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Superhero Slate
Superhero Slate News
50 episodes
4 days ago
For ten years and counting, Superhero Slate has been the weekly show where fans catch up on superhero and genre screen news - without the noise. Every episode rounds up the biggest MCU/DCU headlines, new trailers and release dates, streaming moves, box-office chatter, and spoiler-lite reviews. Expect clear explanations, rumor control, and quick watch-lists so you know what’s worth your time. We cover Marvel, DC, Star Wars-adjacent projects, indie capes, animation, and the shows everyone’s buzzing about. New episodes arrive weekly; jump in anywhere or start with our latest trailer breakdowns or reviews.
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For ten years and counting, Superhero Slate has been the weekly show where fans catch up on superhero and genre screen news - without the noise. Every episode rounds up the biggest MCU/DCU headlines, new trailers and release dates, streaming moves, box-office chatter, and spoiler-lite reviews. Expect clear explanations, rumor control, and quick watch-lists so you know what’s worth your time. We cover Marvel, DC, Star Wars-adjacent projects, indie capes, animation, and the shows everyone’s buzzing about. New episodes arrive weekly; jump in anywhere or start with our latest trailer breakdowns or reviews.
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Superhero Slate
Trailers for The Mandalorian and Grogu, Avatar Fire and Ash, The Wolverine Game, and more!
4 days ago
1 hour 20 minutes 17 seconds

Superhero Slate
Batman Day 2025, Doomsday Wraps Filming, Daredevil Born Again is Born Again, and more!
1 week ago
1 hour 5 minutes 47 seconds

Superhero Slate
Dr. Doom MCU Reveal, Star Wars Sets Up Grogu's Future, Netflix's The Witcher Looks Rough, and more!




This week on Superhero Slate we get a good look at the MCU Dr. Doom, Grogu’s legacy may impact a lot of future Star Wars, The Witcher continues to go downhill, and more!

News

Jurassic World (12:20)

Rumor: Rebirth will be getting a sequel with Scarlett Johansson returning as Zora Bennett
Grossing $861 million worldwide, despite opening ahead of Superman and Fantastic Four


The Last Witch Hunter (13:50)

Vin Diesel movie from 2015 getting a sequel from Lionsgate per Deadline

Bringing Michael Caine, 92, out of retirement


Original film sits at 18% on RT, and grossed $147 million on approximately $80 million budget
Why does a dud get a sequel?

"The move goes with Lionsgate's strategy to grow IP with staying power and sci-fi fantasy spectacle elements that can overperform in the ancillary markets and create long-term library value."




The Witcher (18:40)

Season 4 clip sees Liam Hemsworth take over role from Henry Cavill
Synopsis

"After the Continent-altering events of Season Three, Geralt, Yennefer, and Ciri find themselves separated by a raging war and countless enemies. As their paths diverge, and their goals sharpen, they stumble on unexpected allies eager to join their journeys. And if they can accept these found families, they just might have a chance at reuniting for good…"


October 30 on Netflix


Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (25:15)

Netflix released a new trailer for the upcoming third movie in Rian Johnson’s trilogy
Select theaters November 26; Netflix on December 12


My Hero Academia (27:27)

Jason Fuchs (Argylle; Wonder Woman) has been hired to write live-action movie adaptation of anime/manga series for Netflix


The Mandalorian and Grogu (31:00)

A “synopsis” at Walt Disney Studios Marketing Expo released for film

"As the Force's heir in the galaxy and the Mandalorian's most adorable partner, Grogu has taken the world by storm with his mischievous and endearing charm since his debut," it reads. "Grogu-themed merchandise spanning all channels, categories, and age groups will soon be available—the Grogu storm is about to hit!"


Unsure if translated or actual Force’s heir


Avengers: Doomsday (36:55)

Promo materials featuring Spider-Man and Doctor Doom featured at the Marketing Expo in Shanghai

Standees with full body look


Light show features potential scenes for upcoming movie (or comic book references)

Thanos’ skeleton ripped out by Doom


Russo Bros. shared a very up close, pixelated, grainy screenshot saying “Doomsday Is Coming”

Popular theory is Reed’s Chalkboard




Spider-Man: Brand New Day (45:35)

Fans on set reveal photo of Jacob Batalon returning as Ned Leeds


Warner Bros. Discovery (47:05)

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58 minutes 4 seconds

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Man of Tomorrow Announced, Doomsday Drama gets debunked, Video Game Adaptations, and more!


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This week on Superhero Slate James Gunn announces the next Superman movie, Doomsday Drama gets debunked, Video Game Adaptations are all the rage, and more!

News

Wolverine (Game) (11:45)

Rumored to debut at the Sony State of Play next month

The Game Awards at the latest


First revealed in 2021, and more during a leak in 2023


007 First Light (13:35)

Gameplay trailer released for upcoming IO Interactive version of James Bond game

Long deep dive video
Previously worked in Hitman series


Will be a prequel for Bond


Call of Duty (20:00)

Live-action movie in development at Paramount
Games started in WWII, moved to modern setting, and have visited Cold War era
Unsure how it will be different from any war film


Tomb Raider (25:55)

Live-action series officially moving forward at Amazon MGM
Sophie Turner (Dark Phoenix) will play Lara Croft
Phoebe Waller-Bridge as creator, writer, and EP


Street Fighter (30:10)

More cast announced for upcoming movie

Character select video


Noah Centineo as Ken Masters, Andrew Koji as Ryu, Callina Liang as Chun-Li, Cody Rhodes as Guile, Orville Peck as Vega, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as Balrog, Jason Momoa as Blanka, Vidyut Jammwal as Dhalsim, Olivier Richters as Zangief, Hirooki Goto as E. Honda, David Dastmalchian as M. Bison, Joe “Roman Reigns” Anoa’i as Akuma, Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki, Eric André as Don Sauvage, Mel Jarnson as Cammy, Rayna Vallandingham as Juli, and Alexander Volkanovski as Joe
October 16, 2026


Dynamic Duo (35:40)

Scott Neustadter and Michael H. Weber are writing the script

Previously wrote (500) Days of Summer and The Disaster Artist




Henchmen (37:30)

Zach Cregger says all reports on film are “not true”

"This is getting blown out of proportion online. It's not a Joker and Harley Quinn script. I've not talked to James Gunn about it. I have [two other films] in front of me. People have written a lot about it online and not much of it is true."


Was previously talked about in 2021, seems to be ‘dug up’ news with his recent success
Will be directing Resident Evil next


Man of Tomorrow (41:50)

James Gunn announces the next “Superman Family” movie featuring Superman and Lex Luthor

David Corenswet shares a different image
Nicholous Holt shares his image


Lex prominently featured in his Power Suit
Aaron Pierre (Lanterns) confirms involvement
Will NOT be called Superman: Man of Tomorrow
July 9, 2027


Fantastic Four: First Steps (52:15)

Ralph Ineson in full Galactus outfit and makeup 


Marvel Zombies (53:14)

New trailer released for upcoming What If spinoff series

Features Blade Knight, Shang-Chi, Yelena, Spider-man and others


4 episodes on September 24
Rated TV-MA, allowing for ‘red’ blood vs blue in original episod...
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3 weeks ago
1 hour 7 minutes 28 seconds

Superhero Slate
Now Filming: Star Wars Starfighter and DCU's Clayface, Luke Cage Joins the MCU, and more!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4XuojdVgNBc





This week on Superhero Slate both Star Wars Starfighter and DCU's Clayface start filming, Luke Cage might come to the MCU, and more!

News

Clayface (13:55)

Now filming in Liverpool

Set photos confirm filming in the UK
Possible look at ‘disfigured’ man in newspaper
Bandaged actor leaving a hospital, Tom Rhys Harries
Logo revealed and actor Eddie Marsan cast in film




DCU (18:10)

Rumor: DC Studios wants Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman movies in 2027

Unlikely to get Wonder Woman out by 2027


Batman would be Elseworlds, not DCU


Daredevil (22:12)

Mike Colter joining cast at NYCC

Will Luke Cage appear in Season 2 or 3?




Thunderbolts/The New Avengers (25:35)

Now on Disney+ and finding new audiences who missed it
Viewers blaming it on bad marketing


Fantastic Four: First Steps (28:10)

Rumor: Home release date on October 28, 2025
Disney+ around Thanksgiving estimate


Avengers (32:10)

Rumor: Is Summer 2028 MCU movie secret a third Avengers film?

Suggestions of no new writers or directors announced, no new production companies being made, would lead to something that’s been in development for years
Blade, Avengers, maybe Black Panther 3?




Spider-Man: Brand New Day (39:50)

Jackie Chan’s team is working on movie’s stunts

He isn’t working on it, but visited set


They previously worked on Shang-Chi with Destin Daniel Cretton


Star Wars: Starfighter (42:40)

Now filming with first image of Ryan Gosling and Flynn Gray
Matt Smith, Mia Goth, Amy Adams, Aaron Pierre, and more added to cast



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54 minutes 33 seconds

Superhero Slate
Peacemaker Season 2 Debut, LEGO Batman Returns, Avengers vs Eternals vs X-Men, and more!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrurVjmBlNo





This week on Superhero Slate Batman returns to video games for the first time in 10 years, the Eternals could fight the Avengers and the X-Men, Peacemaker season 2 debuts, and more!

News

Alien: Earth (13:25)

New series on Hulu/FX set after Covenant but before Alien (original)
3 episode review


Eternals (26:55)

RUMOR: Marvel is looking for an A.X.E. (Avengers v X-Men v Eternals) movie in the future

Comic book event in 2022 which saw X-Men as descendents of Deviants


Would help tie up loose ends from standalone movie


Star-Lord (33:33)

Rumor: Chris Pratt will be back as Star-Lord and build a new team of unlikely heroes
Could be in reference to Secret Wars concept art with him, Wong and Young Avengers


Daredevil (37:45)

Marvel is begun prepping for a renewal for Season 3 in March 2026

Similar to season 2’s schedule


Charlie Cox and Vincent D’Onofrio have signed up for at least 3 seasons before negotiations would renew


Marvel Zombies (40:43)

Mahershala Ali is NOT voicing Blade in series

Todd Williams (Invincible) will take over role, as he did for Ali in Invincible as Titan




Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man (42:40)

Season 2 will be “more grand, more tragic, more funny” than first season


Spider-Man: Brand New Day (43:50)

Rumor: Florence Pugh to join movie as White Widow/Yelena Belova

Unsure of scope


Tramell Tillman (Severance) added to cast in an undisclosed role

Rumors as Robbie Robertson or Tombstone




LEGO Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight (46:40)

First Batman game in 10 years announced
Will feature moments from all of the Batman movies, even The Dark Knight which never had a video game adaptation

Including the ability to drive the Batmobiles


Takes Arkham fluid style combat to the LEGO verse

And Batman vision, explosive foam, and more


Features Difficulty changing, a first for LEGO games


Superman (49:45)

James Gunn confirms Superman Saga will consist of 4 movies

"What is the long-term story I’m telling here? What is the story that I'm gonna tell about Superman over four movies?"
"That treatment is done. I'm now into the screenwriting phase. I'm really happy with it," Gunn shared. "We're already prepping and figuring out where we're shooting. That will not be too long."
"It's within the group of characters we've already met, and Superman is an important element of it."


Could it lead to a Justice Gang film?


