Box Office Watch
197 episodes - English - Latest episode: 4 months ago -How much money a movie makes drives so much in Hollywood. Which sequels get greenlit, which franchises get rebooted, and how the theater chains try to combat streaming services all comes down to the almighty dollar. But sometimes the industry jargon can be a bit intimidating to new Box office nerds. That's where we come in - From the Avengers: Endgames to the Mortal Engines of the world, the Box Office Watch Podcast is here to break down the financial outcome of each weekend at the box office and help you understand how to think about how money flows in Hollywood.
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11/12/21-11/14/21: Eternals Hangs In There | Clifford the Big Box Office Surprise | Jungle Cruise Sinks in China | Eternals Review
November 17, 2021 14:00 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBIn this episode of the podcast, we analyze Eternal's second week drop, the surprise hit of Clifford, various milestones Bond and Venom have hit, and the underperformance of Jungle Cruise in China. Plus a number of miscellaneous Beyond the Numbers headlines in streaming, production, new movie dates, and business deals. Plus mini reviews of Ghostbusters 2, Rent (2005) and a fuller review of Eternals. Credits Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOWatchPodcast i...
11/5/21-11/7/21: Eternals Manages to top Box Office Despite Weak Reviews | Lake Changjin now All Time China Highest Grosser | Something Something Chris Pratt Garfield | Ghostbusters (1984) and Army of Thieves Mini-Review
November 10, 2021 14:00 - 26 minutes - 36.9 MBIn this episode of the podcast, we go over Eternal's shaky success at the box office - it topped the charts but has the weakest reviews of the MCU all around. How far can it go? Plus the rest of the domestic box office and China's new highest grossing film Lake Changjin. Plus miscellaneous headlines and mini reviews of Ghostbusters 1984 and Army of Thieves Credits Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOWatchPodcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas...
10/31/21-10/24/21: Tricks and Treats - Mixed Bag at Halloween Weekend Box Office with Dune 2nd Weekend, My Hero Academia, Antlers, Last Night in Soho | Bond crossed 600M WW with China's Help | International Reopenings | Eternals Forecast
November 03, 2021 13:00 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBIn this episode of the podcast, we look at the Halloween weekend box office with Dune's 2nd weekend and debuts from My Hero Academia, Antlers and Last Night in Soho. Plus international numbers for Bond including the China release and some countries opening up, and looking forward to what Eternals offers us. Also, two mini What I've Been Watching - Muppets Haunted Mansion, and Iron Fists and Kung Fu Kicks. Credits Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOWatchP...
10/22/21-10/24/21: The Spice Flows for Dune | Ron Goes Wrong | French Dispatch New PTA Record | Lake Changjin Takes #1 Box Office Title for 2021 | Dune Reviews
October 27, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 44 MBIn this episode, we go over Dune's US Opening (and the confirmation of Dune Part 2), as well as the success of Wes Anderson's The French Dispatch in limited release. Also how Ron's Gone Wrong Goes Wrong. Plus, we look at the new number one film for the 2021 Box Office, China's Battle of Lake Changjin. Plus my review of Dune as a film. Credits Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOWatchPodcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/box-office-watch/id1...
10/15/21-10/17/21: IATSE Strike Averted for Now | MCU Film Release Date Domino | Halloween Kills a Treat while The Last Duel's a Trick | How High can Lake Changjin Go?
October 20, 2021 13:00 - 26 minutes - 35.7 MBThis week on the podcast, we go over the news of the IATSE strike being averted (pending ratification of the new deal, which isn't a sure thing), the latest Marvel film date schedule, the performances of Halloween Kills and The Last Duel, and speculate how much money The Battle of Lake Changjin will make. Credits Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOWatchPodcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/box-office-watch/id1500197597 Spotify: https://ope...
10/8/21-10/10/21: Bond debuts domestically | Shang Chi crosses 400M | Eternals Presales Looking Good | Venom Impressions
October 13, 2021 21:30 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBThis week we look at the reasons Bond / No Time To Die underwhelmed despite an okayish opening domestically. We celebrate Shang Chi's latest milestone and speculate how high Lake Changjin can go. Plus Beyond the Numbers, we have Eternals Presales imprsesing, IATSE set to strike, and much more. Also, my impressions on Venom Let There Be Carnage! Also be sure to check out the ContraZoomPod! Website: http://contrazoompod.com/ Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0rdhbCzOpccrSUJG7taoYn?si=w...
