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We're less than 100 days out from Avengers: Doomsday and it's already made $40 million
Avengers: Doomsday has already achieved a record-breaking $40 million in domestic pre-sales in the US, 100 days before its December 18, 2026 release. This strong performance suggests it could potentially surpass Avengers: Endgame's worldwide gross. The film faces competition from Dune: Part 3 and will see a re-release of Endgame on September 25.
New Godzilla Minus Zero trailer teases gravity-defying action, King Ghidorah, and the end of the story
The latest trailer for Godzilla Minus Zero teases an epic conclusion to the film series, featuring gravity-defying action, the potential return of King Ghidorah, and a focus on the human story. The film, starring Ryunosuke Kamiki and Minami Hamabe, is set to arrive in theaters in November.
Star Wars needs a win, and IMAX boss thinks Starfighter might be the one: "That's a throwback to the Harrison…
IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond expressed optimism for the upcoming Star Wars: Starfighter film, starring Ryan Gosling, calling it a "throwback to the Harrison Ford kind of Star Wars." Despite recent box office disappointments like The Mandalorian and Grogu, Gelfond believes Starfighter will be a success. The film, directed by Shawn Levy, is set for a May 28, 2027 release.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is coming to IMAX very soon after missing out thanks to The Odyssey
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is coming to IMAX screens in the US starting August 7, with tickets on sale August 4. The film has already achieved significant success in IMAX internationally, grossing $23 million in Japan, South Korea, and China. IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond expressed optimism about the film's continued performance in the format, noting the strong year for cinema bolstered by both this film and The Odyssey.
It's very difficult to watch The Odyssey the way Christopher Nolan intended, and IMAX CEO explains why
Christopher Nolan's film 'The Odyssey' faces challenges in its intended IMAX 70mm presentation due to a limited number of theaters worldwide capable of projecting the format. IMAX CEO Richard Gelfond explained that the scarcity stems from the lack of new IMAX film projectors being manufactured, requiring retrofitting of existing ones. Technical limitations, such as platter size, also influenced the film's runtime, with Nolan agreeing to keep it under three hours.
The first Odyssey popcorn bucket is way more Christopher Nolan-coded than expected
The first popcorn bucket for the upcoming film 'The Odyssey' is designed as an IMAX camera, eschewing traditional Ancient Greek motifs. The movie is notable for being entirely shot in the IMAX format, a decision that has led to intense fan demand for tickets, with some reselling for up to $1000. Actor Matt Damon expressed a sense of nostalgia, believing such large-scale film productions may become rare.
