Box Office Bets with Zach and Aaron

Zach and Aaron
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A high school film teacher and a former high school business teacher compete to see who can most accurately predict the box office each week, discussing new release films and industry trends along the way.

  1. Aug 7

    'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Earns The BIGGEST OPENING WEEKEND EVER AT THE DOMESTIC BOX OFFICE!

    Spider-Man! Spider-Man! Does a BILLION DOLLARS AT THE BOX OFFICE! We are soooooo back thanks to Holland, Zendaya, Cretton and crew. Listen to our discussion about the film as well as the future of the MCU, Tom Holland's career, and the 2026 box office. Then join us as we place all of our bets for what is bound to be an interesting August. We'll see you at the movies! Artwork by Mackenzie McCarron. Theme Song by Will DiNola. Edited and produced by Aaron Bartuska.

    'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Earns The BIGGEST OPENING WEEKEND EVER AT THE DOMESTIC BOX OFFICE!

  2. Jul 25

    'The Odyssey' Is The Cinematic Event The Industry Needs Right Now.

    It's finally here! After 3 years, countless set photos, and waves of unwarranted internet controversy, Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' has hit theaters in the biggest way imaginable. Does it live up to the hype? Will it be a financial success? What will Nolan make next? We cover all of this and more in this week's episode of Box Office Bets. Artwork by Mackenzie McCarron. Theme Song by Will DiNola. Edited and produced by Aaron Bartuska.

    'The Odyssey' Is The Cinematic Event The Industry Needs Right Now.

  3. Jul 25

    'Moana' and 'The Invite' Showcase The Best And Worst Of Film In 2026.

    The Invite is a film about four people talking in a room. 'Moana' is a film about TWO people talking in a room... except the room is made to look like an ocean and they have a CGI sidekick chicken. Which film is better? It should be obvious! But if you haven't figured it out by now, listen in to hear our thoughts on both films. Artwork by Mackenzie McCarron. Theme Song by Will DiNola. Edited and produced by Aaron Bartuska.

    'Moana' and 'The Invite' Showcase The Best And Worst Of Film In 2026.

  4. Jul 22

    Did 'Evil Dead Burn' Arrive Hot Or Get Stomped Out At The Summer Box Office?

    Groovy! The boys are back to talk about the 'Evil Dead' franchise, including the newest entry, 'Evil Dead Burn.' Listen to them discuss the new french extremity influences on the series and whether or not the film is a successful continuation of Sam Raimi's vision. Hail to the king, baby! Artwork by Mackenzie McCarron. Theme Song by Will DiNola. Edited and produced by Aaron Bartuska.

    Did 'Evil Dead Burn' Arrive Hot Or Get Stomped Out At The Summer Box Office?

  5. Jul 5

    'Minions & Monsters' Is a Love Letter to Cinema History. Will Cinephiles Love It Back?

    The 7th movie in the 'Minions' franchise -- consisting of four 'Despicable Me' films and three Minion-centric spin-offs -- finally feels more like a passion project than a cash grab. It tributes everyone from Eadweard Muybridge to Damien Chazelle, hopefully reintroducing an entire generation of kids to the greats of filmmaking. But will paying homage to the last 148 years of cinema history pay off for Universal at the box office? Tune in to hear our thoughts! Artwork by Mackenzie McCarron. Theme Song by Will DiNola. Edited and produced by Aaron Bartuska.

    'Minions & Monsters' Is a Love Letter to Cinema History. Will Cinephiles Love It Back?

  6. Jul 3

    'Toy Story 5' Dominates and 'Supergirl' Disappoints as Q2 Reaches Pre-Pandemic Heights

    The people decided to put down their Lilypads and go out to the movies in the second half of June, showing up in spades for at least one film. The other three options at the late-June box office didn't perform nearly as well. We discuss these uneven box office trends and our second billion dollar month of the movie year in this week's episode! This episode's schedule: 'Toy Story 5' (5:39) 'The Death of Robin Hood' (33:00) 'Supergirl' (44:44) 'Jackass: Best and Last' (1:04:09) Bets (1:22:39) Artwork by Mackenzie McCarron. Theme Song by Will DiNola. Edited and produced by Aaron Bartuska.

    'Toy Story 5' Dominates and 'Supergirl' Disappoints as Q2 Reaches Pre-Pandemic Heights

  7. Jun 25

    Spielberg Appreciation Episode: 'Disclosure Day,' Plus 'Masters of the Universe' and 'Scary Movie'

    Jaws. Close Encounters. Raiders. E.T. Jurassic Park. Schindler's List. Saving Private Ryan. A.I. Catch Me If You Can. Lincoln. The Fabelmans. And now, Disclosure Day. Enjoy it, folks. Watch the master work. This episode's schedule: 'Masters of the Universe' (3:15) 'Scary Movie' (13:22) 'Disclosure Day' (22:21) Spielberg Ranking (35:04) 'Leviticus' (38:41) 'Girls Like Girls' (43:51) Aaron's Pick: 'Tuner' (48:19) Bets (51:15) Artwork by Mackenzie McCarron. Theme Song by Will DiNola. Edited and produced by Aaron Bartuska.

    Spielberg Appreciation Episode: 'Disclosure Day,' Plus 'Masters of the Universe' and 'Scary Movie'

  8. Jun 20

    'Backrooms' and 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu': The Ascension of A24 Arthouse and the Fall of Franchise Films

    (Original Recording Date: June 6th, 2026) Indie horror takes the box office by storm while popular IP falters... what's going on? Is this good or bad for the industry? Was Pedro Pascal even present for filming? Is Kane Parsons old enough to drink? Who knows... all we can say for sure is that it's an exciting time for movies. Listen in for our discussion on the groundbreaking month of May at the movies. This episode's schedule: 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu' (4:49) 'I Love Boosters' (21:42) 'Passenger' (26:05) 'The Breadwinner' (39:16) 'Pressure' (45:29) 'Backrooms' (52:17) Zach's Pick: 'Step Brothers' (1:07:16) Bets (1:08:23) Artwork by Mackenzie McCarron. Theme Song by Will DiNola. Edited and produced by Aaron Bartuska.

    'Backrooms' and 'Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu': The Ascension of A24 Arthouse and the Fall of Franchise Films
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A high school film teacher and a former high school business teacher compete to see who can most accurately predict the box office each week, discussing new release films and industry trends along the way.

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