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Box Office Reality Check
Jun 20, 2026
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| 6/20/26 | ![]() Box Office Reality Check | A movie can be genuinely fun, get decent reviews, and still face-plant at the box office, and that contradiction kicks off our latest chat. We’re Brent Harbour and Ross Church, and we open with a hard look at Masters of the Universe in New Zealand cinemas, why the numbers stall, and why timing and money anxiety can matter more than nostalgia. Box office results don’t automatically equal quality, but they do reveal what audiences are willing to pay for right now. From there, we zoom out... | 25m 56s | ||||||
| 6/9/26 | ![]() From He Man To YouTube Hits At The Movies✨ | box office predictionsfandom turnout+3 | — | MandalorianGrogu+1 | — | box officeMandalorian+5 | — | 22m 45s | |
| 5/24/26 | ![]() Star Wars Is Back In Theaters!✨ | Star WarsThe Mandalorian+4 | — | Star WarsThe Mandalorian | — | Star WarsThe Mandalorian+5 | — | 23m 26s | |
| 5/12/26 | ![]() We Guess The Box Office And Get Humbled✨ | box office predictionsmovie reviews+3 | — | Devil Wears PradaMichael+1 | — | box officemovie predictions+3 | — | 21m 11s | |
| 4/27/26 | ![]() We Predict Which New Release Wins The Weekend✨ | box officerelease timing+3 | Ross Churchell | — | — | box officeromantic comedy+3 | — | 13m 53s | |
| 4/14/26 | ![]() The Biggest New Releases And The Surprise Films Worth Finding✨ | movie releasesfamily movie advice+3 | — | — | New Zealand | movie releasesfamily advice+3 | — | 19m 41s | |
| 3/30/26 | ![]() School Holiday Movie Survival Guide✨ | school holidaysmovie recommendations+3 | — | The Magic Faraway TreeSuper Mario Galaxy | New Zealand | school holiday moviesfamily cinema+3 | — | 27m 37s | |
| 3/15/26 | ![]() Two Guys Try To Beat The Oscars Odds✨ | Oscars predictionsfilm reviews+3 | — | Best ActorBest Actress+4 | — | OscarsBest Actor+3 | — | 24m 23s | |
| 3/4/26 | ![]() We Revisit Elvis’s Stage Magic, Debate Scream’s Slump In NZ, And Place Bold Box Office Picks On A New Kiwi Comedy✨ | Elvis PresleyScream+5 | — | Baz LuhrmannElvis Presley In Concert+1 | NZKiwi | Elvis PresleyBaz Luhrmann+7 | — | 18m 36s | |
| 2/17/26 | ![]() How An Indie Horror Beat The Odds And Why New Releases Could Split The Audience✨ | indie horrorbox office+3 | — | Iron LungNew Zealand+1 | — | indie horrorbox office+5 | — | 19m 51s | |
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| 2/4/26 | ![]() Summer At The Movies: Wins, Waves, And Wildcards✨ | indie horrorsummer movies+3 | — | cult video gameZootopia 2+2 | — | indie horrorZootopia 2+3 | — | 17m 27s | |
| 12/20/25 | ![]() Two Movie Nerds Take Stock Of A Turbulent Year✨ | film industrybox office+3 | — | Nuremberg | — | film industrybox office+5 | — | 38m 57s | |
| 12/5/25 | ![]() How One Hit Revived Moviegoing And Why Avatar 3 Could Decide The Future | A surprise surge at the box office can change the mood of a season, and Wicked just did exactly that. We unpack why certain titles break through when the economy is rough, how audience behavior shifts toward event value, and what that means as Avatar 3: Fire and Ash barrels toward release with sky-high expectations and even higher costs. The stakes aren’t just bragging rights for opening weekend; they’re a stress test for whether premium spectacle still earns its keep on the big screen. We d... | 23m 03s | ||||||
| 11/23/25 | ![]() Predator Badlands Surges, Running Man Stumbles, And Wicked Returns To Revive Cinemas | What happens when a locally made sci-fi brawler outperforms the noise and a buzzy remake doesn’t land? We dig into Predator Badlands’ franchise-best opening and the Running Man’s stumble, then chart a hopeful path forward with Wicked For Good building real momentum. Along the way, we tackle a hard truth: New Zealand’s box office has slid about 15% over recent weeks, with empty prime-time shows even in major cities. Tight budgets, uneven releases, and a chorus of AI-fed hot takes telling peopl... | 25m 24s | ||||||
| 11/9/25 | ![]() From Power Cuts To Popcorn: Predator, Running Man, And A Film Fest Reshuffle | Lights flicker, schedules wobble, and we still make it to the movies. We open with a surprising miss: a Hindi vampire romance positioned to ride the Diwali wave that instead sputtered at the New Zealand box office. That sets the tone for a candid look at audience behavior right now—how ratings, region, and timing twist outcomes—and why some films soar in big cities while others struggle to find momentum in smaller markets. From there, we highlight Train Dreams, a Netflix-bound drama anchored... | 21m 22s | ||||||
| 10/22/25 | ![]() Box Office Reality Checks And A Hindi Vampire Romp | Sunburns, cricket, and school holidays are stealing attention, but the big screen is about to fight back. We open the door on a quieter week in Cinema Land and dig into what actually pulls people off the couch: clear promises, smart timing, and the thrill of a cool, dark room with M&Ms in hand. Our box office game gets real as we reconcile a surprising data point—Taylor Swift’s latest cinema event underdelivered versus the Eras juggernaut, despite topping the global weekend. We unpack why... | 14m 25s | ||||||
