Wuthering Waves: Elysium, an anime adaptation of the gacha action‑RPG Wuthering Waves, has been announced as the inaugural title under Kuro Onroad, the developer’s new animation division. Kuro Games, the Chinese studio behind Wuthering Waves, created Kuro Onroad to produce original animated content rather than license the IP. The trailer for the series, titled Wuthering Waves: Elysium, indicates 3D animation and features characters from the game. The project's narrative placement within the game's existing story remains undetermined; it is unclear whether the series will reinterpret established characters or align with the game's pre‑existing lore. Kuro Games said the series aims to expand the Wuthering Waves universe and provide fans with an additional medium for experiencing its characters and world. The company has not disclosed whether it will partner with another studio or produce the animation internally. The announcement follows a wave of video‑game adaptations, including a September anime film for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice and a series for Ghost of Tsushima: Legends, as well as an ongoing anime project for Genshin Impact at Ufotable. No release date has been set for Wuthering Waves: Elysium, and details about its production schedule remain pending.
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The August issue of Shueisha's Ultra Jump magazine announced that the manga series Flower and Asura by writer Ayano Takeda and artist Musshu will conclude in the next issue on August 19.
Flower and Asura, a coming-of-age story set on Tonakishima, a 600‑person island, follows high school girl Hana and her involvement with the Broadcasting Club.
The series began in Ultra Jump in June 2021. Shueisha released its first compiled volume in January 2022 and shipped the tenth volume on March 18. An anime adaptation premiered in January 2025 and was streamed by HIDIVE.
The series' ending marks the conclusion of its run, with no further issues planned.
Anime News Network published a review of the first three episodes of "Draw This, Then Die!". The review lists a community score of 4.5 for each episode. Episode 1 focuses on Yasumi's relationship with her teacher Miss Teshima, who is revealed to have authored the manga that inspired Yasumi. Episode 2 depicts Teshima's initially strict attitude toward student creativity, which softens as she considers allowing drawing. Episode 3 explores character Fujimori, who regains motivation after reading a passionate work by Yasumi. The article discusses themes of artistic inspiration, burnout, and the need for direction in creative pursuits. The author streams on Twitch under the name "Bolts The Mechanic". The series is available on Crunchyroll. The views expressed are those of the author and do not reflect the opinions of Anime News Network.
ZA/UM, a UK‑based video game studio, announced on July 17 that it is eliminating up to 32 positions across all departments. The layoffs follow the May 21 release of Zero Parades: For Dead Spies, which received critical acclaim but has not met the studio's financial expectations. In a statement posted to X, the company said the reductions would allow it to consult and work with the Workers' Alliance union while emphasizing that its artistic standards remain unchanged. The studio, known for the 2019 Game Awards‑winning title Disco Elysium, reported earlier controversies involving former developers, including a 2022 departure of several key staff and subsequent legal disputes. In 2024, a previous round of layoffs affected about 24 employees and led to the cancellation of a planned Disco Elysium expansion. Zero Parades achieved an 83 Metacritic score after its launch on PC and PS5. The company indicated that the restructuring will alter the organization's shape but not its purpose.
Jennifer English will no longer voice Gwendolyn, the lead character in Tides of Annihilation, after announcing a health-related departure, Eclipse Glow Games said on July 17.
English, best known for voicing Shadowheart in Baldur's Gate 3 and Maelle in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, had been attached to the role since the game's reveal at a State of Play event in February 2025. The studio posted on X that she had stepped away due to personal health concerns and would remain in an advisory capacity while helping to locate a replacement actress.
Tides of Annihilation is a Western‑inspired action game that incorporates gameplay elements from Devil May Cry and features boss encounters reminiscent of Shadow of the Colossus. The title is slated to be demonstrated at Gamescom in August and will be released on PlayStation 5, Windows PC and Xbox Series X, though no release date has been announced.
English has not offered further comment on social media, but she continues to work on other video game projects.
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey presents an ambiguous portrayal of the gods, focusing on human perspectives and moral themes.
Nolan told TIME he aimed for a grounded approach, omitting traditional depictions of Zeus, Poseidon, and other Olympians.
Zendaya portrays Athena, whose line suggests the gods are natural forces, and the film reveals that the figure is a murdered Trojan woman rather than a deity.
The story follows Odysseus as he confronts his actions, linking the broken law to human dignity and personal accountability.
In the climax, Odysseus confesses to his wife Penelope while the true identity of Athena is disclosed, underscoring the film’s emphasis on responsibility over mythic absolution.
Haruka Shiraishi and Miyu Tomita were announced as cast members for the October television anime adaptation of Muchimaro's four‑panel manga Seitokai ni mo Ana wa Aru! (There Is Also a Hole in the Student Organization!). Haruka Shiraishi will voice Hisako Kotobuki, and Miyu Tomita will voice Komaro Michinoku, according to the studio Passione. The series is directed by Naoyuki Tatsuwa and written by Masahiro Yokotani, with character design by Ryo Imamura. The manga began serialization in Kodansha's Weekly Shōnen Magazine in 2022 and has been licensed in English by Seven Seas. The 12th compiled volume was shipped on March 17, and the first English volume is scheduled for release on September 8. The anime is set to premiere in October, and the production team indicated that additional casting information may be released later.
Christopher Nolan’s film The Odyssey features a brief depiction of the sirens, a scene that lasts only a few minutes before moving to the next monster, prompting questions about whether the director omitted material from Homer’s epic. In the movie, the blind prophet Tiresias warns Odysseus that the sirens’ song lures sailors to destruction; Odysseus orders wax be placed in his crew’s ears while he is bound to the mast to hear the song. The crew rows past an island where the sirens appear as women in flowing dresses surrounded by seals. Odysseus struggles, and one crew member removes the wax and drowns, while the rest of the crew survive. The film’s portrayal occupies only a short segment of the narrative. In the original poem, translated by Poetry in Translation, the siren episode consists of three paragraphs, and the text describes the sirens singing to Odysseus about their knowledge of past and future events. The article notes that the siren passage is a well‑known element of the myth because it represents the universal theme of temptation, which may include sexual or intellectual temptation, but the poem itself contains limited detail. Nolan’s adaptation therefore reduces the siren scene to a brief sequence, a choice that has been observed by viewers.
Fans have circulated a rumor that pre‑orders for The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake could begin on Aug. 4, after a GameStop listing appeared in a Google search result. The speculation spread on Reddit, YouTube and X, but Nintendo has not responded to the claim. Industry insider Nate the Hate said the search result likely reflected a different title rather than the Zelda remake. Polygon was unable to reproduce the GameStop listing, suggesting the error has been corrected. The rumor highlights the scarcity of official details, as the game’s trailer has not announced a release date, pre‑order window or price. Nintendo has said the remake will launch exclusively on the Switch 2 by the end of 2026.
Paramount Pictures and Activision said the forthcoming Call of Duty film will be set in the Modern Warfare universe, announced at a panel during Fanatics Fest in New York City.
Paramount Pictures and Activision said the forthcoming Call of Duty film will be set in the Modern Warfare universe, announced at a panel during Fanatics Fest in New York City. The Modern Warfare subseries, introduced in 2007, has been a mainstay of the franchise, featuring characters such as Soap, Ghost, Captain Price and antagonist Vladimir Makarov, and has spawned multiple sequels and remasters. The announcement was made by director and co‑writer Peter Berg at the event. The decision to locate the movie in the Modern Warfare timeline follows six mainline games and a 2019 reboot that expanded the series narrative. The film is slated for release on June 30, 2028, and details about plot, cast and whether it will reference existing game events have not been disclosed. The release date is set for 2028, and the film's narrative direction remains unspecified.
According to Reuters, Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund is expected to receive EU approval for its $55 billion acquisition of Electronic Arts by the end of July 2025, with the transaction slated to close on July 30. The European Commission’s Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR) triggered a preliminary review on July 22. The FSR, intended to block non‑European subsidies that could distort competition, has drawn criticism for its bureaucratic nature. The Commission’s competition authority has signaled that it will set the regulation aside for this deal. The acquisition was announced in September 2025 and involves Saudi Arabia’s PIF, Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners. EA stated in November 2025 that it would retain creative control, while a December 2025 Wall Street Journal report indicated that majority ownership would transfer to PIF after finalization. Protesters, including cosplayers, demonstrated outside EA’s California headquarters following the announcement. If completed, the deal will become the second‑largest gaming buyout in history, after Microsoft’s $75.4 billion purchase of Activision Blizzard in October 2023.
