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Mandalorian & Grogu Kick Off Box Office With $12M in Previews
entertainment3 days ago

Mandalorian & Grogu Kick Off Box Office With $12M in Previews

Lucasfilm’s The Mandalorian & Grogu earned $12 million in Thursday previews in select U.S. theaters, with domestic four‑day box-office projections around $82–100 million and a global haul expected at least $160 million. The film, the first Star Wars theatrical release in seven years, is drawing strong audience scores (88% on Rotten Tomatoes) despite mixed critical reception and features Pedro Pascal, with Jon Favreau and Dave Filoni involved in its creation.

Obsession’s $2.6M Previews Signal Strong Start for Romantic Horror
box-office11 days ago

Obsession’s $2.6M Previews Signal Strong Start for Romantic Horror

Focus Features/Blumhouse’s Obsession grossed $2.6M in previews across 2,542 theaters (including 435 PLF screens). The romantic horror has strong early buzz (95% on Rotten Tomatoes) and is tracking for a competitive opening as it challenges Michael and The Devil Wears Prada 2 over the weekend; the previews outpaced several indie horror comps and set expectations for its box-office run.

Mina the Hollower Draws Zelda and Soulsborne Praise Ahead of May 29 Release
gaming12 days ago

Mina the Hollower Draws Zelda and Soulsborne Praise Ahead of May 29 Release

Preview impressions for Mina the Hollower are overwhelmingly positive, with outlets likening its top‑down action to Zelda and Soulsborne titles, praising tight movement, weapon variety, and dungeon exploration; the game is set for a late May 2026 release, features a 120fps boost on Switch 2, and includes difficulty modifiers, though full reviews will come closer to launch.

Mortal Kombat II Opens with $5.2M in Previews as Box-Office Duel Looms
box-office18 days ago

Mortal Kombat II Opens with $5.2M in Previews as Box-Office Duel Looms

Mortal Kombat II earned $5.2 million in Thursday previews and is expected to anchor a weekend box-office fight against The Devil Wears Prada 2, with forecasts ranging from about $35–45 million for MK II and roughly $38–42 million for Prada 2 in its second weekend, though some projections push both toward around $50 million thanks to Mother's Day turnout.

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.

May 2026 Indie Selects: A Bold, Genre-Swapping Lineup for Xbox
technology19 days ago

May 2026 Indie Selects: A Bold, Genre-Swapping Lineup for Xbox

ID@Xbox's May 2026 Indie Selects hub on the Xbox Store and Xbox.com/IndieSelects curates a bold, genre-hopping lineup handpicked by the team, featuring Mouse: P.I. for Hire, Dosa Divas, Content Warning, People of Note, Space Warlord Baby Trading Simulator, and Icarus: Console Edition across cartoon FPS, cooking RPG, co-op horror, rhythm-based combat, arcade stock trading, and survival gameplay—designed for big moments and memorable experiences.

Devil Wears Prada 2 Opens Strong, Aims for Near-$180M Global Start
box-office25 days ago

Devil Wears Prada 2 Opens Strong, Aims for Near-$180M Global Start

The Devil Wears Prada 2 kicked off with $10 million in U.S. previews and about $50.5 million worldwide, with global projections near $180 million. The film opens in 4,150 theaters and has strong presales, tracking roughly $73–80 million domestically, and shows robust early overseas performance across markets like Italy, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, and Australia. Audiences give it a high Rotten Tomatoes score (88%), suggesting solid word-of-mouth as the summer box office surge begins.

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.

Cronin’s The Mummy Opens to $1.5M Previews, Eyes a $12M+ Weekend
box-office1 month ago

Cronin’s The Mummy Opens to $1.5M Previews, Eyes a $12M+ Weekend

Lee Cronin’s The Mummy opened with about $1.5 million in previews (showtimes from 3 PM) and is tracking to roughly a $12 million opening as the box office continues to be led by The Super Mario Bros. Movie, roughly in the mid-$40Ms for the weekend. The $22 million film (net, with 30% Irish tax credits) follows the journalist’s daughter who disappears, returns years later, and plunges a family into a nightmare. Early audience sentiment is strong (around 80%), while critics sit around 51% on Rotten Tomatoes. The piece also notes Magnolia’s broader release plans tied to a wide release for Normal and other industry context.

Secret Lair Unveils Eight Back-to-School MTG Drops for April 27
gaming1 month ago

Secret Lair Unveils Eight Back-to-School MTG Drops for April 27

Wizards of the Coast announced the Back to School Superdrop featuring eight Secret Lair drops (including MTG x My Little Pony and MTG x Dwarf Fortress) launching April 27, 2026. Individual drops are priced at $29.99 non-foil / $39.99 foil, with three bundle options available at higher prices. Single orders over $99 ship free, and a pre-queue opens at 8 a.m. PT before the 9 a.m. PT sale; checkout secures items (not just adding to cart). Sign up for notifications to stay in the loop.

Final Critics Round-Up Signals Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Is Almost Here
gaming2 months ago

Final Critics Round-Up Signals Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream Is Almost Here

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.

Project Hail Mary Sends Previews Over $11M, Setting 2026 Box Office Pace
box-office2 months ago

Project Hail Mary Sends Previews Over $11M, Setting 2026 Box Office Pace

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.