Dan Murrell
- Episodes
- 1,005
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- Nov 12, 2026
About the podcast
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.
Episodes 1,005
LIVE: Lanterns, Jeremy Latcham & Why Gunn Is Out: DC Updates - Dan's World #48
Reporting has been flying around the change at DC Studios. I look at the latest news on why James Gunn and Peter Safran were replaced, who their replacement is, and questions around the future of Lanterns. Plus …
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Reporting has been flying around the change at DC Studios. I look at the latest news on why James Gunn and Peter Safran were replaced, who their replacement is, and questions around the future of Lanterns. Plus your questions!
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CHARTS: Godzilla Minus Zero Opens #1 Worldwide
Toho's latest Godzilla film stomped its way to a worldwide number one opening, while India's biggest film ever, Ramayana, also put up strong numbers. I look at the big global presence at the box office, plus …
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Toho's latest Godzilla film stomped its way to a worldwide number one opening, while India's biggest film ever, Ramayana, also put up strong numbers. I look at the big global presence at the box office, plus the latest streaming numbers and more!
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NEWS: Skydance Shakeup - James Gunn Out as DC Studios Boss
James Gunn and Peter Safran are out at DC Studios, with former Marvel exec Jeremy Latcham taking over. I look at what they're saying, and it might mean for the future of DC. Learn more about your ad choices …
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James Gunn and Peter Safran are out at DC Studios, with former Marvel exec Jeremy Latcham taking over. I look at what they're saying, and it might mean for the future of DC.
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REVIEW: Wild Horse Nine
Martin McDonagh's newest film stars John Malkovich and Sam Rockwell as two CIA agents on holiday in Easter Island in yet another smartly written drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
REVIEW: Godzilla Minus Zero
The King of All Monsters returns in Toho's sequel to the Oscar-winning Godzilla Minus One. Can it keep the momentum of its award-winning predecessor? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LIVE: Taika Waititi Says Critics are Irrelevant - Dan's World #47
After his latest film flopped, Taika Waititi had harsh words for the critics who panned it. I look at what he said and why he's changed his tune. Plus other news and your questions! Learn more about your ad …
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After his latest film flopped, Taika Waititi had harsh words for the critics who panned it. I look at what he said and why he's changed his tune. Plus other news and your questions!
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CHARTS: You Can See Everything Takes #1 from Clayface
Over a spooky (and slow) Halloween weekend, You Can See Everything finally sat atop the box office, while another new film put up one of the worst openings ever. I break down all the numbers, plus streaming …
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Over a spooky (and slow) Halloween weekend, You Can See Everything finally sat atop the box office, while another new film put up one of the worst openings ever. I break down all the numbers, plus streaming charts and more!
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SPECIAL: How Hollywood Really Sells Movies (Marketing Exec Explains)
Gerry Rich has decades of experience at studios like Miramax, MGM, and Paramount. He shares stories with me about selling some of the biggest movies of all time, and how movies actually make money. You can buy …
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Gerry Rich has decades of experience at studios like Miramax, MGM, and Paramount. He shares stories with me about selling some of the biggest movies of all time, and how movies actually make money. You can buy Chasing Hollywood here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1400256844
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CHARTS: Clayface Opens #1, You Can See Everything Grows
DC Studios took the top spot with Clayface, while A24's You Can See Everything expanded its theater count and its weekend gross. I look at all the latest numbers, plus streaming charts and more! Learn more …
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DC Studios took the top spot with Clayface, while A24's You Can See Everything expanded its theater count and its weekend gross. I look at all the latest numbers, plus streaming charts and more!
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RANKED: I Watched Every Blumhouse Horror Movie
Blumhouse is a dominant force in 21st century horror - but which films are actually worth watching? I watched every single theatrically released Blumhouse horror film and ranked them top to bottom. 0:00 …
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Blumhouse is a dominant force in 21st century horror - but which films are actually worth watching? I watched every single theatrically released Blumhouse horror film and ranked them top to bottom.
