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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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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
REVIEW: Bugonia

REVIEW: Bugonia

2025-10-3111:04

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
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
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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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