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Is Avengers: Secret Wars about to get delayed AGAIN? New reports suggest that Marvel Studios may be pushing production on Avengers: Secret Wars into 2027, raising major concerns about whether the highly anticipated MCU crossover can still make its planned December 17, 2027 release date. On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we're breaking down the latest Avengers: Secret Wars filming delay rumors, what they mean for the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and whether the Russo Brothers will have enough time to complete one of the biggest superhero movies ever attempted. With Avengers: Doomsday arriving in December 2026 and Robert Downey Jr. returning as Doctor Doom, Marvel Studios is preparing to bring together some of its biggest franchises, including the Avengers, X-Men, and Fantastic Four. But if Secret Wars doesn't begin principal photography until 2027, will Marvel have enough time for filming, visual effects, editing, and post-production? Could Avengers: Secret Wars be pushed into 2028? And would delaying the movie actually be the smartest decision Marvel Studios could make? We're discussing whether Marvel should prioritize meeting its release date or give the Russo Brothers the time necessary to deliver a satisfying conclusion to the Multiverse Saga. We're also getting some exciting news from Peter Jackson! Despite previous reports that The Lord of the Rings: The Shadow of the Past had been paused, Jackson has confirmed that the project is still moving forward. What does this mean for the future of Middle-earth, and how could The Shadow of the Past fit alongside The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum? With Warner Bros. and Skydance making major decisions about their upcoming film slate, fans have been wondering whether these new Lord of the Rings projects would survive the transition. #AvengersSecretWars #AvengersDoomsday #Marvel #MarvelStudios #MCU #RussoBrothers #DoctorDoom #RobertDowneyJr #XMen #FantasticFour #LordOfTheRings #PeterJackson #ShadowOfThePast #RedRising #FrancisLawrence #LexLuthor #JesseEisenberg #BatmanVSuperman #StarWars #SuperBowl #Lucasfilm #MovieNews #KristianHarloffShow 00:00 The Show Starts & Opening Banter 05:58 Thursday Stream Schedule & Trending Update 16:29 Mike's Beef with Josh Wildling 20:58 Schmoedown Update 23:29 Avengers Secret Wars Get Delayed & Shenanigans 38:58 Warby Parker & Rugiet 44:50 Christina Applegate Misdiagnosed MS 51:24 Star Wars Super Bowl Plans 55:54 Peter Jackson Confirms LOTR: The Shadow of the Past 1:05:53 Q&A 1:15:51 Announcement of Kevin Pollak Joining Trending SPONSORS:  WARBY PARKER: Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at https://www.WarbyParker.com/KRISTIAN — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad RUGIET:  Head to https://www.Rugiet.com/KRISTIAN and get 15% off your ED treatment.

Another Star Wars movie has been put on ice! After years of development, Taika Waititi's planned Star Wars film is no longer moving forward in the immediate future, raising even more questions about Lucasfilm's theatrical strategy and the future of the galaxy far, far away. On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we're breaking down the latest Taika Waititi Star Wars movie update, why the project has stalled, and whether Lucasfilm needs to rethink how it develops and announces new Star Wars movies. Originally announced in 2020, Waititi's Star Wars film was expected to bring a fresh perspective to the franchise. But after years without a production start date, the filmmaker has now indicated that the project is on ice as he moves on to other work. Is this another example of Lucasfilm struggling to get Star Wars movies off the ground? With so many announced projects facing delays, creative changes, or uncertain futures, what should Disney and Lucasfilm do to rebuild excitement for Star Wars on the big screen? We're also breaking down the latest weekend box office results! Street Fighter has taken the number one spot at the box office, opening to approximately $31 million domestically and $51 million worldwide. The latest live-action adaptation of Capcom's legendary fighting game franchise has attracted audiences, but is that enough to make Street Fighter a genuine theatrical success? With recognizable characters like Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, and M. Bison, could strong word of mouth help the movie become another successful video game adaptation? Meanwhile, Whalefall is struggling at the box office despite receiving encouraging reviews. The survival thriller opened to approximately $8 million domestically and $17.5 million worldwide, falling short of expectations. Why did audiences turn out for Street Fighter while Whalefall struggled to attract moviegoers? And what does this say about the challenges facing original theatrical films? #StarWars #TaikaWaititi #Lucasfilm #Disney #StreetFighter #StreetFighterMovie #Whalefall #BoxOffice #YoungAvengers #MarvelStudios #MCU #KateBishop #KamalaKhan #PeterJackson #Tintin2 #LordOfTheRings #HuntForGollum #DunePartThree #DuneMessiah #DenisVilleneuve #JamesBond #007 #MovieNews #KristianHarloffShow SPONSORS:  WARBY PARKER: Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at https://www.WarbyParker.com/KRISTIAN — and using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #ad RUGIET:  Head to https://www.Rugiet.com/KRISTIAN and get 15% off your ED treatment.

