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...
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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...
Movie Magic & Box Office Battles: When Dinosaurs Rule Again
Eat.Sleep.Movie.Repeat
19 minutes
4 months ago
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 ...
Eat.Sleep.Movie.Repeat
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...
