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Episode #482: Moana (2026)

By on Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Finally it is at an end, for now. This week Matt, Mike, and Ma review the last kids film for a while, Moana (2026) starring Catherine Laga’aia, Dwayne Johnson, John Tui, and Frankie Adams. Additional topics include Hawaii chickens, pool parties, and another Disney money grab.

Next pod we hit the theaters to check out a film that is already super controversial without anyone even seeing it yet! We will watch Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, and Zendaya. 

You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, and Bluesky. We also have an awesome community you can join, click here to check out our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. Thanks for stopping by and listening to our podcast, we appreciate each and everyone of you and we will be back next week with another incredible episode of the Reel Film Nerds podcast.

Moana (2026) Moana (2026) Movie Poster

Director: Thomas Kail

Writers: Jared Bush, Dana Ledoux Miller, Ron Clements, and John Musker

Stars: Catherine Laga’aia, Dwayne Johnson, John Tui, and Rena Owen

Release Date: July 10, 2026

Storyline from IMDB

Live-action adaptation of the 2016 Disney animated film ‘Moana.’

Watch the Moana (2026) trailer below.

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Episode #479: Toy Story 5

By on Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Say kids, what time is it? No it’s not Howdy Doody time it’s Reel Film Nerds time! For this pod Mike, Ma, and Matt discuss the new Disney Pixar film Toy Story 5 starring Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, and Joan Cusack. Not living toys topics include lizard hunting, Empire Strikes Back, and make money money make money!

For our next watch we hit up the second newly rebooted James Gunn DC Universe film Supergirl starring Milly Alcock, David Corenswet, Eve Ridley, and Jason Momoa.

You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, and Bluesky. We also have an awesome community you can join, click here to check out our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. Thanks for stopping by and listening to our podcast, we appreciate each and everyone of you and we will be back next week with another incredible episode of the Reel Film Nerds podcast.

Toy Story 5 Toy Story 5 Movie Poster

Director: McKenna Harris and Andrew Stanton

Writers: Andrew Stanton and McKenna Harris

Stars: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack and Conan O’Brien

Release Date: June 19, 2026

Storyline from IMDB

Woody, Buzz, Jessie and the rest of the gang’s jobs are challenged when they’re introduced to electronics, a new threat to playtime.

Watch the Toy Story 5 trailer below.

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Episode #451: Zootopia 2

By on Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Happy December nerderinos! Can you believe it, 2025 is almost done? Before it ends we have movies to review! This week Ma, Matt, and Mike discuss the new Disney animated sequel Zootopia 2 starring Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan, and Andy Samberg. Off topics include a new giveaway, Thanksgiving, and shop local.

Next week we will return with another review and even another sequel, Five Nights and Freddy’s 2 starring Josh Hutcherson, Elizabeth Lail, Piper Rubio, and Matthew Lillard. Thanks for listening and we will be back next week with another amazing episode of the Reel Film Nerds podcast.

You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or X. We also have an awesome community you can join, click here to check out our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. Thanks for stopping by and listening to our podcast, we appreciate each and everyone of you.

Zootopia 2 Zootopia 2 Movie Poster

Directors: Jared Bush and Byron Howard

Writer: Jared Bush

Stars: Ginnifer Goodwin, Jason Bateman, Ke Huy Quan, and Andy Samberg

Release Date: November 26, 2025

Storyline from IMDB

Brave rabbit cop Judy Hopps and her friend, the fox Nick Wilde, team up again to crack a new case, the most perilous and intricate of their careers.

Watch the Zootopia 2 trailer below.

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Episode #401: Moana 2 with Ma Hinshaw

By on Wednesday, December 4, 2024

Welcome to December everyone! This week we have a fun one for ya. Mike and Ma Hinshaw chat about Moana 2 while Matt sits back and moderates the madness. Tell us what you think about this new format and if we should keep doing a three person pod or return to two separate pods. Off topics include family, Indian films, and Thanksgiving dinner.

For our review next week we hit the streaming services to watch the dark comedy Dear Santa starring Jack Black and Robert Timothy Smith. Thank you for your continued support of our passion project. We will be back next week with another episode of the Reel Film Nerds Podcast!

You can find us on all things social such as YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter or X. We also have an awesome community you can join, click here to check out our Facebook Fan Group so you can yell at Mike and Matt from the comfort of your keyboard while talking about films. Thanks for stopping by and listening to our podcast, we appreciate each and everyone of you.

Moana 2 Moana 2 Movie Poster

Directors: David G. Derrick Jr., Jason Hand, and Dana Ledoux Miller

Writers: Jared Bush, Dana Ledoux Miller, Bek Smith, and Bryson Chun

Stars: Auli’i Cravalho, Dwayne Johnson, Hualalai Chung, and Rose Matafeo

Release Date: November 27, 2024

Storyline from IMDB

After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana must journey to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she’s ever faced.

Watch the Moana 2 trailer below.

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Episode #378: Inside Out 2

By on Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Happy summer solstice eve! For today’s incredible podcast Mike and Matt chat about the latest Pixar film that is blowing up the box office, Inside Out 2 starring Amy Poehler, Phyllis Smith, and Lewis Black. Not emotionally charged topics include theater snacks, Mike is crazy rich, and what’s this another amazing giveaway?

Next week Mike, Matt, and Ma head to the theaters to check out a film almost the complete opposite of Inside Out 2, The Bikeriders starring Tom Hardy, Austin Butler, and Jodie Comer.  Don’t forget to stay to the end for Ma Hinshaw Loses Her Cookies Episode #68. Matt and Ma get super off topic in her pod too. Thank you for listening and we will chat with you next week!

If you have a film you would like Matt and Mike to review, email us at nerds@reelfilmnerds.com

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Inside Out 2 Inside Out 2 Movie Poster

Director: Kelsey Mann

Writers: Meg LeFauve, Dave Holstein, and Kelsey Mann,

Stars: Amy Poehler, Maya Hawke, Kensington Tallman, and Lewis Black

Release Date: June 7, 2024

Storyline from IMDB

Teenager Riley’s mind headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected: new Emotions. Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation by all accounts, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone.

Watch the Inside Out 2 trailer  below.

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