Kristian Harloff is back with another Capes and Cowls, joined by Coy Jandreau and Winston A. Marshall, to break down the biggest news in the world of Marvel and DC! Today we’re starting with THUNDERBOLTS*, which has already become a streaming hit on Disney+ in the U.S. and worldwide. What does this early success mean for the future of Marvel projects on streaming and in theaters?

We’ll also dive into our Peacemaker Ep.2 non-spoiler review, where James Gunn, the creator of the series, explains why he’s never been a fan of the “perfect female badass” trope and what that means for his storytelling choices.

In other news, Jackie Chan surprised fans by revealing that he and his stunt team visited the set of Spider-Man: Brand New Day — and the director couldn’t have been more excited. Plus, we’ll cover the latest Batman talk from Colin Farrell, Darren Aronofsky, and more as we look at how different creatives continue to shape the Dark Knight’s legacy.

It’s another packed episode of Capes and Cowls — don’t miss it!

Topics include:

THUNDERBOLTS* Is Already A Hit On Streaming In The U.S. And Worldwide Following Disney+ Debut

Peacemaker Ep.2 Non-spoiler review / PEACEMAKER Creator James Gunn Explains Why He's No Fan Of The "Perfect Female Badass" Trope

Jackie Chan reveals he visited Spider-Man: Brand New Day set with his stunt team: 'The director was so excited'

“Batman” Talk From Farrell, Aronofsky & More

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A brand-new Star Wars project is officially underway! “Star Wars: Starfighter” has begun filming and revealed its cast, and fans are buzzing with excitement about where this story will take the galaxy far, far away. On today’s episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, John Rocha hosts with Steph Sabraw co-hosting as they dive into what this new Star Wars film could mean for the franchise’s future.

But that’s not all—we’ve got a packed slate of movie and TV news! The first reactions for The Conjuring: Last Rites are out and raising the question: is it a worthy send-off for the long-running horror series? Meanwhile, James Gunn addresses the rumors of possibly casting Chris Pratt as Batman in Peacemaker, Harry Potter director Chris Columbus explains why he was fired from the 2005 Fantastic Four movie, and reports claim X-Men director Bryan Singer has secretly directed a new film that’s already stirring controversy.

Topics include:

“Star Wars: Starfighter” Begins Filming, Sets Cast

THE CONJURING: LAST RITES Reactions Reveal Whether It's A Worthy Send-Off For The Long-Running Horror Series

James Gunn On Possibly Casting Chris Pratt As BATMAN - Speculation Mounts Dark Knight Will Debut In PEACEMAKER

HARRY POTTER Director Chris Columbus Reveals Why He Was FIRED From 2005's FANTASTIC FOUR Movie

X-MEN Director Bryan Singer Has Secretly Helmed A New Movie That Could Result In A "Hotbed Of Controversy"

Join Rocha and Steph as they break down all the biggest headlines from a galaxy far, far away to the world of horror, superheroes, and beyond.

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Kritian talks about the latest on the MCU including director Jake Schrier's comments on the X-Men reboot!

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Peacemaker is back and Season 2 viewership is climbing—could this mean the DC brand is finally on the rise? On today’s episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, Kristian is joined by Mike Kalinowski and Roxy Striar to break it all down. From Superman’s influence on DC’s momentum to the latest updates from Warner Bros., we’ve got a lot to cover.

Topics include:

Has SUPERMAN Saved The DC Brand? PEACEMAKER Season 2 Viewership Rises Significantly From Season 1 → Read more

AQUAMAN Director James Wan and Patrick Wilson Reveal If They’ve Met With James Gunn → Read more

Chris Columbus Staying Out of HBO’s Harry Potter → Read more

Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Set Video Reveals The Witch → Read more

New Street Fighter Set Photos Surface → Read more

Join the conversation as we discuss whether DC is finally bouncing back, what’s next for Aquaman and James Wan, updates on Harry Potter and Narnia, plus the buzz around the Street Fighter movie.

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The box office is buzzing and we’ve got a lot to cover on today’s episode of The Kristian Harloff Show! Kristian Harloff is joined by John Rocha as co-host to break down the latest in movie news, from K-pop demon slayers taking the crown at the box office to surprising updates on the MCU and DCU.

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Topics include:

“Kpop Demon Hunters” Wins The Box-Office  – The breakout hit slashes its way to #1.

Summer Box-Office Won’t Hit $4 Billion  – Why Hollywood might fall short this season.

Fantastic Four’s Global Box Office Surges  – Marvel’s first family might finish bigger than expected.

Superman Crosses $600 Million Worldwide  – Outgrossing nearly every DCEU film to date.

Jerry Adler, “Sopranos” & “Good Wife” Star, Dead  – Remembering the acclaimed actor.

