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This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the opening weekend of Practical Magic 2 and forecast the Resident Evil relaunch. The team also comments on the report that Netflix will report box office numbers for six upcoming films. Then in the feature segment, the full audio of Daniel Loria’s CinéShow 2026 panel Premium Amenities & The Guest Experience, featuring panelists Brock Bagby, the president, chief content programming and development officer at B&B Theatres; Adam Rymer, the chief commercial officer at Regal; Nicole Woods, the vice president of cinema and content partnerships for North America and Latin America at RealD; Valmir Fernandes, the president of Cinemark International; and Rolando Rodriguez, partner and board member at Lumma 4D E-Motion.

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the end of a record-breaking summer 2026 box office and discuss the rise of exhibitor-driven distribution models aimed at increasing volume to movie theaters and filling gaps in the theatrical calendar. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca speaks to Shelly Olesen, the President of the Entertainment Food & Beverage Association and the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at C. Cretors and Company, to preview the 2026 EF&B Concession and Hospitality Expo, which takes place September 22-24 in Charlotte, NC. Then in the filmmaker interview, Chad speaks to veteran producer Denise Di Novi about bringing the Owens sisters back for another chapter in PRACTICAL MAGIC 2.

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by CJ Schwan’s, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk preview the September box office, covering upcoming titles such as Practical Magic 2, Resident Evil, Forgotten Island, and more. Then in the feature segment, Boxoffice Pro’s Rebecca Pahle speaks to Michael Gunn, the director of culinary research and development at Schwan’s Company, about their latest offering for exhibitors—Villa Prima Pizza.

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Christie and CJ Schwan’s, Daniel Loria covers CinéShow 2026, speaking to Byron Berkley and inaugural Byron Berkley award winner Todd Halstead. In the sponsor segment, Daniel interviews Christie’s Allan Fernandes about Christie's VDR technology. Boxoffice Pro’s Chad Kennerk then speaks to Alicia MacDonald, the director of Focus Features’ Finding Emily.

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Christie, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle recap the latest box office and industry news, including the continuing conversation surrounding the potential Paramount-Warner Brothers merger. Then in the feature segment, Daniel speaks to Malcolm MacMillan, the EVP of exhibitor relations in the EMEA for the Boxoffice Company and the organizer of the All Ireland Cinema Summit, as well as Mark Doherty, the owner and managing director of the Century Complex, and Eoin Wrixon, the CEO of Pearl & Dean Ireland. 

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, our hosts look back on the box office history of the Spider-Man franchise following the record breaking domestic debut of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. In our feature segment, Chad Kennerk interviews ONE NIGHT ONLY director Will Gluck.

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by CJ 4DPLEX,  co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk are joined by the Boxoffice Company’s Romeo Duchene to preview Sony Pictures’ Spider-Man: Brand New Day and recap the latest news in exhibition. Then Daniel is joined by CJ 4DPLEX CEO Don Savant & COO Paul Kim to discuss the company’s premium large formats, including ScreenX and 4DX, as well as Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the first film shot for ScreenX. Chad then speaks with Spider-Man: Brand New Day director Destin Daniel Cretton about Peter Parker’s next chapter in advance of the film’s July 31 release. 

Join us as we share our in-depth reactions to Christopher Nolan’s
The Odyssey with Monster Donut: A Percy Jackson Podcast host Emily Garber, covering the
challenges and pitfalls of adapting a classic text for a contemporary audience. In our feature
segment, we interview the Rocky Mountain Theater Convention’s Diane Eve and Candis Harrop
about the upcoming exhibition convention taking place in Spokane, Washington from
September 1 to 3.

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap a slow weekend at the box office, preview Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, and address the attorneys general antitrust lawsuit against the Paramount–Warner Bros. merger. Then in the feature segment, Daniel speaks to Ohio Goes to the Movies program director Molly Kreuzman about a statewide initiative to bring communities back to movie theaters.

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap Minions & Monsters misstep at the July holiday box office and highlight Angel’s success with Young Washington. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca previews CinéShow 2026 with Diane Feffer and Joel Davis. The conference and vendor marketplace takes place August 24-26 in Dallas.

