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Episode:

A Cross-Country Movie Theater Roadtrip with The Ankler’s Matthew Frank

Category: TV & Film
Duration: 00:38:30
Publish Date: 2026-01-22 08:00:00
Description:

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest news in theatrical exhibition, including a disappointing opening for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and new quotes from Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos on a 45-day theatrical window for Warner Bros. titles. Then in the feature segment, Daniel speaks with Matthew Frank, associate editor of The Ankler, about his insights following a cross-country trip to visit 58 movie theaters across the U.S. 


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What to Listen For

  • 00:00 Intro
  • 02:00 Weekend Box Office: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Performance
  • 04:34 Netflix, Warner Bros., and the 45-Day Theatrical Window Debate
  • 10:37 Q1 2026 Box Office Outlook and Market Performance
  • 11:21 Amazon MGM’s Mercy Forecast and International Expectations
  • 16:31 Feature Interview Begins: Matthew Frank’s Cross-Country Theater Road Trip
  • 20:09 Inside Independent Cinemas and Small-Town Theater Realities
  • 24:12 How Release Date Changes Hurt Local Exhibitors
  • 28:42 Highlights From Visiting 58 Movie Theaters
  • 33:00 Premium Formats, Renovations, and Industry Challenges
  • 35:33 How Cinemas Can Improve the Moviegoing Experience
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