The American Film Institute (AFI) presented the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award to Eddie Murphy on Saturday, April 18, at a Gala Tribute in Hollywood. The tribute special, THE 51st AFI LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD: A TRIBUTE TO EDDIE MURPHY, will premiere on Netflix on May 31, 2026.
Byron Allen, Martin Brest, Jerry Bruckheimer, Colman Domingo, David Alan Grier, Walter Hill, Jaafar Jackson, Keegan-Michael Key, Sugar Ray Leonard, Nia Long, and Joe Piscopo, and more filled the Dolby Theatre to celebrate Murphy’s award-winning career and his significant impact on the moving arts.
Coleman Domingo, Arsenio Hall, and Kenan Thompson attend the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute To Eddie Murphy at Dolby Theatre on April 18, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AFI)
The event began with welcome remarks from Bob Gazzale, AFI President and CEO and featured tributes honoring Murphy, including speeches from Belle Aykroyd on behalf of her father Dan Aykroyd, Bill Burr, Dave Chappelle, Arsenio Hall, Kevin Hart, Martin Lawrence, Eva Longoria, Tracy Morgan, Mike Myers, Judge Reinhold, Chris Rock, Kenan Thompson, Robert Townsend, Stevie Wonder, and a rousing performance from Jennifer Hudson with a house band led by Rickey Minor.
Ted Sarandos, Eddie Murphy and Bob Gazzale
In presenting the award, Spike Lee celebrated Murphy’s remarkable talent and said, “Eddie and I have Brooklyn in our blood. However, Eddie and I took different paths. Eddie made us laugh and made our nation feel better. I took a camera and told stories about how our nation could be better. We both push culture forward. We’re still not even done.”
Spike Lee and Martin Lawrence attend the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute To Eddie Murphy at Dolby Theatre on April 18, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Savion Washington/Getty Images for AFI)Stevie Wonder speaks onstage during the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute To Eddie Murphy at Dolby Theatre on April 18, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for AFI)
Murphy accepted the award to a standing ovation. In his acceptance speech, he said, “Looking out and seeing all my family, all my kids and my beautiful wife. Seeing all the different people that I worked with. This is a special moment. I’d like to thank everybody for this night that I will remember forever and ever.”
Ahead of The 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute to Eddie Murphy, you can get to know more about the actor by streaming Being Eddie. The 2025 Netflix documentary chronicles Murphy’s meteoric rise from teen comic phenom to Saturday Night Live breakout and stand-up supernova to box-office titan. Fans can also revisit some of his past work in Netflix originals, including Dolemite Is My Name, Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, and You People.
The event also included the presentation of the 2026 Franklin J. Schaffner Alumni Medal to AFI Alumnus and Academy Award® winner Autumn Durald Arkapaw, ASC (AFI Class of 2009). The Schaffner Alumni Medal recognizes the extraordinary creative talents of AFI Alumni who embody the qualities of filmmaker Franklin J. Schaffner. Arkapaw’s latest work can be seen in the Academy Award®-winning SINNERS (2025), directed by Ryan Coogler. Arkapaw made history when she became the first woman to win the Academy Award for Best Cinematography for her work on the film. Autumn said, “AFI is where I learned how to believe in my gut, to appreciate those people around me who wanted to story tell in new ways. There’s such a beautiful power that comes with finding your community.”
Autumn Durald Arkapaw accepts the Franklin J. Shaffner Alumni Medal onstage during the 51st AFI Life Achievement Award: A Tribute To Eddie Murphy at Dolby Theatre on April 18, 2026 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Savion Washington/Getty Images for AFI)
The event concluded with attendees receiving an exclusive commemorative tribute book about Murphy’s career.
The event raised over $2.5 million, and all proceeds from the AFI Life Achievement Award support the American Film Institute as a nonprofit organization. To donate to AFI, visit AFI.com.
