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‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Continues Box Office Success Over Holiday Weekend
entertainment2 months ago

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ Continues Box Office Success Over Holiday Weekend

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ continues its strong performance at the box office in its second weekend, earning $64 million domestically and $181.2 million internationally, making it one of the top grossing films of 2025. The film's success, driven by its visual effects and premium formats, highlights the ongoing popularity of the ‘Avatar’ franchise. Other notable releases include ‘Zootopia 2’ and ‘Marty Supreme,’ contributing to a successful holiday box office season, with overall earnings reaching $8.76 billion in 2025.

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Opens Below Expectations at Box Office
entertainment2 months ago

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Opens Below Expectations at Box Office

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ opened with $88 million domestically and $257 million internationally, totaling $345 million globally, though it fell short of expectations. The film's success will influence the future of the franchise, amid a challenging theatrical landscape where audiences are gradually returning to cinemas, especially for big-budget event movies. The box office remains below pre-pandemic levels, but recent hits and increased theater investments suggest a positive outlook for 2026.

KPop Demon Hunters Dominates Globally, Breaking Records
entertainment6 months ago

KPop Demon Hunters Dominates Globally, Breaking Records

KPop Demon Hunters has become Netflix's most-watched original movie, exemplifying the unpredictability of hit films and the old Hollywood adage 'Nobody Knows Anything.' Its success highlights the shifting landscape of media deals, streaming competition, and the unpredictability of blockbuster hits, with implications for studios, streaming services, and the broader entertainment industry.

KPop Demon Hunters Dominates Global Charts and Netflix Battle
entertainment6 months ago

KPop Demon Hunters Dominates Global Charts and Netflix Battle

KPop Demon Hunters, an animated musical film by Sony Pictures Animation, became a massive hit on Netflix, potentially surpassing the platform's biggest movie of all time, due to a strategic deal that prioritized streaming success over theatrical release, highlighting the changing landscape of film distribution and success metrics.

film1 year ago

Pushpa 2: The Rule Dominates Box Office with $92M Weekend

Allu Arjun's 'Pushpa 2: The Rule' achieved a remarkable $92.5 million worldwide gross over its opening weekend, making it the third-highest grossing film globally after 'Moana 2' and 'Wicked.' The sequel to the 2021 hit 'Pushpa: The Rise' broke the Indian opening day record with $34.6 million and is on track to become the highest-grossing Indian film of 2024. It also performed well in North America and set records in the Imax format in India.

Pushpa 2 Shatters Records with Rs 200 Crore in 3 Days, Allu Arjun's Blockbuster Run
entertainment1 year ago

Pushpa 2 Shatters Records with Rs 200 Crore in 3 Days, Allu Arjun's Blockbuster Run

Pushpa 2: The Rule (Hindi) has made history by entering the Rs. 200 Crore Club in just three days, setting a record as the fastest Hindi release to achieve this milestone. The film, starring Allu Arjun, has shown strong box office performance with Rs. 205 crores collected from the Hindi version alone, and is expected to continue its successful run with a projected four-day weekend total of at least Rs. 285 crores. This success highlights the film's popularity and potential for a long-lasting impact in the industry.

Pushpa 2 Smashes Box Office Records with Rs 550 Crore in 3 Days
entertainment1 year ago

Pushpa 2 Smashes Box Office Records with Rs 550 Crore in 3 Days

Pushpa 2's Hindi version is performing exceptionally well, with a strong hold on its second day, collecting around ₹50 crore net after a ₹65 crore net opening. The film's two-day total is projected at ₹115 crore net, and it could make history by crossing ₹70 crore net in a single day if Saturday sees significant growth. A potential ₹250 crore net total over the first four days is possible, placing it among a select group of films achieving such numbers in a week. Despite some declines in southern markets, national chains are showing robust performance.

Pushpa 2 Breaks Records with Rs 400 Crore Worldwide in 2 Days
entertainment1 year ago

Pushpa 2 Breaks Records with Rs 400 Crore Worldwide in 2 Days

Pushpa 2: The Rule is making waves at the box office, collecting Rs. 72 crores on its first day and an estimated Rs. 45 crore+ on the second day, quickly surpassing the Rs. 100 crore mark. The film's success is driven by strong advance bookings and Allu Arjun's return as Pushpa Raj, positioning it as one of the biggest openers in Indian cinema. With a massive weekend expected, Pushpa 2 could challenge lifetime box office records set by films like Baahubali 2 and RRR.

Jennifer Lopez's Netflix Sci-Fi 'Atlas' Bombs with Critics
entertainment1 year ago

Jennifer Lopez's Netflix Sci-Fi 'Atlas' Bombs with Critics

Netflix's new $100 million blockbuster "Atlas," starring Jennifer Lopez, is receiving poor reviews, currently holding an 11% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Despite Netflix's history of high viewership for big-budget films, "Atlas" is being criticized heavily, similar to the poorly received "Madame Web." The film's reception raises questions about its future and the effectiveness of Netflix's blockbuster strategy.

"Unveiling the Tension: A24's 'Civil War' Sets the Stage for a Divided America"
entertainment1 year ago

"Unveiling the Tension: A24's 'Civil War' Sets the Stage for a Divided America"

A24, known for championing indie auteurs and mid-budget films, is making a foray into blockbuster territory with the upcoming release of "Civil War," a $50 million action movie directed by Alex Garland. The studio's success and future direction have been the subject of much speculation, as it recently secured significant investment and expressed interest in pursuing action and big IP projects. With potential projects like an MMA biopic and a film adaptation of a popular video game, A24's expansion into more commercial territory could mark a turning point for the studio, potentially reviving the mid-budget movie genre in Hollywood.