ScreenCrush: The Podcast

ScreenCrush The Podcast tackles all the movie and TV hot topics, offering reviews and analysis of Marvel, Star Wars, and everything you care about right now. Hosted by Ryan Arey, and featuring a panel of industry professionals.

ScreenCrush The Podcast tackles all the movie and TV hot topics, offering reviews and analysis of Marvel, Star Wars, and everything you care about right now. Hosted by Ryan Arey, and featuring a panel of industry professionals.

Is Cara Dune returning to The Mandalorian? Lucasfilm released a statement that implies Gina Carano's return to the show! This video catches you up on the controversy, her lawsuit with Disney, and what her potential return means for Star Wars and the rumored series, Rangers of the New Republic

Which new superhero movie won the summer of 2025: Superman or Fantastic Four: First Steps? ScreenCrush breaks down the similarities between these two blockbuster re-launches, from their bright comic book costumes and ensemble casts to their shared narrative beats of initial defeat, venturing to another world, and overcoming public doubt. Join Ryan, Mike Lawrence, and Cameron Kasky as they crown th...

Superman is finally here, but does the new man of steel live up to the hype? ScreenCrush reviews ad breaks down the themes in the movie, and how it stacks up against the movies of Superman past.

The DC Extended Universe began as a grimdark take on the interconnected superhero universe of the MCU. But, after behind-the-scenes drama and several hard pivots, the franchise is being rebooted with the release of Superman. But how did we get here? In this documentary, the ScreenCrush team dives deep into the creation of this forgotten franchise, the controversies, and questions how much of it wi...

Ironheart may have just revealed exactly how Robert Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom will be created in Avengers Doomsday. We just got a clue that perfectly ties Doom and Riri Williams into the entire Multiverse Saga, and makes everything connect going all the way back to Tony's demise in Avengers Endgame.

John Hammond is often seen as one of the villains as the Jurassic Park series. He's portrayed as a megalomaniac capitalist who plays god... which...fair. But Hammond actually displays the true theme of the film, which is adaptation and evolution. Unlike most movie villains, Hammond fully understands the error of his ways, and becomes a conservationist who lives in harmony with nature, rather than...

Who else in the MCU has Mephisto made a deal with?

Ironheart's first season concludes with Riri finally using magic to power her new suit--and we break down every marvel easter egg you might have missed. And, of course, he's finally here--Mephisto has joined the MCU. We explain what this means for this show, future MC projects, and the return of Wanda and Dr. Doom.

According to THR, John Bernthal's Punisher will be appearing in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the fourth installment of the Tom Holland series. We break down the latest MCU crossover, which also includes Sadie Sink and the Hulk.

A report from Variety confirmed that Jacob Schrier is the director of the first MCU X-Men movie, and the studio added a mysterious new slot to their calendar! Does this mean that the Mutant Saga is almost here? ScreenCrush breaks down the biggest news in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, the potential cast, and what villains we need to see the team face.

James Gunn has been giving tell-all interviews, opening up about the state of the DCU, what's wrong with Marvel, and why we're not getting a new Batman movie anytime soon.

The Thunderbolts/New Avengers was supposed to be a return to form for Marvel Studios--a team-up movie with an A+ script, and a loaded cast. And yet, it made less money than Captain America: Brave New World. In this video, we talk about Marvel fatigue, the cast, and what the studio can do going forward to become a hit-maker once again.

Go back and watch Avengers: Age of Ultron, and think about the multiverse saga. Why does Ultron hate Tony Stark and the Avengers so much? We think it's because he foresaw the inevitable turn of Tony Stark becoming Doctor Doom.

Marvel originally planned for Kang the Conqueror to be the big bad of the multiverse saga, but later pivoted to Robert Downey Jr returning to play Doctor Doom. The move seemed like the MCU was retconning and covered in flop sweat...but what if they had always planned on Doom being the main villain? We walk you through an alternate saga, with new Avengers movies about Secret Invasion and Dark Reign...

What really happened with "Madame Web"? Ryan Arey dives into the scrapped Terminator-inspired plot with its deep MCU ties, including a Tom Holland Spider-Man cameo. The story changed from saving a pregnant Mary Parker to Ezekiel Sims hunting the Spider-Women. We’ll discuss the MCU-refence filled popcorn bucket, Sony’s legal Spider-Man battles, and why they should just license him back to Marvel St...

This video compares and contrasts the Star Wars series "Andor" and "Ahsoka," discussing their similarities, differences, and overall quality. The analysis focuses on character development, plot, and storytelling techniques, particularly through key scenes. It explores why one series is considered a standout while the other falls short, delving into the creators' approaches and their impact on the...

In Avengers: Doomsday, the Fantastic Four and the Avengers are going to face off against the X-Men. But did you know that Fox tried to make this battle happen years ago, before the Avengers? We detail the lost Fox Marvel crossover script that would have changed the direction of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and maybe even denied us Captain America: Civil War.

The Hulk is now rumored to be in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, along with low-level villains such as Tombstone and the Tarantula. We explain what the heck this movie is even about, and whether or not the Hulk appearing in the film is a good idea.

ScreenCrush breaks down the teaser trailer for Stranger Things Season 5, and all of the clues about Eddie's return, the series finale, and how Hopper grew that Glorious beard.

Andor is a Star Wars show with an incredible amount of detail in the practical sets, intricate costumes, and connections to the greater Star Wars lore. We combed the desert for easter eggs that we missed, that take you behind the scenes of the production of this incredible TV series.

According to a leak from Daniel RPK, Disney has no plans to continue the Mandalorian, signaling the end of Star Wars live-action TV. We discuss whether or not this is the right movie for Lucasfilm, and if this means that Dave Filoni's crossover movie is dead in the water.

In this video, we dissect the season 2 finale of "The Last of Us." This episode delves into themes of community, revenge, and human nature, focusing on Abby and Ellie's parallel journeys. We also discuss key scenes, changes from the game, and the significant symbolism throughout. Join us as we unpack this powerful conclusion and set the stage for what’s to come in the next season. Don't forget to...

Andor was the pinnacle of Star Wars television, but currently Lucasfilm has out Star Wars TV projects on hold. So what show should they make next? Explore the aftermath of Return of the Jedi? Revisit the Clone Wars? Or document the Rise of the First Order?