The Filmcast Bonus Ep: The 2025 Summer Movie Wager Results
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Sep 12, 2025 
Join Germain Lussier, a senior reporter at io9 Gizmodo, Peter Sciretta, co-creator of Ordinary Adventures, and BJ Colangelo, co-host of This Ends at Prom, as they dissect the 2025 Summer Movie Wager results. They revel in surprising box office hits like 'Lilo and Stitch' while analyzing the thriving and struggling dynamics between DC and Marvel films. Expect playful banter over their predictions, insights into the unexpected success of 'Thunderbolts,' and a humorous rivalry that culminates in Peter's shocking victory—who knew predictions could be this entertaining?
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Lilo & Stitch's Box Office Surprise
- Lilo & Stitch topped the summer box office with $423M despite mixed opinions about the film itself.
- Strong release timing and limited family competition helped its cultural relevance drive earnings.
Tight Race Among Big Tentpoles
- Superman and Jurassic World Rebirth landed at #2 and #3 with close totals, showing tight competition among tentpoles.
- Their proximity highlights that placement swings mattered more than huge outliers this summer.
Marvel's Moderate Return
- Fantastic Four: First Steps finished #4 at $266M, reflecting Marvel's softer year versus past peaks.
- The result underscores shifting expectations for big franchise returns amid higher budgets.