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Man of Steel: Legacy

After Superman intervenes in an international conflict orchestrated by billionaire Lex Luthor, he faces unintended consequences and must win back public support with the help of his reporter and superhero colleagues.

Terminator: Dawn of Fate

The Terminator: Dawn of Fate is a prequel to the first two films. It is set in the future during a post-apocalyptic war between humans and machines. John Connor leads the human resistance against the Terminator machines, which are led by Skynet. The film follows three members of the resistance: Kyle Reese, Catherine Luna, and Justin Perry. The film ends with Kyle Reese being sent back in time to prevent a Terminator from killing John's mother, Sarah Connor, before he is born. The ending precedes the events depicted in the 1984 film The Terminator.

The New Jedi Order

The series revolves around the Yuuzhan Vong invasion of the galaxy 21–25 years after the events depicted in Return of the Jedi. The New Jedi Order was the restored and reformed Jedi organization, following the Great Jedi Purge and subsequent fall of the Galactic Empire. The Jedi Knights, reduced in number to only a handful, were slowly restored, primarily under the leadership of Luke Skywalker. The series begins 21 years after the Rebel Alliance destroyed the Second Death Star. The New Republic is facing internal conflict while trying to maintain peace. A new, powerful enemy, known as the Yuuzhan Vong, emerges from the outer galaxy, beginning what will be known as the Yuuzhan Vong invasion. The Jedi along with the New Republic, struggle to resist this new alien race while it steadily pushes forward, annihilating or occupying different parts of the galaxy.

Ben Affleck's Uncasted Batverse

Bruce Wayne was born on February 19, 1970, to Martha and Thomas Wayne. In 1981, after watching Excalibur with his parents, a mugger holds his parents at gunpoint, shooting both dead after a struggle in front of Bruce. During the funeral, Wayne runs off, only to fall into a dry well, and get attacked by a swarm of bats. This would later inspire him to use that fear to battle the criminal element that took his parents' lives. Years later, Wayne becomes the CEO of his father's company, Wayne Enterprises, while also becoming Batman in 1995, defending Gotham City from danger. At some point, Wayne recruited Robin who was then killed by Joker in 2005, with Wayne later keeping his vandalized suit to commemorate him.

Casino Royale (1980s Version)

The story concerns the British secret agent James Bond, gambling at the casino in Royale-les-Eaux to try to bankrupt Le Chiffre, the treasurer of a French union and a member of the Soviet secret service. Bond is supported in his endeavours by Vesper Lynd, a member of his own service, as well as Felix Leiter of the CIA and René Mathis of the French Deuxième Bureau.

Raylan Goes to Detroit

After an altercation with his superiors in Miami, Florida, Deputy US Marshal, Raylan Givens is offered two choices. He can either retire or finish his career on the fugitive task force in the crime-ridden precincts of Detroit. Acting on a tip, Raylan and his new partner, deputy marshal Bobby Torres arrest Jose Rindo, a destructive and violent criminal. Rindo is also being pursued by the FBI who arrive shortly after he is in custody. Raylan bumps heads with a beautiful FBI agent named Nora Sanchez, who wants Rindo for the murder of a one of their own. When Rindo escapes from the county jail and is arrested in Ohio, Raylan and FBI Special Agent Sanchez drive south to pick up the fugitive and bring him back to stand trial. Later, when Rindo escapes again, Raylan and Nora―still at odds―are reunited and follow the elusive fugitive's trail across Arizona to El Centro, California and into Mexico where they have no jurisdiction or authority. How are they going to bring Rindo, a Mexican citizen, across the border without anyone knowing?

Warner Bros. Blue Ribbon Content Presents: Static Shock

The show revolves around Virgil Hawkins, who uses the secret identity of "Static" after exposure to a mutagen gas during a gang fight which gave him electromagnetic powers.

Superman: The Metal Curtain

When the planet Krypton exploded, its last son was rocketed across the cosmos and came to settle in a small town in Kansas. But what else came with him, and what if a piece of his home landed somewhere we never knew about? As Superman has become a symbol of strength and pride for America, Russia looks to crush that image with a creation of their own, built by their own might and forged by their own power!

Superman: Brainiac

A bright, shining day in Metropolis is interrupted by a mysterious drone that crash-lands in the city and starts wreaking havoc. This looks like a job for Superman! But where did the metallic menace come from, what is its purpose, and who is Brainiac?

Punch-Out!!

Young up-and-coming boxer Little Mac, raised in a poor neighborhood, sees boxing as his only way out. Inspired by fighters like his grizzled yet charismatic trainer, Doc Louis, he sets his sights on winning the World Video Boxing Association (WVBA) Championship.

The Blofeld Trilogy

Thunderball whisks Bond to the Bahamas, where Blofeld and the SPECTRE organization threaten to destabilize the world with two stolen atomic bombs. On Her Majesty's Secret Service features a thrilling Alpine ski chase and sees Bond's new wife killed by Blofeld. The British agent is sent into a tailspin that nearly destroys him before he's finally able to exact revenge in You Only Live Twice.

James Bond: The Authorized Biography of 007

An aging but still active Bond, now living in Bermuda with Honeychile Ryder, recounts his life story, from his schooling to his early missions, seamlessly blending the events of Fleming’s novels with historical and espionage elements. The biography maintains the illusion that Fleming’s books were partly based on real events, with some fictionalized embellishments to mislead Soviet intelligence.

John Woo's He-Man

The story follows Adam, a reckless young prince, whose life is upended when his uncle Keldor, corrupted by the Sword of Darkness, murders King Randor and seizes control of Eternia. Believed dead, Adam escapes and trains for years under the mysterious Zodak, who prepares him for his destiny. Meanwhile, Keldor—who eventually becomes the infamous Skeletor—tightens his grip on Eternia, with Evil-Lyn pushing him to eliminate Adam before he can fulfill the prophecy of reuniting the legendary Swords of Light and Darkness. After years in exile, Adam embarks on a dangerous quest to find Castle Grayskull, aligning with a growing resistance led by Man-At-Arms and Teela. His journey is fraught with betrayals, brutal battles, and shocking deaths, pushing the script towards an almost R-rated intensity. Ultimately, Adam discovers the hidden Castle, reclaims the Sword of Light, and—after a climactic showdown with Skeletor—unites the twin swords, transforming into He-Man. Leading Eternia’s heroes in a final stand, he triumphs over Skeletor’s forces, but an after-credits scene hints at the villain’s survival, leaving the door open for future conflicts.

Batman Triumphant

The film tells a story of Bruce Wayne, who at 50 years old returns from retirement to fight crime and faces opposition from the Gotham City police force. The story also features the return of classic foe Catwoman.

Star Wars: The Thrawn (Sequel) Trilogy

Set approximately five years after the events depicted in Return of the Jedi, the trilogy details the offensive campaigns of military genius Grand Admiral Thrawn as he attempts to bring down the recently-founded New Republic in a bid to restore the Galactic Empire to power. In addition to Thrawn, the trilogy introduces several new and notable characters, including Mara Jade and Talon Karrde.

Metal Gear Solid: The Movie

The film follows Solid Snake, a soldier who infiltrates a nuclear weapons facility to neutralize the terrorist threat from FOXHOUND, a renegade special forces unit. Snake must liberate hostages and stop the terrorists from launching a nuclear strike.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (Live-Action)

Miles goes on an adventure with Gwen Stacy / Spider-Woman across the multiverse, where he meets a team of Spider-People led by Miguel O'Hara / Spider-Man 2099 known as the Spider-Society, but comes into conflict with them over handling a new threat in the form of the Spot.

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (Live-Action)

The film's story follows Miles as he becomes the new Spider-Man and joins other Spider-People from various parallel universes who team up to save New York City from the Kingpin.

Uncharted Universe

The Uncharted franchise follows a group of treasure hunters who travel across the world to uncover various historical mysteries.

Army of Darkness Reboot

Featuring a version of Ash, one who chose to stay in the Middle Ages following an unexpected return to that time period, from a world where the events of the Evil Dead films didn't take place until the early 21st century.