James Gunn’s Superman is finally here, and the box office numbers are in! On this week’s Insider Chatter, we break down Superman's $123 million domestic debut, what it means for the DCU, and how it compares to The Batman and Man of Steel. Plus, James Gunn is already working on spinoffs for Jimmy Olsen and Mister Terrific—find out what we know so far.

We also dig into that shocking Wall Street Journal report revealing why Warner Bros. shelved Ta-Nehisi Coates' Black Superman project—was it really dismissed for being “too woke”?

Also in this episode:

Dune: Part Three has officially begun filming with Denis Villeneuve, Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and new cast member Robert Pattinson!

Wicked director Jon M. Chu is helming a Hot Wheels movie. Can Warner Bros. turn another toy into a blockbuster franchise?

Timestamps

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:40 - Superman Box Office

00:20:30 - Superman’s Pals Are Getting Spinoffs

00:31:19 - Black Superman Too Woke?

00:39:56 - Hot Wheels Gets a Director

00:46:09 - DUN3 Gets a New Title

00:56:27 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day Will Be a Real Movie

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This week’s episode is a blockbuster breakdown of the wildest trailer drops and movie news in Hollywood! We’re diving into:🚨 Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey — Tom Holland, Matt Damon, and Jon Bernthal star in a mythic epic teased exclusively in theaters.

🏃‍♂️ Edgar Wright’s The Running Man — Glen Powell enters the game in this dystopian thriller based on the Stephen King novel.

🚀 Ryan Gosling in Project Hail Mary — From the team behind The Martian, this could be a major Oscar contender.

🎭 Sentimental Value from Joachim Trier reunites Renate Reinsve and earned acclaim at Cannes.

🎩 Bill Hader is The Cat in the Hat — Your favorite Dr. Seuss character is back in a brand-new animated adventure.

🖤 Ryan Coogler’s Eyes of Wakanda — First teaser for the Black Panther prequel anthology series drops.Plus:🎮 Neil Druckmann exits The Last of Us Season 3

🚗 Vin Diesel says Brian O’Connor will return in Fast & Furious 11🏎️ Warner Bros already developing an F1 sequel aftera huge box office opening

📺 Jennifer Aniston to star in I’m Glad My Mom Died adaptation

The Devil Wears Prada 2, Street Fighter casting updates, and more.And of course:

🌍 Jurassic World Rebirth dominates the global box office, topping Minecraft and Lilo & Stitch for the year’s biggest worldwide debut!

Timestamps

Intro - 00:00:00

Trailer Mania - 00:01:16

Druckmann Leaves HBO’s TLOU - 00:22:16

Fast 11 Brings Back Brian O’Connor - 00:32:20

F1 Gets a Sequel - 00:38:56

Newsy Tidbits! - 00:42:40

Jurassic World Rebirth Dominates the Box Office - 00:47:12

What’s Out This Week - 00:56:16

Superman week!! - 01:00:00Subscribe for more weekly updates on the biggest trailers, casting news, and film industry shakeups.

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The next James Bond movie just got a serious upgrade—Denis Villeneuve is officially directing Bond 26! But the rumored shortlist for 007? Tom Holland, Jacob Elordi, and Harris Dickinson. We break down the latest updates on the new Bond era under Amazon, why Aaron Taylor-Johnson is out, and whether Villeneuve is really in control.

Plus:🦇 The Batman Part II script is DONE — what Matt Reeves just revealed.

👤 The Social Network Part II is in development at Sony with Aaron Sorkin returning to write and direct.

👊 The Street Fighter movie adds 50 Cent as Balrog and a new Chun-Li.

🌺 Disney greenlights Lilo & Stitch 2 on 626 Day.

