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Peacemaker is back and Season 2 viewership is climbing—could this mean the DC brand is finally on the rise? On today’s episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, Kristian is joined by Mike Kalinowski and Roxy Striar to break it all down. From Superman’s influence on DC’s momentum to the latest updates from Warner Bros., we’ve got a lot to cover. Topics include: Has SUPERMAN Saved The DC Brand? PEACEMAKER Season 2 Viewership Rises Significantly From Season 1 → Read more AQUAMAN Director James Wan and Patrick Wilson Reveal If They’ve Met With James Gunn → Read more Chris Columbus Staying Out of HBO’s Harry Potter → Read more Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Set Video Reveals The Witch → Read more New Street Fighter Set Photos Surface → Read more Join the conversation as we discuss whether DC is finally bouncing back, what’s next for Aquaman and James Wan, updates on Harry Potter and Narnia, plus the buzz around the Street Fighter movie. Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more from The Kristian Harloff Show! #Peac

The box office is buzzing and we’ve got a lot to cover on today’s episode of The Kristian Harloff Show! Kristian Harloff is joined by John Rocha as co-host to break down the latest in movie news, from K-pop demon slayers taking the crown at the box office to surprising updates on the MCU and DCU. SPONSORS:  CAR GURUS: Buy or sell your next car today with Car Gurus at http://www.cargurus.com RUGIET: Head to http://www.rugiet.com/KRISTIAN and use code KRISTIAN to get 15% off today. Topics include: “Kpop Demon Hunters” Wins The Box-Office  – The breakout hit slashes its way to #1. Summer Box-Office Won’t Hit $4 Billion  – Why Hollywood might fall short this season. Fantastic Four’s Global Box Office Surges  – Marvel’s first family might finish bigger than expected. Superman Crosses $600 Million Worldwide  – Outgrossing nearly every DCEU film to date. Jerry Adler, “Sopranos” & “Good Wife” Star, Dead  – Remembering the acclaimed actor. Chloé Zhao Reflects On Eternals  – Why the lack of boundaries may have hu

The Kristian Harloff Show presents Capes and Cowls! Winston A. Marshall and Coy Jandreau are back to dive into the world of comic book movies and TV. Today we’re kicking things off with a PEACEMAKER Season 2 Ep.1 Review (Non-Spoiler), giving you our first impressions of James Gunn’s hilarious and action-packed return to the DCU. We also break down the brand-new PEACEMAKER Season 2 opening credits set to “Oh Lord” by Foxy Shazam—and yes, it’s just as wild as you’d expect!  Other topics include: Alan Cumming on AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY challenges and not knowing who he was acting with:  Why 2025 will be the first time since 2011 a superhero movie won’t reach $700 million worldwide:  Casting news: Tramell Tillman joins SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY as a villain (but not Tombstone):  Don’t miss this packed episode of Capes and Cowls as we cover all the biggest DC, Marvel, and comic book movie updates of the week! Hashtags: #Peacemaker #PeacemakerSeason2 #PeacemakerReview #PeacemakerOpeningCredits #JamesGunn #AvengersDoomsd

The Kristian Harloff Show is back with a Whirl Girl reunion! Kristian Harloff is joined by Steph Sabraw and Roxy Striar to break down the biggest stories in movies, Marvel, and DC. Today’s big question: Is Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova joining Spider-Man: Brand New Day? With Florence Pugh officially added to the cast, there are signs this move has been in the works for quite some time. We’ll also talk about a major casting update as a Severance star joins the next Spider-Man film, plus big updates from DC and Marvel. James Gunn is finally breathing easy after Superman’s success, Alan Cumming opens up about the challenges of Avengers: Doomsday, and The Pitt sweeps the 2025 TCA Awards. Topics include: As Florence Pugh Joins SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY Cast, There Are Signs It's Been In The Works For A While → Read more here Severance Star Joins Next Spider-Man → Read more here SUPERMAN: James Gunn Is Relieved By Movie's Success → Read more here Alan Cumming Opens Up On Avengers: Doomsday Challenges → Read more he

Kristian Harloff is back with another episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, this time joined by Kris Carr! We’re diving into the latest in movie news, DCU updates, and Star Wars talk—and there’s plenty to cover. First up, James Gunn reveals that the DCU is ruled by 3 groups: Metahumans, the Government, and giant firms like Wayne Enterprises. What does this mean for the future of the DC Universe? We’ll also break down the news that Zeb is coming to The Mandalorian and Grogu movie, connecting animation to live action once again. In other DC news, The Batman actor John Turturro explains why he’s not returning as Carmine Falcone in The Penguin spinoff. Meanwhile, Zack Snyder sets the cast for his new film “Last Photograph”—a project fans of Snyder will definitely want to follow. And finally, the new sci-fi series Alien: Earth is already a hit, scoring 9.2 million viewers in just six days! 