Peacemaker (52:40)

Season 2 started this week and Discussion with Spoilers
Will handle the DCU/DCEU multiverse a little bit
HBO Max



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1 hour 5 minutes 8 seconds

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Peacemaker's Red Band Trailer, Punisher Aims at Spider-Man, Deadpool in Doomsday, and more!


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This week on Superhero Slate we’ve got a Red Band look at Season 2 of Peacemaker, The Punisher aims for Spider-Man in Set Photos, Deadpool crashes Doomsday, and more!

Freakier Friday
News

Vought Rising (10:15)

First look at costumes in upcoming prequel series to The Boys

Jensen Ackles returns as Soldier Boy
Mason Dye as Bombsight
Elizabeth Posey as Private Angel
Will Hochman as Torpedo


Amazon confirms show has entered production


Superman (15:50)

Now available to purchase on Digital
James Gunn says he’s working on the Superman Saga

“I’ve already completed a treatment for the next story”




Peacemaker (22:35)

Season 2 Red Band trailer
Debuts on HBO Max on August 21, 2025
“Will setup the rest of the DCU” - per James Gunn


Thunderbolts/The New Avengers (27:10)

Will arrive on Disney Plus on August 27


Marvel Zombies (30:37)

Moves release date up to September 24
Will be rated TV-MA for language, violence, and blood


Daredevil: Born Again (34:50)

Charlie Cox refers to Season 2 as “final season”
Is corrected later by Vincent D’Onofrio


Spider-Man: Brand New Day (43:25)

Mark Ruffalo rumored to have a substantial role in the film
Jon Bernthal’s Punisher in his Battle Van pointing a gun at Spider-Man
Outside filming wraps up in Glasgow


Avengers: Doomsday (49:45)

Rumor: Luke Cage codename was for Chris Evan’s Steve Rogers on set

No way to prove it, hasn’t been announced (yet)


Deadpool WILL show up in movie according to THR after Ryan Reynolds social post

2 rumors: part of X-Men universe or separate team




X-Men (1:00:00)

Reboot casting underway
Could be announced later this year or next year, not specific to event



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1 month ago
1 hour 4 minutes 18 seconds

Superhero Slate
One Piece Goes Into the Grand Line, Spider-Punk Spinoff News, Batman Part 2 Rumors, and more!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsMXQ3HhhCk







This week on Superhero Slate Sony double dips into the Spider-Verse Spinoffs, The Batman Part 2 Films Next Year, One Piece goes Into the Grand Line, and more!

Jurassic World: Rebirth, Batman Forever
News

One Piece (13:35)

New trailer for upcoming season in 2026
Season 2 is called “Into the Grand Line”

Expected to cover Loguetown, Reverse Mountain (Twin Cape), Whiskey Peak, Little Garden, and Drum Island Arcs


Season 3 has been filming for a while


Peacemaker (21:30)

Rumor: the multiverse makes David Ayer’s Suicide Squad canon
Joel Kinnaman likely returns as Rick Flag Jr.


Superman (27:00)

David Zaslav says James Gunn is writing and directing next “Super Family” movie
Most likely referring to a Superman 2 or sequel to Supergirl/Superman movies, not an actual movie
Rumor: Digital on August 26


The Batman (34:25)

Part 2 has entered pre-production phase

Will begin filming Jan 1, 2026 at England studio


Scoopers say film is a ‘big swing’
Rumor: Will feature Robin/Dick Grayson in live action since Batman & Robin

Does not take Damien Wayne out of Brave and Bold movie
James Gunn says 6 people have read script, so everything online is wrong




Spider-Punk (42:45)

Animated spin-off from Spider-Verse in works at Sony Animation
Featuring Hobie Brown/Spider-Punk

Will also be co-written by Ajon Singh (Primetime) and Daniel Kaluuya, who voiced character in Across the Spider-Verse




Spider-Women (48:50)

Rumor: Animated movie in development at Sony
Most likely Spider-Verse spin-offs as well
Venom previously rumored in works too


Spider-Man: Brand New Day (53:19)

Day One Featurette released
Rumor: Mac Gargan/Scorpion will factor into Spider-Man 5
Comics: Gargan was host to Venom/symbiote after it left Eddie Brock


Fantastic Four (1:00:00)

Matt Shakman likely to return for sequel

Not announced yet





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1 month ago
1 hour 8 minutes 51 seconds

Superhero Slate
Spider-man's Brand New Suit, Teen Titans Gets Pushed Back, Eyes of Wakanda Drops, and more!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0M0qJ1_JxQ







This week on Superhero Slate Spider-man Day gives us Tom Holland in new suits, Teen Titans Gets Pushed Back, Eyes of Wakanda Drops on Disney+ and more!
GenCon: Teburu + Sword & Sorcery Interview, Final Destination: Bloodlines, Killer of Killers
News

Sandman (19:00)

Season 2 out on Netflix
Bonus episode: Death: The High Cost of Living released
Show runners toyed with idea of Batman/Robert Pattinson showing up

Sandman was set in DC comics universe and featured characters a few times




Batman (21:15)

Tim Burton’s Batman movies returning to cinemas on August 25

At 160 Dolby Cinema locations in the US


Remastered in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos


Superman (25:40)

Mr. Handsome was Lex’s first attempt at creating a human when he was 12


Teen Titans (26:55)

James Gunn says Ana Nogueira was told to not finish the script and move to Wonder Woman instead
Movie was never officially announced from DC Studios


James Bond (30:25)

Steven Knight (Peaky Blinders) has been hired to write script for film
Denis Villenueve hired to direct earlier this year

Currently filming Dune Part 3




Avatar: Fire and Ash (37:20)

Trailer officially released this week
Debuted in front of Fantastic Four


Eyes of Wakanda (38:40)

