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Chase to Direct Sleepover for Blumhouse Atomic Monster, Universal Sets 2027 Release
entertainment20 hours ago

Chase to Direct Sleepover for Blumhouse Atomic Monster, Universal Sets 2027 Release

Jacob Chase, the Come Play director and currentInsidious: Out of the Further filmmaker, will helm Sleepover for Blumhouse’s Atomic Monster and Universal, with an October 8, 2027 release. He co-writes the screenplay with Bryce McGuire, based on McGuire’s short story, described as the quintessential sleepover nightmare; the project is progressing quickly with Jason Blum producing and Lilly Tyson overseeing Atomic Monster.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#atomic-monster#blumhouse#entertainment
Gareth Edwards Exits Jurassic World Rebirth Sequel Over Creative Differences
entertainment18 days ago

Gareth Edwards Exits Jurassic World Rebirth Sequel Over Creative Differences

Gareth Edwards has left Universal’s Jurassic World Rebirth sequel due to creative differences; Universal is moving forward with the project, with a script by David Koepp and stars Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, and Jonathan Bailey expected to return, while Spielberg and Frank Marshall remain heavily involved after Rebirth’s $869 million global haul.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#creative-differences#entertainment#gareth-edwards
The Odyssey Pushes IMAX Toward a Record-Breaking Year
business1 month ago

The Odyssey Pushes IMAX Toward a Record-Breaking Year

Christopher Nolan and Universal’s The Odyssey is driving IMAX toward a record $1.4 billion in global box office this year, prompting stock gains and a push to expand screens. The film opened with about $52 million globally in IMAX (roughly 20% of its worldwide debut) as IMAX logged 38 installations in Q2 and aims for 160–175 by the end of 2026, with a 421-contract backlog. A strong upcoming slate—Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Dune: Part Three, Godzilla Minus One, Resident Evil, Digger, Cliff Booth, Street Fighter—signals continued momentum for IMAX’s theater network.”,

via CNBC|
#box-office#business#imax
Universal’s Odyssey Delivers Record-Setting UK-Ireland Box Office Debut
film1 month ago

Universal’s Odyssey Delivers Record-Setting UK-Ireland Box Office Debut

Universal’s The Odyssey opened in the U.K. and Ireland to £12.5 million ($16.8 million), topping the market and marking Christopher Nolan’s second-biggest debut there; the film’s premium-format performance drove a record Friday, and the BFI Imax in London posted $294,249 over the three-day weekend as the venue logged more than 82,000 admissions with a 94% occupancy, making it one of its highest-grossing titles and a historic box-office milestone for the region.

via Variety|
#box-office#film#imax
Odyssey Opens with $120M Domestic, Cementing Nolan’s Strongest Post‑Dark Knight Start
entertainment1 month ago

Odyssey Opens with $120M Domestic, Cementing Nolan’s Strongest Post‑Dark Knight Start

Universal/Syncopy’s Odyssey opened with $51 million on its first day from 3,989 theaters and is tracking a domestic debut near $120 million and about $250 million worldwide, marking Christopher Nolan’s strongest non‑Dark Knight opening and boosting prospects for a $1 billion run if momentum holds; critics and audiences have responded strongly (Rotten Tomatoes 95%/97%, CinemaScore A).

via TheWrap|
#box-office#christopher-nolan#entertainment
Odyssey Sets Sail With About $15M In Thursday Previews
box-office1 month ago

Odyssey Sets Sail With About $15M In Thursday Previews

Universal’s Christopher Nolan epic The Odyssey is eyeing around $15 million in Thursday previews, which would be the best preview figure of the year for a live-action title and place it among Nolan’s strongest pre-weekend starts. Early presales are estimated at $30–$40 million, with Imax and large-format showings largely sold out, and initial comparisons to Avatar: The Way of Water and Oppenheimer suggest a strong domestic debut depending on weekend turnout.

via Deadline|
#box-office#christopher-nolan#odyssey
Feig Signs On to Direct Detention for Blumhouse’s Atomic Monster and Platinum Dunes
film1 month ago

Feig Signs On to Direct Detention for Blumhouse’s Atomic Monster and Platinum Dunes

Paul Feig is set to direct the horror-thriller Detention for Blumhouse’s Atomic Monster and Platinum Dunes, with a Daniel Gold–penned script and producers Michael Bay, Jason Blum, Brad Fuller, Cameron Fuller, Feig and Laura Fischer. Universal is viewed as the likely studio, given existing ties to Platinum Dunes/Blumhouse, while exec producers include Steven Schneider, Bea Sequeira and Gold. The logline remains under wraps as Feig eyes a darker project after The Housemaid.

