Deeksha Sharma

New York, NY, USA

‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ is set to have its yellow henchmen illuminate the box office during the Fourth of July weekend. The film, which is the fifth installment of Universal and Illumination’s ‘Despicable Me’ franchise, seems to be headed straight for the first spot and is expected to amass $65 million to $75 million from the 4,400 North American theaters it will be premiered at, according to Variety. While it’s lucky that it is the only new film releasing in the United States during the weekend, it will still have to lock horns with blockbusters such as ‘Elvis’, ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, ‘Jurassic World: Dominion’ and ‘Lightyear’. ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’, which has managed to garner decent reviews, will also be testing the success of family flicks on the silver screen. While families have served as the key demographic in box office revenues, crowds have lately been mixed, with younger people reviving theatres after the COVID-19 pandemic. Also Read: Johnny Depp's rep on 'Pirates of the Caribbean' return: This is made up,Previously, family films such as Disney’s ‘Lightyear’ failed to reach expectations, opening with a modest $51 million at the box office. On the other hand, Paramount’s ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ surpassed estimates and debuted at $72 million during the President’s Day weekend. While ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ could beat ‘Lightyear’ and ‘Sonic 2’, current projections suggest that it could bite the dust when it comes to its franchise’s first film ‘Despicable Me’, which amassed $56 million on its opening weekend and concluded its run with a whopping global collection of $543 million. Also Read: Christian Bale reveals what it'll take for him to be Batman again,‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’, directed by Kyle Balda, revolves around the story of young Gru, who ventures into the supervillain life and meets several people, some good and some despicable, along the way. The film’s voice cast includes Steve Carell, Taraji P. Henson, Julie Andrews Michelle Yeoh and Jean-Claude Van Damme.

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<ul>
  <li>‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ will release on July 1</li>
  <li>It is the fifth installment of the ‘Despicable Me’ franchise</li>
  <li>The film’s voice cast includes Steve Carell and Taraji P. Henson</li>
</ul>

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How much ‘Minions: The Rise of Gru’ is expected to make on opening weekend

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Saisaranyya Menon

Los Angeles, CA, USA

'Top Gun: Maverick' starring Tom Cruise, will be released in theatres worldwide on May 27, 2022. Since its release, the film has received widespread acclaim from both audiences and critics, and it has now surpassed Benedict Cumberbatch's 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' to become the highest-grossing film of 2022. Also Read| What is prosopagnosia? The neurological illness Brad Pitt has been diagnosed with,'Top Gun: Maverick' has crossed the $1 billion mark worldwide, becoming only the second film in the pandemic era to do so. It is also the first time in Tom Cruise's 40-year career that he has reached this milestone. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Top Gun: Maverick broke the $1 billion mark after finishing Sunday with an estimated domestic total of $521.7 million and an overseas total of $484.7 million. Also Read| Vijay Babu sexual assault case: Malyalam actor arrested in Ernakulam,According to the report, the film saw a surge in its fifth weekend, grossing $30.5 million domestically and $44.5 million overseas for a weekend total of $30.5 million. The film, directed by Joseph Kosinski and written by Ehren Kruger, has surpassed Benedict Cumberbatch's Marvel superhero film 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness', which grossed an estimated $943 million worldwide. Top Gun: Maverick is the sequel to the 1986 film Top Gun, which starred Tom Cruise as Captain Pete Maverick and grossed $357.8 million at the box office. Also Read| Alia-Ranbir say 'baby coming soon', Mahesh Bhatt and Soni Razdan react,'Top Gun: Maverick' follows Maverick's reluctant return to the United States Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor programme, where he must confront his past while training a group of younger aviators. Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Lewis Pullman, Ed Harris, and Val Kilmer also play important roles in this Tom Cruise film. Top Gun: Maverick has become the world's second highest-grossing film since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The nostalgia associated with the film title contributes to 'Top Gun: Maverick's' meteoric rise in box office collections. Dazzling reviews and Cruise's return to the game as Pete Mitchell has also piqued the interest of moviegoers.

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<ul>
  <li>'Top Gun: Maverick' has surpassed 'Dr Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' in the box office</li>
  <li>The Tom Cruise starrer has crossed the 1 billion mark</li>
  <li>The film is directed by Joseph Kosinski</li>
</ul>

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'Top Gun: Maverick' crosses the 1 billion mark, surpasses 'Dr Strange'

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Baz Luhrmann's biopic on Hollywood icon Elvis Presley, titled ‘Elvis’, is turning out to be a smashing hit which could be on its way to dethrone ‘Top Gun: Maverick’. The biopic, which stars Austin Butler as Presley, is projected to swoop in about $30 million from 3,906 theaters on its opening weekend after it topped Friday’s chart with $12.7 million. ,The collection could be enough for it to surpass ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, which continues to soar to greater heights in its fifth weekend at the box office. Warner Bros’ ‘Elvis’ has lured in older moviegoers: 65% of them are above the age of 35, including 30% who are above 55. Unsurprisingly, the biopic has done well in the South. Viewers have given it an A- CinemaScore, and a 79% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The film also stars Tom Hanks as music manager Colonel Tom Parker and Olivia DeJonge as the King of Rock and Roll’s beloved, Priscilla Presley. Also Read: Miles Teller reveals the most Tom Cruise moment in 'Top Gun: Maverick',Similar to ‘Elvis’, Blumhouse and Universal’s horror flick ‘The Black Phone’ is exceeding box office expectations. On Friday, the Ethan Hawke-starrer garnered $10.2 million, thanks to its young moviegoers aged between 18 and 24. ,The film, directed Scott Derrickson, revolves around a young boy who escapes a serial killer with the help of supernatural forces. Also Read: Why Al Pacino wants Timothee Chalamet to play his role in 'Heat' sequel,Meanwhile, ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, which crossed the $900 million mark worldwide earlier this week, added yet another milestone to its success, this time, by becoming the second Hollywood film of the pandemic era to fly past a collection of $500 million at the domestic box office after last year's ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’, which earned $804.7 million. Universal's ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ also continues to roar loud as it approaches $700 million in global ticket sales. Domestically, it has surpassed the $300 million mark.

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<ul>
  <li>'Elvis' is projected to swoop in $30 million on its opening weekend</li>
  <li>The biopic is competing with ‘Top Gun: Maverick’, which is in its fifth weekend</li>
  <li>'Elvis' stars Austin Butler and Olivia DeJonge</li>
</ul>

'Elvis' and 'Top Gun: Maverick' lock horns at this weekend's box office

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Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ fizzled out on its opening weekend, garnering a dull box office collection of $51 million from the 4,255 North American theatres it was screened at. The spinoff film, which belongs to the ‘Toy Story’ universe, failed to woo family audiences, despite belonging to a brand that has given the key demographic some iconic releases such as ‘Up’, ‘Finding Nemo’, and ‘The Incredibles’ in the past. Film analysts speculated that ‘Lightyear’, which cost about $200 million for production and tens of millions for marketing, would make at least $70 million during the weekend. ,However, what they did not see coming was Universal Pictures’ behemoth ‘Jurassic World Dominion’, which stomped all over the spinoff with its mighty dinosaur claws. Also Read: 'Blonde': Why Ana de Armas' Marilyn Monroe movie is rated NC-17,This is a soft opening for a spin-off of one of the most successful animation series of all time, said David A. Gross the owner of film consulting company Franchise Entertainment Research. ,'Toy Story' defied gravity at the box office during its 24 year run, each episode topping the last, the last two clearing a billion dollars worldwide. But like all spin-offs, the 'Lightyear' story is narrower now,” Gross said, according to Reuters. ‘Lightyear’ is the first Pixar film to hit theatres worldwide after two years of the COVID-19 pandemic. During the pandemic, the studio released three films: ‘Soul’, ‘Luca’, and ‘Turning Red’, that dropped on the OTT platform Disney+. ,Also Read: Why 'Jurassic World: Dominion' director feels T-Rex shouldn't be criticized,This pattern has left analysts wondering if Disney has subconsciously trained its viewers to relish the art of animations in the comfort of their homes, which could be another factor contributing to Lightyear's underperformance. Meanwhile, Universal's ‘Jurassic World Dominion’ continues to rule the box office with a collection of $58.6 million from 4,697 theatres on its second weekend. The sum brings its total collection to a whopping $259 million.

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<ul>
  <li>Pixar’s ‘Lightyear’ made $51 million on its opening weekend</li>
  <li>The spinoff film belongs to the ‘Toy Story’ universe</li>
  <li>‘Jurassic World Dominion’ has earned $259 million</li>
</ul>

'Lightyear' underwhelms at box office as 'Jurassic World' steals thunder

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Shuvrajit Das Biswas

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'Top Gun: Maverick' is enjoying phenomenal box-office success, which Variety has noted as a strange occurrence in the present day and age when such collections are only seen in superhero movies. ,The Tom Cruise-starring sequel to the 1986 movie, saw a strong opening weekend, bringing in $134 million from 4,732 North American cinemas. The action-adventure from Paramount and Skydance is expected to make another $151 million through Monday. ,Not only does this defy expectations, but also sets the movie up to make a Memorial Day opening weekend record. Currently, the holiday record is held by Disney's 'Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End', which was released over the long weekend in 2017, and made $153 million. ,Money talks ,Apart from the movie's domestic box office success, it has also seen great response overseas. It took off with $124 million and has grossed a total of $248 million worldwide. This is impressive considering the movie isn't playing in some of the world's largest markets - China and Russia. ,Also Read | James Corden is Goose to Tom Cruise's Maverick in 'The Late Late Show',The film has also become the highest-grossing domestic debut in Cruise's career of 40 years. It is his first film to pass $100 million on the opening weekend, the previous being 'War of the Worlds' which made $64 million in 2005. Nostalgia and the thrill of dogfights ,The reason for 'Top Gun: Maverick' making a stratospheric dash for box office collections is partly due to the nostalgia that comes with the film title. Dazzling reviews and Cruise returning to the cockpit as Pete Mitchell, have also drawn moviegoers. ,'Top Gun: Maverick' uniquely appeals to viewers across demographics. Audiences over 40 make up 55% of ticket buyers, which is impressive considering this was the age group most unwilling to return to theatres. However, when one considers that many among them must have grown up watching Cruise's Maverick speed along the roads of Burbank, California, with Kenny Loggins' 'Highway to the Danger Zone' playing in the background, the pull to watch Cruise reprise the role after all these years becomes understandable. ,Also Read | Hold my bike! Tom Cruise amazes fans in new 'Mission Impossible 7' trailer,The new movie from Joseph Kosinski, who previously worked with Cruise in the 2013 film 'Oblivion', includes enough aerial combat and cool stunts to draw millennials as well, with 45% of ticket buyers being 35 or below. These individuals are influenced more by positive reviews, than nostalgia, since they weren't alive when the original came out 36 years ago. ,A push from premium formats ,David A. Gross, who runs Franchise Entertainment Research, a movie consulting firm, told Variety The source material remains strong, the execution is excellent, and Tom Cruise makes it work impeccably well. ,IMAX and 3D screens are also contributing to the movie's collection, making up 22% of the total box office returns. ,Also Read | Eyes wide open but no Nicole Kidman in Tom Cruise's Cannes career montage,Imax’s CEO Rich Gelfond told Variety, If you thought movies were dead, go see ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ and then let me know what you think, adding, This film heralds the return of the summer blockbuster and is a catalyst that will accelerate demand for moviegoing like an F-18 breaking the sound barrier. ,Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell - the superhero ,'Top Gun: Maverick' has one of the top post-pandemic era openings, after 'Spider-Man: No Way Home', 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness', and 'The Batman'. ,No wonder, Variety has made the argument that the film has seen box office success despite not being a superhero movie. However, 'Taxi Driver' scriptwriter and 'First Reformed' director Paul Schrader after watching the film, said on Facebook, He's the human embodiment of the other avatar dominating screens: the superhero, referring to Cruise's Maverick. ,Also Read | 'A Few Good Men' to 'Top Gun': Iconic movies of Tom Cruise,Considering the stunts Maverick the pull off, the near-impossible odds he beats, and how he remains steady as a rock in all aerial combat, while his contemporaries seem to be all too human, losing nerves and battles, does make him a superhero-like character. ,Moreover, the original 'Top Gun' and the sequel are feel-good movies, touching upon themes of friendship, courage, love, and loyalty to one's country - making it the ideal recipe for a summer blockbuster, a concept largely introduced by Steven Speilberg during 'Jaws'.

