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Rumour: A Metroid Movie May Become A Reality As Two Studios Battle For Rights
Rumors suggest Nintendo is in talks to develop a Metroid movie, with Sony and Universal Pictures reportedly competing for the rights. While details are scarce, this follows Nintendo's recent success with The Super Mario Bros. Movie and upcoming The Legend of Zelda film. Actress Brie Larson has previously expressed interest in playing the lead role of Samus Aran.
Review Film: Lee Cronin's The Mummy
Lee Cronin's reimagining of The Mummy offers a creative take on the classic monster saga, leaning heavily into supernatural horror elements reminiscent of films like The Conjuring and Evil Dead Rise. While praised for its visual style, camera work, and inclusive casting, the film deviates significantly from the adventure and fantasy drama that defined previous Universal Pictures iterations, making it feel like a distinct entity rather than a direct continuation.
Super Mario Galaxy Mendominasi, Debut The Mummy Melempem di AS
The Super Mario Bros. Movie continues to dominate the North American box office in its third weekend, earning an additional $35 million. The film has grossed $355.2 million domestically and $747.5 million globally, making it the highest-grossing film of the year. Meanwhile, Lee Cronin's new horror film The Mummy debuted in third place with $13.5 million.
Christopher Nolan's upcoming epic The Odyssey will be shorter than Oppenheimer's 3 hours, producer says
Producer confirms that Christopher Nolan's upcoming film, The Odyssey, will have a runtime shorter than his previous epic, Oppenheimer. While the adaptation of the classic poem spans 10 years, it will not reach the 3-hour mark of Oppenheimer. Nolan described the filming process as a 'nightmare in all the right ways'.
How many videogame movie adaptations can you name? And, more importantly, can you remember actually liking any of them?
This article presents a quiz challenging readers to name all English-language theatrical videogame movie adaptations. It outlines specific criteria for inclusion, excluding films about games or those with limited releases. The quiz includes clues such as release year, budget, box office, and Rotten Tomatoes scores, with a time limit of eight minutes.
6 new movies and shows to watch this weekend on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney Plus, and more (April 10–April 12)
This weekend's new releases include the disaster movie Thrash on Netflix, the character drama Midwinter Break on Peacock, and the boxing biopic Christy on HBO Max. Television highlights include the final season of Hacks on HBO Max, the new Star Wars animated series Maul - Shadow Lord on Disney Plus, and the crime comedy Big Mistakes on Netflix.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Dulang Cuan Selama Libur Paskah
The Super Mario Bros. Movie dominated the North American box office during the Easter holiday weekend, earning $130 million in its debut and $190 million over five days. Globally, the film grossed $372.5 million, making it the biggest domestic debut of the year and a significant financial success for Illumination, Nintendo, and Universal Pictures.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie surpasses box office expectations to become this year's most successful film
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has achieved the second-best global opening for a video game movie, earning $372.6 million worldwide, making it the most successful film of 2026. Despite mixed critical reception, audience scores remain high, encouraging plans for a sequel. The article also reports the passing of Yoshihisa Kishimoto, the creator of the Double Dragon and River City series, at the age of 64.
Global figures are in for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, more records broken
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has achieved significant global box office success, breaking records in multiple international markets. The film posted a worldwide opening day figure of $68.4 million, with strong performances in Mexico, the UK, Germany, and Spain, surpassing the debut of The Super Mario Bros. Movie in several territories.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie earns £26,000,000 in one day and beats first film
The Super Mario Bros. Movie has achieved a massive opening day at the box office, earning $34 million (£26 million) and surpassing the first film's debut. Despite mixed reviews, the animated sequel is performing exceptionally well, becoming the biggest opening day of the year so far. Its success is expected to boost sales for related Nintendo games, including re-releases of Super Mario Galaxy and potentially a new Star Fox title.
Mario Galaxy Movie Retail Pre-Orders Go Live, Including Steelbook & 'Tin Egg' Edition
Retail pre-orders for the home video release of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie are now available, featuring DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K Blu-ray editions. A special Steelbook version and an exclusive 'Tin Egg' edition from Walmart are also offered, though a specific release date has not yet been announced. The placeholder date is December 31st, 2026.
Nintendo fans aren't happy that The Super Mario Galaxy Movie "sidelines" Princess Rosalina in favor of…
Fans are expressing dissatisfaction with the portrayal of Princess Rosalina in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, noting her significantly reduced role compared to the Super Mario Galaxy game. Critics also pointed out the "bizarre treatment" of the character, contributing to the film's negative reception.
Nintendo boss rules out Super Smash Bros. movie despite Mario Galaxy cameos
Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto has stated that a Super Smash Bros. movie is not currently planned, despite characters like Fox McCloud and Pikmin appearing in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Miyamoto explained that such cameos are incidental and not part of a larger strategy for a 'Nintendo Cinematic Universe'. Nintendo is, however, developing a live-action film adaptation of The Legend of Zelda.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie ending explained: how many post-credits scenes are there, all the Nintendo cameos, and does it set up a Super Smash Bros. movie?
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie's ending resolves the conflict with Bowser Jr. and Rosalina, featuring numerous Nintendo character cameos and setting up potential future installments like a Super Smash Bros. movie. The film includes two post-credits scenes, one featuring Fox McCloud and another introducing Princess Daisy, hinting at further franchise expansion.
Notable Films and Series Gaining Attention Across Platforms
This article recommends 11 lesser-known films and TV shows that deserve more attention, offering a diverse watchlist for viewers tired of mainstream recommendations. Titles range from animated features like Wendell & Wild and The Sea Beast to dramas such as Murina and Operation Finale, with Closer highlighted as particularly impressive.
Jack Black may have accidentally revealed that The Super Mario Movie 3 is on the way – and when we can expect it
Jack Black, the voice of Bowser, may have accidentally revealed that The Super Mario Bros. Movie 3 is in development and could be released in 2029. He made the comment during an interview where he also freestyled a song about his character.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is set to stomp the global box office this week with the biggest debut of 2026 so far, say analysts
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is projected to have a massive global debut, potentially reaching $350 million worldwide during its opening five-day weekend. While slightly less than its predecessor, the film is expected to outperform the original's domestic opening and is poised to be the biggest debut of 2026 so far, surpassing other major releases.
Super Mario Galaxy Movie stars Chris Pratt and Charlie Day refuse to confirm or deny whether Wario and Waluigi will show…
Stars Chris Pratt and Charlie Day of The Super Mario Bros. Movie are not confirming or denying the appearance of Wario and Waluigi in the upcoming animated film. During an appearance on The Tonight Show, the actors used a game segment to avoid directly answering fan theories about character inclusions. The movie is set to release on April 1.
Celebrities Who Wish They Could Undo Their Most Iconic Roles
This article discusses notable regrets actors have about iconic roles they turned down or missed out on. It highlights instances like Uma Thurman not starring in The Lord of the Rings, Madonna passing on The Matrix, and Matt Damon's decision to forgo a share of Avatar's box office.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie adds Fox McCloud from Star Fox, and it really feels like we're being set up for a Super Smash Bros. film
The Super Mario Bros. Movie is adding Fox McCloud from Star Fox to its cast, as announced by Universal, Illumination, and Nintendo. This cameo, along with other fan-favorite characters and a massive box office success for the first film, raises speculation about a potential Super Smash Bros. movie.
