The Bobby Bones Show / Movie Mike's Movie Podcast (Nov 15, 2025)

Franchises with the Most Films, Predator: Badlands Review, & Scream 7 Trailer Breakdown

EPISODE OVERVIEW

In this Movie Mike-hosted installment from The Bobby Bones Show, Movie Mike dives into the cinematic world’s most enduring franchises, plays a spirited “Dead, Alive, or Revive” game with each major series, offers a spoiler-free review of the new sci-fi film Predator: Badlands, and finally heads to the Trailer Park for a breakdown of the newly released Scream 7 trailer. If you’re a movie franchise junkie, a Predator newbie, or a horror hound, this is a jam-packed episode of analysis, opinion, and insight.

1. Franchises with the Most Films: Dead, Alive, or Revive

Timestamps: 03:46–33:59

Movie Mike breaks down and ranks the top ten movie franchises by the number of releases, assigning each a state: Dead (should rest), Alive (thriving), or Revive (needs a comeback).

Top Franchises and Their Statuses

#10 (03:46) – 8 Films:

• Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Alive. New animated and R-rated projects on the horizon (“TMNT…that is a very much alive franchise.”)
• The Muppets: Revive. Over a decade since the last film and ready for a comeback.
  • Notable Quote: “I think the Muppets is one of those that need to go on and live forever.” (05:33)
• Mission: Impossible: Dead. Mike argues Tom Cruise’s franchise has reached its natural end:
  • “Just pull the plug. The excitement is not there anymore.” (04:37)

#9 (09:10) – 9 Films:

• Rocky, Alien, Planet of the Apes, Nightmare on Elm Street, Texas Chainsaw Massacre
  • Alive: Alien, due to the upcoming Alien: Romulus
  • Revive: Nightmare on Elm Street. Mike sees potential in a fresh, respectful reboot.
  • Dead: Texas Chainsaw Massacre (“…just not been good. I think we need another 10 years…” 11:52)

#8 (13:47) – 10 Films:

• Spider-Man: Alive. Ongoing popularity, with upcoming films and animated projects.
  • Mike advocates a darker, street-level direction after Tom Holland retires: “…the next iteration has to go back to what the Batman is doing and make it really dark.” (17:32)
• The Mummy: Revive (lukewarm). Brendan Fraser’s return is noted, but Mike doubts the response will match old glory.
• King Kong: Dead. Sees the solo movie formula as played out—better in versus/crossover settings.

#7 (21:01) – 11 Films:

• Harry Potter: Dead. Movies giving way to a new TV adaptation—no more room to grow cinematically.
• Saw: Alive. Repetition acknowledged, but still inventive and engaging.
• Fast and Furious: On life support—suggests it peaked at Tokyo Drift or #7 and needs to wrap up.

#6 (24:45) – 12 Films:

• Friday the 13th: Revive. (“…if there ever was one, to revive Friday the 13th, bring him back to life.” 26:18)
  • Mike wants a Jason Voorhees story with emotional depth.
• Star Wars: Alive. Several new films and spin-offs scheduled and the franchise’s ability to reinvent itself lauded.

#5 (28:08) – 13 Films:

• X-Men: Revive. Anticipates a “back to basics” reboot, hoping for Cyclops to take the spotlight.
• Star Trek: Dead to Mike personally. He respects its legacy but could live without more.
• Halloween: Dead (for now). Feels overplayed post-2022 and needs a long rest.

#4 (32:59) – 14 Films:

• Superman: Alive. With multiple films (including Man of Tomorrow and Supergirl) coming, Mike predicts Superman will “become the next go-to superhero franchise.”

#3 (35:19) – 20 Films:

• Batman: Alive. Despite delays, the Matt Reeves “Batman” and upcoming DCU crossovers keep the Bat-signal bright.

#2 (38:16) – 27 Films:

• James Bond: Dead (personally). Mike shares fond video game nostalgia but little cinematic excitement.
  • “James Bond is dead to me... I don’t care who is going to play James Bond.” (39:15)

#1 (45:23) – 38 Films:

• Godzilla: Alive. Revels in the franchise’s global reach and especially the fresh vision of Godzilla Minus One.
  • Notable: First Oscar for the series, and the “most anticipated sequel has to be Godzilla -0.”

