James Gunn’s Superman is finally here, and the box office numbers are in! On this week’s Insider Chatter, we break down Superman's $123 million domestic debut, what it means for the DCU, and how it compares to The Batman and Man of Steel. Plus, James Gunn is already working on spinoffs for Jimmy Olsen and Mister Terrific—find out what we know so far.
We also dig into that shocking Wall Street Journal report revealing why Warner Bros. shelved Ta-Nehisi Coates' Black Superman project—was it really dismissed for being “too woke”?
Also in this episode:
Dune: Part Three has officially begun filming with Denis Villeneuve, Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, and new cast member Robert Pattinson!
Wicked director Jon M. Chu is helming a Hot Wheels movie. Can Warner Bros. turn another toy into a blockbuster franchise?
Timestamps
00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:40 - Superman Box Office
00:20:30 - Superman’s Pals Are Getting Spinoffs
00:31:19 - Black Superman Too Woke?
00:39:56 - Hot Wheels Gets a Director
00:46:09 - DUN3 Gets a New Title
00:56:27 - Spider-Man: Brand New Day Will Be a Real Movie
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