Box Office Surprises, “KPop Demon Hunters” Rise, and Muppets on Broadway (Ep. 321)

Jim Hill is solo this week and breaks down the end of the 2025 summer movie season and why traditional blockbusters are struggling at the box office. From shocking second-weekend drop-offs to Netflix’s “KPop Demon Hunters” taking the No. 1 spot in theaters, Jim covers the hits and misses of the season.

• How films like Fantastic Four: First Steps and 28 Years Later stumbled in their second weekends
• Why streaming habits continue to disrupt box office expectations
• “KPop Demon Hunters” theater debut and record-breaking soundtrack buzz
• The English-dubbed release of Ne Zha 2 and its global box office dominance
• “The Bad Guys 2” performance compared to the original
• Broadway news: Muppets joining Rob Lake’s magic show, Disney’s Broadway Week deals, and more
• New York attractions for animation fans, from Nightmare Before Christmas light trails to Black Cauldron’s 40th anniversary screening

Plus, Jim shares updates on upcoming animation books, CTNX 2025, Pixar’s Elio, and what fans can expect from Futurama Season 13.

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