Magnolia Pictures NEVER AFTER DARK

NEVER AFTER DARK follows Airi (Hoshi), a wandering medium who spends her life guiding restless spirits out of the world of the living. Summoned to an isolated country house, she comes face to face with a grotesque apparition with powers that defy Airi’s experience. As she digs deeper into the house’s past, a secret comes to light — and Airi finds herself hunted by a far more unpredictable force. For the first time, her greatest adversary is not the supernatural, but the living.

Jason Voorhees Joins Hellbreak TCG

It’s time to take off the mask for a killer announcement: Jason Voorhees, the iconic villain from the Friday the 13th franchise, is joining Hellbreak, the upcoming horror trading card game from Spin Master, Ghost Galaxy and Universal Products & Experiences. As the latest monster to enter the game, Horror, Inc.'s Jason joins a growing roster of genre legends.

For horror fans, Jason needs no introduction. The hockey-masked slasher has spent decades terrorizing Camp Crystal Lake and cementing his place as one of the most recognizable figures in the genre. Soon, players will be able to unleash him in strategic battles against a lineup of monsters from across film and entertainment. 

The addition marks another major horror franchise joining Hellbreak's expanding universe, bringing one of the most feared names to the tabletop.

KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME Unveils Massive Updates

Following today's "Kaiju No. 8 Day" livestream, KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME, co-produced by Akatsuki Games, TOHO, and Production I.G, unveiled major upcoming updates to further elevate the ongoing 1st Anniversary celebration. Headlining the announcements is the playable debut of ★5 [The Reigning King of Kaiju] Reno Ichikawa (Dimensional Numbers Weapon 6) on August 10, followed by ★5 [The Valkyrie's Successor] Kikoru Shinomiya (Numbers Weapon 4) on August 20. The livestream also detailed the upcoming 8 major in-game events, upcoming new content, and a "Special Program mini" livestream scheduled for August 30. Additionally, the broadcast showcased the new "Narumi's Week at Work" trailer and announced the Defense Force Boot Camp in Tachikawa.

"Spooky Stuff You Love" Collection Returns to Build-A-Bear Workshop

Build-A-Bear Workshop® is celebrating Halloween with the launch of its 2026 Halloween collection, featuring the all-new Jumping Spider plush as the centerpiece of the company's seasonal "Spooky Stuff You Love" campaign. The collection arrives Aug. 6 online and at participating Build-A-Bear Workshop locations.

Otakon 2026: Manga Mavericks Books Announces New Licenses

Manga Mavericks Books, a manga publisher serving the English market from Manga Mavericks LLC, announced three new manga licenses at Otakon 2026.

The announcements featured the action-adventure one-shot stories, ONI KING and ROYD by ZENZO, which are scheduled for release in digital formats in December 2026, and the slice of life exploration manga TOWN WALKING WITH GHOST DOG by Ippan Nakamura, which is scheduled for release in print and digital formats in May 2027.

Baron Karza Makes Energon Universe Comics Debut

Today, Skybound and Image Comics, in collaboration with Hasbro, a leading games, IP, and toy company, revealed the landmark first Energon Universe comic appearance of the infamous Micronauts villain Baron Karza in M.A.S.K. #3. From the creative team of writer Dan Watters (Nightwing, DESTRO), artist Pye Parr (Petrol Head, New Gods), colorist Pierluigi Casolino (DC vs Vampires), and letterer Rus Wooton (Transformers), M.A.S.K. #3 is available in comic shops today.  

M.A.S.K.’s series debut took the comic book industry by storm with its robust blind bag program, introducing ROM to Skybound’s Energon Universe, and the series continues to surprise fans with unexpected first appearances.  

SDCC 2026: KAYOU Goes All In for Superfans at Comic-Con

KAYOU, China’s No. 1 collectibles company and one of the world’s fastest-growing collectible trading card brands, took San Diego Comic-Con by storm with an unforgettable debut, bringing the biggest fandoms to life while celebrating every facet of trading card culture alongside thousands of superfans and collectors over four action-packed days.

Just Beyond the Ordinary Lies WILDWOOD

In theatres everywhere October 23, Wildwood is a tale of love, loss, sacrifice, and secrets, and of the magic you can find on your doorstep, if you’re willing to look for it.