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The action-adventure from Paramount and Skydance is expected to make another&nbsp;$151 million through Monday.&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Not only does this defy expectations, but also sets the movie up to make a <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/english/tom-cruises-top-gun-maverick-set-for-record-memorial-day-opening\\\">Memorial Day opening</a> weekend record. Currently, the holiday record is held by Disney's '<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/margot-robbie-to-star-in-female-centric-version-of-johnny-depps-pirates-of-the-caribbean\\\">Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End</a>', which was released over the long weekend in 2017, and made $153 million.&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"<b>Money talks&nbsp;</b>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Apart from the movie's domestic box office success, it has also seen great response overseas. It took off with&nbsp;$124 million and has grossed a total of&nbsp;$248 million worldwide. This is impressive considering the movie isn't playing in some of the world's largest markets - China and Russia.&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"<b>Also Read |&nbsp;</b><a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/english/james-corden-is-goose-to-tom-cruises-maverick-in-the-late-late-show\\\">James Corden is Goose to Tom Cruise's Maverick in 'The Late Late Show'</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"The film has also become the highest-grossing domestic debut in Cruise's career of 40 years. It is his first film to pass $100 million on the opening weekend, the previous being 'War of the Worlds' which made&nbsp;$64 million in 2005.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"<b>Nostalgia and the thrill of dogfights&nbsp;</b>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"The reason for 'Top Gun: Maverick' making a stratospheric dash for box office collections is partly due to the nostalgia that comes with the film title. Dazzling reviews and Cruise returning to the cockpit as Pete Mitchell, have also drawn moviegoers.&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"'Top Gun: Maverick' uniquely appeals to viewers across demographics. Audiences over 40 make up 55% of ticket buyers, which is impressive considering this was the age group most unwilling to return to theatres. However, when one considers that many among them must have grown up watching Cruise's Maverick speed along the roads of Burbank, California, with Kenny Loggins' 'Highway to the Danger Zone' playing in the background, the pull to watch Cruise reprise the role after all these years becomes understandable.&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"<b>Also Read |&nbsp;</b><a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/english/mission-impossible-dead-reckoning-part-one-trailer-gets-rave-reactions\\\">Hold my bike! Tom Cruise amazes fans in new 'Mission Impossible 7' trailer</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"The new movie from&nbsp;Joseph Kosinski, who previously worked with Cruise in the 2013 film 'Oblivion', includes enough aerial combat and cool stunts to draw millennials as well, with 45% of ticket buyers being 35 or below. These individuals are influenced more by positive reviews, than nostalgia, since they weren't alive when the original came out 36 years ago.&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"<b>A push from premium formats&nbsp;</b>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"David A. Gross, who runs&nbsp;Franchise Entertainment Research, a movie consulting firm, told Variety \\\"The source material remains strong, the execution is excellent, and Tom Cruise makes it work impeccably well\\\".&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"IMAX and&nbsp;3D screens are also contributing to the movie's collection, making up 22% of the total box office returns.&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"<b>Also Read |&nbsp;</b><a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/english/eyes-wide-open-but-no-nicole-kidman-in-tom-cruises-cannes-career-montage\\\">Eyes wide open but no Nicole Kidman in Tom Cruise's Cannes career montage</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Imax’s CEO Rich Gelfond told Variety, \\\"If you thought movies were dead, go see ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ and then let me know what you think\\\", adding, \\\"This film heralds the return of the summer blockbuster and is a catalyst that will accelerate demand for moviegoing like an F-18 breaking the sound barrier.\\\"&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"<b>Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell - the superhero&nbsp;</b>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"'Top Gun: Maverick' has one of the top post-pandemic era openings, after '<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/english/tom-holland-dominates-us-box-office-with-uncharted-spider-man-no-way-home\\\">Spider-Man: No Way Home</a>', '<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/english/doctor-strange-in-the-multiverse-of-madness-ending-explained\\\">Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness</a>', and '<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/english/the-batman-box-office-success-gives-movie-theatres-renewed-hope\\\">The Batman</a>'.&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"No wonder, Variety has made the argument that the film has seen box office success despite not being a superhero movie. However, 'Taxi Driver' scriptwriter and 'First Reformed' director Paul Schrader after watching the film, said on Facebook, \\\"He's the human embodiment of the other avatar dominating screens: the superhero\\\", referring to Cruise's Maverick.&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"<b>Also Read |&nbsp;</b><a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/from-a-few-good-men-to-top-gun-iconic-movies-of-tom-cruise\\\">'A Few Good Men' to 'Top Gun': Iconic movies of Tom Cruise</a>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Considering the stunts Maverick the pull off, the near-impossible odds he beats, and how he remains steady as a rock in all aerial combat, while his contemporaries seem to be all too human, losing nerves and battles, does make him a superhero-like character.&nbsp;\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Moreover, the original 'Top Gun' and the sequel are feel-good movies, touching upon themes of friendship, courage, love, and loyalty to one's country - making it the ideal recipe for a summer blockbuster, a concept largely introduced by <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/steven-spielbergs-amblin-signs-major-streaming-deal-with-netflix\\\">Steven Speilberg</a> during 'Jaws'.&nbsp;\"}}]}

<ul>
  <li>'Top Gun: Maverick' is expected to set a record for Memorial Day opening weekend collections</li>
  <li>The film is set to be Tom Cruise's highest-grossing domestic debut</li>
  <li>It is Cruise's first movie to cross $100 million on the opening weekend</li>
</ul>

Why 'Top Gun: Maverick' is a box office hit

‘Top Gun: Maverick’ is a cinematic reunion of actor Tom Cruise and filmmaker Joseph Kosinski, who joined forces again after ‘Oblivion’, but this time, brought in Miles Teller, the guy who starts off by making a bar full of people sing 'Great Balls of Fire' and then ends up in Maverick's cockpit towards the end of the action sequel. ,Teller, who worked with Kosinski in 'Only the Brave', was apparently the 48-year-old filmmaker's first casting choice while the latter was formulating a storyline for Cruise’s Maverick. He starred in the film as Bradley Bradshaw, the son of Maverick’s radar intercept officer Nick “Goose” Bradshaw. “I was actually in post on ‘Only the Brave,’ this was May 2017, so Miles Teller was on my mind,” Kosinski told Vulture. ,“The relationship in that movie is a very paternal one with Josh Brolin’s character. So I showed Tom a picture of Miles because Miles has blond hair in that film. And I think I’d Photoshopped a mustache on him. I’m like, ‘I just worked with this kid. He’s really good.’ We still went through the audition process, and Miles won the role on his own,” he revealed. ,Kosinski, who came up with the idea of highlighting Rooster and Maverick's complex dynamic in the film, said that the element played a major part in helping Cruise decide that it was time for a sequel to the 1986 blockbuster hit 'Top Gun'. Also Read: The elusive brace: 9 directors who have won 2 Palme d'Or prizes at Cannes,“But because I had made a film with [Tom] before, I knew I had to grab him emotionally,” Kosinski said. ,“So I opened with the idea that this is a rite-of-passage story like the first film. The first film is a drama, even though it’s wrapped in this glossy action film. This would be the same thing, but it would be Maverick reconciling with Goose’s son set against this mission that would take them both deep into enemy territory. And as soon as I said that, I could see the wheels in his head start to turn, he added. ,Also Read: James Corden is Goose to Tom Cruise's Maverick in 'The Late Late Show','Top Gun: Maverick', which has topped several box office records since its release, effortlessly cruised through a record-breaking $160 million during the Memorial Day holiday weekend. It is speculated to hit the $250 million mark towards the end of its second weekend.

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<ul>
  <li>Miles Teller starred in 'Top Gun: Maverick' as Bradley 'Rooster' Bradshaw</li>
  <li>The film is directed by Joseph Kosinski</li>
  <li>Teller worked with Kosinski in 'Only the Brave'</li>
</ul>

Top Gun director: Miles Teller was pitched to Tom Cruise in edited mustache

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Off to a promising start, Marvel Studios’ ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ garnered Rs. 27.5 crore on its first day at the Indian box office, according to film trade analyst Taran Adarsh. ,Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, the film has managed to surpass its 2016 original ‘Doctor Strange’, which amassed merely Rs 2.61 crore on its first day, and Rs. 25 crore as its lifetime collection. ,However, the latest Marvel release's opening falls a little short of ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’, which started off by making Rs. 33 crore on its first day in the country. Also Read: Will Black Bolt appear in Doctor Strange: Multiverse of Madness?,Nonetheless, the film could be on its way to uncrown Prashanth Neel’s ‘KGF: Chapter 2’ at the box office. ,“#DoctorStrange is MARVEL-ous on Day 1... 4TH BIGGEST HOLLYWOOD OPENER in #India... *Day 1* biz... [2019] #AvengersEndgame: Rs. 53.10 cr, [2021] #SpiderMan: Rs. 32.67 cr, [2018] #AvengersInfinityWar: Rs. 31.30 cr, [2022] #DoctorStrange: Rs. 27.50 cr #India biz. All versions,” Adarsh wrote on Twitter. ,In the United States, the film opened at the box office with $36 million in Thursday previews. According to speculations, it could cross the $175 million mark during the weekend. In advance ticket sales, the film has earned $60 million, according to a report by Collider. Also Read: Multiverse of Madness: All you need to know about the Dr Strange sequel,The second installment stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Dr Stephen Strange, also known as Sorcerer Supreme. The film revolves around Dr Strange’s attempts to overcome the challenges of the spell he cast on the multiverse in the 2021 film ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’, which resulted in antagonists invading the timeline of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. ,‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ is directed by Sam Raimi. It stars Rachel McAdams, Michael Stuhlbarg, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Benedict Wong and Xochitl Gomez.

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<ul>
  <li>Marvel Studios’ ‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness’ is off to a promising start at the Indian box office</li>
  <li>It has surpassed the collection of its 2016 original ‘Doctor Strange’</li>
  <li>However, its opening falls a little short of ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

‘Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness' mints Rs 27.5 crore in India

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Box office experts have predicted that Pierre Perifel’s ‘The Bad Guys’ might just surpass other films at the domestic box office this weekend, including David Yates’ ‘Fantastic Beasts 3’ and Nicholas Cage starrer-‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’. According to forecasters, the DreamWorks Animation film is predicted to bag the top spot this weekend in its opening. ,The film is speculated to earn $25 million from 4,009 locations, which is conveniently enough to reach the number one mark, even if it falls short of millions of its production value of $70 million. ,Despite the disparity, $25 million is a solid start for its release in a family-targeted franchise. ‘The Bad Guys’ has already managed to cross box office projections, which had assumed that it would open somewhere between $15 million and $20 million. Also Read: Saudi Arabia bans 'Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness',The mark would’ve helped the film seek a position in a tight race between ‘Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore’ and ‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2.’,Other than predictions, reviews by critics and viewers have also largely favoured ‘The Bad Guys’, helping the film score an 85% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes. ,Also Read: Natalie Portman unveils Mighty Thor poster from 'Thor: Love and Thunder',Variety’s film critic Guy Lodge believes that director “Pierre Perifel’s cartoon romp may be a trifle, but it’s still DreamWorks Animation’s most appealing offering in several years.” ,To top it off, audience ratings have also been high, with most viewers gracing the film with a sparkly “A” grade on Cinema Score. Also Read: Multiverse of Madness: All you need to know about the Dr Strange sequel,'The Bad Guy''s number one spot is followed by two other big releases this weekend- 'The Northman' and 'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent'. Also Read: ‘Superfly' actor Kaalan Walker convicted of raping multiple women and teens,While 'The Northman' is predicted to amass $12.5 million from 3,865 locations, 'The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent' might earn about $7 million from 3,036 locations.

