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  • Two historical Christian musicals are in theaters, but only one seems to have faith Movies Two historical Christian musicals are in theaters, but only one seems to have faith By Luke Hicks January 2, 2026 | 2:00pm
  • Fox's Best Medicine has some unpleasant side effects Movies Fox's Best Medicine has some unpleasant side effects By Brian Tallerico January 2, 2026 | 12:00pm
  • The MCU tackles Movies The MCU tackles "superhero fatigue" head-on in new Wonder Man trailer By Garrett Martin January 2, 2026 | 3:18pm
The best of 2025
  • The best TV shows of 2025 The best TV shows of 2025By A.V. Club StaffDecember 15, 2025 | 4:00am
  • The 25 best films of 2025 The 25 best films of 2025By The A.V. ClubDecember 17, 2025 | 4:00am
  • The best TV episodes of 2025 The best TV episodes of 2025By A.V. Club StaffDecember 19, 2025 | 5:00am
  • The best film scenes of 2025 The best film scenes of 2025By The A.V. ClubDecember 19, 2025 | 4:00pm
  • The best comics of 2025 The best comics of 2025By Oliver SavaDecember 16, 2025 | 6:00am
  • The best games of 2025 The best games of 2025By A.V. Club StaffDecember 18, 2025 | 4:00am
  • The 10 best anime of 2025 The 10 best anime of 2025By Elijah GonzalezDecember 19, 2025 | 12:00pm
  • The best board games of 2025 The best board games of 2025By Keith LawDecember 20, 2025 | 12:00pm
Features
  • Octopath Travel 0 shows the sweeter side of having a doomed hometown Octopath Travel 0 shows the sweeter side of having a doomed hometownBy William HughesJanuary 2, 2026 | 8:00am
  • The best 4K and Blu-ray releases coming out in January 2026 The best 4K and Blu-ray releases coming out in January 2026By Jacob OllerJanuary 1, 2026 | 11:00am
  • How time became the secret ingredient of life in Daniel Lopatin’s Marty Supreme score How time became the secret ingredient of life in Daniel Lopatin’s Marty Supreme scoreBy Sam RosenbergJanuary 1, 2026 | 9:00am
  • 25 years ago Sega finally figured out the internet with Phantasy Star Online 25 years ago Sega finally figured out the internet with Phantasy Star OnlineBy Marc NormandinDecember 31, 2025 | 3:00pm
  • The best of The A.V. Club: Our favorite pieces from 2025 The best of The A.V. Club: Our favorite pieces from 2025By Danette ChavezDecember 31, 2025 | 2:43pm
  • CMAT is CMAT is "The People's Mess," babyBy Elise SoutarDecember 31, 2025 | 12:00pm
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Reviews
  • Fox's Best Medicine has some unpleasant side effects Fox's Best Medicine has some unpleasant side effectsRatingC-
  • Stranger Things ends with a whimper instead of a bang Stranger Things ends with a whimper instead of a bangRatingB-
  • Gachiakuta trashes battle-shonen niceties in a strong debut season Gachiakuta trashes battle-shonen niceties in a strong debut seasonRatingB
  • No Album Left Behind: Armand Hammer’s Mercy finds meaning in the quiet work of staying human No Album Left Behind: Armand Hammer’s Mercy finds meaning in the quiet work of staying humanRating8.0
  • Daisy Ridley finds something to live for in the contemplative zombie movie We Bury The Dead Daisy Ridley finds something to live for in the contemplative zombie movie We Bury The DeadRatingB+
  • Fallout summons a Legion of guest stars for the season's most focused episode yet Fallout summons a Legion of guest stars for the season's most focused episode yetRatingB+
  • No Album Left Behind: Racing Mount Pleasant change their name and make a sprawling, intimate re-introduction No Album Left Behind: Racing Mount Pleasant change their name and make a sprawling, intimate re-introductionRating8.2
  • Spy X Family remains a master of disguise in a genre-blending third season Spy X Family remains a master of disguise in a genre-blending third seasonRatingB-
  • Time Capsule: George Benson, Give Me the Night Time Capsule: George Benson, Give Me the NightRatingA
  • No Album Left Behind: Maria Somerville’s Luster is a transient, indescribable pathway No Album Left Behind: Maria Somerville’s Luster is a transient, indescribable pathwayRating8.0
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News
  • The MCU tackles The MCU tackles "superhero fatigue" head-on in new Wonder Man trailerBy Garrett MartinJanuary 2, 2026 | 3:18pm
  • It's time to meet The Muppet Show revival teaser It's time to meet The Muppet Show revival teaserBy Matt SchimkowitzJanuary 2, 2026 | 2:18pm
  • Will Smith sued for sexual harassment, wrongful termination by tour violinist Will Smith sued for sexual harassment, wrongful termination by tour violinistBy Matt SchimkowitzJanuary 2, 2026 | 1:33pm
  • Happy New Year from The A.V. Club Happy New Year from The A.V. ClubBy Drew GillisJanuary 1, 2026 | 7:00am
  • Zootopia 2 is now Walt Disney Animation's highest-grossing movie ever Zootopia 2 is now Walt Disney Animation's highest-grossing movie everBy William HughesDecember 31, 2025 | 11:51pm
  • Read This: How MUBI has been operating in the wake of its big nasty funding controversy Read This: How MUBI has been operating in the wake of its big nasty funding controversyBy William HughesDecember 31, 2025 | 9:29pm
  • Female-directed films reached a seven-year low in 2025 Female-directed films reached a seven-year low in 2025By Matt SchimkowitzDecember 31, 2025 | 7:42pm
  • Polite man Jesse Plemons still very diplomatic about Friday Night Lights' Landry murder plot Polite man Jesse Plemons still very diplomatic about Friday Night Lights' Landry murder plotBy William HughesDecember 31, 2025 | 6:26pm
  • Timothée Chalamet refused to use a stunt butt for very real Marty Supreme paddling Timothée Chalamet refused to use a stunt butt for very real Marty Supreme paddlingBy Matt SchimkowitzDecember 31, 2025 | 6:12pm
  • Indiana Jones stunt show worker recovering after protecting crowd from runaway boulder Indiana Jones stunt show worker recovering after protecting crowd from runaway boulderBy Matt SchimkowitzDecember 31, 2025 | 4:49pm
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Lists
  • 5 songs you need to hear this week (January 2, 2026) 5 songs you need to hear this week (January 2, 2026)By Matt MitchellJanuary 2, 2026 | 3:00pm
  • Every #1 hit song from 2015 ranked worst to best Every #1 hit song from 2015 ranked worst to bestBy Matt MitchellDecember 31, 2025 | 9:00am
  • The 20 best K-pop songs of 2025 The 20 best K-pop songs of 2025By Kayti BurtDecember 30, 2025 | 11:00am
  • Every #1 hit song from 2005 ranked worst to best Every #1 hit song from 2005 ranked worst to bestBy Matt MitchellDecember 28, 2025 | 9:00am
  • The 15 worst albums of 2025 The 15 worst albums of 2025By Paste StaffDecember 26, 2025 | 12:40pm
  • The 50 greatest Christmas songs of all time The 50 greatest Christmas songs of all timeBy Matt MitchellDecember 24, 2025 | 12:15pm
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