Ashley Padilla’s political portrayals, ‘Endgame Encore’ picks at the bones, and PB+J comes to breakfast
Your weekly rundown of everything from Snackology, Popculturology and The Cold Open.
Popculturology • Friday Newsletter
Is ‘Dune Messiah’ happening sooner than we thought?
Despite saying he wanted a break, Villeneuve may soon return to Arrakis. PLUS: My latest ‘Acolyte’ thoughts, and ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ tracking for a big opening.
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‘Star Wars: Episode X’ has a director. But does it have a purpose?
The Skywalker Saga resumes with Jon Watts at the helm. PLUS: The Russo Brothers can’t stop being weird, ‘VisionQuest’ unleashes James Spader, and Danny McBride’s ‘G.I. Joe’ enlists Bradley Cooper.
It’s 2026, and ‘Avengers: Endgame’ is back on top of the box office
Thanks to ‘Avengers: Endgame Encore,’ the Infinity Saga’s conclusion added $26M to its domestic total.
‘Avengers: Endgame Encore’ turns an ending into an ellipsis
‘Endgame’ is back in theaters this weekend, complete with multiple new scenes to connect the Infinity Saga conclusion to ‘Avengers: Doomsday.’
Did I will the new ‘Darkwing Duck’ series into existence?
Probably not. But the Disney+ revival is a reason for fans to celebrate. PLUS: A new ‘You Can See Everything’ trailer, so much ’SNL,’ and the Paramount/WBD merger gets even worse.