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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

STAR WARS: EPISODE X Is Happening?! Jon Watts To Direct NEW Skywalker Trilogy! | Kristian Harloff Show Star Wars: Episode X is reportedly moving forward — and the Skywalker Saga isn't over! Spider-Man: No Way Home director Jon Watts is set to direct the first movie in a brand-new Star Wars trilogy, with Rey expected to return as Lucasfilm continues the story beyond The Rise of Skywalker. On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we break down this potentially massive development for the future of Star Wars. Is continuing the Skywalker Saga the right move? What happened to the previously discussed Rey/New Jedi Order movie? And is Jon Watts the filmmaker who can successfully launch the next era of Star Wars on the big screen? After directing Tom Holland's Spider-Man trilogy for Marvel Studios and Sony, Watts taking on Star Wars: Episode X would be a major move. But after the divisive response to the sequel trilogy, does Lucasfilm need Episode X — or should Star Wars finally leave the Skywalker Saga behind and focus on completely new characters and eras? We're also talking about the absolutely massive performance of Avengers: Endgame Encore. The re-release reportedly earned $86 million worldwide, including $26 million domestically and $60 million internationally. Seven years after Endgame originally hit theaters, audiences are still showing up for the Avengers. Does this prove Avengers: Doomsday could be even bigger than we're expecting? Speaking of Doomsday, the Russo Brothers are teasing a very different Thor. After the increasingly comedic direction of Thor: Ragnarok and Thor: Love and Thunder, Chris Hemsworth's God of Thunder is reportedly going to have a much more serious presence in Avengers: Doomsday. Is this the Thor MCU fans have been waiting to see again? And finally, John Cho is looking back at the Star Trek movie that almost happened with Quentin Tarantino. Tarantino's proposed R-rated Star Trek remains one of Hollywood's biggest "what if?" projects. Would his gangster-inspired take on Star Trek actually have worked? #StarWars #StarWarsEpisodeX #EpisodeX #Rey #JonWatts #SkywalkerSaga #Lucasfilm #AvengersEndgame #AvengersEndgameEncore #AvengersDoomsday #Thor #ChrisHemsworth #Marvel #MarvelStudios #MCU #StarTrek #QuentinTarantino #MovieNews #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. 🚀 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!**

Could Elle Fanning become the MCU's new Mystique? Marvel Studios is reportedly looking at several actresses to play Raven Darkhölme/Mystique in the upcoming X-Men reboot, with Elle Fanning among the names reportedly being considered. On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we discuss the latest X-Men casting rumors, whether Elle Fanning would be a good choice for Mystique, and how Marvel Studios' new mutant roster is beginning to come together. After years of Jennifer Lawrence and Rebecca Romijn playing the character, what should Marvel do differently with its version of Mystique? The MCU's X-Men continues to be one of Marvel's most anticipated upcoming projects, and every new casting report gives us another potential clue about the direction Marvel is taking with the reboot. How important will Mystique be to the first movie, and could she become a major recurring character throughout Marvel's mutant saga? Then we turn to The Batman. Robert Pattinson says his version of Batman wouldn't fit into James Gunn's DCU. Fans have debated for years whether Pattinson's Dark Knight should eventually become the DCU Batman, but Pattinson himself seems to think the universes simply don't belong together. Is he right? Should Matt Reeves' Batman remain completely separate, and what does this mean for The Brave and the Bold and the search for the DCU's Bruce Wayne? We're also discussing a fascinating new television project from Terence Winter, who is adapting Jay Stratton's memoir Out of the Shadows into a series centered on investigations into unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs). The biggest discussion today is the continuing development of Marvel Studios' X-Men reboot. If Elle Fanning really is being considered for Mystique, could she follow Rebecca Romijn and Jennifer Lawrence and put her own stamp on one of the franchise's most recognizable mutants? We're also tackling the continuing Robert Pattinson/DCU Batman debate. Pattinson doesn't believe his Batman belongs in James Gunn's universe — and he may have a point. Does keeping the ReevesVerse separate give both versions of Batman a better chance to succeed? If you're a fan of X-Men, Mystique, Elle Fanning, Marvel Studios, MCU, Batman, Robert Pattinson, Matt Reeves, James Gunn, DC Studios, or the latest movie and television news, this episode is for you! #XMen #Mystique #ElleFanning #Marvel #MarvelStudios #MCU #Batman #TheBatman #TheBatmanPartII #RobertPattinson #MattReeves #JamesGunn #DCU #DCStudios #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!** 📅 Kickstarter launches September 22nd 🔔 Get notified: https://ourshowistrending.com/ SPONSOR: WARBYPARKER Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/KRISTIAN — and using our link helps support the show.  #warbyparker   #ad