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle are joined by The Boxoffice Company’s Diogo Hausen to discuss the weekend, with Toy Story 5 returning to take number one and a slow domestic debut for Supergirl. Then in the feature segment, Daniel recaps CineEurope 2026 with J. Sperling Reich, the executive editor of Celluloid Junkie. Reich shares the optimistic mood at CineEurope in Barcelona, noting the dominant topic of premiumization and the industry confusion over Disney's Infinity Vision.

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by HeyLED, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle cover the latest exhibition news from CineEurope 2026 and recap Toy Story 5’s record-breaking weekend. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca talks to Kenny Chow, the chief technology officer of Timewaying, to discuss the company’s full line of DCI certified LED screens, including their Acoustic Transparent and Front Maintenance series.

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Lumma and HeyLED, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle cover recent acquisitions in the exhibition space, including Kinepolis acquiring 13 U.S. Showcase Cinemas and CMX Cinemas adding select IPIC Theaters locations to its Portfolio. They also address the statement released by the Department of Justice Antitrust Division on the closing of its investigation of the merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Then in the feature segment, Daniel reviews CineEurope 2026 with Lumma’s Rolando Rodriguez.

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle are joined by Max Evry, author of the upcoming book Stranded on Earth: How Night Skies Became E.T. the Extra Terrestrial (October 6, now available for pre-order), to discuss Spielberg’s alien encounters, including his latest—Universal Pictures’ Disclosure Day. Then in the feature segment, in advance of the film’s June 12 release, Daniel talks to Disclosure Day screenwriter David Koepp.

 In this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Romeo Duchene cover the stellar opening weekend for A24’s BACKROOMS and the surging demand for Focus Features’ OBSESSION. In our forecasting segment, Romeo Duchene offers the latest tracking for Paramount’s SCARY MOVIE (2026) and Amazon MGM’s MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE. In our feature segment, Rebecca Pahle is joined by Hormel’s Tim Bortner and Beth Fehrenbacher (HormelFoodservice.com) for a look at the latest expanded menu options available at the concession stand.

 This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Romeo Duchêne break down a stronger-than-expected Memorial Day weekend at the box office, including the opening performance of Disney’s The Mandalorian and Grogu, the continued breakout success of Obsession, and the surprising early tracking for A24’s internet horror phenomenon Backrooms. Then in the feature segment, Daniel speaks with Mary Jo Ziesel, Brandon Schenkman, and Eric Hynes of the Jacob Burns Film Center about the organization’s 25th anniversary, its role as a community-driven cultural hub in Westchester County, and how filmmaker conversations, education programs, and curated theatrical experiences continue to shape the future of independent cinema. 

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle are joined by The Boxoffice Company’s Romeo Duchenne to discuss the box office potential of this weekend’s Memorial Day slate, including new releases Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu and I Love Boosters as well as holdovers Obsession, Michael, and The Devil Wears Prada 2. In the feature segment, Daniel speaks with Elizabeth Frank, CEO of RealD, about the evolution of the premium format and its current resurgence.

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap Mother’s Day weekend at the box office, including the opening of Warner Bros. Mortal Kombat II. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca talks to Kate Markham, the managing director of Art House Convergence, and Mallory Martin, the executive director of Film Festival Alliance, about IND/EX 2026, the Independent Film Exhibition Conference, which takes place in Chicago from June 22-25. 

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the opening weekend of The Devil Wears Prada 2 and discuss the news that Netflix is moving the Greta Gerwig helmed Narnia: The Magician's Nephew to February 2027 with  a full window of theatrical exclusivity. Then in the feature segment, Daniel talks to Joe Garel of Western Film Services about their new May horror title Corporate Retreat.

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This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the fantastic opening weekend results from Lionsgate’s Michael, which became the highest-grossing opening for a musical biopic. Then they preview the May box office, covering all of the month’s wide releases.

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the weekend box office and preview Lionsgate’s Michael. Then in the feature segment, Daniel and Rebecca are joined by Alexander DelVecchio, the general manager of Rutgers Cinema to recap CinemaCon 2026.

