Triple Take

This week on Triple Take, we dive into the biggest entertainment news and trailers shaking up the movie world:

• Legend of Zelda finds its leads in Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ashworth.
• Superman looks to hold strong with a projected $60M second weekend.
• Lilo & Stitch joins the billion-dollar club.
• Netflix greenlights a live-action Assassin’s Creed series, and a new Judge Dredd film is on the way—this time with Taika Waititi at the helm.

We break down Trailer #2 for Tron: Ares, praising its grounded military sci-fi twist, slick wing-suit action, and ethereal score—despite Jared Leto. Plus, Mortal Kombat 2 drops its first look, reintroducing classic fighters and debuting live-action versions of Kitana, Jade, and more.

Also: a quick look at the Stranger Things Season 5 teaser and what we’re watching this week—from Ozark to Dune: Prophecy to Batman: The Animated Series.

For our Discussion of the Week, we’re ranking:

1. The three latest Supermen: Superman Returns, Man of Steel, and Superman (2025)
2. The best universe-launching blockbusters: Iron Man, Harry Potter, Transformers, Godzilla, and Superman 2025
3. And the ultimate “Pick ’Em” showdown between those five giants.

Just listen, we deleted the notes accidentally.  

This week on Triple Take, the gang dives headfirst into a tidal wave of trailers, dinosaurs, and hot takes.

We kick things off with a breakdown of the buzzy new trailer for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey — a cerebral, large-scale reimagining of Homer’s epic starring Matt Damon and Tom Holland. Then we preview a wild new slate of upcoming films: Edgar Wright’s globe-trotting death game The Running Man, the sci-fi survival thriller Project Hail Mary with Ryan Gosling, and the gritty father-daughter crime drama She Rides Shotgun.

Our Movie of the Week is Jurassic World: Rebirth, and hoo boy... it’s a mess. Jacob, Zach, and Lance dissect its wild swings — from Neo-Jurassic chaos and cool dino-weapons to baffling dialogue, nonsensical character arcs, and a villain who apparently changes size on command. It’s dumb fun with a few decent set pieces, but ultimately gets swallowed by its own ambition (and maybe a Spinosaurus or two).

Plus:

• The return of Wacha Watchin?
• Is the Office reboot already doomed?
• Should Scorsese have called it after Wolf of Wall Street?

Grab your Zyn, dodge some dino claws, and join us for another chaotic episode of Triple Take.

This week on Triple Take, Jacob and Zach dive headfirst into some massive movie news, chaotic trailers, and one extremely fast (and extremely fake) Formula 1 movie.

🔥 News Highlights:

• Denis Villeneuve is rumored to direct the next James Bond film. Jacob’s all in—but wants a return to the Connery-era camp.
• Aaron Sorkin is officially writing and directing The Social Network 2. Zach’s intrigued. Jacob’s nervous.
• Michael Bay is back for another Transformers movie. Jacob’s take? “Cinematic muscle memory.”

🎬 Trailer Talk:

• Fantastic Four: Final trailer drops with beardy Ben Grimm, stretchy Reed, and Galactus in full “Galactussy” mode.
• Roofman: Channing Tatum stars in a bizarre true crime tale about Toys“R”Us, McDonald’s, and freezers.
• Eden: Ron Howard brings an all-star cast to the Galapagos.
• Bugonia: Yorgos. Emma. Plemons. Aliens. Weirdness guaranteed.

🏎️ Movie of the Week:
F1: The Movie gets the full pit stop treatment. Jacob calls it “cliché overload” but still can’t look away. From Zimmer’s booming score to Bardem’s scene-stealing and plastic-faced Brad Pitt, it's all gas, no brakes. Is it Top Gun on wheels or a glorified Apple ad? Maybe both.

🎭 Discussion Question:
Who would you cast as the next James Bond?

📺 Wacha Watchin’

• Jacob: The Bear S4, Valkyrie, Ozark, F1
• Zach: Oceans 11, Stranger Things, Ironheart, Squid Game S3

This week on Triple Take, Jacob and Zach dive headfirst into some massive movie news, chaotic trailers, and one extremely fast (and extremely fake) Formula 1 movie.

🔥 News Highlights:

• Denis Villeneuve is rumored to direct the next James Bond film. Jacob’s all in—but wants a return to the Connery-era camp.
• Aaron Sorkin is officially writing and directing The Social Network 2. Zach’s intrigued. Jacob’s nervous.
• Michael Bay is back for another Transformers movie. Jacob’s take? “Cinematic muscle memory.”

🎬 Trailer Talk:

• Fantastic Four: Final trailer drops with beardy Ben Grimm, stretchy Reed, and Galactus in full “Galactussy” mode.
• Roofman: Channing Tatum stars in a bizarre true crime tale about Toys“R”Us, McDonald’s, and freezers.
• Eden: Ron Howard brings an all-star cast to the Galapagos.
• Bugonia: Yorgos. Emma. Plemons. Aliens. Weirdness guaranteed.

🏎️ Movie of the Week:
F1: The Movie gets the full pit stop treatment. Jacob calls it “cliché overload” but still can’t look away. From Zimmer’s booming score to Bardem’s scene-stealing and plastic-faced Brad Pitt, it's all gas, no brakes. Is it Top Gun on wheels or a glorified Apple ad? Maybe both.

🎭 Discussion Question:
Who would you cast as the next James Bond?

📺 Wacha Watchin’

• Jacob: The Bear S4, Valkyrie, Ozark, F1
• Zach: Oceans 11, Stranger Things, Ironheart, Squid Game S3

In this jam-packed episode of Triple Take, Zach kicks things off before the crew dives into the week’s biggest movie news. The rumored shelving of the Rey-led Star Wars film stirs speculation, James Gunn’s Superman gets some quirky cameos from MCU alumni, and 28 Years Later impresses at the box office with strong global numbers. Meanwhile, Pixar hits an unfortunate milestone with Elio’s worst-ever domestic opening.

Trailer talk this week includes first looks at Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere starring Jeremy Allen White, the chilling return of The Black Phone 2, and Liam Neeson swinging hard in The Naked Gun reboot.

At the 1-hour mark, things heat up with a spirited round of movie hot takes—nothing’s safe, everything’s fair game.

Then around 1:20, the guys do a deep dive into 28 Years Later, discussing its impact, its tone, and what it could mean for the horror genre going forward.

Finally, it’s time for Wacha Watchin?

• Jacob's been binging Stranger Things, revisiting Shawshank Redemption, laughing through Hot Rod, and getting spiritual with Constantine.
• Zach’s also back in the Stranger Things world and revisiting Constantine.
• Lance checks in with Stick, 28 Years Later, Love Island, The Lost World: Jurassic Park, The Gorge, and How to Train Your Dragon.

Zach kicks things off as the crew dives into this week’s biggest movie news: AMC theaters plan to show even more ads before films, a new Wonder Woman movie is officially in development at DC Studios, and the Zelda release date shift avoids a clash with Godzilla x Kong. Plus, popcorn lovers beware — Galactus is coming in bucket form… for $80.

The trailer breakdown features reactions to ALIEN: Earth, Ironheart Trailer 2, Wicked: For Good, Freakier Friday, and Megan 2.0.

At the hour mark, the trio tackles a big question: Why are so many major releases now sequels or remakes? And will original ideas ever dominate the box office again?

Finally, in "Wacha Watchin’", Jacob, Zach, and Lance share their latest watches — from Stranger Things and Clarkson’s Farm to Alien: Romulus and Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark.

This week on Triple Take, the crew kicks things off with breaking headlines: Mark Hamill won’t return as Luke Skywalker, Cillian Murphy is locked in for more 28 Years Later, and Marvel is skipping Hall H at Comic-Con. Plus, Lilo & Stitch hits a surprising milestone, crossing $600 million.

We dive into fresh trailer drops including Happy Gilmore 2, Frankenstein, Stranger Things 5, Dexter: Resurrection, Wake Up Dead Man (Knives Out 3), and Gen V Season 2.

At the 45-minute mark, we go deep on John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum and its impact on the franchise.

Then it’s time to rank this summer’s upcoming blockbuster giants — Fantastic Four, Superman, and Jurassic World: Rebirth. Which are we most excited for, and how much will each rake in at the box office?

We wrap things up with “Wacha Watchin?” featuring Clarkson’s Farm, Oblivion, Return of the Jedi, Conclave, How to Train Your Dragon, and more.

This week on Triple Take, Jacob, Zach, and Lance break down a massive Memorial Day box office weekend, with The Final Reckoning and Lilo & Stitch smashing records. They also dive into Marvel’s latest reshuffling of the Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars release dates, and the implications of Spider-Man: Brand New Day jumping the line.

The crew discusses exciting casting and trailer reveals — from Kieran Culkin joining The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping to first looks at IT: Welcome to Derry and Jurassic World: Rebirth.

In the second half, the team takes on the Mission: Impossible franchise, analyzes Marvel’s future direction, and questions why Spider-Man still isn’t getting a true solo moment in the MCU.

Finally, they wrap things up with what they’ve been watching — from Clarkson’s Farm to Monarch: Legacy of Monsters.

Jacob and Zach talk Andor, Rogue One and the new Iron Heart trailer.