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The 2023 Summer Blockbuster Confidence Scale

Matt welcomes back The Wrap’s Scott Mendelson to run through each of the most highly anticipated blockbusters of the summer 

By Matthew Belloni
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Influencer Screening Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney


It’s May, which means it is officially summer blockbuster season. Matt welcomes back The Wrap’s Scott Mendelson to run through each of the most highly anticipated blockbusters of the summer and assign their confidence level for each movie’s likelihood of exceeding expectations at the box office.

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Host: Matt Belloni
Guest: Scott Mendelson
Producer: Craig Horlbeck
Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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