We’re officially on the home stretch of 2021, but the film and TV news just keeps on coming! If you’ve been too busy to keep pace with all of this month’s hot goss, don’t fret, we’ve got you covered with a summary of the key news relating to the big and small screens alike.

Around the World in 80 Days

The Doctor is getting some new travelling companions when Doctor Who and Good Omens’ David Tennant takes on Jules Verne’s classic adventurer Phileas Fogg in a new TV series adaptation of Around the World in 80 Days.

Jurassic World

The five-minute opening sequence for next year’s Jurassic World: Dominion has officially been released, providing audiences with a look at 65 million years ago when the original genetic donor of Jurassic Park’s own T-Rex roamed the Earth.

The Matrix

Ahead of its Boxing Day release date, The Matrix: Resurrections has released a series of new posters featuring new looks at returning characters Neo and Trinity, along with new faces like Jessica Henwick, Neil Patrick Harris and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.

(2/2) pic.twitter.com/eYXx0Fz6Jg

— The Matrix Resurrections (@TheMatrixMovie) November 22, 2021

Star Wars

After months of rumours, Lucasfilm has found its live-action Sabine Wren in the form of actress Natasha Liu Bordizzo. Sabine’s character is expected to make her live-action debut in the upcoming Ahsoka series.

In a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it reveal, a new Book of Boba Fett teaser trailer shows Temuera Morrison’s infamous bounty hunter reclaiming his ship Slave I, prior to the events of season two of The Mandalorian.

 
Patty Jenkins’ planned Rogue Squadron film has officially been put on the back burner with reports citing scheduling conflicts that would have prohibited Jenkins from officially starting production next year. Meanwhile, Kathleen Kennedy has confirmed that the planned Mandalorian spin-off series Rangers of the New Republic has been shelved and many of its plans may be absorbed into future episodes of The Mandalorian.

Marvel

While fans are still hanging out to see whether Tom Holland’s Peter Parker will meet his multi-versal counterparts, a new trailer for Spider-Man: No Way Home reveals Green Goblin, Electro, Lizard, and Sandman, along with a better look at Alfred Molina’s Doc Ock.

Reports are that the Ironheart Disney+ series, featuring Dominique Thorne as the genius Riri Williams who builds her own suit of Iron Man-like armour, is planned to begin filming in April next year.

DC

Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart are teaming up again to lend their voices to next year’s DC League of Super-Pets. A new trailer also shows John Krasinski’s Superman.

The Witcher

A new promo clip for next month’s season two release of The Witcher shows Geralt facing off against a new monster known as a Myriapod.

New monsters await. Are you ready? ⚔️
Meet. The. Myriapod. #TheWitcher Season 2. December 17. pic.twitter.com/vgpbjGxIpL

— The Witcher (@witchernetflix) November 25, 2021

Enola Holmes

From Geralt to Sherlock Holmes, Henry Cavill has taken to Instagram to announce that he has completed filming his scenes on Enola Holmes 2 alongside Supanova alumna Millie Bobby Brown.

Outlander

The new opening credits sequence for Outlander season six features a new rendition of the popular show’s traditional theme song.

The Crow

Documentary filmmaker Ryan Unicomb has shared test footage of Jason Momoa as Eric Draven in the now-cancelled reboot that was intended to be helmed by Corin Hardy.

Here’s the rest of the footage. There’s always been some confusion around if it’s from before he was cast or not. I’ve personally never been able to confirm but perhaps @corinhardy can?! #TheCrow #JasonMomoa https://t.co/3QOXCRZnaU pic.twitter.com/saY1WXaf4U
— Ryan (@itsRyanUnicomb) November 26, 2021