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It’s official — Kathleen Kennedy is stepping down as President of Lucasfilm this August. After years of speculation and conflicting public statements, the longtime producer will be transitioning out of the role sooner than expected. But what does this mean for the future of Star Wars? And who might be next in line to take the reins? Kristian Harloff dives into the details, potential successors like Dave Filoni and Carrie Beck, and what this move signals for the franchise. Also on today’s packed show:

It is a VERY different Capes and Cowls today. Coy and Winston dive into Star WArs Celebration news and man there is a ton of it. New movies, confirmed movies, titles and release dates. What will stick? Fantastic Four trailer breakdowns and what did we think of Daredevil borna Again Season 1? This and more on today's ep! #marvel #mcu #starwars #starwarsceelbration #movies   OUR SPONSORS: KIKOFF: Tax season is the perfect time to take control of your financial future. For a limited time only, get your first month FREE at https://www.GetKikoff.com/kristian ACORNS: https://www.acornsearly.com/KRISTIAN Sign up now and your first month is on us!

The galaxy just got a little more dangerous… New story details from AHSOKA Season 2 may have revealed the fate of Ivanna Sakhno's Shin Hati — and they are wild. On today’s Kristian Harloff Show, John Rocha and Mike Kalinowski to dive deep into what’s next for Shin, Sabine, and Ahsoka after that intense Season 1 finale on Peridea. Could this season take the story even deeper into Star Wars lore? It’s sounding that way... Plus, we cover a MONSTER casting update: Jurassic Park legend Sam Neill joins the MonsterVerse in Godzilla x Kong 3! What kind of cataclysmic threat are Godzilla and Kong about to face next? Also on today’s show: The 28 Years Later trailer drops tomorrow! Will it live up to the hype of the first teaser? Anthony Mackie teases that the new Avengers: Doomsday will be a major return to form for Marvel. Could this be the MCU’s next big turning point? AND — a Star Wars Horror project is reportedly in development, according to Andor creator Tony Gilroy. What could this mean for the future of the fran

Could Star Wars star John Boyega be heading to the MCU as Bishop?! In today’s episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, we break down the viral comments from Boyega himself, who revealed that he once spoke with Kevin Feige and now wants to play the time-traveling mutant Bishop in Marvel’s upcoming X-Men reboot. Could this be the perfect role for him? Boyega reflects on his journey from Attack the Block to The Force Awakens and why joining the MCU now — as Bishop — might be exactly what he needs. We also explore how X-Men '97 is reigniting interest in Bishop’s live-action debut. Plus, we cover a jam-packed lineup of entertainment news:

Go and subscribe over at the clips channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UC6o4Phr5XS5...  The Minecraft movie keeps making money! It is almost 600M in two weeks! Is it inevitable that it will make 1B?! We discuss. Casting for Harry Potter TV series have been confirmed. Sinners was inspired by Puss In Boots?! Details on when we will get next Superman trailer?! This and more on the show with Kristian and Rocha! #minecraft #movie #boxoffice #superman #dc #harrypotter  OUR SPONSORS: KIKOFF: Tax season is the perfect time to take control of your financial future. For a limited time only, get your first month FREE at GetKikoff.com/kristian ACORNS: acornsearly.com/KRISTIAN Sign up now and your first month is on us!  

MAGIC MIND:  https://magicmind.com/kh CODE: KH20 Things are heating up in Gotham... again. On today’s episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, we're breaking down the latest rumor that director Matt Reeves may exit The Batman Part II if production doesn’t begin later this year as planned. With the movie already delayed multiple times, will Reeves walk? And what does that mean for Robert Pattinson’s Bat-future? We also dive into Brandon Sklenar’s latest comments about potentially playing Batman in the DCU—revealing not only that he’s talked to DC Studios but also which Bat-actor is his personal favorite (hint: it’s not who you'd expect). Plus, Vincent D’Onofrio, who plays Kingpin in the MCU, now says he wants to play Swamp Thing in James Gunn’s DCU! Could we see him cross over into DC horror? In Marvel news, Fantastic Four: First Steps is making waves as new info drops on Galactus, Johnny Storm, and Sue Storm’s Malice twist. The MCU is clearly going bold with its First Family reboot. Join Kristian Coy and Winston

The Batman 2 Delayed Again?! | The Kristian Harloff Show Is The Batman Part II facing another delay? And if so, what’s really going on behind the scenes with director Matt Reeves? On today’s Kristian Harloff Show, we break down the growing speculation that Reeves may be dealing with something serious—serious enough that it’s being compared to a “Chadwick Boseman situation.” Whether it's a personal health issue or something else entirely, fans are divided on whether DC or Reeves should make a statement or just be given space. Plus, actor Brandon Sklenar confirms DC Studios has contacted him about possibly stepping into the cape and cowl for The Brave and The Bold. Is he our next DCU Batman? We’ve also got a packed show full of industry updates: Cannes Film Festival 2025 reveals its official line-up James Cameron says A.I. may be the key to saving VFX-heavy blockbusters Cinemas are furious over the rowdy “Minecraft” meme movement and its impact on screenings HBO officially renews “The Last of Us” for Season 3 —

Robert Pattinson Being Eyed For Villain Of Dune Messiah?! | Kristian Harloff Show On today’s episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, Kristian is joined by John Rocha and Sean Chandler to break down some of the biggest movie and TV news of the week! Is The Batman star Robert Pattinson about to step into the sci-fi world of Dune Messiah as the mysterious villain Scytale? We dive into the reports and what it could mean for Denis Villeneuve’s upcoming sequel. Other topics on the show include: Emma Thompson reportedly being eyed for a key role in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping. Jesse Plemons rumored for a major Star Wars villain in Shawn Levy’s upcoming film. Set leaks and speculation from Avengers: Doomsday, plus Marvel drops a wild Wolverine ASMR video for Stress Awareness Month. A new Andor Season 2 TV spot has dropped along with official air dates – the final season is coming fast. And yes, you read that right — a live-action Hershey’s Chocolate film is officially in the works! Don't forget to like and

On today's show, we're diving into the buzz around Thunderbolts – a relatively unknown property in the grand MCU lineup, but early test screenings suggest Marvel might have a surprise hit on their hands. Could this be the movie that brings the MCU back on track? The cast is stacked, the trailers are slick, and if these reactions are to be believed… Thunderbolts* could be one of Marvel Studios' best movies to date. Also on the show: China may be considering a ban on U.S. films in response to the latest round of tariffs – how would that affect Hollywood's box office? Jenna Ortega finally speaks out on why she left Scream 7, and her reasoning might surprise you. Plus, the reviews are in for The Last of Us Season 2 — does it live up to the first season's hype? Roxy Striar joins to break it all down and share her weekly TV picks! All that and more with Kristian and Roxy on today’s Kristian Harloff Show!

The Minecraft movie is absolutely crushing expectations at the box office — and we’re breaking it all down on today’s episode of The Kristian Harloff Show. With over $300 million worldwide and $165 million domestic, this PG-rated fantasy comedy is now the biggest video game movie opening of all time, even beating out The Super Mario Bros. Movie! We’re diving into how this thing became such a phenomenon, why audiences are going wild in theaters, and what it means for Warner Bros. moving forward. Plus, we cover a ton of other big stories making headlines: Jodie Comer in talks for Shawn Levy’s “Star Wars” movie? What we know about the project — and Ryan Gosling’s potential role. Robert Pattinson’s character in Nolan’s “The Odyssey” revealed! Hermes, the Greek god of... basically everything. The first trailer for “Tron: Ares” is here! Jared Leto steps into the Grid, and we’re sharing our thoughts on the footage. Disney’s “Snow White” may not even hit $100 million domestic after a brutal 60% drop. Is the controver

