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Superhero Slate

A weekly podcast where Chris and Mike talk about TV and movie news, superheroes, and everything in-between! Check out our show notes and chapters in each episode to see full images and links to all the content we talk about.

  1. Star Wars Celebration 2025, Fantastic Four Trailer, Daredevil Born Again Review, and more!

    4D AGO

    Star Wars Celebration 2025, Fantastic Four Trailer, Daredevil Born Again Review, and more!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZG7ooFvakE This week on Superhero Slate, Star Wars Celebration sets the tone for the next few years of movies and shows, Fantastic Four drops a Galactus sized trailer, we look back at Daredevil Born Again, and more! News 28 Years Later (8:25) Trailer released for upcoming threequel Has a sequel, 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple in 2026 Pacific Rim (10:45) Prequel series in development at Amazon From screenwriter Eric Heisserer (Arrival, Shadow and Bone) Star Wars Celebration Japan (14:20) Event happening this week in Japan The Mandalorian & Grogu (14:55) Showed off a full trailer (leaked) featuring tons of action AT-ATs, Sigourney Weaver, the Razorcrest May 2026 in theaters Star Wars: Starfighter (19:45) Shawn Levy’s movie announced and dated for May 28, 2027 Ryan Gosling confirmed to star Will take place 5 years after The Rise of Skywalker Is NOT connected to any other film currently Ahsoka: Season 2 (24:50) Leaked “trailer” for season 2 made in a retro-style presentation with concept art First look at Rory McCann as Baylan Skoll Maul - Shadow Lord (27:30) Animated series announced for 2026 on Disney+ Leaked trailer shows it is Clone Wars style animation and reveals Darth Talon’s debut Will take place between end of Clone Wars and Rebels Sam Witwer returning to voice character Superman (30:55) Behind the Scenes video released Showcasing Metamorpho, Lex Luthor’s Armor, “Ultraman”, a White Martian and more easter eggs Thunderbolts (34:45) Final trailer released for film Fantastic Four: First Steps (35:55) First trailer released for upcoming Marvel movie Features first looks at Silver Surfer (Julia Garner), Galactus (Ralph Ineson), Mister Fantastic’s (Pedro Pascal) stretching powers, and the announcement of Sue’s (Vanessa Kirby) pregnancy Story features serious tone and unknown likelihood of planet surviving IMAX trailer reveals extra cut off scenes Avengers: Doomsday (41:25) Set details show crashed ship in debris craters Broken statues on set as well, look like X-men characters (2nd photo is Jean Grey like) Blade (43:30)

    1h 5m
  2. X-Men Stars on Avengers Set, Last of Us Season 3 Renewal, Oscars for Stunts in Movies, and more!

    APR 13

    X-Men Stars on Avengers Set, Last of Us Season 3 Renewal, Oscars for Stunts in Movies, and more!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87HvaPe2dPU This week on Superhero Slate we're looking at set photos showing off Supergirl’s costume, we’re confirming returning Legacy X-Men characters, a trailer for the Predator's next animated outing, and more! News Academy Awards (8:00) "Academy Award for Achievement in Stunt Design" will begin with the 100th Academy Awards in 2027 Eligibility and voting rules will be announced in 2027 Current list of categories & years implemented 1927/28 - Best Picture 1927/28 - Best Director 1927/28 - Best Actor 1927/28 - Best Actress 1927/28 - Best Cinematography 1927/28 - Best Production Design 1927/28 - Best Adapted Screenplay 1929/30 - Best Sound 1931/32 - Best Animated Short Film 1931/32 - Best Live Action Short Film 1934 - Best Film Editing 1934 - Best Original Score 1934 - Best Original Song 1936 - Best Supporting Actor 1936 - Best Supporting Actress 1939 - Best Visual Effects 1940 - Best Original Screenplay 1941 - Best Documentary Short Film 1943 - Best Documentary Feature Film 1947 - Best International Feature Film 1948 - Best Costume Design 1981 - Best Makeup and Hairstyling 2001 - Best Animated Feature Film Predator: Killer of Killers (14:06) Animated movie for Hulu announced with trailer The anthology story follows three of the fiercest warriors in human history: a Viking raider guiding her young son on a bloody quest for revenge, a ninja in feudal Japan who turns against his Samurai brother in a brutal battle for succession, and a WWII pilot who takes to the sky to investigate an otherworldly threat to the Allied cause Directed by Dan Trachtenberg (Prey) June 6, 2025 The Last of Us (20:20) Officially renewed for Season 3 at HBO Indicating probably where season 2 stops based on Game 2 being longer than the first Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (24:55) Set videos show off Milly Alcock’s supergirl suit Fan art interpretation of photos The Batman (29:00) Rumor: Matt Reeves going through something similar to a “Chadwick Boseman” situation? Could be misstated, but situation is ‘unresolved’ for filmmaker If movie does not start production by January, most likely to be handed off without him Thunderbolts (33:50) Tickets now on Sale for May 2 opening Avengers: Doomsday (40:05) James Marsden & Ian McKellan on Avengers Doomsday set together Returning as Cyclops and Magneto James Marsden and Benedict Wong on-set for filming Cyclops & Wong (not previously announced) Set photos rumored to be X-mansion under attack Spaceship rumored to be built next Could be Secret Wars “raft” for dimensional incursion survival Doctor Doom vs Thanos cinematic ai

