JAN 601: Weapons (2025) Review - James Gunn to Direct Next 'Super-Family' Movie (08/13/25)

In this episode of The Jock and Nerd Podcast, we dive into breaking movie news — James Gunn is officially set to direct the next Super-Family film for DC Studios after the success of Superman. We cover casting news for the Highlander remake with Dave Bautista, the latest on Road House 2, Tom Cruise's stalled $275M project Deeper, troubling box office projections, and a potential Rambo origins movie. Then, we review the tense new thriller Weapons (2025) before wrapping up with our "What Are We Watching?" segment, featuring thoughts on Clueless, Lady Snowblood, Hellboy: The Crooked Man, NightBreed, Baywatch, Black Phone, and Hereditary. ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 – This Week on the Show! 01:07 – Welcome to The Jock and Nerd Podcast! 02:20 – James Gunn to Direct Next Movie in the Super-Family at DC Studios After Superman Success 12:08 – Highlander: Dave Bautista to Play Villain Opposite Henry Cavill in Amazon MGM's Remake 17:13 – Heads of State Director Ilya Naishuller in Talks for Road House 2 20:22 – Tom Cruise's Deeper Put on Hold as Warner Bros. Refuses $275 Million Budget 25:43 – Box Office Grosses Won't Return to Pre-COVID Levels Even by 2029 34:52 – Rambo Origins Pic John Rambo at Millennium Has Noah Centineo in Its Crosshairs to Star 40:16 – Promos 41:28 – Join The Patreon Fan Club! 42:59 – Weapons (2025) Review 1:54:42 – News From The Nation 2:00:13 – What Are We Watching? Clueless, Lady Snowblood, Hellboy: The Crooked Man, NightBreed, Baywatch, Black Phone, Hereditary The next Patreon Discord hangout is Thurs., Aug. 21, 2025 @ 8 PM CDT Be a part of the show! Send us a message: speakpipe.com/jockandnerd Voicemail: (312) 248-4376 (312-248-HERO) Email: [email protected] Instagram: @jockandnerd Twitter: @jockandnerdcast Facebook: facebook.com/jockandnerd Facebook Group: jockandnerd.com/community Donate: Support the podcast! Subscribe to Jock and Nerd on YouTube! Merchandise: jockandnerd.com/shop Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | GooglePlay | RSS Rate and review us in Apple Podcasts! jockandnerd.com/review Show notes: jockandnerd.com/601 Help spread the geekery with a Jock and Nerd merchandise! Support the show on Patreon for bonus content! Affiliate links: Merchoid | Amazon US | Amazon CA Follow Rugboy on Twitter @RugboyShow