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Movie reviews and box office analysis. Subscribe to 'Dan Murrell Podcast' on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible, with more podcast platforms coming soon.
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- LIVE: Lanterns, Jeremy Latcham & Why Gunn Is Out: DC Updates - Dan's World #48 · 2 h 10 minReporting has been flying around the change at DC Studios. I look at the latest news on why James Gunn and Peter Safran were replaced, who their replacement is, and questions…
- CHARTS: Godzilla Minus Zero Opens #1 Worldwide · 33 minToho's latest Godzilla film stomped its way to a worldwide number one opening, while India's biggest film ever, Ramayana, also put up strong numbers. I look at the big global…
- NEWS: Skydance Shakeup - James Gunn Out as DC Studios Boss · 20 minJames Gunn and Peter Safran are out at DC Studios, with former Marvel exec Jeremy Latcham taking over. I look at what they're saying, and it might mean for the future of DC…
- REVIEW: Wild Horse Nine · 13 minMartin McDonagh's newest film stars John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell as two CIA agents on holiday in Easter Island in yet another smartly written drama. Learn more about your ad…
- REVIEW: Godzilla Minus Zero · 15 minThe King of All Monsters returns in Toho's sequel to the Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One. Can it keep the momentum of its award-winning predecessor? Learn more about your ad…
- LIVE: Taika Waititi Says Critics are Irrelevant - Dan's World #47 · 2 h 30 minAfter his latest film flopped, Taika Waititi had harsh words for the critics who panned it. I look at what he said and why he's changed his tune. Plus other news and your…
- CHARTS: You Can See Everything Takes #1 from Clayface · 49 minOver a spooky (and slow) Halloween weekend, You Can See Everything finally sat atop the box office, while another new film put up one of the worst openings ever. I break down all…
- SPECIAL: How Hollywood Really Sells Movies (Marketing Exec Explains) · 49 minGerry Rich has decades of experience at studios like Miramax, MGM, and Paramount. He shares stories with me about selling some of the biggest movies of all time, and how movies…
- CHARTS: Clayface Opens #1, You Can See Everything Grows · 42 minDC Studios took the top spot with Clayface, while A24's You Can See Everything expanded its theater count and its weekend gross. I look at all the latest numbers, plus streaming…
- RANKED: I Watched Every Blumhouse Horror Movie · 1 h 53 minBlumhouse is a dominant force in 21st century horror - but which films are actually worth watching? I watched every single theatrically released Blumhouse horror film and ranked…
- REVIEW: Clayface · 12 minDC Studios is back with a new villain origin movie about a very unfortunate actor and his shapeshifting face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- LIVE: Netflix Fires Their Movie Execs: What's Next? - Dan's World #46 · 1 h 40 minAfter a disappointing year, Netflix has fired their chief content office and film head. I look at why they were let go, who's replacing them, and what's next. Plus, Neon backs a…
- CHARTS: You Can See Everything Puts Up Near-Record Numbers; Street Fighter Opens #1 · 41 minStreet Fighter won the weekend, but the buzz was all about A24's documentary You Can See Everything. I look at the near-record numbers the movie posted, plus where it goes next…
- REVIEW: You Can See Everything · 11 minNathan Fielder takes you into the world of Elizabeth Holmes in one of the craziest documentaries I've ever seen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- LIVE: Layoffs & Falling Stock: Is Netflix in Trouble? - Dan's World #45 · 1 h 49 minNetflix is laying off 6% of their work force amid falling stock prices and stagnant viewership. Is the streaming leader in trouble? I look at where the company stands and where…
- CHARTS: Other Mommy Is #1; The Social Reckoning Flops · 39 minBlumhouse led yet another horror hit to a big opening, while The Social Reckoning didn't find many friends at the box office. I break down the latest box office weekend, plus…
- REVIEW: The Social Reckoning · 16 minAaron Sorkin returns as writer, and now director, in this follow-up to The Social Network as Facebook tries to survive its biggest crisis so far. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring…
- LIVE: WB & Paramount Become Skydance: Latest Updates - Dan's World #44 · 1 h 34 minIt's official Warner Bros and Paramount are now divisions of Skydance. Things are moving fast at Hollywood's latest mega-studio and I have all the updates, plus your questions…
- CHARTS: Digger Is An All-Time Box Office Flop · 45 minWarner Bros said goodbye to its time as an independent studio with one of the biggest flops of all time. I look at how Tom Cruise's Digger managed to be such a disappointment…
- REVIEW: Digger (Non-Spoiler & Spoiler) · 17 minDigger is polarizing audiences and critics. I weigh in on Tom Cruise's latest, and riskiest, movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- LIVE: Things Aren't Looking Good for Digger - Dan's World #43 · 48 minNow with 100% fewer internet problems! With a budget reportedly higher than expected, and box office tracking headed towards single digits, WB's Digger is looking to be another…
- CHARTS: Avengers: Endgame Returns to #1 at the Box Office · 37 minThe box office partied like it was 2019 with Avengers: Endgame Encore putting the MCU back on top. I take a look at where it stands alongside past re-releases, as well as a bunch…
- REVIEW: Primetime · 12 minRobert Pattinson takes on journalist Chris Hansen's To Catch a Predator in A24's latest buzzy drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- LIVE: Streaming Keeps Going Up: How Much is Too Much? - Dan's World #42 · 1 h 18 minDisney+ just announced another price increase, meaning that it has now tripled in price since launch. I look at how much other services have gone up and whether we've hit a…
- CHARTS: Resident Evil Opens to Franchise-High $60.1 Million · 43 minZach Cregger's Resident Evil found success at the box office with a $60 million opening, setting a franchise record. I break down its opening weekend, plus Spider-Man: Brand New…
- NEWS: Paramount/WB Lawsuit Settled - The Merger Is Happening · 26 minAfter months of dealmaking, lawsuits, and threats, the Paramount/WB merger is officially happening. I break down the deal that was reached between David Ellison's company and the…
- REVIEW: Marvel's Wolverine - Is It Really That Bad? · 14 minMarvel's Wolverine, the eagerly anticipated PlayStation game from Insomniac, was received with a tidal wave of negativity. I played the game and share my thoughts on what…
- REVIEW: Resident Evil (2026) · 13 minWeapons director Zach Cregger takes on the iconic gaming franchise. Does this Resident Evil avoid the video game movie slaughterhouse? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- LIVE: Spider-Man Is the All-Time Box Office Champ! - Dan's World #41 w/ Kristian Harloff · 2 h 5 minSpider-Man: Brand New Day has officially passed The Force Awakens to become the new domestic box office champion! I talk about this historic moment with my special guest Kristian…
- NEWS: Emmy Awards Recap 2026 - Widow's Bay Dominates a Lackluster Show · 20 minThe 2026 Emmys featured Widow's Bay putting on a dominant performance, while The Pitt, Slow Horses, and Pluribus split up the drama categories. I recap the winners and share my…
- CHARTS: Just How Bad Has Warner Bros Been in 2026? · 40 minDespite hopes for a sequel breakout, Practical Magic 2 underperformed expectations, and continues a lackluster year for Warner Bros. I look at how the studio has failed to follow…
- CHARTS: Biggest Hits & Flops of Summer 2026 · 53 minLabor Day has come and gone and another summer box office season is in the books. I have a look at the biggest money makers, money losers, and the studios that came out on top…
- LIVE: You're in Charge! Viewer Question Episode - Dan's World #40 · 2 h 15 minI'm back from vacation and ready to take your questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- SPECIAL: What to Watch - All the Big Movies & Shows Left in 2026! · 37 minWe're heading into the last four months of the year, and I have a big list of all the movies, shows (and one game) that people will be talking about for the rest of 2026. Learn…
- LIVE: Obsession Producer Sues Over Lost Profits - Dan's World #39 · 1 h 25 minObsession is gearing up for an awards season run, but a producer on the film is claiming that she was cut out of a profit sharing deal worth millions. I break down the lawsuit…
- CHARTS: Spider-Man: Brand New Day Swings Past Avengers: Endgame Domestically · 55 minThe MCU has a new highest domestic grosser as Spidey zipped past Avengers: Endgame domestically. I look at its continued big numbers, plus Coyote vs. Acme finally hits theaters…
- REVIEW: Coyote vs. Acme · 12 minIt's the movie Warner Bros didn't want you to see! But can Coyote vs. Acme live up to all the hype its parent studio has generated? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- CHARTS: Could Spider-Man: Brand New Day Make $1 Billion Domestically? · 40 minSpider-Man: Brand New Day is about to pass Avengers: Endgame domestically - but does it have the domestic record and The Force Awakens' all-time record in its sights? Plus, The…
- REVIEW: Tony / Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma · 18 minTwo highly anticipated indie films are in theaters now, and I have thoughts on both! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- LIVE: ABC Takes the FCC to Court - Dan's World #38 · 1 h 24 minAfter months of threats, the FCC is now being sued by ABC for demanding an early review of its broadcast licenses. I look at the lawsuit, why ABC feels it's being targeted, and…
- CHARTS: Spider-Man: Brand New Day Crosses $2 Billion Globally, Passes Avatar Domestically · 49 minSpider-Man: Brand New Day continues its run up the charts, now becoming the eighth film to gross over $2 billion and passing Avatar on the all-time domestic tip 10. I break down…
- REVIEW: The End of Oak Street · 12 minAnne Hathaway and Ewan McGregor fight dinosaurs in the suburbs in this genre-blending new film from director David Robert Mitchell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
- LIVE: David Ellison Is Holding Hollywood Hostage - Dan's World #37 · 1 h 43 minDavid Ellison now says that he's taking Paramount (and potentially Warner Bros) and leaving California if settlement talks aren't held in the studio's pending antitrust suit. I…
- CHARTS: Spider-Man: Brand New Day & The Odyssey Crack $1 Billion · 52 minSpider-Man: Brand New Day is rewriting the box office history books, and may be trying to become the top all-time domestic grosser. I look at its second weekend performance, as…
- NEWS: Why Box Office Inflation Actually Matters · 18 minThere's been a lot of debate over adjusting box office grosses for inflation. As someone who often uses those numbers in my own analysis, here's my two cents on why it's an…
- LIVE: 2027 Trial Date Set: Is The Paramount-WB Merger In Trouble? - Dan's World #36 · 1 h 52 minThe Paramount-WB merger just got a lot more complicated, with a trial set for next year and a $7 million per day fee kicking in soon. I break down the latest updates and what the…
- CHARTS: Spider-Man: Brand New Day Makes Box Office History · 58 minIt took until Monday's actual numbers, but Spider-Man: Brand New Day toppled Avengers: Endgame to set the all-time domestic opening weekend record. I do a deep dive into the…
- SPOILER REVIEW: Spider-Man: Brand New Day · 34 minNow that Spider-Man: Brand New Day is in theaters, let's talk spoilers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- NEWS: Fact-Checking Conspiracy Theories about The Odyssey · 37 minSince The Odyssey's opening weekend, the internet has been filled with claims of fake user scores, fraudulent ticket sales, and more. So I decided to do some deep research into…
- REVIEW: Spider-Man: Brand New Day · 13 minSpider-Man swings back into theaters, fighting crime in a world that's forgotten Peter Parker and facing a mysterious new threat. Is this Spider-Man adventure an amazing success…
