Dan Murrell

Pennywise has terrified Derry in the HBO Max prequel series and I break down what I liked, what I didn't, and everything in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

James Cameron is taking us back to Pandora, but can the third film live up to the multibillion dollar legacy of the first two? Thanks to AG1 for sponsoring this video! Go to https://DRINKAG1.com/DANMURRELL to get their best offer and a FREE AG1 duffel bag and AG1 Welcome Kit with your first subscription order (while supplies last)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zootopia 2 is now the second most successful Hollywood film ever in China. I break down its performance, plus a disastrous debut for James L. Brooks, a PSA about Avatar's opening weekend, and remembering director Rob Reiner. Thanks to AG1 for sponsoring this video! Go to https://DRINKAG1.com/DANMURRELL to get their best offer and a FREE AG1 duffel bag and AG1 Welcome Kit with your first subscription order (while supplies last)! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wake Up Dead Man is now streaming on Netflix and I have a deep dive into the mystery, the themes, and the characters that make this another worthy entry in the Knives Out series Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a couple of weeks, so I'm catching up on some news and taking your questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Haunted animatronics had a big weekend at the box office as Five Nights at Freddy's 2 remained a fan favorite franchise. I break down its opening, plus an update on the 2025 box office so far, the huge debut of Stranger Things 5 and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paramount's David Ellison isn't going down without a fight as news broke this morning that he is launching a hostile takeover to take down Netflix and buy Warner Bros through the shareholders. I break down the bid and why this ugly acquisition just got uglier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Freddy and the gang are back in a sequel to the hit video game adaptation about a bunch of creepy haunted robots stalking victims in an old pizza restaurant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After an intense bidding war, Netflix has emerged victorious and will begin negotiating to buy Warner Bros. I look at how they came out on top and what's next for this industry changing deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kill Bill, Quentin Tarantino's fourth film, is finally back in theaters with the legendary combined cut that brings both volumes together as one film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Zootopia 2 had an absolutely monstrous debut, including near-record openings in the US and China. I break down all the numbers, plus the entire Thanksgiving box office weekend and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Safdie directs a wild story about one man's quest to become the greatest ping pong player of all time, starring Timothee Chalamet and the craziest supporting cast you'll see this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chloe Zhao's Hamnet is a leading Oscar contender in multiple categories and I break down my thoughts, and how it reminds me of another controversial Oscar winner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first batch of Stranger Things episodes hit Netflix just in time for Turkey Day. Am I giving thanks for the final season, or have these episodes left me hungry for more? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Disney's billion-dollar 2016 hit has a sequel in theaters for Thanksgiving. Is it a hit or a turkey? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wicked: For Good got off to a magical start at the box office with a record for a Broadway adaptation. I break down all the numbers from its big opening, plus streaming charts and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Detective Benoit Blanc is back in Rian Johnson's latest whodunnit, which hits (some) theaters this week. Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/DANMURRELL10FM right now to get 10 free Meals + a free breakfast for life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The race to buy Warner Bros Discovery is on and Netflix, Paramount and Comcast are all officially in. I break down how each deal might look and who I think would be the best and worst owners. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elphaba and Glinda are back in the much-anticipated conclusion to Wicked. Can it cast the same spell as the first film? Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/DANMURRELL10FM right now to get 10 free Meals + a free breakfast for life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Director Joachim Trier tells the story of a broken family and the past they're trying to heal in Norway's almost-surefire Oscar contender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now You See Me's magicians stole number one at the box office while The Running Man got off to a slow start. I look at the latest box office numbers, plus the latest in streaming and more! Go to https://www.HelloFresh.com/DANMURRELL10FM right now to get 10 free Meals + a free breakfast for life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You're in control this week as I take your questions and talk about whatever you want! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Edgar Wright competes with both a Stephen King novel and an Arnold Schwarzenegger action classic in this new adaptation of The Running Man. Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code DAN at https://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod #sponsored Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Predator: Badlands appears to have set a franchise record with its opening weekend. I dive deep into the numbers and look at the rest of the box office weekend, the latest streaming numbers and more! Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with Mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code DAN at https://www.shopmando.com! #mandopod #sponsored Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Violent Ends is an independent film that recently secured a nationwide theatrical release. I sit down with director John-Michael Powell to discuss the decade-plus journey of making the movie, how he was able to cast and direct his actors, selling the movie, dealing with reviews, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Predator becomes prey in Dan Trachtenberg's latest Predator film, which finds a young Yautja being hunted on a dangerous planet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The future of Star Trek will not include the Kelvin timeline as reports confirm that JJ Abrams' Star Trek universe is over. I look at how a fresh start turned into a dead end, plus your questions and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October 2025 was a month to forget at the domestic box office, hitting its lowest point since 1998 (excluding 2020). I look at the month's performance, plus a recap of Halloween weekend, a look at the 2025 box office picture, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yorgos Lanthimos returns with a new film starring Jesse Plemons as a man out to save the planet by kidnapping a high powered CEO played by Emma Stone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Paramount continues to circle Warner Bros, new reports claim that they plan to eliminate HBO Max entirely and merge it with Paramount+. I examine whey this is a stupid, stupid idea. Plus your questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anime continued its breakthrough year with Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc opening at #1 to $18 million. I break down where that falls in anime history, plus the rest in box office numbers, streaming and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Halloween is a time for scary movies, so I decided to sort over 40 of the biggest box office horror hits of all time (adjusted and unadjusted for inflation) into a tier list to separate the best from the rest! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chainsaw Man story continues in a feature adaptation of the Reze story arc. Does it slash its way to the top of big screen anime? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Warner Bros has announced that they are actively taking offers to sell the studio. I explore what the potential options might be and why none of them are great for the future of movies. Plus your questions and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