Major news surrounding The Batman: Part II! Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh is stepping in to help complete filming on the highly anticipated Robert Pattinson Batman sequel after director Matt Reeves temporarily stepped away to attend to an ongoing family matter. On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we're breaking down the latest developments surrounding The Batman 2, why Soderbergh is joining the production, and what this means for the future of Matt Reeves' Batman universe. According to Warner Bros. and DC Studios, Soderbergh will work closely with Reeves, the cast, and the crew to complete the final weeks of principal photography while preserving Reeves' creative vision. With The Batman: Part II already experiencing multiple delays and currently scheduled for February 18, 2028, could this unexpected production change affect the movie's release date? Robert Pattinson returns as Bruce Wayne, alongside a cast that includes Colin Farrell, Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Andy Serkis, and Jeffrey Wright. With expectations incredibly high following the success of the first Batman movie, fans are eager to see what happens next. We're wishing Matt Reeves and his family the best during this time. Would releasing four Beatles biopics simultaneously be a brilliant theatrical event or a risky strategy that could overwhelm audiences? Over at DC Studios, the upcoming Mister Miracle animated series has reportedly found its lead actors! #TheBatman2 #TheBatmanPart2 #Batman #MattReeves #StevenSoderbergh #RobertPattinson #DCStudios #DCU #JamesGunn #Netflix #BelaBajaria #PeterRice #TheBeatles #SamMendes #MisterMiracle #BigBarda #Darkseid #Alien #BrianDuffield #MovieNews #KristianHarloffShow 00:00 The Show Starts & Opening Banter. 9:03 Steven Soderbergh To Help Finish The Batman Part 2. 22:18 Cash App. 25:02 Trending Update. 30:28 DCU's Mister Miracle Animated Series Sets It's Leads. 41:43 Fincher Exit & Narnia Reshoot Reports Emerge. 50:26 Sony's Beatles Films On The Same Day? 1:00:43 Q&A 🚀 Our Show Is Trending HAS launched on Kickstarter! We're excited to finally share what we've been working on. Head over to https://ourshowistrending.com/ and find a tier that works for you and help back this project! ** If 7800 people of the 234k subs on this channel put in 25.00, WE MAKE THE BAORDWALK PICTURES VERSION OF THIS SHOW!** 📅 Kickstarter launches September 22nd 🔔 Get notified: https://ourshowistrending.com/ Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/76rlxe00 #CashAppPod   • Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement, for the Sutton debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-sutton and for the Bancorp debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-bancorp. Savings and Offers provided by Cash App, a Block Inc. brand. Offers may not be affiliated with third party merchants.  • Parents and legal guardians can open a managed account for kids 6-12.  • Cash App will pass through a portion of the interest paid on your savings balance held in an account for the benefit of Cash App customers at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Member FDIC. To earn interest on your Cash App savings balance, you need to have sponsor approval. Exceptions may apply. Savings yield rate is subject to change. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.