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  3. APR 6

    Avengers DOOMSDAY Details, Fantastic Four Preview, Spider-Verse Update, and more!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qe98B4dsPfk This week on Superhero Slate Cinemacon lands with a Superman Preview, we get Avengers Doomsday details, Spider-Man 4 gets a brand new title, and more! Val Kilmer News Cinemacon (6:50) Popcorn bucket vendor showcasing ideas Includes The Thing/Fantastic Four, Black Adam, The Flash, and more Superman (8:43) Extended preview released featuring Superman, Krypto, and the Fortress of Solitude Early screening leaks online, include minor spoilers and plot points Avatar: Ash and Fire (14:25) Two new groups of Na'vi - the Tlalim clan, a.k.a. the Windtraders, and the Mangkwan clan, a.k.a. the Ash People Tron: Ares (15:50) First trailer for upcoming Tron threequel released Features lightcycles and recognizer ships in the real world October 10, 2025 Marvel Rivals (18:55) Season 2 to introduce Emma Frost and Ultron, and Krakoa levels Game will move to shorter seasons and more characters (one a month) starting with Season 3 Fantastic Four: First Steps (21:00) Cinemacon preview features 60s style talk shows, home life at the Baxter Building, and Shalla Bal/Silver Surfer first look SPOILER confirmed for movie New poster revealed for 4/4 day Empire includes pre-power photos from film Avengers: Doomsday (25:25) Outdoor sets spotted via drones Fantastic Four sets being taken down to build Doomsday sets in its place Possible overlap? Kevin Feige: “The Avengers, Fantastic Four, Thunderbolts, Wakandans, and original X-Men will fight Doctor Doom” Casting isn’t done being announced Thunderbolts (29:22) New making of featurette reveals tickets go on sale Monday April 7 A popcorn bucket confirmed to be the Red Guardian Limo, his helmet, and an Asterisk sipper A few Marvel Legends releases showcase Bob’s outfit Daredevil (35:17) Vincent D’onofrio says Marvel can use Kingpin as a Daredevil villain and in TV shows, but not in movies as the Spider-Man version belongs to Sony The Punisher (37:55) Jon Bernthal co-writing upcoming Special Presentation from Marvel Television Spider-Man: Brand New Day (40:00)

    55 min
  4. Avengers Doomsday Cast Reveal, Andor's Final Trailer, Legend of Zelda Release Date, and more!

