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Cinema isn't dead after all as 2026 marked the biggest summer ever at the box office
The summer of 2026 marked the highest-grossing season ever at the US box office, earning $4.76 billion. This success was driven by major blockbusters like Spider-Man: Brand New Day and The Odyssey, as well as surprise hits and franchise sequels. Industry experts believe this resurgence has reminded audiences of the joy of moviegoing, potentially revitalizing the cinema industry.
The 12 top-rated Blu-Rays released this August, from Project Hail Mary to The Thing
August saw a significant number of Blu-ray releases, including "Project Hail Mary," "Barbarian," and a collector's edition of "The Thing." The article highlights top titles based on Rotten Tomatoes scores, featuring remasters of classics like "Nightcrawler" and "The Stunt Man."
Project Hail Mary Is Getting a VR Game This Fall
A virtual reality game set in the world of Project Hail Mary is scheduled for release this fall. This new title expands the universe of the original story.
From 2001 to Gattaca: 9 Hard Sci-Fi Films That Out-Science Project Hail Mary
This article compares the hard science fiction film Project Hail Mary to nine other films in the genre, highlighting their shared focus on scientific plausibility and technical rigor. It examines how films like The Martian, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Gattaca approach scientific concepts, alien encounters, and societal implications differently.
Ranking The 7 Sci-Fi Movies Still Due In 2026, From Least To Most Hyped
This article ranks seven highly anticipated science fiction films scheduled for release in 2026, from least to most hyped. It highlights upcoming projects from acclaimed directors like Ridley Scott, Denis Villeneuve, and Taika Waititi, alongside major franchise installments such as Dune: Part Three and Avengers: Doomsday.
Project Hail Mary Returns In 2026 With A Chapter Nobody Has Read Yet
A new mixed reality game, Project Hail Mary: Journey Among The Stars, is set to launch in late 2026 for Meta Quest 3, Pico, and Android XR platforms. Developed by Maze Theory, the game will explore an original story set during Ryland Grace's space mission, featuring new content not present in the book or film. The project has the full backing of original author Andy Weir.
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.
Thanks to movies like The Odyssey and Obsession, 2026 is on track to be the biggest box office year since the pandemic
The year 2026 is projected to be the biggest box office year since 2019, with ticket sales on par with that pre-pandemic high. This success is driven by a diverse slate of films, including "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," "Obsession," and "The Odyssey," alongside upcoming blockbusters like "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and "Avengers: Doomsday." The article highlights a shift away from solely relying on superhero films, with comedies and original properties like "Obsession" also performing strongly.
Project Hail Mary Blasts Off On Blu-Ray This August
Project Hail Mary is set to release on Blu-ray and DVD in August, with a special limited edition steelbook version arriving in October. The film, based on Andy Weir's novel, will be available in 4K Blu-ray, standard Blu-ray, and DVD formats, featuring various special features including deleted scenes and audio commentary from directors Phil Lord and Christopher Miller.
Evening Reading - June 17, 2026
This edition of Evening Reading covers several gaming news items including the launch of Pokemon Champions on mobile, Starseeker: Astroneer Expeditions' early access, and Epic Games' stance on generative AI in Unreal Engine 6. It also notes the upcoming release of Grand Theft Auto 5's first new heist in years and the porting of Call of Duty: Black Ops and Black Ops 2 to PlayStation consoles.
Amazon's streaming plan is confusing everyone again, as the platform chooses to send Project Hail Mary to MGM add-on channel before Prime Video
Amazon's sci-fi film Project Hail Mary will be released on the MGM+ streaming service on June 18, rather than directly on Prime Video. While MGM+ is a standalone service, it can be accessed as a channel through Prime Video. This distribution strategy, where Amazon MGM Studios films debut on MGM+ before Prime Video, has caused confusion among subscribers.
Into the Black
The streaming date for 'Project Hail Mary' on MGM+ has been announced. The article also notes the passing of Gilad Janklowicz, a pioneer of the TV fitness show 'Bodies In Motion'.
Supergirl opening weekend box office predictions put the DC movie below The Mandalorian and Grogu and Superman
Predictions for the Supergirl movie's opening weekend suggest a domestic box office of $55 million and above, which would place it below The Mandalorian and Grogu and its predecessor, Superman. The Super Mario Bros. Movie currently holds the record for the highest opening weekend of the year. Supergirl is set to release on June 26.
Into the Black
Honest Trailers has released a new trailer for Project Hail Mary. The trailer highlights key moments and themes from the popular science fiction story.
The Mandalorian and Grogu on track for a bigger box office opening than Project Hail Mary
The upcoming Star Wars film, The Mandalorian and Grogu, is projected to have a strong box office opening, potentially exceeding $80 million domestically over its four-day weekend. This prediction comes despite a less than stellar Rotten Tomatoes score for the film.
Michael Meluncur Langsung ke Puncak Box Office Hollywood
The Michael Jackson biopic "Michael" has debuted at the top of the North American box office, earning $39.5 million in its opening weekend and surpassing "The Super Mario Bros. Movie." This makes it the highest-grossing biopic debut of all time, despite a significant budget and the removal of a controversial third act concerning legal allegations.
You'll reportedly be able to watch The Super Mario Galaxy Movie from home next week
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie is reportedly set to be released on VOD and digital platforms next week for $24.99, according to a new report. Despite lukewarm reviews, the film has been a commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing film of the year so far. Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto expressed surprise at the harsh reviews the movie received.
Project Hail Mary author reveals the one cut book scene he wished they'd squeezed into the movie
Author Andy Weir expressed regret that a specific scene from his novel Project Hail Mary, involving the government setting off nukes in Antarctica, was cut from the movie adaptation. Weir, who also produced the film starring Ryan Gosling, discussed this with screenwriter Drew Goddard on the StarTalk podcast.
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.
Salmokji Jegal Project Hail Mary di Box Office Mingguan Korea
The Korean horror film Salmokji: Whispering Water has topped the South Korean box office, unseating the sci-fi film Project Hail Mary. Salmokji sold over 724,000 tickets in its opening week, marking the highest horror film opening since 2019. Project Hail Mary, despite being pushed to second place, has cumulatively sold over 2 million tickets.
