Spiderman, The Odyssey, Minions & Monsters...this year's summer blockbusters from a Christian's perspective
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How does The Odyssey reflect Jesus’s teaching? Why is Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaking records? And is Minions & Monsters too spiritually dark for Christians?
Film critic and Youthscape’s Charles Merritt takes Max & Lydia through the best and worst of this year’s box office — and ranks his top three Christopher Nolan films.
Released on 18 Aug 2026
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