Summer 2023 Box Office Winners & Losers - Charts with Dan!

[@papasquatofficial9282]

Charts with Dan is never late, nor is it early. It arrives precisely when it means to.

[@waywardmind]

Preach

[@austincarlson9270]

Naw i was going through withdrawals lmao

[@captainziggy82]

fax

[@dazrienhaizor8624]

truer words were never spoken

[@MichaelLettner]

Dan Murrell the Chart Wizard

[@lawrencescales9864]

Dan I really appreciate how you’re down with anything. Seeing a Taylor swift concert, diving into the story behind sound of freedom, understanding that Barbie was not completely for you- it just shows your in integrity. Thank you for the videos!

[@abhikmoj5853]

This comment needs thousands of likes!

[@nancykerrigan]

He did say he is a Swift fan but I do agree with your comment.

[@RahulUkr]

The profits and losses of the studios ranked was a great addition. I would love to see a final ranking at the end of the year for the whole year.

[@t.c.soares2254]

This episode of Charts was like the Superbowl... Now 8 months until the hype of the Summer Box Office Predictions (SBOP) sweeps us up again! Looking forward to it!

[@ersantigres]

1 hour video of Charts with Dan? You are right, I'm gonna enjoy it... very, very much

[@gregtroyan]

Dan is not the hero we deserve, but the one we need right now.

[@partridgestorm]

He's not our hero. He's a silent guardian, a watchful protector. A dark knight.

[@sama2086]

It's so crazy to me that Elemental is gonna make around $490m worldwide yet will lose around $80m in its box office run. It just shows how insane a 200m dollar budget is. I'm glad the movie made just about a half billion after such a bad opening though.

[@spartan5285]

They spend waaayyy too much on movies nowadays. Needing 500 mill to break even on a non mcu property is just a terrible game plan. Not too long ago 100 mill was considered a huge budget.

[@bobthegrinch]

@@spartan5285 I don't even understand why they spend so much. I feel like since Avengers came out and had a big spectacle 30+ minute fight sequence (which I loved) almost every blockbuster has done the same and more often than not it's the least interesting part of the movie. They're spending sooooo much money on CGI and set pieces that aren't interesting. I get it with something like Avengers because they're big climaxes to movies long arcs, but the best action scenes in something like Shang Chi are the bus fight and the scaffolding fight. The dragon at the end and the big groups fighting just added time and expense on a final fight that could've been a great kung fu fight between the hero and villain. Fast and Furious could easily get away with some well crafted car chases that don't have an entire city being trashed and be more interesting. It seems like excess for the sake of it and it's ballooning the budgets and runtimes of these films. I don't know where they get the idea that everything needs to have an overlong overly bombastic finale.

[@ad3z10]

​@@spartan5285especially when you look at the two other great looking animated movies this year (Spiderverse & Super Mario) both of which were made on $100 million.

[@ChurchWorshipandvideo]

I was shocked to hear it cost that much to make. I imagined it was 80-100 million. Can you imagine how happy they would be if they had set the budget even at 120 or even 150?

[@ShellsGhost1]

Sounds like someone was trying to launder money.

[@t.c.soares2254]

The evolution of this channel and this show in particular has been inspiring.. Never to sit back on a formula, Dan has allowed this show to become so informative and entertaining at the same time.With personal flourishes like the indie theater and who we've lost segments, Charts with Dan is something I truly look forward to week to week... Thanks for all the hard work Dan... It is appreciated!

[@waywardmind]

Dan, you put so much effort into all you do. Thanks so much for all of your uploads, especially longer and tougher videos like today's. We appreciate you, sir.

[@senorchivo90]

The studios supposedly overplayed their hand and lowballed Taylor's team, thinking that they couldn't manage the production, financing, and distribution without them. So Swift's team, who, regardless of whether you like her music or not, have demonstrated themselves to be very capable, called the studios' bluff, self-produced the movie, and directly negotiated distribution with AMC for a 57% take (AMC gets the remaining 43%). Between this and the Scooter Braun thing, that's several hundreds of millions of dollars that the Swift team has deprived from rich snobs who thought they were the end-all-be-all. The general lesson here is: don't be a jerk and always negotiate in good faith. But the real lesson might be: don't mess with Taylor Swift.