CinemaCon 2025 is officially in the books, and we’ve got a ton to break down on today’s Kristian Harloff Show! We kick things off with a full breakdown of the extended sneak peek at James Gunn’s “Superman”—including first impressions, character reveals, and why this might just be DC’s big comeback moment. Then we dive into Disney’s CinemaCon presentation, which offered new looks at “Avatar 3: Fire & Ash,” “Zootopia 2,” and even early footage from “Lilo & Stitch,” “Freaky Friday,” and the new Benedict Cumberbatch/Olivia Colman comedy “The Roses.” But perhaps the biggest update? The live-action “Tangled” remake has stalled indefinitely. We discuss why Disney might be rethinking its remake strategy. Marvel also made waves at CinemaCon, with Kevin Feige teasing “Avengers: Doomsday,” “The Fantastic Four: First Steps,” and a wild reveal of Julia Garner as Silver Surfer. Plus, we got a few more details about “Thunderbolts” and what’s going on with Sebastian Stan’s Bucky Barnes. Not to be outdone, Paramount d

Amazon brought the power of Grayskull to CinemaCon! On today’s Kristian Harloff Show, we’re breaking down the biggest stories and surprises coming out of the convention — including Amazon MGM’s Masters of the Universe sizzle reel that finally gave us our first look at Nicholas Galitzine’s He-Man and Jared Leto’s hooded Skeletor. Is the 80s cartoon magic still there? Kristian gives his full reaction to the colorful footage and stacked cast. Also in this episode: Full Universal CinemaCon Panel Breakdown! From Jurassic World: Rebirth to The Black Phone 2 to Wes Anderson’s latest, Universal came in swinging. The first teaser for Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 dropped — with Toy Freddy and Balloon Boy causing chaos out in the real world. Is this one going bigger and bolder than the first? RUMOR: Hugh Jackman’s Wolverine is set to have a huge role in Avengers: Secret Wars, but does this mean we’ll also see DOOMSDAY play a major part? Universal officially announces How To Train Your Dragon 2 at CinemaCon! The live-action

THE HOT MIC has officially taken over the Kristian Harloff channel! John Rocha and Jeff Sneider are bringing the heat as they dive into everything Warner Bros just dropped at CinemaCon — and yes, Superman might’ve just stolen the entire show. We’re breaking down the Superman Legacy teaser, James Gunn’s wild take on Krypto, and our first real glimpse at David Corenswet as the Man of Steel. Whether you call it the Superman Legacy trailer, the Superman reboot trailer, or just the new Superman movie — we’ve got you covered with all the juicy details. Rachel Brosnahan, Nicholas Hoult, and the rest of this stacked cast are front and center, and the hype for the Superman Legacy official trailer is real. Plus, we’re honoring the late, great Val Kilmer, who sadly passed away at the age of 65. From Batman Forever to Heat, we look back on his iconic career and legacy. Also on today’s show: That wild team-up between Fincher, Pitt, and Tarantino for a Once Upon A Time In Hollywood sequel WB’s huge slate: from Mortal Komba

SPIDER-MAN 4: BRAND NEW DAY is official! Sony Pictures Entertainment took the stage at CinemaCon and dropped some major Marvel Studios news — including the full title for Spider-Man 4, a release date, and who’s back! On today’s episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, we break it all down — from Tom Holland’s video message to director Destin Daniel Cretton’s comments about Peter Parker’s new chapter. Spider-Man: Brand New Day promises a reset for the wall-crawler following the events of No Way Home, and it’s arriving July 31, 2026. With production starting this summer and Zendaya and Sadie Sink reportedly attached, Phase 5 just got way more exciting We’re also covering every major announcement from Sony’s CinemaCon panel, including:

The MCU is once again in the spotlight as major Avengers: The Kang Dynasty leaks have surfaced online—and we’re diving into everything we’ve learned. On today’s episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, we break down the original plan for Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, its evolution into Avengers: Doomsday, and what it all means for Marvel Phase 5, Secret Wars, and the future of the Multiverse Saga. Marvel Studios seems to have scrapped Kang as the main villain in favor of Doctor Doom—and for good reason. After Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania flopped and Jonathan Majors’ legal issues became a major concern, insiders say the studio lost faith in the Council of Kangs storyline. Now, with Stephen McFeely rewriting both Avengers 5 and Secret Wars, and the Russo Brothers returning to direct, the entire direction has shifted. We’re breaking down the leaked Kang Dynasty script that includes wild reveals like a Moon Knight team-up, Miles Morales’ MCU debut, a Deadpool 3 crossover, and even a Spider-Man: No Way Home reunio