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<ul>
  <li>Pierre Perifel’s ‘The Bad Guys’ might just surpass other films at the domestic box office this weekend</li>
  <li>The film is speculated to earn $25 million from 4,009 locations</li>
  <li>Audience ratings of the film have been high</li>
</ul>

‘The Bad Guys’ set to beat ‘Fantastic Beasts 3’ at box office

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Columbia Pictures' Morbius, starring Jared Leto, is aiming for the top spot at the American box office, with a projected opening weekend of $38 million to $41 million from 4,268 theatres. That's a relatively low opening figure for a film based on Marvel comics. Morbius, the latest entry in the studio's self-branded Sony Pictures Universe of Marvel Characters (which also includes Tom Hardy's two Venom films and the upcoming Kraven the Hunter), earned $17.1 million on its first day at the domestic box office, including a healthy $5.7 million in Thursday previews. Also Read|Grammys 2022: When and where to watch,Morbius will need to put up a good fight if it is to be a financial success for Sony. The Marvel picture was panned by critics, with a dismal 17% aggregate approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Morbius, with a $75 million production budget, is a less intimidating financial investment for Sony than the typical comic book action spectacular. However, the picture was hampered by many cinema release delays caused by COVID-19, eventually making its way to April 2022 after being scheduled for July 2020. That timetable shuffles most certainly resulted in a slew of marketing reboots, raising the price of Morbius. Also Read|Grammys 2022: Here's why Jungkook likely to miss, other BTS members to attend,The calendar month ahead is also unfavourable for Morbius, as it will see a slew of competition emerge at multiplexes, including Universal's retro-action spectacle Ambulance, Paramount's quick sequel Sonic the Hedgehog 2, and Warner Bros.' Harry Potter spin-off Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore. As new franchise plays entice audiences, Morbius will have to continue attracting spectators. Morbius, directed by Daniel Espinosa, stars Jared Leto as the titular Dr Michael Morbius, a genius who transforms into a vampire due to a rare blood illness. Adria Arjona, Tyrese Gibson, Matt Smith, Jared Harris, and Michael Keaton are among the other actors in the cast. Also Read|Grammy 2022: all you need to know,At its second weekend, Paramount's The Lost City is expected to finish second. The romantic comedy is expected to gross $14.6 million this weekend, down 52% from its opening weekend and bringing its domestic total to $54.3 million. With a $68 million budget, Paramount would certainly be delighted with a higher opening weekend for the Sandra Bullock-Channing Tatum comedy. Also Read|Review: Bullock, Tatum serve up the charm in ‘The Lost City’,The Batman looks to claim bronze. On Friday, the DC adaption earned another $3.1 million, bringing its domestic total to $341.3 million. The Robert Pattinson film is still the biggest grossing release of 2022, thanks to a massive opening weekend and great word-of-mouth. It's possible that the domestic box office may top $400 million. Also Read|Can the real Will Smith please stand up? Gaming exec faces Oscar slap brunt,Uncharted, from Columbia Pictures, is expected to finish fourth. The Tom Holland-led video game adaptation continues to perform admirably at the box office. In the last month, Uncharted has not had a week-to-week dip higher than 37%, a pattern that should continue this weekend with a predicted 26% drop. Through Sunday, the action film should have a domestic gross of $139 million. Finally, with a projected $1.95 million domestic movie office gross, the anime adaption Jujutsu Kaisen 0 could round out the top five. The Crunchyroll release has now grossed more than $30 million in North America, indicating anime's growing popularity in the United States in recent years.

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<ul>
  <li>"Morbius", starring Jared Leto, is aiming for the top spot at the American box office</li>
  <li>"Morbius" will need to put up a good fight if it is to be a financial success for Sony</li>
  <li>The general audiences were underwhelmed by "Morbius".</li>
</ul>

Morbius to hit top spot at US box office with $38 million opening

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JaredLeto

RRR, starring Ram Charan, Jr. NTR and Alia Bhatt, has received a favourable reception from a worldwide audience. On March 25, the picture was released. RRR, directed by SS Rajamouli, has broken box office records all around the world. The film has also earned favourable reviews from critics across the country. Many international cinema critics and moviegoers have also praised the picture. RRR was published internationally on March 25, 2022. The film has already grossed over 700 crores at the box office, making it the most successful Indian film in post-independence history. Also Read|'I am heartbroken': Will Smith resigns from Academy for slapping Chris Rock,After seeing the film, several worldwide filmmakers, critics, and viewers have shared their opinions on social media. The general reaction is one of astonishment and amazement, with most Westerners taken aback by the film's magnitude. Jordan Crucchiola, a writer and producer based in Los Angeles, published a gif from RRR and tweeted, Watch RISE ROAR REVOLT and be reborn!!!! RRR GANG LET'S DANCE. Happily, the film's director, BenDavid Grabinski, published a poster of the film with the caption, “Just saw RRR in theatres. I didn’t know movies could be that good.” He also provided a screenshot of a discussion in which he said stuff like RRR blew my f—- mind, f—- god-level, and maximum entertainment. He then tweeted, “okay a lot of people on Twitter love RRR it seems??”,Also Read|Cops were ready to arrest Will Smith after he slapped Chris Rock: Oscars producer,Leslie Wai, a music producer, tweeted, Off to watch @RRRMovie for the second time. I can’t get enough of this movie #RRR.” ,While one fan wrote, “#RRR, my best theatre experience to date. Indian cinema is highly underrated in the states. My fellow white people, I don't think you realize what you're missing. @ssrajamouli. Thank you for making another breathtaking, badass piece of film. Holy s--. #RRRTakeOver.”,Another commenter called the film passionate, and added, RRR: Holy s—- Indians don't f—- around. This is the most passionate, intense Asian cinema I've seen since the Ip Man films. I need to brush up on my Bollywood knowledge. #RRR.”,Also Read|Sandra Oh, Stephanie Beatriz to win special honours at Outfest Fusion QTBIPOC Film Festival,I just saw RRR and I'm sorry but all American movies are lame anymore, commented YouTube video maker Patrick Willems. This is the best thing in the world.” Another individual viewed the film and praised Patrick for the tip, writing, “The last I blind watched a movie blind based on the recommendation of @patrickhwillems I saw Parasite. I just got out of this crazy movie and I feel the need to thank him for doing God’s work signal boosting.”,RRR is a fictionalised account of the lives of legendary independence fighters Komaram Bheem and Alluri Seetharama Raju, who is played by Jr. NTR and Ram Charan, respectively. The story takes place in pre-independence India. Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Shriya Saran, Samuthirakani, Olivia Morris, Alison Doody, and Ray Stevenson also appear in the film.

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The film has already grossed over 700 crores at the box office, making it the most successful Indian film in post-independence history.\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"<b>Also Read|<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/english/will-smith-resigns-from-academy-for-slapping-chris-rock-at-oscars-2022\\\">'I am heartbroken': Will Smith resigns from Academy for slapping Chris Rock</a></b>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"After seeing the film, several worldwide filmmakers, critics, and viewers have shared their opinions on social media. The general reaction is one of astonishment and amazement, with most Westerners taken aback by the film's magnitude. Jordan Crucchiola, a writer and producer based in Los Angeles, published a gif from RRR and tweeted, \\\"Watch RISE ROAR REVOLT and be reborn!!!! RRR GANG LET'S DANCE.\\\"\"}},{\"type\":\"embed\",\"data\":{\"service\":\"others\",\"source\":\"<div class=\\\"others-embed\\\"><blockquote class=\\\"twitter-tweet\\\"><p lang=\\\"en\\\" dir=\\\"ltr\\\">Watch RISE ROAR REVOLT and be reborn!!!!! RRR GANG LET’S DANCE <a href=\\\"https://t.co/vPMqxLFZmu\\\">pic.twitter.com/vPMqxLFZmu</a></p>&mdash; Jordan Crucchiola (@JorCru) <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/JorCru/status/1508691054144327684?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">March 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src=\\\"https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\\\" charset=\\\"utf-8\\\"></script></div>\",\"embed\":\"<div class=\\\"others-embed\\\"><blockquote class=\\\"twitter-tweet\\\"><p lang=\\\"en\\\" dir=\\\"ltr\\\">Watch RISE ROAR REVOLT and be reborn!!!!! RRR GANG LET’S DANCE <a href=\\\"https://t.co/vPMqxLFZmu\\\">pic.twitter.com/vPMqxLFZmu</a></p>&mdash; Jordan Crucchiola (@JorCru) <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/JorCru/status/1508691054144327684?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">March 29, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src=\\\"https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\\\" charset=\\\"utf-8\\\"></script></div>\",\"caption\":\"\",\"aspectRatio\":null}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Happily, the film's director, BenDavid Grabinski, published a poster of the film with the caption, “Just saw RRR in theatres. I didn’t know movies could be that good.” He also provided a screenshot of a discussion in which he said stuff like \\\"RRR blew my f—- mind,\\\" \\\"f—- god-level,\\\" and \\\"maximum entertainment.\\\" He then tweeted,  “okay a lot of people on <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/twitter\\\">Twitter</a> love RRR it seems??”\"}},{\"type\":\"embed\",\"data\":{\"service\":\"others\",\"source\":\"<div class=\\\"others-embed\\\"><blockquote class=\\\"twitter-tweet\\\"><p lang=\\\"und\\\" dir=\\\"ltr\\\"><a href=\\\"https://t.co/NrRYGrtcXZ\\\">pic.twitter.com/NrRYGrtcXZ</a></p>&mdash; BenDavid Grabinski+ (@bdgrabinski) <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/bdgrabinski/status/1509367696420265987?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">March 31, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src=\\\"https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\\\" charset=\\\"utf-8\\\"></script></div>\",\"embed\":\"<div class=\\\"others-embed\\\"><blockquote class=\\\"twitter-tweet\\\"><p lang=\\\"und\\\" dir=\\\"ltr\\\"><a href=\\\"https://t.co/NrRYGrtcXZ\\\">pic.twitter.com/NrRYGrtcXZ</a></p>&mdash; BenDavid Grabinski+ (@bdgrabinski) <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/bdgrabinski/status/1509367696420265987?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">March 31, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src=\\\"https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\\\" charset=\\\"utf-8\\\"></script></div>\",\"caption\":\"\",\"aspectRatio\":null}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"<b>Also Read|<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/english/cops-were-ready-to-arrest-will-smith-after-he-slapped-chris-rock-oscars-producer\\\">Cops were ready to arrest Will Smith after he slapped Chris Rock: Oscars producer</a></b>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Leslie Wai, a music producer, tweeted, \\\"Off to watch @RRRMovie for the second time. I can’t get enough of this movie #RRR.” \"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"While one fan wrote, “#RRR, my best theatre experience to date. Indian cinema is highly underrated in the states. My fellow white people, I don't think you realize what you're missing. @ssrajamouli. Thank you for making another breathtaking, badass piece of film. Holy s--. #RRRTakeOver.”\"}},{\"type\":\"embed\",\"data\":{\"service\":\"others\",\"source\":\"<div class=\\\"others-embed\\\"><blockquote class=\\\"twitter-tweet\\\"><p lang=\\\"en\\\" dir=\\\"ltr\\\"><a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/RRR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">#RRR</a>, my best theater experience to date. Indian cinema is highly underrated in the states. My fellow white people, I don&#39;t think you realize what you&#39;re missing. <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/ssrajamouli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">@ssrajamouli</a> thank you for making another breathtaking, badass piece of film.🔥 Holy shit.😍🤩 <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/RRRTakeOver?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">#RRRTakeOver</a></p>&mdash; purplesaber (@purplesaber474) <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/purplesaber474/status/1509548929037217795?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">March 31, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src=\\\"https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\\\" charset=\\\"utf-8\\\"></script></div>\",\"embed\":\"<div class=\\\"others-embed\\\"><blockquote class=\\\"twitter-tweet\\\"><p lang=\\\"en\\\" dir=\\\"ltr\\\"><a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/RRR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">#RRR</a>, my best theater experience to date. Indian cinema is highly underrated in the states. My fellow white people, I don&#39;t think you realize what you&#39;re missing. <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/ssrajamouli?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">@ssrajamouli</a> thank you for making another breathtaking, badass piece of film.🔥 Holy shit.😍🤩 <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/hashtag/RRRTakeOver?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">#RRRTakeOver</a></p>&mdash; purplesaber (@purplesaber474) <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/purplesaber474/status/1509548929037217795?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">March 31, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src=\\\"https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\\\" charset=\\\"utf-8\\\"></script></div>\",\"caption\":\"\",\"aspectRatio\":null}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Another commenter called the film \\\"passionate,\\\" and added, \\\"RRR: Holy s—- Indians don't f—- around. This is the most passionate, intense Asian cinema I've seen since the Ip Man films. I need to brush up on my Bollywood knowledge. #RRR.”\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"<b>Also Read|<a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/english/sandra-oh-stephanie-beatriz-to-win-special-honours-at-outfest-fusion-qtbipoc-film-festival\\\">Sandra Oh, Stephanie Beatriz to win special honours at Outfest Fusion QTBIPOC Film Festival</a></b>\"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"\\\"I just saw RRR and I'm sorry but all American movies are lame anymore,\\\" commented <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/search/youtube\\\">YouTube</a> video maker Patrick Willems. This is the best thing in the world.”  Another individual viewed the film and praised Patrick for the tip, writing, “The last I blind watched a movie blind based on the recommendation of @patrickhwillems I saw Parasite. I just got out of this crazy movie and I feel the need to thank him for doing God’s work signal boosting.”\"}},{\"type\":\"embed\",\"data\":{\"service\":\"others\",\"source\":\"<div class=\\\"others-embed\\\"><blockquote class=\\\"twitter-tweet\\\"><p lang=\\\"en\\\" dir=\\\"ltr\\\">I just saw RRR and I’m sorry but all American movies are lame now. This is the best thing in the world <a href=\\\"https://t.co/AlI7rUJ9IJ\\\">pic.twitter.com/AlI7rUJ9IJ</a></p>&mdash; Patrick Willems (@patrickhwillems) <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/patrickhwillems/status/1507168034905104384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">March 25, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src=\\\"https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\\\" charset=\\\"utf-8\\\"></script></div>\",\"embed\":\"<div class=\\\"others-embed\\\"><blockquote class=\\\"twitter-tweet\\\"><p lang=\\\"en\\\" dir=\\\"ltr\\\">I just saw RRR and I’m sorry but all American movies are lame now. This is the best thing in the world <a href=\\\"https://t.co/AlI7rUJ9IJ\\\">pic.twitter.com/AlI7rUJ9IJ</a></p>&mdash; Patrick Willems (@patrickhwillems) <a href=\\\"https://twitter.com/patrickhwillems/status/1507168034905104384?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\\\">March 25, 2022</a></blockquote> <script async src=\\\"https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js\\\" charset=\\\"utf-8\\\"></script></div>\",\"caption\":\"\",\"aspectRatio\":null}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"RRR is a fictionalised account of the lives of legendary independence fighters Komaram Bheem and Alluri Seetharama Raju, who is played by Jr. NTR and Ram Charan, respectively. The story takes place in pre-independence India. Ajay Devgn, <a href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/topic/alia-bhatt\\\">Alia Bhatt</a>, Shriya Saran, Samuthirakani, Olivia Morris, Alison Doody, and Ray Stevenson also appear in the film.\"}}]}