[@vlogerhood]

Always remember when dealing with Taylor Swift: She doesn't have handlers, she has direct reports. That woman is in charge.

[@kassiogomes8498]

Oh please. It's a concert film. Studios weren't involved because it isn't their thing.

[@senorchivo90]

@@kassiogomes8498 Remember that "don't be a jerk" thing? Justin Bieber - Never Say Never (produced by MTV Films, distributed by Paramount) Michael Jackson - This Is It (produced & distributed by Sony) Hannah Montana & Miley Cyrus - Best Of Both Worlds Concert (produced & distributed by Disney) One Direction - This Is Us (produced by Syco & distributed by TriStar) Katy Perry - Part Of Me (produced by Imagine Entertainment and MTV Films and distributed by Paramount) The next five on the list? Disney, Miramax, Fox, National Geographic Entertainment, Paramount (per Box Office Mojo)

[@abritishguy2243]

I love you Dan. No one else would compile the revenues for every studio for an entire season.

[@OceanWolf808]

Mario and Oppenheimer really brought in some money for Universal in 2023. And Barbie basically saved WB this year too lol

[@nms7872]

My biggest summer shocker this year is Flash not making the summer top 10 domestic list. Insane. Also a massive shocker - Dead Reckoning dropping over $200M from Fallout, oppenheimer WW passing GOTG 3, Meg 2 passing Indy 5 and Flash There is no way I would have seen this coming back in April

[@motherplayer]

I would not have ever pegged Oppenheimer overtaking Fast X, frankly. Fast X is such an all-audiences friendly film in rating and content that I did not see it being overtaken by Oppenheimer, of all things. And I'm happy to see Guardians 3 had a strong finish, somewhat surprised for what happened with Indy 5 and impressed that Barbie seems to have really scratched an itch I didn't expect, with the Barbenheimer train and all that coming unexpectedly, and alas, seeing that Dead Reckoning Part 1 counts as one of the disappointments. But it at least seems it's lack of big success will mean this franchise for Cruise will certainly close once Part 2 comes out.

[@CineScarborough]

If it wasn't for the Ezra Miller controversy, it would have been more successful. I'm expecting James Gunn's DCU to change DC's fortunes considerably once Superman Legacy comes out.

[@superjackster0165]

Fun Fact: IMAX actually contacted Paramount and tried to convince them to delay Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part One so the film would have more time to be screened in IMAX and premium theater auditoriums. However, Paramount refused to delay the film

[@gmnew123]

If they delayed, they would’ve had to promote the film without Cruise and co due to the strikes. It really was a lose-lose for them

[@Maitch3000]

Apparently, Cruise got an early screening of The Flash. I don't know why he didn't just pick the same date as that

[@ras_732]

@@gmnew123 But this was well before the strikes was imminent hence the contact (They obviously saw the pre-sales for Oppenheimer and wanted to contact Paramount regarding that), hardly anyone foresaw that the strikes would've intensified.

[@blurelic4]

Great analysis. Haven't seen "Haunted Mansion" yet, but it befuddles me that Disney released this in the summer...like why?!?!? This is a film that screams fall/Halloween season. Even if it wasn't a "hit" with a fall release, it probably could have better legs in the spooky season.

[@KyrieFortune]

Honestly I think it's a combination of wanting to release it on Disney+ in October and a fear of competition of actual horror movies like Saw X and Five Nights At Freddy's... but mostly the wanting to release it on Disney+ in October

[@blueray15]

@@KyrieFortune I imagine it is mostly for Disney+ as I feel like that isn't the same crowd that would be going to go see an actual horror movie.

[@hamilpatel4025]

I was pleasantly surprised. Pretty great to have a whole hour of Charts! Barbie is the MVP of the summer!

[@aurelie_frost]

My favorite thing to do while watching Charts with Dan is to guess the movies based on the action figures behind him 😂 Love the show 😊

[@Fettuccine_Alfredo]

Strays sheds some theaters is the exact level of comedy I want from this show!

[@josevlog945]

"I'm just going for the experience" Is my EXACT reason I want to go myself to the Eras tour concert movie. My college has its movie showings usually empty unless its an MCU movie so seeing MULTIPLE showings be absolutely full just for this movie is absolutely wild. I'm just hoping there's still some ticket available that coming week because I don't want to pay the full price PLUS the online purchase tax AMC has.

