How Much Money Does a Hit Movie Really Make (and a Flop Really Lose)?

Published: Aug. 17, 2023, 11:51 p.m.

Matt is joined by John Mass, president of Content Partners, to discuss how a movie really reaches profitability, address the common misconceptions of how a movie makes money, and explain how a movie that seems like a hit might still be unprofitable\u2014as well as how a movie that sputters in theaters can still be extremely valuable to a studio.\n\nFor a 20 percent discount on Matt\u2019s Hollywood insider newsletter, \u2018What I\u2019m Hearing ...,\u2019 click here.\n\nEmail us your thoughts! thetown@spotify.com\n\nHost: Matt Belloni\nGuest: John Mass\n\nProducer: Craig Horlbeck\nTheme Song: Devon Renaldo\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices