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Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Creates History in India, Tops All Non-Hollywood Films in Opening Day Pre-Sales Only; Runs Rampage On BookMyShow

Mumbai, September 11 - The Indian audience is yet to be done with the homemade Mahavatar Narsimha, there comes another animation phenomenon called Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle, which is about to set the Indian box office on fire with record-breaking numbers. The Japanese animated dark fantasy action film based on the "Infinity Castle" arc of the 2016–20 manga series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba by Koyoharu Gotouge, Infinity Castle is in rampage mode, and has already become the highest-grossing non-Hollywood title in India with opening day pre-sales only. As per the latest trade report, the film has sold tickets worth over 10 crores gross for the opening day alone, and is heading towards around 15 crores gross. With this, it has beaten the collection of Suzume and Jujutsu Kaisen 0, which grossed around 10 crores in their respective lifetime runs in India. Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, however, is looking to score much higher numbers. To understand the craze for the movie, Sony Pictures India has scheduled midnight and early morning shows on the public demand, which is a rarity for an animation film in India. On the ticketing platform, Book My Show, the movie has already sold over 500K tickets for all days, which indicates one of the biggest opening weekends for a non-Indian film this year in the country. The pre-sales of this animated blockbuster are better than any other foreign film this year, ahead of the recently released horror-thriller The Conjuring: Last Rites, which scored to record-breaking 61 crores opening weekend, after 21 crores opening day in India. Infinity Castle will be aiming to top the Last Rites, considering the pre-sales phenomenon. Directed by Haruo Sotozaki, the movie is scheduled to release on September 12 in the original Japanese language, along with the dubbed versions of English, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil. Stay tuned...

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Box Office Storm Incoming: Japanese Anime Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Sees Record Advance Booking In India

Mumbai, September 9 - The Indian box office is bracing for a storm in the coming weekend in the form of a Japanese animation film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle, which is seeing a historic response in the advance booking in the country, ahead of its September 12 release. Directed by Haruo Sotozaki, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle has already sold over 1 lakh tickets for its opening day, while overall weekend sales are over 2,50,000, across the three leading national cinema chains — PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis — a staggering feat for an animated title. The film has reportedly sold tickets worth over 15 crores gross for the opening weekend, already becoming the biggest non-Hollywood foreign animation or live-action film in India. It has beaten the collection of Suzume and Jujutsu Kaisen 0 with the advance sales only. The animation has seen an unexpected rise at the Indian box office this year. After the homemade Mahavatar Narsimha, which is the biggest Indian animated grosser worldwide as well as at the Indian box office, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is set to take things a notch higher, as far as the opening weekend is concerned. There are still two days left before the first show begins, and no one can tell where this Infinity Castle advance booking storm is heading. It is basically unlocking the true potential for the animation market in India. It is learned that the sales are also strong for the weekdays, which points to the unbelievable craze for the movie in the country. Stay tuned...

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Horror Rises At The Box Office: The Conjuring Last Rites Scores A Mighty Opening Weekend In India and Worldwide

Mumbai, September 8 - Warner Bros. Pictures' horror franchise that has been sending chills down spines for over a decade is back with a bang. The Conjuring: Last Rites, directed by Michael Chaves, opened to massive record-breaking numbers at the global box office, reaffirming the brand's strength among horror fans worldwide. In India, the film grossed over 61 crores ($6.9 million) during its 3-day opening weekend. This makes it by far the biggest debut for a non-Indian horror film and the second-biggest opening weekend ever for a horror film in the country. Multiplex chains in metros saw excellent occupancies, while Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities also contributed significantly to the film's strong numbers. The impressive performance indicates that the horror genre continues to have a loyal following in India, especially when backed by a trusted franchise like The Conjuring. Over the last couple of years, horror films have found success in India, and Last Rites has taken it to another level. Worldwide, The Conjuring: Last Rites delivered a staggering $194 million in its opening frame, which is a record for a horror film, beating 2017's It ($190 million). This includes a phenomenal record $84 million in North America and a record-breaking $110 million from international markets. These numbers not only underline the global appeal of the franchise but also position the film as one of the strongest openers of the year across all genres, not just horror. Mexico was the biggest overseas market for the Last Rites outside the US and Canada, with $13.3 million, followed by the United Kingdom ($8.8 million) and Brazil ($7.7 million). India was the 4th biggest international market for the film, ahead of Indonesia ($5.6 million). Interestingly, the international debut of $104 million of The Last Rites is bigger than any superhero film of 2025. The film is well-positioned for a long and successful run, given its respectable word-of-mouth and the solid foundation of the Conjuring brand. With India showing excellent trending and international markets responding in a big way, The Conjuring: Last Rites is on course to become one of the highest-grossing horror films of all time. Stay tuned...

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The Conjuring: Last Rites Emerges as Biggest Horror Opener at The Indian Box Office, Beating Ajay Devgn's Shaitaan

Mumbai, September 5 – Warner Bros. Pictures' horror thriller The Conjuring: Last Rites storms into Indian cinemas with record-breaking numbers. The latest instalment in the iconic Conjuring Universe, directed by Michael Chaves, has emerged as the biggest opener in the horror genre in the country. As per early estimates, The Last Rites has grossed around 21 crores on day 1 in India in all languages. With this start, the movie is on course to beat the opening day record of Ajay Devgn and R. Madhavan's Shaitaan, which grossed 17.50 crores on opening day last year. The film has generated immense buzz owing to the strong brand value of the franchise and the curiosity around its chilling narrative, which marks the final chapter of the Warrens' saga. The film's advance booking showed huge momentum, translating into packed shows across major cities. Multiplex chains, as well as single screens, are reporting high occupancy rates, with evening and night shows performing exceptionally well. If the momentum holds through the weekend, which is very likely, The Conjuring: Last Rites could not only become the highest-grossing horror opener in India but also set the stage for one of the best-ever runs for a horror film in the country. The strong start also highlights the growing acceptance of horror among Indian audiences, who have consistently supported films that deliver on thrills and suspense. With positive word of mouth, the film is expected to maintain its pace and solidify its place as a box office juggernaut in the genre. Stay tuned...

