This week, we continue to dive into the biggest movie trailers released for the Summer 2026 season. From blockbuster sequels and franchise reboots to original films and surprise contenders, we break down the footage, discuss what stands out, and share our expectations for the movies that will dominate theaters over the coming months. Join us as we analyze the stories, performances, visual effects, and potential box office impact of this summer's most anticipated releases.

(*NOTE: Technical difficulties during the recording on May 29 caused us to pick back up on June 5.)

(recorded on May 29 & June 5, 2026)

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• 01:31 ~ Toy Story 5 | Final Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QftAW9TTmuQ
• 05:54 ~ Avatar: The Last Airbender: Season 2 | Official Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_Las484swM
• 07:15 ~ Primetime | Official Teaser HD - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yrfrf53ttYY
• 15:04 ~ The End of Oak Street | Official Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oB9AxspVow
• 21:24 ~ Marvel Animation’s X-Men ‘97 Season 2 | Official Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mfUtseK27pc
• 27:20 ~ Disclosure Day | Final Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icDuEHSxE-w

Did Disney+ rush The Punisher: One Last Kill out the door? This week, we break down the viral backlash surrounding the Marvel special after fans blasted several scenes for looking unfinished, with one rooftop sequence being compared online to a “PS3 cutscene” and “GTA graphics.”

(recorded on May 18, 2026)

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• 01:15 ~ Lanterns (2026) Official Teaser 2 | HBO Max - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XmcIjxwLJcY
• 07:06 ~ Backrooms (2026) Official Trailer HD | A24 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HjdiohVOik
• 14:25 ~ The Furious (2026) Official Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Avky8dVaqAI
• 24:00 ~ Frank Castle Rooftop Fight | The Punisher: One Last Kill (2026) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJY9NY_DW_Q

Summer movie season is officially here, and 2026 is STACKED. In this episode, we break down the most anticipated movies hitting theaters this summer, from Christopher Nolan’s epic mythological spectacle The Odyssey to the blood-soaked return of Resident Evil, and the chaotic, painful insanity of Jackass: Best and Last, and more.

(recorded on May 8, 2026)

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• 00:50 ~ jackass: best and last | Official Trailer (2026) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNwzFhGwA94
• 07:25 ~ Spider-Noir | Official Trailer (2026) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSMUZJ2LkU8
• 11:51 ~ Resident Evil | Teaser Trailer (2026) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U9GR8OtEVkE
• 21:21 ~ The Odyssey | Official New Trailer (2026) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_bKjZeJBBI
• 26:23 ~ Evil Dead Burn | Official Trailer (2026) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMzhf6qYJ4I

This week, we’re diving into two major shake-ups in tech and entertainment that have everyone asking the same question: are companies starting to hit the brakes?

First, rumors are swirling that The Walt Disney Company could be easing up on password-sharing crackdowns for Disney+, a surprising shift as streaming platforms have been tightening restrictions across the board.

Then, in a move that shocked creators and the tech world alike, OpenAI is officially shutting down its video-generation tool Sora just months after its hyped debut. The decision comes amid a crowded AI market and even led Disney to walk away from a planned billion-dollar partnership.

(recorded on April 7, 2026)

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• 01:08 ~ Paramount Skydance Secures $24 Billion From Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Abu Dhabi Funds for Warner Bros. Deal - https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/paramount-skydance-funding-saudi-arabia-qatar-abu-dhabi-funds-warner-bros-deal-1236709251/
• 08:13 ~ OpenAI closes Sora video-making app and cancels $1bn Disney deal - https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3w3e467ewqo
• 22:36 ~ MAIN TOPIC

This week, we dive into two surprising news stories: a quadriplegic amputee involved in a shooting incident with a friend, and actor Alan Ritchson in a violent altercation with a neighbor.

(recorded on March 24, 2026)

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• 00:48 ~ Moana Live-Action Movie Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7f6hlKsxxo
• 04:02 ~ Spider-Man: Brand New Day Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TZMtslA3UY
• 13:54 ~ Dune: Part Three Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3_9vCamtuPY
• 24:49 ~ Quadriplegic Amputee Shoots His Friend - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMxcG_yI_-o
• 36:40 ~ Actor Alan Ritchson Beating Up Neighbor - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMxcG_yI_-o

This week, we dive into the chaotic return of one of comedy’s most infamous horror spoofs. The brand-new Scary Movie 6 trailer has finally dropped, bringing back familiar faces like Cindy and Brenda alongside the Wayans brothers for the franchise’s first entry in more than a decade.

But while horror icons are getting roasted on screen, Hollywood itself just experienced a massive shake-up behind the scenes. Paramount has officially won the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery, beating out Netflix with a deal worth roughly $110 billion that would combine two of the industry’s biggest media empires. If approved, the merger could reshape the future of theatrical releases, streaming, and the ownership of franchises ranging from DC and HBO to Mission: Impossible and beyond.

(recorded on March 3, 2026)

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• 00:55 ~ Fans Disappointed By Live-Action God of War First Look - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/god-of-war-creator-amazon-first-photo-1236520380/
• 06:44 ~ The Mummy 4 Directors Say ‘Tomb of the Dragon Emperor’ Is Not Canon - https://deadline.com/2026/03/the-mummy-4-directors-tomb-of-the-dragon-emperor-not-canon-1236744149/
• 13:25 ~ Scary Movie 6 Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0fZ58S-7QP0
• 21:46 ~ Paramount Wins Bid For Warner Bros. Discovery - https://deadline.com/2026/03/paramount-warner-bros-merger-movie-release-plans-1236739301/

This week we break down the escalating media industry shake-up as Paramount sweetens its bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, raising its offer to about $31 per share and roughly $110 billion overall in an aggressive attempt to outmaneuver rival deals and win over shareholders. With Warner Bros. Discovery now reviewing the revised proposal and calling it potentially “superior,” the battle for one of Hollywood’s biggest studios is heating up fast.

We also dive into AMC Theatres’ decision to reject the planned theatrical rollout of the 20-minute AI-generated short film “Thanksgiving Day,” which was supposed to run during pre-show programming before feature films. After online backlash and growing concerns about AI-generated content in cinemas, AMC confirmed it would not participate in screening the project at any of its locations, raising big questions about the future of AI filmmaking in theaters.

(recorded on February 23, 2026)

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• 00:53 ~ Opening on the Passing of Many Actors and Actresses in 2026
• 05:22 ~ Paramount Sweetens Offer For Warner Bros. Discovery - https://deadline.com/2026/02/paramount-sweents-offer-warner-bros-discovery-1236733836/
• 20:21 ~ AMC Refuses to Screen AI Film - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/ai-short-movie-amc-theaters-1236509143/

Before the big game, we brainstormed which movie teasers might debut during Super Bowl LX. Which films got the spotlight, which were missing, and how did these trailers stack up against our predictions? We also talk about fan predictions and why advertisers still love the Super Bowl stage for Hollywood’s biggest first looks.

(recorded on February 6, 2026)

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• 01:06 ~ 2026 Streaming Services Price Increases - https://www.theverge.com/23901586/streaming-service-prices-netflix-disney-hulu-peacock-max
• 10:04 ~ Iron Lung (2026) Box Office Earnings Success - https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/box-office-iron-lung-send-help-melania-1236644154/
• 16:49 ~ MAIN TOPIC