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Maya Rudolph will extend her limited Broadway run in Oh, Mary! by two weeks to July 5 after two box-office records were set in its first week at the Lyceum Theatre, including a weekly gross of about $1.54 million and a single-performance take of $199,935.
Dhurandhar: The Revenge opened to a record $81 million worldwide in its first five days, the second-biggest opening ever for an Indian title and the best ever for Bollywood; it posted about $10 million in a 3-day weekend in North America, while India delivered a front-loaded performance with around $15 million on day one and roughly a $50 million 3-day opening, with five-day domestic totals near ₹550 crore, and it set new advance-ticket sales records even as it vies with Pushpa 2 and other Hindi-language blockbusters in the global box office.
Scream 7 opened to a franchise-record $97M+ global debut, while Pegasus 3 climbed to over $500M worldwide with a $50.3M weekend (primarily in China), as part of a robust global box office that also features Hamnet at about $93M+ and Wuthering Heights nearing $200M.
'Avatar: Fire And Ash' has broken multiple box office records, including the second biggest global opening ever for James Cameron, with a $345 million debut worldwide, and achieved significant milestones in domestic and international markets, further cementing Cameron's dominance in blockbuster filmmaking.
Superman's upcoming DCU movie has set three box office preview records with $22.5 million in Thursday previews, boosting early weekend estimates to $140-150 million and potentially reaching a global opening of $250 million, marking a strong start for the film.
Disney's live-action 'Lilo & Stitch' has broken multiple box office records during its opening Memorial Day weekend, contributing to what may be the best summer box office since COVID-19, with a projected $4.2 billion in the US and Canada, and achieving notable milestones in domestic and international markets.
AMC Entertainment achieved record-breaking results during the Memorial Day holiday weekend in 2025, with the highest attendance and revenue in over a decade, driven by popular films like 'LILO & STITCH' and 'MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING,' signaling a strong rebound in theatrical moviegoing.
Allu Arjun's film Pushpa 2 has achieved significant box office success but failed to surpass five longstanding records held by Prabhas's Baahubali 2: The Conclusion. These include the biggest opening day collections in North America, overseas opening records, and top openings for non-Tamil and non-Kannada films in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, respectively. Additionally, Pushpa 2 fell short in pre-sales on BookMyShow compared to Baahubali 2. Despite these misses, Pushpa 2 remains a major success in Indian cinema.
The Telugu film "Hanu Man" continues to break records on its 15th day of release, becoming the highest-grossing film among Telugu movies in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. With a reported gross of Rs 250 crore worldwide, the movie has become the top choice for moviegoers, dominating theaters in the region.
"Godzilla Minus One" has broken multiple box office records, including the title of Biggest Single-Day Domestic Box Office for a Foreign Live-Action Film. Moviegoers are praising the film for its action, dialogue, and character development, with many considering it a standout entry in the Godzilla franchise. The movie's unique approach, focusing on the human experience and set in post-World War II Japan, has resonated with audiences. Overall, "Godzilla Minus One" has been hailed as a thrilling and touching monster movie with a memorable soundtrack.
Hayao Miyazaki's film "The Boy and the Heron" is set to break box office records with an estimated $10 million to $11 million opening, becoming the first original anime title to top the North American box office chart. The film has already become Miyazaki's highest-grossing film domestically, surpassing his previous best, and is on track to claim the biggest domestic opening for a Studio Ghibli film. It has also earned over $85 million in Japan and had a successful presence at film festivals.
"Five Nights at Freddy's" has broken Blumhouse and Halloween box office records, earning $130 million worldwide. The article also lists six of the scariest scarecrows in horror films, including "Husk," "Messengers 2: The Scarecrow," "Batman Begins," "Kakashi/Scarecrow," "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark," and "Dark Night of the Scarecrow."
Taylor Swift's tour film, "The Eras Tour," has already grossed over $100 million in worldwide ticket pre-sales, breaking box office records. The film is expected to have one of the biggest opening weekends of the year. Swift's massive Eras Tour, which has already generated an estimated $1 billion in revenue, has had a significant economic impact on the cities it visits, boosting local businesses and tourism. Fans spend an average of $1,300 on tickets, travel, clothing, and merchandise for the tour. The economic influence of the Taylor Swift brand extends beyond the artist herself, benefiting industries and individuals downstream. The release of the tour film is expected to further boost revenue for theaters and continue Swift's economic impact as she takes her tour internationally.
Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel's "Gadar 2" has achieved a resounding success at the box office, amassing ₹228.9 crore within five days of its release. Speculation arises whether it can surpass the earnings of Shah Rukh Khan's "Pathaan," which has collected ₹543 crore domestically. Film trade analyst Komal Nahta believes there is a 95 percent chance of Gadar 2 surpassing Pathaan's earnings, while producer and film business expert Girish Johar suggests waiting for another weekend to make a more accurate prediction. Directed by Anil Sharma, Gadar 2 features an ensemble cast and was released alongside Akshay Kumar's "OMG 2" on August 11th.
The movie "Barbie," starring Margot Robbie, has broken box-office records while also facing criticism from right-wing groups. Margot Robbie responded to questions about her childhood connection to Barbie.