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The anime world has chosen its top picks of the year: At this year's Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2026, the international anime community once again honored its favorite series, films, and characters. According to the organizers, an impressive 73 million votes were cast this year. We've compiled a list of all the winners for you.

The beloved bear with the red hat and his jam sandwich is returning to the big screen – and this time with some high-profile support behind the scenes. As reported by the industry magazine Variety, two screenwriters have now been tapped for "Paddington 4". Dougal Wilson, who previously directed "Paddington in Peru", is currently in talks to direct the film.

Production on "Heat 2" continues to gain momentum – and now the sequel's cast is set to welcome a high-profile addition. As reported by Deadline magazine, "Terminator: Genisys" star Jason Clarke is in talks for a role. It remains unclear which character the actor might portray. In terms of plot, "Heat 2" serves as both a prequel and a sequel to the 1995 cult classic.

Strong support for Clark Kent! In an interview with the industry magazine Variety, Supergirl actress Milly Alock revealed that she will be returning for the highly anticipated sequel "Superman: Man of Tomorrow." She will also star in her own solo adventure, set to premiere on June 26, 2026.

Michael Bay has found his next film project – and he's diving right into a topic that's currently causing quite a stir. As reported by Deadline magazine, the director is working on a film about Donald Trump's war in Iran. The story centers on the dramatic rescue of two American pilots whose fighter jet was shot down over Iranian territory in April 2026.

Conan the Barbarian is back! More than four decades after the legendary action hero's first appearance, the highly anticipated sequel, "King Conan", is now on the horizon. Arnold Schwarzenegger recently provided an update on the status of the sequel to the fan site TheArnoldFans. Earlier this year, The Hollywood Reporter had already reported that Christopher McQuarrie is set to write the screenplay and direct the film.

"Rick and Morty" fans are in for a treat! The popular animated series is set to get its own movie. Even before the ninth season premiered, series co-creator Dan Harmon confirmed to Cinemablend that the project is already in development. Jacob Hair, who has been part of the show's creative team since the fourth season, is set to direct.

Even before the first season of the new "Harry Potter" series has aired, there has already been the first major casting change. As reported by the industry magazine Deadline, actress Gracie Cochrane, who plays Ginny Weasley in the HBO production, will not be returning after season 1. The role will therefore be recast.

The iconic blue hedgehog is back on the big screen: Filming for "Sonic the Hedgehog 4" has officially wrapped. Director Jeff Fowler announced this on his X account. To celebrate the good news, Fowler posted a photo of himself standing side by side with Metal Sonic.

Action legend Jean-Claude Van Damme is making a comeback with a new film project! According to the industry magazine Variety, the Belgian actor will star in the upcoming World War II film "Raid Pacific". The film is based on true events and is set shortly after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941.

Tough competition for The Expendables! According to industry magazine The Hollywood Reporter, a female-led spin-off titled "The Expendabelles" is currently in development. An earlier version of "Expendabelles'" was already in development back in 2014. At the time, Robert Luketic, known for "Legally Blonde", was set to direct, while the screenplay was written by Kirsten Smith and Karen McCullah.

For more than a decade, fans waited in vain for a sequel to "The Adventures of Tintin". The adventures of the famous reporter and his faithful dog seemed to have faded into obscurity long ago – but now, of all people, Peter Jackson has delivered a real surprise. At the Cannes Film Festival, the director revealed that he is indeed working on a screenplay for the second installment and also plans to direct it.

The future of "28 Years Later 3" remains uncertain, but a new clue is now giving fans of the horror series reason to hope again. After recent doubts arose as to whether the third installment of the planned trilogy would ever be made, a recent social media post by lead actor Alfie Williams suggests that things may indeed be moving forward behind the scenes.

The live-action adaptation of "Voltron" continues to take shape – though not quite as many fans had hoped. After years of work on the sci-fi project starring Henry Cavill, it is now official: According to Collider, the film will not be released in theaters but will instead premiere directly on Amazon Prime Video. The story centers on several space pilots who can combine their machines into a giant robot to fight evil together.

Good news for all Marvel fans: According to industry magazine Variety, the highly anticipated MCU series "VisionQuest" is set to premiere on Disney+ on October 14, 2026. Marvel officially describes "VisionQuest" as the "final chapter" of a connected story that began with 'WandaVision' and continued in 2024 with "Agatha All Along".

A high-profile addition to the third season of "Fallout"! As reported by Deadline magazine, none other than "Breaking Bad" star Aaron Paul will appear in the sequel. For Paul, working with "Fallout" producers Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy is by no means uncharted territory. The actor previously collaborated with the duo on the HBO series "Westworld".

After years of delays and uncertainty, the highly anticipated "Friday the 13th" series "Crystal Lake" is finally taking shape. Deadline has now confirmed that the project will premiere on October 15, 2026 – just in time for Halloween. The acclaimed studio A24 is behind the scenes.

Two of the most famous Batman villains of all time are set to face off in a major crossover! As reported by the industry magazine Deadline, a film featuring Bane and Deathstroke is in the works – and there are even two potential candidates to direct it! It's still unclear when "Bane & Deathstroke" will actually hit theaters.

Miles Teller and Eddie Redmayne could soon be appearing on screen together! According to Variety, both actors are currently in talks to play the lead roles in Doug Liman's upcoming spy thriller "Star One". The film is based on a previously unknown true story surrounding one of the most significant covert missions in modern history.

Ari Aster has found his next film project. As reported by the industry magazine Deadline, he will direct the as-yet-mysterious film "Scapegoat". He also wrote the screenplay. For the lead role, however, he was able to secure none other than Hollywood star Scarlett Johansson.