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Hollywood Box Office: Super Mario Galaxy Movie Debuts With Mighty $370 Million As Project Hail Mary Tops $400 Million Worldwide

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Mumbai, April 6 - Illumination and Universal's The Super Mario Galaxy Movie off to a thunderous start at the global box office, delivering the biggest opening weekend of 2026 (so far) with a mighty $372.50 million, slightly short of its predecessor, 2023's The Super Mario Bros. Movie's $387.80 million launch. The video game adventure animated blockbuster scored a huge $190.10 million over its 5-day opening weekend at the domestic (North America) box office, the biggest opening of 2026, and the third biggest of all-time for an animated title. The first film debuted with $204.6 million. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Internationally, Super Mario Galaxy grossed $182.4 million over the 5-day weekend, across 23,500 locations and 54,000 screens in 80 territories. The overseas opening of the sequel was bigger than the first film, which minted $170.90 million. With a $372.5 million worldwide start, the film scored the 5th biggest opening for an animated film, and it also made Super Mario the only animated franchise with 2 films debuting over 350 million globally. Meawhile, the Ryan Gosling-led sci-fi epic Project Hail Mary continues its stellar run and has crossed the $400 million mark through the second weekend. The film grossed a huge $70+ million worldwide in its second weekend, pushing its global cume to $420.7 million in a massive win for the original sci-fi film. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Based on the 2021 novel by Andy Weir, Project Hail Mary, with an around $200 million budget, has grossed $217.20 million at the North American box office, beating the entire domestic run of Christopher Nolan's Interstellar ($203.2 million). It is now headed to finish with $300+ million domestically. Overseas, the film has scored $203.6 million at the end of the second weekend. The United Kingdom is leading the overseas race with $29 million, followed by China with $27.7 million, and Australia with $14.7 million. In India, the movie has turned into a surprise success, grossing over 45 crores ($4.85+ million), despite facing a huge competition from the local blockbuster Dhurandhar 2. It is projected to finish its worldwide run with $650 million. Stay tuned...

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29 days ago

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Ram Gopal Varma Hails Dhurandhar 2 As A New Cinematic Order Comparing Its Impact To Sholay And Mughal E Azam

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Noted filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has shared a highly enthusiastic reaction to Dhurandhar 2 The Revenge after attending an early screening of the film. Known for his unconventional and often provocative takes on cinema, Varma took to social media to describe the sequel as a monumental achievement for the industry. He stated that the films sheer cumulative impact in terms of audience euphoria and cinematic grammar makes it a SHOLAY x 100 level magnificence, adding that it raises the bar for Indian filmmaking to an unprecedented height. In his characteristic style, Varma compared the Aditya Dhar directorial to legendary classics, suggesting that its psychological and audio-visual impact makes earlier masterpieces like Mughal E Azam appear modest in comparison. He described the release as the BIRTH of a NEW CINEMATIC ORDER and claimed it signals a ruthless extinction of previous cinematic norms. The filmmaker further emphasized that the technical and narrative achievement of the movie is bound to redefine how directors and audiences perceive high-stakes action dramas in the future. After last nights watch of #Dhurandhar2 in terms of it’s sheer cumulative impact in every which way , whether on it’s expected collections , audience euphoria , social influences , cinematic grammar breaking , and above all the psychological audio visual impact , it will be a…— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) March 18, 2026 (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The director also reserved high praise for the films helmer, Aditya Dhar, stating that the very definition of a director will now be associated with his name. Varma went as far as to suggest that even global icons like Steven Spielberg and Christopher Nolan should take note of the films impact. This high-profile endorsement comes at a time when the movie is already witnessing record-breaking advance bookings, further fueling the anticipation ahead of its official wide release on March 19. While the film has faced some technical disruptions regarding regional language content delivery in South India today, such vocal support from industry veterans like Varma highlights the significant buzz in the Hindi circuit. With the film projected to be a major box office contender, these early reactions are contributing to the growing euphoria surrounding the sequel. The spy-actioner features an ensemble cast led by Ranveer Singh and is expected to open across a massive release platform of over 17,000 shows nationwide.