First trailer and released on Disney+

All 4 episodes on August 1


Features a previous Iron Fist version (1100s era)

First in MCU “proper”




Black Panther 3 (42:30)

Rumored to be taking the February 18, 2028 slot for Marvel
Production to start in early 2027


Avengers: Doomsday (47:45)

Rumor: X-Men characters will be pulling from the X-men 97 looks, including Cyclops in the Jim Lee blue and yellow outfit


X-Men (49:20)

Marvel looking to cast lesser known for lead roles

To reduce costs overall


Theatrical outings aren’t the guaranteed $1 billion


Spider-Man: Brand New Day (53:30)

Spider-Man Day gave us the first look at a new suit for the upcoming movie

Then Tom Holland in another suit (differences here)


Holland is wearing the suit and mask on set (and new web shooters)

Movie is now filming in Scotland in the streets


Mark Ruffalo will return as Bruce Banner/The Hulk,
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1 hour 7 minutes 57 seconds

Superhero Slate
Fantastic Four: First Steps Review, SDCC 2026 Recap, Peacemaker Trailer, and more


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fm0J-UmAkjA







This week on Superhero Slate, we're recapping San Diego Comic-Con 2025, reviewing Fantastic Four First Steps, stepping into the Peacemaker Universes, and more!

News

SDCC 2025 (1:17)

Updates


Masters of the Universe (5:55)

Teaser trailer with title treatment in various languages
June 5, 2026


Predator: Badlands (8:25)

Trailer for upcoming movie
Features young Yautja and Elle Fanning as Weyland yutani synthezoid

Mechanized loader in the end


Could this be a secret Alien vs Predator movie?


Predator: Killer of Killers (9:40)

New version with extended ending dropped on Hulu


Star Wars: Ahsoka (14:30)

First photo of Eman Esfadi returning as Ezra Bridger in season 2


Maul: Shadow Lord (15:00)

First photo shows Maul’s return in upcoming show


Ne Zha 2 (18:15)

Getting re-release in US with English voices

Ne Zha 2 explores the consequences of Ne Zha's defiance against the heavens and the internal struggle of being a "demon child" born of chaos.


$2.19 billion box office


Clayface (21:40)

New report on plot:

"centers on an ascending actor whose face is disfigured by a gangster. As a last resort, the actor turns to a fringe Elizabeth Holmes-style scientist for help. At first, the experiment is successful but … well, it wouldn’t be a horror movie if the story ended right there, would it?"




Peacemaker (24:05)

Trailer released at SDCC
Image of a potential alien on set with James Gunn
Synopsis released:

“In season 2, Peacemaker discovers an alternate world where life is everything he wishes it could be. But this discovery also forces him to face his traumatic past and take the future into his own hands.”


August 21, 2025


Superman (30:00)

All 26 characters in the Hall of Justice memorial identified

Madame Xanadu
Silent Knight
Exoristos
Black Pirate
Miss Liberty
Whip Whirlwind
Super-Chief
El Diablo
Iron Munro
The Ghost of Flanders
Sandman I (Wesley Dodds)
Amazing Man (Will Everett)
Zatara
Liberty Belle
Bulletman
Max Mercury, see Whip Whirlwind
Bulletgirl
TNT
Dan the Dyna-mite
Phantom Lady
Atomic Knight
Freedom Beast
Wildcat
Vibe
Gunfire
Maxwell Lord


Very obscure, random heroes from time
James Gunn has teased that at the very least, 2 out of the 26 heroes in the mural are important to an...
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1 hour 20 minutes 54 seconds

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X-Men Director & New Trailers for Avatar 3, Tron Ares, Mortal Kombat 2, Stranger Things, and more!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Gv1LYIMCrw







This week on Superhero Slate, Marvel announces their X-men Director and we have trailers for Avatar 3, Tron Ares, Mortal Kombat 2, Stranger Things Season 5, and more!

GenCon  - Booth 1523 - Asmadi Games
Mystic Curling Club, which is a dexterity-based magical dice curling game, and Chess Joker, a new Carl Chudyk game adding a pile of crazy action cards to chess. Lots of strategy, lots of chaos, lots of fun.
Kpop Demon Hunters, “diet cherry Coke”
News

Judge Dredd (13:18)

Movie being shopped around to distributors
Written by Drew Pearce (The Fall Guy; MI: Rogue Nation) and directed by Taika Waititi


Tron Ares (20:15)

First trailer for upcoming threequel released
Real world bringing programs for military uses


Mortal Kombat II (26:10)

First red band trailer released for upcoming sequel

Karl Urban as Johnny Cage


Rated R and will feature fatalities


Stranger Things (29:55)

Season 5 trailer released
Multiple release dates in December


Invincible (36:45)

Season 5 early renewal announced for series
Voice actor compilation


Wonder Woman (38:20)

Rumor: Movie fast tracked for DCU


Sgt. Rock (42:45)

Luca Guadagnino no longer attached to movie


The Authority (43:40)

Writer wasn’t able to crack the script

“He has moved onto another DCU project right now”




Supergirl (45:44)

First poster for next DCU movie

“Look Out”


June 26, 2026


Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse (49:05)

Hit with delay to June 25, 2027


Deadpool 4 (53:22)

Rumor: We’ll be seeing more of character in potential 4th movie 

"Hugh Jackman's Wolverine appears in Ryan Reynolds' script for the next Deadpool movie, which means he won't be retiring the role after Secret Wars."




