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entertainment18 days ago•19 min saved

Hollywood’s Summer 2026 Test: Do Superheroes, Star Wars, and Spielberg Deliver

Variety lays out five burning questions for the 2026 summer slate: can superhero franchises rebound with Spider-Man: Brand New Day and Supergirl, will Star Wars stay theatrical or pivot to TV, will Disney’s Moana live-action remake land with families, and how Spielberg’s Disclosure Day and Nolan’s The Odyssey perform alongside indie counterprogramming; the answers will shape Hollywood’s spending and strategy as audiences’ tastes continue to evolve post-pandemic.

via Variety|

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entertainment19 days ago•4 min saved

Summer Box Office Opens Strong with $161 Million Weekend

The domestic box office rang up about $161 million over the weekend, up 88% from a year ago, pushing 2026 year-to-date to $3.02 billion (up 16%). The Devil Wears Prada 2 led with $41.6 million, followed by Mortal Kombat II at $38.5 million and Michael at $37.9 million. New releases The Sheep Detectives and Billie Eilish’s tour aided results, while holdovers like The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Project Hail Mary posted solid legs, underscoring strong word-of-mouth as the summer season approaches a $10 billion domestic target.

via CNBC|

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entertainment20 days ago•3 min saved

Devil Wears Prada 2 Tops Box Office Weekend, Edging Mortal Kombat II

The Devil Wears Prada 2 led North American theaters in its second weekend with about $43 million, narrowly ahead of Mortal Kombat II at $40 million. Prada 2 has grossed roughly $433.2 million worldwide in 12 days, helping Disney push global 2024 totals past $2 billion. Other new releases included The Sheep Detectives and Billie Eilish—Hit Me Hard & Soft: The Tour, while Michael remained strong in its third weekend.

via NBC News|

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Devil Wears Prada 2 Aims for Blockbuster Summer Kickoff

Box Office Theory projects The Devil Wears Prada 2 to open about $84.3 million domestically this weekend, joining Michael’s $42.1 million sophomore frame for a strong summer launch; Prada 2 benefits from a premium‑format footprint, Mother’s Day carryover, and a female‑driven appeal, with critics at ~75% Certified Fresh and strong word‑of‑mouth for Michael. Some cannibalization is possible, but the two films are expected to coexist in the early weeks as other titles like Hokum and Animal Farm round out the slate.

via Box Office Theory|

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entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

Stalled Negotiations: Actors' Strike Continues as Studios Await Response

The actors' union, Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, has reported no progress in their efforts to end the ongoing strike, which has now reached 113 days, the longest in history. The union is awaiting a response from the studios on their comprehensive counter-proposal, which includes limitations on the use of artificial intelligence to recreate actors' likenesses and performances. The studios have warned that unless a deal is reached this week, it will be impossible to salvage half a season of scripted television and the 2024 summer movie season is increasingly in peril. Other demands from the union include general wage increases, improved compensation for streaming programs, and better health and retirement benefits.

via CBS News|

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entertainment2 years ago•1 min saved

China's Summer Box Office Breaks Records, Hollywood's Impact Minimal

China's summer box office has set a new record, generating 17.8 billion yuan ($2.44 billion) in revenue, with domestic films outperforming Hollywood hits like "Barbie". Four films have surpassed the 2 billion yuan mark, including "Lost in the Stars" and "No More Bets". Despite a sluggish recovery in consumer spending, this year's summer film revenue has exceeded the previous record set in 2019. However, Hollywood films like "Barbie" and "Mission: Impossible–Dead Reckoning Part One" did not perform as well, with lower box office earnings.

via Reuters|

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entertainment2 years ago•7 min saved

'Indiana Jones 5' Fails to Live Up to Expectations

Disney's "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny" may end up losing more money than Warner Bros. Discovery's "The Flash" as it struggles to recoup its reported $450 million investment. The fifth installment in the Indiana Jones franchise opened to $130 million worldwide, falling short of expectations. The film's underperformance, along with other summer releases, has contributed to a shortfall in the summer box office compared to last year. Disney's dominance in the theatrical market has been a key factor in the bullish summer predictions, but the studio now needs to find new brands or create original titles to sustain its success.

via IndieWire|

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