Billion Dollar Barbie | Inside the Box Office Success of SOUND OF FREEDOM

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