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Pixar's new animated film Elio has had its worst opening ever, earning $21 million in North America and $14 million internationally, despite positive reviews and strong exit scores, struggling against competition from franchise and remake films.
The live-action 'How to Train Your Dragon' is projected to earn $70-80 million in its opening weekend domestically, with an additional $110 million internationally, signaling a strong debut despite mixed reviews. The film, directed by Dean DeBlois, is expected to surpass the previous box office leader 'Lilo & Stitch' and is part of Universal's larger franchise plans, including a sequel set for 2027.
Sony has rescheduled the release of 'Paddington in Peru' to coincide with Valentine's Day and Presidents Day weekend, February 14, 2025, moving it from its original January 17 date. This strategic shift follows the film's strong UK opening and aims to avoid competition from other family films like 'Wicked' and 'Moana 2'. The new release date positions 'Paddington 3' as the sole family film until 'Snow White' in March, potentially boosting its box office performance.
"Mean Girls" is a high-spirited musical adaptation of the hit 2004 movie with swearing and racy moments, while "The Book of Clarence" is a comical satire of a biblical epic with violence and sex-related dialogue. "Echo" is a Marvel TV series with mature content and frequent bloody violence, and "Boy Swallows Universe" is an Australian series with extreme violence, drugs, and adult content. All these options have age recommendations and content warnings, and families can find more information on age-based and educational ratings and reviews at commonsense.org.
Here are 15 of the best movies featuring Kevin Hart that are perfect for a family movie night. From the action-packed "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle" to the hilarious buddy comedy "Central Intelligence," Hart's comedic timing and charm shine through in each film. Other notable movies include "The Secret Life of Pets," "Night School," and "Ride Along." And don't forget to check out his stand-up special, "Kevin Hart: Let Me Explain," for some side-splitting laughter.
Cinemark is offering $1.50 tickets for family movies at two local theaters this summer, providing a discount for families looking for entertainment options.
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is the latest hit from Illumination, known for its goofy and colorful animation style, fast-paced action, and marketable characters like the Minions. While critics often pan Illumination's movies for their basic stories and lack of innovation, audiences love the studio's feel-good vibe and inoffensive brand. Illumination's success may be due to its ability to appeal to all demographics, including parents and grandparents who ultimately decide what their kids get to see in the movie theater.
"The Super Mario Bros. Movie" from Universal Pictures generated an estimated $146.4 million in ticket sales at theaters in the United States and Canada, and $173 million overseas, raising hopes that family-oriented films, largely animation, had recovered from the pandemic. However, box office analysts were more cautious, stating that Walt Disney Studios needs to deliver a theatrical animated hit before a true recovery can be declared. "The Super Mario Bros. Movie" received mixed to negative reviews but its instant success among ticket buyers adds to a recent trend in Hollywood: Studios seem to have finally cracked the code on adapting video games for the big screen.