The Big Picture The 2025 Movie Auction
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Jan 20, 2025 
Chris Ryan, a regular contributor to film discussions, joins the hosts to dive into the thrilling world of upcoming movie auctions. They passionately analyze anticipated blockbusters like 'Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning' and indie gems like 'Marty Supreme.' The trio eagerly shares their auction strategies, speculating on box office potential and the impact of streaming on film performance. With humor and camaraderie, they reflect on past auctions, making it clear that predicting cinematic success is as much an art as it is a science.
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Netflix's Theatrical Shift
- Netflix, known for avoiding theatrical releases, will put Greta Gerwig's Narnia on IMAX.
- This raises questions about the potential impact on theatrical distribution.
Narnia on IMAX
- Chris Ryan mentioned wanting to discuss Narnia on IMAX before recording.
- The hosts, Sean Fennessey and Amanda Dobbins, then pivoted to this topic.
Knives Out 2's Limited Release
- Rian Johnson only had a five-day theatrical release for Knives Out 2.
- Sean believes the film could have earned much more with a longer release.