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DC Comics March 2026 Solicitations

Full solicitations information and cover images for DC Comics titles scheduled to ship in March 2026 and beyond.

Exclusive: HONOR AND CURSE – ETERNAL continues the saga at Mad Cave

Mark London and Jaime Infante continue the story of ninja warrior Genshi Sakagura in Honor and Curse: Eternal, debuting in 2026.

Exclusive Preview: TRAVIS MUÑOZ AND THE FIRE OF THE AZTECS first look

The Beat shares an exclusive first look at Vault's upcoming middle grade book, TRAVIS MUÑOZ AND THE FIRE OF THE AZTECS

The Beat’s Best TV Series of 2025

The Beat staff reveals its picks for the Best TV Series of 2025, including dramas, adult animation, comedies, and more.

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Exclusive Preview: Get a little retribution in A THING CALLED TRUTH

Oni Press will kick off 2026 with a complete edition of A Thing Called Truth. Get a sneak peek before its January release.

KPOP DEMON HUNTERS x VANS make the perfect holiday buy

The KPop Demon Hunters x Vans collection launches in-store on December 5 and online on December 8 with iconic designs.

Scarlett Johansson heads to DC for THE BATMAN PART II

Zoë Kravitz will also reportedly not return as Selina Kyle in Matt Reeves's sequel, due out October 1, 2027.

READY OR NOT 2: HERE I COME trailer released

Searchlight Pictures has released the official trailer for Ready Or Not 2: Here I Come, the forthcoming sequel to the 2019 horror-comedy hit Ready Or Not starring Samara Weaving. In the new film, Grace (Weaving) wakes up chained to her hospital bed following the events of Ready Or Not, and soon learns that her overnight battle with the De Lomas family was just the beginning.

28 YEARS LATER: THE BONE TEMPLE trailer released

Sony has released the official trailer for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple, the second installment in the planned 28 Years Later trilogy from filmmaker Danny Boyle and a team that includes Alex Cox, Nia DaCosta, and more.

Here’s why you can’t watch A Charlie Brown Christmas anymore

For decades, A Charlie Brown Christmas has been a holiday tradition for millions of families. The TV movie made its debut almost exactly sixty years ago on December 9, 1965, on CBS, and has since been in more or less constant holiday rotation on broadcast TV and home video. But since Apple became involved in the Peanuts franchise back in 2018, things have become more complicated.

Manga and Anime News

Crunchyroll Winter 2026 anime line up is here!

Crunchyroll has revealed its winter 2026 anime lineup, including Oshi no Ko, Trigun Starblaze, Frieren, and more. Here's the full slate.

Top 10 most downloaded titles in BOOK☆WALKER of 2025

BOOK☆WALKER Global’s 2025 eBook Ranking reveals the top 10 most-downloaded light novels and manga worldwide, including The Eminence in Shadow and The Apothecary Diaries.

The Beat’s Best Anime of 2025

The Beat staff presents its picks for the Best Anime of 2025, including new and ongoing series, as well as feature-length films.

Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: HAUNTRESS will haunt your dreams

This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers the manga and webtoon series DISSOLVING CLASSROOM, EARTHSHINE and HAUNTRESS.

Yen Press announces 2 audiobook adaptations & 9 new licenses

Yen Press has announced two audiobook adaptations, eight new manga licenses, and a Konosuba TRPG companion rule book for summer 2026.

GlobalComix announces limited “keep it forever” holiday bundle

New annual GlobalComix Gold subscribers will keep ten high-profile comics from Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, and Kodansha—permanently.

Business News

Sony acquires majority control of PEANUTS rights

The Schulz family will retain 20 percent of the rights, while WildBrain will continue to produce new Peanuts media for Apple TV.

Collectors Universe acquires grading company Beckett

"The iconic Beckett is joining the Collectors family and will continue to operate as its own independent brand within our portfolio,” said Nat Turner, CEO of Collectors.

What Diamond’s Chapter 7 filing might mean, and digging into those billable hours

What does Diamond's Chapter 7 filing mean for publishers? And what does a bankruptcy administrator do all day?

Diamond files to convert their bankruptcy to Chapter 7

Diamond has filed a motion to convert its bankruptcy to a Chapter 7 after Chase Bank refused to continue to lend them money.

Robert Kirkman announced as keynote speaker for ComicsPRO 2026

Always a strong supporter of the direct market, Skybound's Robert Kirkman will be the keynote speaker at the 2026 ComicsPRO Industry Conference

Humanoids to creators: Oops, guess we should have mentioned that chapter 7 thing

A letter to creators confirmed that it's business as usual at Humanoids, just under a new company, despite their Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing

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Entertainment

The Beat’s Best TV Series of 2025

The Beat staff reveals its picks for the Best TV Series of 2025, including dramas, adult animation, comedies, and more.

Horror Beat: Jared’s Top 5 Horror Films of 2025

As we at The Beat look back on 2025...

Sony acquires majority control of PEANUTS rights

The Schulz family will retain 20 percent of the rights, while WildBrain will continue to produce new Peanuts media for Apple TV.

First AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY teaser drops with AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH

The brief teaser is reportedly one of four that will debut exclusively in theaters with Avatar: Fire and Ash.

Interview: Robert Venditti Talks ORDAINED comic and film adaptation

"Colin Farrell is so on board that he has already talked with Keanu Reeves about the training regimen he went through for John Wick."

The Beat’s Best Video Games of 2025

The Beat staff compiles its list for the Best Video Games of 2025, including metroidvanias, RPGs, roguelites, and more.

Wrestling News and History

Turnbuckle BEATdown: AEW did the right thing with Kris Statlander

The future remains bright for Statlander.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Remembering the Reigns of Terror, Pt. 2 – Jeff Jarrett

Lo, I looked to the horizon and saw him brandishing the NWA Championship and behind him, four horsemen who brought the apocalypse: "My World," ref bump, low blow, and guitar shot

NYCC ’25: DC x AEW crossover debuting at event

The two-part series, helmed by Steve Orlando and Travis Mercer, will debut with a special preview issue at this month's convention.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: Rhea Ripley becomes the latest victim of TERRIFIER’s Art the Clown in Ice Nine Kills concert

Should Art the Clown be Cody Rhode’s next title defense match?

Turnbuckle BEATdown: So, WRESTLEMANIA is coming to Saudi Arabia

It would mark the company's first ever overseas Wrestlemania.

Turnbuckle BEATdown: AEW is now officially on its HBO Era with PLE livestreams

Not necessarily cheaper than WWE’s ESPN package, though.