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"Wicked: For Good" and "Stranger Things" Lead Entertainment Buzz Ahead of Upcoming Releases
12 Nov
Summary
- "Wicked: For Good" tops the list as its Nov. 21 theatrical release draws near
- "Stranger Things" continues to build momentum ahead of its Season 5 debut on Nov. 26
- "Grand Theft Auto VI" launch pushed back to Nov. 19, 2026

According to the latest data from the ScreenShare partnership between Screen Engine/ASI and TheWrap, the entertainment offerings that consumers are most excited about as of November 12, 2025, are the upcoming theatrical release of "Wicked: For Good" and the final season of the hit Netflix series "Stranger Things."
"Wicked: For Good" tops the list, capturing the most mentions during the week of November 1-7, as its November 21 release date draws near. Not far behind, "Stranger Things" continues to build momentum ahead of its Season 5 debut on Netflix on November 26.
The report also highlights steady interest in NFL Football as the regular season progresses, as well as ongoing excitement around the new episodes of HBO Max's "IT: Welcome to Derry." However, mentions around "The Black Phone 2" have softened as the title moves through its theatrical and premium at-home window.
In other news, the highly anticipated next installment in the "Grand Theft Auto" video game franchise, "Grand Theft Auto VI," has raced into the Top 10 following the announcement that its launch would be pushed back again, this time to November 19, 2026. Meanwhile, Paramount+'s "Landman" remains in the Top 10 leading up to its second season premiere on November 16.
The list also includes "Avatar: Fire and Ash," which holds consistent interest ahead of its December 19 theatrical release, and "Predator: Badlands," which has seen a small uptick in mentions after its recent release. Additionally, "Zootopia 2" has joined the Top 10, with momentum driven by significant announcements and marketing efforts leading to its November 26 theatrical debut.




