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Directors Discuss Pizza Movie's Surprise Success Amid Meme Buzz

4/7/2026

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Directors Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher discussed their Hulu film Pizza Movie during a Reddit AMA.
They addressed a meme featuring Gaten Matarazzo that initially seemed dismissive but later took a more positive turn.
Brian McElhaney noted the meme may have increased awareness of Pizza Movie, which debuted as the top title on Hulu and Disney+.
Nick Kocher expressed optimism about the meme's impact, finding humor in its interpretations.

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Directors Brian McElhaney and Nick Kocher discussed their Hulu film Pizza Movie during a Reddit AMA.
They addressed a meme featuring Gaten Matarazzo that initially seemed dismissive but later took a more positive turn.
Brian McElhaney noted the meme may have increased awareness of Pizza Movie, which debuted as the top title on Hulu and Disney+.
Nick Kocher expressed optimism about the meme's impact, finding humor in its interpretations.