10/2/21-10/4/21: Venom Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Performance | Bond Overperforms Abroad | Lake Changjin Global Leader | Dune Holds Well | Shang Chi Crosses 200M | Black Widow Lawsuit Resolved
October 05, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBIn this episode, we go over all the box office news for to kick off a very busy October. Venom 2 defied all expectations to beat the pre-pandemic opening to be the top opener post Pandemic. No Time To Die delivers above expectations abroad. Shang Chi and Dune both hold well to reach new milestones. Battle at Lake Changjin from China somehow beats all of those films, and the Black Widow lawsuit is settled. Also be sure to check out the ContraZoomPod! Website: http://contrazoompod.com/ Spo...
10/1/21-10/3/21: Venom Surpasses Pre-Pandemic Performance | Bond Overperforms Abroad | Lake Changjin Global Leader | Dune Holds Well | Shang Chi Crosses 200M | Black Widow Lawsuit Resolved
October 05, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBIn this episode, we go over all the box office news for to kick off a very busy October. Venom 2 defied all expectations to beat the pre-pandemic opening to be the top opener post Pandemic. No Time To Die delivers above expectations abroad. Shang Chi and Dune both hold well to reach new milestones. Battle at Lake Changjin from China somehow beats all of those films, and the Black Widow lawsuit is settled. Also be sure to check out the ContraZoomPod! Website: http://contrazoompod.com/ Spo...
9/24/21-9/26/21: Shang Chi completes its 4 Week Streak | Dear Evan Hansen Falls Flat | Dune Holds Well Abroad Ahead of Bond Release | October Movie Preview | IATSE Strike Authorization Inbound
September 28, 2021 13:00 - 32 minutes - 44 MBIn this week's episode, we go over Shang Chi's latest accomplishments as we close out Shang Chi September. We look at where Dear Evan Hansen went wrong (among other dometic news like Candyman's success). And then looking abroad we look at Dune's excellent second week hold as well as the anticipation for Bond. Plus an October film preview, and news about the pending IATSE strike and more moves at Paramount. Plus, of course, the Mario Movie casting. Credits Email: boxofficewatchpodcast@gmail...
9/17/21-9/19/21: Dune Takes Off in Europe | Shang Chi September Continues | Cry Macho Disappoints
September 21, 2021 23:30 - 24 minutes - 33 MBOn this episode of the podcast, we examine Dune's out of this world performance as it begins its international rollout in Europe, and whether its performance there is indicative of a strong performance stateside. We also look at Shang Chi's dominance over September and whether it will 4-peat next week versus Dear Evan Hansen. And I guess Cry Macho also came out. Plus a look at some streaming and studio news as well. Credits Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.co...
9/10/21-9/12/21: Shang Chi's 2nd week hold leads Disney to drop Premiere Access | Malignant Disappoints | Dune Begins Intl Rollout and Bond UK Presales Pop Off | Chris Nolan to Universal | Paramount Focuses on Streaming | Shang Chi (and Cinderella) Review
September 15, 2021 13:00 - 33 minutes - 46.4 MBOn this late episode of the podcast, I go over Shang Chi's second weekend performance (and how it led Disney to go full theatrical for the rest of 2021), Malignant's disappointing opening, Bond's UK Presale numbers, and Dune's International rollout. Plus, Paramount's Leadership shift, Halloween Kills going Day and Date, Chris Nolan going to Universal, and Baby Shark getting a theatrical release. Plus, my thoughts on Shang Chi (and Cinderella0 Credits Email: [email protected] ...
9/3/21-9/6/21: Shang Chi has a #GoldOpen Labor Day Weekend | Why the Box Office Matters To Me | What Happens To The 2021 Film Slate
September 08, 2021 13:00 - 40 minutes - 55 MBIn this episode we go over the expectations-defying performance of Shang Chi this past Labor Day weekend. I get a bit philosophical about why Box Office Numbers matter to me. And then we dig into the implications for what Shang Chi's performance says about the rest of the fall State - will we see more hybrid releases, and what's up with Sony and Paramount's schedule changes? Credits Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOWatchPodcast iTunes: https://podcasts...