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The Conjuring: Last Rites Storms The Indian Box Office With Record Pre-Sales: The Horror Thriller Eyes Record Opening

Mumbai, September 4 - The Indian box office is ready to throw another major surprise as the latest instalment - The Conjuring: Last Rites - in the long-running globally successful The Conjuring Universe is poised for a record-breaking debut for a horror film in the country. Directed by Michael Chaves, who has previously helmed three films in the franchise, The Conjuring: Last Rites has stormed into the Indian market with extraordinary pre-sales. The film has already sold around 350,000 tickets, including 225,000 tickets from national chains (PVR, Inox, and Cinepolis), in India for opening day. The pre-sales of The Last Rites are by far the best ever for a horror film in India, even much better than Indian titles. Among recent Hollywood films, the latest Conjuring film is having the best pre-sales, which has not only stunned the trade but also shows the growing interest among the Indian audience for horror titles. According to the reports, Warner Bros. Pictures has secured a wide release for the Last Rites in the country with over 2200 screens, and considering the pre-sales trend, it is heading to open, at least 15+ crores gross, with a high possibility of touching 20 crores gross in all versions. There will be a competition for the movie in almost every major part of the country, but despite that, it is expected to dominate the weekend, beating the domestic titles. This is another high for horror films in India, where the genre has steadily risen in audience interest over recent years. Based on the true-life investigations of the Smurl haunting, the Last Rites stars Patrick Wilson and Vera Farmiga, who reprise their roles as paranormal investigators. It is the sequel to The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It (2021), the ninth and final instalment of The Conjuring Universe. Stay tuned...

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Tom Holland-fronted 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Cast Revealed (So Far); Mark Ruffalo As Hulk To Return Among Others

Los Angeles, August 2 - Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios' next offering Spider-Man: Brand New World has officially kicked off filming on August 1st. Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton has been roped in to help with this 4th instalment with Tom Holland as the titular superhero. ## As the shoot of this much-awaited biggie has kicked off, the details about the star cast are also being revealed. According to the report by The Hollywood Reporter, Mark Ruffalo is returning to reprise the role of Bruce Banner, aka the Hulk, in the upcoming film. ## Along with Ruffalo, the report also revealed that Michael Mando, known for his work on Better Call Saul, is returning to reprise the role of the Scorpion, the villain character whom he first played in 2017's Spider-Man: Homecoming, which kicked off the Holland-centric Spider-Man movies. ## Earlier, it was revealed that Jon Bernthal is set to reprise his role of the vigilante known as the Punisher. The movie will also see Zendaya returning to reprise her role as Michelle Jones-Watson, Spider-Man's love interest, but she has forgotten memories about him following the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021). Jacob Batalon as Ned Leeds, Peter Parker's former best friend, also returns for the next film. ## The Stranger Things star Sadie Sink and Liza Colón-Zayas are the new cast members of Brand New World. Charlie Cox is also rumoured to reprise his MCU role as Matt Murdock / Daredevil, a blind lawyer with superhuman senses from Hell's Kitchen, New York, who leads a double life as a masked vigilante. ## Spider-Man: Brand New Day is the fourth film in the MCU Spider-Man film series, following Spider-Man: No Way Home (2021) and the 38th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). It is scheduled to release on July 31, 2026, as the next MCU theatrical film. ## Stay tuned...

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Superman Vs Man of Steel: James Gunn's Superman Beats Zack Snyder's At The North American Box Office

Los Angeles, July 29 - In a huge achievement, director James Gunn's Superman has officially outgrossed Zack Snyder's Man of Steel at the North American box office and has become the highest-grossing solo Superman movie, cementing its place as a box office success. ## Director Zack Snyder's Man of Steel, released in 2013, earned approximately $291 million in North America. Though it marked the return of Superman to the big screen and introduced Henry Cavill in the titular role, the film received mixed reviews and divided fans with its darker tone. Despite a solid opening ($116 million), its box office momentum was lost. ## In contrast, James Gunn's reboot takes a more optimistic approach to the character, aligning more closely with Superman's classic portrayal. Featuring David Corenswet in the role of Clark Kent and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, the film has resonated well with audiences and critics alike. It has crossed $291 million as of today, edging past Man of Steel. ## At the worldwide box office, Superman has crossed $500 million and is heading towards finishing around $700 million, almost in the same range as Man of Steel, which earned $670 million globally in its lifetime run. Gunn's Superman serves as a fresh start to DC's cinematic universe under his co-leadership with Peter Safran, which has piqued audience interest and driven curiosity. ## Stay tuned...

