‘Smile’ Tops Weekend with $22 Million at the BO!!

Unlike other genre films during this lackluster time at the box office, Paramount’s Smile isn’t even beginning to frown this weekend. Paramount officially reports this morning, after we heard last night that the Parker Finn directed/written horror pic had a very strong Saturday of $8.6 million. That’s now +4% from Friday and previews’ $8.2M, which will soar Smile to a $22M opening. Worldwide, Smile is exuberant at $36.5M. The pic only cost a … Continue reading ‘Smile’ Tops Weekend with $22 Million at the BO!!

‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Takes Over Weekend with $19.2 Million at the BO!!

Well, there was always a chance that New Line’s Don’t Worry Darling could dip below $20M, and it looks to be at $19.2M after a less-than-expected Saturday of $5.85M, repping a -39% drop from Friday+previews updated $9.55M. As we said in the previous update, this is the nature of young female skewing films where they come out in packs on Thursday and Friday — but then … Continue reading ‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Takes Over Weekend with $19.2 Million at the BO!!

‘The Woman King’ Takes Top Spot with $19 Million at the BO!!

TriStar/eOne’s The Woman King is coming in higher than expected, with a $19M opening boosted by lively word of mouth off an A+ CinemaScore and a massive 95% positive on Comscore/Screen Engine’s PostTrak. Friday, including $1.7M previews, came in at $6.8M while Saturday pulled in $7.15M. A+ CinemaScores are hard to come by, and The Woman King is right up there with previous awards contenders like Harriet and Hidden Figures.  … Continue reading ‘The Woman King’ Takes Top Spot with $19 Million at the BO!!

‘Barbarian’ and ‘Brahmastra Part One: Shiva’ Dominate Slow Weekend at the BO!!

The late summer/early fall box office woes continue. Though the new releases opened well on their own terms in this post Labor Day weekend (which was once set to have Salem’s Lot come out, alas it was delayed), they weren’t enough to keep this from becoming the year’s second worst grossing weekend. With an overall box office of $40.3 million, it comes in only ahead … Continue reading ‘Barbarian’ and ‘Brahmastra Part One: Shiva’ Dominate Slow Weekend at the BO!!

‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Re-Release and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Fighting to Take Top Spot at the BO!!

$3 tickets on National Cinema Day helped drive even more audiences to the highest-grossing movie of the year to date, Paramount/Skydance’s Top Gun: Maverick, putting the highest-grossing Tom Cruise movie over the $700M mark in its 15th weekend. However, Saturday’s discount day has many distribution box office analysts confused on what exactly is the No. 1 film for the weekend. They say it’s Top Gun: … Continue reading ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ Re-Release and ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Fighting to Take Top Spot at the BO!!

‘The Invitation’ Leads Worst Weekend of this Summer with $7M at the BO!!!

The bowels of the summer box office have been reached, with Sony’s new C CinemaScore horror movie The Invitation leading with $7M at 3,114 theaters. Like the late Andy Rooney, I get a lot of mail from sources. But in this instance, it’s about why it’s important to be gentle when covering the box office: We’re still in the pandemic, we’re not back yet, it’s not … Continue reading ‘The Invitation’ Leads Worst Weekend of this Summer with $7M at the BO!!!

‘Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero’ Overpowers ‘Beast’ with $20M+ Opening at the BO!!

While Crunchyroll’s Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero is coming in at the lower end of what we foresaw yesterday with $20.1M (still significantly more than what we were spotting Friday AM), Universal’s Beast grew some teeth last night, improving its 3-day from $10.1M to now $11.57M. That’s after a $4.27M Saturday that’s -1% from Friday + previews’ $4.3M. Some rival distributors believe Super Hero made more at $21M. … Continue reading ‘Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero’ Overpowers ‘Beast’ with $20M+ Opening at the BO!!

‘Bullet Train’ Leads Lowest Grossing Weekend of Summer with $13.1 Million at the BO!!

Sony’s Bullet Train will have a softer second weekend ease than expected at -55% with $13.4M at No 1 in a low wattage August frame that is around $66.8M for all movies. That’s the lowest grossing weekend to date this summer, the previous low being the May 20-22 frame when Downton Abbey opened to $16M and saw all movies $75.6M. Bullet Train‘s second weekend hold is a bit better … Continue reading ‘Bullet Train’ Leads Lowest Grossing Weekend of Summer with $13.1 Million at the BO!!

‘DC League of Super-Pets’ Post Credits Scene Sees the Arrival of Black Adam and Anubis!! Check It Out!!

After teasing earlier this week, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson revealed the full post-credit scene from his recent animated movie DC’s League of Super-Pets online, sharing his excitement to play the title role of Black Adam in the live-action feature film hitting theaters in October. The post-credit scene for DC League of Super-Pets shows the extent of Johnson’s acting ability as he voices three of the … Continue reading ‘DC League of Super-Pets’ Post Credits Scene Sees the Arrival of Black Adam and Anubis!! Check It Out!!

‘Bullet Train’ Speeds to $30.1 Million Opening Weekend at the BO!!

Sony is calling Bullet Train at a $30.1M opening. Some rival studios saw it lower. However, knowing the Culver City studio, they like to underestimate, not overestimate, in their box office gross reporting. Worldwide was $62.5M. Bullet Train made $12.6M on Friday, but that includes $4.6M Thursday previews. That means Friday grossed $8M. Saturday made $9.6M, +20% ahead of Friday, which is a very good sign for … Continue reading ‘Bullet Train’ Speeds to $30.1 Million Opening Weekend at the BO!!

DC League of Super-Pets (2022) Review!!

Synopsis – Krypto the Super-Dog and Superman are inseparable best friends, sharing the same superpowers and fighting crime side by side in Metropolis. However, Krypto must master his own powers for a rescue mission when Superman is kidnapped. My Take – Considering how live action adaptions of DC Comics properties have been mostly miss than hit in the past few years, there was little to no … Continue reading DC League of Super-Pets (2022) Review!!

‘DC League Of Super-Pets’ Tops with $23M Opening at the BO!!

The expected summer slowdown is taking its expected course with Warner Bros. animated film DC League of Super-Pets grossing a $9.3M Friday, for a $23M+ opening at 4,314, which is a solid result for a piece of original animation in the marketplace right now, not that far from Universal/DreamWorks Animation’s The Bad Guys which did $23.95M and is at $96.6M off an A CinemaScore. Abroad, … Continue reading ‘DC League Of Super-Pets’ Tops with $23M Opening at the BO!!

‘Minions: Rise of Gru’ Climbs to $710 Million at the Worldwide BO!!

Illumination‘s Minions: The Rise of Gru continues its monstrous success at the box office. Despite a crowded and competitive market this week with the likes of the continued success of Top Gun: Maverick and the debuting Nope, the popular animated film has come in at 4th place in its fifth week in theaters, with its 3-day North American weekend estimate of $10.880 million. This puts … Continue reading ‘Minions: Rise of Gru’ Climbs to $710 Million at the Worldwide BO!!

‘DC League of Super-Pets’: New Featurette Focuses on Krypto and Ace’s Friendship!! Check It Out!!

A brand new behind-the-scenes featurette for DC League of Super-Pets, Warner Bros. Pictures’ upcoming action-comedy animated film, has been released. It features some new footage of the super-powered pets in action. The film is scheduled to make its debut on July 29. The DC League of Super-Pets featurette includes commentary from its all-star cast, including Dwayne Johnson and Kevin Hart, as they discuss what it’s … Continue reading ‘DC League of Super-Pets’: New Featurette Focuses on Krypto and Ace’s Friendship!! Check It Out!!

‘DC League of Super Pets’: New Posters Reveal the Humans!! Check It Out!!

With the approaching release of DC League of Super Pets soaring into theaters on July 29, the marketing team took to Twitter to share some both well penned and punned posters with their followers. In them, we see the main group of animated heroes: Clark Kent/Superman (John Krasinski), Bruce Wayne/Batman (Keanu Reeves), Lois Lane (Olivia Wilde), Diana Prince/Wonder Woman (Jameela Jamil), Arthur Curry/Aquaman (Jermaine Clement), … Continue reading ‘DC League of Super Pets’: New Posters Reveal the Humans!! Check It Out!!

‘DC League of Super-Pets’: New Clip Features Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood (Taylor’s Version)!! Check It Out!!

Warner Bros. Pictures is gearing up to unleash a new superhero movie, but this time, they’re going animated. This July, families can watch a furry band of heroes in DC League of Super-Pets. Ahead of the release, Warner Bros. has shared a brief clip from the movie featuring Taylor Swift‘s “Bad Blood (Taylor’s Version).” The top of the clip shows a line of text included … Continue reading ‘DC League of Super-Pets’: New Clip Features Taylor Swift’s “Bad Blood (Taylor’s Version)!! Check It Out!!

‘DC League of Super-Pets’: New Trailer Focuses on the Unlikely Heroes!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – DC League of Super-Pets, follows Krypto the Super-Dog and Superman who are inseparable best friends, sharing the same superpowers and fighting crime in Metropolis together. When Superman and the rest of the Justice League are kidnapped, Krypto must convince a rag-tag shelter pack—Ace the hound, PB the potbellied pig, Merton the turtle, and Chip the squirrel—to master their own newfound powers and help him … Continue reading ‘DC League of Super-Pets’: New Trailer Focuses on the Unlikely Heroes!! Check It Out!!

Release Dates and Logos for Upcoming DC Films Revealed at CinemaCon!! Check It Out!!

