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