The Avengers movies were a huge part of the 2010s entertainment landscape. As the crowning jewels of the MCU and arguably the peak of the superhero genre in cinema, the Avengers movies broke records and attracted critical acclaim, not to mention intense fan fervor. The films brought together some of the silver screen’s greatest characters — Earth’s mighties heroes, indeed — to deliver thrilling adventures that perfectly represented everything that a great blockbuster should be.

A major reason why the movies were such successes was the villains. After all, a villain is a crucial part of any superhero story, and the movie adaptations were no different. Luckily, all four of those cinematic adventures had a compelling and endlessly entertaining villain to challenge the equally great superheroes. However, not all of these villains are the same, and one or two clearly stand out because of their characterizations, motives, inherent appeal, and the performance of the actors behind them. This list will rank every villain in the Avengers movies; declaring a winner might seem simple at first, but there are more nuances to this discussion than you would initially believe.

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Thanos (Josh Brolin) – ‘Avengers: Endgame’ (2019)

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After the shocking ending of Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame delivered a suitably epic conclusion to the first three MCU Phases. Set five years after Infinity War, the film follows the remaining Avengers as they pull a daring time heist to bring back all those who were snapped from existence by Thanos (Josh Brolin). The movie pulls a shocking twist at the end of the first act by having a depressed Thor (Chris Hemsworth) chop Thanos’ head off. Thus, the villain in this movie is a 2014 version of the Mad Titan who travels to 2023 to battle the Avengers one last time.

To put it simply, the Thanos in Endgame is a far cry from the one in Infinity War. Reduced to a straightforward superhero villain, the Mad Titan is neither imposing nor particularly interesting in this movie. Instead, he just goes through the motions, checking every box in the “supervillain evil deed” list, to the point where he even commands a large army to fight the Avengers in the now-iconic third-act battle. Sure, Thanos delivers the thrills, but there is absolutely nothing compelling about him; his layered motivations are reduced to “I am inevitable,” and even Brolin seems uninterested in the role. Sure, we’re talking about a younger, less mature version of Thanos compared to what we saw in the previous movie, but it’s still a disappointment to see such a fascinating villain turned into a run-of-the-mill MCU baddie.

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Ultron (James Spader) – ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ (2015)

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Following the overwhelming success of 2012’s The Avengers, everyone wanted to see Earth’s Mightiest Heroes’ next adventure. Once news broke out that Ultron, the Living Automaton, would be the main villain, the excitement only increased, especially with the casting of James Spader. Avengers: Age of Ultron sees Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr) and Bruce Banner (Mark Ruffalo) creating Ultron (Spader) to help protect the Earth. However, Ultron soon goes rogue and attempts to eliminate the Avengers, aided by the Maximoff twins, Pietro (Aaron Taylor-Johnson) and Wanda (Elizabeth Olsen).

Ultron is certainly an entertaining villain, largely because of the panache Spader brings to the role. The actor is clearly having the time of his life playing the automaton as a mix between Downey Jr.’s Tony Stark and Spader’s own Steff McKee. His dialogue is witty, his action sequences are solid, and Spader’s voice work is spot-on, amounting to a villain that has everything needed to outshine the heroes, which he kind of does. The main issue here is his motivation — AI going rogue and trying to wipe out humanity is more played out than Casablanca on TCM. His characterization is also weak at best, lacking the complexity of Thanos and the tragic nuances of Loki. Finally, it doesn’t help that Ultron’s so-called “age” is more akin to a long weekend. Spader does his best with the material, and Ultron is an entertaining-enough villain to antagonize the Avengers for two-and-a-half hours, but beyond that, he ranks in the lower tier of MCU villains.

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Loki (Tom Hiddleston) – ‘The Avengers’ (2012)

It wouldn’t be an overstatement to say Tom Hiddleston‘s Loki is one of the MCU’s greatest characters. In fact, the God of Mischief might actually have the franchise’s best, most compelling character arc, which began in 2011’s Thor and seemingly concluded twelve years later, in Season 2 of his own spin-off show, appropriately titled Loki. Throughout that decade, Loki went from good to evil back to good, embodying the concept of the antihero better than anyone else. He died and came back to life only to die again, only to come back from an alternate timeline before being literally spat out of the sacred timeline itself. Through it all, he learned and forgot, then learned again, always remaining an inherently watchable character who you could easily root for.

