The Town with Matthew Belloni The 2025 Movie Franchise Draft
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Nov 3, 2025 
Lucas Shaw, an entertainment reporter at Bloomberg, joins Matt Belloni to draft the most promising movie franchises for 2025. They debate the enduring power of Spider-Man and the appeal of animation with Despicable Me. Shaw makes a case for the longevity of James Bond, while Matt highlights the franchise potential of Minecraft and Super Mario Bros. The duo also explores the global growth of anime with Demon Slayer and discusses the future of franchises like Harry Potter and Yellowstone. It's a lively discussion on what could dominate the box office!
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Spider-Man's Unmatched Durability
- Spider-Man remains the most powerful and enduring franchise with massive global appeal and repeatability.
- Matt Belloni argues its consistent popularity makes it a forever asset for a studio.
Avatar Trades Scale For Auteur Risk
- Avatar is a huge box-office machine with three movies lined up and major global revenue history.
- Lucas Shaw warns the franchise may not survive without James Cameron's creative leadership.
Mario's Family-Friendly Franchise Engine
- Super Mario Bros. is a fresh, multi-generational franchise with clear spin-off potential across characters.
- Matt Belloni sees sequels and character spinoffs as near-guaranteed commercial wins.