This week on The Nerdpocalypse, the guys return to talk Scream 7, Send Help, Project Hail Mary, Daredevil Born Again season 2, Firefly might be returning, Punisher: One Last Kill poster and release date, Wonder Man season 2 is officially happening, details about Jimmy Olsen spin-off DC series, first look at Star Fox in Super Mario Galaxy, Himesh Patel cast as co-lead in new X-files series, Disney exits contract with OpenAI, trailers for The Drama, Moana (live action), The Furious, and much more.

CHECKED OUT

• Scream 7
• Send Help
• Invincible - season 4
• Project Hail Mary
• Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 Ep 1

TOPICS - Section 1

• Firefly is back (maybe)
• Punisher: One Last Kill one-shot poster and release date
• Wonder Man is officially getting a second season
• Details about Jimmy Olsen spin-off show from showrunner

TOPICS - Section 2

• New He-Man characters posters
• First look at Star Fox crew in Super Mario Bros Galaxy
• Himesh Patel To Star Opposite Danielle Deadwyler In ‘X-Files’ Reboot from Ryan Coogler
• Stephen Colbert to co-write a Lord of the Rings film
• Disney Exits OpenAI Deal After AI Giant Shutters Sora

WTF? by JayTeeDee from the “Edit That Out” Podcast

• Micah: https://tinyurl.com/alldeessons
• Jay: https://tinyurl.com/horsehalf

TRAILERS

• Man on Fire
• The Drama
• Moana - live action
• Harry Potter - HBO Max Series
• The Furious

The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).

The 2026 Oscars happened. We break down the winners, snubs, and surprises. Plus: A24 is remaking Bloodsport with Michaela Coel writing and directing (yes, really). Max Landis got his G.I. Joe script rejected by Paramount. David Zaslav is walking away with $887 million from the WBD sale to Paramount while everyone else loses their jobs.

Also: Trailers for Jack Ryan: Ghost War, Dune 3, and Spider-Man: Brand New Day. WTF segments from JayTeeDee (Edit That Out podcast), and this week's Checked Out: Inside the Manosphere.
Let's break down the chaos.

🏆 TOPICS - SECTION 1: OSCARS & MAX LANDIS
🎬 Oscar Results (2026):
The Academy Awards happened. We discuss:
- Best Picture winner [from BBC article]
- Acting winners
- Snubs and surprises
- Ceremony highlights/lowlights
- Why the Oscars still matter (or don't)
- Trends in this year's winners
Full results: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c33jkvmzl4ko

📝 Max Landis G.I. Joe Script Rejected:
Max Landis (Chronicle, American Ultra) wrote a G.I. Joe script. Paramount passed. This is the second time Landis has had a G.I. Joe script rejected by a studio. Why does he keep trying? Why does no one want his G.I. Joe movie? We discuss the Max Landis problem, his history, and why Hollywood keeps almost-but-not-quite giving him chances to return after the Me Too revelations.
Source: Deadline

🎭 TOPICS - SECTION 2: BLOODSPORT REMAKE & ZASLAV'S PAYDAY
🥋 Michaela Coel in Bloodsport Remake (A24):
This is a real headline: Michaela Coel (I May Destroy You, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever) is starring in an A24 remake of Bloodsport (1988). The Jean-Claude Van Damme martial arts classic. Remake. A24. Michaela Coel. Our reaction: What? Why? How? Also... we're intrigued!
Bloodsport (1988) is a perfect schlocky action movie. Can you remake it? Should you? With Michaela Coel's dramatic talent and A24's arthouse sensibility, this could either be something totally unexpected.
Source: Variety

💰 David Zaslav's $887 Million WBD Payout:
David Zaslav, the CEO who destroyed HBO Max, canceled Batgirl, and laid off thousands of workers, is walking away from the WBD sale to Paramount with $887 million. Nearly $900 million. While everyone else loses their jobs. This is late-stage capitalism. This is why people are radicalized. This is obscene. We break down the WBD-Paramount merger, Zaslav's golden parachute, and why this is everything wrong with the entertainment industry.
Source: That Park Place

🎬 TRAILERS:
🕵️ Jack Ryan: Ghost War:
New Jack Ryan series/film. Discuss based on trailer—John Krasinski and core cast from the series returning, what is the future of the franchise?
Watch: https://youtu.be/MNeoJI82BHI

🪐 Dune 3:
Dune: Messiah confirmed. Denis Villeneuve returns. The saga continues. We break down the trailer, what to expect, and whether Part 3 can match the first two films.
Watch: https://youtu.be/3_9vCamtuPY

🕷️ Spider-Man: Brand New Day:
New Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer. "Brand New Day" title suggests a new direction. Trailer feels very different with a new director, and that's a good thing.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TZMtslA3UY

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The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).

