Boxoffice Podcast

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, brought to you by Angel Studios, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the recent performance of Smile 2 and preview the upcoming Venom: The Last Dance. In the feature segment, Daniel is joined by Angel Studios' Executive Vice President and Global Head of Theatrical Distribution, Brandon Purdie, to review the 2025 slate. Upcoming releases include Bonhoeffer: Pastor. Spy. Assassin., a historical thriller about Dietrich Bonhoeffer's resistance in WWII (Nov 22), and Homestead, an action film about life on an elaborate compound amidst an atomic bomb crisis (Dec 20). Angel Studios' diverse content is driven by the Angel Guild, a community of 375,000 voters who influence film selection and production.

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Episode Resources:

What to Listen For
  • 00:00 Intro
  • 01:00 Angel Studios Distribution Slate for 2024
  • 03:00 Discussion on Smile 2 Box Office Performance
  • 05:00 Venom: The Last Dance Tracking and Predictions
  • 09:00 Universal’s Love Hurts Release Update
  • 12:00 Sony’s Video Game Adaptation Until Dawn Release
  • 14:00 A24’s The Brutalist Christmas Release
  • 16:00 Interview with Brandon Purdy from Angel Studios
  • 18:00 Overview of Bonhoeffer Historical Thriller
  • 22:00 Homestead: Action-Packed Christmas Release
  • 25:00 Angel Studios 2025 Slate Overview
  • 30:00 The Angel Guild and Its Role in Content Selection
  • 36:00 Final Thoughts on Angel Studios' Upcoming Projects

What is Boxoffice Podcast?

The Boxoffice Podcast is your #1 resource for news and analysis about movies and the movie business. We'll be your guide through these evolving and sometimes disruptive times. While breaking down film headlines, exploring box office results, and chatting with studio & cinema executives, we'll discuss all aspects of movies and entertainment. By movie lovers for movie lovers!