2. Spoiler-Free Movie Review: Predator: Badlands

Timestamps: 37:59–47:21

Premise & Innovation

• The story centers on a Predator named Deck, the clan “runt” out to prove himself by hunting the monstrous Kalisk.
• Set on a hyper-lethal alien planet where “everything…is trying to kill you.”
• Unique twist: Predator is the protagonist (for once, you’re rooting for him).

Standout Elements

• Language:

  • All Yautja/Predator dialogue, with linguist-crafted grammar and vocab.
  • “For the first time, it's almost like a foreign language film... you do a lot of reading, but by minute 20, you settle in.” (39:33)

• Partnership:

  • Deck teams with Elle Fanning’s bisected android, visually compared to Banjo Kazooie (“literally carrying her on his back…a fantastic kind of relationship.” 40:41)

• Action-Packed, Concise Runtime:

  • “Does not waste any time…the movie is right under an hour and forty minutes and you get dropped right into the world.” (41:17)

• Visuals and Emotion:

  • “My only regret was not seeing this movie in IMAX…The emotion…was the thing I was most surprised by.” (44:09)

• Compared to Other Sci-fi (esp. Star Wars):

  • Praises focus and streamlined lore, unlike recent, dialogue-heavy Star Wars:
    • “…cuts out all the fat, showed you what you wanted to see, then got on with it.” (45:13)

Overall Take + Score

• Felt like one of the best recent hero origin stories.
• Excited for sequels: “I know the best is still yet to come…they can push relationships even further.” (45:19)
• Final Rating: 4 out of 5 hunters

3. Trailer Park: Scream 7 (51:26–62:18)

Initial Reaction

• “Are we really doing this again?”
• Scream 7 lands February 27, 2026 with Neve Campbell returning, Matthew Lillard rumored, new generational focus (Sidney’s daughter).

Trailer Highlights

• Ghostface is more intense (and more flammable):
  • “Scene that kinda enticed me: you see Ghostface… engulfed in flames like a superhero.” (55:23)
• Franchise’s meta roots get a nod, but Mike questions if it’s become formulaic:
  • “It's the cinematic equivalent of your ex texting you ‘You up?’” (53:44)
• The “whodunit” angle remains Scream’s unique hook—and likely source of crowd appeal.

Speculation & Commentary

• Joe McHale plays Sidney’s husband (“Very suspicious… with horror, always watch the love interest.” 57:57)
• Cast departures (Jenna Ortega, Melissa Barrera) diminish excitement.
• “There are no rules that they have to follow. The only real rule is can they pay them enough money to get them in the movie.” (57:13)

Industry Insight

• Sequel fatigue is real, but audiences still line up—as proved by millions of trailer views.

• “You can start to see why…they do crank out movies year after year. Even though we complain…when those original ideas don’t get the support, you get your Scream 7’s.” (59:49)

• Final Thoughts: Respect for Scream’s impact, but cautious optimism for the new entry.

4. Listener Shout-Out

Timestamps: 62:22–64:27

• Shout-out to LordSalami1335 on YouTube for feedback on Begonia review.
• Encourages supporting indie theaters and original films.
  • “…find your Belcourt, your independent theater in your city… you will get a more unique experience.” (62:57)

5. MEMORABLE QUOTES & MOMENTS

• “Just pull the plug [on Mission Impossible]. The excitement is not there anymore.” (04:37)
• “The Muppets…need to go on and live forever and can.” (05:33)
• “Spider-Man…has to go back to what The Batman is doing, and make it really dark.” (17:32)
• “James Bond is dead to me... I don’t care who is going to play James Bond.” (39:15)
• On Scream 7: “It is the cinematic equivalent of your ex texting you ‘You up?’” (53:44)
• On Predator: Badlands: “Felt like one of the best hero origin stories we’ve had in the last five years.” (45:16)
• On franchise fatigue: “Even though we complain about them online, saying we want original ideas, when those original ideas don’t get the support that they need, then you start to get your Scream sevens.” (59:49)
• On original movies: “We have to continue to make movies and try to find the audiences. What do people want to see?” (59:49)

6. Key Time Stamps for Reference

• [03:46] – Top franchises breakdown begins
• [37:59] – Predator: Badlands review
• [51:26] – Scream 7 trailer discussion and breakdown
• [62:22] – Listener shout-out section

Summary in a Sentence

A must-listen for franchise fans and skeptics alike: deep dives on which movie sagas have outstayed their welcome, which need revival, and a passionate review of Predator: Badlands, capped with a sharp-eyed, wry take on the latest Scream 7 trailer.