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The Most Anticipated Movies of Summer 2025 with Fandango's Erik Davis

April 3, 2025·30 min

Kyle McMahon opens the show by setting up a return conversation with Fandango managing editor Eric Davis. Eric joins to talk about the upcoming summer of 2025 movies. The discussion then widens to the state of moviegoing itself. They look at how theaters have shifted from simple screening rooms into entertainment centers with bars, arcades, and bowling alleys. Kyle and Eric also talk about the split between venues that draw a hard line on talking and texting and others that make room for phone use during certain screenings. Eric treats that shift as part of a broader change in what people want from a night at the movies. He describes the experience as something audiences want to get the most out of in one place. He also shares a recent visit to one of the most successful Alamo Drafthouse locations in Brooklyn, New York. The lobby bar stands out for its horror-mask decor and its before-or-after-movie hangout feel. That example keeps the larger point grounded in a real theater experience. The talk keeps circling back to the idea that moviegoing is no longer only about the screen. It is also about the atmosphere around it. From there, the episode pivots back to the summer 2025 slate. Kyle tees up the films generating the most anticipation. Eric responds with the perspective of someone who follows both the business and fan side of the industry. The pacing stays brisk and conversational. The tone stays warm and curious rather than academic. The segment feels like a friendly, informed tour through what is coming and why it matters. By the time the discussion moves on, the episode has tied together theater culture and movie buzz in a way that is easy to follow. It leaves listeners with a clearer sense of how the summer movie conversation is being shaped and why the experience itself matters too.

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A broad summer movie check in focused on how theaters are changing.

Kyle McMahon's conversation with Fandango Managing Editor Eric Davis is at its best when it steps back from the usual summer movie preview and looks at what moviegoing has become.

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