0:00 Criteria
3:27 Paranormal Activity
16:21 Landon & Flanagan
27:29 The Remakes
40:00 Halloween Trilogy
46:22 M. Night Shyamalan
49:40 Standalones
55:10 Sinister & Black Phone
1:04:00 Tech Movies
1:13:08 Bad Ones
1:19:35 Insidious
1:28:18 2026 Films
1:32:54 Purge, Hunt & Get Out
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REVIEW: Clayface
DC Studios is back with a new villain origin movie about a very unfortunate actor and his shapeshifting face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LIVE: Netflix Fires Their Movie Execs: What's Next? - Dan's World #46
After a disappointing year, Netflix has fired their chief content office and film head. I look at why they were let go, who's replacing them, and what's next. Plus, Neon backs a controversial film, I struggle …
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After a disappointing year, Netflix has fired their chief content office and film head. I look at why they were let go, who's replacing them, and what's next. Plus, Neon backs a controversial film, I struggle with studio legal departments, and your questions!
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CHARTS: You Can See Everything Puts Up Near-Record Numbers; Street Fighter Opens #1
Street Fighter won the weekend, but the buzz was all about A24's documentary You Can See Everything. I look at the near-record numbers the movie posted, plus where it goes next. Plus all the other box office …
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Street Fighter won the weekend, but the buzz was all about A24's documentary You Can See Everything. I look at the near-record numbers the movie posted, plus where it goes next. Plus all the other box office news, streaming charts, and more!
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REVIEW: You Can See Everything
Nathan Fielder takes you into the world of Elizabeth Holmes in one of the craziest documentaries I've ever seen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LIVE: Layoffs & Falling Stock: Is Netflix in Trouble? - Dan's World #45
Netflix is laying off 6% of their work force amid falling stock prices and stagnant viewership. Is the streaming leader in trouble? I look at where the company stands and where it might be headed. Plus Ben …
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Netflix is laying off 6% of their work force amid falling stock prices and stagnant viewership. Is the streaming leader in trouble? I look at where the company stands and where it might be headed. Plus Ben Affleck reveals his career low, a Skydance update, and your questions!
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CHARTS: Other Mommy Is #1; The Social Reckoning Flops
Blumhouse led yet another horror hit to a big opening, while The Social Reckoning didn't find many friends at the box office. I break down the latest box office weekend, plus Resident Evil finds a new audience …
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Blumhouse led yet another horror hit to a big opening, while The Social Reckoning didn't find many friends at the box office. I break down the latest box office weekend, plus Resident Evil finds a new audience, streaming charts, and more!
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REVIEW: The Social Reckoning
Aaron Sorkin returns as writer, and now director, in this follow-up to The Social Network as Facebook tries to survive its biggest crisis so far. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring this video! Head to …
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Aaron Sorkin returns as writer, and now director, in this follow-up to The Social Network as Facebook tries to survive its biggest crisis so far. Thanks to Factor for sponsoring this video! Head to https://www.factormeals.com/murrell50off and use code MURRELL50Off to get 50 percent off AND one free breakfast item per box for a year!
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LIVE: WB & Paramount Become Skydance: Latest Updates - Dan's World #44
It's official Warner Bros and Paramount are now divisions of Skydance. Things are moving fast at Hollywood's latest mega-studio and I have all the updates, plus your questions and more! Thanks to Factor for …
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It's official Warner Bros and Paramount are now divisions of Skydance. Things are moving fast at Hollywood's latest mega-studio and I have all the updates, plus your questions and more!
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CHARTS: Digger Is An All-Time Box Office Flop
Warner Bros said goodbye to its time as an independent studio with one of the biggest flops of all time. I look at how Tom Cruise's Digger managed to be such a disappointment, plus Avengers: Endgame retakes a …
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Warner Bros said goodbye to its time as an independent studio with one of the biggest flops of all time. I look at how Tom Cruise's Digger managed to be such a disappointment, plus Avengers: Endgame retakes a significant record, Verity takes the top spot, and more!
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REVIEW: Digger (Non-Spoiler & Spoiler)
Digger is polarizing audiences and critics. I weigh in on Tom Cruise's latest, and riskiest, movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LIVE: Things Aren't Looking Good for Digger - Dan's World #43
Now with 100% fewer internet problems! With a budget reportedly higher than expected, and box office tracking headed towards single digits, WB's Digger is looking to be another blow to the studio's 2026 slate …
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Now with 100% fewer internet problems! With a budget reportedly higher than expected, and box office tracking headed towards single digits, WB's Digger is looking to be another blow to the studio's 2026 slate of films. I look at how the movie is trying to drum up business, plus the latest Hollywood stances on AI, and a creative exodus from Netflix!