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Insane Craze For 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' In India; Hits 1 Million Interest On Book My Show

Mumbai, July 23 - Director James Cameron's sci-fi adventure Avatar: Fire and Ash is still a few months away from hitting the big screen, but the craze for the movie is already at an all-time high among Indian cine lovers. Starring Sam Worthington and Zoe Saldaña in the leading roles, Avatar: Fire and Ash is the third instalment in this mega blockbuster franchise. The last blockbuster was a huge success at the Indian box office, with a nearly 500 crore gross collection in 2022. Avatar: Fire and Ash (Avatar 3) Hits 1 Million Interest on Book My Show Avatar is one of the most loved film franchises in India, and the upcoming film will prove it once again. With nearly 5 months still left for the release, Avatar 3 has already marked 1+ million (10,00,000) interest on Book My Show. It means this many people are already interested in watching Avatar - Fire and Ash. There haven't been many films which got 1 million interest on this online ticketing platform, and Avatar 3 is probably the first movie to hit 1 million interest on the platform five months before the release date. Earlier, films like Salaar, Pushpa 2, Kalki 2898 AD, Baahubali 2, Leo, KGF 2, Vikram, Adipurush, RRR, and a few others managed to mark 1 million interest on BMS. About Avatar: Fire and Ash Plot, Cast, and Release Date Directed by James Cameron and backed by 20th Century Studios, the film is the sequel to Avatar: The Way of Water (2022) and the third instalment in the Avatar film series. Apart from the returning cast of Sam Worthington, Zoe Saldaña, Stephen Lang, Sigourney Weaver, and Joel David Moore, among others, the movie will feature David Thewlis and Oona Chaplin, portraying new characters. Oona Chaplin will portray Varang, the Na'vi leader of a volcano-dwelling "Ash People" clan. Director James Cameron said of Varang that "Varang is the leader of a people who have gone through an incredible hardship. She's hardened by that. She will do anything for them, even things that we would consider to be evil." The film will also see the return of Payakan, the Tulkun who befriends Lo'ak. Avatar: Fire and Ash is scheduled to release on December 19, 2025. In India, the film will be released in English along with the dubbed versions of Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada. Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Brad Pitt's 'F1 Movie' Crosses 100 Crore Gross In India; Races Past $450 Million Worldwide

Mumbai, July 21 - Hollywood star Brad Pitt has pulled off a cinematic masterstroke with his racing sports drama F1 Movie, which has crossed the 100 crore gross milestone at the Indian box office. Despite fierce competition from Yash Raj Films' Saiyaara, which has taken the box office by storm, F1 remained solid in its fourth week so far. ## A Surprising Success Story ## Directed by Joseph Kosinski, F1 released with moderate buzz but has far exceeded expectations with its remarkable box office run. Before Saiyaara, the film was already facing intense competition from Hollywood blockbusters like Jurassic World Rebirth and Superman, as well as major Indian titles. Yet, F1 managed to do the unthinkable and is now racing into the 100 crore gross club. ## F1 enters 100 crores gross club in 26 days ## After the fourth weekend (24 days) at the Indian box office, F1 scored approximately 98 crore gross ($11.4 million). By its 26th day — the fourth Tuesday — the film officially joined the elite 100 crore gross club, becoming only the third Hollywood film in 2025 to do so, after Jurassic World Rebirth and Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning. ## Notably, F1 is one of the rare Hollywood titles to earn (so far) nearly 15 times its opening day collection, making it one of the most impressive box office success stories of the year in the country. ## F1 surpassed $450 million at the worldwide box office ## The Warner Bros. production has been a hit globally, racing past $450 million in worldwide grosses after its fourth weekend. The domestic (North American) gross stands at $153.6 million, while the overseas earnings have reached $307.2 million — taking the global total to a stunning $460.8 million.## China is the biggest international market for F1 with $45.5 million, followed by the United Kingdom with $24.6 million, France with $20.8 million, Mexico with $17.4 million, and Australia with $15.2 million. India too was among the top 10 overseas markets for the film, taking 8th spot on the list. ## About F1 Movie ## The film stars Brad Pitt as a racing driver who returns to Formula One (F1) after a 30-year absence to save his former teammate's underdog team, APXGP, from collapse. Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, and Javier Bardem star in supporting roles. ## Stay tuned...

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Marvel Studios 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' Domestic (North America) Opening Weekend Box Office Forecast Revealed

Los Angeles, July 21 - The Hollywood film industry is currently riding high on back-to-back box office successes, with recent titles like F1, Jurassic World Rebirth, and Superman drawing in huge crowds. The upcoming lineup through the year is looking promising, with several titles expected to score big numbers. ## The spotlight shifts to Marvel Studios’ much-anticipated release, Fantastic Four: First Steps — the second reboot of the iconic superhero franchise, which is generating solid buzz ahead of its theatrical debut. According to a report by Deadline, pre-sales for First Steps are already tracking ahead of Marvel's own Thunderbolts and Captain America: Brave New World, setting the stage for a promising domestic opening. ## Disney is reportedly projecting a conservative $100 million to $110 million debut weekend in North America. However, independent box office trackers are far more optimistic, estimating an opening between $125 million and $145 million. The higher projection, however, might not (or may be) turn into reality as pre-sales are reportedly around 20% behind DC's Superman, which recently debuted with $123 million. But if the reviews are positive, the higher opening is very much expected. ## The Fantastic Four franchise has historically seen lukewarm openings. The last instalment, 2015's Fantastic Four, opened with just $25 million domestically, and the highest opener in the series remains 2007's Rise of the Silver Surfer, which collected $58 million, only marginally higher than the $56 million earned by the 2005 original. ## Still, with the Marvel Cinematic Universe's brand power and a fresh creative direction, Fantastic Four: First Steps is poised to breathe new life into the franchise and is set to deliver its biggest opening yet. As Hollywood continues to stack up major wins this summer, all eyes are now on Marvel’s First Family to keep the momentum going. ## About The Fantastic Four: First Steps ## Directed by Matt Shakman, The First Steps is intended to be the 37th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). It stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn as the titular team, alongside Julia Garner, Natasha Lyonne, Paul Walter Hauser, and Ralph Ineson. In the film, the Fantastic Four must protect their 1960s-inspired retro-futuristic world from the planet-devouring cosmic being Galactus (Ineson). ## The movie is scheduled to release on July 25. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Tops 100 Crore Gross In India; Second Hollywood Movie of 2025 To Do So After 'Mission Impossible 8'

