This week on the Boxoffice podcast, presented by Irwin Seating and Christie, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle and Chad Kennerk recap the opening weekend performances of F1 The Movie and M3GAN 2.0 before previewing the biggest films arriving in theaters this July. In the feature segment, Daniel Loria speaks to Jack Powers of Irwin Seating about the evolution of cinema seating. 

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What to Listen For

00:00 Intro 

00:42 Weekend Movie Recap: 28 Years Later & Apocalypse Now

02:53 Denis Villeneuve to Direct the Next Bond Film

04:07 Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob to Retire in 2026

05:00 Christie VDR Projection Tech Announcement

06:00 Box Office Recap – M3GAN 2.0 Opens to $10.2M

08:07 F1 Movie Opens to $144M Worldwide

09:35 Jurassic World Rebirth: Opening Weekend Forecast

11:03 Superman Reboot (July 11): Forecast & Expectations

13:27 Superman Marketing & CinemaCon Reactions

14:43 Smurfs, Edington & I Know What You Did Last Summer Reboot (July 18)

16:27 Fantastic Four: First Steps – Marvel Reboot (July 25)

18:00 Segment Transition – From Box Office to Seating

19:00 Interview Begins – Jack Powers of Irwin Seating

20:00 Evolution of Cinema Seating from Single Screens to Multiplexes

22:53 Introducing the Luna Premium Rocker

24:55 Enhancing Moviegoing with Accessories (Swivel Tables, Heated Seats)

26:08 Cleaning & Maintenance: Recliner-Over-Riser Design

28:06 How Often Should Theaters Upgrade Seating? (~10–12 years)

29:10 Refresher vs. Full Renovation: When to Use Riser-Mounted Options

30:37 Rocker vs. Recliner – Capacity, Comfort & Usage Scenarios

32:45 Personal Preferences: Jack on Rockers vs. Recliners

33:32 Jack Powers' Must-Watch Movies This Summer