via Deadline|
#blumhouse-atomic-monster#detention#film
Minions & Monsters Engines a Strong Global Start Ahead of Holiday Weekend
box-office1 month ago

Minions & Monsters Engines a Strong Global Start Ahead of Holiday Weekend

Illumination/Universal’s Minions & Monsters is off to a solid start with about $62.6 million in worldwide box office after just two days of release, including roughly $25 million domestic and a Wednesday opening around $14.2 million (CinemaScore A-). The film faces competition from Toy Story 5 but is tracking ahead of expectations as the July 4 holiday boosts momentum; overseas markets have begun rolling out in many territories (aiming for ~71 markets) with strong social-media reach ahead of the weekend. The production budget was about $85 million, and studios will watch how the holiday weekend impacts further box office.

via Deadline|
#box-office#illumination#minions-and-monsters
Disclosure Day Demonstrates Spielberg's Global Box-Office Pull
entertainment2 months ago

Disclosure Day Demonstrates Spielberg's Global Box-Office Pull

After 13 days, Disclosure Day sits at about $165M worldwide, with a near 50/50 domestic/international split, signaling genuine global appeal for Spielberg’s original film. A 60% second-weekend drop amid summer competition is possible, but critics are favorable (80% Fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, 74 Meta), while audiences are more mixed (CinemaScore B; Popcorn 71%). With an estimated $115M production budget and roughly $80M in marketing, the movie is expected to be profitable, potentially around $240M worldwide, aided by ancillary revenue and a strong marketing push centered on Spielberg’s name. Universal’s strategy and upcoming releases (Supergirl, Minions, Moana) will test its hold as the summer unfolds, but the film is positioned as a solid hit benefiting from original, high-profile storytelling.

via Flickering Myth|
#box-office#disclosure-day#entertainment
Keanu Reeves In Talks To Lead Live-Action Lego Hybrid Movie At Universal
film2 months ago

Keanu Reeves In Talks To Lead Live-Action Lego Hybrid Movie At Universal

Deadline reports Keanu Reeves is in negotiations to star in a live-action/CGI Lego hybrid film at Universal, with Josh Cooley (Toy Story 4) directing and Jill Wilfert and Ryan Christians producing for The Lego Group. Plot details are under wraps, but the project will blend live-action and animation. The Lego films have grossed about $1.1 billion globally, and Reeves’ involvement comes as the Lego rights were nearing lapse, making this deal pivotal. Reeves has already teased a Toy Story connection, having played Duke Caboom in Toy Story 4 and recently reprised the role in Toy Story 5, which released in June 2026.

via Deadline|
#film#josh-cooley#keanu-reeves
Barker Bets Big On Third Horror Feature With Universal & Blumhouse-Atomic Monster
film2 months ago

Barker Bets Big On Third Horror Feature With Universal & Blumhouse-Atomic Monster

Curry Barker will write, direct and produce his third horror feature for Universal, reuniting with Blumhouse-Atomic Monster; the untitled project is based on an original Barker idea with plot details kept under wraps, produced by Roy Lee and Steven Schneider’s Spooky Pictures and Adam Hendricks and Greg Gilreath’s Divide/Conquer, and will be distributed worldwide by Universal Film Group.

via Deadline|
#blumhouse-atomic-monster#curry-barker#film
Curry Barker Strikes Eight-Figure Horror Deal With Universal and Blumhouse
entertainment2 months ago

Curry Barker Strikes Eight-Figure Horror Deal With Universal and Blumhouse

Universal Film Group and Blumhouse Atomic Monster have landed Curry Barker to write, direct, and produce an original horror feature, marking his third collaboration with Blumhouse Atomic Monster and Universal in a rich eight-figure deal that keeps him in the Universal family after Barker’s breakout Obsession (distributed by Focus Features). The project, described as Barker’s original horror idea, is being produced by Roy Lee’s Spooky Pictures and Adam Hendricks and Greg Gilreath’s Divide/Conquer, with worldwide rights handled by Universal. Barker’s Obsession has become a cultural phenomenon with strong box-office performance and festival buzz, and Blumhouse’s partners James Wan and Jason Blum praised Barker’s originality and the potential of the new project.

via The Hollywood Reporter|
#blumhouse-atomic-monster#curry-barker#entertainment