As the main antagonist of 2012’s The Avengers, Loki is in full villain mode, delivering Shakespearean levels of drama while attempting to conquer the Earth. In Stark’s words, Loki is “a full tilt diva,” carrying the universe’s largest inferiority complex and severe cases of daddy and abandonment issues worsened by a literal god complex. Yet, that’s exactly what makes him so engaging on-screen; above all, Loki yearns, becoming strangely sympathetic even at his worst. It, of course, helps that Hiddleston is delivering the performance of a lifetime, chewing scenery left and right and often fully eclipsing the more stoic Avengers, who might as well be sticks in the mud next to him. Like Thanos after him, Loki is the real star of The Avengers, proving that in superhero cinema, villains really do have more fun,

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Thanos (Josh Brolin) – ‘Avengers: Infinity War’ (2018)

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As previously mentioned, the Thanos in Endgame was much, much different from the Thanos in Infinity War. In the 2018 epic, the Mad Titan is the peak of Marvel villainy, a character so incredibly compelling that he not only becomes the star of the movie but arguably of the MCU’s Phase 3 overall. Played by Josh Brolin, Thanos is a galactic warlord convinced that the universe must be in perfect balance to thrive, let alone survive. To achieve this utopian balance, Thanos seeks to gather all five Infinity Stones and wipes out half of all the universe’s life from existence. Despite the Avengers’ best efforts, Thanos actually succeeds and ends the movie smiling at the sunset, satisfied with himself.

Thanos’ motives aren’t exactly groundbreaking, nor does he reinvent the superhero wheel; the fact is, he doesn’t need to. The character remains gripping and surprisingly complex, acting not out of sheer malice but instead a genuine believe that life must be kept in check and that only he has the necessary will to carry the deed out. In a way, Thanos considers himself merciful, as he is bearing the burden alone, condemning himself to spare millions; sure, that belief is wildly misplaced, but it’s certainly narratively riveting, making him an incredible character to follow. His complicated relationships with his daughters, Gamora (Zoe Saldaña) and Nebula (Karen Gillan), add further intricacy to his characterization, painting him as a despot who pursues power out of delusion rather than bloodthirst. Thanos remains the MCU’s greatest triumph in terms of villainy, and he’s likely to be topped by anyone.

Days of Our Lives spoilers for June 22 – July 03, 2026 will see Belle Black (Martha Madison) working with Chad DiMera (Connor Floyd) and they find a new clue left by Stefano DiMera (Joseph Mascolo). Plus, Abe Carver (James Reynolds) demands answers about Lexie Carver’s (Nikki Crawford) health.

We are going to get into all the drama, including bad things coming Kristen DiMera’s (Stacy Haiduk) way, thanks to EJ DiMera (Dan Feuerriegel) and Holly Jonas’ (Ashley Puzemis) medical and legal crises, plus hot stuff with Xander Cook Kiriakis (Paul Telfer).

Days of Our Lives: Stefano’s Chess Set Mystery – Week of June 22nd-26th

And now, let’s dive right in. On Monday, June 22nd, we have Chad showing Belle the key from the chess set, and she’s going to use it to unlock the board and finds another hidden clue. If you remember, Theo Carver (Tyler Joseph Andrews) found that key on Friday, and now Chad and Belle open Marlena Evans’ (Deidre Hall) puzzling chess set together. So, Belle finds an Italian lira note. It’s an older collector’s item because they use euros now. And the bill has composer Verdi on it. And he wrote La Traviata and Rigoletto. And of course, you know how Stefano loved his opera.

Andrew Donovan (Jude Ewing) is back and lays into his employee Cat Greene (AnnaLynne McCord). Andrew is warning Cat what she’s doing is way too dangerous and says she cannot continue, but Cat insists she already started.

