The Powers That Be: Daily The Memorial Day Box Office Boom
May 28, 2025
Matt Belloni, author and host known for his insights into the movie industry, joins Julia Alexander to dissect the Memorial Day box office boom. They explore the surprising surge in ticket sales, fueled by nostalgia and fan-favorite franchises like 'Lilo and Stitch.' The duo also discusses studios adapting to post-pandemic changes and the rising stars set to dominate Hollywood, such as Zendaya and Tom Holland. Finally, they examine how major studios are prepping for summer releases and the contrasting strategies of traditional film distribution versus streaming services.
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Millennials Love Lilo and Stitch
- Millennials have a strong emotional and ironic connection to "Lilo and Stitch," driving its box office success.
- This connection highlights the movie's enduring internet meme culture influence alongside genuine fan affection.
Mission Impossible's Authenticity Appeal
- Mission Impossible movies show that practical stunts create a unique cinematic authenticity that audiences still value.
- Big budgets and strong marketing are vital, but authentic stunt work keeps the franchise alive despite high costs.
Theatrical Window Regaining Importance
- The theatrical release window is regaining importance as it boosts overall interest, even for titles once planned for streaming.
- Studios mainly avoid direct-to-streaming for big titles except for Netflix, which remains an outlier.
