This week’s TV Upfronts brought plenty of news, and even more stuff you may have missed in the world of film and gaming. We break it all down right here!
New Trailer for ‘F1 The Movie’
From Apple Original Films and the filmmakers from Top Gun: Maverick comes the high-octane, action-packed feature film F1 The Movie, starring Brad Pitt and directed by Joseph Kosinski. The film is produced by Jerry Bruckheimer, Kosinski, seven-time FORMULA 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton, Pitt, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner and Chad Oman.
Dubbed “the greatest that never was,” Sonny Hayes (Brad Pitt) was FORMULA 1’s most promising phenom of the 1990s until an accident on the track nearly ended his career. Thirty years later, he’s a nomadic racer-for-hire when he’s approached by his former teammate Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), owner of a struggling FORMULA 1 team that is on the verge of collapse. Ruben convinces Sonny to come back to FORMULA 1 for one last shot at saving the team and being the best in the world. He’ll drive alongside Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris), the team’s hotshot rookie intent on setting his own pace. But as the engines roar, Sonny’s past catches up with him and he finds that in FORMULA 1, your teammate is your fiercest competition—and the road to redemption is not something you can travel alone.
F1 The Movie hits theaters on June 27, 2025.
Captain America: Brave New World Streaming Date
Marvel’s latest Captain America flick is coming to Disney+ in the near future; streaming on the service starting May 28th.
In Marvel Studios’ Captain America: Brave New World, Sam Wilson (Anthony Mackie) – who now wields the shield of Captain America after events in “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier” – meets with newly elected U.S. president Thaddeus Ross (Harrison Ford) and soon finds himself in the middle of an international incident. In a race against time, Sam must discover the reason behind a nefarious global plot before the true mastermind has the entire world seeing red.
‘Vibe Check’ Sports Show hits Disney+ This Summer
During Disney’s Upfront presentation, they revealed a new female-led sports show, Vibe Check, will be hitting Disney+ this June.
Streaming new episodes three times a week, the show will deliver fast-paced coverage of every sport with expert analysis, all-access moments, unapologetic opinions and a healthy dose of laughter – all while bringing audiences bold perspectives and unbeatable vibes. Featuring a powerhouse panel of female talent, the program will spotlight ESPN’s most prominent voices, leveraging their expertise, insight, and storytelling to provide a fresh, perspective-driven approach to sports coverage. With a focus on delivering a modern, cross-platform experience, the show will offer dynamic content tailored for digital and social platforms in addition to Disney+.
“We are incredibly excited to launch this new show, which will provide a powerful platform for the brilliant women at ESPN,” said Burke Magnus, President of Content, ESPN. “The voices that will be leading this program have long been shaping the sports landscape, and now they’ll have this additional platform to bring their unique insights to the forefront in an even more impactful way for Disney+ subscribers.”
The show will be ESPN’s second exclusive content offering on Disney+, joining SC+, a new daily edition of SportsCenter, which debuted March 3.
‘Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot’ Enters the Demon Realm This Summer
The latest Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot expansion brings the Daima story to the game, and Bandai Namco have announced the first part of the DLC will launch on July 17th.
Super Saiyan fighters on console and PC can soon enter a new world – The Demon Realm – as Part One of the lore-expanding new DLC, DRAGON BALL Z: KAKAROT DAIMA – ADVENTURE THROUGH THE DEMON REALM PACK, will be available on July 17, 2025. The concluding Part Two of the DLC pack will be available in 2026. Depicting the exciting adventures of the latest anime, Dragon Ball DAIMA, this new story has players once again taking control of Goku as he embarks on a quest to find the Demon Realm’s Dragon Balls, joined by the friendly faces of Shin, Glorio and Panzy.
In addition to the demons, medi bugs, floating islands and other elements that fans will recognize from the Demon Realm anime, players can also find “Demon Realm Rumors,” which expand on the lore of the anime to introduce new insights into the environment and ecosystem of the Demon World beyond what’s depicted in the show.
The DAIMA: Adventure Through the Demon Realm Pack is available for purchase and includes the following content:
DAIMA: Adventure Through the Demon Realm Part 1 (July 17, 2025)
DAIMA: Adventure Through the Demon Realm Part 2 (Jan-Mar 2026)
DAIMA: Adventure Through the Demon Realm Pack Bonus
Items: Ultimate Meat Feast, Mega Sacred Water, Purple Dino Horn, and Awakening Water
Mortal Kombat 1 Definitive Edition Launched
This week, WB Games/Netherrealm launched the Definitive Edition of Mortal Kombat 1 across all platforms.
The Mortal Kombat 1: Definitive Edition offers the main game packaged together with previously released downloadable content (DLC), including the Khaos Reigns story expansion, Kombat Pack, and Kombat Pack 2, along with the return of Animalities, the fan favorite finishing moves that allow all playable characters to morph into their spirit animal to annihilate defeated opponents. The Definitive Edition also adds new character skins (outfits) for Johnny Cage, Kitana, Scorpion, and Shao Khan inspired by New Line Cinema’s upcoming Mortal Kombat II film, only in theaters this fall from Warner Bros. Pictures; the Mortal Kombat (2021) movie character skin (outfit) for Sub-Zero; and the tournament themed character skin (outfit) for Liu Kang.
The Mortal Kombat 1: Definitive Edition includes the following content:
· Mortal Kombat 1 Main Game
· Mortal Kombat 1: Khaos Reigns Story Expansion
· Kombat Pack Fighters: Quan Chi, Ermac, Takeda Takahashi, Omni-Man, Peacemaker, Homelander
· Kombat Pack Kameo Fighters: Tremor, Khameleon, Janet Cage, Mavado, Ferra
· Kombat Pack 2 Fighters: Cyrax, Sektor, Noob Saibot, Ghostface, Conan the Barbarian, T-1000 Terminator
· Kombat Pack 2 Kameo Fighter: Madam Bo
· Shang Tsung Fighter
· Mortal Kombat II Movie Skins (Outfits): Johnny Cage, Shao Khan, Kitana, Scorpion
· Mortal Kombat (2021) Movie Skin (Outfit): Sub-Zero
· Tournament Liu Kang Character Skin (Outfit)
· Jean-Claude Van Damme Character Skin (Voice, Likeness, Outfit) for Johnny Cage
· Wedding Scorpion & Empress Mileena Character Skins (Outfits)
· Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 Character Skins (Outfits): Sub-Zero & Noob Saibot
· Animality Finishing Moves
· 1,250 Dragon Krystals (In-Game Currency)
‘Wicked’ Returns to Theaters With First ‘Wicked for Good’ Trailer
Universal Pictures today announced that that the global premiere of the first ever trailer for Wicked: For Good, the epic conclusion to last year’s blockbuster cultural sensation, will debut exclusively in North American theaters on Wednesday, June 4, following special one-day-only screenings of Wicked.
At more than 100 theater locations in the United States and Canada, attendees will be the first to see the Wicked: For Good trailer in theaters and will receive exclusive in-theater giveaways, including a Wicked: For Good commemorative film poster, while supplies last. Gifts are limited to one per guest.
The screenings will take place simultaneously in all North American time zones so that all attendees will be able to see the trailer at once, no matter where they live. The screenings will take place at 3 p.m. pacific standard time, 4 p.m. mountain time, 5 p.m. central time and 6 p.m. eastern. Following the screenings, the trailer will be available online for viewing.
Tickets are on-sale now. Check local theater listings for information and to purchase tickets.
New Splitgate 2 Video Details Map Creation
The latest gameplay video for the upcoming shooter, Splitgate 2, takes players deep into the title’s custom map creator.
This powerful creator allows anyone to jump in and design custom maps and modes, no experience required. There’s depth for those wanting to dive deep, but if casuals want to pick up and flex their skills, they can go for it too. Make your wildest dreams come true with The Lab’s easy to use controls.
