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This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Irwin Seating and Christie, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk recap the opening weekend performances of F1 The Movie and M3GAN 2.0 before previewing the biggest films arriving in theaters this July. In the feature segment, Daniel Loria speaks to Jack Powers of Irwin Seating about the evolution of cinema seating.
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What to Listen For 00:00 Intro 00:42 Weekend Movie Recap: 28 Years Later & Apocalypse Now 02:53 Denis Villeneuve to Direct the Next Bond Film 04:07 Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob to Retire in 2026 05:00 Christie VDR Projection Tech Announcement 06:00 Box Office Recap – M3GAN 2.0 Opens to $10.2M 08:07 F1 Movie Opens to $144M Worldwide 09:35 Jurassic World Rebirth: Opening Weekend Forecast 11:03 Superman Reboot (July 11): Forecast & Expectations 13:27 Superman Marketing & CinemaCon Reactions 14:43 Smurfs, Edington & I Know What You Did Last Summer Reboot (July 18) 16:27 Fantastic Four: First Steps – Marvel Reboot (July 25) 18:00 Segment Transition – From Box Office to Seating 19:00 Interview Begins – Jack Powers of Irwin Seating 20:00 Evolution of Cinema Seating from Single Screens to Multiplexes 22:53 Introducing the Luna Premium Rocker 24:55 Enhancing Moviegoing with Accessories (Swivel Tables, Heated Seats) 26:08 Cleaning & Maintenance: Recliner-Over-Riser Design 28:06 How Often Should Theaters Upgrade Seating? (~10–12 years) 29:10 Refresher vs. Full Renovation: When to Use Riser-Mounted Options 30:37 Rocker vs. Recliner – Capacity, Comfort & Usage Scenarios 32:45 Personal Preferences: Jack on Rockers vs. Recliners 33:32 Jack Powers' Must-Watch Movies This Summer |