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The Odyssey Becomes Highest-Grossing R-Rated Movie Ever, Dethrones Deadpool & Wolverine Hollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

The Odyssey Becomes Highest-Grossing R-Rated Movie Ever, Dethrones Deadpool & Wolverine

Mumbai, August 21 - Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has achieved another major box-office milestone, surpassing Deadpool & Wolverine to become the highest-grossing R-rated movie of all time worldwide. The achievement adds another record to the film's extraordinary theatrical run and further cements Nolan’s latest epic as one of the biggest global blockbusters of 2026. The Odyssey has now grossed approximately $1.352 billion worldwide, surpassing Deadpool & Wolverine, which finished its theatrical run at around $1.338 billion. Nolan's film has collected roughly $516.3 million in North America and more than $835 million internationally, with its global run continuing to benefit from strong overseas performance. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The record was previously held by Deadpool & Wolverine, which had itself become the highest-grossing R-rated movie ever after surpassing Joker. The Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman starrer ultimately closed its worldwide run at approximately $1.338 billion, setting a benchmark that has now been eclipsed by Nolan's epic, which is also the director's highest-grossing film. In India, the movie has grossed around 217 crores ($22.60 million). Ryan Reynolds has also reacted to the changing of the guard with his trademark humour. The Deadpool & Wolverine star acknowledged The Odyssey taking the record, adding a playful touch to what has become another significant chapter in the history of R-rated cinema. With The Odyssey still playing in theatres, its final worldwide total could climb further. More importantly, Nolan's film has demonstrated the enormous global theatrical potential of an adult-rated original epic, while raising the bar for future R-rated blockbusters. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Congratulations to the entire cast and crew of The Odyssey for becoming the highest grossing R-rated movie of all time. That is one helluva car. pic.twitter.com/s7QzTza21l— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) August 19, 2026

Mutiny starring Jason Statham accidentally uploaded on Amazon Prime Video before theatrical release Hollywood
BY Christa Lincy 📰 News

Mutiny starring Jason Statham accidentally uploaded on Amazon Prime Video before theatrical release

An unexpected technical error on Amazon Prime Video has caused a significant stir in the film industry just days before a major theatrical release. The streaming platform accidentally uploaded the full-length version of Mutiny, the latest action thriller starring Jason Statham, well ahead of its scheduled cinema debut this Friday. While the film was quickly removed once the team realized the mistake, the brief window of availability allowed the leak to gain massive traction across social media platforms. The image circulating from the leak shows Jason Statham in what appears to be the bridge of a ship, looking characteristically rugged in a heavy denim jacket. The visual suggests a gritty, nautical setting, which aligns with the film's premise involving a high-stakes conspiracy at sea. Initial audience reactions have been a mix of surprise and frustration, with the original report on the incident garnering over 150,000 views and thousands of engagements within a few hours. For many fans, the leak provided a premature glimpse into the cinematography and tone of the project, though industry analysts are concerned about how this might impact the opening weekend ticket sales. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Mutiny is directed by Jean-François Richet, a filmmaker known for his ability to handle tense, grounded action narratives. Richet recently directed the 2023 film Plane, which was a commercial success, grossing approximately 52 million dollars worldwide against a modest budget. While this is the first time Richet and Statham have collaborated, their individual track records in the action genre created high expectations for this release. The script, co-written by Lindsay Michel and J.P. Davis, follows Statham's character, Cole Reed, who is framed for the murder of his billionaire boss and must uncover a global conspiracy while on the run. Jason Statham remains one of the few actors who can consistently draw audiences for mid-budget action films. His previous solo outing, The Beekeeper, was a significant box office hit, earning over 152 million dollars globally. Because Mutiny was expected to follow a similar trajectory, the accidental upload by Prime Video is seen as a major security breach for Lionsgate and Statham's own production house, Punch Palace Productions. The team behind the film has been working to scrub unauthorized copies from the internet, but the reach of the initial leak makes total containment difficult. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The timing of this error is particularly problematic given the competitive nature of the current box office window. With the theatrical release set for August 21, 2026, the film was intended to leverage a strong opening weekend to build momentum. Now, the focus has shifted toward damage control. Historically, leaks of this nature can lead to a dip in theatrical attendance, as a portion of the audience may opt for pirated versions instead of the cinema experience. However, the film's high-octane visual style, as seen in the cabin-set image, is often best experienced on a large screen, which may help mitigate some of the losses. As of now, neither Amazon Prime Video nor the production team has issued a formal statement explaining how the movie was queued for early release. For a production that relies heavily on its suspense and action sequences, the premature exposure of the plot is a setback. Whether the film can overcome this hurdle will depend on the loyalty of Statham's fanbase and the effectiveness of the marketing push in these final forty-eight hours before the official premiere.

Is Tony Stark/Iron Man Returning To The MCU? David Harbour Drops Major Avengers: Doomsday Hint Hollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Is Tony Stark/Iron Man Returning To The MCU? David Harbour Drops Major Avengers: Doomsday Hint

Mumbai, August 20 - Could Tony Stark make a surprise return in Avengers: Doomsday? The question has gained fresh momentum after David Harbour, who plays Red Guardian in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, appeared to make a cryptic reference to the iconic Iron Man character. While Marvel has officially confirmed Robert Downey Jr.'s return to the MCU, he is set to play Doctor Doom in the upcoming Avengers film. Harbour's latest remark, however, has fans wondering whether Marvel could be hiding a major Stark-related twist. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Tony Stark was killed off in Avengers: Endgame after sacrificing himself to defeat Thanos, bringing one of the MCU's most important character arcs to an emotional conclusion. A direct return of the same Tony Stark would therefore be a massive development. However, Avengers: Doomsday is expected to embrace the multiverse in a major way, potentially allowing alternate versions of established characters to appear without undoing the events of Endgame. The speculation intensified after Harbour revealed a line from Doomsday, "You are Tony Stark", during a recent conversation with Variety. The comment immediately caught the attention of Marvel fans, with many interpreting it as a possible hint toward an alternate Tony Stark, a multiversal variant or even a connection between Downey Jr.'s Doctor Doom and his former MCU identity. At the same time, the remark alone does not confirm that Tony Stark will actually appear in the film. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Robert Downey Jr.'s casting as Doctor Doom remains one of the biggest surprises in the next Avengers saga. Marvel has been extremely secretive about the film's storyline, and the studio could potentially be keeping additional major cameos under wraps. If an alternate-universe Tony Stark does appear, it would allow Marvel to bring back Downey Jr. in a familiar form while still preserving the significance of the original character's sacrifice. For now, Tony Stark's return remains unconfirmed, while Robert Downey Jr.'s return as Doctor Doom is official. Still, David Harbour's mysterious statement has added another layer to one of the biggest theories surrounding Avengers: Doomsday. If Marvel is indeed preparing an Iron Man surprise, fans may have to wait until the film's release to discover whether Tony Stark really returns—or whether Harbour's comment points toward something completely different. Doomsday is releasing on December 18 this year.