The music that inspired millions continues its journey in an uplifting new chapter of faith, friendship, and second chances. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE 2 arrives on Blu-Ray and DVD Tuesday May 5th!
When hopeful newcomer Tim Timmons (Milo Ventimiglia, known for “This Is Us”) joins the band MercyMe on their largest tour to date, he brings a fresh sense of gratitude to Bart Millard’s (John Michael Finley) life through their unexpected friendship. Starring John Michael Finley, Milo Ventimiglia, Sophie Skelton, Arielle Kebbel, with Trace Adkins, and Dennis Quaid.
I CAN ONLY IMAGINE 2 is available now to rent via Premium Video on Demand and to buy via Premium Electronic Sell Thru on participating digital platforms where movies are purchased, including Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Google TV, YouTube, and more.
To celebrate the release of the movie on Blu-ray, WAMG is giving away copies of the film!
1 grand prize winner win receive: A signed poster
3 winners will receive: One (1) blu-ray copy
EMAIL michelle@wearemoviegeeks.com to enter.
WINNER WILL BE CHOSEN FROM ALL QUALIFYING ENTRIES. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. MUST LIVE IN THE CONTINENTAL U.S.
John Michael Finley as Bart, Trace Adkins as Brickell, and Milo Ventimiglia as Tim in I Can Only Imagine 2. Photo Credit: Jake Giles Netter
Rating: PG for thematic material and some language
Genre: Drama, Family, Faith, Music
Closed-Captioned: English CC
Subtitles: English, Spanish
Run Time: 110 min
Aspect Ratio: 16×9 (2.39:1)
Audio: English Dolby Atmos, English 5.1 Dolby Audio, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Audio, English Descriptive Audio
Special Features Only Available on iTunes and Fandango: Audio Commentary with Producer and Lead Singer of MercyMe Bart Millard and Singer/Songwriter Tim Timmons; Audio Commentary with Writer/Co-Director Brent McCorkle and Producer/Co-Director Andrew Erwin; Making I Can Only Imagine 2; Recording at Abbey Road; Joy in the Making; Finding the Song “Even If”; Early Access Bonus Content; Deleted Scenes; Theatrical Trailer
TruMoo®, a farmer-owned brand from Dairy Farmers of America (DFA),in collaboration with Disney Consumer Products is bringing back the iconic Blue Milk just in time for May the 4th!
TruMoo Star Wars Blue Milk makes its return as a vanilla low-fat milk available in dairy departments nationwide starting April 16. The color is iconic. The nutrition is real. Each serving delivers 9 grams of protein and eight essential nutrients, enough to power a full day of work, play, or whatever the galaxy throws at you. And now, it’s made without artificial colors.
Since its debut in Star Wars: A New Hope, Blue Milk has been one of fans’ most beloved canon details. Two years ago, when TruMoo® first brought the iconic pour to stores for a limited time, it became an immediate cultural phenomenon. Now it’s back for another limited run, giving fans a delicious way to celebrate May the 4th and bring a taste of the Outer Rim home.
“For decades, fans have watched Luke Skywalker on Tatooine and wondered what that blue milk actually tastes like. That question is what made this product so exciting for us to bring to market,” said Rachel Kyllo, Chief Marketing Officer of Dairy Brands at Dairy Farmers of America. “When fans started asking for it back, we didn’t hesitate. TruMoo Blue Milk is about turning a piece of movie history into something you can actually enjoy at your kitchen table.”
Beyond the dairy aisle, fans can head to starwarsmilk.com to join the May the 4th celebration. The site serves as a central hub for cosmic crafts, themed recipes, and a store locator to find Blue Milk nearby. While there, fans can also enter the TruMoo Explore a Galaxy of Flavor sweepstakes for a chance to win a $5,000 grand prize, alongside a ‘galactic bounty’ of instant-win prizes including exclusive Star Wars themed merchandise, TruMoo gear, and free milk.
