Scarborough Town Centre is transforming into the largest, free trick-or-treat destination east of the DVP, giving families a safe and weather-proof way to celebrate this Halloween.

On October 31, 2026 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, children aged 12 and under are invited to dress up in their favourite Halloween costumes and set off on STC’s Trick-or-Treat Trails. Upon arrival, participants will receive a Halloween Passport at the Check In Booth before embarking on a festive adventure through the shopping centre. To skip the line on activation day, passports can also be picked up in advance at the Guest Experience Desk from October 26 to 30 between 12:00 P.M. and 9:00 P.M. Along the route, participants will visit themed stations where they can collect passport stamps and candy, meet Halloween characters and even get their face painted. Participating locations will include retailers and restaurants such as Chick-fil-A, Lindt, Scooped by Demetres and Flying Tiger Copenhagen. Once passport are complete, they can be redeemed for a special treat back at the Check In Booth.

The event is completely free with advanced registration. Taking part is easy; parents can register all participants online in advance. To ensure your spot, we recommend registering early, as capacity is limited and walk-in registration will not be available.

What: STC Trick-or-Treat Trails
When: October 31, 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Where: Scarborough Town Centre
Who: Children 12 and under and their families
Cost: Free; advance registration required here as spaces are limited

Every reviewer has a scorecard, even if it lives in their head. This week the Toronto entertainment calendar got a big boost with the announcement that Cirque du Soleil’s “‘Twas the Night Before…” returns to Meridian Hall from December 10 to January 2, which is a good reminder that Ontarians plan their downtime carefully.

That same instinct applies to online gambling. Many readers also wonder how to size up a gambling website without getting lost in marketing language. A good place to start is a Toronto Star guide to top Canadian gambling sites, which explains how a roundup of this kind is put together, and it makes a handy companion to the framework below. Think of what follows as a film-review rubric rather than a ranking: five criteria so you can run your own review, with no real operator scored or named.

Ontarians should know one thing before anything else: you must be 19 or older to take part in online gaming in the province. If that is not you, close this tab and enjoy the trailers instead.

Feature one: licensing, the “rated and released” check

In film terms, licensing is the classification stamp. It does not tell you whether you will enjoy the movie, but it tells you the thing was made and released under rules. In Ontario, iGaming Ontario explains that an operator needs registration from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) and an operating agreement with iGaming Ontario itself, with OLG’s own site the one exception to the agreement requirement. Regulated sites display the iGaming Ontario and BetGuard logos, which is the first thing to look for. If a site cannot show you who regulates it, that is the equivalent of a film with no credits. Score this one as pass or fail, not out of ten.

Feature two: game variety, the “range” score

A great ensemble cast gives a film depth, and a broad game library does the same for a gambling site. Look for a spread that includes slots, table games such as blackjack and roulette, and live-dealer rooms. Variety is not only about count. A thousand near-identical titles is the cinematic equivalent of a franchise sequel with the same plot. Ask whether there are different styles, different volatility levels and different studios behind the games, and whether the lobby makes them easy to find.

Feature three: payments, the “pacing” score

Pacing is where many films fall apart, and payments are where many sites do. You are looking for clear deposit and withdrawal options in Canadian dollars, plain-language information about processing times, and no surprise fees. Familiar Canadian methods such as Interac and debit are the sort of thing worth checking for, and the cashier should tell you its rules before you put money in rather than after. Read the payments page the way you would read the runtime on a ticket: it should simply tell you how long things take.

Feature four: customer support, the “after the credits” score

Nobody thinks about a cinema’s customer service until the projector breaks. Support is the same. Check whether help is available by live chat or email, whether it is reachable in English and French, and whether the answers read like a person wrote them. Send a simple test question before you register and see how long the reply takes.

Feature five: responsible-play tools, the “content advisory” score

Every film carries an advisory, and every gambling site should carry something similar and much more practical. According to iGaming Ontario, operators must provide tools that let players set deposit, loss and time limits, and there is a province-wide self-exclusion option through BetGuard. Those controls should be easy to find in the account settings, not hidden four menus deep. This is the feature a thoughtful critic weights most heavily, because it is about what happens when the evening stops being fun. If you ever feel gambling is taking over, ConnexOntario offers free support through its helpline, and iGaming Ontario lists it among its responsible-gambling resources.