Chloé Zhao Reflects On Eternals  – Why the lack of boundaries may have hurt Marvel’s cosmic epic.

The Kristian Harloff Show presents Capes and Cowls! Winston A. Marshall and Coy Jandreau are back to dive into the world of comic book movies and TV. Today we’re kicking things off with a PEACEMAKER Season 2 Ep.1 Review (Non-Spoiler), giving you our first impressions of James Gunn’s hilarious and action-packed return to the DCU.

We also break down the brand-new PEACEMAKER Season 2 opening credits set to “Oh Lord” by Foxy Shazam—and yes, it’s just as wild as you’d expect! 

Other topics include:

Alan Cumming on AVENGERS: DOOMSDAY challenges and not knowing who he was acting with: 

Why 2025 will be the first time since 2011 a superhero movie won’t reach $700 million worldwide: 

Casting news: Tramell Tillman joins SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY as a villain (but not Tombstone): 

Don’t miss this packed episode of Capes and Cowls as we cover all the biggest DC, Marvel, and comic book movie updates of the week!

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The Kristian Harloff Show is back with a Whirl Girl reunion! Kristian Harloff is joined by Steph Sabraw and Roxy Striar to break down the biggest stories in movies, Marvel, and DC. Today’s big question: Is Florence Pugh’s Yelena Belova joining Spider-Man: Brand New Day? With Florence Pugh officially added to the cast, there are signs this move has been in the works for quite some time.

We’ll also talk about a major casting update as a Severance star joins the next Spider-Man film, plus big updates from DC and Marvel. James Gunn is finally breathing easy after Superman’s success, Alan Cumming opens up about the challenges of Avengers: Doomsday, and The Pitt sweeps the 2025 TCA Awards.

Topics include:

As Florence Pugh Joins SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY Cast, There Are Signs It's Been In The Works For A While → Read more here

Severance Star Joins Next Spider-Man → Read more here

SUPERMAN: James Gunn Is Relieved By Movie's Success → Read more here

Alan Cumming Opens Up On Avengers: Doomsday Challenges → Read more here

The Pitt Dominates The 2025 TCA Awards → Read more here

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Kristian Harloff is back with another episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, this time joined by Kris Carr! We’re diving into the latest in movie news, DCU updates, and Star Wars talk—and there’s plenty to cover. First up, James Gunn reveals that the DCU is ruled by 3 groups: Metahumans, the Government, and giant firms like Wayne Enterprises. What does this mean for the future of the DC Universe? We’ll also break down the news that Zeb is coming to The Mandalorian and Grogu movie, connecting animation to live action once again. In other DC news, The Batman actor John Turturro explains why he’s not returning as Carmine Falcone in The Penguin spinoff. Meanwhile, Zack Snyder sets the cast for his new film “Last Photograph”—a project fans of Snyder will definitely want to follow. And finally, the new sci-fi series Alien: Earth is already a hit, scoring 9.2 million viewers in just six days!  👉 Don’t miss this episode of The Kristian Harloff Show as Kristian and Kris Carr share their thoughts, reactions, and breakdowns of the biggest stories in entertainment.

Topics Covered:

James Gunn says the DCU is ruled by 3 groups: Metahumans, the Government, and Wayne Enterprises

Zeb joins The Mandalorian and Grogu movie

John Turturro not returning as Carmine Falcone in The Penguin

Zack Snyder’s Last Photograph cast announced

Alien: Earth scores big viewership numbers

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On today’s episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, Kristian Harloff and Mike Kalinowski dive into a huge new DC rumor: Zoë Kravitz may NOT reprise her role as Selina Kyle/Catwoman in The Batman Part II! With Matt Reeves continuing Robert Pattinson’s Dark Knight saga, what would it mean for Gotham if Catwoman is left out—or recast? We break it all down.

But that’s not all—we’ve got plenty of big stories in movie and TV news:

Peacemaker Season 2 loses its perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score, but still sets a new record for James Gunn.

Helen Mirren stirs up the Bond debate with: “I’m a feminist, Bond must be a guy.”

Paramount in talks for a major deal with Legendary.

Bella Ramsey & Craig Mazin discuss shifts in The Last of Us Season 3.

Superman (2025) update: Sean Gunn opens up on Maxwell Lord, James Gunn’s “bullet points” plan for the DCU, and more.

From DC rumors and superhero updates to major Hollywood news, we’ve got you covered.

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Is there trouble on the set of Avengers: Doomsday? On today’s episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, Kristian Harloff and John Rocha break down the latest Marvel production chatter, why Deadpool is reportedly in Avengers: Doomsday, the weekend box office (Weapons vs. Nobody 2), a massive Bourne rights win for Universal, how Andor is shaping the next Star Wars trilogy, and we remember screen legend Terence Stamp (Superman, Smallville, Star Wars).

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