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‘The Conjuring: Last Rites,’ a horror sequel, exceeded expectations by earning approximately $83 million in the US and Canada over the weekend, setting a new box office record for the series and contributing to a strong worldwide total of $187 million, highlighting successful franchise management and marketing strategies.
In "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga," Max's brief cameo, played by Jacob Tomuri, hints at a possible rescue of Furiosa, though it remains ambiguous. Director George Miller leaves it unclear whether Max helped Furiosa, potentially setting up for further exploration in a future prequel, "Mad Max: The Wasteland."
Jeremy Renner expressed interest in returning to the "Mission: Impossible" franchise as William Brandt, a role he left nearly a decade ago to focus on family. Renner, who starred in "Ghost Protocol" and "Rogue Nation," hinted that with his daughter now older, he would "jump" at the chance to reprise his role. The eighth "Mission: Impossible" film is slated for 2025, and future installments are possible. Renner has recently returned to acting after a severe snow plow accident and is currently starring in "Mayor of Kingstown."
Scarlett Johansson is in talks to join the upcoming Jurassic World reboot directed by Gareth Edwards at Universal, marking her involvement in another major movie franchise following her Black Widow days at Marvel. The new movie is set for release on July 2, 2025, and will feature a fresh take on the Jurassic era without the return of previous cast members. The project will be executive produced by Steven Spielberg, with David Koepp penning the latest iteration. Johansson's potential involvement comes after her Oscar-nominated performances in Marriage Story and Jojo Rabbit.
Director Denis Villeneuve successfully navigated the challenges of adapting the dense source material of Dune into two films, with the second installment setting the stage for a potential trilogy. Despite initial concerns about the franchise's future, the success of Dune: Part Two at the box office and critical acclaim has solidified the likelihood of a third film. Villeneuve's bold vision and commitment to the series have positioned Dune as a cinematic epic with the potential to rival iconic franchises like Star Wars.
Vin Diesel confirms that Fast XI will be the definitive end of the Fast & Furious series, expressing excitement for the finale and emphasizing it as a celebration of the family built together. This update comes after Diesel's lawsuit last December and marks his first public appearance since then. Despite this being the end, Dwayne Johnson is still set to headline another spinoff, and the primary Fast X cast is scheduled to return for Fast XI's release in 2025.
Marvel Entertainment has announced the cast for the next Fantastic Four movie, with half of the cast being British actors. Despite previous flops, the new installment is set to be directed by Matt Shakman and is scheduled for release in 2025. The cast includes Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn. Critics have offered positive reactions to the cast selection and are cautiously optimistic about the potential for the British actors to revitalize the struggling franchise.
Jennifer Lawrence expressed her willingness to return to her role as Katniss Everdeen in "The Hunger Games" franchise during a recent interview. She played the lead role in the four films released from 2012-2015. Lawrence's new R-rated comedy "No Hard Feelings" is set to release on June 23rd. The prequel film "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes" is set to release this Fall.
Jennifer Lawrence expressed her interest in reprising her role as Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games franchise during an interview with Variety. Lionsgate is already producing The Hunger Games prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, which is set to release in November 2023. The prequel stars Tom Blyth and Rachel Zegler, and tells the story of 18-year-old Coriolanus Snow and his journey to become the tyrannical President of Panem.
Jennifer Lawrence expressed her willingness to return to the "Hunger Games" franchise and play Katniss again. The Oscar winner became a household name for her work in the four movies. An upcoming prequel movie, "The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes," is set for release on November 17. Lawrence is currently promoting her new R-rated coming-of-age comedy, "No Hard Feelings."
Dwayne Johnson has announced that his feud with Vin Diesel is over and he is returning to the Fast & Furious franchise. Johnson's previous departure from the franchise was reportedly due to disputes with Diesel. Johnson has a surprise cameo in the latest installment, and will also star in a standalone Hobbs movie that will serve as a set up for the next Fast & Furious film. Diesel publicly appealed for Johnson to return to the franchise for the final films, and it seems the two have worked things out.
Dwayne Johnson will be returning to the Fast and Furious franchise for an untitled project, written by Chris Morgan, that will act as a bridging chapter between Fast X and Fast 11. The project is not a spin-off like Hobbs and Shaw, nor is it Fast 11 or Fast 12. Johnson will also produce the project with his Seven Bucks Productions partners, and joining him on the producers list is Vin Diesel, who will produce with Samantha Vincent via their One Race company.
Vin Diesel reacts to Dwayne Johnson's return to the Fast & Furious franchise in the post-credits scene of Fast X, despite Johnson previously stating he wouldn't return. Diesel praises the franchise's cast and the supportive environment created on set. He also hints at the possibility of more Fast & Furious movies, but is cautious about making promises. Fast X is currently in theaters and features a star-studded ensemble cast.
Vin Diesel announced that the eleventh and final Fast and Furious movie will premiere in 2025, with the second part of Fast X being the grand finale of the franchise. The Fast and Furious movies have made over $6.6 billion at the box office, with Fast X set to release on May 19. The final film will likely end on a cliffhanger, leaving fans waiting for two years to find out what happens. The franchise is now the longest-running in movie history featuring the same actors playing the same characters.
"Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves" opened to $38.5 million at the domestic box office, exceeding expectations and topping the chart. The big-budget movie, based on Hasbro's fantasy tabletop game, earned stellar reviews and an A- CinemaScore from audiences. Paramount and eOne are confident that the film will have a long run at the box office and launch a new movie franchise. Overseas, the movie debuted to $33 million from 60 territories, representing 83% of the international marketplace, for a global bow of $71.5 million.