8/27/21-8/29/21: Candyman Opens as First Black Female Directed Film to Top Box Office | Free Guy Continues Its Run with #1 in China | Looking Ahead go Shang Chi | Free Guy Reactions
August 31, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 32.6 MBThis week on the podcast, we talk about Candyman's historic opening as the first black female director led film to top the box office, Free Guys continued impressive run with a #1 open in China, and look at expectations for Shang Chi this coming weekend. Plus my somewhat rambly thoughts after having seen Free Guy. Credits Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOWatchPodcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/box-office-watch/id1500197597 Spotify: ht...
8/20/21-8/2/21: Free Guy Has Best Hold of the Summer | Paw Patrol Overperforms While Other New Releases Kind of Flop (especially Reminisence) | No Way Home Trailer Breaks the Internet | Netflix Coming to Theaters This Winter | And Much More!
August 25, 2021 13:00 - 1 minute - 2.58 MBThis week on the podcast, we go over Free Guy's and Paw Patrols excellent performances, as well as Reminisence's record-breakingly bad performance. We also look at Luca opening up China to Hollywood films again, new dates and release strategies for October films, Shang Chi's good reviews so far, all the news out of Cinemacon, and Netflix's awards push to be in theaters. Plus Spider-man No Way Home's Trailer kind of breaking the internet yesterday. (no spoilers) Credits Email: boxofficewatc...
8/13/21-8/15/21: Free Guy an original IP success with legs | Suicide Squad Blows Up (In a Bad Way) | Vaccine Passports in NYC/LA/SF | New Movie Dates for Venom and Hotel Transylvania | Shang Chi still Set for Labor Day
August 19, 2021 01:45 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBIn this (late) episode of the podcast, we go over why Free Guy's 28M opening weekend is a success, look at Suicide Squad's terrible 2nd week drop, look at some new movie dates for Hotel Transyvlania 4 and Venom, as well as how Shang Chi is staying put. Plus other box office headlines and numbers. Credits Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOWatchPodcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/box-office-watch/id1500197597 Spotify: https://open.spotif...
8/6/21-8/8/21: James Gunn's The Suicide Squad Opens to 26M | China faces COVID restrictions as Hollywood returns | AMC and Cinemark Earnings | The Suicide Squad (and Army of the Dead) Review
August 12, 2021 03:30 - 24 minutes - 33.3 MBOn this week's delayed episode - we talk about James Gunn's The Suicide Squad's opening and what it means for the DCEU moving forward, about the Chinese box office facing a COVID outbreak, AMC and Cinemark's quarterly earnings results, and continued delta variant fears. Plus looking forward to Free Guy's opening this coming weekend. What I've Been Watching - The Suicide Squad / Army of the Dead Credits Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOWatchPodcast iTun...
7/30/21-8/1/21: Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over Black Widow Premiere Access | Delta Variant woes as NYC introduces Vaccine Passport | Jungle Cruise chugs along to top box office | The Green Knight Review
August 04, 2021 13:00 - 44 minutes - 61 MBIn this week's episode we do a deep dive into Scarlet Johansson's lawsuit against Disney over the Black Widow Premiere Access release - what's going on, how it got to this point, and what it could mean for the future of streaming and Disney's relationship with talent. Plus we explore the possible impact of NYC's Vaccine Mandate starting in September. And we look at the top 5 domestic films led by Jungle Cruise. Plus my review of Dev Patel's newest film, A24's wonderfully weird The Green Kni...
7/23/21-7/25/21: Old beats out Snake Eyes for #1 at Underwhelming Box Office while Space Jam drops past Black Widow | Europe battles Delta Variant with Green Passes | Looking ahead at August with Suicide Squad, Free Guy | Legendary For Sale
July 27, 2021 13:00 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBIn this episode we go over the underwhelming box office this week with Old beating Snake Eyes, Black Widow beating Space Jam 2, and looking ahead to the hope of Jungle Cruise, The Suicide Squad and Free Guy for the next month. Plus news on the delta variant, on new movie dates and Legendary putting itself on sale. Credits Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOWatchPodcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/box-office-watch/id1500197597 Spotify: ht...
7/16/21-7/18/21: Why Black Widow Dropped Harder than in Avengers Endgame | Space Jam 2 Takes the Championship | New Restrictions in LA and Europe to combat Delta Variant | Space Jam 2 Review
July 20, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 47.4 MBIn this episode we go over Space Jam 2's debut at the top of the charts (and give my thoughts on the film overall) and also dissect Black Widow's super steep second weekend drop - the worst of any MCU film. Was it Premiere Access or a bad film or piracy or something else? Plus we look at news around the Cannes film festival and the delta variant impacting movie reostrictions and mask mandates around the world. Credits Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOWa...
7/9/21-7/11/21: Black Widow hits 80M Opening Weekend | Disney released Premiere Access numbers - What do they Mean for the Industry? | Black Widow (and Top Gun) review
July 13, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 38.4 MBIn this episode of the podcast, we look at what Black Widow's 80M opening weekend says about the post-pandemic recovery, debate what the 60M Premiere Access numbers released mean (and how much more or less they would have made without Premiere Access) and look ahead at next week for Space Jam's totals. Plus my thoughts on Black Widow as a film, and my experience going to the Drive In theater to see Top Gun Credits Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOWatchP...
7/2/21-7/4/21: Universal Hat Tricks July 4th Weekend | F9 Beats 100M Domestic, 500M Worldwide | Black Widow Eyes 100M Opening | Last Night in Soho Delays a Week
July 06, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBOn this 69th (nice) episode of the podcast, we go over Universal's Hat Trick ruling over the top 3 slots of the July 4th weekend, with F9 breaking new milestones alongside the release of Boss Baby 2 and The Forever Purge. Plus some news about international theater reopenings and closing due to the delta variant, China's 100 year celebration films, and various new film dates and awards show news. Credits Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOWatchPodcast iTun...
6/25/21-6/27/21: F9 Revs Into a Higher Opening Weekend than Anything in 2020, Boosting Black Widow Expectations | Keeping an Eye on the Delta Variant | Warner Bros Shuffles October Release Dates | In the Heights Review
June 30, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MBIn this episode we go over F9's stellar opening weekend with a total higher than anything than in 2020. We also go over how it's going to affect Black Widow forecasted opening, the rest of the top 5, take a peek at the delta variant and how it'll affect things, and Warner Bros' October date shuffle. Plus my review of In the Heights Credits Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOWatchPodcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/box-office-watch/id1500...
6/18/21-6/20/21: The Hitman's Wife's Bodyguard tops Fathers Day weekend, In the Height Craters | Happy Cinema Week | Hotel Transylvania now fighting Addam's Family 2 | New Documentary Release dates
June 23, 2021 13:00 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this light episode of the podcast we go over the domestic top 5, including The Hitman Wife's Bodyguard topping the box office and In the Heights falling off a cliff, plus some new film dates announced. Show Notes Box Office Concept - Top 5 Movies and New Releases Limited Releases Next Week's Movies What I've Been Watching Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOWatchPodcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/box-office-watch/id1500197597 Spoti...
6/11/21-6/13/21: In the Heights' Low Opening Weekend Fails to Top Box Office - Analyzing What Went Wrong | A Quiet Place 2 1st 100M post pandemic film | Conjuring Franchise crosses 2B | Analyzing Black Widow and F9 Presale Data
June 15, 2021 13:00 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MBIn this episode, we analyze why In the Heights underperformed expectations despite being well received - a mix of misunderstood demographics and niche subject matter may be to blame. We also check the rest of the domestic top five including landmarks from A Quiet Place 2 and Conjuring, as well as the Chinese Box Office, and what information we can infer from the presales numbers of Black WIdow and F9 Credits Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOWatchPodcast...
