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The Multiverse Saga has been one of the most divisive eras in MCU history. But before we rush into Avengers: Doomsday, I wanted to take a step back and ask a simple question: Were we too hard on it? In this unfiltered Marvel Maniac rant, I talk about the projects I loved, the mistakes Marvel made, why the lack of an Avengers movie may have hurt the entire saga, and why I still believe there's far more to appreciate in this era than people give it credit for. From WandaVision and Loki to Shang-Chi, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, Thunderbolts, Daredevil: Born Again, and beyond, this isn't a ranking or a review. It's a passionate reflection from someone who's been covering the Multiverse Saga since day one. Agree? Disagree? I'd love to hear from you. Email: MarvelManiacPod@gmail.com Avengers Disassemble.
The countdown reaches the most divisive Avengers title. Adam makes the case that Avengers: Age of Ultron isn't a bad movie so much as a conflicted one, the first Marvel tentpole that put serving the wider universe ahead of being its own thing. Along the way: the tonal whiplash that kills every death scene, the Whedon dialogue problem, and a deep dive into how the Agents of SHIELD and Inhumans experiment, a Perlmutter mandate born of X-Men envy, was the original dry run for the "homework" problem that would later sink the Multiverse Saga. A solid but bottom-of-the-Avengers 4 out of 5. Next week: Civil War.
The countdown continues with the film that redefined what a Marvel movie could be. Adam makes the case that Guardians of the Galaxy is the moment the MCU stopped being a factory of serviceable hits and started trusting filmmakers to author something, and why that lesson is exactly what the Multiverse Saga forgot. Along the way: how the film quietly built the Infinity Stones mythos and Thanos himself, why Ronan is the one weak link, the franchise's death-fakeout problem, and what Disney's hunger for Disney+ and the Fox deal did to the golden goose.
Ant-Man Trilogy REVISITED before Avengers Doomsday! How will they explain the Council of Kangs? Welcome back to the Road to Doomsday, New Rockstars' Doomsday rewatch podcast! This week, Erik Voss and Jessica Clemons revisit Ant-Man (2015), Ant-Man and the Wasp (2018), and Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania (2023), to explore the original plan for the Multiverse Saga and what elements of those plans could still come back in Avengers Doomdsay. Shop all things home at https://www.wayfair.com Join us at IGN Live on August 7 for our LIVE RECORDING of our upcoming Civil War episode! Get $10 off using the code NEWROCKSTARS10 here: https://events.leapevents.com/tickets/ign-live-2026 Join the NR Underground for exclusive audio shows: https://nrunderground.supercast.com Check out our merch! http://www.NerdRiot.shop Written by: Alex Berg Head of Content & Executive Producer: Erik Voss General Manager: Zach Huddleston Senior Producer: Jessica Clemons Producers: Gina Ippolito, Alex Berg, Patti Chambers Podcast Producer: Brian M Kim Post Production Supervisor: Joshua Steven Hurd Staff Editor: Abby Freel Editors: Eric Gorday For business inquiries please contact business@nrdigitalstudios.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse changed superhero storytelling forever. Years later, revisiting this movie before the premiere of Spider-Man Noir, it somehow hit even harder. From Miles Morales becoming Spider-Man, to Peter B. Parker's painfully human portrayal of depression, failure, and perseverance, this movie still feels revolutionary. In this episode of Marvel Maniac, we dive into:• Why Spider-Verse was a huge risk in 2018• Peter B. Parker as one of the most relatable Spider-Men ever• Miles Morales and the emotional core of the film• Canon events, incursions, and surprising Multiverse Saga parallels• Spider-Man Noir, Ben Reilly, and why the upcoming series has me excited Plus, I reflect on seeing this movie during a difficult chapter of my life — broke, uncertain, and not realizing this film would stay with me for years. Because maybe Spider-Man matters so much to people not because he's perfect… but because he keeps getting back up. Join the Discord below and send your thoughts to: MarvelManiacPod@gmail.com
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin are taking another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse as the MCU dives deeper into their Multiverse Saga.Bill & Alex spent all of 2022 rewatching the first four phases of the MCU, and, in the years since, they have covered the first four seasons of Agents of SHIELD, the entire Netflix Defenders Saga, Fox's X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Daredevil films, the Blade trilogy, a few Punisher films, Ang Lee's Hulk, and, most recently, Marvel's Modern Animation line up of shows.This month, Alex & Bill are wrapping up the Sony Pictures rewatch portion of their season with a deep dive into SPUMC! That's right they are reviewing Morbius (2022), Madame Web (2024), and Kraven the Hunter (2024) - aka the Sony Pictures Universe of Marvel Characters or SPUMC for short!Come back next month for their biannual check in on the MCU with reviews of Wonder Man Season 1, Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, and The Punisher: One Last Kill, all available to stream on Disney Plus!
Did the multivers help or hurt the MCU? With returning actors, inconsequential deaths, and everdependence, is Marvel really better off incorporating the multiverse? We discuss our thoughts to these questions and about the Multiverse Saga in general. Leave your thoughts in a review on Apple Podcasts or comment on our YouTube or Instagram and we'll give you a shoutout in our next episode!For more Mouse Ears Movie Thoughts content, check out our Instagram, website, and YouTube:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mouseearsmoviethoughts?igsh=MTZjYW5ranE0MG0wdQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mouseearsmoviethoughts9688Website: https://shows.acast.com/mouse-ears-movie-thoughtsMagic Candle Company: https://magiccandlecompany.comIf you have any comments, questions, or episode ideas you would like to share with us, email us at memtpodcast@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As phase one draws to a close, Adam discusses the first Captain America movie (in the MCU) and what has been missing from the Multiverse Saga.
