There’s something electric about looking ahead—counting down the days to those big moments in gaming, TV, and film that you know are going to leave an impact. Over the next 18 months, we’re getting sequels we never thought we’d see, fresh takes on iconic stories, and a few surprise comebacks that have me genuinely hyped.
Here’s a rundown of the 10 titles that have claimed top spots on my anticipation radar:
🎮 1. GTA VI – May 26, 2026
Vice City returns. Lucia and Jason take the wheel. Rockstar is leveling up with the expansive state of Leonida and a narrative that already feels legendary. It’s been a long wait—but the neon-soaked chaos will be worth it.
🌌 2. The Mandalorian & Grogu – May 22, 2026
Din Djarin and the little green legend make their big-screen debut. Jon Favreau is back in the director’s chair, and if the series was anything to go by, this movie might just leave the whole galaxy buzzing.
🧇 3. Stranger Things Season 5 – Nov 26, Dec 25, Dec 31, 2025
The final chapter arrives in three parts. Hawkins, Eleven, and the Upside Down face off one last time. Emotions? Checked. Flashlights? Charged. Ready to say goodbye? Not remotely.
🧙 4. Harry Potter (HBO Series) – 2026/27
A full reboot of the books, bringing each chapter to life with room to breathe. New cast, same magic. And with Rowling on board as an exec producer, it’ll be fascinating to see what gets reimagined.
🕷️ 5. Wednesday Season 2 – Aug 6 & Sept 3, 2025
Jenna Ortega returns in a season that promises more gothic weirdness, less high school romance, and a deeper dive into Addams family lore. The tone’s getting darker—and I’m here for it.
☢️ 6. Fallout Season 2 – Dec 2025
We’re heading to New Vegas, and the Wasteland just got more chaotic with Macaulay Culkin joining the cast. After the sleeper hit that was Season 1, expectations are sky-high—and radioactive.
🧸 7. Toy Story 5 – June 19, 2026
Just when I thought the toy box was shut for good… Woody and Buzz are back, facing off against a villain named Lily Pad in a tech vs. toy showdown. Bring tissues. Pixar never misses.
🌊 8. Moana (Live-Action) – July 10, 2026
Catherine Laga‘aia teams up with Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson in this reimagining of the oceanic epic. Visuals are expected to be stunning, and if the music hits like the original—we’re in for a wave of nostalgia.
🔫 9. Borderlands 4 – Sept 12, 2025
Vault Hunters, assemble. A new villain, the Timekeeper, sets the tone for a full-throttle co-op experience across a brand-new planet. Get ready for mayhem, loot, and bad jokes aplenty.
🕵️ 10. Mafia: The Old Country – Aug 8, 2025
Step into Sicily, 1900s. Play as Enzo Favara and rise through the Torrisi crime family. It’s giving Godfather meets Red Dead, and every part of that sentence makes me want to pre-order.
🗣️ What Are You Excited For?
That’s my hype list—but what are YOU most looking forward to? Is there an under-the-radar release I should have on my radar? TV, movie, game, anime—I’m open to it all.
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