Toy Fair 2026: McFarlane Dominates with Surprise Reveals and Acquisitions

by Mike Stencel

Packed with a variety of products spanning numerous licenses, McFarlane Toys came into New York Toy Fair with a full arsenal of products that fans and collectors won’t have to wait too long to enjoy.

MediaOCD Bringing 30+ Classic Anime Titles to Home Media in March

MediaOCD has detailed more than two dozen anime titles from the classic anime company, Discotek Media, which are now available for direct purchase via the MediaOCD website as part of the ongoing DISCOTEK DEEP DIVES initiative.

MediaOCD is offering these classic anime titles on Blu-ray from Discotek Media’s extensive catalog. A fresh selection is being released each month, and anime fans are invited to check back regularly for newly added titles.

DC Announces Justice League: Dream Girls – A DC Pride Event

This June, DC proudly celebrates LGBTQIA+ fans and characters with DC Pride 2026, a coordinated publishing initiative that spotlights DC’s YA graphic novels, comics from DC’s mainline continuity, and a new Justice League event series. As with every year, DC Pride highlights the queer heroes who inspire readers year-round, and in 2026 their stories take center stage across multiple formats.

“The DC Pride priorities have always been to spotlight queer characters, serve as a launchpad for new, year-round DC storytelling, and celebrate our roster of incredible talent,” said DC editor Andrea Shea. “And in so many ways, 2026 is the culmination of the last five years—what we’ve always been building toward: a series of stories that take place in the heart of DC continuity and serve as the next chapters for some of our most beloved characters.”

One Battle After Another Available on Steelbook on 6/2

“One Battle After Another”, Best Picture Winner at the Academy Awards, will be available on collectible steelbook on June 2. The film received six awards at the 98th Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Editing, and Best Casting.   

From Warner Bros. Pictures comes “One Battle After Another,” written, directed, and produced by Academy Award winner Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Academy Award and BAFTA winners Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn and Benicio Del Toro, and Regina Hall, Teyana Taylor, and Chase Infiniti. Anderson directs from his own screenplay. The producers are Oscar and BAFTA winners Adam Somner and Sara Murphy and Anderson, with Will Weiske executive producing.

Arrow Video US Announces Stranger Things on Blu-ray & 4K

News straight from WSQK The Squawk: Arrow Films - in collaboration with Netflix - has just announced that Stranger Things: The Complete Series is available to pre-order now in both Special and Deluxe editions, for both Blu-Ray™ and stunning 4K UHD, with the full box set releasing on 27 July in the UK and 28 July in the US and Canada. 

Trailer for Fifth and Final Season of THE BOYS

Today, Prime Video revealed the epic official trailer for the highly anticipated upcoming fifth season of The Boys, as the global hit series heads toward its explosive final chapter. Season Five of the multi-Emmy Award-winning series will premiere on April 8, 2026, with two episodes, followed by a new episode each week, culminating in the unforgettable series finale on May 20, 2026. The season will stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide. The trailer brings together the series’ iconic characters as they prepare for one last stand, building toward the ultimate confrontation.

Elden Ring: Official Art Book Volume III Available Now

UDON Entertainment is proud to announce the forthcoming publication of Elden Ring: Official Art Book Volume III. Based on the action RPG Elden Ring by FromSoftware, this volume continues UDON’s English language editions of the bestselling official artwork collections from Japanese publisher Kadokawa Game Linkage. Collecting art and materials from the DLC Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, UDON Entertainment will release the English-language localized publication Elden Ring: Official Art Book Volume III in hardcover format in March 2026. UDON Entertainment has previously published official art books based on FromSoftware games, including Elden Ring: Official Art Book Volumes I & II, Dark Souls Design Works I, II, and III, and Bloodborne Official Art Works.

On Shudder 3/27 - THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT

Shudder, the leading curatorial voice and cultural destination for genre entertainment, along with Epic Pictures and Dread, are proud to announce the Shudder streaming release of THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT on March 27th. Based on the best-selling horror video game from creator Brian Clarke and named one of IndieWire's "buzziest new nightmares" in 2026, THE MORTUARY ASSISTANT is directed by Jeremiah Kipp (Slapface) and stars Willa Holland (Arrow) and Paul Sparks (Boardwalk Empire).

