Sean O'Connell
The Background: Sean O’Connell is a journalist and CinemaBlend’s Managing Editor. He joined the staff as a freelancer in 2011, and gradually climbed the ranks as he helped the site grow in stature. Currently, he manages the site’s junket and interview opportunities. He also co-hosts CinemaBlend’s official podcast, ReelBlend, with fellow Critics Choice Association members Jake Hamilton and Kevin McCarthy. Sean has had his byline published in various respected publications including USA Today, The Washington Post, and Fandango. He’s also the author of three nonfiction books: Release the Snyder Cut, detailing the controversial saga of Zack Snyder’s Justice League; With Great Power, an in-depth retelling of Spider-Man’s history in Hollywood, and; Bruce Willis: Celebrating The Cinematic Legacy Of An Unbreakable Hollywood Icon.
What He’s Into: Sean is a basketball fanatic, and divides his love evenly between the NBA (the Charlotte Hornets are his team) and college basketball (where he drives the bandwagon for the Kentucky Wildcats). He spends most weekends watching his two sons play basketball, and still can't believe they've outgrown him. Sean also loves cooking, and thinks there’s no better feeling than preparing a meal for someone and watching them enjoy it. If Sean didn’t write about movies, he’d probably be involved full-time in the music scene somehow. He grew up playing guitar, switched to drums, and now plays bass for a power-punk garage band called Confetti Cannon. His all-time favorite TV show is Breaking Bad. His all-time favorite movie is Spider-Man: No Way Home. His all-time favorite book is Stephen King’s IT, and his all-time favorite snack is fudge-covered Oreos that he keeps in the freezer.
What He’s Excited About Right Now: The building blocks of James Gunn's DC Cinematic Do-Over, and the overwhelming stack of other people's books he's about to dive into. now that he finished work on his own Bruce Willis book.
Latest articles by Sean O'Connell
Kevin Feige Gets Candid About Superhero Fatigue And The ‘Overabundance’ Of Marvel Projects: ‘This Is A Lot To Ingest’
By Sean O'Connell published
But also, how Marvel is course correcting.
Ironheart’s Anthony Ramos Drops A Bold Prediction About His Marvel Villain, But I Think His Comments Speak To A Larger MCU Problem
By Sean O'Connell published
Is it hype, or truth?
A New Theory About Spider-Man Villains Has Fans Concerned. Here’s Why I Don’t Think Tom Holland’s Spidey Movies Are In Any Danger
By Sean O'Connell published
It's time to pick up some comics.
Star Wars Fans Are Losing Faith In The Franchise After The Acolyte Cancellation, And I Think LucasFilm Should Be Concerned
By Sean O'Connell published
What does this mean for upcoming Star Wars projects?
Ralph Macchio And William Zabka Argue Over Whether Daniel And Johnny Need One Last Rematch In Cobra Kai Season 6
By Sean O'Connell published
The rivalry needs to be settled, right?
How Lord Of The Rings Helped Alien: Romulus Pull Off That Major Cameo
By Sean O'Connell published
Exclusives Alien: Romulus features a massive cameo, and Lord of the Rings was integral to pulling it off.
Stan Lee Once ‘Confessed’ To Being ‘Jealous’ He Didn’t Get Asked To Play A Specific Marvel Role, And In Hindsight, I Think He Would Have Been Perfect
By Sean O'Connell published
But it would have meant major changes.
The Marvel Multiverse: Everything You Need To Know About Anchor Beings, Incursions, And The Next Two Avengers Movies
By Sean O'Connell last updated
The Multiverse will be a major focus of the MCU moving forward, so we made a guide for those who need a deep-dive Marvel refresher course.
Gory Kraven The Hunter Trailer Unleashes The Rhino, And Ramps Up The R-Rated Kills
By Sean O'Connell published
Sony's Spider-Man universe has a one-two punch this year with Venom: The Last Dance and Kraven the Hunter.
M. Night Shyamalan Tells Us The ‘Provocative’ Alternate Ending He Shot For The Village That Was ‘So Polarizing,’ He Chose Not To Put It On The Blu-Ray
By Sean O'Connell published
I love that M. Night is still revealing details on alternate endings for his classic movies.
Spider-Man 4 Wasn't Part Of Any Marvel Announcements At D23 or Comic-Con, So Where Does That Leave Tom Holland's Sequel?
By Sean O'Connell published
Time to be patient, Spidey fans.
I Enjoyed Channing Tatum's Gambit As Much As Everyone, But Marvel Needs To Avoid Making A Big Mistake With The Character Moving Forward
By Sean O'Connell published
Now that we have seen Channing Tatum as a live-action Gambit, I have strong thoughts about the character moving forward.
I Can't Get Enough Of This Chevy Chase Impression By Cory Michael Smith In The Raunchy And Chaotic Saturday Night Red-Band Trailer
By Sean O'Connell published
Jason Reitman will take us back to the early days of Saturday Night Live with his upcoming R-rated comedy.
Demi Moore Movies From Brat Pack To Fart Ambassador, Is On A Mission To Normalize Farting: 'We All Do It!'
By Sean O'Connell published
Let it rip!
I Think Deadpool And Wolverine Hinted At Who Will Be Playing Logan In Future X-Men Movies
By Sean O'Connell published
And I am all for this replacement.
The True Story Behind Zack Snyder’s R-Rated Star Wars Pitch, And How It Led To Two Rebel Moon Director’s Cuts On Netflix
By Sean O'Connell published
Also, could this team up still happen?
I'm Excited For Robert Downey Jr. In Avengers: Secret Wars, But Let's Not Pretend There Aren't Major Concerns
By Sean O'Connell published
Yes, it's huge news that Robert Downey Jr. is back in the MCU. But by making him Doctor Doom, it raises major questions.
Jonathan Majors Says He's 'Heartbroken' After Marvel Replaced Kang With Doctor Doom, But His Comments Hold Out Hope For His MCU Future
By Sean O'Connell published
Will fans rally to his side?
Zack Snyder Tells Us His Rebel Moon Director’s Cuts Were ‘NC-17 For Quite A While,’ But Explains Why He Trimmed Them To Fit The R Rating
By Sean O'Connell published
Another round of Snyder Cuts for which to fight?
The Fantastic Four Director Clears Up One Marvel Misconception About His Upcoming MCU Movie
By Sean O'Connell published
In a way, this makes sense.
Between Creature Commandos’ First Trailer And This Exclusive DC Shirt, I Figured Out A Few Major Plot Reveals
By Sean O'Connell published
James Gunn gave us our first look at Creature Commandos, and we have a LOT to unpack after the fact.
I Watched Deadpool And Wolverine With 7,000 Crazy Marvel Fans, And These 6 Moments Blew The Roof Off Of Hall H
By Sean O'Connell published
One of the coolest experiences at San Diego Comic Con this year was experiencing these 6 moments in Hall H with a Marvel crowd.
Blake Lively And Anna Kendrick’s A Simple Favor 2 Has Tested With Audiences, And The Director’s Reaction Is Going To Drive Fans Wild
By Sean O'Connell published
Paul Feig has given us a tremendous update on A Simple Favor 2. Get excited!