597 The Mattel Cinematic Universe & Why Tron: Ares Bombed
Episode Date: October 20, 2025It’s a big news week at The Weekly Planet hq! We’re getting into the reasons behind the bombing of Tron: Ares, trailers for Wonder Man, Invincibl...
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848 episodes transcribedIt’s a big news week at The Weekly Planet hq! We’re getting into the reasons behind the bombing of Tron: Ares, trailers for Wonder Man, Invincibl...
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