Today, July 18, Amazon and Barnes & Noble are offering discounts on a PNY Nvidia RTX 5070 OC graphics card, Apple AirPods 4, the Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter game, a Mortal Kombat 4K Blu‑ray, a Criterion Collection sale, RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR glasses, and the Dark Knight Trilogy 4K box set.
The promotions highlight discounted consumer electronics and media during the weekend.
Amazon lists the PNY RTX 5070 OC for $579.99, an 8% discount, and notes the card includes 12GB of GDDR7 memory and a boost clock of 2587 MHz, supporting DLSS 4.
Amazon also advertises Apple AirPods 4 for $99, featuring Spatial Audio and up to five hours of listening per charge.
Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter is listed at $44.99; it is the first entry in the series, originally released in 2010, with a 2025 remake.
Mortal Kombat 4K Limited Edition is priced at $39.99; the release restores Mortal Kombat and Mortal Kombat: Annihilation in 4K with Dolby Vision and lossless audio, according to Arrow Films.
Barnes & Noble is conducting a 50% sale on Criterion Collection 4K Blu‑rays, with titles overseen by original directors and including bonus material, as reported by the retailer.
RayNeo Air 4 Pro AR glasses are on a Lightning Deal; the glasses provide a 201‑inch virtual display via USB‑C and contain no onboard battery, according to Amazon.
The Dark Knight Trilogy 4K Blu‑ray set is offered for $34.99 at Gruv, containing the three films in individual cases with special features and the original theatrical audio mix, according to the retailer.
The promotions end at the close of the weekend, after which regular pricing resumes.
The 2017 Japanese zombie comedy One Cut of the Dead is now streaming on Prime Video. The film, which premiered in Japan in 2017, earned a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and grossed more than 1,000 times its original budget of 3 million yen (approximately $25,000). It was produced as a single-take project by a low-budget crew at an abandoned water filtration plant in rural Japan. The story follows a group of independent filmmakers shooting a low-budget zombie movie titled True Fear. Director Higurashi, seeking to improve the production, attempts to summon real zombies using black magic. The lead actress, Chinatsu, confronts the undead while the director continues filming despite the danger. The movie received two sequels, including a COVID-19 screenlife project called Mission: Remote and a sequel titled In Hollywood that appears as an extra on the 2023 Blu-ray release. A French remake, Final Cut, released in 2022, is also available on multiple platforms. While the film's initial premise may seem conventional, its second half provides explanations for earlier events and twists. Viewers are advised that spoilers may diminish the experience. It remains accessible on Prime Video for viewers interested in the film.
Dirge of Cerberus, a third‑person shooter starring Vincent Valentine, was released in 2006 as part of the Final Fantasy 7 Compilation. In the mid‑2000s Square Enix expanded the Final Fantasy 7 universe through titles such as Advent Children, Crisis Core and others. The game allows players to customize weapons across three slots by swapping frames, barrels, scopes and materia, adding a layer of personalization to combat. Its story follows Vincent as he deals with guilt over his relationship with Lucrecia, his involvement in Hojo’s experiments, and his role in the hidden Deepground military unit beneath Midgar, while confronting antagonists including Rosso the Crimson, Nero the Sable and Omega Weiss. The title received a Metacritic score of 57, the lowest in the compilation, and has maintained a mixed reputation. Square Enix has indicated that additional content, potentially a Dirge‑focused DLC, may be released before Final Fantasy 7 Revelation arrives in spring 2027. The experience remains an example of the company’s willingness to experiment with the franchise.
Polygon's latest list identifies ten anime series that resemble the narrative complexity and thematic concerns found in Christopher Nolan's filmography.
Nolan's work, spanning from "Oppenheimer" (2023) to "Memento" (2000), is known for intricate plotting, non‑linear timelines, and explorations of memory, identity, and moral ambiguity.
Paprika (2000), directed by Satoshi Kon, follows Dr. Atsuko Chiba, who uses a device called the DC Mini to enter patients' dreams, leading to a surreal investigation of a stolen prototype.
Heavenly Delusion (2020) presents two parallel storylines — one following Maru and Kiruko through a wasteland seeking a place called Heaven, and another set within a school also named Heaven — creating a puzzle‑like narrative structure.
