Off The Break Podcast

Hosted by Codi Kruse

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Nov 2026

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Current Movie Theater News, Operations, And Insights From The People That Book The Movies. Each week Codi, Ken and Kyle breakdown the latest distribution and box office trends, while offering unique and fun perspectives on the current industry news that only exhibitors and those who have to deal with them can appreciate!

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November 13, 202634 min

OTB #406: Prediction-Market Betting Is Banned In Hollywood. How Could This Affect Film Booking?

Ken may be disappointed that his Cat In The Hat predictions didn't come true, but he & Kyle are getting more and more excited for the Dunesday weekend. They also learn that Hollywood studios have banned in-house prediction-market betting, but does this mean they will also change how theaters receive important information? Not to mention, we are disappointed after rewatching Conan the Barbarian. THR article here

November 6, 202623 min

OTB #405: Is Netflix Another Step Closer To Accepting The Theatrical Model Or Is That Just Delusional?

Netflix's Film Chief, Dan Lin, has been fired, and rumors are that Netflix wants Warner Bros.' Michael DeLuca and Pamela Abdy. Kyle wants to keep believing this is another step toward committing to theatrical, while Codi & Ken remind him not to trust Netflix. They are also devastated by Wicker's underperformance.

October 30, 202627 min

OTB #404: Legendary May Be Trying To Acquire Lionsgate

Bloomberg reported that Legendary has submitted an acquisition offer for Lionsgate. Ken, Kyle & Shayla speculate whether they want the IP or to become a distributor, and whether either plan would benefit the industry. They also share their thoughts on the outcomes of November's family movies like Hexed & The Cat In The Hat.

October 23, 202640 min

OTB #403: The Movie Industry Model Should Follow The English Football League Model

Ken & Codi pitch how and why the movie industry should follow the English Football League model. Along with Kyle, they also discuss why A24's You Can See Everything is becoming one of the year's buzziest movies, and mention that Sony needs to figure out how to release all 4 Beatles movies before it's too late.

October 16, 202639 min

OTB #402: Debunking Assumptions Of Booking Movies For Theaters

Codi, Alyssa, and Kyle are ready to debunk a few assumptions about booking movies for theaters. Some assumptions include: Stacking movies is allowed Playing a free movie means you don't have to book it Digital conversions do not mean that more prints are available and much more!

October 9, 202639 min

OTB #401: Our Recommended Marketing Timeline For Movie Theaters To Follow

Shayla, Kyle & Codi break down the timelines and key elements of marketing a movie release. They also discuss all the reactions to Digger and what a studio could learn from it. Codi also mentions the increase in platform releases and what she's noticing from booking those kinds of movies. Read our blog for more information here .

October 2, 202626 min

OTB #400: Why Certain Animated Movies Don't Always Perform Well

Shayla, Alyssa & Kyle believe Verity & Wicker will bring out the ladies to theaters all month long. They also catch up on the movies they saw recently in cinemas, which leads to a discussion about why some animated movies don't perform well. https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/washoe-theatre-marquee-lights-up-anaconda-night-sky-once-again

September 25, 202633 min

OTB #399: Cinema United & Paramount Agree On Priorities To Follow After They Acquire Warner Bros.

Paramount seems to be getting closer to fully acquiring Warner Bros. But before they can, Cinema United created provisions that Paramount must follow once it does. Codi, Kyle & Ken break down all of the provisions and explain which ones are more and less beneficial for independent theaters.

September 18, 202626 min

OTB #398: Resident Evil Has The Potential To Become Another 2026 Surprise Hit

Shayla, Kyle & Ken are all in agreement: Resident Evil could become another surprise hit for the year. But what are theaters in store for when October rolls around, and there are lots of titles to choose from? They also take notice of Disney trying to find ways to match the success of K-Pop Demon Hunters.

September 11, 202629 min

OTB #397: 2026's Summer Box Office Breaks All Time Record. It's A Shame The Movies Are Dying Though...

Shayla & Alyssa return to the podcast to discuss their trip to the Rocky Mountain Theater Convention. They cover everything they saw there, from 15 minutes of Resident Evil footage to terrific panels on de-escalation & how to use social media & which apps to use right now. They also celebrate the massive success this summer has brought to the industry with a record-breaking $4.76 billion made at the box office.

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