[@cvo3000]

OMG THANK YOU FOR CALLING OUT THE RIO THEATER! BEST THEATER EVER!

[@SassyMilkshake]

Cool to see you on the local LA news talking box office this week, Dan!

[@DanMurrellMovies]

Thanks, it was great talking to them!

[@jasonraschen1109]

I think this is my favorite charts episode. I’ll probably watch it again because there’s so much great information. Agree, WB should be super grateful to Greta for saving them. Love the flashback segment. I was in my teens in 1989. That was a great summer of movies. Thank you Dan!

[@murrayreich]

it doesnt matter what day you upload it, I just want to thank you for all the hard work you do on these summer weekly reports!

[@AlMoSiCe210]

You've done it again, Dan. Youve absolutely crushed it & kept it compelling. You're absolutely the GOAT

[@thebortthe]

An hour long episode was exactly what I needed today. Thank you.

[@nimthiriel9]

Thanks Dan for the in depth summer info, as well as the regular weekend box office.

[@GDaddyQueso]

Thanks for all the work you put into these Dan, glad I found this channel.

[@michaelagbeti5904]

The work you put into these is incredible. Very detailed. Thank you

[@rubydown3329]

Dan the Man! Always drop everything for your uploads 🥳 I'm not a "Swiftie" by any means, but I'm kind of interested in the concert proshot, just because I heard it was such a production. Looking forward to your review!

[@AkiVainio]

One thing that will work for M:I and Fast X is the fact that they are franchise movies and this will bring interest to the earlier movies as well. I remember back in the day that whenever a new Bond came out, all of the earlier ones would suddenly be shown on TV (here in Finland, where - admittedly - Bond is a very big deal), so the studio probably made plenty of money just based on those TV rights. I'm a bit iffy on the physical media on M:I and Fast X, because if I was interested in those, I would wait for the box set of the whole series instead of buying it now.

[@mark2graves-movies689]

Really enjoying this long form video! Thank you for putting in the hard work, Dan!

[@gregv4741]

I don’t know why Par didn’t re-release Mission Impossible in IMAX this month. Instead, Barbie is going to take one of those weeks that MI could’ve had. I would’ve definitely seen it again in imax or Dolby. I think there’s potential for a release right before part 2 comes out and I will be in line if so!

[@me45116]

Feeling about Sound of Freedom aside, it is always good to have surprise in the IP stacked summer movie season

[@santaclara6112]

I hope when Dan makes his video about The Eras Tour, he wears some friendship bracelets. IYKYK.

[@nallainductions]

So crazy to see the Rio Theatre as the indie cinema spotlight. I go there a lot! I recently saw TAXI DRIVER there for the first time for National Cinema Day. I had a really memorable moment last September when they played a 50th anniversary screening of DEEP THROAT that was being exhibited by the late directors children. They actually had protesters outside the theatre, but I didn't see them because I arrived when the doors opened and they only came later.

[@mulvi747]

Amazing Episode Dan, you did some fantastic work on this one!

[@davidbaker7854]

I was worried about the Rotten Tomatoes Decoded segment because that was one of my favorites (due to just how informative it is and how much more in depth it goes into about something not only not very well understood but also something that too many people go out of their way to obfuscate than just the usual "why are the critics so out of touch?"); glad to see it just found a new home instead (which, thinking on it, probably does suit it better, especially if you want to expand its scope). Anyway, fantastic content, as always; your depth, context, general lack of clickbait, and all around lack of apparent agenda (in any direction/on any side) other than to see the movie experience not only survive but thrive continues to impress me. It also makes me continue to wish more people were like you, especially online. I digress, though, so much respect to you (and I second the comment that said this episode was kind of like the Super Bowl)!

[@bigmoviefreak]

Another delicious jab at the studios - did not disappoint! 😂❤

[@FlagCutie]

As a Swifty I was so giddy when she announced the Eras Tour movie. One because I could finally experience it since I didn't get tickets to the concert. And B, because I knew she would at one point or another make it into your show, and that's just wonderful!

[@whogg0521]

My Dude! I appreciate all the work I KNOW this took to put together. If you are ever in the Nor VA area, movies are on me...and some beverages!!

