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Will People Still Care About Batman 2? Summer Box Office Bombs : WG Highlight

Jul 16, 2026 · 19m

Summary

The hosts discuss the fourth delay of The Batman Part II to 2028, debating whether the wait will hurt or help its box office potential. They analyze recent box office flops, including the live-action Moana and the latest Minions film, while noting the success of Mickey 17. The conversation also touches on James Gunn’s influence on DC projects and speculates on potential release date swaps with other major films like The Lord of the Rings.

Topics discussed

Sponsor ads: Cohesity, NJ World Cup, Just Food for Dogs, LifeLock The Batman 2 delay to 2028 and fan reactions Speculating on Batman vs Lord of the Rings release dates James Gunn's influence and DC Universe strategy Box office bombs: Moana live-action and Minions Disney live-action fatigue and Minions franchise fatigue Toy Story 5 success and upcoming summer blockbusters
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