Pop culture is a never-ending world of updates, teases, trailers, and hopefully releases. What’s New Wednesday is Dorkaholics’ way to keep us all up to date with what’s new across comics, TV, film, games, and more! This week, the focus is on “Mortal Kombat II”, “M.I.A.”, Devil May Cry” Season 2, and “LifeHACK”.
- Mortal Kombat II – Trailer
Karl Urban as an actor playing an actor who is now a reluctant hero just works. Even if it’s a major departure for the rough and tough Butcher character he plays in “The Boys”. I’m looking forward to watching the film and finding out if his line about heroism being “searching for greatness then realizing you’ve had it in you this entire time” is reflective of his character or just irony. And is it me or did I see no Lewis Tan/Cole Young in this trailer at all?
Release Date: In theaters May 8, 2026
Synopsis: This time, the fan favorite champions—now joined by Johnny Cage himself—are pitted against one another in the ultimate, no-holds barred, gory battle to defeat the dark rule of Shao Kahn that threatens the very existence of the Earthrealm and its defenders.
- M.I.A. – Trailer
From the co-creator of “Ozark” comes a new crime thriller about vengeance, “M.I.A.”. From the trailer, the series feels like a female-led John Wick for streaming, with elements of Punisher and “Kill Bill”, and other works in this particular genre of storytelling.
Release Date: On Peacock on May 7, 2026
Synopsis: Restless in the Florida Keys, Etta Tiger Jonze dreams of a life in Miami’s glittering, sub-tropical kingdom. When her family’s drug-running business shatters in tragedy, however, Etta embarks on a dangerous journey through Miami’s neon-lit underbelly that will define who she is and what she’s ultimately capable of.
- Devil May Cry Season 2 – Teaser
Season 2 of “Devil May Cry” centers on Dante’s facing off against his twin Virgil in this story of brothers at odds with each other.
Release Date: On Netflix on May 12, 2026
Synopsis: A war between worlds ignites as Dante must battle the only force that mirrors his own: his estranged twin brother Vergil. In Devil May Cry Season 2, Dante must confront his own devils and the feeling of family he lost as a child. With the reemergence of Vergil, will Dante lay to rest old demons or fall victim to them?
- LifeHACK – Trailer
From the producer of “Searching”, “Unfriended”, and “Missing, comes “LifeHACK” a film that feels like “The Bling Ring” heist but told from the digital screens of its characters and during our modern day with references to cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and ethereum, social media like Discord and Instagram Stories, as well as the use of words like “incel” and “flex”.
Release Date: In theaters on May 15, 2026
Synopsis: Kyle and his crew of digital Robin Hoods hack scammers and steal from the people the internet loves to hate, all for the comfort of their bedrooms. But when they go after a notorious crypto billionaire, their biggest cyber heist forces them into a world where payback is no longer virtual.