Mumbai, July 18 - The dinosaurs have once again roared at the Indian box office. Jurassic World: Rebirth, the latest instalment in the beloved sci-fi franchise, has officially entered the 100 crore gross club in India within just 15 days of its release, becoming only the second Hollywood film of 2025 to reach the mark after Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. ## A Roaring Start ## Released on July 4, 2025, Jurassic World: Rebirth opened to an impressive 11 crores gross on Day 1. Thanks to the positive word of mouth, the movie emerged as the weekend topper, by grossing approximately 47 crores in the first 3-days. ## As positive word-of-mouth and steady weekday traction kept audiences coming, the film's earnings continued to build. By the end of the second weekend (10 days), the movie had already raked in around 90 crores gross, and by Day 14, it reached 98.50 crore gross, just short of the triple-digit mark in India. ## 100 Crore in Just Over Two Weeks ## On its 15th day, Jurassic World: Rebirth finally surpassed the 100 crore gross milestone in India, emerging as one of the biggest Hollywood hits of the year in the country. The film’s ability to sustain footfalls during weekdays, with daily collections of over 1.50 crores gross, highlighted its stronghold at the box office. This feat also makes Rebirth the second Hollywood movie of 2025 to cross the ₹100 crore gross barrier in India, following Tom Cruise’s action-packed finale Mission: Impossible 8, which achieved the mark earlier this year and finished its run around 123 crores gross. Rebirth, however, is unlikely to cross MI8 as the movie's pace is slowing down due to increasing competition with Indian movies. ## Stay tuned...

332 days ago

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Box Office: Disney's 'Lilo And Stitch' Crosses $1 Billion Worldwide; Becomes The First Hollywood Movie of 2025 To Do So

Los Angeles, July 18 - Disney's science fiction comedy Lilo & Stitch has ended the wait for Hollywood to score its first $1 billion grosser of the year. Interestingly, the movie was originally planned for Disney+ streaming. ## The studio officially announced on Thursday that Lilo & Stitch has topped $1 billion at the worldwide box office through Wednesday (July 16), after grossing $416.2 million at the domestic (North America) and $584.8 million at the overseas box office, for the worldwide cume total of $1.001 billion. ## Among the biggest international markets for the movie, Mexico topped with $67 million, followed by the United Kingdom with $49 million, France with $42.4 million, Brazil with $37.4 million, and Germany with $32.5 million. ## Overall, Lilo and Stitch is the 57th movie ever to gross $1 billion and more at the global box office, including China's Ne Zha 2, which is the only non-Hollywood title in the list of billion-dollar grossers. Lilo and Stitch is expected to finish its run under $1.05 billion. ## Ne Zha 2 Is The Highest-Grossing Movie of 2025 At The Worldwide Box Office ## China's animated blockbuster is the biggest worldwide grosser of the year, with around $2.20 billion. Released in January this year, the film did the unthinkable by topping $2 billion at the worldwide box office and becoming the first animated title of all time to achieve this milestone. ## Stay tuned...

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Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Ticket On Sale for IMAX 70MM Screenings A Year Before Release Date; Sees Excellent Initial Response

Los Angeles, July 17 - After creating history with Oppenheimer (2023), acclaimed director Christopher Nolan will return to the big screen with the epic action fantasy The Odyssey on July 17, 2026, and there is already massive anticipation for it. ## With exactly a year to go before the release, Universal Pictures and Christopher Nolan have already put the movie on advance sale for IMAX theatres that are equipped to screen the epic in 70MM, which is said to be Nolan's format of choice. ## According to The Hollywood Reporter, this is the first time in history that any tickets have gone on sale a year before a film's release. Reportedly, there are around 30 IMAX locations that are capable of playing 70mm film reels, and the bookings for The Odyssey have opened in 26 of them. ## The initial response to the movie is excellent, as expected. The iconic BFI IMAX in London opened the pre-sales for the movie, and in less than 30 minutes, the midnight and 8 PM shows on July 17 are almost sold out. Interestingly, the BFI IMAX doesn't refund tickets in any case. ## About The Odyssey ## The Odyssey follows Odysseus, the legendary Greek king of Ithaca, on his long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War, chronicling his encounters with mythical beings such as the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens, and the witch-goddess Circe, and culminating in his reunion with his wife, Penelope. ## The movie stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, alongside Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong'o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, and Jon Bernthal, among others, in prominent roles. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Superman' To Remain Number 1 In The Second Weekend; Aims For $60 Million Domestically

Los Angeles, July 16 - Director James Gunn's Superman, the first film in DC Universe (DCU), is putting up a show at the box office and heading towards becoming a major and much-needed success for DC Studios. It stars David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, aka Superman. ## After a fantastic opening weekend of $125 million at the domestic (North America) box office, the superhero movie is having a rock-solid hold during the weekdays and setting the stage for a big second weekend in the home market. ## Superman Scored The Biggest First Tuesday of 2025 In North America ## After a solid first Monday of $12.9 million, the film showed an excellent jump of over 32% to score the biggest discounted first Tuesday domestically with a huge $17.1 million. The movie hits $155 million in North America in just 5 days, heading for $175+ million first week collection. ## Superman To Remain Number 1 Movie In The Second Weekend With $55+ Million ## According to Variety, James Gunn's directorial will score big again, aiming to collect $55 million to $62 million in the second weekend with a standard 50% to 55% domestically. Despite the intense competition, solid reviews and positive word-of-mouth should help the comic book adventure remain strong. ## Superman Tops $250+ Million Worldwide In 5 Days ## The Warner Bros. Pictures production is also putting up strong legs at the overseas box office and has grossed around $115 million so far. Worldwide, Superman has topped $250 million after just 5 days, currently standing at around $270 million. It is likely to hit $300 million by the end of the first week itself. ## Stay tuned...

334 days ago

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Vidyut Jammwal To Make Hollywood Debut With Legendary's Live-Action 'Street Fighter' movie

Mumbai, July 15 - India's action star Vidyut Jammwal is set for his Hollywood debut with Legendary Pictures' live-action Street Fighter movie, based on the video games from Capcom, according to the report by Deadline. Vidyut Jammwal, who has been deliberate about the project, will play the role of Dhalsim, a yogi with fire-spitting abilities — a fundamentally peaceful man who fights to support his family. The character was first introduced in Street Fighter II in 1991. The project is currently in development by Legendary and distributed by Sony Pictures. The film will be directed by Kitao Sakurai. Earlier, YouTuber twins Danny and Michael Philippou of the channel RackaRacka were in talks to direct the film, but later dropped out of the movie due to other commitments. As has already been announced, Street Fighter cast will also include Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken, Callina Liang as Chun-Li, David Dastmalchian as M. Bison, Cody Rhodes as Guile, Jason Momoa as Blanka, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as Balrog, Orville Peck as Vega, Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki, Roman Reigns as Akuma, and Hirooki Goto as E. Honda. The movie was originally announced for a March 20, 2026, release, but has now been removed from the release schedule. The new date is yet to be locked. What is Street Fighter about? Launched in 1987, Street Fighter is a series of fighting games revolving around intense one-on-one battles between a diverse cast of martial artists, organised by the villainous M. Bison as a global fighting tournament. Stay tuned...

335 days ago

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Box Office: 'Superman' Emerges Number 1 Movie of the Weekend Worldwide; Soars To $217 Million Opening Weekend

Los Angeles, July 14 - James Gunn scores another win with his comic book movie as Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Studios' Superman was the number one movie at the worldwide box office of the weekend (July 11-13) after the mighty opening of over $200 million. ## The first film in Peter Safran and James Gunn-headed DC Studios Phase I - "Gods and Monsters", Superman topped studios' conservative projections by a good margin at the domestic (North America) box office, but fell slightly below the projection overseas. ## Superman's Domestic, Overseas, and Worldwide Opening Weekend Collection ## The superhero movie, fronted by David Corenswet, stars as Man of Steel aka Superman, had a very good opening weekend domestically, grossing a solid $125 million over 3-day weekend, including Thursday previews. This makes it the biggest solo Superman opener, beating Zack Snyder's "Man of Steel" (2013), which opened to $116.6 million. ## Among the DC comics' movies, Superman had the 6th biggest start domestically, between "Suicide Squad" ($133.6 million) and "Man of Steel" ($116.6 million). Superman had the third biggest North American opening of 2025, behind "Lilo & Stitch" ($146 million) and "A Minecraft Movie" ($162 million). ## While Superman had a solid start domestically, the movie was slightly softer than expected at the international box office with $95 million 5-day opening weekend from 78 markets, bringing its global tally to $220 million. It is ahead of "Man of Steel" ($200 million) and behind "Wonder Woman" ($228 million). ## Superman's Biggest Overseas/International Market, and Opening Weekend Collection In India ## The United Kingdom was the strongest international market for the film with $9.8 million opening weekend, followed by Mexico ($8.8 million) and China ($6.6 million). India was also among the top 10 contributors, with the gross collection of 31+ crores ($3.70 million) opening weekend. It was also the number 1 movie at the Indian box office this weekend. ## Superman had the 4th biggest opening weekend for a Hollywood title of 2025 in India, behind "Jurassic World Rebirth", "F1", and "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning". The word of mouth for the movie is on the positive side, which should help it to have a decent run, despite the competition with fellow Hollywood titles and Indian films. ## About James Gunn's Superman Movie ## Written and directed by James Gunn, it is the first film in the DC Universe (DCU) produced by DC Studios and the second reboot of the Superman film series. It also stars Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult, among others. In the film, Superman must prove to the world that he is their protector after billionaire Lex Luthor conducts a plan to turn public opinion against him. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Hits Half A Billion Dollars Worldwide; Nears 100 Crore In India

Mumbai, July 14 - The Scarlett Johansson-led sci-fi action adventure Jurassic World Rebirth has hit half a billion dollars at the worldwide box office through the second weekend, continuing the franchise's rich box office legacy despite the mixed reviews and word of mouth. ## Directed by Gareth Edwards, the fourth Jurassic World film was impacted by the mist WOM and the new weekend topper, James Gunn's Superman, at the domestic and overseas box office, but still managed to score over $100 million worldwide in its second weekend. ## Jurassic World Rebirth's Domestic, Overseas, and Worldwide Collection After Second Weekend ## At the domestic (North America) box office, the film scored $40 million in the second weekend, pushing the total collection to around $232 million after 12 days. It is projected to finish its domestic run with around $325 million, which will make it the fourth biggest-grossing title in the Jurassic World franchise and the fifth in the Jurassic franchise. ## Worldwide, Rebirth has topped $500 million, after grossing around $108 million in the second weekend. The film's total global cume stands at around $529 million, including $297 million at the overseas box office. China is the biggest international market for the movie with $62.7 million, followed by the UK ($26.4 million) and Mexico ($22.8 million). The movie is projected to finish its global run with around $800 million, as the lowest in the Jurassic World series. ## Jurassic World Rebirth's India Box Office Collection; Nears 100 Crores Gross Mark ## The movie has emerged as a hit at the Indian box office, after grossing approximately 89 crores ($10.3 million) in 10 days, including around 20 crores in the second weekend. India was the 9th biggest international market for the movie through the second weekend. ## Rebirth is nearing the 100 crores gross mark, and it should be able to cross this milestone despite the increasing competition in the coming days. It has crossed the lifetime total of Jurassic World Dominion, which grossed around 83 crores in 2022. ## Stay tuned...

