Killer wasps from Twilight Zone Magazine to receive film treatment from Pulitzer-winning novelist. Mystery Science Theater 3000 previews its new opening title sequence. SXSW London to celebrate Latverian independence—and possibly more? Drink full and descend, it’s Morning Spoilers!
Yellowjacket Summer
Deadline reports a film adaptation of Robert McCammon’s short story Yellowjacket Summer is now in production at Gary Dauberman’s Coin Operated. First published in the October 1986 issue of Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone Magazine, the story follows “a mother and her children who become stranded in a dying Georgia town overrun by yellowjackets, uncovering an evil from within the swarm that will do anything to protect the hive.” Though no director is currently attached, Daniel Kraus (Whalefall, The Shape of Water, Angel Down) is attached to write the script.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day
The illustrated cover of an upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day tie-in comic has our first official look at Marvin Jones III as Tombstone.
New Spider-Man Brand New Day Tombstone promo pic.twitter.com/fIjdT8dZTg
— Spider-Man News (@SpiderMan_Newz) June 1, 2026
Avengers: Doomsday
Relatedly, the Russo Brothers posted an image of the Latverian flag on Instagram stating there’ll be some sort of Doomsday-related broadcast tomorrow at 10 AM BST from SXSW London, with a “surprise at 2PM BST.”
Hope
According to Bloody-Disgusting, Na Hong-jin’s alien invasion/monster movie Hope will release in U.S. theaters through NEON this September 9.
Toy Story 5
Taylor Swift confirmed on Instagram she has indeed written an original song for Toy Story 5 titled “I Knew It, I Knew You”—meaning, yes, it will be eligible for Oscar consideration.
Daredevil: Born Again
Recent photos from the set of Daredevil: Born Again include a better look at Bullseye’s new comic-accurate costume, as well as Luke Cage taking his daughter Danielle for a walk with Iron Fist Danny Rand.
Bullseye's new helmet features a built-in camera. pic.twitter.com/yOnS8MJiNG
— MCU Film News (@MCUFilmNews) May 28, 2026
Wilson Bethel as Bullseye on the set of ‘DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN’ Season 3.
(via: Getty Images) pic.twitter.com/vTN72WbrSr
— MCU Film News (@MCUFilmNews) May 28, 2026
New look at Luke Cage, Danielle and Danny Rand on the set of ‘DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN’ Season 3.
(via: Getty Images) pic.twitter.com/1jijm0wyLQ
— MCU Film News (@MCUFilmNews) May 28, 2026
Star City
Spoiler TV has a press release for “Bad Dancer,” the third episode of Star City. Click through for images.
Irina has an unexpected encounter. The Soviets scramble to maintain dominance on the Moon.
Outlander: Blood of My Blood
Starz has released a trailer for Outlander: Blood of My Blood’s September 18 return.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Rifftrax Experiments
Finally, the official Rifftrax YouTube page has released behind-the-scenes footage from the filming of the new Mystery Science Theater 3000 opening title sequence.
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