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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.

Asharq Al-Awsat

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

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

Axios

‘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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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

"Multiverse" has taken over the multiplex.

Los Angeles Times

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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'

Inverse

‘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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

‘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

The Independent UK

'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.

Inverse

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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