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Sony Pictures has locked in release dates for several major upcoming films, anchoring its 2027 calendar with Ridley Scott’s Treasure Island and the comedy sequel 24 Jump Street. The studio also adjusted schedules for Helldivers and Grandgear to optimize production and box office performance.
Sony Pictures has finalized its 2027 theatrical calendar, anchoring the holiday season with Ridley Scott’s 'Treasure Island' and the comedy sequel '24 Jump Street.' The studio also adjusted release dates for 'Helldivers' and 'Grandgear' to optimize production schedules and box office performance.
Sony Pictures has finalized its 2027 theatrical calendar, anchoring the holiday season with Ridley Scott’s 'Treasure Island' and the comedy sequel '24 Jump Street.' The studio also adjusted release dates for 'Helldivers' and 'Grandgear' to optimize production schedules and box office performance.
Sony Pictures has finalized its 2027 theatrical calendar, anchoring the holiday season with Ridley Scott's Treasure Island and the comedy sequel 24 Jump Street. The studio also shifted dates for Helldivers and Grandgear to optimize production schedules and box office performance.
Sony Pictures has finalized release dates for several major 2027 theatrical releases, including Ridley Scott’s Treasure Island and the comedy sequel 24 Jump Street. The studio also adjusted the schedules for Helldivers and Grandgear to optimize box office performance and production timelines.
Ridley Scott’s adaptation of Peter Heller’s novel 'The Dog Stars' has underperformed financially, grossing just over $30 million worldwide against a $110 million production cost. Despite critical panning for being derivative, Heller maintains the film is a success for his book sales, which have surged to 10,000 copies per week. He credits the global marketing campaign for boosting visibility of his other titles, including 'The River' and 'The Orchard', and expects two more of his books to be adapted within two years.
Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic thriller 'The Dog Stars' opened to a disappointing $8 million domestically, signaling a significant financial loss for Disney. The film, which cost over $80 million to produce, received poor audience and critic scores. Meanwhile, 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' continued its dominance, reaching $891 million domestically and approaching the all-time record. 'Coyote vs. Acme' debuted in third place, while 'The Odyssey' remained a strong runner-up.
Sony's 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' maintained its fifth consecutive week at the top of the U.K. and Ireland box office, earning £2.7 million. Universal's 'The Odyssey' held second place, while Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic drama 'The Dog Stars' debuted in fifth. Critics and stars debate the film's themes and performance.
The poor box office performance of Ridley Scott’s post-apocalyptic thriller The Dog Stars has sparked speculation that the director’s earlier casting of Paul Mescal in Gladiator II was a mistake. While Scott publicly denied blaming Mescal for Gladiator II’s underperformance, industry insiders suggest he privately felt the actor lacked the traditional masculinity required for the role. This tension reportedly contributed to Mescal’s departure from The Dog Stars, a project now led by Jacob Elordi, amid conflicting narratives involving Sam Mendes’ Beatles biopic.
Sony’s Spider-Man: Brand New Day remains the global box office leader, while Disney’s The Dog Stars underperforms significantly against its high budget.
Ridley Scott reportedly blamed Paul Mescal’s performance in 'Gladiator II' for the film’s commercial underperformance, leading to a dispute over the casting of 'The Dog Stars.' While Scott’s representatives denied the claim, citing scheduling conflicts with Sam Mendes’ Beatles biopic as the reason Mescal dropped out, industry sources suggest the director felt the actor lacked the required 'masculinity.' This tension coincides with the recent box office failure of 'The Dog Stars,' which opened to approximately $8 million domestically against a budget exceeding $80 million, marking a significant financial misstep for the veteran director.
Ridley Scott's post-apocalyptic thriller 'The Dog Stars' has become a significant financial failure, opening to just $8 million domestically against a budget exceeding $80 million. Despite a star-studded cast including Jacob Elordi, Josh Brolin, and Margaret Qualley, the film failed to attract audiences, finishing fifth at the box office. Critics praised the cinematography but criticized the script as unfocused and derivative, while audiences gave it a low 'C+' grade. The poor performance marks another misfire for Scott, whose recent films have struggled to recoup costs, and highlights the limited box-office draw of Jacob Elordi compared to his peers.
Ridley Scott’s post-apocalyptic drama 'The Dog Stars' failed commercially, opening with $19.3 million globally against a budget exceeding $80 million. Despite strong praise for cinematography and cast performances, the film suffered from poor reviews, weak marketing, and competition from major blockbusters.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day held the No. 1 spot for a fifth week, reaching $891.5 million domestically and nearing the all-time record. Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey remained a strong No. 3, while the revived Coyote vs. Acme opened to $15.4 million. Ridley Scott's The Dog Stars underperformed significantly.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day remains the box office leader in its fifth weekend, while Ridley Scott's The Dog Stars continues to underperform with an estimated $8 million domestic take.