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This is the way. The Mandalorian returns to Disney+ on October 30, and we're digging into the theory that the show is going to introduce Din Djarin and The Child to some familiar faces from Star Wars Rebels: Sabine Wren and Ezra Bridger.

The console war is nearly upon us, so let's compare the Xbox Series X/S and the PlayStation 5's launch titles. Which games will reign supreme? Join Dan Casey on today's Nerdist News to find out.

Is there a Doctor in the house? Thankfully for Peter Parker, Doctor Strange is here to help in the upcoming Spider-Man threequel. But what does the Sorcerer Supreme mean for your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man? We think it's a clue that they're going to adapt the infamous “One More Day” storyline, which will connect WandaVision to Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness in the process. Find out how on today's Nerdist News!

The Haunting of Bly Manor is now streaming on Netflix, so let's dissect Mike Flanagan's supremely spooky series and its unexpected ending on today's Nerdist News. Special thanks to Nerdist contributing editor Lindsey Romain for all her help with today's show.

It's almost hammer time again in the Marvel Cinematic Universe! Jane Foster herself, Natalie Portman, revealed some new details about Thor: Love and Thunder's story, and we're breaking them all down—plus a fan theory—on today's Nerdist News.

Sony listened to PlayStation fans…who no longer want to listen to their PlayStation's fans. In an official teardown video, we learned everything inside of the PS5. Join Dan Casey on today's Nerdist News as he breaks it all down, teraflops and all.

Make yourself a Jill sandwich and prepare to return to Raccoon City! There is a Resident Evil movie reboot in the works, and this time it will actually stay true to the games. Find out everything you need to know about the reboot, the cast, and the two recently announced Resident Evil TV series on today's Nerdist News.

Ms. Marvel is finally ready to embiggen the Marvel Cinematic Universe! The Disney+ series has reportedly found its Kamala Khan in newcomer Iman Vellani. But how will she get her powers? Join Dan Casey on today's Nerdist News for the inside scoop on what to expect from the upcoming series.

Wake up, Sandmaniacs! We've got some major updates about Netflix's adaptation of Neil Gaiman's The Sandman, including when it starts filming and who will be playing the title role. Join Dan Casey on today's Nerdist News to get the inside scoop.        

Did you ever wonder about Mufasa's origin story? Disney sure hopes so. The House of Mouse tapped Oscar-winning director Barry Jenkins to helm a Godfather II-esque prequel to 2019's The Lion King. Get the inside scoop on what to expect on today's Nerdist News.

We know Ezra Miller's Flashpoint movie will feature multiple Batmans and bridge together multiple timelines. But we think it could also bring about a New 52 of sorts for the DC Extended Universe. Keep what works, get rid of the rest.

The show's been over for more than a year, but Game of Thrones remains a hotbed of cold controversy. This time, the showrunners explain why they left book fan-favorite character Lady Stoneheart out of their Emmy-winning series.

It's more than just a sitcom. The first trailer for Disney+'s WandaVision series dropped this weekend and we think we know who Kathryn Hahn's mysterious character is. If we're right, it could change the course of the entire MCU.

From the PlayStation 5 to Nvidia's RTX 3080, the next generation of gaming is pushing technology and fans' patience to the limit. Find out what happened with PS5 pre-orders, the RTX 3080 launch, and Xbox's response on today's Nerdist News.

This is the way, Star Wars fans. The Mandalorian season 2 is nearly upon us, but a familiar face might be hiding somewhere in the sophomore season: Mark Hamill. Join Dan Casey on today's Nerdist News as we try to solve the mystery of which character Hamill is playing in The Mandalorian this time around.

This is the way. The Mandalorian season 2 dropped its first trailer and we're dissecting it with a vibroblade to find all the hidden details, references, and context you'll need before its sophomore season premieres on Disney+ on October 30.

The dead spoke, we listened, and the Skywalker Saga came to an end. But one major Star Wars plot line was almost very different, according to star Daisy Ridley. Join Dan Casey on today's Nerdist News to find out how Rey and Obi-Wan Kenobi were related...and the Internet's reaction to the news.

It's Wednesday, my Dunes! The first Dune trailer is here and we have a massive scene-by-scene breakdown to catch all the easter eggs, deep cut references, and context you might have missed. Join Dan Casey on this deep dive into all things Dune on today's Nerdist News.