Set in 1993, estranged Street Fighters Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken Masters (Noah Centineo) are thrown back into combat when the mysterious Chun-Li (Callina Liang) recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament: a brutal clash of fists, fate, and fury. But behind this battle royale lies a deadly conspiracy that forces them to face off against each other and the demons of their past. And if they don’t, it’s GAME OVER!
Helmed by director Kitao Sakurai, Street Fighter is set to bring the battle from the arcade to the big screen with Hadoukens, roundhouses, and all your favorite characters.
… and look at some of the comments on YouTube by the excited fan-base!
It is fairly common to see Shakespearean plays re-set in a different time, sometimes retaining Shakespeare’s language and largely just changing costumes and settings, or sometimes re-writing the dialog while retaining mostly the plot. Director Aneil Karia’s new HAMLET, starring Riz Ahmed, does something different and more effective, retaining Shakespeare’s words but uses visual storytelling to place the story wholly in a modern setting, in this case of a wealthy British – South Asian family after the death of the billionaire CEO of the family’s large international business, Elsinore. His son Hamlet (Riz Ahmed) is left confused and bereft by his father’s death, and suspicious, even more so, by his uncle Claudius’ (Art Malik) swift move to not only take over the company but to marry Hamlet’s newly-widowed mother Gertrude (Sheeba Chadha).
As Hamlet, Riz Ahmed delivers a powerhouse performance, the success of which is based on Ahmed’s considerable ability to covey a host of information about both the character’s inner state and the social context while movingly speaking his Shakespearean lines. Ahmed does this brilliantly, with seemingly effortless style, making the character entirely of this modern world while beautifully speaking Shakespeare’s poetry. Riz Ahmed’s Hamlet is heartbreaking yet terrifying, in this moving performance. In several recent films, Ahmed has given a number of striking, subtle performances, and hopefully this new one will be a boost to his already-rising star.
In addition to fine acting, the other real strength of this adaptation of “Hamlet” is in it’s visual storytelling. Surprisingly little of Shakespeare’s words needed to be changed to re-set the story, because the film so powerfully conveys the story’s new circumstances by visual means. The film opens with a nearly wordless scene, where we see Hamlet (Riz Ahmed) participating in preparing his father (Avijit Dutt) for cremation, a scene that clearly lets us know a host of things about this family, such as that they are Hindu, British, and wealthy, as well as establishing Hamlet’s devastated emotional state, all within a few moments. The key to all this is in what we see – expressions, body-language, visual details – more than what we hear, so well-crafted performances are required.
Mostly, the play is intact despite the shifted time period, but a few scenes are deleted or redirected in Michael Lesslie’s fine script. Some dialog takes place between different people, and a few characters are eliminated or combined, but the changes serve this retelling well. Often it is the settings and the behavior and tone of the actors that modernize the play, a surprisingly effective approach. Most of the action, and all the emotional power, remains, delightfully so. While the beauty of Shakespeare’s words remain, the nature of some characters, their relationships and intentions, and meanings of scenes are sometimes altered to serve this new modern version.
Riz Ahmed delivers a striking powerhouse performance, and he is on screen nearly the whole time, but he is also well supported by a fine cast. The film eliminates some characters and scenes but sometimes incorporates parts of them in a refreshingly original way. Horatio is absent but some of his role is taken by other characters. Ophelia and Hamlet have more of a relationship, and he confides in her, not Horatio, about seeing a vision of his dead father. Rosencrantz and Gildenstern are also absent but some of their scenes, and hints of their character, at times fall to Laertes, which gives his character a new slant. Fortinbras takes on a new meaning, and other things and characters are re-interpreted, with new dimensions. There are no traveling actors to put on a play, but they are replaced by colorful South Asian dancers.
