Kristian Harloff is joined by special guest **StrawHatGoofy** for one of the biggest conversations happening in entertainment today: **Influencers vs. Critics.** As Hollywood continues to evolve, studios are increasingly balancing traditional film critics with YouTube creators, TikTok influencers, and online personalities to generate buzz for new releases. But who has more impact on audiences? Are critics becoming less influential? Have influencers changed the way movies are marketed? Kristian and StrawHatGoofy dive into the debate and explore how the entertainment industry is adapting to this major shift.

Plus, the show covers the latest Marvel, DC, Star Wars, and franchise movie news, including concerns about Marvel Phase 7, a surprising update on the new G.I. Joe reboot, the latest trailer for Star Wars: Visions – The Ninth Jedi, and a box office update on Supergirl as the DCU film heads into its second weekend.

Stories For Today:

* Every Rumored Marvel Phase 7 Movie Is A Sequel Or A Revival, And That Could Be A Problem
* G.I. Joe: Danny McBride Reveals Reboot Will Pit Duke Against A Cobra-Infested Town — And It Won't Be A Comedy
* Star Wars: Visions – The Ninth Jedi Trailer
* Supergirl Box Office Update – How the DCU Movie Is Faring Heading Into Its Second Weekend

Today's episode features special guest StrawHatGoofy as he joins Kristian for an in-depth discussion on the changing relationship between influencers and traditional film critics. With studios increasingly inviting creators to premieres and early screenings, they discuss whether influencers have become more impactful than critics, how audiences consume movie reviews today, and what the future of entertainment coverage looks like.

If you're a fan of Marvel, DC, Star Wars, movie reviews, YouTube creators, box office analysis, or the latest Hollywood news, this episode is for you.

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00:00 The Show Starts & Opening Banter
03:35 Jodie Foster Says F1 Was Made By AI?
17:24 LiquidIV
19:34 Supergirl Box Office Update
33:25 G.I. Joe: Danny McBride Reveals Reboot Will Pit Duke Against A Cobra-Infested Town
45:22 Critics vs Influencers
1:12:11 Q&A

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Kristian Harloff finally watched **Obsession**—and it's time to talk about it! After becoming one of the year's biggest surprise box office success stories, the horror phenomenon has been impossible to ignore. Did **Obsession** live up to the hype? Kristian shares his full thoughts on the film, what worked, what didn't, why audiences have embraced it, and whether it deserves all the praise it's been receiving.

Plus, Hugh Jackman hints that he may not be finished playing Wolverine after **Avengers: Secret Wars**, **Minions & Monsters** gets off to a strong opening at the box office, Amy Adams discusses her role in **Star Wars: Starfighter**, and Anya Taylor-Joy reveals new details about joining **The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum**.
Stories For Today:

* Kristian's Review of Obsession
* Hugh Jackman Hints At Plans To Continue Playing Wolverine After Avengers: Secret Wars
* Minions & Monsters Has $14M Opening Day
* Justice League Star Amy Adams Reveals She Only Has A "Small Part" In Star Wars: Starfighter
* Anya Taylor-Joy Talks Her Gollum Role

Today's show is headlined by Kristian's long-awaited review of **Obsession**, one of the year's biggest breakout movies. After dominating the box office and generating massive word-of-mouth, Kristian gives his spoiler-free thoughts on whether the film lives up to its reputation and why it has connected with audiences.

The episode also covers the latest Marvel, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, and box office news, including Hugh Jackman's Wolverine future and the strong debut of **Minions & Monsters**.

If you're a fan of **Obsession**, Marvel, Wolverine, Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, or the latest movie news, this episode is for you.

#Obsession #MovieReview #KristianHarloff #Wolverine #HughJackman #AvengersSecretWars #Marvel #MCU #StarWars #AmyAdams #LordOfTheRings #TheHuntForGollum #AnyaTaylorJoy #MinionsAndMonsters #BoxOffice #MovieNews

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Hollywood is changing—and today's box office tells the story. Kristian Harloff takes a deep dive into one of the biggest shifts the movie industry has seen in years as established blockbuster franchises struggle while original and lower-budget films continue to surprise audiences.

What happened to **Supergirl**, **The Mandalorian and Grogu**, and **Masters of the Universe** at the box office? Why are breakout hits like **Obsession** and **Backrooms** becoming some of the biggest success stories of the year? Kristian examines whether audiences are moving away from traditional franchise filmmaking, what this means for studios like Warner Bros., Disney, Marvel, Lucasfilm, and DC Studios, and how Hollywood may need to rethink its strategy going forward.

Today's discussion explores whether we're entering a new era of Hollywood, where audiences are rewarding fresh ideas over familiar IP. From the struggles of major studio tentpoles to the unexpected success of original horror and independent films, Kristian breaks down what these trends could mean for the future of movie theaters and the entertainment industry.

If you're a fan of movie news, box office analysis, Hollywood trends, DC, Star Wars, Disney, Warner Bros., or the future of blockbuster filmmaking, this episode is for you.

#Hollywood #BoxOffice #Supergirl #TheMandalorian #Grogu #MastersOfTheUniverse #Obsession #Backrooms #MovieNews #DCStudios #StarWars #Disney #WarnerBros #KristianHarloffShow #EntertainmentNews

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