🚀 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/ SPONSOR: WARBYPARKER Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/KRISTIAN — and using our link helps support the show.  #warbyparker   #ad

The Batman Part II is apparently going in a VERY different direction. Robert Pattinson is opening up about Matt Reeves' highly anticipated Batman sequel, calling the movie incredibly ambitious and a "real left turn" from The Batman. So what exactly is Matt Reeves planning for Bruce Wayne's next chapter? On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we break down Pattinson's latest comments and what they could mean for The Batman Part II. After Sebastian Stan compared the experience to The Godfather Part II, expectations surrounding the sequel are getting enormous. Could Matt Reeves actually deliver a Batman sequel that surpasses the original? We also have some fascinating Star Wars discussion after George Lucas opened up about why he ultimately walked away from the franchise he created. Lucas had plans for another Star Wars trilogy but realized it would require roughly another decade of his life. We discuss his decision, the sequel trilogy that eventually followed under Disney, and how different Star Wars might look today if Lucas had stayed. Then there's Blade. Mahershala Ali is speaking very candidly about Marvel Studios' failure to get his Blade movie made. After spending years attached to the project, Ali agrees with Kevin Feige's own assessment that failing to make the movie was one of his biggest failures. What went wrong with Blade, and how did Marvel spend years developing a movie with a two-time Oscar winner without ever getting cameras rolling? The biggest question today is what Matt Reeves is actually planning for The Batman Part II. Pattinson says the sequel takes a major left turn from the first film while still retaining elements of what made The Batman work. Considering how secretive Reeves has been about the story — combined with Pattinson and Sebastian Stan's increasingly huge teases — could The Batman Part II become something completely different from what fans are expecting? We're also discussing George Lucas' fascinating comments about leaving Star Wars, Mahershala Ali finally opening up about the collapse of Marvel Studios' Blade, the latest Nightwing casting report, and Brad Bird's Ray Gunn. If you're a fan of The Batman Part II, Robert Pattinson, Matt Reeves, Batman, George Lucas, Star Wars, Blade, Mahershala Ali, Kevin Feige, Marvel Studios, or the latest movie news, this episode is for you! #TheBatmanPartII #TheBatman #Batman #RobertPattinson #MattReeves #DC #DCStudios #StarWars #GeorgeLucas #Blade #MahershalaAli #kevinfeige  #Marvel #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/ SPONSOR: WARBYPARKER Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/KRISTIAN — and using our link helps support the show.  #warbyparker   #ad

https://ourshowistrending.com Well here we are. This is the biggest day in my professional life. We are running a 10 hour live stream today to celebrate the launch of the Kickstarter for trending! This is the 30 minute Comedy pilot that I wrote with Martini Paratore. Emmy award-winning producer Andrew Fried will be directing and producing. Emmy award-winning Casting Director Wendy O'Brien will be the Casting Director of this show. We are so excited to get this rolling. On this live stream, I'm gonna be joined by a lot of guests, friends of the show, and we will be celebrating with you for every person who decides to support this venture. Here is a tentative lineup of who you will see on today's show.  LIVE STREAM  10AM-11AM: KRISTIAN+ CRAIG 11-12 MARK ELLIS (SPECIAL GUEST) 12-2 ROXY-MIKE 2-3 -LUKE-40 DAY CHALLENGE 3-4  MURRELL  4-5 GREG ALBA 5-6 SPECIAL GUEST 6-630 WINSTON 630-730 MARTINI AND FRIED SPONSOR: WARBYPARKER 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

