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Movie reviews and box office analysis. Subscribe to 'Dan Murrell Podcast' on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, Amazon Music, or Audible, with more podcast platforms coming soon.

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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
REVIEW: Tron: Ares

REVIEW: Tron: Ares

2025-10-1112:59

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
REVIEW: Him

REVIEW: Him

2025-09-1910:11

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
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Camille Denalli

Thanks for a truly objective breakdown Dan.

Jul 25th
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Camille Denalli

Isn't it 3: Alto Knights, Mickey 17 and Sinners?

Apr 15th
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Chano Williams

This was amazing! Thank you so much for this. I could listen to y'all hangout and chat for hours. I miss old school SJ.

Nov 21st
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