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Ranking the 10 most anticipated TV shows of 2026

2025 was a banner year for television. Producing new hit series such as The Pitt, Paradise, Pluribus, It: Welcome to Derry, and stellar follow-up seasons from incredible projects like Severance, Invincible, Stranger Things, and Andor, to name a few.

Stephen King recommends two streaming shows for fans of 'Lost'

One of the best shows of 2025, It: Welcome to Derry, is famously based on one of Stephen King’s most seminal works. Although the series focuses on established elements of King’s lore, it still has a bit of a “Mystery Box” element.

‘He Was Like a Father to Me’: Jerry O’Connell Mourns ‘Stand by Me’ Director Rob Reiner

Acclaimed actor and director Rob Reiner, best known for his beloved films “Stand by Me”, “The Princess Bride”, and “When Harry Met Sally”, was tragically found dead alongside his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, at their Los Angeles home on December 14, 2025.

Pennywise origin story revealed in second-to-last episode of 'IT: Welcome to Derry'

Brace yourselves, because the penultimate episode of “IT: Welcome to Derry” is upon us, and it looks like things are about to get even more bizarre, which is saying something...

‘The Running Man’: Stephen King Adaptation Becomes a Fierce State-of-the-Nation Critique

In many ways, “The Running Man” is an easy film to write off as a bombastic slot-plugger. But while its glib, overcooked style requires you to leave your

'The Running Man' gets ready to play with explosive final trailer

“How far would you go for a billion dollars?” Would you put your life on the line? Would you be willing to die in front of the entire world for entertainment?

The Black Phone Director Reveals His One Condition for Making a Third Film

It’s no exaggeration to say that “The Black Phone” is one of the horror genre’s biggest success stories of the last five years. It was released in 2022 to rapturous reviews and the kind of tremendous profit that only a horror movie can bring in these days.

'Welcome To Derry' showrunners say you can't trust any character

IT: Welcome to Derry is bringing the horrors of one of Stephen King’s favorite fictional small towns to life. An entity that haunts the town every 27 years is back in 1962, a time of great socioeconomic strife in America.

The Worst Creature From Another Dimension Is Clearly TV’s THE LANGOLIERS

We are living in the golden era of Stephen King adaptations. Not every new movie and TV show based on his books has succeeded, but I promise you things have never been better.

'It: Welcome to Derry' trailer: Stephen King Easter Eggs, Pennywise and bloody screams galore

IT: Welcome to Derry is set to drum up scares on our TV screens soon. The HBO Max series will bring back Pennywise in a prequel story that takes us deep into Derry’s early and darkest secrets.

Stephen King Reveals His 10 Favorite Movies of All Time

Few American authors have been as successful or influential in popular culture as Stephen King. Since his first novel Carrie, was published over 50 years ago, he’s left an imprint on our shared cultural imaginations like no writer since maybe Mark Twain (yes, we went there).

THE LONG WALK Turns a Great Richard Bachman Story Into a Good Stephen King One

Whether you know nothing about The Long Walk or have read the novel, there’s a very good chance you’ll like director Francis Lawrence’s big screen adaptation.

From Page to Screen: 5 Stephen King Stories Perfect for Television

Look, we get it. You’ve already binged Castle Rock twice, rewatched The Outsider until you could recite Holly Gibney’s lines from memory, and you’re probably still recovering from whatever psychological damage Gerald’s Game inflicted on your Netflix queue.

Stephen King's 'The Institute' renewed by MGM+ for second season 

A release date has not yet been revealed, but season 1 is currently streaming on MGM+.

THE LONG WALK Exclusive Image Reveals the Quiet Terror Lurking in this Stephen King Movie

The Long Walk will be marching into our theaters soon. This highly anticipated movie adaptation of Stephen King’s first-ever written novel brings us a whole new kind of dystopia to add to our nightmares.

New York Comic Con 2025: Full List of TV & Movie Panels

All your favorites in TV, movies, comics, and more are about to descend upon New York this fall. New York Comic Con is returning to the Javits Center for four days of pop culture fun.

Bad times come to Maine in the HBO Max trailer for "IT: Welcome to Derry"

Stephen King’s Newest Novel Set to Release May 27, 2025

Stephen King’s upcoming novel, Never Flinch, is scheduled for release on May 27, 2025. This crime thriller marks the return of the beloved character Holly Gibney, who has appeared in several previous King novels, including the brilliant Mr.

Stephen King's dystopian "The Long Walk" releases tense trailer

'The Long Walk' drops in theaters September 12.

'The Life of Chuck' trailer brings a whole Stephen King universe to life

Stephen King and Mike Flanagan might be two masters of horror, but their next partnership will tell a very different type of story. 

20 iconic horror movies you can watch year-round

Unsurprisingly, there is a strong connection between horror films and Halloween, which explains why the genre always experiences a resurgence during autumn. However, several horror movies can be enjoyed throughout the year. 

Cold-blooded: 23 winter horror movies that will give you chills

Summer camp slashers and stories with dreary fall settings dominate the horror genre. Still, the colder months don’t get nearly as much attention — especially once holiday horror films like “Black Christmas” and “Silent Night, Deadly Night” are out of season.