Pop culture is a never-ending world of updates, teases, trailers, and hopefully releases. What’s New Wednesday is Dorkaholics’ way to keep us all up to date with what’s new across comics, TV, film, games, and more! This week, the focus is on Gladiator II, DC Heroes United, Babygirl, and No Good Deed.
- Gladiator II: Final Trailer
Release Date: In theaters on November 22, 2024
Synopsis: From legendary director Ridley Scott, Gladiator II continues the epic saga of power, intrigue, and vengeance set in Ancient Rome. Years after witnessing the death of the revered hero Maximus at the hands of his uncle, Lucius (Paul Mescal) is forced to enter the Colosseum after his home is conquered by the tyrannical Emperors who now lead Rome with an iron fist. With rage in his heart and the future of the Empire at stake, Lucius must look to his past to find strength and honor to return the glory of Rome to its people.
- DC Heroes United: Story Trailer
Release Date: Live on Tubi, On the App Store and Google Play on November 20, 2024
Synopsis: DC Heroes United features an all-new storyline with weekly decisions that audiences will make to impact the future of Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman and more. The story sets the Justice League at year zero, meaning fans will have an opportunity to shake up the team from the very beginning. How the Justice League forms, the relationships between the characters – and in some cases, who survives – is all up to the audience.
This engaging title integrates gaming and interactive storytelling in ways never before seen in entertainment.
- Babygirl: Trailer 2
Release Date: In theaters on December 25, 2024
Synopsis: A high-powered CEO puts her career and family on the line when she begins a torrid affair with her much younger intern.
- No Good Deed: Trailer
Release Date: On Netflix on December 12, 2024
Synopsis: When Lydia (Lisa Kudrow) and Paul (Ray Romano) decide to move on from their empty nest to forge a new life, they list their gorgeous 1920s Spanish-style villa located in one of the most desirable neighborhoods in Los Angeles – and the real estate frenzy begins. Multiple families all race to buy what they believe to be their dream house, convinced it will fix all of their very different problems. But as Lydia and Paul know all too well, sometimes the home of your dreams can be a true nightmare. As they struggle to hide the dark and dangerous secrets that linger inside their longtime home, Paul and Lydia begin to realize that the only way they’ll escape the past is to finally face it.
