Scott Mendelson

Scott Mendelson, a box office expert at Puck, joins to dissect the hits and misses of the summer box office. They explore why major films like 'Mission Impossible: The Final Reckoning' underperformed, while an F1 film soared to $605 million globally. The duo debates the sustainability of franchises and the nuances of marketing strategies impacting box office success. They also touch on the challenges facing animated films and reflect on how studio decisions are shaping the future of beloved franchises.

Scott Mendelson, a box office analyst and film writer for Puck and The Outside Scoop, joins to dissect the underwhelming $8.6 billion domestic box office in 2025. They discuss how fewer wide releases and franchise fatigue dampened audience excitement. Scott highlights the breakout success of "Chainsaw Man" while critiquing Disney's mixed performance. They also evaluate superhero films' declining influence and name "Tron Ares" as the year's biggest flop. Ultimately, Scott urges studios to creatively subvert known IP for future success.

Scott Mendelson, a box office expert at Puck, joins to explore the summer blockbuster landscape. He shares intriguing insights on anticipated films like 'Final Destination Bloodlines' and 'How to Train Your Dragon,' analyzing their potential box office performance. The discussion highlights shifting audience expectations amidst the rise of Disney Plus and the risks of franchise fatigue. They also dive into the nostalgic appeal driving interest in sequels and adaptations, wrapping up with a look at the new Best Podcast category at the Golden Globes.

Scott Mendelson, a film critic renowned for his insights into box office performance, joins the discussion on summer blockbusters. They evaluate the surprising underperformance of 'The Fall Guy' amid a changing cinematic landscape. The conversation highlights trends like the rise of Premium Video on Demand and the struggles of original family films. Nostalgia plays a key role as they speculate on the anticipated release of 'Beetlejuice.' The shift in audience preferences and Disney's sequel-heavy strategy also receives sharp scrutiny.

Guest Scott Mendelson joins to rate the confidence levels of upcoming summer blockbusters. Analyzing box office potential of Fall Guy, Pixar sequels, Despicable Me 4, and Deadpool 3. Discussing creating successful franchises without nostalgia and predicting success of Alien Romulus and M. Night Shyamalan films.