The Punisher (58:15)

Special Presentation is currently filming
Most likely releasing before Spider-Man Brand New Day in 2026


Avengers: Doomsday (1:04:35)

Rumor: Samuel L Jackson to return as Nick Fury in movie


X-Men (1:05:55)

Director Confirmed by Kevin Feige

Jake Schreier (Thunderbolts*)




Fantastic Four (1:10:20)

“Blue Carpet” event streaming live on Disney+ this week
Rumor:

3 big trailers attached to debut

Tron Ares (above)
Predator Badlands (also at SDCC)
Avatar Fire and Ash






Avatar: Fire and Ash (1:11:30)

Leaked HD trailer online before release



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1 hour 16 minutes 50 seconds

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NEW Superman Review, Avengers Doomsday Set Pics, Street Fighter Cast Revealed, and more!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wRvuOG0_Qis







This week on Superhero Slate Superman flies into theaters, Avengers Doomsday set photos show up, Street Fighter gets an eclectic cast, and more! 

Jim Shooter, Julian McMahon
News

The Running Man (6:00)

Trailer for Edgar Wright’s take on Stephen King’s novel

Seems more like a modern and book accurate version of the Schwarzenegger film




The Odyssey (10:45)

Christopher Nolan’s next movie trailer leaks online
Starring Tom Holland, Matt Damon, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong'o, Robert Pattinson, and Jon Bernthal


Street Fighter (16:00)

Cast announced for live-action film

Andrew Koji (Snake Eyes; Bullet Train) as Ryu
Callina Liang as Chun Li
Noah Centineo (Black Adam) as Ken
Jason Momoa as Blanka
50 Cent as Balrog
Cody Rhodes as Guile
David Dastmalchian as M. Bison
Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki
Orville Peck as Vega
Roman Reigns as Akuma


Releases in 2026


The Last of Us (22:20)

Neil Druckman (co-creator) and Halley Gross (Writer) exit series ahead of season 3
To focus on NaughtyDog properties and stories

Maybe Part 3 game?




Venom (26:35)

Rumor: Sony working on animated project around character
Could follow Flash Thompson

Spider-Man bully who lost legs in war, gets bonded to Symbiote


Currently NOT in the style or vein of Spider-Verse (yet)


Sinners (30:40)

Purchased a warehouse full of costumes meant for Marvel’s Blade
Movie was being written as a 1920s period piece originally


Midnight Sons (33:00)

Marvel has hired a screenwriter for the movie

Doesn’t mean greenlit but definitely progress in a direction


Rumor to adapt “Damnation” comic story where Mephisto takes over Las Vegas

Team in comic comprised of Blade, Ghost Rider, Elsa Bloodstone, Man-Thing, Moon Knight, and Doctor Voodoo




Wonder Man (36:15)

Upcoming Disney+ teaser features some powers/abilities of character
December 2025


Fantastic Four (37:20)

Non-story trailer released in Retro-futuristic style
Something you would see in drive-in cinemas


Avengers: Doomsday (40:25)

Leaked set photo shows The Thing, US Agent, and (new) Falcon on a ship


Batman (43:50)

James Gunn says he expects to have 2 finalized Batman scripts before end of the year

The Batman Part 2 was recently completed


Most likely a draft of The Brave and the Bold


Lanterns (44:50)

Nathan Fillion says he has “Dropped more F-bombs” than any other project he’s worked on
Will appear in DCU series on HBO Max as another Green Lantern (reprising role from Superman and (likely) Peacemaker)


Superman (2025) (45:50)

Review for first DCU film

$122 million domestic


Spoilers Start (59:50)

FULL SPOILERS!





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Spider-Man Vs. Hulk Art, The Batman 2 Script Update, James Bond's New Director, and more!


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This week on Superhero Slate we have Bond news, shaken not stirred, The Batman gets a big update, Spider-Man gets a mood board, and more!

Jurassic Movies, Chris' VHS Haul
News

James Bond (15:00)

Movement on the upcoming reboot from Amazon MGM has started by hiring Denis Villeneuve (Dune) as director

Denis Villeneuve won't have final cut of film
Standard practice for all Bond films


He is signed on for one project — could change if it's successful or walk away if it's not working out
Studio is searching for a writer
James Bond will be cast after the script is finished


The Batman Part 2 (22:22)

Matt Reeves and Mattson Tomlin confirm first draft of script is done

Tomlin unofficially helped work on first movie script




Superman (26:20)

Rumor: 2 post credit scenes

Revealed from screening




Fantastic Four (28:55)

Final trailer for upcoming movie released
The Thing’s beard


The Punisher (33:20)

Special presentation to film Mid-July through August

After Daredevil Born Again season 2 wraps up


Female mobster as villain: Isabella Carmela Magdalena "Ma" Gnucci

Goes after Frank when he kills 3 of her sons




Spider-Man: Brand New Day (43:00)

Brett Pawluk confirmed as director of photography

Created a mood board for film, including Savage Hulk


More images from inactive Pinterest board


Sony (49:15)

Rumor: Studio "has effectively paused all plans for its live-action Spider-Man spin-offs."
Including a “Knull” project that was planned post-Venom



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DCU Casts Clayface, Marvel's 2028 Release Calendar, Duke Nukem Series in Works, and more!


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This week on Superhero Slate the DCU casts their Clayface actor, Marvel adds another 2028 release date, Duke Nukem is here to create a series and chew bubblegum, and more!

News

Duke Nukem (2:55)

Adi Shankar (Castlevania; Devil May Cry) purchases series rights from Gearbox

Not the game rights


“It’s a middle finger to everybody.” he explained. “When Duke Nukem blew up, a bunch of people sat around trying to turn it into a brand, when it’s just a middle finger.”


