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Dune 2 Box Office: Here's How Much The Movie Could Make In First Weekend

Dune: Part II is projected to make between $60 million and $80 million in the US for its first weekend.

Dune: Part II delayed its release to March to potentially perform better at the box office due to promotional challenges during the strikes. [ more ]

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Swing and a miss: Madame Web is as bad a box office flop as everyone predicted

Madame Web sets a record low for Sony's Spider-Man films with a $17.6 million US opening weekend gross.

The poor performance of Madame Web may deter Sony from producing another movie based on the character for more than a decade. [ more ]

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Allowed to be sexy': how did Anyone But You become a surprise box office hit?

Wonka is the king of the box office this winter, but romcom film 'Anyone But You' has surprised the industry with its strong performance.

'Anyone But You' has shown strong staying power in the box office, thanks to positive word of mouth and the lack of winter films for female audiences. [ more ]

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IndieWire

Sequels Are Back as 'Kung Fu Panda 4' and 'Dune: Part Two' Provide Strong 1-2 Punch

Domestic box office saw improvement with 'Kung Fu Panda 4' and 'Dune: Part Two' grossing over $40 million each.

'Love Lies Bleeding' had a strong platform debut grossing $167,000 in five locations. [ more ]

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Independent films

Third Weekend of 'The Beekeeper' Tentatively Edges 'Mean Girls' with the Lowest #1 Since 2021

The Beekeeper and Mean Girls are in a close race for the top spot at the box office this weekend.

The total weekend gross of $61 million is the lowest since Super Bowl weekend last year. [ more ]

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Box office | Mean Girls' musical scores another win on a quiet wintry weekend | amNewYork

Mean Girls stays at the top of the box office with $11.7 million in ticket sales.

Only one new film, I.S.S., debuted in wide release but performed poorly. [ more ]

Sacramento Bee

'Mean Girls' fetches $11.7M in second weekend to stay No. 1 at box office

"Mean Girls" tops the box office for the second week in a row, pushing its total past $50 million.

Only one new film, "I.S.S.," debuted in wide release, but it received mediocre reviews and a low CinemaScore. [ more ]

New York Post

'Mean Girls' repeats as box office champ while 'I.S.S.' debuts to light business on quiet weekend

'Mean Girls' topped the box office for a second weekend in a row with $11.7 million in ticket sales.

The film 'I.S.S.' debuted with a lackluster $3 million in ticket sales and received poor reviews and audience ratings. [ more ]

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Mean Girls' fetches $11.7M in second weekend to stay No. 1 at box office

Mean Girls tops box office with $11.7 million in ticket sales

Low attendance and lack of new releases contribute to a slow weekend at the box office [ more ]

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4 months ago

Marketing

Mean Girls' Musical Triumphs at Box Office, With a TikTok Assist

TikTok may have contributed to the success of the Mean Girls musical film at the box office

Paramount's digital marketing strategies played a role in the film's success [ more ]

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Beyonce's 'Renaissance' Tops U.S. Box Office With $21 Million in Sales

BeyoncÃ©'s concert film had a successful debut weekend at the box office.

The film set a record for opening weekend ticket sales in December. [ more ]

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Beyonce's Renaissance Movie Tops U.S. Box Office in Its Opening Weekend

BeyoncÃ©'s Renaissance movie topped the box office in the U.S. with a gross of $22 million, outperforming other films.

The movie features performances from BeyoncÃ©'s Renaissance tour and includes a new song called 'My House'.

Concert films have been successful this year, with both BeyoncÃ© and Taylor Swift's movies achieving big opening weekends. [ more ]

The Sacramento Bee

Beyonce's 'Renaissance' is No. 1 at the box office with $21 million debut

BeyoncÃ©'s concert film, 'Renaissance: A Film by BeyoncÃ©,' opened in first place at the box office with $21 million in North American ticket sales.

This is the first time in 20 years that a film has opened over $20 million on this particular weekend.

BeyoncÃ© wrote, directed, and produced the film, which focuses on the tour for her Grammy-winning album. [ more ]

Engadget

Pixar's Disney+ pandemic movies are hitting theaters after all

Pixar films Soul, Turning Red, and Luca will be getting theatrical releases in 2024 after initially going straight to streaming services.

These theatrical releases could help boost Disney's revenue and get young viewers accustomed to going to the movies. [ more ]

New York Post

'Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce' is the queen of the box office

BeyoncÃ©'s documentary concert film, 'Renaissance: A Film by BeyoncÃ©', earned $11.5 million on its first night in theaters.

'Godzilla Minus One' came in second with earnings of $4.72 million, and 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes' dropped to third with a $4.15-million take. [ more ]

Vulture

Iman Vellani Isn't Worried About Disappointing The Marvels Box Office

Iman Vellani, star of The Marvels, isn't concerned about the disappointing box office performance of the latest MCU film.

Vellani believes that worrying about box office numbers is not productive as it is outside of her control.

The film has received support from author Stephen King, who criticized the gloating over box office earnings. [ more ]

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Take the Plastic Off the AMC Signature Recliners

BeyoncÃ©'s concert film, Renaissance: A Film by BeyoncÃ©, has earned the No. 1 spot at the box office during its opening weekend.

The film earned $21 million domestically and $6.4 million internationally, bringing its total to $27.4 million globally.