On the final CinemaCon 2026 edition of the Boxoffice podcast, presented by TAPOS Cinema Software and Lumma 4D E-Motion, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle cover all the highlights from the Amazon MGM, Paramount, and Disney studio presentations. The feature segment includes the Monday CinemaCon panel ‘Practical AI for Streamlined Theater Operations’, which explores practical, responsible ways exhibitors can use AI and connected systems to streamline operations, optimize scheduling, reduce costs, and elevate guest experiences. The panel is moderated by Laura Houlgatte Abbott, the CEO of International Union of Cinemas (UNIC), and includes panelists Brian Schultz, the CEO of Look Cinemas, Marine Suttle, the managing director of The Boxoffice Company, and Otto Turton, the chief commercial officer of Vue International.

On today’s CinemaCon edition of the Boxoffice podcast, presented by TAPOS Cinema Software and Lumma 4D E-Motion, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle recap studio presentations from Warner Bros. and Universal. Then in the sponsored segment, Rebecca is joined by Alan Roe, the chief executive officer of Jacro and TAPOS, to discuss the dynamic nature of cinema technology and the importance of POS systems. In the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Stephanie Silverman, the executive director of Nashville’s Belcourt Theatre to discuss the theater's community-driven mission and success in attracting audiences through diverse programming.

On today’s edition of the Boxoffice podcast, presented by TAPOS Cinema Software, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle recap Michael O’Leary’s State of the Industry address and studio presentations from Sony Pictures and Neon. In the sponsored segment, Daniel speaks with Rolando Rodriguez, partner and board member of Lumma, to discuss the company’s 10-year anniversary in the cinema space. In the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Vue International Founder and CEO Timothy Richards CBE to discuss the chain’s latest successes and the UK box office.

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• Cinema United President and CEO Michael O’Leary Delivers State of the Industry at CinemaCon 2026

On today’s edition of the Boxoffice podcast, presented by TAPOS Cinema Software and Irwin Seating, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle recap the launch of CinemaCon 2026, including this year’s CinemaCon Film Showcase, featuring Angel, Sony Pictures Classics, and Studio Canal. In the sponsored segment, Boxoffice Pro’s Chad Kennerk interviews Brandon Purdie, the executive vice president and head of theatrical at Angel, about Angel’s 2026 theatrical slate. Then in the featured segment, Daniel speaks to exhibition veteran Chris Aronson about CtrlMovie technology, which allows audiences to influence the outcome of a film.

On today’s edition of the Boxoffice podcast, presented by TAPOS Cinema Software and Irwin Seating, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle are joined by Chris Randleman, the chief revenue officer of Flix Brewhouse, as they look ahead to this week’s CinemaCon studio presentations. Then in the sponsored segment, Rebecca talks to Jack Powers of Irwin Seating about maximizing revenue in every cinema seat. Then Daniel talks to Sean Gamble, Cinemark’s CEO and the chairman of the Global Cinema Federation, about GFC’s priorities for 2026, including research, advocacy, and consumer engagement.

Today on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by TAPOS Cinema Software and Qube Wire, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle speak with TheWrap’s Jeremy Fuster about the biggest questions facing exhibition as the industry prepares to gather in Las Vegas for CinemaCon 2026. Then in the sponsored segment, Rebecca talks to Kristin Kielpinski, Qube Wire’s vice president of exhibitor relations, and Rajesh Ramachandran, the chief technology officer & president of Qube Cinema. In the feature segment, Daniel talks to Cinema United president and chief executive officer Michael O’Leary to preview CinemaCon 2026.

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This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by AgileTix, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the latest news in exhibition and preview the anticipated opening of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie. Then in the feature segment, Daniel talks to Amanda Martin, Cinema United’s chief of staff, and Matthew Pollock, the associate managing director of CinemaCon, to preview CinemaCon 2026. 

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by AgileTix, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Chad Kennerk break down the opening weekend of Amazon MGM’s Project Hail Mary, the best 3-day opening of the year so far. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca Pahle talks to Shane Burkett, the director of strategic marketing at Agile Ticketing Solutions, about the importance of storytelling in cinema marketing.

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This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by AgileTix, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the Oscars and the latest exhibition news, including Universal’s move to guarantee a minimum of seven weekends of theatrical exclusivity starting in 2027. Then in the feature segment, Chad talks to Radio Silence directing duo Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett about Searchlight Pictures’ Ready or Not 2: Here I Come, the sequel to their 2019 breakout hit. 

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This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the opening weekend of Disney’s Hoppers and Warner Bros.’ The Bride!, as well as preview A24’s indie horror Undertone and the next Colleen Hoover adaptation, Reminders of Him. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca discusses programmatic advertising with Doug Woodard, the founder of MediaKoi, and Malcolm MacMillan, the managing director (UK) and executive vice president of exhibitor relations, Boost products and services at The Boxoffice Company. 

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This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the franchise record opening weekend of Scream 7 and cover all the latest in theatrical exhibition, including the news that Netflix has pulled out of its bid for Warner Bros. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca speaks with Francois Godfrey, President and COO of Moving Image Technologies (MiT), about the evolving cinema industry, including the importance of premium large formats (PLF) and immersive audio technologies. 

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Filmmaking Team Radio Silence on Bringing SCREAM Back to the Big Screen

Episode Highlights

00:00 Intro

01:34 Scream 7 Breaks Franchise Records 

02:43 Comparing Scream 7 to Prior Installments 

05:23 Analyzing the Scream Murder Mystery Formula 

06:22 Paramount and Skydance to Acquire Warner Bros. 

08:00 Skepticism Toward the 30-Film Annual Commitment 

09:09 Establishing the 45-Day Theatrical Window 

11:45 The Exhibitor Perspective on Studio Mergers 

14:42 An Open Invitation to Netflix and Ted Sarandos 

18:55 Why Netflix Should Embrace Theatrical Distribution 

22:48 Weekend Box Office Tracking: Hoppers and The Bride 

24:33 Interview: Francois Godfrey of Moving Image Technologies 

26:08 The Continued Growth of Premium Large Format (PLF) 

28:21 The Importance of Audio in the PLF Experience 

32:10 MIT’s Acquisition of DCS Cinema Loudspeakers 

35:14 Technical Standards for Audience Satisfaction 

39:18 Why Cinema Audio is Different from Home Use 

41:38 Global Distribution and Dealer Networks 

43:11 Looking Ahead to CinemaCon 2026

Join hosts Daniel Loria, Chad Kennerk, and Rebecca Pahle as they look back on the box office history, cultural, and commercial impact of the Scream movies. From the first Scream movie in 1996 leading up to the release of this weekend’s Scream 7, the Boxoffice Podcast team shares their favorite moments, memories, and missed opportunities from the defining slasher flick of an entire generation. 

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Filmmaking Team Radio Silence on Bringing SCREAM Back to the Big Screen

Episode Highlights
00:00 Intro

04:14 How Scream Reinvented the Slasher Genre

17:35 Drew Barrymore Opening & The Two-Killer Twist

25:30 Box Office Breakout & VHS Phenomenon

27:55 Scream 2 Success & Sequel Rush

43:22 Columbine’s Impact on Scream 3

50:56 Scream 4 & Social Media Era Commentary

02:06 Scream (2022) Post-Pandemic Revival

13:10 Scream 6: New York Setting & Franchise-High Box Office

24:20 What Scream 7 Needs to Deliver

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the opening weekend of “Wuthering Heights” and cover all the latest news in theatrical exhibition. Then in the feature segment, Daniel speaks with Barry Hertz, Deputy Arts Editor at the Globe and Mail, about his new book Welcome to the Family: The Explosive Story Behind Fast & Furious, the Blockbusters that Supercharged the World. 

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00:00 Intro

00:21 Episode Preview Barry Hertz Interview

01:00 Weekend Box Office Kickoff and Weathering Heights Opening

06:11 Weathering Heights $38M Debut Analysis

08:00 Warner Bros.’ Ninth #1 in a Row

08:21 Sony’s Goat Opens to $35M

08:44 Amazon MGM’s Crime 101 Overperforms

11:43 Amazon MGM’s 2025 Slate Momentum

13:00 Disney Hits $1B Globally in February

14:00 Warner Bros. Sale Update

14:26 New Fast & Furious Release Date 2028

16:02 Barry Hertz Joins the Podcast

17:00 Discovering the First Fast & Furious

21:00 From Street Racing Article to Global Franchise

23:26 How the Franchise Went Global

29:00 Was Tokyo Drift Almost Direct to DVD?

30:00 Justin Lin Reinvents the Series

33:00 Universal and Vin Diesel Decline Participation

37:57 On Set Tensions and Diesel Johnson Rift

39:00 Scrapped Villain Super Team Plans

41:00 What’s Happening With Fast X Part 2?