Polonius, the father of Laertes and Ophelia, is generally portrayed as talkative, meddlesome but well-meaning, but Timothy Spall plays him as a darker, more calculating character, the businessman uncle’s right-hand man, tasked with keeping tabs on Hamlet to head off potential interference in their plans. Morfydd Clark’s Ophelia plays a greater part in the story, as well as being more assertive and involved in what happens. Joe Alwyn’s Laertes is also more complex, Laertes but also a bit Horatio, and a bit of Rosencrantz and Gildenstern, who do not appear in this version. Other characters, and scenes, are transformed, sometimes in surprising ways, yet all the changes support moving the story into its modern form.
Unlike some time-shifted versions, director Aneil Karia puts much more thought into what we see as the actors speak their lines, not just the sets and costumes but their posture, actions, and body-language, along with vocal tone. A great deal of information is transmitted wordlessly in every scene. An example is where Polonius encounters Hamlet as he is strolling and reading a book. In this film, Hamlet is not reading a book but instead, is in his late father’s office, going through business papers and looking for clues, when he is interrupted by Polonius, who asks what he is reading. The words are the same but the meaning is entirely shifted. Another more powerful example is Hamlet’s famous “to be or not to be” soliloquy, delivered while an upset Hamlet is driving his sports car, angrily weaving in and out of traffic, as clear and harrowing a depiction of a young man unbalanced and on the verge of suicide as you can imagine. The scene is powerful and frightening, yet entirely fresh and original.
There is little that is stage-y about this version, and in fact, it is remarkably visually dynamic. The action is not confined to the family’s lush estate or its many, sometimes claustrophobic rooms. Scenes take place all around London, in a club with driving music, driving along city streets, in event spaces, or on lush lawns festooned with party lights, all of which work incredibly well for the film’s storytelling.
Altogether, this HAMLET has to rank as one of the best screen adaptations. It is a remarkable film re-setting of Shakespeare’s drama, a fresh view of Shakespeare’s great classic in a striking, modern setting, yet a version that still retains the original’s emotional power and tragedy while putting it entirely in our world. With outstanding acting, particularly by Riz Ahmed, and excellent visual and production values, this HAMLET is sure to thrill Shakespeare fans as well as general audiences.
HAMLET opens in theaters on Friday, Apr. 10, 2026.
MICHAEL is the cinematic portrayal of the life and legacy of one of the most influential artists the world has ever known. The film tells the story of Michael Jackson’s life beyond the music, tracing his journey from the discovery of his extraordinary talent as the lead of the Jackson Five, to the visionary artist whose creative ambition fueled a relentless pursuit to become the biggest entertainer in the world. Highlighting both his life off-stage and some of the most iconic performances from his early solo career, the film gives audiences a front-row seat to Michael Jackson as never before.
This is where his story begins.
MICHAEL, starring Jaafar Jackson, Colman Domingo, & Nia Long is in theaters April 24th.
Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) and his father Jefferson Davis (Brian Tyree Henry) in Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation’s SPIDER-MAN™: ACROSS THE SPIDER-VERSE.
Coming to theaters next year on June 18, 2027 is SPIDER-MAN: BEYOND THE SPIDER-VERSE and the first footage from the new film was shown at CinemaCon.
Miles Morales returns for the final chapter of Sony Pictures Animation’s Oscar®-winning Spider-Verse saga.
Hunted by Miguel O’Hara’s Spider Society and betrayed by his friends, Miles finds himself in the darkest corners of the Spider-Verse in search of a way home. Knowing that his family has been not only fractured but endangered by his calling, it’s a race against the clock for Miles to travel across the wildest reaches of time and space to fight for and reunite everything he holds most dear.
Miguel O’ Hara (Oscar Isaac) and Miles Morales (Shameik Moore) – SPIDER-MAN: BEYOND THE SPIDER-VERSE
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018) won the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature at the 91st Oscars in 2019. With this win, Peter Ramsey became the first African-American director to win the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023) was nominated for Best Animated Feature at the 96th Academy Awards in 2024.
