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KPop Demon Hunters 2 heading to theaters, Sarandos says

Netflix intends to put the sequel to its animated hit KPop Demon Hunters in cinemas worldwide. Co-CEO Ted Sarandos said Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Bloomberg's Screentime event in Los Angeles that the film will get a "big, broad, global" theatrical…

Katzenberg and ex-OpenAI Sora lead launch AI video startup

Jeffrey Katzenberg, the DreamWorks co-founder behind Shrek and Kung Fu Panda, is teaming up with Bill Peebles, the former head of OpenAI's Sora video model, to launch a new artificial intelligence startup aimed at building video generation tools for professional…

Nolan’s ‘Odyssey’ retakes global No. 1 from ‘Spider-Man’ in week 8

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey reclaimed the top spot at the global weekend box office in its eighth week of release, narrowly edging out Spider-Man: Brand New Day to recapture a crown it last held before the Marvel blockbuster opened on…

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ passes ‘Avatar 2’ as No. 3 film ever

Sony Pictures' "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" has crossed $2.33 billion at the worldwide box office, surpassing "Avatar: The Way of Water" to become the third-highest-grossing film in cinema history. The Marvel blockbuster, starring Tom Holland and Zendaya, now trails only…

Ridley Scott says third Alien prequel is back in the works

Ridley Scott has confirmed that a sequel to 2017's "Alien: Covenant" is in the works, with the film once again centering on Michael Fassbender's android character David. The director revealed the project in an interview with the Los Angeles Times…

Unknown actor Jack Barton tops James Bond shortlist

A relative unknown has emerged as the surprising frontrunner in the race to become the next James Bond. Page Six reported Wednesday that Jack Barton, a 31-year-old British actor with a thin film résumé, is the favorite of director Denis…

Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ is now the biggest R-rated movie ever

Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has officially dethroned "Deadpool & Wolverine" to become the highest-grossing R-rated film of all time. Universal Pictures Comcast Corporation confirmed Thursday that the epic adaptation of Homer's poem has collected $1.352 billion globally, surpassing the $1.338…

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ sets Hollywood promo record ahead of massive global opening

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is poised to deliver one of the largest opening weekends in cinema history as the Tom Holland-led Marvel sequel rolls out across global markets ahead of its North American debut this weekend. Sony Pictures projects the…

Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ opens today with near-perfect reviews

Christopher Nolan's adaptation of Homer's The Odyssey arrives in theaters today, bringing the ancient Greek epic to IMAX screens for the first time with a star-studded cast and a budget exceeding $250 million. The film, which held its world premiere…

Anya Taylor-Joy cast as elf in new ‘Lord of the Rings’ film

Warner Bros. confirmed on Monday that Anya Taylor-Joy has joined the cast of The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, the next theatrical entry in the Middle-earth franchise. The 30-year-old actress will play Seren, a Sindar Elf of…

Bardem’s ‘The Beloved’ earns 7-minute ovation at Cannes

The 79th Cannes Film Festival, running May 12 through May 23 on the French Riviera, continued to draw a parade of global talent this week as competition screenings and photocalls brought filmmakers, actors, and literary figures to the Croisette.

Michael Jackson biopic shatters box office record for biopics with $217M global debut

Bollywood filmmaker Farah Khan has thrown her weight behind the new Michael Jackson biopic "Michael," calling on the Academy to award lead actor Jaafar Jackson an Oscar — even as critics have panned the film. The endorsement comes as the…

Avengers: Doomsday test screening draws comparisons to Infinity War

Marvel Studios The Walt Disney Company has reportedly held a private test screening of Avengers: Doomsday, and the early response points to a franchise in resurgence. The screening, which showed a pre-reshoots cut of the film to Marvel president Kevin…

Disney drops official trailer for live-action ‘Moana’ remake

Disney dropped the official trailer for its live-action "Moana" remake on Monday, offering the fullest look yet at Dwayne Johnson's transformation into the demigod Maui and newcomer Catherine Laga'aia stepping into the title role for the reimagined Polynesian adventure set…

Labubu headed to big screen with Paddington director Paul King

The toothy grin of Labubu is headed to the big screen. Pop Mart and Sony Pictures Entertainment announced on Thursday that they are co-developing a feature film based on the viral monster toy character, enlisting the filmmaker behind Paddington and…

Arkapaw becomes first woman to win cinematography Oscar

Autumn Durald Arkapaw made history at the 98th Academy Awards on Sunday night, becoming the first woman ever to win the Oscar for Best Cinematography for her work on Ryan Coogler's "Sinners." The Filipino-American cinematographer, who was already the first…

Paul Thomas Anderson wins first Oscar after 28-year drought

Paul Thomas Anderson won his first Academy Award on Sunday night, taking home Best Adapted Screenplay at the 98th Academy Awards for "One Battle After Another," his black comedy action-thriller adapted from Thomas Pynchon's 1990 novel "Vineland." The win ended…

Netflix confirms KPop Demon Hunters sequel with returning directors

Netflix confirmed on Thursday that a sequel to KPop Demon Hunters is in production, with co-directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans returning to write and direct the follow-up to the streaming platform's most-watched film of all time. Sony Pictures Animation…

Kate Winslet cast as female lead in new ‘Lord of the Rings’ film

Kate Winslet is heading to Middle-earth. The Oscar-winning actress has been cast as the female lead in The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum, the upcoming film directed by Andy Serkis and produced by Peter Jackson, according to…

Critics hail ‘Project Hail Mary’ as a masterpiece after early screenings

Ryan Gosling's next big-screen vehicle is generating considerable pre-release heat. Critics and industry insiders who attended early screenings of Project Hail Mary posted their first reactions on Tuesday, delivering what appears to be a near-unanimous wave of praise for the…

‘Wuthering Heights’ tops $125M globally as second-weekend drop looms

Emerald Fennell's audacious adaptation of Emily Brontë's "Wuthering Heights," starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi, has crossed $125 million at the global box office within 10 days of release, making it the first film of 2026 to reach the $100…

Disney’s incoming CEO floats premiering films in Fortnite

Josh D'Amaro, set to become The Walt Disney Company's next chief executive in March, has outlined ambitious plans to premiere new Disney films inside Fortnite, according to comments first reported by Puck on February 10. The move would expand Disney's…

‘One Battle After Another’ leads BAFTA nominations with 14 nods

Paul Thomas Anderson's political thriller "One Battle After Another" dominated the 2026 BAFTA Film Awards nominations announced Tuesday at the British Academy's London headquarters, capturing 14 nods—one more than Ryan Coogler's vampire horror "Sinners," which arrives fresh from breaking Oscar…

‘Zootopia 2’ cracks top 10 highest-grossing films of all time

In its eighth week of release, Disney's The Walt Disney Company animated sequel "Zootopia 2" has officially cracked the list of the top 10 highest-grossing films of all time, surpassing the original "Jurassic World" (2015) with a current worldwide total…

Japan’s TBS buys $150M stake in Dune studio Legendary

Legendary Entertainment, the Hollywood studio behind blockbusters "Dune" and "A Minecraft Movie," has formed a strategic partnership with Tokyo-based broadcaster TBS Holdings Inc., marking another significant step in the studio's international expansion efforts.

Netflix and Sony sign $7B deal for global streaming rights

Netflix and Sony Pictures Entertainment have finalized a landmark multi-year agreement that grants the streaming platform exclusive worldwide rights to Sony's feature films after their theatrical and home entertainment windows, the companies announced Thursday. The deal represents the first global…

Academy announces 201 films eligible for Best Picture

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Tuesday that 317 feature films are eligible for consideration at the 98th Academy Awards, with 201 titles qualifying for the Best Picture category. The figures represent a slight decline from last…

Cameron becomes first director with 4 straight $1B films

James Cameron has made film history as "Avatar: Fire and Ash" surpassed $1 billion at the global box office, making him the first director to achieve four consecutive billion-dollar films. The Walt Disney Studios announced the milestone Sunday, 18 days…

Animation sets box office records in 2025

The animated film industry closed 2025 with record-breaking achievements across multiple studios and platforms, from Netflix's streaming phenomenon to theatrical blockbusters that rewrote box office history, signaling robust momentum heading into a sequel-heavy 2026 lineup.

Nolan unveils first trailer for The Odyssey starring Damon

Christopher Nolan released the first trailer for his highly anticipated epic The Odyssey on Monday, giving audiences worldwide their most extensive look yet at the filmmaker's ambitious adaptation of Homer's ancient Greek poem.