HeyJaredBox Office Bets with Zach and Aaron
A high school film teacher and a former high school business teacher compete to see who can most accurately predict the box office each week, discussing new release films and industry trends along the way.
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'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Earns The BIGGEST OPENING WEEKEND EVER AT THE DOMESTIC BOX OFFICE! (opens the original)
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Spider-Man! Spider-Man! Does a BILLION DOLLARS AT THE BOX OFFICE! We are soooooo back thanks to Holland, Zendaya, Cretton and crew. Listen to our discussion about the film as well as the future of the MCU, Tom Holland's career, and the 2026 box office. Then join us as we place all of our bets for what is bound to be an interesting August. We'll see you at the movies! Artwork by Mackenzie McCarron. Theme Song by Will DiNola. Edited and produced by Aaron Bartuska.
'The Odyssey' Is The Cinematic Event The Industry Needs Right Now. (opens the original)
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It's finally here! After 3 years, countless set photos, and waves of unwarranted internet controversy, Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' has hit theaters in the biggest way imaginable. Does it live up to the hype? Will it be a financial success? What will Nolan make next? We cover all of this and more in this week's episode of Box Office Bets. Artwork by Mackenzie McCarron. Theme Song by Will DiNola. Edited and produced by Aaron Bartuska.
'Moana' and 'The Invite' Showcase The Best And Worst Of Film In 2026. (opens the original)
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The Invite is a film about four people talking in a room. 'Moana' is a film about TWO people talking in a room... except the room is made to look like an ocean and they have a CGI sidekick chicken. Which film is better? It should be obvious! But if you haven't figured it out by now, listen in to hear our thoughts on both films. Artwork by Mackenzie McCarron. Theme Song by Will DiNola. Edited and produced by Aaron Bartuska.
Did 'Evil Dead Burn' Arrive Hot Or Get Stomped Out At The Summer Box Office? (opens the original)
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Groovy! The boys are back to talk about the 'Evil Dead' franchise, including the newest entry, 'Evil Dead Burn.' Listen to them discuss the new french extremity influences on the series and whether or not the film is a successful continuation of Sam Raimi's vision. Hail to the king, baby! Artwork by Mackenzie McCarron. Theme Song by Will DiNola. Edited and produced by Aaron Bartuska.
'Minions & Monsters' Is a Love Letter to Cinema History. Will Cinephiles Love It Back? (opens the original)
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The 7th movie in the 'Minions' franchise -- consisting of four 'Despicable Me' films and three Minion-centric spin-offs -- finally feels more like a passion project than a cash grab. It tributes everyone from Eadweard Muybridge to Damien Chazelle, hopefully reintroducing an entire generation of kids to the greats of filmmaking. But will paying homage to the last 148 years of cinema history pay off for Universal at the box office? Tune in to hear our thoughts! Artwork by Mackenzie McCarron. Theme
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