The news hit like a rogue wave: Magneto, possibly obliterating New Jersey in the upcoming Avengers film? You almost choked on your morning coffee, the image of suburban landscapes twisted into metallic wreckage flashing before your eyes. Then came the uneasy thought: could this be more than just idle speculation from Ian McKellen?
They Follow
Horror fans never truly rest. The anticipation for a worthy sequel can be a gnawing presence, a constant question mark hanging over a beloved original. Maika Monroe, star of It Follows, seems to understand this all too well, offering a tantalizing glimpse into the potential future of Jay.
Rumors have been spreading that it will be happening. I would stay positive, because I’ve heard some good news recently. It’s not at all what I expected, where you would find Jay, which I thought was really interesting. I was like, ‘Whoa! Cool,’ which I think the audience will probably have a similar reaction. I know this might sound cliché, but it’s staying true to the original where we’re bringing back all the same team…the story is very much still in that space, but it’s just grander. I’m really, really excited for it.
Avengers: Doomsday
Sometimes a casual remark can ignite a firestorm of speculation. During his recent appearance on Jake’s Takes (via /Film) Ian McKellen suggested Magneto will “destroy New Jersey” in Avengers: Doomsday.
Nowadays, I think [filming special effects] will become a little bit easier, though. I did destroy New Jersey the other day. Oh, I perhaps shouldn’t have said that.
Highlander
The roar of a motorcycle engine, the glint of steel, the timeless silhouette of Jeremy Irons… New set footage from the Highlander remake (via Screen Rant) shows Henry Cavill riding a motorcycle to meet Irons outside the Tower of London. This movie is shaping up to be more stylish than expected.
The Strangers—Chapter 3
Ever find yourself peeking through your fingers during the opening scene of a horror movie? You can now mainline that anxiety: the first five minutes of The Strangers—Chapter 3 are available to stream online.
For your eyes only: See the first 5 minutes of #TheStrangersMovie – Chapter 3 NOW! pic.twitter.com/Qr48xhRZAU
— THE STRANGERS – Chapter 3 (@strangers_film) February 2, 2026
Mystery Science Theater 3000
For some, the best way to watch a bad movie is with friends who have even worse jokes. Variety reports four new episodes of Mystery Science Theater are now in development with Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett set to reprise their roles as Mike, Tom Servo, and Crow T. Robot. Additionally, Mary Jo Pehl is confirmed to return as Pearl Forrester, with Observer (Corbett) and Professor Bobo (Murphy) in tow. Production has begun in Minneapolis, where the original show was filmed, and will release later this year on the Rifftrax website. While the show’s official Kickstarter only asked fans for a $20,000 advance, it’s so far raised over $1,000,000 (€930,000) in its first few hours online.
The Institute
Good news for Constant Readers: Stephen King revealed production has begun on a second season of The Institute on Twitter.
Production has begun on #TheInstitute Season 2! Coming soon to @mgmplus pic.twitter.com/SiPl0SlJSL
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) February 2, 2026
Bloody Smart
There’s something deeply unsettling about Junji Ito’s art, a creeping dread that burrows under your skin. According to insider Formosan Bear on Twitter (via Screen Rant), the Taiwanese live-action Junji Ito anthology series, Bloody Smart, is coming to Netflix later this year.
What is the Trial of the Seven?
The Trial of the Seven is invoked in the trailer for the next episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, which will now air early on February 6.
Primal
Finally, Fang and Mira reunite with Spear in a clip from next week’s sure-to-be-devastating episode of Primal.
Will there be more episodes of Primal?
As of today, there is no confirmation of new episodes, so we will have to savor everything that has already been given to us.
What is Bloody Smart based on?
Bloody Smart is a Taiwanese live-action Junji Ito anthology series, coming to Netflix later this year.
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Are McKellen’s hints merely a playful tease, or should fans brace themselves for a Magneto-sized crater where the Garden State once stood?