Details: On this episode of The Mendez Movie Report Podcast, for the week of 07.28.2026, film critic Luis A. Mendez talks about where he sees the Best Picture Oscar race at during the middle of the 2026 Summer Blockbuster season, takes a look at what the fall festival lineups are telling us, reacts to the Paramount and Warner Brothers' merger being delayed until next Summer, looks at the few big items to come out of San Diego Comic Con, talks the Cinerama Dome’s re-opening, comments on the passing of Director Chuck Russell and the tragic passing of Kaylee Hottle, and looks at the latest box office news along with what’s coming next to theaters and streaming.

Timeline:

00:00 Intro

06:21 2026 Summer Blockbuster Season Oscars Projections

33:26 This Past Weekend In New Movies

42:59 The Next Weekend In New Movies

47:56 Paramount And Warner Brothers’ Merger Delayed Until Next Summer

50:51 A Few Major San Diego Comic Con Items

59:28 Cinerama Dome’s Re-Opening

1:02:01 Chuck Russell’s Passing

1:03:05 Kaylee Hottle’s Passing

1:05:54 What Else Is On My Mind

1:07:42 Finale

Where To Find More From Luis

Weekly Digest For The Week Of 07.28.2026

99th Oscars Projections: Summer Blockbuster Season Update

gofundme for Kaylee Hottle’s family

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