Netflix Reaches Deal with Top Circuits & Halloween Ends Box Office Preview

On this week’s episode of The Boxoffice Podcast, hosts Russ Fischer and Daniel Loria discuss horror movies’ near-monopoly on the current domestic box office before turning to discussion of Netflix’s Glass Onion, which will be getting theatrical exclusivity before making its streaming debut. Also in the news this week: NATO Executive Director and CEO is set to retire from the trade group in May of 2023. In the feature segment, Rebecca interviews Cameron Mitchell - Executive Director, National Association of Cinema Operators (NACO) - with regards to the status of the Australian and Middle Eastern theatrical markets.

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Episode Resources:

• AMC Reaches Agreement with Netflix, Will Play Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery at Select US and European Locations
• Disney Announces Release Schedule Updates: Blade, Deadpool 3, Fantastic Four, Avengers: Secret Wars, & More

What to Listen For

• 00:00 Intro
• 03:01 It’s time for horror films
• 07:59 Netflix films getting theatrical release
• 14:09 Black Panther not releasing in France?
• 15:45 Halloween Ends
• 23:19 Australian content
• 25:18 Government support during the pandemic
• 27:17 Loyalty programs and premium cinema experience
• 31:16 International content is becoming popular
• 32:59 The Middle East market