‘Elio’ Poised to Become Pixar’s Biggest Box Office Flop Ever!!

It was only last year that several insiders revealed what a turbulent production DreamWorks‘ Kung Fu Panda 4 went through under the leadership of director Mike Mitchell. The movie earned mediocre reviews, but emerged as a box office hit. This year, the self-aware Pixar quietly released the new original film Elio, perhaps preempting trouble. Not too long after it debuted with a record-low opening weekend … Continue reading ‘Elio’ Poised to Become Pixar’s Biggest Box Office Flop Ever!!

‘Kung Fu Panda 5’: Future Sequels Are Only Going to Get Bigger!!

Skadoosh! It was brilliant to see Po’s journey to Juniper City unfurl before our eyes in Kung Fu Panda‘s typical pattern of humorous action. The performance of Kung Fu Panda 4 was well received both commercially and among critics. With a cumulative global gross standing at $525 million, Kung Fu Panda 4 has already surpassed the box office feat of its predecessor, Kung Fu Panda … Continue reading ‘Kung Fu Panda 5’: Future Sequels Are Only Going to Get Bigger!!

‘The Fall Guy’ Opens Disappointingly at the BO!!

Universal’s The Fall Guy isn’t so strong, and nobody is really shocked. While it was projected to do at least $30M, and it’s coming in at $28.5M, this is the range for original action comedies, even when they star Ryan Gosling. PostTrak exits report he’s 50% of the reason why people went to see the movie (versus 35% for Emily Blunt). Pic took in $25.4M … Continue reading ‘The Fall Guy’ Opens Disappointingly at the BO!!

‘Challengers’ Wins the Match with Solid Opening at the BO!!

Amazon MGM Studios’ Challengers is being called at a $15M opening, which is officially the biggest opening ever for Oscar-nominated filmmaker Luca Guadagnino. It’s also the best we’ve seen from Zendaya for a live-action, original, non-IP movie. Friday/previews are $6.2M, Saturday was $5M, -19% and the studio has the confidence that Sunday will come in at $3.78M. Before this, the widest release for Guadagnino was … Continue reading ‘Challengers’ Wins the Match with Solid Opening at the BO!!

‘Civil War’ Continues Win For the Second Weekend at the BO!!

A24’s Civil War is winning the box office skirmish against three wide entries with a second weekend of $11.1M after a $3.25M Friday and $4.6M Saturday. This catapults the Alex Garland political thriller into A24’s top 5. That’s a -56% second frame ease which is a great hold for a movie that provoked a divided audience response with a B- Cinemascore. Many felt it would … Continue reading ‘Civil War’ Continues Win For the Second Weekend at the BO!!

Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024) Review!!

Synopsis – After Po is tapped to become the Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace, he needs to find and train a new Dragon Warrior, while a wicked sorceress plans to re-summon all the master villains whom Po has vanquished to the spirit realm. My Take – While ‘How to Train Your Dragon’ arguably remains DreamWorks Animation‘s best franchise, the ‘Kung Fu Panda’ series of … Continue reading Kung Fu Panda 4 (2024) Review!!

‘Civil War’ Takes Best Ever Opening for A24 at the BO!!

A24 is calling Civil War at a $25.7M opening, largely fueled by Democrat and Liberal moviegoers, but with overperforming business in some Red state regions like the South and Southwest. Screen Engine/Comscore’s PostTrak polled Civil War attendees’ politics reporting that 22% considered themselves Liberal, 19% were Democrats, 11% considered themselves moderate, whereas registered Republicans (6%), Evangelical Christians (6%) and politically conservative folks (5%) showed up … Continue reading ‘Civil War’ Takes Best Ever Opening for A24 at the BO!!

‘Godzilla x Kong’ Dominates as ‘Monkey Man’, ‘First Omen’ Underwhelm at the BO!!

Even better than expected results for Legendary/Warner Bros’ Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire with a second weekend of $31.7M (-60%) after a second Saturday of $13.8M, +62% over Friday. The twosome are beating their chests to ten-day $135M total. In second, Universal’s Monkey Man kept steady toward a $10.1M opening, after a $3.58M Saturday, -15% from Friday/previews. If ya think about it, even though this … Continue reading ‘Godzilla x Kong’ Dominates as ‘Monkey Man’, ‘First Omen’ Underwhelm at the BO!!

‘Godzilla x Kong’ Conquers with $80M Opening at the BO!!

Legendary and Warner Bros‘ Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire stomped all over expectations with an $80M opening, the second best start of the year so far, $2.5M behind the $82.5M opening of Legendary’s other big pic this spring, Dune: Part Two. No one saw this coming. As we told you heading into the movie, the fifth Monsterverse titles gets the Legendary series across $2 … Continue reading ‘Godzilla x Kong’ Conquers with $80M Opening at the BO!!

‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ Sets $45M+ Opening Propelling Franchise Past $1B at the BO!!

No snowstorm or sour reviews stood in Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire‘s path this weekend, as the Gil Kenan-directed, Jason Reitman-produced sequel minted a $45.2M opening after a nice spike on Saturday from families. Yesterday came in at $16.8M, 5% ahead of Friday/previews’ $16M. If the numbers hold up, that’s the second-best start ever for a Ghostbusters’ movie after the 2016 female ensemble of Kirsten Wiig, Melissa … Continue reading ‘Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire’ Sets $45M+ Opening Propelling Franchise Past $1B at the BO!!

‘Kung Fu Panda 4′ Dominates Hold While New Films Fail at the BO!!

The whole marketplace is coming in lighter than expected at $89M, which is -3% off from the same frame a year ago when Shazam Fury of the Gods did $30M. That’s exactly what the second weekend is for Kung Fu Panda 4which is a great hold at -48%, rising to $107.7M stateside running total. Legendary/Warner Bros’ Dune Part Two isn’t far behind with $29.1M, -37%, … Continue reading ‘Kung Fu Panda 4′ Dominates Hold While New Films Fail at the BO!!

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Dethrones ‘Dune: Part Two’ From Top Spot at the BO!!

With both this week’s new release, Kung Fu Panda 4, and last week’s holdover hit, Dune: Part Two, over-performing at the domestic box office, the theatergoing business is witnessing a much-needed uptick this weekend after so-so results in the new year. While the Oscars will no doubt provide a customary bump in revenue for the winners, the box office conversation this weekend is mainly going … Continue reading ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Dethrones ‘Dune: Part Two’ From Top Spot at the BO!!

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Gets a New ‘Dune’-Themed Trailer!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Follow Po on his wide-eyed adventures in ancient China, whose love of kung fu is matched only by an insatiable appetite. Directed – Mike Mitchell, Stephanie Stine Starring (voices of) – Jack Black, Ke Huy Quan, Awkwafina Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Gets a New ‘Dune’-Themed Trailer!! Check It Out!!

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’: New Promo Sees Po Face Off Against Bunnies!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Follow Po on his wide-eyed adventures in ancient China, whose love of kung fu is matched only by an insatiable appetite. Directed – Mike Mitchell, Stephanie Stine Starring (voices of) – Jack Black, Ke Huy Quan, Awkwafina Check out the trailer: Hold on to your (bao) buns… Jack Black is back! 🐼 Get tickets to see #KungFuPanda 4 only in theaters March 8! https://t.co/lwRrJeTZ0YContinue reading ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’: New Promo Sees Po Face Off Against Bunnies!! Check It Out!!

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Gets a New International Poster!! Check It Out!!

Kung Fu Panda 4 is going international with a brand-new movie poster to highlight all the new and returning characters in the franchise’s latest installment. Jack Black returns as the beloved Panda Po, as he masters the role of Spiritual Leader of the Valley of Peace. Instead of fighting as the Dragon Warrior, Po is on the lookout for his successor, as he must train … Continue reading ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Gets a New International Poster!! Check It Out!!

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’: New Promo Glimpses into the Next Chapter!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Follow Po on his wide-eyed adventures in ancient China, whose love of kung fu is matched only by an insatiable appetite. Directed – Mike Mitchell, Stephanie Stine Starring (voices of) – Jack Black, Ke Huy Quan, Awkwafina Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’: New Promo Glimpses into the Next Chapter!! Check It Out!!

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Trailer Sees Po Training a New Dragon Warrior!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Follow Po on his wide-eyed adventures in ancient China, whose love of kung fu is matched only by an insatiable appetite. Directed – Mike Mitchell, Stephanie Stine Starring (voices of) – Jack Black, Ke Huy Quan, Awkwafina Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Trailer Sees Po Training a New Dragon Warrior!! Check It Out!!

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Adds Ke Huy Quan and Viola Davis!!

Kung Fu Panda 4 has cast some of the most demanded performers working today, with Ke Huy Quan and Viola Davis joining the anticipated animated sequel. The announcement was made by Jack Black, who voices the titular character of the series, through his social media accounts, welcoming the franchise’s new recruits. In addition to the casting announcement, it was revealed that the first trailer for … Continue reading ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Adds Ke Huy Quan and Viola Davis!!

‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Sets March 8, 2024 as Release Date!!

The beloved Dreamworks animated franchise is coming back to the big screen as Universal now sets Kung Fu Panda 4 for release on March 8, 2024. With the film in early production, no plot details of the fourth installment in the Kung Fu Panda franchise were given, but with a confirmed release date, fans can now officially anticipate the return of their favorite characters on … Continue reading ‘Kung Fu Panda 4’ Sets March 8, 2024 as Release Date!!