Summer House’s West Wilson is addressing ex Ciara Miller’s intense reaction to his newfound romance with costar Amanda Batula.

West, 31, was quizzed about how Ciara has taken the news by his “Show Me Something” cohost Sophie Cunningham on the Monday, May 25, episode of their podcast. West dated Ciara for several months in 2023 before calling it quits. They appeared to be getting close again last summer, as documented on Summer House season 10, which is currently airing on Bravo.

But the Summer House cast and viewers alike were left shocked in March when West and Amanda, 34, confirmed they were seeing one another. (Amanda announced her split from husband Kyle Cooke, 43, in January.)

“This is probably me totally being mean, but did you ever get to tell Ciara, like, ‘Dude, we were not dating?’” Sophie asked West on Monday.

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West Wilson and Ciara Miller quickly caught each other’s eyes during Summer House season 8. The season was filmed during summer 2023, but fans didn’t get an inside look into their relationship until episodes hit Bravo starting in February 2024. Things between West and Ciara were hot and heavy in the beginning — but they […]

West responded, “The last two months, I’ve been in such, like, survival mode that I haven’t really taken a lot of time to process s***. I was just trying to survive and keep it moving and stay distracted. I kind of have run out of steam the last few weeks. I’ve had a lot of time to think and reflect.”

“I know a lot of people’s feelings are hurt, especially Ciara and Kyle. No s***,” he continued. “Even though there’s so much gray area up for interpretation, at least with Ciara and I … the end of summer, we were canoodling again. I told Ben [Waddell] I wasn’t trying to be a boyfriend or whatever. I think it’s still a shock to the system and people feel betrayed. I’m not trying to convince anyone that their feelings don’t matter.”

West and Amanda were confronted about their relationship by their fellow castmates during the Summer House season 10 reunion, which filmed in April and is set to begin airing Tuesday, May 26, on Bravo.

In a teaser clip from the three-part reunion, Ciara, 30, can be heard telling Amanda, “He wants to embarrass me. He wants to get his last little word. And I hope it works, because he’s with you to spite me.”

On Monday’s podcast, West denied that was the case.

“I was a deer in the headlights for a lot of it,” he said of filming the reunion. “I was just like, why is that something I would ever do? That’s the thing with this reality TV s***. So many people interpret things differently. If I tried to fight everyone’s different opinion on s*** I’ve done, I would be f***ing dead and on the floor. It’s just not worth reacting to s*** like that. But [that’s] obviously not the case.”

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West also said that he attempted to clarify the timeline of his relationship with Amanda at the reunion amid speculation that they were getting close while filming season 10 last summer.

Sophie asked West if he got to “squash” any “false narratives” at the reunion, to which he responded, “I did feel like it was hard to finish most of my thoughts, but the main one was that anything was happening during the summer. Everyone watches that back now and is like, ‘They’re all over each other.’ I do think we made it clear that wasn’t happening.”

“Everything else is up for interpretation, but I mostly just tried to apologize and hope it comes across. I’m not known to be a strong reunion player, so you just kind of get through it,” West added.

There are few things we love more than a beauty product that has so many uses that we don’t know how we ever got by without it. That’s how we feel about this skincare oil, which has been used by Kim Kardashian and Meghan Markle. No matter your face or body skin concern, chances are that this product can help with its appearance.

Kardashian has used Bio-Oil Skincare Oil and credited it with keeping her skin stretch mark-free, according to a since-deleted post on her website, as documented in Marie Claire. “It just makes my skin glow, and it has so many benefits,” Kardashian wrote. “If you have a scar or stretch marks, you just massage the oil onto the area two times a day.”

Markle has also used the skincare oil to keep stretch marks at bay, an insider told The Sun. At the time of this insight, Markle was pregnant with her first child. So, Bio-Oil is truly a trusted product during such a body-changing time in life.

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Although this skincare oil has caught the eye of celebrities, you don’t have to worry about it having a high price tag. It comes in a variety of sizes, and its reasonable cost makes it clear why it’s such a staple. Plus, a little goes a long way, so you’ll certainly get your money’s worth.

To get maximum benefits, the brand recommends taking the oil and massaging it in a circular motion on your face or body until it’s fully absorbed. It was designed to be fast-absorbing and non-comedogenic, so it won’t clog pores, even on those who have sensitive or acne-prone skin. Apply it twice a day for at least three months for serious results.

