The Mandalorian & Grogu trailer has Star Wars fans split — is it a huge win or a letdown? We break down the trailer reactions, theories, and what it means for the future of Star Wars.

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Here’s what we’re talking about this week:

Star Wars’ The Mandalorian & Grogu trailer underwhelms fans

James Gunn teases Man of Tomorrow script

New trailers for IT: Welcome to Derry, The Bride & more

Marvin Jones III joins Spider-Man: Brand New Day as Tombstone

Christopher Nolan elected DGA President

Plus Mario Galaxy rumors, Weapons prequel news & more!

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📰 This Week’s Top Stories:

00:00:00 - Start

00:02:55 - Marvin Jones III To Play Crime Boss Tombstone In ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’:

https://deadline.com/2025/09/spider-man-brand-new-day-casts-marvin-jones-iii-tombstone-1236553455/

00:07:23 - Trailer Thoughts

The Hand That Rocks the Cradle: https://youtu.be/A0SFXzNMthc?feature=shared

IT: Welcome to Derry: https://youtu.be/oKa6u7LT0qE?feature=shared

The Bride: https://youtu.be/LJraZRHhFwQ?feature=shared

00:21:01 - James Gunn Man of Tomorrow Script Image: https://www.ign.com/articles/man-of-tomorrow-script-image-has-fans-convinced-superman-and-lex-will-team-up-to-fight-brainiac

00:47:51 - The Mandalorian and Grogu Trailer: https://youtu.be/_pa1KLXuW0Y?feature=shared

00:59:21 - B-roll Stories

Bowser Jr. Rumored for Mario Galaxy Movie:

https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/animation-movies/super-mario-galaxys-movie-might-introduce-another-game-villain-according-to-this-toy-leak/

Christopher Nolan Elected President of the DGA:

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/christopher-nolan-elected-president-directors-guild-1236376890/

Weapons Prequel Aunt Gladys Movie Confirmed:

https://variety.com/2025/film/news/weapons-prequel-aunt-gladys-movie-1236526562/

01:14:23 - Box Office

Box Office Stats via The-Numbers: https://www.the-numbers.com/

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2025 Academy Award REACTION:

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