Days of Our Lives: EJ Confronts Kristen – Sophia’s Death and Holly’s Crisis

EJ explodes on Kristen. And of course, by now EJ knows Kristen is the only one who knew Chanel Dupree’s (Raven Bowens) plans and would have told Sophia Choi (Rachel Boyd) that and the ghost gun, which is something Kristen could get, but Sophia could not. EJ is screaming in Kristen’s face that he knows she tried to kill Johnny DiMera (Carson Boatman). And Kristen’s going to deny everything, but she knows EJ’s going to kill her for it. He won’t believe her.

Marlena Evans reflects on her five decades in Salem. This is a huge milestone for beloved actress Deidre Hall, whose first air date on Days of Our Lives was way back on June 21st, 1976. So Marlena’s looking through a photo album and Paul Narita (Christopher Sean) shows up at her door and Belle is there as well. And Marlena tells them she’s taking a little stroll down memory lane and Belle wants to come along.

DOOL: Pills Investigation and Family Drama – Week of June 23rd-26th

Tuesday, June 23rd, Brady Black (Eric Martsolf) makes it official. He is Steve Johnson’s (Stephen Nichols) new partner at Black Patch. And Stephanie Johnson (Abigail Klein) opens up as her mom, Kayla Johnson (Mary Beth Evans), listens. Also, this week, Joy has Kelsey in her stroller at the pub and runs into Steve and Kayla, which is awkward since Steve gave Stephanie the gun that she almost killed Joy with.

Alex Kiriakis (Robert Scott Wilson) panics as Joy drops a bombshell on him. I wonder if she is too scared to stay in Salem and is considering going back to New York. Sarah Horton (Linsey Godfrey) needs a big favor from Xander and of course he will do whatever Sarah asked. Remember Xander was there in town square when Sarah tried to save Destiny’s life when she collapsed. So Xander’s going to make a call to get info on DiMera Enterprises Pharmaceuticals from two years ago when Clea died and of course she was Liam Selejko’s (Hank Northrop) ex.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Holly’s Health Plummeting

Wednesday, June 24th, Holly collapses. She was struggling by the lake already and then it happens again when she gets back to town. So, looks like Tate Black (Leo Howard) takes her over to University Hospital and Sarah runs a drug test on Holly. It is positive for a controlled substance, which is an opiate. That is the same drug Sarah and Brady suspect killed the two girls and is made by DiMera Enterprises Pharmaceuticals. And it’s not something that Holly was prescribed.

Gabi Hernandez (Cherie Jimenez) takes Theo by surprise. She may be circling back to apologize to Theo again. Gabi misses their friendship, especially since a lot of people dislike her right now. Sarah and Brady dig deeper into the tainted pill investigation. They’re going to talk to Liam, who is back in Salem for this chat. Sarah and Brady want to hear about Destiny and Clea, both from Liam. Also, Arianna’s going to get a proper goodbye from Liam after he ghosted her before. Arianna has a ton of questions for Liam and gets answers that are going to make Gabi look awful.

Days of Our Lives: July Sweeps Begins – June 25th and Beyond

Thursday, June 25th, it’s the first day of July sweeps and Kristen is scared out of her mind and wants Xander’s protection. So, I wonder if Kristen will actually confess her plot against Johnny. I doubt it because I don’t think Xander would protect her if he knew because he really likes Johnny. So, Kristen’s going to have to lie, deny, and make up something.

Arianna blasts her mom Gabi and demands to know what she did to Liam. I wonder if Gabi can clean this mess up or if Arianna’s going to be done with her just as done as Philip Kiriakis (John-Paul Lavoisier) is.