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Nobody does action quite like Hong Kong. The region has given the world some of the most influential directors and classic films, like John Woo‘s The Killer and Hard Boiled, and Jackie Chan‘s action-comedy Police Story. At the Toronto International Film Festival last year, a new film staked its claim as a modern Hong Kong masterpiece, earning a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes following its Midnight Madness premiere and finishing as a runner-up for the section’s People’s Choice Award behind Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie in a stacked field that also featured Curry Barker‘s Obsession. That title was Kenji Tanagaki‘s martial arts epic The Furious, and we’re thrilled to include it as part of Collider’s Exclusive Summer Preview series ahead of its arrival in theaters next month.

Set to be released by Lionsgate, The Furious is a violent mixing pot of bloody action film and revenge thriller DNA, most commonly earning comparisons to Gareth Evans‘ The Raid and the Liam Neeson favorite Taken. It centers on a resolute father named Wang Wei (Xie Miao), whose daughter is kidnapped by a human trafficking network, sending him on a path of destruction to get her back when it’s clear the police will be of no help. His only ally in his pursuit of vengeance is a journalist named Navin (Joe Taslim), whose wife has mysteriously vanished, likely at the hands of the same criminal organization. Together, they face the kidnappers head-on, raining fists and fury upon anyone in their way either to save the ones they love or, at the very least, bring justice to the men responsible for ripping them away.

As part of our preview event, we can share two new exclusive images that highlight The Furious‘ heroes as they prepare to fight. The first looks as if it belongs right alongside The Raid, with its gritty aesthetic backing a bloodied, yet determined Wei and Navin. Neither Xie nor Taslim is a stranger to martial arts action flicks, with the former cutting his teeth as the on-screen son of the legendary Jet Li in The New Legend of Shaolin and My Father Is a Hero, and the latter shining in The Raid, Fast & Furious 6, and, most recently, Mortal Kombat II. When they’re both stanced up, pure carnage is about to unfold. On the flip side, the other shot highlights the more personal angle of the film, showing Wei next to his daughter, Rainy (Yang Enyou). Judging by their looks, neither will make it out of this nightmare scenario completely unscathed, and there’s always the fear of who or what could be waiting around any corner to interrupt this rescue mission.

‘The Furious’ Is Packed With Martial Arts Prowess

Joining Xie and Taslim in the chaotic martial arts epic is another The Raid alum, Yayan Ruhian, who’s responsible for some of the most kinetic modern action scenes ever put to screen, from Evans’ classic and its sequel to John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum. Also starring are Chocolate and Triple Threat standout Jeeja Yanin, Everything Everywhere All At Once‘s Brian Le, and Alice in Borderland‘s Joey Iwanaga. Tanagaki directed from a script by Mak Tin Shu, Lei Zhilong, Shum Kwan Sin, and Frank Hui, and, during an interview with Collider’s Steve Weintraub at TIFF, he confirmed that it only took a breezy 60 days to shoot The Furious. 18 days and “every night” alone were spent on a massive fight in a police station, further making the film a technical marvel carried by its remarkable choreography and killer cast.

The Furious hits theaters on June 12. Check out our exclusive images above and stay tuned here at Collider throughout the week for more exciting new looks at the hottest upcoming films in our summer preview series.

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June 12, 2026

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Hayden Panettiere‘s relationship with singer Rihanna goes way back. In a new interview, the “Nashville” alum opened up about working with the mother of three years ago on the direct-to-DVD film “Bring It On: All or Nothing.” Elsewhere in the conversation, Panettiere shared her thoughts on what it feels like to have been a mainstay in the entertainment industry for over two decades, saying, “I’m having a moment!”

Speaking with Entertainment Weekly, Panettiere, who played Britney Allen in the 2006 third installment of the “Bring It On” franchise, reflected on how much being part of the beloved series meant to her at the time.

“I loved the passion that people had for Bring It On. When fans would come up who loved that movie, they would freak out — have a physical, visceral reaction to me that I had never seen before,” she said.

Panettiere also opened up about what it was like working with Rihanna on the film, which also starred Beyoncé’s younger sister, Solange Knowles.

“It’s so satisfying as a performer, doing anything, anyone giving you that much love, it’s incredible for your soul. And Rihanna! I met Rihanna when she was 17, and I was 16 on that,” Panettiere explained.

For those who may be unfamiliar, Rihanna wasn’t doing roundoff back handsprings in the film “Bring It On.” She was, however, judging the cheer teams during the film’s big finale.

