On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David digs into the new Wonder Man trailer ahead of its January 27th release. He also shares his thoughts on the new Avengers: Doomsday teasers, including the X-Men sneak peek. Then, he is joined by box office analyst Scott Mendelson to go over some hypothetical 2026 headlines.

TIMECODES:

0:00 - Patreon Executive Producers
0:32 - Intro
4:09 - News
19:03 - 2026 Box Office Headlines w/ Scott Mendelson

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Matt Roembke says goodbye to The Direct Podcast.

He is joined by co-hosts Liam Crowley and David Thompson, discussing their hype for 2026's biggest projects.

TIME CODES:
0:00 - Goodbye Matt Message
6:08 - Intro
23:57 - News
1:06:43 - 2026 Hype Meter

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On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt re-review The Fantastic Four: First Steps and conclude the Multiverse Marathon.

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On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt re-review Thunderbolts* and continue the Multiverse Marathon.

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Fri 12/19 – The Fantastic Four: First Steps

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On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt react to Scarlett Johansson being in talks for The Batman Part 2, then re-review Captain America: Brave New World, and continue the Multiverse Marathon.

TIMECODES:
0:00 - Opening Announcement
7:44 - Intro
10:42 - News
30:38 - Captain America: Brave New World REVIEW

Upcoming MCU Marathon Schedule:

Mon 12/15 – Thunderbolts*
Fri 12/19 – Fantastic Four: First Steps

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On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt re-review Deadpool & Wolverine with Richard Nebens, and continue the Multiverse Marathon.

Upcoming MCU Marathon Schedule:

Mon 12/8 – Captain America: Brave New World

Fri 12/12 – Thunderbolts
Mon 12/15 – Fantastic Four: First Steps

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On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt react to Wicked: For Good and Wake Up Dead Man, then re-review The Marvels, and continue the Multiverse Marathon.

TIMECODES:
0:00 - Intro
5:06 - News
27:45 - The Marvels REVIEW

Upcoming MCU Marathon Schedule:

Fri 12/5 – Deadpool & Wolverine

Mon 12/8 – Captain America: Brave New World

Fri 12/12 – Thunderbolts*
Mon 12/15 – Fantastic Four: First Steps

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On this episode of The Direct Podcast, David and Matt re-review Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 with Klein Felt, and continue the Multiverse Marathon.

Upcoming MCU Marathon Schedule:

Mon 12/1 – The Marvels

Fri 12/5 – Deadpool & Wolverine

Mon 12/8 – Captain America: Brave New World

Fri 12/12 – Thunderbolts
Mon 12/15 – Fantastic Four: First Steps

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