6/4/21-6/6/21: Conjuring The Devil Made Me Do It Outscares A Quiet Place 2 | Spirit Untamed Also Debuts | Strong Box Office Leads to Sequel Announcements | Cruella Review
June 08, 2021 13:00 - 17 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this very light news-week on the podcast, we go over the new releases of Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It taking the top place this weekend over A Quiet Place Part 2, Spirit Untamed's premiere (which is going to tumble hard next weekend) as well as some sequels announced as as result of the great box office numbers. Plus, my thoughts on Cruella Credits Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOWatchPodcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/box-o...
5/28/21-5/31/21: A Quiet Place 2 Tops Cruella over Memorial Day Weekend | Demon Slayer tops 500M Worldwide | Amazon Buys MGM
June 02, 2021 20:00 - 23 minutes - 31.8 MBIn this episode we go over the Memorial Day weekend numbers with A Quiet Place 2 topping Cruella, Raya and the Last Dragon's surprisingly good performance, F9's surprising tumble in tumble, Demon Slayer crossing half a billion dollars worldwide, Amazon's acquisition of MGM, New movie dates (including Wes Anderson's The French Dispatch) and various other headlines. Credits Email: [email protected]: https://twitter.com/BOWatchPodcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us...
5/21/21-5/23/21: Summer Box Office Preview Extravaganza | F9 Tops 160M International Opening Weekend
May 26, 2021 13:00 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MBIn this episode we preview all the wide release films coming out this summer blockbuster season and what the long range forecasts are for these. In addition we go over F9's solid international opening in China and other countries. Credits Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOWatchPodcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/box-office-watch/id1500197597 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ny5dDxQquInt5YKizlzdi Google Play: https://play.google.c...
5/14/21-5/16/21: AT&T Spins-off WarnerMedia to merge with Discovery | Amazon may buy MGM | Regal sets new windows | Jungle Cruise moves to Premiere Access | Spiral tops domestic box office
May 19, 2021 13:00 - 24 minutes - 33.9 MBIn this episode of the podcast, we talk about AT&T announcement to spin off WarnerMedia to merge with Discovery after only 3 years (and why), Amazon's potential acquisition of MGM, Regal setting new theatrical windows with Universal and Disney, Jungle Cruise moving to Premiere Access. Oh yeah, and Spiral topping the domestic box office, with an eye to Memorial Day weekend and F9's international release next weekend. Credits Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.co...
5/7/21-5/9/21: Wrath of Man Tops Domestic Box Office | Raya Grows Theatrical Footprint | Godzilla v Kong Reactions
May 12, 2021 13:00 - 14 minutes - 19.4 MBOn this short episode, we go over the domestic box office, topped by Wrath of Man, some high level headlines, and also have my thoughts about Godzilla v Kong Credits Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOWatchPodcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/box-office-watch/id1500197597 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ny5dDxQquInt5YKizlzdi Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/listen?view=/ps/Ioeupsq3pemmeilo7s5ii76zldu Podchaser: https://w...
4/30/21-5/2/21: Demon Slayer 2nd Anime Film Ever to Top Domestic Box Office | Steep Drops for Mortal Kombat | New Marvel Movie Dates and Titles
May 04, 2021 17:30 - 15 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode we look at Demon Slayer breaking yet another barrier being the second ever Japanese/anime film to top the domestic box office, beating out Mortal Kombat (despite steep drops from both). Plus we look at some new movie dates including Phase 4 of the MCU. Credits Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOWatchPodcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/box-office-watch/id1500197597 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3Ny5dDxQquInt5YKizl...
4/23/21-4/25/21: Mortal Kombat Narrowly Wins Domestic Box Office | Demon Slayer Takes Top 2020 Film Award with Largest Domestic Anime/Foreign Film Opening & Post-Pandemic PTA
April 27, 2021 22:30 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBIn this week's episode we go over the very close showdown between Mortal Kombat and Demon Slayer and how each film won the box office in their respective ways. Plus some numbers about AT&T Streaming subscribers, new movie dates, and the impact of diversity on film revenue and ratings. Credits Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOWatchPodcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/box-office-watch/id1500197597 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3...
