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New set footage from the Highlander remake gives us another look at Henry Cavill in action. Mystery Science Theater 3000 is making another comeback. Plus, what’s coming on the surprise early release of the next episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Spoilers now!
They Follow
In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Maika Monroe stated she’s “heard some good news lately” about the sequel to It Follows.
Rumors have been spreading that it will be happening. I would stay positive, because I’ve heard some good news recently. It’s not at all what I expected, where you would find Jay, which I thought was really interesting. I was like, ‘Whoa! Cool,’ which I think the audience will probably have a similar reaction. I know this might sound cliché, but it’s staying true to the original where we’re bringing back all the same team…the story is very much still in that space, but it’s just grander. I’m really, really excited for it.
Avengers: Doomsday
During his recent appearance on Jake’s Takes (via /Film) Ian McKellen suggested Magneto will “destroy New Jersey” in Avengers: Doomsday.
Nowadays, I think [filming special effects] will become a little bit easier, though. I did destroy New Jersey the other day. Oh, I perhaps shouldn’t have said that.
Highlander
Henry Cavill rides a motorcycle to meet Jeremy Irons outside the Tower of London in new set footage from the Highlander remake (via Screen Rant).
The Strangers—Chapter 3
Elsewhere, the first five minutes of The Strangers—Chapter 3 are now available to stream online.
For your eyes only: See the first 5 minutes of #TheStrangersMovie – Chapter 3 NOW! 🪓 pic.twitter.com/Qr48xhRZAU
— THE STRANGERS – Chapter 3 (@strangers_film) February 2, 2026
Mystery Science Theater 3000
Variety reports four new episodes of Mystery Science Theater are now in development with Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett set to reprise their roles as Mike, Tom Servo, and Crow T. Robot. Additionally, Mary Jo Pehl is confirmed to return as Pearl Forrester, with Observer (Corbett) and Professor Bobo (Murphy) in tow. Production has begun in Minneapolis, where the original show was filmed, and will release later this year on the Rifftrax website. While the show’s official Kickstarter only asked fans for a $20,000 advance, it’s so far raised over $1,000,000 in its first few hours online.
The Institute
In other news, Stephen King revealed production has begun on a second season of The Institute on Twitter.
Production has begun on #TheInstitute Season 2! Coming soon to @mgmplus pic.twitter.com/SiPl0SlJSL
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) February 2, 2026
Bloody Smart
According to insider Formosan Bear on Twitter (via Screen Rant), the Taiwanese live-action Junji Ito anthology series, Bloody Smart, is coming to Netflix later this year.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
The Trial of the Seven is invoked in the trailer for the next episode, which will now air early on February 6.
Primal
Finally, Fang and Mira reunite with Spear in a clip from next week’s sure-to-be-devastating episode of Primal.
Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
New set footage from the Highlander remake gives us another look at Henry Cavill in action. Mystery Science Theater 3000 is making another comeback. Plus, what’s coming on the surprise early release of the next episode of A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms. Spoilers now!
They Follow
In a recent interview with Entertainment Weekly, Maika Monroe stated she’s “heard some good news lately” about the sequel to It Follows.
Rumors have been spreading that it will be happening. I would stay positive, because I’ve heard some good news recently. It’s not at all what I expected, where you would find Jay, which I thought was really interesting. I was like, ‘Whoa! Cool,’ which I think the audience will probably have a similar reaction. I know this might sound cliché, but it’s staying true to the original where we’re bringing back all the same team…the story is very much still in that space, but it’s just grander. I’m really, really excited for it.
Avengers: Doomsday
During his recent appearance on Jake’s Takes (via /Film) Ian McKellen suggested Magneto will “destroy New Jersey” in Avengers: Doomsday.
Nowadays, I think [filming special effects] will become a little bit easier, though. I did destroy New Jersey the other day. Oh, I perhaps shouldn’t have said that.
Highlander
Henry Cavill rides a motorcycle to meet Jeremy Irons outside the Tower of London in new set footage from the Highlander remake (via Screen Rant).
The Strangers—Chapter 3
Elsewhere, the first five minutes of The Strangers—Chapter 3 are now available to stream online.
For your eyes only: See the first 5 minutes of #TheStrangersMovie – Chapter 3 NOW! 🪓 pic.twitter.com/Qr48xhRZAU
— THE STRANGERS – Chapter 3 (@strangers_film) February 2, 2026
Mystery Science Theater 3000
Variety reports four new episodes of Mystery Science Theater are now in development with Mike Nelson, Kevin Murphy, and Bill Corbett set to reprise their roles as Mike, Tom Servo, and Crow T. Robot. Additionally, Mary Jo Pehl is confirmed to return as Pearl Forrester, with Observer (Corbett) and Professor Bobo (Murphy) in tow. Production has begun in Minneapolis, where the original show was filmed, and will release later this year on the Rifftrax website. While the show’s official Kickstarter only asked fans for a $20,000 advance, it’s so far raised over $1,000,000 in its first few hours online.
The Institute
In other news, Stephen King revealed production has begun on a second season of The Institute on Twitter.
Production has begun on #TheInstitute Season 2! Coming soon to @mgmplus pic.twitter.com/SiPl0SlJSL
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) February 2, 2026
Bloody Smart
According to insider Formosan Bear on Twitter (via Screen Rant), the Taiwanese live-action Junji Ito anthology series, Bloody Smart, is coming to Netflix later this year.
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
The Trial of the Seven is invoked in the trailer for the next episode, which will now air early on February 6.
Primal
Finally, Fang and Mira reunite with Spear in a clip from next week’s sure-to-be-devastating episode of Primal.
Want more io9 news? Check out when to expect the latest Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what’s next for the DC Universe on film and TV, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who.
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