On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt break down the biggest headlines in movies and TV, including the epic first trailer for The Odyssey and the confirmation of Paul Walter Hauser as Mole Man in The Fantastic Four. We also share our latest predictions for Superman's box office debut and where it could land among James Gunn’s biggest comic book openings. Plus, we react to trailers for Eyes of Wakanda, Cat in the Hat, and Running Man, and celebrate the record-breaking success of Jurassic World: Rebirth.

TIMECODES:

0:00 - Intro
0:09 - Announcement/Update

3:06 - Eyes of Wakanda Trailer
8:44 - Running Man Trailer

12:01 - Cat in the Hat Trailer
15:27 - The Odyssey Teaser
21:12 - Paul Walter Hauser confirmed as Mole Man

24:05 - 2025 Box Office Update
35:15 - Superman Box Office Predictions

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On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Matt Roembke share their love for the seventh Jurassic film: Jurassic World Rebirth. Let us know in a comment below what you thought of the new Dino-film!

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On today's episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Matt Roembke break down their thoughts on the final three episodes of Ironheart. More importantly, they debate what could be next for Riri Williams and the devilish character introduced in the finale!

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On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Matt Roembke discuss Denis Villeneuve directing the next James Bond movie and who could play 007. After the news, they're joined by Phase Hero's Jenna Anderson to review the first three episodes of Ironheart. Finally, ahead of Jurassic World: Rebirth, the duo rewinds back to 1993's Jurassic Park.

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TIMECODES:

0:00 - Intro

03:01 - Denis Villeneuve To Direct James Bond

15:45 - News

23:38 - Ironheart Episodes 1-3 Review w/ Jenna Anderson

1:04:35 - Jurassic Park | Rewind Series

This episode was originally posted on The Direct Extras YouTube page.

On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David Thompson and Matt Roembke discuss the massive news that Jon Bernthal is joining Tom Holland in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The duo also tackles news stories like a mystery 2028 Marvel movie and the DCU Clayface casting. Then, Matt challenges David to guess the highest-earning (domestic) movie of each year going back to 2014.

Later, David reviews F1: The Movie, starring Brad Pitt, in theaters this weekend. To end the show, David and Matt close out their Superman Rewind Series with 2013's Man of Steel, a conversation three years in the making.

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TIMECODES:

0:00 - Intro

06:13 - The Punisher Joins Spider-Man 4

20:32 - Mystery Marvel Movie in 2028

24:46 - Jake Schreier Directing X-Men Movie

34:15 - Clayface Casting

39:00 - Deliver Me From Nowhere Trailer

44:32 - Tom Cruise Honorary Oscar

49:35 - Which Movie Won at the Box Office? (GAME)

57:29 - F1: The Movie Review

1:13:08 - Man of Steel | Rewind Series

The Direct's Russ Milheim joins David Thompson to review the 2025 How to Train Your Dragon remake.

David Thompson and Matt Roembke soar back to 2006 for a Superman Returns review.