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Box Office: Brad Pitt's 'F1 Movie' Crosses 100 Crore Gross In India; Races Past $450 Million Worldwide

Mumbai, July 21 - Hollywood star Brad Pitt has pulled off a cinematic masterstroke with his racing sports drama F1 Movie, which has crossed the 100 crore gross milestone at the Indian box office. Despite fierce competition from Yash Raj Films' Saiyaara, which has taken the box office by storm, F1 remained solid in its fourth week so far. ## A Surprising Success Story ## Directed by Joseph Kosinski, F1 released with moderate buzz but has far exceeded expectations with its remarkable box office run. Before Saiyaara, the film was already facing intense competition from Hollywood blockbusters like Jurassic World Rebirth and Superman, as well as major Indian titles. Yet, F1 managed to do the unthinkable and is now racing into the 100 crore gross club. ## F1 enters 100 crores gross club in 26 days ## After the fourth weekend (24 days) at the Indian box office, F1 scored approximately 98 crore gross ($11.4 million). By its 26th day — the fourth Tuesday — the film officially joined the elite 100 crore gross club, becoming only the third Hollywood film in 2025 to do so, after Jurassic World Rebirth and Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning. ## Notably, F1 is one of the rare Hollywood titles to earn (so far) nearly 15 times its opening day collection, making it one of the most impressive box office success stories of the year in the country. ## F1 surpassed $450 million at the worldwide box office ## The Warner Bros. production has been a hit globally, racing past $450 million in worldwide grosses after its fourth weekend. The domestic (North American) gross stands at $153.6 million, while the overseas earnings have reached $307.2 million — taking the global total to a stunning $460.8 million.## China is the biggest international market for F1 with $45.5 million, followed by the United Kingdom with $24.6 million, France with $20.8 million, Mexico with $17.4 million, and Australia with $15.2 million. India too was among the top 10 overseas markets for the film, taking 8th spot on the list. ## About F1 Movie ## The film stars Brad Pitt as a racing driver who returns to Formula One (F1) after a 30-year absence to save his former teammate's underdog team, APXGP, from collapse. Damson Idris, Kerry Condon, Tobias Menzies, and Javier Bardem star in supporting roles. ## Stay tuned...

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Marvel Studios 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps' Domestic (North America) Opening Weekend Box Office Forecast Revealed

Los Angeles, July 21 - The Hollywood film industry is currently riding high on back-to-back box office successes, with recent titles like F1, Jurassic World Rebirth, and Superman drawing in huge crowds. The upcoming lineup through the year is looking promising, with several titles expected to score big numbers. ## The spotlight shifts to Marvel Studios’ much-anticipated release, Fantastic Four: First Steps — the second reboot of the iconic superhero franchise, which is generating solid buzz ahead of its theatrical debut. According to a report by Deadline, pre-sales for First Steps are already tracking ahead of Marvel's own Thunderbolts and Captain America: Brave New World, setting the stage for a promising domestic opening. ## Disney is reportedly projecting a conservative $100 million to $110 million debut weekend in North America. However, independent box office trackers are far more optimistic, estimating an opening between $125 million and $145 million. The higher projection, however, might not (or may be) turn into reality as pre-sales are reportedly around 20% behind DC's Superman, which recently debuted with $123 million. But if the reviews are positive, the higher opening is very much expected. ## The Fantastic Four franchise has historically seen lukewarm openings. The last instalment, 2015's Fantastic Four, opened with just $25 million domestically, and the highest opener in the series remains 2007's Rise of the Silver Surfer, which collected $58 million, only marginally higher than the $56 million earned by the 2005 original. ## Still, with the Marvel Cinematic Universe's brand power and a fresh creative direction, Fantastic Four: First Steps is poised to breathe new life into the franchise and is set to deliver its biggest opening yet. As Hollywood continues to stack up major wins this summer, all eyes are now on Marvel’s First Family to keep the momentum going. ## About The Fantastic Four: First Steps ## Directed by Matt Shakman, The First Steps is intended to be the 37th film in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). It stars Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Ebon Moss-Bachrach, and Joseph Quinn as the titular team, alongside Julia Garner, Natasha Lyonne, Paul Walter Hauser, and Ralph Ineson. In the film, the Fantastic Four must protect their 1960s-inspired retro-futuristic world from the planet-devouring cosmic being Galactus (Ineson). ## The movie is scheduled to release on July 25. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Tops 100 Crore Gross In India; Second Hollywood Movie of 2025 To Do So After 'Mission Impossible 8'

Mumbai, July 18 - The dinosaurs have once again roared at the Indian box office. Jurassic World: Rebirth, the latest instalment in the beloved sci-fi franchise, has officially entered the 100 crore gross club in India within just 15 days of its release, becoming only the second Hollywood film of 2025 to reach the mark after Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. ## A Roaring Start ## Released on July 4, 2025, Jurassic World: Rebirth opened to an impressive 11 crores gross on Day 1. Thanks to the positive word of mouth, the movie emerged as the weekend topper, by grossing approximately 47 crores in the first 3-days. ## As positive word-of-mouth and steady weekday traction kept audiences coming, the film's earnings continued to build. By the end of the second weekend (10 days), the movie had already raked in around 90 crores gross, and by Day 14, it reached 98.50 crore gross, just short of the triple-digit mark in India. ## 100 Crore in Just Over Two Weeks ## On its 15th day, Jurassic World: Rebirth finally surpassed the 100 crore gross milestone in India, emerging as one of the biggest Hollywood hits of the year in the country. The film’s ability to sustain footfalls during weekdays, with daily collections of over 1.50 crores gross, highlighted its stronghold at the box office. This feat also makes Rebirth the second Hollywood movie of 2025 to cross the ₹100 crore gross barrier in India, following Tom Cruise’s action-packed finale Mission: Impossible 8, which achieved the mark earlier this year and finished its run around 123 crores gross. Rebirth, however, is unlikely to cross MI8 as the movie's pace is slowing down due to increasing competition with Indian movies. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Disney's 'Lilo And Stitch' Crosses $1 Billion Worldwide; Becomes The First Hollywood Movie of 2025 To Do So

Los Angeles, July 18 - Disney's science fiction comedy Lilo & Stitch has ended the wait for Hollywood to score its first $1 billion grosser of the year. Interestingly, the movie was originally planned for Disney+ streaming. ## The studio officially announced on Thursday that Lilo & Stitch has topped $1 billion at the worldwide box office through Wednesday (July 16), after grossing $416.2 million at the domestic (North America) and $584.8 million at the overseas box office, for the worldwide cume total of $1.001 billion. ## Among the biggest international markets for the movie, Mexico topped with $67 million, followed by the United Kingdom with $49 million, France with $42.4 million, Brazil with $37.4 million, and Germany with $32.5 million. ## Overall, Lilo and Stitch is the 57th movie ever to gross $1 billion and more at the global box office, including China's Ne Zha 2, which is the only non-Hollywood title in the list of billion-dollar grossers. Lilo and Stitch is expected to finish its run under $1.05 billion. ## Ne Zha 2 Is The Highest-Grossing Movie of 2025 At The Worldwide Box Office ## China's animated blockbuster is the biggest worldwide grosser of the year, with around $2.20 billion. Released in January this year, the film did the unthinkable by topping $2 billion at the worldwide box office and becoming the first animated title of all time to achieve this milestone. ## Stay tuned...

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Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' Ticket On Sale for IMAX 70MM Screenings A Year Before Release Date; Sees Excellent Initial Response

Los Angeles, July 17 - After creating history with Oppenheimer (2023), acclaimed director Christopher Nolan will return to the big screen with the epic action fantasy The Odyssey on July 17, 2026, and there is already massive anticipation for it. ## With exactly a year to go before the release, Universal Pictures and Christopher Nolan have already put the movie on advance sale for IMAX theatres that are equipped to screen the epic in 70MM, which is said to be Nolan's format of choice. ## According to The Hollywood Reporter, this is the first time in history that any tickets have gone on sale a year before a film's release. Reportedly, there are around 30 IMAX locations that are capable of playing 70mm film reels, and the bookings for The Odyssey have opened in 26 of them. ## The initial response to the movie is excellent, as expected. The iconic BFI IMAX in London opened the pre-sales for the movie, and in less than 30 minutes, the midnight and 8 PM shows on July 17 are almost sold out. Interestingly, the BFI IMAX doesn't refund tickets in any case. ## About The Odyssey ## The Odyssey follows Odysseus, the legendary Greek king of Ithaca, on his long and perilous journey home following the Trojan War, chronicling his encounters with mythical beings such as the Cyclops Polyphemus, the Sirens, and the witch-goddess Circe, and culminating in his reunion with his wife, Penelope. ## The movie stars Matt Damon as Odysseus, alongside Tom Holland, Anne Hathaway, Zendaya, Lupita Nyong'o, Robert Pattinson, Charlize Theron, and Jon Bernthal, among others, in prominent roles. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Superman' To Remain Number 1 In The Second Weekend; Aims For $60 Million Domestically

Los Angeles, July 16 - Director James Gunn's Superman, the first film in DC Universe (DCU), is putting up a show at the box office and heading towards becoming a major and much-needed success for DC Studios. It stars David Corenswet as the Man of Steel, aka Superman. ## After a fantastic opening weekend of $125 million at the domestic (North America) box office, the superhero movie is having a rock-solid hold during the weekdays and setting the stage for a big second weekend in the home market. ## Superman Scored The Biggest First Tuesday of 2025 In North America ## After a solid first Monday of $12.9 million, the film showed an excellent jump of over 32% to score the biggest discounted first Tuesday domestically with a huge $17.1 million. The movie hits $155 million in North America in just 5 days, heading for $175+ million first week collection. ## Superman To Remain Number 1 Movie In The Second Weekend With $55+ Million ## According to Variety, James Gunn's directorial will score big again, aiming to collect $55 million to $62 million in the second weekend with a standard 50% to 55% domestically. Despite the intense competition, solid reviews and positive word-of-mouth should help the comic book adventure remain strong. ## Superman Tops $250+ Million Worldwide In 5 Days ## The Warner Bros. Pictures production is also putting up strong legs at the overseas box office and has grossed around $115 million so far. Worldwide, Superman has topped $250 million after just 5 days, currently standing at around $270 million. It is likely to hit $300 million by the end of the first week itself. ## Stay tuned...

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Vidyut Jammwal To Make Hollywood Debut With Legendary's Live-Action 'Street Fighter' movie

Mumbai, July 15 - India's action star Vidyut Jammwal is set for his Hollywood debut with Legendary Pictures' live-action Street Fighter movie, based on the video games from Capcom, according to the report by Deadline. Vidyut Jammwal, who has been deliberate about the project, will play the role of Dhalsim, a yogi with fire-spitting abilities — a fundamentally peaceful man who fights to support his family. The character was first introduced in Street Fighter II in 1991. The project is currently in development by Legendary and distributed by Sony Pictures. The film will be directed by Kitao Sakurai. Earlier, YouTuber twins Danny and Michael Philippou of the channel RackaRacka were in talks to direct the film, but later dropped out of the movie due to other commitments. As has already been announced, Street Fighter cast will also include Andrew Koji as Ryu, Noah Centineo as Ken, Callina Liang as Chun-Li, David Dastmalchian as M. Bison, Cody Rhodes as Guile, Jason Momoa as Blanka, Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson as Balrog, Orville Peck as Vega, Andrew Schulz as Dan Hibiki, Roman Reigns as Akuma, and Hirooki Goto as E. Honda. The movie was originally announced for a March 20, 2026, release, but has now been removed from the release schedule. The new date is yet to be locked. What is Street Fighter about? Launched in 1987, Street Fighter is a series of fighting games revolving around intense one-on-one battles between a diverse cast of martial artists, organised by the villainous M. Bison as a global fighting tournament. Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Superman' Emerges Number 1 Movie of the Weekend Worldwide; Soars To $217 Million Opening Weekend

Los Angeles, July 14 - James Gunn scores another win with his comic book movie as Warner Bros. Pictures and DC Studios' Superman was the number one movie at the worldwide box office of the weekend (July 11-13) after the mighty opening of over $200 million. ## The first film in Peter Safran and James Gunn-headed DC Studios Phase I - "Gods and Monsters", Superman topped studios' conservative projections by a good margin at the domestic (North America) box office, but fell slightly below the projection overseas. ## Superman's Domestic, Overseas, and Worldwide Opening Weekend Collection ## The superhero movie, fronted by David Corenswet, stars as Man of Steel aka Superman, had a very good opening weekend domestically, grossing a solid $125 million over 3-day weekend, including Thursday previews. This makes it the biggest solo Superman opener, beating Zack Snyder's "Man of Steel" (2013), which opened to $116.6 million. ## Among the DC comics' movies, Superman had the 6th biggest start domestically, between "Suicide Squad" ($133.6 million) and "Man of Steel" ($116.6 million). Superman had the third biggest North American opening of 2025, behind "Lilo & Stitch" ($146 million) and "A Minecraft Movie" ($162 million). ## While Superman had a solid start domestically, the movie was slightly softer than expected at the international box office with $95 million 5-day opening weekend from 78 markets, bringing its global tally to $220 million. It is ahead of "Man of Steel" ($200 million) and behind "Wonder Woman" ($228 million). ## Superman's Biggest Overseas/International Market, and Opening Weekend Collection In India ## The United Kingdom was the strongest international market for the film with $9.8 million opening weekend, followed by Mexico ($8.8 million) and China ($6.6 million). India was also among the top 10 contributors, with the gross collection of 31+ crores ($3.70 million) opening weekend. It was also the number 1 movie at the Indian box office this weekend. ## Superman had the 4th biggest opening weekend for a Hollywood title of 2025 in India, behind "Jurassic World Rebirth", "F1", and "Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning". The word of mouth for the movie is on the positive side, which should help it to have a decent run, despite the competition with fellow Hollywood titles and Indian films. ## About James Gunn's Superman Movie ## Written and directed by James Gunn, it is the first film in the DC Universe (DCU) produced by DC Studios and the second reboot of the Superman film series. It also stars Rachel Brosnahan and Nicholas Hoult, among others. In the film, Superman must prove to the world that he is their protector after billionaire Lex Luthor conducts a plan to turn public opinion against him. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Hits Half A Billion Dollars Worldwide; Nears 100 Crore In India

Mumbai, July 14 - The Scarlett Johansson-led sci-fi action adventure Jurassic World Rebirth has hit half a billion dollars at the worldwide box office through the second weekend, continuing the franchise's rich box office legacy despite the mixed reviews and word of mouth. ## Directed by Gareth Edwards, the fourth Jurassic World film was impacted by the mist WOM and the new weekend topper, James Gunn's Superman, at the domestic and overseas box office, but still managed to score over $100 million worldwide in its second weekend. ## Jurassic World Rebirth's Domestic, Overseas, and Worldwide Collection After Second Weekend ## At the domestic (North America) box office, the film scored $40 million in the second weekend, pushing the total collection to around $232 million after 12 days. It is projected to finish its domestic run with around $325 million, which will make it the fourth biggest-grossing title in the Jurassic World franchise and the fifth in the Jurassic franchise. ## Worldwide, Rebirth has topped $500 million, after grossing around $108 million in the second weekend. The film's total global cume stands at around $529 million, including $297 million at the overseas box office. China is the biggest international market for the movie with $62.7 million, followed by the UK ($26.4 million) and Mexico ($22.8 million). The movie is projected to finish its global run with around $800 million, as the lowest in the Jurassic World series. ## Jurassic World Rebirth's India Box Office Collection; Nears 100 Crores Gross Mark ## The movie has emerged as a hit at the Indian box office, after grossing approximately 89 crores ($10.3 million) in 10 days, including around 20 crores in the second weekend. India was the 9th biggest international market for the movie through the second weekend. ## Rebirth is nearing the 100 crores gross mark, and it should be able to cross this milestone despite the increasing competition in the coming days. It has crossed the lifetime total of Jurassic World Dominion, which grossed around 83 crores in 2022. ## Stay tuned...

