The Year in Review: 2025

By: Andrew Bermudez

(Mustache Maniacs Film Co. Headquarters; December 31, 2025)

    Another year is over, and with it comes some very exciting projects, which led to a busier than expected year. We released five new films in total, and we've ramped up our production pipeline for the years ahead! As that begins to unfold, let's take a look back at what happened this year.

January

    The year started out with the release of our THAC 2025 entry, An Imposter's Mission! This short sci-fi comedy, while not winning any prizes, set up the year on a strong note. This film reinterpreted the fish-out-of-water narrative with space aliens for some hilarious comedy! If you haven't seen it yet, the film has been embedded above so you can watch it.

    This month also saw the introduction of a few operational changes. For starters, the Original Cuts releases introduced in 2024 for Twenty Years Young became exclusive to the official website. This was done to avoid confusion for newer fans while still preserving many of our original films. We also updated our policy about announcing release dates in order to avoid having to publicly delay projects again and again, which went into effect in March of this year. And we also announced our intention to begin adding official subtitles to all of our past films in order to better align them with current releases, which began around Spring Break of this year.

February

    While The Fourth Mustache Maniacs Film Co. Fan Choice Awards saw its last delay into the second half of 2025 this month, the only real news that happened in February was the announcement of Sand: The Movie. The official description waxed poetic about the mysteries of sand, but not much else in order to avoid spoilers. This film was also our first film to be officially affected by the new release policy from January.

March

    March was pretty uneventful, mostly being dedicated to working internally on new projects, as well as updating the website and the wiki. However, we did finish Sand: The Movie on time for an April 1 debut, though that was mainly because...

April

    April Fools! Sand: The Movie ended up being a joke film where literally nothing happened. Regardless, this film ended up being a hit, mainly because of how relaxing the film ended up being. With this project out of the way, more time was focused on rolling out subtitles for all of our legacy projects online, mainly by spending time creating these subtitles in the first place.

May

AI-generated image of the new Godzilla created for the re-release of Com 50-3: Raid on Central Island. Beginning in 2026, AI-generated images such as this one will no longer be permitted.

    May was not a busy month, but this did mark the beginning of introducing retroactive subtitles to all of our previous films. Films from 2020 - 2023 received their subtitles this month, and it was revealed that more films would get subtitles throughout the rest of the year.

    This was also the month that we finally confirmed the results of several technology tests that had been conducted throughout recent years. Starting in 2026, all Mustache Maniacs Film Co. projects would be held up to very specific quality standards, including universal mouth animation (unless time did not allow), better set design, restrictions on the use of AI (including no longer allowing any AI-generated imagery), and more. These upgrades will affect all upcoming releases.

June

    While there were no films released this month, two releases for July were announced back-to-back! The first was for Dino Attack: Saga of a Conflict: The Motion Comic, an animated adaptation of the comics of the same name. The second was a BRAWL 2025 entry, later revealed to be Eye of the Baron's Storm, that focused on the overarching villain of Project U: Baron Typhonus. Throughout the end of the month, work began on the BRAWL entry while the finishing touches to the motion comic were made behind the scenes.

July

    July saw the release of not one, but two new films! The first, Dino Attack: Saga of a Conflict: The Motion Comic, was developed entirely by affiliate PeabodySam by reusing the comics to retell the story of the opening of the namesake RPG with original audio and editing! The film was released on July 1, the to-the-day twentieth anniversary of the debut of Dino Attack RPG.

    In the meantime, Andrew Bermudez was still hard at work with the BRAWL 2025 entry, Eye of the Baron's Storm, which saw massive effects work throughout the first week of July. In spite of the challenges that arose, the film finally debuted on July 6 to great acclaim. While the film didn't win any prizes, it was still lauded for its characterizations, scenic design, and effects, as well as creating anticipation for future projects that feature Baron Typhonus.

    In addition to these two titles, more subtitles debuted at the end of the month and a behind the scenes video showcased a shot that was cut from Eye of the Baron's Storm. Also, The Fourth Mustache Maniacs Film Co. Fan Choice Awards finished production at the end of this month.

August

    August was the month that The Fourth Mustache Maniacs Film Co. Fan Choice Awards began to wind down production. It was all about post-production work to finalize this long-delayed film.

