EXCLUSIVE YouTube Reaction to Destin Daniel Cretton being hired as Spider-Man 4 Director: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7yve4hGPTcw&t=5s

David and Matt are joined by Klein Felt and Jack Pues to draft our favorite aspects of the Fall/Autumn Season!

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David and Matt break down the rotten reviews of Joker 2, Beetlejuice 2's stellar box office opening, and answer a few of YOUR mailbag questions!

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Matt, David, and Thomas Carter Rochester review the eighth episode of Star Wars' The Acolyte.10:20 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeFollow Thomas on Twitter: https://x.com/TCRochesterACTIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and write us a question.

Matt and David share their thoughts on Disney's latest live-action remake, The Little Mermaid starring Halle Bailey. Plus, everything you need to know about the universes you love!TIMECODES:4:40 - News30:09 - The Little Mermaid Review38:01 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be feat...

Matt and David share their thoughts on the beginning of the end of the road, reviewing Fast X. Plus, everything you need to know about the universes you love!TIMECODES:6:55 - News47:12 - Fast X Review56:28 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star r...

Choose your fighter! Matt and David are joined by Liam Crowley to debate which MCU trilogy is best. Also, everything you need to know about the universes you love, a box office breakdown & updated MCU Rankings.TIMECODES:3:12 - Writer's Strike, Fast X Trilogy, Superman Casting, & Zack Snyder Comments52:52 - Box Office Update1:01:55 - MCU Rankings1:14:20 - Direct Debate w/ Liam Crowley & Klein FeltThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direc...

Matt and David share their thoughts on the end of James Gunn's Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy.TIMECODES:SPOILERS - 17:20Thank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and write us a question!

Matt's out of town so David is the captain of today's episode, discussing everything you need to know about the universes you love. He is also joined by Exhibitor Relations Co.'s Jeff Bock to discuss the 2023 box office so far and what to expect for the rest of the year.TIMECODES:6:44 - News28:21 - Box Office UpdateThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Mat...

Matt and David break down the final episode of The Mandalorian Season 3.Thank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and write us a question

Matt and David discuss the announcement of Warner Bros. Discovery's new streaming service: Max. "Drop the 'HBO.' Just 'Max.' It's cleaner."The Direct's Canadian Correspondent Klein Felt joins the show to draft potential Nintendo properties that could culminate in an Avengers-style Super Smash Bros. Movie.In an exclusive interview, Klein speaks with John Wick 4 director Chad Stehelski.TIMECODES:7:13 - News48:57 - NCU Draft1:32:42 - Chad Stehelski (John Wick 4 Director) InterviewThank you all f...

Matt and David break down the latest episode of The Mandalorian, "The Spies" & discuss the new trailer for The Marvels and The Super Mario Bros. Movie's historic start at the box office.TIMECODES: 6:31 - Mario Box Office, The Marvels Trailer 41:51 - Mando Chapter 23 Review 47:59 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://t...

Matt and David are joined by Klein Felt and Jack Pues to discuss all the big announcements out of the Star Wars celebration. Ahsoka is coming soon, Jude Law is a Jedi, and three new movies are officially announced. Rey is back!Finally, the gang reviews the highly-anticipated Super Mario Bros. Movie.TIMECODES:4:05 - Harry Potter14:48 - Star Wars Celebration1:19:23 - The Super Mario Bros. Movie ReviewThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: h...

David and Tom Drew review the penultimate episode of The Boys Season 4.9:09 - SPOILERSThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter: https://thedirect.com/newsletter/Thank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and write us a question.

Matt and David break down the latest episode of The Mandalorian, "Guns for Hire" & discuss the new trailers for Barbie, Blue Beetle, Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse, and Marvel Studios' Secret Invasion.TIMECODES:4:26 - Trailer Talk 37:27 - Mando Chapter 22 Review 42:49 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter....

It's time to save Navarro! Matt and David break down the latest episode of The Mandalorian as well as discuss everything you need to know about the universes you love.TIMECODES:5:10 - News30:30 - Mando Chapter 21 Review38:00 - SPOILERS1:16:20 - Super Mario Bros. WishlistThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattro...

Yeah, I'm thinking he's back! It's time for the John Wick: Chapter 4 review (with Klein Felt). As well as everything you need to know about the universes you love!TIME CODES:5:16 - News30:45 - John Wick 4 Review1:59:25 - Marta Milans InterviewThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on...