<ul>
  <li>RRR has received a great reception from a worldwide audience</li>
  <li>RRR, directed by SS Rajamouli, has broken box office records all around the world</li>
  <li>RRR is a fictionalised account of the lives of legendary independence fighters Komaram Bheem and Alluri Seetharama Raju</li>
</ul>

RRR receives amazing response from international critics and audience

AjayDevgn

AliaBhatt

JrNTR

RamCharan

movie

Sucharita Ganguly

‘Vengeance’ is unstoppable. The Warner Bros. and DC smash film 'The Batman' took the top spot at the box office for the third weekend in a row, grossing $36 million for a superhero-like home total of $300.1 million and nearly $600 million globally after earning another $49.1 million internationally for a foreign tally of $298 million. Also read: Elon Musk, James Franco among witnesses for Johnny Depp-Amber Heard trial,One sour note, with 43 percent or more of Chinese theatres closed due to another COVID-19 outburst, Batman launched to a paltry $12.1 million. It was on track for a $25 million-plus debut before the closures. Matt Reeves' Batman was only down 45 percent in North America and 45 percent worldwide. That environment will alter next weekend, when the Sandra Bullock-Channing Tatum action-adventure The Lost City, which hosted preview screenings on Saturday night, is released by Paramount. More than two-thirds of showings were sold out. Also read: In 2021, just 7% of films had more women than men: Study,The Japanese anime offering Jujutsu Kaisen 0, which grossed a better-than-expected $17.7 million from 2,340 sites thanks to a perfect 100 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes and outstanding exits, notably from kids, came in second in North America behind Batman. In North America, the film was distributed by Crunchyroll and Funimation. The film, directed by Sunghoo Park, is a prequel to the enormously successful Jujutsu Kaisen series created by Gege Akutami. Uncharted finished in third, earning $8 million from 3,700 locations for a total of $125.9 million for Sony, which also reports that Spider-Man: No Way Home has nearly crossed the record $800 million barrier domestically, with a total of $797.5 million through Sunday. The studio did not perform as well as Stage 6's spooky thriller Umma, which grossed $917,000 from 800 screens in its first weekend. Also read: Beautiful Day for Netflix and U2 fans, scripted series with Abrams underway,Globally, Uncharted earned another $19 million, crossing the $200 million milestone and finishing the weekend with a total worldwide tally of $337.3 million. With a $10.4 million opening, it suffered the same fate as Batman in its China launch due to screening closures. X, the latest horror picture from A24, debuted at No. 4 with a better-than-expected $4.4 million from 2,886 screens. Ti West directed X, a slasher film about a group of young people who are terrified while filming a porno. Dog, starring Channing Tatum, finished in the top five in its fifth weekend, collecting $4.1 million for a domestic total of $54.2 million for MGM and United Artists Releasing. The Outfit, a suspense thriller from Focus Festives, debuted in 1,324 theatres and grossed $1.5 million. The well-reviewed film had high audience exit scores and is currently ranked ninth.

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<ul>
  <li>The Warner Bros. and DC smash film 'The Batman' took the top spot at the box office for the third weekend in a row</li>
  <li>The film grossed $36 million for a superhero-like home total of $300.1 million and nearly $600 million globally</li>
  <li>Japanese anime offering Jujutsu Kaisen 0, which grossed a better-than-expected $17.7 million from 2,340 sites came in second in North America</li>
</ul>

Batman tops box office three weeks in a row, collects $300 million in US

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'Uncharted', the new Tom Holland film, is slated to be at the top of box office collections in the opening weekend. The adventure movie could make $45 million over the four-day-long Presidents’ Day weekend, which would set it up as 2022's biggest theatrical opening thus far. ,The film, based on a game, comes from Sony Pictures and brought in $15.4 on Monday, which set it up for a No 1 debut. Holland's new project is the biggest box office opening after his previous stint as the web-slinging friendly neighbourhood hero. Not only did the Marvel offering, 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' become a phenomenon dominating the holiday season, it also became the third highest-grossing film in history. ,Also Read | Spider-Man: No Way Home to pass up Avatar original domestic run in box office,Holland has become a quick fit at Marvel and has even managed to anchor a trilogy. However, the actor needed a chance to show his box-office appeal outside the Spidey suit. 'Uncharted' is his first major non-Marvel blockbuster that Holland is attached to. Though the actor was part of Lionsgate's 'Chaos Walking', the film was considerably delayed due to the pandemic and didn't make much noise upon release either. ,Also Read | Why Tom Holland got in trouble with Sony during 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' promotions,While the initial run hints at how bankable Holland is, the actual success of the movie will be gauged by its overseas performance as well. These grosses will help determine whether the film can break even and recover the $120 million that went into production. Ruben Fleischer, who's known for the 'Zombieland' movies, has helmed this film. Tom Holland plays Nathan Drake, a thief in search of a valuable object. He appears alongside Mark Wahlberg in the movie. ,Also Read | Tom Holland, Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield had 'Spider-Man therapy session' before filming,Coming up behind 'Uncharted' in the box office, is 'Dog', the new Channing Tatum film. Considering the actor spent some time away from the spotlight, this movie has gotten off to a strong start, appealing to audiences. In third place it is likely we will see more of Holland, as 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' secures the spot.

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<ul>
  <li>'Uncharted' the new Tom Holland movie, is slated to top box office collections over the weekend&nbsp;</li>
  <li>Channing Tatum's 'Dog' is likely to come in second&nbsp;</li>
  <li>Holland's 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' is still going strong, and likely to take third spot</li>
</ul>

Tom Holland's 'Uncharted' could be 2022's biggest theatrical opening

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Hollywood's Super Bowl weekend largely fizzled with the muted debut of Kenneth Branagh's long-delayed Agatha Christie whodunit, Death on the Nile, a tepid reception for the Jennifer Lopez romantic-comedy Marry Me and modest box-office bumps for Oscar nominees. ,Death on the Nile, Branagh's follow-up to the 2017 hit Murder on the Orient Express, led all films with $12.8 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. Produced under 20th Century Fox before its acquisition by the Walt Disney Co. Death on the Nile had been delayed by the pandemic and by scandal that engulfed one of its stars, Armie Hammer. Also Read: Issa Rae first in 114 years to get key to Inglewood city ahead of Super Bowl,Last March, Hammer was put under investigation by Los Angeles police in a sexual assault. Hammer has denied the allegation. ,After considering other avenues, reportedly including reshooting parts of the film without Hammer, Disney opted to release Death on the Nile as it was — albeit with less fanfare on a weekend the film industry often yields to football. The $90 million film, which also stars Gal Gadot, Emma McKay and Branagh, reprising his role as detective Hercule Poirot, had once seemed a reliable money-maker. Murder on the Orient Express launched with $28.7 million in 2017 and ended up grossing $352.8 million worldwide against a $55 million budget. Death on the Nile added $20.7 million in international receipts. Also Read: Kanye West refuses to work with Kid Cudi on Donda 2 album; here's why,Hollywood's biggest pitch to moviegoers over the weekend wasn't in theaters but in television ads. After two years of the pandemic, a heavy-hitting lineup of blockbusters were set to roll out trailers during the Super Bowl broadcast and try to lure still-reluctant moviegoers back to theaters. Last year, when many theaters were still shuttered and few films were being released, Hollywood largely sat out the game. Jordan Peele's Nope kicked off the day with its first trailer early Sunday. ,Marry Me opened with $8 million while simultaneously streaming on Peacock. The Universal Pictures release, which was timed to Valentine's Day on Monday, stars Lopez as a pop star who, after finding out her fiancé has been cheating, marries a stranger (Owen Wilson) at one of her concerts. In recent years, streaming platforms have increasingly been the rom-com's primary home. Netflix, in particular, has pumped out a constant stream of new entries in the genre. On Friday, Amazon Prime Video debuted its own: I Want You Back, with Charlie Day and Jenny Slate. ,The lukewarm performance of Marry Me allowed last week's top film, Jackass Forever, to narrowly edge it for second place. Johnny Knoxville's sequel dropped a steep 65% from last weekend, coming in with an estimated $8.1 million for Paramount Pictures. Its grossed $37.4 million in total. ,Another once dependable ticket-seller at the box office — a Liam Neeson thriller — also struggled. Briarcliff Entertainment's Blacklight, a poorly reviewed action film starring the 69-year-old Neeson as a shadowy government agent, opened with $3.6 million. ,Few films were set to capitalize in theaters on Tuesday's Academy Awards nominations. As nominations came later than usual this year, most Oscar contenders — a field that Netflix led with 24 nominations — have been available for weeks, if not months, in the home. But a few films sought a post-nominations lift at the box office, even if the once expected Oscar bump is all but dead. ,Paul Thomas Anderson's Licorice Pizza, up for three awards including best picture, had its widest week of release in its 12th week of release, playing in 1,977 theaters. It managed $922,500 in ticket sales, bringing its cumulative total to $14 million. ,Branagh's other film in release, Belfast, followed up its seven nominations by playing in 928 theaters and adding $285,000 to its $7.9 million gross. Other best-picture contenders — Nightmare Alley ($85,000) and West Side Story ($235,000) — made only minor blips. ,The biggest bumps out there may have been for a few of the international contenders. Ryûsuke Hamaguchi's Drive My Car, which is nominated for four Oscars including best picture, saw a 92% spike in grossing $192,000 from 127 theaters. Joachim Trier's The Worst Person in the World, nominated for best original screenplay and best international film, earned $255,395 on 49 screens in its second weekend. ,The film expected to lead the box office next weekend — Sony's video-game adaptation Uncharted, staring Tom Holland and Mark Wahlberg — began its release overseas, where it took in $21.5 million in 15 territories. ,Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore. Final domestic figures will be released Monday. 1. Death on the Nile, $12.8 million. ,2. Jackass Forever, $8.1 million. ,3. Marry Me, $8 million. ,4. Spider-Man: No Way Home, $7.2 million. ,5. Blacklight, $3.6 million. ,6. Sing 2, $3 million. ,7. Moonfall, $2.9 million. ,8. Scream, $2.8 million. ,9. Licorice Pizza, $922,500. ,10. The King's Man, $433,000.