| 10/2/25 | ![]() Swift Surprise, Spinal Laughs, Avatar Waves | A small victory can change the mood of a whole week. We open by settling our Bad Guys 2 bet, then swing straight into the real work of programming after the school holidays: choosing films that spark curiosity, fill seats, and feel worth the trip. That means championing a few special titles, passing on others (for now), and crafting a lineup that plays to our audience’s taste without playing it safe. First up: The Ballad of Wallace Island, a heartfelt British comedy with festival praise and ... | 21m 47s | ||||||
| 9/21/25 | ![]() School Holiday Movie Madness: What to Watch This Season | Economic headwinds continue battering the cinema landscape as we head into the school holiday season. Even star-studded films like "The Roses" featuring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Coleman are struggling to meet box office expectations, despite strong word-of-mouth driving second-week attendance. What's behind this trend? Is it the R-rating limiting audience size, broader economic factors, or perhaps shifting viewer preferences? Relief may be coming with the wave of family-friendly relea... | 16m 51s | ||||||
| 9/4/25 | ![]() New Releases Offer Hope Amid Industry Struggles | Movie theaters across New Zealand are facing a puzzling paradox. Quality films with strong reviews aren't drawing audiences like they used to, and Liam Neeson's recent comedy "The Naked Gun" perfectly illustrates this challenge. Despite excellent marketing, positive word-of-mouth, and an impressive 88% approval rating, the film struggled to break $336,000 at the New Zealand box office while performing significantly better worldwide. What's happening to our cinema attendance? It's not that mo... | 19m 33s | ||||||
| 8/20/25 | ![]() What Makes Us Go to the Movies When Times Are Hard? | Movie theaters are battling their toughest economic climate since the pandemic. Box office numbers are startlingly low – Stephen King's "The Life of Chuck" brought in just $71,000 on opening weekend, a fraction of what would normally be expected. For every cinema opening globally, five are closing as audiences tighten their belts and reconsider entertainment spending. What makes us choose the big screen experience in 2024? We break down the five critical factors: timing (theaters aren't sell... | 23m 22s | ||||||
| 8/5/25 | ![]() Horror's Decline and Hollywood's Hope: A Deep Dive into Today's Cinema Landscape | Are movie theaters dying or just evolving? That's the question at the heart of our latest deep dive into cinema's current landscape. While studios continue to release films at a breakneck pace, getting audiences through the doors remains the industry's biggest challenge. Horror films are particularly struggling in New Zealand, with the latest "I Know What You Did Last Summer" installment earning a disappointing $112,000 despite the return of original stars Freddie Prinze Jr. and Jennifer Lov... | 12m 59s | ||||||
| 7/20/25 | ![]() Movie Magic & Box Office Battles: When Dinosaurs Rule Again | The dinosaurs have roared back to life at the box office, and Hollywood might finally be catching its breath. This week we're celebrating Jurassic World Rebirth's spectacular performance - a whopping $2.3 million in New Zealand alone and $335 million globally. After months of underwhelming theatrical releases, this prehistoric powerhouse signals what could be a turning point for cinema attendance. Our prediction battle continues with Brendan extending his winning streak to three consecutive ... | 19m 39s | ||||||
| 7/6/25 | ![]() Farewell Jaffas: The Sweet Apocalypse Hits Movie Theaters...oh and we talk Movies... | Movie theaters find themselves at a fascinating crossroads where critical acclaim doesn't necessarily translate to box office success. Disney Pixar's Elio has become their worst opening film worldwide despite positive reviews, while horror sequel Megan 2.0 and the new Karate Kid reboot similarly struggle to find their audiences. This troubling trend reveals how quickly major cinema chains reduce screenings after just one disappointing week, creating a downward spiral where films become increa... | 20m 52s | ||||||
| 6/21/25 | ![]() Box Office Blunders: Female-Led Action Films Struggling to Connect | Why do critically acclaimed female-led action films struggle at the box office? This question takes center stage as we dig into the surprising commercial failure of "Ballerina," the Ana de Armas-starring John Wick spin-off that opened to a mere $363,730 despite strong reviews. The film's underwhelming performance highlights a troubling pattern for female action heroes on the big screen. From "Atomic Blonde" to the Alicia Vikander "Tomb Raider" reboot and recent "Mad Max: Furiosa," we examine... | 17m 41s | ||||||
| 6/5/25 | ![]() Box Office Battles and French Film Delights | The theatrical landscape continues its fascinating evolution as major studio releases compete with festival fare and streaming exclusives. We kick off with our regular box office predictions segment, where Mission Impossible's latest installment has performed admirably with a $1.44 million haul. While not reaching the heights some predicted, it demonstrates the franchise's enduring appeal and the emerging pattern of films finding their audience through word-of-mouth rather than opening weeken... | 17m 52s | ||||||
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