September

    And that post-production continued into September. There were many other projects behind the scenes that started to ramp up development at this time, including many that will be announced at The Fourth Mustache Maniacs Film Co. Fan Choice Awards, so that contributed to the slow-down.

October

    On October 1, it was made official that The Fourth Mustache Maniacs Film Co. Fan Choice Awards would be released on November 14, which also marked an acceleration in the film's post-production phase. While the film was complicated to edit due to the effects-heavy music video for Happy Celebration, the film was finished in short order, ready for its grand debut! However, the film was still delayed to December 19, mainly due to a conflict in the existing schedule. On the other hand, the short form documentary, Curt Freeman: In His Own Words, was officially announced to commemorate his 100th birthday. The film does not currently have a release date.

November

    This month saw The Fourth Mustache Maniacs Film Co. Fan Choice Awards receive its final touches as editing progressed. Final auditions were also held this month. While they were very fruitful, they weren't enough to keep this project on-track. Therefore...

December

        The Fourth Mustache Maniacs Film Co. Fan Choice Awards was delayed to Spring 2026 in order to complete the needed voice recordings. Because of this, some schedule changes were made internally, but this does mean that we're going to focus on higher quality for this project, as per our new policy changes, which will go into effect on January 1, 2026. The first film that will be affected by these changes will be our THAC 2026 entry, which will officially release on January 4, 2026.

2026: Get Ready for New Stories!

    This year was pretty quiet, but that was by design, as it will only pale compared to what we have in store for the next decade and beyond! With our commitment to higher quality standards in place, we're going to take our stories to heights never before achieved to thrill existing fans and attract new ones as we continue to expand our cinematic universe! To keep you updated on all of our ongoing projects, here is a list of every single in-development project that we have announced! And we have some more waiting for their own announcements! Stay tuned for more information, including release dates, development updates, and more! See you again in 2026!

