In 2024, the world of genre entertainment was buzzing with new projects from Marvel Studios, anime, Star Wars, Warner Bros., and DC Studios. io9 kept fans updated on the latest news from the worlds of games and theme parks, including big franchises like Indiana Jones and Universal Studios’ Epic Universe. Geekcore collectibles, toys, books, and comics also kept fans busy. Here are some highlights from our staff picks:
– Warner Bros.’ “Superman” set visit revealed by Germain Lussier
– Justin Carter discusses how “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” changed the MCU
– Sabina Graves analyzes the destiny of “Moana 2” in the first film
– James Whitbrook reflects on the significance of “Madame Web” as a superhero movie
– Justin Carter revisits the release of Christopher Nolan’s “Tenet” in 2020
– Cheryl Eddy interviews Jennifer Kent on the 10th anniversary of “The Babadook”
– Germain Lussier provides a spoiler FAQ for John Krasinski’s “IF”
– Cheryl Eddy talks to Osgood Perkins about the horror film “Longlegs”
– Germain Lussier discusses a burning question from “Dune: Part Two” about sandworm poop
– Gordon Jackson highlights Mrs. Chen as the real hero of the “Venom” franchise
– Sabina Graves reviews “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” as a thrilling conclusion to the movie trilogy
– Cheryl Eddy explores how Don Coscarelli brought “Phantasm” from screen to page
– Germain Lussier interviews Paul Reiser on the return of Carter Burke in “Aliens”
– Isaiah Colbert addresses the culture war surrounding new media like “Dan Da Dan”
– James Whitbrook discusses how “Star Wars” is most interesting when it challenges assumptions
– Isaiah Colbert delves into the animation industry and the creators behind Netflix’s “Castlevania” series.