    MAR 30

    Avengers Doomsday Cast Reveal, Andor's Final Trailer, Legend of Zelda Release Date, and more!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-g0lJO1f51A This week on Superhero Slate we’re reviewing the first official cast list for Avengers Doomsday, Andor’s Final Trailer promises a rebellion, The Legend of Zelda arrives in 2027, and more! News The Legend of Zelda (6:20) Live action film release date confirmed for March 26, 2027 A week after Sonic the Hedgehog 4 Per Nintendo’s new “news” app Scooby Doo (13:55) New 8 episode live-action series coming to Netflix from Berlanti productions Synopsis: “During their final summer at camp, old friends Shaggy and Daphne get embroiled in a haunting mystery surrounding a lonely lost Great Dane puppy that may have been a witness to a supernatural murder. Together with the pragmatic and scientific townie, Velma, and the strange, but ever so handsome new kid, Freddy, they set out to solve the case that is pulling each of them into a creepy nightmare that threatens to expose all of their secrets.” Tonally probably like Riverdale Superman (20:30) Jor-El actor identity revealed SPOILER territory Andor (23:30) Final trailer for upcoming series on Disney+ Reminder: Will be final season, releasing in 3 episode pods until Star Wars Celebration Marvel Cosmic Invasion (30:20) 16 bit side-scrolling beat em up from the team who did Shredder’s Revenge announced Play as Nova, Spider-Man, Wolverine, Phyla-Vell, Captain America, and many more heroes. Venom, Storm, more dlc Follows Annihilation Wave on Earth Blade (35:45) Rumor: On indefinite hold until after Multiverse wraps up Chad Stahelski (John Wick) now front runner for director of film Also served as second unit director on Captain America: Civil War Black Panther 3 (38:20) Rumor movie is targeting February 2028 for release Currently a Feb 18 slot is open for them Would be first post-Secret Wars movie at the moment Spider-Man 4 (39:35) Rumor: possibly Lady Chameleon as villain, but not called that Ultimate Comics as sister of original Chameleon Character was briefly seen in Kraven Unlikely to be real based on all Spider-Man rumors Champions (Previously Young Avengers) (42:00) Series adds Rachna Fruchbom (Shrinking) as writer for show Possibly showrunner as well Daredevil (43:20) Season 2 images SPOILER alert Avengers: Doomsday (46:50) 5 hours and 30 minute video revealing cast chairs for upcoming movie every 13 minutes A slowed down version of the actual teaser confirming it is in production Huge marketing announcement that wasn’t teased, gaining traction and articles throughout the day Confirmed casting:  Chris Hemsworth - Thor Vanessa Kirby - Invisible Woman Anthony Mackie - Captain America Sebastian Stan - Bucky Letitia Wright - Black Panther

    1h 5m
  5. Netflix's Defenders vs Marvel, Spider-Man 4 Villain Rumors, First Look at Mortal Kombat 2, and more!

    MAR 23

    Netflix's Defenders vs Marvel, Spider-Man 4 Villain Rumors, First Look at Mortal Kombat 2, and more!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sK3YE7zon4s This week on Superhero Slate, Netflix throws shade at the old Marvel Television regime, Spider-Man 4 starts to get villain rumors, we get to see a first look at Mortal Kombat 2, and more! News Superman (7:20) Currently releasing at 140 minutes Movie will get simultaneous Japan and US release Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow (12:12) Exterior overhead shots of some sets built for the movie Jason Momoa confirms he will have the “motorcycle” Lobo is known for in the comics - “I'll say the bike’s really cool." Will use comic accurate “fraggin’ and bastich” language Sgt. Rock (18:22) Colin Farrell rumored to be new front runner for upcoming DCU Movie Will most likely return in Batman Part II sequel Penguin season 2 not confirmed at this time Ironheart (24:45) New screencaps show Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams Will have to rebuild armor after Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Shows return of non-nano suits and slide over facemasks June 24, 2024 Defenders (31:00) Netflix CEO discusses original Marvel deal "By far, our Marvel deal [in 2013] was the biggest deal in the history of television. No one will ever touch it," he explained. "We committed to five original seasons of TV with no pilots, 13 expensive episodes for each show centered around one character. And then a crossover season. Throws Marvel Television at the time under the bus for being cheap: "On our shows, we were dealing with the old Marvel television regime, which operated independently at Disney. And they were thrifty," he admitted. "And every time we wanted to make the shows bigger or better, we had to bang on them. Our incentives were not well aligned. We wanted to make great television; they wanted to make money. I thought we could make money with great television." Daredevil: Born Again (40:00) Showrunner says Muse will play a role in Season 1 “and beyond” indicating a recurring threat or leaving a lasting impression Spider-Man 4 (46:00) Rumor: Film will feature a female villain for the web crawler Black Cat is front runner theory, but no confirmed age range or actress attached Wraith from Spider-man games Spider-Queen if they’re doing a Spider-Island style story; a WW2 era mutant that can control insects and arachnids, including Spider-man himself Marvel has already mapped out Spider-Man 5 and 6 Most likely due to prolonged deal with Sony Spider-Man 6 most likely last for Tom Holland and hand reigns to Miles Morales by end Avengers: Doomsday (53:30) Clea (Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness) rumored to appear Left off discussion Incursions in last movie Mortal Kombat 2 (1:01:35) Movie is confirmed to have the ACTUAL Mortal Kombat tournament First images of film reveal Karl Urban’s take on Johnny Cage a href="https://pbs.twimg.

