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'Elemental' Defies Expectations, Becomes Year's Top Foreign Film
entertainment2 years ago

'Elemental' Defies Expectations, Becomes Year's Top Foreign Film

Despite being initially labeled as a box-office flop, Pixar's animated film "Elemental" has defied expectations and is on track to earn five times its opening-weekend total, a feat no other Pixar movie has achieved since "Toy Story." The film, which tells a love story between characters made of fire and water, is expected to cross the $400 million international mark and is projected to earn around $430 million overall. While it won't reach the billion-dollar threshold of previous Pixar hits, "Elemental" has shown endurance and favorable audience scores, proving that box-office success can be unpredictable in the pandemic era.

"Record-breaking 'Barbie' dominates box office, crushing right-wing outrage"
entertainment2 years ago

"Record-breaking 'Barbie' dominates box office, crushing right-wing outrage"

Despite promotional efforts by Margot Robbie, America Ferrara, and director Greta Gerwig, the film "Barbie" opened in fourth place at the South Korean box office, earning just $1.19 million over the weekend. The highest opener was the Japanese animation film "Detective Conan the Movie: Black Iron Submarine," while "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" remained the box office champion. "Elemental" held on to second place, and Korean animation film "Super Wings: Maximum Speed" opened in sixth place. The total weekend box office was $14.7 million, showing stability at a higher level compared to the previous months.

"Insidious: The Red Door" Dominates Box Office, Dethrones "Indiana Jones"
entertainment2 years ago

"Insidious: The Red Door" Dominates Box Office, Dethrones "Indiana Jones"

"Insidious: The Red Door" surpasses "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" at the box office, earning $32.6 million in its opening weekend. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the horror film proves to be a profitable venture with a worldwide opening of $62 million. "Sound of Freedom," a real-life drama about fighting sex trafficking, surprises with an opening of $40.2 million and receives positive audience reception. Pixar's "Elemental" crosses the $100 million mark in its third weekend, while "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" becomes the highest-grossing movie of the summer. "Joy Ride" and "No Hard Feelings" disappoint at the box office, while "Transformers: The Rise of the Beasts" performs averagely.

The Flash's Box Office Struggles and CW Cancellation Explained
entertainment2 years ago

The Flash's Box Office Struggles and CW Cancellation Explained

Warner Bros.' superhero movie "The Flash" has dropped out of the box office top 10 chart in its fourth weekend, while Wes Anderson's "Asteroid City" overtakes it at No. 11. "Elemental" continues to perform steadily, surpassing "The Flash" at the domestic box office and likely to surpass its worldwide total soon. "The Flash" had a disappointing start and has experienced significant drops in box office revenue each weekend, making it one of the most expensive superhero movies to fall out of the top 10. "Asteroid City" faces frustration as it heads to VOD release after a short theatrical run, potentially impacting its box office performance.

"Insidious: The Red Door" Terrifies Box Office, Outshines "Indiana Jones"
film2 years ago

"Insidious: The Red Door" Terrifies Box Office, Outshines "Indiana Jones"

"Insidious: The Red Door" has had a strong international debut, becoming the biggest overseas horror debut since 2019 and earning $31.4 million from 52 markets. "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" has reached $248 million globally, with strong holds in several markets. "Elemental" is showing improvement overseas, with a current frame of $30 million from 48 markets. "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" has earned $9.2 million from 63 markets, bringing its total to $284.6 million overseas and $642.2 million worldwide. "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" has reached $261 million overseas and $408 million globally, with China contributing $89.5 million. "Fast X" has crossed $700 million at the global box office, surpassing the lifetime overseas take of "Fast & Furious 9."

"Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny: Disappointing $60M Domestic Debut and Ending Explained"
film2 years ago

"Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny: Disappointing $60M Domestic Debut and Ending Explained"

"Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" disappoints with a $60 million domestic debut, falling short of its predecessor's opening weekend. "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" continues to perform well, becoming the third highest-grossing film of the year in North America. Pixar's "Elemental" maintains a strong hold at the box office. "No Hard Feelings" and "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" round out the top five. "Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken" struggles to find an audience, while "The Little Mermaid" and "The Flash" face steep drops in their third frames. Wes Anderson's "Asteroid City" and A24's "Past Lives" perform well in limited release.

"Controversy Surrounds Pixar's 'Elemental' Film"
entertainment2 years ago

"Controversy Surrounds Pixar's 'Elemental' Film"

Sony Pictures Animation’s Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse and Disney-Pixar’s Elemental took the top two spots at the weekend box office, debunking the myth that multiple animated films can’t succeed simultaneously at the box office. The two films targeted different audiences, proving that there’s plenty of room for more big-studio animated releases at the box office so long as the offerings are sufficiently diverse.

