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!

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. And don't worry, there’s also a fresh look at the box office, with Jurassic World: Rebirth looming large.

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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: Robert Eggers is directing a dark new Christmas Carol, and Spaceballs 2 is happening. Don’t miss this jam-packed news update!

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 as a camp movie versus a horror movie. Plus, we explore its surprising restraint, POV shots, Kevin Bacon’s early role, and that jaw-dropping decapitation. Whether you love ‘80s horror or you're a curious first-timer, this one’s a scream.

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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 secret prequel to Dodgeball. Plus: early Keenan Thompson, VHS sales pitches, and the unforgettable line “Lunch has been canceled due to lack of hustle.”

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