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It’s a solo show this week on So Many Sequels as David breaks down the box office winners and losers for the weekend of August 1st, 2025. July was full of massive releases, but which films are actually holding strong, and which ones are crashing fast? Fantastic Four: First Steps takes a steep dive in its second weekend, but how does it compare to this year’s other Marvel titles, like Captain America: Brave New World and Thunderbolts? Meanwhile, Superman continues to fly high with a global total...

The Fantastic Four are back—and this time, Marvel finally gets it right. On this episode of So Many Sequels, Josh and David dive deep into Fantastic Four: First Steps, the latest addition to the MCU that blends retro-futuristic flair with heartfelt family dynamics. From its 1960s-inspired design to standout performances by Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, and Joseph Quinn, we break down what makes this reboot work where others failed. We share our spoiler-light reactions, unpack what makes this Fan...

What happens when two non-K-pop fans watch Netflix's "K-Pop Demon Hunters"? In this episode, Josh and Garrett dive into the animated movie about a girl group who secretly battles supernatural threats while maintaining their pop star careers.

Josh and Garrett dive into the week's biggest entertainment stories while David enjoys the Disney magic! This week, Josh breaks down Ari Aster's polarizing new film Eddington - a pandemic satire that's definitely not the horror movie you'd expect from the Hereditary director. Is it brilliant commentary or just too soon? Plus, we're genuinely upset about Stephen Colbert's Late Show getting cancelled and what this means for the future of late night television as an institution. Garrett shares hi...

The gang dives into a wild mix of content this week! David suffers through two of his worst movies of the year with "A Minecraft Movie" and "Heads of State" (but at least John Cena tried). Josh takes us on a horrifying journey aboard the infamous 2013 Poop Cruise with Netflix's "Train Wreck" documentary—spoiler alert: there's poop EVERYWHERE and people throwing bags of it in the wind. Garrett gets nostalgic revisiting our old Superman franchise episodes from 2018/2019. Plus, we break down the n...

Superman is back—but not like you’ve seen him before. James Gunn’s first big DCU swing has landed, and we’ve got questions. Is this actually good? Can it wash away a decade of DC chaos? And why is Krypto the Superdog the real MVP?We unpack all of it: the casting, the tone, the pressure on Gunn’s shoulders, and whether this Superman (2025) gives us hope for the future of comic book movies.Spoiler alert: even our biggest Superman hater walked away impressed.

The So Many Sequels crew reviews Jurassic World Rebirth, the latest entry in the Jurassic Park franchise! Set five years after Jurassic World Dominion, this reboot brings in Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey as new leads in a world where dinosaurs have retreated to isolated equatorial environments. Josh, David, and Garrett break down the film's approach to storytelling, action sequences, and whether starting fresh with new characters can revitalize this long-running franch...

This week’s So Many Sequels news update is packed with patriotic rewatches, surprise trailers, and chaotic movie theater stories. We kick things off with our go-to July 4th movie traditions—from The Sandlot and National Treasure to Rocky IV and Hamilton. Then, it’s on to The Running Man remake starring Glen Powell and directed by Edgar Wright. We break down the wild premise, how it compares to the original, and whether this version will be more faithful to Stephen King’s source material. Plus, ...

Halfway through 2025, and movies are… kinda mid? Join the So Many Sequels team as we sort through the clutter to share our favorite films of the year so far, highlight box office winners and losers, and vent about why everything feels like a reboot.From original hits to big-budget blockbusters, we break down the surprises, trends, and what’s missing at the halfway point. We also dive into what’s ahead for the rest of 2025.What’s been your favorite movie of 2025 so far? Let us know!

We’re halfway through the year, and there’s a lot to talk about in the movie world. This week on So Many Sequels, we dive into everything, and we react to the New York Times’ Top 100 Movies of the 21st Century list (spoiler: Potential hot takes ahead). We also break down the latest on M3GAN 2.0, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, and a potential Social Network sequel. Plus, we discuss Tom Holland rumors for James Bond, new updates on The Batman: Part II, and Garrett finally watched 28 Days Later....

Who’s your favorite movie dad—and is he actually a good dad? This week, we celebrate Father’s Day by debating the Mount Rushmore of movie dads. Is Marlin from Finding Nemo top-tier? What about Goofy? Or…Sean Connery in Indiana Jones? Plus, Josh reviews Dangerous Waters, a Jaws-meets-serial-killer thriller from Shudder. Garrett watched Mickey 17, Bong Joon-ho’s latest sci-fi mind-bender. And we all have mixed feelings about Captain America: Brave New World—where’s the heart, Marvel? THEN: Rober...

Summer camp takes a terrifying turn as So Many Sequels wraps up “Summer Camp Month” with one of the most iconic horror movies of all time Friday the 13th (1980). The gang dives into the film’s shocking twist (spoiler: it’s NOT Jason), its legacy as a low-budget smash hit, and why it launched a decades-long franchise despite barely resembling the version of Friday the 13th most fans remember today. We talk slasher tropes, the slow-burn scares, and how the film plays differently when you view it ...

Welcome back to Summer Camp Month on So Many Sequels! This week, we’re diving into Disney’s Heavyweights (1995), a surprisingly heartfelt and chaotic comedy about kids at a “fat camp,” fitness cults, and one of Ben Stiller’s wildest performances. The crew explores the film’s mix of slapstick, sincerity, and social awkwardness, questioning whether it holds up nearly 30 years later. We talk about the movie’s treatment of body image, the legacy of '90s kid comedies, and how this movie might be a s...

