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Sorkin's 'The Social Reckoning' Fails at Box Office and Critics
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Sorkin's 'The Social Reckoning' Fails at Box Office and Critics

Aaron Sorkin’s 'The Social Reckoning' has failed commercially and critically, opening with just $5.5 million against a $30 million budget. The film, which stars Mikey Madison and Jeremy Allen White, explores the 2021 Facebook whistleblower scandal but lacks the urgency of its 2010 predecessor, 'The Social Network.' Critics and audiences note that the story feels outdated in the age of AI, while the absence of original director David Fincher and star Jesse Eisenberg hurt its marketing appeal.

Hollywood Stars Rally to Defend Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ After Critics Drive Box Office to $8 Million
entertainment22 hours ago

Hollywood Stars Rally to Defend Tom Cruise’s ‘Digger’ After Critics Drive Box Office to $8 Million

Tom Cruise’s new film 'Digger' has become a major box office failure, grossing only $8 million domestically against a production budget estimated between $135 million and $180 million. Following scathing reviews from major critics, Warner Bros. and several high-profile actors, including Anne Hathaway and Jane Fonda, have launched a public defense of the film. The movie, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, is a meta-satire about an oil tycoon facing an environmental catastrophe. While industry figures praise its ambition, the film is projected to lose at least $150 million to $200 million, marking one of the biggest flops in recent history.

Other Mommy Tops Box Office at $28M Despite Poor Reviews; Social Reckoning Underperforms
box-office1 day ago

Other Mommy Tops Box Office at $28M Despite Poor Reviews; Social Reckoning Underperforms

Universal's horror film Other Mommy opened at No. 1 with $28 million, significantly outperforming Sony's The Social Reckoning, which debuted at $6 million. Despite a 18% Rotten Tomatoes score, Other Mommy benefited from strong Halloween season demand and a $19 million budget, while The Social Reckoning struggled with mixed reviews and a $30 million budget.

Marvel's 'Endgame Encore' Re-release Adds Doom and Loki Scenes to Bridge the Multiverse
entertainment2 days ago

Marvel's 'Endgame Encore' Re-release Adds Doom and Loki Scenes to Bridge the Multiverse

Marvel Studios has re-released 'Avengers: Endgame' as 'Endgame Encore' with four new scenes featuring Doctor Doom and Loki. The rerelease has grossed over $126 million, pushing its lifetime total to $2.925 billion and dethroning 'Avatar' as the highest-grossing film. The new footage, which includes a post-credits scene where Doom threatens Bruce Banner, serves as a narrative bridge to the upcoming 'Avengers: Doomsday' and suggests the multiverse is collapsing.

Hollywood Stars Rally to Defend 'Digger' Amid Record Box Office Failure
entertainment2 days ago

Hollywood Stars Rally to Defend 'Digger' Amid Record Box Office Failure

Tom Cruise’s new film 'Digger' has suffered a massive commercial failure, grossing only $8 million domestically against a reported budget of up to $180 million. Despite poor reviews and a 52% Rotten Tomatoes score, high-profile actors including Anne Hathaway, Mandy Patinkin, and Guillermo del Toro have publicly defended the movie. The film, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, is also being discussed for its climate message, though critics remain largely negative.

Jessica Chastain's 'Other Mommy' Debuts to Mixed Reviews and $28M Box Office
film3 days ago

Jessica Chastain's 'Other Mommy' Debuts to Mixed Reviews and $28M Box Office

Universal's horror film 'Other Mommy' has opened to a $28 million domestic box office debut, leading the weekend despite a 20% Rotten Tomatoes score. Directed by Rob Savage and starring Jessica Chastain in a dual role, the film is based on Josh Malerman's novel 'Incidents Around the House.' Critics are divided, with some praising Chastain's performance and the film's momentum, while others criticize its reliance on jump scares and lack of narrative depth.

Iñárritu’s 'Digger' Faces $250M Loss After $8M Opening
entertainment3 days ago

Iñárritu’s 'Digger' Faces $250M Loss After $8M Opening

Tom Cruise’s new film 'Digger' has suffered a severe box office failure, opening with just $8 million domestically and $20 million globally. With a production budget of $160 million and marketing costs near $100 million, the film is projected to lose between $150 million and $250 million. This marks Cruise’s lowest opening in 19 years and serves as a costly final project for outgoing Warner Bros. executives Michael De Luca and Pamela Abdy.

Digger's $250M Loss Sparks Industry Debate as Anne Hathaway Praises Film
film3 days ago

Digger's $250M Loss Sparks Industry Debate as Anne Hathaway Praises Film

Tom Cruise’s satirical drama Digger has suffered a severe box office failure, with industry estimates projecting a total loss of up to $250 million for Warner Bros. Despite the commercial disaster and mixed critical reception, Anne Hathaway publicly praised the film, calling it brilliant. The failure has intensified scrutiny of the studio’s decision to greenlight the high-budget project and prompted public defense from Cruise’s director and peers.