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Top 10 Highest-Grossing Box Office Stars: Scarlett Johansson Tops

Los Angeles, July 12 - Hollywood superstar Scarlett Johansson has outgrossed her fellow male and female stars to become the highest-grossing leading star at the worldwide box office. The actress, who famously played Black Widow in the MCU, has achieved this remarkable feat after the success of "Jurassic World Rebirth". ## Scarlett Johansson's box office success is largely attributed to her involvement with the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Still, she has also proven her worth with films like "Jurassic World Rebirth" (2022), "Lucy" (2014), and her voiceover roles in "Sing" (2016). ## Of the 10 actors listed in the top-grossing stars, 8 have recurring roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Tom Cruise is the only actor in the highest-grossing non-MCU star, and 6th overall in the list, followed by Dwayne Johnson at the 9th position. ## Here are the top 10 highest-grossing stars/actors (the list is based on the cumulative worldwide box office of all the movies a star has had a leading role in over their lifetime, including animated movies and other voice-only roles, according to The Numbers. ## 1. Scarlett Johansson (36 movies) - $14.92 billion ## Biggest-grosser: "Avengers: Endgame" ## Other top titles: "The Avengers," "Black Widow," "Iron Man 2," "Captain America: Civil War," "Lucy," "Jurassic World Rebirth," and "Sing." ## 2. Samuel L. Jackson (70 movies) - $14.60 billion ## Biggest-grosser: "Avengers: Endgame" ## Other top titles: "The Avengers," "Spider-Man: Far From Home," "Pulp Fiction," "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," "Jurassic Park," and "Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace." ## 3. Robert Downey, Jr. (45 movies) - $14.3 billion## Biggest-grosser: "Avengers: Endgame" ## Other top titles: "Iron Man," "Avengers: Infinity War," "Spider-Man: Homecoming," "Oppenheimer," "Captain America: Civil War," and "Sherlock Holmes." ## 4. Zoe Saldana (33 movies) - $14.23 billion ## Biggest-grosser: "Avatar" ## Other top titles: "Avengers: Endgame," "Avengers: Infinity War," "Avatar: Way of the Water," "Guardians of the Galaxy," "Star Trek," and "Emilia Pérez."## 5. Chris Pratt (27 movies) - $14.12 billion ## Biggest-grosser: "Avengers: Endgame" ## Other top titles: "Avengers: Infinity War," "Jurassic World," "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom," "Guardians of the Galaxy," and "The Super Mario Bros Movie." ## 6. Tom Cruise (45 movies) - $12.65 billion ## Biggest-grosser: "Top Gun: Maverick" ## Other top titles: "Mission: Impossible - Fallout," "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning," "Top Gun," "The Mummy," "The Last Samurai," and "Born on the Fourth of July." ## 7. Chris Hemsworth (28 movies) - $12.19 billion ## Biggest-grosser: "Avengers: Endgame" ## Other top titles: "Avengers: Infinity War," "The Avengers," "Thor: Ragnarok," "Thor: Love & Thunder," "Thor," "Star Trek," and "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga." ## 8. Vin Diesel (28 movies) - $11.99 billion ## Biggest-grosser: "Avengers: Endgame" ## Other top titles: "Avengers: Infinity War," "The Fast & The Furious," "Guardians of the Galaxy," "Furious 7," "Fast Five," and "Thor: Love & Thunder." ## 9. Dwayne Johnson (39 movies) - $11.44 billion ## Biggest-grosser: "Furious 7" ## Other top titles: "Fast Five," "Moana," "Moana 2," "Fast & Furious 6," "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle," and "Black Adam." ## 10. Chris Evans (29 movies) - $11.42 billion ## Biggest-grosser: "Avengers: Endgame" ## Other top titles: "Avengers: Infinity War," "The Avengers," "Captain America: The First Avengers," "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," and "Materialists." ## Note: The list is updated as of July 11, 2025. ## Stay tuned...

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'Superman' Heads For $21+ Million In North America Previews: Comparison With James Gunn's Previous Comic Book Movies

Los Angeles, July 11 - Director James Gunn's superhero movie Superman might top even the most optimistic box office projections after a huge start in previews at the domestic (North America) box office, thanks to the overwhelmingly positive audience reception and reviews. ## According to Deadline, the first film under James Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Universe (DCU) is heading for $21+ million in overall previews domestically. The figure includes Tuesday night's Amazon Prime members screenings cash of $2.8 million, plus monies from showtimes, which began today at 2 PM on Thursday. ## Warner Bros. projected $100+ million while tracking and exhibition were spotting around $130 million 3-day opening weekend domestically. However, Deadline reports that Superman looks to be leaving all those projections in the dust and might open even higher. ## In comparison to director James Gunn's previous comic book movies, Superman has the biggest previews, besting "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3"'s $17.5 million. It is also easily ahead of the preview box office of Zack Snyder's 2013 "Man of Steel" ($9 million). ## Here is a preview box office collection of James Gunn's all comic book movies - ## 1. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) - $11.2 million ## 2. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) - $17 million ## 3. The Suicide Squad (2021) - $4.1 million (covid pandemic) ## 4. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) - $17.5 million ## 5. Superman (2025)* - $21+ million ## Stay tuned...

