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David and The Direct's Klein Felt dive into the latest Superman marketing push and James Gunn's new quotes on the future of the DCU. Wonder Woman, Batman, & More! Then, The Direct's Russ Milheim joins David to review the 2025's How to Train Your Dragon remake.

Finally, Matt is back to review Superman Returns, continuing the Superman Rewind Series.

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1:07 - Intro

15:20 - News

56:31 - How to Train Your Dragon Review

1:19:02 - Superman Returns Rewind Series

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David and Matt discuss the new Wicked 2 trailer, react to the Mia Goth casting in Star Wars: Starfighter, then review the latest John Wick spin-off: Ballerina. Later, they kick off a new Rewind Series with Superman: The Movie.

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1:07 - Intro

7:45 - News

22:34 - Ballerina Review

59:26 - Superman '78 Rewind Series

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David and Matt discuss the Thunderbolts* sad turn at the box office, Chris Hemsworth's Thor message, and Marvel Studios skipping Hall H this year.

Then, they finish the show with Agents Of Fandom's TJ Zwarych and The Direct's Richard Nebens to draft the best TV shows ever from the universes you love!

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1:07 - Intro

17:47 - News

1:00:15 - Super TV Draft

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David and Matt discuss the pros and cons of the massive Avengers: Doomsday and Secret Wars delays. How the future MCU slate could look and the new perspective on Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Then, they finish the Mission: Impossible Rewind series with Tom Cruise's new Final Reckoning!

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1:34 - Intro

6:34 - News

46:33 - Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning Review

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David and Matt discuss the first Ironheart trailer, our new look at Spider-Noir, and preview Mission: Stitch the weekend.

Then, they finish the Mission: Impossible Rewind series with Dead Reckoning Part One!

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1:34 - Intro

12:34 - News

1:04:15 - Mission: Impossible Dead Reckoning Review

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David and Matt discuss the official trailer for James Gunn's Superman, then dive into the final three episodes of Andor.

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0:00 - Intro

5:36 - Superman Trailer

27:21 - Andor Finale Review

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David and Matt discuss the first Peacemaker Season 2 trailer, Jake Schreier directing the next X-Men movie, and Liza Colon-Zayas cast in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Then, they continue the Mission: Impossible Rewind series with Fallout!

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1:34 - Intro

4:47 - News

30:39 - Mission: Impossible Fallout Review

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Matt and David break down everything from Andor Season 2, Episodes 7-9.

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