The Hollywood Reporter says of CinemaCon: “As part of Monday night’s presentation, writer-producers Phil Lord and Chris Miller were joined on stage by directors Justin K. Thompson and Bob Persichetti, as Miller promised it was “the most emotional Spider-Verse film we have ever made” and Lord dubbted it the “most spectacular.” They explained that the new film will pick up the moment the last movie, Across the Spider-Verse, ended, with main character Miles Morales lost in an alternate dimension.”
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – APRIL 13: (L-R) Christopher Miller, Phil Lord, Bob Persichetti and Justin K. Thompson at a Photo Call for SPIDER-MAN: BEYOND THE SPIDER-VERSE at CinemaCon 2026 for Sony Pictures at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on April 13, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by JC Olivera/Sony Pictures via Getty Images)
“Lord has reassured fans that they need not worry as all favorite characters will return, along with some new emotional aspects for the teenage hero to explore. And they do. Miles has to deal with a sense of betrayal and turn it into something affirmative, he’s said. “And I think that the thing that we try to do with these movies is represent goodness and show how the love that the characters in the movie have for Miles translates into his growth and success.” Lord, Miller, Persichetti and Thompson introduced the clip of some early footage from the beginning of the movie, still rough, formatted for PLF for the first time. “The Sony Animation team is all about pushing boundaries – that is their super power,” said Lord. – Deadline
Directed by Bob Persichetti and Justin K. Thompson, written by Phil Lord & Christopher Miller & David Callaham, SPIDER-MAN: BEYOND THE SPIDER-VERSE is produced by Phil Lord, Chris Miller, Amy Pascal, Avi Arad, Jinko Gotoh.
Based on the MARVEL COMICS.
A young Aaron Davis (Mahershala Ali) and his brother Jefferson Davis (Brian Tyree Henry) – SPIDER-MAN: BEYOND THE SPIDER-VERSESpider-Punk (Daniel Kaluuya) – SPIDER-MAN: BEYOND THE SPIDER-VERSE
Fans of the INSIDIOUS franchise! The wait is over. We now have a title, trailer and first poster for INSIDIOUS: OUT OF THE FURTHER!
Having earned over $740 million at the global box office, the Insidious franchise returns with a new family and a terror that redefines what The Further is capable of.
In Insidious: Out of the Further, Amelia Eve stars as Gemma, a young mother raising her daughter in the house she grew up in who discovers she can travel into The Further, the purgatorial realm of lost souls at the heart of the Insidious universe. When something evil comes after her, Gemma discovers an ability that changes everything: she doesn’t just enter The Further, she can bring what lives there back to the real world. Once the demons realize her power, our world becomes their playground.
Look at what excited fans are saying with this first trailer.
Based on characters created by Leigh Whannell. Even the OG producing team is back for the latest installment! The film is produced by Jason Blum, Oren Peli, James Wan and Leigh Whannell.
With Lin Shaye reprising her iconic role as Elise Rainier and Jacob Chase (Come Play) directing, Insidious: Out of the Further opens August 21, 2026. Screenplay by Jacob Chase. Story by David Leslie Johnson-McGoldrick and Jacob Chase.
Warner Bros. Discovery and DC invite fans around the world to celebrate Superman Day on April 18th, 2026, the anniversary of Superman’s debut, with a global, multi-platform celebration for fans of all ages. Fans can participate anywhere in the world through offerings including experiences, products, new comic books, digital content, marathons, and more from DC Comics, DC Studios, Warner Bros. Animation, HBO Max, and Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences.
Superman Day encourages fans to wear the iconic S-Shield, the Kryptonian symbol for hope, and celebrate Superman as a symbol of strength, heroism and hope. 2026’s celebration expands to include Supergirl, also known as Kara Zor-El, and the mischievous not-so-good-boy Krypto the Superdog, ahead of DC Studios’ upcoming feature film “Supergirl,” releasing in theaters worldwide this June from Warner Bros. Pictures.
Follow @DCOfficial, @Superman, @Supergirl,and @DCComics for all of DC’s Superman Day activities, and follow @Supergirl for more Supergirl news!
Fan Activations in Los Angeles, Milan, and Fuzhou
On April 18, fans can celebrate Superman, Supergirl, and Krypto and attend one of three pop-up experiences in Los Angeles, Milan, or Fuzhou. Daily Planet-themed newsstands will serve as the center of activity at each pop-up, featuring premium prizes, giveaways and more. Each pop-up activation also features a unique Krypto-themed photo opportunity and a larger than life S-Shield symbol.
In Los Angeles, the celebration comes to life at The Americana at Brand with a one-day immersive event for fans, families, and (at Krypto’s request) four-legged friends. The Daily Planet newsstand will offer a free, special edition Daily Planet newspaper, along with themed snacks and beverages (including pup cups). The newsstand is also where fans can win premium prizes and products inspired by Superman, Supergirl and Krypto with a scratch-off activity including a free digital download of last summer’s blockbuster feature film “Superman” (2025).
Among the prizes are tickets to the new Superman Experience: Defenders Unite attraction, opening April 18 at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank. Photo opportunities also include Krypto’s Doghouse of Solitude and a larger-than-life Superman S-Shield symbol. Leading national animal welfare organization, Best Friends Animal Society, will also be on-site with adoptable puppies looking for loving homes. Fans who attend the pop-up will receive a flyer with special discounts to purchase the Superman film of their choice.
Milan’sCityLife neighborhood will also host a Superman Day pop-up, Saturday, April 18th through Sunday, April 19th (10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. local time). The Daily Planet newsstand is where fans can secure a Daily Planet newspaper, featuring articles dedicated to the Man of Tomorrow, and celebrate with a sweet surprise (ice cream and dog treats). Photo opportunities also include Krypto’s Doghouse of Solitude, the Superman S-Shield symbol, and a Milan-exclusive photo booth where fans can star in and print their own Metropolis souvenir postcard.
In Fuzhou, fans can visit the immersive pop-up experience at the Bubbling Boiling Music Festival on April 18. On-site fans enjoy and explore the Daily Planet newsstand, a giant Superman S-Shield installation, a Fuzhou-exclusive Krypto photo opportunity, and more.
Superman Experience: Defenders Unite at Warner Bros. Studios
Superman Experience, a brand-new walkthrough experience and live gameplay attraction from Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences and DC Studios, opens April 18, 2026 at Stage 5 on the iconic Warner Bros. Studios lot in Burbank, CA.
Presented by Warner Bros. Studio Tour Hollywood, the ticketed attraction offers guests the ability to unlock their own superpowers and enjoy the illusion of flying alongside Superman through next-generation motion capture technology, active 3D glasses, and high-definition audio.
Featuring an original storyline, the attraction brings guests into a world inspired by James Gunn’s 2025 film “Superman.” Inside the Fortress of Solitude, guests are recruited by Superman himself and join him in an epic battle against DC Super-Villain, Darkseid. Visit SupermanExperience.com for more information and tickets.
Best Friends Animal Society and DC Superpowered Storytellers
Our activities for Superman Day tap into our nonprofit partnerships and impact programs to reach new audiences, support various communities, and inspire people to act.
This year, WBD is reigniting their partnership with Best Friends Animal Society (BFAS) to inspire audiences to make the heroic act of adopting a dog or cat. On April 18, a special Superman Day Krypto Short will air on WBD platforms and drive audiences from HBO Max to the BFAS website with the message that, “You have the power to save a pet like Krypto.” In Los Angeles, attendees of the Superman Day Event at The Americana on April 18 can meet and adopt puppies from BFAS Los Angeles, learn more about BFAS, and treat their furry friends to pup cups and cuddles.
This Superman Day, DC Superpowered Storytellers arrives in classrooms, clubs and homes across the U.S., helping students from all backgrounds strengthen their storytelling skills and unlock their inner superhero. The initiative features free Superman-themed activities and community events with Discovery Education and Boys & Girls Clubs of America, inviting learners to explore heroic values like courage, problem-solving, creativity, and hope through hands-on challenges and real-world connections. Learn more here.