Is Lanterns Season 2 actually happening? After the conclusion of the first season of HBO's Lanterns, DC Studios co-chair Peter Safran has addressed the possibility of a second season, explaining that the series will only return if the creative team can develop a worthy follow-up. On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we're breaking down the latest Lanterns Season 2 news, what Safran's comments mean for the future of John Stewart and the Green Lantern Corps, and whether James Gunn's DC Universe needs another season of Lanterns. With Aaron Pierre as John Stewart and Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan, Lanterns introduced audiences to a different side of the DC Universe. But after the events of the season finale, should the story continue on HBO, or should John Stewart's next appearance happen on the big screen? Could DC Studios be preparing to take the Green Lantern franchise in a more cosmic direction? And what would a second season need to accomplish to justify its return? We're also getting some exciting news about Swamp Thing! The upcoming DC Studios Swamp Thing movie is reportedly still being actively developed, with work continuing on the screenplay. The project has been associated with director James Mangold, and fans have been waiting for updates on the supernatural horror film. Could Swamp Thing become another important part of James Gunn and Peter Safran's DCU? With Clayface embracing a darker, horror-driven direction, DC Studios appears interested in exploring different genres within its shared universe. Speaking of Clayface, filmmaker Matt Reeves has clarified some confusion surrounding the movie's place in the DC Universe. Does Clayface connect to Robert Pattinson's Batman universe, or is it part of James Gunn's main DCU continuity? Reeves' comments help clarify how the upcoming R-rated horror film fits into DC Studios' larger plans. And finally, Street Fighter is preparing for a potentially strong theatrical debut! The new live-action Street Fighter movie is reportedly targeting a worldwide opening of nearly $70 million. Could this become the next successful video game movie adaptation? With iconic characters like Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, and M. Bison, Street Fighter has a massive fan base. But will that translate into box office success, and can the film appeal to audiences beyond longtime fans of the games? #Lanterns #LanternsSeason2 #GreenLantern #JohnStewart #HalJordan #AaronPierre #KyleChandler #JamesGunn #PeterSafran #DCU #DCStudios #SwampThing #JamesMangold #Clayface #MattReeves #Batman #StreetFighter #MovieNews #KristianHarloffShow Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/76rlxe00 #CashAppPod   • Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement, for the Sutton debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-sutton and for the Bancorp debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-bancorp. Savings and Offers provided by Cash App, a Block Inc. brand. Offers may not be affiliated with third party merchants.  • Parents and legal guardians can open a managed account for kids 6-12.  • Cash App will pass through a portion of the interest paid on your savings balance held in an account for the benefit of Cash App customers at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Member FDIC. To earn interest on your Cash App savings balance, you need to have sponsor approval. Exceptions may apply. Savings yield rate is subject to change. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.

The first reactions to DC Studios' Clayface are here, and the early buzz is surprisingly strong! After concerns about disappointing ticket pre-sales and opening weekend box office projections, the upcoming R-rated DCU horror movie is receiving praise for its gruesome body horror, disturbing visuals, and a potentially breakout performance from Tom Rhys Harries. On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we're breaking down the first Clayface reactions, including comparisons to classic horror films like David Cronenberg's The Fly and Sam Raimi's Darkman. Following the events of WandaVision and Agatha All Along, VisionQuest continues the story of White Vision as he searches for his identity and humanity. With James Spader returning as Ultron, could this series become one of Marvel Television's biggest surprises? #Clayface #ClayfaceMovie #DCU #DCStudios #JamesGunn #TomRhysHarries #MikeFlanagan #TheFly #Batman #VisionQuest #WhiteVision #PaulBettany #Ultron #JamesSpader #MarvelStudios #MCU  #MovieNews #KristianHarloffShow 🚀 Our Show Is Trending HAS launched on Kickstarter! We're excited to finally share what we've been working on. Head over to https://ourshowistrending.com/ and find a tier that works for you and help back this project! ** If 7800 people of the 234k subs on this channel put in 25.00, WE MAKE THE BAORDWALK PICTURES VERSION OF THIS SHOW!** 📅 Kickstarter launches September 22nd 🔔 Get notified: https://ourshowistrending.com/ Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/76rlxe00 #CashAppPod   • Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement, for the Sutton debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-sutton and for the Bancorp debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-bancorp. Savings and Offers provided by Cash App, a Block Inc. brand. Offers may not be affiliated with third party merchants.  • Parents and legal guardians can open a managed account for kids 6-12.  • Cash App will pass through a portion of the interest paid on your savings balance held in an account for the benefit of Cash App customers at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Member FDIC. To earn interest on your Cash App savings balance, you need to have sponsor approval. Exceptions may apply. Savings yield rate is subject to change. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.