EJ gets a heads up on a big issue, maybe about the corporate deal tied to DiMera Enterprises Pharmaceuticals and that people are asking questions. He may hear that Xander’s poking around. Holly shares a theory with Tate and I wonder if Holly suspects somebody swapped her pills. Tate may think she’s being paranoid since Sophia is dead. Brady listens as Sarah opens up. I’m sure it’s more about these pill deaths. We also have that scene coming from the summer promo where Holly’s up at the hospital and Tate’s asking if those pills are hers and she freaks out on him.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Alex & Philip Worried

Friday, June 26th, we’ve got Alex and Philip concerned about what is next for Titan. Gabi hasn’t gotten Stefan’s inheritance yet and another loan payment is coming up very soon. And there’s no lawsuit funds they can use now that Xander dropped the case. Stephanie does something empowering. Maybe she’s going to take a step back from Alex or maybe decide she needs intensive therapy. I think a week or two at Bayview wouldn’t be a bad idea if I’m being honest.

Tween Rachel Black (Lorelei Olivia Mote) is very upset. Kristen and Brady go up to Bay View to tell her about Sophia’s death and it scares Rachel because she thinks she might end up in a bad way like Sophia since the doctors at Bay View failed Sophia. And twisted Kristen sitting there hugging Rachel when she is the one who killed her bestie Sophia. It is sick.

EJ spills something while provoking Xander in front of Sarah. I think EJ wants to create a divide between Sarah and Xander because they’re looking into the tainted pills. EJ may blab that Xander’s sleeping with Kristen, knowing how much Sarah hates his sister. It’s pretty clever of EJ, actually. And this week, Sarah tells Xander that she hopes they can stop EJ in time. And Xander tells Sarah that she does not want to be in EJ’s crosshairs, but it seems like it is too late.

Days of Our Lives: July Sweeps in Full Gear – June 29th Through July 3rd

The late Stefano’s mysterious chess set continues to have Belle and Chad obsessed with solving the problem. June 29th through July 3rd is the first full week of July sweeps. Expect storylines to pick up speed and to have a big July 4th event in Salem.

Chad and Belle continue to find clues and keep getting closer to each other, which is going to eat at EJ even though he thinks he’s got Cat on lock, which he does not. There is a mysterious person watching Chad and Belle and possibly Brady spying on them. And this person is doing Stefano’s bidding from beyond the grave, dropping clues.

Holly and EJ talk about how to beat Amy Choi’s lawsuit, but Holly has a health issue looming with those pills. EJ could always turn around and sue Amy for damages related to Sophia’s attack on Johnny. That might stop Amy in her tracks.

Days of our Lives Spoilers: Abe Wants Answers Now!

Abe demands answers from Lexie Carver. He can already tell she’s hiding something. And those symptoms of hers can’t be hidden from Abe and Theo for too much longer. The second dose of miracle serum that Dr. Wilhelm Rolf (Richard Wharton) gave her isn’t going to last too long or solve all the problems. Abe and Theo could lose Lexie sooner rather than later, maybe even by the end of July sweeps.

Kristen needs to watch her back with EJ. She is kidnapped soon and Xander may not care enough to help Kristen. Plus, let’s be real, she’s got it coming for what she did to Johnny. Stefan DiMera’s (Brandon Barash) inheritance could come through at the last minute, but then paying the Titan loan with DiMera dollars is going to come back to bite them all when EJ finds out. And Arianna may move into the pub and refuse to talk to her mom Gabi over the payoff stunt that she did with Liam that broke Arianna Horton’s (Vico Escorcia) heart.

Rafe Hernandez (Galen Gering) worries about Cat’s involvement with EJ, but Cat is not slowing down and ups the stakes soon. The question is, how far will she go with EJ to get the goods on him? Also, Sydney DiMera may show up in Salem for some summer fun and romance and drama during sweeps. Wait to see if EJ’s kid pops up.

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One of the reasons I love watching Steven Seagal movies is because the man’s a legend in his own mind. Every single movie revolves around how good he is at everything he does, and the unintended humor comes from the fact that his co-stars look like they know he’s a total BS artist. That “damn, he’s good” energy, however, works exceptionally well in films that don’t take themselves too seriously. Bruce Willis’ 1991 heist comedy, Hudson Hawk, has John McClane himself cracking safes, stealing artifacts, evading authorities, all while trying to get a good cappuccino.

Bruce Willis is a legend in his own mind in his portrayal of the titular character, but he’s so much more badass than Steven Seagal because he does everything with a smirk and a wink, fully aware that we’re all here to have fun watching a movie.