According to Panettiere, she formed a great relationship with the “Hard” singer on the film’s set; so much so that Rihanna reportedly asks her the same question every time they see each other in public.

“I run to her all the time. And the first thing she asks is, ‘Oh, how’s your mom?’” Panettiere shared. “I met a lot of very cool people on that project, plus anything having to do with sports or being athletic, I’m in.”

Hayden Panettiere Reflects On Being Part Of The ‘Bring It On’ Franchise 20 Years Later

“Bring It On: All or Nothing” came six years after the original film starring Kirsten Dunst and Gabrielle Union hit theaters. The movie’s 20th anniversary will be in early August 2026, a fact Panettiere didn’t seem ready to acknowledge.

“Oh God, [is] it really?” she said on the red carpet. “I was just with one of my dear friends, Evan Ross, and we were talking about how long we’d known each other. Remember the Titans came up, and I thought in my head, I was like, ‘Oh my God, it’s been 26 years.’ So now you’re telling me Bring It On has been how many years? My head’s in my hands.”

Continuing, Panettiere, who also appeared in famed shows like “Heroes” and “Guiding Light,” joked about how quickly time has flown by since “Bring It On.”

“I’m having a moment. I cannot believe I’ve been around — I still don’t feel like a full-grown adult!” she quipped.

How Hayden Panettiere’s ‘Bring It On’ Character Has Bled Into Her Real Life

While Panettiere’s time as Britney on “Bring It On” was nearly 20 years ago, the actress recently told Gayle King on CBS Mornings that the role has bled into her real life in an unexpected way.

While having an emotional conversation about her daughter, Kaya, with the esteemed media personality, Panettiere said that her child actually refers to her as the spunky fictional cheerleader from the affluent Pacific Vista High School.

“She actually called me and FaceTimed me the other day, and she calls me ‘Britney.’ She goes, ‘Hey Britney,’” Panettiere said. “It took me a second, and I realized she was talking about Bring It On, because her friends are fans of Bring It On.”

Panettiere Bares It All In Her Book, ‘This Is Me: A Reckoning’

Panettiere has been sharing more and more over the last few weeks to promote her new memoir, “This Is Me: A Reckoning.”

Throughout the book, Panettiere is extremely candid about personal challenges, including her relationships with her mother and her daughter.

Also in the book, Panettiere opens up about a frightening experience where an unnamed movie director reportedly exposed his genitals to her, as well as another instance where she was placed in a bed with a famous, naked man.

Panettiere didn’t mention names in her book, and according to a previous report from The Blast, that was intentional.

“I wanted to tell my stories without dragging anyone else in the mud, through the mud,” she said. “As much as I want to call people out, this is still an industry that I have to exist in.”

Panettiere Says She Didn’t Want To Get Sued By Big Name Celebrities

Panettiere expanded on that, stating that the unnamed men she wrote about in her book still have a strong presence in Hollywood and that mentioning them could cause major issues for her.

“They’re people I could run into again. I didn’t want to put myself in that position,” she said, adding that the stories she wrote about “happened a long time ago.”

“… it was to protect me and my company from being sued by some very p-ssed-off famous people,” she explained.

Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet could barely contain their excitement as the New York Knicks punched their ticket to the NBA Finals for the first time in nearly three decades. 

The celebrity couple turned Madison Square Garden into their own romantic backdrop Monday night, celebrating the historic victory with courtside kisses, embraces, and animated reactions throughout the intense matchup. 

While Chalamet soaked in the emotional sports milestone, Jenner appeared just as invested in the action, cheering loudly beside her boyfriend during the unforgettable evening.

Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet were front and center as the Knicks secured a long-awaited trip to the NBA Finals after sweeping the Cleveland Cavaliers. 

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The pair erupted with excitement the moment the final result became official, immediately embracing courtside before sharing a passionate kiss in front of the roaring crowd.

The win marked the Knicks’ first appearance in the NBA championship series since 1999, making the atmosphere inside the arena electric. 

Photos obtained by the Daily Mail showed Jenner wrapping her arms around Chalamet as the actor celebrated his beloved team’s major milestone. 

Throughout the game, the beauty mogul kept her focus firmly on the court, at times appearing even more emotionally invested in the nail-biting matchup than the “Dune” star himself.

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Jenner also leaned fully into the basketball spirit for the occasion, rocking a blue Knicks T-shirt while cheering beside her boyfriend. 