The Controversial Reception of Disney Pixar's "Elemental"
entertainment2 years ago

The Controversial Reception of Disney Pixar's "Elemental"

Disney Pixar's latest movie "Elemental" has been criticized by fans for being boring, repetitive, and predictable. The film tells the story of two unique beings who fall in love and try to change societal rules to validate their relationship. Many netizens have expressed disappointment with the animation studio for presenting a similar story in several movies in a row, leading to low box office results. The predictable conclusion of "Elemental" has also been deemed tedious by viewers.

Spider-Man swings back to the top of the box office
entertainment2 years ago

Spider-Man swings back to the top of the box office

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, Elemental, No Hard Feelings, and The Flash were the top four films at the domestic box office this weekend. Spider-Man continues to dominate with $317M domestically and $560M worldwide. Elemental has accrued $65.3M stateside and $121M worldwide, while The Flash has earned just $87.4M domestically and $210.9M worldwide. Jennifer Lawrence's comedy No Hard Feelings opened with $15.1M and a respectable 88% audience approval rating. Wes Anderson's Asteroid City did solid business with $9.9M. Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny is predicted to make $68-$102M in its opening weekend.

'Elemental' Holds Strong Against Competitors in International Box Office Battle
film2 years ago

'Elemental' Holds Strong Against Competitors in International Box Office Battle

The Flash has grossed $211M worldwide, with China, Mexico, and the UK being its top markets. Elemental had better holds in its second weekend, with Korea being particularly notable with strong social scores. No Hard Feelings opened in 48 offshore markets with $9.5M, while Transformers: Rise of the Beasts optimized another $25.6M from 69 overseas markets. Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse has topped $560.3M globally, with China, the UK, and Mexico being its top markets. The Little Mermaid is close to reaching $500M global gross.

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Regains Box Office Crown
film2 years ago

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse Regains Box Office Crown

Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse returns to the top spot at the weekend box office, while No Hard Feelings has a solid debut in fourth place. Elemental holds well in its second week, while The Flash and Transformers: Rise of the Beasts continue to struggle. Wes Anderson's Asteroid City expands to a moderate number of theaters and earns a record-breaking weekend for the director. Disney's live-action remake of The Little Mermaid holds in the middle of the pack for modern Disney remakes.

"Uncovering the Evolution of Pixar's 'Elemental'"
entertainment2 years ago

"Uncovering the Evolution of Pixar's 'Elemental'"

Pixar's latest film, "Elemental," had a disappointing box-office debut due to misrepresentation in marketing, but it saw a 39% retention rate in its second weekend, indicating that it pleased fans. Despite not being a big money maker, the film has received great reviews for its charming animation and meaningful messaging. Fans hope that Pixar will learn from this experience for their next release.

"No Hard Feelings" Opens Strong Despite Mixed Reviews and Controversy
entertainment2 years ago

"No Hard Feelings" Opens Strong Despite Mixed Reviews and Controversy

"No Hard Feelings" takes the top spot at the domestic box office on its opening day, with a projected debut of $15 million. "The Flash" falls to third place with a disastrous 81% drop in its second weekend, while "Elemental" and "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" battle for the top spot. "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" rounds out the top five, while "Asteroid City" expands and grosses $3.8 million on Friday.

Box Office Showdown: 'Elemental' vs. 'Spider-Man' with 'The Flash' in the Mix
entertainment2 years ago

Box Office Showdown: 'Elemental' vs. 'Spider-Man' with 'The Flash' in the Mix

Pixar's Elemental and Sony's Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse are in a close race for the top spot at the domestic box office this weekend, with both films expected to gross between $17 million to $19 million. The Flash, which opened last weekend, is falling off by more than 70% in its second weekend and is predicted to earn $14 million to $16 million, putting it in a close race with Sony's No Hard Feelings, an R-rated raunchy comedy starring Jennifer Lawrence, which is predicting $15 million.

"The Flash" Falters at Box Office, Beaten by Competitors.
entertainment2 years ago

"The Flash" Falters at Box Office, Beaten by Competitors.

"The Flash" is expected to suffer a 75% drop in box office earnings in its second weekend, making it one of the worst drops ever for a major superhero tentpole feature. The film is being beaten by "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse" and "Elemental," which are both on track for around $18 million each for the weekend. "No Hard Feelings" and "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts" are also expected to perform better than "The Flash" at the box office.