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entertainment-box-office4 hours ago•17 min saved

Cosmic blockbuster and horror sequel battle for spring box-office

Deadline reports early tracking: Amazon MGM Studios’ Project Hail Mary is positioned for about a $50 million North American opening on March 20, while Ready or Not 2: Here I Come is forecast to debut around $11 million. Hail Mary, based on Andy Weir’s novel and directed by Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, aims for a wide four-quadrant release; Ready or Not 2 previews at SXSW ahead of a spring release. The spring break/Easter window and the first film’s performance help set expectations for both titles.

via Deadline|

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entertainment11 days ago•3 min saved

Wuthering Heights roars to roughly $77M global opening

The Wuthering Heights remake starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi opened to about $77M globally over its opening weekend (NA ~$34.8M; international ~$42M), with projections suggesting around $82M for the four-day frame. Australia contributed about A$4.3M, and more openings are planned in Japan, Vietnam, and China. The production budget was around $80M, and despite mixed critical reception (63% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences bought tickets, helping Warner Bros. post a strong global start amid industry-wide studio dynamics.

via The Guardian|

#box-office #entertainment #jacob-elordi

movies1 month ago•18 min saved

Mercy Opens Softly as Pratt’s Sci‑Fi Thriller Stumbles at the Box Office

Mercy opened to $11.2M domestic, the lowest lead‑role debut for Chris Pratt, even though it briefly topped Avatar: Fire and Ash; the wide critical panning (around 20%), weak word‑of‑mouth, and winter weather make a strong rebound unlikely, with streaming on Prime Video a possible lifeline as Pratt looks toward upcoming hits like The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.

via ComicBook.com|

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box-office1 month ago•17 min saved

Mercy Bets on a $12M+ Opening Despite Winter Storm Threat

Amazon MGM Studios’ Mercy, a Chris Pratt–led action-thriller, is targeting a $12–$15 million domestic opening after $1.5 million in previews, but a looming winter storm sweeping from Texas to the Northeast could dampen cinema turnout and impact performance against Avatar: Fire and Ash.

via Deadline|

#box-office #chris-pratt #mercy

entertainment3 months ago•5 min saved

‘Predator: Badlands’ Breaks Franchise Records with $40M Debut and Hidden Easter Eggs

Predator: Badlands debuts with a record $40 million domestically, surpassing previous franchise openings and revitalizing box office interest, with strong international performance and positive reviews boosting its success.

via Variety|

#box-office-record #disney #entertainment

entertainment3 months ago•3 min saved

‘Predator: Badlands’ Opens to Record-Breaking $37M

'Predator: Badlands' has achieved a record-breaking opening weekend with $36-38.5 million, surpassing expectations and potentially becoming the top-grossing standalone Predator film, driven by positive reviews and audience reception. The film introduces a new protagonist and has revitalized interest in the franchise, while other films like 'Regretting You' and 'Black Phone 2' continue to perform well.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

#box-office #disney #entertainment

entertainment4 months ago•2 min saved

'Wicked: For Good' Set for Record-Breaking $115M+ Opening at Thanksgiving Box Office

Universal's 'Wicked: For Good' is projected to open between $112 million and $115 million, matching the debut of its predecessor, and is expected to be a major box office hit during the Thanksgiving period, with strong appeal among women and positive audience scores.

via Deadline|

#box-office #broadway-musical #entertainment

entertainment4 months ago•4 min saved

Black Phone 2 Opens Strong as Ethan Hawke Stars in Dual Roles

'Black Phone 2' opened with $10.7 million and is projected to reach $24.4 million over the weekend, aiming for a successful theatrical run, while 'Good Fortune' underperformed with an estimated $5.9 million debut amid a slow October box office.

via Variety|

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sports6 months ago•0 min saved

College Football Week 1: Key Matchups, Live Updates, and Highlights

College football returns with a packed schedule of games on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, offering about 14 hours of continuous action each Saturday for the upcoming months, just before the NFL season begins.

via The Washington Post|

#college-football #holiday-weekend #opening-weekend

entertainment7 months ago•1 min saved

Jurassic World Rebirth: Box Office Success, Easter Eggs, and Behind-the-Scenes Insights

Jurassic World Rebirth's opening weekend is estimated to earn around $137 million over the five-day holiday period, placing it between the original Jurassic Park films and the Jurassic World movies in terms of box office performance, indicating a moderate success for the new installment.

via Vulture|

#box-office #dinosaurs #entertainment

entertainment8 months ago•2 min saved

Superman Movie Eyes $90M-$135M U.S. Opening Based on Early Tracking

Superman, the first film under DC Studios' new leadership, is tracking for a U.S. opening between $90M and $125M, with strong pre-sales and brand recognition, but its final performance will heavily depend on reviews and word-of-mouth.

via Deadline|

#box-office #dc-studios #entertainment

entertainment8 months ago•1 min saved

How to Train Your Dragon Dominates Box Office and Sets Audience Record

The live-action remake of 'How to Train Your Dragon' is breaking box office records, earning an estimated $82 million in its opening weekend and nearly doubling the original's earnings, with a global estimate of $200 million, indicating strong worldwide interest and franchise success.

via Vulture|

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entertainment1 year ago•0 min saved

'Venom 3' Dominates Box Office as 'Heretic' Debuts Strongly with $11M

A24's horror thriller 'Heretic' earned an estimated $10 million during its opening weekend, making it one of the studio's highest-earning debuts, following 'Civil War' and 'Hereditary.' Despite trailing behind 'Venom' at the box office, 'Heretic' outperformed 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever,' which earned around $9.5 million. The film's performance in Utah, where it received high praise, remains a point of interest.

via Vulture|

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entertainment1 year ago•7 min saved

"Hollywood Faces Crisis as 'Furiosa' Flops and Box Office Plummets"

"Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" underperformed at the box office, reflecting a broader issue in Hollywood's reliance on massive opening weekends for financial success. The industry's current model, which prioritizes tentpole releases and quick returns, is unsustainable. A shift towards allowing films to build audiences over time and diversifying movie genres could lead to a healthier, more sustainable film industry.

via Vulture|

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entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

"Civil War: A Dystopian Movie Depicting Near-Future Conflict in the USA"

"Civil War," the latest film from A24 and director Alex Garland, made $2.9 million in Thursday previews and is aiming for the highest opening weekend ever for an A24 movie, projected to make around $20 million. The film, set in a fractured America torn apart by civil war, is the most expensive A24 movie to date, costing around $50 million to make, and stars Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, and Cailee Spaeny as wartime journalists amidst a deadly civil war in Washington, D.C.

via Variety|

#a24 #box-office #civil-war