Highlander (10:10)

Russell Crowe joining the film as Ramirez, a swordsman who trains the Highlander
Henry Cavill as the title character


Clayface (15:40)

Tom Rhys Harries will play title role in upcoming movie

Will be Matt Hagen version of villain
Adventurer who turned into monster after coming into contact with a radioactive pool of protoplasm


James Gunn says we’ll not meet DCU Batman until The Brave and the Bold


Sgt. Rock (22:00)

James Gunn says movie is moving forward
Will have to change creatively to meet his needs


Fantastic Four (25:35)

Work on a sequel already in development
Feige also said "events of F4 will lead directly into Doomsday."
Little Caesar’s 4-way pizza reveals look at Giganto


Marvel Studios (31:40)

Adds 4th movie to 2028 release schedule

Dec. 15, 2028


Others on schedule still:

February 18 - Blade?
May 5 - Thor 5/X-men
November 11 - Fantastic Four 2?




Blade (39:25)

Reports say movie is back on track
Moving again for a rumored 2028 release


Spider-Man: Brand New Day (41:50)

Jon Bernthal will reprise role as Punisher in upcoming movie
Earlier rumors from months ago said Spider-Man and Punisher will team up against Savage Hulk
Could he be taking on vigilantes due to Daredevil actions?


Avengers: Doomsday (49:55)

Marvel Legends Toy Line ‘leak’ indicates main characters of film

Doctor Doom
Thor
Mister Fantastic w/ H.E.R.B.I.E.
Invisible Woman
Human Torch
The Thing
Cyclops
Gambit
Captain America
Shang Chi




Ironheart (52:25)

Episode names and release schedule revealed
Theories leaning into Mephisto showing up in episode 5


Vision (56:30)

Marvel currently working on multiple versions of shows ending
Testing out with audience to see which resonates best

Billy and Agatha feature in one version
Wanda Maximoff returning in another


Rumor: Ultron being considered for future MCU projects

Annihilation Conquest?





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Superman Tickets On Sale, Mister Miracle Animated Series, Spaceballs The Sequel, and more!


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This week on Superhero Slate get your tickets to see Superman in theaters, Mister Miracle gets his own TV series, a Spaceballs Sequel officially in the works, and more!

What's On: The Fountain of Youth, Andor
News

Spaceballs II (12:10)

Video announcement of movie coming in 2027

Skewers the past 38 years of filmmaking, including MCU, DCU, Star Wars, Harry Potter, and other franchises


Mel Brooks, Bill Pullman, and Rick Moranis to reprise roles from original (Yoghurt, Lonestar, and Dark Helmet)

Moranis specifically coming out of retirement 


Josh Gad (also a writer), Keke Palmer, and Lewis Pullman joining cast


Superman (19:10)

Tickets for movie on sale

Amazon screenings on the Tuesday before, NOT limited to IMAX


Final trailer for tickets released
Confirmed to have post credits scenes


Wonder Woman (25:40)

James Gunn confirms Wonder Woman movie is in works at DCU
Unsure if it ties into Paradise Lost show announced during Gods and Monsters panel


Mister Miracle (32:35)

Getting an adult animated series from DCU
Synopsis:

The series follows Scott Free, known worldwide as Mister Miracle, the greatest escape artist who ever lived. With his wife, Big Barda, Scott seemed to have built the perfect life on Earth, until everything began to unravel. As war erupts between the planets Apocalypse and New Genesis, Scott’s adoptive father, Darkseid, has apparently obtained the Anti-Life Equation, a devastating force capable of dominating the universe.
With carnage escalating on both sides, Mister Miracle becomes the last hope to end the conflict and restore peace. But the power of the Anti-Life Equation might already be affecting Scott’s mind, distorting his reality and threatening the happiness he shares with Barda.


Similar animation and art to Creature Commandos


WB (39:10)

Warner Bros. splitting up its broadcast and movie studios into 2 separate companies
Broadcast to take on majority of current debt


Midnight Suns (44:20)

Rumor: Ghost Rider will be leader of team when film comes to MCU


Ironheart (50:44)

New suit will be technically advanced but infused with magic
Marvel Legends for series released

First one in 2 years, possibly made before Marvel changed course on releases




VisionQuest (52:50)

Series using real actors to reduce reliance on VFX
Shooting for early 2026 release on Disney+
Unsure if story needs to be done before Avengers films

Early leaked concept art seems to imply yes




Avengers: Doomsday (54:40)

Rumor: Nightcrawler (Alan Cumming) will get to use swords in action scenes for upcoming movie


Star Wars (56:15)

Lucasfilm officially endorses original 1977 Star Wars screening at BFI Film on Film Festival

All movies show on reels,
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Summer Popcorn Bucket Battle, Summer Game Fest Reveals, Superman 100% Done, and more!


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This week on Superhero Slate we’re looking at another summer of Popcorn buckets, Fantastic Four Tickets on sale now, Superman is 100% locked in, and more!

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Nintendo Switch 2 Launch
News

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (12:30)

First DLC called The Order of Giants revealed
September 4, 2025


Invincible VS (17:45)

3 v 3 tag fighting game from characters in the Invincible Universe revealed
Seems to retain voice actors from Amazon series


Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls (21:20)

Announces new 4 v 4 tag fighting game by makers of Dragon Ball Fighter Z/Blazblue/Guilty Gear series
Featuring a lot of characters not in Marvel fighting games

Captain America, Iron Man, Spider-Man, Doctor Doom, Storm, Ms. Marvel, Star-Lord, and Robbie Reyes’ Ghost Rider


2026 release


Deadpool (28:17)

VR game announced for Meta Quest 3 headsets

Will be voiced by Neil Patrick Harris




Spider-Man: Brand New Day (32:10)

Rumor Sadie Sink to play an alternate universe Gwen Stacy


Midnight Sons (36:10)

Development on the movie ‘moving again’
Movie lineup rumored to include: "Wong, Moon Knight, Ghost Rider, Blade, Werewolf by Night, & Man-Thing."


