New Ben 10 comic sees huge demand

The new Ben 10 comic from Dynamite Entertainment is off to a strong start, with issue #1 pulling in over 80,000 orders — far exceeding early estimates of around 20,000. Even without special variants, the standard edition alone crossed 50,000 copies.

The series is written by the original creators, Joe Casey, Joe Kelly, Steven T. Seagle and Duncan Rouleau, which has driven strong fan interest. It reimagines the franchise in a fresh continuity, blending elements from across past shows into one “ultimate” version.

With demand expected to outstrip supply, readers are being urged to pre-order ahead of its May 6 release.

Disney plans new live-action Mermaid series

A new live-action mermaid series, titled Saltwater, is in early development at Disney. The story follows Coral, a 15-year-old who moves to a seaside town and discovers she is half-mermaid, navigating identity and friendships over one summer.

The main cast includes Mia, her witty and unconventional best friend; Vega, a sharp observer, and August, a laid-back surfer..

Casting is underway for teenage actors, with filming expected to begin in August. The series has not yet been officially greenlit, though it could eventually become a Disney+ exclusive.

The Mandalorian and Grogu trailer unveiled

Disney debuted the final trailer and poster for The Mandalorian and Grogu at CinemaCon, teasing the next step in the Star Wars story. Set after the fall of the empire, the film follows Din Djarin (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu as they aid the New Republic in dealing with scattered Imperial warlords.

Directed by Jon Favreau and co-written with Dave Filoni and Noah Kloor, the film is produced by Favreau, Kathleen Kennedy, Filoni and Ian Bryce. Music is composed by Ludwig Göransson.

Published in Dawn, Young World, May 2nd, 2026