Redditusers recently discussed storylines, characters, and other elements that the Marvel Cinematic Universe improved on from the comics. The movies have taken some of the most iconic comic plots and characters and elevated them to a whole new level. From deepening complex characters like Lokito reinventing origin stories for heroes like Ant-Man, the films have crafted a cohesive universe that both comic readers and movie fans can enjoy. Here are 10 storylines that, according to Reddit, the MCU did even better than the comics....

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has given fans much more than just thrilling fight sequences, awesome superheroes in costumes, and banging background scores. While all characters have been explored in-depth and from different perspectives, fans see a plethora ofthe best Marvel quotes that would look great in frames on walls for their powers of motivation and relatability. From the ingenious Captain America, tech wizard Iron Man, and powerful Thor to the always angry Hulk, immensely clever Black Widow, and conniving Loki, all the characters irrespective of being a hero or an evil villain have thoughts on how life can be and words that can get you through some tough situations....

Opening this weekend is Sony’sAngry Birds, the animated adaptation of the smash-hit mobile game that brings the title characters to life in a bold adventure on the big screen. DirectorsClay KaytisandFergal Reillyheld the reins of this family-friendly comedy, but when it came to adding personality and range to the characters themselves, a voice cast of veteran multi-hyphenate actors, comedians, and improv artists stepped in. It was along the sunny shores of Maui, just across the sapphire waters of the Pacific from the dormant Haleakala volcano, that we chatted withAngry BirdsstarsJason Sudeikis,Maya Rudolph, andJosh Gadabout their filming experience and their expectations for the finished cut....

2025 has been a surprisingly strong year for comedies, asThe Naked Gun, The Phoenician Scheme, One of Them Days,andFriendshipspoke to different senses of humor, proving that audiences will still seek out the opportunity to see these films on the big screen where they can laugh with an audience. However, one of themore interesting upcoming titles isThe Roses, a dark comedy about divorce starringBenedict CumberbatchandOlivia Colman, which is based on a novel byWilliam Adler....

A batch of new images fromBlade Runner 2049have landed online, and if this thing doesn’t score Oscar nominations for Cinematography, Costumes, and Production Design I’ll be shocked. The sequel may or may not have been a good idea in the first place, but settingDenis Villeneuve(Arrival,Sicario) to direct,Ryan GoslingandHarrison Fordto star, andRoger Deakins(Skyfall,The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford) to serve as director of photography solidified this movie as a must-see....

If you’re at all confused as to why Netflix paid absolutely out the wazoo forBright—$3.5 million forMax Landis’ spec script alone,$90 million total—watching the film is actually a pretty good explanation. This is a story with one foot firmly planted in a franchise, a film practically begging to be spun off, prequel-d, sequel-d, and rebooted to the tune of that sweet, sweet Marvel money. Landis’ script puts in a ton of legwork fleshing out an alternate universe where humans live beside creatures straight out of a high-fantasy novel....

Netflix has released the trailer forCriminalSeason 2. Among the biggest teases for the new season are the four big stars boarding as the suspects facing interrogation in four new investigations. One of those stars isKit Harington, who returns to the world of television just one year after closing out his epic eight-season run on HBO’sGame of Thrones. TheCriminalSeason 2 trailer kicks off with a cocky, confident Harington looking to establish a false sense of candor between himself, a suspect, and the detectives investigating him for a crime....

From directorDoug Liman(Edge of Tomorrow,Mr. & Mrs. Smith,The Bourne Identity), the psychological thrillerThe Wallis a deadly game of cat-and-mouse that follows two soldiers (played with expert skill byAaron Taylor-Johnsonand WWE superstarJohn Cena) who are pinned down by an Iraqi sniper. Their fight becomes a battle of will and wit, and as they learn more about each other, all that stands between them is a crumbling wall that can only last so long....

Massivespoilersahead for folks who aren’t caught up onDragon Ball Super.Update:Skip on down for a follow-up on the most recent episode! If you’ve been following along withDragon Ball Super, you know that the show has been teasing a new transformation for protagonist Goku for a few weeks now. But if you’ve been following along with the Saiyan’s saga sinceDragon Ball, you probably know that this new form is just the latest in a long line of insane power levels for the super-powerful fighter....

The road to finally bringing aFlashmovie to the big screen took a major step forward last month, when it was revealed that writers/directorsJohn Francis DaleyandJonathan Goldsteinhad entered negotiationsto take the helm of the long-developingFlashpoint. Daley and Goldstein weren’t necessarily obvious choices as their screenwriting background is more on the comedy side with films likeHorrible BossesandVacation, but they most recently directed the upcoming action-comedyGame Nightfor Warner Bros. and co-wrote Marvel Studios’ wildly successfulSpider-Man: Homecoming, so when you take a closer look, the fit actually makes quite a bit of sense....

20th Century Fox racing dramaFord v. Ferrarihas come out on top as another weekend box office race kicks off. The based-on-a-true-story flick starringChristian BaleandMatt Damonreeled in $10.9 million domestically, with $2.1 million of that Friday total actually reflecting monies earned during domestic Thursday night previews.Ford v. Ferrariopened in 3,528 locations across the U.S., averaging $3,101 per theater. Ford v. Ferraritakes us back to the 1960s as it tells the story of car designer Carroll Shelby’s (Damon) partnership with driver Ken Miles (Bale) as they try to create a Ford car fast enough to beat the unbeatable Ferrari during 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1966....

The Matrixwas a groundbreaking film for many reasons, asits breathtaking “bullet time” visual aesthetic, allusions to Greek philosophy,stylistic similarities to Japanese animation, and anti-Capitalist themes made it a breath of fresh air within the science fiction genre. However, it’s impossible to address the film’s legacy without mentioning the brilliant performance byKeanu Reevesas Neo.Reeves’ physically demanding, earnest roleadded emotion to the action-packed series, ensuring that audiences would be engaged in the continuation of Neo’s story in the film’s sequels....

In its third frame,Cocolooks to be the winner once again, if Friday totals are any indication to weekend takes. Pixar and Disney’s latest blockbuster, which may also be Pixar’s best sinceWALL-E, has currently made about $121 million domestically, whereas its global total is hovering in the $172 million range. By the end of its run at the multiplexes across this nation,Cocowill probably land in the same arena asCars 3, Pixar’s other big release of the year, and will do so without the name recognition that the thirdCarsmovie had going for it....