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As nominations came later than usual this year, most Oscar contenders — a field that Netflix led with 24 nominations — have been available for weeks, if not months, in the home. But a few films sought a post-nominations lift at the box office, even if the once expected \\\"Oscar bump\\\" is all but dead. \"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Paul Thomas Anderson's \\\"Licorice Pizza,\\\" up for three awards including best picture, had its widest week of release in its 12th week of release, playing in 1,977 theaters. It managed $922,500 in ticket sales, bringing its cumulative total to $14 million. \"}},{\"type\":\"paragraph\",\"data\":{\"text\":\"Branagh's other film in release, \\\"Belfast,\\\" followed up its seven nominations by playing in 928 theaters and adding $285,000 to its $7.9 million gross. 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Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

<ul>
  <li>"Death on the Nile" is a follow-up to the 2017 hit "Murder on the Orient Express"</li>
  <li>The movie had been delayed by the pandemic</li>
  <li>The film's star Armie Hammer was put under investigation by Los Angeles police in a sexual assault</li>
</ul>

'Death on the Nile' tops box office weekend

After spending one weekend in second place, Spider-Man: No Way Home proved it still had some fight left. Sony's superhero juggernaut swung back to first place in its sixth weekend in theaters and became the sixth highest grossing film of all time, globally. ,The film topped the North American charts with $14.1 million, according to studio estimates on Sunday. Globally, it's now grossed nearly $1.7 billion, passing the total earnings of both Jurassic World and The Lion King. And in North America its $721 million make it the fourth biggest release ever. Also Read: Andrew Garfield tells how a delivery guy ruined his Spider-Man surprise and labeled him 'rude',Peter Parker also stole first place back from Scream, which fell about 59% — a typical drop for a horror— in its second weekend with an estimated $12.4 million in ticket sales. The Paramount release has grossed $51.3 million so far. ,Universal and Illumination's Sing 2 landed in third place in its fifth weekend, with $5.7 million. The animated title has earned $241.2 million worldwide. Also Read: MCU's 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' does not get BAFTA nomination,There was little competition for the holdovers to contend with this weekend. The only two fresh offerings nationwide in theaters were comparatively lower-profile releases: The King's Daughter, a fairy tale with Pierce Brosnan that was filmed in 2014 and held until now (it bombed with $750,000 from over 2,000 locations), and Redeeming Love, a faith-based historical romance with Nina Dobrev that cracked the top five with $3.7 million. This is a very slow weekend, said Paul Dergarabedian, the senior media analyst for Comscore. January is typically not a big month for box office. It may be a while before we have another big breakout hit, but once we do the floodgates may open. Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore. Final domestic figures will be released Monday. ,1. Spider-Man: No Way Home, $14.1 million. 2. Scream, $12.4 million. 3. Sing 2, $5.7 million. 4. Redeeming Love, $3.7 million. 5. The King's Man, $1.8 million. 6. The 355, $1.6 million. 7. American Underdog, $1.2 million. 8. The King's Daughter, $750,000. 9. West Side Story, $689,000. 10. Licorice Pizza, $683,357.

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<ul>
  <li>After spending one weekend in second place, "Spider-Man: No Way Home" proved it still had some fight left</li>
  <li>The movie swung back to first place in its sixth weekend in theaters</li>
  <li>It has become the sixth highest grossing film of all time, globally</li>
</ul>

'Spider Man' comes back swinging, reclaims box office crown from 'Scream'

After a month at no. 1, Spider-Man: No Way Home has finally been overtaken at the box office. Paramount Pictures' Scream reboot debuted with $30.6 million in ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. ,Scream, a self-described requel that is both the fifth film in the franchise and a reboot introducing a new, younger cast, led all releases over the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday weekend. Paramount forecasts that it will total $35 million including Monday's grosses. Scream, which cost about $24 million to make, added another $18 million in 50 international markets. Also Read: Willem Dafoe says criticism of Green Goblin mask made MCU team rework design,That made for a solid revival for the self-aware slasher franchise. Rights to the Scream films, once a reliable cash cow for Harvey and Bob Weinstein's Miramax Films, were acquired by Spyglass Media Group, which produced the new film with Paramount. This Scream, helmed by Matt Bettinello-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, was the first not directed by Wes Craven, who died in 2015. It features original Scream cast members Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox and David Arquette alongside new additions Melissa Barrera, Jenna Ortega and Jack Quaid. Also Read: 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' reaches new box office heights in US,Most notably, Scream is the first box-office success in a year that Hollywood hopes will see a return to weekly stability at movie theaters. January is typically a quiet period at the box office, but the surge of the omicron variant in COVID-19 has further upended release plans of some winter movies. All of our traditional measures were indicating a solid opening, but as I kept telling people: We're still in this thing and it's very difficult to determine what will actually happen, said Chris Aronson, distribution chief for Paramount. Now we're open, people have seen the movie and we're off and running. Hopefully this becomes another building block toward building the business back and getting it back to some semblance of normalcy. ,Meanwhile, Spider-Man: No Way Home slipped to second place but continued to rise in the record books. ,No Way Home grossed $20.8 million in its fifth weekend of release. Sony Pictures predicts that with another $5.2 million on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, No Way Home will reach a domestic cumulative total of $703.9 million Monday, edging Black Panther and moving into fourth place all-time. That puts it behind only Avatar ($760 million), Avengers: Endgame ($858 million) and Star Wars: The Force Awakens ($936 million). Globally, No Way Home has grossed $1.6 billion. ,Universal Pictures' Sing 2 landed in third place in its fourth weekend with $8.3 million over the three-day weekend. The animated sequel has grossed $122.1 million domestically and $96.3 million internationally. ,While the debut of Scream could be celebrated by Paramount, which postponed most of its top 2021 releases to 2022 (movies including Top Gun: Maverick and Mission Impossible 7), its performance also typified current box-office realities. Superhero movies and genre films that appeal to younger audiences have bounced back to near pre-pandemic levels, while films skewing older haven't. ,Scream, which received largely favorable reviews (81% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes) and a B+ CinemaScore from audiences, fared better than the last installment, 2011's Scream 4. That film launched with $19.3 million. The audience for the new Scream was 42% under the age of 25, Sony said. But any success needs to pull from various demographics, and Scream also appealed to fans of the early franchise entries. Some 23% of ticket buyers were over 35. ,The only other new widely released movie over the weekend was Belle, Mamoru Hosoda's critically acclaimed anime riff on Beauty and the Beast. It debuted with $1.6 million in 1,326 theaters. ,Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore. ,1. Scream, $30.6 million. ,2. Spider-Man: No Way Home, $20.8 million. ,3. Sing 2, $8.3 million. ,4. The 355, $2.3 million. ,5. The King's Man, $2.3 million. ,6. Belle, $1.6 million. ,7. American Underdog, $1.6 million. ,8. West Side Story, $948,000. ,9. Licorice Pizza, $880,000. ,10. The Matrix Resurrections, $815,000.

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<ul>
  <li>After a month at no. 1, "Spider-Man: No Way Home" has finally been overtaken at the box office</li>
  <li>Paramount Pictures' "Scream" reboot debuted with $30.6 million in ticket sales over the weekend</li>
  <li>"Scream" cost about $24 million to make</li>
</ul>

'Scream' scares off 'Spider-Man' with $30.6 million debut

The glamorous spies of The 355 were no competition for the movie theater's reigning webslinger. ,Spider-Man's box office dominance continued in its fourth weekend in theaters, adding another $33 million, according to studio estimates on Sunday. With $668.8 million in North American ticket sales to date, Spider-Man: No Way Home is now the sixth highest grossing release of all time domestically. Globally, with $1.5 billion and counting, it ranks in eighth place. Also Read: Spider-Man star Willem Dafoe says criticism of Green Goblin mask made MCU team rework design,The only major new film this weekend was Universal's The 355, an original spy thriller starring Jessica Chastain, Lupita Nyong'o, Diane Kruger and Penelope Cruz, which debuted in third place with $4.8 million from 3,145 North American theaters. Directed by Simon Kingberg, reviews for the film about a global coalition of female spies have been less than stellar: It holds a 27% on Rotten Tomatoes. Also Read: Marvel made up 30% of total box office in 2021,But the audience scores have been more enthusiastic, especially from women, and about a third of the attendees this weekend were over 45 — a demographic that has not gone out to movie theaters much during the pandemic. With a holiday weekend coming up, Jim Orr, Universal's head of domestic distribution, said, We think we'll have a nice runway. The 355 came in behind the animated Sing 2, also distributed by Universal, which grossed an estimated $12 million in its third weekend in theaters, bringing its global total to $190.8 million. ,With omicron cases surging, Hollywood has entered 2022 cautiously. January's biggest new release, the Spider-Man spinoff Morbius, was recently pushed to April. ,There's a bit of uncertainty in the marketplace because of the omicron variant, said Paul Dergarabedian, Comscore's senior media analyst. Studios want to protect their crown jewels and give them the greatest shot at success in movie theaters. A delay like that shows they're not giving up on the theaters. But studios are very aware of this marketplace and what the challenges might be. Also Read: Jared Leto’s ‘Morbius’ pushed amid Omicron surge,And while January is now destined to be quiet at the box office, Dergarabedian said that Spider-Man has been a beacon of hope for the industry. It shows that audiences want to go back to the movie theater, he said. We could end up having a really strong box office year, but only time will tell. Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore. Final domestic figures will be released Monday. ,1. Spider-Man: No Way Home, $33 million. 2. Sing 2, $12 million. 3. The 355, $4.8 million. 4. The King's Man, $3.4 million. 5. American Underdog, $2.4 million. 6. The Matrix Resurrections, $1.9 million. 7. West Side Story, $1.4 million. 8. Ghostbusters: Afterlife, $1.1 million. 9. Licorice Pizza, $1 million. 10. House of Gucci, $632,348.

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<ul>
  <li>Spider-Man's box office dominance continued in its fourth weekend in theaters</li>
  <li>In North America, the movie has collected $668.8 million</li>
  <li>It is the sixth highest grossing release of all time domestically</li>
</ul>

'Spider Man' stays at No. 1 in 4th weekend

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Willem Dafoe is a comic book movie legend thanks to his portrayal of the Green Goblin in Sam Raimi's 2002 blockbuster Spider-Man, but the character's appearance did not go over well with everyone. The Green Goblin mask was panned, with Roger Ebert remarking in his review that Dafoe appeared to be a high-tech action figure with a mouth that doesn't move. ,Also read: 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' reaches new box office heights in US,These complaints are likely what prompted the Spider-Man: No Way Home team to rework the mask for his return as the Green Goblin in the next Marvel Cinematic Universe tentpole, Dafoe told The New York Times this week. “I must be honest, I am aware that there was some criticism of that [Green Goblin] mask in the original [Sam Raimi “Spider-Man”],” Dafoe said. “We heard it enough that it was probably a consideration, to change it up a little bit. I don’t think about that because I don’t think about emoting with my face. My face follows my heart. It’s just an expression of what you’re feeling.”,Also read: 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' writers reveal how the film is connected to Loki,For his comeback as the Green Goblin, Dafoe has been praised. “When [producer] Amy Pascal and [director] Jon Watts called me up and said we’d like to pitch you this idea, I thought, ‘This is crazy. But let’s see what they have to say,’” recalled Dafoe. “I really didn’t want to do a cameo. I wanted to make sure there was something substantial enough to do that wasn’t just a tip of the hat. And the other thing was, I said I really want there to be action — I want to take part in action scenes. Because that’s really fun for me. It’s the only way to root the character,” he added. Also read: Marvel made up 30% of total box office in 2021,Spider-Man: No Way Home is on its way to becoming one of the top five domestic films of all time in the United States, with Titanic expected to fall to #6. On December 17, 2021, No Way Home, the fourth film in Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, was released in theatres. ,The film has shattered all kinds of pandemic-era records during that time, competing with even the highest-grossing pre-pandemic films. Spider-Man: No Way Home has become one of the top ten highest-grossing domestic films of all time, in addition to being the first pandemic-era picture to exceed the $1 billion mark worldwide.

