At a Glance
- Polinger’s Masque of the Red Death adaptation is a high-energy dark comedy starring Mikey Madison, shooting in February in Budapest.
- James Gunn denies Wonder Woman’s appearance in the upcoming Superman sequel, Man of Tomorrow.
- Adult Swim has released the trailer for Primal Season 3, premiering January 11.
- Why it matters: Fans receive fresh details on upcoming projects across film and television, from new movie adaptations to streaming series releases.
A mix of film and TV updates arrives this week, covering a Poe-inspired comedy, a superhero sequel rumor, a UFO-themed movie, and a new Primal season trailer.
Masque of the Red Death Adaptation
Polinger told GoldDerby that his A24 project is a high-energy dark comedy set in medieval times, focusing on a plague-like scenario. The film stars Mikey Madison and will film in Budapest during February. It promises a comedic take on Poe’s classic with different group dynamics.
Man of Tomorrow Rumor
When asked on Threads if Wonder Woman would appear in the upcoming Superman sequel, Gunn answered “nope”.
James Gunn stated:
> “nope”
Joseph Kosinski UFO Movie
Kosinski described his upcoming UFO film as “science fact” rather than science fiction. He emphasized that the story is grounded in real events. The project was previously called a “UFO disclosure-themed take on All the President’s Men.”
Avengers: Doomsday Rumor
Kathryn Newton posted a photo wearing an Avengers: Doomsday hat at Disneyland, sparking speculation she might be in the film and a Young Avengers member. Tom Hiddleston said the new movie follows Loki’s “glorious purpose” from his own spinoff series. The rumors have not been confirmed by the studio.
Primal Season 3 Trailer
Adult Swim released a full trailer for Primal’s third season, which will premiere on January 11. The trailer showcases the series’ signature violent and graphic content, rated R for strong bloody violent content, gore, language, and drug use. Fans can expect the same brutal storytelling in the new season.
Key Takeaways
- Polinger’s adaptation will film in Budapest in February and stars Mikey Madison.
- Gunn’s denial rules out Wonder Woman from Man of Tomorrow.
- Primal Season 3 premieres January 11 with a new trailer.
These announcements give audiences a clearer picture of what to expect from upcoming releases in film and television this year.
