The Nerdpocalypse | Movie & TV News

This week on The Nerdpocalyspe we discuss the big news from the film and television industry. After over a decade in development, 24 Jump Street is finally happening — Channing Tatum, Jonah Hill, and Ice Cube are all in talks to return at Sony Pictures. Rodney Rothman, who co-wrote 22 Jump Street and directed Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, is directing from a script he co-wrote with Hill and Meghan Malloy. The tagline says it all: "It took so long we had to skip one." Phil Lord and Chris Miller return as producers.

Mark Hamill joins Twisted Metal Season 3 as Pope Charlie Kane; the estranged father of Sweet Tooth and leader of the Eastern Sovereignty, the theocratic post-apocalyptic faction ruling the ruins of New York with weaponized taxi cabs. Fox Corporation is acquiring Roku for $22 billion combining Fox News, Tubi, and live sports with Roku's 100 million streaming households. James Gunn confirms the Jimmy Olsen show IS also a Gorilla Grodd show, titled American Villain; a DCU mockumentary true-crime series filming soon.

Trailers: Heart of the Beast, The Social Reckoning, The Bear Season 5, Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Checked out: Cape Fear, Scary Movie, The Furious, and Obsession.


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 Nerdpocalypse breaks down War Machine 2 officially confirmed at Netflix, Alan Ritchson and director Patrick Hughes returning after the original cracked Netflix's all-time top 10 most popular films list. Amazon kills the Stargate series from franchise veteran Martin Gero after a 20-week writers room and UK pre-production were already completed. Amazon execs reportedly feared it wouldn't appeal beyond the existing fanbase, and Joe Mallozzi publicly pushed back calling that explanation false.

Coyote vs Acme partners with fan-owned crowdfunding company Legion M for its August 28 theatrical release — the same fans who helped rescue the film from Warner Bros.' tax write-off shelving now have a financial stake in its success. Scott Pelley gets fired from 60 Minutes after calling new boss Bari Weiss a murderer of journalism — Pelley told staff "she was brought in to kill it, and she's been doing exactly that."

We also review Neighbors, The Cult of NatureBoy, Jack Ryan: Ghost War, Spider-Noir, and The Boys series finale. Trailer breakdowns for Primetime, The Invite, Supergirl, Onslaught, By Any Means, How to Rob a Bank, X-Men '97 Season 2, and Disclosure Day. All your nerd news, reviews, and trailer reactions!

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 week on The Nerdpocalypse we break down thoughts on "The Bride!" and discusses whether this latest action thriller delivers. Fast & Furious is expanding to television with a new series in development at Peacock—we analyze whether the franchise can work on TV and what Vin Diesel's involvement means for the show. Chris Cantwell has been confirmed as writer and executive producer for HBO's Lanterns Season 2, securing the Green Lantern DCU series' future before Season 1 even drops.

Michael Bay is directing Operation Epic Fury, a fictional movie about the Iran war—we break down Bay's history with military action films and the controversy around making entertainment from ongoing conflicts and how this particular story seems like utter bullshit coming from the White House anyway. Federal judges are considering efforts to force FCC action on news distortion policies, with FCC Chair Brendan Carr at the center of the fight. We discuss the implications for press freedom and media regulation.

We react to the final Spider-Noir trailer starring Nicolas Cage and the latest Lanterns footage showcasing the DCU's Green Lantern series. Plus: WTF moments from the Edit That Out podcast. All your franchise news, trailer breakdowns, and geek culture analysis in one episode!

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).

Nerdpocalypse dives into what we've been watching! We break down Gary, The Bear's surprise standalone episode that dropped ahead of Season 5. This hour-long flashback follows Richie (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) and Mikey (Jon Bernthal) on a road trip to Gary, Indiana which was co-written by the actors themselves. We discuss whether this emotional prequel adds depth to the series or just treads water before the finale, the standout performances, and that devastating final act.

The Roast of Kevin Hart brought comedy's biggest names to roast the comedian. We analyze the best burns, bad jokes, and audience reactions. Mortal Kombat 2 delivers more fatalities and franchise lore. We review the sequel's action, new character additions, and how it stacks up against the 2021 reboot. We talk a little about Ready or Not 2 which brings back the deadly game of hide-and-seek and the return of the original's dark humor and brutality.

Frank Castle (Jon Bernthal) returns in Punisher: One Last Kill on Disney+, which Bernthal co-wrote. We discuss Frank Castle's character reset of sorts, how it compares to the Netflix series and his cameos in Daredevil, and whether Marvel gave The Punisher a proper special presentation.


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 Nerdpocalypse breaks down another Planet of the Apes reboot! Matt Shakman (Fantastic Four: First Steps, WandaVision) is directing with Josh Friedman writing—but this WON'T continue Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes. Instead, it's a fresh original story, abandoning the planned Kingdom trilogy despite its $397 million box office and positive reviews. We discuss why 20th Century Studios keeps rebooting this $1.7 billion franchise instead of continuing successful storylines.

The Bear announces its final season premiere date AND drops a surprise secret episode featuring Jon Bernthal and Ebon Moss-Bachrach. We break down the emotional farewell to one of TV's best shows. Matthew Lillard joins the Superman sequel Man of Tomorrow in James Gunn's DCU. Django meets Zorro! Sony is developing a film based on Quentin Tarantino's comic series, with Brian Helgeland writing. We also react to trailers for Evil Dead Burn and Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, plus our thoughts on Project Hail Mary and the Daredevil Born Again Season 2 finale.

All your franchise news, reboot discussions, finale reactions, casting announcements, and trailer breakdowns in one episode!


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 Nerdpocalypse breaks down major franchise news from CinemaCon 2026 and beyond! Paramount confirms Star Trek is returning to theaters, The Blair Witch Project is getting a reboot from Lionsgate and Blumhouse, with original creators Eduardo Sánchez and Daniel Myrick executive producing.

Marvel is re-releasing Avengers Endgame on September 25, 2026, with brand-new footage shot specifically for the Avengers Doomsday story line. Joe Russo calls it a "critical companion story" that bridges Endgame to December's upcoming Avengers Doomsday. We also break down trailers for The Mandalorian and Grogu (final trailer), Ted Lasso Season 4, Clayface, and the new Resident Evil movie. Plus: our reactions to Crime 101, Michael, Daredevil Born Again, and The Pitt Season 2.

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).

After 20 years of development hell, Metal Gear Solid is finally becoming a movie with Final Destination: Bloodlines directors Zach Lipovsky and Adam B. Stein attached, and Hideo Kojima doesn't appear to be part of the production. Netflix greenlights Extraction 3 with Chris Hemsworth and Idris Elba returning for summer 2026 production in Sydney and Europe, continuing Tyler Rake's story from the Extraction 2 cliffhanger. In a stunning admission, Disney and James Cameron are discussing making future Avatar movies "cheaper and shorter" after Avatar: Fire and Ash earned $1.4 billion with insiders calling the franchise "culturally exhausted" despite the massive box office. Jonathan Majors and co-star JC Kilcoyne fell six feet through an unsecured window on the set of his Daily Wire action movie comeback vehicle, with Kilcoyne requiring stitches across both hands; the incident sparked a crew strike after over half the production team walked off citing safety concerns including falling props, black mold, missing oversight, and a special effects supervisor with a prior explosives conviction, while producers responded by saying they "don't negotiate with communists." Amazon MGM Studios officially greenlights RoboCop series reboot for Prime Video under new TV chief Peter Friedlander, with Peter Ocko as showrunner and James Wan executive producing, reviving the franchise after years in development limbo and previous failed attempts at legacy film sequels. Plus: Cameron potentially passing Avatar franchise to younger director or finishing the story as novels, Lipovsky and Stein's hot streak includes Gremlins 3 and animated Venom movie, and the question of whether Avatar 4 and 5 need to happen after $6.7 billion across three films. Every story is either franchise resurrection, franchise exhaustion, or production chaos.

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, 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

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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).