4/16/21-4/18/21: Detective Conan Tops Global Box Office | Previewing Demon Slayer vs Mortal Kombat US Premiere | Rocky Horror Picture Show Continues 40+ Year Theatrical Streak During Pandemic
April 20, 2021 13:45 - 17 minutes - 24 MBIn this slow week at the box office, we check in on the usual suspects for the top domestic box office, one surprising boy detective winning the Global Box Office, and preview the upcoming battle between the Demon Slayer US release and the Mortal Kombat release this coming weekend. Plus, like Death and Taxes, the Rocky Horror Picture Show is one of those constants in life. Credits Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOWatchPodcast iTunes: https://podcasts.ap...
4/9/21-4/11/21: Godzilla v Kong can Actually be Profitable | Sony Signs Netflix Streaming Deal | New Paramount Release Dates for Tom Cruise Films | RIP Arclight Cinemas
April 13, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MBIn this episode of the box office watch, we check in on Godzilla v Kong's run to profitability, Sony's new deal with Netflix for their 2022+ streaming rights, Paramount's new release dates for their films including Top Gun and Mission Impossible, and pay a moment of respect to the Arclight Cinemas in light of them not reopening for the foreseeable future. Credits Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOWatchPodcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/...
4/2/21-4/4/21: Godzilla v Kong's Monster Easter Weekend Box Office and What It Means for the Future of Streaming, Exhibition and the MonsterVerse
April 06, 2021 05:40 - 27 minutes - 38 MBThis week it's all about the titan at the box office, Godzilla v Kong and it's absolutely insane performance at the domestic box office this weekend considering we're still in a pandemic. What does this mean for theatrical exhibition moving into a post-pandemic world, can there be a coexistence between day and date SVOD and exhibition, what does it mean for the MonsterVerse, and more in this week's Box Office Watch Credits Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com...
3/26/21-3/28/21: Godzilla v Kong Rampages Overseas for 120M while Nobody tops Domestic | Cinemark & Warner Bros Secure a 45 day Window | Disney Drops a Premiere Access Bomb for Black Window
March 31, 2021 13:00 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBThis week on the show - we go over the top performers at the box office - Godzilla v Kong's Monstrous Grosses overseas in its opening weekend, and Nobody's (as in the film titled Nobody, not literally nobody) topping the domestic chart. Plus Warner Bros and Disney seem to have swapped places with Warner and Regal securing a 45 day theatrical window starting in 2022, and Disney pushing everything back again and putting Black Widow on Premiere Access and making Luca free to stream on Disney+ o...
3/19/21-3/21/21: Raya and Tom&Jerry Hold Well | Best Picture Nominees Expand | LA's First Weekend Back | New Movie Dates
March 23, 2021 13:00 - 18 minutes - 25 MBIn this week we talk about the spectacular holds of Raya and the Last Dragon and Tom and Jerry as LA reopens its theaters, as well as the boon that Best Picture nominees have had at the box office post nomination. Plus we dig into the Chinese Box Office and the latest benchmark Hi Mom has crossed there, and go through the new movie release dates announced this past week. Credits Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOWatchPodcast iTunes: https://podcasts.app...
3/12/21-3/14/21: Avatar Retakes Top Film Title from Endgame | LA Theaters Reopen Again | Raya Tops Domestic Box Office | New HBO Max Subscriber Estimates
March 17, 2021 17:00 - 23.8 MBIn this episode, we go over the news that James Cameron's Avatar has retaken the title of highest grossing film of all time from Avengers Endgame thanks to a rerelease in China. Plus news of LA reopening their movie theaters, and the Domestic and China top 5, and some new estimates from HBO Max about 2025 subscriber numbers. Credits Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOWatchPodcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/box-office-watch/id1500197597...
3/5/21-3/7/21: What does Raya and the Last Dragon's Underperformance mean for Black Widow and Disney+ Premiere Access? | NYC Theaters Reopen After a Year | Various New Movie Dates | One Year of COVID Lockdowns
March 10, 2021 14:00 - 27 minutes - 38.3 MBIn this episode, we go through Raya and the Last Dragon's underperformance (caused by one part competition, one part subpar marketing, one part cannibalization due to fewer theaters carrying the film because of Premiere Access) and the potential implications for how Black Widow gets rolled out. We also dig into the rest of the domestic top 5 and international numbers, as well as celebrate the reopening of New York City movie theaters. Plus some new movie dates, some streaming news, and a loo...
2/26/21-2/28/21: Tom and Jerry Tops The Box Office | Paramount Plus Launches Later this Week | Hi Mom 3rd Biggest Film Ever in China
March 02, 2021 14:00 - 19 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this episode we go over Tom and Jerry's spectacular (for pandemic times) box office debut, the second highest since theaters reopened. We also check out Hi Mom's newest records in China, and then break apart the coming launch of Paramount Plus later this week - their offerings, price point and rollout goals in comparison to other services in the past year. Plus various miscellaneous headlines around movie production, and confirmation from Regal that they will be reopening once LA theaters...
2/19/21-2/21/21: BOW 1 Year Anniversary | Hi Mom and Detective Chinatown 3 top 600M in Lunar New Year Week | New York City Theaters to Reopen March 5th
February 23, 2021 21:30 - 31.5 MBIn this episode marking the one year anniversary of the Box Office Watch podcast, we go over the week long totals of the Lunar New Year race between Detective Chinatown 3 and Hi Mom, the news that New York City theaters will reopen in March, and various news around the industry around moving release dates, streaming acquisitions, production delays and Martin Scorsese complaining about streaming again. Plus going over the domestic top 5 as usual. Credits Email: boxofficewatchpodcast@gmail....
2/12/21-2/14/21: Detective Chinatown 3 Breaks Avengers Endgame Records in Massive Lunar New Year Weekend | Disney+ Gains 8M Users in December | Croods 2 Retakes #1 Domestic After 12 Weeks
February 16, 2021 14:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBIn this episode, we go over the massive performance in China over the Lunar New Year - Detective Chinatown's stellar performance breaking many records that Avengers: Endgame set two years ago, as well as the surprising performance of Hi Mom! We also go over various new movie dates, some some streaming platform news including Disney+ getting 8M more users and HBO Max launching in Latin America in June. Plus we go over domestic box office numbers with Croods 2 retaking #1 after 12 weeks and Ju...
2/5/21-2/7/21: The Little Things Continues at #1 | Soul hangs on in China pre-Lunar New Year | Sundance Acquisitions of Passing and Summer of Soul | WSB Aftermath for AMC
February 09, 2021 14:00 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this light episode of the podcast, we go over the top 5 domestically and look into the pre-Lunar New Year China performances, including Soul nearing 100M WW. Some news out of Sundance regarding acquisitions, and following up on the WallStreetBets situation with AMC. Also be sure to check out the second season of my other podcast, The Oscars Death Race Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1H4k4ojRI8gDdE0JANfvAV Credits Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.co...
2/5/21-2/7/20: The Little Things Continues at #1 | Soul hangs on in China pre-Lunar New Year | Sundance Acquisitions of Passing and Summer of Soul | WSB Aftermath for AMC
February 09, 2021 14:00 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this light episode of the podcast, we go over the top 5 domestically and look into the pre-Lunar New Year China performances, including Soul nearing 100M WW. Some news out of Sundance regarding acquisitions, and following up on the WallStreetBets situation with AMC. Also be sure to check out the second season of my other podcast, The Oscars Death Race Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1H4k4ojRI8gDdE0JANfvAV Credits Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.co...
1/29/21-1/31/20: $AMC Takes Off TO THE MOON 💎🙌🚀🌙 as WallStreetBets tries to #SaveAMC | AppleTV breaks record for Sundance acquisition with CODA | Denzel Washington's The Little Things tops Domestic Box Office | Demon Slayer does well in Korea
February 02, 2021 14:00 - 19 minutes - 25.5 MBThis week on the rocket coaster we cover, what else, the WallStreetBets phenomenon and how it affects AMC's stock. In addition, we have various miscellaneous news from the studios, including AppleTV making the biggest acquisition from Sundance ever with Coda. We also go over Box Office Numbers with Denzel Washington's The Little Things taking the top spot domestically, as well as Demon Slayer doing well in Korea. Plus a look forward to Lunar New Year 2021 with Detective Chinatown 3 having lo...
