The 2026 Summer Box Office Winners, Losers, and Head-Scratchers
Summary
Matthew Belloni and Scott Mendelson review their summer box office predictions, scoring their confidence in thirteen major releases. They analyze hits like *Spider-Man: Brand New Day* and *The Devil Wears Prada 2* alongside flops such as *Mandalorian & Grogu* and *Supergirl*. The duo discusses industry trends, including the impact of streaming on theatrical performance and the resilience of cinema attendance despite several high-profile disappointments.
Topics discussed
Intro: Summer box office recap and show premise
Devil Wears Prada 2: Confidence scale and results
Mortal Kombat 2: Underperformance and sequel fate
Mandalorian & Grogu: Disney's theatrical strategy
Masters of the Universe: Amazon's theatrical experiment
Scary Movie 6: Low budget success story
The Day of the Jackal: Spielberg's modest hit
Toy Story 5: Meeting high expectations
Supergirl: Marketing missteps and DC future
Minions: The Movie: Franchise fatigue analysis
Moana 2: Dwayne Johnson's box office power
The Odyssey: Nolan's epic and IMAX experience
Spider-Man: Brand New Day: Record-breaking success
Despicable Me 4 & Final Score: Who won?
Outro: Final thoughts and credits
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