Hey everyone, it’s time for my favorite list to make every single year: my top 10 most anticipated movies of 2025! It’s an exiting time, when we have a whole new set of movies to look forward to, from exciting new genre films, big comic book movies, sports films and big directors making a huge return. The whole point and fun of these lists are that they are so subjective; this is a list of MY top 10 most anticipated movies of the year and they’re on the list because of MY taste. That means that your list could look completely different and that’s awesome! So, strap in, grab some popcorn and enjoy this epic countdown of my most anticipated movies of 2025! Make sure to leave me your list in the comments on Spotify and let me know which of the films I list you’re most excited for on the Spotify Polls!

2024 has now come and gone... which means it is time for my slew of end of the year rankings! 2024 was a huge year of change in my life and 2025 will continue to be so... but it will also likely be a year of huge change for the format of this podcast and my content creation, especially once we get towards the summer. However, it isn't quite that time yet so let's reflect on 2024!

My annual best of the year list has been delayed until the end of January simply because there are too many films that had a wide U.S. release date in 2024 that I won't have a chance to see for a few weeks, because of delayed releases in both the U.K. and Asia. That's how you know the movies have truly bounced back! In the meantime, I'll be kicking things off with a double-header: my top 5 most surprising and top 5 most disappointing movies of 2024! I'll be starting off with my most disappointing and then ending this episode off on more of a positive note, with my most surprising films of the year. 2024 was a huge mixed bag of a year of movies, if you ask me, and this list definitely reflects that. These are NOT my least favorite and favorite films of the year, but rather films that fell short of and exceeded my expectations respectively. As always, this is a subjective list so make sure to give me your lists in the comments on Spotify! Also let me know which of the films I have listed were you most disappointed by in this episode's associated Spotify Poll!

He's back! Sonic the Hedgehog 3 raced into U.S. theaters last week... but it's having a bit of a, ironically, slow global rollout. I finally had the chance to see the film and when it comes to the Sonic movies, I've mildly enjoyed them. I definitely preferred 2 to 1 but the CGI cast is fun and more Jim Carrey action is always welcome. Sonic 3 had A LOT of hype and buzz around it and seemingly, the film delivered for most fans. Did I feel the same way? Find out in this review!

Sonic the Hedgehog 3:

Directed by: Jeff Fowler

Screenplay by: Pat Casey & Josh Miller & John Whittington

Story by: Pat Casey & Josh Miller

Produced by: Toby Ascher, Neal H. Moritz, Toru Nakahara, Hitoshi Okuno

Executive Producers: Jeff Fowler, Tommy Gormley, Tim Miller, Haruko Satomi, Shuji Utsumi

Music by: Tom Holkeborg

Cinematography by: Brandon Trost

Editing by: Al LeVine

Casting by: Sophie Holland, Jenelle Scuderi, Tricia Wood

Production Design by: Luke Freeborn

Costume Design by: Eleanor Baker

Cast: Ben Schwartz, Jim Carrey, Keanu Reeves, Idris Elba, Colleen O'Shaughnessey, Krysten Ritter, James Marsden, Tika Sumpter, Alyla Browne

Synopsis: Sonic, Knuckles, and Tails reunite against a powerful new adversary, Shadow, a mysterious villain with powers unlike anything they have faced before. With their abilities outmatched in every way, Team Sonic must seek out an unlikely alliance in hopes of stopping Shadow and protecting the planet.

The third and final season of What If…? completed its 8-day run on Disney+ just recently. As a huge fan of the MCU, it’s been no secret that my interest in the projects I’m not as excited about in this universe has been waning over the past year. And unfortunately, What If…? is absolutely one of those projects because I just don’t think this show has taken full advantage of its very cool premise at all. Something about the format of this show has never quite worked for me. Well, the show has now ended. Was the third season the strongest of the three? Find out in this SPOILER-FILLED review where I’ll be breaking down every individual episode.

Welp. Sony did it again! Due to a delayed release where I live, I only just got a chance to see... Kraven the Hunter: the latest bad comic book movie from Sony. This universe has been a total disaster and the box office performance of Kraven has cemented the incomparable legacy that this universe is gonna have. It may not be over just yet, but it does seem like Sony is going to be taking a pause to regroup and restart, in some way, an attempt to make a connected standalone Spider-Man universe, outside of the MCU. With surefire hits like Tom Holland's Spider-Man 4 and Beyond the Spider-Verse still on the way, Sony has no reason to sell the onscreen rights of the character back to Marvel but their recent failures certainly have them clamoring for more hits. In this episode, I'll be covering the bamboozling Kraven the Hunter film we just got and the main reasons that this universe went so wrong!

The King has returned! Barry Jenkins’ Lion King prequel - Mufasa: The Lion King - has released in theaters and I had the chance to check it out just recently. The Lion King is my favorite animated film of all-time but beyond further reflection and pondering, the remake was quite a big letdown that lacked much of the soul and creativity of that original animated film. That’s why I was very skeptical about Barry Jenkins’ prequel and I wanted nothing more than to be excited about more movies set in the continuity of The Lion King. Barry Jenkins’ involvement certainly had my curiosity piqued though. Did the movie win me over, or is this yet another soulless live-action Disney film? Find out in this review!

