This week on the Boxoffice podcast, brought to you by Survival in Space, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, Russ Fischer, and Chad Kennerk discuss the opening weekend of Thunderbolts* and the future of the MCU. They also address the Trump administration’s proposal for movie tariffs and U.S. Ambassador to Hollywood Jon Voight’s proposal to bring more productions back to America. Then in the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Brandon Purdie, Angel Studios’ executive vice president and global head of theatrical distribution & brand development, to preview the Angel Studios slate.
What to Listen For
01:00 Thunderbolts Opening Weekend & MCU Outlook
03:00 Thunderbolts Renamed "The New Avengers"
04:45 Early Reactions & Reception
06:00 Setting the Stage for Fantastic Four & Phase Six
07:40 Premium Format Performance & Cineplex VIP Discount
10:00 Price vs. Value Perception in Theatrical Pricing
10:50 NEA Grants Cancellation Impacting Nonprofit Cinemas
12:00 Trump’s Foreign Film Tariff Proposal
14:00 Understanding the Tariff Concept Logistically
18:00 Could Streamers, Anime, or Imports Be Affected?
22:00 Broader Cultural & Legal Implications
24:00 John Voight’s “Save Cinema” Plan Explained
27:00 Bipartisan Potential for Federal Film Incentives
29:00 Concerns Around “Foreign Propaganda” Language
33:30 Summary: Tariffs Unrealistic, Incentives Viable
34:00 Sponsor Break + Teaser:
Survival in Space 35:00 Interview with Brandon Purdie (Angel Studios)
36:30 King of Kings Box Office Success & Strategy
38:30 Preview:
The Last Rodeo (May 23)
41:00 The Angel Guild: Mission & 1M Members
43:30 King of Kings Kids Free Ticket Campaign
46:00 Building a Diverse Slate for Cinema Success
47:30 Preview:
Sketch (August 6 TIFF Acquisition)
50:00 Preview:
Truth & Treason (October 17)
53:00 Preview:
Zero AD (December 19 Epic)
56:00 Competing Without Premium Screens
57:00 CineEurope Preview & Future Acquisitions