Arnold Schwarzenegger just announced he's working on Commando 2, a new Predator film, and King Conan. The action legend is coming back to his most iconic franchises. Are we excited? Cautiously optimistic? Deeply skeptical? All of the above.

Plus: The Bear will end after Season 5. What if the Oscars had a "Best Casting" category (and who would've won)? Trailers for The Boys final season, Beef Season 2, In the Grey, and the Lanterns DC series. And a WTF segment from JayTeeDee (Edit That Out podcast).
This week's Checked Out reviews: Friendship (Apple TV+), War Machine (Netflix), and The Running Man (2025 version—perfect timing).

Let's break it down.

🎬 TOPICS - SECTION 1: ARNOLD'S SEQUEL ANNOUNCEMENTS
🔫 Commando 2:
Arnold confirms he's working on a sequel to Commando (1985). The original is a masterpiece of '80s action excess. Can a 2026 sequel capture that magic? Probably not, but we'll watch it anyway.
🦖 Predator (New Film):
Another Predator movie. Arnold's involved in some capacity (producer? cameo? full return?). The Predator franchise has been hit-or-miss since 1987. Prey (2022) was great. Predator 2 (1990) was fun. Everything else? Questionable. Where does this fit?
⚔️ King Conan:
Arnold has been trying to make this for 15+ years. It's the third Conan film (after Conan the Barbarian 1982 and Conan the Destroyer 1984). The concept: Old Man Conan as a king. If they actually make this, it could be amazing. Big "if."
Source: Variety

📺 TOPICS - SECTION 2: THE BEAR, BEST CASTING OSCAR, TRAILERS
🍳 The Bear to End After Season 5:
FX announced The Bear will conclude with Season 5. The Jeremy Allen White/Ayo Edebiri culinary drama became a cultural phenomenon. Ending on their terms = smart move. Better to go out strong than overstay. We'll miss it.
Source: Deadline

🏆 What If the Oscars Had a "Best Casting" Category?:
The Hollywood Reporter asked casting directors to vote on what would've won "Best Casting" if the category existed. 2018 winner: Black Panther. Fascinating thought experiment. Casting IS filmmaking. Should this be a real Oscar category? We discuss.
Source: The Hollywood Reporter

🎬 TRAILERS:
🦸 The Boys - Final Season Trailer:
The Boys Season 5 (final season) trailer dropped. Homelander vs. Butcher endgame. The superhero satire that redefined the genre is ending. Early reaction: looks absolutely unhinged (as it should be). We break down the trailer.
Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNQbH1SDPRk
🎥 In the Grey:
New thriller trailer. [Brief description based on trailer if you've seen it, or: "Looks tense, we discuss."]
Watch: https://youtu.be/l3HTmm5_lsk
🥩 Beef - Season 2:
Beef Season 2 trailer. The Steven Yeun/Ali Wong road rage Emmy-winning series is back. New cast, new beef. Season 1 was a masterpiece. Can Season 2 match it? Trailer looks promising.
Watch: https://youtu.be/weZ2ZAcvXrU
💚 Lanterns (DC Series):
New DC series: Green Lantern (Lanterns). Trailer dropped. HBO's DCU reboot continues. Hal Jordan & John Stewart buddy cop space opera. We're cautiously optimistic (DC has burned us before).
Watch: https://youtu.be/Z1jcPlGXnMo

#ArnoldSchwarzenegger #TheBear #TheBoys #Lanterns

The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).

Hollywood is consolidating at lightning speed and franchises are expanding everywhere — but not everyone's happy about it.

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast: Game of Thrones is getting a theatrical movie (yes, really), the God of War TV series creator just called his the upcoming show "dumb" and "terrible," based on seeing a first image released and Paramount just won a $110 billion bidding war for Warner Bros Discovery, beating out Netflix in one of the biggest media mergers in history.
 
**GAME OF THRONES MOVIE**
Warner Bros is officially developing a Game of Thrones theatrical film. After the divisive final season and the House of the Dragon and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms successes, HBO is betting big that audiences will return to Westeros on the big screen. We break down what this could mean for the franchise, whether fans will show up after Season 8's backlash, and if this signals a new era of prestige TV-to-film adaptations.
 