🚀 Our Show Is Trending is launching on Kickstarter September 22nd! We're excited to finally share what we've been working on. Head over to https://ourshowistrending.com/ and hit Notify Me on Launch so you'll be among the first to know when the Kickstarter officially goes live. 📅 Kickstarter launches September 22nd 🔔 Get notified: https://ourshowistrending.com/ The Paramount and Warner Bros. merger may have just cleared one of its biggest remaining hurdles! Paramount and state attorneys general have reportedly reached a settlement that will allow the massive Warner Bros. merger to move forward. What happens next, and what could this mean for some of the biggest franchises in Hollywood? On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we break down the latest development in the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, what the settlement means for the deal, and the enormous questions surrounding the future of Warner Bros., Paramount, HBO, DC Studios, and their respective movie and television franchises. One of the biggest questions is obviously DC Studios. What happens to James Gunn and Peter Safran's DCU once the merger is finalized? Could Paramount's leadership change the current strategy, or will Gunn and Safran continue building their DC Universe as planned? Meanwhile, Supergirl has found new life on streaming. The DC movie is reportedly the #1 movie on HBO Max, but Warner Bros. isn't revealing exactly how many people are watching. Does its streaming performance change the conversation surrounding the movie after its disappointing theatrical run? If you're a fan of Warner Bros., Paramount, DC Studios, James Gunn, Resident Evil, Supergirl, Marvel Studios, Avengers: Secret Wars, Narnia, Daniel Craig, Alan Ritchson, Helldivers, or the latest Hollywood news, this episode is for you! #WarnerBros #Paramount #DCStudios #DCU #JamesGunn #ResidentEvil #Supergirl #Marvel #MarvelStudios #MCU #AvengersSecretWars #CaptainMarvel #Narnia #DanielCraig #AlanRitchson #Helldivers #MovieNews #HollywoodNews #KristianHarloffShow SPONSOR: WARBYPARKER Our listeners can buy one pair of glasses and get 20% off any additional pairs at WarbyParker.com/KRISTIAN — and using our link helps support the show.  #warbyparker   #ad

🚀 Our Show Is Trending is launching on Kickstarter September 22nd! We're excited to finally share what we've been working on. Head over to https://ourshowistrending.com/ and hit Notify Me on Launch so you'll be among the first to know when the Kickstarter officially goes live. 📅 Kickstarter launches September 22nd 🔔 Get notified: https://ourshowistrending.com/ Avengers: Endgame could be about to make box office history all over again! Early tracking for Avengers: Endgame Encore points to a potentially massive return to theaters next week as Marvel Studios brings one of the biggest superhero movies ever back to the big screen. On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we break down the latest Endgame Encore box office projections, why audiences may be ready to revisit the movie in theaters, and whether Marvel's strategy could provide another massive boost heading into Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. Could Endgame actually reclaim or break more box office records? And with Marvel positioning the Encore version as important viewing, just how much new or altered material should MCU fans expect? We also have some interesting Star Wars news. Alden Ehrenreich doesn't appear particularly interested in returning as a younger Han Solo following Solo: A Star Wars Story. Has the window officially closed on a Solo sequel, or could Lucasfilm eventually convince Ehrenreich to return to a galaxy far, far away? Over at DC, Lanterns Episode 5 has sparked a major debate surrounding Hal Jordan. Has DC Studios fundamentally mishandled the character, or is there still a larger plan that could change how audiences view Hal by the end of the season? We discuss Episode 5, the controversial direction of the character, and what it could mean for the future of Green Lantern in the DCU. ⚠️ SPOILER WARNING: The Lanterns Episode 5 discussion contains spoilers. Plus, we have new details on Zack Snyder's Escape from New York, which is being described as a retro-futuristic take on the property. If you're a fan of Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Doomsday, Avengers: Secret Wars, Marvel Studios, Star Wars, Han Solo, Lanterns, Hal Jordan, Green Lantern, Zack Snyder,, this episode is for you! #AvengersEndgame #AvengersEndgameEncore #AvengersDoomsday #AvengersSecretWars #Marvel #MarvelStudios #MCU #StarWars #HanSolo #Lanterns #HalJordan #GreenLantern #DCU #DCStudios #ZackSnyder #Narnia #GretaGerwig #MovieNews #KristianHarloffShow SPONSOR:  #CASHAPP PARTNER: 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 Paramount actually preparing to move out of Hollywood? One of the most iconic studios in the history of the entertainment industry could be facing a massive change, with new reports raising questions about Paramount's future in Hollywood. On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we break down the latest Paramount developments, what a potential move could mean for the studio, and how the ongoing changes surrounding the company could impact the larger entertainment industry. There's also a major update surrounding the Paramount merger, as the Department of Justice reportedly backs Paramount in the latest dispute involving the merger bond. With billions of dollars and the future of some of Hollywood's biggest franchises potentially at stake, where does everything stand now? Zack Snyder is also looking back at his time running the DCEU. Snyder discusses losing control of his DC universe, Joss Whedon's Justice League, and his surprising involvement consulting on James Gunn's Superman. Years after the SnyderVerse ended, what does Snyder think about everything that happened, and where does he stand with the new DC Studios leadership? If you're a fan of Paramount, Warner Bros., DC Studios, James Gunn, Zack Snyder, Superman, Justice League, HBO, Netflix, or discussions about the changing Hollywood landscape, this episode is for you! #Paramount #Hollywood #WarnerBros #DCStudios #DCU #JamesGunn #ZackSnyder #Superman #JusticeLeague #SnyderVerse #HBO #Netflix #MovieNews #HollywoodNews #KristianHarloffShow SPONSOR:  #CASHAPP PARTNER: 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. 🚀 Our Show Is Trending is launching on Kickstarter September 22nd! We're excited to finally share what we've been working on. Head over to https://ourshowistrending.com/ and hit Notify Me on Launch so you'll be among the first to know when the Kickstarter officially goes live. 📅 Kickstarter launches September 22nd 🔔 Get notified: https://ourshowistrending.com/

