In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Rebecca Pahle, Shawn Robbins, and Chad Kennerk discuss Q2 earnings call, Barbie still sitting in the number one spot, and August release list. In our feature segment, Daniel shares his interviews on the success of Angel Studio’s Sound of Freedom becoming the biggest summer surprise hit of 2023. Give us your feedback on our podcast by accessing this survey: https://forms.gle/CcuvaXCEpgPLQ6d18 Episode Resources:
B&B Theatres
Weekend Box Office: BARBIE Reaches $1B Global; MEG 2: THE TRENCH Chomps Second Place, TMNT MUTANT MAYHEM Finishes Fourth
What to Listen For
00:00 Intro
02:07 B&B Theatres breaks box office records
03:28 Q2 earnings call update
06:01 Weekend box office numbers
11:11 August film releases and forecast
16:18 Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One box office performance
18:43 Angel Studio’s Sound of Freedom
25:22 The power of word of mouth
29:37 Risky and bold release date
32:09 Campaign put together to support the film
34:00 The Pay It Forward scheme
37:37 Pay It Forward implementation 
40:14 Partnerships and community support
43:01 How to deal with problematic patrons