Is James Gunn's DC Universe facing another box office problem? New reports suggest Clayface is struggling with advance ticket sales, with pre-sales reportedly the lowest of any DCU movie so far and early projections pointing toward an opening weekend below $20 million. On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we're breaking down the latest Clayface box office tracking, what the disappointing early ticket sales could mean for DC Studios, and whether James Gunn and Peter Safran should be concerned about the future of their cinematic universe. With Clayface arriving in theaters October 23, the R-rated DC horror movie has a reported production budget of approximately $40 million, making it considerably less expensive than traditional superhero blockbusters. But even with a smaller budget, could weak opening-weekend numbers put pressure on DC Studios? We're discussing whether Clayface can overcome its slow pre-sales, how important positive reviews and word of mouth will be, and whether the movie's horror approach could attract audiences closer to Halloween. More importantly, does Clayface need to perform like Superman or Supergirl to be considered successful, or should DC Studios be judging its smaller, genre-driven projects by an entirely different standard? The Odyssey Coming to Physical Media! #Clayface #DCU #DCStudios #JamesGunn #Batman #MattHagen #BoxOffice #Superman #Supergirl #theodyssey  #MovieNews #KristianHarloffShow 🚀 Our Show Is Trending HAS launched on Kickstarter! We're excited to finally share what we've been working on. Head over to https://ourshowistrending.com/ and find a tier that works for you and help back this project! ** If 7800 people of the 234k subs on this channel put in 25.00, WE MAKE THE BAORDWALK PICTURES VERSION OF THIS SHOW!** Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/76rlxe00 #CashAppPod   • Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement, for the Sutton debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-sutton and for the Bancorp debit flex card at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/debit-flex-card-agreement-bancorp. Savings and Offers provided by Cash App, a Block Inc. brand. Offers may not be affiliated with third party merchants.  • Parents and legal guardians can open a managed account for kids 6-12.  • Cash App will pass through a portion of the interest paid on your savings balance held in an account for the benefit of Cash App customers at Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Member FDIC. To earn interest on your Cash App savings balance, you need to have sponsor approval. Exceptions may apply. Savings yield rate is subject to change. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.

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Could Tom Cruise's Digger become one of Hollywood's biggest box office disasters of 2026?** New reports suggest that Warner Bros. could be facing a staggering **$250 MILLION loss** on Digger, raising major questions about the film's budget, box office performance, and what went wrong. On today's **Kristian Harloff Show**, we're breaking down the latest financial reports surrounding **Digger**, the Tom Cruise movie that's now generating headlines for all the wrong reasons. How does a major Hollywood production starring one of the biggest movie stars in the world end up facing a potential loss of this magnitude? What does this mean for **Tom Cruise, Warner Bros., and the future of expensive theatrical movies**? And with major changes happening throughout Hollywood, could Digger become another warning sign for studios spending enormous amounts on films that struggle to find an audience? We're also diving into some major **DC Studios** news! The upcoming **Deathstroke & Bane movie** reportedly has a surprising new title! What does this mean for the future of **Slade Wilson, Bane, Batman**, and James Gunn's DC Universe? Could this project help expand the villain side of the DCU, and how might these characters eventually connect to the larger Batman franchise? Then there's a fascinating look at what could have been with **Green Lantern**. New concept art has been revealed from the **scrapped Green Lantern HBO series**, offering a glimpse at a very different direction for DC's cosmic heroes. Unlike the more grounded approach of the current **Lanterns** series starring **Kyle Chandler as Hal Jordan and Aaron Pierre as John Stewart**, this earlier project appears to have embraced more of the cosmic spectacle associated with the Green Lantern mythology. Would fans have preferred a more space-focused Green Lantern television series? And after the recent Lanterns season, should DC Studios explore more of the Green Lantern Corps, Oa, and the larger cosmic DC Universe? Finally, **Fast Forever** could be bringing some fresh faces into the franchise! With the next installment of **Fast & Furious** preparing to continue the long-running action series, reports suggest new talent could be involved. Is bringing in new blood the right way to reinvigorate the franchise, or should the final chapter focus on **Vin Diesel, Dominic Toretto**, and the characters who made Fast & Furious a global phenomenon? 00:00 The Show Starts & Opening Banter 08:44 Jenn Sterger Calls In 12:14 SchmoesKnow Reunion 25:45 Factor & Rugiet 31:14 Digger Lost $250 Million 53:46 Q&A #TomCruise #Digger #WarnerBros #BoxOffice #Deathstroke #Bane #Batman #DCU #DCStudios #JamesGunn #GreenLantern #Lanterns #HalJordan #JohnStewart #FastForever #FastAndFurious #VinDiesel #MovieNews #KristianHarloffShow 🚀 Our Show Is Trending HAS launched on Kickstarter! We're excited to finally share what we've been working on. Head over to https://ourshowistrending.com/ and find a tier that works for you and help back this project! ** If 7800 people of the 234k subs on this channel put in 25.00, WE MAKE THE BAORDWALK PICTURES VERSION OF THIS SHOW!** 📅 Kickstarter launches September 22nd 🔔 Get notified: https://ourshowistrending.com/ BECOME A MEMBER & JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Get exclusive perks by joining this channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7BZTnHihGgs7XZmXEBirjA/join Discord Link: https://discord.com/invite/KNV5YMEAQP WATCH MORE FROM THE KRISTIAN HARLOFF SHOW: Clips Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@KRISTIANHARLOFFCLIPSCHANNEL Full Show Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSJdE28YyUT3KAwbzDsv6mdR-gwUiydQg Capes and Cowls: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSJdE28YyUT0QmNMnWrRYdAnoy8W6jz3e Movie Reactions: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSJdE28YyUT37TldLZxtYCa0tUTrT8e4e SUPPORT THE SHOW: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheBigThingShow Merch Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/the-big-thing-kh-channel?ref_id=27393 Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/MGDDPG7X6NW FOLLOW KRISTIAN HARLOFF: Cameo: https://cameo.com/kristianharloff Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/kristianharloff Facebook: https://facebook.com/harloff Instagram: https://instagram.com/kristianharloff THE KRISTIAN HARLOFF SHOW TEAM: Hosts: Kevin Smets @StarWarsSquad Kris Carr: @TwoFilthyCasualsPod John Rocha: @JohnRochaSays Roxy Striar: @roxystriar Mike Kalinowski: @MrMikeKalinowski Steph Sabraw: @StephSabraw Winston A. Marshall: @TheSwaggyBlerd Producers: Luke: @GalaxyGeeks PLD: @PLDprojects Submit questions for future shows: https://facebook.com/harloff

Michael Bay and Steven Spielberg are coming back to Transformers! Paramount is developing the next live-action Transformers movie, with Steven Spielberg returning to oversee the creative direction of the franchise and Michael Bay reportedly in talks to get back behind the camera. On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we discuss what this means for the future of Transformers, whether returning to the style of the original movies is the right move, and if Michael Bay is the filmmaker Paramount needs to bring the franchise back to blockbuster status. The original Transformers movies became massive worldwide events, but the franchise has gone through several different creative directions since Bay stepped away from directing after Transformers: The Last Knight. Could putting Spielberg and Bay back at the center of Transformers be exactly what the franchise needs? What should the next Transformers movie look like? Should Paramount embrace the huge action and spectacle of the original Bay movies, or combine that scale with the character-driven approach audiences responded to in Bumblebee? Then we turn to DC Studios' Clayface. Early box office tracking has the upcoming R-rated DCU horror movie opening somewhere around $23 million to $33 million domestically. On the surface, that doesn't sound particularly impressive for a DC movie — but there's one HUGE factor that changes the conversation. Clayface reportedly only cost around $40 million to make. Could Clayface prove that DC Studios doesn't need every comic book movie to be a $200 million blockbuster? If James Gunn and Peter Safran can produce smaller, genre-driven DC movies at controlled budgets, a $23 million opening could actually represent a very different kind of success. We discuss whether Clayface could become the blueprint for lower-budget DCU movies, what it needs to make worldwide to succeed, and whether strong reviews and Halloween timing could push the movie beyond its current projections. SPONSORS:  FACTOR: Let's eat real. Head to https://FACTORMEALS.com/kristian50off and use code kristian50off to get 50 percent off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026.  RUGIET: Head to https://www.Rugiet.com/KRISTIAN and get 15% off your ED treatment. 🚀 Our Show Is Trending HAS launched on Kickstarter! We're excited to finally share what we've been working on. Head over to https://ourshowistrending.com/ and find a tier that works for you and help back this project! ** If 7800 people of the 234k subs on this channel put in 25.00, WE MAKE THE BAORDWALK PICTURES VERSION OF THIS SHOW!** 📅 Kickstarter launches September 22nd 🔔 Get notified: https://ourshowistrending.com/

🚀 Our Show Is Trending HAS launched on Kickstarter! We're excited to finally share what we've been working on. Head over to https://ourshowistrending.com/ and find a tier that works for you and help back this project! ** If 7800 people of the 234k subs on this channel put in 25.00, WE MAKE THE BAORDWALK PICTURES VERSION OF THIS SHOW!** Today Mike and Roxy discuss The Batman II Production stalling and what's next for the DCU with Matt Reeves and the cahracter.  They also do a deep dive into the Lanterns finale! #dc #dcu #thebatman2 #mattreeves #robertpattinson #penguin #lanterns #kylechandler #aaronpierre #jamesgunn #jamesgunndc  SPONSORS:  FACTOR: Let's eat real. Head to https://FACTORMEALS.com/kristian50off and use code kristian50off to get 50 percent off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026.  RUGIET: Head to https://www.Rugiet.com/KRISTIAN and get 15% off your ED treatment.

Avengers: Endgame is officially back on top! After its massive Endgame Encore theatrical re-release, Marvel Studios' Avengers epic has reportedly passed Avatar to once again become the highest-grossing movie of all time worldwide. On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we break down the historic box office achievement, the success of Avengers: Endgame Encore, and what this says about the current strength of the Marvel brand heading into Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. Years after its original release, audiences returned to theaters in huge numbers for Endgame. Does this prove that excitement for the Avengers is fully back? And if Endgame can generate this kind of attention again, just how enormous could Avengers: Doomsday become when Robert Downey Jr. returns to the MCU as Doctor Doom? Then we turn to some potentially huge DC Studios news. Man of Tomorrow is reportedly receiving positive early word, while new details suggest David Ellison is backing James Gunn and Peter Safran's 10-year plan for the DCU following the massive changes surrounding Warner Bros., Paramount and Skydance. That's an important development for the future of DC. After months of questions about whether new ownership could alter James Gunn's plans, is the DCU finally getting the long-term stability it needs? We discuss Man of Tomorrow, the future of Superman, and what Ellison's reported support could mean for Batman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern and the rest of the DC Universe. Warner Bros. also has a potentially massive financial problem with Digger. The movie could reportedly lose the studio around $150 million. What went wrong, and what does another expensive box office disappointment tell us about the state of theatrical movies in 2026? Meanwhile, The Lord of the Rings: The Shadow of the Past has reportedly been paused by Skydance. Is this simply a normal reassessment following the merger, or are we already seeing David Ellison reshape Warner Bros.' upcoming slate? And finally, Clayface is tracking toward a roughly $23 million opening weekend. That number might initially look concerning for a DC movie, but the film's budget and expectations could make the situation much more complicated. Does Clayface need a massive opening to be considered successful? #AvengersEndgame #Avengers #Marvel #MarvelStudios #MCU #Avatar #AvengersDoomsday #AvengersSecretWars #DoctorDoom #RobertDowneyJr #ManOfTomorrow #Superman #JamesGunn #DCU #DCStudios #DavidEllison #Clayface #LordOfTheRings #Digger #BoxOffice #MovieNews #KristianHarloffShow 00:00 The Show Starts 02:21 James Gunn and Frank Grillo 06:56 Trending/Schmoedown Update 11:03 Avengers Endgame Is The Highest-Grossing Movie Of All Time! 19:52 Factor & Rugiet 23:15 Digger & Box-Office. 47:27 Man of Tomorrow is Receiving Positive & Future of DCU 1:03:16 Q&A 🚀 Our Show Is Trending HAS launched on Kickstarter! We're excited to finally share what we've been working on. Head over to https://ourshowistrending.com/ and find a tier that works for you and help back this project! ** If 7800 people of the 234k subs on this channel put in 25.00, WE MAKE THE BAORDWALK PICTURES VERSION OF THIS SHOW!** 📅 Kickstarter launches September 22nd 🔔 Get notified: https://ourshowistrending.com/ SPONSORS:  FACTOR: Let's eat real. Head to https://FACTORMEALS.com/kristian50off and use code kristian50off to get 50 percent off and 1 free breakfast item per box for 1 year, while supplies last until 10/31/2026.  RUGIET: Head to https://www.Rugiet.com/KRISTIAN and get 15% off your ED treatment.

