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Summer Box Office Winners and Losers
In this episode, Matt Belloni and Jeff Bach of Exhibitor Relations take a deep dive into the winners and losers of the summer box office. They hand out awards in various categories, shedding light on the standout performances and disappointments of the season.
Summer School Homecoming Queen
The hosts kick things off by awarding the Summer School Homecoming Queen title to the biggest winner of the summer. With Barbie and Oppenheimer emerging as the top contenders, the discussion revolves around their box office success and impact.
Oops! We Killed the Franchise Award
Next up is the Oops! We Killed the Franchise Award, which goes to Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny and The Flash. The hosts delve into the reasons behind these films' failure to live up to expectations and the implications for their respective franchises.
Franchise Flex Award
Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 take home the Franchise Flex Award. Matt and Jeff explore the factors that contributed to the success of these films and their potential for future installments.
Erectile Dysfunction Award
The Erectile Dysfunction Award, given to the most rapidly aging action franchise, is bestowed upon Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1 and Fast X. The hosts discuss the challenges faced by these franchises and their ability to maintain relevance in a changing landscape.
Wait What Award
The Wait What Award, reserved for the biggest surprise of the summer, goes to Little Mermaid and Sound of Freedom. Matt and Jeff delve into the unexpected elements that made these films stand out and captivate audiences.
Low Key Flop Award
Strays, Joyride, The Blackening, and No Hard Feelings receive the Low Key Flop Award for being the biggest disappointments among R-rated comedies. The hosts analyze the factors that led to these films' underperformance and the lessons to be learned.
Lionel Messi Award for Best Legs
The Lionel Messi Award for Best Legs is presented to Elemental, recognizing its exceptional performance. Matt and Jeff discuss the standout qualities of this film and its impact on the box office.
RUF in Kidding Me Award
Hypnotic, Landscape with Invisible Hand, and The Machine are the recipients of the RUF in Kidding Me Award for being the biggest disappointments among R-rated comedies. The hosts examine the reasons behind these films' failure to meet expectations.
Who Won the Summer?
The hosts engage in a lively discussion about who emerged as the winner of the summer. Greta Gerwig, Jim Caviezel, IMAX, TikTok memes, and QAnon are among the top contenders, and Matt and Jeff explore their contributions to the season's success.
The Biggest Loser
Turning their attention to the biggest loser of the summer, the hosts consider Ezra Miller, Disney Ride adaptations, and the Haunted Mansion as the top contenders. They delve into the factors that led to their underwhelming performances and the implications for future projects.
The Equalizer 3
Finally, Matt and Jeff discuss the upcoming release of The Equalizer 3 and predict its box office performance. They analyze the potential impact of this highly anticipated film and share their insights.
Tune in to this episode for an in-depth analysis of the winners and losers of the summer box office, as Matt Belloni and Jeff Bach provide their expert commentary and predictions.