    1h 9m
  6. Thunderbolts Absolute Cinema Trailer, Star Wars Underworld Costs, Shang-Chi 2 Rumors, and more!

    MAR 17

    Thunderbolts Absolute Cinema Trailer, Star Wars Underworld Costs, Shang-Chi 2 Rumors, and more!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2khTKWRJVIQ This week Superhero Slate is back with a mind-blowing Thunderbolts trailer, Star Wars Underworld would have cost $40 million per episode, Shang-Chi 2 rumored to start production soon, and more! Brian - Linktr.ee/punreliable News Fantastic Four (5:45) Concept Art officially revealed, showing inspiration on Disney’s Tomorrowland Characters will be in Disneyland Park this summer Thunderbolts (15:30) New trailer teases weird places movie will go Filled with talent names to showcase the team making the movie Not just actors Planet X (24:00) Vin Diesel’s recent social media post claims there is a call for him to return as Groot in a Planet X movie Planet X is where Groot’s species is originally from Unsure if its a Guardians 4 film following his origins or animated I Am Groot spinoff Marvel (26:30) November 2026 movie likely to be Shang-Chi 2 or Black Panther 3 More likely BP 3 as Cretton is on Spider-man 4 and news about Denzel’s casting from last fall Shang-Chi 2 (27:55) Marvel has created a production company called “Atlas” in the UK Could be Greek God’s version of Atlas? Further rumors the Atlas Foundation will be part of Shang-Chi 2 Jimmy Woo was part of comics Atlas Foundation was the descendents of Genghis Khan, who would’ve been warring with Wenwu Death would allow Foundation to arise and take over in power vacuum Iron Fist would be introduced, alongside Amadeus Cho and Luna Snow Avengers: Doomsday (34:30) Studio looking into how to bring animated characters into the film Rather than translate them to live-action This is in addition to Miss Minutes, so possibly Spider-Verse, What If, X-Men 97 Spider-Man 4 (38:20) Sadie Sink (Stranger Things) cast in upcoming movie Red hair makes people immediately think of Mary Jane Watson Is this a Doomsday altered universe? The Last of Us (43:12) Season 2 trailer released April 13, 2025 Batman (44:30) State Farm goes all in on Bateman vs Batman commercial Showcases villains including Two-Face, The Riddler, Catwoman, and The Joker Lanterns (48:00) Actress reveals the Guardians of the Universe and Sinestro Corps will be in show “We have all the characters we know and love... the Lanterns, the Guardians, Sinestros, and that world is still intact and everyone is presented as heroes and villains at the same time.” DCU (52:00) Peter Safran possibly taking over WB movies division Leaving James Gunn as sole DCU head Current plans are to release two live-action films and one animated film per year in cinemas Same for Max streaming service,

    1h 9m
  7. Marvel's Leaked Concept Art Reveal, DCU's Gunn Interview, Daredevil on Disney+ and more!

    MAR 2

    Marvel's Leaked Concept Art Reveal, DCU's Gunn Interview, Daredevil on Disney+ and more!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJHdw7jvrmY This week on Superhero Slate James Gunn and Peter Safran talk about the DCU’s status, a lot of Marvel Concept Art made its way online, Daredevil gets Born Again this week, and more! Gene Hackman (Superman) passed away this week News Daredevil: Born Again (6:50) On Disney+ this week Season 2 filming starts this week as well, Kristyn Ritter rumored to be in NYC for filming on series Matthew Lillard joins cast in unspecified role The Punisher (10:15) Will be getting his own Special Presentation Co-written by John Bernthal and Reinaldo Marcus Green (We Own This City), who is also directing Shared image of The Punisher #53 in a storyline called “The Final Days” Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (12:15) Season 2 in 2026 Season 3 confirmed, likely a yearly release “we're only going to make things we feel are ready and can go on for multiple seasons," - BW X-Men 97 (16:25) Season 2 in 2026 also “Biggest delay in release is between the first and second seasons, then it picks up regularly” - Brad Winderbaum Wonder Man (18:11) 8 episodes confirmed 20-40 minute runtimes Love letter to Acting and the movie industry Marvel Studios (20:35) Concept art posting by Senior Lead Concept Artist on their Artstation Not a “leak” as it was on a public site and the employee works for Marvel Avengers Doomsday or Secret Wars Fantastic Four: First Steps Iron Man 3000 - concept art for canceled project following Tony’s daughter in a racing series, featuring Madame Masque - could have been animated, stopped work in early 2023 Iron Heart - “human Dormammu” concept Other concept arts include Captain America 4’s Serpent Society, T’Chanda (1940s Black Panther), Jocasta (VisionQuest) Reminder: Not all concept arts become reality, such as the Ultron Swarm, Vision attacking Iron Man in Civil War, and Nebula with the Infinity Gauntlet Andor (40:30) Season 2 trailer released Features modern rock song instead of Star Wars soundtrack Releasing 3 episodes called a “Chapter” at a time over a month April 22, 2025 Star Wars (46:30) Kathleen Kennedy is NOT retiring, despite rumors this week Lucasfilm/Disney probably always looking at a succession plan for large franchises, including Marvel, Pixar, etc The Mandalorian and Grogu movie next, Shawn Levy’s standalone Star Wars film is the one after Simon Kinburg working on the next Star Wars trilogy Previously worked on Rebels show Will be after the last trilogy of films, most likely not connected to Skywalker Saga DCU (50:45) James Gunn and Peter Safran held a private press event last week Provides transparency into process and studio, but has painted a picture of two creatives who might be in over their heads Sometimes one thought something was announced but it was more ‘online’

    1h 30m
  8. Marvel TV Updates, James Bond Goes to Amazon, Avatar's 3rd Series Announced, and more!

    FEB 24

    Marvel TV Updates, James Bond Goes to Amazon, Avatar's 3rd Series Announced, and more!

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GUAHdLWpVM This week on Superhero Slate, we have some insight into Marvel Television’s operations, James Bond’s creative control goes to Amazon, Avatar announces a 3rd animated series, and more! News James Bond (2:20) Amazon/MGM gains full creative control over 007 License from Broccoli family Previously purchased MGM, but Bond has always been held by family Michael G. Wilson & Barbara Broccoli probably received large paycheck The Last of Us (16:55) Season 2 coming April 13 to Max Avatar: The Seven Havens (19:00) New animated series announced for Nickelodeon From original series creators, will be set after Korra 2 Books consisting of 13 episodes each Involve an EarthBending Avatar with a Lost Twin, rumored to bring about the end of the world Part of 20th Anniversary, possible 2026 release Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (26:50) Season 2 shows off Gwen Stacy joining the cast Was previously announced as a multi-season show Spider-Man 4 (29:00) Delayed a week to July 31, 2026 Moving 2 weeks from Christopher Nolan’s the Odyssey Daredevil (30:00) Season 2 confirmed by Brad Winderbaum to release in 2026 “Season 2 will come out next year, and then hopefully season 3 and season infinity after that.” March 4, 2025 Nova (32:50) No longer moving forward as Series at Marvel Television Likely to be Movie/event later on Was pricey and not likely to have multiple seasons, like a regular TV show RUMOR: Henry Cavill was to play Annihilus Strange Academy (36:05) No longer moving forward with series at Marvel Television Marvel not focusing on ‘Event Series’ anymore, but shows with returning characters and traditional television cadence Terror Inc (38:10) No longer moving forward with series at Marvel TV Was not on any radars, but follows a character called Terror who grafts body parts to himself to gain their abilities/memories Rumored to be part of Midnight Suns Clayface (42:40) Enlists James Watkins (Speak No Evil) to direct film Will have feature similar to The Substance Sgt. Rock (46:20) Reportedly loses Daniel Craig as title character Jeremy Allen White (The Bear) as potential replacement DCU (51:45) Had a private Press Event this week, rumored Major News coming Photo of James Gunn with Zack Snyder shared online Doesn’t mean anything, they’re friends outside of ‘DC’ Gunn wrote Dawn of the Dead that Snyder directed Could be to ‘appease’ Snyderverse fanatics Follow Superhero Slate (59:00)

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    A weekly podcast where Chris and Mike talk about TV and movie news, superheroes, and everything in-between! Check out our show notes and chapters in each episode to see full images and links to all the content we talk about.

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