A Cross-Country Movie Theater Roadtrip with The Ankler’s Matthew Frank

This week on the Boxoffice podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Chad Kennerk discuss the latest news in theatrical exhibition, including a disappointing opening for 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and new quotes from Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos on a 45-day theatrical window for Warner Bros. titles. Then in the feature segment, Daniel speaks with Matthew Frank, associate editor of The Ankler, about his insights following a cross-country trip to visit 58 movie theaters across the U.S. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: What to Listen For 00:00 Intro 02:00 Weekend Box Office: 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple Performance 04:34 Netflix, Warner Bros., and the 45-Day Theatrical Window Debate 10:37 Q1 2026 Box Office Outlook and Market Performance 11:21 Amazon MGM’s Mercy Forecast and International Expectations 16:31 Feature Interview Begins: Matthew Frank’s Cross-Country Theater Road Trip 20:09 Inside Independent Cinemas and Small-Town Theater Realities 24:12 How Release Date Changes Hurt Local Exhibitors 28:42 Highlights From Visiting 58 Movie Theaters 33:00 Premium Formats, Renovations, and Industry Challenges 35:33 How Cinemas Can Improve the Moviegoing Experience

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This episode was published on Jan 22, 2026.

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