DC Publishing—Comics, Graphic Novels, DC Universe Infinite
In celebration of Superman Day on April 18, DC is putting Supergirl front and center as part of the Summer of Supergirl initiative, highlighting her rising prominence across the DC Universe. Participating comic book shops and bookstores will feature a curated lineup of Supergirl-focused titles, special editions, and accessible entry points into Kara Zor-El’s most iconic stories, honoring her legacy while giving fans a first look at what’s ahead for the Girl of Steel in 2026.
At local comic shops, fans can pick up Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow #1 – Superman Day 2026 Special Edition, available with exclusive foil and sketch variants, alongside the Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow Deluxe Edition. Additional Superman Day offerings include early looks at Supergirl: The World – Superman Day 2026 Edition, Sophie Campbell’s bold new era in Supergirl #1 – Superman Day 2026 Special Edition, and facsimile editions of Action Comics #252 (Supergirl’s first appearance) and Action Comics #1 honoring Superman’s historic debut. The lineup also features all-ages fun with Superman’s Good Guy Gang: Follow the Leader #1 – Superman Day Edition, time-spanning adventure in DC Finest Presents Superman: Time and Time Again #1 – Superman Day Special Edition, and modern storytelling in Superman #1 – Superman Day 2026 Special Edition, capped by the premium All-Star Superman: The Deluxe Edition – Superman Day Exclusive.
Fans can continue celebrating all summer with a robust slate of Supergirl collections available at participating booksellers, mass-market retailers, and comic shops, including Supergirl: Being Super, Supergirl’s Family Vacation, Supergirl: The Silver Age Omnibus Vol. 1, DC Finest: Supergirl: Die and Let Live, and DC’s Supergirl Next Door. Rounding out the celebration is the highly anticipated art book From Comic to Screen: The Art of Supergirl: The Woman of Tomorrow, bridging Kara Zor-El’s iconic comic legacy with her upcoming DC Studios film and cementing her role as a defining figure in DC’s 2026 publishing slate.
DC UNIVERSE INFINITE will join the celebration with a curated collection of Supergirl and Superman-centric stories available free to read in front of the paywall, with additional titles accessible to subscribers for unlimited offline reading on iOS and Android devices. For more information, visit DCUniverseInfinite.com. DCUI is not available in all countries and is not intended for children.
DC Social
As of April 2, DC kicked off its Superman Day celebration across all social platforms with a slate of content honoring DC’s Man of Tomorrow and the Super Family. DC comic book writers and artists will share the one Superman comic book they’d keep forever.
During DC’s Superman Day celebration, fans can also look forward to a Top 8 Moments list from “Superman” (2025), voted on by the DC Official Discord community (voting will open on Discord from April 4–17), and can expect a heartfelt supercut celebrating Superman’s most relatable and human moments. DC will also spotlight classic moments from the DC vaults featuring Superman, Supergirl, and Krypto.
DC will provide live social coverage from a Superman Day event at The Americana on Brand and will drive fans to the fourth episode of Krypto Saves the Day (“Coastal Catastrophe”) on DC Kids YouTube on April 18.
Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products
DC Shop will release 11” x 17” art boards featuring Superman and Lex Luthor, as drawn by renowned artists Jim Lee (DC Comics president, publisher, and chief creative officer), Jorge Jiménez, and Mitch Gerards. The artwork, commissioned by DC Studios, accompanied the global announcement for James Gunn’s upcoming film, “Man of Tomorrow,” releasing July 9, 2027. Limited to only 200 boards, these art pieces retail for $100 each, $200 as a set. Additional new items releasing from DC Shop include apparel and more featuring Superman, Supergirl, and Krypto.
