Ben Fritz
Covers the entertainment industry for The Wall Street Journal. Previously hosted the journal podcast miniseries "With Great Power", about superhero movies.
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Jul 11, 2025 • 23min
Can Superman Save Warner?
In this conversation, Ben Fritz, an entertainment industry expert from The Wall Street Journal, dives into the challenges and hopes surrounding Superman's $225 million reboot. He discusses how critical this film is for revitalizing the DC brand under Warner Bros. Discovery, contrasting it with Marvel's success. Fritz highlights Superman's screen evolution and the complexities of modernizing his narrative. He also touches on James Gunn's role in shaping the character's future, addressing generational divides in superhero fandom.
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Jul 23, 2025 • 35min
‘Fantastic Four’ Pressure, Marvel’s Next Steps, and Kevin Feige’s Future
Ben Fritz, a Wall Street Journal entertainment reporter and Marvel Comics historian, joins to discuss the intense pressure on 'The Fantastic Four' as Marvel faces superhero fatigue. They analyze Marvel's recent struggles with content oversaturation and fan disengagement, as well as Kevin Feige's role moving forward. The conversation touches on the significance of star power in casting and the contrasting positions of Marvel and DC in the evolving superhero landscape. Predictions for the upcoming film's box office performance add an intriguing twist!
