Backrooms, Obsession & Our Summer Movie Preview
Summary
Hosts Max and Dave analyze the 2026 box office, highlighting the success of creator-led hits like *The Backrooms* and *Obsession* versus the softer performance of *Mandalorian & Grogu*. They debate the rise of YouTube filmmakers and predict summer blockbusters, including *Disclosure Day*, *Supergirl*, *The Odyssey*, *Minions: Dog*, and *Spider-Man: Brand New Day*. The episode explores how internet culture and nostalgia are reshaping theatrical attendance and audience expectations.
Topics discussed
Intro: Revival of cinema and podcast hosts
Box office trends: Star Wars and nostalgia
The Backrooms: Internet lore to theatrical hit
Content creators entering mainstream filmmaking
Summer 2026 box office predictions setup
Prediction: Steven Spielberg's new alien film
Prediction: Supergirl and James Gunn's style
Prediction: Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey
Prediction: Minions in 1920s Hollywood
Prediction: Spider-Man: Brand New Day
Predictions: Young Washington and Toy Story 5
August releases: Scary Movie and Looney Tunes
Conclusion: Optimism for the movie industry
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