Daily Podcast: Why You Should Watch Peacemaker, And New Quantum Leap, Real Steel, Santa Clause TV Series

On the July 09, 2025 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film staff writer Danielle Ryan to discuss the latest film and TV news, including new “Quantum Leap,” “Real Steel,” and “The Santa Clause” sequel series. And In Our Feature Presentation, Danielle is going to attempt to convince Peter that “Peacemaker” is awesome.

Opening Banter: Welcome Danielle back to the podcast! Since Ben didn’t do it, what areDanielle’s favorite movies.

In The News:

Have we moved past legacy reboots to sequel series?

Peter (og Ryan):The Santa Clause Sequel Series In The Works At Disney+, Tim Allen To Return

What would you want in a Real Steel series?

In Our Feature Presentation:Peacemaker Review: The Suicide Squad Spin-Off May Be James Gunn’s Vulgar, Violent Masterpiece

Danielle is going to convince Peter about the greatness of Peacemaker

Peter explains why he wasn’t excited

Danielle’s Review

The greatest creative achievement Gunn has ever made

Where is this set? What is it about?

Funny but also a heartbreaking exploration of heavy themes

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