Currently relegated to ad-supported streaming or on-demand rentals if you want an ad-free experience, Hudson Hawk might not even be on your radar, which is a shame because it’s funnier than it has any right to be. Bruce Willis is a human cartoon character, and it looks like everybody involved had the time of their lives making this thing.

Indiana Jones Meets Die Hard

Eddie “Hudson Hawk” Hawkins is a world-class cat burglar fresh out of prison and determined to stay on the straight and narrow, enjoy a cappuccino, and leave his life of crime behind him. Naturally, he’s immediately sucked into a grand conspiracy no sooner than the prison gates close behind him. Working alongside his longtime partner, Tommy “Five-Tone” Messina (Danny Aiello), Hawk is blackmailed into a series of art heists that put him at odds with mobsters, CIA agents, and Vatican operative Sister Anna Baragli (Andie MacDowell), all of whom seem to have their own agenda.

As the body count rises and the plot grows increasingly convoluted, Hawk learns that wealthy husband-and-wife duo Darwin and Minerva Mayflower (Richard E. Grant and Sandra Bernhard) are pulling the strings behind the scenes. Their goal is nothing less than total world domination through a lost invention of Leonardo da Vinci that can supposedly turn lead into gold. Our hero globe-trots like a live-action cartoon character, and as the stakes continue to rise, so does the slapstick humor surrounding them.

Bruce Willis Is A Cartoon Character In Hudson Hawk

Though Hudson Hawk’s 23 percent critical score on Rotten Tomatoes would make you think it belongs in the same league as Steven Seagal’s Out for Justice, that assessment couldn’t be further from the truth. Hudson Hawk is pure popcorn spectacle, led by one of the ’90s most charismatic action stars at the height of his popularity. It’s a hidden gem if you’re in the mood for a heist flick that never takes itself seriously and is pretty shameless about it.

Oh yeah, and it’s also worth mentioning that half of the henchmen constantly at odds with Bruce Willis are named after candy bars and are exceptionally good at being totally incompetent. If that sounds like a good time, you can stream Hudson Hawk for free on The Roku Channel as of this writing.

For decades, Dragon Ball fans have wondered how Goku’s story will ultimately end. Will the legendary Saiyan unlock one final transformation? Will he ascend to an even greater level of power? Or could his final form be something much simpler?

An obscure piece of artwork from 1989 is now reigniting that discussion.

The illustration, created by Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama for the Dragon Ball Z Anime Special book, depicts an elderly Goku many years into the future. While the image was originally created as a joke, fans are now revisiting it as a fascinating glimpse at what Goku’s final years could look like.

What makes the drawing even more interesting is its origin. This version of Goku was not created out of nowhere. It is based on an old sketch Akira Toriyama drew back in 1989 for the Dragon Ball Z Anime Special book. At the time, Toriyama jokingly imagined what Goku might look like as an old man after fans repeatedly asked him when the story would finally end and how Goku would look in it.

The sketch presents a much older version of the beloved hero, a stark contrast to the youthful and energetic fighter fans have followed for decades. Rather than sporting a new transformation or overwhelming aura, this Goku appears aged by time, offering a rare vision of a future that has never been explored in the manga or anime.

Goku [credit: Akira Toriyama 1989]

Since the illustration came from an obscure publication released long before the internet era, many fans had never even seen it before. Now that it has resurfaced, the image is sparking fresh conversations throughout the Dragon Ballcommunity. Some see it simply as a humorous drawing from Toriyama’s past, while others view it as an intriguing possibility for where Goku’s journey could one day end.

Of course, Dragon Ball has changed dramatically since 1989. Goku has gone on to achieve forms that Toriyama himself may never have envisioned when he first drew the sketch. From Super Saiyan to Ultra Instinct, the Saiyan warrior has repeatedly surpassed expectations and rewritten his limits.

Still, there is something compelling about seeing Goku not as an unstoppable fighter chasing greater power, but as an old man who has lived a long and extraordinary life. It is a reminder that even legends grow older, and perhaps the greatest ending for Goku is not one defined by power, but by peace.

