The UK-Ireland box office showed positive signs across the first quarter (Q1) of 2024, with UK drama performing particularly well, while the second quarter (Q2) is off to a sluggish start.
Total box office from January to mid-April grossed £217m, a 17% increase from 2023, according to figures from the British Film Institute (BFI).*
This figure relates to 242 films, including Ireland-only releases but excluding event cinema releases, and includes five Netflix films that did not report their box office.
Warner Bros’ Dune: Part Two was the highest-grossing release in Q1, with £38m at the UK and Ireland box office. Warner Bros also released One Life,...
Total box office from January to mid-April grossed £217m, a 17% increase from 2023, according to figures from the British Film Institute (BFI).*
This figure relates to 242 films, including Ireland-only releases but excluding event cinema releases, and includes five Netflix films that did not report their box office.
Warner Bros’ Dune: Part Two was the highest-grossing release in Q1, with £38m at the UK and Ireland box office. Warner Bros also released One Life,...
- 6/12/2024
- ScreenDaily
The latest installment in the Monsterverse franchise, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, has truly made a monstrous impact at the global box office. Amassing an impressive $570 million worldwide, the film has officially become the highest-grossing entry in Legendary and Warner Bros’ Monsterverse. This triumph eclipses the previous record-holder, 2017’s Kong: Skull Island, which earned $568.6 million globally. Global Success and Market Domination The New Empire has proven to be a global success, topping box office charts in 35 markets including Brazil, Colombia, France, India, Indonesia, Mexico, and UAE. The film grossed $373.7 million internationally and $196.3 million domestically.
- 6/12/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
As of now, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is notably absent from Max’s June 2024 release schedule. Despite its absence from streaming, the movie has made a significant mark at the box office. The film is the highest-grossing entry in the MonsterVerse franchise, raking in $570 million globally. This tops the previous record-holder, Kong: Skull Island, which earned $568.6 million. Of the total earnings, $373.7 million came from international markets and $196.3 million was generated domestically. Marketing and Strategic Release Timing The film’s success wasn’t just a stroke of luck; Warner Bros.’ strategic marketing played a huge role. Originally...
- 6/12/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
There's a new king in town. It may have happened just as the movie is arriving on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD, but "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire" has passed a majorly impressive box office milestone. Two and a half months after director Adam Wingard's follow-up to 2021's "Godzilla vs. Kong" hit theaters, it has officially passed 2017's "Kong: Skull Island" to become the highest-grossing movie in the MonsterVerse franchise.
According to Deadline, "Godzilla x Kong" has now amassed $570 million worldwide, taking it just past the $568.6 million total of "Skull Island." Wingard's second MonsterVerse film has earned $196.3 million domestically to go with $373.7 million internationally. The biggest difference is that "Skull Island" made a whopping $400 million of its total overseas in its day. The only film in the franchise to make more than "GxK" domestically was 2014's "Godzilla" ($200 million domestically/$529 million worldwide) directed by Gareth Edwards. That film kicked...
According to Deadline, "Godzilla x Kong" has now amassed $570 million worldwide, taking it just past the $568.6 million total of "Skull Island." Wingard's second MonsterVerse film has earned $196.3 million domestically to go with $373.7 million internationally. The biggest difference is that "Skull Island" made a whopping $400 million of its total overseas in its day. The only film in the franchise to make more than "GxK" domestically was 2014's "Godzilla" ($200 million domestically/$529 million worldwide) directed by Gareth Edwards. That film kicked...
- 6/11/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
After the overperformance of Sony’s Bad Boys: Ride or Die, summer’s big wheels keep on turnin’ as Disney/Pixar’s Inside Out 2 is looking at what could be the biggest stateside opening of the year to date with $85M, and another $50M abroad for a $135M global launch.
Legendary/Warner Bros’ Dune: Part Two owns the biggest domestic opening of 2024 so far with $82.5M, while both studios’ Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire counts the year’s largest global launch for a Hollywood movie at $194M.
Inside Out 2 also will rep the biggest post-Covid opening for a Disney animated movie, with many of its films lacking the wattage of pre-pandemic times. Disney/Pixar’s Lightyear became its best post-Covid domestic opening at $50M — and that was considered to be a total misfire for the Toy Story franchise.
Related: ‘Inside Out 2’ Filmmakers Kelsey Mann & Mark Nielsen...
Legendary/Warner Bros’ Dune: Part Two owns the biggest domestic opening of 2024 so far with $82.5M, while both studios’ Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire counts the year’s largest global launch for a Hollywood movie at $194M.
Inside Out 2 also will rep the biggest post-Covid opening for a Disney animated movie, with many of its films lacking the wattage of pre-pandemic times. Disney/Pixar’s Lightyear became its best post-Covid domestic opening at $50M — and that was considered to be a total misfire for the Toy Story franchise.
Related: ‘Inside Out 2’ Filmmakers Kelsey Mann & Mark Nielsen...
- 6/11/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro and Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
“Inside Out 2” should evoke an emotion that Pixar hasn’t felt about the box office in years: Joy.
The follow-up film to 2015’s cerebral hit “Inside Out” is estimated to score a stellar $80 million to $90 million in its box office debut. If projections hold, it’ll overtake “Dune: Part Two” ($82.5 million) and “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” ($80 million) as the biggest opening of the year.
As this weekend’s only new nationwide release, it’ll have no trouble taking the box office crown from the prior champion, “Bad Boys: Ride or Die.” The fourth installment in Sony’s buddy-cop comedy, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, launched over the weekend with $56.5 million and should add roughly $28 million in its sophomore outing.
“Inside Out 2” also looks to snap Pixar’s recent cold streak following last summer’s “Elemental” (which scored the worst start in Pixar’s modern history...
The follow-up film to 2015’s cerebral hit “Inside Out” is estimated to score a stellar $80 million to $90 million in its box office debut. If projections hold, it’ll overtake “Dune: Part Two” ($82.5 million) and “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” ($80 million) as the biggest opening of the year.
As this weekend’s only new nationwide release, it’ll have no trouble taking the box office crown from the prior champion, “Bad Boys: Ride or Die.” The fourth installment in Sony’s buddy-cop comedy, starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, launched over the weekend with $56.5 million and should add roughly $28 million in its sophomore outing.
“Inside Out 2” also looks to snap Pixar’s recent cold streak following last summer’s “Elemental” (which scored the worst start in Pixar’s modern history...
- 6/11/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Something normal happened at Netflix. “Hit Man,” a well-reviewed film from a top director (Richard Linklater) and a hot star (Glen Powell) in an audience-friendly action title, debuted as #1 on the streamer’s top 10 movie list.
Something very weird happened at the same time. “Godzilla Minus One,” which had a long-delayed appearance in home formats, made it to #1 both at Netflix and on VOD ($5.99 rental) in its first week. By week two, it fell to #6 at Netflix, while dropping from the top spot at iTunes to #7.
Netflix acquired “Hit Man” for $20 million last year when it premiered at Venice and Toronto to great interest. Reviewed (82 Metacritic) at the level or ahead of most of the streamer’s late-year awards-bait films, the action comedy about a moonlighting professor working undercover for New Orleans police has been #1 for the last three days. Unlike most Netflix originals, does it have staying power?
We...
Something very weird happened at the same time. “Godzilla Minus One,” which had a long-delayed appearance in home formats, made it to #1 both at Netflix and on VOD ($5.99 rental) in its first week. By week two, it fell to #6 at Netflix, while dropping from the top spot at iTunes to #7.
Netflix acquired “Hit Man” for $20 million last year when it premiered at Venice and Toronto to great interest. Reviewed (82 Metacritic) at the level or ahead of most of the streamer’s late-year awards-bait films, the action comedy about a moonlighting professor working undercover for New Orleans police has been #1 for the last three days. Unlike most Netflix originals, does it have staying power?
We...