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<ul>
  <li>The 2002 Green Goblin mask was panned, with Roger Ebert remarking "a high-tech action figure with a mouth that doesn't move"</li>
  <li>These complaints are likely what prompted the "Spider-Man: No Way Home" team to rework the mask</li>
  <li>Dafoe said he is aware of the criticism that the mask received earlier</li>
</ul>

Willem Dafoe says criticism of Green Goblin mask made MCU team rework design

Superhero

Saakhi Chadha

Delhi, India

There are actors, and then there is Irrfan Khan. ,One of the finest artists of Indian cinema, Irrfan's performances have left an indelible impact on the lives of those who've witnessed his magic on screen, earning him love and admiration around the globe. He has been honoured with a National Film Award, an Asian Film Award, and six Filmfare Awards. In 2011, he was awarded the Padma Shri, India's fourth-highest civilian honour. The legendary artist, who passed away after a long battle with cancer in April 2020, would have turned 55 today. ,Also Read | Irrfan Khan was in complete ‘awe’ of Dilip Kumar,In an interview with Pinkvilla, his wife, Sutapa Sikdar, remembered him and his passion for his work, I knew this man had not come to try acting as just an alternate profession or because of the full scholarship, he had come there for passion, which hung around him like a halo. While we need no reason to revisit Irrfan's legacy, his birth anniversary calls for an occasion to honour him for what he dedicated his life to, his art. ,Also Read | ‘They told me it was time’: Sutapa Sikdar recalls the final moment with Irrfan Khan in hospital,1. Paan Singh Tomar,This 2012 biography, directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia, tracks the life of a national level athlete, who went on to become a decoit after the murder of his mother. This movie has Irrfan at his finest, winning him a National Award for his performance. ,2. Maqbool ,Vishal Bhardwaj's Maqbool (inspired by Bard's Macbeth) played a significant role in helping carve out a niche for Irrfan in Bollywood. It made the audience aware of a cinema that goes beyond the mainstream song-dance entertainer and focuses on storytelling and stellar performances. ,3. Piku,This heartwarming film, starring Amitabh Bachchan, Deepika Padukone, and Irrfan Khan, gives you all the feels. Irrfan's grasp of the character, his understanding of the nuances, and his portrayal of a middle-aged, frustrated, moderately cynical man who makes you laugh with subtle exchanges, is nothing short of excellent. ,4. The Lunchbox,Irrfan's performance in this film as a widower sharing a beautiful bond with a woman through a lunchbox that accidentally gets delivered to him, garnered him wide critical acclaim, internationally as well as within the country. ,5. Hindi Medium,One of his most commercially successful movies, 'Hindi Medium' tracked the life of parents trying to get their child in a reputed English-medium school, while not being well-versed in the language themselves. The film is a stark commentary on cultural divide and English as a status symbol, delivered in the clark of wit and satire.

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<ul>
  <li>Irrfan Khan passed away after a long battle with cancer in 2020</li>
  <li>He would have turned 55 today</li>
  <li>Take a look at some of his best performances</li>
</ul>

On Irrfan Khan's birth anniversary, a look at 5 of his most memorable films

IrrfanKhan

Bollywood

irrfan

Actor

celebrity

Ever since its release on December 17, ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ has been going strong at the box office, weekend after weekend. ,The Tom Holland-starrer superhero film domestically grossed a whopping $609 million after its third weekend, according to a Reuters report. ,At least in the US and Canada, no other movie has come close to this number. ,The film has also officially become Sony Pictures' highest-grossing movie of all time, overtaking Spider-Man: Far From Home. Now, the studio's top five domestic movies are No Way Home with $516.4 million, Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle with $404 million, Spider-Man with $403 million, Spider-Man: Far From Home with $390 million, and Spider-Man 2 with $336 million, according to an IGN report. ,Also Read | Why Ranveer Singh's '83' is failing to meet box office expectations,'Spider-Man: No Way Home' not only shattered pandemic-era box office records, but it also became the third-best opening of all time behind Avengers: Endgame ($357.1 million) and Avengers: Infinity War ($257.7 million), reported AP. This weekend's historic 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' results, from all over the world and in the face of many challenges, reaffirm the unmatched cultural impact that exclusive theatrical films can have when they are made and marketed with vision and resolve, Tom Rothman, Sony Pictures Chairman and CEO, said in a statement. All of us at Sony Pictures are deeply grateful to the fabulous talent, both in front of and behind the camera, that produced such a landmark film, he added. Spiderman is expected to continue its streak until at least mid-January, owing to a lack of any major competition, until 'Scream' releases on January 14. Also Read | 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' nets 3rd-best opening of all time with $253 million,'No Way Home' writers Chris McKenna and Erik Sommers said that initially the latest 'Spider-Man' sequel was to release after 'Doctor Strange' in the Multiverse of Madness, but the latter got pushed back due to the pandemic. “When we started breaking the story and even started writing the script, we followed Doctor Strange 2 in the timeline,” Chris said, adding. “So then during pre-production, things got pushed and changed. We were supposed to start shooting in July of 2020 and it became November of 2020, our release date got pushed from July 2021 to December 2021 – there were a lot of things flipping around, they told The Wrap. Also Read | Spider-Man 4 already in works: Sony, Marvel Executives,But it was how Loki introduced the concept of multiverse when 'No Way Home' was still being made that changed things around. Erik said, “We were already down this road when that Loki finale happened. We all felt like, this really helps. This is great, because it shows that there is trouble in the multiverse.” ,The writers admit that the events of Loki finale weren’t planned to coincide with No Way Home but in the end, it all worked out that way regardless.

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<ul>
  <li>The <a href="https://opoyi.com/tom-holland-defends-superhero-films-against-martin-scorsese-comments">Tom Holland</a>-starrer superhero film domestically grossed $609 million after its third weekend</li>
  <li>No other movie has come close to this number in the US&nbsp;</li>
  <li>The film has also officially become Sony Pictures' highest-grossing movie of all time</li>
</ul>

'Spider-Man: No Way Home' reaches new box office heights in US

Loki

Ever since the release of its trailer exactly a month ago, the film '83' appeared to be the talk of the town. ,The movie seemed to have it all: Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh as the lead; joined by another megastar, Deepika Padukone, to play his wife; Kabir Khan, the genius behind many films, as the director; and a plot surrounding India's historic World Cup victory on June 25, 1983. Yet, it turned out to be a slow starter at the office, defying the expectations that film trade analysts had in the beginning. Despite raving reviews and a positive word-of-mouth, '83' hasn't been able to create the records it was slated to. Also Read | '83' premiere: Ranveer Singh’s dance with Krishnamachari Srikkanth goes viral,To be specific, the sports drama earned Rs 12.64 crore on its opening day, and Rs 47 crore on its first-weekend, despite it being a festive weekend. It saw a major dip on the first weekday when it earned Rs 7.29 crore on Monday, and a lower Rs 6.7 crore on Tuesday, according to a report in The Indian Express. ,Film trade analyst Taran Adarsh refrained from blaming it on the COVID-19 surge or the threat posed by the Omicron variant. Speaking to the news outlet, he said, “The good reviews from the critics and film industry have not translated into box office numbers. People just didn’t come in. Except for the three metros, nowhere else did we see a footfall in the theaters. The movie just did not click with people. Why should we blame coronavirus? Is it not there for those who are coming out to watch Spiderman: No Way Home and Pushpa: The Rise?” ,For film producer and trade analyst Girish Johar, the movie's performance is associated with the fact that sports drama is not a mass entertainer. ,Also Read | Ranveer Singh-starrer cricket drama '83' declared tax free in Delhi,“I think the buzz around the movie was industry and critics driven. It was not that hot at the audience level. Maybe they perceived it as a docu-sports drama. Those who have watched and loved it is mostly the generation that already knows about the 1983 World Cup whereas, for the youngsters who don’t know what transpired during 1983, they wanted to watch it only from the film’s perspective. But, from what I have heard, they didn’t like the character development and it didn’t offer them the entertainment which they thought it would,” Johar told The Indian Express. “I am not saying it is a badly made film, but maybe the problem was in its conceptualisation only. It was not a massy film,” he added. Moreover, people had other options in 'Allu Arjun's Pushpa: The Rise' and the much-awaited and highly anticipated 'Spiderman: No Way Home'. The former, in fact, was a way cheaper option than 83. On the other hand, Marvel's Spiderman had a remarkable opening and first-week collection, which it maintained in its second week as well. It is close to reaching the Rs 200 crore mark. ,Several states have reimposed restrictions and shut down public places, including theatres. The move will undeniably have an impact on the film industry, analysts have said. ,Adarsh, for instance, has been quoted as saying in the Indian Express report, “The game is over. It is disastrous. The industry was just starting to get back on track and now once again it has been hit by Covid-19.

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<ul>
  <li>The film '83' has received positive reviews&nbsp;</li>
  <li>But it has failed to meet box office expectations</li>
  <li>Film trade analysts discuss possible reasons for this</li>
</ul>

Why Ranveer Singh's '83' is failing to meet box office expectations

RanveerSingh

DeepikaPadukone

BollywoodMovies

KabirKhan

WorldCup

Cricket

Ujwala Potharazu 

New Delhi, Delhi, India

Actor Ranveer Singh couldn't hold back his tears after all the overwhelming messages he has received for his recent film '83'. The 36-year-old also expressed gratitude over the fact that he is an established actor now, saying it is a miracle that he has become an actor. ,In an interview with Bollywood Hungama, Ranveer said, The love that is coming my way, I am overwhelmed. It’s a miracle that I became an actor. Also Read | '83' premiere: Ranveer Singh’s dance with Krishnamachari Srikkanth goes viral,Look at the fact, what chances did I have at succeeding? he said in response to questions about why he thinks it is a miracle. ,'83' is based on India's first-ever cricket World Cup triumph in 1983. While it has garnered positive responses, the film directed by Kabir Khan has failed to impress on the box office. ,Though the film collected around Rs 15 crore on the day of its release but later, the collection was not up to the mark. This response has left its producers, Deepika Padukone, Kabir Khan, Vishnu Vardhan Induri, Sajid Nadiadwala, Reliance Entertainment and 83 Film Ltd, in shock. Also read- '83’: Kapil dev shares why the team skipped dinner after the big win,According to new reports, the film's under-performance at the box office will lead to an inevitable blame game. ,Bollywood Hungama stated that the film’s underperformance may cause losses that run into crores of rupees. Talking about the film, a source stated that it looked more like a documentary on the 1983 World Cup. ,Also read- Ranveer Singh-starrer cricket drama '83' declared tax free in Delhi,Besides the loss the film is facing at the box office, various questions have arisen about how it was made. One source said, “What was the need to shoot at the pricey Lords stadium in London when there are so many similarly vast cricket stadiums right here in India? Ranveer might likely take a cut in his pay, the source added.

