Daily Podcast: Why Did We Underestimate Top Gun: Maverick At The Box Office?

On the June 6, 2022 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editorial director Peter Sciretta is joined by /Film news writer and box office expert Ryan Scott to talk about the latest film and tv news, including the weekend box office.

Opening Banter:

In The News:

• Ryan: Top Gun: Maverick Did The Unthinkable At The Box Office, Morbin' Time Is Over

  • Why were we so wrong about Top Gun?

  • Multiverse of Madness passes $900 million

  • Morbius absolutely tanked in its re-release

  • Crimes of the Future attracts a small crowd

  • Fantastic Beasts crosses $400 million

  • Jurassic World Dominion Opens To A Strong $16.7 Million At The International Box Office

  • This week?

  • Mention: Tales From The Box Office: Harry And The Hendersons Is The Only Bigfoot Movie That Ever Made Any Money

    • Top Gun: Maverick Is Holding Strong With Massive $86 Million Second Weekend Box Office [Update]

Also mentioned:

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