Avengers: Doomsday Advance Booking Races 65% Ahead of Spider-Man: Brand New Day As Marvel Eyes Another Big Opening Hollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Avengers: Doomsday Advance Booking Races 65% Ahead of Spider-Man: Brand New Day As Marvel Eyes Another Big Opening

Mumbai, August 19 - Marvel is looking for another historic opening with Avengers: Doomsday already showing phenomenal demand months before its theatrical release. The upcoming Marvel event film has reportedly raced 65% ahead of Spider-Man: Brand New Day in advance bookings in the domestic (North America) market, based on the first two days of general presales. The early trend is significant considering Brand New Day recorded the biggest opening in North America box office history. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) However, the comparison comes with an important difference in the booking timelines. Avengers: Doomsday began its advance sales around four months before its December 18 release, while Spider-Man: Brand New Day opened bookings much closer to its theatrical debut. Therefore, the current 65% lead should not necessarily be interpreted as a direct indication that Doomsday will open 65% higher, but it does underline the extraordinary level of early interest surrounding the next Avengers film. The momentum comes after Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues to deliver a sensational worldwide run. The Tom Holland-led film has already crossed the $2 billion mark globally, becoming only the eighth film in history to reach the milestone. Its massive performance has once again demonstrated the strength of Marvel's biggest theatrical properties, with Avengers: Doomsday now looking to capitalise on that renewed enthusiasm for large-scale superhero events. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Adding to the anticipation is the film's enormous ensemble cast and the return of Robert Downey Jr., who will play the villainous Doctor Doom. Directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, Avengers: Doomsday brings together characters from different corners of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including the Avengers, Fantastic Four and X-Men. The combination of a major crossover storyline, the Russo Brothers and Downey Jr.'s return has made the film one of the most anticipated releases of 2026. With nearly months still remaining before its December 18 theatrical release, Avengers: Doomsday has plenty of time to build on its already impressive presales. If the current pace continues and expands as the release date approaches, Marvel could be heading toward another record-breaking opening. For now, the 65% lead over Spider-Man: Brand New Day provides an early indication that the next Avengers event could be on an entirely different level.

Tom Holland Total Earnings To Top 100 Million Dollars As Spider Man Brand New Day Hits 800 Million US Mark Hollywood
BY Christa Lincy 📰 News

Tom Holland Total Earnings To Top 100 Million Dollars As Spider Man Brand New Day Hits 800 Million US Mark

Tom Holland is set to receive one of the largest paydays in superhero movie history for his work in Spider-Man: Brand New Day. Reports indicate that the actor will earn over 100 million dollars from this single project. This massive figure is broken down into a 20 million dollar base salary, with the remainder coming from lucrative box office bonuses. These performance-based incentives were triggered after the film officially crossed the 2 billion dollar mark at the global box office, solidifying its place as a massive commercial success. The domestic performance in the United States has been equally record-breaking. The film is expected to become the fastest in history to cross the 800 million dollar mark in the US today. This comes after a very strong third Monday where it grossed 7.5 million dollars. To put that into perspective, it outperformed the third Monday totals of Avengers: Endgame, which earned 4.7 million, and Deadpool & Wolverine, which brought in 5.9 million. This puts the film in elite company, ranking as the third biggest third Monday ever for a July release, trailing only behind The Odyssey and Barbie. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) After just 18 days in theaters, the movie has reached a domestic total of 794 million dollars. This currently puts it nearly 66 million dollars ahead of where Avengers: Endgame was at the same point in its run. By Thursday, it is expected to surpass Spider-Man: No Way Home as the highest-grossing Spider-Man film in the US market. If it continues at this pace, it will also become the third highest-grossing film of all time in the United States, overtaking several long-standing records. The long-term projections for the film are even more ambitious. Trade analysts are eyeing a final domestic run between 910 million and 960 million dollars. If the movie reaches the higher end of that range, it would become only the second film in history to cross the 900 million dollar domestic mark. More importantly, it gives the film a realistic chance of challenging the eleven-year-old record held by Star Wars: The Force Awakens as the highest-grossing film of all time in the US. With such strong momentum, the film is rewriting the record books for the Spider-Man franchise.

Disney Confirms 3 Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Movies In 2028 With Release Dates Hollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Disney Confirms 3 Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) Movies In 2028 With Release Dates

Mumbai, August 18 - Disney has officially locked in a packed 2028 theatrical slate for the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with three MCU movies now scheduled to hit cinemas during the year. The announcement further underlines Marvel Studios' plans to enter its next major phase following the conclusion of the Multiverse Saga with Avengers: Secret Wars in 2027, with several highly anticipated franchises set to take centre stage. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The first major release will be Marvel Studios' X-Men, which is scheduled to arrive on May 5, 2028. The reboot was one of the biggest reveals at Disney's D23 event, where Marvel Studios officially unveiled its principal cast. Sadie Sink will play Jean Grey, Kit Connor will portray Cyclops, Christopher Abbott will be Professor X, Inde Navarrette will play Rogue, Maya Boyd will portray Storm, Samara Weaving will play Emma Frost, and Adam Driver has been cast as Mister Sinister. The film will be directed by Jake Schreier. The second MCU release is Ryan Gosling's Ghost Rider, which has now been officially dated for July 28, 2028. Directed by Shawn Levy, the film will mark Gosling's MCU debut and will arrive less than three months after X-Men, giving Marvel two major releases during the summer movie season. The project had previously been listed as an untitled Marvel release before Disney formally attached the Ghost Rider title and date. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The third MCU movie is Black Panther 3, currently scheduled for December 15, 2028. Ryan Coogler will return to direct the upcoming superhero movie, with David Jonsson cast as the new Black Panther. At the same time, Letitia Wright is set to reprise her role as Shuri, alongside Winston Duke as M'Baku. The film's placement in the lucrative holiday corridor makes it one of the biggest theatrical bets on Disney's 2028 calendar. The three-film lineup means Marvel will have X-Men, Ghost Rider and Black Panther 3 arriving in the same calendar year. With Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars leading into the post-Multiverse era, 2028 could therefore become a crucial year for the MCU. The arrival of the new X-Men alongside Ghost Rider and another Black Panther film suggests Marvel is preparing to expand its cinematic universe with a fresh generation of characters and franchises while continuing to rely on some of its most commercially powerful properties.

