On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt break down the biggest headlines in movies and TV, including the epic first trailer for The Odyssey and the confirmation of Paul Walter Hauser as Mole Man in The Fantastic Four. We also share our latest predictions for Superman's box office debut and where it could land among James Gunn’s biggest comic book openings. Plus, we react to trailers for Eyes of Wakanda, Cat in the Hat, and Running Man, and celebrate the record-breaking success of Jurassic World: Rebirth.

TIMECODES:

0:00 - Intro
0:09 - Announcement/Update

3:06 - Eyes of Wakanda Trailer
8:44 - Running Man Trailer

12:01 - Cat in the Hat Trailer
15:27 - The Odyssey Teaser
21:12 - Paul Walter Hauser confirmed as Mole Man

24:05 - 2025 Box Office Update
35:15 - Superman Box Office Predictions

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