Grogu flashes back and Bo Katan is becoming a believer in the latest episode of The Mandalorian Season 3.TIMECODES:8:48 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and write us a question

Welcome to The Direct Podcast! Every week hosts Matt Roembke and David Thompson will be breaking down all of the top headlines from Marvel, DC, and Stars Wars movie news. We will look ahead to future projects and dive into what is coming in the future for these movie universes, as well as looking back at our favorite movies, characters, and moments. Thank you so much for joining us, and welcome to The Direct Community.

Today we review the latest entry into the DCEU with Shazam! Fury of the Gods. We are joined by Richard Nebens to break down Shazam 2 and how it impacts the future of the blue brand. TIMECODES:16:00 - Shazam! Fury of the GodsThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the sho...

The Mandalorian goes full Andor in its latest episode. Matt and David dive into everything Chapter 19 has to offer.TIMECODES: 0:17 - Chapter 19 Overall Thoughts 5:45 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and write us a q...

The 95th Academy Awards were dominated by Everything Everywhere All At Once, Joel makes a life-changing decision in The Last of Us finale, and Daredevil: Born Again new casting updates.SHOW ORDER:- Everything You Need To Know- Oscars Chat- The Last of Us Season ReviewThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf y...

David is joined by Star Wars correspondent Jack Jack Pu-Pu-Pues to discuss the latest installment of The Mandalorian. Streaming now on Disney+!TIMECODES:0:27 - Chapter 18 Overall Thoughts7:41 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple...

Michael B Jordan's directorial debut has arrived with Creed III. Matt and David share their thoughts on the latest installment in the Rocky franchise.TIMECODES:6:17 - Creed III Box Office & Original Marvel Studios Character27:24 - Creed III Review1:39:00 - Best Movies Directed by Lead ActorsThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https:/...

David, Matt, and The Direct Podcast co-founder Liam Crowley take a deep dive into the brand-new Captain America: Brave New World trailer. Then, the duo complete the Mutant Marathon with Deadpool 2 and reveal their final rankings.TIMECODES:10:42 - Captain America 4 Trailer58:22 - Deadpool 2 Review | Mutant MarathonThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter: https://thedirect.com/newsletter/The Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtrasThank you all for hanging around and please be a fr...

Din Djarin and Grogu are back together on Disney+! The first episode of The Mandalorian Season 3 is here and it's off to a hot start. Join Matt and David as they break down the Good, Bad, and Galactic of the latest episode.TIMECODES:2:00 - Chapter 17 Overall Thoughts13:50 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/...

Mando & Grogu's next adventure is almost here! David and Matt prepare for Season 3 while also discussing everything you need to know about the universes you love.The bracket is back with the Reckless Rebels! Thank you Thomas Carter Rochester, Klein Felt, and Jack Pues for joining the show.TIMECODES:7:14 - Thunderbolts casting, Harley Quinn changes, Mando Primer37:19 - Updated MCU Rankings1:04:31 - Star Wars Tech BracketThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a ...

Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania is one of the worst-reviewed MCU movies of all time, so it's time to draft the poorest-received Marvel movies!Happening in the universes you love: Ant-Man 3 wins at the box office, Marvel Studios is slowing down production, and James Gunn just teased several DC villains. TIMECODES: 5:28 - Ant-Man 3 Box Office25:36 - Marvel Studios Delays, DC Villains1:06:07 - Worst MCU Movies DraftThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Vi...

Matt and David share their thoughts on the beginning of Phase 5.TIMECODES:SPOILERS - 14:43Thank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and write us a question!

Phase 5 begins this week with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and Matt and David are here to break down everything you need to know heading into the next chapter of Marvel.Football was played, Rihanna has spoken, and there are six Super Bowl trailers to discuss. The guys share their thoughts on them all, plus why Disney/Marvel may have dropped the ball.TIMECODES:10:09 - The Flash, Guardians 3, Fast X Super BowlTrailers55:38 - Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania PrimerThank you all for hanging...

In honor of Super Bowl LVII, The Direct's Russ Milheim joins Matt and David to draft the best trailers ever done by Marvel, DC, and Star Wars.Across the universes you love, the DCU's first director has been teased, Superman's trunks are up for debate, and MCU Super Bowl trailers are imminent. Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania prep! Gillian Blum joins the guys to discuss 2005's Young Avengers issues 3-4 by Alan Heinberg and Jim Cheung.TIMECODES:6:25 - Swamp Thing Director, Superman's Trunks, a...