1/29/21-1/31/21: $AMC Takes Off TO THE MOON 💎🙌🚀🌙 as WallStreetBets tries to #SaveAMC | AppleTV breaks record for Sundance acquisition with CODA | Denzel Washington's The Little Things tops Domestic Box Office | Demon Slayer does well in Korea
February 02, 2021 14:00 - 19 minutes - 25.5 MBThis week on the rocket coaster we cover, what else, the WallStreetBets phenomenon and how it affects AMC's stock. In addition, we have various miscellaneous news from the studios, including AppleTV making the biggest acquisition from Sundance ever with Coda. We also go over Box Office Numbers with Denzel Washington's The Little Things taking the top spot domestically, as well as Demon Slayer doing well in Korea. Plus a look forward to Lunar New Year 2021 with Detective Chinatown 3 having lo...
1/22/21-1/24/21: January Wave of Delays - No Time To Die, Cinderella, Kings Man and more | AMC gets $900M financing | HBO Max 17M activated users | Marksman tops Domestic, Soul tops Russia and South Korea
January 28, 2021 01:00 - 26 minutes - 34 MBIn this belated episode, we look at the next wave of delayed films for 2021 (No Time to Die, Cinderella, Kings Man, and many more), AMC's $900M financing (with WSB rocket ship next week), various streaming updates, and of course the Box Office Numbers from this past weekend, domestically and internationally. Credits Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOWatchPodcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/box-office-watch/id1500197597 Spotify: https://...
1/22/21-1/24/20: January Wave of Delays - No Time To Die, Cinderella, Kings Man and more | AMC gets $900M financing | HBO Max 17M activated users | Marksman tops Domestic, Soul tops Russia and South Korea
January 28, 2021 01:00 - 26 minutes - 34 MBIn this belated episode, we look at the next wave of delayed films for 2021 (No Time to Die, Cinderella, Kings Man, and many more), AMC's $900M financing (with WSB rocket ship next week), various streaming updates, and of course the Box Office Numbers from this past weekend, domestically and internationally. Credits Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOWatchPodcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/box-office-watch/id1500197597 Spotify: https://...
1/15/21-1/17/20: Netflix's 71 Films in 2021 | Godzilla v Kong Stomps to HBO Max in March | Cinemark and Marcus Upgraded to Buy | Marksman beats out Wonder Woman | The Last Warrior and Master rule Russia and India
January 19, 2021 14:00 - 23 minutes - 30 MBIn this episode, we go over a lot of the new content coming to streaming services in the streaming wars. Netflix has their 71 films coming in 2021, Amazon is acquiring the Tomorrow War, Warner Bros made up with Legendary and is releasing Godzilla v Kong in March, and Apple TV is working with Ridley Scott. Also some news on some exhibitor chains doing well despite everything going on. And of course the box office numbers from the weekend, with Liam Neeson's The Marksman beating out Wonder Wom...
1/15/21-1/17/21: Netflix's 71 Films in 2021 | Godzilla v Kong Stomps to HBO Max in March | Cinemark and Marcus Upgraded to Buy | Marksman beats out Wonder Woman | The Last Warrior and Master rule Russia and India
January 19, 2021 14:00 - 23 minutes - 30 MBIn this episode, we go over a lot of the new content coming to streaming services in the streaming wars. Netflix has their 71 films coming in 2021, Amazon is acquiring the Tomorrow War, Warner Bros made up with Legendary and is releasing Godzilla v Kong in March, and Apple TV is working with Ridley Scott. Also some news on some exhibitor chains doing well despite everything going on. And of course the box office numbers from the weekend, with Liam Neeson's The Marksman beating out Wonder Wom...
1/8/21-1/10/21: Wonder Woman 1984 Hobbles Along | Warner Bros Makes Nice with Hollywood | Rumors of Wave 3 of Movie Delays On the Horizon
January 12, 2021 14:00 - 31.6 MBIn this relatively news-light episode on the podcast, we go over how Wonder Woman 1984 continues to disappoint, how Warner Bros is looking to play nice with Hollywood talent after burning them last month with HBO Max, and various other corporate news from AMC and the like. In addition, there are rumors that in the next few days and weeks we'll see the next wave of COVID related movie delays as a full recovery by Q2 looks less and less likely for the country. Which definitely means that news ...