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Scripts IMAX History As Total Global Gross Reaches $1.30 Billion Hollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Scripts IMAX History As Total Global Gross Reaches $1.30 Billion

Mumbai, August 17 - Christopher Nolan has officially conquered IMAX as his epic The Odyssey has become the first film in history to cross the $300 million mark from IMAX screenings worldwide, with its IMAX haul now standing at a staggering $346.4 million. The film added another $37 million from IMAX screens during its fifth weekend, including an impressive $13 million from China alone. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The milestone puts The Odyssey in a league of its own. Its $346.4 million IMAX gross is around $75 million ahead of Avatar's entire IMAX run, ending a record that James Cameron's 2009 blockbuster had held for more than 15 years. The Odyssey has now become the highest-grossing IMAX film of all time, with the Christopher Nolan-directed epic setting a new benchmark that could prove extremely difficult to beat. The IMAX record is particularly fitting for Nolan because The Odyssey was shot entirely using IMAX 70mm film cameras, making it the first feature ever produced entirely in that format. IMAX had already reported a record-breaking $52 million worldwide opening for the film, with the format accounting for an extraordinary 20% of its global debut. Overall, The Odyssey has now crossed approximately $1.30 billion globally, putting it firmly among the biggest blockbusters of 2026. In North America, it has grossed $505 million while international cume tops $786 million. India, it has grossed around 213 crores so far, which is already the highest-grossing film for Nolan.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Races Past $2 Billion Worldwide To Become First Spider-Man Movie To Do So Hollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Races Past $2 Billion Worldwide To Become First Spider-Man Movie To Do So

Mumbai, August 16 - Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures' Spider-Man: Brand New Day has created history at the worldwide box office. The Tom Holland-led blockbuster has crossed the $2 billion mark globally, becoming the first Spider-Man movie in history to achieve the milestone. The film's extraordinary theatrical run has now taken it into one of the most exclusive clubs in cinema history. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The achievement is even more remarkable considering the speed at which Brand New Day has reached the milestone. The film has crossed $2 billion in just 20 days, making it the second-fastest movie ever to reach the $2 billion mark, behind only Avengers: Endgame, which achieved the feat in 11 days. Ne Zha 2 took 33 days, while Avatar: The Way of Water needed 39 days and Avatar took 47 days. The milestone represents a phenomenal turnaround for the Spider-Man franchise. Spider-Man: No Way Home previously stood as the highest-grossing Spider-Man film worldwide, finishing its theatrical run at around $1.92 billion. Brand New Day has now comfortably surpassed that figure by the third Sunday and has established a new franchise benchmark. It had already become one of the biggest theatrical successes of 2026 after crossing $1 billion worldwide in just six days. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film's journey to $2 billion has been powered by an extraordinary opening and strong legs across domestic and international markets. Brand New Day opened to around $941.8 million worldwide, including a record-breaking $360 million domestic (North America) opening weekend, before continuing its momentum through subsequent weeks. With the $2 billion milestone now achieved, Spider-Man: Brand New Day has become only the 8th movie in the world to do so and has officially joined the most elite group in box-office history. More importantly, it becomes the first Spider-Man film to cross $2 billion worldwide, giving Tom Holland's superhero film a record that previous franchise entries could not achieve. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Films That Crossed $2 Billion Worldwide S. No. Movie Release Year Worldwide Gross Days To $2B 1 Avatar 2009 $ 2.92 Billion 47 Days 2 Avengers: Endgame 2019 $ 2.80 Billion 11 Days 3 Avatar: The Way of Water 2022 $ 2.33 Billion 39 Days 4 Titanic 1997 $ 2.26 Billion — 5 Ne Zha 2 2025 $ 2.20 Billion 33 Days 6 Star Wars: The Force Awakens 2015 $ 2.07 Billion 53 Days 7 Avengers: Infinity War 2018 $ 2.05 Billion 48 Days 8 Spider-Man: Brand New Day 2026 $ 2.02+ Billion 20 Days As of August 16, 2026.

Disney+ Lists 15 Marvel Projects You Must Watch Before Avengers: Doomsday Hollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Disney+ Lists 15 Marvel Projects You Must Watch Before Avengers: Doomsday

Mumbai, August 17 - With Avengers: Doomsday shaping up to be one of the biggest Marvel Cinematic Universe events yet, Disney+ has officially revealed a list of essential projects that fans should watch before heading into the highly anticipated Avengers movie. The curated lineup brings together several major MCU entries as well as key projects from the X-Men and Fantastic Four franchises, highlighting the multiverse connections expected to play a crucial role in the upcoming film. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The official Disney+ guide features 15 movies and television seasons, beginning with X-Men (2000) and X2: X-Men United (2003). The list then moves through several major MCU milestones, including Captain America: The First Avenger, The Avengers, Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. It also includes both seasons of Loki, which are particularly important to the MCU's multiverse storyline. The remaining recommendations include Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, Spider-Man: No Way Home, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Deadpool & Wolverine, Captain America: Brave New World, Thunderbolts and The Fantastic Four: First Steps. The selection makes it clear that Marvel wants viewers to be familiar not only with the Avengers' history but also with the franchise's expanding multiverse and its newly integrated legacy characters. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Interestingly, Disney+'s list includes the original X-Men movies, Deadpool & Wolverine, and The Fantastic Four: First Steps. This suggests that the legacy Marvel universes will be significantly connected to Avengers: Doomsday, particularly with the return of several X-Men and Fantastic Four characters. Robert Downey Jr.'s transformation from Iron Man to the villainous Doctor Doom is another major storyline that is expected to drive the film. The absence of some other MCU titles, including The Marvels, is also noteworthy. While several projects have explored the multiverse or introduced characters who could potentially connect to Doomsday, Disney+ appears to have deliberately narrowed its recommendation list to the projects it considers most important for understanding the upcoming crossover. With Avengers: Doomsday scheduled to arrive on December 18, 2026, Marvel fans now have an official roadmap for their rewatch. Given the scale of the movie and its expected connections between the MCU, X-Men and Fantastic Four universes, the 15-project lineup could provide the essential groundwork before the Avengers return to the big screen.

