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Tim Burton's live-action Alice in Wonderland, starring Mia Wasikowska and Johnny Depp, opened in US theaters on 5 March 2010 in 3D and IMAX 3D. It grossed over US$1 billion worldwide and won two Academy Awards.

Disney's Maleficent, a live-action retelling of Sleeping Beauty from the villain's side, opened in US theaters on 30 May 2014 with Angelina Jolie in the title role. It grossed about US$760 million worldwide.

CD Projekt Red's open-world action RPG The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt launched on 19 May 2015. Its Remastered edition, a free upgrade for owners, arrived on 29 September 2026 and lifted the Steam page to eighth on the weekly most-played chart, with a peak of 102,849 players in the week to 2 October 2026.

Maleficent: Mistress of Evil, with Angelina Jolie and Michelle Pfeiffer, opened in US theaters on 18 October 2019. It grossed US$491.7 million worldwide.

White Fox's Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 2 (Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 2nd Season): Even after dying countless times, Subaru finally ended the threat of the White Whale and defeated the Witch Cult's Sin Archbishop representing sloth, Petelgeuse Romaneeconti. But only shortly after overcoming a tragic ending and reuniting with his beloved Emilia, Subaru learns that Rem has been erased from this world, having fallen victim to the White Whale's Fog of Elimination in the midst of Subaru's death loop. With the White Whale now gone, Subaru and Emilia are forced to confront a reality they never dreamed would happen.(Source: Crunchyroll)

Samsara Studio's Fog Hill of Five Elements (Wu Shan Wu Xing: Zhuo Yuan Shen Huo): A legend tells that a long time ago, monsters could give the ability to master the five elements to certain elected officials. But for that, you have to go through the dangerous foggy mountains... We follow the adventures of one of these elected officials.

8bit's That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2 (Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken 2nd Season): Now that the Jura Tempest Alliance is growing even further, they will now be meeting the animal kingdom of Eurazania, reuniting with King Gazel, rising tensions between monsters and humans, and Rimuru encountering the strongest enemy he’s ever faced. (Source: Funimation)

Kyoto Animation's Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid S (Kobayashi-san Chi no Maidragon S): A strange turn of events leads the Dragon, Tohru, to work as Miss Kobayashi's maid. She occasionally (that's a lie, she often) causes trouble for her beloved Miss Kobayashi while blending into human society and splendidly (that's a lie, only mediocrely) carrying out her maid duties. Her fellow dragons, Kanna, Lucoa, Fafnir, and Elma all find their own places to fit in as well and enjoy interspecies interactions with the humans. Yet while they're all enjoying that laid-back and occasionally turbulent left, the threat of a new Dragon swoops down upon Miss Kobayashi. (Source: Crunchyroll)

Shenman Entertainment's Throne of Seal (Shen Yin Wangzuo): While the demons were rising, mankind was about to become extinct. Six temples rose, and protected the last of mankind. A young boy joins the temple as a knight to save his mother. During his journey of wonders and mischief in the world of temples and demons, will he be able to ascend to become the strongest knight and inherit the throne?

Set thousands of years before the events of The Lord of the Rings, this epic drama follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. Season 1 premiere, "A Shadow of the Past": Galadriel is disturbed by signs of an ancient evil's return. Arondir makes an unsettling discovery. Elrond is presented with an intriguing new venture. Nori breaks the Harfoot community's most deeply-held rule. Aired on Prime Video.

C2C's Reincarnated as a Sword (Tensei Shitara Ken Deshita): Some isekai protagonists are reincarnated as powerful warriors or skilled wizards, but our protagonist was reborn in another life as a sentient sword! He’s taken up by Fran, a desperate girl fleeing evil-doers intent on selling her into slavery. With her new weapon’s help and guidance, she’s able to strike down her captors and secure her freedom. Together, this unconventional master-student duo embark on an epic journey to liberate those in need and exact justice on the cruel of heart. (Source: Sentai Filmworks) Note: Episode 1 was streamed in advance on September 28, 2022 on AbemaTV. The regular TV broadcast began on October 5, 2022.

Hayao Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron (Kimitachi wa Dō Ikiru ka) opened in Japanese theaters on 14 July 2023 with no trailer or traditional marketing. The Studio Ghibli fantasy later won the Oscar for Best Animated Feature.