**GOD OF WAR SERIES - CREATOR CALLS IT "DUMB AND TERRIBLE"**
The God of War TV series for Amazon Prime just got its first look, and the game's creator David Jaffe is NOT holding back. He went on record calling the show "dumb" and "terrible," criticizing Amazon's approach to adapting the beloved PlayStation franchise. We discuss what went wrong with the image release.
 
**PARAMOUNT WINS $110 BILLION WBD BIDDING WAR**
In one of the largest media mergers in history, Paramount has signed a $110 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros Discovery, beating out Netflix in a months-long bidding war. This massive consolidation means:

• HBO Max and Paramount+ are merging into one streaming platform - Warner Bros film slate now under Paramount control - Major concerns about release schedule conflicts and studio layoffs - Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos explains why they pulled out of the bidding 
• We break down what this means for streaming competition, theatrical releases, legacy franchises (DC, Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings), and whether this signals the end of the streaming wars or just a new phase of mega-consolidation.

Trailers:
Mike & Nick & Nick & Alice, Scary Movie 6, and Mortal Kombat 2

Industry analysis: Are we entering an era of 3-4 mega-studios controlling everything? 
From franchise expansion to industry consolidation, Hollywood is changing fast. We're breaking it all down.

The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).

This week on The Nerdpocalypse we talk everything from the Ryan Coogler X-Files reboot to Paramount sweetening their deal for WB to Sony's Spider-Man extended universe reboot, and more.

TV & Streaming News:
Ryan Coogler (Black Panther, Sinners) is bringing The X-Files back to life with Danielle Deadwyler (The Piano Lesson) as the lead in Hulu's highly anticipated reboot. We break down what this means for the iconic sci-fi franchise and why Coogler's involvement has us pretty interested. PLUS: Ed Skrein (Deadpool) joins Amazon's God of War series as Baldur, the unpredictable son of Odin. We discuss the casting and what to expect from this PlayStation adaptation.

Hollywood Business Wars:
The battle for Warner Bros. Discovery heats up as Paramount sweetens its $31-per-share offer, potentially derailing Netflix's merger plans. We analyze what this billion-dollar bidding war means for the future of streaming and theatrical releases. THEN: Sony Pictures chairman Tom Rothman confirms they're rebooting the abysmal Sony Spider-Man Extended Universe with "new people" after Madame Web, Morbius, and Kraven the Hunter flopped hard at the box office. We discuss what went wrong and what comes next for Sony's side of Spider-Man's cinematic future.
Trailers: We react to the Spider-Noir trailer featuring Nicolas Cage's dark take on Spider-Man.
What We're Watching: A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, Steal, Cross Season 2, and The Naked Gun reboot.

Subscribe for weekly breakdowns of the biggest news in movies, TV, streaming, and gaming!


CHECKED OUT

• A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms
• Steal
• Cross - S2
• The Naked Gun

TOPICS - Section 1

• ‘The X-Files’ Reboot Casts Danielle Deadwyler to Star, Ryan Coogler to Direct
• Ed Skrein joins “God of War” as Baldur

TOPICS - Section 2

• Paramount is back in the race to acquire WB with new sweeter deal
• Sony to Reboot Spider-Man Universe With “New People” After Several Box Office Flops

WTF? by JayTeeDee from the “Edit That Out” Podcast

• Micah: https://tinyurl.com/Chyroprat
• Terrence: https://tinyurl.com/bomovrmyass
• Jay: https://tinyurl.com/selfvamp

TRAILERS

• Spider-Noir

The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return for a short show to talk about Jason Momoa starring in an upcoming Helldivers movie by Justin Lin, Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are returning for another movie in their "Mummy" series in 2028, Dan Tractenberg (Predator: Badlands) signs a first look deal with Paramount, trailers for "War Machine," and "The Adventures of Cliff Booth."

