison Williams) takes her in but doesn't exactly know what she is doing.
Marvel Just Confirmed Star Trek Exists In the MCU

3 days ago | thedirect.com | Jeff Ewing

Thanks to a series of details and conversations in Ironheart, we now know the influence that one of our world's biggest sci-fi franchises has on the MCU's Earth. The series confirms that not only does at least the original series of Star Trek exist on Earth-616, but it thrives, with a fandom like the franchise has on our own.
Ironheart Review: Ryan Coogler's Exciting New MCU Entry Spins Exciting Future Despite A Slow Start

3 days ago | thedirect.com | Jeff Ewing

Ryan Coogler's Ironheart, the latest Disney+ series to build out the MCU, is finally here. The project has spent a few years in the pipeline, and it couldn't come at a better time, given that Doctor Doom's powerful magic-and-science fusion will challenge Marvel's heroes soon. Iron Man made major waves at the box office with serious critical acclaim when it kicked off the MCU in 2008, introducing us to the wealthy, genius, armored-suit maker Tony Stark (played by Robert Downey Jr.).
Marvel Studios Confirms 1 Big Upcoming MCU Movie Will Be at Comic-Con 2025

3 days ago | thedirect.com | Lauren Rouse

Marvel Studios has confirmed its presence at San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) 2025, where it plans to promote its next major blockbuster. Fans were disappointed to learn that Marvel would not host its traditional Saturday Hall H panel at SDCC this year, although the move makes sense given the lack of MCU releases to promote for the remainder of the year. However, the studio still plans to attend the comic convention, and several surprises could be in store.
Robert Downey Jr Celebrates 17 Years of MCU With Special Call To Marvel’s Next Star

3 days ago | thedirect.com | Richard Nebens

To celebrate the 17 years of MCU history and the franchise's latest release, OG star Robert Downey Jr. shared a special call with Marvel Studios' newest leading star. Downey is showing no signs of slowing down with Marvel Studios, now taking on a role as Doctor Doom after leading the way as Tony Stark for more than a decade. Now, always one to propel the next generation forward, he is taking a moment to hype up what the MCU has to offer next.
James Gunns Confirms the 8th Project That Connects the New DCU

3 days ago | thedirect.com | Lauren Rouse

The DC cinematic universe (DCU) has only just begun with the release of Creature Commandos and the upcoming Superman, but DC Studios is already laying the groundwork for its interconnected universe. Co-studio head James Gunn has made it clear his DCU will do some things differently to the current MCU. Still, both franchises aim to create a range of superhero projects that link together into a cohesive universe, which involves planning these links well ahead of time.
Fantastic Four Movie Gets 1 Major Last-Minute Change (And Fans Aren't Thrilled)

4 days ago | thedirect.com | Richard Nebens

Marvel Studios reportedly made a last-minute change to its next movie, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, which is not to the liking of many MCU fans. After a string of releases from the MCU that have not gotten great reviews, The Fantastic Four is already building hype as the next big winner for Marvel. However, not everything coming out of reports on the film has been all positive. A recent update for The Fantastic Four: First Steps indicated the movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 55 minutes.
Marvel Studios Just Unveiled Phase 5's Final Villain Team

4 days ago | thedirect.com | Richard Nebens

Phase 5 of the MCU is set to end behind an epic villain team-up in Marvel Studios' second live-action Disney+ show of 2025. The Multiverse Saga's second phase featured a new round of powerful and scary antagonists, both on the big and small screen, along with veterans and newcomers from the hero side. That trend will continue as the MCU has a brand-new unit ready to arrive. Marvel Studios released a new spot for Ironheart featuring a team of MCU villains.