PoppedCast is here. In Episode 1, we break down the biggest talking points in film right now, from the 2026 Academy Awards to our full review of Project Hail Mary and the most anticipated movies still to come this year.
What’s Featured In PoppedCast Episode 1?

We react to major Oscar wins, including One Battle After Another dominating the night, Sinners taking key categories, and surprises across acting, screenplay, and technical awards.
We also dive into Project Hail Mary, starring Ryan Gosling, discussing performances, adaptation choices, and whether it has awards potential. Plus, we talk Dune 3, its IMAX release strategy, and what it means for the box office. To close, we each share our most anticipated films of 2026, including Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Avengers: Doomsday, and Toy Story 5.
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Episode Chapters:
00:00 Intro
01:29 What We’ve Been Watching
07:18 Oscars 2026 Discussion
15:14 Dunesday
30:44 Project Hail Mary Review
48:33 Most Anticipated 2026 Titles
