Summer 2026’s box office brought record-breaking superheroes, billion-dollar epics, horror breakouts, and some surprising franchise stumbles. Spider-Man: Brand New Day dominated the season and climbed past $2.4 billion worldwide, while Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey became a $1.7 billion global phenomenon. Toy Story 5 and Michael also crossed the billion-dollar mark, giving the summer four massive worldwide hits. Meanwhile, horror exploded with Obsession and Backrooms, two comparatively tiny productions that combined for more than $920 million worldwide.
With a domestic total of $4.765 billion—the biggest summer box office ever in nominal dollars—Hollywood had plenty to celebrate. But audiences were selective: Toy Story and Spider-Man soared while The Mandalorian and Grogu and live-action Moana struggled to match the strength of their brands. Join us as we break down the Top 10 Films of Summer 2026, the record breakers, the surprises, the disappointments, and what’s next with The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping, Avengers: Doomsday, and Dune: Part Three leading into awards season.
17 Mar 2026
98th Academy Awards Reaction
The 98th Academy Awards are in the books, and it was Hollywood's and mainly Conan's biggest night!
The Worthy boys dive into the major winners, including the night’s big champion One Battle After Another, which took home six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director. They’ll also unpack the historic run of Sinners, the most nominated film in Oscars history with 16 nominations, and discuss how the awards ultimately shook out.
Did Michael B. Jordan deliver the performance of the year? Was Jessie Buckley the right choice for Best Actress? And which films walked away with the most gold when all was said and done?
Ben and Jon analyze the biggest surprises, the snubs that still sting, and the awkward moments everyone will be talking about from the 98th Academy Awards.
Tune in for the full Oscars recap!
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2 Jan 2026
Top 10 Films of 2025
From the ping-pong intensity of chasing greatness to the dreamlike solitude of lumbering through early America, from the brutal beauty of sin and redemption to the quiet ache of manufactured intimacy—2025 reminded us just how many forms storytelling can take.
These films didn’t just entertain; they challenged, mesmerized, and lingered long after the credits rolled.
The Worthy Boys are diving into 2025’s most unforgettable moments, dissecting bold debuts and blockbuster surprises, along with a few letdowns that didn’t quite stick the landing.
Whether it was through pulse-pounding action or poetic introspection, these films captured what it means to be human—even in worlds that look nothing like our own.
And now, we want to hear from you! Tell us your favorite films of 2025 over on Instagram @worthypodcast or drop us a line at worthysubmissions@gmail.com.
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