Boxoffice Podcast

DC Studios Drops Gunn and Safran | The Cranford Theater Celebrates 100 Years [Presented by VILLA PRIMA® Pizzas]

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the weekend box office and share reactions to the news from Warner Bros. that James Gunn and Peter Safran are out as the heads of DC Studios. Then in the feature segment, Chad speaks with Doreen Sayegh, the owner of New Jersey’s Cranford Theater, which celebrates 100 years this November. Boxoffice Rewind: The Rocky/Creed Franchise https://open.spotify.com/episode/4XSoEcNrhjCNbgVWIKpZK4?si=tKFrOwgCSweeM-kawBTthA

November Preview | Cine Group International Editor-in-Chief Patrick von Sychowski

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria and Rebecca Pahle recap the weekend box office and preview the November 2026 slate, including upcoming titles such as Ebenezer, The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, Disney’s Hexed, and Focker-in-Law. Then in the feature segment, Daniel speaks with Patrick von Sychowski, the International Editor-in-Chief of Cine Group, about the expansion of Cinemas Club and its upcoming programming at the American Film Market in Los Angeles.

THE DEVILS and Deep Cuts | Hollywood Blvd Cinema Unveils Horror-Themed Auditorium

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the weekend box office and highlight Regal’s upcoming repertory series Deep Cuts. Then in the feature segment, Chad speaks to Hollywood Blvd Cinema owner and executive director Dana Pobanz as she celebrates her first year of ownership and the opening of a renovated auditorium with nods to The Shining and other horror classics.

Everyone Wants to See YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING | Blue Ribbon and NACA 2027 Submissions with ICTA’s Carrie Dietrich

A packed and eclectic October slate is making up ground at the box office through volume, with a diverse range of films targeting different demographics. This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk go over the latest results and upcoming releases, including insights behind the surprise success of Nathan Fielder and Lance Oppenheim’s A24 documentary, YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING and Warner Bros.’ Clockwork’s re-release of Ken Russell’s THE DEVILS. In our feature segment, ICTA president Carrie Dietrich joins the show to discuss how exhibitors can submit their theater for consideration for the ICTA’s North America Cinema Awards and Boxoffice’s Blue Ribbon List. To access the submission page for Boxoffice Blue Ribbon, go to boxofficepro.com/blue-ribbon

Programming the Gap: HALLOWEEN Returns to Theaters

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk forecast box office for Street Fighter and Whalefall, and recap the latest news in exhibition, including the addition of a dine-in IMAX to Star Cinema Grill’s Cypress location and the Alamo’s A24 Cinema Club collaboration. Then in the feature segment, Daniel speaks with Ryan Freimann, the COO and head of Legal and Business Affairs for Trancas International Films and executive producer of the Halloween franchise, on the theatrical re-release of the 1978 classic. To inquire about bookings, visit trancasfilms.com/film-distribution. To book HALLOWEEN for your theater, contact Bookings@arthousemarketing.com

America’s Hometown Movie Theaters | GODS DON’T GIVE GIFTS Brings AI to Theatrical

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the latest news in exhibition, including Cinema United’s announcement that North American theater owners have reinvested $2.7 billion in their cinemas over the past two years. In the feature segment, Daniel speaks to Benita VanWinkle, the author and photographer behind the new exhibition-focused book America's Hometown Movie Theaters: Please Remain Standing. In the filmmaker segment, Daniel and Chad speak with Fable CEO Edward Saatchi and Zack London (aka Youtube’s Gossip Goblin), the producers and director behind Gods Don’t Give Gifts, which is set to become the first theatrically released AI feature.

A Record Q3 | CineLatAm Recap | CineDot’s Gail Capdepon

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk recap the latest news in exhibition, including industry leadership changes and promotions, as well as the key protections for exhibitors in Paramount Skydance’s settlement with 13 state attorneys general. Then Daniel is joined by Lumma’s Rolando Rodriguez for a recap of CineLatAm. In the feature segment, Daniel speaks to Gail Capdepon, the Chief Revenue Officer of the community-focused cinema chain Cinedot, about the growth strategy of the independent Mexican circuit.

EF&B Expo 2026 | Bert Nathan Award Honoree Dan Herrle

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, Daniel Loria recaps the opening weekend of Resident Evil and the latest news in exhibition. Then in the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Dan Herrle, the director of education at the Entertainment Food and Beverage Association (EF&B) and the director of food and beverage at Epic Theatres, to discuss emerging global trends in cinema food and beverage operations and design.

Netflix to Report Box Office on Upcoming Releases | Premium Amenities & The Guest Experience

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.

The 2026 EF&B Concession and Hospitality Expo Preview | PRACTICAL MAGIC 2 Producer Denise Di Novi

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.

September 2026 Box Office Preview [Presented by CJ Schwan’s]

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.

CinéShow 2026: Byron Berkley Award Winner Todd Halstead | FINDING EMILY Director Alicia MacDonald [Presented by Christie and CJ Schwan’s]

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.

The PLF Pre-Sale Gold Rush | Freezing Point’s Don Schneider [Presented by Frazil]

All Ireland Cinema Summit Preview [Presented by Christie]

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.

Spider-Man Box Office History | ONE NIGHT ONLY Director Will Gluck

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.

SPIDER-MAN: BRAND NEW DAY Director Destin Daniel Cretton [Presented by CJ 4DPLEX]

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.

THE ODYSSEY Deep Dive with Emily Garber | Rocky Mountain NATO Convention Preview

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.

ODYSSEY Set to Revive July Box Office | Ohio Goes to the Movies Program Director Molly Kreuzman

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.

CinéShow 2026 Preview

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.

CineEurope 2026 Recap | Celluloid Junkie’s J. Sperling Reich

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.