Thor 5 (41:25)

“Officially” in development at Marvel Studios (per scooper)
Will be a movie post-Secret Wars saga
Taika Waititi NOT returning


Fantastic Four (45:00)

Tickets on sale now
First look at HERBIE concession vessel (drink, popcorn, and candy)

Galactus head popcorn bucket 17” wide by 20” tall


Doctor Doom NOT in the movie according to director


Superman (51:05)

Tickets most likely on sale June 10
First glimpses at popcorn buckets include:

Generic S logo in clear yellow
Superman using heat vision in a popcorn maker
A Daily Planet newspaper box


Film is 100% complete per James Gunn
2 hours and 9 minutes with post credit scenes


Star Wars: Starfighter (1:02:00)

Mia Goth cast as antagonist

Will be chasing Ryan Gosling and his teenage nephew (in movie)





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Marvel SKIPS Hall H at Comic-Con, Dynamic Duo Reveals 2 Robins, Netflix TUDUM Updates, and more!


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This week on Superhero Slate we find out Marvel is Skipping Hall H at Comic-Con, the DCU’s Dynamic Duo Concept art makes its way online, Netflix’s TUDUM finally gives us some show updates, and more!

News

One Piece (6:20)

Season 2 coming 2026 and reveals full CGI Tony Tony Chopper


Stranger Things (9:55)

Final season teaser reveals show is releasing in 3 parts

Vol 1 - November 26
Vol 2 - Christmas
Finale - New Years


Set 18 months after season 4


Superman (18:10)

Rumor: Movie originally played out over each day of the week in an episodic structure


Peacemaker (21:20)

James Gunn confirms ONLY Peacemaker is coming to SDCC this year
Might have other news around it for DCU?


Dynamic Duo (23:25)

First concept art showing off young Dick Grayson and Jason Todd

As well as their future Nightwing and Red Hood outfits, and a stylized Batman
June 2028




Marvel Studios (29:45)

Confirmed to NOT have a Hall H presence at SDCC this year

With recent delays, most likely a NYCC or SDCC 2026 bigger show
Will still bring Fantastic Four and other things to show floor


Marvel Animation confirmed to continue their Friday panel
Possible Marvel Television?


Vision (40:22)

Kerry Condon (The Banshees of Inisherin) cast as FRIDAY in human form
T’nia Miller (The Fall of the House of Usher) as Jocasta, the Bride of Ultron
Emily Hampshire (12 Monkeys; Schitt’s Creek) cast as EDITH human form


Fantastic Four (44:10)

Rumor: Universe is designated Earth-828
Empire magazine covers reveal The Fantastic Four

And also Silver Surfer/Galactus


Fantastic Science with Mr. Fantastic image released
CCXPMX scene shown
Runtime 2 hours and 10 minutes


Avengers: Doomsday (49:25)

Rumor: There will be a second Black Panther in Doomsday

Believed to be T’challa’s Son




Black Panther (Game) (50:55)

Standalone game canceled and Cliffhanger studio shut down

Would have followed Azari, T’challas comic book son


Leaked concept art

Skrulls, Wakanda, and other elements




X-Men (56:10)

Rumor: Bryan Cranston eyed for Professor X role in upcoming MCU reboot


Deadpool (57:20)

Rumor: Upcoming 4th film is a true X-Force movie
Will feature return of Josh Brolin as Cable and Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, but also add the MCU version of Storm



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Marvel Delays the Avengers Sequels, Peacemaker has an Eagle Hunter, Madame Web MCU Merch, and more!




This week on Superhero Slate Marvel delays (almost) all of their movies, Peacemaker reveals an Eagle hunter, Madame Web merch shows it was almost set in the MCU, and more!
Guest Host Brian - @hipposforhire
Lilo & Stitch, Andor Season 2
News

Peacemaker (7:55)

Season 2 image shows off Michael Rooker’s “Red St. Wild”

"His name is Red St. Wild, and he's the world's foremost eagle hunter who is on a mission to kill Eagly.”




Madame Web (12:00)

Rumor: Unused popcorn bucket designs refer directly to MCU plots

Drax, Doc Ock, Hulk, Thanos, Carol Danvers, Green Goblin


Originally had Tom Holland’s Spider-Man at the start and that's THE baby Peter she saves

Marvel didn’t want any MCU connection




Fantastic Four: First Steps (17:25)

First ‘clip’ ties into NBA Western Conference Finals Game
Second clip


Avengers: Doomsday (21:00)

New release date: December 18, 2026

Delayed from May 2026
Same window as Spider-Man: Far From Home release, nearing $2 billion in revenue


Cast photos at dinner seemingly confirm the return of Namora and Attuma from Black Panther Wakanda Forever
Rumor: Casting the MCU version of Ghost Rider for this movie

Ryan Gosling as most wanted actor for role




Avengers: Secret Wars (33:30)

New release date: December 17 2027

Delayed from May 2027




Marvel Studios (40:43)

Removes Feb 13, 2026 date for Untitled Marvel Movie

Only has July 23, 2027 as another MCU release


Updates Nov 6, 2026 and Nov 5, 2027 dates to “Untitled Disney Movies”


Spider-Man: Brand New Day (46:11)

Releasing Summer 2026 still
Should NOT be affected by Doomsday delay story-wise

"Regardless of what happens with whether or not Spider-Man shows up in Doomsday," the piece notes, "the overall story of Brand New Day wouldn’t be impacted because they reached a common ground that allowed them to push the story forward while still executing something new and fresh for Spider-Man that wouldn’t have been repetitive from previous installment."


Rumor: Mark Ruffalo to have a substantial part in the movie

“More than a cameo”


Brand New Day will have "one of the MCU's biggest, if not the biggest, stunt sequences for [Spider-Man: Brand New Day]."