Warner Bros. and DC have unveiled all-new theater posters for several films in their slate of superhero projects, with a display showcasing the logos for the upcoming movies as well as the new release dates after delays hit several DC films a few months ago. Revealed at CinemaCon, the Las Vegas-based event that kicked off earlier today, the posters that were on display are for … Continue reading Release Dates and Logos for Upcoming DC Films Revealed at CinemaCon!! Check It Out!!

‘Black Adam’ and ‘League of Super-Pets’ See Release Date Delays!!

Dwayne Johnson‘s next blockbuster projects Black Adam and DC League of Super-Pets will be releasing in theaters later than anticipated, the Rock revealed on his Instagram. DCEU fans will have to wait until October 21 to see the anti-hero in action, meanwhile, audiences will be able to see him voice Superman’s dog on July 29. The reason for delaying both films remains unclear, but it … Continue reading ‘Black Adam’ and ‘League of Super-Pets’ See Release Date Delays!!

‘DC League of Super-Pets’: New Trailer Reveals Keanu Reeves as the Voice of Batman!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – DC League of Super-Pets, follows Krypto the Super-Dog and Superman who are inseparable best friends, sharing the same superpowers and fighting crime in Metropolis together. When Superman and the rest of the Justice League are kidnapped, Krypto must convince a rag-tag shelter pack—Ace the hound, PB the potbellied pig, Merton the turtle, and Chip the squirrel—to master their own newfound powers and help him … Continue reading ‘DC League of Super-Pets’: New Trailer Reveals Keanu Reeves as the Voice of Batman!! Check It Out!!

‘DC League of Super-Pets’ Trailer Introduces the Team of Super Animals!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – DC League of Super-Pets, follows Krypto the Super-Dog and Superman who are inseparable best friends, sharing the same superpowers and fighting crime in Metropolis together. When Superman and the rest of the Justice League are kidnapped, Krypto must convince a rag-tag shelter pack—Ace the hound, PB the potbellied pig, Merton the turtle, and Chip the squirrel—to master their own newfound powers and help him … Continue reading ‘DC League of Super-Pets’ Trailer Introduces the Team of Super Animals!! Check It Out!!

‘DC League of Super-Pets’: New Image Confirms John Krasinski Is Voicing Superman!! Check It Out!!

Well… the cat’s out of the bag. Or better yet, the dog is. This morning, The Office alum and A Quiet Place director John Krasinski shared an image on Twitter to reveal he’s the one voicing Superman in the upcoming DC League of Super-Pets animated movie. Krasinski will be Krypto’s best friend, with the dog being voiced by Dwayne Johnson. As the name suggests, the … Continue reading ‘DC League of Super-Pets’: New Image Confirms John Krasinski Is Voicing Superman!! Check It Out!!

‘DC League of Super-Pets’ Reveals New Images and Plot Details!! Check It Out!!

The next year is set to bring a lot of facets of the DC universe to the big screen, with blockbuster films surrounding Batman, The Flash, and more. In addition to that, audiences will get to experience the animated movie DC League of Super-Pets, which will revolve around the animal companions of some of DC‘s greatest superheroes and villains. A new interview with Entertainment Weekly … Continue reading ‘DC League of Super-Pets’ Reveals New Images and Plot Details!! Check It Out!!

‘DC League of Super-Pets’ Sets Marc Maron as the Voice of Lex Luthor!!

Joker actor Marc Maron is set to return to the supervillain world in DC League of Super-Pets, where he will be voicing Superman’s greatest enemy, Lex Luthor. He joins a star-studded cast led by Dwayne Johnson as the Man of Steel’s canine, Krypto the Superdog. The comedian-actor dropped the news on his WTF with Marc Maron podcast, revealing he would voice the iconic DC Comics … Continue reading ‘DC League of Super-Pets’ Sets Marc Maron as the Voice of Lex Luthor!!

‘DC League of Super-Pets’ Teaser Announces Lead Voice Cast!! Check It Out!!

The cast of animated family film DC League of Super-Pets just got a serious injection of star power with the announcement that Kevin Hart, Keanu Reeves, John Krasinski, Vanessa Bayer, Kate McKinnon, Natasha Lyonne, and Diego Luna have all boarded the ensemble via a fun teaser video starring Krypto the Super Dog in all his animated glory. That’s on top of Dwayne Johnson, who was … Continue reading ‘DC League of Super-Pets’ Teaser Announces Lead Voice Cast!! Check It Out!!

‘DC League of Super-Pets’: Dwayne Johnson to Voice Krypto in Animated Movie!!

In the middle of shooting DC‘s live-action Black Adam movie, Dwayne Johnson has signed on to voice Superman’s dog, Krypto the Super-Dog, in WB‘s animated movie DC League of Super-Pets, Collider has confirmed. Sam Levine and writer Jared Stern are co-directing the film, which finds Krypto teaming up with a flyingcat to stop crime while the Man of Steel is on vacation. DC League of … Continue reading ‘DC League of Super-Pets’: Dwayne Johnson to Voice Krypto in Animated Movie!!