In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, studios found themselves navigating uncharted waters when it came to film distribution. The adoption of the theatrical day-and-date model seemed like a viable solution when cinemas were forced to close their doors. However, as the industry settled into a new normal, it became evident that the traditional theatrical
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Universal/DreamWorks Animation’s Kung Fu Panda 4 has achieved a major milestone by surpassing the $500 million mark globally, with $503.5M in total. This includes a significant portion of $318.5M from the international box office. Directed by Mike Mitchell and co-directed by Stephanie Ma Stine, KFP4 has become only the fourth animated film since 2020 to
Warner Bros has had an exceptional year at the box office, with a total of $1.2 billion grossed globally between two of their biggest films, Legendary’s Dune: Part Two and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. This is a monumental achievement for the studio, and it comes at a time when the industry is still
Amazon MGM Studios’ “Challengers,” featuring Zendaya and directed by Luca Guadagnino, had a decent preview performance, garnering $1.9M at the box office. The film was closely behind Universal’s “Cocaine Bear,” which earned $100K more in previews. As the tennis romantic comedy aims for a $15M opening weekend box office, it faces a mixed reception from
Paramount’s upcoming movie, If, starring Ryan Reynolds and directed by John Krasinski, is generating a lot of buzz in the entertainment industry. With an expected opening weekend of over $40 million on May 17th, this original film is already exceeding expectations for a non-holiday release in May. The family-friendly PG rating of If has resonated
The latest addition to the Korean franchise, The Roundup: Punishment, has made history by setting a new all-time opening day presales record in its home market. With over 834,000 ticket reservations as of Wednesday morning local time, the film accounted for a striking 95.5% of all sales. This milestone surpasses the franchise’s previous best presales
“June Zero,” the latest film from writer-director Jake Paltrow, offers a fresh and unexpected take on the trial, verdict, and execution of Adolf Eichmann, a key figure in the Holocaust. Set to be released theatrically in New York, Los Angeles, and nationwide, the film delves into the complex narratives surrounding this pivotal moment in history.
This past weekend marked a significant transition from specialty films dominating the top ten to wide releases taking over the box office. With films like Civil War, Abigail, Kung Fu Panda 4, and Dune: Part Two holding strong in theaters, the competition for indie films has intensified. Distributors are finding it challenging to attract audiences
Amazon MGM Studios is gearing up for the highly anticipated release of Project Hail Mary, a space adventure set to hit theaters on March 20, 2026. The film, directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, features the talented Ryan Gosling in the lead role. This thrilling sci-fi movie, based on Andy Weir’s novel, promises to
Paramount Pictures recently announced that the highly anticipated movie, Transformers One, will now be released on Sept. 20 instead of the original date of Sept. 13. This decision was made to avoid direct competition with another big animated film, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, which is expected to dominate the box office in September. The change in release