John Campea Show Hugh Jackman On Returning As Wolverine, Wicked Crushes Box Office Records
Nov 24, 2025
Dive into the drama as Rian Johnson’s planned Star Wars trilogy bites the dust. Explore the excitement surrounding K-Pop Demon Hunters qualifying for Oscars and the buzz on the new Masters of the Universe film. Wicked for Good shatters box office records, earning a staggering $150M. Meanwhile, Hugh Jackman hints at the possibility of returning as Wolverine, stating he’s ‘never saying never.’ Plus, hear juicy insights on what could be next for the Wicked franchise—without Elphaba or Glinda!
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Rian Johnson Trilogy Is Effectively Dead
- Rian Johnson's planned Star Wars trilogy is effectively dead according to recent reporting and his own comments.
- John Campea argues shelving it is likely good for Star Wars because The Last Jedi remains divisive and would create PR baggage.
K-pop Demon Hunters Gains Oscar Eligibility
- K-pop Demon Hunters qualified for the Oscars after limited theatrical runs and is almost certain to get a Best Original Song nomination.
- John Campea sees Best Animated Feature as a possible second nomination but doubts it will win in a mediocre animation year.
Masters Of The Universe: Two-Hour Sweet Spot
- Masters of the Universe reports are increasingly positive and the film reportedly runs around two hours, which John calls a sweet spot.
- He cautions runtime doesn't determine quality but prefers two hours for introducing the world without overstaying its welcome.