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Disney's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' opened with a disappointing $88 million domestically, below expectations, due to factors like its long runtime and less technological innovation, but it still achieved a strong international total of $257 million, with the franchise's history suggesting a prolonged box office run.
Dwayne Johnson received high praise from Christopher Nolan for his performance in 'The Smashing Machine,' which deeply moved him and marked a significant artistic shift, inspiring him to pursue more personal projects beyond his typical blockbuster roles, amidst a challenging box office environment for mid-budget dramas.
Dwayne Johnson received high praise from Christopher Nolan for his performance in 'The Smashing Machine,' a film that marked a significant artistic shift for him, and despite its underwhelming box office debut, Johnson is inspired and committed to making more personal projects that challenge him and resonate with audiences.
Sydney Sweeney's film 'Christy' had a poor box office debut, grossing only $1.3 million across 2,011 theaters, ranking among the worst openings for a wide release, despite positive reviews and Sweeney's rising fame.
The biopic 'Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere' underperformed internationally with $7 million, while 'Black Phone 2' surpassed $80 million globally, marking a successful release for Blumhouse. Other notable films include 'Regretting You' and 'Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc,' with the latter surpassing $100 million worldwide. Disney's 'Tron: Ares' has underwhelmed with $60 million overseas against a $180 million budget.
'Tron: Ares' topped the box office with $33.5 million but underperformed compared to expectations and previous entries, highlighting challenges in expanding the franchise's popularity, despite positive reviews and a strong brand presence.
Tron: Ares debuted with a $60.5M global box office, performing below expectations despite some regional successes and strong IMAX showings, while Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle became the fifth highest-grossing film of 2025 worldwide, with notable international earnings. Other films like One Battle After Another and Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie also performed well internationally, and The Conjuring: Last Rites crossed $300M globally.
Dwayne Johnson expressed pride in his role in the film 'The Smashing Machine,' despite its lowest box office debut of $6 million, emphasizing that he cannot control box office results but can control his performance and commitment to the craft.
The film 'One Battle After Another' opened with a modest $22.4 million domestically, but its potential success could be boosted by its high CinemaScore grade of 'A', indicating strong audience approval despite the slow start.
'One Battle After Another,' directed by Paul Thomas Anderson and starring Leonardo DiCaprio, opened to $22.4 million domestically and $26.1 million internationally, totaling $48.5 million globally. Despite a modest debut, positive audience and critic reviews suggest potential for longevity and profitability, especially with premium format screenings. The film faces competition from family and horror releases but has shown promising early reception.
Sydney Sweeney's niche film 'Americana' underperformed at the box office, possibly influenced by controversy over her American Eagle ad campaign, but it is still expected to be profitable for Lionsgate's specialty label.
'Nobody 2' debuts modestly at the box office, finishing third behind horror film 'Weapons' and family comedy 'Freakier Friday,' while Sydney Sweeney's 'Americana' bombs in its nationwide release, highlighting the varied performances of recent films.
‘Nobody 2’ pre-release previews earned over $1 million, while ‘Weapons’ finished its first week with $64 million, with ‘Nobody 2’ aiming for a $10 million+ opening and ‘Weapons’ expected to dominate the box office with over $20 million. The film industry is seeing varied performances, with ‘Weapons’ performing well compared to previous films like ‘Sinners’ and ‘Get Out.’
The Fantastic Four: First Steps opened strongly with $117.7 million but experienced a steep 66% drop in its second weekend, indicating waning audience enthusiasm and potential superhero fatigue, raising questions about the future of MCU's box office dominance and the genre's evolving appeal.
The 'Fantastic Four' reboot experienced a sharp 80% drop in box office revenue from its opening weekend, indicating a significant decline despite positive reviews and strong fan support, and it may struggle to reach $40 million in its second weekend, raising concerns about its overall performance.