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It looks like Paul Bettany is coming back as Vision along with James Spader as Ultron in the new VisionQuest series. The series is meant to conclude the trilogy that began with WandaVision starring Bettany and Elizabeth Olsen and was followed up by Agatha All Along starring Kathryn Hahn. It sounds like the series will culminate in the search for Vision's son Tommy Maximoff. What do you think the trailer for VisionQuest?

Disney's D23 event gave us a special look at projects like VisionQuest, Ahsoka and of course, Avengers: Doomsday. This trailer gave us a little more insight into Doom, his connection to the Fantastic Four and his beef with the Avengers and X-Men. Here's my reaction and breakdown of the trailer, make sure you drop a comment below with any thoughts or theories you might have about the trailer!

Obviously it's been out for awhile and this is my first chance to fully review Tom Holland's latest outing as Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Starring Zendaya as MJ once again, alongside Sadie Sink as the one and only Jean Grey and suprise appearance from Florence Pugh as Black Widow, many are heralding it as the best cinematic experience of Spider-Man yet. What did you think of the movie, make sure you leave your thoughts down below!

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is just around the corner! But are YOU ready for the drop? Tom Holland is returning as Spider-Man alongside Jon Bernthal's Punisher, Mark Ruffalo's Hulk and Sadie Sink's mystery character. Here we give you a breakdown and primer of everything you can expect from the next outing of the webslinger.

I'm breaking down the trailer for Avengers: Doomsday once AGAIN with two of my homies to make sure we look at this thing from every angle. The film promises to bring back Thor, Black Panther, the Fantastic Four, the Thunderbolts, the Avengers and even Steve Rogers as Captain America, many fans aren't sure how all these parts will fit together. What do you think about the trailer, what do think the movie will like? Give us your wildest theories and thanks for joining us once again!

Today I'm reacting to Marvel's brand new trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, Marvel's star-studded film that promises to cross the Avengers, The X-Men and the Fantastic Four against the iconic Victor Von Doom. What did you think about the trailer? Are you excited to see Earth's Mightiest Heroes take on this threat?

Jon Berthal returned as Frank Castle for a Disney+ Special before he makes his Punisher big screen debut alongside Tom Holland's Peter Parker for Spider-Man: Brand New Day. This special presentation showed Frank on a brief hiatus from murking criminals down in Hell's Kitchen after all the carnage from his appearance in Daredevil: Born Again. What did you think of this series? And where do you think Frank Castle's story is headed in Spider-Man: Brand New Day?

Supergirl, the spinoff of James Gunn's 2025 Superman, starring Milly Alcock and Jason Momoa flew in theatres this past month but debuted with a thud. Critics and moviegoers alike have panned the film, with many wondering if James Gunn's DCU will crash before it begins. Here, my friend Caleb and I give our review. What did you think of the film? Was it a solid entry in Gunn's new cinematic universe, or will it add to the growing list of DC movie flops?

Today I'm breaking down Daredevil: Born Again Season 2.

Spider-Noir Breakdown and Review

Today I am FINALLY breaking down Invincible Season 4, that returned Steven Yeung as Invincible, Gillian Anderson as Atom Eve, Mahershala Ali as Titan and of course, JK Simmons as Omni-Man and introducing Lee Pace as Grand Regent Thragg. I'm breaking down and reviewing all of it from the Viltrumite confrontation to the explosive finale - you won't believe how much we have to discuss! But make sure you drop your thoughts! What did you think of the finale? What did you think of Season 4 and are you ready for Season 5?

My good friend Caleb and I are breaking down the final trailer for Supergirl starring Millie Alcock! We're going to dissect the trailer as well as the film, from Jason Momoa's impact as Lobo to how Kara Zor-El will contrast with David Corenswet's Superman.

Today I'm reviewing The Mandalorian and Grogu with my good friend Kevin!

Today we're breaking down the abilities of the Mega Evolutions and gameplay from Pokemon Champions. Make sure to like, subscribe and drop your thoughts about the new mega evolutions and Pokemon Champions!

Daredevil Born Again Season 2 debuted on Disney+ last week and today I'm breaking down that first episode to find any threads of the overall story. Matt Murdock as Daredevil is still trying to resist Wilson Fisk's, aka Kingpin's takeover of New York City as the mayor with his anti-vigilante task force and appears to be fighting a losing battle. Bullseye, Punisher and potentially other threats still loom so I'm doing my best to piece together what we do know and what we don't know about the future of Hell's Kitchen. Let me know your thoughts below and don't forget to like and subscribe!

Timothee Chalamet. Robert Pattinson. Zendaya. Rebecca Ferguson. Javier Bardem. Jason Momoa. Josh Brolin. The trailer for Dune: Part 3 is finally here.

Sony finally gave us a trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day where Tom Holland's Peter Parker navigates a world that has forgotten him. And the trailer was chock full of villain's and anti-heroes, from Jon Bernthal's Frank Castle aka Punisher, to Mark Ruffalo's Bruce Banner aka Hulk, to Scorpion, Boomerang, Tarantula and even the Hand! What did you think about the trailer and what are you looking forward to most about the movie?

So today I'm breaking down Season Two of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, which of course adapted Rick Riordan's second novel in the series, the Sea of Monsters. The series stars Walter Scobell as the titular character, Percy Jackson, along with guest characters played by notable actors like Lin Manuel Miranda, Lance Reddick and soon, Ming Na Wen. Obviously of course massive spoilers for the show on this episode but let me know your thoughts on this season down below!

Today I'm reviewing Wonder Man, that starred Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Simon Williams and Ben Kingsley reprising his role as Trevor Slattery from Iron Man 3 and Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings.

So we thought we were done reacting to the new Megas in Legends Z-A but Pokemon went ahead and dropped almost a dozen more! From Absol, to Lucario, to Garchomp, to Magearna, to Darkrai, to Zeroara, to Raichu, to Baxcailbur and many more, here's the breakdown on these latest additions to the Mega Evolution roster.

DC dropped a pair of trailers to show fans what's coming, with Supergirl debuting as the lastest entry in James Gunn's DC universe and HBO Max showcasing Lantewrns as a part of their slate for 2026. Which project are you miost excited for?

Predator: Badlands, starring Elle Fanning released in theatres this November. Ty and I take deep dive into the film to unpack any correlation to the Alien franchise and the Weyland-Yutani Corporation and how this film stacks up to the classic entires in the iconic 'Predator' franchise.

Today we finally get a chance to break down this Super Mario Bros. Trailer and give our reactions to it and thoughts on how the film will go. What do you think? Are you excited for it?

Pokemon Legends ZA just gave us a list of new Mega Evolutions from Dragonite, to Starmie, to Feraltigatr. Here's our reactions on each one, as well as our predictions on which ones are still to come.

Today we're reacting to the trailer for Season 2 of Percy Jackson and The Olympians, a story that we personally grew up to give our thoughts on where Disney is taking Rick Riordan's world of Greeks demigods and heroes. What do you think, are you excited for the new season of the show, starring Walter Scobell?

Fantastic Four: First Steps SPOILER Review | A Cosmic Return To FormMarvel’s Fantastic Four: First Steps is here, and we’re diving into a full spoiler review of everything that worked—and what didn’t. From the emotional depth of Vanessa Kirby’s Sue Storm to the cosmic scale of Galactus, this film finally captures the spirit of Marvel’s First Family.We break down the movie’s 1960s-inspired retro aesthetic, the decision to set the story in its own universe, and how that allows characters like Reed Richards (Pedro Pascal), Johnny Storm (Joseph Quinn), and Ben Grimm (Ebon Moss-Bachrach) to shine—or in Thing’s case, get a bit overlooked.We also explore how the movie handles Galactus as a true Marvel-level threat, what the film sets up for the future of the MCU, and how it compares to the 2005 and 2015 versions of the Fantastic Four.If you’re looking for a detailed breakdown of the characters, story, visuals, and what’s next for the MCU’s Fantastic Four, you’re in the right place. Subscribe for weekly movie reviews and content and follow our podcast The Blerd Wire on all major platforms! Drop your reactions in the comments — did First Steps live up to the hype?

This is my official review of How To Train Your Dragon the remake of the 2014 classic animated film. In a year that's seen numerous films based off existing properties like Lilo & Stitch, Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning, Minecraft, Superman, Jurassic World: Rebirth, Fantastic Four: First Steps, Ballerina absolutely dominate the original IP movies this year, like Elio, Mickey 17 and Novacane, are we starting to see franchises dominate again? Compared to 2023 where original movies like Barbie and Oppenheimer dominated established franchises like Mission Impossible, Fast & Furious, Marvel and DC, many thought the industry was shifting to more interest in original IP's. But in 2025, it appears like franchises, remakes and adaptations are topping the box office once again. What do you think, are franchises king again?

Superman Review, Plot Breakdown, and James Gunn's DCU DirectionIn this episode of The Blerd Wire, we dive deep into one of the most anticipated superhero films of the year: James Gunn’s Superman. This review DOES HAVE SPOILERS, but covers everything from the film’s bold political themes to character performances and the direction of the new DC Universe.We explore how Superman compares to previous DC films like Man of Steel, how James Gunn’s distinct storytelling style influences the tone and visuals, and why this reboot might be exactly what DC Studios needs. Topics include the central conflict where Superman halts an international war, the philosophical implications of his actions, and how the film reimagines the relationship between humanity and metahumans.We also discuss standout performances by David Corenswet as Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. Plus, thoughts on Ultraman, Metamorpho, and the introduction of key DCU themes such as power, control, and geopolitical tension in a superhero world.Perfect for fans of comic book films, DC Universe lore, and in-depth movie discussions, this episode raises questions about whether metahumans should hold power, the morality of intervention, and what James Gunn’s vision means for the future of DC films.If you’ve seen Superman, let us know what you thought in the comments or reviews. Do you think James Gunn is taking the DCU in the right direction? Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and follow The Blerd Wire wherever you get your podcasts.

And here is my review for Ironheart, executive produced by Ryan Coogler and starring Dominique Thorne as Riri Williams.

🎬 Ballerina Movie Review | John Wick Universe Spin-Off Worth Seeing in Theaters? 💥Welcome back to The Blerd Wire! In this episode, I break down Ballerina (2025) — the latest high-octane spin-off from the John Wick universe starring Ana de Armas. I wasn’t planning to see this one in theaters, but I’m so glad I did. Here’s why.We get into the relentless action, creative stunt work, flamethrowers (!), and how Ana de Armas proves she can lead a John Wick-level film. Plus, we talk about Keanu Reeves — yes, he’s connected to this story, and fans of the franchise won’t be disappointed.🎥 Topics covered:* How Ballerina fits into the John Wick timeline* Does Keanu Reeves return as John Wick?* Ana de Armas' breakout performance as a deadly assassin* Why Ballerina deserves to be seen in theaters* The problem with great movies flopping (Thunderbolts, Mission Impossible)* Summer 2025 box office trends and what’s next (Jurassic World, Superman, How to Train Your Dragon)📢 Join the convo:* Did you like Ballerina?* Where does it rank among the John Wick films for you?* Are theaters still worth it in the streaming age?👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more reviews, hot takes, and film culture breakdowns from the world of geek cinema.

Welcome to The Blerd Wire with your host King Whale! In this episode, I’m diving into my full review of Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning — the explosive final chapter in the legendary action franchise starring Tom Cruise.Spoiler alert — I break down key plot points, the villain Gabriel (Esai Morales), and how the film eerily mirrors current global tensions with its nuclear subplot. I also discuss Grace’s development, Vanessa Kirby’s reduced role, and the unexpected return of a classic character from the original Mission: Impossible.Was this a satisfying conclusion? Did Final Reckoning live up to the legacy of Fallout, Rogue Nation, and Ghost Protocol? From Angela Bassett’s surprise return to the emotional farewell of a beloved character, I unpack what worked, what didn’t, and whether this ending stuck the landing.Plus: Thoughts on the action sequences, climax, and the powerful collaboration between Tom Cruise and Christopher McQuarrie — including a quick nod to Top Gun: Maverick.Let me know in the comments:Have you seen Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning?Where does it rank in your list?What did you think of that ending?Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more reviews, nerd culture breakdowns, and in-depth commentary — only on The Blerd Wire!

In this episode of The Blerd Wire, we break down the first half of Andor and why it’s striking a chord with longtime Star Wars fans—especially those who grew up on the prequels and The Clone Wars. Is Andor too slow for mainstream audiences, or is it the gritty, political Star Wars drama we’ve been waiting for? I share my generational perspective on Andor, Star Wars storytelling, and why Disney needs to rethink how it targets different fanbases.

Today I'm reviewing Thunderbolts* - and man, what a movie. But beware, there are MAJOR spoilers ahead for the movie in this review but wow does it really feel like the MCU is back. I loved this movie and so did everyone else that I know who saw it. It hit on all cylinders and I'm so happy they did Sentry justice. The movie continues the story of Florence Pugh's Yelena Belova, David Harbour's Red Guardian, Sebastian Stan's Bucky Barnes, John Walker's US Agent, among others. Please go watch it, and if you've already seen it, drop your thoughts below!

Today, I brought two very special guests from MCU's Bleeding Edge to review and discuss the entire series. The series continues the popular Daredevil series from Netflix and returns several characters from that series, including Wilson Bethel's Benjamin Poindexter aka Bullseye, Jon Bernthal's Frank Castle aka Punisher, Vincent D'Onfrio's Wilson Fisk aka Kingpin and of course, Charlie Cox's Matt Murdock aka Daredevil. What did you think of the series? Are you excited for Season 2?

Today we're reviewing the finale Daredevil: Born Again! Lemme know what you think about it, I thought it was done really well and definitely seems like it's setting up another storyline. But beware, there are definite spoilers throughout this episode!

Today I'm reviewing The Electric State, the Netflix film starring Chris Pratt, Millie Bobby Brown, Stanley Tucchi, Giancarlo Esposito, Woody Harrelson, Ke Huay Quan, Anthony Mackie and directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. The film has garnered mixed to negative reviews so far and it has some worried if the Russos have their touch while their massive MCU blockbusters Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars are just around the corner. What do you think? Did you like this movie? Or do you think the Russos are running out of steam?

So today we're reacting to the first four episodes of the new Disney+ show, Daredevil: Born Again, featuring Charlie Cox reprising his role as Matt Murdock and Vincent D'Onfrio reprising his role as Wilson Fisk. Daredevil: Born Again, of course, follows up the storyline from Netflix's hugely successful Daredevil series. Lemme you thoughts down below, what do you think of the series so far?

Invincible Season 3 came out on Amazon Prime just this past week and I'm breaking down the episode and the explosive fight with Conquest as well as the season overall. What did you think about the episode and the season?

This is my official reaction and review to Captain America: Brave New World. The film is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe of course and features Anthony Mackie reprising his role as Sam Wilson and Harrison Ford taking over at Thunderbolt Ross. Let me know your about the film and beware, there are detailed spoilers throughout this video!

CinematographyTHE BRUTALISTLol CrawleyDUNE: PART TWOGreig FraserEMILIA PÉREZPaul GuilhaumeMARIAEd LachmanNOSFERATUJarin BlaschkeCostume DesignA COMPLETE UNKNOWNArianne PhillipsCONCLAVELisy ChristlGLADIATOR IIJanty Yates and Dave CrossmanNOSFERATULinda MuirWICKEDPaul TazewellDirectingANORASean BakerTHE BRUTALISTBrady CorbetA COMPLETE UNKNOWNJames MangoldEMILIA PÉREZJacques AudiardTHE SUBSTANCECoralie FargeatFilm Editing ANORASean BakerTHE BRUTALISTDavid JancsoCONCLAVENick EmersonEMILIA PÉREZJuliette WelflingWICKEDMyron KersteinMakeup and HairstylingA DIFFERENT MANMike Marino, David Presto and Crystal JuradoEMILIA PÉREZJulia Floch Carbonel, Emmanuel Janvier and Jean-Christophe SpadacciniNOSFERATUDavid White, Traci Loader and Suzanne Stokes-MuntonTHE SUBSTANCEPierre-Olivier Persin, Stéphanie Guillon and Marilyne ScarselliWICKEDFrances Hannon, Laura Blount and Sarah NuthMusic (Original Score)THE BRUTALISTDaniel BlumbergCONCLAVEVolker BertelmannEMILIA PÉREZClément Ducol and CamilleWICKEDJohn Powell and Stephen SchwartzTHE WILD ROBOTKris BowersMusic (Original Song)"El Mal" from EMILIA PÉREZMusic by Clément Ducol and Camille; Lyric by Clément Ducol, Camille and Jacques Audiard"The Journey" from THE SIX TRIPLE EIGHTMusic and Lyric by Diane Warren"Like A Bird" from SING SINGMusic and Lyric by Abraham Alexander and Adrian Quesada"Mi Camino" from EMILIA PÉREZMusic and Lyric by Camille and Clément Ducol"Never Too Late" from ELTON JOHN: NEVER TOO LATEMusic and Lyric by Elton John, Brandi Carlile, Andrew Watt and Bernie TaupinProduction DesignTHE BRUTALISTProduction Design: Judy Becker; Set Decoration: Patricia CucciaCONCLAVEProduction Design: Suzie Davies; Set Decoration: Cynthia SleiterDUNE: PART TWOProduction Design: Patrice Vermette; Set Decoration: Shane VieauNOSFERATUProduction Design: Craig Lathrop; Set Decoration: Beatrice BrentnerováWICKEDProduction Design: Nathan Crowley; Set Decoration: Lee SandalesSound A COMPLETE UNKNOWNTod A. Maitland, Donald Sylvester, Ted Caplan, Paul Massey and David GiammarcoDUNE: PART TWOGareth John, Richard King, Ron Bartlett and Doug HemphillEMILIA PÉREZErwan Kerzanet, Aymeric Devoldère, Maxence Dussère, Cyril Holtz and Niels BarlettaWICKEDSimon Hayes, Nancy Nugent Title, Jack Dolman, Andy Nelson and John MarquisTHE WILD ROBOTRandy Thom, Brian Chumney, Gary A. Rizzo and Leff LeffertsVisual Effects ALIEN: ROMULUSEric Barba, Nelson Sepulveda-Fauser, Daniel Macarin and Shane MahanBETTER MANLuke Millar, David Clayton, Keith Herft and Peter StubbsDUNE: PART TWOPaul Lambert, Stephen James, Rhys Salcombe and Gerd NefzerKINGDOM OF THE PLANET OF THE APESErik Winquist, Stephen Unterfranz, Paul Story and Rodney BurkeWICKEDPablo Helman, Jonathan Fawkner, David Shirk and Paul CorbouldWriting (Adapted Screenplay)A COMPLETE UNKNOWNScreenplay by James Mangold and Jay CocksCONCLAVEScreenplay by Peter StraughanEMILIA PÉREZScreenplay by Jacques Audiard; In collaboration with Thomas Bidegain, Léa Mysius and Nicolas LivecchiNICKEL BOYSScreenplay by RaMell Ross & Joslyn BarnesSING SINGWritten by Moritz Binder, Tim Fehlbaum; Co-Written by Alex DavidWriting (Original Screenplay)ANORAWritten by Sean BakerTHE BRUTALISTWritten by Brady Corbet, Mona FastvoldA REAL PAINWritten by Jesse EisenbergSEPTEMBER 5Written by Moritz Binder, Tim Fehlbaum; Co-Written by Alex DavidTHE SUBSTANCEWritten by Coralie Fargeat

