Best Franchises & Universes Movies & TV Shows

The Last of Us

Twenty years after modern civilization has been destroyed, Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal, heartbreaking journey, as they both must traverse the United States and depend on each other for survival.

Stars: Bella Ramsey Pedro Pascal

Game of Thrones

Seven noble families fight for control of the mythical land of Westeros. Friction between the houses leads to full-scale war. All while a very ancient evil awakens in the farthest north. Amidst the war, a neglected military order of misfits, the Night's Watch, is all that stands between the realms of men and icy horrors beyond.

Stars: Emilia Clarke Isaac Hempstead Wright John Bradley Kit Harington Lena Headey Liam Cunningham Maisie Williams Nikolaj Coster-Waldau Peter Dinklage Sophie Turner

Superman Returns

Superman returns to discover his 5-year absence has allowed Lex Luthor to walk free, and that those he was closest to felt abandoned and have moved on. Luthor plots his ultimate revenge that could see millions killed and change the face of the planet forever, as well as ridding himself of the Man of Steel.

Run time: 154m Tagline: Look up in the sky! Release: 2006-06-28

Stars: Brandon Routh Eva Marie Saint Frank Langella James Marsden Kal Penn Kate Bosworth Kevin Spacey Marlon Brando Parker Posey Sam Huntington

Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Fearing the actions of a god-like Super Hero left unchecked, Gotham City’s own formidable, forceful vigilante takes on Metropolis’s most revered, modern-day savior, while the world wrestles with what sort of hero it really needs. And with Batman and Superman at war with one another, a new threat quickly arises, putting mankind in greater danger than it’s ever known before.

Run time: 152m Tagline: The greatest gladiator match in the history of the world. Release: 2016-03-23

Stars: Amy Adams Ben Affleck Diane Lane Gal Gadot Henry Cavill Holly Hunter Jeremy Irons Jesse Eisenberg Laurence Fishburne Scoot McNairy

Superman

Superman, a cub reporter in Metropolis, embarks on a journey to reconcile his Kryptonian heritage with his human upbringing as Clark Kent.

Run time: 0m Tagline: Look up. Release: 2025-07-09

Stars: Anthony Carrigan David Corenswet Edi Gathegi Isabela Merced Nathan Fillion Neva Howell Nicholas Hoult Pruitt Taylor Vince Rachel Brosnahan Skyler Gisondo

Harry Potter

A new faithful adaptation of the iconic and megahit J.K. Rowling book series.

Stars: Alastair Stout Arabella Stanton Dominic McLaughlin Janet McTeer John Lithgow Leo Earley Lox Pratt Nick Frost Paapa Essiedu Rory Wilmot

A Minecraft Movie

Four misfits find themselves struggling with ordinary problems when they are suddenly pulled through a mysterious portal into the Overworld: a bizarre, cubic wonderland that thrives on imagination. To get back home, they'll have to master this world while embarking on a magical quest with an unexpected, expert crafter, Steve.

Run time: 100m Tagline: Be there and be square. Release: 2025-04-02

Stars: Danielle Brooks Emma Myers Jack Black Jason Momoa Jemaine Clement Jennifer Coolidge Kate McKinnon Matt Berry Sebastian Eugene Hansen Steve Carell

The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring

Young hobbit Frodo Baggins, after inheriting a mysterious ring from his uncle Bilbo, must leave his home in order to keep it from falling into the hands of its evil creator. Along the way, a fellowship is formed to protect the ringbearer and make sure that the ring arrives at its final destination: Mt. Doom, the only place where it can be destroyed.

Run time: 179m Tagline: One ring to rule them all. Release: 2001-12-18

Stars: Billy Boyd Christopher Lee Dominic Monaghan Elijah Wood Ian Holm Ian McKellen Liv Tyler Sean Astin Sean Bean Viggo Mortensen

The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King

As armies mass for a final battle that will decide the fate of the world--and powerful, ancient forces of Light and Dark compete to determine the outcome--one member of the Fellowship of the Ring is revealed as the noble heir to the throne of the Kings of Men. Yet, the sole hope for triumph over evil lies with a brave hobbit, Frodo, who, accompanied by his loyal friend Sam and the hideous, wretched Gollum, ventures deep into the very dark heart of Mordor on his seemingly impossible quest to destroy the Ring of Power.

Run time: 201m Tagline: There can be no triumph without loss. No victory without suffering. No freedom without sacrifice. Release: 2003-12-17

Stars: Andy Serkis Billy Boyd David Wenham Dominic Monaghan Elijah Wood Ian McKellen John Noble Miranda Otto Sean Astin Viggo Mortensen

The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

Frodo Baggins and the other members of the Fellowship continue on their sacred quest to destroy the One Ring--but on separate paths. Their destinies lie at two towers--Orthanc Tower in Isengard, where the corrupt wizard Saruman awaits, and Sauron's fortress at Barad-dur, deep within the dark lands of Mordor. Frodo and Sam are trekking to Mordor to destroy the One Ring of Power while Gimli, Legolas and Aragorn search for the orc-captured Merry and Pippin. All along, nefarious wizard Saruman awaits the Fellowship members at the Orthanc Tower in Isengard.

Run time: 179m Tagline: The journey continues. Release: 2002-12-18

Stars: Andy Serkis Bernard Hill Dominic Monaghan Elijah Wood Ian McKellen John Rhys-Davies Miranda Otto Orlando Bloom Sean Astin Viggo Mortensen

The Boys

A group of vigilantes known informally as “The Boys” set out to take down corrupt superheroes with no more than blue-collar grit and a willingness to fight dirty.

Stars: Antony Starr Chace Crawford Erin Moriarty Jack Quaid Jessie T. Usher Karen Fukuhara Karl Urban Laz Alonso Nathan Mitchell Tomer Capone

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Having thwarted Bowser's previous plot to marry Princess Peach, Mario and Luigi now face a fresh threat in Bowser Jr., who is determined to liberate his father from captivity and restore the family legacy. Alongside companions new and old, the brothers travel across the stars to stop the young heir's crusade.

Run time: 98m Tagline: The galaxy awaits. Release: 2026-04-01

Stars: Anya Taylor-Joy Benny Safdie Brie Larson Charlie Day Chris Pratt Donald Glover Jack Black Keegan-Michael Key Kevin Michael Richardson Luis Guzmán

The Punisher: One Last Kill

As Frank Castle searches for meaning beyond revenge, an unexpected force pulls him back into the fight.

Run time: 0m Release: 2026-05-12

Stars: Jason R. Moore Jon Bernthal Mila Jaymes Roe Rancell

Gangs of London

When the head of a criminal organisation, Finn Wallace is assassinated, the sudden power vacuum his death creates threatens the fragile peace between the intricate web of gangs operating on the streets of the city. Now it’s up to the grieving, volatile and impulsive Sean Wallace to restore control and find those responsible for killing his father.

Stars: Andrew Koji Brian Vernel Jasmine Armando Lucian Msamati Michelle Fairley Narges Rashidi Orli Shuka Pippa Bennett-Warner Richard Dormer Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù