The Weekly Reel
The Weekly Reel (TWR Podcast) is your cinematic front-row seat to the world of film. In each episode, we deliver the latest industry news, breakdowns of upcoming weekend releases, and previews of next week’s must-see movies. With a sleek, modern vibe and incisive commentary, TWR keeps you informed and ahead of the curve—ideal for film enthusiasts, industry insiders, and those looking to stay in the loop. Subscribe for your weekly dose of cinema, from behind-the-scenes buzz to box office predictions, all wrapped in a polished, news-focused format.
The Weekly Reel
Superman Breaks Records, Nolan Breaks the Internet, and Zelda Fans Rejoice! | Ep. 6
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This week’s Weekly Reel is stacked with big box office wins, casting shake-ups, and early reactions from some wild new releases. Here’s what’s making headlines:
Superman Smashes the Box Office
James Gunn’s Superman debuts with a heroic $220M global opening! We break down the numbers, give our spoiler-free review, and talk about how this might fast-track DC’s rebooted Wonder Woman. Plus, we got our first Supergirl poster!
Legend of Zelda Cast Revealed
Nintendo announces the stars of its Zelda movie: Bo Bragason as Zelda and Benjamin Evan Ainsworth as Link. Wes Ball (Planet of the Apes) directs. And Donkey Kong fans? You’re eating too. 🍌
Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey
Presales have already started for Nolan’s next IMAX epic—more than a year in advance! We unpack why Odyssey might be shaping up to be Nolan’s biggest event yet.
Harry Potter TV Show First Look
New images drop for HBO’s Harry Potter reboot. We weigh in on the cast reveal, the internet’s overreactions, and why a fresh take might be overdue.
Gosling & Ferrell Team Up in “Tough Guys”
Two henchmen go rogue in this upcoming action comedy. Could this be the spiritual cousin to The Nice Guys?
Casting News Round-Up
Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Lily-Rose Depp team with Eggers again for Werwulf
Street Fighter adds Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim
JB Tadena joins The Adventures of Cliff Booth with Brad Pitt and David Fincher
Early Buzz: New Releases
Eddington – Ari Aster's pandemic western is visually stunning but tonally divisive (67% RT)
I Know What You Did Last Summer – Legacy reboot struggles to stand out (48% RT)
Smurfs – Even the kids deserve better (22% RT)
New Trailers We Saw This Week
Mortal Kombat 2
Tron: Ares
Stranger Things: Season 5
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