CHECKED OUT

• The Bald Brothers

TOPICS - Section 1

• Jason Momoa to star in “Helldivers” for 2027 by Justin Lin
• Brendan Fraser & Rachel Weisz to return for another “Mummy” movie in 2028

TOPICS - Section 2

• ‘Predator: Badlands’ Filmmaker Dan Trachtenberg Signs First-Look Deal With Paramount
• The Apple officially acquired “Severance”

TRAILERS

• War Machine
• The Adventures of THE ADVENTURES OF CLIFF BOOTH

The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss His&Hers series on Netflix, the newly released Netflix film The Rip, Marvel's new Spotlight series Wonder Man, live-action Gundamn movie in the works, Ted Lasso season 4 release update, Oscar nominations, trailers for Atropia, Super Mario Galaxy, Invincible season 4, Maul: Shadow Lord, Neighbors, Daredevil Reborn season 2, and Masters of the Universe 

CHECKED OUT

• His&Hers
• The Rip
• Wonder Man

TOPICS - Section 1

• Live-Action ‘Gundam’ Movie Starring Sydney Sweeney & Noah Centineo

TOPICS - Section 2

• Ted Lasso season 4 release update
• Oscar Nominations

TRAILERS

• Atropia
• Super Mario Galaxy
• Invincible - Season 4
• Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord
• Neighbors
• Daredevil Reborn - Season 2
• Masters of the Universe

The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss Martin Lawrence's return to stand-up, God of War tv series casting, first look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft for the upcoming Tomb Raider series, McG is rebooting Baywatch, White House is mad about Star Trek having women in it, 50 Cent building a huge G-Unit Studio in Louisiana, big shakeups over at Lucasfilm, and much more!

CHECKED OUT

• Martin Lawrence: Y’all Still Know What It Is

TOPICS - Section 1

• God of War casting has begun
  • Kratos, Sif
• First look at Sophie Turner as Lara Croft in the upcoming Tomb Raider series
• McG to help reboot “Baywatch” series

TOPICS - Section 2

• Now the White House is commenting on Star Trek because they are very serious
• 50 Cent’s Studio Plans $124 Million Investment In Louisiana Complex
• Big shakeup over at Lucasfilm, Kathleen Kennedy is out

WTF? by JayTeeDee from the “Edit That Out” Podcast

• Micah: https://tinyurl.com/fortdanite
• Terrence:  https://tinyurl.com/thepeetapes
• Jay: https://tinyurl.com/chignontusk

The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast the guys return to discuss the limited series His & Hers, the Golden Globes, Paramount's inability to accept no for an answer from Warner Bros, trailers for Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2, The Mummy, and more.

CHECKED OUT

• His & Hers
• Predator Badlands
• The Smashing Machine
• Fantastic 4

TOPICS - Section 1

• Golden Globes

TOPICS - Section 2

• Paramount Skydance Sues Warner Bros. Discovery

TRAILERS

• Monarch: Legacy of Monsters - Season 2
• The Mummy

The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).

This week on The Nerdpocalypse Podcast, the guys return to discuss Roofman, Marty Supreme, Sebastian Stan joins The Batman sequel, opposite Robert Pattison, Tom Cruise worked on the latest Star War film, is Jordan Peele coming to work in the MCU to work on Blade?, discussion on the four Avengers: Doomsday trailers that have hit theaters, trailers for Wonder Man, The Death of Robin Hood, They Will Kill You, and much more. 

CHECKED OUT

• Roofman 
• Marty Supreme

TOPICS - Section 1

• Sebastian Stan is officially joining The Batman 2 opposite Robert Pattison
  • Barry Keoghan Expected To Return As Joker
• Why are we still doing this?

TOPICS - Section 2

• Tom Cruise is now involved in the future of Star Wars
• Jordan Peele May Reportedly Make An MCU Movie, Is It ‘Blade’?
• Let’s talk about the four teaser trailers for Avengers: Doomsday so far
  • Cap
  • Thor
  • X-Men
  • Black Panther/F4

WTF? by JayTeeDee from the “Edit That Out” Podcast

• Micah: https://tinyurl.com/foryamz
• Jay: https://tinyurl.com/bubsberst

TRAILERS

• Wonder Man
• The Death of Robin Hood
• They Will Kill You

The Nerdpocalypse is a weekly podcast covering the latest movie news, TV show news, trailer reactions, and pop culture commentary. We break down Marvel MCU updates, DC Universe news, Star Wars, superhero movies, sci-fi, horror, streaming wars, box office results, casting announcements, and everything happening in Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Hosted by Jay, Micah, and Terrence. A TNP Studios production since 2011. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. Premium content at TheNerdpocalypse.com/premium. For more TNP Studios content, check out Black on Black Cinema (Black film reviews), Dense Pixels (video game news), and Look Forward (progressive politics).