'Street Fighter' opens to $4M in Thursday previews, targets $30M-$35M debut weekend
Skydance/Paramount's first post-merger release is tracking toward the top of the weekend chart, though some trade forecasts were higher.
The Express Tribune · +6 outlets
A24's Elizabeth Holmes doc 'You Can See Everything' takes $1.7M in previews, eyes $12M opening
The Nathan Fielder-produced documentary is on pace for one of the biggest documentary openings in years, with a secret cameo driving chatter.
Slashfilm · +9 outlets
Jailer 2 crosses Rs 200 crore worldwide in two days, on track for Kollywood record pace
Rajinikanth's sequel posted one of the biggest Tamil openings ever, though it trails the record set by Coolie.
Cinema Express · +13 outlets
Joel and Ethan Coen discuss careers, streaming, and theaters at Lumière Festival
The brothers called watching films on iPhones 'very disheartening' while reflecting on studio consolidation and their reunion project.
Variety · +3 outlets
'I Play Rocky' surprise-screens as London Film Festival's secret movie
The Rocky-inspired film was unveiled as the festival's unannounced slot, a pattern LFF has used to generate buzz for awards contenders.
The Hollywood Reporter · +2 outlets
'Ranabaali' opens at Rs 16.5 crore worldwide, below Vijay Deverakonda's prior openings
The Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna film opened behind Kingdom and Liger, and saw a Day 2 dip amid Jailer 2 competition.
The Week · +8 outlets
'Nayyi Navelli' and 'Prahaar' both open low; Yami Gautam film edges ahead
Two Hindi releases opened softly on the same day, with trade reports noting neither matched comparable past openings.
iDiva · +11 outlets
Netflix enters theatrical box office era with 'La Bola Negra' specialty release
The streamer's move into theatrical specialty releases puts it in a direct box office face-off with A24's Elizabeth Holmes doc and the Musk documentary.
Deadline · +4 outlets
Street Fighter's opening weekend draws walkout and empty-theater reports
Trade watchers noted the film trailed Mortal Kombat II's opening figures while online discussion focused on its homoerotic scenes and post-credits setup.
Slashfilm · +3 outlets
Sony Pictures Classics acquires 'The Julia Set' for U.S. and international territories
The Chase Infiniti-starring film was picked up after its premiere at Toronto International Film Festival.
The Hollywood Reporter · +3 outlets
'Avengers: Endgame' reclaims global box office crown over 'Avatar' as Cameron congratulates team
A rerelease pushed the Marvel film back ahead of Avatar, prompting a statement from James Cameron.
The Times of India · +12 outlets
Milly Alcock removes Supergirl from her Instagram after box office flop
The move followed weak box office and scores for the DC film, and a press tour in which the actor clashed with critics.
Fandom Pulse · +8 outlets
Drishyam 3 crosses Rs 335 crore but records its lowest day yet
Ajay Devgn's film has slowed as Jailer 2 dominates the Indian box office, with a big drop on its third Friday.
News18 · +3 outlets
Screamfest Film Festival announces its 2026 winners
The Los Angeles horror festival wrapped its annual competition with genre prizes announced.
HorrorFuel.com · +13 outlets
Watching films on iPhones is 'very disheartening,' Coens say
The remark came during a joint appearance at the Lumière Festival in Lyon.
Variety
Busan International Film Festival builds momentum as an A-list festival
The Korean festival's growing profile reflects the rising global prominence of Asian cinema.
The Japan Times · +9 outlets
New York Film Festival wraps with critics picking best films of 2026 slate
Critics' top picks from the Main Slate are emerging as the festival season transitions to awards tracking.
Matthew Huff
Chicago International Film Festival wraps 62nd edition with 2026 slate
The fest runs through Oct. 25 and includes a first-ever Physical Media Fair celebrating DVDs, Blu-rays, and vinyl.
The Times Weekly