The next generation of the DC Universe is upon us! The Direct's Klein Felt joins Matt and David to draft all the latest DCU Chapter 1: Gods and Monsters announcements.In other news... A new spoiler-y Shazam! 2 trailer was released online, Marvel received its first acting nomination at the Academy Awards, and Seth Rogen's Donkey Kong voice makes its debut.Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania prep! Gillian Blum joins the guys to discuss 2005's Young Avengers issues 1-2 by Alan Heinberg and Jim Che...

James Gunn is sticking to his word but just barely as he is set to release the new DC Slate on Tuesday, January 31st. So to give ourselves time to take in all of that information we are pushing today's episode back one day!So be on the lookout tomorrow for Season 2 Episode 4 as we have everything you need to know about the universes you love along with our State of the DC Universe address!(BONUS: We are beginning our read-along of 2005's Young Avengers written by Alan Heinberg and Jim C...

Marvel is back in China, Gunn is already recruiting the Guardians for future DC projects, and a new Mandalorian Season 3 trailer to break down. Matt and David cover everything you need to know about the universes you love.Then, Star Wars correspondent Jack Pues is back to discuss to the state of A Galaxy Far, Far Away heading into 2023. Plus, the gang pitches their ideas for the next Star Wars movie! TIMECODES:4:20 - Marvel back in China, Gunn recruiting the Guardians, and a new Mandalor...

Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania gives audiences their best look at Kang yet, Matt Reeves discusses The Batman 2, and Adam Driver is rumored to be cast as Reed Richards.Huge shoutout to Thomas Carter Rochester for joining David for the news segment of this episode.TIMECODES: 4:20 - Ant-Man 3 Trailer, Adam Driver Rumored for Reed Richards role, and The Batman 2 updates 53:55 - The State of the MCUThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://...

Matt and David react to the Gladiator II trailer and review the seventh episode of Star Wars' The Acolyte.Thank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeFollow Thomas on Twitter: https://x.com/TCRochesterACTIf you want to be featured on the show, leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and write us a question.

Welcome to Season 2 of The Direct Podcast!Matt and David are back to recap the 2022 box office, recap any new year news, and are joined by The Direct's Richard Nebens for the ultimate 2023 Movie Hype Draft.TIMECODES:0: 36- What's New With Season 2!12:41 - Jeremy Renner update, Marvel Release Concerns, 2022 Box Office recap, and more!44:55 - 2023 Hype DraftThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: htt...

What year for the universes YOU love. It's time for the third annual awards show, presented by The Direct. Huge shoutout to Jack Pues, Richard Nebens, and Klein Felt of TheDirect.com.TIMECODES:3:42 - Best Trailer8:10 - Best Score12:36 - Best Suit18:53 - Cameo of the Year27:26 - MCU Moment33:00 - Star Wars Moment39:11 - Action Scene46:03 - Dramatic Scene53:51 - Director of the Year1:02:22 - MCU Disney+ Project1:13:15 - Non-Marvel Streaming Project1:26:09 - Expanding the Universe1:37:42 - ...

Let's get wet. Avatar: The Way of Water is here, James Gunn is sending Henry Cavill back to the shadows, and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.TIMECODES: 4:40 - Across the Spider-Verse trailer 31:15 - Henry Cavill is Out as Superman (Again) & New Superman film is in Pre-Production58:40 - Sony Signs Donald Glover in Spider-Man Movie1:00:55 - Avatar: The Way of Water Review1:10:14 - SPOILERSThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://th...

It's time to reboot a DCEU reboot (maybe). We break down the latest report focusing on Wonder Woman 3 being canceled, Man of Steel 2 up in the air, and Jason Mamoa possibly out as Aquaman.With a DC reboot in mind, we recast the main DC Characters with The Direct's Sam Hargrave and Jack Pues.Finally, it's the holiday season and we are joined by The Direct's Klein Felt for a chaotic Christmas Draft!TIMECODES:6:14 - Possible DCU Reboot24:00 - DCU Fancast58:47 - Crazy Christmas DraftThank you all...