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<ul>
  <li>Ranveer Singh gets emotional in an interaction with Bollywood Hunagama</li>
  <li>"Look at the fact, what chances did I have at succeeding?" Ranveer said</li>
  <li>'83' is based on India's first-ever cricket World Cup triumph in 1983</li>
</ul>

Miracle that I became an actor: Ranveer Singh tears up over love for '83'

IndianCricketTeam

For the first time since the pandemic began, the box office is booming. Spider-Man: No Way Home grossed $50 million in Thursday previews alone, a stunning start for a movie set to break pandemic records. ,Sony Pictures' No Way Home scored the third-largest preview total ever, trailing only those for Avengers: Endgame ($60 million) and The Force Awakens ($57 million). Previews once featured only late-night screenings, but they have steadily moved earlier in the day; No Way Home began playing around 3 p.m. in 3,767 locations. Also Read: Spider-Man is not about sex, it’s about friendships, says Tom Holland,But there was no exaggerating the eye-popping total for the Marvel release, starring Tom Holland. No Way Home is on pace to be the first release of the pandemic to surpass $100 million. It could go as high as $150 million. The previous best of this year was also a Marvel-Sony release, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, which launched with $90.1 million. Also Read: When a cab driver predicted Tom Holland's Spider-Man casting,Spider-Man: No Way Home is managing to pack theaters even as the spreading omicron variant is forcing closures in the entertainment industry, including numerous Broadway shows. As recently as last week, when Steven Spielberg's West Side Story opened softly, the box office had been fitfully sputtering back to life. ,But while some moviegoers, particularly older ticket-buyers, have been more reluctant, the younger, devoted Marvel fanbase has proven resistant to the pandemic challenges of moviegoing. With No Way Home, Marvel releases will make up five of the top six films of the year, including Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Venom: Let There Be Carnage, Black Widow and Eternals.

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<ul>
  <li>"Spider-Man: No Way Home" grossed $50 million in Thursday previews alone</li>
  <li>This was a stunning start for a movie set to break pandemic records</li>
  <li>The movie scored the third-largest preview total ever</li>
</ul>

'Spider-Man: No Way Home' grosses $50 million in previews

Omicron

covid19

“Eternals,” one of Marvel's most ambitious efforts to expand its superhero universe, arrived in theaters with about $71 million in ticket sales over the weekend, according to studio estimates. ,By most studios' box-office standards, the opening was enviable. Only three other films have debuted better during the pandemic: “Black Widow” ($80.3 million), “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings” ($75.3 million) and “Venom: Let There Be Carnage” ($90 million). But for Marvel's well-oiled blockbuster machine, the “Eternals” launch in some ways constituted a bump in the road in an unparalleled 26-film streak. ,Going into the weekend, forecasts had been only slightly higher at about $75 million domestically. More concerning for the Walt Disney Co. was the mixed audience response to Chloé Zhao's 157-minute movie about an immortal race of superheroes. The film is the first in the Marvel “cinematic universe” to rank “rotten” in Rotten Tomatoes' aggregate critic score, with only 47% of reviews considered positive. Audiences also gave it a lower grade — a “B” CinemaScore — than any previous MCU entry. ,Also Read | Angelina Jolie proud after Marvel Studios refuses to edit 'Eternals' scenes,But from the start, “Eternals” was a less charted direction for Marvel. By enlisting Zhao, whose “Nomadland” earlier this year won best picture and best director at the Academy Awards, the comic-book factory tapped a lauded filmmaker more associated with arthouse realism than computer-generated spectacle. The story, too, introduces a lesser-known alien class of superheroes, whose existence spans all of human history. With a teeming, diverse cast including Gemma Chan, Richard Madden, Angelina Jolie and Kumail Nanjiani, “Eternals” dared numerous introductions — including the MCU's first deaf superhero in Lauren Ridloff and the first superhero sex scene — not tried before in the franchise. ,David A. Gross, who runs the movie consultancy Franchise Entertainment Research, estimates the negative reception to “Eternals” cost it a modest 10% in box office. He still sees superhero films as driving the recovery of theaters. Marvel movies account for the the top four openings of the pandemic. ,Also Read | Jack Kirby: Know all about the man behind Marvel's 'Eternals',“'Eternals' is by no means a problem, Gross said in an email. The film isn’t connecting the way every other Marvel film has, but the box office performance is solid and it maintains October’s level of business.” ,“Eternals,” which cost about $200 million to produce, opened strongly overseas, grossing $90.7 million in 46 international territories. The film, however, didn't open in China and isn't expected to be granted a release in the future despite being directed by a China-born filmmaker. The previous Marvel release, “Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings,” the studio's first Asian superhero movie, also hasn't received permission to open in China. ,The reasons for the refusal aren't clear, but China heavily censors the films it clears for release. U.S.-China relations have grown more tense in recent years. It's also been widely noted that Zhao said in a 2013 interview that China is “where there are lies everywhere.” In April, her Oscar wins went unreported by China state-run media outlets and mentions of them were scrubbed from the internet in China. ,Also Read | Review: 'Eternals' has a lot of firsts but way too much else,The weekend's other major new release was “Spencer,” starring Kristen Stewart as Princess Diana. The acclaimed drama, which is expected to land Stewart her first Oscar nomination, launched in 996 locations and grossed $2.1 million for Neon. ,The rest of the weekend's top draws were holdovers. ,In its third weekend of release, Denis Villeneuve's sci-fi epic “Dune” took in $7.6 million for a cumulative total of $83.9 million. Warner Bros. which has announced a sequel to “Dune,” released the film simultaneously on HBO Max. ,MGM and United Artists Releasing's James Bond entry “No Time to Die” grossed $6.1 million in its fifth weekend of release, bringing its domestic haul to $143.2 million. After 31 days exclusively in theaters — much shorter than the three months most Bond films have had on the big screen before being available in the home — “No Time To Die” will be released on video-on-demand Tuesday for $20 rentals. ,Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore. Final domestic figures will be released Monday. 1. Eternals, $71 million. ,2. “Dune,” $7.6 million. ,3. “No Time to Die,” $6.2 million. ,4. “Venom: Let There Be Carnage,” $4.5 million. ,5. “Ron's Gone Wrong,” $3.6 million. ,6. “The French Dispatch,” $2.6 million. ,7. “Halloween Kills,” $2.4 million. 8. “Spencer,” $2.1 million. ,9. “Antlers,” $2 million. ,10. “Last Night in Soho,” $1.8 million

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Shubham Banerjee

<ul>
  <li>Only three other films have debuted better than 'Eternals' during the pandemic</li>
  <li>For Marvel, the 'Eternals' launch in some ways constituted a bump in the road</li>
  <li>The film is the first in the MCU&nbsp;to rank “rotten” in Rotten Tomatoes' aggregate critic score</li>
</ul>

'Eternals' opens with $71M amid  mixed audience response

Eternals

KitHarington

AngelinaJolie

ChloeZhao

Movie theatres in India’s entertainment capital Mumbai reopened on Friday after more than 18 months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic, the last of the many virus restrictions to go amid a decline in infections. Theatres opened to half capacity, following the guidelines released last month, but struggled to lure the public back and mostly re-released earlier hits. Many shows were running with fewer audiences, movie ticketing portal BookMyShow showed. To minimize the danger of the virus, only those with COVID-19 vaccination certificates or with a “safe status” on the state-run health app will be allowed to enter the theatres. Masks and temperature checks are mandatory and no food or beverages will be allowed inside. Also Read: Prices of petrol and diesel up for the third straight day: All you need to know,Theatres elsewhere in the country are already running shows. Mumbai city has been one of the country’s worst-affected by the pandemic but has gradually reopened following a decline in both COVID-19 cases and deaths. Cinemas there, however, are among the last public places to reopen — a hugely symbolic move in the country's financial capital also known for its Bollywood film industry. Every year, the $2.8 billion industry produces more than 2,000 films. Bollywood’s success over the years has embedded moviegoing into India’s contemporary culture and been a boon for the economy. The restrictions imposed on movie theatres to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have hurt operators. But the industry is expected to rebound. Indian filmmakers have lined up major big-ticket releases ahead of Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights when sales peak and audiences flock to theatres. The return to cinemas in Mumbai comes a day after India celebrated its one billionth COVID-19 vaccine dose. About half of India’s nearly 1.4 billion people have received at least one dose while around 20% are fully immunized, according to Our World in Data. India witnessed a crushing coronavirus surge earlier this year but life has swung back to normal. Markets buzz with activity, foreign tourists are allowed again and the country is gearing up to celebrate Diwali. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India’s vaccine drive is an example of what it can achieve if the citizens and the government come together with a common goal. He said the milestone has silenced India’s critics. “Injecting 1 billion doses is not a mere figure but a reflection of the country’s determination. India has scripted a new chapter in its history. The world will now take India more seriously after this landmark,” Modi said in a speech that was televised live across the country. Modi also exhorted people to buy Indian-made goods to boost the economy, which is expected to gain from the festival season purchases. There are some among us who only trust foreign brands even for everyday necessities. The success of Made in India vaccines is a paradigm shift, he said.

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Kavya Mishra

<ul>
  <li>Theatres opened to half capacity last month</li>
  <li>Mumbai has been one of the country’s worst-affected &nbsp;city by the pandemic</li>
  <li>Restrictions imposed on movie theatres to prevent the spread of COVID-19 have hurt operators&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Mumbai theatres to reopen after 18 months as life swings back

Theatre

Joy Tirkey

Beijing, China

'The Battle at Lake Changjin' is a film that glorified the heroism of Chinese soldiers fighting American troops during the Korean War. On China's National Day holiday, the movie smashed box office records by grossing an estimated 1.85 billion yuan, reported CNN. Since its release on Thursday, the movie beat the previous record for the same Chinese holiday that was set by My people, My Country. It had grossed more than 1.5 billion yuan ($233 million) over five days in 2019. The release of The Battle at Lake Changjin was timed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Communist Party. The movie tells the story of the 1950 Battle of Chosin Reservoir in the Korean War. China claims the war as the most critical victory of the conflict. It is known in China as the War to Resist American Aggression and Aid Korea. The film, co-directed by top Chinese and Hong Kong filmmakers Chen Kaige, Tsui Hark and Dante Lam, casts Wu Jing in a lead role. Wu Jing is one of China's most popular actors and is best known for starring in and directing the action flick Wolf Warrior in 2015 and its sequel in 2017. The Battle at Lake Changjin was commissioned by the Chinese government's powerful central propaganda department. The movie received the government's support in script development, production and publicity and also the movie's 70,000 extras. It is the most expensive film made in China, said the film's production house's chairman. The movie had a budget of 1.3 billion yuan ($200 million). In 2020, China leapfrogged the United States to become the top movie market in the world. Due to this, many of the biggest box office draws were produced by Chinese studios and production companies. This included last year's top film The Eight Hundred. Dengta, a box office data app, forecast that the movie is expected to pull in as much as 4.5 billion yuan ($700 million).

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<ul>
  <li>The movie recorded an estimate of 1.85 billion yuan</li>
  <li>The movie's release was timed to celebrate the 100th anniversary of &nbsp;the Communist Party</li>
  <li>The movie tells the story of the 1950 Battle of Chosin Reservoir in the Korean War</li>
</ul>

Chinese film on Korean War breaks box office record

China

Abhimanyu Kulkarni

Ryan Reynold's latest action-comedy, 'Free Guy', raked in an estimated $28.4 million on its opening weekend despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. After a few weeks of declining audiences and underwhelming debuts amid a rise in Delta variant cases, 'Free Guy' succeeded with an old-school formula: an original, star-fronted movie with good word-of-mouth playing only in theaters. The movie stars Reynolds as a background character in a video game, and has been directed by Shawn Levy. It was made by the Walt Disney Co.-owned 20th Century Fox for an estimated $100 million.,Also read: Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively recreate first date to celebrate 10th anniversary,With a theatrical release stipulated in its contract, 'Free Guy' opened in 4,165 North American theatres. Performance of 'Free Guy' on the box ofice has given fodder to the analysts who claim that releasing movies simultaneously in theatres and on streaming platorms hurts ticket sales. The last two movies to top weekend box office collections, Warner Bros.' 'The Suicide Squad' and Disney's 'Jungle Cruise', were launched in theatres and homes simultaneously. ,But however movies are being released right now, box office conditions are far from ideal. The rise in US coronavirus cases  over the last month has corresponded with diminished ticket sales at theaters. ,Some cities, including New York and San Francisco, are preparing to make vaccine passports required for entering movie theaters.,In the film, Reynolds' character, Guy, realizes he's a non playable character in a Grand Theft Auto-like game. It features co-stars Jodie Comer, Lil Rel Howery and Taika Waititi.,Reviews were good (82% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes), and a male-heavy audience gave 'Free Guy' an A CinemaScore. (About 60% of moviegoers were male, Disney said.) 'Free Guy' also added $22.5 million internationally. ,'Free Guy' is also the latest in a comeback for gaming-based movies. Disney has already announced a sequel to the film after the enthusiasm showed by the viewers on the opening weekend. ,(With AP inputs)

