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‘Moana 2’ Has Become One of the Highest-Grossing PG Movies Ever!!

After the first Moana earned over $680 million at the worldwide box office and became a hit on Disney+ over the last few years, it wasn’t surprising to see its sequel deliver even more extraordinary numbers. After debuting in theaters over the Thanksgiving holiday in 2024, Moana 2 has now grossed $435 million domestically and $555 million from international markets for a worldwide haul of … Continue reading ‘Moana 2’ Has Become One of the Highest-Grossing PG Movies Ever!!

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‘Minions 3’ Release Preponed to July 1, 2026!!

Universal is shaking up its slate of upcoming animated family films, and while it’s bad news for Shrek fans, it’s all coming up roses for the Minions. Illumination‘s next entry in the Despicable Me spinoff series, Minions 3, has been moved up almost a full year from June 30, 2027, to July 1, 2026, taking the place originally occupied by Shrek 5, which will now … Continue reading ‘Minions 3’ Release Preponed to July 1, 2026!!

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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Continues Dominance as Disney Crosses $3.6 Billion at the Summer BO!!

Nothing seismic going on in a traditional weak Labor Day weekend in regards to box office fluctuations, but we’ll leave you with this: Disney, together with its 20th Century Studios label, led summer 2024 (May 3-Labor Day) with $1.53 billion thanks to a comeback in brands Pixar with Inside Out 2 and MCU with Deadpool & Wolverine, as well as its Fox brands of Kingdom … Continue reading ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Continues Dominance as Disney Crosses $3.6 Billion at the Summer BO!!

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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Reclaim Top Spot as ‘The Crow’ & ‘Blink Twice’ Flop at the BO!!

Blame the lack of want-to-see fare in addition to the return-to-school as this penultimate weekend of summer is coming in at $94.5M for all movies, -33% from last weekend. That’s the third lowest weekend of this summer after the first weekend of June/post Memorial Day frame ($66.3M) and the first weekend of May ($73.9M) per Box Office Mojo. Compared to the same weekend a year … Continue reading ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Reclaim Top Spot as ‘The Crow’ & ‘Blink Twice’ Flop at the BO!!

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‘Coraline’ Re-Release Sets New Milestones at the BO!!

Thanks to its fabulous 15th anniversary re-release, LAIKA’s cult hit Coraline is on the verge of hitting box office milestones that have eluded even the more accessible modern movies. Coraline was originally released in 2009, when it emerged as a modest hit, considering its general kookiness. But in its re-release, the film exceeded all expectations, delivering numbers bigger than even the recent 25th anniversary re-issue … Continue reading ‘Coraline’ Re-Release Sets New Milestones at the BO!!

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‘Alien: Romulus’ Delivers Second-Best Franchise Opening at the BO!!

So much for the doldrums of August. Between Alien: Romulus and the near $100M-grossing Sony/Wayfarer Studios movie’ It Ends With Us, it’s clear we’ve shaken off all the strike jitters. Disney continues to keep the shine on its 20th Century Studios brand with their own fingerprints on storied franchises as Alien: Romulus settles with $41.5M, the second highest opening ever in the 45-year old franchise … Continue reading ‘Alien: Romulus’ Delivers Second-Best Franchise Opening at the BO!!

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‘Minions’: Chris Renaud Confirms No Live-Action Adaptation Plans!!

With Disney raiding their back catalog for live-action remakes, one might wonder if the Despicable Me movies could follow suit. However, if the specter of live-action Minions haunts you, we have good news. When asked about the subject in a new interview with Film Hounds, Minions maven Chris Renaud‘s answer was succinct: “God, I hope not.” Renaud elaborated, noting that the strength of the franchise … Continue reading ‘Minions’: Chris Renaud Confirms No Live-Action Adaptation Plans!!

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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’, ‘It Ends with Us’ Battle for Top Spot; ‘Borderlands’ Flops at the BO!!

In a highly unusual turn of events, two movies starring a married couple — Deadpool & Wolverine, and It Ends with Us — took the top two spots at the domestic box office this weekend. Starring Ryan Reynolds, the superhero blockbuster retained its number one position for the third time in a row, while his wife Blake Lively’s romantic drama exceeded expectations in its debut, … Continue reading ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’, ‘It Ends with Us’ Battle for Top Spot; ‘Borderlands’ Flops at the BO!!

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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Breaks More Records, ‘Trap’ Opens Well, ‘Harold & The Purple Crayon’ Flops at the BO!!

At $395.5M Deadpool & Wolverine is the highest grossing R-rated movie ever at the domestic box office surpassing Passion of the Christ ($370.7M) as well as the previous two Deadpools this weekend (Deadpool at $363M and Deadpool 2 at $324.6M). This is after a phenomenal second weekend of $97M, -54%, the 8th best second weekend ever, ahead of Barbie‘s $93M second frame a year ago, … Continue reading ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Breaks More Records, ‘Trap’ Opens Well, ‘Harold & The Purple Crayon’ Flops at the BO!!

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‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Sets Records with $205 Million Debut at the BO!!

Buoyed by incredible pre-release buzz and a resounding panel at the ongoing San Diego Comic-Con, Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine is not only breaking records at the box office, but is also setting benchmarks so high that they’ll probably remain untouched for quite some time. The superhero sequel was initially expected to deliver a domestic debut of around $170 million, but is now estimated to … Continue reading ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ Sets Records with $205 Million Debut at the BO!!

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‘Twisters’ Sets Biggest Domestic Debut for a Disaster Movie with $80.5M at the BO!!

Universal has called the domestic opening for the Lee Isaac Chung directed Twisters at $80.5M as we told you last night. That’s 60% ahead of the $50M+ that tracking was spotting. The rebounding post-strike summer at the box office continues to see actual opening ticket sales bury any piece of tracking. Exclaimed Universal Domestic Distribution Boss Jim Orr, “Lee Isaac Chung crafted an incredibly engaging … Continue reading ‘Twisters’ Sets Biggest Domestic Debut for a Disaster Movie with $80.5M at the BO!!

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‘Inside Out 2’ Has Become the Second-Biggest Animated Film of All Time!!

After a month of release during which it broke nearly every box office record imaginable for an animated film, Disney-Pixar’s Inside Out 2 has overtaken Universal’s The Super Mario Bros. Movie to become the second-biggest animated release of all time, both domestically and worldwide. On its fifth Tuesday, the blockbuster sequel added around $3.8 million domestically, which takes its running total to $578 million, which … Continue reading ‘Inside Out 2’ Has Become the Second-Biggest Animated Film of All Time!!

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‘Longlegs’ Sets Record Debut while ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ Stumbles at the BO!!

Illumination/Universal’s Despicable Me 4 won the weekend with $44.6 million, but Neon‘s Nicolas Cage-Maika Monroe starrer Longlegs stole the headlines, delivering the best original horror opening year-to-date and the best-ever start for the Tom Quinn-run 7-year old distribution company with $22.6M. That’s an excellent win for original movies, a much-needed boost for the horror genre, and a big win for the arthouse circuit, which we … Continue reading ‘Longlegs’ Sets Record Debut while ‘Fly Me to the Moon’ Stumbles at the BO!!

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‘Minions 3’ is Sets June 30, 2027 as Release Date!!

It’s a Minion world, and we’re all just living in it. Illumination has announced that a third Minions movie will premiere in theaters on June 30, 2027. The news drops right after Despicable Me 4 saw a massive debut at the global box office over the weekend. With audiences still clearly invested in the Despicable Me franchise, the studio has no reason to stop exploring … Continue reading ‘Minions 3’ is Sets June 30, 2027 as Release Date!!

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‘Despicable Me 5’: Director Chris Renaud Hints at Possible Next Installment!!

As reported by Variety, co-director of the recent Despicable Me 4, Chris Renaud, has given an intriguing update about the possibility of a fifth installment. Speaking in an interview about the potential for another outing for Gru and the Minions, Renaud said, “If we come up with a good story, and it feels like we can cover some fresh territory, then certainly it’s possible.” There … Continue reading ‘Despicable Me 5’: Director Chris Renaud Hints at Possible Next Installment!!

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Despicable Me 4 (2024) Review!!

Synopsis – Gru, Lucy, Margo, Edith, and Agnes welcome a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his girlfriend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run. My Take – Love them or hate them, you just can’t ignore the Minions. Ever since the franchise began … Continue reading Despicable Me 4 (2024) Review!!

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‘Despicable Me 4’ Dethrones ‘Inside Out 2’ With $122M+ 5-Day Opening at the BO!!

Despicable Me 4 bounced back from where we saw it earlier this weekend for a $27M Friday and $26.8M Saturday, which will result in a $75M 3-day and $122.6M 5-day. Exclaimed Universal Domestic Distribution President Jim Orr, “What a tremendous debut for Despicable Me 4, one of the most beloved franchises in film. Gru, his family and the Minions have once again been embraced by … Continue reading ‘Despicable Me 4’ Dethrones ‘Inside Out 2’ With $122M+ 5-Day Opening at the BO!!

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‘Despicable Me 4’: New Trailer Sees Gru and Family Facing New Super-powered Villains!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Gru, Lucy, Margo, Edith, and Agnes welcome a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who is intent on tormenting his dad. Gru faces a new nemesis in Maxime Le Mal and his girlfriend Valentina, and the family is forced to go on the run. Directed – Chris Renaud, Patrick Delage Starring (voices of) – Steve Carell, Will Ferrell, Sofía Vergara Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Despicable Me 4’: New Trailer Sees Gru and Family Facing New Super-powered Villains!! Check It Out!!

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‘Despicable Me 4’ Gets a New Poster!! Check It Out!!

A new poster for Despicable Me 4 has been released by Illumination, teasing this summer’s sequel and how it will change the family dynamic. After years of attempting to become the greatest villain in history, Gru (Steve Carell) will continue to raise his children alongside Lucy Wilde (Kristen Wiig) and the Minions. But the new sequel will introduce a new member of the family in … Continue reading ‘Despicable Me 4’ Gets a New Poster!! Check It Out!!

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‘Despicable Me 4’ Set for July 23, 2024 Release!!

Illumination and Universal Studios have released the official release date of July 23, 2024 for their upcoming sequel, Despicable Me 4. This sequel marks the 15th collaboration between the two companies. No story details have been released at this time. The only announced production details revealed have been about voice talent casting. It was stated that Steve Carell will return to reprise his role of … Continue reading ‘Despicable Me 4’ Set for July 23, 2024 Release!!

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