2026 Picks Analysis
Steve BergOur third weekend of the summer was a quiet one, making it a perfect time for some quick analysis and commentary of our 2026 Summer Movie Pool picks. Of the…
Weekend Recap 5/11
It was a quiet weekend indeed as spring holdover Michael was the winner at $26M thanks to no legitimate releases. Prada 2 somewhat took advantage of the lull with another…
Weekend Preview 5/14
Three new Wide releases plus the 2026 re-issues of Top Gun and Top Gun: Maverick... and none are expected to open above $11M. This is prime opportunity for the holdovers…
2026 SMP Player Count and Prizes
We are confirmed for 38 entries this 2026 season, and that includes 33 returning from last summer. It's also great to see friends return to the SMP after a short break.…
Weekly Trailer Drop
A quiet week for new trailers, as after getting bombed with new clips over the past couple weeks there are now only three to share. Minions & Monsters (7/1) The…
Weekend Recap 5/11
Weekend #2 is complete, and those who selected Mortal Kombat II will now stress the upcoming weeks thanks to a lower-than-expected opening (38M actual vs. 46M projected). All three newcomers,…
Weekend Preview 5/7
Mother's Day weekend is upon us, and what else would a mother want than a big helping of Mortal Kombat II (selected by 13 players). The only one of three…
Weekly Trailer Drop
Not many new trailers dropped in the past week, but we do get updates for Evil Dead Burn and The Odyssey. Evil Dead Burn (7/10) The Odyssey (7/17) Motor City…
Weekend Recap 5/4
Our first weekend is in the books, and a 76M opening for The Devil Wears Prada 2 no doubt secures a spot in the final Top 10. Its projected 84M…
Weekend Preview 5/1
Welcome back to the Summer Movie Pool! Those who have played in the SMP over the years know that the summer doesn't really kick off unless there's a Marvel flick…