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin are taking another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse as the MCU dives deeper into their Multiverse Saga.Bill & Alex spent all of 2022 rewatching the first four phases of the MCU, and, in the years since, they have covered the first four seasons of Agents of SHIELD, the entire Netflix Defenders Saga, Fox's X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Daredevil films, the Blade trilogy, a few Punisher films, Ang Lee's Hulk, and, most recently, Marvel's Modern Animation line up of shows.This month, Alex & Bill deep dive on wild and wacky bromance between Eddie Brock and his lovable, murderous symbiote pal, Venom, in the Venom trilogy of films: Venom (2018), Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021), and Venom: The Last Dance (2024). They also give their thoughts on the Avengers: Doomsday presentation at this year's CinemaCon.Come back next month for part five of Podding the Spider-Verse with reviews of Morbius (2022) and Madame Web (2024), both available to stream on Disney Plus and Kraven (2024), now available on VOD!
The Road to Doomsday continues as Jarod, Taylore arrive at Phase 4 and the Multiverse Saga and check back in with Wanda Maximoff to go on a journey of grief and sitcom history in WandaVision!Sunday's Bloody Mary: https://sundaysbloodymary.com/shop/ Luminous Odyssey:https://www.youtube.com/c/AllRemainingSystems Mitch692 Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMitch692Channel Help us out by chuckin' a buck on our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thenerdacademypodcast
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin are taking another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse as the MCU dives deeper into their Multiverse Saga.Bill & Alex spent all of 2022 rewatching the first four phases of the MCU, and, in the years since, they have covered the first four seasons of Agents of SHIELD, the entire Netflix Defenders Saga, Fox's X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Daredevil films, the Blade trilogy, a few Punisher films, Ang Lee's Hulk, and, most recently, Marvel's Modern Animation line up of shows.This month, Alex & Bill deep dive on two of the greatest comic book movies ever committed to film, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. But before that, they give their instant reaction to the Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer that finally dropped this week!Come back next month for part four of Podding the Spider-Verse with reviews of Venom (2018) and Venom: Let There Be Carnage (2021), both available to stream on Disney Plus and Venom: The Last Dance (2024), now streaming on Netflix!
Spider-Man has fought alongside the Avengers. But he's never led. In this episode of Marvel Maniac, we dive into the Spider-Man team-ups that need to happen before, during, and after Doomsday and Secret Wars. From the Fantastic Four and Shang-Chi…to Shuri's Black Panther…to Daredevil, The Punisher, and Kingpin at street level… Peter Parker might be the connective tissue the MCU is missing. Is Tom Holland's Spider-Man becoming the emotional center of the Multiverse Saga? And what happens when Peter comes face to face with Doctor Doom… wearing a familiar face? This is a fast, energetic, theory-driven episode exploring where Spider-Man could go next — and why he might be the heart of what's coming. Let's talk team-ups, legacy, and the future of the MCU.
This Week's Topics:10 Multiverse Saga Projects To Watch Before Avengers: DoomsdayVenom Animated Movie in the Works Sony to Reboot Spider-Man Universe With “New People”Support The Alliance On Patreon & Get Ad-Free, Exclusive, Early Episodes https://www.patreon.com/guanetwork Geek Ultimate Alliance Network Is Produced By GeekVerse Podcast NetworkSchedule Monday: Rangers Alliance (Bi-Weekly) Tuesday: A Walk Through the Multiverse (Bi-Weekly) Wednesday: The Animation Nation Thursday: Star Wars Alliance Friday: Marvel Alliance Saturday: DC Alliance Follow the respective shows on Twitter so when they record live on GeekVerse Podcast Network you can join the chat and add to the conversation!
This Week's Topics:10 Multiverse Saga Projects To Watch Before Avengers: DoomsdayVenom Animated Movie in the Works Sony to Reboot Spider-Man Universe With “New People”Support The Alliance On Patreon & Get Ad-Free, Exclusive, Early Episodes https://www.patreon.com/guanetwork Geek Ultimate Alliance Network Is Produced By GeekVerse Podcast NetworkSchedule Monday: Rangers Alliance (Bi-Weekly) Tuesday: A Walk Through the Multiverse (Bi-Weekly) Wednesday: The Animation Nation Thursday: Star Wars Alliance Friday: Marvel Alliance Saturday: DC Alliance Follow the respective shows on Twitter so when they record live on GeekVerse Podcast Network you can join the chat and add to the conversation!
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin are taking another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse as the MCU dives deeper into their Multiverse Saga.Bill & Alex spent all of 2022 rewatching the first four phases of the MCU, and, in the years since, they have covered the first four seasons of Agents of SHIELD, the entire Netflix Defenders Saga, Fox's X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Daredevil films, the Blade trilogy, a few Punisher films, Ang Lee's Hulk, and, most recently, Marvel's Modern Animation line up of shows.This month, Alex & Bill are celebrating Valentine's Day by covering the most romantic Spider-Man franchise: The Amazing Spider-Man and The Amazing Spider-Man 2, the two films Sony made because they contractually had to make…something. These films star Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, and a wildly overqualified cast of supporting players. They get into how these films came into being, what about them works better than you might remember, what about them is even worse than you thought was possible, and what Sony's Spider-Man Cinematic Universe that almost was might have looked like before they fired Garfield and kicked the franchise's creative direction over the Marvel Studios for a second reboot in under a decade.They also give early thoughts on Wonder Man and the latest trailer for Daredevil: Born Again Season 2, both of which the pod will cover in their July 2026 episode.Come back next month for part three of Podding the Spider-Verse with reviews of Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018), now streaming on Netflix, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023), now streaming on Disney Plus!
What if Marvel already told us what happens between Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars… and we just didn't realize it? In this episode of Marvel Maniac, Eric Sequeira (Mr. Honest) explores a theory that the Multiverse Saga may be missing one crucial chapter — a Doctor Strange film that bridges the collapse of reality and the final battle for the multiverse. From Strange's philosophy of surrender, to the incursion fallout of Multiverse of Madness, to the possibility that Dormammu could return as a cosmic wildcard, this episode dives into why a Strange-centered story might be necessary to make the saga's ending feel earned. Along the way, Eric also talks about the current state of Marvel fandom, the rise of ultra-real AI-generated MCU scenes circulating online, and why the MCU still feels alive between the movies. If the multiverse is breaking… Doctor Strange might be the only one who understands how to fix it.
Avengers Secret Wars PART 1 (2027) and PART 2 (2028)? Is this even possible? Welcome back to the Sneak Peek! In this episode, Erik Voss and Jessica Clemons discuss the rumor that Avengers Secret Wars could be split into two films, effectively forming a Doctor Doom Trilogy in the Multiverse Saga. Is Secret Wars TOO BIG of a story to fit into one film? Or would that extend the Multiverse Saga too long? Written by: Erik Voss Head of Content & Executive Producer: Erik Voss General Manager: Zach Huddleston Senior Producer: Jessica Clemons Producer: Gina Ippolito Post Production Supervisor: Joshua Steven Hurd Staff Editors: Abby Freel, Brian M Kim Editors: Eric Gorday Studio Tech: Brian M Kim Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin are taking another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse as the MCU dives deeper into their Multiverse Saga.Bill & Alex spent all of 2022 rewatching the first four phases of the MCU, and, in the years since, they have covered the first four seasons of Agents of SHIELD, the entire Netflix Defenders Saga, Fox's X-Men, Fantastic Four, and Daredevil films, the Blade trilogy, a few Punisher films, Ang Lee's Hulk, and, most recently, Marvel's Modern Animation line up of shows.This month, Alex & Bill kick of their brand new Podding the Spider-Verse season, where they will spend the next half a year digging into every Spider-Man and Spider-Man adjacent film put out by Sony Pictures, beginning in this episode with the Tobey Maguire Spider-Man Trilogy, directed by Sam Raimi: Spider-Man (2002), Spider-Man 2 (2004), and Spider-Man 3 (2007).They break down all the highs and lows of the iconic superhero film trilogy that played a formative role in their love for superhero cinema.Come back next month for part two of Podding the Spider-Verse with reviews of The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) and The Amazing Spider-Man 2 (2014), now streaming on Disney Plus!
"I am Marvel Jesus." - DeadpoolChris, Erik, and Zack (Podcasters Assemble, and The Neat Cast) assemble once again, continuing through The Multiverse Saga! MCU Phase 5 Movies: Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania Guardians of the Galaxy - Vol 3The MarvelsDeadpool & WolverineCaptain America: Brave New WorldThunderbolts*Be sure to listen to our previous MCU episodes as well: Issue #9: Ranking the X-Men MoviesIssue #10: Ranking the Spider-man MoviesIssue #17: Spider-man: No Way HomeIssue #18: Revisiting the MCU: Phase OneIssue #22: Revisiting the MCU: Phase TwoIssue #24: Daredevil and the Marvel Netflix Shows!Issue #39: Revisiting the MCU: Phase Three (Part 1)Issue #41: Revisiting the MCU: Phase Three (Part 2)Issue #46: The MCU - Phase Four (Part 1: The Disney+ Shows)Issue #47: The MCU - Phase Four (Part 2: The Movies!)(Episode edited by Chris Carroll)Check out our blog at ComicZombie.net for more! Follow us on Social Media:Instagram: @ComicZombiePodcastBlueSky: @ComicZombieNetwork InfoThis podcast is a production of the We Can Make This Work (Probably) Network. Follow us below to keep up with this show and discover our many other podcasts – including: Epik Fails of History, Nerdeagram, and Podcasters Assemble! Twitter | Facebook| Instagram: @probablyworkwww.probablywork.com Email: ProbablyWorkPod@gmail.com
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin are taking another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse as the MCU dives deeper into their Multiverse Saga.Bill & Alex spent all of 2022 rewatching the first four phases of the MCU, and, in the years since, they have covered all of Netflix's The Defenders Saga, the first four seasons of ABC's Agents of SHIELD, all 14 films in Fox's X-Verse, and a collection of Marvel Films from the 2000s.This month, Alex & Bill giving you a special bonus episode discussing their hopes and dreams and greatest fears surrounding Avengers: Doomsday, now that all four teaser trailers have been released. The pair speculate on what might be coming based on what they saw in the teasers, what reveals may be left to come, and debate whether this was an effective play by Marvel to drum up enthusiasm and hype for the new Avengers film.Come back later this month as they kick off their Podding the Spider-Verse miniseries with reviews of Spider-Man (2002), Spider-Man 2 (2004), and Spider-Man 3 (2007), now streaming on Disney Plus!
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin are taking another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse as the MCU dives deeper into their Multiverse Saga.Bill & Alex spent all of 2022 rewatching the first four phases of the MCU, and, in the years since, they have covered all of Netflix's The Defenders Saga, the first four seasons of ABC's Agents of SHIELD, all 14 films in Fox's X-Verse, and a collection of Marvel Films from the 2000s.This month, Alex & Bill are closing out their tour through Marvel Animation with a review of their two major releases in 2025, Eyes of Wakanda & Marvel Zombies. In this episode, Alex & Bill also announce their 2026 Podding the Spider-Verse miniseries, which kicks off next month with their episode on the Sam Raimi Spider-Man trilogy, and previews the MCU 2026 slate of TV and film projects, including an in depth discussion of how hyped (or not so hyped) they are for each upcoming project. Come back next month as they kick off their Podding the Spider-Verse miniseries with reviews of Spider-Man (2002), Spider-Man 2 (2004), and Spider-Man 3 (2007), now streaming on Disney Plus!