12-year-old modern demigod Percy Jackson has just come to terms with his newfound supernatural powers when the sky god Zeus accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt. Now Percy must trek across America to find it and restore order to Olympus. Season 1 premiere, "I Accidentally Vaporize My Pre-Algebra Teacher": Expelled from school, Percy Jackson unravels who he is, confronting a world of gods and monsters. Aired on Disney+.

CONNECT's The Unwanted Undead Adventurer (Nozomanu Fushi no Boukensha): Rentt Faina has hunted monsters for the last 10 years. Sadly, he’s not great at his job, stuck hunting slimes and goblins for a few coins each day. His luck turns when he finds an undiscovered path. At the path’s end, he meets his demise in the maw of a legendary dragon. But, he wakes up as an undead bag of bones! He sets out to achieve Existential Evolution and rejoin the land of the living. (Source: Crunchyroll) Note: Each episode streamed 3 days early on some streaming sites. The original TV broadcast started on January 8th, 2024.

8bit's That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 3 (Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken 3rd Season): Rimuru has officially become a Demon Lord after defeating Clayman. Following Walpurgis, the Demon Lords' banquet, Rimuru's domain is expanded to include the entire Great Forest of Jura. Anticipating a flood of representatives from all races showing up to pay their respects, Rimuru decides to throw a festival to commemorate the opening of Tempest, using it as an opportunity to gain new citizens and present Demon Lord Rimuru to the world. Meanwhile, in the Holy Empire of Lubelius, home base of the monster-hating cult of Luminism, Holy Knight Captain Hinata receives a message from Rimuru. But the message is actually a fabricated declaration of war sent by some unknown party. Upon learning that Hinata is heading for Tempest, Rimuru makes a decision... Thus begins a new challenge for Rimuru, striving to distinguish friend from foe in his pursuit of the ideal nation where humans and monsters can prosper together. (Source: Crunchyroll)

Drive's KONOSUBA -God's blessing on this wonderful world! 3 (Kono Subarashii Sekai ni Shukufuku wo! 3): The dysfunctional party is back, but they may be short a member soon ’cause Kazuma is over it. Disillusioned with adventure, he wants to become a monk, but Aqua, Megumin, and Darkness call bull. However, the career dispute gets put on hold when a princess requests to hear all about their tales. Will the taste of fame at the royal castle keep them together or will this mark their farewell tour? (Source: Crunchyroll)

ufotable's Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc (Kimetsu no Yaiba: Hashira Geiko-hen): The Hashira, the Demon Slayer Corps' highest ranking swordsmen and members. The Hashira Training has begun in order to face the forthcoming battle against Muzan Kibutsuji. Each with their own thoughts and hopes held in their hearts, a new story for Tanjiro and the Hashira begins. (Source: Aniplex USA) Note: The first episode received an early premiere in cinemas as part of a special screening alongside the final episode of Kimetsu no Yaiba: Katanakaji no Sato-hen.

Set thousands of years before the events of The Lord of the Rings, this epic drama follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. Season 2 premiere, "Elven Kings Under the Sky": Sauron bargains with Adar. The Stranger and Nori venture into new lands. The Three Elven Rings face judgment. Aired on Prime Video.

White Fox's Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3 (Re:Zero kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu 3rd Season): A year has passed since Subaru’s victory at the Sanctuary. He savors a life of fulfillment while Emilia’s camp stands united for the royal selection—until a fateful letter arrives. Anastasia, a royal selection candidate, has invited Emilia to the Watergate City of Priestella. But as the party begins its journey, crisis stirs beneath the surface and Subaru meets a cruel fate once again. (Source: Crunchyroll) Note: The first episode has an extended runtime of ~90 minutes, and received an early premiere at Anime Expo on July 5, 2024.