The worst-kept secret in gaming is officially confirmed. Microsoft is releasing not one, but two next gen consoles. Here's everything you need to know about the newly announced Xbox Series S, including release date and price. Plus we dive into what to expect from the Xbox Series X and the PlayStation 5.      

This is the way. The Mandalorian is returning for season 2 on October 30, but a new fan theory involving Baby Yoda, Ahsoka Tano, and a major piece of Star Wars lore could have major implications.

Netflix announced their plans to adapt Cixin Liu's "Three-Body Problem" trilogy into an English-language sci-fi series. They have tapped Game of Thrones showrunners David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, as well as The Terror: Infamy's Alexander Woo to write it. But how are Rian Johnson, Brad Pitt, and Rosamund Pike involved? And why is the internet in an uproar? Join Dan Casey on today's Nerdist News to find out what's afoot in the world of science fiction. (Original story: https://bit.ly/3hSr4xV)

While Epic Games and Apple wage an Infinity War in the courtroom, Marvel heroes and villains are invading Fortnite for "Nexus War." Get the inside scoop on the massive Fortnite update, how the ongoing lawsuit affects players, and how it ties into Marvel canon on today's Nerdist News.

The Suicide Squad just got a whole lot bigger. From King Shark to Bloodsport, here's what you need to know about every new character in James Gunn's The Suicide Squad.

He is darkness. He is the night. He is the leader of the Black Parade. Wait, we mean The Batman! The first trailer for The Batman debuted at DC Fandome and revealed a metric ton of villains, mysteries, and clues for viewers to unravel. We did some detective work of our own to break down everything you need to know about The Batman's many, many villains.

You've got questions, Wonder Woman fans, and we've got answers! Specifically, we now know why Diana of Themyscira will don her iconic golden armor in Wonder Woman 1984. Plus we've got some updates about the Invisible Jet and more behind-the-scenes details thanks to our expansive set visit report. Join Dan Casey on today's Nerdist News to get the inside scoop on all things Wonder Woman 1984.

Fortnite's latest battle royale is happening in a court of law. Epic Games is suing Apple and Google over alleged monopolistic practices after they removed Fortnite from their respective app stores. Why is Epic Games suing? What does this mean for Fortnite? How is George Orwell's 1984 involved? Join Dan Casey on today's Nerdist News to find out.

The future is here! Well, almost. Japanese company SkyDrive Inc. unveiled a new autonomous flying car prototype dubbed the “world's smallest flying car” with plans to launch by 2023. How fast can it go? Is it safe? Is this the future we were promised by The Fifth Element, Back to the Future, and Attack of the Clones? Join Dan Casey on today's Nerdist News to find out.

The Fire Nation may not have attacked, but everything is about to change for Netflix's live-action Avatar: The Last Airbender adaptation. On Wednesday, the series co-creators announced they're leaving the project. What does this mean for the series? Why did they step down? Join Dan Casey on today's Nerdist News to find out.

It's about timey-wimey! Christopher Eccleston is returning to Doctor Who as The Ninth Doctor, but don't expect to see him on your TV. Eccleston is returning for a new Doctor Who audio series launching in 2021. How will the Ninth Doctor return and when in the Doctor Who timeline will these stories take place? Step inside the TARDIS with Dan Casey on a brand new episode of Nerdist News to find out.

Tron 3 is apparently happening after all! New reports confirmed by Nerdist say the long-awaited sequel to Tron: Legacy has tapped Jared Leto to star and Oscar-nominated director Garth Davis to helm the project. What does this mean for the Grid? Should we be doing victory donuts on our lightcycles in the digital parking lot? Not so fast. Join Dan Casey on today's Nerdist News to find out what's really happening at Flynn's Arcade.

Netflix's Umbrella Academy is back with another season full of time travel, mystery, and delightfully weird storytelling! As expected, the second season ended with some shocking revelations that will have a major impact on season three. But what happened exactly? How does it tie into the comics? Join Dan Casey on a deep dive into the Umbrella Academy's past, present, and future in this spoiler-filled deep dive into the season two finale and dangling season three plot threads.

Strap on your Vibranium tinfoil hats! With Marvel tapping Candyman director Nia DaCosta to helm Captain Marvel 2, we're examining some of the wildest fan theories, ranging from Secret Invasion to Galactus and beyond. Join Dan Casey on a brand new episode of Nerdist News as we analyze some of the most popular fan theories about the Brie Larson-starring MCU sequel.