Planetes (2003) depicts the Space Debris Section of the DS‑12 Toy Box crew as they manually remove orbital debris, highlighting isolation and the psychological toll of long‑duration space work.
Monster (2004) follows neurosurgeon Kenzo Tenma as he pursues Johan Liebert, a former patient whose actions raise questions about morality and responsibility.
Voices of a Distant Star (2002) uses time dilation to portray the separation of childhood friends Mikako and Noboru during a space mission, mirroring themes of distance and memory in Nolan's films.
Perfect Blue (2000), another Satoshi Kon film, tracks J‑pop idol Mima as she confronts stalking and doubts about her own reality, employing mirrored imagery and dual perspectives.
Steins; Gate (2011) centers on Rintaro Okabe, whose experiments with a time‑traveling microwave generate divergent world lines, illustrating deterministic time travel mechanics.
Id: Invaded (2020) follows detective Narihisago, who enters the subconscious "id wells" of serial killers to uncover motives, drawing parallels to psychological investigation in Nolan's work.
Psycho‑Pass (2012) depicts a society monitored by the Sibyl System, which evaluates latent criminal intent, reflecting Nolan's interest in surveillance and moral complexity.
Erased (2016) features Satoru Fujinuma, who involuntarily travels back 18 years to prevent tragedies, employing a deterministic time‑travel framework similar to Nolan's temporal narratives.
The compilation offers a range of approaches to complex storytelling, providing viewers with varied options that echo Nolan's cinematic techniques.
The first three episodes of Kaiju Girl Caramelise have been released and received community scores of 4.4 for episode 1, 4.5 for episode 2, and 4.5 for episode 3, according to the Anime News Network rating system. The series is currently streaming on Crunchyroll.
Kaiju Girl Caramelise is a romantic comedy anime that centers on a teenage girl named Kuroe who can transform into a kaiju. The show follows her romantic interactions with a classmate, Minami, and explores themes related to body image, identity, and social expectations.
The review, written by Sylvia, notes that the series employs a premise in which the protagonist’s heart triggers a transformation into a Godzilla‑like creature. The author observes that the writing emphasizes Kuroe’s emotional contradictions and the developing relationship with Minami, describing the dynamic as characteristic of the romance genre. The screenwriter, Yuniko Ayana, is credited with previous work on the BanG Dream! franchise, including It’s MyGO!!!!! and Ave Mujica, which the author says informs the series’ handling of teenage emotions.
Production elements are highlighted in the review: the visual design incorporates purple tones and angular features that reference the kaiju form, while the character designs for Kuroe and Minami differ in style. The voice cast includes Kotono Mitsuishi as an archaeologist character and Hikari Senga as Kuroe, with the author linking Mitsuishi’s prior role as Sailor Moon and Misato from Evangelion to the performance. The series is described as a comedic romantic comedy, with the author pointing out humor derived from Kuroe’s reactions and other character moments.
The review also discusses the show’s use of monstrosity as a metaphor for societal pressures on appearance, noting that Kuroe’s experience with body image resonates with themes of gender dysphoria and societal scrutiny. The author mentions that Kuroe plans escape routes for a date with Minami, reflecting personal strategies related to gender presentation, and suggests that these details contribute to the series’ subtextual depth.
Episode ratings are listed in the review: episode 1 received a rating of 4.4, episode 2 a rating of 4.5, and episode 3 a rating of 4.5, as indicated by the community scores displayed in the source material.
The series remains available for streaming on Crunchyroll, and future episodes are expected to continue exploring the interplay between the protagonist’s kaiju abilities and her personal development.
Japan's weekly video game sales rankings for July 6‑12 placed Magical Girl Witch Trials at second and Echoes of Aincrad at fifth, according to Famitsu data. Rhythm Heaven Groove remained first on Nintendo Switch with 126,073 copies sold, followed by Magical Girl Witch Trials with 21,283 copies. Tomodachi Life held third place with 20,827 copies. Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced and Echoes of Aincrad each sold 17,152 and 16,092 copies respectively on PlayStation 5, while Digimon Story: Time Stranger occupied sixth and eighth positions. The list also showed sales figures for other titles such as Crazy Cha!n -Elpis no Kusari-, Powerful Pro Baseball 2026‑2027, and Granblue Fantasy: Relink - Endless Ragnarok, with numbers ranging from 8,917 to 6,906 copies.
