This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the ongoing challenges at the October box office and how Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc surpassed expectations. Then in the feature segment, Daniel speaks to Joe Garel of Western Film Services on exhibition strategies for navigating the current downturn at the box office.
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What to Listen For
00:00 Intro
01:05 October Box Office Struggles Begin
03:14 Chainsaw Man’s Surprise Success
06:00 Roof Man and Theatrical Highlights
07:03 Weak Openings for New Releases
09:00 The Worst October Since 1998
12:03 Delayed Releases and Scheduling Issues
13:25 Relying on Re-releases to Fill the Gap
15:56 Meet Joe Garel of Western Film Services
17:05 Finding Underserved Audiences (Filipino Film Success)
20:00 Flexible Booking and Alternative Programming
21:10 Pricing Strategy and Audience Behavior
23:25 Smarter, Audience-Driven Programming
24:55 Why the Market Is Struggling
26:45 The New Formula: Dynamic Booking & Showmanship
28:40 Reviving Showmanship in Cinemas
29:50 Sports as the Next Big Opportunity (FIFA Test)
33:00 Event Cinema and Concert Success
34:20 Reaching Younger Audiences Raised on Screens
36:15 Targeted Marketing and Community Connection
39:00 Partnering with Influencers & New Content (Paris Hilton Doc)
41:00 The Power of Local Outreach & Email Lists
43:00 Bringing Back Nostalgia and Themed Screenings
44:45 Pricing Barriers and Attendance Decline