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'Dune 3' Gets An Official Title As Filming Begins

Los Angeles, July 10 - Director Denis Villeneuve is once again set to take the audience to Arrakis as he begins production for his much-awaited Dune 3. The final chapter of this sci-fi epic series will adapt Frank Herbert's Dune Messiah, but it hasn't taken its name as a title. ## Director Villeneuve shared a picture on social media and confirmed that the third movie has been titled Dune: Part 3. There were rumours that the upcoming film would keep the book's title as it is, but it is not the case. Instead, it follows the titling of its predecessor. ## The sequel to "Dune" (2021) and "Dune: Part Two" (2024), the film will cover the events of the 1969 novel Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert, the second novel in the Dune series. Other than the title, there were also rumours that the film would be entirely shot in IMAX, but the latest development confirms that it will have sequences filmed in IMAX, though it will not be filmed fully in the format. ## Dune: Part Three will see Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya reprising their roles as Paul Muad'Dib Atredies and Chani, and joining them from the previous films will be Jason Momoa and Florence Pugh, with Nakoa-Wolf Momoa and Ida Brooke featuring in the cast. ## The film will be released on December 18th, 2026. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: James Gunn's 'Superman' Projected To Debut With $200+ Million Worldwide

Los Angeles, July 9 - When the box office around the globe is slowly returning to normalcy, how can James Gunn's Superman not fly and join the party, having just hit the worldwide tracking ahead of its release this weekend, on July 11, and the early numbers are promising a solid start for DC Universe (DCU). ## Starring David Corenswet as Clark Kent / Superman, alongside Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Superman has been projected to debut with at least, $200 million at the global box office at 60,000 global screens, split evenly between domestic and overseas, according to Deadline. ## While global tracking sets expectations high, there's a noticeable difference in projections between box office analysts and DC Studios. Tracking services predict a domestic opening in the range of $130 million, whereas the studio remains cautiously optimistic, projecting $100+ million opening weekend in North America. ## The higher-end forecast for the movie has a term & condition attached to it, which is critical reception. Fortunately, the initial critics' reviews for the movie are positive, currently sitting at 86% from 147 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, a significant improvement over previous Superman outings. Zack Snyder's "Man of Steel" (2013) received a 57% score, while his "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" (2016) lagged far behind with just 28%. Even Bryan Singer's "Superman Returns" (2006), once considered a respectable entry, sits lower at 72%. ## On the international front, Superman is expected to bring in $100+ million from 78 overseas markets, rounding out an opening weekend total in the range of $200 million to $230 million. If strong word of mouth follows the already positive critical reviews, the final tally could surpass even the most optimistic forecasts. ## Stay tuned...

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James Gunn's 'Superman' First Reactions Out Online

Los Angeles, July 8 - Director James Gunn's Superman movie is officially flying into theatres this upcoming weekend, on July 11, kicking off with a lot of expectations as far as the future of DC films is concerned. It is the first film in the DC Universe (DCU). ## Starring David Corenswet as Clark Kent / Superman, alongside Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Superman had its premiere in Los Angeles on Monday night, and following which, the first reactions to the movie have started hitting online. ## While the critics' reviews of the movie aren't expected until tomorrow, initial social media reactions from press media and influencers appear to be largely positive, calling the film a terrific start for the new DC studios, under James Gunn and producer Peter Safran. ## Find out first reactions for the Superman movie below ## James Gunn’s #Superman is the perfect superhero movie and a terrific start for the new DC Studios. It’s big, bright, exciting, full of hope & it never loses its sense of wonder. Watching it felt like ripping open a comic book & feasting on its wild, chaotic imagination. Loved it!… pic.twitter.com/SfvZOAT1Mg— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) July 8, 2025 ## #Superman made me so damn happy. The movie is loaded with exhilarating action set pieces and well-placed humor and levity, but the beating heart of the film is Superman’s humanity, and his insistence on doing good and making the world a better place. David Corenswet brings such… pic.twitter.com/cPAcPdxmQl— Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) July 8, 2025 ## #Superman absolutely soars! An awesome achievement & hopeful balm, honoring past iterations (cinema & comics) while cutting its own path. Corenswet has that heroic shimmer. Hoult is delightfully diabolical. Brosnahan brims w/ vim & vigor. Krypto’s adorbs. @Superman @warnerbros pic.twitter.com/8sS3FNFf8i— Courtney Howard (@Lulamaybelle) July 8, 2025 ## This is the BEST #Superman movie to date.When James Gunn gets out of the way & lets his work speak for itself, it's incredible. 💙💛❤️It's not perfect, but darn close & made me a believer in Gunn's #DC Review embargo lifts TODAY at 3pm EST& plenty more #DC videos coming! pic.twitter.com/W5UZkAZNgX— Grace Randolph (@GraceRandolph) July 8, 2025 ## #Superman is everything I wanted it to be, & a million things more. It is truly awe-inspiring, both as a DC fan who has longed to see this universe onscreen in such a loving & unique way, & just as a hopeful person. The superhero myth is not the same after this, for the better. pic.twitter.com/7qAJRCbUIw— Jenna Anderson (@heyitsjennalynn) July 8, 2025 ## #Superman was my most anticipated film of the year & I left the theater with a smile on my faceIt's possibly the most comic book-y live action comic book film ever. It fully leans into the wacky sci-fi. It really feels like a comic book or Justice League Unlimited on screen👍 pic.twitter.com/zNyTQmu4Tv— Sean Chandler (@kirkneverdied) July 8, 2025 ## #Superman had the whole theater cheering. Vibrant and action packed. This film is filled with so much hope. The entire cast BROUGHT IT, especially David and Nicholas giving everything I wanted to see with Superman and Lex. pic.twitter.com/5IGjc8ccpH— Michelle (@MichelleNReed) July 8, 2025 ## #Superman Left me with GIANT happy dumb grin! David Corenswet embodies Superman in such a perfect way. This is an actual comic book come to life. James Gunn’s DCU feels extrodanry & makes me excited to see more this world. I have my nitpicks others will too.Overall I’m very happy pic.twitter.com/VUBPNVjRxO— Cris Parker (@3CFilmss) July 8, 2025 ## #Superman is a VISUALLY STUNNING SPECTACLE ripped straight out of the comics. James Gunn reclaims the symbol of HOPE with a BOLD, TRIUMPHANT REBIRTH of a timeless hero. Corenswet STANDS TALL as the Man of Tomorrow in a film that wears its heart on its cape and DARES to DREAM BIG. pic.twitter.com/3t84NBXaJB— Anthony Gagliardi (@AJGaliardi) July 8, 2025 ## #Superman perfectly understands what it means to be human. It’s a powerful and promising start to the new DCU.The film moves you by revealing the heart behind the cape. David is phenomenal but a huge highlight is how Nicholas Hoult delivers a phenomenal Lex Luthor — cold,… pic.twitter.com/dRhVLHPTy1— The Hollywood Handle (@HollywoodHandle) July 8, 2025 ## #SUPERMAN is the best the Man of Steel has been all millennium. Gunn's take is a smart study with a compelling immigrant diaspora arc at its core. David Corenswet nails the Clark's truest nature: a midwest dork trapped in a hunk body, instilling hope for all. emphasis on HOPE. pic.twitter.com/MUro9da6g1— Rendy Jones (@rendy_jones) July 8, 2025 ## #Superman is an absolute blast from start to finish. James Gunn gives the best direction found in an MCU movie with great action and character beats. The surprise cameo from Green Arrow was a welcome one as the secret Justice Gang member. He stole the show.10/10 pic.twitter.com/97WqdJoViq— Ollie🏹 (@TheQuiver_) July 8, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'F1 Movie' Nears $300 Million Worldwide; Races Past 50 Crore In India

Los Angeles, July 7 - Brad Pitt's high-octane racing sports drama F1: The Movie is continuing to impress at the global box office, and has proved to be a sleeper hit for Apple Studios. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the movie is nearing the $300 million milestone, marking a major win for original Hollywood content in 2025. ## Domestic, overseas, and worldwide collection ## In 10 days so far, F1 has generated $293.5 million worldwide, including $109.5 million at the domestic (North America) box office and $184 million overseas over 71 markets. The movie was reportedly made on a budget of around $200 million. ## Biggest hit for Apple, and the biggest racing original film ## F1 has become the highest-grossing worldwide grosser for Apple, beating Ridley Scott's "Napoleon" ($221 million worldwide). It is, however, worth noting that Apple's theatrical slate isn't as vast as other studios, as it has only released five so far, also including "Killers of the Flower Moon" ($158 million), "Fly Me to the Moon" ($42 million) and "Argylle" ($96 million). ## F1, meanwhile, has outgrossed the entire worldwide theatrical box office run of Twentieth Century Fox Studios' "Ford v Ferrari" ($225.50 million worldwide) to become the biggest racing original film. "Ford v Ferrari", however, is currently ahead of "F1" in the domestic market after 10 days. ## What is India collection of F1 movie ## In India, where the love for Formula 1 is steadily rising, the film has managed to cross ₹50 crore gross, a remarkable feat for a non-franchise international release. With strong word of mouth and continued interest from metro audiences, F1 put up a solid performance in the second weekend to gross around 18 crores, dropping just 30% from the opening frame. ## The film has not just sustained its momentum but accelerated over the weekdays — a rare occurrence in the current box office landscape. Released on June 28, F1 enjoyed a powerful opening weekend of ₹25.50 crore gross in India, and it has maintained a steady hold across its second week. After 10 days, it has managed to gross around 60.50 crores ($7+ million) in the country, making it a solid success for the involved parties. ## About the movie ## The film stars Brad Pitt as a retired driver making a sensational comeback, and features real F1 circuits, actual race footage, and cameos from top drivers, all of which have thrilled motorsport fans. The combination of Hollywood star power, top-tier direction, and authentic F1 appeal is fueling the movie’s strong theatrical run. ## As it edges closer to the $300M benchmark, F1 is not only a commercial victory but also a potential awards-season contender in the technical categories, especially for sound design, editing, and cinematography, based on the reception from critics. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Hits $318 Million Worldwide Opening Weekend; Good In India

Los Angeles, July 6 - The Dinos are back roaring at the box office after the latest outing Jurassic World Rebirth climbs further to score a huge opening weekend worldwide, proving the pre-release trade projections wrong by a good margin. ## What was the domestic, overseas and worldwide opening weekend collection? ## The Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali-fronted sci-fi adventure movie scored a mighty $318 million at the global box office during its 5-day opening weekend. This includes $147 million at the domestic (North America) and $171 million overseas from 82 markets. ## The 4th instalment in the Jurassic World franchise scored the biggest worldwide opening weekend of 2025 for a non-Chinese title, and the second biggest after "Ne Zha 2". It is the third biggest opening in the franchise, after "Jurassic World" and "Jurassic World Dominion". ## Biggest international markets and performence in India ## The biggest international market for Rebirth was China, with $41.5 million, followed by the UK with $16.60 million, Mexico with $13.9 million, Germany with $7.5 million, and Korea with $7.4 million. In India, the film did well during its 3-day opening weekend, grossing approximately 47 crores ($5.5 million). ## The latest blockbuster has managed to beat the last film, Jurassic World Dominion's opening weekend collection of 44 crores gross in India, which is a good result. The word of mouth for the movie among the general audience is mixed to positive, which needs to be seen how it affects the collection during the weekdays. ## What were pre-release trade projections for the movie? ## Jurassic World Rebirth was projected to score a big opening, but it was still much lower than what the actuals came. At the North American box office, the film was projected to open in the range of $120 million - $130 million, while overseas start was expected in $130 million - $140 million range, for the worldwide start of $250 million - $270 million. ## Stay tuned...

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