Disney is finally releasing the live-action Mulan remake on September 4...on Disney+...for $29.99...in addition to the subscription fee. Why isn't Disney saving it for theaters? How could this affect future movies like Black Widow and the MCU? What does it mean for movie theaters in general? Join Dan Casey as he breaks it all down on today's Nerdist News.

The Boys are back in town! Well, almost. Amazon Prime Video's twister superhero saga dropped a brand new trailer in celebration of its September 4th premiere. This over-the-top trailer is packed with bloody battles, shocking surprises, and a deadly new enemy for The Boys to face. Join Dan Casey as we break down the final trailer for The Boys season 2 on a brand new Nerdist News.

NASA and SpaceX made history on Sunday, August 2 with the successful splashdown and recovery the Dragon Endeavor capsule. Astronauts Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley completed their 64-day mission to the International Space Station, and in doing so changed the future of spaceflight forever. They even got Elon Musk to stop tweeting pyramid memes for a moment! Join Dan Casey on a brand new Nerdist News to find out how this mission is one small step for man and one giant leap for commercial space travel!

NASA's latest mission to Mars could potentially change everything we know about our little red neighbor. Dan blasts off to break down all the details on this episode of Nerdist News!

The latest DC animated Batman film is allowing fans to decide the fate of Jason Todd's Robin once more in, Batman: Death in the Family! Dan swings into action to break down all the details in this episode of Nerdist News!

The Jurassic World franchise is finally making its way to the small screen as fans received their first full look at the upcoming animated series, Camp Cretaceous, which will be heading to Netflix later this year. Dan breaks down all the details on todays episode of Nerdist News!

With the show's fourth season wrapping things up earlier this summer, Rick and Morty fans were excited to be treated to their first look at what to expect when the show returns. Dan breaks it all down on today's episode of Nerdist News!

In a showcase that touted Fable, a Halo Infinite grappling hook, Fable, Psychonauts 2, and Fable, was it enough to get Xbox fans on board for the upcoming Xbox Series X? Dan grapples with all things Xbox on this episode of Nerdist News!

Could Donald Glover be reprising his role in a Lando Calrissian series on Disney Plus? Dan makes the rumor mill Kessel Run in search for answers on this episode of Nerdist News!

We've got some exciting new details about the Game of Thrones prequel! Dan gets to the bottom of it all on this episode of Nerdist News!

Wonder Woman's amazing backstory in Batman v Superman could be un-made. Dan dives deep into the past to get the scoop on this episode of Nerdist News!

Despite dropping a new trailer, fans still have no idea when they will finally see The New Mutants actually release. Dan takes a closer look at when and how fans might get to see the movie on this episode of Nerdist News!

With the next generation gaming consoles just around the corner, it looks like it might not be as hard to get your hands on a Playstation 5 as many originally anticipated. Dan breaks down the latest on today's episode of Nerdist News!

With a season already full of major surprises, one of the highlights of the Mandalorian's first batch of episodes came at the end with the reveal of Moff Gideon and the Darksaber. This has lead to much speculation about the character going into season two, and a recent interview may have confirmed a major theory about the character. Dan takes a closer look in this episode of Nerdist News!

Will The Bad Batch answer one of the biggest questions in Star Wars history? Dan dives down the hatch to uncover the answer hidden in The Bad Batch in this episode of Nerdist News!

With rumors of a Constantine reboot potentially in the works at DC, many fans are wondering whether that could also mean the return of Keanu Reeves? Dan takes a closer look in this episode of Nerdist News!

Is Scarlett Johansson officially passing the baton on to a new Black Widow?! Dan breaks down all the details and what exactly this news could mean for the future of the MCU on today's episode of Nerdist News.

Marvel may have wrapped up their Infinity Saga with the all powerful stones seemingly gone from the main MCU timeline, but does that mean they're gone for good? Dan breaks down the latest on what the future might hold for the Infinity Stones on today's episode of Nerdist News!

It's been almost 16 years since Lost fans first crash landed on that mysterious island and changed television history. However, a recent interview with series co-creator, Damon Lindelof, reveals how his original plans for the show differ from the one we got. Dan turns the magic donkey wheel back in time to take a closer look at this alternate timeline in Lost history on today's episode of Nerdist News!