The Bobby Bones Show Presents: Movie Mike's Movie Podcast

Episode: Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2026 + Movie Review: Primate + Trailer Park: Madden
Date: January 17, 2026
Host: Movie Mike

Episode Overview

Movie Mike counts down his Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2026, offering personal insights, nostalgia, and commentary on the trends shaping the year in film. Also featured are a spoiler-free review of the horror film Primate and a deep-dive trailer analysis of the upcoming biopic Madden, including sharp takes on casting choices and why biopics are tricky territory. Mike rounds out the episode by responding to listener questions about keeping up with the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies of 2026

(Timestamps are approximate due to ad removal)

1. Jackass 5 – June 26, 2026

• “If you know me, I am a huge fan of Jackass.”
• Mike shares his enduring love for Jackass and Johnny Knoxville, harkening back to his early years in radio and reflecting on the franchise’s unorthodox, YouTube-before-YouTube style:

  "What I think these movies do not get credit enough for is how unorthodox the format is... there is nothing you can go into the theater to watch that is like a Jackass movie." (06:00)

• He compares Knoxville to a “modern day Bugs Bunny” and wonders what the series will look like once the cast ages further, joking,

  “I can't wait until we get to Jackass 8 when they're in the retirement room and we go full circle.” (08:08)

2. Super Mario Galaxy – April 3, 2026

• Deep nostalgia for the Super Mario games, the Wii era, and personal stories about securing a console when he was younger.
• Bets big on Illumination’s animation capabilities, contrasting their visual creativity to recent Disney films:

  “Illumination, on the other hand, gives you these vastly different worlds…a great improvement. So I am hyped for it.” (13:52)

3. The Social Reckoning – October 9, 2026

• “The follow-up to The Social Network.”
• Starring Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg, focusing on whistleblower controversies post-2010.
• Reminisces about the power of the original’s drama and villainy:

  “Andrew Garfield just gives this incredible performance, this big speech filled with rage...I want some more of that.” (19:40)

4. Mandalorian and Grogu – May 22, 2026

• “When I saw it in theaters, that’s when I got excited.”
• Mike discusses the magic of seeing Star Wars in theaters and his hope the film captures the energy of Mandalorian S1:

  “There's really nothing like seeing a Star Wars movie in theaters, whether you love it or hate it, it’s an event.” (23:20)

5. Project Hail Mary – March 12, 2026

• Ryan Gosling stars in an adaptation of Andy Weir’s book.
• Mike confesses to procrastination with the book but sets a goal to finish before the movie:

  “How many pages have I read so far? If you answered 0, you would be correct.” (25:50)

• Looks forward to finally being “that guy” who can say he read the book before the film.

6. Disclosure Day – June 12, 2026

• Steven Spielberg tackles UFOs/aliens again, starring Emily Blunt.
• Mike considers Spielberg “a living legend,” craving “a movie like this” as aliens become less sensational in culture:

  “If you think about Jaws, Jurassic Park, ET…so many fandoms. He is literally a living legend.” (29:40)

• Wants suspenseful, conceal-and-reveal alien tension akin to Signs, Jaws:

  “Sometimes not seeing the monster is scarier than actually seeing it.” (32:15)

7. The Odyssey – July 17, 2026

• Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of Homer’s epic, starring Matt Damon and Tom Holland.
• First major film entirely shot on IMAX 70mm:

  “The Odyssey is the first major movie ever shot entirely on IMAX 70mm film cameras…that means this movie is going to look massive.” (35:08)

8. Toy Story 5 – June 19, 2026

• After rewatching the series backwards over break, Mike reflects on character growth, especially Woody’s flaws and anxieties:

  “Man, Woody is annoying [in 4]…But all this to say, rewatching all of the Toy Story movies has me that excited for Toy Story 5.” (38:12)

• Toy Story 5’s plot will tackle the decline of “play with toys” culture in favor of electronics/tablets.
• Considers the trilogy canon; everything else is “bonus.”

9. Supergirl

• Millie Alcock stars, “23 years old, the complete opposite of Superman,” more cynical, messy, and fun — compares its energy to Guardians of the Galaxy.