- 6/11/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
In a global box office still recovering from the strike, here’s noteworthy news: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has become the highest grossing movie in the Legendary and Warner Bros MonsterVerse franchise, raking in $570M worldwide. This surpasses the previous record-holder, 2017’s Kong: Skull Island, which earned $568.6M. Record-breaking Global Figures The film’s earnings are impressive: $373.7M from international markets and $196.3M domestically. New Empire has set a new standard by being the top-grossing MonsterVerse title in 35 markets, including Brazil, Colombia, France, India, Indonesia, Mexico, and UAE. The Role of Strategic Timing Warner Bros capitalized on a strategic...
- 6/11/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Last year, the Godzilla and King Kong MonsterVerse came to the small screen with Monarch: Legacy of Monsters. Monarch is the organization that fans learned in Godzilla movies was keeping tabs on all the monsters for many years behind the scenes. Kurt Russell and his son Wyatt Russell took the lead in the Apple TV+ series that traced the organization’s history.
Now, Kurt reveals if his son might be the only Russell family member to take part in the series. Here is what you need to know.
Kurt Russell On Family Members Joining Monarch
When Monarch: Legacy of Monsters hit Apple TV+ last year, it provided some history of the organization’s early days. However, it also had modern-day scenes that helped tie into what is happening in the movies, specifically between Godzilla V. Kong and Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire.
Wyatt Russell in Monarch Legacy of Monsters...
Now, Kurt reveals if his son might be the only Russell family member to take part in the series. Here is what you need to know.
Kurt Russell On Family Members Joining Monarch
When Monarch: Legacy of Monsters hit Apple TV+ last year, it provided some history of the organization’s early days. However, it also had modern-day scenes that helped tie into what is happening in the movies, specifically between Godzilla V. Kong and Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire.
Wyatt Russell in Monarch Legacy of Monsters...
- 6/11/2024
- by Shawn Lealos
- TV Shows Ace
In Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, Mothra made her surprise return and helped the movie's title characters put their differences aside. The iconic Kaiju perished in Godzilla: King of the Monsters courtesy of the evil King Ghidorah, making the apparent retcon confusing for many fans.
A Mothra egg was discovered shortly after her death, though an explanation for how it was transported into Hollow Earth has never been shared. So, was the Mothra we met a resurrected version of the one that died, the Titan that came out of the egg, or the true original?
Talking in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire's "Art of" book (via SFFGazette.com), filmmaker Adam Wingard confirmed a big theory about Mothra and finally set the record straight on this apparent plot hole.
"When King of the Monsters came out, my dad went to go see the movie, and the first thing he...
A Mothra egg was discovered shortly after her death, though an explanation for how it was transported into Hollow Earth has never been shared. So, was the Mothra we met a resurrected version of the one that died, the Titan that came out of the egg, or the true original?
Talking in Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire's "Art of" book (via SFFGazette.com), filmmaker Adam Wingard confirmed a big theory about Mothra and finally set the record straight on this apparent plot hole.
"When King of the Monsters came out, my dad went to go see the movie, and the first thing he...
- 6/11/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
In 1954, the first-ever live-action Godzilla movie aired on the screens. Ever since the fictional prehistoric monster has appeared in dozens of outings and has had a cultural impact across generations.
Hollywood carried out its own adaptations of the creature with a set of movies before connecting them into a Marvel-style connected termed the Monsterverse, kick-starting in 2014. While the entertainment aspect of these films never came into question, their status as cinema gems now has taken center stage.
A scene featuring Godzilla from Godzilla Minus One | Toho Co. Ltd.
In the span of a few months, two mega outings in the form of Godzilla Minus One and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire have caused a schism in the fandom. The success of the former, especially on the coveted stage of the Oscars, begs the answer to whether the Hollywood outings of the giant monster have become a bit too outlandish...
Hollywood carried out its own adaptations of the creature with a set of movies before connecting them into a Marvel-style connected termed the Monsterverse, kick-starting in 2014. While the entertainment aspect of these films never came into question, their status as cinema gems now has taken center stage.
A scene featuring Godzilla from Godzilla Minus One | Toho Co. Ltd.
In the span of a few months, two mega outings in the form of Godzilla Minus One and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire have caused a schism in the fandom. The success of the former, especially on the coveted stage of the Oscars, begs the answer to whether the Hollywood outings of the giant monster have become a bit too outlandish...
- 6/10/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire may have received mixed reviews (on Rotten Tomatoes, it holds a disappointing 54% score), but it now sits atop the MonsterVerse as the franchise's most successful movie yet.
Despite being released on Digital platforms last month, the movie rampaged to a mighty $570 million at the global box office this weekend. As a result, it's surpassed Kong: Skull Island as the franchise's most successful entry to date.
With a surprisingly frugal $135 million budget - the lowest in the MonsterVerse's history - there's no denying that Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is a box office hit. Grossing $196 million domestically and $371.3 million internationally, Warner Bros. and Legendary have netted a tidy profit at a time theaters are struggling due to relatively few hit movies being released.
Here's how each MonsterVerse movie compares in terms of box office revenue:
Godzilla (2014) - $525 million
Kong: Skull Island (2017) - $569 million
Godzilla: King of the Monsters...
Despite being released on Digital platforms last month, the movie rampaged to a mighty $570 million at the global box office this weekend. As a result, it's surpassed Kong: Skull Island as the franchise's most successful entry to date.
With a surprisingly frugal $135 million budget - the lowest in the MonsterVerse's history - there's no denying that Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is a box office hit. Grossing $196 million domestically and $371.3 million internationally, Warner Bros. and Legendary have netted a tidy profit at a time theaters are struggling due to relatively few hit movies being released.
Here's how each MonsterVerse movie compares in terms of box office revenue:
Godzilla (2014) - $525 million
Kong: Skull Island (2017) - $569 million
Godzilla: King of the Monsters...
- 6/10/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Take a look at the Top 10 movies in 2024 and their total domestic theatrical grosses to date, with Warner Bros.”Dune: Part Two”, ranking at Number 1, earning $282,144,358:
1. “Dune: Part two” $282,144,358 Warner Bros.
2. “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” $196,350,016 Warner Bros.
3 “Kung Fu Panda 4” $193,590,620 Universal Pictures
4 “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” $145,872,773 20th Century Studios
5 “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” $113,020,051 Sony Pictures
6 “Bob Marley: One Love” $96,893,170 Paramount Pictures
7 “If” $87,819,788 Paramount Pictures
8 “Wonka” $85,272,410 Warner Bros.
9 “The Fall Guy” $83,231,565 Universal Pictures
10 “Migration” $73, 202, 330
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1. “Dune: Part two” $282,144,358 Warner Bros.
2. “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” $196,350,016 Warner Bros.
3 “Kung Fu Panda 4” $193,590,620 Universal Pictures
4 “Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes” $145,872,773 20th Century Studios
5 “Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire” $113,020,051 Sony Pictures
6 “Bob Marley: One Love” $96,893,170 Paramount Pictures
7 “If” $87,819,788 Paramount Pictures
8 “Wonka” $85,272,410 Warner Bros.
9 “The Fall Guy” $83,231,565 Universal Pictures
10 “Migration” $73, 202, 330
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- 6/10/2024
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire that hit theaters in March 2024 amidst lots of hype has lived up to the lofty expectations from fans across the world. The 5th film in the MonsterVerse franchise, which is a follow-up to the 2021 blockbuster, sees Godzilla and Kong reunite to fight an unknown threat hidden within the Earth that poses grave danger to humans and Titans alike.
A still from Godzilla X Kong: A New Empire (image credit: Legendary Pictures)
The movie has now earned the stellar distinction of being the most successful MonsterVerse film ever through its box office collection. This achievement is even more significant when one compares it to 2017’s Kong: Skull Island which had two massive Marvel stars, Brie Larson and Tom Hiddleston in the lead roles, but did not reach the box office glory of the 5th installment.
Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire Claims Top Spot In...
A still from Godzilla X Kong: A New Empire (image credit: Legendary Pictures)
The movie has now earned the stellar distinction of being the most successful MonsterVerse film ever through its box office collection. This achievement is even more significant when one compares it to 2017’s Kong: Skull Island which had two massive Marvel stars, Brie Larson and Tom Hiddleston in the lead roles, but did not reach the box office glory of the 5th installment.
Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire Claims Top Spot In...
- 6/10/2024
- by Sharanya Sankar
- FandomWire
While many films have been struggling at the box office here in 2024, Legendary’s Monsterverse is showing no signs of slowing down. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the fifth installment in the franchise universe that began with Godzilla 10 years ago, was a massive hit earlier this year, and now it’s officially the Monsterverse’s highest grossing movie of all time.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire just hit $570 million at the worldwide box office over the weekend, $200 million of which was made here in the U.S.!
Here’s how it stacks up against the other four Monsterverse movies…
Godzilla (2014) – $524.9 million Kong: Skull Island (2017) – $568.6 million Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) – $387.3 million Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) – $470.1 million Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) – $570 million
Legendary and Warner Bros. are still all-in on the Monsterverse, for obvious reasons, with an untitled sixth movie already in development and TV show “Monarch” getting a second season.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire just hit $570 million at the worldwide box office over the weekend, $200 million of which was made here in the U.S.!
Here’s how it stacks up against the other four Monsterverse movies…
Godzilla (2014) – $524.9 million Kong: Skull Island (2017) – $568.6 million Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019) – $387.3 million Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) – $470.1 million Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) – $570 million
Legendary and Warner Bros. are still all-in on the Monsterverse, for obvious reasons, with an untitled sixth movie already in development and TV show “Monarch” getting a second season.
- 6/10/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
5 Highest Grossing Godzilla Movies Ranked ( Photo Credit – YouTube )
The king of monsters is ruling the global box office. According to Deadline, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has surpassed its predecessors as the highest-grossing movie in the Legendary and Warner Bros Monsterverse franchise.
After Warner Bros’ Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’s disappointing run, which grossed only $58 million domestically and another $85 million from overseas markets, the Adam Wingard-directed Godzilla installment swooped in to save the studio.
While Furiosa failed to recoup its $170 million budget, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire smashed records, accumulating $570 million around the world. The film also beat the record held by the 2014 Godzilla movie.
Trending Not Hit Man, But This French Film With Killer Shark Is Dominating Netflix’s Global Chart With Godzilla Minus One Trailing Close Behind Bad Boys Star Martin Lawrence Shares He ‘Turned Down’ Jackie Chan’s Offer To Star In Rush Hour,...
The king of monsters is ruling the global box office. According to Deadline, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has surpassed its predecessors as the highest-grossing movie in the Legendary and Warner Bros Monsterverse franchise.
After Warner Bros’ Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga’s disappointing run, which grossed only $58 million domestically and another $85 million from overseas markets, the Adam Wingard-directed Godzilla installment swooped in to save the studio.
While Furiosa failed to recoup its $170 million budget, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire smashed records, accumulating $570 million around the world. The film also beat the record held by the 2014 Godzilla movie.
Trending Not Hit Man, But This French Film With Killer Shark Is Dominating Netflix’s Global Chart With Godzilla Minus One Trailing Close Behind Bad Boys Star Martin Lawrence Shares He ‘Turned Down’ Jackie Chan’s Offer To Star In Rush Hour,...
- 6/10/2024
- by Anushree Madappa
- KoiMoi
In einem Jahr, in dem die Blockbuster rar gesät sind, setzt das Gipfeltreffen der ikonischen Monster ein Ausrufezeichen: Weltweit avancierte „Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire“ nun zum umsatzstärksten Teil der fünf Titel umfassenden Monsterverse-Reihe.
„Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire“ ist aktuell noch zweitumsatzstärkster US-Release des laufenden Jahres (Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures)
In einem Kinojahr, das nun nicht gerade vor guten Nachrichten strotzt, kommt dieser Leistung noch ein wenig mehr Bedeutung zu: Laut erster Zahlen von Comscore hat „Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire“ am Wochenende die Marke von 570 Mio. Dollar weltweitem Einspiel überschritten – und sich damit zum bisherigen Boxoffice-König der 2014 mit „Godzilla“ gestarteten Reihe gekrönt, die mittlerweile fünf Filme und zwei Serien („Skull Island“ auf Netflix und „Monarch: Legacy of Monsters“ bei Apple TV+) umfasst.
Überholt wurde damit „Kong: Skull Island“, der 2017 knapp 569 Mio. Dollar eingespielt hatte. Der direkte Vorgänger „Godzilla vs. Kong“ hatte es nur auf rund 470 Mio.
„Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire“ ist aktuell noch zweitumsatzstärkster US-Release des laufenden Jahres (Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures)
In einem Kinojahr, das nun nicht gerade vor guten Nachrichten strotzt, kommt dieser Leistung noch ein wenig mehr Bedeutung zu: Laut erster Zahlen von Comscore hat „Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire“ am Wochenende die Marke von 570 Mio. Dollar weltweitem Einspiel überschritten – und sich damit zum bisherigen Boxoffice-König der 2014 mit „Godzilla“ gestarteten Reihe gekrönt, die mittlerweile fünf Filme und zwei Serien („Skull Island“ auf Netflix und „Monarch: Legacy of Monsters“ bei Apple TV+) umfasst.
Überholt wurde damit „Kong: Skull Island“, der 2017 knapp 569 Mio. Dollar eingespielt hatte. Der direkte Vorgänger „Godzilla vs. Kong“ hatte es nur auf rund 470 Mio.
- 6/10/2024
- by Marc Mensch
- Spot - Media & Film
Bad Boys: Ride or Die may have easily taken the top spot at the box office, but there’s a god and a king that may have something louder to say than Mike and Marcus. Per reports, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire has officially become the highest-grossing movie in the MonsterVerse, hitting $570 million worldwide more than 10 weeks after first hitting theaters.
The previous champ of the MonsterVerse was 2017’s Kong: Skull Island, which, according to The Numbers, topped out at $561 million (although Deadline reports it at $568.6 million). The 2014 Godzilla holds at $529 million, while 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong and 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters were nowhere near the half billion dollar mark, with the latter having the franchise-low of $383 million.
Godzilla x Kong opened with $80 million domestically, which, while not hitting the mark set by 2014’s Godzilla, was enough to open at #1, a spot it held for its second week as well.
The previous champ of the MonsterVerse was 2017’s Kong: Skull Island, which, according to The Numbers, topped out at $561 million (although Deadline reports it at $568.6 million). The 2014 Godzilla holds at $529 million, while 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong and 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters were nowhere near the half billion dollar mark, with the latter having the franchise-low of $383 million.
Godzilla x Kong opened with $80 million domestically, which, while not hitting the mark set by 2014’s Godzilla, was enough to open at #1, a spot it held for its second week as well.
- 6/9/2024
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
In a global box office that’s still licking its wounds from the strike, here’s something to scream about: Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire is the highest grossing movie in the Legendary and Warner Bros Monsterverse franchise at $570M around the world.
That beats previous Monsterverse champ 2017’s Kong Skull Island which stomped to $568.6M. Broken out New Empire‘s grosses are $373.7M abroad and $196.3M domestic. Overall, New Empire is the highest grossing Monsterverse title in 35 markets including Brazil, Colombia, France, India, Indonesia, Mexico and UAE.
Props here to Warner Bros marketing, but also the global distribution team. Realize this: Sony’s Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire was originally on Easter weekend. Then the Culver City lot moved that movie up to March 22. This created a golden opportunity for Warners to step in and take over holy weekend, which has historically been a rich launchpad for the studio with Clash of the Titans,...
That beats previous Monsterverse champ 2017’s Kong Skull Island which stomped to $568.6M. Broken out New Empire‘s grosses are $373.7M abroad and $196.3M domestic. Overall, New Empire is the highest grossing Monsterverse title in 35 markets including Brazil, Colombia, France, India, Indonesia, Mexico and UAE.
Props here to Warner Bros marketing, but also the global distribution team. Realize this: Sony’s Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire was originally on Easter weekend. Then the Culver City lot moved that movie up to March 22. This created a golden opportunity for Warners to step in and take over holy weekend, which has historically been a rich launchpad for the studio with Clash of the Titans,...
- 6/9/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
With Adam Wingard leaving the Monsterverse, Warner Bros. and Legendary need a new filmmaker to helm their next franchise installment. So who do they have in mind? Deadline has the answer there. The outlet reports that Grant Sputore will take over directorial duties from Wingard for the next Monsterverse theatrical release. Is that a good choice by the studio? Let’s break it down.
Read More: ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ Review: A Thundering Bore Of Convoluted Excuses To Make Titans Clash
Sputore is a greenhorn compared to Wingard as a director, but their starts in the industry have striking similarities.
Continue reading Legendary Taps ‘I Am Mother’ Director Grant Sputore To Helm Next Monsterverse Movie at The Playlist.
Read More: ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ Review: A Thundering Bore Of Convoluted Excuses To Make Titans Clash
Sputore is a greenhorn compared to Wingard as a director, but their starts in the industry have striking similarities.
Continue reading Legendary Taps ‘I Am Mother’ Director Grant Sputore To Helm Next Monsterverse Movie at The Playlist.
- 6/7/2024
- by Ned Booth
- The Playlist
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence are back on the big screens as the iconic duo in Bad Boys‘ fourth installment and the fans are already mad over it. Bad Boys: Ride or Die continues the story of detectives Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett after the events of 2020’s Bad Boys for Life.
A still from Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) | Columbia Pictures
After the commercial and critical success of the 2020 flick, Bad Boys: Ride or Die was expected to produce similar results. Unfortunately, the critics’ ratings have not turned out to be as great as the audience score, and the fans are not pleased. They have taken over the internet to request the fans to trust the audience and check out the movie.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die creates a massive rift between the audience and the critics
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys: Ride or Die | Columbia...
A still from Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) | Columbia Pictures
After the commercial and critical success of the 2020 flick, Bad Boys: Ride or Die was expected to produce similar results. Unfortunately, the critics’ ratings have not turned out to be as great as the audience score, and the fans are not pleased. They have taken over the internet to request the fans to trust the audience and check out the movie.
Bad Boys: Ride or Die creates a massive rift between the audience and the critics
Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in Bad Boys: Ride or Die | Columbia...
- 6/7/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
The fabled MonsterVerse has finally located a new director to helm the impending, epic battle between monsters in the Godzilla x Kong sequel.
Grant Sputore, who spearheaded the sci-fi film I Am Mother starring Hillary Swank, is set to take over the director’s chair in the new Godzilla x Kong installment as Adam Wingard takes his leave from the franchise.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) (Credit: Warner Bros.)
The news of Sputore’s addition to the forthcoming sequel comes right after Wingard announced his departure following Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
Director Grant Sputore to Steer Godzilla x Kong 2
The new MonsterVerse outing, which will be a sequel to Wingard’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, is set to be directed by Grant Sputore (via The Hollywood Reporter).
Grant Sputore’s I Am Mother (2019) (Credit: Netflix)
Sputore, who is known for his work on the cyberpunk sci-fi I Am Mother,...
Grant Sputore, who spearheaded the sci-fi film I Am Mother starring Hillary Swank, is set to take over the director’s chair in the new Godzilla x Kong installment as Adam Wingard takes his leave from the franchise.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024) (Credit: Warner Bros.)
The news of Sputore’s addition to the forthcoming sequel comes right after Wingard announced his departure following Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
Director Grant Sputore to Steer Godzilla x Kong 2
The new MonsterVerse outing, which will be a sequel to Wingard’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, is set to be directed by Grant Sputore (via The Hollywood Reporter).
Grant Sputore’s I Am Mother (2019) (Credit: Netflix)
Sputore, who is known for his work on the cyberpunk sci-fi I Am Mother,...
- 6/7/2024
- by Khushi Shah
- FandomWire
Vor knapp zwei Wochen hatte Adam Wingard angekündigt, keinen dritten Monsterfilm für Legendary inszenieren zu wollen. Jetzt hat das Studio mit Grant Sputore einen Regisseur für den nächsten Teil seines Monsterverse gefunden.
Grant Sputore inszeniert den nächsten Monsterfilm von Legendary (Credit: Imago / Zuma Wire)
Nach der Ankündiung von Adam Wingard vor gut zwei Wochen, nach „Godzilla vs. Kong“ und „Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire“ keinen dritten Monsterfilm für Legendary inszenieren zu wollen, hat das Studio jetzt mit Grant Sputore einen Regisseur für den nächsten Teil seines Monsterverse gefunden.
Wie US-Branchenmedien berichten, wird Sputore, dessen Debütfilm „I Am Mother“ mit Hilary Swank, Clara Rugaard und Rose Byrne in den Hauptrollen 2019 in Sundance seine Weltpremiere gefeiert hatte, für Legendary ein Drehbuch von Dave Callaham („Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings“) inszenieren.
Legendarys Monsterverse startete 2014 mit „Godzilla“, gefolgt von „Kong: Skull Island“ 2017, „Godzilla: King of the Monsters“ 2019, „Godzilla vs. Kong...
Grant Sputore inszeniert den nächsten Monsterfilm von Legendary (Credit: Imago / Zuma Wire)
Nach der Ankündiung von Adam Wingard vor gut zwei Wochen, nach „Godzilla vs. Kong“ und „Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire“ keinen dritten Monsterfilm für Legendary inszenieren zu wollen, hat das Studio jetzt mit Grant Sputore einen Regisseur für den nächsten Teil seines Monsterverse gefunden.
Wie US-Branchenmedien berichten, wird Sputore, dessen Debütfilm „I Am Mother“ mit Hilary Swank, Clara Rugaard und Rose Byrne in den Hauptrollen 2019 in Sundance seine Weltpremiere gefeiert hatte, für Legendary ein Drehbuch von Dave Callaham („Shang Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings“) inszenieren.
Legendarys Monsterverse startete 2014 mit „Godzilla“, gefolgt von „Kong: Skull Island“ 2017, „Godzilla: King of the Monsters“ 2019, „Godzilla vs. Kong...
- 6/7/2024
- by Jochen Müller
- Spot - Media & Film
I Am Mother director Grant Sputore is the filmmaker charged with the next Godzilla x Kong film, as Adam Wingard opts to make Onslaught instead.
There’s no stopping the Monsterverse, probably the most active cinematic universe this side of Marvel-land at the moment. Warner Bros enjoyed another success this year with Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the second movie in the series to be directed by Adam Wingard.
Wingard’s pair of films impressed few on the critical side, yet there’s no arguing with the box office. At a point in cinema history where genuine hits are thin on the ground, fair play to Mr Wingard and his team: they’re delivering.
Wingard has a slate of other projects calling for his attention – including the long-mooted Face/Off 2 – and so opted out of directing the next Godzilla x Kong, whatever it turns out to be (in spite...
There’s no stopping the Monsterverse, probably the most active cinematic universe this side of Marvel-land at the moment. Warner Bros enjoyed another success this year with Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the second movie in the series to be directed by Adam Wingard.
Wingard’s pair of films impressed few on the critical side, yet there’s no arguing with the box office. At a point in cinema history where genuine hits are thin on the ground, fair play to Mr Wingard and his team: they’re delivering.
Wingard has a slate of other projects calling for his attention – including the long-mooted Face/Off 2 – and so opted out of directing the next Godzilla x Kong, whatever it turns out to be (in spite...
- 6/7/2024
- by Simon Brew
- Film Stories
Adam Wingard obliterated the kaiju-sized box office earlier this year with "Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire," the follow-up film to his moderate hit, "Godzilla vs. Kong." Wingard, a director who cut his teeth in the horror genre, was a fresh and exciting new voice to take over everyone's favorite monstrous, radioactive lizard and gigantic gorilla antiheroes. A few weeks back, Wingard announced that he would not be returning for whatever the next installment of Warner Bros. and Legendary's MonsterVerse franchise would bring, sending the studio on a hunt for their next director. It's a difficult task, to be sure, as Wingard brought some serious silliness to the franchise, opting for films that feel like spending millions of dollars to bring a playfully imaginative game of clashing titans to life.