Mufasa: The Lion King:

Directed by: Barry Jenkins

Screenplay by: Jeff Nathanson

Based off the characters created by: Linda Woolverton and Irene Mecchi and Jonathan Roberts

Produced by: Mark Ceryak, Adele Romanski, Genevieve Hofmeyr

Executive Producer: Peter Tobyansen

Music by: Dave Metzger

Cinematography by: James Laxton

Editing by: Joi McMillon

Casting by: Francine Maisler, Molly Rose

Production Design by: Mark Friedberg

Cast: Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Tiffany Boone, Kagiso Lediga, Preston Nyman, Mads Mikkelsen, Thandiwe Newton, Lennie James, Anika Noni Rose, Keith David, John Kani, Seth Rogen, Billy Eichner, Donald Glover, Blue Ivy Carter, Beyoncé

Synopsis: Told in flashbacks, Mufasa is an orphaned cub, lost and alone until he meets a sympathetic lion named Taka—the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion a journey of misfits searching for their destiny and working together to evade a threatening and deadly foe.

The world seems slightly better and more hopeful today… as the amazing teaser trailer for James Gunn’s Superman has finally landed online. I put out a full reaction to the trailer, covering my thoughts before watching it and after in an over 20-minute discussion… but we’re not done just yet. There is SO MUCH MORE in this trailer than I thought we were going to get for a teaser and, of course, I’ll be giving you guys a detailed, frame-by-frame breakdown of this trailer. Check out the episode for FULL DETAILS on any comic references, easter eggs, theories about the main villains and the ‘adhoc Justice League’ that’s in this film. Enjoy! See you all July 11, 2025!

Synopsis: ‘James Gunn takes on the original superhero in the newly imagined DC universe with a singular blend of epic action, humor and heart, delivering a SUPERMAN who’s driven by compassion and an inherent belief in the goodness of humankind.’

Hey everyone… it’s finally time to believe a man can fly again! The first teaser trailer for James Gunn’s upcoming Superman film, set to hit theaters July 11, 2025 and the first film in the rebooted DCU, has now dropped online from DC Studios and Warner Bros. Pictures. Anyone who’s listened to more than one episode probably knows that I’ve been deliriously excited for James Gunn’s Superman, as Gunn has always and is still making movies that resonate with me emotionally. He does the same for TV as I’ve even been really enjoying the Gunn-written Creature Commandos, the soft launch of the DCU that is ongoing on Max. Superman has also been one of my favorite characters since I was a child so naturally, this was a match made in heaven as far as I’m concerned. Does the trailer live up to the hype, or does it fall short of expectations and make me cornered for the DCU? Find out in this initial reaction to the trailer!

The Karate Kid franchise finally returns to the big screen after 15 years, with the upcoming release of Karate Kid: Legends, which will see the long-anticipated team up of Ralph Macchio’s Daniel LaRusso and Jackie Chan’s Mr. Han. I, of course, love the original Karate Kid and am a huge Cobra Kai fan (with the exception of this final season so far), but… I have had little to no interest in this film. That’s because I honestly think Cobra Kai has milked this universe and its characters pretty much to their maximum potential, and I found the decision to include Daniel to be pretty cynical. As a fan of this franchise, did this trailer make this one of my most anticipated movies of next year? Find out in this initial reaction to the trailer!

Hey everyone, it's finally time to return to Middle Earth! The latest attempt at reviving the iconic Tolkien franchise on the big screen, but this time it's anime-inspired. The original trilogy is comprised of movies that are all some of my favorite movies of all-time. Return of the King - in particular - is an easy top 5 favorite movie ever for me. I have been watching these movies as long as I can remember and I honestly think, while not great, The Hobbit movies are somewhat over-hated. That being said, I went into War of the Rohirrim with virtually no interest, due to the bland marketing and being someone who's not fully into anime. I respect WB taking a big swing with this franchise but the style and story did not seem very interesting to me. Does it live up to the best of the franchise or is it going to match the diminishing returns this franchise has had since the trilogy? Find out in this review!

The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim:

Directed by: Kenji Kamiyama

Screenplay by: Jeffrey Addiss & Will Matthews and Phoebe Gittins & Arty Papageorgiou

Based on characters created by: J.R.R. Tolkien

Story by: Jeffrey Addiss & Will Matthews and Philippa Boyens

Produced by: Philippa Boyens, Joseph Chou, Jason DeMarco

Executive Producers: Carolyn Blackwood, Pete Chiappetta, Toby Emmerich, Peter Jackson, Ken Kamins, Andrew Lary, Sam Register, Anthony Tittanegro, Fran Walsh

Music by: Stephen Gallagher

Edited by: Tsuyoshi Sadamatsu

Casting by: Andy Brierley

Cast: Brian Cox, Gaia Wise, Miranda Otto, Luke Pasqualino

Synopsis: 183 years before the events chronicled in the original trilogy, a sudden attack by Wulf, a clever and ruthless Dunlending lord seeking vengeance for the death of his father, forces Helm Hammerhand and his people to make a daring last stand in the ancient stronghold of the Hornburg. Finding herself in an increasingly desperate situation, Héra, the daughter of Helm, must summon the will to lead the resistance against a deadly enemy intent on their total destruction.