Matt Damon told ESPN's The Rich Eisen Show that he is collaborating with director Edward Berger to create a new Jason Bourne film that he wants to resemble the first three entries in the series.
The Bourne series began with The Bourne Identity in 2002, followed by The Bourne Supremacy (2004), The Bourne Ultimatum (2007), and Jason Bourne (2016). Damon starred in the first three and the 2016 sequel, skipping The Bourne Legacy (2012).
Berger, known for Conclave and the 2023 adaptation of All Quiet on the Western Front, has been attached to the project since 2023, though Damon's involvement was not confirmed initially.
Universal Studios acquired the film rights in 2025, and ten years have passed since the last Bourne installment.
Damon said he hopes the team can crack it and that they have a clear plan for the story, noting that the franchise's continuous narrative makes sequels difficult.
He added that unlike the James Bond series, each Bourne film follows a single storyline, which presents challenges for maintaining audience interest while introducing new elements.
Damon's schedule includes starring in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, appearing in Oppenheimer (2023), and roles in Ford v Ferrari, The Last Duel, Air, and The Rip.
The previous 2016 film received a 7 out of 10 rating from IGN, which praised it but said it fell short of the earlier movies' impact.
No release date has been set, and the future of the project remains uncertain as development continues.
Anime News Network published a review of The Elusive Samurai Season 2 Episode 1, which premiered on Crunchyroll.
The series, adapted from the manga by Yusei Matsui and produced by CloverWorks, follows a group of young rebels seeking to restore the Hojo clan's rule after the 1333 siege of Kamakura. Episode 1 opens with a recap of the main characters, including Tokiyuki, an orphaned samurai; Shizuku, an adopted daughter with ties to divine powers; Kojiro, his second‑in‑command; Ayako, a skilled swordswoman; Genba, a thief wearing a kitsune mask; and Fubuki, a wandering swordsman. The episode then follows the group on a mission to obtain a fresh sea‑bream for Tokiyuki, a task that requires transporting the fish from the coast to their base without spoilage. The team navigates a Takeda blockade, engaging in combat that showcases the studio’s animation style. The sequence also serves as reconnaissance for a possible return to Kamakura. Later, the episode introduces the Kanto Hisashiban, a newly formed warrior group, highlighting members with distinctive appearances, including a figure resembling a vampire, a combatant with a large blade sheathed like a surfboard, and another wearing a horse mask. The episode concludes with mixed‑media visuals depicting political developments involving Prince Moriyoshi and Takauji, and notes that the series is available on Crunchyroll.
The episode provides a measured start to the season, emphasizing character dynamics and ongoing conflict without delivering a definitive verdict on future developments.
Magic: The Gathering announced 35 new cards based on The Hobbit at a MagicCon: Amsterdam panel on July 18, 2026. The set is part of the Universes Beyond crossover that previously featured The Lord of the Rings.
Thorin Oakenshield appears as a legendary creature with the new Storied mechanic, which activates when a player controls three or more artifacts, legendary permanents, or sagas. Thorin grants ward one to artifacts and creatures.
Bifur, Melodic Rider doubles triggered abilities from Dwarves and adds +1/+1 counters. Bard the Bowman and Bard, King of Dale each provide abilities that strengthen creatures, draw cards, and create tokens. Gandalf, Goblin's Bane is a mono‑red adventure creature with a Flameshape adventure and a damage‑dealing effect. Gollum, Riddle Master, Thranduil, the Elvenking, Silvan Reveler, The Chief Warg, and Bolg of the North are also included.
Several cards recreate scenes from the novel. Burn, Burn, Tree and Fern destroys creatures and artifacts before generating mana. The Eagles Are Coming! returns creatures to hand and creates Eagle tokens. Supper for Spiders turns dying creatures into Food artifacts. Sting, Bilbo's Sword becomes an Equipment card. Desolation of Smaug deals damage to non‑dragon creatures and adds mana for dragon spells.
Premium treatments include a borderless Dwarvish Language frame, the Book Cover series with alternate artwork styled after Tolkien editions, and the Dragon Hoard frame for select cards.
Two Scene Boxes, Crack the Plates and Treasures of Smaug, were also announced.
The full preview season will begin later in 2026, and the set is scheduled for release later that year.
Valve engineers Yazan Aldehayyat and Pierre-Loup Griffais said the ongoing memory shortage in the technology sector is worsening, resulting in higher prices for Steam Machine hardware.