Prime Video Sets Date for The Legend of Vox Machina Season Four

Today, Prime Video announced the return of the critically acclaimed and highly anticipated animated series, The Legend of Vox Machina Season Four on June 3, 2026. Season Four will have a three episode weekly rollout on Prime Video. The Legend of Vox Machina, from Critical Role and Titmouse, has remained consistent throughout all three seasons with a score of 100% on Rotten Tomatoes. It will be available in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide.

The Debut Issue of WE WHO REMAIN

This Wednesday, Shadow Crown Comics launches WE WHO REMAIN—the debut comic series from British actor, producer, and filmmaker Osy Ikhile (Black Mirror, All American).

Brought to life by artist and letterer Mark Marvida (The Crying Boy, Pocus Hocus) and colorist Marvin Marvida (Spectrum), the series unfolds across a fractured world split between the neon-lit Corelands and the haunted expanse of the Hollow Wilds, where futurist tech and ancient magic uneasily share the same ground.

At its core, We Who Remain blends cyberpunk, dark fantasy, and myth into a character-driven saga centered on six strangers shaped by trauma—and the volatile bond between twin godlike sisters whose opposing philosophies have reshaped their world. In this universe, power is never free.

Resident Evil Requiem Launches Today!

Brace yourselves for the incredible journey back to Raccoon City as Resident Evil™ Requiem, the ninth mainline entry in the iconic survival horror Resident Evil™ series, launches today across PlayStation®5, Nintendo Switch™ 2, Xbox Series X|S, Steam, Epic Games Store, and GeForce NOW. Experience exhilarating, death-defying action and spine-tingling survival horror with the fate of two protagonists – Grace Ashcroft and Leon S. Kennedy – as you freely swap between first-person perspective for deeper immersion, and third-person perspective for more dynamic action for the first time in the series, whenever you’d like.

The Wild 90s Super Robot Epic the World Never Got - Until Now

Bliss Brain Corporation proudly announces the worldwide release of 70s-style Robot Anime Geppy-X Hi-Res Remastered Edition, launching July 16, 2026, on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Microsoft Store, and Steam.

Originally released exclusively in Japan in 1999, Geppy-X became one of the most outrageous and ambitious anime shooters of the CD-ROM era.

Prime Video Debuts First-Look of Kratos and Atreus in God of War Series

Today, Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios announced that production has begun on the new Prime Video series, God of War, and shared a first-look image of stars Ryan Hurst and Callum Vinson in the roles of Kratos and Atreus, the iconic characters they portray in the live-action adaptation of PlayStation’s massively popular ancient mythology-themed God of War video game. The God of War series is co-produced by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios in association with PlayStation Productions and Tall Ship Productions, and has received a two-season order.

A Haunted House Story from the House's Perspective

The House Was Not Hungry Then revolves around an abandoned house in the Scottish countryside that holds a terrible secret. Day after day, a man posing as a real estate agent lures visitors inside, and one by one, they disappear.​

One night, a young woman searching for her​ estranged father takes refuge inside, but​ soon begins to feel she's not alone.​

As she gets closer to learning the truth​ about her father, she explores the dark​ interior and eavesdrops on the disturbing​ relationship between the house and its​ caretaker, learning that sometimes the​ monster is not who we expect.

A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: Season 1 on Home Video June 16

Journey back to Westeros when Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment releases A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms: The Complete First Season on 4K UHD, Blu-ray™, and DVD June 16, 2026. Based on an adaptation of George R. R. Martin’s novella “The Hedge Knight.”, the series brings to life the adventures of Ser Duncan the Tall and his young squire, Egg, in a sweeping tale set a century before the events of Game of Thrones. Fans can relive all six thrilling episodes from Season One along with exclusive bonus content, including never-before-seen featurettes and behind-the-episode specials. Pre-order your copy today!