The new MonsterVerse movie will be written by Dave Callaham, who provided scripts for "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the...
The new MonsterVerse movie will be written by Dave Callaham, who provided scripts for "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the...
- 6/7/2024
- by BJ Colangelo
- Slash Film
A sixth installment in Legendary’s 10-years-strong Monsterverse is in the works, and The Hollywood Reporter lets us know that Grant Sputore (I Am Mother) will direct the movie.
THR notes, “The new Monstervese feature is described as a continuation of the franchise centering Godzilla, Kong and an assortment of other Titans.” Stay tuned for more.
Adam Wingard, meanwhile, is returning to his roots with Onslaught, an action-thriller for A24 that’s said to be more in the vein of his earlier movies You’re Next and The Guest.
Wingard had directed both Godzilla vs. Kong and Godzilla x Kong.
We had recently learned that Dave Callaham (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) is writing the upcoming (and untitled) sixth movie in the Monsterverse franchise.
Beginning with the Godzilla film in 2014 and continuing through 2017’s Kong: Skull Island, 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters, 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, and...
THR notes, “The new Monstervese feature is described as a continuation of the franchise centering Godzilla, Kong and an assortment of other Titans.” Stay tuned for more.
Adam Wingard, meanwhile, is returning to his roots with Onslaught, an action-thriller for A24 that’s said to be more in the vein of his earlier movies You’re Next and The Guest.
Wingard had directed both Godzilla vs. Kong and Godzilla x Kong.
We had recently learned that Dave Callaham (Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings) is writing the upcoming (and untitled) sixth movie in the Monsterverse franchise.
Beginning with the Godzilla film in 2014 and continuing through 2017’s Kong: Skull Island, 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters, 2021’s Godzilla vs. Kong, and...
- 6/6/2024
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
Legendary has closed a deal with I Am Mother filmmaker Grant Sputore to helm the next theatrical title in their Monsterverse franchise. As previously reported, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings scribe Dave Callaham is penning the next installment.
This comes in the wake of Adam Wingard stepping back for another Godzilla & Kong movie; that filmmaker having helmed the last two titles, Godzilla vs. Kong and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the latter of which recently became the highest grossing in the Monsterverse franchise with $569.1M.
I Am Mother, Sputore’s debut feature, world premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival to rave reviews and starred Hilary Swank, Clara Rugaard, and Rose Byrne. The sci-fi thriller was acquired by Netflix.
As a commercial director, Sputore’s work has been recognized at every major advertising award show around the world, including the Cannes Lions, D&ad, Clios, Spikes, NY Festivals,...
This comes in the wake of Adam Wingard stepping back for another Godzilla & Kong movie; that filmmaker having helmed the last two titles, Godzilla vs. Kong and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, the latter of which recently became the highest grossing in the Monsterverse franchise with $569.1M.
I Am Mother, Sputore’s debut feature, world premiered at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival to rave reviews and starred Hilary Swank, Clara Rugaard, and Rose Byrne. The sci-fi thriller was acquired by Netflix.
As a commercial director, Sputore’s work has been recognized at every major advertising award show around the world, including the Cannes Lions, D&ad, Clios, Spikes, NY Festivals,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Legendary’s Monsterverse has found a new master of disaster. The studio has tapped Grant Sputore to direct the next theatrical outing in the franchise following March’s Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.
Sputore came up from the world of commercials, and as a features director helmed the sci-fi movie I Am Mother, starring Hilary Swank. The film bowed at Sundance before hitting Netflix in 2019.
The new Monstervese feature is described as a continuation of the franchise centering Godzilla, Kong and an assortment of other Titans. The script comes from prolific genre scribe Dave Callaham, known for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Sputore’s hiring follows news that Adam Wingard would not return after directing both the latest installment and Godzilla vs. Kong (2022). Upon the release of Godzilla x Kong, Wingard told The Hollywood Reporter he hoped to return for another film to complete a trilogy,...
Sputore came up from the world of commercials, and as a features director helmed the sci-fi movie I Am Mother, starring Hilary Swank. The film bowed at Sundance before hitting Netflix in 2019.
The new Monstervese feature is described as a continuation of the franchise centering Godzilla, Kong and an assortment of other Titans. The script comes from prolific genre scribe Dave Callaham, known for Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse.
Sputore’s hiring follows news that Adam Wingard would not return after directing both the latest installment and Godzilla vs. Kong (2022). Upon the release of Godzilla x Kong, Wingard told The Hollywood Reporter he hoped to return for another film to complete a trilogy,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Mechagodzilla is undoubtedly one of the coolest aspects of the MonsterVerse. The villain introduced in Godzilla vs. Kong gave us some visually extravagant scenes and proved a tough adversary for the Titans. Surprisingly, the villain was not initially planned for Godzilla vs. Kong but for another MonsterVerse project.
Mechagodzilla in Godzilla vs. Kong | Legendary Pictures
The MonsterVerse is known for bringing cool big-screen spectacles with its projects. Before appearing in the 2021 monster blockbuster, Mechagodzilla was slated to increase the visual appeal of Godzilla: King of the Monsters.
Writer Max Borenstein confirmed that he wanted to introduce the Gundam beast in the monster-studded 2019 Godzilla film, but he agreed that the monster made more sense in Godzilla vs. Kong.
Why was Mechagodzilla not introduced in Godzilla: King of the Monsters? A still from Godzilla: King of the Monsters | Legendary Pictures
Despite being pitched as a mega conflict between the two renowned Kaijus,...
Mechagodzilla in Godzilla vs. Kong | Legendary Pictures
The MonsterVerse is known for bringing cool big-screen spectacles with its projects. Before appearing in the 2021 monster blockbuster, Mechagodzilla was slated to increase the visual appeal of Godzilla: King of the Monsters.
Writer Max Borenstein confirmed that he wanted to introduce the Gundam beast in the monster-studded 2019 Godzilla film, but he agreed that the monster made more sense in Godzilla vs. Kong.
Why was Mechagodzilla not introduced in Godzilla: King of the Monsters? A still from Godzilla: King of the Monsters | Legendary Pictures
Despite being pitched as a mega conflict between the two renowned Kaijus,...
- 6/6/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
At one time, Warner Bros. was planning to give director Bong Joon-ho’s sci-fi thriller Mickey 17 a theatrical release on March 29th, 2024 – but then they bounced the movie to January of 2025 and released Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire on March 29th instead. Why the delay? According to industry scooper Daniel Richtman, it’s rumored that Joon-ho and Warner Bros. are at odds over the director’s cut. Richtman wrote, “I hear Mickey 17 is delayed because Warner Bros. won’t let Bong Joon-ho release his director’s cut. They want to release a more ‘accessible’ version.”
This may not be surprising for CinemaCon attendees to hear. A trailer for Mickey 17 was shown at Cinema Con earlier this year (we have the report Here) and some who saw the footage felt that the movie “could either be totally amazing or a complete disaster.”
This sci-fi thriller is the...
This may not be surprising for CinemaCon attendees to hear. A trailer for Mickey 17 was shown at Cinema Con earlier this year (we have the report Here) and some who saw the footage felt that the movie “could either be totally amazing or a complete disaster.”
This sci-fi thriller is the...
- 6/6/2024
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
Filmmaker Takahashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One may have won an Oscar for its VFX, but it’s the storytelling that Hollywood needs to learn from, Ryan writes.
You can tell that Godzilla Minus One is the work of a brilliant storyteller right from its opening scene. It’s World War II, and a lone Mitsubishi fighter plane flies over choppy waters towards an airfield on a lush, remote Japanese island. We then get a tighter shot of the aircraft as it touches down on a rutted landing strip: wheels kicking up dust, the bomb stowed beneath the plane hangs perilously close to the ground.
The viewer may not even consciously notice it, but this shot speaks volumes about kamikaze pilot Kōichi (Ryunosuke Kamiki), who we see for the first time in the next shot. First, that he’s landed without dumping his payload on the enemy; and second, even...