October finally produced a hit at the box office with Black Phone 2 exceeding expectations. I break down Blumhouse's much-needed hit, as well as the latest in box office and streaming numbers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guillermo del Toro finally brings his take on the classic story to the big (but mostly small) screen. The best way to cook just got better. Go to https://HelloFresh.com/DANMURRELL10FM to get 10 free meals + a free item for life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tron: Ares failed to revive the series with a low $33 million opening. I look at how it stacks up to the rest of the franchise and how Disney's recent big budget films have often failed to deliver. Plus all the rest of the news in streaming and more! The best way to cook just got better. Go to https://HelloFresh.com/DANMURRELL10FM to get 10 free meals + a free item for life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You asked for it and I finally delivered a review for The Long Walk, in theaters now and soon hitting digital video on demand! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tron is back on the grid with a third film, starring Jared Leto as a digital soldier in the real world - but can Tron: Ares revive the franchise? Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code DAN at https://shopmando.com! #mandopod #sponsored Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon Prime Video caused a stir (not shaken) by removing guns from 007's images. I look at why it may have happened and what it could say about the studio's approach to James Bond going forward Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @shop.mando and get 20% off + free shipping with promo code DAN at https://shopmando.com! #mandopod #sponsored Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor Swift has another box office hit under her belt with her release party easily opening at number one, while Dwayne Johnson's awards contender The Smashing Machine failed to find an audience. I break down all the latest box office news and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dwayne Johnson has been generating a lot of awards buzz for his role as Mark Kerr in Benny Safdie's latest drama. Is this a real contender? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tilly Norwood is the most talked-about actress in Hollywood - and she's not even real. I break down the furor around the AI actress and whether it's a pending threat to Hollywood. Plus your questions and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Thomas Anderson had a personal best opening, but One Battle After Another broke WB's streak of $40+ million openings. I have all the details behind the film's opening, plus an update on the yearly box office, streaming charts, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paul Thomas Anderson is back with this story about revolutionaries on the run starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Sean Penn, Chase Infiniti and a talented cast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle took down the previous Demon Slayer film to become the top-grossing anime film of all time. I break down its performance, plus the opening of Him and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After nearly a week off the air, Jimmy Kimmel is returning to late night. I have a full breakdown on why he was suspended, why he's coming back, and what it means for the future of TV broadcasting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does it take to become the GOAT? Him struggles to answer that question in the latest from director Justin Tipping and producer Jordan Peele. The best way to cook just got better! Go to https://HelloFresh.com/DANMURRELL10FM to get 10 free meals plus a free item for life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paramount is reportedly planning to bid on a takeover of Warner Bros Discovery. I break down all the news and go over why I think this would be a disaster for Hollywood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle slew the box office with the best opening ever for an international film and one of the best weekends of the year. I break it all down, plus a look at The Conjuring's continued box office run, a remembrance of Robert Redford, streaming charts and more! The best way to cook just got better! Go to https://HelloFresh.com/DANMURRELL10FM to get 10 free meals plus a free item for life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices