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Push Square reports another short Saros gameplay clip (featuring a purple-sky biome) ahead of the PS5-exclusive's April 30, 2026 launch; the Housemarque shooter, a successor to Returnal, continues to look polished as media previews begin.
Nintendo Life rounds up the final batch of previews and a diary-style first-impressions piece for Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream ahead of its Nintendo Switch launch on April 16, 2026. The roundup quotes outlets like VGC, Wccftech, GoNintendo, Nintendo Everything and TechRadar, all noting the game’s quirky humor and relaxed, sandbox charm while raising questions about how long the appeal lasts and how much content remains after the initial novelty. A YouTube impressions reel and reader comments are also included.
Amazon MGM Studios’ Project Hail Mary, directed by Phil Lord & Christopher Miller and based on Andy Weir’s novel, posted north of $11M in previews — the best start of 2026 and the strongest previews for an Amazon MGM release, even surpassing Oppenheimer’s $10.5M — fueling forecasts for a roughly $100M+ worldwide opening as the non-franchise film widens its release.
Disney's animated Hoppers pulled in $3.2 million in previews and is projected to win the weekend with a $35–$40 million opening; Maggie Gyllenhaal's The Bride opened to about $1 million and is forecast to reach roughly $10 million domestically plus around $22 million internationally.
Pixar's original feature Hoppers opened to about $3.2 million in previews (roughly $2 million from Thursday night) and is on track for a high-$30 million+ domestic debut in roughly 4,000 theaters, potentially the strongest start for a Pixar original since Coco. With a $150 million budget, early reviews have been strong (in the high-90s on Rotten Tomatoes), and the film is forecast to benefit from premium formats and broad international exposure.
Paramount and Spyglass’s Scream 7 kicked off with a franchise-record $7.8 million in previews, topping Scream 6’s $5.7 million and signaling a likely $40–$50 million opening. The movie, directed for the first time by franchise creator Kevin Williamson (after Christopher Landon’s departure), carries a roughly $45 million budget (up from $35 million). Notable absences include Neve Campbell and Jenna Ortega in the new installment.
Scream 7 opened to a franchise-record $7.5 million in previews, with Neve Campbell back as Sidney Prescott; the $45 million horror is rolling out across 52 offshore markets and will be shown in IMAX, ScreenX, D-Box and other premium formats, while notably skipping 3D.
The zombie-horror sequel 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple opened to $2.1 million in previews and is projected to gross $20–22 million over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend. The film has a $63 million budget and brings back Alfie Williams, Erin Kellyman, Emma Laird, and Cillian Murphy, with Ralph Fiennes as Dr. Ian Kelson and Jack O’Connell as Jimmy Crystal; Nia DaCosta directs from an Alex Garland script. It will compete with Avatar: Fire and Ash for first place in its fifth weekend, following the original film’s $30 million debut and $70 million North American run.
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' earned $12 million in Thursday previews, with expectations to surpass $100 million in its opening weekend in the US and Canada, driven by strong international sales and premium format screenings, continuing the franchise's global success despite a more competitive market.
Lorwyn Eclipsed is set to release on January 23, 2026, with previews starting on January 5, including artwork, cards, and story content, accessible through various online platforms and live streams.
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' has generated $12 million in previews domestically and $43.1 million internationally, with an expected opening weekend gross of $90-$105 million, aiming for a billion-dollar global total similar to previous Avatar films.
'Predator: Badlands' earned $4.8 million in previews, positioning it for a strong opening, potentially the second best in the Predator franchise, with comparisons to previous films indicating a promising box office performance.
Sony's anime film 'Chainsaw Man' led Thursday previews with $3.4 million, potentially surpassing expectations and last week's top movie, while 'Springsteen' earned $850,000 in previews. Other new releases include 'Regretting You' and a Bruce Springsteen documentary, with the box office looking strong for the weekend.
‘The Black Phone 2’ has made $2.625 million in previews and is projected to open with $18-29 million, aiming to surpass the first film’s success and boost Blumhouse’s box office performance after recent misfires.
'Tron: Ares' opened with $4.8 million in Thursday previews and is projected to earn around $45 million over the weekend in North America, aligning with the opening of its 2010 predecessor. The film, costing $180 million, stars Jared Leto and Greta Lee, and is expected to perform well internationally, with a global estimate between $85 million and $95 million.