12-year-old modern demigod Percy Jackson has just come to terms with his newfound supernatural powers when the sky god Zeus accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt. Now Percy must trek across America to find it and restore order to Olympus. Season 2 premiere, "I Play Dodgeball with Cannibals": Percy, Annabeth, and Tyson race to defend Camp Half-Blood from dangerous forces. Aired on Disney+.

animation studio42's Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None (Yuusha Party wo Oidasareta Kiyou Binbou): Betrayed by his childhood friend and cast out of the Hero Party, Orhun Dura—once their loyal Enchanter—is branded by his former comrades as “a jack-of-all-trades but a master of none.” Alone, he sets out to forge a new path as a solo adventurer. His journey sparks explosive battles, deadly rivals, and unexpected allies—and he’ll rise to shatter every expectation. The ultimate solo comeback begins! (Source: Crunchyroll)

BUG FILMS's Witch Hat Atelier (Tongari Boushi no Atelier): In a world where everyone takes wonders like magic spells and dragons for granted, Coco is a girl with a simple dream: she wants to be a witch. But everybody knows magicians are born, not made, and Coco was not born with a gift for magic. Resigned to her un-magical life, Coco is about to give up on her dream to become a witch … until the day she meets Qifrey, a mysterious, traveling magician. After secretly seeing Qifrey perform magic in a way she’s never seen before, Coco soon learns what everybody “knows” might not be the truth, and discovers that her magical dream may not be as far away as it may seem... (Source: Kodansha USA) Note: Tongari Boushi no Atelier episode 2 was streamed a week in advance on Crunchyroll, ABEMA, and Netflix, alongside episode 1. Streaming is one week ahead of the TV broadcast.

Mu Zhengyang's animated xianxia comedy All Wishes Come True! (八仙！), an origin story for the Eight Immortals, opened in China on 18 July 2026, moved up from 24 July. It passed ¥1 billion in 14 days and is the year's top animated film.

虽然不能同时拥有一切 (A Duet in Blue) is iQIYI's eight-episode Weichen Theatre mini-series in which Dilraba Dilmurat plays two women named Wei Lan, a Beijing writer and an abused small-town wife, who meet by chance and swap lives. It adapts Fumio Yamamoto's novel 蓝，另一种蓝 and wrapped in December 2025. iQIYI has not announced a date, so the premiere shown here is an estimate.

Set thousands of years before the events of The Lord of the Rings, this epic drama follows an ensemble cast of characters, both familiar and new, as they confront the long-feared re-emergence of evil to Middle-earth. Season 3 starts on Prime Video.

来战 (Lai Zhan, "Fated Master and Disciple") is a xianxia drama starring Ju Jingyi (鞠婧祎) as the orphan A Dai and Zhang Yunlong (张云龙) as Xiao Yihan, the idle immortal who becomes her master and then her enemy. Adapted from 九鹭非香's novel 师父心塞 and filmed at Hengdian in 2025, it will stream on Tencent Video and iQIYI. No air date has been announced, so the premiere shown here is an estimate.

12-year-old modern demigod Percy Jackson has just come to terms with his newfound supernatural powers when the sky god Zeus accuses him of stealing his master lightning bolt. Now Percy must trek across America to find it and restore order to Olympus. Season 3 starts on Disney+.

There is nothing special about Harry Potter - at least that's what his Aunt Petunia always says. On his 11th birthday, a letter of admittance to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry opens up a hidden world for Harry: one of fun, friendship and magic. But with this new adventure comes great risk as Harry is forced to face a dangerous enemy from his past. Season 1 starts on HBO.

剑来 (Jian Lai, "The One") is Tencent Video's 24-episode live-action wuxia fantasy adapted from Fenghuo Xi Zhuhou's web novel, starring Wu Lei (吴磊) as the poor alley boy Chen Ping'an, with Chang Chen (张震) and Li Wanda (李宛妲) in special appearances. Its first season, 笼中雀, was shot in Jiande, Hangzhou from November 2025 to May 2026. Tencent has said only that it will launch in the second half of 2026, so the premiere shown here is an estimate.

九重天 (Jiu Chong Tian, "Winds Beyond the Wall") is Tencent Video's nine-unit anthology from writer-director Xu Bing (Red, Huan Yan), set in a Fujian tulou stockade between 1911 and 1945, with a rotating all-star cast that reportedly includes Dilraba Dilmurat and Yin Fang; no official cast list has been published. Filming reportedly wrapped in February 2026. No air date has been announced, so the premiere shown here is an estimate.

长生骨 (Chang Sheng Gu, "The Immortal Bone") is iQIYI's 36-episode xianxia drama starring Esther Yu (虞书欣) as the clam spirit He Pan and Hou Minghao (侯明昊) as the Taoist master Rong Chenzi. It is adapted from 一度君华's novel 神仙肉 and began filming at Hengdian on 30 June 2026. No air date has been announced, so the premiere shown here is an estimate.