Whether Toriyama ever intended the drawing to represent Goku’s true final appearance may never be known. But more than 35 years later, fans are once again asking the question:

Could this sketch from 1989 be our first glimpse at Goku’s final form?

All Jack Reacher needs is his toothbrush, his passport, a steaming hot cup of coffee, and a bus ticket, and he’s good to go. However, the chances are that bus ticket is going to take him somewhere that needs a 6ft 5in brick wall of a human with the investigative skills of Batman and the pain tolerance of Superman to solve a problem. And now, we know when the next adventure will arrive.

Chain Reaction, the 31st Jack Reacher novel from Lee Child and Andrew Child, will be released on October 20, 2026. The book follows last year’s Exit Strategy and brings Reacher into a new investigation involving a murder, the Pentagon, and a remote Colorado town where something very clearly is not adding up.

The new novel begins when General Susan Turner tracks Reacher down after a member of her team is brutally murdered while on covert duty. Turner cannot trust anyone inside her own operation, including her deputy, so she turns to the one person who has made a career out of solving a problem and disappearing before the paperwork catches up. Turner is a recurring character in the Reacher books, and was also played by Cobie Smulders in the Tom Cruise adaptation of Never Go Back, from 2016.

What is Jack Reacher’s ‘Chain Reaction’ About?

Reacher’s intrepid investigative skills end up leading him to Summertown, Colorado, a remote settlement with one diner, one motel, five massive data centres, two giant solar farms, and a total population of just four people. Now, we’re no experts on town planning but when there are more data centres than actual residents, then something ain’t adding up. The math isn’t mathing, as the young people might say. The official synopsis states:

Jack Reacher is hard to find. It’s not easy to track him down. And he likes it that way. But General Susan Turner, based deep inside the Pentagon, has the means and the motive. She needs his help. A member of her team has been brutally murdered on covert duty. She can’t trust anyone she works with, not even her deputy. She needs someone from the outside. Someone who solves problems and disappears without a trace. Reacher heads to Summertown, Colorado. A town as remote and bizarre as it gets. One diner, one motel, five massive data centres, two giant solar farms humming away in the dust. Total population: four people. And one of them is watching him.

The TV adaptation stars Alan Ritchson (Fast X) as Jack Reacher, alongside Maria Sten (Swamp Thing) as Frances Neagley. The fourth season of the hit Prime Video series is set to arrive later this year, and will adapt Child’s novel Gone Tomorrow.

Chain Reaction by Lee Child and Andrew Child arrives October 20, 2026.

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If you happened to be in Malibu, California, recently and spotted a total bombshell on the beach in a floral bikini, it might’ve been Brooke Burke. The television host is inspiring us to step outside our comfort zones and try a string bikini this summer. Luckily for us, Amazon has a similar style that reviewers can’t stop talking about how flattering it is.

Burke was all smiles in her turquoise two-piece with orange flowers. The bright design certainly brought the vacation-ready vibes, and we’re getting similar feels from the Moshengqi String Bikini, except this one is $27 on Amazon. So, you can catch some rays on the beach or by the pool in model-worthy style.

Get the Moshengqi String Bikini for $27 at Amazon! Please note, prices are accurate as of the publishing date but are subject to change.

The Amazon find is slightly different from Burke’s, as it has a blue base with red flowers. It has adjustable bottoms, so you can tie them as tight as you’d like for an optimal fit. Many shoppers said that they’re just cheeky enough without making you feel too exposed. And the triangular top has similar coverage to Burke’s, and both the back strap and halter strap are adjustable, too.

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Funny enough, while this is a two-piece swimsuit, you’ll get three pieces in your order. You see, the bikini comes with a matching scrunchy to complete your look. So, if you get the Burke-inspired combination, you’ll get a blue and red floral accessory. The black bikini comes with a black scrunchie, the hot pink bikini comes with a hot pink scrunchie and so on for the different colors and patterns.

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No matter your age or body type, you deserve to wear a bathing suit that makes you feel your best. And who knows? Just because you’ve never tried a string bikini doesn’t mean you shouldn’t (and something tells us that Burke would agree)!

