In a time where studios were experimenting with different release strategies due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Universal took a gamble on Christopher Nolan's World War II-set film, Oppenheimer. Despite initial skepticism about the movie's potential, Universal decided to invest $100 million in the production. The decision to open Oppenheimer in theaters rather than opt for
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In recent years, the landscape of movie distribution has undergone significant changes, especially with the rise of eventized movies such as concert films. With the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, studios began to embrace the theatrical day-and-date model as cinemas closed. However, the realization that theatrical releases bring in more profits and downstream revenues became
The success of Five Nights at Freddy's in the fall box office of 2023 was unexpected, to say the least. The horror film managed to rake in $80 million domestically and a staggering $131 million globally, making it a standout performer in a year filled with uncertainties. Despite initial projections and tracking services indicating a
Uberto Pasolini's film Nowhere Special, starring James Norton, has captivated audiences with its emotional depth and honesty. Pasolini acknowledges that the heart of the film lies in the genuine bond portrayed between father and son. Norton's portrayal of John, a single father facing a terminal illness, is powerful and moving alongside the young Daniel Lamot
Warner Bros, one of the leading studios in the film industry, is on track to achieve major success this year with two of its blockbuster films, Dune: Part Two and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. Both films have collectively grossed over $1.2 billion worldwide, with Dune: Part Two crossing the $700 million mark and
Amazon MGM Studios' Challengers starring Zendaya has garnered attention with its $1.9 million in previews on Thursday. However, it fell short of Universal's Cocaine Bear by $100,000. The film, directed by Luca Guadagnino, aims for a $15 million opening weekend. Despite receiving critical acclaim at 91% certified fresh, last night's audiences gave it a lukewarm
Paramount's upcoming movie, IF, directed by John Krasinski and starring Ryan Reynolds, is generating a buzz with an expected opening of over $40 million. This is quite impressive considering it is a non-holiday release in May and an original movie. The PG-rated film is appealing to a wide audience, including parents, kids, and the 17-34
The fourth installment in the popular Korean franchise, The Roundup: Punishment, has made history by setting a new all-time opening day presales record in its home market. With over 834,000 ticket reservations as of Wednesday morning local time, the crime actioner has accounted for an impressive 95.5% of all sales. This surpasses the franchise's own
The upcoming film June Zero, directed by Jake Paltrow and produced by Oren Moverman, Miranda Bailey, and David Silber, is set to hit theaters in New York on June 28th, Los Angeles on July 5th, and nationwide on July 12th. The movie, which had its U.S premiere at Film at Lincoln Center's New York Jewish
This past weekend marked a significant change in the box office landscape, with the absence of any specialty films in the top ten as wide releases continued to dominate. Distributors are noting that late April tends to be a challenging time for indie films, referring to it as a “dumping ground” due to the sheer
Despite the lack of wide releases on a global scale in recent months, Warner Bros/Legendary Entertainment's Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has maintained its position as the top studio movie for the fourth consecutive weekend. With a strong showing in international markets, the film has grossed $485.2M globally, with $313.6M coming from overseas. This
In the upcoming space adventure film “Project Hail Mary,” set to hit theaters on March 20, 2026, Ryan Gosling takes on the role of Ryland Grace, a former schoolteacher turned astronaut. The story unfolds as Grace wakes up from a coma, disoriented and alone on a space station. With no memory of his identity or
The decision to push back the release of Transformers One from September 13 to September 20 was a strategic move by the studio to avoid competition with Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, which is expected to dominate the box office in September. However, this new release date also puts Transformers One in direct competition with DreamWorks Animation/Universal's Wild
As spring break approaches, the weekend box office is set to offer a mixed bag of releases. 20th Century Studios' highly anticipated “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” is expected to make a splash with a $50 million-plus opening in May. Meanwhile, A24's “Civil War” is currently holding the top spot with $27 million