MCU's X-Men Star Cast Revealed At D23: Sadie Sink, Inde Navarrette And Others Join Marvel's Mutant Saga Hollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

MCU's X-Men Star Cast Revealed At D23: Sadie Sink, Inde Navarrette And Others Join Marvel's Mutant Saga

Mumbai, August 15 - Marvel Studios has finally pulled the curtain back on its highly anticipated X-Men reboot, revealing the principal cast at D23. After months of speculation and casting rumours, Kevin Feige introduced the new generation of mutants, officially setting the stage for the X-Men's full integration into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film is being directed by Jake Schreier, who previously helmed Thunderbolts, and is scheduled to hit theatres on May 5, 2028. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The biggest names in the newly announced cast include Sadie Sink as Jean Grey, Kit Connor as Cyclops, Samara Weaving as Emma Frost, Inde Navarrette as Rogue, Maya Boyd as Storm and Christopher Abbott as Professor Charles Xavier. Sink's casting had effectively been confirmed with her appearance as Jean Grey in Spider-Man: Brand New Day, while Connor had been linked to the project before the official D23 announcement. However, the biggest surprise of the night was Adam Driver, who will not play Magneto as previously speculated. Marvel confirmed that Driver is joining the film as Nathaniel Milbury, the human identity of Mister Sinister, one of the most dangerous villains associated with the X-Men comics. His casting gives the reboot a major star-powered antagonist and could potentially establish Mister Sinister as an important villain in the MCU's upcoming mutant storyline. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The new X-Men movie will mark Marvel Studios' first standalone theatrical X-Men film following Disney's acquisition of 21st Century Fox. The franchise is expected to become increasingly important to the MCU as Marvel moves beyond Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. Several legacy X-Men stars, including Patrick Stewart and Ian McKellen, are also returning in Avengers: Doomsday, creating the possibility of the old and new mutant eras crossing paths before Marvel's new team takes centre stage. With Jean Grey, Cyclops, Storm, Rogue, Emma Frost and Professor X now officially cast, Marvel has given fans their first clear picture of the next generation of mutants. The 2028 release is expected to be one of the studio's biggest post-Secret Wars projects, with the new X-Men potentially becoming the backbone of the MCU's next major saga.

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Tops 525+ Crore Gross As It Eyes 575+ Crore Finish At The Indian Box Office Hollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Tops 525+ Crore Gross As It Eyes 575+ Crore Finish At The Indian Box Office

Mumbai, August 14 - Marvel and Sony's Spider-Man: Brand New Day has completed its second week on a sensational note at the Indian box office, with the Tom Holland-led superhero film grossing around 530 crore. It has already emerged as the highest-grossing non-Indian film and the first to cross 500 crore gross in the country, setting a new benchmark for Hollywood releases. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The film has grossed around 130 crores in its second week, which is the biggest ever for a Hollywood film and one of the biggest at the Indian box office. However, the challenge for Brand New Day gets significantly tougher from here. The film is entering its third week with Awarapan 2, Batwara 1947 and Vishwanath And Sons arriving in cinemas and taking away a majority of the screens across the country. Despite the increased competition, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is still maintaining a healthy run and is expected to make the most of the Independence Day weekend. The film has already demonstrated strong staying power, adding over 100 crore in its second week after an explosive opening week, and the national holiday period should help it remain relevant despite the reduced screen count. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The real test, however, will come after the Independence Day weekend. Once the holiday boost is over and the new releases settle in, it remains to be seen whether Spider-Man 4 can continue to score at the lower level with fewer shows and screens. At this point, though, the film has enough momentum and a sufficiently strong base to target a 575 crore-plus gross finish in India. If it manages to hold well beyond the weekend, an even bigger lifetime total cannot be ruled out.

IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond Reveals Expansion Plans with 4 New 70mm Movies Slated for 2027 Hollywood
BY Christa Lincy 📰 News

IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond Reveals Expansion Plans with 4 New 70mm Movies Slated for 2027