• The Fourth Mustache Maniacs Film Co. Fan Choice Awards (Film) - It's just about time for another awards ceremony! Get ready to find out the audience's picks for the best of the best and discover plenty of new faces as they head down the red carpet for a night you won't forget!
• William's Bell Overture: The Symphony of the Realities (Film) - In Dimension 7124, a middle-aged technician at Bell Laboratories tries to prove the William's Bell Theorem when he encounters his deceased parents in another reality. While he becomes emotionally torn, sinister forces from Dimension 418 conspire to capture his equipment to traverse the multiverse for their master's plan.
• Greed and Grit (Film) - A bandit raid on a train in the American West goes south when the gang's ringleader decides to get as much material wealth out of the job as he possibly can.
• Johnny Thunder and the Secret of Marco Polo: The Adventure Retold (Film) - A remake of the classic animated film of the same name.
• Pharaoh's Quest: Tyrant of the Chaco (Film) - Jake Raines and his entourage are on another adventure as the naturally mummified corpse of Conquistador Alexio Garcia is resurrected during the Chaco War.
• Johnny Thunder and the Rise to Fame (Film) - Johnny Thunder reminisces about his first adventure, including how he met the rest of the Adventurers and why Lord Sam Sinister is his archenemy.
• A Future in the Past (Film) - When Dr. Cyber's time machine goes haywire during an investigation into the disappearance of Dr. Bradford Rant, Dr. Cyber, Tim Timebuster, and Ulysses S. Powell are flung throughout history as the time machine is stolen! Can they be reunited and save all of history?
• Van Helbrick and the Monster Fighters (Film) - Before he moved to Howling Hollow, Arthur Van Helbrick was once a member of the Monster Fighters! When word of Arthur's exploits reaches Prof. Archibald Hale, he's invited to join his team of monster hunters hand-picked to stop Lord Vampyre from eclipsing the sun. However, deep in the heart of the country of Vansyltrania, the six hunters discover that a conspiracy is afoot that may be aiding their foe in his plans.
• Alpha Team: Mission Deep City (Film) - Ogel has set up his new base at the abandoned Blackwell Mansion in LEGO City, so Alpha Team must partner with the LCPD to track him down. However, there is something happening in the police force's ranks that is threatening to compromise this entire mission, and that doesn't even begin to cover the city's own quirks!
• Johnny Thunder and the Wonders Beneath the Waves (Film) - When the Deep-Sea Salvage Crew discovers a journal leading to sunken treasure in the Bermuda Triangle, they call up Johnny Thunder and the Adventurers to join them on a diving expedition! However, Lord Sam Sinister has allied with Mr. Cunningham on Mistden Island, leading to an all-out chase for the treasure! However, that's soon going to be the least of everyone's worries...
• B.I.O. Corps (Film) - After being hand-picked by Dr. Wallace Bishop, Zac Fernstein, a U.S. Marine, gets injected with a suer serum to become the last member of a squad of genetically engineered super soldiers. They're dispatched to Shadyville, where Wallace's past rival Hayman Talon is trying to resurrect Cal Pada with the help of a mysterious force.
• Mysteries of the Arctic (Film) - When the Bradford Rant Institute detects an anomaly in northern Canada after a meteor shower, Prof. Samantha Rhodes and Dr. Jeff Fisher are both dispatched to back up Mission Meteorite to discover the origins of alien lifeforms. However, the creatures are on a mission from the malevolent Baron Typhonus, who is getting ready to execute his final plan!
• Legends of the Universe (Film) - Project U ends with this massive crossover! When Ogel is enlisted by Baron Typhonus to open a rift to Dimension 525, the two realities fuse together! While many heroes join the Nexus Force to combat this new threat, Ulysses S. Powell calls upon them to fix the Hypno Cruiser and travel back in time to stop the fusion from occurring. However, conspiracies on top of one another are exposed that will reveal the true mastermind behind most of the events of the cinematic universe!
• Curt Freeman: In His Own Words (Film) - Discover the life of Curt Freeman, told as he remembers it. His original, genuine voice will describe what his life was like and how growing up in a changing world reshaped his life path. On this fascinating journey through the 20th century, discover how Curt's original goal of entering advertising shifted with the onset of World War 2, leading him to work for the City of Los Angeles. Even though he may be unknown to most of the world, Curt Freeman still shows that every face holds a story worth hearing.
• Alms Pouch: Finished At Last! (Film) - When the criminal Willie Swipe steals the purse and locket of the widowed and homeless Martha Parker, she takes matters into her own hands to stop the thief!
• The Lost Ruby: An Interactive Adventure (Game) - A new intern at the LEGO City Museum has been recruited by archaeologist Johnny Thunder to help him locate the long-lost gem Re-Gou in Egypt. The journey is fraught with danger as a new threat is after the treasure as well, and Egyptologist Hiram Aziz has lost the mummy of Pharaoh Hotep! This remake and massive expanding of the classic adventure game makes you into a detective and archaeologist as you decipher the clues, fight the bad guys, and find the treasure!
• Shady Acres Super Sleuth (Game) - As Chief Della Wickfield and her police team are away from Shady Acres, a guest detective scours the hotel for clues to figure out wo stole Blanche Fairfax's diamond necklace. This overhaul of the original game will restore its functionality and add some new surprises!
• Late for the Soccer Match Interactive (Game) - The interactive version of this film is being restored, which allows the viewer to decide how Peter Whitman gets to the soccer stadium.
• Mustache Maniacs-opoly (Game) - Compete with either other players or the CPU to buy up as much property from around the cinematic universe as possible and drive the other players to bankruptcy. This reimagining of the original board game will include new game mechanics and updated properties.
• Tales Across the World: A Short Story Collection (Book) - This anthology book features short stories by the story team that explore the cinematic universe and the consequences of our actions. Aimed at an older audience, these stories showcase how even the smallest actions can make a significant impact, especially across the multiverse.
• Cooking With Flex: Recipes from Around Mustache Maniacs Film Co.'s Cinematic Universe (Book) - Having returned from a global culinary vacation, Alpha Team agent Flex has compiled what he thinks are the most unique foods into a single book, with recipes detailing how to prepare each dish!
• Enigma of the Holy Land (Book) - In the midst of the recent armed conflict in Israel, Lily Washburn, an American archaeology student, has been requested to visit an excavation site that seems to have uncovered an artifact that details two supernatural votive staffs. Lily is on the case, but a rival student named Monty Khan, a Caananist who believes that only he knows how to stabilize the region, is also after the staffs to re-establish Caanan culture. In their race, Lily soon discovers a secret society that seems to have its own ends! (formerly The Holy Land Paragon)
• The Fifth Mustache Maniacs Film Co. Fan Choice Awards (Film) - Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Mustache Maniacs Film Co. with another awards ceremony! This show will feature an original song, some new announcements, and plenty of Hollywood glamor!