[@samazwe]

This was a deliciously packed episode! Can't wait for The Eras Tour Movie coverage next month

[@Pentaholic88]

I too also got a ticket for the Taylor swift concert showing. I’m planning on listening to all her albums until then. Also huge thanks for all the work in this weekly show especially this one

[@Dragoonkain101]

I have been waiting for this all day! Just got off work and I know what to listen to at the gym now!

[@ygrek_why]

I can't imagine how much work you put into this video. I really appreciate that you put time and effort into it. And with great figures comes great explanations. Thank you for everything Dan !!

[@PlaylistWatching1234]

Huge respect for publishing your predictions! Please continue!

[@clemenciaharmon1753]

If dan released a 3 hour charts video I would watch the entire thing!

[@KeithFraser82]

Top Gun: Maverick closing in on Barbie: "I'm too close for missiles. Switching to guns."

[@JonnaDogers]

swifties, you best give dan a friendship bracelet opening night so he feels at home !

[@SuperDuperson-v9k]

You a real one for wrappin the year up, Dan!

[@Hasmanian]

Thanks for spotlighting the Rio, Dan. They've been through a lot over the past few years.

[@fcsuper]

Mission Impossible was smacked in the face by Barbenhieimer, but it was chopped in the legs by Sound of Freedom, who soaked up much of the remaining audience, consisting of people who boosted Top Gun Maverick in 2022.

[@saradigiovacchino74]

I will never understand why Disney thought it was the best idea to release Haunted Mansion in the SUMMER. It screams spooky season

[@UnionShen]

Thank you, Dan. That was amazingly satisfying!

[@TrappyJenkins]

perfect timing. im packing for a trip, and this is the perfect background for packing

[@kaiwilliams141]

I don't ask for a new video often but Dan, could you do a KZbin short on exactly how ancillary markets and promotional partners work?

[@chequesaurus]

I'm so glad that barbeheimer did well, cause it makes the memes that much better

[@andrerobinson4862]

Strays continues to "SHED" theaters! Oh, Dan...even when you aren't trying...

[@TVandManga]

Brilliant video, such an in-depth wrap up of the summer season.

[@5925-p1b]

Man, what a Labor Day weekend that was in 1989, I could binge all 5 of those movies any day.

[@Rrgblitz403]

New charts with Dan notification, gonna be a good evening! Edit: AND IT’S ONE HOUR LONG

[@TeatimesB]

I loved the duration of this show. Great for a leisurely morning, relaxing and accompanying a part of my day, like visual radio in a way! It's no bad thing. Great work, thank you

[@elsergecruz]

Indie Theater spotlight is back! Woooooo

[@Qegixar]

I was shocked to see Haunted Mansion's budget at 150 million, that seems like so much, but when I checked the 2003 film, it cost basically the exact same when adjusted for inflation. The problem is the 2003 film made more money... NOT adjusted for inflation.

[@bluesman9832]

This was an especially interesting episode! There is a reason why I never miss an episode. 🙂

[@pamallama]

Just checking in to say hi, but I’m adding this to my Watch Later list to start my workday off right tomorrow!

[@travisspazz1624]

Fast X outperforming Indy 5 is my villain origin story.

[@axellsabode]

Wonder what Dan thinks of Rotten Tomatoes having fresh reviews that have been bought.

[@chazharris]

Dan's a fellow Swifty confirmed, we love to hear it! :D

[@branagain]

I’ve been waiting all summer for this episode.

[@Little3Pigs]

Hey, I just came from watching Anatomy of a Fall at my local teather, (Dominican Republic). Thanks for the recommendation, it was great, and left me thinking a lot. Great film. I love your videos.

[@Largeamountsofbeans]

Such a great comparison with the girl on The Price Is Right representing Warner Brothers Discovery.