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Top 10 Highest-Grossing Box Office Stars: Scarlett Johansson Tops

Los Angeles, July 12 - Hollywood superstar Scarlett Johansson has outgrossed her fellow male and female stars to become the highest-grossing leading star at the worldwide box office. The actress, who famously played Black Widow in the MCU, has achieved this remarkable feat after the success of "Jurassic World Rebirth". ## Scarlett Johansson's box office success is largely attributed to her involvement with the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Still, she has also proven her worth with films like "Jurassic World Rebirth" (2022), "Lucy" (2014), and her voiceover roles in "Sing" (2016). ## Of the 10 actors listed in the top-grossing stars, 8 have recurring roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Tom Cruise is the only actor in the highest-grossing non-MCU star, and 6th overall in the list, followed by Dwayne Johnson at the 9th position. ## Here are the top 10 highest-grossing stars/actors (the list is based on the cumulative worldwide box office of all the movies a star has had a leading role in over their lifetime, including animated movies and other voice-only roles, according to The Numbers. ## 1. Scarlett Johansson (36 movies) - $14.92 billion ## Biggest-grosser: "Avengers: Endgame" ## Other top titles: "The Avengers," "Black Widow," "Iron Man 2," "Captain America: Civil War," "Lucy," "Jurassic World Rebirth," and "Sing." ## 2. Samuel L. Jackson (70 movies) - $14.60 billion ## Biggest-grosser: "Avengers: Endgame" ## Other top titles: "The Avengers," "Spider-Man: Far From Home," "Pulp Fiction," "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," "Jurassic Park," and "Star Wars: Episode I: The Phantom Menace." ## 3. Robert Downey, Jr. (45 movies) - $14.3 billion## Biggest-grosser: "Avengers: Endgame" ## Other top titles: "Iron Man," "Avengers: Infinity War," "Spider-Man: Homecoming," "Oppenheimer," "Captain America: Civil War," and "Sherlock Holmes." ## 4. Zoe Saldana (33 movies) - $14.23 billion ## Biggest-grosser: "Avatar" ## Other top titles: "Avengers: Endgame," "Avengers: Infinity War," "Avatar: Way of the Water," "Guardians of the Galaxy," "Star Trek," and "Emilia Pérez."## 5. Chris Pratt (27 movies) - $14.12 billion ## Biggest-grosser: "Avengers: Endgame" ## Other top titles: "Avengers: Infinity War," "Jurassic World," "Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom," "Guardians of the Galaxy," and "The Super Mario Bros Movie." ## 6. Tom Cruise (45 movies) - $12.65 billion ## Biggest-grosser: "Top Gun: Maverick" ## Other top titles: "Mission: Impossible - Fallout," "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning," "Top Gun," "The Mummy," "The Last Samurai," and "Born on the Fourth of July." ## 7. Chris Hemsworth (28 movies) - $12.19 billion ## Biggest-grosser: "Avengers: Endgame" ## Other top titles: "Avengers: Infinity War," "The Avengers," "Thor: Ragnarok," "Thor: Love & Thunder," "Thor," "Star Trek," and "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga." ## 8. Vin Diesel (28 movies) - $11.99 billion ## Biggest-grosser: "Avengers: Endgame" ## Other top titles: "Avengers: Infinity War," "The Fast & The Furious," "Guardians of the Galaxy," "Furious 7," "Fast Five," and "Thor: Love & Thunder." ## 9. Dwayne Johnson (39 movies) - $11.44 billion ## Biggest-grosser: "Furious 7" ## Other top titles: "Fast Five," "Moana," "Moana 2," "Fast & Furious 6," "Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle," and "Black Adam." ## 10. Chris Evans (29 movies) - $11.42 billion ## Biggest-grosser: "Avengers: Endgame" ## Other top titles: "Avengers: Infinity War," "The Avengers," "Captain America: The First Avengers," "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," and "Materialists." ## Note: The list is updated as of July 11, 2025. ## Stay tuned...

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'Superman' Heads For $21+ Million In North America Previews: Comparison With James Gunn's Previous Comic Book Movies

Los Angeles, July 11 - Director James Gunn's superhero movie Superman might top even the most optimistic box office projections after a huge start in previews at the domestic (North America) box office, thanks to the overwhelmingly positive audience reception and reviews. ## According to Deadline, the first film under James Gunn and Peter Safran's DC Universe (DCU) is heading for $21+ million in overall previews domestically. The figure includes Tuesday night's Amazon Prime members screenings cash of $2.8 million, plus monies from showtimes, which began today at 2 PM on Thursday. ## Warner Bros. projected $100+ million while tracking and exhibition were spotting around $130 million 3-day opening weekend domestically. However, Deadline reports that Superman looks to be leaving all those projections in the dust and might open even higher. ## In comparison to director James Gunn's previous comic book movies, Superman has the biggest previews, besting "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3"'s $17.5 million. It is also easily ahead of the preview box office of Zack Snyder's 2013 "Man of Steel" ($9 million). ## Here is a preview box office collection of James Gunn's all comic book movies - ## 1. Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) - $11.2 million ## 2. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 (2017) - $17 million ## 3. The Suicide Squad (2021) - $4.1 million (covid pandemic) ## 4. Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 (2023) - $17.5 million ## 5. Superman (2025)* - $21+ million ## Stay tuned...

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'Dune 3' Gets An Official Title As Filming Begins

Los Angeles, July 10 - Director Denis Villeneuve is once again set to take the audience to Arrakis as he begins production for his much-awaited Dune 3. The final chapter of this sci-fi epic series will adapt Frank Herbert's Dune Messiah, but it hasn't taken its name as a title. ## Director Villeneuve shared a picture on social media and confirmed that the third movie has been titled Dune: Part 3. There were rumours that the upcoming film would keep the book's title as it is, but it is not the case. Instead, it follows the titling of its predecessor. ## The sequel to "Dune" (2021) and "Dune: Part Two" (2024), the film will cover the events of the 1969 novel Dune Messiah by Frank Herbert, the second novel in the Dune series. Other than the title, there were also rumours that the film would be entirely shot in IMAX, but the latest development confirms that it will have sequences filmed in IMAX, though it will not be filmed fully in the format. ## Dune: Part Three will see Timothée Chalamet and Zendaya reprising their roles as Paul Muad'Dib Atredies and Chani, and joining them from the previous films will be Jason Momoa and Florence Pugh, with Nakoa-Wolf Momoa and Ida Brooke featuring in the cast. ## The film will be released on December 18th, 2026. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: James Gunn's 'Superman' Projected To Debut With $200+ Million Worldwide

