The Comic Section Podcast

In this week’s jam-packed episode of The Comic Section Podcast, we’ve got breaking news from across the worlds of movies, TV, and comics!

🚀 Star Trek, Transformers & Top Gun Updates — Paramount and Skydance confirm new projects in development, including multiple Star Trek films, a potential Top Gun 3 with Tom Cruise, and Transformers movies that could even bring back Michael Bay.

🦇 Batman Universe News — Matt Reeves teases Robin’s possible debut in The Batman – Part II, while DC Comics announces Batman/Static: Beyond, a new Elseworlds miniseries continuing Terry McGinnis’ story alongside Static Shock.

💥 The Boys Final Season — Antony Starr shares an emotional farewell as The Boys wraps filming on its fifth and final season.

🎥 Coming Soon Previews — Trailers for One Piece Season 2 and the chilling Haunted Hotel.

⭐ Reviews — Jason shares his thoughts on Netflix’s Wednesday Season 2 Part One, while Shawn reviews Marvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps and Netflix’s Hate to Love: Nickelback.

Don’t miss this loaded issue—tune in now!

This week, we’re talking big entertainment shakeups! Disney+ is fully merging Hulu into its platform by 2026, ESPN scores a huge WWE deal for WrestleMania and more, and Sony is spinning off Spider-Punk into his own animated adventure. Plus, Matt Smith joins Star Wars: Starfighter, TMNT’s 35th Anniversary hits theaters, and we preview new trailers for Highest 2 Lowest, HIM, and Fortnite x Power Rangers.

On Issue #341 of The Comic Section Podcast, we start with a Gremlins-sized update! Zach Galligan confirms Gremlins 3 is real—and waiting on Steven Spielberg’s approval! We also break down how movie theaters are trying to compete with the IMAX giant, and why it's not going so smoothly.

In other headlines, The Blair Witch Project cast has finally buried the hatchet with Lionsgate and Blumhouse after years of unresolved financial disputes—setting the stage for the franchise’s return!

In our Coming Soon segment, we preview trailers for Aztec Batman: Clash of Empires, Zootopia 2, Eternity, and Avatar: Fire and Ash. Finally, we give our full review of Fantastic Four: First Steps from Marvel Studios!

Tune in now for all the latest in movies, trailers, reviews, and more!

On Issue #340 of The Comic Section Podcast, we pay tribute to Malcolm-Jamal Warner, Ozzy Osbourne, and Hulk Hogan. We dive into updates on Marvel’s Blade, the live-action Masters of the Universe movie, and HBO’s Booster Gold series. We also cover production news from Evil Dead Burn, Avatar: Fire and Ash, and a surprising remake of Attack of the 50 Foot Woman starring Margot Robbie. In our trailer previews, we check out Good Fortune and Predator: Badlands, plus Rigel reviews Superman and the new South Park season!

In Issue #339 of The Comic Section Podcast, we talk Nintendo’s big casting reveal for the live-action Legend of Zelda movie! Plus, Ryan Gosling & Will Ferrell team up for Tough Guys, HBO’s Lanterns wraps filming, John Malkovich cut from Fantastic Four, and Netflix greenlights Assassin’s Creed. We also preview trailers for Mortal Kombat 2 and Stranger Things 5, and review Ballerina, Dune: Part Two, and Superman. Press play now!

In this week’s episode, we begin by honoring the lives of Julian McMahon, star of Fantastic Four and Nip/Tuck, and James Carter Cathcart, the iconic voice of James and Meowth from Pokémon.

Then we dive into all the major headlines:

🪐 Denis Villeneuve confirms Dune: Part Three

🦹‍♂️ Paul Walter Hauser revealed as Mole Man in Fantastic Four

🔥 Jon M. Chu to direct the live-action Hot Wheels movie 👻 Paranormal Activity hits the stage in London

🚗 Vin Diesel’s Fast X: Part 2 promises a reunion with Paul Walker’s character 🎭 And Christopher Nolan’s mysterious teaser for The Odyssey

In our Coming Soon/Previews segment, we break down teasers for Netflix’s Wednesday Season 2 and The Odyssey.

And in Reviews:

🎥 Rigel reviews Heart Eyes, The Woman in the Yard, and Jurassic World: Rebirth

📺 Ant starts reviewing Ironheart

💥 Jason and Shawn dive into James Gunn’s Superman

🎧 Tune in now and stay locked in with your favorite crew!

On Issue #337 of The Comic Section Podcast, we pay tribute to two titans we've sadly lost: legendary Marvel Comics editor-in-chief and Valiant Comics founder Jim Shooter, and iconic actor Michael Madsen of Reservoir Dogs and Kill Bill.

