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Reel to Real

Adam Chitwood, TheGrill 2023

Adam Chitwood

“Reel to Real” is a recurring column focused on film and box office, breaking down what movies are hitting and aren’t every weekend while also analyzing the biggest film news. Each installment offers a deep-dive into the box office, a grab-bag of the most interesting movie news and goes beyond the headlines to find the stories that are undertold.

  • What Is Brad Pitt’s Box Office Power?

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    Adam Chitwood
    September 29, 2026 @ 6:27 AM

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    What Is Brad Pitt’s Box Office Power?

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  • How Zach Cregger Powered ‘Resident Evil’ to Box Office Records

    Also in this week’s Reel to Real column, a twisty Fast & Furious saga, a Netflix exit and more

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    Adam Chitwood
    September 23, 2026 @ 6:32 AM

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    How Zach Cregger Powered ‘Resident Evil’ to Box Office Records

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  • Hot Docs, ‘Primetime’ Fever and More Lessons From the Fall Film Festivals

    Nathan Fielder and Robert Pattinson are so hot right now

    By

    Adam Chitwood
    September 15, 2026 @ 6:22 AM

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    Hot Docs, ‘Primetime’ Fever and More Lessons From the Fall Film Festivals

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  • Which Studio Has the Best Fall Movie Slate?

    WB’s got “Practical Magic 2” and “Dune 3,” Disney’s got “Avengers” and “Hexed,” but could Sony’s “Resident Evil” be the surprise of the fall?

    By

    Adam Chitwood
    September 1, 2026 @ 6:18 AM

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    Which Studio Has the Best Fall Movie Slate?

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  • 5 Summer Box Office Stories That Flew Under the Radar

    You know about “Spider-Man,” but did you hear about “In the Grey?”

    By

    Adam Chitwood
    August 25, 2026 @ 6:25 AM

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    5 Summer Box Office Stories That Flew Under the Radar

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  • Warner Bros.’ Box Office Cold Streak Continues

    Reel to Real: “The End of Oak Street” marks the latest disappointing release from the studio after its red-hot 2025

    By

    Adam Chitwood
    August 19, 2026 @ 6:34 AM

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    Warner Bros.’ Box Office Cold Streak Continues

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  • What Does ‘Spider-Man’ Success Mean for Superhero Fatigue?

    Also in this week’s Reel to Real, “The Odyssey’s” spectacular box office hold, Disney’s streaming bet and a surprising new 4K release

    By

    Adam Chitwood
    August 11, 2026 @ 6:41 AM

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    What Does ‘Spider-Man’ Success Mean for Superhero Fatigue?

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  • Why ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Shattered Box Office Records

    Why did people show up in record numbers to see Tom Holland’s fourth Spidey movie?

    By

    Adam Chitwood
    August 4, 2026 @ 8:09 AM

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    Why ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Shattered Box Office Records

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  • Can Marvel Get Its Groove Back?

    Also in this week’s Reel to Real column, “The Odyssey” pulls in more women in a monumental second weekend box office

    By

    Adam Chitwood
    July 28, 2026 @ 6:39 AM

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    Can Marvel Get Its Groove Back?

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  • Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Defeats the Trolls

    Also in this week’s Reel to Real column, what movies are people actually watching on Netflix?

    By

    Adam Chitwood
    July 22, 2026 @ 6:41 AM

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    Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Defeats the Trolls

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  • As ‘Moana’ Whiffs, Is Disney’s Live-Action Remake Strategy Dead?

    Also in this week’s Reel to Reel column, why studios want to buy Letterboxd

    By

    Adam Chitwood
    July 14, 2026 @ 7:35 AM

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    As ‘Moana’ Whiffs, Is Disney’s Live-Action Remake Strategy Dead?

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  • Inside the ‘Minions & Monsters’ Box Office Stumble

    Also in this week’s Reel to Real column, a piping hot “Heat 2” scoop and more bad news for “Supergirl”

    By

    Adam Chitwood
    July 7, 2026 @ 6:36 AM

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    Inside the ‘Minions & Monsters’ Box Office Stumble

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  • Why ‘Supergirl’ Crashed at the Box Office

    Also in this week’s Reel to Real column, a complete rundown of the weekend box office, how to get an agent and more

    By

    Adam Chitwood
    June 30, 2026 @ 6:39 AM

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    Why ‘Supergirl’ Crashed at the Box Office

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  • Reel to Real: How Pixar Made the ‘Toy Story’ Franchise a Multigenerational Hit

    Also in this week’s column: The battle over Netflix’s “Ray Gunn,” Amazon drops its OpenAI movie and more

    By

    Adam Chitwood
    June 23, 2026 @ 7:21 AM

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    Reel to Real: How Pixar Made the ‘Toy Story’ Franchise a Multigenerational Hit

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  • Reel to Real: Does Spielberg Need Gen Z?

    Also in this week’s column: “Obsession” payout breakdown, Blu-rays are back and the future of “Star Wars”

    By

    Adam Chitwood
    June 16, 2026 @ 6:21 AM

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    Reel to Real: Does Spielberg Need Gen Z?

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