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119 days ago

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Global Box Office Projected To Hit $35 Billion In 2026: Biggest Since Covid-19 Pandemic

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Mumbai, December 18 - The worldwide box office continues to see a steady rise after getting a big jolt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and is expected to hit the record post-pandemic $35 billion in 2026, according to Gower Street Analytics (via Variety). The theatrical analytics firm predicted that 2026 will be the highest-grossing year worldwide since 2019's $42.3 billion haul, surpassing 2023's $33.9 billion. It will be a 5% increase over current estimates for 2025, marking a second consecutive year of growth. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) "We predict 2026 will be the highest grossing global year since 2019 ($42.3 billion), topping the current high of 2023 ($33.9 billion)," said Gower Street chief analyst Thomas Beranek, who led the 2026 projection work. "Especially in the markets driven by Hollywood product, we expect the most significant growth." Gower Street releases its projection each December, utilising data from the company's Forecast service based on current release calendars alongside additional analyst assessment. The firm has a respected track record in predicting box office. For 2024, the company's forecast landed within 5% of the actual global year-end result, while for 2025, the box office tracking toward a final global total within 2% of its original $33 billion forecast from 12 months ago. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) 2026 has several potential Hollywood money spinners in the likes of Avengers: Doomsday, Spider-Man 4, Star Wars Movie, Super Mario Bros 2, along with Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, the live action version of Moana, and Michael Jackson's biopic. The year can also prove to be the biggest for Indian cinema with the likes of Border 2, Toxic, Dhurandhar 2, Ramayana, King, Love & War, Jailer 2, Dragon, and many other films hitting the big screens. Stay tuned...

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131 days ago

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The Odyssey: Christopher Nolan's 5 Minute Prologue to Play Before Avatar 3 in IMAX

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In an exciting development for film enthusiasts, a special prologue for Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated epic, The Odyssey, is set to make its international debut attached to screenings of Avatar: Fire and Ash.The exclusive look at Nolan's new film will be available in IMAX theaters starting December 19, offering audiences a substantial peek more than a year and a half before the movie's official release. According to official communication sent to theater owners, the prologue will have a runtime of 5 minutes and 27 seconds. This follows Nolan's tradition of releasing extended prologues for his films, such as The Dark Knight and Tenet, often attached to other major IMAX releases to showcase the immersive format. The prologue of ‘THE ODYSSEY’, lasting 5 minutes and 27 seconds, will be screened from December 19 ahead of IMAX showings of ‘AVATAR: FIRE AND ASH’ pic.twitter.com/0kgFyyBSSt— Nolan Archive (@NolanAnalyst) December 5, 2025 The Odyssey, based on Homer's ancient Greek epic poem, boasts a star-studded ensemble cast. Matt Damon stars as the lead character, Odysseus, the king of Ithaca on a perilous journey home after the Trojan War.He is joined by Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, and Lupita Nyong'o, among others. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film, which is being shot entirely with new IMAX 70mm film cameras, is described as a mythic action epic.It chronicles Odysseus's decade-long voyage, where he encounters mythical creatures and formidable challenges while trying to reunite with his family. This special prologue event marks the first significant footage released to the public for the film, which is slated for a worldwide theatrical release on July 17, 2026.The collaboration between two of the year's biggest cinematic events is set to make the IMAX experience for Avatar: Fire and Ash an even more anticipated event for moviegoers.

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133 days ago

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Avatar: Fire and Ash to feature trailers of Avengers: Doomsday, Christopher Nolan's next & Spielberg's UFO film? Here is the buzz

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The biggest cinematic event of the year just got bigger. Reports suggest that James Cameron's 'Avatar: Fire and Ash', scheduled to hit theaters on December 19, 2025, will carry trailers for three of the most anticipated films of 2026. As the countdown begins for James Cameron’s visual spectacle 'Avatar: Fire and Ash', the excitement surrounding the film has transcended Pandora. While fans are eager to witness the 'Ash People' and the next chapter of the Sully family, new reports indicate that the theatrical experience will offer a massive bonus for moviegoers. According to the latest industry buzz, the screenings of 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' will be attached to the first-look trailers of three colossal Hollywood projects, effectively turning the theater into a carnival of blockbusters. Reports circulating on social media suggest that the following three trailers will be attached to the print of Avatar 3: Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Following the historic success of Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan is returning to the big screen. Rumored to be titled 'The Odyssey', this project has been shrouded in secrecy. If the trailer indeed drops with Avatar, it confirms that Nolan is once again aiming for a massive IMAX experience, utilizing the biggest screen possible to unveil his latest vision. Russo Brothers' Avengers: Doomsday Perhaps the most hyped trailer on the list is Marvel Studios' 'Avengers: Doomsday'. With the Russo Brothers returning to the helm and Robert Downey Jr. stepping in as the menacing Doctor Doom, fans have been desperate for a glimpse of the footage. Attaching this trailer to Avatar guarantees it will be seen by the widest global audience possible. Steven Spielberg's UFO Movie The master of sci-fi, Steven Spielberg, is reportedly returning to the genre that defined his career. His upcoming 'UFO Event Film' has generated immense curiosity. Seeing Spielberg’s name alongside Cameron, Nolan, and the MCU on a single movie ticket is a dream scenario for cinephiles. The strategy makes perfect sense. 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' is expected to dominate premium large formats (IMAX, Dolby) globally. By attaching trailers for Nolan, The Avengers, and Spielberg, studios are ensuring that audiences witness these upcoming spectacles in the best possible quality. While an official confirmation from 20th Century Studios or Disney is awaited, this lineup suggests that 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' won't just be a movie—it will be a preview of the future of Hollywood.

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274 days ago

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

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

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291 days ago

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James Cameron Hits Out At Christopher Nolan's Oscar-Winning Film 'Oppenheimer'; Here Is Why

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Los Angeles, June 30 - Legendary Hollywood director James Cameron has hit out at acclaimed director Christopher Nolan for his 2023 epic biographical thriller Oppenheimer, which has been hailed as one of the best films of the 21st century. The movie is based on the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the American theoretical physicist who helped develop the first nuclear weapons during World War II. ## Oppenheimer was declared the best movie at the 96th Academy Awards, in which it won 7 Oscars, including Best Picture. Cameron, however, has criticised Nolan for not depicting the aftermath of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki nuclear bombing, which killed over 250,000 people. While Cameron acknowledged Nolan's filmmaking, he felt disappointed that Oppenheimer didn't depict the aftermath of the atomic bombing. ## During an interview with Deadline, the "Avatar" director said, "Yeah, it's interesting what he stayed away from. Look, I love the filmmaking, but I did feel that it was a bit of a moral cop-out. Because it's not like Oppenheimer didn't know the effects. He's got one brief scene in the film where we see — and I don't like to criticise another filmmaker's film – but there's only one brief moment where he sees some charred bodies in the audience, and then the film goes on to show how it deeply moved him. But I felt that it dodged the subject". ## Meanwhile, James Cameron himself is working on a film based on the Hiroshima bombing titled Ghosts of Hiroshima, which tells the story from those on the business end of the unimaginably destructive blasts that turned Japan into a hell-scape and killed hundreds of people and much more over time as the radiation ravaged the bodies of survivors. ## While Nolan's "Oppenheimer" grossed nearly $1 billion at the global box office, Cameron feels that "Ghosts of Hiroshima" could be his lowest-grossing film because of the subject matter, as he will be showing the aftermath of the atomic bombing. Cameron's film will be based on Charles Pellegrino's book Ghosts of Hiroshima, which comes out August 5 from Blackstone Publishing and The Story Factory. ## Interestingly, "Ghosts of Hiroshima" will be Cameron's first film other than the Avatar movies since "Titanic", which was released more than 2 and a half decades ago in 1997. The filmmaker will be directing this upcoming film between the next Avatar movies. His next release, "Avatar: Fire And Ash" (Avatar 3), will debut on December 19 this year. ## Stay tuned...

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419 days ago

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'Spider-Man 4' Gets A New Release Date

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Los Angeles, February 22 - Last year, it was confirmed officially that Tom Holland would return to lead Spider-Man 4 and it was also revealed that Shang-Chi director Destin Daniel Cretton would take on the directing duties. ## Sony Pictures had scheduled this Marvel superhero movie for July 24, 2026, with filming to take place in the summer of this year. However, with the shoot yet to commence, the studio has pushed back the release date of the next Spider-Man movie by a week. ## The film will now be released on July 31, 2026. This change gives the film extra distance from the release of director Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey, which also stars Holland and hits theatres on July 17, 2026. The gap between the two movies is still not big enough, hence, the trade is expecting another change in the release plans of Spider-Man 4. ## Spider-Man 4 will be the second Marvel Cinematic Universe release of 2026 after Avengers: Doomsday, which will be released two months earlier on May 1st. Spider-Man 4 will clash with Paramount's animated feature Paw Patrol 3, slated for the July 31 launch. No other films are currently booked for this date. ## This is also not the first time a Spider-Man movie is releasing shortly after the Avengers film. Previously, Tom Holland-led Spider-Man: Far From Home was released just two months after Avengers: Endgame and it went on to gross over a billion dollars at the worldwide box office.## The yet untitled Spider-Man 4 is the 4th Spidey movie featuring Holland in the titular role. The third film, Spider-Man: No Way Home was released in December 2021 and nearly made $2 billion globally as one of the highest-grossing films post the Covid-19 pandemic.## Stay tuned...

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427 days ago

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Box Office: 'Sanam Teri Kasam' And 'Interstellar' First Week (7 Days) Collection

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Mumbai, February 14 - Harshvardhan Rane and Mawra Hocane's romantic drama Sanam Teri Kasanm has completed a week of its re-release run with blockbuster collections. In a drastic turn of events from the original run, the movie is proving to be a mega success at the box office. ## On Thursday (day 7), Radhika Rao and Vinay Sapru's directorial minted approximately 2.15 crores net collection, pushing the first week total to around 26.50+ crores net. This already makes it the second biggest re-release grosser at the Indian box office. ## Sanam Teri Kasam has competition in the second week from Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava, however, the movie is expected to continue to do well among the youth and couples. It is likely to become the biggest re-release grosser in India at the end of the second weekend by beating last year's blockbuster Tumbbad (32 crores net). ## Meanwhile, Christopher Nolan's epic sci-fi adventure Interstellar has completed its pre-scheduled short 7 days of run, grossing another approximately 2.60 crores on Thursday (7th day). The film has minted fantastic approximately 20.60+ crores gross in its latest re-release run, making it the biggest repeat Hollywood grosser in India. ## Stay tuned...

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427 days ago

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Box Office: 'Interstellar' Becomes The Biggest Hollywood Re-Release Grosser In India

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Mumbai, February 13 - Legendary director Christopher Nolan's epic sci-fi adventure Interstellar re-release has proved to be a masterstroke for Warner Bros. Pictures as the movie has become the highest-grossing Hollywood re-release grosser at the Indian box office. ## The film, starring Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway, was re-released in Indian cinemas on February 7 for a limited period of just 7 days. This short run proved to be enough for the movie to beat the maverick director James Cameron's all-time great Titanic 3D re-release gross collection of 18 crores. ## In the 6 days so far, Interstellar has grossed approximately 18+ crores, making it the number 1 Hollywood repeat title in India. In its original release back in 2014, the film was a big success with a gross collection of around 42 crores or $6.85 million (without adjusting to inflation), according to Box Office Mojo. ## At the worldwide box office, Interstellar has grossed $759.4 million, including $681 million in its original run. In India, the total gross of the film stands at around 62+ crores collection after re-release grosses. It is one of the Nolan's biggest grossers. ## Stay tuned...

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428 days ago

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Box Office: 'Sanam Teri Kasam' And 'Interstellar' Day 6 Collection

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Mumbai, February 13 - There is no stopping Sanam Teri Kasam which is re-writing records for an Indian film re-release at the domestic box office. It has beaten all but Tumbbad to become the second-biggest Indian re-release grosser domestically. ## Starring Harshvardhan Rane and Mawra Hocane, the heartbreaking romantic tale had a superb 6th day, earning approximately 2.50-2.60 crores net, pushing the total net collection to around 24.25+ crores (28.50+ crores gross) through Wednesday. It is looking to score around 27 crores net in the first week. ## Sanam Teri Kasam has become India's second biggest re-release grosser after last year's blockbuster Tumbbad which minted approximately 32 crores net collection. It has beaten Thalapathy Vijay's Ghilli (26+ crores gross) and Ranbir Kapoor's superhit Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (25.50+ crores gross) and is now on course to become the biggest re-release grosser. ## Christopher Nolan's Interstellar too is putting up an excellent show upon its re-rerelease in the country and scored another approximately 2.50 crores gross on its 6th day. With this, the epic sci-fi adventure has topped 18+ crores gross, becoming the biggest Hollywood re-release grosser in India. ## Stay tuned...

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429 days ago

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Box Office: 'Sanam Teri Kasam' And 'Interstellar' Re-Release Day 5 Collection

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Mumbai, February 11 - The surprise package of the year, Sanam Teri Kasam re-release continues to rock at the box office with a super strong trend during the weekdays. It has emerged as the first Bollywood outright success of the year. ## After scoring a record 15.50 crores net in the opening weekend, the romantic drama showed a remarkable hold on Monday to score approximately 3.25 crores net. Continuing the superb trend, the film showed just around a 10% drop on Tuesday to bring another approximately 3 crore net collection. ## The total re-release collection of Sanam Teri Kasam is around 21.75 crores net in 5 days and it is heading towards 28-30 crores net first week which is simply brilliant. The movie is expected to continue to do well after the first week despite the arrival of Chhaava. ## On the other hand, Christopher Nolan's epic sci-fi adventure Interstellar is putting up-sold numbers to make the best use of its limited re-release run of just 7 days. On Tuesday, the movie grossed approximately 2.35 crores, pushing the total gross to around 15.50 crores in 5 days. ## Stay tuned...