X-Men 97 Season 2 Trailer, Lex Dons His Power Armor, and Backrooms Dethrones Mando
Summary
Multiverse News covers the X-Men '97 Season 2 trailer, the Russo Brothers' misleading Avengers: Doomsday marketing stunt, and a first look at Lex Luthor’s mech suit in the DCU. The hosts analyze the box office success of A24’s The Back Rooms versus the steep drop for The Mandalorian & Grogu, highlighting a shift toward internet-born creators. They also discuss Rings of Power’s renewal and The Boys prequel.
Topics discussed
Intro and summer vacation banter
X-Men 97 Season 2 trailer breakdown
Marvel's cryptic marketing and Russo Bros
X-Men 97 animation style and future seasons
Critique of Marvel's hype machine
Lex Luthor suit reveal and Supergirl box office
DCU strategy and superhero fatigue
Masters of the Universe and Mando & Grogu
The Backrooms movie success and indie trends
Shift from IP to creator-driven cinema
Lightning Round: House of the Dragon, The Boys
To Catch a Predator movie and Chris Hansen
AI Stan Lee and fan-made Boys finale
Minecraft 2, Rings of Power, and God of War
Wolverine animated series and outro
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