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First Test Screening Reactions Out For Spiderman: Brand New Day! Should We Be SIKED Or WORRIED?! Jun 09, 2026

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Kristian Harloff breaks down the biggest movie and TV stories of the day, led by new test screening reactions for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Early audience feedback has reportedly surfaced online, including one major concern that has Marvel fans talking. Kristian dives into what these reactions could mean for Tom Holland's next Spider-Man adventure and where the MCU is headed after Avengers: Doomsday.

Plus, Jon Favreau shares fascinating behind-the-scenes details from The Mandalorian and Grogu commentary track, including creative input from J.J. Abrams and Edgar Wright. The show also covers Luca Guadagnino's surprising comments about Top Gun: Maverick, Jason Momoa's departure from the Helldivers movie adaptation, and a new live-action Jem & The Holograms series moving forward.

Topics include:

Spider-Man: Brand New Day test screening reactions Tom Holland's future as Spider-Man MCU updates and Marvel speculation Jon Favreau's Mandalorian and Grogu commentary revelations J.J. Abrams and Edgar Wright involvement discussion Luca Guadagnino's criticism of Top Gun: Maverick Jason Momoa exits Helldivers adaptation Jem & The Holograms live-action series announced

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Scary Movie 6 Laughs To Get The Best Opening Weekend Of The Franchise! MOTU bombs. Jun 08, 2026

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Kristian Harloff breaks down the biggest movie and TV news stories of the day, including a disappointing box office start for Masters of the Universe. With weak opening numbers and a disappointing CinemaScore, can the live-action He-Man movie recover, or is this another major setback for a beloved franchise? Kristian dives into what went wrong, audience reactions, and what the future may hold for Eternia on the big screen.

Plus, new details emerge about James Gunn's expanding DCU as a potential title for a Superman spin-off series is revealed, Wonder Woman's Paradise Lost series finally gains momentum with a creative team and possible release window, and Sophie Thatcher addresses rumors linking her to the role of Rogue in Marvel Studios' upcoming X-Men reboot.

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Masters of the Universe box office discussion He-Man movie opening weekend analysis Masters of the Universe CinemaScore reaction James Gunn's Superman spin-off updates Paradise Lost Wonder Woman series news Sophie Thatcher responds to Rogue casting rumors Kristian Harloff reactions and analysis

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Will THE ODYSSEY Make 1 Billion Dollars?! IT CRASHES THE BOX OFFICE! Jun 05, 2026

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On today's show Kristian and Winston talk about Masters of the Universe, Star Wars, Jason Statham, The next $1b movie, Doomsday, Spider-Man, The Odyssey, update everyone on the Schomedown Vault and more!

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00:00 Show Begins & Opening Banter 05:42 He-Man vs Scary Movie 21:20 Liquid IV & Hims 24:48 Star Wars Reactions 30:52 Will The Odyssey Make $1Billion Dollars? What will? 49:14 Statham Stole My Bike? 50:58 Schmoedown Vault Update 52:28 Q&A 2:13:34 Superchat War

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Did The Odyssey Save Spiderman: Brand New Day?! Jun 03, 2026

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On today's Kristian Harloff show, Kristian and Kevin Smets talk about Tom Holland's comments that he urged Sony to make the new Spiderman in the style of how Christopher Nolan makes his movies. We get into Kevins games, we talk MMA, box office predictions, Mando and Grogu, He-Man and more. Join us! #starwars #motu #spiderman

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Masters Of The Universe Non-Spoiler Review! The Reviews Are In! Jun 02, 2026

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MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE reviews are finally here and the reactions are pouring in! Kristian Harloff breaks down the first Rotten Tomatoes scores and reviews for the highly anticipated He-Man movie from Amazon MGM Studios. Are critics embracing Nicholas Galitzine's He-Man and Jared Leto's Skeletor, or are there cracks in the Power of Grayskull?

Plus, new details emerge about Jared Leto's performance as Skeletor as the Masters of the Universe director reveals whether the actor was actually on set for key scenes. What does this mean for the future of the franchise and the film's visual effects?

Also on today's show, Tom Holland reveals that he'd love to make an R-rated Spider-Man appearance, sparking speculation about Spider-Man's future in the MCU and beyond. Could we eventually see a darker version of Peter Parker on screen?

In other movie news, a Gene Wilder biopic is officially in development, bringing the legendary actor's incredible career back into the spotlight. Kristian discusses who could play the iconic star of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory, Young Frankenstein, and Blazing Saddles.

And finally, the long-awaited Barbarella remake is officially moving forward. What does this mean for the classic sci-fi property, and can a modern version capture the spirit of the original?

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Should Lucas Film Change Course After Mandalorian And Grogu Box Office Disappointment?! Jun 01, 2026

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The movie news cycle is heating up, and today on The Kristian Harloff Show we're breaking down some of the biggest stories shaking up Hollywood!

