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The US domestic box office climbed this weekend thanks to the surprise success of the film Obsession, lifting overall grosses and drawing larger crowds to theaters, signaling momentum for the industry as audiences return to cinemas.
Tom Hanks explains in a recent interview that his ongoing interest in World War II stories comes from the opportunity to tell deeply human, historical tales, a pull that has kept him returning to WWII projects for over 25 years since Band of Brothers.
Vulture’s Cannes 2026 roundup highlights eight standout titles that leaned into queer energy and lean storytelling, from Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma to Fjord and The Black Ball, celebrating bold directorial voices and compact runtimes at a festival that felt smaller but still provocative.
Over Memorial Day weekend, The Mandalorian and Grogu earned an estimated $163 million worldwide, driven mainly by domestic audiences. The film, a family-friendly entry that cost about $165 million to make, isn’t a record-breaker, but positive word-of-mouth could help sustain its run into the summer as others enter the market.
Summer 2026 promises a blockbuster-heavy slate across genres, led by Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey, with Toy Story 5, Scary Movie 6, The Death of Robin Hood, Supergirl, The Invite, Minions & Monsters, and Disclosure Day also on tap—ranging from superhero adventures and high-concept epics to animated sequels, horror satire, and indie thrillers.
Megan Lawless explains the making of Sarah's brutal death in Obsession: Inde Navarrette used a helmeted wig to break through the glass, Lawless had to bash her head into brick for the close-up, and the crew later swapped in a doll for the final shots. The sequence required two takes and even drew a cheering reaction at TIFF, with Lawless noting the scene’s iconic status and discussing whether Sarah or Nikki could have had a happier ending.
Three Netflix picks for the weekend: Bugonia, a darkly funny thriller with Jesse Plemons and Emma Stone from Yorgos Lanthimos; One of Them Days, a laugh-out-loud LA buddy comedy with Keke Palmer and SZA; and Marty, Life Is Short, a candid Netflix documentary about Martin Short’s life and career.
Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger is set to appear as a lighthouse keeper in Alice Rohrwacher’s English-language adaptation of Audrey Niffenegger’s Three Incestuous Sisters, joining a cast that includes Dakota Johnson, Jessie Buckley, Saoirse Ronan and Josh O’Connor while filming on Stromboli.
Two behind-the-scenes photos from DC’s Supergirl set show Milly Alcock in the costume with director Craig Gillespie reviewing footage, suggesting a grittier tone than the recent Superman film; the exclusive set visit reveals one indoor monitor shot and an outdoor mountainous scene with Alcock as Kara Zor‑El, as the film, produced by DC Studios’ Peter Safran and James Gunn, gears up for a June 26, 2026, release.
The piece argues that The Devil Wears Prada 2’s box office performance reflects a broader slowdown in superhero movies, suggesting audiences are diversifying their tastes and gravitating toward other genres, aided by streaming and fatigue with tentpole franchises.
After a seven-year wait, The Mandalorian and Grogu hits theaters on May 22, 2026 with a 62% Rotten Tomatoes critic score and a divisive reception; the $165 million film is the Disney era’s cheapest Star Wars entry, underscoring the franchise’s pattern of mixed reactions between critics and audiences.
The Mandalorian and Grogu dazzles with action and a standout score (Grogu moments shine), but its repetitive plotting and limited character development make it feel like a long, glossy episode rather than a true Star Wars film.
The live-action Masters of the Universe world premiere sparked broadly positive early buzz from critics and fans who praised its nostalgic homage to the 80s cartoon, bold visuals, action, and heart, with a few mixed takes on pacing; the film directed by Travis Knight stars Nicholas Galitzine as Prince Adam/He-Man alongside Camila Mendes, Idris Elba, Jared Leto, and Alison Brie, and arrives in theaters June 5.
Charlotte Zhang’s Tycoon imagines a 2028 Los Angeles under a meat ban, with a monopolistic insect-protein megacorp (Ootheca Inc.) controlling supply; through a vivid DIY visual language, it follows two hustlers as they navigate surveillance, precarity, and small-time crimes, turning political dread into a human-scale survival tale.
Travis Knight, Laika veteran turned live-action director, says his Masters of the Universe film honors the long-running property by blending playful camp with serious emotion, centering Adam’s journey to become He-Man and the duality of empathy versus strength, while weaving in fan-favorite characters like Ram Man and Fisto in background ways and noting that not every favorite could fit; the film aims to appeal across generations and leaves open the possibility of more stories if audiences respond, with a June 5 release date.