In our Breaking News segment, the Street Fighter live-action cast continues to heat up with the official casting of David Dastmalchian as M. Bison, joining a powerhouse roster featuring Jason Momoa, Roman Reigns, Callina Liang, and 50 Cent.

We also discuss the completed script for The Batman: Part II, as confirmed by director Matt Reeves, and the return of the Fast & Furious franchise to its street racing roots — with Dom and Brian’s story set to reunite in Fast X: Part 2.

Plus, James Cameron calls out Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer for what he calls “a moral cop out,” and teases his upcoming film Ghosts of Hiroshima.

In our Coming Soon segment, we preview trailers for The Cat in the Hat, Devil Wears Prada 2, Project Hail Mary, The Running Man, Trouble Man, and She Rides Shotgun.

And in our Review segment:

• Jason & Shawn break down Marvel Studios’ Ironheart
  

• Rigel & Jason give their takes on KPOP Demon Hunters and HBO Max’s Lazarus
  

🎧 Tune in now for your weekly dose of nerd news, deep dives, and honest reviews!

On Issue #336 of The Comic Section Podcast, we kick things off by paying tribute and diving into the biggest headlines shaking the worlds of comics, TV, film, and gaming!

🔫 Jon Bernthal returns as The Punisher in Spider-Man: Brand New Day alongside Tom Holland in 2026!

🧱 James Gunn reveals Clayface will be a full-on “body horror” experience—most likely rated R!

📱 Aaron Sorkin is working on The Social Network Part II, diving into Facebook’s dark modern chapter.

🍸 Denis Villeneuve takes on the next James Bond film—expect style, grit, and suspense.

🥋 The Street Fighter reboot casts Presence star Callina Liang as Chun-Li, with 50 Cent possibly stepping in as Balrog!

🤖 China is launching a government-backed AI initiative to restore and remake martial arts classics starring Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Jet Li—plus a John Woo AI-cyberpunk reimagining of A Better Tomorrow.

In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we break down trailers for The Toxic Avenger, Weapons, and the final Fantastic Four: First Steps trailer.

And in our Review segment: 🎥 Rigel dives into the Astroworld documentary & Paddington in Peru

🚢 Shawn reviews Trainwreck: Poop Cruise

🧟 Ant covers DC’s Creature Commandos

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🎧 Episode Description: On Issue #335 of The Comic Section Podcast, we begin by paying our respects to actor David Hekili Kenui Bell, known for his roles in Lilo & Stitch, Magnum P.I., and Hawaii Five-0, who passed away at the age of 46.

In this week's headlines: 🍔 Harold & Kumar 4 is officially in the works with Kal Penn and John Cho set to return! 🏆 Tom Cruise, Dolly Parton, Debbie Allen, and Wynn Thomas are being honored with honorary Oscars.

🎬 James Gunn makes waves, calling out Hollywood for greenlighting movies before the scripts are finished — and fires back at SnyderVerse loyalists trying to sabotage his Superman.

🧱 DC casts newcomer Tom Rhys Harries as Clayface in an upcoming horror-tinged film by Matt Reeves and Mike Flanagan.

🧟‍♂️ Zombie Plane wraps production with Ice-T, Brian Austin Green, Vanilla Ice, Chuck Norris, and more joining the high-flying undead chaos. 🎄 Robert Eggers takes on A Christmas Carol for WB with Willem Dafoe eyed for Scrooge.

In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we spotlight trailers for Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere and I Know What You Did Last Summer.

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On Issue #334 of The Comic Section Podcast, we kick off with Breaking News: Warner Bros. Discovery is splitting into two companies—one focused on streaming and content creation, the other on traditional television. Big studio shift!

Director Robert Eggers teams up with Willem Dafoe for a dark reimagining of A Christmas Carol, and Stranger Things: Tales from '85 is giving major Real Ghostbusters vibes! Plus, Nintendo’s Switch 2 breaks records, selling 3.5 million units in just four days!

Also: 🎮 Mortal Kombat 2 trailer drops this July 🦸‍♀️ James Gunn confirms new Wonder Woman movie in the works

In our Coming Soon/Preview segment, we dive into trailers for: 🔧 Ironheart 🦸 Superman (final trailer) 👽 Alien: Earth

Finally, in our Review Segment: Jason, Shawn & Ant tackle Predator: Killer of Killers, while Rigel shares thoughts on Heretic and Companion.

🎧 Tune in now for the hottest takes in nerd & pop culture!