Ep. 891 - The 2026 Summer Movie Wager Results
Summary
Hosts David Chen, Devindra Hardawar, Jeff Kaneta, Jermaine Lucier, BJ Colangelo, and Peter Sarretta settle the 2026 Summer Movie Wager by reviewing the top domestic box office hits. They discuss the massive success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, and the surprising performance of Toy Story 5. The group also analyzes the breakout hit Obsession, noting how original horror and large-format screenings drove audience engagement. Finally, they determine the wager winner and announce the mandatory media assignment for the next season.
Topics discussed
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Introduction and panel introductions
Peter's departure from Slashfilm
Summer Movie Wager rules and stakes
Upcoming episodes: Onslaught and Korean horror
Overall summer box office trends and surprises
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No. 1: Spider-Man: Brand New Day
No. 2: The Odyssey
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No. 3: Toy Story 5
No. 4: Obsession
No. 5: Dune: Part Two
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Panelist updates and social media
No. 6: The Backrooms
No. 7: Minions & Monsters
No. 8: Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu
No. 9: Moana (Live Action)
No. 10: Disclosure Day
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No. 11: Scary Movie
No. 12: Street Fighter
No. 13: Masters of the Universe
No. 14: Jackass: Best & Last
No. 15: End of Oak Street
Wager results and winner announcement
Winner's choice: Interview with the Vampire
Closing remarks and credits
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