Welcome back to the Monkey Nut Punch Podcast – Episode 371, where monsters evolve, video games invade prestige TV, and Marvel keeps swinging. NEWS Fresh rumoured plot leaks for Godzilla x Kong: Supernova suggest Kong might be getting yet another upgrade. Necessary escalation… or franchise inflation? An “outstanding” sci-fi thriller hailed as a masterclass in tension gets an exciting new-season update — proof smart genre storytelling still has life. HBO is developing a Baldur’s Gate series from The Last of Us co-creator Craig Mazin. Can lightning strike twice for game adaptations? Jason Momoa is set to star in a Helldivers movie, landing November 2027. Video game movies are no longer a gamble — they’re the strategy. TRAILERS Spider-Noir — black & white first look teaser brings pulpy, detective energy to the Spider-verse. ONE PIECE Season 2 — Netflix doubles down on scale, spectacle, and fan service. Daredevil: Born Again Season 2 — Marvel teases a darker return. Is this the reset fans wanted? REVIEWS Starfleet Academy — bold new Trek direction or tonal misfire? Iron Lung — stripped-back horror with atmosphere… but does it hold? Like, subscribe, and tell us which franchise you think is actually evolving — and which is just levelling up for no reason. More episodes and chaos at www.mnp.ninja