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Zoe Saldaña has stated she will not join other projects in Taylor Sheridan's television universe, citing the intense physical and scheduling demands of her role in 'Lioness.'
The Season 3 finale of Special Ops: Lioness, titled 'The Unraveling,' delivered a double twist: Joe McNamara's family has left her, and Aaliyah Amrohi is revealed as the orchestrator of her kidnapping. Zoe Saldana and Nicole Kidman discussed the emotional toll of the finale, while Stephanie Nur confirmed Aaliyah's return for potential Season 4.
Nicole Kidman discusses Kaitlyn's moral code after Lioness season 3's finale reveals Aaliyah Amrohi as the mastermind behind the plot, with Oleksandra's murder recast as a turning point and hints at a possible fourth season.
Mariska Hargitay kicked off the 78th Emmys with a tongue‑in‑cheek monologue that teased her Law & Order: SVU fame, riffed on Dick Wolf’s name by joking that his real name is ‘Richard Penis,’ and playfully tussled with Nicole Kidman as part of a pre‑taped sketch, marking the first time in 15 years a woman has hosted the Emmys and celebrating NBC’s centennial year.
Practical Magic 2 opened to about $30 million domestic (on a $75 million production budget with heavy marketing) and roughly $16 million globally from 77 markets. While not a disaster, the tepid debut underscores Hollywood’s ongoing habit of reviving legacy properties instead of pursuing new ideas, especially when the original 1998 film hasn’t resonated strongly enough to sustain a profitable sequel.
Warner Bros.’ Practical Magic 2 opened at No. 1 with about $30 million in North America from 4,146 theaters and roughly $16 million internationally for a $46 million global debut, reviving a cult favorite with Bullock and Kidman. It edged out Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which fell to second, as The Odyssey holds the third spot; next weekend will test the film’s staying power against limited direct competition.
Nicole Kidman and her daughter Faith attended the 2026 US Open men's semifinals at Arthur Ashe Stadium, with Nicole in a casual light-blue top and jeans and Faith in a burgundy polka-dot slip dress; they joined a star-studded crowd including Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson with their wives, as Salma Hayek, Camila Cabello, Adrien Brody, Rami Malek, Ben Stiller, and Anna Wintour watched the matches, where Alexander Zverev beat Karen Khachanov and Ben Shelton defeated Frances Tiafoe to reach the final.
Warner Bros./Alcon's Practical Magic 2 opened to a $46 million global debut ($30 million domestic, $16 million overseas), driven by strong English-speaking markets though offshore starts were below studio expectations in many territories; production is estimated around $75 million, signaling solid but not blockbuster-level performance for the cult 1990s property.
Practical Magic 2 opens No. 1 with about $13M on Friday (including previews) and is tracking toward a roughly $30M opening weekend, ending Spider-Man: Brand New Day’s six-week top run; Spider-Man is projected to gross around $8.5M this weekend for a domestic total near $935M, while The Odyssey sits third and Coyote vs. Acme and Runner round out the top five.
Practical Magic 2 opened No. 1 with $13 million on Friday from 4,146 theaters and is projected to finish the weekend around $30 million, led by Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman in a 25-years-later sequel that could dethrone Spider-Man: Brand New Day; other new releases like The Uprising lag behind.
Practical Magic 2 pulled in $4.7 million in Thursday previews and is on track for a domestic $30–40 million debut this weekend, with international estimates of $18–$25 million for a global opening around $48–$65 million on a $75 million budget; the Warner Bros. witchcraft tale stars Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock and could topple Spider-Man’s six-week No. 1 run.
Warner Bros. and Alcon’s Practical Magic 2, starring Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, kicked off previews Thursday with roughly $3.5–$4 million from showtimes starting at 2 p.m., a figure that bodes well for a domestic opening in the $30–$35 million range; previews exceed those of The Lost City and Ticket to Paradise, and the film’s Dolby Cinema PLF exposure could help elongate its weekend. Alcon financed 50% of the $70 million net production; international prospects in 77 territories (excluding China) are projected at about $18–$23 million.
In a wide-ranging Variety interview, Lee Pace discusses filming Practical Magic 2—highlighting a nude, prosthetics-driven scene with Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman—while reflecting on his evolution as a queer leading man, the balance between privacy and fame, and the mentors who shaped him. He also suggests the film’s romantic, humorous energy could broaden his career into new, leading-man roles beyond his extensive action and fantasy work.
Warner Bros.’ Practical Magic 2 is tracking for a global start of about $58M-$63M, with roughly $40M domestic and $18M-$23M overseas across 77 territories (excluding China). The PG-13 sequel stars Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman, is directed by Stephanie Bier, and is based on Alice Hoffman's The Book of Magic, following a multi-gen witch family as they attempt to break a spell. The first film grossed about $94.4M worldwide on a $75M budget; critics are mixed (about 34% on Rotten Tomatoes for the sequel), but WB hopes strong pre-sales and fan interest will give it staying power even if it doesn’t reach Devil Wears Prada 2-scale success.
Practical Magic 2 is aiming for a domestic opening around $30–40 million from about 4,000 theaters and $18–25 million internationally, for a total global launch in the $48–65 million range on a $75 million budget, with the goal of dethroning Spider-Man: Brand New Day's six-week domestic reign; Spider-Man has already grossed about $923 million in the U.S. and $2.4 billion worldwide, while reviews for Practical Magic 2 are mixed.