🕒 Timestamps:00:00 - Intro

01:59 - Denis Villeneuve Directs Bond 26

10:44 - Bond Actor Shortlist

22:26 - The Batman II Script Done

28:07 - Social Network Part II

36:00 - Street Fighter Cast Update

43:29 - Lilo & Stitch 2 Announced

52:52 - What To Watch This Week

This week on Insider Chatter, we’re diving headfirst into the biggest news shaking up Hollywood:🔥 Star Wars Corner – Is Dave Filoni really set to take over Lucasfilm from Kathleen Kennedy? We break down The Hollywood Reporter’s scoop and what it could mean for the franchise. Plus, Mia Goth joins Ryan Gosling in Starfighter—and she’s going full villain.🧬 The Fantastic Four: First Steps – Tickets are already breaking the internet. We unpack its massive box office tracking and compare it to past MCU hits like Thor: Ragnarok and Iron Man 2.🔪 Texas Chainsaw Massacre Reboot – It’s a bloody bidding war! A24, NEON, Netflix, and more are battling for the rights, with names like Jordan Peele, Taylor Sheridan, and Glen Powell all in the mix. Who will win?🎬 Trailer Round-Up – New trailers dropped for Wicked: For Good, Freakier Friday, Alien: Earth, Black Phone 2, and more.

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Intro

00:02:05 - Kathleen Kennedy Out, Dave Filoni In

00:10:15 - Ryan Gosling and Mia Goth Star Wars Movie

00:17:24 - Fantastic Four: First Steps Will Have a Massive Opening

00:35:55 - Texas Chainsaw Bidding War

00:46:47 - Wicked: For Good Trailer

00:53:21 - Freakier Friday Trailer 2

00:57:14 - Alien: Earth

01:00:36 - The Black Phone 2

01:03:41 - A Big Bold Beautiful Journey

01:08:44 - What’s New This Week

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Netflix just dropped major news at Tudum 2025 — and we’re breaking it all down!In this episode of Insider Chatter, we’re recapping every big reveal, trailer drop, casting announcement, and surprise moment from Netflix’s global fan event. From highly anticipated sequels to brand-new originals, we’ve got hot takes, behind-the-scenes insights, and everything you might’ve missed.

Timestamps:

Intro 00:00:00

Stranger Things 00:1:50

Wednesday 00:12:13

One Piece 00:19:55

Happy Gilmore 2 00:25:08

Fantastic Four Test Screening 00:35:06

del Toro's Frankenstein 00:44:38

The RIP 00:52:05

Wake Up Dead Man (Knives Out 3) 00:55:04

Superman Box Office 01:04:34

Whether you're a binge-watcher, pop culture nerd, or just here for the tea, this episode is for you.📺 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and drop your favorite Tudum 2025 moment in the comments!

#NetflixTudum #Tudum2025 #NetflixRecap #TVNews #FilmTalk #PopCulturePodcast #StreamingNews

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Mike and Nate discuss the latest movie news, including Avengers: Doomsday's delay, Elden Ring's new director, Lilo and Stitch's dominating box office, and so much more.

Timestamps

00:00:00 - Intro

00:01:45 - Avengers Doomsday Delayed

00:09:00 - A24's Elden Ring00:16:32 - Street Fighter Movie

00:21:42 - NEON Dominates Cannes

00:26:30 - Hunger Games Casting News

00:33:09 - Damien Chazelle's Next Movie

00:36:28 - Ballerina Controversy

00:41:57 - Trailer Talk

00:57:39 - Movies Out This Week

💬 In this video, we cover:

• Avengers: 5 and 6 Delayed to Christmas

• Alex Garland is Officially Making an Elden Ring Movie for A24

• Street Fighter Movie Eyeing Jason Momoa, Andrew Koji, Roman Reigns, and Noah Centineo

• Newsy Tidbits - Cannes winners, Hunger Games, Damien Chazelle

• Out This Week

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Mike and Nate break down the movie news on April 28, 2025. Sydney Sweeney gets cast in two video game movies, one by Jon M. Chu and the other by Michael Bay. Greta Gerwig finds her White Witch in Emma Mackey, and Sinners is now a box office hit (or failure if you're Variety).For the latest in the world of movie news, like, subscribe, and tell us what you'd like to hear us cover!

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James Gunn and Peter Safran held yet another press event where they discussed the state of the DC Universe. We saw announcements like Starfire, My Adventures with Green Lantern, and updates on The Batman II and Clayface. Is the DCU on the right track or is there cause for concern?