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 “Primate”, “The Rip”, “Bridgerton”, and “Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe”.
- “Primate” – Trailer
Every so often we need to be reminded that monkeys are wild animals and not meant to be domesticated. This time the reminder is a monkey named Ben in a horror movie.
Release Date: In theaters on January 9, 2026
Synopsis: A group of friends’ tropical vacation turns into a terrifying, primal tale of horror and survival.
- “The Rip” – Teaser Trailer
If you thought a Ben Affleck and Matt Damon feature couldn’t get better, then you must not have expected the addition of Steven Yeun, Tayana Taylor(“Straw”, “One Battle After Another”), and Sasha Calle (“The Flash”). I wonder if anyone in real life remembers to ask themselves AWTGG (are we the good guys).
Release Date: On Netflix on January 16, 2026
Synopsis: Upon discovering millions in cash in a derelict stash house, trust among a team of Miami cops begins to fray. As outside forces learn about the size of the seizure, everything is called into question — including who they can rely on.
- “Bridgerton” Season 4 – Teaser
The fourth season of “Bridgerton” can’t come soon enough, and yes Benedict is my favorite Bridgerton.
Release Date: On Netflix, Part 1 (4 episodes) on January 29, 2026 and Part 2 (4 episodes) on February 26, 2026
Synopsis: The fourth season of Bridgerton turns its focus to bohemian second son Benedict (Luke Thompson). Despite his elder and younger brothers both being happily married, Benedict is loath to settle down — until he meets a captivating Lady in Silver at his mother’s masquerade ball.
- “Mobile Suit Gundam Hathaway: The Sorcery of Nymph Circe” – Trailer
“Never forget that the victor is the one who’ll be in the right.” Leave it to the biggest fighting robot franchise to remind us of the unfortunate consequences of war when it comes to how history is remembered.
Release Date: In theaters in Japan on January 30, 2026 and United States release information to be determined
Synopsis: The year is U.C.0105, twelve years after Char’s Rebellion. “MAFTY” has begun resisting the Federation government’s tyrannical rule by assassinating its high-ranking officials. Its leader is actually Hathaway Noa, the son of Bright Noa, who fought in the One Year War alongside Amuro Ray.
A girl named Gigi Andalusia, who displays uncanny powers, has reminded Hathaway of a past trauma. Though he is bewildered by her words, he prepares to carry out an air raid on the Adelaide conference, determined to fulfill MAFTY’s goals and lay his own past to rest.
Meanwhile, Kenneth Sleg of the Federation Forces prepares a defense operation for the Adelaide Conference and a plan to eliminate MAFTY, when he is approached by Handley Yoxon of the Criminal Police Organization with a secret proposal.
As Hathaway and Kenneth pursue their respective goals, Gigi also sets off for Hong Kong to fulfill her own role.