The Steam Machine launched with a base model priced at $1,049 for 512GB storage and a premium version with a Steam Controller priced at $1,428. Retail availability is reportedly three to six months behind bulk supply, according to the engineers.
Valve anticipated some supply difficulty after announcing the device in November 2025, but the current shortage exceeds expectations. The company is constrained by memory capacity and is producing as much as possible. In addition, demand for the Steam Deck has increased, further straining resources. Valve said it hopes to lower prices but does not expect a reduction in the near term.
Micron CEO Sanjay Mehrotra expects the RAM shortage to persist through 2027, and Epic Games founder Tim Sweeney warned that high‑end PC gamers may face elevated prices for several years. Sony and Microsoft are also preparing next‑generation consoles, with the PS6 launch timeline still unclear.
The memory constraints highlight broader supply‑chain challenges that could continue to affect pricing across the technology industry.
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, a 172‑minute adaptation of Homer’s epic poem, opened in theaters in 2025. The film is based on a text that has shaped western literature for almost three millennia. Nolan’s previous work includes The Dark Knight, Interstellar, Dunkirk and Oppenheimer, each of which examined themes of morality, time and historical trauma. The Odyssey was shot in 70mm IMAX, marking the first Hollywood production to use the format for its entire runtime. Cinematographer Hoyte van Hoytema and editor Jennifer Lame were responsible for the visual and editorial approach. The film employs expansive landscape shots that place characters alone on beaches or at sea, creating a sense of isolation. The screenplay arranges the story as a series of nested memories, with Telemachus hearing accounts of a virtuous man while an amnesiac Odysseus gradually remembers a troubled past, according to the script. Scenes alternate between intimate close‑ups and large‑scale sequences, reflecting the film’s thematic focus on internal conflict. Odysseus, played by Matt Damon, confronts regret upon his return, stating that he knows exactly what he has done, a line that reveals the film’s focus on guilt. Penelope, portrayed by Anne Hathaway, and Telemachus, portrayed by Tom Holland, appear as key figures in the narrative. Zendaya appears in two roles, as Athena and as a Trojan woman whose fate influences Odysseus’s psyche, according to production notes. The film presents the gods as psychological constructs rather than external deities, with Zeus depicted as an internal rationalization and Poseidon as an internal fear, analyses published in major reviews indicate. The Trojan horse collapses in flame, representing a shift from trust to destruction. Costume and set design reference the Bronze Age Collapse, situating the story in a period of societal upheaval. The production used practical effects and extensive location shooting to achieve a lived‑in aesthetic, complementing the grainy texture created by van Hoytema’s cinematography. The film’s reception will determine how it is positioned within Nolan’s oeuvre and the broader cultural conversation about mythic adaptation, a question that remains open.
Kazuki Tsukigase transfers to a high school on a remote island to avoid people who know him. He discovers an inlet where locals report disappearances. While exploring, he finds an unconscious girl, later identified as Nao, 16, who awakens at a clinic and says only her name, age, and the year 1974. The film, directed by Junichi Wada and written by Sayaka Kuwamura, is based on a novel by Akiko Abe. It follows Kazuki, a pianist who abandoned his talent after an incident, and Nao, a girl who appears to be from 1974 and becomes his companion. Supporting characters include Nao’s adoptive uncle Takatsu and Kazuki’s dormitory peers. Production credits list Kōji Nakamura as music composer and Hechima as character and chief animation director. The film received a C overall grade and a D+ story rating.
Detective Conan returned from its break and ranked second in Japanese television ratings for the week of July 6-12, according to Video Research data from the Kanto region. The live-action Kingdom Special Edition aired on NTV on July 10 at 9:00 p.m. and received a 5.5% rating. The first part of the 2025 Soreike! Anpanman: Chapon no Hero! film aired on NTV on July 10 at 10:55 a.m. and earned a 1.8% rating. Sazae-san topped the weekly rankings with a 7.2% rating on Fuji TV on July 12 at 6:30 p.m. Detective Conan followed with a 5.6% rating on NTV on July 11 at 6:00 p.m. Chibi Maruko-chan aired on Fuji TV on July 12 at 6:00 p.m. and received a 5.5% rating. That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime season 3 aired on NTV on July 10 at 11:15 p.m. and earned a 3.0% rating. Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke aired on NTV on July 11 at 5:30 p.m. and received a 2.7% rating. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba was rebroadcast on Fuji TV on July 12 at 9:30 a.m. with a 2.5% rating. Doraemon aired on TV Asahi on July 11 at 5:00 p.m. with a 2.4% rating. Crayon Shin-chan aired on TV Asahi on July 11 at 4:30 p.m. with a 2.3% rating. Bluey aired on NHK-E on July 11 at 8:10 a.m. and received a 1.7% rating. Animated O-saru no George (Curious George) aired on NHK-E on July 11 at 8:35 a.m. and also received a 1.7% rating. The rankings highlight sustained viewership for long-running series while new entries received lower ratings.
Christopher Nolan said he will not release another film for at least three years after finishing The Odyssey. Nolan has maintained a roughly three-year interval between releases since Interstellar in 2014. Nolan described The Odyssey as a demanding production that required shooting on IMAX 70mm film and using practical effects on remote locations. Matt Damon, who stars as Odysseus, said the experience was physically taxing but enjoyable. Nolan noted that the scale of the film pushed his personal stamina to its limits. When asked about the next film, he replied, "Oh, at least," with a chuckle. IGN reported an 8/10 rating for The Odyssey and noted that the film adapts Homer’s epic with horror, existential angst and occasional humor. Speculation about a possible 2029 or 2030 release has arisen, though no official date has been announced. Nolan has not provided details about the subject or format of his next project. The director has not indicated when the next film will be completed.
JP Karliak, the voice actor for Morph in Disney+ series X‑Men ‘97, addresses questions about the character’s abilities and his reading of a key line. The series revives the 1990s animated show with updated visuals and storytelling and reimagines Morph as a nonbinary shapeshifter. Karliak says Morph can copy physical powers such as strength, speed and flight, but not telepathic or weather abilities, based on a discussion with producer Jake Castorena. He notes that the distinctive Morph laugh was required for his audition and that he views the “I love you” line to Wolverine as a gesture of comfort rather than a romantic confession. Karliak adds that he believes Morph may feel affection for Wolverine but recognizes the character’s unreciprocated feelings. He also observes that Morph uses shapeshifting to vary fighting styles more often than Mystique, who relies on deception. The interview reflects continued fan interest in how the character will evolve in future episodes.
The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic, opened in U.S. theaters on July 17, 2026. Universal Pictures typically releases its films digitally five to six weeks after the theatrical debut, a pattern seen with the Super Mario Galaxy Movie, which went digital on May 19, 2026, after its April 1 theatrical opening, and with Wicked: For Good, which launched digitally on December 30, 2025, four months after its November 21 premiere. Nolan’s Oppenheimer was not made available digitally until November 21, 2023, following its July 21 theatrical release.
The typical window between theatrical and digital distribution for Universal films is five to six weeks; the Super Mario Galaxy Movie followed this schedule, going digital on May 19, 2026, after a April 1 theatrical debut, while Wicked: For Good’s digital launch occurred on December 30, 2025, four months after its November 21 theatrical opening. Oppenheimer delayed digital release until November 21, 2023, after a July 21 theatrical premiere.
The Odyssey is expected to be released on digital platforms in November 2026, according to the studio’s usual schedule and the precedent set by Oppenheimer. Physical media, including Blu‑ray and DVD, generally follows the digital release by three to four weeks; the Super Mario Galaxy Movie’s Blu‑ray arrived on June 16, 2026, and Wicked’s home media was released on January 20, 2026. Because Nolan has advocated for simultaneous digital and physical releases for Oppenheimer, The Odyssey may follow a similar timetable.
Streaming on Peacock is likely to occur in early 2027, based on the studio’s distribution model. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie premiered on Peacock on July 30, 2026, about six weeks after its physical release. Wicked arrived on Peacock on March 20, 2026, four months after its theatrical debut, and Oppenheimer’s Peacock debut was on February 14, 2024, nearly six months after its July 2023 theatrical opening. Under the current distribution agreement, The Odyssey will probably be available on Peacock in early 2027. After a four‑month exclusive window on Peacock, the film is expected to move to Netflix for a ten‑month period, suggesting a summer 2027 release on that platform. No official release dates have been confirmed by Universal or Nolan.