Today we're making our picks for the Oscar nominees and who we think should win based on each category. Here are our picks for the first six categories, make sure you leave your picks and thoughts below!Best PictureANORAAlex Coco, Samantha Quan and Sean Baker, ProducersTHE BRUTALISTNick Gordon, Brian Young, Andrew Morrison, D.J. Gugenheim and Brady Corbet, ProducersA COMPLETE UNKNOWNFred Berger, James Mangold and Alex Heineman, ProducersCONCLAVETessa Ross, Juliette Howell and Michael A. Jackman, ProducersDUNE: PART TWOMary Parent, Cale Boyter, Tanya Lapointe and Denis Villeneuve, ProducersEMILIA PÉREZPascal Caucheteux and Jacques Audiard, ProducersI'M STILL HEREMaria Carlota Bruno and Rodrigo Teixeira, ProducersNICKEL BOYSDede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner and Joslyn Barnes, ProducersTHE SUBSTANCECoralie Fargeat and Tim Bevan & Eric Fellner, ProducersWICKEDMarc Platt, ProducerActor in a Leading RoleAdrien Brody in THE BRUTALISTTimothée Chalamet in A COMPLETE UNKNOWNColman Domingo in SING SINGRalph Fiennes in CONCLAVESebastian Stan in THE APPRENTICEActor in a Supporting RoleYura Borisov in ANORAKieran Culkin in A REAL PAINEdward Norton in A COMPLETE UNKNOWNGuy Pearce in THE BRUTALISTJeremy Strong in THE APPRENTICEActress in a Leading RoleCynthia Erivo in WICKEDKarla Sofía Gascón in EMILIA PÉREZMikey Madison in ANORADemi Moore in THE SUBSTANCEFernanda Torres in I'M STILL HEREActress in a Supporting RoleMonica Barbaro in A COMPLETE UNKNOWNAriana Grande in WICKEDFelicity Jones in THE BRUTALISTIsabella Rossellini in CONCLAVEZoe Saldaña in EMILIA PÉREZAnimated Feature FilmFLOWGints Zilbalodis, Matīss Kaža, Ron Dyens and Gregory ZalcmanINSIDE OUT 2Kelsey Mann and Mark NielsenMEMOIR OF A SNAILAdam Elliot and Liz KearneyWALLACE & GROMIT: VENGEANCE MOST FOWLNick Park, Merlin Crossingham and Richard BeekTHE WILD ROBOTChris Sanders and Jeff Hermann

During Sunday's Super Bowl, where the Philadelphia Eagles dominated the Kansas City Chiefs, we got another trailer for Thunderbolts, this time showing our first look at the Void, aka Sentry. Here are my thoughts on the trailer, make sure to share yours below!

