The Town with Matthew Belloni
The Most Important Movie for Each Studio in 2025
Mar 24, 2025
Lucas Shaw, a Bloomberg reporter specializing in movie industry trends, joins to dissect the pivotal films set for release in 2025 and their impact on major studios. They tackle Hollywood's box office struggles and the financial hurdles facing giants like Disney and Universal. Additionally, the duo discusses the superhero genre’s volatility, the excitement around an innovative collaboration featuring creators of South Park and Kendrick Lamar, and the strategic importance of Sony’s sequel to '28 Days Later'. Shaw also hints at what’s next for the Bourne franchise.
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- Disney's upcoming film 'Elio' is pivotal in revitalizing original animated features, underscoring the importance of innovation amidst competition.
- Studios face significant pressure to secure franchise films like Universal's 'Jurassic' and Warner Bros.' 'Superman' to navigate an evolving box office landscape.
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Hollywood's Box Office Challenges
Hollywood's box office recovery has been sluggish, with domestic grosses down 6% compared to the previous year and 40% compared to the peak year of 2019. Recent releases like Disney's 'Snow White' have underperformed significantly, raising concerns among theater owners and industry insiders. As the CinemaCon approaches, expectations for studio performances will be scrutinized, especially given the unpredictable nature of audience attendance post-pandemic. The evolving definition of what it means for a film to succeed theatrically further complicates the landscape for major studios.
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