Welcome to Camp Firewood, where the rules are made up and the plot doesn’t matter! This week on So Many Sequels, we’re kicking off our Summer Camp series with the cult comedy Wet Hot American Summer—a movie where Paul Rudd tosses kids out of vans, Molly Shannon gets therapy from children, and a talking can of vegetables offers life advice. Yeah… it’s that kind of camp.We break down the film’s surreal style, its rise to cult status despite flopping at the box office, and the insane cast that incl...

School’s out, the heat is on, and Summer Camp June is officially underway at So Many Sequels ! Josh, Garrett, and David kick things off by previewing next week’s review of Wet Hot American Summer and swapping first‑impressions of A24’s unsettling Bring Her Back , Netflix’s campy Fear Street: Prom Queen , Apple’s adventure flick Fountain of Youth , and the chilling Titan sub doc Implosion . Then it’s headline time: the trio react to the eerie teaser for Rian Johnson’s Knives Out ...

For the final chapter of Disaster Month, we're beaming up to one of the weirdest alien invasion movies ever: Mars Attacks! (1996). This star-studded satire directed by Tim Burton packs in lasers, skeletons, and Slim Whitman—all with a wink to 1950s B-movies. But… does it actually hold together, or is it just chaos in a red-and-green package? We break down the over-the-top performances, bizarre plot choices, and the ridiculous number of celebrity cameos (Jack Nicholson, twice?!). Plus, we debate...

This week on So Many Sequels, we review Tim Robinson’s new movie Friendship, talk about the 28 Days Later theatrical re-release ahead of 28 Years Later, and explain what the deal is with Skibidi Toilet — and why Michael Bay is turning it into a movie. We also discuss Memorial Day weekend box office numbers, the Caught Stealing trailer with Austin Butler and Matt Smith, and a nostalgic dive into Three’s Company. Subscribe for weekly movie discussions, reviews, and news. More at: https://somany...

An asteroid is heading for Earth—and only oil drillers can save us?! We’re diving deep into Armageddon (1998), Michael Bay’s wild ride of explosions, dad-daughter drama, and scientifically questionable space missions.In this episode, the So Many Sequels crew breaks down:🚀 Bruce Willis vs. Ben Affleck – Who survives and who just survives the cringe🎬 Bayhem Unleashed – Is this the most “Michael Bay” movie ever made?📊 Box Office & Razzie Reactions – A $550M hit that also got Worst Actor?🎸 That Anim...

This week on So Many Sequels, we react to the shocking (but not really) news that Max is being rebranded back to HBO Max. We discuss why it happened, what it means for the platform, and how Warner Bros. is spinning it.We also share first impressions of James Gunn’s Superman trailer, a spoiler-free review of Final Destination: Bloodlines, and some love for Denzel in John Q. Plus: Memorial Day box office predictions and more.

Disaster Month continues with The Day After Tomorrow , where climate change hits fast, Jake Gyllenhaal hides in a library, and Dennis Quaid walks to New York in a blizzard. It's Roland Emmerich doing what he does best: wrecking the world with special effects and barely explaining the science. In this episode, we break down the movie’s wild logic, those infamous CGI wolves, and how this frozen mess somehow made half a billion dollars. Is it a misunderstood warning—or just big dumb fun? We’ve g...

In this episode, the "So Many Sequels" hosts kick off their "Mayhem Month" focusing on disaster films. They discuss recently watched movies: David reviews the early 2000s rom-com On the Line and his annual Ocean's Eleven viewing; Garrett gives high praise to the new horror film Sinners; and Josh shares his first-time experience watching Mamma Mia! at an outdoor screening. The team then dives into "Trailer Talk," covering upcoming releases including The Conjuring: Last Rites, the intriguing horror Weapons, the Alison Brie/Dave Franco horror Together, and Wes Anderson's latest, The Phoenician Scheme. The episode concludes with David's weekly box office report.

Disaster Month on So Many Sequels kicks off with Dante’s Peak, the mid-’90s disaster flick that tried to combine scientific realism with big-budget spectacle. Pierce Brosnan plays a volcanologist with bad luck in love and worse timing with eruptions and Linda Hamilton swaps cyborgs for civic duty.We talk practical effects, scientific realism vs. big-budget spectacle, weird pacing, and anti-capitalist undertones...Is Dante’s Peak better than you remember—or does it go out with a whimper instead o...

It’s May-hem on So Many Sequels! In this updates episode, we kick off our month of disaster movies and preview what’s to come (hello, Dante’s Peak). Garrett, David, and Josh catch up on what they’ve been watching—including David’s surprisingly positive review of Marvel’s Thunderbolts, Garrett’s deep dive into ‘80s spy flicks like Jumpin’ Jack Flash, and Josh’s random but relevant discovery of Canadian Bacon.Plus, we rant about the Oscars finally requiring voters to watch the dang movies, celebra...

Miss Honey stans, grab your chocolate cake—our Book Club Month wraps with Danny DeVito’s charmingly chaotic Matilda film review. In Season 8, Episode 20 of the So Many Sequels podcast, Josh and David dig into Roald Dahl’s pint‑sized heroine, telekinetic justice, and the 90s VHS afterlife that turned a box‑office underdog into a cult classic. We debate Trunchbull nightmare fuel, gush over Mara Wilson’s book‑devouring genius, and crown the weirdest narrator choice in movie history (sorry, Danny)....