X-Men (51:25)

Rumor: Thunderbolts/New Avengers ties into X-Men
Experiment to make the perfect superhero/Sentry tied to Mister Sinister

Not confirmed, but would help tie loose ends together about genetically created superheroes




Daredevil: Born Again (54:30)

Season 2 filming scenes with Krysten Ritter as Jessica Jones
Rumor: Opens door for smaller appearances by Luke Cage and Iron Fist from The Defenders



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NEW Superman Trailer, Avengers Set Photo Leaks, Spider-Man Noir's First Teaser & More!


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This week on Superhero Slate, Superman lands with a NEW trailer, Avengers set photos reveal some X-sighting details, Spider-Man Noir makes a live-action debut, and more!

News

HBO Max (8:00)

Returning to original streaming name after several changes

HBO Go, HBO Now, HBO Max, Max, HBO Max




Kung Fury 2 (12:35)

Leaked 10 minute sizzle reel shows off Michael Fassbender; Arnold Schwarzenegger


Ballerina (16:20)

Final trailer for John Wick spinoff starring Ana de Armas
Far more John Wick than previously indicated


Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (24:25)

Sequel to Mutant Mayhem pushed to September 17, 2027
Due to logistics of international animation studios

Mikros in Paris (Plankton: The Movie) and Cinesite in Montreal (The Addams Family 2; Iwaju)




The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender (26:50)

Animated movie releasing October 9, 2026

Originally January 2026




Gears of War (28:10)

Netflix’s movie adaptation adds David Leitch (Deadpool 2; Bullet Train)

Jon Spaihts (Doctor Strange; Dune) hired to write script in 2023


Also an adult animated series in the works at Netflix as well
Remaster of original game coming August 2025 to Xbox, Playstation, and PC platforms


Fallout (33:00)

Season 2 dropping this December in new teaser

Will be visiting New Vegas


Season 3 renewal confirmed by Amazon


Spider-Noir (34:05)

First teaser for Amazon series debuts

Image showcasing stark “noir” look and comic accurate design


Show will be available in color and black/white
Amazon in 2026


Spider-Man: Brand New Day (36:50)

Rumor: Sadie Sink to play Mayday Parker

Would be potential daughter of Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man


Rumor: Steven Yeun possibly playing Mister Negative (multiple sources)


X-Men (41:40)

Neve Cambell (Scream) cast as Polaris in upcoming X-Men 97 season 2
Rumors: Daniel Day-Lewis as front runner for Magneto; Coleman Domingo (YFNSM) as Professor X; Daisy Edgar Jones as Jean Grey


Daredevil (45:00)

Kristin Ritter confirmed for season 2
Returning as Jessica Jones


Ironheart (46:15)

Trailer for upcoming show released

BTS video for upfronts


3 episode premiere on June 24, 2025


Wonder Man (53:11)

8 episodes at 30 min each
”wait and see” approach before announcing more seasons


Vision (55:00)

Series will introduce Jocasta, the Bride of Ultron

Based in the comics on the brain waves of Janet Van Dyne


Casting call: "Jocasta is described as being cunning, powerful, determined, and motivated by revenge."


Avengers: Doomsday (56:45)

Osaka Comic-Con display showcasing Road to Avengers
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Peacemaker Season 2 Trailer, Fantastic Four Theater Promos, Godzilla x Kong's Next Movie, and more!


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This week on Superhero Slate we watch the first Peacemaker season 2 trailer, Fantastic Four Promos Go Silent, Godzilla and Kong’s Next Outing Gets Teased, and more!


Godzilla x Kong: Supernova (4:16)

First teaser launches and confirms production

Asks to report titan sightings and call 240 MON-ARCH


Could be teasing another space Titan such as Gigan or Space Godzilla (yes, really)


The Fantastic Four (10:20)

First “Silence Your Phones” promo featuring HERBIE

HERBIE confirmed to be an onset robot/puppet with some CGI enhancements
Matthew Wood (General Grievous) as voice


Julia Garner on set in LA for Fantastic Four Reshoots

In ‘Shalla Bal’ form, not Silver Surfer




Avengers: Doomsday (15:40)

Marvel is using random comic names to hide locations of set

A 1960s house being built was called “Iron Fist” and is now “Luke Cage”




Thunderbolts (18:45)

Marketing change first week to *New Avengers already


X-Men (22:05)

Jake Schreier (Thunderbolts/New Avengers) in talks to direct upcoming film

Reported by big trades after success of Thunderbolts*


Has turned down other projects


Thor 5 (23:55)

Rumor: Chris Hemsworth coming back for Thor 5
Looking to have Sam Hargrave (Extraction) as director


Daredevil (27:40)

Season 3 plans in the works, but only if people watch the show

Success based on viewership in the Television realm




Vision (30:05)

The last MCU TV series to feature big screen characters
Plan going forward to focus on characters introduced in TV, like Wonder Man


The Batman (35:50)

Part 2 confirmed to still have Matt Reeves as director per James Gunn


Clayface (40:40)

Hossein Amini (Drive) to write screenplay for movie
James Gunn confirms movie still moving forward with 2026 release


Peacemaker (44:00)

Season 2 teaser debuts

First look at Maxwell Lord and the Justice Society


Rick Flagg Sr. as director of ARGUS
Multi-dimensional reveal at the end?
August 21 on Max



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For ten years and counting, Superhero Slate has been the weekly show where fans catch up on superhero and genre screen news - without the noise. Every episode rounds up the biggest MCU/DCU headlines, new trailers and release dates, streaming moves, box-office chatter, and spoiler-lite reviews. Expect clear explanations, rumor control, and quick watch-lists so you know what’s worth your time. We cover Marvel, DC, Star Wars-adjacent projects, indie capes, animation, and the shows everyone’s buzzing about. New episodes arrive weekly; jump in anywhere or start with our latest trailer breakdowns or reviews.