'Avengers: Endgame Encore' leads weekend box office with about $26M domestic as four films eye $20M+
Marvel's re-release of Endgame topped a crowded pre-fall frame in which four titles were each projected to clear $20M.
deadline.com · +8 outlets
Universal becomes first studio to cross $5B in year-to-date global box office in 2026
The studio hit the milestone earlier in the calendar year than any rival, on the strength of its 2026 slate.
deadline.com · +6 outlets
New York Film Festival opens with James Gray's 'Paper Tiger', Scarlett Johansson and star-studded premiere
Gray's personal film drew A-list turnout and awards-season buzz on NYFF's opening night, with Johansson taking a break from filming Batman 2 to attend.
deadline.com · +13 outlets
'Godzilla Minus Zero' premieres at NYFF to strong reviews, franchise's first R rating defended by director
The Toho sequel opened the festival circuit with critics praising its action and the director saying censoring it was never an option.
Variety · +7 outlets
Zach Cregger's 'Resident Evil' reboot tops domestic box office amid crowded weekend
Sony's franchise reboot opened at the top of a weekend that also saw strong showings from re-releases and A24's 'Primetime'.
The Movie Blog · +6 outlets
A24's 'Primetime' earns $2.7M in previews as Robert Pattinson film hits theaters amid Chris Hansen dispute
Lance Oppenheim's To Catch a Predator-inspired film courted controversy as the real Chris Hansen called it detached from reality.
yahoo · +7 outlets
Academy CEO Bill Kramer says YouTube Oscars move will deliver 'a very different-looking' show
The Academy is defending its deal to move the Oscars broadcast to YouTube, citing a broader audience reach.
hollywoodreporter.com · +14 outlets
'Avengers: Endgame Encore' opens strong in India and China, biggest Hollywood re-release debut in India
The Marvel re-release drew large opening-day numbers in India and posted a top comic-book opening in China in the post-Covid era.
Pinkvilla · +13 outlets
Nani's 'The Paradise' opens big but drops 57% on day two, still nears Rs 100 crore mark
The Telugu action film delivered Nani's biggest opening, then saw a steep second-day fall while still crossing key worldwide milestones.
Moneycontrol.com · +13 outlets
Sidharth Malhotra's 'The Vvaan' opens with about Rs 8 crore, second-biggest debut of his last 10 films
The fantasy thriller posted a strong opening despite mixed comparisons with prior releases, aided by Ganesh Chaturthi festivities.
The Indian Express · +14 outlets
Filmmakers and industry debate AI as Austin AI Film Festival and San Sebastian takeaways spotlight the issue
Festival panels and industry conversations are increasingly focused on how artificial intelligence reshapes filmmaking and distribution.
Austin American-Statesman · +3 outlets
Groove Doc 'NAZA' from 'No Other Land' directors gets global release and NYFF trailer after Netanyahu backlash
The Gaza documentary drew political controversy alongside festival acclaim ahead of its worldwide rollout.
hollywoodreporter.com · +3 outlets
Elon Musk film 'Billionaire' faces censorship claims as cinemas screen title Musk wants pulled
A critical documentary about Elon Musk is at the center of a dispute over theatrical bookings and alleged pressure to suppress it.
The Daily Beast · +2 outlets
AFI Fest adds 'I Play Rocky', 'Ray Gunn', 'Bunker', 'Wild Horse Nine' and 'Behemoth!' to 2026 lineup
The Los Angeles festival unveiled special screenings with Pedro Pascal, Andrew Scott, Sam Rockwell and other awards-season hopefuls.
hollywoodreporter.com · +6 outlets
Mike Leigh's 'Tender Loving Care' sweeps San Sebastian awards as 'La Bola Negra' and 'NAZA' take audience nods
The veteran British director dominated the Basque festival's prizes, signaling early awards-season momentum.
hollywoodreporter.com · +2 outlets
Willem Dafoe says record U.S. box office should be 'spread out' as audience concentrates in three big films
The actor argued the theatrical market's record totals mask a narrowing slate dominated by a handful of blockbusters.
Variety Australia · +2 outlets
Robert Eggers' 'Werwulf' trailer debuts with Aaron Taylor-Johnson ahead of Christmas release
The 'Nosferatu' director's new horror film is positioned as a holiday-season companion piece to his prior hit.
Slashfilm · +1 outlets
Zombies, predators and vikings dominate Fantastic Fest 2026 opening nights with 'Resident Evil' and 'Beware Boiuna'
Austin's genre festival opened with a slate of horror and sci-fi premieres drawing strong reception.
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