With Avatar: Fire and Ash now in theaters, the first of four teasers for Avengers: Doomsday has now been screened. What does it tell us about the movie and the impending end of the Multiverse Saga for the MCU?
De nerdmeter staat weer vol in deze nieuwe aflevering van Nerd Culture. We trappen af met wat we allemaal hebben gekeken, gelezen en geluisterd, waaronder IT: Welcome to Derry, Mr. Mercedes en zelfs Troll 2. Daarna schakelen we moeiteloos door naar het grote nieuws: verse trailers voor Supergirl, Hijack en The Boys, stevige Marvel-geruchten rond Avengers: Doomsday en de vraag of AI inmiddels trailers en beelden begint te domineren.Ook bespreken we Disney's opvallende deal met OpenAI, de toekomst van Warner Bros., en waarom 28 Years Later maar blijft doorgaan. Kortom: van Stephen King tot superhelden en van Hollywood-politiek tot pure nerdhype.Avengers Doomsday is een showdown tussen Doom en CapDe geruchten rond Avengers: Doomsday nemen een verrassende wending. Waar veel fans rekenden op een frontale botsing tussen Reed Richards en Victor Von Doom, lijkt Marvel een andere, veel persoonlijkere route te kiezen. Volgens meerdere insiders draait de kern van de film om een conflict tussen Doctor Doom en Steve Rogers. Doom zou Captain America verantwoordelijk houden voor een multiverse-incursion, veroorzaakt door zijn beslissing om na Endgame in het verleden te blijven bij Peggy Carter. Daarmee verschuift de focus van een klassieke intellectuele rivaliteit naar een morele en emotionele confrontatie, met grote gevolgen voor het MCU. Wij bespreken wat dit betekent voor Doom, voor Cap én voor de richting van de Multiverse Saga richting Secret Wars.Disney sluit deal met OpenAIOok Disney zet een grote stap richting een AI-gedreven toekomst. The Walt Disney Company heeft een meerjarige deal gesloten met OpenAI en wordt daarmee de eerste grote contentpartner van Sora, OpenAI's generatieve AI-videoplatform. Fans kunnen straks met simpele prompts korte video's en beelden maken met officieel gelicenseerde Disney-, Marvel-, Pixar- en Star Wars-personages, van Mickey Mouse tot Darth Vader. Opvallend: Disney investeert tegelijk 1 miljard dollar in OpenAI, maar benadrukt dat zijn IP níét wordt gebruikt om AI-modellen te trainen en dat geen stemmen of gelijkenissen van acteurs zijn inbegrepen. Wij bespreken wat dit betekent voor creativiteit, auteursrecht en de machtspositie van Disney in een tijd waarin Hollywood steeds nerveuzer wordt van AI.Blockbuster Helden: De Adelaars van RomeEens waren ze vrienden en wapenbroeders in het Romeinse leger, de Romein Marcus en de Germaan Arminius. Maar het verraad van Arminius, waardoor drie Romeinse legioenen werden uitgeroeid, dreef een wig tussen hun vriendschap. Ze staan nu tegenover elkaar als aartsvijanden. Arminius heeft de zoon van Marcus ontvoerd en als zijn eigen zoon geadopteerd, zijn hoogzwangere vrouw Thusnelda werd door de Romeinen gevangengenomen. Haar leven is in gevaar en alleen Marcus kan haar redden.Hoewel Enrico Marini met een grote historische accuraatheid en een fenomenale stijl de wereld van De Adelaars van Rome vorm geeft, is zelfs dat niet de grote kracht van de serie. Het is vooral een serie vol emoties, zoals hij zelf zegt: ‘Iedereen kan zich identificeren met familieproblemen. Het zijn emotionele conflicten die elke lezer kan begrijpen. Het verhaal komt dan veel dichterbij. Als het emotionele aspect van een familie of vriendschap ontbreekt, wordt het verhaal minder interessant. Emotie is de kern van elk goed verhaal.'Timestamps:00:00:00 Nerd Culture #23700:01:13 Wat hebben we gekeken?00:01:20 IT: Welcome to Derry00:04:12 Mr. Mercedes00:07:05 Troll 200:12:34 Special Forces00:19:42 Blockbuster Helden00:25:12 Supergirl Trailer00:27:40 The Rock & Brendan Fraser00:31:25 Paramount vs Warner Bros00:36:00 Disney x OpenAI (Sora)00:40:12 Hijack Season 2 Trailer00:43:45 Sakamoto Days (Live-Action)00:45:48 Street Fighter Trailer00:46:08 28 Years Later00:49:31 Thor in Avengers: Doomsday?00:51:48 Sebastian Stan over Doomsday00:56:43 Doom vs Captain America01:04:00 Sigourney Weaver & Alien01:07:00 The Boys – Final Season
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin are taking another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse as the MCU dives deeper into their Multiverse Saga.Bill & Alex spent all of 2022 rewatching the first four phases of the MCU, and, in the years since, they have covered all of Netflix's The Defenders Saga, the first four seasons of ABC's Agents of SHIELD, all 14 films in Fox's X-Verse, and a collection of Marvel Films from the 2000s.This month, Alex & Bill are covering two interesting digressions from the studio, as they break down the two series it's put out so far that are, more or less, completely disconnected from the MCU, X-Men ‘97 and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man. Before they get into it, they also go deep on all of their expectations for the upcoming teaser trailer for Avengers: Doomsday. Be sure to listen to their predictions now, so you can tease them online later for how confidently wrong they were!Come back next month as they conclude their fall miniseries with reviews of I Am Groot, Eyes of Wakanda, & Marvel Zombies, now streaming on Disney Plus, and the announcement of their next miniseries!