Los Angeles, July 9 - When the box office around the globe is slowly returning to normalcy, how can James Gunn's Superman not fly and join the party, having just hit the worldwide tracking ahead of its release this weekend, on July 11, and the early numbers are promising a solid start for DC Universe (DCU). ## Starring David Corenswet as Clark Kent / Superman, alongside Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Superman has been projected to debut with at least, $200 million at the global box office at 60,000 global screens, split evenly between domestic and overseas, according to Deadline. ## While global tracking sets expectations high, there's a noticeable difference in projections between box office analysts and DC Studios. Tracking services predict a domestic opening in the range of $130 million, whereas the studio remains cautiously optimistic, projecting $100+ million opening weekend in North America. ## The higher-end forecast for the movie has a term & condition attached to it, which is critical reception. Fortunately, the initial critics' reviews for the movie are positive, currently sitting at 86% from 147 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, a significant improvement over previous Superman outings. Zack Snyder's "Man of Steel" (2013) received a 57% score, while his "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" (2016) lagged far behind with just 28%. Even Bryan Singer's "Superman Returns" (2006), once considered a respectable entry, sits lower at 72%. ## On the international front, Superman is expected to bring in $100+ million from 78 overseas markets, rounding out an opening weekend total in the range of $200 million to $230 million. If strong word of mouth follows the already positive critical reviews, the final tally could surpass even the most optimistic forecasts. ## Stay tuned...

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James Gunn's 'Superman' First Reactions Out Online

Los Angeles, July 8 - Director James Gunn's Superman movie is officially flying into theatres this upcoming weekend, on July 11, kicking off with a lot of expectations as far as the future of DC films is concerned. It is the first film in the DC Universe (DCU). ## Starring David Corenswet as Clark Kent / Superman, alongside Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor, Superman had its premiere in Los Angeles on Monday night, and following which, the first reactions to the movie have started hitting online. ## While the critics' reviews of the movie aren't expected until tomorrow, initial social media reactions from press media and influencers appear to be largely positive, calling the film a terrific start for the new DC studios, under James Gunn and producer Peter Safran. ## Find out first reactions for the Superman movie below ## James Gunn’s #Superman is the perfect superhero movie and a terrific start for the new DC Studios. It’s big, bright, exciting, full of hope & it never loses its sense of wonder. Watching it felt like ripping open a comic book & feasting on its wild, chaotic imagination. Loved it!… pic.twitter.com/SfvZOAT1Mg— Erik Davis (@ErikDavis) July 8, 2025 ## #Superman made me so damn happy. The movie is loaded with exhilarating action set pieces and well-placed humor and levity, but the beating heart of the film is Superman’s humanity, and his insistence on doing good and making the world a better place. David Corenswet brings such… pic.twitter.com/cPAcPdxmQl— Perri Nemiroff (@PNemiroff) July 8, 2025 ## #Superman absolutely soars! An awesome achievement & hopeful balm, honoring past iterations (cinema & comics) while cutting its own path. Corenswet has that heroic shimmer. Hoult is delightfully diabolical. Brosnahan brims w/ vim & vigor. Krypto’s adorbs. @Superman @warnerbros pic.twitter.com/8sS3FNFf8i— Courtney Howard (@Lulamaybelle) July 8, 2025 ## This is the BEST #Superman movie to date.When James Gunn gets out of the way & lets his work speak for itself, it's incredible. 💙💛❤️It's not perfect, but darn close & made me a believer in Gunn's #DC Review embargo lifts TODAY at 3pm EST& plenty more #DC videos coming! pic.twitter.com/W5UZkAZNgX— Grace Randolph (@GraceRandolph) July 8, 2025 ## #Superman is everything I wanted it to be, & a million things more. It is truly awe-inspiring, both as a DC fan who has longed to see this universe onscreen in such a loving & unique way, & just as a hopeful person. The superhero myth is not the same after this, for the better. pic.twitter.com/7qAJRCbUIw— Jenna Anderson (@heyitsjennalynn) July 8, 2025 ## #Superman was my most anticipated film of the year & I left the theater with a smile on my faceIt's possibly the most comic book-y live action comic book film ever. It fully leans into the wacky sci-fi. It really feels like a comic book or Justice League Unlimited on screen👍 pic.twitter.com/zNyTQmu4Tv— Sean Chandler (@kirkneverdied) July 8, 2025 ## #Superman had the whole theater cheering. Vibrant and action packed. This film is filled with so much hope. The entire cast BROUGHT IT, especially David and Nicholas giving everything I wanted to see with Superman and Lex. pic.twitter.com/5IGjc8ccpH— Michelle (@MichelleNReed) July 8, 2025 ## #Superman Left me with GIANT happy dumb grin! David Corenswet embodies Superman in such a perfect way. This is an actual comic book come to life. James Gunn’s DCU feels extrodanry & makes me excited to see more this world. I have my nitpicks others will too.Overall I’m very happy pic.twitter.com/VUBPNVjRxO— Cris Parker (@3CFilmss) July 8, 2025 ## #Superman is a VISUALLY STUNNING SPECTACLE ripped straight out of the comics. James Gunn reclaims the symbol of HOPE with a BOLD, TRIUMPHANT REBIRTH of a timeless hero. Corenswet STANDS TALL as the Man of Tomorrow in a film that wears its heart on its cape and DARES to DREAM BIG. pic.twitter.com/3t84NBXaJB— Anthony Gagliardi (@AJGaliardi) July 8, 2025 ## #Superman perfectly understands what it means to be human. It’s a powerful and promising start to the new DCU.The film moves you by revealing the heart behind the cape. David is phenomenal but a huge highlight is how Nicholas Hoult delivers a phenomenal Lex Luthor — cold,… pic.twitter.com/dRhVLHPTy1— The Hollywood Handle (@HollywoodHandle) July 8, 2025 ## #SUPERMAN is the best the Man of Steel has been all millennium. Gunn's take is a smart study with a compelling immigrant diaspora arc at its core. David Corenswet nails the Clark's truest nature: a midwest dork trapped in a hunk body, instilling hope for all. emphasis on HOPE. pic.twitter.com/MUro9da6g1— Rendy Jones (@rendy_jones) July 8, 2025 ## #Superman is an absolute blast from start to finish. James Gunn gives the best direction found in an MCU movie with great action and character beats. The surprise cameo from Green Arrow was a welcome one as the secret Justice Gang member. He stole the show.10/10 pic.twitter.com/97WqdJoViq— Ollie🏹 (@TheQuiver_) July 8, 2025 ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'F1 Movie' Nears $300 Million Worldwide; Races Past 50 Crore In India

Los Angeles, July 7 - Brad Pitt's high-octane racing sports drama F1: The Movie is continuing to impress at the global box office, and has proved to be a sleeper hit for Apple Studios. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the movie is nearing the $300 million milestone, marking a major win for original Hollywood content in 2025. ## Domestic, overseas, and worldwide collection ## In 10 days so far, F1 has generated $293.5 million worldwide, including $109.5 million at the domestic (North America) box office and $184 million overseas over 71 markets. The movie was reportedly made on a budget of around $200 million. ## Biggest hit for Apple, and the biggest racing original film ## F1 has become the highest-grossing worldwide grosser for Apple, beating Ridley Scott's "Napoleon" ($221 million worldwide). It is, however, worth noting that Apple's theatrical slate isn't as vast as other studios, as it has only released five so far, also including "Killers of the Flower Moon" ($158 million), "Fly Me to the Moon" ($42 million) and "Argylle" ($96 million). ## F1, meanwhile, has outgrossed the entire worldwide theatrical box office run of Twentieth Century Fox Studios' "Ford v Ferrari" ($225.50 million worldwide) to become the biggest racing original film. "Ford v Ferrari", however, is currently ahead of "F1" in the domestic market after 10 days. ## What is India collection of F1 movie ## In India, where the love for Formula 1 is steadily rising, the film has managed to cross ₹50 crore gross, a remarkable feat for a non-franchise international release. With strong word of mouth and continued interest from metro audiences, F1 put up a solid performance in the second weekend to gross around 18 crores, dropping just 30% from the opening frame. ## The film has not just sustained its momentum but accelerated over the weekdays — a rare occurrence in the current box office landscape. Released on June 28, F1 enjoyed a powerful opening weekend of ₹25.50 crore gross in India, and it has maintained a steady hold across its second week. After 10 days, it has managed to gross around 60.50 crores ($7+ million) in the country, making it a solid success for the involved parties. ## About the movie ## The film stars Brad Pitt as a retired driver making a sensational comeback, and features real F1 circuits, actual race footage, and cameos from top drivers, all of which have thrilled motorsport fans. The combination of Hollywood star power, top-tier direction, and authentic F1 appeal is fueling the movie’s strong theatrical run. ## As it edges closer to the $300M benchmark, F1 is not only a commercial victory but also a potential awards-season contender in the technical categories, especially for sound design, editing, and cinematography, based on the reception from critics. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Hits $318 Million Worldwide Opening Weekend; Good In India

Los Angeles, July 6 - The Dinos are back roaring at the box office after the latest outing Jurassic World Rebirth climbs further to score a huge opening weekend worldwide, proving the pre-release trade projections wrong by a good margin. ## What was the domestic, overseas and worldwide opening weekend collection? ## The Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali-fronted sci-fi adventure movie scored a mighty $318 million at the global box office during its 5-day opening weekend. This includes $147 million at the domestic (North America) and $171 million overseas from 82 markets. ## The 4th instalment in the Jurassic World franchise scored the biggest worldwide opening weekend of 2025 for a non-Chinese title, and the second biggest after "Ne Zha 2". It is the third biggest opening in the franchise, after "Jurassic World" and "Jurassic World Dominion". ## Biggest international markets and performence in India ## The biggest international market for Rebirth was China, with $41.5 million, followed by the UK with $16.60 million, Mexico with $13.9 million, Germany with $7.5 million, and Korea with $7.4 million. In India, the film did well during its 3-day opening weekend, grossing approximately 47 crores ($5.5 million). ## The latest blockbuster has managed to beat the last film, Jurassic World Dominion's opening weekend collection of 44 crores gross in India, which is a good result. The word of mouth for the movie among the general audience is mixed to positive, which needs to be seen how it affects the collection during the weekdays. ## What were pre-release trade projections for the movie? ## Jurassic World Rebirth was projected to score a big opening, but it was still much lower than what the actuals came. At the North American box office, the film was projected to open in the range of $120 million - $130 million, while overseas start was expected in $130 million - $140 million range, for the worldwide start of $250 million - $270 million. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Scores Good Opening In India; Set To Exceed Weekend Expectations Worldwide

Mumbai, July 5 - There are very few film franchises which are critic-proof, and Jurassic World is one of them. Despite the mixed reviews, the latest instalment of the franchise Jurassic World Rebirth is set to exceed the industry projection by a good margin at the worldwide box office. ## Directed by Gareth Edwards, the sci-fi adventure movie had a Wednesday release in most of the markets, including the domestic (North America). Through Friday, the film has already grossed $162 million worldwide and is now projected to hit $300+ million 5-day opening weekend. ## Before the release, Universal Pictures and the Hollywood trade agencies were projecting $250 million - $260 million worldwide, which is set to be topped when actuals arrive on Monday. The current trend indicates $140 million - $150 million domestic and $160 million - $170 million overseas, for the worldwide opening weekend in the range of $300 million - $320 million. ## In India, the fourth Jurassic World film had a good opening with around 11 crore gross ($1.30 million) on Friday, and the 3-day opening weekend is looking to be in the range of 40-45 crores gross (~$5 million), which is a good result and one of the biggest opening weekends of the year for a Hollywood title. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Brad Pitt's 'F1' Scores A Very Good First Week In India

Mumbai, July 4 - Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt's latest racing sports drama F1 has hit the ground running at the Indian box office, delivering a strong first-week gross collection of over ₹40 crore. The film, directed by Top Gun: Maverick helmer Joseph Kosinski, has become one of the highest first-week performers for an original Hollywood release in India. ## After a solid opening weekend that brought in around ₹25.50 crore gross, F1 maintained its momentum through the weekdays. Remarkably, the film saw minimal to no drops from Monday to Thursday, wrapping up the week with a total gross in the ₹42–43 crore range (₹35–36 crore net) across all languages. ## The IMAX was the clear preferred choice of the Indian audience for the movie, which accounted for approximately 30% of the total collections. The original English version, in particular, drove strong footfalls in premium screens. ## F1 faces a reduction in screen count heading into its second weekend, due to the arrival of big new releases like Jurassic World Rebirth, but it has managed to retain all IMAX screens. That's a big win, especially since the Jurassic World sequel isn't releasing in the IMAX format. ## Backed by strong word-of-mouth and positive audience reception, F1 is expected to hold firm in its second weekend. It is expected to be around ₹60 crore gross (₹50 crore net) by the end of the second weekend, which is an excellent result for a niche, motorsport-centric film in the Indian market. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'Jurassic World Rebirth' Projected To Storm $250+ Million Opening Worldwide

Los Angeles, July 3 - The dinosaurs are back, and they're eyeing a big box office debut. Universal Pictures' sci-fi thriller Jurassic World Rebirth is tracking for a $250+ million global opening over the five-day weekend, signalling a strong resurgence for the blockbuster franchise. ## Directed by Gareth Edwards, the fourth instalment in the Jurassic World series launched midweek on Wednesday to capitalise on the extended Fourth of July U.S. holiday window. According to Deadline, the film is forecast to rake in $120–130 million domestically during its first five days. ## While this is a slight dip from the previous entry, 2022's "Jurassic World: Dominion", which opened to $145 million, industry watchers remain optimistic. The original "Jurassic World" (2015) still holds the franchise's domestic opening weekend record at $208.8 million, followed by "Fallen Kingdom" (2018) with $148 million. ## Internationally, Jurassic World Rebirth is expected to generate $130 million across 82 markets, pushing its worldwide debut into the $250+ million range. Though below the heights of 2015's $525.5 million global debut, Rebirth’s forecast positions it as a significant player in this summer’s box office landscape. For context, Dominion opened globally to $390 million. ## The film stars Scarlett Johansson, Mahershala Ali, Jonathan Bailey, Rupert Friend, Manuel Garcia-Rulfo, and Ed Skrein. Set five years after the events of Dominion, the plot follows a daring expedition to remote equatorial regions, where scientists seek DNA from colossal prehistoric species in a quest for a revolutionary medical breakthrough. ## With star power, nostalgia, and prehistoric thrills, Jurassic World Rebirth looks ready to stomp its way to a mammoth success. ## Stay tuned...

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James Cameron Hits Out At Christopher Nolan's Oscar-Winning Film 'Oppenheimer'; Here Is Why

Los Angeles, June 30 - Legendary Hollywood director James Cameron has hit out at acclaimed director Christopher Nolan for his 2023 epic biographical thriller Oppenheimer, which has been hailed as one of the best films of the 21st century. The movie is based on the life of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the American theoretical physicist who helped develop the first nuclear weapons during World War II. ## Oppenheimer was declared the best movie at the 96th Academy Awards, in which it won 7 Oscars, including Best Picture. Cameron, however, has criticised Nolan for not depicting the aftermath of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki nuclear bombing, which killed over 250,000 people. While Cameron acknowledged Nolan's filmmaking, he felt disappointed that Oppenheimer didn't depict the aftermath of the atomic bombing. ## During an interview with Deadline, the "Avatar" director said, "Yeah, it's interesting what he stayed away from. Look, I love the filmmaking, but I did feel that it was a bit of a moral cop-out. Because it's not like Oppenheimer didn't know the effects. He's got one brief scene in the film where we see — and I don't like to criticise another filmmaker's film – but there's only one brief moment where he sees some charred bodies in the audience, and then the film goes on to show how it deeply moved him. But I felt that it dodged the subject". ## Meanwhile, James Cameron himself is working on a film based on the Hiroshima bombing titled Ghosts of Hiroshima, which tells the story from those on the business end of the unimaginably destructive blasts that turned Japan into a hell-scape and killed hundreds of people and much more over time as the radiation ravaged the bodies of survivors. ## While Nolan's "Oppenheimer" grossed nearly $1 billion at the global box office, Cameron feels that "Ghosts of Hiroshima" could be his lowest-grossing film because of the subject matter, as he will be showing the aftermath of the atomic bombing. Cameron's film will be based on Charles Pellegrino's book Ghosts of Hiroshima, which comes out August 5 from Blackstone Publishing and The Story Factory. ## Interestingly, "Ghosts of Hiroshima" will be Cameron's first film other than the Avatar movies since "Titanic", which was released more than 2 and a half decades ago in 1997. The filmmaker will be directing this upcoming film between the next Avatar movies. His next release, "Avatar: Fire And Ash" (Avatar 3), will debut on December 19 this year. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: Brad Pitt's 'F1' Debuts With $144 Million Worldwide; Solid In India

