K-Pop Demon Hunters, Amazon Lawsuits & The Return of Physical Media

Nostalgia, Magic, and Streaming Chaos: What We’re Watching

There’s something about the start of fall that feels like a reset. The So Many Sequels crew leaned into that energy this week with a mix of throwbacks, guilty pleasures, and movie news that says a lot about where entertainment is headed. From rediscovering Drumline to unpacking the Amazon lawsuit over digital movie “ownership,” the episode delivered both laughs and a few big questions about how we consume stories.

Drumline: The Sports Movie Disguised as a Band Flick

Sometimes a film ages like fine wine—or at least like a beat you can’t get out of your head. For Garrett, revisiting Drumline was that kind of moment.

“It’s sport movie, but band,” he said, laughing about Nick Cannon’s bravado and Orlando Jones’ surprisingly grounded mentor role.

With Zoe Saldaña’s early breakout and high-energy performances, Drumline reminded the crew how a movie that once felt like cable filler still carries a spark.

The Magic Trick That Won’t Disappear: Now You See Me

Garrett also dove back into Now You See Me ahead of the upcoming third film (Now You See Me Now You Don’t, set for release November 14). What stood out wasn’t just the ensemble cast—Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Isla Fisher, Dave Franco, Morgan Freeman, and a surprisingly menacing Michael Caine—but the fact that this series has quietly survived.

David put it best:

“There are these three-movie franchises that no one talks about, yet they always did decent numbers. This one just… kept going.”

The gang even tossed around ideas for making November their unofficial Now You See Me month, complete with bad puns like Nowvember You See Me.

K-Pop Demon Hunters: Netflix’s New Juggernaut

Movie news turned to Netflix, where K-Pop Demon Hunters has become the platform’s most-watched film, topping even Red Notice. At over 236 million views, the film has dominated both charts and social feeds.

Josh pointed out the obvious contrast:

“Everyone watched Red Notice, but no one talked about it. With K-Pop Demon Hunters, you can’t escape the conversation.”

The soundtrack’s success only adds fuel, with multiple songs topping Spotify and Apple Music charts.

The Amazon Lawsuit and the Return of Physical Media

From the digital present to the physical past, the crew discussed a California lawsuit that challenges Amazon’s use of “buy” and “purchase” for digital movies. The case argues customers are misled, since they’re really paying for long-term licenses that can vanish if rights expire.

David noted the tension:

“When you bought a DVD, you never technically owned the movie, but it couldn’t disappear on you overnight. Digital doesn’t give you that security.”

This sparked a tangent about the surprising resurgence of physical media. Vintage Stock stores are buzzing again, and blind-bag DVD bundles are luring collectors back. The group agreed: pairing digital access with physical copies could be the way forward.

Box Office Rundown: Sharks, Sequels, and Odd Timing

David closed things out with the box office check-in:

• Weapons reclaimed #1 with $10.2M.

• A Jaws re-release shocked its way into #2 with $8.1M.

• Caught Stealing debuted at #3 with $7.8M.

• Freakier Friday climbed back into the mix at #4.

• The Roses, starring Benedict Cumberbatch and Olivia Colman, landed at #5 with $6.3M.

The team also debated the odd choice to release The Conjuring: Last Rites in early September instead of saving it for Halloween.

Final Thoughts

From marching band rivalries to disappearing digital libraries, this week’s episode covered how movies shape our culture—and how culture reshapes the movies we get. One theme cut across everything: ownership, whether of your art, your movies, or even your Friday nights.

So, where do you stand—are you sticking with digital, or dusting off your shelves for physical media again?