February 2023 in the entertainment world has been headlined by an iconic return to the big screen among exciting releases and events in TV, gaming, sports, and beyond. Let’s take a look at five of the most notable entertainment occasions of the month, ranging from features which are already out to upcoming releases in the near future.
Titanic (25th Anniversary)
Widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made, Titanic won 11 Oscars in 1998, including Best Picture. 25 years later, Titanic has been brought back to theatres, taking hold of the box office once again. It was re-released in grand fashion – “remastered in 4K 3D” – and the telling of Jack and Rose’s iconic romance would call for no less.
Hogwarts Legacy
Like the re-release of Titanic, Hogwarts Legacy was released on February 10th. Hogwarts Legacy is most notably playable on PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox, and it is wasting no time in becoming one of the most popular new games on those platforms. Described as an action role-playing game set in the Wizarding World universe, Hogwarts Legacy is the perfect gaming experience for Harry Potter fans.
OBX3
Outer Banks Season 3 comes out on Netflix on Thursday, February 23rd, 2023. Usually released around the summer, this third instalment of OBX will bring its summertime vibes to winter – once again focusing on the Pogues’ search for gold. Season 3 of one of the most popular Netflix Originals has been long awaited, but no time was wasted in announcing the show’s renewal for an upcoming 4th season.
NHL+NBA All-Star Weekend, Super Bowl LVII
In the sports world, February was an action-packed month as well. Both the NHL and NBA held their annual All-Star weekend, which saw former classmates Matthew Tkachuk and Jayson Tatum take home All-Star game MVP for the NHL and NBA, respectively. Tatum broke the NBA record for most points in an All-Star game with 55, while Johnny Gaudreau and Dylan Larkin joined Matthew Tkachuk in becoming some of the only players to record a hat trick under the NHL’s 3-on-3 All-Star format. In the NFL, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl on a night that was also highlighted by Rihanna’s performance during the halftime show.
Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania
Finally, Quantumania was released as the third part to a trilogy that began in 2015. Since its release on February 17th, it is projected to be the most successful Ant-Man film, already having the best box office opening of the three. The film stars Paul Rudd, Evangeline Lilly, and Kathryn Newton, among other big names. Quantumania is the first of many exciting Marvel films set to release in 2023. Throughout the year, it will be joined by films such as Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, and The Marvels.
It is also worth noting that February is Black History Month – a great opportunity to learn about the figures who have not only shaped Black culture, but the history of our entire world.