IMAX CEO Rich Gelfond has just released a new interview detailing the company's roadmap, which includes at least four unannounced movies slated for a 70mm release in 2027. This move follows a string of sold-out theatrical runs that have proven the massive audience appetite for authentic film projection. Gelfond's insights confirm that IMAX is no longer treating the 70mm format as a relic of the past but as a central part of its global strategy for the coming years. One of the most exciting takeaways from the interview is that IMAX currently has at least four unannounced movies slated for a 70mm release in 2027. While the specific titles remain a secret for now, this commitment shows that filmmakers are increasingly prioritizing the unique aesthetic and scale that only film can provide. This isn't just a one-off event but a growing movement that aims to give major tentpole releases the grand theatrical platform they deserve. The buzz is already building for 2029, with enthusiasts eager to see how the next wave of visionary directors will push the boundaries of this format. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) To support this growing demand, IMAX is essentially going on a scavenger hunt to increase its global capacity. Gelfond mentioned that the company is looking to track down and refurbish old 70mm projectors, with a goal of adding 10 more units to their current fleet. This would represent a 30 percent increase in capacity by the year 2027. The ultimate objective is to have roughly 75 of these specialized 70mm projectors functional across the globe. For context, the historical peak was around 102 projectors during the run of The Dark Knight Rises, so getting back toward that number would be a significant milestone for film preservation and exhibition. The expansion plan is also looking beyond North America. Gelfond expressed a clear desire to bring the 70mm experience to major markets like India and China, moving away from the saturation currently seen in the United States. He highlighted the incredible success of the IMAX 70mm screen in Melbourne, Australia, which has been recording insane numbers lately. This global interest proves that audiences everywhere are willing to seek out and pay for a premium, authentic film experience if it is made available to them. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The CEO also addressed the competition, specifically touching upon Disney's Infinity Vision. He characterized this as a clever way for Disney to market and brand their own premium releases, especially when IMAX screens are already occupied by other major studio tentpoles. While IMAX stands for the biggest cinematic events, Infinity Vision provides a dedicated branding tool for Disney's slate. This highlights how crowded the premium large format market has become, with IMAX still holding the crown for the most sought-after film experiences. Finally, the interview provided some rare transparency regarding the costs of these presentations. We now have a clear figure on the production of these massive reels: each IMAX 70mm film print costs roughly 50,000 dollars. When converted, this is approximately 48 lacs in Indian currency for a single print, and that is before you even consider the significant costs of international shipping and logistics. Despite these staggering expenses, the fact that screenings are consistently sold out for months indicates that the investment is paying off. The era of high-fidelity film projection is clearly entering a new golden age, and the roadmap for the next few years looks incredibly promising for moviegoers worldwide.

Spider-Man Brand New Day Day 14: Marvel Blockbuster Grosses Rs. 7.69 Cr as India Gross Hits Over 523 Cr Milestone Hollywood
BY Christa Lincy 📰 News

Spider-Man Brand New Day Day 14: Marvel Blockbuster Grosses Rs. 7.69 Cr as India Gross Hits Over 523 Cr Milestone

Spider-Man has always held a special place in the hearts of Indian cinema-goers, and the latest outing, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, is proving why this franchise remains a dominant force at the box office. After a high-octane start, the film has now entered its second week, showing the kind of steady performance that characterizes a long-term blockbuster. As we look at the numbers for the second Wednesday, the buzz remains healthy even as the initial frenzy begins to settle into a consistent theatrical run. On its fourteenth day, the film brought in a net collection of ₹6.45 Cr across India. To give you some context, this is a 24.1 percent drop from the previous day's collection of ₹8.50 Cr. While a dip is expected as we head deeper into the weekdays, the film managed to maintain a respectable presence across 12,602 shows nationwide. This latest addition brings the total India net collection to a massive ₹438.00 Cr, with the total India gross collections standing at ₹523.64 Cr so far. These figures place the movie in an elite bracket of Hollywood releases in the country. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Looking at the language-wise breakdown for Day 14, the English version continues to lead the pack with ₹3.25 Cr. The Hindi market is not far behind, contributing ₹2.75 Cr. Regional markets like Tamil and Telugu added ₹0.30 Cr and ₹0.15 Cr respectively. If we take a step back and look at the overall journey, the English version has netted ₹239.25 Cr to date, while the Hindi version has crossed the ₹150 Cr mark, currently sitting at ₹158.40 Cr. Other regional versions, including Tamil at ₹23.25 Cr, Telugu at ₹16.30 Cr, Malayalam at ₹0.48 Cr, and Kannada at ₹0.32 Cr, have also played their parts in building this grand total. Occupancy rates provide an interesting look into how fans are choosing to experience this web-slinging adventure. For the English 3D version, the overall occupancy for the day was 13.83 percent. Interestingly, the numbers grew steadily as the day progressed, starting at 9.22 percent in the morning and peaking at 16.56 percent during the night shows. In terms of regional performance for English 3D, Bengaluru stood out with a 15.8 percent overall occupancy, followed by Mumbai at 9.5 percent and both Hyderabad and the National Capital Region at 8.3 percent. Pune recorded a lower occupancy of 7.8 percent for the same format. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The Hindi 3D version saw an overall occupancy of 10.58 percent on its fourteenth day. Similar to the English format, the evening and night shows were the most popular, recording 12.33 percent and 11.75 percent respectively. In major Hindi-speaking regions, Kolkata led the way with a 12.8 percent occupancy, while Mumbai followed closely at 12.0 percent. The National Capital Region showed a 9.8 percent occupancy, and Ahmedabad reported 8.3 percent. These figures suggest that the 3D experience remains a preferred choice for the audience, especially during prime time hours. The role of national cinema chains in this success story is clearly visible through the daily advance booking figures. Across the major circuits, the movie saw approximately 51,000 tickets sold for the day, contributing nearly ₹1.7 Cr to the total earnings. When we break this down using rounded figures, PVR emerged as the primary contributor with roughly 28,000 tickets resulting in a gross of about ₹1.0 Cr. Inox followed with a solid performance of nearly 17,000 tickets and a gross around ₹0.5 Cr, while Cinepolis added its share with approximately 6,000 tickets and a gross of roughly ₹0.2 Cr. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) On BookMyShow, the movie saw 135.66K tickets booked on the second Tuesday. While this dropped to 100K tickets on the second Wednesday, the cumulative total of tickets booked on the platform has reached a staggering 8,583,070. This volume of online transactions highlights the continued interest among the urban audience to catch the movie on the big screen. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is performing exceptionally well in North America. According to data from Venky Box Office, the film earned $20M on Tuesday, which brings its total North American collection to a massive $691M. This international momentum mirrors the trend we see in India, where the film has moved past being just a hit to becoming a significant cultural event of the year.

Spider-Man Brand New Day Day 13: Ticket Sales Double at National Chains on Discounted Tuesday as Gross Hits Over 10 Crore Hollywood
BY Christa Lincy 📰 News

Spider-Man Brand New Day Day 13: Ticket Sales Double at National Chains on Discounted Tuesday as Gross Hits Over 10 Crore

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is showing remarkable staying power at the Indian box office as it completes its thirteenth day in theaters. While a second Tuesday typically brings a standard mid-week dip, this film has managed to buck the trend entirely. The movie earned 10.02 crore rupees in gross collections today, which marks a healthy 11.8 percent jump from yesterday's performance. This steady growth is a clear indicator that audience interest in these web-slinger adventures remains exceptionally high. The total net collection in India now stands at 431.55 crore rupees, with the gross collection reaching 515.95 crore rupees. These domestic earnings have been generated across a total of 203,249 shows held throughout India so far, underscoring the massive footprint the film has established. On a broader scale, the film has achieved a staggering worldwide gross of 16,600 crore rupees. This massive total is driven by the 515.95 crore rupees grossed in India and an additional 10,000 crore rupees from overseas markets. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) A significant reason for the Tuesday surge was the discounted ticket pricing across national chains. This strategy clearly paid off as tickets sold like hot cakes. If we look at the data from the national chains, which includes PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the ticket sales nearly doubled compared to Monday. On Monday, sales were around 54,000 tickets, but on Tuesday, the chains sold approximately 135,000 tickets. Specifically, PVR led the way with 75,000 tickets sold and a gross of 1.75 crore rupees at 12 percent occupancy. INOX followed with 42,000 tickets and 92 lakh rupees gross at 9.87 percent occupancy, while Cinepolis contributed 18,000 tickets and 43 lakh rupees gross at 7.18 percent occupancy. Combined, these three major chains brought in 3.10 crore rupees in gross revenue today. On the ticketing platform BookMyShow, the momentum remains steady. The film recorded 136,010 tickets on its second Monday and followed up with 135,660 tickets on its second Tuesday. The cumulative ticket sales on the platform have now reached a total of 8,483,070. These high volumes suggest that the film is effectively reaching both urban and semi-urban audiences across the country. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Diving into regional performance, the English 3D version saw an overall occupancy of 20.17 percent. The interest built up throughout the day, starting at 9.56 percent in the morning and peaking at 30.56 percent during the night shows. In terms of show counts, Mumbai led with 573 shows and 18.3 percent occupancy. The National Capital Region followed closely with 559 shows and a higher occupancy of 23 percent. Bengaluru showed the strongest demand among major metros with 25 percent occupancy across 441 shows. Other regions like Pune had 20.3 percent occupancy for 239 shows, while Kolkata sat at 16.3 percent for 147 shows and Hyderabad at 9.5 percent for 193 shows. The Hindi 3D version performed similarly well with an overall occupancy of 20.63 percent. It also followed an upward evening trend, moving from a 9.83 percent morning start to 28.08 percent at night. In the Hindi circuits, the National Capital Region was the top performer with 461 shows at 26 percent occupancy. Mumbai hosted 352 shows with 21.8 percent occupancy, while Pune showed high density with 25.3 percent occupancy on 135 shows. Kolkata stayed steady at 22.8 percent occupancy for 140 shows. Ahmedabad and Surat saw 16 percent and 8.5 percent occupancy respectively. Tracked gross footfalls for the day further support these numbers, with 164,276 for the English 3D version and 188,226 for the Hindi 3D version. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) On the global front, the film is smashing records at an unprecedented pace. According to data from Venky Box Office, the North America Monday gross was 17 million dollars, taking the domestic total there to 671 million dollars. By the end of Tuesday, the domestic total is expected to surpass 688 million dollars. This means Spider-Man: Brand New Day will officially overtake the total final gross of Avengers: Infinity War at the domestic box office tonight. It is currently ranked as the number eight blockbuster of all time after only 12 days of release. Furthermore, it is on track to break the 700 million dollar mark tomorrow, setting a new record by reaching that milestone in just 13 days.

The Odyssey IMAX Exclusivity to End as The End Of Oak Street Debuts; Spider-Man and Nolan Film Join Tuesday Discount Scheme Hollywood
BY Christa Lincy 📰 News

The Odyssey IMAX Exclusivity to End as The End Of Oak Street Debuts; Spider-Man and Nolan Film Join Tuesday Discount Scheme

The premium screen landscape in India is about to witness its first significant shift since July. For the past 24 days, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey has enjoyed an unprecedented and exclusive run on IMAX screens across the country. According to reports from Bollywood Hungama, the film has amassed roughly 167 crore in total net collections, with a massive 74 crore coming solely from IMAX shows. This historic hold was made possible by the film's extraordinary reception, but the exclusivity is finally coming to an end this Independence Day weekend. Starting Friday, August 14, The Odyssey will begin sharing the IMAX format with the Anne Hathaway-starrer, The End Of Oak Street. As reported by Bollywood Hungama, the transition is expected to be smooth as both films are being handled by the same distribution team at Warner Bros in India. The strategy involves allocating two prime-time IMAX slots to the new dinosaur-themed spectacle, while the remaining three or four daily shows will continue to be held by the Nolan directorial. This ensures that the long-standing blockbuster still remains accessible to those who missed out on the initial weeks of its premium run. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The distribution team is reportedly being quite strategic with its demands for regular 2D screens as well. Recognizing the heavy competition from the two major Hindi releases, Batwara 1947 and Awarapan 2, they are keeping their requirements reasonable. For cinemas with three screens, the Hollywood newcomer is asking for just two shows, while theaters with four or more screens are expected to provide about three shows. For 4DX and IMAX formats, the requirement remains fixed at two shows per day, allowing local content to breathe during the busy holiday window. In a surprising move for moviegoers today, August 11, both The Odyssey and Spider-Man: Brand New Day are expected to see a massive spike in footfalls due to the Tuesday ticket offers. For the first time since its blockbuster release, Spider-Man has joined the discounted pricing scheme. Audiences can now find tickets for the superhero film in the range of 150 to 200 rupees for regular shows, with premium PXL screens priced at roughly 250 rupees. This is a significant change from last week when the film opted out of discounts due to its peak demand. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Perhaps the most noteworthy highlight for Tuesday is the pricing for The Odyssey. While the film has previously participated in regular screen discounts, its IMAX version is being offered at reduced rates for the very first time. Most IMAX theaters are currently selling tickets between 300 and 500 rupees. This rare move has resulted in extraordinary occupancy levels for the IMAX format today, as fans rush to experience the film on the biggest screens possible at nearly half the usual price. As the market prepares for a crowded August 14, these tactical discounts are helping the current titles maintain their momentum against the upcoming wave of new releases.

