Avengers: Endgame Encore opens to $26M domestic, $86M worldwide, tops weekend box office
The 2019 film's re-release with added scenes returned Marvel to No. 1, with Disney noting Marvel Studios passed $35 billion in global box office.
Oh No They Didn't! · +14 outlets
Robert Pattinson's Primetime opens to $19.2M, breaking A24's all-time opening record
The strong debut validated Pattinson's drawing power and marked the studio's fourth-biggest opening day, with Oscar buzz building around the actor.
Slashfilm · +4 outlets
Godzilla Minus Zero premieres at NYFF to strong reviews, franchise's first R rating
Takashi Yamazaki's sequel to Godzilla Minus One, pitting Godzilla against King Ghidorah, drew praise and landed the franchise its first R rating for action the
Slashfilm · +13 outlets
Brad Pitt's Heart of the Beast opens soft despite glowing reviews, three films near $20M
The busy pre-awards-season weekend saw DreamWorks' Forgotten Island also disappoint, with multiple wide releases competing for the same adult audience.
Deadline · +3 outlets
Mike Leigh's final film Tender Loving Care wins Golden Shell at San Sebastian
The veteran British director's farewell feature took the festival's top prize and best screenplay, with La Bola Negra and NAZA earning audience awards.
Deadline · +13 outlets
Nani's The Paradise crosses Rs 100 crore worldwide in three days
The Telugu action thriller reached the milestone quickly despite a sharp day-two dip, beating the opening run of Nani's Dasara.
Storyboard18 · +14 outlets
The Assassin(s) tops Chuseok box office with 1.56 million admissions in four days
The Korean holiday release dominated the Chuseok frame, while fellow local title TAZZA 4 drew 830,000 admissions.
조선일보 · +4 outlets
DreamWorks' Forgotten Island lands in top 5 but opens to just $4M+ opening day
Despite strong word of mouth, the animated release struggled to find an audience in a crowded weekend.
Koimoi · +2 outlets
Jia Zhangke readies Zhao Tao road movie Mamma Dunhuang, rules out AI in production
The Chinese auteur's next project reteams him with frequent star (and wife) Zhao Tao, with an explicit no-AI stance for the production.
Variety
Sidharth Malhotra's The Vvaan crosses Rs 20 crore gross in two days
The fantasy thriller posted a 37.5% day-two jump and outgrossed the Avengers re-release in India on opening.
NDTV · +14 outlets
Anna Kendrick to direct The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
The actress-turned-director said she is thrilled to helm the adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid's bestselling novel.
The Hollywood Reporter · +13 outlets
Israeli Americans protest NAZA premiere, screening Oct. 7 attacks footage outside
The demonstration at the film's New York premiere reflects continuing tensions around politically charged releases.
The Hollywood Reporter · +12 outlets
Academy CEO Bill Kramer defends Oscars move to YouTube, promises 'different-looking' show
The Academy's streaming shift for the telecast remains contentious as the organization plans format changes.
The Hollywood Reporter · +1 outlets
Karthik Subbaraj's Dorothy grows on day 2 but heads toward director's lowest post-Covid grosser
The Keerthy Suresh-starrer posted gains of 20 to 30 percent but remained on a soft trajectory compared with the filmmaker's recent releases.
Cinema Express · +5 outlets
James Gray's Paper Tiger premieres at NYFF, director says art should not preach politics
Gray presented his personal film at the festival, arguing that art is not Sunday school when asked about political messaging.
Variety · +12 outlets
Spider-Man: Brand New Day crosses $950 million, best ticket sales in a decade
The Marvel release continues a strong theatrical run, though the report notes rare ticket-volume levels for the era.
JoBlo · +8 outlets
New York Film Festival opens with Scarlett Johansson, Adam Driver, Miles Teller in attendance
The festival's opening drew long lines and a starry crowd at Lincoln Center.
Showbiz411
Paramount-Warner merger would hurt Hollywood and people of color, op-ed argues
The commentary raises concerns about industry consolidation's impact on diverse voices ahead of any deal.
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