Putting the scorecard to work

Once you have the five criteria, run them in order. Start with licensing, because a failure there ends the review. Then move to variety, payments, support and responsible-play tools, jotting a simple note for each the way you would scribble in a notebook during a press screening. If a site looks strong on licensing and tools but thin on variety, that is a perfectly honest verdict, the gambling equivalent of a beautifully shot film with a slight script.

It also helps to remember that these ratings are about fit, not glory. Someone who mostly enjoys a few rounds of blackjack on a Friday cares less about a gigantic slot library than about a clean live-dealer table and reliable withdrawals.

Treat gambling as paid entertainment with a budget, like a theatre ticket or a dinner out, and set that budget before you log in. If you are weighing where else to spend an evening, our recent food coverage, such as the story on Osmow’s celebrating its 25th anniversary, is a reminder that a night out in the GTA offers plenty of options. Ask your own questions, trust the official regulator pages over any sales copy, and enjoy the show, whichever screen it happens to be on.

For online gambling sites in Ontario, remember you must be 19 or older. Play responsibly and within limits you set for yourself.

OTHER MOMMY is ‘mothering’ at the Box Office in its debut this weekend, opening with $27.5 million, from 3,365 theatres for Universal Pictures. The Horror gets 17% on the Tomatometer, but also marks Oscar winner Jessica Chastain‘s fourth film to debut at #1.

Last week’s champ VERITY takes second with $11.5 million, taking it to $53.9 million for Amazon MGM Studios in its second frame.

RESIDENT EVIL takes $8.3 million, a four week tally of $138.5 milliond for Sony Pictures.

HEART OF THE BEAST is fourth with $7.1 million, a three week total of $49.6 million for Paramount Pictures.

THE SOCIAL RECKONING opens in fifth with $5.5 million from 2,606 theatres for Sony Pictures. The followup to 2010’s THE SOCIAL NETWORK gets 55% on the Tomatometer.

Gibson’s Finest Canadian Whisky has earned top honours at the World Whisky Masters, receiving both Gold and Silver medals. Chaired by The Spirits Business, the World Whisky Masters recognizes the world’s finest whisky brands through a rigorous judging process led by a panel of industry experts, with winners selected based on exceptional quality, craftsmanship and innovation. 

“Gibson’s Finest Canadian Whisky is crafted with care and aged to perfection in hand-selected barrels that meet the highest standards of quality,” comments Kylie McGee, Brand Director for Gibson’s Finest. “We at Gibson’s Finest go beyond the minimum age range for a Canadian whisky, aging our whiskies even longer to deliver character, complex flavours and aromas that capture the soul of Canadian whisky making.”

This year, Gibson’s Finest Rare 12-Year-Old earned a Gold medal, while Gibson’s Finest Venerable 18-Year-Old received Silver, reinforcing Gibson’s reputation for producing Canadian whisky that is truly one for the ages.

Gibson’s Finest proudly celebrates its latest victories:

GOLD: Gibson’s Finest Rare 12 Year Old – Made from a blend of aged whiskies 12 years and older, Gibson’s Finest Rare is rich in flavour and extraordinarily smooth.

SILVER: Gibson’s Finest Venerable 18 Year Old – A distinguished 18-year-old expression, revered for its rich, velvety texture and remarkable smoothness and depth.

The Gibson’s Finest collection offers a whisky for every palate, from the refined complexity of Gibson’s Finest Rare to the rich, velvety character of Venerable 18 Year Old. With its continued success on the global stage, Gibson’s Finest remains a symbol of excellence in Canadian whisky, proving once again that true quality stands the test of time.

Proudly distilled and bottled in Ontario, Gibson’s Finest represents the pinnacle of Canadian whisky craftsmanship. While Canadian whisky is legally required to be aged for a minimum of three years, Gibson’s Finest goes well beyond that standard, crafting expressions aged from eight to eighteen years to achieve exceptional depth, complexity and character.

Gibson’s Finest has proudly claimed its place among the world’s best with a series of prestigious award wins that highlight the consistency and character behind every bottle.

Gibson’s Finest is available at select retailers across Canada. For full availability, please contact your local retailer.

For more information about Gibson’s Finest Canadian Whisky, please visit www.gibsonsfinest.ca/en/.

ABOUT GIBSON’S FINEST® CANADIAN WHISKY

Gibson’s Finest® Canadian whiskies are acclaimed for their depth of rich flavours and aromas and extraordinary smoothness. Easily enjoyed neat or as the base for mixed drinks, our expertly aged collection makes every glass of Gibson’s Finest® one for the ages. Gibson’s Finest®, owned by William Grant & Sons Ltd., is proudly distilled and bottled in Ontario, Canada. www.gibsonsfinest.ca.

