May Movie Preview: Mortal Kombat 2, Star Wars Returns, and the Horror Movie You Might Miss

May kicks off blockbuster season with a stacked movie lineup, and Geek Freaks Headlines is breaking down the titles worth keeping on your radar. Frank highlights the big releases, the family-friendly surprise, and one eerie horror movie that could sneak up on audiences.

This episode covers Mortal Kombat 2, The Sheep Detective, Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu, Back Rooms, and a quick bonus mention for The Devil Wears Prada 2. From Karl Urban stepping into Johnny Cage to Star Wars finally returning to theaters, May looks like a strong month for movie fans.

00:00 May Movie Preview Begins
00:05 Bonus Mention: The Devil Wears Prada 2
00:13 Mortal Kombat 2 and Karl Urban as Johnny Cage
00:34 The Sheep Detective and Family Movie Energy
00:48 Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu Hits Theaters
01:18 Back Rooms and Under-the-Radar Horror
01:28 Blockbuster Season Is Here

• Mortal Kombat 2 looks like it may have corrected some of the weaker parts of the first movie, with Karl Urban leading the way as Johnny Cage.
• The Sheep Detective could be a fun family pick with talking animals, mystery, and a tone that feels welcoming for both kids and adults.
• Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu marks the return of Star Wars to theaters after years away from the big screen.
• Frank sees the Mandalorian movie as a possible turning point for Din Djarin and Grogu, two characters who have carried a major part of the franchise.
• Back Rooms stands out as the month’s unexpected horror pick, using empty spaces and eerie tension to build interest.
• May is framed as the start of blockbuster season and one of the strongest movie years in recent memory.

“Here are three movies you should definitely be watching this month, and one that might have gone underneath your radar.”

“Everything I’m seeing out of this feels like they fixed all the mistakes from the first one.”

“This is Star Wars back in theaters. That hasn’t happened since 2019.”

“Just X-wings on a big screen is enough for me to sit in that chair.”

“I love a good movie like that. I just didn’t see coming and suddenly I’m excited for it.”

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