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 franchise. They discuss the movie's place in the broader Jurassic universe, compare it to previous entries, and explore what modern audiences want from blockbuster sequels.

How does Jurassic World Rebirth stack up against the original Jurassic Park? Can new blood save an aging franchise? And what does this mean for the future of dinosaur movies? Listen to find out where the hosts land on this summer blockbuster.

(2:06) Expectations Going In(5:30) What We Actually Enjoyed(14:00) The Family Subplot Problem(21:00) The Mutant Dinosaur Debate(29:00) Franchise Expectations vs Reality(34:00) Final Reviews & Ratings(40:30) Audience Behavior Rant(42:00) Outro & Next Episode

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, we react to the exclusive theatrical teaser for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey and talk about why this kind of marketing needs to come back.

Also in this episode: a shoutout to Peacock’s under-the-radar murder docuseries, Accident, Suicide or Murder, Josh’s rave review of Mike Flanagan’s The Life of Chuck, and David’s chaotic Jurassic World theater experience featuring fire alarms, lost dialogue, and zero compensation.

What we cover in this episode:

1:05 The Sandlot, National Treasure, & Rocky IV are our favorite July 4th movie picks

4:35 The Life of Chuck — Josh reviews Mike Flanagan’s emotional Stephen King adaptation

7:46 Peacock praise: Accident, Suicide or Murder might be your new binge

13:45 The Running Man remake — Glen Powell trades Top Gun for dystopian TV death games

17:50 The Odyssey teaser our in-theater reactions to Nolan’s epic next film

23:53 David’s Jurassic World trip gets interrupted by fire alarms and no refunds (?!)

Drop a comment with your favorite 4th of July movie or trailer of the week!