D23 2026 Instant Reactions | The Midnight Boys
Summary
The Midnight Boys recap their D23 experience, focusing on the underwhelming reception of the new X-Men casting, including Sadie Sink, Indya Moore, and Adam Driver as Mr. Sinister. They critique the presentation's awkwardness compared to other Disney announcements and discuss the strategic shift toward younger, lesser-known actors. The group also analyzes the *Avengers: Doomsday* trailer, speculating on multiverse stakes and the potential pruning of Tobey Maguire’s Spider-Man universe.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and podcast intro
X-Men MCU casting announcement reactions
Critique of D23 presentation style
SoFi ad break
Analysis of Adam Driver as Mr. Sinister
D23 event atmosphere and other Disney announcements
Star Wars Starfighter and Ahsoka discussion
Marvel TV future and Vision Quest
Doomsday trailer and Tobey Maguire cameo
Speculating on Magneto casting
Outro, new set, and final thoughts
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