On today's episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, we dive into new details on the Russos' MCU involvement post-Avengers: Secret Wars and the ongoing Multiverse Saga struggles. Are Joe and Anthony Russo returning to Marvel Studios after Secret Wars? We break down the latest updates and what it could mean for the future of the MCU. Plus, Kristian speaks with Director/writer Alex Woo for his upcoming Netflix movie In Your Dreams, and we cover some of the biggest stories in movie news — including the teaser trailer for "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," early "Running Man" reviews, Sydney Sweeney's comments on "Christy" boming at the box office, and production updates as "Dune: Part Three" wraps and "Dune: Prophecy" resumes. All that and more on today's show! SPONSORS: RAYCON: Go to http://www.BUYRAYCON.com/KRISTIAN to get 20% off the Everyday Earbuds Classic. BUTCHERBOX: As an exclusive offer, our listeners can get free protein in every box for a year PLUS $20 off your first box when you go to https://www.ButcherBox.com/KRISTIAN to get this limited time offer and free shipping always CASH APP: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/76rlxe00 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Discounts and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.
Nick Fury once said, “There was an idea…” That idea didn't end with the Battle of New York — it became the blueprint that built an entire cinematic universe. In this powerful reflection, Eric Sequeira (aka Mr. Honest) lines up Phase One against the Multiverse Saga, exploring how Marvel's early conviction, patience, and character-first storytelling still echo across today's multiversal landscape. From Iron Man's gamble and Cap's conviction to Doctor Doom's looming debut in Phase Six, this episode asks what the MCU's future can still learn from its humble beginnings. A celebration of belief, legacy, and the ever-evolving heartbeat of Marvel. Because the idea was never just about heroes — it was about us.
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin are taking another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse as the MCU dives deeper into their Multiverse Saga.Bill & Alex spent all of 2022 rewatching the first four phases of the MCU, and, in the years since, they have covered all of Netflix's The Defenders Saga, the first four seasons of ABC's Agents of SHIELD, all 14 films in Fox's X-Verse, and a collection of Marvel Films from the 2000s.Welcome back to Bill vs MCU's Marvel's Animated Adventure season, where your hosts, Alex and Bill, will be catching up on all the major animated series Marvel has put out over the last four years. Alongside special guests Derick McDuff and Dave Gonzales, they dive deep into Marvel's animated anthology series 'What If...?' in this month's episode, with their Top 10 What If…? Episodes. Tune in for engaging discussions about episodes like 'What If T'Challa Became Star-Lord?' and 'What If Hela Found the Ten Rings.' They also explore the broader implications of these alternate realities within the MCU. Plus, stick around for insights into Marvel animations and more. Don't miss this ultimate ranking guide for fans of Marvel Animation!00:00 Introductions05:00 Discussing What If…? Series19:42 The Worst Episode of What If…?25:16 Personal Favorites and Underrated Episodes44:20 Ranking the Top 10 Episodes of What If…?02:12:12 The Number One Episode is Revealed02:22:15 Final Thoughts and Honorable MentionsCome back next month as they provide their thoughts on the first season of Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man and X-Men ‘97. Want a refresher on these series? Check out all both seasons (along with every season of the classic X-Men cartoon from the 90s), now streaming on Disney Plus!
Marvel has finally given fans what they've been waiting the whole Multiverse Saga for, Kamala Khan and Kate Bishop, Yelena and Shang-Chi, MCU's Blade(!), all in... MARVEL ZOMBIES? Iman Vellani, Florence Pugh, Hailee Steinfeld, Dominique Thorne, Simu Liu, Awkwafina, David Harbour, Tessa Thompson, Paul Rudd, and Elizabeth Olsen are all finally in a Marvel project together, but is it too little too late? DJ and Roxy discuss the current state of the MCU, Tilly Norwood, and more!Support the International Rescue Committee! https://www.rescue.org/crisis-in-gazaThe Pre-Launch Page for DJ's new Kickstarter! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/djtalkstrash/graveyardshift?ref=6gd2hoMore DJ!https://www.youtube.com/djtalkstrashMore Roxy! https://www.youtube.com/roxystriarTheme Music by: Steven James SchmidtFor exclusive bonus podcasts like What We're Into, Mutant Academy, and more, check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/OnlyStupidAnswers
This week, Nick and Les jump back into the world of What If...? with MARVEL ZOMBIES! It's a 4-part journey through the rotting wasteland of the Multiverse Saga (and also some shambling corpses are onscreen, amirite?) and the TV Dudes are here to guide you! Let's discuss what worked, what didn't, and what we'd like to see in season 2 (if it happens)! #MarvelZombies #TheTVDudes *(No diaries this week, as we're out of town and recorded ahead of schedule)
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin are taking another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse as the MCU dives deeper into their Multiverse Saga.Bill & Alex spent all of 2022 rewatching the first four phases of the MCU, and, in the years since, they have covered all of Netflix's The Defenders Saga, the first four seasons of ABC's Agents of SHIELD, all 14 films in Fox's X-Verse, and a collection of Marvel Films from the 2000s.Welcome to Season 7 of Bill vs MCU, Marvel's Animated Adventure! During the next few months, Alex and Bill will be catching up on all the major animated series Marvel has put out over the last four years. This includes two shows that Hulu's MODOK and Hit-Monkey as well as Marvel Animated Studio's productions such as What If…?, I Am Groot, Eyes of Wakanda, Marvel's Zombies, and Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man! If you are looking for coverage of X-Men ‘97, please check out Alex's weekly coverage of the series from the spring of 2024, including the episode where he assigned Taylor Swift songs to all the lovelorn X-Men Characters.This month, Alex and Bill kick things off by breaking down the short-lived Hulu Offenders-Verse plans before reviewing MODOK Season 1 and Hit-Monkey Season 1 and Season 2. In their opening act, Bill and Alex dive into all the latest production news surrounding Avengers: Doomsday and Spider-Man: Brand New Day, as well as brief updates on Daredevil: Born Again and VisionQuest!Come back next month as they count down their top ten What If…? episodes with some special guests. What a refresher on the series? Check out all three seasons, now streaming on Disney Plus!
Zach is joined by Boardwalk Times podcast host and columnist Giovanni Delgadillo and Boardwalk Times columnist Joaquin Fernandez to discuss Marvel Zombies. They discuss all four episodes, the animation, the TV-MA aspect, the characters of the Multiverse Saga, the writing twists, and so much more.–Follow the hosts:Zach Perilstein: @TripleZ_87Giovanni Delgadillo: @GioDelNope Joaquin Fernandez: @FernaJustooCheck out Boardwalk Times, the Destination for True Disney Parks Fans Plus Everything Else. Website: boardwalktimes.net Visit BoardwalkTimes.store for the greatest merch in the multiverseTwitter: twitter.com/boardwalktimes Instagram: instagram.com/boardwalktimesMusic: purple-planet.com
Text us about COMICS! Or about whatever. It's your life. It's time to rank the MCU phase FOUR! Oh man, this one's rough. It's time for the beginning of the mess that has been the Multiverse Saga. Let's talk about the missed Black Widow opportunity, Thor four the BORE, some D-list Avengers from space, and She-Hulk Attorney at Cringe
Hello and welcome to Bill vs the MCU! Each month your hosts Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus and Pop Break Editor in Chief Bill Bodkin are taking another step into the wider Marvel Multiverse as the MCU dives deeper into their Multiverse Saga.Bill & Alex spent all of 2022 rewatching the first four phases of the MCU, and, in the years since, they have covered all of Netflix's The Defenders Saga, the first four seasons of ABC's Agents of SHIELD, and all 14 films in Fox's X-Verse.For the last six months they have been in their Marvel Zombie Era, where they put the spotlight on some iconic Marvel superheroes before the MCU had the chance to reinvent them, as the release of The Fantastic Four: First Steps gradually approached. Now, they finally get into all the highs and lows of the latest entry in the Multiverse Saga. Who had a worse day, The Invisible Woman or The Silver Surfer? What happened to Ben Grimm's arc? Does Pedro work as Reed Richards? And what did they make of the magic CG baby? All that and more will be revealed!In their opening act, Bill and Alex dive into all the latest production news surrounding Avengers: Doomsday and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. They also unveil their plans for their new season!Come back next month as they kick off their season, Marvel's Animated Adventures, with a discussion of M.O.D.O.K. and Hitmonkey Season 1 & 2, available on Hulu and Disney Plus!
Your favorite hosts are out of town this week, but Rod and Ben recorded this episode with Zach so we didn't miss a week. We all share our honorable mentions and then 10 favorite performances from movies and shows of the MCU's Multiverse Saga. Do please enjoy.
Marvel Studios has finally brought the Fantastic Four home — and "First Steps" is the cosmic kick-off we've been waiting for. Join Geeks with Kids as we dive deep into Marvel's newest MCU entry, breaking down the plot, performances, action, Easter eggs, and how it sets the stage for the Multiverse Saga. Is this the ultimate Fantastic Four movie… or just a first step?Whether you're a lifelong Marvel fan or just here for the hype, we've got you covered with insider analysis, laugh-out-loud banter, and no-holds-barred opinions.
In this episode of Marvel Maniac: An MCU Aftershow, Eric (Mr. Honest) dives into Loki Season 2, Episode 4 – The Heart of the TVA. Victor Timely finally arrives at the TVA, but the team's optimism quickly turns into heartbreak. We break down Timely's tragic fate, the TVA's wasted time and indecision, and what this cliffhanger means for the Multiverse Saga. What were your thoughts on this episode? Email marvelmaniacpod@gmail.com or join the community on Patreon to get your name on the Wall of Heroes!
"I herald his beginning. I herald your end." We herald the return of Alex and Zach to the MCU! We take our first steps into Phase Six with the return of Marvel's First Family to the big screen in THE FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS. We compare the 37th film in the MCU to the previous cinematic attempts at the Fantastic Four, examine if its retro-future style over substance and how this movie takes us towards the end of the Multiverse Saga and Avengers: Doomsday.TIME STAMPS:0:27 - Intro1:55 - Background3:30 - Non-Spoiler Review17:15 - Concession Stand (Sweet, Salty, Refresher) - SPOILERS AHEAD46:39 - Fantastic Four + Tomorrowland in Disneyland50:39 - Post-Credit Scenes - SPOILERS AHEAD54:18 - MCU Connections / Looking Ahead to Avengers: Doomsday - SPOILERS AHEAD1:00:46 - Other MCU Projects1:04:01 - Avatar 3: Fire and Ash Trailer Thoughts1:06:17 - What's the next "big" movie?1:09:07 - OutroFollow us on Instagram @a.z_moviereview. Follow us on Twitter @a_z_moviereview.
In this electrifying episode of The Marvelists, hosts Peter and Eddie dive into the heart of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with special guest Mitch Hallock, the mastermind behind Terrificon, one of the Northeast's premier comic and pop culture conventions. The trio unpacks the latest buzz surrounding the MCU, dissecting recent interviews from Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige. From tantalizing teases about The Fantastic Four: First Steps and its integration into Avengers: Doomsday to the confirmed recasting of iconic roles like Tony Stark and the X-Men post-Avengers: Secret Wars, they explore Feige's vision for the Multiverse Saga's future. Expect spirited discussions on Robert Downey Jr.'s return as Doctor Doom, the challenges of Blade's production, and the promise of lesser-known characters like Moon Knight and the Eternals popping up in upcoming projects. Mitch Hallock also shares exclusive insights into Terrificon 2025, happening August 15-17, 2025, at the Mohegan Sun Expo Center in Uncasville, Connecticut. Get the scoop on what fans can expect, from celebrity guests and comic creators to MCU-themed panels and cosplay galore. Mitch reveals how to secure your tickets for this can't-miss event—head to www.terrificon.com to grab single-day passes, weekend packages, or VIP experiences before they sell out! Tune in for a lively blend of MCU analysis, convention excitement, and plenty of Marvel fandom passion. Whether you're a die-hard collector or a casual Spidey fan, this episode will get you hyped for Terrificon and the next chapter of the MCU!
The first family of Marvel has officially landed in the MCU! We breakdown and review the first film of phase six, the last phase of the Multiverse Saga, The Fantastic Four: First Steps!Don't forget to rate, comment, share and follow to be notified of all the latest videos from All Things Super!Subscribe: https://tinyurl.com/vodsATSListen: https://tinyurl.com/PodATSFollow #AllThingsSuper: https://linktr.ee/allthingssuper
The Fantastic Four finally arrive in the MCU... sort of? Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm, Joseph Quinn as Johnny Storm/the Human Torch, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach as Ben Grimm/the Thing must unite to save an alternate Earth from Ralph Ineson's Galactus and Julia Garner's Silver Surfer, but are their power's combined enough to set Marvel's Multiverse Saga back on track? What about the threat of Robert Downey Jr's Doctor Doom and the arrival of AVENGERS DOOMDAY? DJ and Sal tap into the Power Cosmic to provide their review directly from San Diego Comic-Con 2025!Support https://scopela.org!The People's Mutual Aid Fundhttps://bit.ly/peoplesmutualaid Pre-Order DJ's New Comic!https://dangerboi.backerkit.com/hosted_preordersMore DJ!https://www.youtube.com/djtalkstrashMore Sal! https://www.youtube.com/comicpopTheme Music by: Steven James SchmidtFor exclusive bonus podcasts like What We're Into, Mutant Academy, and more, check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/OnlyStupidAnswers
DOCTOR DOOM CAMEO W/ Franklin Richards Tell Us SO MUCH MORE About The Plot Of The Next Avengers Films! Fantastic Four First Steps Mid-Credits Explained. Fantastic Four First Steps Movie Review: • Just Watched FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS!!... Learn a new job in tech starting from $200/mo! Sign up for a FREE TripleTen career consultation with my link: https://get.tripleten.com/reelrejects Become A Righteous Reject by Grabbing Our Fantastic Four Inspired Tees: https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ The Fantastic Four: First Steps post-credits scene changes EVERYTHING. Greg Alba & Coy Jandreau (DC Studios Correspondent) dive into that Doctor Doom cameo and explore how it could set the stage for Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars. From Robert Downey Jr. finally debuting as Doctor Doom to Franklin Richards becoming a key to Battleworld, this breakdown is packed with theories about multiverse resets, power scaling, and how Doom could use Franklin's reality-warping abilities to build or dominate Battleworld—shaping the MCU's final saga. Plus, we explore how this connects to the Thunderbolts post-credits scene (also directed by the Russo Brothers) and what the Justice Gang, Kang Dynasty fallout, and incursions all mean going forward. Featuring cast breakdowns for Fantastic Four: First Steps including Pedro Pascal (Reed Richards), Vanessa Kirby (Sue Storm), Joseph Quinn (Johnny Storm), Ebon Moss-Bachrach (Ben Grimm), John Malkovich, Paul Walter Hauser, and Ralph Ineson as Galactus—this video is a must-watch for MCU fans preparing for Marvel's biggest two-event climax. The Multiverse Saga is finally making sense—and it starts here. Follow Coy Jandreau: Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@coyjandreau?l... Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coyjandreau/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoyJandreau YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwYH2szDTuU9ImFZ9gBRH8w Intense Suspense by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Follow Us On Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ Tik-Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reelrejects?lang=en Twitter: https://x.com/reelrejects Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ Music Used In Ad: Hat the Jazz by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Happy Alley by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... POWERED BY @GFUEL Visit https://gfuel.ly/3wD5Ygo and use code REJECTNATION for 20% off select tubs!! Head Editor: https://www.instagram.com/praperhq/?hl=en Co-Editor: Greg Alba Co-Editor: John Humphrey Music In Video: Airport Lounge - Disco Ultralounge by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Ask Us A QUESTION On CAMEO: https://www.cameo.com/thereelrejects Follow TheReelRejects On FACEBOOK, TWITTER, & INSTAGRAM: FB: https://www.facebook.com/TheReelRejects/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/reelrejects/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thereelrejects Follow GREG ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER: INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thegregalba/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/thegregalba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There's a lot going on in the MCU right now and we are behind. But we've been catching up! And we want to catch YOU guys up on what to watch or avoid and what we've seen or haven't. Here are just a few of the movies or shows we cover in the episode:- The Marvels- Hawkeye- Secret Invasion- Agatha All Along- Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness- Black Widow- and many more!For more Mouse Ears Movie Thoughts content, check out our Instagram, website, and YouTube:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mouseearsmoviethoughts?igsh=MTZjYW5ranE0MG0wdQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qrYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mouseearsmoviethoughts9688Website: https://htzhxz6sjj.wixsite.com/memtIf you have any comments, questions, or episode ideas you would like to share with us, email us at mouseearsmoviesthoughts@gmail.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An alternate universe Disney has recruited DJ and Sal to reimagine Marvel Studios' Multiverse Sage! Do they keep movies like SHANG-CHI and ETERNALS? Will they ax shows like WANDAVISION or SHE-HULK? What about DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE, SPIDER-MAN: NO WAY HOME, or FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS? Can the Multiverse Saga be saved? Support https://www.childreninconflict.org!Pre-Order DJ's New Comic!https://dangerboi.backerkit.com/hosted_preordersMore DJ!https://www.youtube.com/djtalkstrashMore Sal! https://www.youtube.com/comicpopTheme Music by: Steven James SchmidtFor exclusive bonus podcasts like What We're Into, Mutant Academy, and more, check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/OnlyStupidAnswers
Marvel fans, get ready! On this episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, Kristian is joined by co-hosts Coy Jandreau and Winston Marshal to break down the MASSIVE news: Marvel Studios has officially delayed AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY and AVENGERS: SECRET WARS release dates! The end of the Multiverse Saga is now coming later than expected, and we're diving deep into what this means for the entire MCU. Disney and Marvel Studios have announced that Avengers: Doomsday has been moved from May 1, 2026, to December 18, 2026. And Avengers: Secret Wars, meanwhile, will now open on December 17, 2027, after it was originally scheduled for May 7, 2027. While there's disappointment, were there telltale signs that Avengers: Doomsday might be delayed? We discuss why this feels like the right move, potentially giving both movies more time to shoot, increasing the odds of more actors being able to appear (like Tom Holland's Spider-Man!), and vastly extending that all-important post-production time. We also touch on the removal of an "Untitled Marvel Movie" from February 13, 2026, and other MCU title date changes. But the burning question is: What happens to SPIDER-MAN 4 now?! With "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" no longer opening between Doomsday and Secret Wars, we explore what this means for Spidey's next adventure and if it's more likely to be a street-level story. Could this be the perfect opportunity for the web-slinger? We're also tackling a huge RUMOR: The Russo Brothers are casting the MCU's new GHOST RIDER for AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY! Jeff Sneider confirmed that Marvel Studios and the Russos are in the process of casting the Spirit of Vengeance. Could we see Ghost Rider join the Avengers, X-Men, and Fantastic Four on screen against Doctor Doom? We'll discuss Ryan Gosling's previous comments about the role! Plus, we've got updates on the upcoming Disney+ series, VISION QUEST! Showrunner Terry Matalas confirms the show's place in the MCU timeline, revealing it directly follows White Vision's journey after WandaVision. We'll also break down the full list of confirmed writers for this highly anticipated series. OUR SPONSORS: TURTLE BEACH: Head to TurtleBeach.com and use code KRISTIAN for 10% off your entire order. That's 10% off your order at http://www.turtlebeach.com with promo code KRISTIAN. After you purchase, they'll ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them we sent you. Get the ultimate immersive gaming experience with Turtle Beach today.
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Is the THUNDERBOLTS* the beginning of a hot streak for Marvel? Is the reception of AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY contingent on the success of FANTASTIC FOUR: FIRST STEPS? DJ and Sal discuss the future of the MCU and the potential endgame for the Multiverse Saga! Pre-Order DJ's New Comic!https://dangerboi.backerkit.com/hosted_preordersMore DJ!https://www.youtube.com/djtalkstrashMore Sal! https://www.youtube.com/comicpopTheme Music by: Steven James SchmidtFor exclusive bonus podcasts like What We're Into, Mutant Academy, and more, check out our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/OnlyStupidAnswers
The MCU is once again in the spotlight as major Avengers: The Kang Dynasty leaks have surfaced online—and we're diving into everything we've learned. On today's episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, we break down the original plan for Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, its evolution into Avengers: Doomsday, and what it all means for Marvel Phase 5, Secret Wars, and the future of the Multiverse Saga. Marvel Studios seems to have scrapped Kang as the main villain in favor of Doctor Doom—and for good reason. After Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania flopped and Jonathan Majors' legal issues became a major concern, insiders say the studio lost faith in the Council of Kangs storyline. Now, with Stephen McFeely rewriting both Avengers 5 and Secret Wars, and the Russo Brothers returning to direct, the entire direction has shifted. We're breaking down the leaked Kang Dynasty script that includes wild reveals like a Moon Knight team-up, Miles Morales' MCU debut, a Deadpool 3 crossover, and even a Spider-Man: No Way Home reunion. Plus, what role was Doctor Doom supposed to play before becoming the central threat in Avengers: Doomsday? And how does this affect the lead-in to Avengers: Secret Wars? Other stories covered: Captain America: Brave New World nears $200M at the domestic box office. A Working Man dominates Snow White in a surprise upset. Warner Bros. shakeups and early talks of new leadership. First reactions for The Minecraft Movie are in—and they're surprisingly mixed but intriguing. AND — in a massive shift — Warner Bros. has completed the worldwide sale of Coyote vs. Acme to Ketchup Entertainment. Yes, the previously shelved, fan-beloved Looney Tunes film is back! The Wile E. Coyote movie—starring Will Forte, John Cena, and Lana Condor, directed by Dave Green and written by Samy Burch—was shelved for tax reasons despite strong test screenings. But now it's getting a theatrical release in 2026, with Ketchup shelling out close to $50 million for the rights. Produced by James Gunn, this film has become symbolic of Hollywood's internal battles between artistry and cost-cutting. Marvel. DC. Box office drama. Studio shakeups. Leaks. Come for the nerd news—stay for the chaos.
It's time for our annual State of the MCU address! On its way back up from “a bit of a low point” after Deadpool & Wolverine, 2025 looms large as an important year for the MCU to reconnect with its audience and build toward the culmination of The Multiverse Saga. Join us as we discuss what's at stake and preview the entire Marvel Studios, Television, and Animation slate for 2025! Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (out now) Captain America: Brave New World (Feb 14) Daredevil: Born Again (March 4) Thunderbolts* (May 2) Ironheart (June 24) The Fantastic Four: First Steps (July 25) Eyes of Wakanda (August 6) Marvel Zombies (October) Wonder Man (December) Hosted by Sean Gerber and Paul Hermann. Follow MCU Fan Show on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter)!
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