Los Angeles, June 30 - Hollywood star Brad Pitt's racing sports drama F1 - The Movie has an excellent opening weekend at the worldwide box office. The movie, directed by "Top Gun: Maverick" director Joseph Kosinski, raced to $144 million global opening weekend. ## Backed by Apple Original Films and Warner Bros. Pictures, F1 minted a fantastic $55.6 million domestically (North America), which is a much bigger opening than the studio's projection of around $35 million. It is one of the biggest openings of the year for an original title. ## Internationally, the blockbuster grossed a huge $88.4 million across 78 markets in the opening weekend, for a worldwide total of $144 million. This is the biggest theatrical debut for Apple Studios. The movie claimed the No. 1 position among U.S. films in 74 out of 78 international territories. ## Among the overseas markets, the United Kingdom was the biggest contributor with $9.2 million opening weekend, followed by China ($9 million) and Mexico ($6.7 million). F1 also exceeded expectations in India, grossing a solid around $3 million (25.50 crores gross) over a 3-day opening weekend. ## The audience reception for F1 is excellent, with a 97% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, while the critics' score is 84%. The film was reportedly made on a budget of around $200 million, and with kind of reception it has got, the movie is likely to have strong legs at the box office going ahead. ## Stay tuned...

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James Gunn's 'Superman' Projected To Score Record $125+ Million Domestic Opening

Los Angeles, June 20 - Director James Gunn's Superman is possibly looking to score the biggest opening for a solo Superman movie at the domestic box office after the superhero movie arrived on tracking three weeks before the release. ## Starring David Corenswet as Clark Kent/Superman and Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane, Superman is the first movie under the new DC Studios, headed by James Gunn and Peter Safran. Directed by Gunn, the movie is hot in the trade with a record opening in sight. ## According to The Hollywood Reporter, the movie is tracking to open in the $135 million range at the domestic (North America) box office. The projected figures are from the leading tracking service, the National Research Group, as per THR. ## NRG always provides a range in addition to a solo number; in this case, the range for Superman's domestic opening is $125 million to $145 million. Meanwhile, the insiders at DC Studios and Warner Bros. are not looking too far and are being more conservative in suggesting a $90 million to $125 million opening. ## The projection suggests Superman could emerge as one of the biggest DC openers of all time. It is still behind the $166 million domestic debut of 2016's "Batman v Superman: The Dawn of Justice", but is ahead of or in the range of Zack Snyder's 2013 film "Man of Steel" ($116 million). ## Scheduled to release on July 11, the film explores Superman's journey to reconcile his alien heritage with his adoptive human family. It also stars Nicholas Hoult, Edi Gathegi, Anthony Carrigan, Nathan Fillion, and Isabela Merced in prominent roles. ## Stay tuned...

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Box Office: 'How To Train Your Dragon', 'Ballerina' And 'Materialists' Opening Weekend Collection

Mumbai, June 16 - There were three new Hollywood releases this past weekend at the Indian box office. Despite the competition with Indian titles, all three films, which include "How To Train Your Dragon", "Ballerina", and "Materialists", did decent business in the opening weekend. ## How To Train Your Dragon, which is the live-action remake of the 2010 animated film, was the top Hollywood grosser among all the films. It took a decent opening of an estimated 2.60 crores gross before jumping over the weekend to collect an estimated 12.75 crores gross in 3 days in India in all versions. ## The word of mouth for HTTYD is positive, which should help the movie to continue doing steady business, though the competition will intensify once Aamir Khan's "Sitaare Zameen Par" arrives on June 20. The film will be looking to finish with 30+ crores gross, which is a good result. ## And de Armes' action thriller Ballerina, the spin-off of the John Wick franchise, grossed approximately 8.25 crores in the opening weekend. It is a decent result for the film, given its A-rated content and strong competition. It needs to be seen how the film performs in the coming days, as word of mouth is mixed. ## There is this romantic comedy Materialists, featuring Dakota Johnson, Chris Evans, and Pedro Pascal, which was the biggest gainer in terms of showing growth. After opening to around 70 lakh gross collection on the first day, the movie scored 100% growth on Saturday, followed by a solid hold on Sunday with collection the same as the previous day, grossing approximately 3.60 crores in three days in India. ## Stay tuned...

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A New 'Wonder Woman' Movie Officially In Development

Los Angeles, June 11 - A new feature film about the DC superhero Wonder Woman is officially in development, according to the CEO of DC Studios, James Gunn. The movie would be in addition to an HBO series about Wonder Woman's home of Themyscira. ## During an interview with Entertainment Weekly (EW), James Gunn said that they are working on Wonder Woman, which is currently being written. According to Variety, the new film would be a fresh start for the superhero character, and it is unlikely to bring Gal Gadot, who has played Diana Prince/Wonder Woman. ## Gadot has played this iconic character in 2017's "Wonder Woman" and "Justice League," 2020's "Wonder Woman 1984," 2021's "Zack Snyder's Justice League," and in a cameo in 2023's "The Flash." ## There are several DC Films that are said to be in development at the studio, and a few of them have already been greenlit. The first, "Superman," opens in July this year, starring David Corenswet as the Man of Steel. The second, "Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow," starring Milly Alcock, opens in June 2026. The third, "Clayface" — a horror film about the titular Batman villain — is set to debut in September 2026. ## James Gunn also revealed that he's planning another movie about Superman, which may or may not be the sequel to the upcoming movie. ## Stay tuned...

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