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CHARTS: Avengers: Endgame Returns to #1 at the Box Office
The box office partied like it was 2019 with Avengers: Endgame Encore putting the MCU back on top. I take a look at where it stands alongside past re-releases, as well as a bunch of new releases that also …
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The box office partied like it was 2019 with Avengers: Endgame Encore putting the MCU back on top. I take a look at where it stands alongside past re-releases, as well as a bunch of new releases that also competed for the spot. Plus the latest streaming numbers and more!
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REVIEW: Primetime
Robert Pattinson takes on journalist Chris Hansen's To Catch a Predator in A24's latest buzzy drama. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LIVE: Streaming Keeps Going Up: How Much is Too Much? - Dan's World #42
Disney+ just announced another price increase, meaning that it has now tripled in price since launch. I look at how much other services have gone up and whether we've hit a breaking point. Plus, more details …
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Disney+ just announced another price increase, meaning that it has now tripled in price since launch. I look at how much other services have gone up and whether we've hit a breaking point. Plus, more details about the Paramount/WB merger, how a film can have over 30 producers, and your questions!
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CHARTS: Resident Evil Opens to Franchise-High $60.1 Million
Zach Cregger's Resident Evil found success at the box office with a $60 million opening, setting a franchise record. I break down its opening weekend, plus Spider-Man: Brand New Day sets an important record of …
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Zach Cregger's Resident Evil found success at the box office with a $60 million opening, setting a franchise record. I break down its opening weekend, plus Spider-Man: Brand New Day sets an important record of its own, the streaming numbers get a big change, and more!
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NEWS: Paramount/WB Lawsuit Settled - The Merger Is Happening
After months of dealmaking, lawsuits, and threats, the Paramount/WB merger is officially happening. I break down the deal that was reached between David Ellison's company and the states suing him, and what it …
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After months of dealmaking, lawsuits, and threats, the Paramount/WB merger is officially happening. I break down the deal that was reached between David Ellison's company and the states suing him, and what it might mean for the future of the entertainment industry.
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REVIEW: Marvel's Wolverine - Is It Really That Bad?
Marvel's Wolverine, the eagerly anticipated PlayStation game from Insomniac, was received with a tidal wave of negativity. I played the game and share my thoughts on what criticisms I think are fair, and which …
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Marvel's Wolverine, the eagerly anticipated PlayStation game from Insomniac, was received with a tidal wave of negativity. I played the game and share my thoughts on what criticisms I think are fair, and which ones are overblown.
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REVIEW: Resident Evil (2026)
Weapons director Zach Cregger takes on the iconic gaming franchise. Does this Resident Evil avoid the video game movie slaughterhouse? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LIVE: Spider-Man Is the All-Time Box Office Champ! - Dan's World #41 w/ Kristian Harloff
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has officially passed The Force Awakens to become the new domestic box office champion! I talk about this historic moment with my special guest Kristian Harloff. Plus, the Emmys might …
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Spider-Man: Brand New Day has officially passed The Force Awakens to become the new domestic box office champion! I talk about this historic moment with my special guest Kristian Harloff. Plus, the Emmys might be moving, dates are set for Paramount settlement talks, and your questions! Follow the Kickstarter campaign for Trending at https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/trendingshow/trending-kristian-harloff-tv-pilot
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NEWS: Emmy Awards Recap 2026 - Widow's Bay Dominates a Lackluster Show
The 2026 Emmys featured Widow's Bay putting on a dominant performance, while The Pitt, Slow Horses, and Pluribus split up the drama categories. I recap the winners and share my thoughts on a very odd show …
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The 2026 Emmys featured Widow's Bay putting on a dominant performance, while The Pitt, Slow Horses, and Pluribus split up the drama categories. I recap the winners and share my thoughts on a very odd show featuring host Mariska Hargitay and two a-listers discussing parental lovemaking.
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