Is Lanterns officially the first massive television hit of James Gunn's DCU? With the Lanterns finale right around the corner, new numbers claim the HBO series is averaging approximately 19 MILLION viewers per episode. On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we break down the reported viewership numbers for Lanterns, the response to the season so far, and what its success could mean for Hal Jordan, John Stewart, Green Lantern, and the future of DC Studios. With the finale approaching, we'll also look back at the season and discuss whether Lanterns has lived up to the hype. Has the series successfully established Aaron Pierre's John Stewart as one of the major characters of the new DCU? And where does Kyle Chandler's Hal Jordan go from here? NO FINALE SPOILERS YET — we'll save the full season and finale spoiler discussion until after the episode airs. We also have a potentially enormous development for Hollywood. Warner Bros. and Paramount are preparing to become Skydance, and a new trailer promoting the merger is highlighting the absolutely enormous collection of franchises that will exist under the combined company. We're talking DC, Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, Mission: Impossible, Star Trek, Transformers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Top Gun, Mortal Kombat and many more. What happens when this many major entertainment properties exist under one corporate umbrella? And most importantly for DC fans, what does this mean for James Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Studios? #Lanterns #GreenLantern #JohnStewart #HalJordan #AaronPierre #KyleChandler #DCU #DCStudios #JamesGunn #WarnerBros #Paramount #Skydance  #MovieNews #TVNews #KristianHarloffShow 🚀 Our Show Is Trending HAS launched on Kickstarter! We're excited to finally share what we've been working on. Head over to https://ourshowistrending.com/ and find a tier that works for you and help back this project! ** If 7800 people of the 234k subs on this channel put in 25.00, WE MAKE THE BAORDWALK PICTURES VERSION OF THIS SHOW!** COME JOIN HARLOFF, ELLIS AND STERGER FOR A NIGHT OF COMEDY - THURSDAY, 10/8 @ 7:30PM SHOW HOSTED BY:  KYLE LEWIS  https://brokerage.govs.com/shows/376674 SPONSORS: SQUARE:  Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/kristian! #squarepod  KALSHI: Download the Kalshi app and use code KRISTIAN to get $20 when you trade $20. CASHAPP: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/76rlxe00 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card.  Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.

It's Kristian Harloff's birthday! Join us for a special Kristian Harloff Show birthday stream as we celebrate with the community, hang out, talk movies, take your questions, and break down some HUGE entertainment news! And we've got plenty to talk about today. Is Avengers: Secret Wars getting delayed? New reports claim production on Marvel Studios' massive Multiverse Saga finale may not begin until 2027, raising questions about whether the movie can still make its planned release date. On today's birthday edition of The Kristian Harloff Show, we break down the latest Avengers: Secret Wars production news, what a potential delay could mean for Marvel Studios, and whether giving the Russo Brothers more time might actually be the best possible decision. With Avengers: Doomsday setting the stage for Secret Wars and Marvel preparing one of the biggest superhero crossovers ever attempted, should Marvel rush to meet a release date — or take as much time as necessary to get Secret Wars right? K-Pop: Demon Hunters 2 is also getting a major theatrical push, with the sequel reportedly heading to movie theaters before streaming. Is this another sign that streaming companies are realizing the value of theatrical releases? Then there's potentially massive Hollywood news: the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal is reportedly set to close next week. After months of speculation, legal battles, and questions about the future of Warner Bros., Paramount, HBO and DC Studios, one of the biggest entertainment deals in years may finally be nearing completion. We'll discuss what happens next and what the new company could mean for DC Studios, Warner Bros., Paramount, HBO, and some of Hollywood's biggest franchises. Finally, we're taking a closer look at Warner Bros.' 2026 box office performance. What worked? What failed? And what lessons will the studio take into this new era? Come hang out with Kristian and the crew as we talk Marvel, DC, Star Wars, movies, television, Hollywood, and whatever else comes up during the birthday stream. Bring your questions, join the conversation, and help us celebrate another year of The Kristian Harloff Show! And yes, we're definitely debating whether Marvel should be worried about Avengers: Secret Wars. If production really isn't beginning until 2027, Marvel has a massive undertaking ahead of it. But after everything riding on Doomsday and Secret Wars, taking extra time may be exactly what the MCU needs. Happy Birthday, Kristian! 🎂 #KristianHarloff #KristianHarloffShow #HappyBirthdayKristian #BirthdayStream #AvengersSecretWars #AvengersDoomsday #Marvel #MarvelStudios #MCU #DynamicDuo #Batman #DCU #DCStudios #JamesGunn #KPopDemonHunters2 #WarnerBros #Paramount #MovieNews #HollywoodNews  Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/kristian! #squarepod Download the Kalshi app and use code KRISTIAN to get $20 when you trade $20. Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/76rlxe00 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card.  Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. BECOME A MEMBER & JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Get exclusive perks by joining this channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7BZTnHihGgs7XZmXEBirjA/join

🚀 Our Show Is Trending HAS launched on Kickstarter! We're excited to finally share what we've been working on. Head over to https://ourshowistrending.com/ and find a tier that works for you and help back this project! ** If 7800 people of the 234k subs on this channel put in 25.00, WE MAKE THE BAORDWALK PICTURES VERSION OF THIS SHOW!** 📅 Kickstarter launches September 22nd 🔔 Get notified: https://ourshowistrending.com/ Spider-Man CLONE SAGA Coming To TV?! Is This A Good Idea? | Kristian Harloff Show The Spider-Man Clone Saga is reportedly coming to television! One of the most famous — and controversial — storylines in Spider-Man history is getting another adaptation, potentially bringing Ben Reilly, the Scarlet Spider, and the Clone Saga to a new generation of Marvel fans. On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we break down the news surrounding the Spider-Man Clone Saga TV project, how the infamous comic storyline could be adapted, and whether this is actually a good idea. The Clone Saga has a complicated history with Spider-Man fans, but could a streamlined television adaptation finally make the story work? And that's only the beginning of today's show. A Game of Thrones movie is officially on the calendar for June 2029. After the enormous success of HBO's Game of Thrones universe, Westeros is making the jump to the big screen. What kind of story warrants a theatrical Game of Thrones movie, and could this become another major franchise for Warner Bros.? Over at Marvel Studios, Shawn Levy reportedly chose Ghost Rider despite being aggressively courted by Tom Cruise for another project. Levy is taking on Marvel's supernatural antihero as the MCU continues expanding, and expectations are already high for this new version of Ghost Rider. What made Levy choose Marvel, and what can he bring to the character? Then there's Star Wars: Rogue Squadron. New details reveal just how troubled the movie's development has been, with the project reportedly going through at least three different creative teams. Why has Lucasfilm struggled so much to get Rogue Squadron off the ground, and is there still a version of this movie that eventually makes it into theaters? Finally, the reviews for Digger are arriving. We'll discuss the early response and whether the movie should be on your radar. #SpiderMan #CloneSaga #ScarletSpider #BenReilly #Marvel #MarvelStudios #GameOfThrones #GhostRider #ShawnLevy #MCU #StarWars #RogueSquadron #Lucasfilm #Digger #MovieNews #TVNews #KristianHarloffShow Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/kristian! #squarepod Download the Kalshi app and use code KRISTIAN to get $20 when you trade $20. Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/76rlxe00 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card.  Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. BECOME A MEMBER & JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Get exclusive perks by joining this channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7BZTnHihGgs7XZmXEBirjA/join

TRENDING HAS FUNDED!! What's NEXT?  Welcome back MTS! 00:00 Trending Hit $200K! 28:14 Square & Cash App 32:36 Craig Talks $200K 1:02:38 Roxy on Kermit Rap 1:08:45 Digger 1st Reactions 1:13:12 Q&A Starts 1:26:25 Smets $200K Video  1:39:11 JTE Confirmed! 1:51:48 Martini Talks $200K+ 2:08:57 Sam Talks $200K 🚀 Our Show Is Trending HAS launched on Kickstarter! We're excited to finally share what we've been working on. Head over to https://ourshowistrending.com/ and find a tier that works for you and help back this project! ** If 7800 people of the 234k subs on this channel put in 25.00, WE MAKE THE BAORDWALK PICTURES VERSION OF THIS SHOW!** 📅 Kickstarter launches September 22nd 🔔 Get notified: https://ourshowistrending.com/ Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at square.com/go/kristian! #squarepod Download the Kalshi app and use code KRISTIAN to get $20 when you trade $20. Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/76rlxe00 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Cash App Visa® Debit Flex Cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC, and The Bancorp Bank, N.A., pursuant to a license from Visa U.S.A. Inc. See terms and conditions for the Sutton prepaid card, Sutton debit flex card, and Bancorp debit flex card.  Savings provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. BECOME A MEMBER & JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Get exclusive perks by joining this channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7BZTnHihGgs7XZmXEBirjA/join