James Gunn's Superman is set to feature multiple villains and foes for the Man of Steel including Lex Luthor, Ultraman, The Engineer, and giant kaiju, and more. With that in mind, I'm wondering if the DCU's Brave and the Bold will have multiple Batman rogues as well. I'd love to see a Batman movie where Riddler, Two-Face, and Penguin were all working together.

As excited as I am to see Galactus in the MCU, I wonder if Fantastic Four: First Steps will reveal that he's not actually a traditional villain. Even comics as recent as this week have reiterated that Galactus is more like a necessary force of cosmic nature who's meant to consume worlds, eventually storing their energy at the end of the universe in order to create the next universe. His actions and world devouring aren't inherently sinister or vidictive. While that doens't mean he shouldn't be stopped from trying to consume Earth, I do wonder if the new MCU movie plans to depict this nuance...

I saw a How To Train Your Dragon promo on TV the other day that was literally just the climax of the entire final battle. Like I get that this is a remake, and that it's not exactly a spoiler, but isn't the whole point of the live-action remake is to show fans the movie in a new medium? Why spoil one of the most important scenes outside of the theatrical release? So weird.

Obviously, the ending of Predator: Killer of Killers and its implications got me thinking about the rest of the franchise, specifically the first movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. I really do think the door is now open for Dutch to return, something that I think would be absolutely fantastic (especially if it meant he could potentially team-up with Amber Midthunder's Naru).

I know both of these stars are so used to being the top guy in their respective films, but after Cruise's recent comments about their friendship and his respect for Keanu Reeves, a movie with the two of them needs to happen. They've both defined the most recent eras of their career with their dedication to authentic filmmaking. Imagine combining the stunts of Mission: Impossible with the action of John Wick, with both stars using their respective skills. 

There are so many amazing battles in the Star Wars canon. One of my absolute favorites has to the Battle of Coruscant. It's just such as amazing opener for Revenge of the Sith. That said, the Battle of Hoth in The Empire Strikes Back will always be iconic, and te Clone Wars is full of epic conflicts like the Liberation of Ryloth, Darkness on Umbara, and the final Siege of Mandalore.

Currently, Dan Trachtenberg has been leading the Predator franchise, while Fede Álvarez' Alien: Romulus was a major hit. Combined with the teases the Badlands will have ties to Alien, I think it's only a matter of time before we get a new Alien vs Predator movie, and I think it would be awesome if it was co-directed by Trachtenberg and Álvarez.

Predator: Killer of Killers is now streaming on Hulu and if you have not gotten a chance to watch this incredible film yet, do not read any further. While the whole movie is high octane and a ton of fun, there are a lot of Easter eggs thrown in at the end that make me think we absolutely must be getting an animated sequel. Without too many details (in case those of you that have not watched are still reading), we see some fan favorite characters. Knowing that this movie pits those who have killed Predators before against one another, there could (and should) be an epic return to this world with those beloved characters. Count me all the way in, if so.

I have a lot of friends who prefer 2049, and while I certainly understand why, I'm partial to the original. 2049 is flashy with vibrant colors and modern visuals, but I never really felt as strongly about the narrative. The original Blade Runner is just so prolific, and the level of craft in so many different areas that went into creating its aesthetic and atmosphere in 1982 is unbelievable. The final cut is also such a brilliant work of storytelling, and I think it's one of the pinnacles of science fiction in any medium.

George MacKay, Tom Blyth, Jack O'Connell, and Leo Woodall were listed as the finalists to play Clayface in the DC movie, and I think they're all compelling choices. I'd love to see Jack O'Connell ride the recent wave of hype for Sinners into a prominent new role, but George MacKay is an actor whom I was starting to like, but now haven't seen in years. I'd be happy with either one.

With no access to Stark Tech or the Avengers, I'm convinced Spider-Man: Brand New Day will see Tom Holland's Peter Parker use his suit from the end of Spider-Man: No Way Home for the whole movie. The last time a Marvel movie reused a Spider-Man costume was in 2004 when Tobey Maguire donned what was mostly his first Spider-Man suit again for his second movie as Peter Parker. Thematically, it would make sense for Spider-Man's fresh start in the MCU to be with the No Way Home suit, which he crafted on his own and is incredibly comics-accurate.

