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Episode Number Name Description Episode Length (including charity shout-outs) Channel Awesome Outro Date Released
713 Snow Day (2000) The 2000 hit didn't seem to win over a ton of critics or audiences, but is there anything about it that's as good as getting a day off of school? Nostalgia Critic takes a look at Snow Day. 20:12 Tom Brandston: "Beaver's nice." January 1st, 2025
714 Trap (2024) It's Shyamalan time! Nostalgia Critic looks over how the king of awkwardness turned his movies into a family outing. Let's take a look at Trap. 28:29 Rachel: "Let's finish Riley's pie." January 15th, 2025
715 The Punisher (2004) It just passed its 20 year mark, but did this early 2000s flick deserve any of the love or hate it got? Nostalgia Critic takes a look at Marvel's The Punisher. 19:31 Mike Toro: "Do you want us to find another banker?"
Howard Saint: "No!"
Mike: "Okay."
January 22nd, 2025
716 The Tale of Despereaux (2008) Matthew Broderick plays a mouse and it's surprisingly not the worst part of The Tale of Despereaux. Nostalgia Critic takes a look at this awkward little flick. 16:36 Princess Pea: "Oh, I wish it would rain. I wish there was soup again." January 29th, 2025
717 Beauty and the Beast (1991) Disney's classic that won over audiences and critics gets another look by the Nostalgia Critic. Does Beauty and the Beast hold up as well as it did over 30 years later? Lets find out! 27:40 Cogsworth: "We can't let her go poking around in certain places." February 5th, 2025
718 The Simpsons Arcade Game (1991) Nostalgia Critic tries something new by talking about how well a nostalgic arcade game can be a decent adaptation. Let's take a look at The Simpsons Arcade Game. 16:07 Smithers: "Welcome to my world." February 12th, 2025
719 Big Momma's House (2000) Somehow Martin Lawrence has never been given the Nostalgia Critic treatment. This one makes the most sense to do. Let's take a look at Big Momma's House. 18:50 Malcolm: [as Big Momma] "You don't come in a woman's house and lead with ya sha boink boink!" February 26th, 2025
720 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001) It's the start of Lord of the Rings Month! Nostalgia Crtic takes a look at the Peter Jackson movies, including (sadly) the Hobbit films. First up, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring. 30:19 Bilbo: "Grubbs, Chubbs, Hornblowers…" March 5th, 2025
721 The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers (2002) Nostalgia Critic goes from a good LOTR film to a great one with part two, but does it still have it's enchanted issues? Let's take a look at The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. 27:10 Gollum: (from the 2003 MTV Movie Awards) "Dobby's a f***ing f*****." March 12th, 2025
722 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) It's the final part of the Lord of the Rings trilogy, and often said to be the best. Does Nostalgia Critic agree? Let's take a look at The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. 29:18 Gimli: "Salted pork." March 19th, 2025
723 The Hobbit Movies (2012-2014) After the massive success of one of the best trilogies of all time, Nostalgia Critic looks at a trilogy that's...well, there. Let's check out The Hobbit movies. 24:55 Tauriel: "Why does it hurt so much?"
Thranduil: "Because it was real."
March 26th, 2025
724 Toy Story (1995) 30 years ago animated films were changed forever. How well does the first CG animated movie hold up? Nostalgia Critic takes a look at Pixar's Toy Story. 20:35 Buzz Lightyear: "I am Mrs. Nesbitt!" April 2nd, 2025
725 Kids Guide to the Internet (1997) It's the 90s cult hit that blew up years ago, but did you know there was more than ONE of these cringey instructional videos? Nostalgia Critic takes a look to embrace the awkwardness! 22:09 Boy: "What's a webpage? Something ducks walk on?"
Girl: "Ha-ha, very funny."
April 9th, 2025
726 Kraven the Hunter (2024) It's the last of Sony's Spider-Man Villain Movies. Does it go out on a high note? Well, you'd have to be high to enjoy it. Nostalgia Critic takes a look at Kraven the Hunter. 26:20 Aleksei: *gargles* April 16th, 2025
727 Willow (1988) With the recent passing of Val Kilmer, Nostalgia Critic takes a look at what he considers one of his underrated performances, Willow. 23:15 Queen Bavmorda: "Raziel!" April 23rd, 2025
728 Stargate (1994) Years ago NC said he didn't like it. Is it possible he's changed his mind over the years? Nostalgia Critic takes another look at Stargate. 17:46 *chicken noises* April 30th, 2025
729 Spy Kids (2001) People seem pretty split on the Rodriguez children's comedy, but does Nostalgia Critic have a soft spot for it, and more importantly, is he feeling alright even saying that? Let's take a look at Spy Kids. 20:06 Juni: "I just peed." May 7th, 2025
730 Bee Movie (2007) It's become one of the most hated memes in recent history, but what does Nostalgia Critic think of the film just on it's own? Let's take a look at the Bee Movie. 20:52 Montgomery: "...suck the poison from my heaving buttocks?!" May 14th, 2025
731 Bruce Almighty (2003) Jim Carrey as God should be a match made in heaven, instead it's a biblical sin. Nostalgia Critic checks out the 2003 comedy, Bruce Almighty. 21:30 Bruce: "Hey, little anal-dwelling butt-monkey." May 21st, 2025
732 The Emperor's New Groove (2000) It made little money when it came out, but it's become a big hit years later. What is it about this comedy that has won over so many...aside from the memes? Nostalgia Critic takes a look at The Emperor's New Groove. 22:44 Old Man: "Grooooooove...." May 28th, 2025
733 Agent Cody Banks (2003) It got enough love to get a sequel, but the young spy flick doesn't exactly age the best. Nostalgia Critic checks out Agent Cody Banks. 19:43 CIA Director: "Creepy? We're the CIA. That's what we do." June 4th, 2025
734 How to Train Your Dragon (2010) Before the remake comes out (that's sure to be...a remake), Nostalgia Critic gives his thoughts on the original animated classic. Let's take a look at How to Train Your Dragon. 23:09 Gobber: "It's not so much what you look like, it's what's inside that he can't stand." June 11th, 2025
735 Epic Movie (2007) How did they keep making these? NC's saga of reviewing the "Movie-Movies" continues with what many say is the worst of the bunch, Epic Movie. Nostalgia Critic sadly sees if they're right. 20:51 Edward: "I'm sick of this! I'm going to be a lucha libre wrestler." June 18th, 2025
736 International Commercials Nostalgia Critic has gotten a lot of strange ads outside of North America, so he's finally dedicating a whole special to them. And yes, most of them are pretty insane. 29:31 Nicolas Cage: "I love all of Japan. I love sushi. I love Mt. Fuji." June 25th, 2025
737 Barnyard (2006) It got a TV show, tons of hits on Youtube, and seems to be a favorite of kids, but what does a boring grownup like the Nostalgia Critic say about it? Let's take a look at Barnyard. 19:32 Eddy: "Show it."
Bud: "It's right here."
Eddy: "Show it."
Bud: "It's right here."
Eddy: "Show it."
July 2nd, 2025
738 Pokémon The First Movie (1998) (Review Revisit) Nostalgia Critic reviewed this film years ago, but since his style was so different back then, he's deciding to go back and give another look in more detail. Let's take another look at Pokémon: The First Movie 22:53 Jessie: "...we get you to New Island faster than you can say fahrvergnugen." July 9th, 2025
739 Sky High (2005) July 16th, 2025
740 Snow White (2025) July 23rd, 2025
741 July 30th, 2025
742 August 6th, 2025
743 August 13th, 2025
744 August 20th, 2025
745 August 27th, 2025
746 September 3rd, 2025
747 September 10th, 2025
748 September 17th, 2025
749 September 24th, 2025
750 October 1st, 2025
751 October 8th, 2025
752 October 15th, 2025
753 October 22nd, 2025
754 October 29th, 2025
755 November 5th, 2025
756 November 12th, 2025
757 November 19th, 2025
758 November 26th, 2025
759 December 3rd, 2025
760 December 10th, 2025
761 December 17th, 2025
762 December 24th, 2025
763 December 31st, 2025