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss all the Big Game trailer spots from Super Bowl LX. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca speaks with Sirāt director Óliver Laxe about the impact of the film on audiences and the importance of the theatrical experience. 

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01:33 Super Bowl Trailer Roundtable Begins

03:19 Major Trailer Omissions (Spider-Man, Avengers)

04:00 Scream 7 Big Game Spot & Presales

05:29 Super Mario Galaxy Marketing Push

06:06 First Look at Supergirl

07:28 Amazon MGM’s Project Hail Mary Trailer

10:26 Pixar’s Hoppers Original IP Test

14:20 Minions and Monsters Title Reveal

16:20 First Footage: The Mandalorian & Grogu

23:37 Spielberg’s Disclosure Day Wins the Game

25:36 Kevin James Viral Marketing for Solo Mio

27:05 Weekend Box Office Recap

27:49 Stray Kids Event Cinema Breakout

30:38 Netflix’s Adventures of Cliff Booth Debate

32:18 Transition to Oliver Laxe Interview

33:47 Interview: Cinema as Catharsis

35:53 Why SIRĀT Must Be Seen Theatrically

37:22 Warning About Streaming-First Deals

38:39 Early Cinema Memory: The Bear

39:18 The Sacred Energy of Theaters

41:16 Making a Radical Film Popular

42:10 Reaching Younger Audiences

44:00 “Bitter Medicine with Honey”

45:18 Influences from 1970s American Cinema

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the opening weekend of 20th Century Studios’ Send Help along with Iron Lung and the Amazon/MGM Studios’ documentary Melania. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca speaks with Proctor Companies’ Michael Giacinto about the evolution of dine-in cinema, highlighting the company’s recent renovation of Alamo Drafthouse’s Mountain View, California location. 

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This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk cover the weekend box office and review the 2026 Oscar nominations. Then in the feature segment, Rebecca speaks with Wynn Salisch, the president of the Mid-South Theatre Association and Casablanca Payments, to preview the Mid-South Theatre Convention coming up in Memphis, TN from March 30 to April 1. 

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What to Listen For

• 00:42 Weekend Box Office Overview
• 01:00 Mercy Takes #1 in Weak January
• 01:35 Post-Avatar Box Office Slowdown
• 02:00 Upcoming Releases & Tracking Forecasts
• 03:00 Indie & January Action Releases
• 04:15 Documentary Box Office Expectations
• 05:00 UK & Ireland Box Office Forecast
• 06:02 Oscar Nominations Overview
• 07:04 Major Oscar Snubs & Surprises
• 08:27 Best Picture Race Breakdown
• 10:00 Supporting Acting Categories
• 16:00 Lead Actor & Actress Races
• 23:00 Director, Editing & Score Discussion
• 39:39 International Feature Film Race
• 42:00 Technical Awards & Visual Effects
• 43:31 Best Picture Predictions
• 48:57 Mid-South Theater Convention Promo
• 50:04 Interview: Win Salish Begins
• 55:00 Value of Regional Theater Conventions
• 01:00:00 Future of Exhibition & Gen Z
• 01:02:31 Registration Reminder & Wrap-Up

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest news in theatrical exhibition, including a disappointing opening for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and new quotes from Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos on a 45-day theatrical window for Warner Bros. titles. Then in the feature segment, Daniel speaks with Matthew Frank, associate editor of The Ankler, about his insights following a cross-country trip to visit 58 movie theaters across the U.S. 

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What to Listen For

• 00:00 Intro
• 02:00 Weekend Box Office: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Performance
• 04:34 Netflix, Warner Bros., and the 45-Day Theatrical Window Debate
• 10:37 Q1 2026 Box Office Outlook and Market Performance
• 11:21 Amazon MGM’s Mercy Forecast and International Expectations
• 16:31 Feature Interview Begins: Matthew Frank’s Cross-Country Theater Road Trip
• 20:09 Inside Independent Cinemas and Small-Town Theater Realities
• 24:12 How Release Date Changes Hurt Local Exhibitors
• 28:42 Highlights From Visiting 58 Movie Theaters
• 33:00 Premium Formats, Renovations, and Industry Challenges
• 35:33 How Cinemas Can Improve the Moviegoing Experience

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk cover the latest industry news and preview Sony’s 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple. Then in the feature segment, Daniel speaks with Dine-In Cinema Summit founders Amy and Matt Mader of Venue Valet to preview this year’s show happening February 2-6 in Austin, TX. 