Here's my trailer breakdown for Fantastic Four: First Steps, the Marvel Cinematic Universe film about Marvel's first family that's slated for release on July 25th this year and stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bacrach and Joseph Quinn!

Today we're reviewing Wicked, the late year box office smash of 2024 that of course stars Ariana Granda and Cynthia Erivo as Glinda and Elphaba, respectively, before the two were known as the Good Witch and the Wicked Witch. The film is likely to win multiple Oscars, but we have an interesting debate on our hands, who deserves Best actress more? Cynthia Erivo? Or Ariana Grande? Let us know your thoughts!

Here is my official reaction to the Superman Trailer that dropped earlier today! This film is of course directed by The Suicide Squad and Guardians of the Galaxy Trilogy director James Gunn, and stars David Corenswet at Clark Kent/Superman, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Nathan Fillion as Guy Garner/Green Lantern, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl and Eli Gathegi as Mr. Terrific.

Today we're continuing to fix the multiverse saga with Loki! As most people did, we found this series to be incredible and the best way to fix is to pretty much leave it exactly the same. Here's our official synopsis:

With AMC series Snowpiercer starring Daveed Diggs and Jennifer Connelly reaching its final season, we're taking a look at the film that preceded the series, 2014's Snowpiercer. The film featured an incredible cast with Tilda Swinton, Ed Harris, Octavia Spencer and of course, Chris Evans whose newest movie Red One, with Dwayne Johnson is due out this November. So let us know what you think about the film, whether you think it's good or better than the series!

So today we're continuing to fix the multiverse saga, and this time, with Shang-Chi and The Legend of the Ten Rings. But as it turns out, this movie needs no fixing! Honestly the best thing this film could do is stay exactly the way it is. For us, it was one of the strongest entries in the Multiverse Saga and fits perfectly into the overall story. So here's our synopsis and spoiler alert - there's no change to it! Wenwu aka, the Mandarin was a ruthless, immortal warlord empowered by his Ten Rings. But when he meets a woman from mystical village Tao Lao, he gives up his rings and empire for a happy family life. When she's killed by thugs from his past, he returns to his old ways and trains his son, Shang Chi, to be a killer from age 7. At 14, he sends Shang Chi to avenge her, but Shang Chi stays and hides in America after the kill brings no closure. Years later, he & his friend Katy are whisked back into his old world when his father sends assassins to take he and his sister, Xi Xialing's pendants. Wenwu captures them at Xi's illegal fighting club and takes them back to his compound where he reveals the pendants will help him rescue their dead mother from Tao Lao. He threatens to destroy Tao Lao so Shang Chi, Katy and Xu Xialing escape the compound with some help from an impriosned Trevor Slattery to go defend it. In Tao Lao, Shang-Chi's aunt reveals Wenwu is being tricked by trapped Dweller-In-Darkness monster. Shang Chi defeats Wenwu, but not before the monster is freed. Wenwu gives Shang-Chi the rings before the monster kills Wenwu, and Shang-Chi and the Great Protector Dragon destroy the Dweller-In-Darkness. End credits: Xialing takes over Ten Rings Wong shows Shang Chi and Katy that the Rings appear to send some cosmic beacon

So here's my official theory about Knull for Tom Hardy's Venom: The Last Dance. Let me know what you guys think!I think Knull came from the MCU as the personification of darkness and was brought into existence as a god-like being when the Celestials brought matter and energy to his side of the universe. He settles on a planet, names it Klyntar and creates the symbiotes. However, a Celestial emerged through his planet, completely destroying everything on it. So he angrily creates All-Black The Necrosword and beheads that Celestial, who would become Knowhere. I think Arishem and the other Celestials separated him from the Necrosword and then banished him to the Sony verse. Venom in Venom: The Last Dance is his key to return to the MCU and enact his vengeance on all the Celestials.