Wildwood is a handcrafted epic fantasy that transports audiences into a secret, dangerously alive world. A girl’s desperate quest to save her baby brother becomes a high-stakes journey into a forbidden forest filled with enchanted creatures, unlikely allies, and formidable adversaries, where an entire hidden realm hangs in the balance. In an era of automation, LAIKA delivers its most ambitious and globally accessible film yet, combining human-crafted artistry with large-scale cinematic storytelling.

REPO! THE GENETIC OPERA Releasing on 4K + Blu-Ray

The cult classic is now on 4K for the first time in a stunning remaster approved by director Darren Lynn Bousman. In the not-so-distant future, a worldwide epidemic of organ failures devastates the planet. Out of the tragedy, a savior emerges: GENECO, a biotech company that offers organ transplants…for a price. Those who miss their payments are scheduled for repossession — and hunted by the REPO man.

Special Features on the 4K +BD + Digital Collector’s Edition:

• Repo! The Genetic Opera in 4K with Dolby Vision®

SDCC 2026: The Terminator Sets Its Sights on Riverdale High

The crossover no one saw coming is here! Archie and the gang have crossed paths with so many icons over their 85 years of history, while The Terminator has set its sights on all manner of victims. This fun-filled mashup is coming in hot for fans starting this October with the historic first meeting of pop culture powerhouses. Who will survive to tell the tale?

Writer Rory McConville continues his critically acclaimed tales of The Terminator here in unexpected fashion, following his series The Terminator: Metal. The star scribe of Spawn and Red Sonja brings the eye for action and science fiction twists to this fabled meeting.

Morrison Hotel Gallery Celebrates 60yrs of Janis Joplin's "Piece of My Heart"

Sixty years after Janis Joplin first electrified audiences with Big Brother & The Holding Company at San Francisco's Avalon Ballroom on June 10, 1966, Morrison Hotel Gallery proudly presents Piece of My Heart, a landmark retrospective celebrating one of the most influential artists in music history.

Opening August 6 in West Hollywood and August 20 in New York City, the exhibition features an extraordinary collection of rare and iconic photography chronicling Joplin's remarkable career, including previously unreleased photographs from the Janis Joplin Estate Archive, available exclusively through Morrison Hotel Gallery.

MST3K: The RiffTrax Experiments on September 9 & 13

More than 30 years after Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie first hit the big screen, the beloved cult comedy series returns to theaters this fall with an all-new cinematic event, in partnership with RiffTrax, Radial Entertainment and Fathom Entertainment, the leading specialty distributor of theatrical content to partners worldwide. Featuring the first public screening of a brand-new episode riffing the 1966 monster movie Sting of Death, MST3K: The RiffTrax Experiments arrives in theaters nationwide for two nights only on Wednesday, September 9 and Sunday, September 13.

Join Mike Nelson and his robot friends Crow T. Robot and Tom Servo back in space, riffing cheesy movies on the Satellite of Love.

Blood Strike × Attack on Titan Launches

Developer and publisher NetEase Games is thrilled to announce the Blood Strike × Attack on Titan collaboration event, live from August 1 through August 31. Headlined by an all-new Human vs Titan Battle Royale mode, players can wield Vertical maneuvering equipment, transform into Titans, battle roaming NPC Titans, and unlock a massive collection of exclusive collaboration skins, weapons, and rewards inspired by one of the world's most iconic anime franchises.

A Creeptastic Monster High Michael Myers Doll is Coming

The season of scares is around the corner, so we’re paying homage to one of the most infamous horror villains in history with a truly extraordin-eerie look inspired by 1981’s Halloween II. Residents of Haddonfield, lock your doors. This slasher is armed with more than just a killer look. Michael Myers’s Monster High makeover is a nod to his hospital showdown with Laurie, complete with a red glitter-spattered jumpsuit and tons of spine-chilling Easter egg accessories fans of the film will find totally to die for. 

THE CREEP TAPES SEASON 3 on Shudder September 15

The highly anticipated third season of The Creep Tapes, from writers and executive producers Mark Duplass and Patrick Brice, will debut with a two-episode premiere Tuesday, September 15, exclusively on Shudder, the #1 streaming service for horror fans, and AMC+. The six-episode season of the cult-favorite CREEP franchise features guest stars including Kate Siegel (Carrie), Nic Hamilton (IT), Elliott Fulham (Terrifier 2, Terrifier 3) and Duplass’ daughter, Ora Duplass (Coven Academy), who will star in a throwback episode.