Triple Take

#21 Superman (2025), Tron Ares Trailer, Mortal Kombat 2, Zelda Casting

This week on Triple Take, we dive into the biggest entertainment news and trailers shaking up the movie world:

  • Legend of Zelda finds its leads in Bo Bragason and Benjamin Evan Ashworth.
  • Superman looks to hold strong with a projected $60M second weekend.
  • Lilo & Stitch joins the billion-dollar club.
  • Netflix greenlights a live-action Assassin’s Creed series, and a new Judge Dredd film is on the way—this time with Taika Waititi at the helm.

We break down Trailer #2 for Tron: Ares, praising its grounded military sci-fi twist, slick wing-suit action, and ethereal score—despite Jared Leto. Plus, Mortal Kombat 2 drops its first look, reintroducing classic fighters and debuting live-action versions of Kitana, Jade, and more.

Also: a quick look at the Stranger Things Season 5 teaser and what we’re watching this week—from Ozark to Dune: Prophecy to Batman: The Animated Series.

For our Discussion of the Week, we’re ranking:

  1. The three latest Supermen: Superman Returns, Man of Steel, and Superman (2025)
  2. The best universe-launching blockbusters: Iron Man, Harry Potter, Transformers, Godzilla, and Superman 2025
  3. And the ultimate “Pick ’Em” showdown between those five giants.