The reality star paired the sporty top with blue denim pants, black heels, and a black Chanel bag, blending casual style with courtside glamour.

Jenner Continues Supporting Chalamet’s Basketball Obsession

Kylie Jenner has attended several basketball games with Chalamet in recent weeks, embracing the 30-year-old’s deep love for the Knicks. 

Monday’s outing was simply the latest stop in what has become a recurring courtside routine for the couple.

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Meanwhile, Timothée Chalamet matched the laid-back energy in a vintage-inspired black leather jacket embroidered with New York’s logo. As the game intensified, cameras repeatedly caught the pair laughing, celebrating, and whispering to each other from their premium seats.

Later in the evening, the duo’s excitement reached another level as they animatedly celebrated beside “30 Rock” star Tracy Morgan. 

The courtside reactions quickly circulated online, with fans obsessing over the affectionate moments between the Oscar nominee and the Kylie Cosmetics founder.

The latest outing also comes shortly after Jenner and Chalamet packed on the PDA during another Knicks game earlier this month when New York faced the Philadelphia 76ers. 

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During that appearance, the lovebirds shared multiple kisses while taking brief breaks from watching the action unfold on the court.

Kylie Jenner Faced Met Gala Buzz After Timothée Chalamet Stayed Away

Despite Jenner’s unwavering support at Chalamet’s basketball outings, the “Marty Supreme” actor recently faced criticism online after skipping the Met Gala while Jenner attended alone. 

Rather than joining his girlfriend at fashion’s biggest night, Chalamet chose to stay focused on the NBA playoffs and watch the Knicks instead.

Jenner walked the Met Gala carpet solo in a dramatic flesh-colored Schiaparelli gown featuring a nipple-teasing bodice, while her man spent the evening courtside. 

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On social media, the actor made no mention of the glamorous event and instead posted a photo of his baby blue Adidas Samba sneakers from the basketball game.

The decision divided social media users. Some praised Chalamet’s choice as relatable and authentic, while others believed he should have supported Jenner during one of the fashion industry’s biggest nights. 

The debate only intensified because that was not the first time Chalamet skipped the Met Gala in favor of basketball.

Jenner Went Solo At The Met Gala For A Second Straight Year

This year’s Met Gala marked the second consecutive year Kylie Jenner attended the event without Timothée Chalamet by her side. 

Last year, the Oscar nominee also skipped the high-profile fashion event to watch the Knicks play, fueling ongoing chatter about his priorities whenever basketball season collides with celebrity obligations.

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Still, Jenner has consistently shown support for Chalamet’s interests, particularly his loyalty to the New York franchise. 

Their relationship has continued growing steadily over the years, with the pair now dating for more than three years. 

After keeping much of their romance relatively private in the beginning, Jenner and Chalamet officially stepped into the spotlight together when they made their red carpet debut at the 70th David Di Donatello Awards in May 2025.

Since then, the couple has become increasingly comfortable showing affection publicly, whether at glamorous award ceremonies or intense playoff games.

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Kylie Jenner’s ‘Jealousy’ Nearly Derailed Romance With Timothée Chalamet

Although Jenner and Chalamet appear all lovey-dovey, recent reports suggest that the socialite nearly lost the actor due to jealousy and trust issues that created major tension behind the scenes of their relationship. 

According to The Blast, insiders claimed Jenner initially struggled with Chalamet’s need for independence and became uncomfortable with the amount of time he spent away filming movies and maintaining friendships outside their romance. 

One source alleged the reality TV star “wanted to be around him all the time,” which reportedly made Chalamet feel “claustrophobic.” 

The insider added that Chalamet eventually became direct about needing more personal space, leading to serious friction between the pair during late 2025 while he filmed “Dune: Part Three” overseas and promoted “Marty Supreme.”

Reports also claimed Jenner’s insecurities intensified whenever Chalamet spent long periods away working, though the couple allegedly worked through the issues by improving communication and becoming more private about their relationship.

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The world of video games is chock-full of iconic series, and at the top of the list is the Grand Theft Auto series. Rockstar Games perfected the “open world” game, as each Grand Theft Auto protagonist travels through a different city while committing a range of illegal activities. Players could spend hours and only scratch the surface of what each game brings to the table. As a result, the Grand Theft Auto franchise remains one of the most iconic video game series in pop culture, but there’s a recent series that’s managed to beat it in the “open world” aspect: Marvel’s Spider-Man for PlayStation 4.

