Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Are theatrical comedies actually dying… or are we just waiting for the right one to hit?
After Naked Gun struggled to break out and Scary Movie 6 on the horizon, the bigger question isn’t whether audiences still want comedies—it’s whether Hollywood knows how to sell them anymore.
In this clip, I break down the real math behind box office success, why “bomb” gets thrown around too easily, and what it actually takes for a comedy to break through in today’s theatrical landscape.
Is this a genre problem… or a movie problem?
#ScaryMovie6 #NakedGun #ComedyMovies #BoxOffice #MovieDiscussion #SeanChandler #MovieDebate #FilmIndustry #Hollywood #MovieNews
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VIDEO SUMMARYThis video contains Sean Chandler Talks About's
Are Theatrical Comedies DYING… or Just Waiting for a Hit?
Did Naked Gun Fail… or Did We Misread the Numbers?
Is Scary Movie 6 the LAST Chance for Comedy in Theaters?
The Truth About Comedy Box Office (It’s Not What You Think)
Why Comedy Movies Keep “Failing” at the Box Office
Scary Movie 6 Might Save Theatrical Comedy…
The Real Reason Comedies Aren’t Working in Theaters
Did Hollywood Give Up on Comedy Movies?
Naked Gun Didn’t Bomb… So What Happened?
Comedy Movies Aren’t Dead—Here’s What Needs to Change
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I may earn a small commission for my endorsement, recommendation, testimonial, and/or link to any products or services from this video.
Are theatrical comedies actually dying… or are we just waiting for the right one to hit?
After Naked Gun struggled to break out and Scary Movie 6 on the horizon, the bigger question isn’t whether audiences still want comedies—it’s whether Hollywood knows how to sell them anymore.
In this clip, I break down the real math behind box office success, why “bomb” gets thrown around too easily, and what it actually takes for a comedy to break through in today’s theatrical landscape.
Is this a genre problem… or a movie problem?
#ScaryMovie6 #NakedGun #ComedyMovies #BoxOffice #MovieDiscussion #SeanChandler #MovieDebate #FilmIndustry #Hollywood #MovieNews
___________________________________
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
____________________________________
FIND ME ONLINE
INSTAGRAM @seantalksabout
TWITTER @kirkneverdied
FACEBOOK facebook.com/seanchandlertalksabout
Patreon patreon.com/seanchandler
This is a Sean Chandler Plus video
FIND THE SEAN CHANDLER PODCAST:
ITUNES: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-sean-chandler-podcast/id1498677542
SPOTIFY: open.spotify.com/show/3xv87P7IlCwccth177rnM6
GOOGLE PODCASTS: play.google.com/music/m/Ivxlw3mprfqlvs2cb3yk3dxxkc4?t=The_Sean_Chandler_Podcast
STITCHER: stitcher.com/podcast/the-sean-chandler-podcast
PODBEAN: seanchandler.podbean.com
My Merch Store
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Check out the complete list of gear I use for creating my YouTube videos here: kit.co/SeanChandler/my-youtube-equipment
See a list of my posters (and where to get them) here: kit.co/SeanChandler/my-movie-posters
See a list of my Funko Pops here: kit.co/SeanChandler/my-funko-pop-collection
Fan Mail can be sent to:
Sean M. Chandler
PO Box 1042
Hutto, TX 78634
VIDEO SUMMARYThis video contains Sean Chandler Talks About's
Are Theatrical Comedies DYING… or Just Waiting for a Hit?
Did Naked Gun Fail… or Did We Misread the Numbers?
Is Scary Movie 6 the LAST Chance for Comedy in Theaters?
The Truth About Comedy Box Office (It’s Not What You Think)
Why Comedy Movies Keep “Failing” at the Box Office
Scary Movie 6 Might Save Theatrical Comedy…
The Real Reason Comedies Aren’t Working in Theaters
Did Hollywood Give Up on Comedy Movies?
Naked Gun Didn’t Bomb… So What Happened?
Comedy Movies Aren’t Dead—Here’s What Needs to Change
AFFLIATE DISCLAIMER
I may earn a small commission for my endorsement, recommendation, testimonial, and/or link to any products or services from this video.
