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Sony Interactive Entertainment and Insomniac Games have released a new trailer for Marvel's Wolverine, confirming Lady Deathstrike's appearance for the first time and showcasing an unexpected alliance between Wolverine and Sabretooth. The minute-and-a-half cinematic trailer, titled Ain't No Hero, quickly became the talk of the gaming community. However, the comments section soon shifted focus to a completely different topic — the future of physical game releases. Marvel's Wolverine is set to launch exclusively on PS5 on September 15, 2026, with a starting price of $70.

A new teaser for Spider-Man: Brand New Day puts Tom Holland and Jon Bernthal in a stop-motion showdown between Spider-Man and the Punisher, with the actors only appearing at the end holding their figures. Holland also says the title's meaning will be explained in the movie's final frame.

Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown might soon join the Marvel Cinematic Universe. According to insider MyTimeToShineHello, the actress is in final negotiations for a major MCU role. Details regarding her character and the specific project are currently being kept under wraps.

Without IMAX screens in North America for its first two weeks, Spider-Man: Brand New Day's opening outlook has climbed to $230 million-$250 million, Boxoffice Pro says. Just a few days earlier, analysts were still putting the film's North American debut at $180 million-$190 million.

Images of Jubilee's in-game model for Marvel Rivals surfaced online just hours before the official Season 9 announcement, giving fans an early preview of the new hero. Dataminers shared the leaked images, which quickly spread across gaming forums and social media, fueling speculation about her design and potential story connections.

Sony Interactive Entertainment has region-locked Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls for PC, making the highly anticipated Marvel fighting game unavailable for purchase in more than 130 countries. The restriction affects both Steam and Epic Games Store, and stems from the game's mandatory PlayStation Network (PSN) account requirement for online play — a service not officially supported in the affected regions. The game is still scheduled to launch globally on August 6, 2026 for PlayStation 5 and PC, with a Steam page and Epic Games Store page already live.

Jerk Gustafsson, co-founder and former studio director of MachineGames, has been appointed president of Arkane Studios, effective June 30, 2026. This leadership change comes as Microsoft's gaming division faces anticipated layoffs and restructuring, following the resignation of Leonard Bendel.

X-Men '97 Season 2 premiered on Disney+ on July 1, 2026, launching to an outpouring of praise from critics. The animated series, which continues the legacy of the iconic 1990s X-Men cartoon, opened with a flawless 100% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes and an impressive 90 out of 100 on Metacritic. Such unanimous acclaim is rare even for sequels to beloved franchises.

Lionel Messi, the legendary footballer, has made a surprise appearance alongside Tom Holland in a new promotional video for [game=Spider-Man: Brand New Day], uniting the worlds of football and superheroes. Released by Sony Pictures on June 30, 2026, the promo was strategically timed to coincide with the World Cup playoffs, capturing the attention of both football fans and Marvel enthusiasts.

Margot Robbie, the Oscar-nominated star of "Barbie" and "The Wolf of Wall Street," is reportedly being considered by Marvel Studios for the role of Emma Frost in the upcoming X-Men reboot, according to industry insider MyTimeToShineHello. The same source claims that Sydney Sweeney, known for her roles in "Euphoria" and "Madame Web," is also in the running, setting up a high-profile casting competition for one of Marvel's most enigmatic characters.

Arc System Works and Sony Interactive Entertainment have the final launch roster for Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, confirming Blade, Loki, and Deadpool as the last additions to the base lineup. With these three, the game's full roster now stands at 20 playable characters for release on August 6, 2026, on PlayStation 5 and PC. The game already has a PlayStation page.

Asha Sharma took the helm at Xbox only about a hundred days ago, succeeding Phil Spencer, yet she's already racked up no shortage of loud statements. In a sweeping interview marking the brand's 25th anniversary, the company's new boss talked about how gaming franchises are turning into films and series. And in passing she dropped a line that instantly raced across the internet.

Arkane Lyon, the studio behind Marvel's Blade, has received praise from Todd Howard, head of Bethesda Game Studios, for its significant progress on the upcoming action game — even as the team faces uncertainty due to ongoing restructuring at Xbox. Howard previewed a fresh build of the game on May 21, 2026, and highlighted the advancements made since its announcement at The Game Awards 2023.

Tom Holland and Zendaya, stars of the Spider-Man film series as Peter Parker and MJ, have shared their enthusiasm for the Marvel's Spider-Man games from Insomniac Games, revealing that they often play the superhero adventures together. The pair discussed their gaming habits and favorite features during the promotional tour for the upcoming movie Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls, the upcoming fighting game from Arc System Works, has launched a new Character Guide video series, debuting with a detailed showcase of Captain America. The game is set to release on August 6, 2026 for PS5 and PC, and already has an official PlayStation page.

Sony and Marvel have debuted the second official trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, ahead of its highly anticipated theatrical release on July 31, 2026.

Disney+ is reviving the dark Marvel superhero universe that previously delighted viewers on Netflix. The first solo project belonged to Daredevil, and a year later the Punisher returned. Unfortunately, not for long. Frank Castle, the most conflicted and brutal antihero in the TV universe, set out on a final mission that spans a single special episode. The title, The Punisher: One Last Kill, seems to suggest a farewell to the character, but it looks like this is far from the end.

The first season of Daredevil: Born Again turned out to be much better than anyone could have expected. Disney managed to preserve the story’s dark tone, the familiar character designs, and the signature atmosphere. That said, it wasn’t without its hiccups. Initially, this soft reboot was supposed to consist of more than ten episodes. In the end, they abandoned that plan, splitting the runtime into two seasons. Essentially, we have one big story with a logical beginning and end, divided into two unequal parts. This naturally led to the first season dragging on for far too long and failing to offer viewers any particularly memorable moments. The second, however, promised to bring all the resolutions together. Seasons aren’t usually split up like this. Let’s discuss the second season of Daredevil: Reborn and figure out if it’s worth watching, even if the first one didn’t impress.

Marvel's Wolverine is one of the most anticipated exclusives on PlayStation 5. For this reason, many players are worried that Insomniac Games studio may postpone the release. However, so far all the work is going according to plan.

At the Deadline Contenders TV panel, executive producer Destin Daniel Cretton shared how it all began. And it all started with Ben Kingsley — and a bad joke on the set of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.