ABOUT WILLIAM GRANT & SONS

William Grant & Sons, Ltd. is an independent family-owned distiller headquartered in the United Kingdom and founded by William Grant in 1887. Today, the premium spirits company is run by the fifth generation of his family and distills some of the world’s leading brands of Scotch whisky, including the world’s most awarded single malt Glenfiddich®, The Balvenie® range of handcrafted single malts, small-batch, handcrafted Hendrick’s® Gin and the world’s third largest blended Scotch, Grant’s®, as well as other iconic spirits brands such as Sailor Jerry®, Tullamore D.E.W.® Irish Whiskey, Monkey Shoulder® and Drambuie®, Reyka® Vodka and Milagro® Tequila. Represented in Canada by PMA Canada Agency. www.pmacanada.com.

Street Fighter incorporates original hand-drawn animation created in partnership with acclaimed animation studio Titmouse. Woven throughout the film, the animated sequences explore Ryu and Ken’s shared history and the origins of the bond – and rivalry – that define their relationship. Inspired by the style and craftsmanship of 1990s Japanese anime, the filmmakers chose traditional hand-drawn animation to reflect the film’s heightened 1993 setting and honor Street Fighter’s longstanding connection to animation. Every frame was drawn by an artist, giving the sequences a distinct look that remains fully connected to the film’s larger visual world.

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SYNOPSIS

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.

Paramount Pictures and Legendary Pictures Present

In Association with Capcom

A Legendary Pictures Production

“STREET FIGHTER”

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY

JJ Hook, Jay Ashenfelter, Kenzo Tsujimoto, Haruhiro Tsujimoto

PRODUCED BY

Mary Parent, Cale Boyter, p.g.a. Jason Momoa, Takayuki Nakayama, Stefan Makhoul

Based on the CAPCOM Video Game

STORY BY

Dalan Musson and Gary Dauberman

SCREENPLAY BY

Kitao Sakurai and T.J. Fixman

DIRECTED BY

Kitao Sakurai

STARRING

Noah Centineo as “Ken Masters”

Andrew Koji as “Ryu”

Callina Liang as “Chun-Li”

Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoai as “Akuma”

David Dastmalchian as “M. Bison”

Cody Rhodes as “Guile”

Andrew Schulz as “Dan Hibiki”

Eric André as “Don Sauvage”

Vidyut Jammwal as “Dhalsim”

Orville Peck as “Vega”

Olivier Richters as “Zangief”

Hirooki Goto as “E. Honda”

Rayna Vallandingham as “Juli”

Alexander Volkanovski as “Joe”

With Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson as “Balrog”

And Jason Momoa as “Blanka”

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DON LEE MAKES SPECIAL APPEARANCE IN PARAMOUNT PICTURES AND LEGENDARY PICTURES’ STREET FIGHTER AS THE VOICE OF MASTER GOUKEN IN THE FILM’S ANIMATED SEQUENCES

The Film Will Feature Original Hand-Drawn Animation Scenes from Titmouse Exploring the Backstory of Ryu and Ken

Los Angeles, CA – October 9, 2026 – Paramount Pictures and Legendary Entertainment announced today that international action star Don Lee (Train to Busan, Eternals, The Roundup) will make a special appearance as Master Gouken in the upcoming live-action feature Street Fighter, based on CAPCOM’s iconic video game franchise and directed by Kitao Sakurai (Beef, Dave, Bad Trip). Lee appears as Gouken in the film and voices the character in its original animated flashback sequences. Gouken is the legendary martial arts master who trained Ryu, played by Andrew Koji, and Ken, played by Noah Centineo. A deeply influential figure in both fighters’ lives, Gouken sets Ryu and Ken on their individual quests for greatness and enlightenment.

“I’m so excited for audiences to experience Don Lee’s incredible performance as Master Gouken in Street Fighter’s animated sequences,” said Kitao Sakurai. “Inspired by the Japanese Anime that I grew up with, each frame of our animation was painstakingly drawn by hand, a true labor of love. Don Lee’s performance gives life to an iconic character, and I’m so proud of what we were able to accomplish.