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<ul>
  <li>'Free Guy' stars Ryan Reynolds as a background character in a video game</li>
  <li>It has been directed by Shawn Levy</li>
  <li>The movie opened in 4,165 North American theatres</li>
</ul>

Ryan Reynold's 'Free Guy' gives box office a lift, collects $28.4M on opening weekend

RyanReynolds

FreeGuy

TheSuicideSquad

The horror film "A Quiet Place: Part II" opened in North America this weekend to considerable fanfare and with numbers unlike any seen since the pandemic began, as COVID curbs began falling and theaters began filling up again.,So after Hollywood's brutal year of dark screens and empty seats, movies are starting to come back.,<b>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/anything-can-happen-mark-strong-on-his-possible-return-in-kingsman-3">Anything can happen: Mark Strong on his possible return in 'Kingsman 3'</a></b>,"The symbolic importance of this Memorial Day Weekend to the movie theater industry cannot be overstated," said Paul Dergarabedian, a senior analyst at Comscore. The numbers, he said, "tell an indisputable story about the resilience and continued relevance of the big screen experience.",The latest "Quiet Place" -- a John Krasinski-directed sequel to the popular 2018 film about a young family trying to outwit horrific blind monsters with frighteningly keen hearing -- is projected to take in $58.5 million for the four-day Memorial Day weekend, said industry watcher Exhibitor Relations.,That pushed the combined gross for the weekend's top 12 films to $78.1 million, up from $18.8 million the previous weekend and from a flat-lining zero in the corresponding 2020 weekend.,<b>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/a-quiet-place-part-ii-projected-for-bumper-57-million-opening-weekend">'A Quiet Place Part II' projected for bumper $57 million opening weekend</a></b>,"This bodes well for the future of the theatrical exhibition and is thus a huge relief for the movie industry at large," Dergarabedian said.,In second place for the weekend was Disney's live-action "Cruella" at $27 million. The movie, with a snarling Emma Stone as the title baddie and Emma Thompson in a supporting role, has a ways to go to attain the box-office status of its 1961 precursor "One Hundred and One Dalmatians," but its opening weekend was seen as "promising," Variety said, given conditions.,"Cruella" can also be streamed on the Disney+ channel.,There was a steep dropoff to the third spot, which went to Lionsgate's horror film "Spiral," at $3 million. The latest addition to the "Saw" franchise stars Chris Rock, Max Minghella, and Samuel L. Jackson.,<b>Also Read |&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/part-2-of-lucifer-season-5-is-here-everything-you-need-to-know">Part 2 of 'Lucifer' season 5 is here, everything you need to know</a></b>,In fourth, at $2.8 million, was "Wrath of Man," from United Artists. The action thriller, directed by Guy Ritchie, stars Jason Statham as an armored truck driver who thwarts a robbery but then faces unwanted attention due to his troubled past.,And in fifth was Disney's computer-animated fantasy "Raya and the Last Dragon," at $2.4 million. Its mainly Asian-American cast includes the voices of Kelly Marie Tran as Raya, Awkwafina, Gemma Chan, and Sandra Oh.,Rounding out the top films were:,"Godzilla vs. Kong" ($1 million),"Dream Horse" ($817,000),"Those Who Wish Me Dead" ($641,000),"Mortal Kombat" ($302,000),Final figures for the four-day weekend are due Tuesday.

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Swati

<ul>
  <li>'A Quiet Place Part II' was originally scheduled to release in 2020</li>
  <li>The movie is directed by John Krasinski and Starring his wife</li>
  <li>The film is the sequel to the popular 2018 film about a young family trying to outwit horrific blind monsters&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

'A Quiet Place Part II' breaks American box office as COVID curbs ease

Horror

Pandemic

Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan has reportedly walked out of a Red Chillies project - Goodbye Freddie - opposite Katrina Kaif. This comes after his exit from Dostana 2, which was a Dharma Production project. The project is being helmed by filmmaker Ajay Bahl. Also read: SRK’s daughter Suhana shares throwback video wishing brother AbRam on his birthday. According to media reports, a source in the know-how of the events said that Aaryan was supposed to feature in a social comedy that was being produced by Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies. However, the actor has now walked out of the project that was supposed to commence the shoot in a few months. Also read: Anurag Kashyap undergoes angioplasty after chest pain, recuperating. Reportedly, the Bollywood actor had 'creative differences with the director. "Kartik was not happy with the developed script as it was different from what was narrated to him as a one-liner plot,” Bollywood Hungama quoted the anonymous source as saying. Also read: Few more films, Rajinikanth’s plan before retirement. Aaryan had reportedly signed the film two years back. He has delivered three back-to-back hits like Pati Patni aur woh, Luka chuppi, Sonu ke titu ki sweety. However, his last movie with Sara Ali Khan did not do well at the box office. #KartikAaryan #KatrinaKaif #Bollywood #BoxOffice .

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This comes after his exit from <a target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener noreferrer\\\" href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/kangana-ranaut-compares-kartik-aaryan-with-sushant-singh-rajput-after-his-alleged-ouster-from-dostana-2\\\">Dostana 2</a>, which was a Dharma Production project. The project is being helmed by filmmaker Ajay Bahl.</p><p><strong>Also read:</strong><a target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener noreferrer\\\" href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/shah-rukh-khans-daughter-suhana-khan-shares-throwback-video-wishing-brother-abram-on-his-birthday\\\"><strong> SRK’s daughter Suhana shares throwback video wishing brother AbRam on his birthday</strong></a></p><p>According to media reports, a source in the know-how of the events said that <a target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener noreferrer\\\" href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/karan-johars-dharma-productions-issues-statement-confirming-kartik-aaryans-exit-from-dostana-2\\\">Aaryan</a> was supposed to feature in a social comedy that was being produced by Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies. However, the actor has now walked out of the project that was supposed to commence the shoot in a few months.</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener noreferrer\\\" href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/anurag-kashyap-undergoes-angioplasty-after-chest-pain-recuperating\\\"><strong>Anurag Kashyap undergoes angioplasty after chest pain, recuperating</strong></a></p><p>Reportedly, the Bollywood actor had 'creative differences with the director. \\\"Kartik was not happy with the developed script as it was different from what was narrated to him as a one-liner plot,” Bollywood Hungama quoted the anonymous source as saying.</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a target=\\\"_blank\\\" rel=\\\"noopener noreferrer\\\" href=\\\"https://opoyi.com/few-more-films-rajinikanths-plan-before-retirement\\\"><strong>Few more films, Rajinikanth’s plan before retirement</strong></a></p><p>Aaryan had reportedly signed the film two years back. He has delivered three back-to-back hits like Pati Patni aur woh, Luka chuppi, Sonu ke titu ki sweety. However, his last movie with Sara Ali Khan did not do well at the box office.</p><p><a class=\\\"mention\\\" data-mention=\\\"#KartikAaryan\\\" data-user-id=\\\"M54FezWeNF45\\\" href=\\\"/topic/kartik-aaryan\\\">#KartikAaryan</a> <a class=\\\"mention\\\" data-mention=\\\"#KatrinaKaif\\\" data-user-id=\\\"RSiR0tPibg28\\\" href=\\\"/topic/katrinakaif\\\">#KatrinaKaif</a> <a class=\\\"mention\\\" data-mention=\\\"#Bollywood\\\" data-user-id=\\\"1aQY0lh5D5R9\\\" href=\\\"/topic/bollywood\\\">#Bollywood</a> <a class=\\\"mention\\\" data-mention=\\\"#BoxOffice\\\" data-user-id=\\\"o59UoO3aoyFy\\\" href=\\\"/topic/boxoffice\\\">#BoxOffice</a>&nbsp;</p>\",\"time\":1622111117684,\"strCount\":1321,\"isLegacyPost\":false}

<ul><li>&nbsp;Kartik Aaryan&nbsp; walked out of a Red Chillies project - Goodbye Freddie - opposite Katrina Kaif</li><li>The Bollywood actor had creative differences with the director</li><li>&nbsp;His last movie with Sara Ali Khan did not do well at the box office</li></ul>

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It has become a tradition that every Eid brings with it a new <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/salmankhan">Salman Khan </a>classic that is known to break the <a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/boxoffice">box office</a> records and set new benchmarks each time. This year Salman Khan is set to dazzle audiences with his upcoming action-packed&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/topic/radhe">‘Radhe’</a>, starring Disha Patani and Randeep Hooda.&nbsp;,Here is a list that looks back at the features released on Eid by the Bollywood superstar:&nbsp;,1: Wanted (2009)&nbsp;,‘Wanted’ is an action-packed thriller with riveting fight sequences by action director Vijayan. According to critics, the movie captures the true essence of ‘Bhai’s style’. The storyline follows ‘Radhe’ a sharpshooter who is caught between gangsters who want him dead, police who want him for the information he holds and a girlfriend who wants him to mend his ways.&nbsp;,2: Dabangg (2010)&nbsp;,Directed by Anurag Singh Kashyap, ‘Dabangg’ tells the story of a fearless police officer, ‘Chulbul Pandey’, played by Salman Khan. As Pandey deals with corruption, his new relationship with ‘Rajjoo’ (Sonakshi Sinha) his detractor Cheddi Singh cooks up a ploy to create a rift between him and his stepbrother.&nbsp;,‘Dabangg’ was a box office hit collecting over Rs 2.19 billion and winning over 6 Filmfare Awards.&nbsp;,<b>Also Read |&nbsp;‘<a target="_blank" href="https://opoyi.com/hum-aam-insaan-ache-hain-sonu-sood-on-being-asked-to-run-for-pm">Hum Ache Insaan Hai’: Sonu Sood on being asked to run for PM</a></b>,3: Bodyguard (2011)&nbsp;,‘Bodyguard’ is a romantic action film featuring Salman Khan and Kareena Kapoor in lead roles. Upon its release, it broke the record of highest opening day grosser with a net profit of Rs 1.03 billion in its first week itself.&nbsp;,The plot follows Lovely Singh (played by Salman Khan) who has been appointed to keep Mr Rana’s daughter, Divya (played by Kareen Kapoor) safe. As the story proceeds he starts receiving prank calls from Chhaya who is actually Divya and falls in love with her.&nbsp;,Bodyguard is a remake of the Director’s own 2010 Mollywood film of the same name.&nbsp;,<b>Also Read |&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://opoyi.com/army-of-the-deads-zack-snyder-huma-qureshi-to-help-set-up-covid-facility-in-delhi">Army of the Dead's Zack Snyder and Huma Qureshi to set up COVID facility in Delhi</a></b>,4: Sultan (2016)&nbsp;,‘Sultan’ is a sports drama directed by Ali Abbas Zafar. The film follows Sultan Ali Khan, a fictional former pehlwan wrestler from Haryana. Years later, he sets out to revive his career to win the prize money and regain the lost respect.&nbsp;,The film also featured Anushka Sharma, Randeep Hooda and Amit Sadh and is one of the top five highest-grossing Indian films to date.&nbsp;,<b>Also read:&nbsp;<a href="https://opoyi.com/ahead-of-radhe-release-a-look-at-films-and-series-that-were-shot-released-during-covid-19">Ahead of ‘Radhe’ release, a look at movies and TV shows that were shot, released during COVID-19</a></b>,5: Ek Tha Tiger (2012)&nbsp;,‘Ek Tha Tiger’ is an action thriller film filled with light comedy and excellent writing done by Kabir Khan. Part of the Tiger franchise, the movie is the first instalment of YRF’s Spy Universe.&nbsp;,The movie follows a RAW agent, Tiger (Salman Khan) who is sent to Dublin to gather information on an Indian scientist who is allegedly sharing nuclear secrets with the ISI. Upon reaching the destination he falls in love with Zoya (Katrina Kaif) who is an agent with the ISI. ‘Ek Tha Tiger’ is the Indian remake of the Bourne film series.&nbsp;

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  <li>Salman Khan's 'Radhe' released on May 13 on OTT platforms</li>
  <li>The movie also stars Disha Patani and Randeep Hooda&nbsp;</li>
  <li>Among Khan's hit Eid releases are 'Wanted', 'Dabangg' and 'Ek Tha Tiger'</li>
</ul>

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