# 2026 Summer Movie Contest | It's the Pictures 219

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Podcast: [It's the Pictures](https://stenobird.com/podcast/it-s-the-pictures-50634)
Published: 2026-04-27T13:32:53+00:00
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## Resource

Max and Evan discuss upcoming summer movies, box office predictions, and make their picks for the summer movie contest. The hosts also share their thoughts on upcoming movies and documentaries they have seen. Takeaways Box office success of superhero movies is not guaranteed, and the performance of sequels can vary. The popularity of characters like Baby Yoda and the Minions can drive box office success. The impact of familiar characters and franchises on audience engagement and box office performance. The unpredictability of box office success and the influence of marketing and audience reception on movie performance. Animated films are a popular choice for the summer box office. Live-action remakes of animated classics are a trend in the film industry. Documentaries provide insight into different cultures and social issues. Chapters 00:00 Summer Movie Contest Picks 05:23 Box Office Predictions and Movie Franchises 19:17 Spider-Man Brand New Day and Toy Story 5 33:52 Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow and Minions and Monsters 41:06 Recent Movie Reviews and Documentaries

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