Street Fighter incorporates original hand-drawn animation created in partnership with acclaimed animation studio Titmouse. Woven throughout the film, the animated sequences explore Ryu and Ken’s shared history and the origins of the bond, and rivalry, that define their relationship. Inspired by the style and craftsmanship of 1990s Japanese anime, the filmmakers chose traditional hand-drawn animation to reflect the film’s heightened 1993 setting and honor Street Fighter’s longstanding connection to animation. Every frame was drawn by an artist, giving the sequences a distinct look that remains fully connected to the film’s larger visual world.

Set in 1993, Street Fighter follows estranged fighters Ryu and Ken as they are drawn back into combat when the mysterious Chun-Li, played by Callina Liang, recruits them for the next World Warrior Tournament. But behind the 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! Street Fighter opens exclusively in theaters on October 16, 2026.

Based on the iconic CAPCOM video game series, the film has a story by Dalan Musson and Gary Dauberman and a screenplay by Kitao Sakurai and T.J. Fixman. Kitao Sakurai directs.

The film stars Noah Centineo as Ken Masters, Andrew Koji as Ryu, Callina Liang as Chun-Li, Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoai as Akuma, David Dastmalchian as M. Bison, Cody Rhodes as Guile, Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki, Orville Peck as Vega, Eric André as Don Sauvage, Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim, Olivier Richters as Zangief, Hirooki Goto as E. Honda, Rayna Vallandingham as Juli, Alexander Volkanovski as Joe, Mel Jarnson as Cammy, with Don Lee as Gouken, with Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as Balrog and Jason Momoa as Blanka.

STREET FIGHTER IS ONLY IN THEATRES, DOLBY CINEMA, 4DX, SCREENX, PREMIUM LARGE FORMATS AND IMAX® ON OCTOBER 16, 2026.

About Legendary Entertainment

Legendary Entertainment is a leading independent media studio with film (Legendary Pictures), television and digital (Legendary Television and Digital Media) and comics (Legendary Comics and Publishing) divisions dedicated to owning, producing and delivering content to worldwide audiences. Legendary has built a library of marquee media properties and has established itself as a trusted brand that consistently delivers high-quality, commercial entertainment and successfully translates the world’s most popular fan-driven IP. In aggregate, Legendary Pictures-associated productions have realized grosses of nearly $21 billion worldwide at the box office. To learn more, visit: www.legendary.com.

Today, Netflix announced that Little House on the Prairie Season two has officially wrapped production and welcomed new cast members to the prairie. Season two follows the next book in the Little House on the Prairie book series, On the Banks of Plum Creek.

Quote from Showrunner and Executive Producer, Rebecca Sonnenshine: “All of our incredible cast additions this year have made this season in Walnut Grove absolutely magical. I’m so grateful to our hard-working crew, who worked tirelessly to make this new chapter come to life, and our partners at CBS Studios, Anonymous Content, and Netflix for being our unwavering champions.”

Previously announced cast include: Alice Halsey (“Laura Ingalls”), Luke Bracey (“Charles Ingalls”), Crosby Fitzgerald (“Caroline Ingalls”), Skywalker Hughes (“Mary Ingalls”), Warren Christie (“John Edwards”), Willa Dunn (“Nellie Oleson”), Rachelle Lefevre (“Eva Beadle”) and Charlotte Sullivan (“Margaret Oleson”)

Additional cast members include (in alphabetical order):

David Wronko (he/him) will play Thomas Perry, the cute and whip-smart son of Walnut Grove’s wealthiest family. Thomas is a big fish in a small pond and plans to attend college in New York. (Recurring Guest Star)

Erik Athavale (he/him) (American Hostage) will play Reverend Alden, the warm, welcoming, and energetic minister of Walnut Grove’s Congregational church, who sees the best in everyone. Progressive and kind. (Recurring Guest Star)

Elyse Levesque (she/her) (Ready or Not, Orphan Black) will play Emma Perry. Married to Luther Perry, mother to Maud and Thomas. Born and bred wealthy, she’s refined yet charitable, she secretly calls the shots for her husband’s business (Recurring Guest Star)

Graham Harvey (he/him) (The Night Agent) will play Johnny Johnson. The son of Norwegian immigrants, Johnny is a gentle and kindhearted farm boy who has never been to school, but has a soul that runs deep. (Recurring Guest Star)

Jacinta Forest Lewitski (she/her) will play Hannah Walker. Farm manager for Lena Nelson. Part Dakota. Dry sense of humor. Amateur pianist and plays first base for the Prairie Clippers. Has a soft spot for outsiders. (Recurring Guest Star)

Lyla Porter-Follows (she/her) (High Potential) will play Mrs. Lena Nelson. She is an optimistic, outspoken young widow who runs the farm her husband left behind. (Recurring Guest Star)

Martin Roach (he/him) (Cross) will play Simon Hughes, a civil war veteran and widower who owns the Blacksmith Shop. He is a level-headed peacemaker, artist, and friend to merchants and farmers alike. (Recurring Guest Star)

Paul Greene (he/him) (When Calls The Heart, Autumn and the Black Jaguar) will play Luther Perry. Father to Thomas and Maud, husband to Emma Perry. Dapper. Authoritative. Walnut Grove’s unpopular grain buyer and town banker. Unafraid to make enemies and chase profits at the expense of farmers (Recurring Guest Star)

Ryan Northcott (he/him) (Anna Pigeon) will play William Oleson who owns the nicest store in Walnut Grove. A doting husband to Margaret and a loving father to Nellie, He is patient and even-tempered, with a sly sense of humor and excellent business sense. (Recurring Guest Star)

Scott Porter (he/him) (Ginny & Georgia, Friday Night Lights, Hart of Dixie) will play Peter Ingalls. Charles’ older brother. Peter is the responsible one who carries the weight of the world on his shoulders. Handsome, charming, a friend to all. (Guest Star)

Series Logline: Part hopeful family drama, part epic survival tale, and part origin story of the American West, this fresh adaptation of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s iconic semi-autobiographical Little House books offers a kaleidoscopic view of the struggles and triumphs of those who shaped the frontier

Showrunner/Executive Producer: Rebecca Sonnenshine (The Boys, Vampire Diaries, Archive 81)

Executive Producers: Joy Gorman Wettels for Joy Coalition, Trip Friendly for Friendly Family Productions, Dana Fox, Pascal Verschooris

Directors: Kat Candler (201), Kyle Patrick Alvarez (202), Julie Anne Robinson (203), Liza Johnson (204), Sarah Boyd (205), Ellen Kuras (206), Sydney Freeland (207), Pascal Verschooris (208)

Studio: Produced by CBS Studios and Anonymous Content Studio

Little House on the Prairie hit #1 on the Netflix Global Top 10 List, spent five weeks in the Top 10 and reached the Top 10 in 85 countries, #1 in 20 countries.

Since its original publication in the 1930s, the LITTLE HOUSE book series and brand has remained a constant in the global zeitgeist. The classic novels have sold over 73 million copies in more than 100 countries, translated into at least 27 languages. Most recently, 50 years after the 1974 show first debuted, Nielsen reports that fans of all generations have embraced the nostalgic show garnering an astonishing 13.25 billion minutes of viewing in 2024 alone.

Follow along the Little House on the Prairie journey online: Tudum.com, Little House Website, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest, Youtube, X

The runaway audience favourite of the 2023 Fringe Festival, DANCER (A Musical in Ten Furlongs), makes its triumphant return this fall with a new, large-scale production from the original creative team of Jim Betts (Book & Lyrics), Marek Norman (Composer), Mark Camilleri (Music Director), Stacey Tookey (Director & Choreographer), and dancer Keanu Uchida as Northern Dancer. This plays at Toronto’s The Terminal Theatre on the Harbourfront.

The incredible true story of thoroughbred Northern Dancer – who defied all the odds to become the first Canadian horse to win the prestigious Kentucky Derby in 1964, DANCER won audience and critical accolades during its run at the Fringe Festival, for its infectious music, moving storytelling, and innovative approach to representing horses onstage – not through costumes or puppetry – but with a completely original, contemporary choreographic language created by internationally acclaimed and Emmy nominated choreographer Stacey Tookey. Tookey is known around the world for her distinctive work on So You Think You Can Dance (Canada and US), as well as her collaborations with major artists including Celine Dion, Bette Midler, and Michael Bublé.

Tickets here.

This October, Yan Dining Room celebrates its second anniversary—its Yanniversary. Since opening in 2024, Chef Eva Chin and restaurateur Colin Li have created an intimate space exploring Chinese cuisine through seasonal tasting menus, cultural memory and contemporary perspectives.

Over the past two years, Yan has received recognition from The New York Times Magazine, Toronto Star, The Globe and Mail, Maclean’s, foodism, Toronto Life, enRoute magazine and more.

“For the past two years, Yan has been about connecting community, cuisine and culture. These connections are at the core of our philosophy, and will continue to guide us as we grow,” says Chef Eva Chin.

To mark the occasion, Yan is introducing a special-edition merchandise collection, including a branded toque and custom-designed T-shirt featuring the restaurant’s iconic soup pot. The collection will be available for a limited time and while quantities last, with more details to come.

Reserve now here.

In Theatres October 23, 2026

One Weekend Only

After twenty years spent “chillin’, tokin’ and bonin’”, Ali G is shocked to discover that his long-term girlfriend, Julie, is 8 months pregnant. Faced with an extra mouth to feed, he gets off his batty and heads to America to reclaim his former glory… but soon encounters adversaries who will ultimately threaten his and his child’s very existence. Sacha Baron Cohen’s new film, ALI G: WHO IZ I? marks his directorial debut and will be released in theatres on October 23 by Amazon MGM Studios.

Directed by: Sacha Baron Cohen

Cast: Sacha Baron Cohen, Morgana Robinson

Genre: Comedy

Cast and filmmakers from upcoming Marvel Television and Marvel Animation series coming to Disney+ descended upon the Empire Stage at New York Comic Con earlier today for a special panel highlighting the eagerly anticipated titles, which included a surprise screening of Episode 1 of “VisionQuest,” the all-new original series debuting October 14, 2026. The panel was followed by a special Marvel NYCC Reception at the city’s Yacht Club.

Head of Marvel Television, Animation and Comics Brad Winderbaum kicked things off by starting where everything starts—with the comics. He brought Marvel Comics Editor-in-Chief Stephen Wacker up for a quick preview of the upcoming Marvel Comics announcements to come over the weekend, before diving into some exciting announcements:

“Zodiac,” a new live-action series from Marvel Television, is currently casting and set to go into production in 2027. “Zodiac” is coming to Disney+ in 2028.
Marvel Animation’s “Marvel Zombies” is set to come back for three more two-part special events: “Marvel Zombies: Winter Soldier” for Halloween 2027, “Marvel Zombies: Fist of Khonshu” for Halloween 2028, and “Marvel Zombies: The Last Guardian” for Halloween 2029.

Winderbaum also shared an early look at Marvel Animation’s hit series “X-Men ’97” Season 3 exclusively for the over 3,000 fans in attendance, before handing it off to moderator Brandon Davis from The Brandon Davis Show, who brought up showrunner Jeff Trammell to talk about Season 2 of “Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.” Trammell announced Season 2 of the series will debut on Disney+ January 13, 2027, and debuted the poster for the series before screening an exclusive preview.

Davis then brought out the cast from the final season of “Daredevil: Born Again,” bringing together members of the Defenders for an on-stage reunion: Charlie Cox, Krysten Ritter, and Finn Jones came out to share an exclusive look at the upcoming third season, streaming on Disney+ in 2027.

Then The Vision himself, Paul Bettany, and Ultron, James Spader, joined showrunner Terry Matalas and co-stars Ruaridh Mollica and Emily Hampshire on stage for a panel discussion, which included an exclusive preview of the series. The cast then announced that the New York Comic Con fans in attendance would be treated to a surprise screening of Episode 1, before gifting everyone with an exclusive mini-poster as they exited the convention center.

Vision, rebooted and having escaped from those who sought to weaponize him, has been in hiding. Searching for new meaning, he consults the AI personas embedded in his programming, including F.R.I.D.A.Y., E.D.I.T.H., J.A.R.V.I.S., and the infamous Ultron. His discreet existence ends when a bounty placed on his head thrusts him on the run with Thomas Shepherd, a mysterious boy who may be Vision’s son, reincarnate. As Vision evades capture, he must confront his nature, resist Ultron’s influence, and unravel the enigma that is his young companion if he’s to survive. “VisionQuest” stars Paul Bettany, James Spader, Ruaridh Mollica, Todd Stashwick, T’Nia Miller, Lauren Morais, Orla Brady, Diane Morgan, Polly Frame, Henry Lewis, Jonathan Sayer, with Emily Hampshire and James D’Arcy. The series is directed byChristopher J. Byrne, Gandja Monteiro, Vincenzo Natali, Terry Matalas, and written by Terry Matalas, Cindy Appel, Christopher Monfette, Nicole Falsetti, and Matthew Okumura. “VisionQuest” is created for television by Terry Matalas, based on the Marvel Comics. The executive producers are Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Brad Winderbaum, Paul Bettany, Mary Livanos, Terry Matalas, Jac Schaeffer, and Christopher J. Byrne, and the producer is Roopesh Parekh.