Collaborate in real time on maps with your friends (up to 16 at one time) and quickly share your maps with players around the world. 1047 has provided a variety of blank canvas templates to start, as well as scalable geometric shapes, prefab’d map items courtesy of SSL (the in-universe Sol Splitgate League), environmental props and other gameplay objects to bring your vision to life.
New Guardian Trailer for ‘Elden Ring: Nightreign’
The latest character trailer for Elden Ring: Nightreign arrived this week to offer a fresh look at the gameplay.
Elden Ring: Nightreign hits PlayStation 4|5, Xbox consoles, and PCs on May 30th.
First Trailer for ‘Americana’
Lionsgate revealed the first full trailer for Americana, starring Sydney Sweeny and Paul Walter Hauser.
A gallery of dynamic characters clash over the possession of a rare Native American artifact in this wildly entertaining modern-day western. After the artifact falls onto the black market, a shy waitress with big dreams (Sydney Sweeney) teams up with a lovelorn military veteran (Paul Walter Hauser) to gain possession of it, putting them in the crosshairs of a ruthless criminal (Eric Dane) working on behalf of a Western antiquities dealer (Simon Rex). Bloodshed ensues when others join the battle, including the leader of an indigenous group (Zahn McClarnon) and a desperate woman fleeing her mysterious past (Halsey).
Americana hits theaters on August 22nd.
New Trailer for ‘The Bad Guys 2’
In the new action-packed chapter from DreamWorks Animation’s acclaimed comedy smash about a crackerjack crew of animal outlaws, our now-reformed Bad Guys are trying (very, very hard) to be good, but instead find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist, masterminded by a new team of criminals they never saw coming: The Bad Girls.
Based on the New York Times best-selling book series by Aaron Blabey, which has soared from 8 million to over 30 million copies sold since the first film’s release in 2022, The Bad Guys 2 stars the stellar original cast, led by Academy Award® winner Sam Rockwell as Mr. Wolf, SAG award nominee Marc Maron as safe-cracker Mr. Snake, SAG award nominee Craig Robinson as master-of disguise Mr. Shark, Grammy winner Anthony Ramos as Mr. Piranha and Emmy winner Awkwafina as hacker Ms. Tarantula, aka “Webs.”
The Bad Guys 2 hits theaters on August 1, 2025.
Smurfs Music Video Released
Rihanna releases “Friend Of Mine” from Paramount Animation’s SMURFS Movie Soundtrack via Roc Nation Distribution.
When Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is mysteriously taken by evil wizards, Razamel and Gargamel, Smurfette (Rihanna) leads the Smurfs on a mission into the real world to save him. With the help of new friends, the Smurfs must discover what defines their destiny to save the universe. SMURFS features an all-star voice cast including Rihanna, James Corden, Nick Offerman, JP Karliak, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham, Alex Winter, Maya Erskine, Billie Lourd, Xolo Maridueña, Marshmello, with Kurt Russell and John Goodman.
Smurfs hits theaters on July 18, 2025.
‘Bride of Re-Animator’ Getting 4K Restoration in 2026
Ignite Films and Eagle Rock Pictures are currently working on the 4K restoration of their next film Bride of Re-Animator for release in early 2026. Building on the success of their landmark Re-Animator release, now available for purchase at Ignite-Films.com. The label continues its commitment to premium restorations with Brian Yuzna’s chaotic cult sequel — brought back from the dead in a brand-new 4K restoration, announced Jan Willem Bosman Jansen of Ignite Films, and Jim Quan of Eagle Rock Pictures, at the Fantastic Pavilion at the Marché du Film in Cannes.
Unveiled at the Fantastic Pavilion at the Marché du Film in Cannes, Bride of Re-Animator will receive a deluxe home video release mirroring the wildly popular Re-Animator 40th Anniversary Edition — packed with exclusive new bonus features, limited collector’s packaging, and fan-favorite surprises.
