Fantastic Four: The MCU’s Comeback? + Sandler’s Worst Sequel Yet

The ESE Files

Check out CK's new book, "The ESE Files (Origin Story)"! It's a reimagining of our old middle school characters and their wild adventures. Get your physical copy here,⁠ Read on Kindle, or Listen on Audible!In this episode of The ESE Files, we’re breaking down three of the biggest 2025 releases — and trust us, we’ve got rock-hard questions and even harder opinions.🔶 Fantastic Four (2025): Did Marvel Finally Get It Right?Pedro Pascal leads Marvel’s first family in a surprisingly grounded and stylish reboot — but does it actually fix the MCU’s slump?We dig into the cast, tone, multiverse hints, and whether Marvel has finally remembered how to tell a good story.Spoiler alert: Someone might be irrationally obsessed with Silver Surfer.🔶 Happy Gilmore 2: Painfully Funny or Just Painful?Adam Sandler is back with a legacy sequel that leans heavy into nostalgia — but is that enough?From awkward dad jokes to flat cameos, we talk about what worked (barely) and what felt like a missed swing.This might just be Sandler’s worst sequel yet — and yeah, we’re counting Grown Ups 2.🔶 Until Dawn: From Game to Film — Horror or Hype?The fan-favorite horror game gets the Hollywood treatment, but can a movie recreate the terrifying choices and butterfly effects that made the game a hit?We compare the movie adaptation to the original game’s tension, character dynamics, and Wendigo lore.One of us says it’s a solid entry for horror fans… the rest of us aren’t sleeping well (but not because we’re scared).🧷 What You'll Hear in This Episode:Honest, hype-free takes on the Fantastic Four reboot and what it means for Marvel's futureA comedic roast of Happy Gilmore 2 — because someone had to say itA breakdown of Until Dawn as a horror movie — and if it totally missed the point of what made the game workOur signature “Rock Hard Questions” segment — where we don’t hold backReach us at: [email protected]'t forget to follow your favorite show and join us on the journey ahead. We look forward to entertaining you!⁠https://www.theesefiles.com/⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/theESEfiles⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theesefiles/⁠