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Boots Riley Urges Fans to Pack Opening Weekend for I Love Boosters
entertainment7 days ago

Boots Riley Urges Fans to Pack Opening Weekend for I Love Boosters

After premiering at SXSW, Boots Riley urged fans on social media to see I Love Boosters during its May 22 opening weekend to secure a proper theatrical run, telling audiences to call local theaters and bring friends; the surreal, arthouse film stars Naomi Ackie, Keke Palmer, Taylour Paige, Poppy Liu and Demi Moore as a crew of boosters challenging the fashion world, with Riley cautioning that delaying could lead to the film being pulled from screens.

via Deadline|
#boots-riley#entertainment#i-love-boosters
Mortal Kombat II Opens to $5.2M in Previews, Paving a $40M+ Debut
box-office18 days ago

Mortal Kombat II Opens to $5.2M in Previews, Paving a $40M+ Debut

New Line/Warner Bros.’ Mortal Kombat II pulled in $5.2 million in Thursday previews (3 PM shows), a strong start that nudges toward a $40M+ domestic opening and could outpace the 2021 MK’s total of $42.3M, given the strength of previews versus last year’s $23.3M debut; a Mother’s Day boost for Devil Wears Prada 2 is also anticipated as the weekend unfolds.

via Deadline|
#box-office#deadline-hollywood#mortal-kombat-ii
entertainment20 days ago

Mortal Kombat II vs Prada 2: Weekend Box Office Showdown

Forecasts for May 8–10, 2026 put Mortal Kombat II on track to open at $40–$45M and lead the weekend, with The Devil Wears Prada 2 in Week 2 aiming for $38–$43M and Lionsgate’s Michael in Week 3 at $25–$30M; the top three likely exceed $100M combined as Warner Bros. pivots Mortal Kombat for a soft reboot, Prada 2 continues its strong reception, and Michael edges toward domestic milestones, setting up a hot start to the summer box office.

via Boxoffice Pro|
#box-office#entertainment#mortal-kombat-ii
Prada 2 Opens With $10M Previews, Eyes Strong Global Start
box-office25 days ago

Prada 2 Opens With $10M Previews, Eyes Strong Global Start

The Devil Wears Prada 2 kicked off with roughly $10 million in previews (2 PM start), placing it among strong summer openings; presales top $20 million and tracking projects a domestic debut around $73–80 million with a global start near $180 million, buoyed by solid early buzz (78% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a broad 4,150-theater rollout plus notable in-theater promotions.

via Deadline|
#anne-hathaway#box-office#devil-wears-prada-2
entertainment26 days ago

Devil Wears Prada 2 Eyes Near-$100M Opening on Nostalgia Rally

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is forecast to open ~95–105 million domestically for the May 1–3 weekend, driven by returning talent and strong pre-sales, with upside if reception matches the first film; overseas numbers could be even larger, while Michael and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie are also vying for attention in the same window.

via Boxoffice Pro|
#box-office-forecast#devil-wears-prada-2#entertainment
Michael Opens Strong Worldwide With $218.8M Debut
box-office29 days ago

Michael Opens Strong Worldwide With $218.8M Debut

Michael opened to $97.2 million in North America and a global total of $218.8 million, including a $25.4 million Sunday that exceeded expectations; foreign grosses reached $121.6 million from 82 territories, with China contributing about $4.8 million, marking the biggest opening for a musical biopic outside China. It stands as one of 2026’s top global openings, and industry forecasts anticipate roughly $50 million in weekend two as summer box office kicks off, with comparisons to Bohemian Rhapsody and anticipation around The Devil Wears Prada 2.

via Deadline|
#box-office#lionsgate#michael-jackson
Michael Jackson Biopic Eyes Historic Opening Week at Global Box Office
entertainment1 month ago

Michael Jackson Biopic Eyes Historic Opening Week at Global Box Office

The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' is on pace to set a record for the highest-opening week for a musical biopic, with domestic projections of $90–100 million (including $39.5 million on its opening day and $12 million from pre-weekend screenings) and about $200 million worldwide, potentially ranking in the top five all-time for musical biopics. While it may surpass Straight Outta Compton, it probably won’t dethrone Bohemian Rhapsody; Lionsgate credits the film team and the estate for the strong performance amid ongoing controversy.

via Rolling Stone|
#biopic#box-office#entertainment
Michael Jackson biopic moonwalks to No. 1 with near $40M debut
entertainment1 month ago

Michael Jackson biopic moonwalks to No. 1 with near $40M debut

Antoine Fuqua's Michael Jackson biopic Michael opened at No. 1 with $39.9 million on Friday after $12.6 million in previews, signaling a potential record-setting weekend; The Super Mario Galaxy Movie held No. 2, followed by Project Hail Mary at No. 3, Lee Cronin’s The Mummy at No. 4, and The Drama at No. 5. The all-time weekend record for a music biopic remains Straight Outta Compton with $60.2 million (2015). Jaafar Jackson stars as Michael.

via Page Six|
#antoine-fuqua#biopic#box-office
entertainment1 month ago

Mandalorian Spin-off Aims for a $90–$100M Box-Office Kickoff

Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu are forecast to debut with a $90–$100 million domestic opening, signaling strong fan interest but a cautious projection given the franchise’s six-year gap from big-screen releases and the film’s standalone status; Rogue One’s higher start and mixed results for TV-to-film franchises suggest this could be a measured launch, with marketing momentum potentially nudging the range upward.

via Boxoffice Pro|
#box-office#entertainment#grogu
Michael Biopic Opens to Record-Setting Previews, Eyes Historic Box-Office Start
box-office1 month ago

Michael Biopic Opens to Record-Setting Previews, Eyes Historic Box-Office Start

Michael opens with $12.6 million in North American previews, the year's largest preview haul, with $3.8 million from Wednesday early access. After tracking around $60 million, projections have moved to about $65–$75 million for the opening weekend (some forecasts near $80 million), with international markets adding roughly $75–$80 million for a global start near $140–$150 million. The film cost at least $170 million, including costly reshoots and a revised third act, amid behind-the-scenes turmoil and a settlement clause that restricted depiction of the accuser. If the movie succeeds, Lionsgate is eyeing more Jackson biopic installments. Jaafar Jackson stars as Michael, directed by Antoine Fuqua.

via Variety|
#biopic#box-office#lionsgate
Stanley Cup Playoffs Kick Off With Three Saturday Games, TV Details Announced
sports1 month ago

Stanley Cup Playoffs Kick Off With Three Saturday Games, TV Details Announced

The NHL announced the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs First Round opening schedule for Apr 18–20, highlighted by three Saturday games (Senators–Hurricanes 3 p.m. ET on ESPN/SN/TVAS; Wild–Stars 5:30 p.m. ET on ESPN/SN/TVAS; Flyers–Penguins 8 p.m. ET on ESPN/SN/TVAS). Sunday and Monday matchups have Time/TV TBD as the final two series are set after tonight’s games. The piece also notes playoff turnover, milestones for Crosby and Malkin, the Lightning’s streak, Utah’s playoff emergence, and bracket Challenge details, with extensive NHL Network coverage planned during the postseason.

via NHL.com|
#broadcast#nhl#opening-weekend
Mario Galaxy Movie Dominates Box Office Again With $69M Weekend
entertainment1 month ago

Mario Galaxy Movie Dominates Box Office Again With $69M Weekend

Universal’s The Super Mario Galaxy Movie led the domestic box office again, taking in $69 million in its second weekend from 4,284 theaters—a 48% drop—for a domestic total of $308 million and worldwide $629 million; after 12 days it’s the year’s top-grossing film, ahead of Project Hail Mary. You, Me and Tuscany opened to $8 million in fourth, while Project Hail Mary held strong with $24.5 million in its fourth outing.

via Variety|
#box-office#cinemacon#domestic-gross