Episode Notes
Details: On this episode of The Mendez Movie Report Podcast, for the week of 07.28.2026, film critic Luis A. Mendez talks about where he sees the Best Picture Oscar race at during the middle of the 2026 Summer Blockbuster season, takes a look at what the fall festival lineups are telling us, reacts to the Paramount and Warner Brothers' merger being delayed until next Summer, looks at the few big items to come out of San Diego Comic Con, talks the Cinerama Dome’s re-opening, comments on the passing of Director Chuck Russell and the tragic passing of Kaylee Hottle, and looks at the latest box office news along with what’s coming next to theaters and streaming.
Timeline:
00:00 Intro
06:21 2026 Summer Blockbuster Season Oscars Projections
33:26 This Past Weekend In New Movies
42:59 The Next Weekend In New Movies
47:56 Paramount And Warner Brothers’ Merger Delayed Until Next Summer
50:51 A Few Major San Diego Comic Con Items
59:28 Cinerama Dome’s Re-Opening
1:02:01 Chuck Russell’s Passing
1:03:05 Kaylee Hottle’s Passing
1:05:54 What Else Is On My Mind
1:07:42 Finale