From The World Of John Wick: Ballerina is in theaters now and while it delivers on the signature John Wick action sequences, the story leaves a lot to be desired. It is extremely predictable. There is a "twist" but most viewers will see it coming from a mile away. Ana de Armas does what she can to make the film work, but even with all the fight scenes, it feels dull at times. That said, I would love to see her come back as Eve - just with a better story next time around.

The Life Of Chuck is a beautiful and deeply moving film that is filled to the brim with an insanely talented cast. It offers a deep exploration of the important things in life - friendship, family, and human interactions. We are all going to die one day, so it is important to make the most of our time while we are here. This movie blends genres, and, to be quite honest, it had me crying my entire drive home after leaving the theater. It will be ed as one of the greats. If you can see it on the big screen, I highly recommend doing so.

In the comics, Valeria Richards has quite a convoluted origin story. Before retcons, she was introduced as the daughter of Doctor Doom and Sue Storm from an alternate universe. I feel like that would be the perfect way to add Valeria to the MCU. The Avengers movies could have Valeria be the daughter of Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom, and after them, when RDJ leaves the MCU for good, perhaps with his Doom dying, she could continue on Earth-616 as part of the Fantastic Four, bonding with this world's Sue and being a sister to the young Franklin Richards.

Okay, I have to say it, we want more of The Phantom. It is time for his return! Andrew Lloyd Webber and Joel Schumacher really did such a brilliant job on the 2004 movie, and to this day, it is my all-time favorite movie. Did you know there is a sequel to The Phantom of the Opera? It's called Love Never Dies. It is a screenplay also written by the amazing Andrew Lloyd Webber, and it would be a fever dream if the original cast (Gerard Butler, Emmy Rossum, Patrick Wilson) returned for the sequel. All of the actors are older, so it would make sense. If you have not had the chance yet, check out Love Never Dies, it was filmed on stage and available for view. Making it into a movie with the original cast would do fantastic and thrive.

It has been announced that Tom Felton will reprise his role of Draco Malfoy for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway. That has sent me down a rabbit hole of whether a movie adaptation of the Harry Potter play could happen in the future. Sadly, due to Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, and Emma Stone's career trajectory, as well as the controversy regarding J.K. Rowling's recent comments, I don't think the movie will ever happen. Instead, new versions of Harry, Ron, and Hermione will rise for HBO's Harry Potter reboot series.

If you are wondering if Dangerous Animals is worth seeing in theaters, all I really need to say it is a movie following a serial killer who feeds his victims to sharks. That should be enough to make you want to see it on the biggest screen possible. In all honesty, though, it truly is a great movie. It is a ton of fun, and Jai Courtney is having the time of his life. This one is a blast to go see with a bunch of friends in a packed theater. Don't miss the experience of the year.

Many of us know of a movie that we know is brilliant, or perhaps isn't and is worth recommending anyway, but we hesitate to do so because the film's premise is so bonkers that you worry you'll put them off. For me, it's a film called Womb, which stars Matt Smith before he was the Doctor. Smith's character dies, and his childhood friend/girlfriend grows and births his clone, raising him as her child. It's a strange concept, but an amazing movie.

During the pandemic and after, I found it too hard to watch movies about it. COVID was a tough time, but I've recently been checking out some of these titles. The Bubble was the only one I saw at the time, mainly because of Karen Gillan, and I thought that was fascinating. I just checked out Dumb Money, and I thought it was brilliant how they implemented songs that went viral on TikTok during the pandemic. It was eerie and gave me déjà vu, brilliantly.

A few different popcorn buckets for Fantastic Four: First Steps have been revealed. The Galactus bucket is certainly impressive with the LED eyes (though it looks like it's going to be pretty pricey), and the Fantasticar is cool too. However, my favorite has got to be HERBIE which will apparently have compartments for popcorn, soda, and candy.