Developed by Insomniac Games, Marvel’s Spider-Man follows Peter Parker (Yuri Lowenthal) as he finally manages to take down Wilson Fisk (Travis Willingham), aka the Kingpin of Crime. Fisk’s absence leads to the rise of criminal mastermind Mister Negative (Stephen Oyoung), whose Inner Demons start threatening New York. Spidey also has to battle the supervillain group known as the Sinister Six, led by his former mentor, Otto Octavious (William Salyers). What follows is one of the best Spider-Man stories of all time, as Marvel’s Spider-Man and its two sequels craft an open-world experience unlike any other.

Insomniac’s Take on ‘Spider-Man’ Gives Players The Perfect Web-Slinging Experience

Throughout Marvel’s Spider-Man and its sequels, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, players will get the chance to explore all of New York. They do so through a wide variety of travel methods, including web-slinging, web-slingshotting through the air, and even catching trains throughout the city. This makes you feel like you’re actually Spider-Man, and the experience doesn’t stop there. Insomniac managed to capture the way that Spider-Man moves, whether it’s gracefully swinging through the air or leaping from opponent to opponent and taking them down with a combination of webs and punches. The same goes for Miles Morales, as players can utilize his bio-electric “venom sting” and camoflauge to great effect.

It isn’t just gameplay that makes players feel like Spider-Man, though. Insomniac’s Spider-Man series also captures the dynamics of the comics perfectly, from Peter Parker’s struggle to balance his personal and superhero lives to Miles Morales dealing with his own adolescent woes, including the death of his father in the first game. Spider-Man fans can also expect new takes on iconic characters, as Mary Jane Watson (Laura Bailey) is now a reporter instead of a supermodel, J. Jonah Jameson (Darin de Paul) hosts a podcast but still spews anti-Spider-Man rhetoric, and Norman Osborn (Mark Ralston) is the mayor of New York. Insomniac tapped comic book writers including Christos Gage and Dan Slott to work on the story, and creative director Bryan Intihar said that Insomniac picked Spider-Man because of how relatable he is as a character:

“When you’re writing Spider-Man and there’s something inside your heart, you’re bringing a lot of love to the character. There were a few key lessons. For example, whenever Peter [Parker] wins, Spider-Man loses; whenever Spider-Man wins, Peter loses, right? We wanted to make sure we hit those things when we were creating our version of the story.”

Spider-Man Isn’t The Only Marvel Hero Insomniac Is Tackling

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While details on a third Spider-Man game remain scarce, Insomniac is set to tackle another Marvel hero this year when it launches Marvel’s Wolverine this September. In the same vein as Marvel’s Spider-Man, the developer is bringing everything that fans love about the clawed Canadian to the video game realm. Not only will Logan be battling iconic X-Men foes including the Sentinels and Omega Red, but it’s as bloody and violent as you’d expect a Wolverine game to be. Insommniac also proves that it has a great eye for casting, as Spartacus alum Liam McIntyre is voicing Wolverine.

Grand Theft Auto may have developed the concept of the open world, but Marvel’s Spider-Man perfected said concept. It’s one of the rare video games, alongside Rocksteady’s Batman: Arkham series, that makes players feel like they’ve actually stepped into an iconic superhero’s costume. Whether you’re a dyed in the wool Spider-Man fan or this is your first introduction to the web-slinger, this is a game that’s more than worth your time.

Pedro Pascal‘s recently released film is not doing anywhere near as well as its predecessors at the box office.

“The Mandalorian and Grogu” has turned up with one of the lowest numbers in the Star Wars franchise’s history on the weekend of its opening at the box office. This major flop has raised a big question of how poorly things are going for Disney, and many cannot look the other way.

Fans’ fears about Pedro Pascal’s “The Mandalorian and Grogu” seem to have come to fruition as they sent nerves wracking right from the trailer release in February. Netizens have previously questioned why the film did not get loud publicity.

The Star Wars franchise may have to buckle up, as its recent release is not screaming success at the box office. Initially, when The Walt Disney Company acquired Lucasfilm in 2012 and kept Kathleen Kennedy in charge, expectations for the franchise’s future were high.

After the rebooted franchise began making its way to theaters, each successive film saw ticket sales and audience size decline.

Notably, some of the shows saw a success curve like “Rogue One” and “Andor,” and at first “The Mandalorian,” while others, like “The Acolyte,” got canceled after just one season.