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Young and the Restless spoilers for June 22 – July 03, 2026 include crazy Patty Williams (Stacy Haiduk) amping up her threats. And we’ll also see a softer, cuddlier side of Matt Clark (Roger Howarth) as he gets romantic with the one woman in town who actually tolerates him.

We are going to get into the latest spoilers for the two weeks that start June 22nd, including July sweeps kicking off this coming Thursday and then kicking into high gear the following week.

Young and the Restless: Patty’s Threats and Jack’s Desperation – Week of June 22nd-26th

All right, on Monday, June 22nd, Jack Abbott (Peter Bergman) is cranky because he didn’t sleep well. He was worried that Patty was going to creep into his bed and molest him, which is valid, but she tells Jack she will wait to be invited. Patty changed his work schedule and said that Diane Jenkins Abbott’s (Susan Walters) doctor is coming by to see him.

And Patty again threatens Diane’s safety if Jack doesn’t behave himself. He texts Kyle Abbott (Michael Mealor) when Patty’s out of the room and tells Kyle, “Come to the house and follow the doctor home.” And he doesn’t know at this point that it’s Dr. Markham (Jere Burns). He wants him to see if he can find out where Diane is stashed.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Jack Meets Markham

So, then Dr. Markham shows up, lies, and says that Diane’s doctor had an emergency, so he’s filling in. Markham blames Jack for Diane’s breakdown, and says she doesn’t want to see him, but he says that Diane is safe and recovering, and Markham reminds Jack that Diane left him.

Jack grills Markham about Patty getting out of the psych hospital, and Markham claims Patty showed genuine remorse and says she was ready to be released into society. And Markham says Patty is as sane as him. That’s a scary thought. Jack cannot accept that Diane would go so far as to cut Kyle out of her life and Patty says Diane never really loved Jack and he denies that. Then Patty starts with crazier talk about how Jack’s going to love her instead of Diane and that Patty’s going to be his wife and Jack is just stunned.

Y&R Spoilers: Nikki’s Diagnosis and Victor’s Response

We’ve got Victor Newman (Eric Braeden) and Claire Grace Newman (Hayley Erin) talking about work. Victor wants Claire to set up a new publishing division now that they have Newman back. She tried to get Nikki Newman (Melody Thomas Scott) to meet them for brunch, but she was at the doctor. Claire talks about them reconciling, but Victor says Nikki didn’t even show up for brunch. And Claire tells Victor that she promised not to say anything, but then she blabs about Nikki’s headaches and that she’s at the doctor.

Speaking of, Victoria Newman (Amelia Heinle) is there with Nikki when she’s diagnosed with a mass on her optic nerve that will make her blind, but the surgery could also blind her. Victoria reassures Nikki that they will get a second opinion and she’s going to have Nate Hastings (Sean Dominic) look at her MRI. And of course, Nikki is scared, but she makes Victoria promise again that she will not tell Victor about this. Nikki doesn’t want Victor’s pity or him seeing her as weak.

Diane tries to unlock Markham’s phone, which is dumb. 911 still works on locked phones. Josh Griffith needs a clue. Diane asks about going out for fresh air, but Markham says no. Use the gym downstairs. And then Diane tells Markham she’s having nightmares and she asks for sleeping pills. He says he’ll consider it. And Diane talks to herself about playing Markham, letting him think he’s in charge and then escaping.

Young and the Restless: Matt’s Romantic Side and Sweeps Approach

Tuesday, June 23rd, Nate is let in on a secret. And I expect this is Victoria telling Nate about Nikki’s diagnosis. Also, looks like Nikki has a run-in with Victor, but she does not tell him her scary news. Kyle pursues a new lead on his mom, Diane. So, it looks like Kyle did exactly as Jack asked, and he followed and found out where Markham lives, but likely did not spot Diane.

Wednesday, June 24th, Victoria begs Nikki to please tell Victor about her diagnosis, but Nikki won’t do it. Noah Newman (Lucas Adams) is pushing Matt’s buttons, and Phyllis Summers (Michelle Stafford) gets between them at the Shadow Room when Noah is goading Matt and trying to provoke him.