 Spider-Man Brand New Day Becomes The Highest Grossing Hollywood Film In India After Crossing 500 Crore Gross Hollywood
BY Christa Lincy 📰 News

Spider-Man Brand New Day Becomes The Highest Grossing Hollywood Film In India After Crossing 500 Crore Gross

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has officially etched its name in the history books of Indian cinema. By reaching an India gross of ₹505.93 crore, it has now become the highest-grossing Hollywood film ever in the country. This milestone isn't just about the numbers; it reflects the massive buzz that has surrounded this project since its announcement, fueled by a relentless global marketing campaign and the immense popularity of the character in India. Globally, the film is performing on an entirely different level, with a worldwide collection standing at a staggering ₹16,000 crore, supported by an overseas gross of ₹9,675 crore. If we look at the second Monday performance, the film collected ₹7.60 crore in net earnings. This represents a 78.1 percent drop from the previous day's massive ₹34.70 crore. Such a dip is expected for a blockbuster of this scale after a heavy second weekend. On Day 12, the film was playing across 12,765 shows nationwide. This takes the total India net collection to ₹423.05 crore. The film saw 356.5K tickets booked on Sunday and 136.01K tickets on Monday through BookMyShow, bringing the platform's total to over 83.47 lakh tickets sold so far. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Breaking down the Day 12 numbers by language, the English version led the way with ₹4.00 crore in net earnings from 5,294 shows, maintaining a 14 percent occupancy. The Hindi version followed closely with ₹3.00 crore from 6,339 shows, notably holding a much higher occupancy of 63 percent. The regional markets contributed smaller amounts, with Tamil earning ₹0.40 crore across 650 shows at 20 percent occupancy, and Telugu bringing in ₹0.20 crore from 482 shows at 13 percent occupancy. Over the course of its 12-day run, the total net language split stands at ₹232.00 crore for English, ₹151.65 crore for Hindi, ₹22.60 crore for Tamil, and ₹16.00 crore for Telugu, with Kannada and Malayalam contributing ₹0.32 crore and ₹0.48 crore respectively. When looking at the occupancy details for English 3D on Day 12, the overall rate was 15.28 percent. The day started slow with 11.22 percent in the morning and rose to 17.67 percent by the evening. In major regions, Chennai and Hyderabad saw the highest English occupancy at 28.5 percent and 26 percent. For the Hindi 3D version, the overall occupancy was 12.27 percent, with night shows performing best at 15.25 percent. In the North, Pune showed a solid 15 percent occupancy for the Hindi format, while the National Capital Region and Mumbai stayed around the 11 to 12 percent mark. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) National cinema chains have played a vital role in this record-breaking run. For the second Monday, PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis collectively sold around 54,600 tickets, generating a total gross of roughly 1.8 crore. PVR led the charge with approximately 30,700 tickets, contributing about 1.1 crore to the total. INOX followed with nearly 17,000 tickets for a gross of around 0.5 crore, while Cinepolis rounded off the numbers with roughly 6,900 tickets and a gross of about 0.2 crore. These chains held more than 6,100 shows across 1,270 venues, maintaining an overall occupancy of nearly 4.5 percent. On the international front, North America continues to be a stronghold for the web-slinger. According to data from Venky Box Office, the film earned $45 million on Sunday alone, pushing its North American total to a massive $655 million. With a total of 190,398 shows tracked across India so far, the film is clearly not just a flash in the pan but a long-term player.

India Box Office Story of The Week: Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Golden Swing as DC Packs A Surprising Punch Hollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

India Box Office Story of The Week: Spider-Man: Brand New Day's Golden Swing as DC Packs A Surprising Punch

Mumbai, August 10 - The Indian box office witnessed another fascinating week as Hollywood continued to dominate the conversation, led by the historic run of Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The Tom Holland-led Marvel blockbuster not only maintained its extraordinary momentum in its second weekend but also created history by becoming the highest-grossing non-Indian film ever in the country, surpassing Avatar: The Way of Water. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) At the same time, Lokesh Kanagaraj's acting debut DC: The Bloody Valentine delivered a surprisingly strong start, giving the weekend another talking point despite arriving with a much smaller footprint. Brand New Day was already rewriting the record books after its phenomenal opening week, and the second weekend only strengthened its position. The film collected around 96+ crore gross over its second weekend, taking its India gross to nearly 497 crore and comfortably surpassing Avatar: The Way of Water, which had finished with around 477.50 crore. The achievement makes Spider-Man: Brand New Day the first Hollywood film to breach the 500 crore gross mark in India. What makes Spider-Man's run even more impressive is the sheer consistency after its record-breaking opening. The film opened with around 72.50 crore gross on Thursday and went on to cross 300 crore net within just four days. It remained exceptionally strong in the second weekend, scripting history for Hollywood. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) While the Marvel movie dominated the box office, DC emerged as the surprise performer of the week. The Arun Matheswaran-directed Tamil action thriller, starring Lokesh Kanagaraj and Wamiqa Gabbi, opened at 5+ crore gross on Friday before jumping to 8+ crore on Saturday and 11 crore on Sunday. Its three-day India gross therefore stood at 24+ crore, representing a strong weekend for a film arriving without the scale or nationwide penetration of the major Hollywood blockbuster. The contrast between the two films makes the week's box-office story particularly interesting. Spider-Man: Brand New Day is operating at a completely different commercial level, breaking the biggest Hollywood records in the country and crossing 500 crore gross at an unprecedented pace. DC, meanwhile, has shown that a regional film with a distinct identity can still punch above its weight when audience interest translates into strong weekend growth.