The movie's debut is impressive considering the slow post-Thanksgiving weekend at the box office. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

Independent films

"Challengers" Sparked A Genius Meme About Iconic Trios, And They're So Accurate

Challengers debuted at No. 1 with over $15 million, but now a film's success is also measured by viral memes. [ more ]

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Independent films

Unless You're an Independent Film, Super Bowl Weekend at the Box Office Is Beyond Terrible

Positive box office results for some specialized films

Overall box office numbers during Super Bowl weekend are historically low [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

Zendaya tennis movie Challengers' scores at weekend box office

Challengers is a successful box office hit with a considerable percentage of ticket sales attributed to Zendaya's star power and female audience appeal. [ more ]

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2 weeks ago

Zendaya tennis movie 'Challengers' scores at weekend box office

Zendaya-starrer 'Challengers' tops box office with $15 million, showcasing her star power and ability to draw in diverse audiences. [ more ]

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2024 Oscars: The year of Barbenheimer' comes to an end

Barbenheimer was a cultural phenomenon grossing $1.45 billion globally.

Oppenheimer film is expected to win Best Picture with 13 nominations after winning major awards. [ more ]

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'Dune: Part Two' and 'Problemista' Had the Year's Best Box Office Openings

Dune: Part Two grossed $81.5 million in its first weekend, showing the potential for a successful theater comeback.

Premium formats with elevated prices contributed significantly to Dune 2's success, signaling the importance of visual experiences in theaters for expensive sequels. [ more ]

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The Guide #127: Does the Madame Web mess mean the end of Hollywood's superhero era?

Spider-Man spin-off 'Madame Web' was a critical and commercial disaster.

Marvel Cinematic Universe and DC are experiencing a cold streak, leading to a reduced number of upcoming superhero films and TV shows. [ more ]

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'Bob Marley: One Love' Repeats as Number One to Lead a Box Office Top 10 That Includes Two TV Shows

Niche audience films helped boost the box office performance over the weekend.

High expectations for upcoming March releases to improve overall box office numbers. [ more ]

GameSpot

Star Wars Episode 1 Returning To Theaters At The Perfect Time

Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace is returning to theaters for its 25th anniversary.

The film earned over $1 billion at the box office and is one of the top 50 highest-grossing movies of all time. [ more ]

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Video games

With Knuckles, The Sonic Movies Make Their MCU Play

The Sonic the Hedgehog franchise is expanding into a shared universe format similar to Marvel.

The upcoming Knuckles limited series will feature Knuckles teaming up with a live-action character to deal with the remnants of Robotnik's lackeys. [ more ]

Slate Magazine

There's Only One Kind of Movie You Should Be Watching on a Plane. A Perfect One Just Came Out.

'Anyone but You' crossed $100 million at the international box office, making it the highest-grossing R-rated rom-com since 2016's 'Bridget Jones's Baby'.

The film is best suited for watching on a plane, as it falls into the category of 'plane movies' that provide comforting content during travel. [ more ]

The Atlantic

How Gen Z Turned an R-Rated Rom-Com Into a Sleeper Hit

The film Anyone but You defied expectations and became a word-of-mouth hit despite a weak opening weekend.

Romantic comedies have largely moved to streaming platforms and are seen as difficult to sell overseas. [ more ]

Vulture

An MFL Update on Oscar-Nominations Eve

Wonka continues to draw crowds at the box office, on its way to $200 million domestically.

Anyone But You is a rom-com with a decent return on investment, earning $64 million domestically. [ more ]

IndieWire

4 months ago

'Mean Girls' Drives $100 Million Box Office Weekend, but It May Be the Last One Until March

Grosses for the box office nearly matched the same period last year, led by 'Mean Girls' and 'The Beekeeper'.

Theaters will have to wait until at least March for a better indication of how 2024 will fare. [ more ]

The Ringer

Web design

The Animation Arms Race With Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri

The theatrical animation industry had a mixed year, with hits like The Super Mario Bros. Movie but misses with original films like Wish and Strange World.

Chris Meledandri discusses the challenges faced by original animated movies and how Illumination sets itself apart from other animation studios. [ more ]

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Hayao Miyazaki's final' film The Boy and the Heron hits No 1 at North American box office

'The Boy and the Heron', reportedly the final film from Hayao Miyazaki, took the number one spot at the box office in North America and achieved record figures for the director.

The film made $12.8m in the US and Canada on its opening weekend, surpassing 'The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes' and 'Godzilla Minus One'. [ more ]

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Miyazaki's 'The Boy And The Heron' Is No. 1 At The Box Office, A First For The Japanese Anime Master

Hayao Miyazaki's latest film, 'The Boy and the Heron,' has debuted at No. 1 at the North American box office, making it the first time Miyazaki has reached this milestone.

This film is only the third anime to ever top the box office in the U.S. and Canada, and the first original anime to do so.

The success of 'The Boy and the Heron' at the box office is seen as a statement about the potential of animation and the demand for more diverse animated films in the American market. [ more ]

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Miyazaki's The Boy and the Heron' is No. 1 at the box office, a first for the Japanese anime master

Hayao Miyazaki's latest film, 'The Boy and the Heron', has debuted at No. 1 at the North American box office, marking the first time in his career.

This is only the third anime film to ever top the box office in the US and Canada, and the first original anime to do so. [ more ]

New York Post

Boy wonder- Japanese fantasy 'Boy and the Heron' leads box office

The Boy and the Heron earned $3.17 million at the box office, taking the No. 1 spot.

The Japanese animated fantasy is projected to have an opening weekend of $10.7 to 12 million. [ more ]

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This Marvel Movie Was A Big Fail - But There's More To The Story

Lowest box office earnings for the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Criticism of 'The Marvels' fueled by racism and misogyny. [ more ]

WSJ

6 months ago