On April 18, Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products’ global collection inspired by “Supergirl,” the latest live action film from DC Studios, will soar onto shelves from key licensing and retail partners. All-new offerings across numerous categories including toys & collectibles, apparel, accessories and more will be available from Funko, McFarlane Toys, DC Shop and more.
Warner Bros. Animation – “Krypto Saves The Day!”
Look Pup! Fresh off his star-making performance in Superman, Krypto returns in a series of original comedic animated shorts. Produced by Warner Bros. Animation and DC Studios, Krypto Saves the Day! brings the caped canine’s brand of heroic hijinks to everyday life in Metropolis. From school bus rescues to Spring Break cruise ship saves – and even Halloween candy crises – no adventure is too small as Krypto delivers super-powered action, laughs, and plenty of mischief for fans of all ages.
Releasing April 18 on the DC Kids YouTube channel, the latest episode, “Coastal Catastrophe,” features Krypto’s latest misadventure, as a fun day at the beach goes sideways when some sneaky foes get between a hungry Krypto and a hot dog.
Enjoy Superman Movies, Series, and More at Home
HBO Max is giving fans a one-stop destination for Superman Day, with a dedicated hub highlighting classic films, beloved animated series, and the 2025 blockbuster hit “Superman.” Subscribers can also explore the “Fortress of Solitude” collection every day of the year, featuring “Superman & Lois,” “My Adventures with Superman,” “Krypto Saves the Day!,” and more.
The All-Star Superman Deluxe Edition Hardcover Graphic Novel Superman Day Special Edition will include a digital code of the 2011 animated film, All-Star Superman. The graphic novel features an exclusive dust jacket which showcases the key art from the film. Available at a comics shop near you. Quantities are limited. Fans can also purchase “Superman (2025)” on 4K UHD disc and digital at https://www.warnerbros.com/movies/superman.
TBS will be airing a marathon of Superman-themed episodes of “The Big Bang Theory” from 8:30 to 10:30 PM ET on 4/18 with themed Superman Day on-screen graphics.
DC Studios’ Upcoming Film “Supergirl”
“Supergirl,” DC Studios’ newest feature film to hit the big screen, will be in theaters worldwide this summer from Warner Bros. Pictures, starring Milly Alcock in the dual role of Supergirl/Kara Zor-El. Craig Gillespie directs the film from a screenplay by Ana Nogueira. When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice.
“Supergirl” releases in theaters and IMAX® across North America on June 26, 2026, and internationally beginning 24 June 2026, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures.
About Superman, Supergirl and Krypto
Created by writer Jerry Siegel and artist Joe Shuster, Superman changed the world of pop culture when he debuted in DC’s iconic comic book Action Comics #1 on April 18, 1938. Since his debut, Superman has stood as an international symbol of hope, strength, and kindness to inspire people across generations throughout film, TV, animation, comics, and more.
Kara Zor-El, also known as Supergirl, is one of the last survivors of Krypton, sent to Earth as a young girl. The Girl of Steel possesses all of Superman’s powers, from superhuman strength, speed and invulnerability all the way down to his flight and enhanced senses.
Krypto the Superdog is Superman’s loyal companion, a Kryptonian dog with super strength, speed, and senses. He may not always be the most disciplined of sidekicks, but Krypto has long served Superman and Supergirl as a loyal companion, while coming to the aid of anyone in need of a helping paw.
Okay, I’m in. Watch this freaky new trailer for director André Øvredal PASSENGER.
After a young couple witnesses a gruesome highway accident, they soon realize they did not leave the crash scene alone, as a demonic presence called the Passenger that won’t stop until it claims them both turns their van life adventure into a nightmare.
With the summer holidays fast approaching, this film will make you think twice to avoid the open roads and go with a stay-cation. Yikes!
Øvredal has previously helmed Trollhunter, The Autopsy of Jane Doe, Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and The Last Voyage of the Demeter.
Starring Jacob Scipio, Lou Llobell and Melissa Leo, PASSENGER opens in theaters on May 22.
