CinemaCon 2026 Recap, Super Mario Galaxy Box Office, Streaming vs Theatrical Debate

This week on FlickRadio, we break down a massive week for the movie industry with a full CinemaCon 2026 recap, box office updates, and the ongoing debate between streaming vs theatrical releases.

Super Mario Galaxy continues its global box office success, while Project Hail Mary keeps delivering strong numbers. Meanwhile, romantic comedies struggle to find their footing as studios shift focus toward big-budget spectacle and franchise content.

We also dive deep into everything revealed at CinemaCon, including:

• Spider-Man Brand New Day and Beyond the Spider-Verse updates
• Warner Bros. new “Clockwork” division
• Universal’s major presentation, including Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey
• Amazon MGM’s upcoming slate, including Masters of the Universe
• Paramount’s future plans and theatrical commitments
• Disney’s huge showcase including Avengers Doomsday, Toy Story 5, and The Mandalorian & Grogu

We also discuss how studios are pushing for longer theatrical windows and what that means for the future of moviegoing.

Plus, this week’s classic picks include The Blues Brothers, Top Gun (1986), and Jumanji (1995).

Read our review of Pretty Lethal:
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