10. Tie: Avengers Doomsday (Dec 18, 2026) & Spider-Man: Brand New Day (July 31, 2026)

• Couldn’t pick between the two most anticipated films — Spidey is Mike’s favorite superhero, as he shares an anecdote about his tattoo and childhood fandom (48:00).
• Teases plot points from teasers (Steve Rogers and Thor as dads, X-Men’s Cyclops returns in comic-accurate suit), reflecting on their decades-long impact:

  “It’s like having a child. These movies are going to live with me forever. I couldn't pick between the two.” (53:30)

Honorable Mentions and Other 2026 Releases (56:08–1:03:00)

• Brief, rapid-fire takes on other 2026 films:
  • Michael (April 24): “Over three hours long, maybe even four. I have a little hesitation…”
  • Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping (Nov 20): Noted
  • Street Fighter (Oct 16): “Could be terrible, could just be a lot of fun.”
  • Practical Magic 2, Dune Part 3 (not even an honorable mention), new entries in Scream, Mortal Kombat, animated movies (e.g., Hoppers, Goat), and more.

Movie Review: Primate (1:03:10–1:18:40)

Premise:

• A horror film about a family pet monkey (Ben) who contracts rabies and begins terrorizing a family trapped in a secluded, ultra-modern house.

Key Points:

• The setting is “one of the sickest houses I have seen in a horror movie,” perfect for isolation and tension.
• “Primate is basically Cujo, but instead of a dog, it’s a primate.”
• Kill scenes are graphic and creative:

  “They did not steer away from making the kills very gruesome...If it wouldn’t have been for that, I wouldn’t have found this movie as entertaining.” (1:11:13)

• Critiques:
  • “The story was garbage, it was trash.”
  • Lamenting underdeveloped character connections; “the acting…oh, the acting was brutal…kind of felt like a CW show.”
  • Frustration with dumb horror tropes:

    “At times I was rooting for the monkey more than I was for the humans.”

• On production: Praises use of a practical monkey suit and performer Miguel Torres Umba.
• Real-world inspiration: Recalls the 2009 Travis the chimpanzee attack and parallels to the movie.
• January is “dump month” for studios—a time for low-expectation horror releases.
• Verdict:

  “By the end of it, I was like, this was kind of awesome but also kind of terrible. So for Primate, I give it 3 out of 5 bananas.” (1:18:12)

Trailer Park: Madden (1:19:16–1:27:54)

• “If there is one thing the Internet is going to do, it’s get upset about the way somebody looks in a biopic.”
• Nicolas Cage as John Madden:

  “He looks nothing like him...For the first time, I agree with people: he does not look the part.” (1:20:00)

• The trailer looks more like a parody; Mike is unsure how this casting will land, but ultimately welcomes a less-serious, more comedic approach:

  “I think that’s a good thing because the genre [biopics] is a bit stale right now…already feels different to me.”

• Excited for the story behind Madden’s football video game legacy, and for John Mulaney’s role as Trip Hopkins, anticipating the dynamic between him and Christian Bale (Al Davis).
• Reflects on Madden 2007 as his favorite game ever; “Had the best soundtrack of all time and the best minicamp mode.”
• Film releases Thanksgiving 2026 on Amazon Prime.

Listener Q&A: Do You Need to Watch All X-Men for Avengers Doomsday? (1:28:00–end)

• Listener Jenny asks if seeing old X-Men films is necessary to understand Avengers Doomsday.

  “You don’t really need to do that anymore…Now they do a better job of making stories self-contained…You don’t need to do all the homework anymore.”

• However, seeing the return of certain characters will be more meaningful to fans with previous attachment:

  “You need to watch everything in order to feel it. When you go through all these things in real time…that’s when you feel it more.” (1:32:40)

• Suggests: Just watch the Fantastic Four reboot to get up to speed before Doosmday; rest is optional.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “I can’t wait until we get to Jackass 8 when they’re in the retirement room.” (Jackass 5, 08:08)
• “Sometimes not seeing the monster is scarier than actually seeing it.” (Disclosure Day, 32:15)
• “I think at times I was rooting for the monkey more than I was for the humans.” (Primate review, 1:15:54)
• “You need to watch everything in order to feel it...that’s when you feel it more.” (Listener Q&A, 1:32:40)

Episode Flow

• 0:00 – Episode intro, shoutouts, and theme
• 2:45 – Top 10 Most Anticipated Movies countdown (detailed, personal, and engaging for each pick)
• 56:08 – Honorable mentions and rapid-fire upcoming 2026 movie previews
• 1:03:10 – Primate spoiler-free review (focused, detailed)
• 1:19:16 – Madden trailer analysis (casting, biopic trends, Madden’s cultural legacy)
• 1:28:00 – Listener Q&A (Marvel continuity, how much homework required for enjoyment)

Tone

Movie Mike is warm, honest, and self-deprecating, blending deep fan knowledge with accessible explanations for less invested listeners. The episode is peppered with nostalgia, geeky asides, and playful jabs at movie trends—inviting, relatable, and unmistakably enthusiastic about cinema.

Summary by PodcastAI.