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Popcorn Economics: The Rise of the Summer Blockbuster

Season 5 Episode 265 Published 4 months, 1 week ago
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 Once a seasonal gamble, the summer blockbuster is now Hollywood’s driving force. This episode explores how event movies reshaped release calendars, marketing, budgets, and audience expectations—from the rise of must-see opening weekends to franchise dominance and global box office strategy. We break down how chasing the “big summer hit” transformed the movie business forever. 

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