“The Mandalorian” initial popularity keyed in motion plans for a feature film. But the show’s second and third seasons lost much of that early momentum. Still, Disney decided to press on by also focusing on the “Baby Yoda” character, Grogu. 

The first box office results from the long Memorial Day weekend are now available, and the numbers mirror the pre-release tracking, which was not particularly positive.

The Memorial Day holiday will help the four-day gross look better, but Fox News reports that the Friday-Sunday opening box office for the show was just $81.9 million. When compared to previous Star Wars films, it reflects poorly on Disney.

The Newly Released Film Analyzed In Numbers Compared To The Franchise’s Biggest Flop

“Solo” is widely regarded as the film that holds the record for being a tremendous disappointment for the franchise. It grossed $84.4 million during its opening three-day weekend in 2018, around Memorial Day. 

The numbers, compared to “The Mandalorian,” do not look terrible at face value, but perspective changes after adjusting for inflation.

$84.4 million in 2018 is roughly $112 million in today’s money. So, “The Mandalorian” made $30 million less in its opening weekend than the biggest flop in franchise history.

Similarly, “Solo’s” Memorial Day weekend gross was $103 million, with “Mandalorian” expected to make $102 million this year. 

Adjusting these values for inflation makes it worse, because $103 million today is worth $139 million. Meaning, $37 million behind over the long weekend.

Looking at the bigger picture, that is ultimately weighing the film’s performance on the international scale, things are not looking up for “The Mandalorian and Grogu.”

“Solo” had an international opening weekend of $65 million and a $84.4 million domestic opening, bringing the total to $149.4 million.

“The Mandalorian and Grogu” has brought in $63 million internationally, for a $145 million first weekend.  When adjusted for inflation, “Solo” made $198 million, which is already a whopping $53 million shortfall. 

‘The Mandalorian And Grogu’ Had Minimal Publicity

This film is the first Star Wars movie to hit theaters since 2019, and the trailer did not do justice to promoting the film online.

Many Star Wars fans had high hopes for the extended trailer during the Super Bowl, but their hopes were squashed yet again with the brief 30-second ad that lit up the screen.

The ad featured the Mandalorian, played by Pascal, and Grogu, also known as Baby Yoda, being pulled along by Tauntauns rather than the typical Budweiser Clydesdales.

Some fans noted that the film’s marketing strategy was weak, and others said the trailer felt like a toy commercial.

“This feels like a new Ford truck commercial more than a Star Wars trailer,”  a fan wrote in the comments, while another added, “You have the opportunity to market the first Star Wars film in six and a half years at the Super Bowl, and all you give us is a Ford ad?!”  

The Blast noted in a previous release that while many Star Wars fans were aware the movie was upcoming, a larger percentage of the general public was most likely unaware. 

Pedro Pascal Is Reportedly Out Of Touch With A Former Co-Star

Actress Gina Carano joined the “The Mandalorian” crew in 2019 as Cara Dune, a New Republic shock trooper, but was fired by Lucasfilm in 2021 for her viral, controversial social media posts. She was criticized for her conservative social media posts during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Carano also reportedly reshared an Instagram post that seemingly compared the way American conservatives are treated to the way Jews were treated in Nazi Germany.

After Pascal added his gender pronouns to his X (formerly called Twitter) bio, the actress changed hers to “beep/bop/boop,” which some interpreted as a mockery of the transgender community.  

According to The Blast, Carano expressed that even though she was not featured in “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” she hoped that it would do well at the box office.

“Me and Pedro don’t keep in touch,” she said, revealing that she had not been in contact with Pascal since their co-star Carl Weathers passed away in February 2024.

Donald Trump Ignited Controversy For Assuming Pedro Pascal’s Character

The White House shared a post on its X account to mark the annual May 4 celebration. In the Star Wars day post, Trump was depicted as the Mandalorian, but instead of the signature helmet concealing his identity, his face was bare while he held the flag of the United States. 

The White House captioned the post, “In a galaxy that demands strength — America stands ready. This is the way. May 4 be with you.” The image also featured “Grogu,” the Force-sensitive child central to the series, sitting in the Mandalorian’s sling bag.  

As shared by The Blast, the image was not well received by all; many critics wasted no time voicing their thoughts and criticizing it.

“Do you really have to defile one of my favorite movie franchises with your delusions?”  a comment read. On the other hand, some netizens took the post in humor and made jokes, while others simply wished Trump a happy 4th.