On today’s episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, Kristian Harloff and Mike Kalinowski dive into a huge new DC rumor: Zoë Kravitz may NOT reprise her role as Selina Kyle/Catwoman in The Batman Part II! With Matt Reeves continuing Robert Pattinson’s Dark Knight saga, what would it mean for Gotham if Catwoman is left out—or recast? We break it all down. But that’s not all—we’ve got plenty of big stories in movie and TV news: Peacemaker Season 2 loses its perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, but still sets a new record for James Gunn. Helen Mirren stirs up the Bond debate with: “I’m a feminist, Bond must be a guy.” Paramount in talks for a major deal with Legendary. Bella Ramsey & Craig Mazin discuss shifts in The Last of Us Season 3. Superman (2025) update: Sean Gunn opens up on Maxwell Lord, James Gunn’s “bullet points” plan for the DCU, and more. From DC rumors and superhero updates to major Hollywood news, we’ve got you covered.

Is there trouble on the set of Avengers: Doomsday? On today’s episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, Kristian Harloff and John Rocha break down the latest Marvel production chatter, why Deadpool is reportedly in Avengers: Doomsday, the weekend box office (Weapons vs. Nobody 2), a massive Bourne rights win for Universal, how Andor is shaping the next Star Wars trilogy, and we remember screen legend Terence Stamp (Superman, Smallville, Star Wars). SPONSORS: MASTERCLASS: Right now, our listeners get an additional 15% off any annual membership at http://www.MASTERCLASS.com/BIGTHING TRADE COFFEE: Trade is offering 50% off a 1 month trial at http://www.drinktrade.com/kristian NUTRAFOL: Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to http://www.Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code KRISTIAN

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Who will be the DCU’s new Batman? On today’s Capes and Cowls episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, Kristian Harloff, Winston A. Marshall, and Coy Jandreau break down the latest rumors, casting buzz, and big superhero news making waves this week. We start with THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD: 7 Actors Who Could Play The DCU's BATMAN With Robert Pattinson Out Of The Running (Link) — who would YOU cast as the Dark Knight in James Gunn’s new DC Universe? Next, we discuss the RUMOR: Sadie Sink's SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY Role Has Been Revealed (Again) And It's No One We Expected (Link), diving into what this means for the future of the Spidey franchise. Marvel fans, we’ve also got an update on MARVEL ZOMBIES, which just got a new, earlier premiere date, will be very R-rated, and was originally going to be a film (Link). In DC news, James Gunn on Margot Robbie's Potential Return As Harley Quinn; Wants Idris Elba's Bloodsport In The DCU (Link) — will we see these fan-favorite characters back on the big screen? And finally, S

James Gunn has officially announced the story for the next Superman film, kicking off what he’s calling The Superman Saga! On today’s episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, Kristian Harloff and Steph Sabraw break down what Gunn revealed, how it sets the tone for DC’s future, and what fans can expect from this highly anticipated project. But that’s not all—there’s a ton of other big movie news to cover. Paramount is moving forward with Top Gun 3, new Star Trek and World War Z plans. We’ll also dig into the latest James Bond casting rumors that have caused plenty of confusion. Plus, Cate Blanchett says she’s open to working with David Fincher on a Squid Game project, and Universal has officially secured the Bourne rights in perpetuity.

Johnny Depp could be setting sail once again! Reports say Depp Has Had Talks Over “Pirates” Return — could Captain Jack Sparrow be making a comeback to the big screen? On today’s episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, we’re breaking down this major update along with other huge entertainment stories. There’s buzz about Talks Underway For “Weapons” Prequel Film — find out what that could mean for one of 2025’s biggest thrillers.  We also dive into some exciting MCU news: a DOCTOR STRANGE Franchise Star Confirms They Will Return In AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY (And It Could Be A Game-Changer) — here’s why this might completely shift the Marvel landscape.  Over in Marvel TV, Vincent D’Onofrio gives fans hope by confirming DAREDEVIL: BORN AGAIN Season 2 Will NOT Be The Show’s Final Season. And finally — did you know the Smallville creators once worked on an Iron Man movie where Tom Cruise was interested in the role? We’ll unpack the full backstory.  SPONSORS: CAR GURUS: Buy or sell your next car today with Car Gurus at https

