Spider-Man: Brand New Day Opens to $355M Domestic, $927M Global for Second-Biggest Weekend Ever
The Sony/Marvel release posted the second-highest global opening weekend in box office history behind Avengers: Endgame, with a record $168M domestic opening da
Variety · +15 outlets
Barbie Sequel Stalled as Warner Bros. Negotiates Pay Deals With Gerwig, Robbie, Gosling
Warner Bros. is trying to reach new agreements with Greta Gerwig, Margot Robbie, and Ryan Gosling, with salary disputes reportedly stalling Barbie 2.
The Hollywood Reporter · +15 outlets
Universal Becomes First Studio to Cross $4 Billion at 2026 Box Office
Universal Pictures hit the $4 billion milestone driven by The Odyssey and Super Mario Galaxy, outpacing all other studios year-to-date.
International Business Times UK · +14 outlets
North American Box Office Posts Record $429M Weekend, YTD Soars Past $6B
Hollywood recorded its biggest single weekend ever, driven primarily by Spider-Man: Brand New Day, pushing the year-to-date total past $6 billion.
Deadline · +2 outlets
The Odyssey Crosses $344M Domestically, Passing Oppenheimer's Lifetime US Total
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey continues its strong run, surpassing Oppenheimer's entire US domestic gross in just 13 days.
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Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Faces Antitrust Concerns; Newsom Reportedly Involved
Gavin Newsom is reportedly concerned about a state antitrust suit against the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, as Warner Bros. says Paramount's new $31-a-share of
Yahoo Finance UK · +9 outlets
Netflix Down 38-46% From Highs as Warner Bros. Deal Uncertainty Weighs on Stock
Netflix shares have fallen sharply amid the stalled Paramount-Warner Bros. deal and broader market concerns, with analysts debating whether the dip is a buying
AOL.com · +5 outlets
Blockbuster Summer Reverses Pandemic Struggles for Local Movie Theaters
A strong summer slate led by major franchise releases is bringing audiences back to cinemas, reversing years of pandemic-era declines.
WMUR · +1 outlets
Larry Ellison Bet It All on the A.I. Boom. Will He Be the Face of the A.I. Bubble?
The New York Times profiles Larry Ellison's massive bet on the AI boom and questions whether he will become the face of a potential AI bubble.
The New York Times · +14 outlets
Disney Faces Key Earnings Test as Sports Excluded, Aims for 25% Profit Rise
Disney heads into earnings with sports assets excluded from the core business, targeting a 25% profit increase per SEC filings.
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Disney Quietly Ending Controversial Era in Marvel and Star Wars Franchises
ComicBook.com reports Disney is phasing out a divisive chapter in both the Marvel and Star Wars franchises.
ComicBook.com · +3 outlets
Wonder Man Showrunner Breaks Silence on Surprise Cancellation of Marvel TV Show
The showrunner for Marvel's Wonder Man series commented on its unexpected cancellation at the studio.
ComicBook.com · +14 outlets
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Leaks on X, Viewed by Nearly 6 Million Users
Following The Odyssey, the new Spider-Man film leaked on X (formerly Twitter) and was viewed by nearly 6 million users.
Cinema Express · +4 outlets
Retooled Version of The Wizard of Oz Could Run for Another 10 Years at Sphere
James Dolan says the updated Wizard of Oz show at the Las Vegas Sphere could continue for a decade.
IMDb · +3 outlets
Warner Bros. Discovery Shares Transacted by Institutional Investors
Multiple institutional investors including Bank of America and Royal Bank of Canada adjusted their WBD positions amid merger uncertainty.
MarketBeat · +14 outlets
Jana Nayagan Box Office Day 11: Thalapathy Vijay Records 37% Jump, Nears 300 Crore Worldwide
The Thalapathy Vijay starrer continues its strong run with a significant day 11 jump toward 300 crore worldwide.
The Times of India · +2 outlets
Mirzapur The Movie Trailer Date Revealed, September Release Eyed
The trailer date for the Mirzapur film adaptation has been announced, with a September theatrical release expected.
sacnilk.com · +1 outlets
Peddi Box Office Day 3: Ram Charan-Janhvi Kapoor Sports Action Eyes Rs 200 Crore Worldwide
The sports action film Peddi is on track for 200 crore worldwide after three days.
Goodreturns · +14 outlets