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The Monkey King Trailer

Netflix shared the first official trailer for The Monkey King. The film “is an action-packed family comedy that follows a charismatic Monkey and his magical fighting Stick on an epic quest for victory over 100 demons, an eccentric Dragon King, and Monkey’s greatest foe of all — his own ego!” The Monkey King premieres on Netflix on August 18.

The Boy and the Heron Release

Miyazaki Hayao’s Final Film to Be Known as ‘The Boy and the Heron,’ Sets North America Release https://t.co/uNx7XTW7AP

— Variety (@Variety) July 14, 2023

Hayao Miyazaki’s final movie is set to premiere in America. The film was originally called How Do You Live but North American distributor Gkids has announced the film as The Boy and the Heron. According to Variety, “In an unprecedented decision by producer Studio Ghibli no images, trailers, synopses, advertisements, or other information about the film have been made available to the public prior to its Japanese theatrical outing.” The Boy and the Heron will premiere in North America at an unspecified later date.

Secret Invasion Finale Trailer

Disney and Marvel have released a trailer for the last two episodes of Secret Invasion. The promo, called “Prepare,” promises answers to some of the greatest mysteries in the current MCU. The last two episodes of Secret Invasion premiere on Disney+ on July 19.

The Dragon Prince: Mystery of Aaravos Poster

Oh, captain. My captain. pic.twitter.com/GmOvjQvvAd

— The Dragon Prince (@thedragonprince) July 18, 2023

Netflix shared a new poster for The Dragon Prince: Mystery of Aaravos. The poster features a mysterious character in a crown and throne. The caption simply reads, “Oh, captain. My captain.” Season 5 of The Dragon Prince premieres on Netflix on July 27.