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Elden Ring Film Adaptation Cost Around $200 Million to Make – Rumor

A new report from The Wall Street Journal suggests that A24's live-action adaptation of Elden Ring had a production budget of approximately $200 million, making it the company's most expensive film to date. This figure places it in line with major blockbusters like Spider-Man: No Way Home. The film, directed by Alex Garland and starring Cailee Spaeny and Ben Whishaw, is slated for a March 3rd, 2028 release.

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After the cancellation of Daredevil: Born Again, Charlie Cox hopes Matt Murdock will be in more Marvel movies

Following the news that Daredevil: Born Again will conclude after three seasons, star Charlie Cox expressed hope that Matt Murdock will appear in more Marvel Cinematic Universe movies. Cox joked about the cancellation, referencing the '#SaveDaredevil' campaign, but indicated that the cast felt they were filming the end of an era.

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5 years on, it's clear Loki used the multiverse better than anything else in the MCU

Five years after its release, the Disney Plus series Loki is highlighted as the Marvel Cinematic Universe's most effective use of the multiverse. The show utilized time travel and alternate realities to explore the complex character arc of its titular trickster god, Tom Hiddleston, leading to a satisfying redemption. While other MCU projects have used the multiverse for fan service or plot devices, Loki's narrative focus on character development and its impact on future events like Avengers: Doomsday are praised.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day writer reveals that the MCU movie almost involved a British Spider-Man and a nod to…

Spider-Man: Brand New Day co-writer Chris McKenna revealed that an early concept for the film considered a British Peter Parker, with Tom Holland's character adopting a British accent and pretending to be Ben Reilly. This alternate storyline involved Parker trying to reconnect with MJ by adopting a different persona. The article also notes the mention of Ben Reilly in Amazon's Spider-Noir series, potentially causing confusion.

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Spider-Man co-writer reveals early ideas for Brand New Day and No Way Home included "Home Alone with Kraven"…

Spider-Man: No Way Home co-writer Chris McKenna revealed early script ideas for both that film and the previously planned Spider-Man 4, which eventually became Brand New Day. Concepts included a 'Home Alone with Kraven' scenario and a courtroom comedy where Peter Parker had to sue an imposter using his Spider-Man brand.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day has finally topped Star Wars: The Force Awakens to become the highest-grossing movie ever at…

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has surpassed Star Wars: The Force Awakens to become the highest-grossing movie of all time at the North American box office, earning over $936 million. The film also holds the title for the highest-grossing Marvel movie domestically. Globally, it has grossed $2.45 billion.

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Despite Spider-Man: Brand New Day breaking box office records, Sony boss says he doesn't know when Spider-Man 5 will release: "We don’t have a date for it yet"

Despite Spider-Man: Brand New Day achieving record-breaking box office success, Sony Pictures Entertainment CEO Ravi Ahuja stated that a release date for Spider-Man 5 has not yet been set. Ahuja expressed surprise at the film's performance, attributing its emotional resonance and action-packed scenes to its appeal. While a release window for Spider-Man 5 is uncertain, a Spider-Verse movie is slated for next year.

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VisionQuest showrunner confirms when the upcoming TV show takes place on the Marvel timeline

VisionQuest showrunner Terry Matalas confirmed that the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe series takes place approximately four years after Spider-Man: No Way Home, placing it in 2028 and current with Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The show will explore Vision's internal struggles and his connection to his son, Tommy Shepherd, following the events of WandaVision. Despite being billed as a conclusion to the WandaVision trilogy, Matalas indicated it could be a sequel with potential for future seasons.

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Sony executive says Spider-Man: Brand New Day was such a success because it's "not so much a superhero film,…

Sony executive Tom Rothman attributes the massive success of Spider-Man: Brand New Day, the second highest-grossing superhero film of all time, to its relatable human story about loneliness and friendship, rather than just its superhero elements. The film has earned $2.4 billion worldwide and continues to resonate with audiences for its exploration of the transition into adulthood.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day director says using Hulk "wasn't a mandate" and he had to ask Kevin Feige for…

Spider-Man: Brand New Day director Destin Daniel Cretton revealed he had to ask Marvel Studios head Kevin Feige for permission to include Mark Ruffalo's Hulk in the film. Cretton stated that the Hulk's appearance was not a mandate but a request that Feige approved. The movie focuses on Peter Parker's emotional journey dealing with loneliness after the events of Spider-Man: No Way Home.