You can tell that Godzilla Minus One is the work of a brilliant storyteller right from its opening scene. It’s World War II, and a lone Mitsubishi fighter plane flies over choppy waters towards an airfield on a lush, remote Japanese island. We then get a tighter shot of the aircraft as it touches down on a rutted landing strip: wheels kicking up dust, the bomb stowed beneath the plane hangs perilously close to the ground.
The viewer may not even consciously notice it, but this shot speaks volumes about kamikaze pilot Kōichi (Ryunosuke Kamiki), who we see for the first time in the next shot. First, that he’s landed without dumping his payload on the enemy; and second, even...
- 6/6/2024
- by Ryan Lambie
- Film Stories
What are the entertainment offerings that consumers are most excited about? It’s a question that marketers, distributors, advertisers and media publications are always asking.
ScreenShare, a data partnership between Screen Engine/Asi and TheWrap, tracks the Top 10 most-mentioned entertainment options every week and whether each has gained or lost momentum compared to the prior week. The chart lives on the Data & Analysis page of the WrapPRO Members Hub.
“Deadpool & Wolverine” is No. 1 once again, nearly two months before its theatrical release, while Netflix’s “Bridgerton” stands strong at No. 2 for the third week in a row. Emotions run high as Disney/Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” rises to No. 3 just ahead of its June 14 release.
“Dune: Part Two” and “If” hold on for another week, landing at No. 4 and No. 5, respectively. One week after its theatrical premiere, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” enters the Top 10 at No. 6, while...
ScreenShare, a data partnership between Screen Engine/Asi and TheWrap, tracks the Top 10 most-mentioned entertainment options every week and whether each has gained or lost momentum compared to the prior week. The chart lives on the Data & Analysis page of the WrapPRO Members Hub.
“Deadpool & Wolverine” is No. 1 once again, nearly two months before its theatrical release, while Netflix’s “Bridgerton” stands strong at No. 2 for the third week in a row. Emotions run high as Disney/Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” rises to No. 3 just ahead of its June 14 release.
“Dune: Part Two” and “If” hold on for another week, landing at No. 4 and No. 5, respectively. One week after its theatrical premiere, “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga” enters the Top 10 at No. 6, while...
- 6/5/2024
- by ScreenShare
- The Wrap
Adam Wingard brought new life into the Monsterverse with his two films Godzilla Vs Kong and Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire. His films followed up on what was laid down in 2019’s Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Wingard brought back the fun and scale of a Kaiju film with the large-scale battle between Godzilla and Kong in his first film and expanded the world further with The New Empire.
Mothra in Godzilla: King of the Monsters | Warner Bros Pictures
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire saw the introduction of new monsters like The Skar King and Shimo. Additionally, audiences were surprised by the return of Mothra in the film. The audiences assumed it was the same Mothra from King of the Monsters, Wingard refuted that by adding an interesting lore to the fan-favorite creature.
Adam Wingard Puts An Interesting Spin On The New Empire‘s Version of Mothra Mother...
Mothra in Godzilla: King of the Monsters | Warner Bros Pictures
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire saw the introduction of new monsters like The Skar King and Shimo. Additionally, audiences were surprised by the return of Mothra in the film. The audiences assumed it was the same Mothra from King of the Monsters, Wingard refuted that by adding an interesting lore to the fan-favorite creature.
Adam Wingard Puts An Interesting Spin On The New Empire‘s Version of Mothra Mother...
- 6/5/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Godzilla Minus One On Ott: Where It Stands Within A Week Of Its Digital Release On Netflix!( Photo Credit – YouTube )
Godzilla Minus One is entertaining viewers on the streaming platform. It has debuted among the top five positions on Netflix’s Weekly Global 10 list (non-English film). The film was directed by Takashi Yamazaki and produced by Toho Studios and Robot Communications. It performed really well during its theatrical run. Keep scrolling to see how the movie is performing online.
The movie was set in post-war Japan as the country is at its lowest point when a new crisis emerges in the form of a giant monster baptized in the horrific power of the atomic bomb. It is part of the Godzilla franchise, which is not limited to just movies. The franchise comprises television series, novels, comic books, video games, and other merchandise. The Guinness World Records acknowledges the franchise as the longest-continuously running franchise.
Godzilla Minus One is entertaining viewers on the streaming platform. It has debuted among the top five positions on Netflix’s Weekly Global 10 list (non-English film). The film was directed by Takashi Yamazaki and produced by Toho Studios and Robot Communications. It performed really well during its theatrical run. Keep scrolling to see how the movie is performing online.
The movie was set in post-war Japan as the country is at its lowest point when a new crisis emerges in the form of a giant monster baptized in the horrific power of the atomic bomb. It is part of the Godzilla franchise, which is not limited to just movies. The franchise comprises television series, novels, comic books, video games, and other merchandise. The Guinness World Records acknowledges the franchise as the longest-continuously running franchise.
- 6/5/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Call of Duty has been around for the last few years and Activision has made some creative decisions that fans have deemed questionable. The developers grew ambitious and used a similar strategy that other live service games have incorporated, tarnishing the brand and image.
This year’s entry is exciting since the developers are taking the players back to the Black Ops era. The gaming community hopes that the franchise will avoid any more ridiculous crossovers and diminish the release of cosmetic items or skins for the operators in multiplayer.
Black Ops 6 Needs to Put the Call of Duty Franchise Back on Track
Call of Duty needs to go back to its roots and avoid deviating any further.
The franchise has evolved and not everyone is a fan of it. The developers were inspired by the success of other massive live service games like Fortnite and Overwatch which prompted them...
This year’s entry is exciting since the developers are taking the players back to the Black Ops era. The gaming community hopes that the franchise will avoid any more ridiculous crossovers and diminish the release of cosmetic items or skins for the operators in multiplayer.
Black Ops 6 Needs to Put the Call of Duty Franchise Back on Track
Call of Duty needs to go back to its roots and avoid deviating any further.
The franchise has evolved and not everyone is a fan of it. The developers were inspired by the success of other massive live service games like Fortnite and Overwatch which prompted them...
- 6/5/2024
- by Rouvin Josef Quirimit
- FandomWire
One of 2023’s blockbusters lands on the streamer, with Oscar in hand and more thrills than most Hollywood summer offerings
At a divisive time of much uncertainty and strife, a constant has emerged from the ocean to serve as a great uniter: Godzilla. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, from Warner’s MonsterVerse franchise, is the rare fifth movie to approach a series high; just ask its studio stablemate Furiosa, an acclaimed fifth installment that’s become one of many entertaining 2024 movies to struggle at the box office, how difficult that is. On either side of the Godzilla x Kong triumph sit several more wins for the big G, courtesy of Godzilla Minus One, the most recent entry from the Japanese company Toho. That movie did great business at the box office last December, won an Oscar for visual effects in March, and currently sits atop the Netflix charts in its long-awaited streaming debut,...
At a divisive time of much uncertainty and strife, a constant has emerged from the ocean to serve as a great uniter: Godzilla. Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, from Warner’s MonsterVerse franchise, is the rare fifth movie to approach a series high; just ask its studio stablemate Furiosa, an acclaimed fifth installment that’s become one of many entertaining 2024 movies to struggle at the box office, how difficult that is. On either side of the Godzilla x Kong triumph sit several more wins for the big G, courtesy of Godzilla Minus One, the most recent entry from the Japanese company Toho. That movie did great business at the box office last December, won an Oscar for visual effects in March, and currently sits atop the Netflix charts in its long-awaited streaming debut,...
- 6/5/2024
- by Jesse Hassenger
- The Guardian - Film News
For the first time ever, a film streaming on Netflix (free for subscribers) and available on VOD ($5.99 for 48 hours) is #1 on both charts.
Toho’s late-2023 sleeper success and eventual Oscar Visual Effects winner, “Godzilla Minus One” achieved that feat with a totally unexpected and previously unannounced release on Saturday.
The film, released in early December to an unexpected U.S./Canada gross of $56 million, normally would have hit PVOD for rental for $19.99 by late January, been reduced to $5.99 after a few weeks, then found a streaming home. But because of vaguely defined agreements with Legendary Entertainment, Toho’s partner in making Warner Bros.’ costlier Godzilla films, the March opening of “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” led to the early-February termination of theatrical dates for “Minus One.” That came despite the Toho film still doing business (and ahead of the Oscars). Then, Warner’s “Godzilla x Kong” could play without “Minus One” as competition.
