'Avatar: Fire and Ash' earned $12 million in Thursday previews, with expectations to surpass $100 million in its opening weekend in the US and Canada, driven by strong international sales and premium format screenings, continuing the franchise's global success despite a more competitive market.
Lorwyn Eclipsed is set to release on January 23, 2026, with previews starting on January 5, including artwork, cards, and story content, accessible through various online platforms and live streams.
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' has generated $12 million in previews domestically and $43.1 million internationally, with an expected opening weekend gross of $90-$105 million, aiming for a billion-dollar global total similar to previous Avatar films.
'Predator: Badlands' earned $4.8 million in previews, positioning it for a strong opening, potentially the second best in the Predator franchise, with comparisons to previous films indicating a promising box office performance.
Sony's anime film 'Chainsaw Man' led Thursday previews with $3.4 million, potentially surpassing expectations and last week's top movie, while 'Springsteen' earned $850,000 in previews. Other new releases include 'Regretting You' and a Bruce Springsteen documentary, with the box office looking strong for the weekend.
‘The Black Phone 2’ has made $2.625 million in previews and is projected to open with $18-29 million, aiming to surpass the first film’s success and boost Blumhouse’s box office performance after recent misfires.
'Tron: Ares' opened with $4.8 million in Thursday previews and is projected to earn around $45 million over the weekend in North America, aligning with the opening of its 2010 predecessor. The film, costing $180 million, stars Jared Leto and Greta Lee, and is expected to perform well internationally, with a global estimate between $85 million and $95 million.
Limited Run Games will host the LRG3 2025 showcase on October 29, streaming on YouTube and Twitch, likely featuring previews of upcoming physical and digital game releases.
Warner Bros' 'One Battle After Another,' starring Leonardo DiCaprio and directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, opened with $2.5M in previews, comparable to 'Killers of the Flower Moon,' and is expected to have a low $20M opening domestically. The film has received positive audience scores and is seen as a potential success for original theatrical films in the streaming era.
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has generated an estimated $10 million in Thursday previews, setting a record for an anime film and indicating a strong opening weekend, with forecasts ranging from $35 million to $60 million. The film's early success is driven by fan anticipation for the first part of a trilogy, and it has received high critical and audience scores.
‘The Conjuring: Last Rites’ set a franchise record with $8.5 million in previews, boosting the box office as the horror film approaches a potential $50 million domestic debut and over $50 million internationally, despite mixed critical reviews.
Hollow Knight: Silksong is nearing release on September 4, 2025, with final previews from Gamescom praising its beautiful graphics, refined gameplay, and increased difficulty, indicating it will be a challenging yet familiar experience for fans of the original.
The ROG Xbox Ally has received positive early impressions at Gamescom 2025, with reviewers praising its design, performance, and potential as a portable gaming device, though some noted minor issues and high expectations for its full release on October 16th.
'Nobody 2' earned $1.3 million in Thursday previews and is projected to make $10-12 million in its opening weekend, facing competition from the horror film 'Weapons' and a remake of 'High and Low.'
The horror film 'Weapons' is performing strongly in previews with over $5M, potentially surpassing expectations and competing with other top horror movies, while Disney's 'Freakier Friday' has also made about $3M in previews. Both films are tracking for opening weekends exceeding $30M, with 'Weapons' showing promising early results and positive reviews. The success depends on audience turnout beyond initial fans, with frontloading typical for horror movies.