🚀 Our Show Is Trending is launching on Kickstarter September 22nd! We're excited to finally share what we've been working on. Head over to https://ourshowistrending.com/ and hit Notify Me on Launch so you'll be among the first to know when the Kickstarter officially goes live. 📅 Kickstarter launches September 22nd 🔔 Get notified: https://ourshowistrending.com/ Spider-Man: Brand New Day has officially made box office history! Tom Holland's latest Spider-Man movie has reportedly become the highest-grossing movie ever in North America, adding another enormous record to what has already been an unbelievable theatrical run. On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we break down the historic success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, how the movie reached this level, and what it means for the future of Spider-Man in the MCU. Has Tom Holland's Peter Parker become Marvel Studios' most important character heading into Avengers: Doomsday, Secret Wars, and Spider-Man 5? Then we turn to a LOT of DC Studios news. James Gunn is pushing back on expectations for major cameos in Man of Tomorrow. With speculation surrounding Batman, Wonder Woman, Blue Beetle and other DCU characters, Gunn appears to be trying to keep expectations under control. Is that the right move, and what should Man of Tomorrow actually focus on? There may also be some concerning developments behind the scenes at HBO, with reports that multiple DC television projects have stalled in development. What does this mean for James Gunn and Peter Safran's larger DCU plan? Zack Snyder is also opening up about the end of his DCEU, the theatrical version of Justice League, his experience with Joss Whedon's version of the movie, and even his involvement consulting on James Gunn's Superman. Years after the SnyderVerse came to an end, Snyder has plenty to say about how everything unfolded. The biggest story today is the extraordinary performance of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Tom Holland's Spider-Man has reached another box office milestone, and the question now becomes what Marvel and Sony do next with a franchise operating at this level. #SpiderManBrandNewDay #SpiderMan #TomHolland #Marvel #MarvelStudios #MCU #SpiderMan5 #AvengersDoomsday #JamesGunn #ManOfTomorrow #Superman #DCU #DCStudios #ZackSnyder #JusticeLeague #GreenLantern #Lanterns #MovieNews #KristianHarloffShow SPONSOR:  #CASHAPP PARTNER: 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.

We're excited to finally share what we've been working on. Head over to https://ourshowistrending.com/ and hit Notify Me on Launch so you'll be among the first to know when the Kickstarter officially goes live. 📅 Kickstarter launches September 22nd 🔔 Get notified: https://ourshowistrending.com/ The Batman Part II is being compared to The Godfather Part II, and that's one massive claim. Sebastian Stan is teasing Matt Reeves' Batman sequel and comparing its potential to one of the most celebrated sequels in movie history. Could Robert Pattinson's second Batman movie actually surpass The Batman? On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we discuss Stan's comments, what they could tell us about the scope and direction of The Batman Part II, and why expectations continue to rise for Matt Reeves' return to Gotham. What does the sequel need to accomplish to take Bruce Wayne's story to another level? We're also diving into some intriguing DCU Flash speculation. The People vs. Gorilla Grodd has reportedly added two villains connected to The Flash, raising an obvious question: Could the Scarlet Speedster actually appear? If James Gunn's DC Studios is starting to build out Flash's rogues gallery, how long will it be before we finally meet the DCU's Barry Allen? Plus, we're breaking down the biggest winners from the 2026 Emmy Awards and discussing the shows, actors and surprises that dominated television's biggest night. There's also a major development in the animation world as Netflix and Skydance Animation end their deal. What happened, and what could this mean for the future of Skydance's animated projects? And Shōgun Season 2 has officially wrapped filming. After the enormous success of the first season, expectations are high for the next chapter of FX's acclaimed series. The biggest question today is whether The Batman Part II can actually live up to a comparison with The Godfather Part II. Matt Reeves has had years to develop the next chapter of Robert Pattinson's Batman story, and expectations are becoming enormous. We're also discussing whether The People vs. Gorilla Grodd could quietly be setting up the DCU's new Flash, the biggest results from the 2026 Emmys, the end of Netflix and Skydance Animation's partnership, and the latest update on Shōgun Season 2. If you're a fan of The Batman Part II, Robert Pattinson, Matt Reeves, Sebastian Stan, The Flash, Gorilla Grodd, James Gunn, DC Studios, the Emmys, Netflix, or Shōgun, this episode is for you! #TheBatmanPartII #TheBatman #Batman #RobertPattinson #MattReeves #SebastianStan #TheFlash #GorillaGrodd #DCU #DCStudios #JamesGunn #Emmys #Emmys2026 #Shogun #Netflix #MovieNews #TVNews #KristianHarloffShow

🚀 Our Show Is Trending is launching on Kickstarter September 22nd! We're excited to finally share what we've been working on. Head over to https://ourshowistrending.com/ and hit Notify Me on Launch so you'll be among the first to know when the Kickstarter officially goes live. 📅 Kickstarter launches September 22nd 🔔 Get notified: https://ourshowistrending.com/ Could The Batman Part II actually surpass the first movie? Sebastian Stan is making a massive comparison, describing Matt Reeves' The Batman Part II in terms of The Godfather Part II. That's an enormous statement, and it immediately raises expectations for Robert Pattinson's return as the Dark Knight. On today's Kristian Harloff Show, we discuss what that comparison could mean for the sequel, how Matt Reeves can expand Gotham without losing what worked about the first movie, and whether The Batman Part II could become one of the rare sequels that actually surpasses its predecessor. We also have a new update on James Gunn's Man of Tomorrow. New production talk is making the rounds as DC Studios prepares for the next chapter of its Superman story. What can we expect from the follow-up, and what could it mean for the expanding DCU? At the box office, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey continues its incredible theatrical run by breaking another major record. We also discuss the latest CinemaScores and what audiences are saying about some of the weekend's other big releases. Meanwhile, I Play Rocky is generating major buzz following its TIFF premiere. Peter Farrelly's new drama is already being discussed as a possible Oscar contender. Could this become one of the biggest awards-season surprises? And Zack Snyder is back with The Last Photograph. The first reactions are arriving, giving us an early indication of how audiences and critics are responding to Snyder's latest project. #TheBatmanPartII #TheBatman #Batman #RobertPattinson #MattReeves #SebastianStan #Superman #ManOfTomorrow #JamesGunn #DCU #DCStudios #TheOdyssey #ChristopherNolan #IPlayRocky #ZackSnyder #MovieNews #KristianHarloffShow   SPONSOR:  #CASHAPP PARTNER: 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.