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Amazing Spider-Man's Mary Jane actor says she was removed from the movie because it would be "weird" to "introduce a new love interest" after Emma Stone's Gwen Stacy

Actress Shailene Woodley, who was cast as Mary Jane Watson in The Amazing Spider-Man franchise, revealed she was removed from the film due to plans to introduce her character after the death of Gwen Stacy. Woodley filmed scenes with Andrew Garfield for The Amazing Spider-Man 2, but the studio decided against introducing a new love interest immediately after Gwen Stacy's demise, ultimately canceling plans for The Amazing Spider-Man 3.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home producer explains the difference between Marvel's many worlds and the "grounded" multiverse of Dark Matter season 2

Producer Matt Tolmach discussed the differing approaches to multiverse storytelling between Marvel's cinematic universe and the Apple TV+ series Dark Matter. While Marvel focuses on superpowered variants and cosmic threats, Dark Matter explores a more grounded, relatable multiverse centered on ordinary people and existential questions. Dark Matter season 2, which premiered on August 28, continues the Dessen family's journey after encountering alternate-universe variants.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day is officially the highest-grossing Marvel movie at the US box office after dethroning…

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has officially become the highest-grossing Marvel movie at the US domestic box office, surpassing Avengers: Endgame. While Endgame still holds the global record, Brand New Day's domestic earnings have reached $855 million and are projected to climb higher. The film is set four years after Spider-Man: No Way Home and has received critical acclaim with a 90% critic score on Rotten Tomatoes.

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Disney has released a list of "essential" Marvel movies to watch before Avengers: Doomsday, and fans are debating the most confusing omissions

Disney Plus has released a list of essential Marvel movies to watch before Avengers: Doomsday, sparking debate among fans due to notable omissions like Captain Marvel and The Marvels. The list includes films from various Marvel Cinematic Universe phases, as well as some older Fox-produced Marvel movies like X-Men and X2.

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Spider-Man: Brand New Day has crossed a huge box office milestone, and has already made more than No Way Home in 3 weeks

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has surpassed $2 billion at the global box office in under a month, exceeding the total gross of Spider-Man: No Way Home. The film is now aiming for a top 3 all-time global box office finish and has already broken opening weekend records. Marvel Studios boss Kevin Feige attributed the success to a focus on narrative depth rather than scale.

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Marvel boss Kevin Feige says they knew they couldn't make Spider-Man: Brand New Day "bigger" than No Way Home, so they decided to "go deeper and make it special"

Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige revealed that the approach for Spider-Man: Brand New Day was to 'go deeper and make it special' rather than trying to surpass the scale of Spider-Man: No Way Home. He highlighted how the emotional core of Tom Holland's Peter Parker, now more alone after the events of No Way Home, is central to the new film's grounded narrative.

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Marvel fans think they've spotted an iconic Spider-Man villain in Brand New Day, but I'm convinced it's…

Fans are debating whether an iconic Spider-Man villain is hidden within Damage Control HQ in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. While some suggest it's the Lizard, the article argues it's more likely the remains of a Chitauri alien from The Avengers. The presence of such remains raises questions about Damage Control's activities.

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The Odyssey Becomes Nolan’s Highest-Grossing Film as Spider-Man: Brand New Day Closes In on $2 Billion

Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" has surpassed "The Dark Knight Rises" to become his highest-grossing film worldwide, earning $1.104 billion. Meanwhile, "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" is on track to reach $2 billion globally, with its domestic second weekend being the third-highest ever recorded. Both films feature overlapping cast members, contributing to a combined box office total of approximately $2.8 billion.

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Tom Holland's brother has a surprising impact on Spider-Man: Brand New Day's most wholesome scene

Paddy Holland, younger brother of Tom Holland, contributed to a wholesome scene in Spider-Man: Brand New Day by drawing a LEGO Star Wars X-Wing set. This moment, featuring Peter Parker, MJ, and Ned, was a quiet highlight amidst the film's main plot. Tom Holland also revealed that the scene was rewritten on the day of filming.

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Ingenious Spider-Man theory might have figured out why Ned remembers Peter Parker in Brand New Day

A fan theory suggests that Ned Leeds remembers Peter Parker in Spider-Man: Brand New Day due to a magical spell accidentally created during a handshake while Ned was wearing the Sling Ring. This theory posits that Ned's latent magical abilities may have been the key to breaking Doctor Strange's memory spell, at least for himself.