Oscars 2026 Winners, Bloodsport Reboot & Scooby-Doo Casting Revealed | The Comic Section Podcast Issue #374

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The latest episode of The Comic Section Podcast is here, and Issue #374 is packed with the biggest headlines in movies, television, and pop culture.

From the 2026 Oscars winners to a Bloodsport reboot, major Scooby-Doo casting news, and the growing role of AI in filmmaking, this episode covers everything trending in entertainment right now.

Oscars 2026 Winners: One Battle After Another Dominates

The 98th Academy Awards delivered a huge night for One Battle After Another, which took home six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director for Paul Thomas Anderson—marking his first wins in both categories.

Sinners followed closely with four awards, including Best Actor for Michael B. Jordan, while Frankenstein secured three wins in technical categories.

In a historic moment, KPop Demon Hunters won Best Animated Feature, and its track “Golden” became the first K-pop song to win an Oscar for Best Original Song.

Bloodsport Reboot in Development from A24 and Michaela Coel

A reimagining of the 1988 martial arts classic Bloodsport is officially in development from Michaela Coel and A24.

The original film helped launch the career of Jean-Claude Van Damme, and this new version aims to explore the intense and disciplined world of underground fighting through a fresh creative lens.

Disney+ to Become Disney’s “Digital Centerpiece”

Disney is making major strategic moves under new CEO Josh D’Amaro, who revealed plans for Disney+ to evolve into a central digital hub.

The platform is expected to integrate:

Streaming content
Gaming experiences
Interactive storytelling

Disney also announced upcoming theatrical releases including: 🎬 The Incredibles 3 (June 2028) 🎬 Lilo & Stitch 2 (Live-Action) (May 2028)

Netflix Reveals Scooby-Doo Live-Action Cast

Netflix has officially revealed key casting for its upcoming Scooby-Doo live-action series.

The cast includes:

Tanner Hagen as Shaggy
Abby Ryder Fortson as Velma
Maxwell Jenkins as Fred
Mckenna Grace as Daphne

The series will serve as an origin story for Mystery Inc., exploring how the team comes together for their first supernatural case.

AI Brings Val Kilmer Back in “As Deep as the Grave”

One of the most talked-about stories this week involves the use of AI technology to bring Val Kilmer into the film As Deep as the Grave.

With the support of Kilmer’s family, filmmakers used generative AI to include the late actor in the project, sparking conversations about the future of digital performances in Hollywood.

Trailer Previews: Spider-Man, Dune & More

In this week’s Coming Soon/Preview segment, the crew reacts to trailers and teasers for:

Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Dune: Part 3
Jack Ryan: Ghost War
Outcome starring Keanu Reeves

Review: Invincible Season 4 (First 3 Episodes)

To close out the episode, Shawn shares his review of the first three episodes of Invincible Season 4 on Amazon Prime, breaking down whether the new season lives up to expectations.