First, the surprise box office and streaming success of *Backrooms* and *Obsession* has the entertainment industry taking notice. What does this mean for the future of original genre films and independent filmmaking?

Plus, Emily Blunt reportedly turned down the use of AI technology for her upcoming project *Disclosure Day*. As artificial intelligence continues to spark debate throughout Hollywood, what impact could this decision have on the industry moving forward?

Then, Nicolas Cage opens up about the future of *Spider-Noir*, including the chances of a Season 2. We also discuss the shocking revelation that the first season reportedly required a year of reshoots and carries a massive production budget.

Marvel fans won't want to miss our discussion on *Avengers: Doomsday*. Did the Russo Brothers just tease the release date for the first trailer? We break down the latest speculation and what it could mean for the future of the MCU.

Finally, DC fans have reason to be excited as *Man of Tomorrow* prepares for external filming. What does this mean for the highly anticipated project and the future of DC Studios?

Join Kristian Harloff as he delivers the latest movie news, Marvel updates, DC news, box office analysis, industry insights, and everything happening in the world of film and television. SPONSORS: LIQUID IV: Go to https://www.LIQUIDIV.com and get 20% off your first purchase with code KRISTIAN at checkout RUGIET: Head to https://www.rugiet.com/KRISTIAN and get 15% off your ED treatment. HIMS: Ready to reach your goals? Visit https://www.hims.com/KRISTIAN to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you. - Based on advertised cash price for 30-day supply of medication only. Membership required, fee not included, and billed separately. Weight Loss by Hims is not available in all 50 states. Wegovy® is the registered trademark of Novo Nordisk A.S. To get started and learn more, including important safety information, Wegovy® clinical study information, and restrictions, visit https://www.hims.com

Simon Kinberg Is Planning Star Wars: Episode 10 As A New Trilogy Is Being Mapped Out?! May 29, 2026

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Kristian Harloff breaks down the biggest movie news stories of the day including major new rumors surrounding Star Wars 10 and a potential new Skywalker Saga trilogy, a cryptic Avengers: Doomsday teaser from the Russo Brothers that has Marvel fans convinced a trailer is imminent, and huge box office projections for Toy Story 5 that could spell trouble for Supergirl and the DCU.

Plus, Disney's Star Wars box office comeback hits another bump as The Mandalorian and Grogu loses the #1 spot to the surprise low-budget horror hit Obsession during its second weekend. Kristian dives into what this means for Lucasfilm, superhero movies, Pixar, and the current state of franchise filmmaking.

First Reactions To Disclosure Day Just Dropped! May 28, 2026

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Kristian Harloff breaks down the biggest movie and entertainment stories of the day including the first reactions to Disclosure Day, Steven Spielberg speaking out about the dangers of AI in Hollywood, the controversial resurrection of Stan Lee's voice using artificial intelligence, and major Marvel news as X-Men '97 is officially getting a fourth season at Marvel Animation.

The conversation dives deep into the future of AI in filmmaking, what Spielberg's comments mean for the movie industry, and whether recreating legendary voices like Stan Lee crosses an ethical line. Kristian also discusses the growing success of X-Men '97 on Disney Plus and why Marvel Studios appears fully committed to expanding the animated mutant universe.

Marvel Animation's X-Men '97 Season 2 Trailer Breakdown! May 27, 2026

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Kristian Harloff is back on today's episode of The Kristian Harloff Show breaking down the biggest stories in Marvel, DC, and Star Wars. Early reactions for Nicolas Cage's Spider-Noir series are generating major buzz as critics praise the stylish Spider-Verse adaptation and Cage's performance. Meanwhile, new tracking numbers suggest Supergirl could be headed for a softer-than-expected box office opening for DC Studios.

Plus, the final opening weekend totals for The Mandalorian and Grogu are now in — and they landed lower than initial projections, sparking more debate about the future of Star Wars on the big screen. Kristian also discusses the growing fan push for Cal Kestis to finally make his live-action debut after new updates surrounding the character surfaced online.

Should WB Be Worried About Supergirl Box Office Tracking?! May 26, 2026

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Roxy Striar and Mike Kalinowski are hosting today's episode of The Kristian Harloff Show as they break down the biggest superhero movie stories from Marvel and DC. New box office tracking for Supergirl is generating major discussion online after early projections suggest the film could open significantly lower than Superman. What does this mean for the future of James Gunn's DCU? Plus, Marvel Studios is rumored to be developing a spin-off tied to one of the MCU's best Phase 4 projects, Sebastian Stan teases his Marvel future ahead of his upcoming DC debut in The Batman Part II, and Idris Elba finally addresses the long-running James Bond casting rumors once and for all.

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