Also, Nick Newman (Joshua Morrow) is struggling and really wants pills again. Next week at the Genoa City Athletic Club, Matt is wooing Phyllis with a once upon a time themed date request. Matt says there was a man with no memory who met a woman and asked her out. So, will she say yes? We’ll see.

Young and the Restless: July Sweeps Kicks Off – June 25th and Beyond

Thursday, June 25th is the first day of July sweeps. Nikki’s health plummets and Victor leaps into action, taking great measures to help her. He may find a specialist, an expert in Nikki’s condition or some experimental therapy. We’ll also see Jill Abbott (Lauren Koslow) back in Genoa City with a new face. Daytime icon Lauren Koslow fills in as Jill for five episodes during July sweeps.

And this week, Billy Abbott (Jason Thompson) is talking to Jill. I’m sure they’re going to discuss Chancellor and Victor giving it to Lily Winters (Christel Khalil) and Cane Ashby (Billy Flynn) being made CEO. And oh yeah, Jill learns she’s going to be a grandma again because Billy and Sally Spectra (Courtney Hope) have a new baby on the way. And they are also engaged to be married. I’m sure Jill’s going to be excited about all of it.

Jack mulls over the options he has to save Diane and bring her home. This week, Jack tells Billy he’s going to lure Dr. Markham away from his house, but Billy worries what could happen if Markham gets suspicious. So, this might be an all hands-on deck Abbott plan to save Diane. Of course, Kyle’s on board. I’m sure Billy would be happy to help.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Victor Makes a Discovery

Friday, June 26, Victor learns something new about Nikki’s condition. So, fortunately, Victor is stepping up in a big way after being awful to Nikki for months. I’m sure if Victor didn’t step up, all his kids would be so mad at him. Jack and Kyle do something risky to deal with Patty and try and save Diane.

Young and the Restless: July Sweeps in Full Gear – June 29th Through July 3rd

June 29th through July 3rd is the first full week of July sweeps, by the way. So, we should see things really picking up momentum. But also, Friday, July 3rd is a federal holiday for Independence Day, which falls on Saturday this year. So, there is a chance of a Y&R rerun. Keep an eye on your DVR just in case.

We’ll find out what happens with Jack and Kyle after the risky move they make. They are desperate to get Diane out of the hands of psycho Dr. Markham and get Jack away from crazy Patty. Victor and Nikki get closer after he finds out about her diagnosis and takes extraordinary steps to help save her sight. So, Victor may bring Nikki back to the Newman ranch soon because she really shouldn’t be at the Genoa City Athletic Club going through a medical crisis. And Victor should bring her to her home that he never should have kicked her out of.

Young and the Restless Spoilers: Nate May be Involved on Nikki’s Treatment

We’ll find out if anyone helps Nate play a role in Nikki’s treatment. And I’m curious to see if she is annoyed with Claire for blabbing to Victor that she is sick because Nikki knows not a lot of people knew. There’s Claire, there’s Victoria. She may not be burdening Nick because of his drugs. So, it’s got to be one of them. We could see a first date for Matt and Phyllis if Matt is able to convince Phyllis to give him a go. Also, Nick has a relapse coming soon. He will be popping some pills. Plus, Jack is going to be able to get Patty out of his house before too long, and Diane will be back home soon.

But I expect Patty to try some last minute scheme, and it could prove dangerous because she is so obsessive about Jack. We will learn more about Dr. Markham. Fans think he’s got a tie to some mysterious connection since he’s got interesting books in his house, which is kind of strange.

Plus, he’s creepy and crazy. Obviously, Jill’s going to leave Genoa City and we have Lauren Koslow wrapping her recast run as Billy’s mom in this second week. We will see Cane settling in as CEO of Chancellor with Lily as his boss, which of course Cane absolutely loves because he likes flirting with the woman he works for. And we’ll have more of Matt trying to slide his way closer to Cane, but maybe Victor is distracted from his revenge plan because of Nikki’s poor health.