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2026’s Box Office Top 10 So Far: Toy Story 5 Out Front, Spider-Man Closing Fast
Toy Story 5 leads the 2026 box office with $1.06 billion, followed closely by Spider-Man: Brand New Day at $932 million. The list highlights strong international performance for films like Pegasus 3 and significant earnings from sequels and biopics such as The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Michael.
I already own too many dolls, but I know this upcoming Monster High Michael Myers release is going to stalk my dreams…
Mattel has announced a new Monster High Skullector doll inspired by Michael Myers from Halloween II, set to release on August 8, 2026. The doll features details like VHS high heels and a pumpkin skull motif, and will be available first to Fang Club members on August 7. Other announced dolls include Oogie Boogie and classic Universal Monsters characters.
Game Crossovers and Collaborations
Atari has signed a deal with Universal to adapt 10 of its iconic video games into movies. This collaboration marks a significant move for the classic gaming company into the film industry, with franchises like Resident Evil also being highlighted.
As several AI versions of The Odyssey emerge, Christopher Nolan says the technology has to be viewed with skepticism
Filmmaker Christopher Nolan expressed skepticism towards the rapid advancement and public reception of Artificial Intelligence, likening it to a 'Trojan horse.' He noted that while technology offers gifts, its motives and implementation must be viewed with caution, a sentiment he sees echoed by younger generations. Nolan's comments come as AI versions of 'The Odyssey' are being developed, while his own film of the same name performs well at the box office.
EU gives Paramount's Warner Bros. acquisition the go-ahead
The European Union has approved Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, provided Paramount ceases its distribution business with Universal in Europe. This decision clears a significant hurdle for the proposed merger.
The Odyssey fans have only just noticed what the 7-month-old poster actually shows
Fans have discovered that the initial poster for Christopher Nolan's film The Odyssey revealed a significant plot point about King Agamemnon's fate. The poster, released in December 2025, depicts Agamemnon looking at a smoky landscape, which viewers now recognize as his arrival in the underworld or his summoning by Odysseus. This scene foreshadows Agamemnon's warning to Odysseus about his own treacherous return home, influencing Odysseus's subsequent actions.
Big Hollywood studios are fighting over new director on the block Kane Parsons ahead of his Backrooms sequel
Director Kane Parsons, fresh off the success of his feature film debut 'Backrooms,' is reportedly in negotiations for a lucrative first-look deal with A24. However, other major studios like Warner Bros., Universal, and Sony are also vying to sign the young director. The article highlights a trend of original, lower-budget films with new directors outperforming major blockbusters.
Tom Holland, Matt Damon, and Zendaya have created a rap to promote The Odyssey – and I can't believe it…
The cast of Christopher Nolan's film The Odyssey, including Tom Holland, Matt Damon, and Zendaya, created a rap for The Tonight Show to explain the historical context of the story. The film has received critical acclaim, becoming Nolan's highest-rated movie and earning a five-star review from GamesRadar+.
Spider-Man's Tom Holland thinks superhero movies can learn from The Odyssey and "improve" by "being…
Tom Holland believes that superhero films, including his own Spider-Man movies, could benefit from adopting more practical filmmaking techniques inspired by 'The Odyssey'. He highlights Christopher Nolan's approach to on-set creativity and realism as a valuable lesson for improving audience belief in the on-screen action.
Xbox needs to make a choice, says former PlayStation leader Shawn Layden: be a publisher or a platform, but you can't be both
Former PlayStation leader Shawn Layden argues that Xbox must choose between being a major game publisher or a platform holder, stating it cannot effectively be both. He highlights the need for exclusive content to support a platform, contrasting it with the multiplatform approach required for a top publisher, a dilemma exacerbated by recent Xbox layoffs and strategic shifts.
Bahnhof avslöjar internetoperatörers censur-överenskommelse
Swedish internet provider Bahnhof has revealed an industry agreement among several operators to collaborate on new legislation for easier website blocking, following court orders to block content related to Premier League and major film studios. Bahnhof has refused to sign this agreement and is publicly sharing the court rulings and the industry accord, while informing its customers about the blocked sites.