Could Ryan Reynolds be confirming that Deadpool will join the Avengers in Avengers: Doomsday? Kristian Harloff, Roxy Striar, and Mike Kalinowski break down the buzz around Reynolds teasing Deadpool in Avengers, possible team-up with Wolverine, and how this could set the stage for Avengers Secret Wars. We also dive into a huge week in movie news: Greta Gerwig’s The Chronicles of Narnia movie has officially begun filming — we discuss the cast, filming location, and how Gerwig’s unique style could reshape this fantasy franchise. Shrek 5 delayed until June 2027 — what this means for DreamWorks’ animated slate, the voice cast return, and the long gap between Shrek films. Ewan McGregor and Hayden Christensen talk about their Star Wars future — could Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker return for more Disney+ series or big-screen appearances? Noah Centineo eyed to play a young John Rambo — we explore how this potential prequel could work, Stallone’s possible involvement, and whether fans even want it. It’s all here

The box office just got a big shake-up! On today’s episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, Kristian Harloff and John Rocha break down why Weapons was a massive success and how it, along with Freaky, scored impressive global starts. We dive deep into the numbers, the audience reactions, and what this means for the industry moving forward. We’re also covering major headlines in the entertainment world: 1. Weapons and Freaky dominate with strong openings  2. Netflix drops the One Piece Season 2 teaser AND confirms a Season 3 renewal  3. Disney settles the Gina Carano lawsuit over The Mandalorian  4. James Gunn shuts down rumors of Robin appearing in The Batman Part II  5. Gunn speaks on Superman’s box-office profitability  From blockbuster box office wins to major TV renewals and superhero rumors, we’ve got you covered. Join us for all the movie news, TV updates, and honest opinions you can expect from The Kristian Harloff Show! SPONSORS: CAR GURUS: Buy or sell your next car today with Car Gurus at https://www.car

Superhero fatigue? Or just a temporary slump? On today’s episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, Kristian is joined by Winston A. Marshall and Coy Jandreau to dive deep into the state of superhero movies and whether the genre is truly in trouble. With recent box office disappointments, shifting audience expectations, and increasing competition in entertainment, what can Marvel Studios and DC Studios do to adapt? We break down a new article exploring how Marvel and DC can address the new box office norm for superhero films:

On today’s episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, Kristian Harloff is joined by Steph Sabraw to break down all the latest in movie and TV news! The big headline: James Gunn is officially set to write and direct a brand-new DC movie centered on the "Super-Family." What could this mean for Superman and the broader DCU? Plus, we finally have a shooting start date for The Batman Part II—what does that mean for Matt Reeves' Batverse? We’re also diving into: AMC reducing ads before movies after a wave of complaints from audiences Disney is dropping the Star brand and folding Hulu into the main Disney+ app Wednesday Season 2 is already making waves—check out the Rotten Tomatoes score and early reviews

Matt Smith is officially joining the Star Wars galaxy as the villain in Star Wars: Starfighter! On today’s episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, Kristian breaks down what this casting could mean for the film and the larger Star Wars universe. Could this be the role fans have been waiting for since he was rumored to appear in The Rise of Skywalker? Also in the news:

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The first look at SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY is here — and it’s a big one. On today’s episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, Kristian is joined by Coy Jandreau and Winston A. Marshall to break down the brand-new teaser and the reveal of Peter Parker’s new suit — which features one MAJOR change. What does this new direction mean for the MCU’s version of Spider-Man? Plus, James Gunn opens up about the SUPERMAN sequel, clarifying that it won’t be a traditional Superman 2. We also discuss his thoughts on toxic fandom and how the DCU canon is being shaped going forward. And in box office news, THE FANTASTIC FOUR continues its strong run, crossing $150M in the U.S., while SUPERMAN hits a major milestone with $300M — the first time a Man of Steel film has reached that number. All that and more on today’s episode! Topics include: SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY Teaser Reveals First Look At Peter Parker's New Suit (And It Makes One Big Change) James Gunn Teases SUPERMAN Sequel That’s Not SUPERMAN 2; Weighs In On Toxic Fans Fo

On today’s episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, Kristian Harloff and Steph Sabraw dive into some HUGE updates from the world of superheroes and fantasy! The biggest story? James Gunn may have just confirmed that he’s already working on Superman 2 — even though he previously hinted that there wouldn’t be a traditional sequel. What does this mean for the DCU and Superman’s future after the first film? We break it all down and look at his comments. We also revisit James Gunn’s clarification of what’s canon in the new DCU, as he continues to reshape the future of DC storytelling. Over in the MCU, Harrison Ford was asked if he’ll return after Captain America: Brave New World — and his response? Classic Ford. Plus, Alison Brie talks about the new Masters of the Universe live-action movie, saying it might be just as campy as the ‘80s cartoon. And in House of the Dragon Season 3 news, Annie Shapero joins the cast as Alysanne Blackwood — one of the saga’s fiercest warriors!