Geek Freaks Recap: Peacemaker, Elden Ring & Rumors

Here is your recap of the latest Geek Freaks episode with the big stories we covered and why they matter, plus our early thoughts on Peacemaker season two.

Question of the Week

Alan Ritchson says he talked with James Gunn and will show up in the DCU, just not as Batman. We tossed the question to the community and kicked around picks like Aquaman, Green Arrow, Deathstroke, and Bane. The TikTok turnout was great, and we will keep running these weekly questions so your takes can drive the show.

A24 is developing an Elden Ring movie with Alex Garland

A24 is teaming with Alex Garland, who has a history with the studio and a filmography that includes Ex Machina, Annihilation, and Civil War. Garland reportedly loved the game enough to write a long script before flying to Japan to pitch it. That level of buy in is rare, and it gives us hope the film will respect the lore while finding a cinematic path through that massive world. Think scale and mood over nonstop exposition.

The Avengers Doomsday “feud” talk did not hold up

A swirl of chatter claimed two stars were clashing on set and that production had to keep them apart. Better reporting poured cold water on it, noting that one of the actors mentioned was not even there. It is a good reminder to check the source before a rumor becomes the story. Studios know attention follows drama, and sometimes that is all the rumor is built to do.

Kumail Nanjiani on Eternals and the cost of overreach

Kumail shared that Marvel signed him to a six film plan with extra media commitments, which shows how bullish the studio was on Eternals. When the film landed poorly, the backlash hit the cast and it took a real toll on his mental health. That stings because Kingo worked, and there are good characters in that movie. The larger lesson is simple. Support your actors when a project misses, and avoid stuffing a launch film with more characters than the audience can track.

Peacemaker season two is off to a strong, thoughtful start

The new season keeps the heart of the first while pushing Chris into a tougher emotional place. He finds a way into a “better life” dimension where his family is alive and celebrated. It is a real temptation that tests who he is now. We also get a sharp Justice League gag that quietly swaps in DCU faces without breaking the show’s tone. A standout scene has Peacemaker auditioning for the Justice Gang while an open mic catches the team tearing him down. The show keeps asking what it means to do the right thing when no one gives you respect. And yes, Economos is back with a secret that will complicate everything.

Each topic this week touches the same thread. Fandom is healthiest when creators love the source, when studios tell human stories instead of chasing headlines, and when audiences get time to live with the characters. Garland’s Elden Ring pitch screams passion. The Avengers rumor fizzled because it was noise. Peacemaker works because it is about loneliness, choice, and earning a place in a world that forgets you.