In the current state of the global box office, Warner Bros continues to dominate with two major releases, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and Dune: Part Two. With Godzilla x Kong crossing the $1B international box office milestone, Warner Bros had a lucrative weekend with a strong haul of $33.7M from 71 markets. Even
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The recent success of the concert film Suga – Agust D Tour ‘D-Day' The Movie from Trafalgar Releasing is a testament to the enduring popularity of K-Pop powerhouse BTS and the growing power of concert films in the post-Covid era. Despite the band being on hiatus due to mandatory military service in South Korea, fans
A24's latest thriller, Civil War, directed by Alex Garland, has hit the ground running with an impressive $2.9M in Thursday previews at 2,931 locations. This marks the best ever preview performance for an A24 movie, surpassing the likes of Hereditary. The film is poised for an opening weekend that could exceed $20M, setting a new
The trailer launch for Paramount's Smile 2 at CinemaCon took many attendees by surprise with its unexpected storyline. While the images on screen initially gave off a Lady Gaga concert vibe, it quickly transitioned into a horror narrative featuring Naomi Scott as a pop star facing terrorizing smiling fans and associates. The director, Parker Finn,
Marvel Studios fans are eagerly anticipating the release of the new movie, Captain America: Brave New World, scheduled for 2025. However, exhibitors at CinemaCon were treated to an exclusive sneak peek ahead of the general public. The film, starring Anthony Mackie as Sam Wilson aka Captain America, picks up after the events of the popular
The entertainment world is abuzz with the release of the first trailer for Joker: Folie à Deux, the much-anticipated sequel to the 2019 blockbuster. This time, Joaquin Phoenix reprises his award-winning role as the Joker, with Lady Gaga joining the cast as Harley Quinn. The trailer, unveiled at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, gives a glimpse
Lionsgate has made the decision to move the highly anticipated reboot of The Crow, directed by Rupert Sanders and starring Bill Skarsgård, from its original release date of June 7 to August 23. This new date will see The Crow going up against Amazon MGM's Zoë Kravitz's feature directorial debut, Blink Twice, as well as
Since its opening on March 1, Dune Part Two has maintained a strong performance in Imax theaters week after week. The movie has seen a maximum drop of only -45% in a given week, with some weeks even seeing a decrease as low as -36%. This level of consistency is a testament to the appeal
Independent films have been making a significant impact on the box office revenue, especially in recent years. One such example is Sony Pictures Classics' Wicked Little Letters, a British period comedy that grossed an estimated $1.5+ million in its second week expansion to 1,000 screens from five. The film, directed by Thea Sharrock and starring
Based on the initial previews on Thursday night, Universal/Monkeypaw's Dev Patel action movie Monkey Man and 20th Century Studios' First Omen are both expected to do well at the box office, each projected to earn over $12 million. Monkey Man had the edge over First Omen in previews, raking in $1.4 million compared to First
Drafthouse Films has recently acquired the rights to Caligula: The Ultimate Cut, a groundbreaking 4K Ultra HD reconstruction of the infamous Tinto Brass film. This new version, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2023, features never-before-seen footage, alternate takes, and camera angles that promise to provide viewers with a fresh perspective on this
Film Movement has recently obtained the North American rights to “Close Your Eyes” directed by Victor Erice, a highly acclaimed Spanish director. The film, officially selected for prestigious film festivals including Cannes, Toronto, NYFF, San Sebastian, and BFI London, has garnered attention and critical acclaim. Winning a special citation from the National Society of Film
Legendary/Warner Bros.'s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is showing no signs of slowing down at the box office. After an impressive $80M Easter weekend start, the movie is projected to have a strong second weekend with a -55% to -60% drop, bringing in between $32M-$36M. The Adam Wingard directed Monsterverse title has already accumulated
Doug Liman's modern take on the classic 1980s film, Road House, has proven to be a massive hit on Prime Video. With over 50 million viewers tuning in over the first two weekends, the reboot has shattered records for Amazon's original movie releases on the platform. This success is a testament to the hard work