Trailer week! The Direct's Klein Felt joins us to break down the new Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and Super Mario Bros. Movie trailers. Two absolute bangers. Afterward, it's bracket time (joined by The Movie Podcast guys)! This time is finding out which superhero had the best suit of 2022. TIMECODES: 4:35 - Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Trailer 16:25 - Super Mario Bros Movie Trailer 26:14 - Suit BracketThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Di...

It's the holiday season and the GUARDIANS are here! We review The MCU Holiday Special, Rian Johnson's Glass Onion, and everything you need to know about TIMECODES:4:31 - Namor and Hulk Universal Rights19: 22 - Chris Hemsworth's Future Thor Plans29:05 - Wakanda Forever Box Office Update35:33 - Guardians of the Galaxy Holiday Special Review44:10 - SPOILERS1:18:13 - Glass Onion ReviewThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedi...

On today's episode, we give thanks to Andor and the return of Bob Iger. UPDATE: Starting next week (11/28) we will be releasing episodes on MONDAYS!TIMECODES: 3:32 - Bob Iger is back as Disney's CEO 24:05 - New Blade Director 28:02 - Henry Cavill Superman Update 40:45 - Andor Episode 12 Review 47:55 - SPOILERS 1:41:13 - Star Wars RankingsThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter....

We have a LOOONG episode of The Direct Podcast Today. First, we recap the Box Office performance of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and cement the sequel in our official MCU Rankings. Then, we recap Episode 11 of Andor and get you ready for next week's season finale. Finally, our most significant draft of the year as we pick our favorite characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe Phase 4. TIMECODES:2:27 - Forever Box Office & Ranking24:19 - Kevin Conroy Tribute30:42 ...

Today we review Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. The 30th movie entry into the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the last movie of Phase 4.Director: Ryan CooglerStarring: Letitia Wright, Angela Basset, Tenoch Huerta, Luptia Nyong'o, Winston Duke, Danai Gurira, and Martin Freeman!

It's Wakanda Forever week! Matt's got you covered with a SPOILER-FREE review. Disney+'s hit series Andor nears the end with an electric (no pun intended) prison break in episode 10. Across the universes you love, Agatha Coven of Chaos adds to its cast, James Gunn explains his future DCU plan and Shawn Levy is in talks for a new Star Wars movie. TIMECODES: 3:48 - Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Spoiler-Free Review13:22 - Marvel News29:21 - DC News38:58 - Star Wars News43:59 - Andor Episode 10 R...

David and Matt discuss the new Agatha All Along and F1 trailers, then dive into the Arkham Asylum series being scrapped. Later, Richard Nebens joins the boys for their Deadpool (2016) review on the Mutant Marathon. TIMECODES:11:42 - News34:47 - Deadpool Review | Mutant MarathonThe MCU Top 5 Newsletter: https://thedirect.com/newsletter/The Direct Extras YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDirectExtrasThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The D...

One of Marvel Studios' most anticipated films is less than a week away. From handling Chadwick Boseman's death to introducing Namor into the MCU: we've got you covered. Everything you need to know about Black Panther: Wakanda Forever on today's special primer episode of The Direct Podcast.Thank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitt...

Andor turns the corner heading towards the end of Season 1, Black Adam stumbles during its 2nd weekend at the box office, and a WandaVision spin-off series is in the works.TIMECODES:3:13 - Marvel News27:20 - DC News41:20 - Star Wars News50:05 - Andor Episode 91:31:59 - MailbagThank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattro...

A very special bonus episode brings in familiar faces to do The Direct Podcast's first-ever bracket. Votes are cast and arguments are made to determine the very best MCU Episode to release on Disney+Huge shoutout to Liam Crowley, Jack Pues, and Thomas Carter Rochester.Thank you all for hanging around and please be a friend, tell a friend.Visit The Direct: https://thedirect.com/Follow David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/daavidthompsonFollow Matt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mattroembkeIf ...

James Gunn is taking over the DCU. LFG!Additionally, Kang the Conqueror is revealed in the Ant-Man: Quantumania trailer, Henry Cavill officially announces in return as the Man of Steel, and Andor Episode 8 welcomes back a familiar face.TIMECODES:2:17 - Guardians Holiday Special Trailer9:18 - Ant-Man: Quantunmania Trailer20:14 - James Gunn, Peter Safran to Lead DC Studios31:50 - Black Adam Box Office37:25 - Henry Cavill Back as Superman42:03 - New Star Wars Movie49:02 - Andor Episode 81:2...