The Ultimate Summer Movie Preview

Ever wonder what makes something a #blockbuster? We dive into the history of the word, the movie that changed the game (#jaws) and which 2026 #summermovie we're most excited for! __________________________________________________ Short on time? Go straight to the news you care about! 00:00 - Welcome 00:22 - What is a summer blockbuster? 01:28 - #jaws and its connection to the Summer Blockbuster 03:12 - History of the word: blockbuster 04:12 - The 2026 Summer movies coming 04:24 - Newest “Star Wars” movie 04:36 - 1980s superhero comes to the big screen 05:08 - Superman's cousin is here 05:43 - What happens if #spiderman wasn’t recognized 06:18 - Woody, Buzz and LilyPad 07:01 - Will Gru appear? 07:27 - Maui and his new Moana 07:51 - The ACME movie that almost didn’t get made 08:35 - What we’re most excited for … _______________________ Who are we? First Stop News is a news show for young people. We'll cover everything from breaking news and current events to deep-dive explainers and just-for-fun stories. _________________________________________________ Executive Producers: Lindsay Sobel Dyner Host & Head Writer: Ryan Willard Host & Reporter: Kelsey Russell Producer: Caroline Howe, Renata Sellitti Kero, Eugenia Cassidy Social Video Producer: Ella Freudenberger Editor: Mauricio Hoffmann Director & Studio Lead: Will Johnson Set Design / Wanted PD, inc. First Stop News is a production of Youth Media International, Inc. founded by Robin van Bokhorst