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Michael Returns to Number One as Star Wars Heads Back to Theaters

15 min · 22 de may de 2026
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Michael returns to the top of the box office as the summer movie season continues to heat up on this week’s FlickRadio Movie Talk with Guy T. Wehman, Allison Rose, and Stephen Leibowitz. The crew breaks down the surprising box office resurgence of Michael, the continued success of Devil Wears Prada 2, and the explosive growth of low-budget horror films like Obsession. The episode also dives into the theatrical return of The Mandalorian and Grogu, including reactions to the newest chapter in the Star Wars universe, the power of movie merchandising, and the growing impact of collectible popcorn buckets and studio marketing partnerships. Plus, the team discusses the Australian horror film Saccharin, the release strategy behind I Love Boosters, and how studios carefully position films years in advance to avoid major competition. As always, the episode wraps up with another round of classic movie picks, including The Graduate, Return of the Jedi, and the original 1951 sci-fi classic The Day the Earth Stood Still. It’s another fast-moving mix of movie news, theatrical passion, industry insight, and classic film discussion only on FlickRadio. Listen to more episodes at FlickRadio.net [https://FlickRadio.net] and visit FlickDirect.com [https://flickdirect.com] for movie news, reviews, interviews, and entertainment coverage.

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