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 “Stranger Things”, “The Boyfriend”, “Bridgerton”, and “The Boys”.
- Stranger Things Finale – Trailer
It all comes down to this, a final fight against Vecna. After two parts to the fifth and final season of “Stranger Things”, it culminates towards this. For fans who are clamoring for more development and resolution this season, now is the time for the series to deliver. Will you be watching today?
Release Date: On Netflix on December 31, 2025 at 5 pm PST
Synopsis: The fall of 1987. Hawkins is scarred by the opening of the Rifts, and our heroes are united by a single goal: find and kill Vecna. But he has vanished — his whereabouts and plans unknown. Complicating their mission, the government has placed the town under military quarantine and intensified its hunt for Eleven, forcing her back into hiding. As the anniversary of Will’s disappearance approaches, so does a heavy, familiar dread. The final battle is looming — and with it, a darkness more powerful and more deadly than anything they’ve faced before. To end this nightmare, they’ll need everyone — the full party — standing together, one last time.
- The Boyfriend Season 2 – Trailer
“The Boyfriend” is a Japanese reality show that isn’t just about dating, but about men navigating their lives with consideration to friendship, romance, and ultimately connecting and finding connection. Whereas the first season featured beachy sights and days in the sun, this season relocates to a snowy destination, but returning audiences can still expect the same exploration of male relationships in the Green Room as well a coffee truck to manage with work shifts that present opportunities to grow closer.
Release Date: On Netflix on January 13, 2025
Synopsis: Across two months, ten men will live together amid breathtaking winter landscapes, operating their peppermint-colored coffee truck as they share everyday moments, build connections, and navigate the unfolding stories that emerge from communal living.
- Bridgerton Season 4 – Trailer
After three seasons of four of his siblings being betrothed (Daphne, Anthony, Colin, Francesca), it’s finally Benedict’s turn on “Bridgerton”. Notice how he doesn’t need a glow up from Season 1 compared to his brothers Anthony and Colin? That’s because Benedict has always been perfect (written by a Benedict stan).
Release Date: On Netflix; Part 1 premieres January 29, 2025 and Part 2 premieres February 26, 2025
Synopsis: Bohemian second son Benedict Bridgerton refuses to settle down, despite pleas to the contrary from matriarch Lady Violet Bridgerton. Until — at Violet’s masquerade ball, Benedict is awestruck by a masked, mysterious Lady in Silver. With the reluctant help of his sister Eloise, Benedict sets out in society to uncover the young lady’s identity. But in fact, his heart’s desire is not in society at all — she is a resourceful maid called Sophie Baek, working for the formidable Lady of the house, Araminta Gun.
- The Boys Season 5 – Teaser
The final season of “The Boys” looks to be just as intense, bloody, and satisfying as the past four seasons. And in a blink and you miss it moment in the teaser, it looks like we can see the making of a pseudo “Supernatural” reunion.
Release Date: Premieres on Prime Video on April 8, 2026
Synopsis: It’s Homelander’s world, completely subject to his erratic, egomaniacal whims. Hughie, Mother’s Milk, and Frenchie are imprisoned in a “Freedom Camp.” Annie struggles to mount a resistance against the overwhelming Supe force. Kimiko is nowhere to be found. But when Butcher reappears, ready and willing to use a virus that will wipe all Supes off the map, he sets in motion a chain of events that will forever change the world and everyone in it. It’s the climax, people. Big stuff’s gonna happen.
