Wonka's Box Office Weekend, Poor Things' Big Achievement, Aquaman 2's Prospects, and More

On the December 18, 2023 episode of /Film Daily, /Film editor Ben Pearson is joined by /Film staff writer and box office analyst Ryan Scott to talk about the weekend’s box office numbers.Opening Banter: In The News: Wonka Lays A Little Golden Egg With $38 Million Opening WeekendWonka is Off to a Sweeter Than Expected Start at the Box OfficeGodzilla Minus One and The Boy and the Heron Box Office Proves America Is Hungry For Japanese MoviesPoor Things Just Cracked The Box Office Top 10 in a Remarkable WayThe 2024 Box Office Looks Grim, But Here’s A Best Case Scenario - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/box-office-forecast-2024-2025-movies-1235757052/ Can Aquaman And The Lost Kingdom Save DC's Very Bad Year At The Box Office?The 10 Biggest Box Office Flops And Disappointments Of 2023 RankedWB has three movies coming out in a 10 day period: Wonka, Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom, and The Color Purple. Is this a smart idea? All the other stuff you need to know:This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FILMDAILY and get on your way to being your best self.You can find more about all the stories we mentioned on today’s show at slashfilm.com, and linked inside the show notes./Film Daily is published every weekday, bringing you the most exciting news from the world of movies and TV as well as deeper dives into the great features from slashfilm.com. You can subscribe to /Film Daily on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. And please subscribe to our newsletter!Send your feedback, questions, comments, concerns, and mailbag topics to us at [email protected]. Please leave your name and general geographic location in case we mention your e-mail on the air.Please rate and review the podcast on Apple Podcasts, tell your friends and spread the word! Thanks to Sam Hume for our logo.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy