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Women Lead Wakanda through Turmoil in ‘Black Panther’ Sequel

At the start of the follow-up to 2018's groundbreaking Marvel movie "Black Panther," the kingdom of Wakanda is reeling. The beloved King T'Challa dies at the opening of "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," a script change made after actor Chadwick Boseman passed away from cancer in 2020 just before the sequel…

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‘Black Adam’ Takes Top Spot at Box Office Again

“Black Adam,” the Dwayne Johnson-fronted DC superhero film, kept its hold on the No. 1 spot at the North American box office in its second weekend in theaters. Down 59% from its launch, and facing little new competition, “Black Adam” added $27.7 million in ticket sales, bringing its domestic total…

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What the 'Ticket to Paradise' box office opening says about the state of the rom-com

If you want to breathe new life into the romantic comedy genre, it helps to breathe some old life into it.

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‘Black Adam,’ with Dwayne Johnson, Debuts with $67M

Warner Bros.′ “Black Adam” opened with an estimated $67 million, according to studio estimates Sunday, handing Dwayne Johnson his biggest box-office weekend as a leading man and launching the DC Comics character he spent a decade to bring to the big screen. “Black Adam” was a $200-million bid to upset…

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'Black Adam,' with Dwayne Johnson, debuts with $67M

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‘Halloween Ends’ Wins Box Office but Renews Streaming Debate

No matter how you look at the numbers, “Halloween Ends” had a good opening weekend. Touted as the final showdown between Laurie Strode and Michael Myers, the slasher pic earned $41.3 million in ticket sales from 3,901 theaters in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday. It’s the first film…

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Horror Pic ‘Smile’ Happy at No. 1

Moviegoing audiences chose the horror movie over the romantic comedy to kick off the month of October. Paramount’s “Smile” topped the North American charts with $22 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, leaving Billy Eichner’s rom-com “Bros” in the dust. Universal’s “Bros” launched with an estimated $4.8…

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Will the fuss over 'Don't Worry Darling' hurt Olivia Wilde's career? Analysts sound off

LOS ANGELES — If you're a director with a movie about to open in two days, it's safe to say you don't want to be answering questions on a late-night talk show about whether one of your stars spat on another. Just ask Olivia Wilde.

Los Angeles Times

‘Don’t Worry Darling’ Shrugs off Drama, Opening with $19.2M

After off-screen drama threatened to consume Olivia Wilde’s “Don’t Worry Darling,” the Warner Bros. release opened No. 1 at the box office, debuting with $19.2 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. Starring Florence Pugh and Harry Styles, “Don’t Worry Darling” was engulfed by a storm of controversies…

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'Don't Worry Darling' shrugs off drama, opening with $19.2M

After off-screen drama threatened to consume Olivia Wilde’s “Don’t Worry Darling,” the Warner Bros

The Independent UK

‘The Woman King’ Takes North American Box Office Throne

The Viola Davis-led action epic “The Woman King” easily conquered the North American box office in its first weekend in theaters, against a crowded market of new releases. The film, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, surpassed expectations and earned $19 million in ticket sales, according to estimates from Sony on Sunday.…

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R-rated genre struggling at the box office

R-rated films are increasingly being pushed to streaming while more family-friendly fare dominates theaters.

Axios

‘Minions’ Set Box Office on Fire with $108.5 Million Debut

Families went bananas for Minions this weekend at the movie theater. “Minions: The Rise of Gru” brought in an estimated $108.5 million in ticket sales from 4,391 screens in North America, Universal Pictures said Sunday.

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'Top Gun: Maverick' cruised to box office heights. Will more summer movies take flight?

The success of "Top Gun: Maverick" has lifted hopes for a robust summer box office, after the long-awaited sequel generated $160 million in North American ticket sales over its Memorial Day weekend premiere.

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Axios

"Top Gun: Maverick" breaks Memorial Day weekend box office record

The film debuted 28% above Cruise's last big hit.

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‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Wins Tom Cruise 1st $100 Million Opening

Forget breaking the sound barrier: Tom Cruise just flew past a major career milestone. The 59-year-old superstar just got his first $100 million opening weekend with "Top Gun: Maverick." In its first three days in North American theaters, the long-in-the-works sequel earned an estimated $124 million in ticket sales, Paramount…

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‘Doctor Strange 2’ Keeps Hold on Top Spot in 2nd Weekend

"Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" stayed on top of the box office charts during its second weekend in theaters, earning an additional $61 million from North American theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday. With $688 million in global grosses, it’s already one of the highest grossing films of…

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'Doctor Strange' scores the biggest opening of 2022 — with help from Wanda and Spidey

"Multiverse" has taken over the multiplex.

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Ten years ago, Marvel's 'The Avengers' gave Hollywood a new superpower

A decade after its historic release, Hollywood writers, producers, and critics reflect on the monumental release of Marvel's first theatrical crossover: 'The Avengers'

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‘Sonic 2’ Steals Weekend Box Office, but ‘Ambulance’ Stalls

“Sonic the Hedgehog 2” sped to the top of the charts in its opening weekend, earning an impressive $71 million according to studio estimates Sunday. Paramount’s PG-rated sequel easily bested the weekend’s other major newcomer, Michael Bay’s “Ambulance,” which faltered in theaters. “Sonic 2,” which brings back the first film’s…

The Independent UK

‘Sonic 2’ steals weekend box office, but ‘Ambulance’ stalls

“Sonic the Hedgehog 2” sped to the top of the charts in its opening weekend, earning an impressive $71 million according to studio estimates Sunday

Inverse

'The Batman' box office win signals a new future for superhero movies

The eye-popping box office weekend for 'The Batman' proves superhero epics can be singularly focused as they are far-reaching.

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Tom Holland’s Latest Adventure ‘Uncharted’ Tops Box Office

Tom Holland might be without his Spider-Man suit in “Uncharted,” but his latest action-adventure is still doing good business at the North American box office. The video game adaptation starring Holland and Mark Wahlberg is on its way to earning $51 million over the long Presidents Day weekend, according to…

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