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What to Listen For

• 00:00 Intro
• 01:07 Weekend Box Office: Primate Overperforms
• 02:41 Repertory Cinema & Theatrical Experiences
• 06:18 Remembering Colleen Barstow
• 08:27 Industry Leadership Updates
• 10:34 ICTA North America Cinema Awards
• 12:09 Blue Ribbon Awards Relaunch
• 14:11 Box Office Outlook & Horror Trends
• 16:22 28 Years Later Franchise Discussion
• 21:46 Dine-In Cinema Summit Interview Begins
• 23:18 Evolution of the Dine-In Cinema Summit
• 26:41 Hospitality & Guest Experience in Cinemas
• 29:44 “Let’s Adapt” Programming & Diversification
• 33:06 Alternative Content & FEC Strategies
• 37:58 Food, Beverage & Kitchen Operations
• 39:12 Battle of the Brands Cook-Off
• 41:36 Operations, Pricing & Data Insights
• 45:02 Summit Sponsors & Industry Support
• 48:21 Why the Summit Matters Before CinemaCon
• 50:37 Registration Details & Final Takeaways
• 51:18 Closing Remarks & Subscribe CTA

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by AgileTix, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle cover the latest industry news and discuss the end-of-year box office performance. In the feature segment, Rebecca Pahle speaks with Shane Burkett (Director of Strategic Marketing) and Tanya Key (Senior Account Executive) of Agile Ticketing on the many ways in which technological solutions can help turn the occasional cinemagoer into a loyal customer.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro 

03:00 2025 Box Office Ends at $8.87B and Misses $9B Goal

04:38 Disney Crosses $6B as Avatar: Fire and Ash Hits $1B

05:15 Zootopia 2 Becomes the Top Hollywood Release Ever in China

06:07 Avatar’s Domestic Decline and International Strength

08:07 Strong Start to 2026 Despite a Slower January Slate

13:00 Agile Ticketing Interview Begins

16:06 The Rise of Event Programming and Custom Cinema Experiences

24:07 Loyalty Programs and Data-Driven Patron Engagement

33:18 Pre-Ordering Concessions and Reducing In-Theater Friction

36:02 Episode Wrap-Up and What’s Next

Join us for our annual box office preview episode, as we look ahead to some of the most anticipated movies and biggest potential hits of 2026. We start our analysis with discussion on a difficult Q1 with few titles poised to become major hits. Our Q2 conversation highlights titles like The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, The Mandalorian and Grogu, Toy Story 5, Supergirl, and Steven Spielberg’s Disclosure Day. Q3 should be the best quarter of the year with a monster month of July, where Minions 3, Moana, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey should combine to lift the box office to new heights. We close our discussion with Q4 titles like Jumanji 3, The Cat in the Hat, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, Dune 3, and Avengers: Doomsday..

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In this episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, Daniel Loria, Chad Kennerk, Rebecca Pahle, and Albert Lawrence discuss the year’s biggest stories, trends, and moviegoing moments in theatrical exhibition for 2025. On the Story of the Year, the team discusses the potential sale of Warner Bros. and its implications for the industry at large. Warner Bros. is named Distributor of the Year for an all-time-great-caliber slate, and independent filmmaker is recognized as the Industry Figure of the Year for his defense and promotion of the theatrical experience. The Viral Marketing Campaign of the Year goes to A Minecraft Movie’s Chicken Jockey, and Sony’s Demon Slayer Infinity Castle is singled out as the box office surprise of the year. In this engaging conversation, the hosts discuss the standout performances of 2025, and their favorite movies and movie-going moments of the year.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro 

