We've enjoyed this year more than any other since pre-Covid. Actually have a few options when you go to a theater on a random day.

That's the point of my OP. Weak box office.

Weapons is my most anticipated movie since Dune 2, and Brolin is in both.

Really glad Cregger's taking over Resident Evil, couldn't be in better hands. Dude is killing it right now.

Brian Earl Spilner said:

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Captain Winky said:

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How did 28 Years Later disappoint?

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It made $70M domestic. Didn't exactly light up the box office.

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What was it projected to do? It has already made more than the first 2 combined, both domestically and worldwide.

It cost $60M…so more than that.

They didn't make it on the cheap like they did the others.

If you look at the tiers- no one cared. It was a summer for old dudes (which would make sense why so many here loved it) but that's not where the money is made.

1 movie over $400M, 2 over $300M, and 1 over $200M. Everything else south.

That's not summer blockbuster season.

Last year you've got 2 over $600M. Year before that you've got 1 over $600M and 4 doing $300M+.

You never mentioned box office in your OP. I figured it was based off entertainment value which why I was surprised to see you say 28 Years disappointed.

This is a great point too.

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We've enjoyed this year more than any other since pre-Covid. Actually have a few options when you go to a theater on a random day.

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This is where I am at, those other movie years it felt like the popular movie woudl come out and then nothing else worth watching would come out for another month or so. That does allow that movie to go on a run

I feel like it has been a weaker, less appealing summer, but I wonder how the perception of the quality of the summer movie is based on the stage of life you are in, and the motivational level someone has for just going to the movies.


For us, the most my family was into movies was the summer of Movie Pass with Avengers (Infinity War, I think).


Post Covid, the family/kids just have either not been that enthused about movies, or would rather sit at home and watch something on streaming while they scroll TikTok/Instagram. They still like the movie experience, but I have to be the one who has to ask if there is an interest in going to see Superman or Fantastic Four or whatever. And it isn't like they don't know these movies are running because of ads on social media. They like going to movies, but unlike when I was in HS going to a movie or two per week with my HS friends (who have gotten shockingly old lately), it is just a low first option for them. Maybe they go on a date with someone, but with the exception of the social media movies like FNAF or Minecraft, they do not go with friends to a movie.


I recognize our unique position. Is it possibly similar to how some former NBA or MLB fans lose engagement and then perceive the league as less compelling? The possible reality is, my family's habits and emotional connections evolve, shaping perception. Perhaps that has happened a lot of places.

Spielberg is making another UFO movie. Please be more like CE3K and not like ET. Or just go ahead and finally make Night Skies.

Here's what I know…

- There are thriller elements, with a government/chase angle (apparently chasing human characters who know something, not aliens chasing/being chased).

- There's a religious element, as at least one scene takes place at a convent featuring nuns.

- Roswell as lore plays some kind of role in the movie, but to what extent is unknown.

- Otherwise, outside of the awesome cast, that's all we've been able to glean so far. But it definitely sounds more Close Encounters than E.T. overall.

Sounds promising.

The wife and I really enjoying seeing movies in a theater, and aside from F-1, which was AMAZING! we look every week at what is playing and literally nothing appeals to us. SOOO many horror movies it seems. Lack of originality, too many sequels burning people out; wokism; high ticket and concession prices; end result is a bunch of meh.