Toho’s late-2023 sleeper success and eventual Oscar Visual Effects winner, “Godzilla Minus One” achieved that feat with a totally unexpected and previously unannounced release on Saturday.
The film, released in early December to an unexpected U.S./Canada gross of $56 million, normally would have hit PVOD for rental for $19.99 by late January, been reduced to $5.99 after a few weeks, then found a streaming home. But because of vaguely defined agreements with Legendary Entertainment, Toho’s partner in making Warner Bros.’ costlier Godzilla films, the March opening of “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” led to the early-February termination of theatrical dates for “Minus One.” That came despite the Toho film still doing business (and ahead of the Oscars). Then, Warner’s “Godzilla x Kong” could play without “Minus One” as competition.
- 6/3/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
As of this past Saturday, Takashi Yamazaki’s Godzilla Minus One is officially on Netflix in North America, and millions of subscribers are getting the chance to learn why kaiju fans and beyond have been losing their minds about the movie with a giant irritated lizard. Seriously, no less than Steven Spielberg is reported to be a great admirer of Minus One, with the Jaws filmmaker telling Yamazaki he’s watched the film three times.
There is of course a sound basis for this (and not just because Godzilla Minus One in part alludes to Jaws). Not since perhaps the original 1954 Godzilla has the iconic creature appeared so terrifyingly real and so menacingly apt as a metaphor for the industrialized war in the shadow of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. There is indeed a strong case to be made that Godzilla Minus One acts as a perfect companion piece to last year’s Oppenheimer,...
There is of course a sound basis for this (and not just because Godzilla Minus One in part alludes to Jaws). Not since perhaps the original 1954 Godzilla has the iconic creature appeared so terrifyingly real and so menacingly apt as a metaphor for the industrialized war in the shadow of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. There is indeed a strong case to be made that Godzilla Minus One acts as a perfect companion piece to last year’s Oppenheimer,...
- 6/3/2024
- by David Crow
- Den of Geek
Godzilla has always been super cool, but what about a Godzilla that's actually a mechsuit? Well, Mechagodzilla was originally intended as an antithesis for the king of monsters, representing attempts to squash a force of nature that wreaks havoc or acts as a benevolent mediator, depending on who you ask. The Gundam version of Godzilla first appeared in 1974's "Godzilla vs. Mechagodzilla," where a bunch of aliens from Black Hole Planet 3 built a massive robot monster to destroy Godzilla and take over the planet. After thwarted attempts to take down the Og prehistoric beast, humans took matters into their own hands to craft a high-endurance, super-powerful cyborg in 2002's "Godzilla Against Mechagodzilla," who teamed up with other beasts like Mothra to put Godzilla down (and failed).
Coming to the MonsterVerse, Mechagodzilla made its first appearance in Adam Wingard's "Godzilla vs. Kong," where the mecha is controlled telepathically by Ren...
Coming to the MonsterVerse, Mechagodzilla made its first appearance in Adam Wingard's "Godzilla vs. Kong," where the mecha is controlled telepathically by Ren...
- 6/3/2024
- by Debopriyaa Dutta
- Slash Film
In 1954, Toho Co., Ltd. undertook the daunting task of introducing the now billions-dollar-worth kaiju, Godzilla. The movie captured the popular imagination and let loose a string of spin-offs, sequels, and crossovers that have come all the way to the Monsterverse and the franchise showcasing the nuclear prehistoric creature alongside Kong. However, in a stark departure from current iterations, director Takashi Yamazaki spun his own take on the lore with Godzilla Minus One.
A still of Godzilla from Godzilla Minus One | Toho
Interestingly, he moved completely away from the staple CGI and big-budget action sequences. Rather, he settled on a fairly grounded approach with a unique setting that had yet to make its way to the screens since a long time back. Brilliantly, all of his plans worked out, and the movie went on to become one of the most successful of the franchise as well as one with the most acclaim.
A still of Godzilla from Godzilla Minus One | Toho
Interestingly, he moved completely away from the staple CGI and big-budget action sequences. Rather, he settled on a fairly grounded approach with a unique setting that had yet to make its way to the screens since a long time back. Brilliantly, all of his plans worked out, and the movie went on to become one of the most successful of the franchise as well as one with the most acclaim.
- 6/3/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
After being released earlier this year, Dune: Part Two is still the biggest hit film of the year as of the time of writing, topping the global box office. Fans and critics are very satisfied, and the film promises to be one of the biggest contenders in the upcoming awards season, as Denis Villeneuve produced yet another hit film. The film has so far earned $711,844,358 at the global box office, ahead of Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire and Kung Fu Panda 4, both of which passed the $500 million mark. But, while Dune: Part Two can still be seen in some theaters, it is a movie that premiered almost four months ago (in February). Many new movies have been released in the meantime, but none of them managed to surpass Dune.
The director, Villeneuve, was asked about the success of his movie, and while he is definitely proud that Dune is doing so well,...
The director, Villeneuve, was asked about the success of his movie, and while he is definitely proud that Dune is doing so well,...
- 6/2/2024
- by Arthur S. Poe
- Fiction Horizon
Nearly six months after it opened theatrically in the U.S./Canada, Toho’s Oscar Special Effects-winning “Godzilla Minus One” is finally available at home.
As of Saturday June 1, the Takashi Yamazaki film is now available free for subscribers on Netflix. It is also on VOD for $5.99 as a 48-hour rental or $14.99 as a digital download on platforms like iTunes (where it is already #1), Fandango, and Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime[/link].
It is unheard of for a Saturday to be a VOD release date, and very unusual for Netflix. That suggests the contractual agreement between Toho and Legendary Pictures (the producers of “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire”), which called for delayed availability for the Japanese title, specifically set June 1 as the earliest for home release.
A six-month window for home release is unheard of these days. Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” had a four-month delay before hitting PVOD. Streaming came after seven months.
As of Saturday June 1, the Takashi Yamazaki film is now available free for subscribers on Netflix. It is also on VOD for $5.99 as a 48-hour rental or $14.99 as a digital download on platforms like iTunes (where it is already #1), Fandango, and Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime[/link].
It is unheard of for a Saturday to be a VOD release date, and very unusual for Netflix. That suggests the contractual agreement between Toho and Legendary Pictures (the producers of “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire”), which called for delayed availability for the Japanese title, specifically set June 1 as the earliest for home release.
A six-month window for home release is unheard of these days. Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” had a four-month delay before hitting PVOD. Streaming came after seven months.
- 6/2/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
Wingard has been at the helm for the MonsterVerse’s most recent chapters, bringing his unique vision to both Godzilla vs. Kong (2021) and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire (2024). However, recent updates suggest a significant shift for the franchise’s future. Director Adam Wingard’s next moves According to The Hollywood Reporter, Adam Wingard will not return for the upcoming sequel, as his schedule now focuses on a project called Onslaught, an action-thriller developed under A24. Despite an amiable split with Legendary Pictures, this scheduling conflict steers Wingard away from another MonsterVerse film. In discussing the MonsterVerse, Wingard has been an...
- 6/1/2024
- by Steve Delikson
- TVovermind.com
Shooting is underway on horror thriller Dangerous Animals, starring Hassie Harrison, Jai Courtney, Josh Heuston and Ella Newton, in Australia.
Screen Queensland, the government-owned investment agency, announced that the feature is now filming on the country’s Gold Coast.
Directed by Sean Byrne, known for genre features The Loved Ones and The Devil’s Candy, it is produced by London and Sydney-based Brouhaha Entertainment, Ld Entertainment, Oddfellows Entertainment and Range Media Partners. Mister Smith Entertainment introduced the project to the market at Cannes this month.
Written by Nick Lepard, the story follows a surfer (Harrison) who is abducted by a shark-obsessed serial killer,...
Screen Queensland, the government-owned investment agency, announced that the feature is now filming on the country’s Gold Coast.
Directed by Sean Byrne, known for genre features The Loved Ones and The Devil’s Candy, it is produced by London and Sydney-based Brouhaha Entertainment, Ld Entertainment, Oddfellows Entertainment and Range Media Partners. Mister Smith Entertainment introduced the project to the market at Cannes this month.
Written by Nick Lepard, the story follows a surfer (Harrison) who is abducted by a shark-obsessed serial killer,...
- 5/30/2024
- ScreenDaily
Theatrical exclusivity is holding steady: In the first four months of 2024, it was around 30 days before PVOD — same as last year. However, as we track the theatrical, PVOD, and streaming lifecycles we’re seeing a new trend: The gap between theaters and streamers is shrinking.
Already, we’re seeing first-quarter theatrical releases like Sony’s “Anyone But You” on Netflix or “Dune 2” on Max. For the first two months of 2024, the average gap between the theatrical opening day and the streamers’ debuts was just 68 days. For the same period in 2023, it was 90 days.
Every wide release from the first four months of 2024 is now available for home viewing (or will be soon). The 30-day average between theatrical and PVOD debuts now appears to be a norm, and any stability is welcome in an uncertain industry. However, the accelerating move to streaming is bad news for theaters.
Faster streaming means another theatrical disincentive.
Already, we’re seeing first-quarter theatrical releases like Sony’s “Anyone But You” on Netflix or “Dune 2” on Max. For the first two months of 2024, the average gap between the theatrical opening day and the streamers’ debuts was just 68 days. For the same period in 2023, it was 90 days.
Every wide release from the first four months of 2024 is now available for home viewing (or will be soon). The 30-day average between theatrical and PVOD debuts now appears to be a norm, and any stability is welcome in an uncertain industry. However, the accelerating move to streaming is bad news for theaters.
Faster streaming means another theatrical disincentive.
- 5/30/2024
- by Tom Brueggemann
- Indiewire
MonsterVerse is currently one of the most significant franchises in pop culture. It kickstarted with 2014’s Godzilla and went on to produce 4 films and 2 TV series. However, there is one film in the franchise that was initially conceived as a different venture, Kong: Skull Island.
The 2017 film was initially planned as a sequel to 2005’s King Kong. After the critical and commercial success of Peter Jackson’s King Kong remake, he thought of making a sequel. Co-incidentally, the director of the last two MonsterVerse films, Adam Wingard, was slated to direct it.
A still from King Kong | Universal Pictures
In an interview, director Adam Wingard revealed that he never had to make any official pitch for his MonsterVerse films. He shared the exciting story about the connection shared between Kong: Skull Island and the iconic Peter Jackson film starring Jack Black, Adrien Brody, and Naomi Watts.
Kong: Skull Island was...
The 2017 film was initially planned as a sequel to 2005’s King Kong. After the critical and commercial success of Peter Jackson’s King Kong remake, he thought of making a sequel. Co-incidentally, the director of the last two MonsterVerse films, Adam Wingard, was slated to direct it.
A still from King Kong | Universal Pictures
In an interview, director Adam Wingard revealed that he never had to make any official pitch for his MonsterVerse films. He shared the exciting story about the connection shared between Kong: Skull Island and the iconic Peter Jackson film starring Jack Black, Adrien Brody, and Naomi Watts.
Kong: Skull Island was...
- 5/29/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
The Warner Bros Studios logo is seen on a building along Hollywood Blvd. in Los Angeles, California on May 28, 2007. (Photo: Flickr user abgpt)
Orbit Showtime Network (Osn) has signed an exclusive multi-year distribution deal for content from Warner Bros Discovery’s (Wbd) film unit Warner Bros Pictures.
The deal will give Osn rights to films like “Barbie,” “Wonka,” “Dune: Part 1,” “Dune: Part 2” and “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” along with some Max originals like “Dune: Prophecy” and “The Penguin” in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena).
The agreement also includes some CW Network originals as well as shows from Warner Bros Network like “Rescue: Hi-surf” and “Emperor of Ocean Park,” which will be available to subscribers of Osn TV and Osn Plus in Mena.
“Today we strengthen our longstanding partnership with Warner Bros Discovery with yet another exclusive deal that will further expand Osn Plus and Osn...
Orbit Showtime Network (Osn) has signed an exclusive multi-year distribution deal for content from Warner Bros Discovery’s (Wbd) film unit Warner Bros Pictures.
The deal will give Osn rights to films like “Barbie,” “Wonka,” “Dune: Part 1,” “Dune: Part 2” and “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire” along with some Max originals like “Dune: Prophecy” and “The Penguin” in the Middle East and North Africa (Mena).
The agreement also includes some CW Network originals as well as shows from Warner Bros Network like “Rescue: Hi-surf” and “Emperor of Ocean Park,” which will be available to subscribers of Osn TV and Osn Plus in Mena.
“Today we strengthen our longstanding partnership with Warner Bros Discovery with yet another exclusive deal that will further expand Osn Plus and Osn...
- 5/28/2024
- by Matthew Keys
- The Desk
To say that this Memorial Day weekend was a disappointment at the box office would be a grave understatement. Warner Bros. unleashed director George Miller's "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" in theaters, while Sony Pictures released the family-friendly "The Garfield Movie." On paper, we had a much-anticipated (or so we thought) prequel to "Mad Max: Fury Road," which is one of the most beloved action movies of all time, as well as an animated movie that could get parents out of the house with their kids. In practice, we endured a truly sobering several days' worth of lousy ticket sales.
"Furiosa" topped the charts with a $26.3 million haul through Sunday, with that number growing to $32 million when accounting for the Monday holiday. "Garfield" came in a close second with $24 million over the weekend and $31.1 million through Monday. Both of those numbers were well below industry projections, with "Furiosa" failing...
"Furiosa" topped the charts with a $26.3 million haul through Sunday, with that number growing to $32 million when accounting for the Monday holiday. "Garfield" came in a close second with $24 million over the weekend and $31.1 million through Monday. Both of those numbers were well below industry projections, with "Furiosa" failing...
- 5/28/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Rank Film (distributor) Three-day gross (May 3-5) Total gross to date Week 1. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga (Warner Bros) £2m £2.6 1 2. If (Paramount) £1.6m £5.5m 2 3. Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes (Disney) £1.6m £11.1m 3 4. The Garfield Movie (Sony) £1.5m £2.8m 1 5. The Fall Guy (Universal) £752,359 £9.9m 4
Warner Bros’ Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga opened top of the UK and Ireland box office this weekend with a total just shy of £2m.
The Fury Road prequel debuted in 715 locations, making for a £2,753 location average, and has a total of £2.6m including previews and the bank holiday Monday.
This is down on its...
Warner Bros’ Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga opened top of the UK and Ireland box office this weekend with a total just shy of £2m.
The Fury Road prequel debuted in 715 locations, making for a £2,753 location average, and has a total of £2.6m including previews and the bank holiday Monday.
This is down on its...
- 5/28/2024
- ScreenDaily
Mena pay-tv service and streamer Osn has agreed an exclusive multi-year deal with Warner Bros Discovery for rights to new Max Originals and Warner Bros Pictures feature films.
The deal will give Osn subscribers access to Warner Bros. Pictures film catalogue and exclusive pay 1 features in Mena following their theatrical and home entertainment runs.
Films included in the deal include Barbie, Wonka, Dune: Part Two, and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, as well as Max Originals Dune: Prophecy, and The Penguin.
The agreement will also include new Warner Bros Network, Off-Network, and CW series.
Joe Kawkabani, group CEO at Osn,...
The deal will give Osn subscribers access to Warner Bros. Pictures film catalogue and exclusive pay 1 features in Mena following their theatrical and home entertainment runs.
Films included in the deal include Barbie, Wonka, Dune: Part Two, and Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire, as well as Max Originals Dune: Prophecy, and The Penguin.
The agreement will also include new Warner Bros Network, Off-Network, and CW series.
Joe Kawkabani, group CEO at Osn,...
- 5/28/2024
- ScreenDaily
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