Uploaded November 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
October 2025 was one of the worst months at the box office in nearly three decades — even worse than some pandemic months. Between Disney’s Tron: Ares losing over $130 million, The Smashing Machine marking The Rock’s lowest opening ever, and a mysteriously weak horror season, it was a perfect storm of bad timing and worse luck.
In this video, I break down what happened, why studios abandoned October, and what lessons Hollywood should learn before the holidays hit.
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October 2025 was one of the worst months at the box office in nearly three decades — even worse than some pandemic months. Between Disney’s Tron: Ares losing over $130 million, The Smashing Machine marking The Rock’s lowest opening ever, and a mysteriously weak horror season, it was a perfect storm of bad timing and worse luck.
In this video, I break down what happened, why studios abandoned October, and what lessons Hollywood should learn before the holidays hit.
👉 Enjoy box office breakdowns like this? Join my Patreon for exclusive deep dives into what’s working (and not working) at the movies: patreon.com/seanchandler
#BoxOffice #TronAres #DisneyFlop #TheRock #SmashingMachine #MovieIndustry #BoxOfficeAnalysis #Hollywood #TronLegacy #BoxOfficeCrash #OctoberMovies #HorrorMovies #MovieNews #SeanChandler #FilmAnalysis
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This is a clip from my weekly Ask Me Anything show on Patreon. If you're interested in my box office round up series, my weekly AMAs or other Patreon exclusives check out my Patreon page here: patreon.com/seanchandler
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INSTAGRAM @seantalksabout
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This is a Sean Chandler Plus video
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