This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the ongoing challenges at the October box office and how Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc surpassed expectations. Then in the feature segment, Daniel speaks to Joe Garel of Western Film Services on exhibition strategies for navigating the current downturn at the box office.

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro 

01:05 October Box Office Struggles Begin

03:14 Chainsaw Man’s Surprise Success

06:00 Roof Man and Theatrical Highlights

07:03 Weak Openings for New Releases

09:00 The Worst October Since 1998

12:03 Delayed Releases and Scheduling Issues

13:25 Relying on Re-releases to Fill the Gap

15:56 Meet Joe Garel of Western Film Services

17:05 Finding Underserved Audiences (Filipino Film Success)

20:00 Flexible Booking and Alternative Programming

21:10 Pricing Strategy and Audience Behavior

23:25 Smarter, Audience-Driven Programming

24:55 Why the Market Is Struggling

26:45 The New Formula: Dynamic Booking & Showmanship

28:40 Reviving Showmanship in Cinemas

29:50 Sports as the Next Big Opportunity (FIFA Test)

33:00 Event Cinema and Concert Success

34:20 Reaching Younger Audiences Raised on Screens

36:15 Targeted Marketing and Community Connection

39:00 Partnering with Influencers & New Content (Paris Hilton Doc)

41:00 The Power of Local Outreach & Email Lists

43:00 Bringing Back Nostalgia and Themed Screenings

44:45 Pricing Barriers and Attendance Decline