Stuntman Hollywood is a genius idea with a massive amount of replayability
Saber Interactive is developing Stuntman Hollywood, the first new entry in the series in 19 years, which leverages Universal's extensive film IPs. The game allows players to perform stunts inspired by movies like Fast and Furious, Back to the Future, and Earthquake. Developers Todd Hollenshead and Tim Willits discussed the game's conception and the challenge of balancing difficulty for both casual and hardcore players.
Obsession star teases Curry Barker's next "buddy comedy" turned horror movie: "It's like if Key and Peele walked into Hereditary"
Director Curry Barker is set to release his next film, 'Anything but Ghosts,' a horror-comedy about fake paranormal hunters that turns genuinely scary. The film, starring Cooper Tomlinson and Barker himself, is in the same universe as Barker's breakout hit 'Obsession,' which has grossed over $370 million worldwide. Barker also has a new take on 'The Texas Chainsaw Massacre' in development with Universal.
Lady Bug is this week’s Arcade Archives game on Nintendo Switch 2, Switch
Hamster Corporation announced that the classic arcade game Lady Bug will be released for Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 as part of the Arcade Archives series on July 2. The game, originally released by Universal in 1981, features maze navigation and enemy avoidance mechanics. The Arcade Archives version includes features like save states, rewind, and online leaderboards, with the new Time Attack Mode and VRR support for the Switch 2 version.
"Who thought you should shoot a movie here?" The Odyssey star Matt Damon says no director other than Christopher Nolan would make a film this way
Matt Damon, starring as Odysseus in Christopher Nolan's upcoming epic 'The Odyssey,' shared his astonishment at the unconventional filming locations, including Nestor's Cave in Greece. Damon described the production as the biggest of his career, with filming spanning 91 days across Morocco, Greece, Italy, Iceland, and Scotland. He also expressed concern that such ambitious filmmaking methods may become unsustainable in the future, with the film set to release on July 17, 2026.
George Miller reportedly wants to make a final Mad Max movie and TV show, but Fury Road distributor Warner Bros has…
Director George Miller is reportedly seeking to sell the Mad Max franchise after Warner Bros declined to produce a final movie and TV show. Warner Bros, the traditional distributor, reportedly lost money on the recent prequel Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. Interested parties including Universal, Amazon, and Sony are reportedly being approached.
The Odyssey Trojan Horse popcorn bucket is a work of art – and I want to see Christopher Nolan holding one
A unique Trojan Horse-shaped popcorn bucket has been released for Christopher Nolan's upcoming film 'The Odyssey,' which adapts Homer's epic. The bucket, designed to resemble the iconic artifact from the Trojan War, opens in the middle for popcorn storage. The film is set to release on July 17, 2026, and features a star-studded cast including Tom Holland and Anne Hathaway.
Disclosure Day is the third film in a "sort of trio" with Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T., says…
Steven Spielberg's upcoming film Disclosure Day is described as an unofficial trio with Close Encounters of the Third Kind and E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial. Starring Josh O'Connor as a whistleblower and Eve Hewson as his girlfriend, the movie explores themes of alien life and government cover-ups, coinciding with real-world discussions about UAPs. Disclosure Day is set to release in US theaters on June 12 and UK cinemas on June 10.
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Reaches $1 Billion, And It’s The First 2026 Film To Do So
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie has surpassed $1 billion in worldwide box office revenue, making it the first film of 2026 to reach this milestone. Produced by Illumination, Universal, and Nintendo, the animated film has earned $429 million domestically and $571.5 million internationally. This success follows the record-breaking performance of The Super Mario Bros. Movie and positions Nintendo for further expansion into filmmaking.
Disclosure Day star says Steven Spielberg's new alien blockbuster is like "a gun going off before the 100…
Director Steven Spielberg's new science fiction blockbuster, Disclosure Day, is described by stars Josh O'Connor and Eve Hewson as a fast-paced and breathless experience. The film, which marks Spielberg's first sci-fi film in nearly a decade, follows a whistleblower hunted by an agency trying to conceal alien existence. Early reactions have been overwhelmingly positive, with some calling it Spielberg's best film in 20 years. Disclosure Day releases in US theaters on June 12 and UK cinemas from June 10.