01:00 The Power of Collective Moviegoing

02:15 2025 Industry Recap and Episode Overview

03:10 Story of the Year Warner Bros Sale

06:05 Netflix and Theatrical Windows Shift

07:00 Movie of the Year Debate Minecraft vs Ne Zha 2

09:30 Industry Figure of the Year and Consolidation

12:20 Exhibition Trends Event Cinema and Anime

15:55 Distributor of the Year Warner Bros

20:05 Viral Marketing of the Year Log Truck Campaign

24:00 Viral Moviegoing Moment Chicken Jockey

26:05 Anime Breakout and Demon Slayer Box Office

28:50 Biggest Box Office Disappointments of 2025

33:00 Best Performances of the Year

39:00 Favorite Moviegoing Moments

48:00 Best Needle Drops in Movies

51:30 Top Movies of 2025

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Barco, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle cover the latest industry news and preview upcoming releases like Avatar: Fire and Ash, along with its premium technology offerings. Then in the feature segment, Daniel talks to Barco Cinema’s vice president of marketing Adam Cassels to discuss the evolution of premium cinema technology, including the rollout of HDR by Barco.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro 

01:20 Warner Bros Acquisition Fallout

04:25 Global PLF and Cinema Tech News

08:10 Mega Entertainment Centers vs Micro Cinemas

12:35 Zootopia 2 Hits One Billion

13:20 Christmas Corridor Box Office Forecast

14:05 Avatar Fire and Ash Opening Outlook

19:50 SpongeBob The Housemaid and David

26:00 Christmas Day New Releases

29:05 Barco Cinema Interview Begins

33:10 Laser and HDR Explained

38:20 How HDR Changes Moviegoing

45:20 Future of Premium Large Format

51:00 Episode Wrap and Year End Preview

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Christie, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the weekend box office, as well as break down what’s known and unknown about the Warner Bros. acquisition. In the feature segment sponsored by Christie, Rebecca talks to Allan Fernandes, product manager at Christie about their new RGBH projectors, as well as Christie’s variable dynamic range (VDR) technology, set to launch in 2026.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro 

01:23 Netflix’s Winning Bid

03:12 Paramount’s Countermove

05:07 Theatrical Stakes

06:42 Guilds Push Back

07:55 The “Sh*t Sandwich” Reality

08:47 Political Opposition

10:14 Industry-Wide Consolidation

12:03 Sarandos’ Theater Claims

14:26 The 17-Day Window Problem

17:03 Filmmaker Support Gaps

19:12 Paramount’s 30-Film Promise

21:34 Preparing for Change

22:18 Box Office Highlights

24:13 Avatar Forecast

25:32 Christie’s New RGBH Projector

30:47 Inside Christie VDR

37:12 APAC Tech Innovation

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Qube Wire, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the Thanksgiving holiday and take a weekend-by-weekend look ahead at the holiday 2025 box office. In the sponsored segment, Daniel speaks to Alan Christensen and Mark Waterston of Qube Cinema to discuss cloud-based distribution service Qube Wire and the recent expansion of their network domestically. Rebecca then interviews Emma Tammi, the director behind Blumhouse and Universal’s Five Nights at Freddy’s, in advance of the sequel’s December 5 release.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro 

00:34 Episode Overview: Zootopia 2 + December Lineup

09:54 Thanksgiving Box Office Results

10:00 Zootopia 2’s Domestic Opening

11:03 Global Performance & China Records

13:52 AMC & Regal Thanksgiving Records

15:54 Wicked for Good Week 2 Drop Analysis

18:12 Should Wicked Become a Franchise

20:35 December Box Office Outlook

20:45 Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 Projections

22:14 Avatar Fire and Ash Presales

23:10 December Counterprogramming Strategy

24:44 Christmas Day Releases Overview

29:00 Cube Cinema Sponsored Segment

47:00 Interview Emma Tammi (FNAF 2)

47:59 FNAF 1 Box Office Breakout

52:35 Animatronics with Henson Creature Shop

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Irwin, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the opening weekend of Universal’s Wicked: For Good and preview the Thanksgiving holiday, with Zootopia 2 opening from Disney. In the feature segment, Rebecca speaks with Irwin’s Jack Powers about the December 2 release of the company’s new seating option Spectrum Aura. Learn more at irwinseating.com

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro 

00:00 Holiday Rush & Cleaning Challenges for Theaters

00:17 Wicked for Good’s Opening & Thanksgiving Weekend Preview

01:00 Awards-Season Catch-Up: New & Noteworthy Releases

04:39 Wicked for Good: Fan Response & Act Two Concerns

07:25 Weekend Outlook: Thanksgiving Play Patterns & Forecasts

08:11 Wicked’s Global Opening Numbers & Top Markets

12:00 Premium Formats Break Records (IMAX, 4DX, ScreenX)