[@teddyfail]

Comparing one of the biggest and oldest studios in Hollywood to the lady who doesn’t understand Price is Right is very funny and accurate

[@rogerioramos8830]

Tay Tay saving October box office is the news I wasn't expecting but hey its 2023 I don't think anyone expected this year's box office to go the way it went

[@mathsalot8099]

"The studios were reportedly frustrated about being left out of the loop, but the studios have been leaving a lot of people out of the loop recently, so I'm not really concerned about their feelings." Go Dan!! 🔥

[@metalandmagi6486]

I can't wait for Dan's review of the Eras Tour concert movie 😆

[@xger21]

I still think Haunted Mansion was possibly a victim of a contract Disney had, where they *had* to release a movie, and it was put up for sacrifice

[@thetruthseeker23]

Thank you 🙂

[@kelechi321]

Hey Dan---LOVE your work! Another suggestion. When you do charts like @22:46 The Box Office Market Share, could you visual display the percent change. It saves us math. Fully appreciate your analysis and extensive work you invest.

[@Drambles77]

Great work, Dan. Thank you!

[@terrybradford3727]

Labor day, 1989. I remember that. Spent the day on the Parade field at Fort McClellan, Alabama. Just turned 18 and going through Chemical School in the Army. Thank you for reminding me of how old I am, lol.

[@LlamaDungeon]

"If there was ever a case for a show needing to be shortened, it was this one." Me: Okay, Dan, it might be a little long, but its not THAT long. Looks down: Wow. I've been listening to Dan talk box office numbers for over an hour. Fair enough, I guess that it a bit long.

[@claystripe6514]

The Price Is Right Clip was too real

[@Meta_was_my_idea]

Oh yeah, my man, Dan. You the man.

[@jameszetterman4487]

Could we get a short video on Oppenheimer in China? I'm shocked it's playing there at all, and I want to know what censorship it's been subjected to. It's kind of crazy that Christopher "moviegoing is sacred" Nolan would let changes be made to his films to suit an authoritarian regime.

[@VH07654]

A deeper dive into Oppenheimer performance in China would be interesting. In addition, I m puzzled why the box office numbers for china are a bit outdated for Oppenheimer with the gross sales numbers dated 4-5 days ago. As the movie is ramping up in china, getting more recent data points would move the needle for the movie’s box office figures. Would be interesting to get those figures

[@TheAsuraeva]

No comic book movies in the top 3 worldwide? 🎉🎉🎉

[@derekricaurte3837]

great vid as always Dan! super in depth this week

[@natalieb3766]

Hi Dan, Apologies if this has been discussed before, but it might be interesting to see a chart sometime of actual tickets sold vs grosses and how big an audience a film really has. Like would Barbie, which isn't playing in as many premium format screens actually have sold more tickets than Avatar 2 domestically, or would Disney films, which often skew towards discounted child tickets, actually serve a much bigger audience than the grosses alone show? I don't know if you can even get this data, but might interesting. Anyway, keep up the good work!

[@JST23]

Thanks Dan. Great show, as always.

[@lakshmanwinn1130]

I love these shows

[@indac-channel4995]

great! thank you!

[@andresstadelmann7583]

Fantastic breakdown

[@jonathanoneal3915]

Hey Dan, as I was watching I thought it might be a good idea to add the length of time in theaters for the screen removal list. Of course if it's too much work or you don't like the idea I understand. I just think it'd be nice to see weeks/months in theaters.

[@juanwhoknocks]

Release your charts Dan! I want to share them with people and discuss them with other movie fans! Watermark those bad boys. A giant winners and losers chart with profits/losses for 2023 movies would be awesome to have and I think it could get buzz on socials Dan! #freethecharts

[@slytherin_effchen5190]

Really liked the breakdown of the studio winners and losers over the summer Don't know how much work it would be but maybe you could do it again at the end of the year for the complete year?

[@gigaman6]

No matter how you feel about it, Sound of Freedom was an undeniable success. I haven't seen it, and probably won't, but I applaud Dan's continued objective coverage of it. Most of the trades are almost pretending like the movie didn't happen.

[@mikedelong1207]

I’ve been waiting all day.

[@mikedelong1207]

Not complaining, just anticipating.

[@sauloleao6169]

Dan never disappoints. Loved the analysis. You should rank the top 10 highest profits of the year. If you set up the sheet right you can automate the whole thing

[@evaescobarrivero5736]

Happy Charts!!!❤

[@TylerJH7]

I’ve never been this early! This is awesome! Fellow Arkansas, huge fan!

[@onslaught011]

Amazing and thorough job as usual Mr. Murrell! Congratulations on your picks for this year´s summer box office and I agree, you would´ve had to be psychic to get Sound of Freedom. Nobody saw that coming.