12:45 Circuit Highlights: AMC, Regal, Marcus & International Records

16:30 Feature Interview Intro: Jack Powers of Irwin Seating

18:00 How Seating Impacts Operations During Peak Season

24:00 Designing Comfort & Capacity for Modern Moviegoers

26:45 New Product Spotlight: Spectrum Aura & Faster Auditorium Cleaning

31:12 Renovations, Durability & Future-Proofing Theaters

37:10 Aura Launch Details

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Irwin Seating, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the opening weekend of Lionsgate’s Now You See Me, Now You Don’t and forecast the November 21st release of Universal’s Wicked: For Good. In the feature segment, Rebecca speaks with Greg Heckmann, the director of marketing for Maya Cinemas, about key initiatives including the chain’s Young Cinema Professionals workshop.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro 

01:00 What the Maya Interview Covers

02:00 Weekend Box Office: Frankenstein, Running Man, NYSM 3

03:24 Oscar Isaac’s Ska Band & Frankenstein Reactions

06:59 Running Man Review & Performance

07:49 Now You See Me 3: Strong Opening & Franchise Strength

09:35 Wicked For Good Tracking: Baseline 135M

10:40 UK & US Presales Break Records

11:58 High-End Forecast: 180M–210M Possibility

14:05 Expected Range: 145M–175M Opening Weekend

15:10 Why Many Viewers Will Wait for PLF on Thanksgiving

16:57 Behind the Scenes: New Songs & Expanded Story

17:35 Wicked as a Cultural Holiday Event

19:55 Economic Strain & Moviegoing as the Affordable Alternative

21:58 Why Theaters Still Offer the Best Value for Families

22:40 2025 Thanksgiving Outlook: Narnia’s IMAX Exclusivity

24:00 Should Wicked Become a Holiday Double-Feature Tradition?

25:25 Harkins Re-Release Success Story

26:00 Transition to Feature Interview

27:00 Interview: Maya’s New Young Cinema Professionals Program

29:15 Maya’s Community & Holiday Food Bank Initiatives

31:00 Why Investing in Young Workers Matters

33:20 How Pandemic & Strikes Affected Youth Entry into Exhibition

35:10 Anime & Event Titles Bringing Younger Audiences Back

36:00 Sending Young Cinema Workers to the CinemaCon Fall Summit

38:40 First Impressions from the Selected Participants

41:10 Plans to Expand the Program Next Year

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the latest news in theatrical exhibition, including promotions at both Cinergy and AMC Entertainment, as well as the opening of Film Alley Breckenridge. For the feature segment, our friends at Cinema United bring us The Running Man panel from CinemaCon 2025, with stars Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, Colman Domingo, and director Edgar Wright in a conversation moderated by Jacqueline Coley.

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This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest news in distribution and exhibition, including the announcement that Belgium-based Kinepolis has signed an agreement to acquire the operations of U.S. cinema chain Emagine Entertainment. In the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Flix Brewhouse’s Chris Randleman to preview the 2025 Holiday box office.

What to Listen For

00:00 Intro 
01:02 Halloween Stories & Why Classic Horror Still Hits
03:15 When Prestige Directors Go Nuclear – Bigelow’s Bold New Film
05:46 The Box Office Slump No One Saw Coming
08:03 Power Moves & Shake-Ups Across Hollywood
11:00 Who Will Buy Warner Bros? The Industry’s Biggest Question
14:03 Chris Randleman: Inside the Theatrical Trenches
15:12 What Went Wrong This Fall at the Movies?
16:43 Can November Turn Things Around?
18:53 Hidden Gems & Underdogs of Awards Season
21:03 Why Wicked Could Save the Holiday Box Office
25:46 How Gen Z Is Quietly Reviving Moviegoing
28:16 The Return of the Family Blockbuster
30:07 Streamers Want Theaters Again — But Do They Get It?
36:08 How Horror and Spectacle Keep December Alive
41:12 Betting on Variety: The Secret to a Strong Holiday Slate
45:09 Can Feel-Good Stories Win Christmas 2025?
50:35 The Box Office Comeback We’ve Been Waiting For
55:16 2026–2027: The Rebirth of Theatrical Movies