Every Film That Crossed $1 Billion At The Global Box Office Hollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Every Film That Crossed $1 Billion At The Global Box Office

Highest-Grossing $1 Billion Movies Worldwide Rank Movie Release Year Worldwide Gross 1Avatar2009$2.923 Billion 2Avengers: Endgame2019$2.799 Billion 3Avatar: The Way of Water2022$2.334 Billion 4Titanic1997$2.264 Billion 5Ne Zha 22025$2.260 Billion 6Star Wars: Episode VII – The Force Awakens2015$2.071 Billion 7Avengers: Infinity War2018$2.052 Billion 8Spider-Man: No Way Home2021$1.921 Billion 9Zootopia 22025$1.866 Billion 10Inside Out 22024$1.698 Billion 11Jurassic World2015$1.671 Billion 12The Lion King (2019 Remake)2019$1.662 Billion 13The Avengers2012$1.520 Billion 14Furious 72015$1.515 Billion 15Top Gun: Maverick2022$1.503 Billion 16Avatar: Fire and Ash2025$1.480 Billion 17Frozen II2019$1.453 Billion 18Barbie2023$1.445 Billion 19The Super Mario Bros. Movie2023$1.361 Billion 20Black Panther2018$1.349 Billion 21Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows – Part 22011$1.342 Billion 22Star Wars: Episode VIII – The Last Jedi2017$1.334 Billion 23Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom2018$1.310 Billion 24Deadpool & Wolverine2024$1.300 Billion 25Frozen2013$1.285 Billion 26Beauty and the Beast (Live Action)2017$1.266 Billion 27Incredibles 22018$1.243 Billion 28The Fate of the Furious2017$1.236 Billion 29Iron Man 32013$1.214 Billion 30Minions2015$1.159 Billion 31Captain America: Civil War2016$1.155 Billion 32Aquaman2018$1.152 Billion 33Moana 22025$1.150+ Billion 34The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King2003$1.147 Billion 35Spider-Man: Far From Home2019$1.131 Billion 36Captain Marvel2019$1.131 Billion 37Transformers: Dark of the Moon2011$1.123 Billion 38Skyfall2012$1.108 Billion 39Transformers: Age of Extinction2014$1.104 Billion 40Jurassic Park1993$1.104 Billion 41The Dark Knight Rises2012$1.084 Billion 42Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker2019$1.077 Billion 43Joker2019$1.074 Billion 44Toy Story 42019$1.073 Billion 45Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest2006$1.066 Billion 46Toy Story 32010$1.066 Billion 47Rogue One: A Star Wars Story2016$1.058 Billion 48Aladdin (Live Action)2019$1.054 Billion 49Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides2011$1.046 Billion 50Despicable Me 32017$1.034 Billion 51The Lion King: Mufasa2025$1.050+ Billion 52Finding Dory2016$1.028 Billion 53Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace1999$1.027 Billion 54Alice in Wonderland (Live Action)2010$1.025 Billion 55Zootopia2016$1.025 Billion 56The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey2012$1.017 Billion 57The Dark Knight2008$1.006 Billion 58Jurassic World Dominion2022$1.001 Billion 59Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone2001$1.001 Billion 60Lilo & Stitch (Live Action)2025$1.001 Billion 61The Super Mario Galaxy Movie2026$1.009 Billion 62Michael2026$1.01 Billion 63Toy Story 52026$1.02 Billion 64Spider-Man: Brand New Day2026$1.67+ Billion 65The Odyssey2026$1.10+ Billion Data as of August 9, 2026 (Data courtesy - Deadline and Box Office Mojo)

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Global Box Office: Hits 1.67 Billion Dollars In 12 Days To Overtake The Avengers And Join China Top 5 Post-COVID Hollywood Hits Hollywood
BY Christa Lincy 📰 News

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Global Box Office: Hits 1.67 Billion Dollars In 12 Days To Overtake The Avengers And Join China Top 5 Post-COVID Hollywood Hits

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is currently on a trajectory that is redefining what success looks like in the modern era of cinema. In just 12 days of release, the film has already reached a global cume of 1.67 billion dollars. This is a significant milestone because it has officially surpassed the original 1.52 billion dollar run of The Avengers. By doing so, it has secured its place as the fourth biggest comic book movie ever made. The momentum is showing no signs of stopping, with analysts expecting it to overtake Inside Out 2 early this week to join the all-time top 10 highest-grossing films. The pace at which this film is moving is particularly noteworthy. It is on track to cross the 2 billion dollar mark by next weekend. If it maintains this speed, it will become the fastest post-COVID release to hit that target and the second-fastest in history, trailing only behind the massive run of Endgame. Once it clears that hurdle, it will be looking to challenge the lifetime totals of Infinity War and The Force Awakens, which sit at 2.05 billion and 2.07 billion dollars respectively. For a film with a net production cost of 225 million dollars, the return on investment is already historic. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The international box office is the primary engine behind these numbers. The film has officially hit a 1.01 billion dollar international cume across 66 different markets. During its second weekend overseas, it brought in roughly 236 million dollars. What stands out here is the sustainability; the film saw a drop of about 59.4 percent from its opening weekend. This hold is notably better than previous blockbusters like No Way Home, which dropped over 64 percent, or Endgame, which saw a 67 percent decline in the same period. This suggests that the movie is benefiting from incredibly strong word-of-mouth worldwide. China has been a crucial market in this global conquest. The film has now officially entered the list of the top five highest-grossing Hollywood films in the Chinese box office for the post-pandemic era. With a cume of approximately 186.6 million dollars in just 12 days, it has moved past the 178 million dollar lifetime run of Avatar: Fire and Ash. It is currently gaining ground on Godzilla vs. Kong, which stands at 188.7 million. The Chinese market continues to show strong interest, with over 97,000 screenings recorded this past Sunday alone and steady pre-sales already coming in for the new week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) According to data shared by Venky Box Office, the North American performance is just as dominant. On Saturday, the film grossed 57 million dollars, taking its domestic total to a massive 610 million dollars. This performance has helped the overall summer box office in the US hit the 4 billion dollar mark, proving that the demand for high-quality theatrical experiences is stronger than ever. With major milestones ahead and several markets still showing high occupancy, the film is currently eyeing a final global run that could land anywhere between 2.5 billion and 2.7 billion dollars.

The Odyssey Overseas Box Office: Nolan's Epic Hits $1.10B Globally And Becomes All-Time No 1 IMAX Film Hollywood
BY Christa Lincy 📰 News

The Odyssey Overseas Box Office: Nolan's Epic Hits $1.10B Globally And Becomes All-Time No 1 IMAX Film

Christopher Nolan's latest epic, The Odyssey, is currently on a record-breaking rampage across the global box office. After just 25 days in theaters, the film has reached a massive 1.10 billion dollar global cume, officially becoming the highest-grossing film of Nolan's career. By surpassing the lifetime runs of legendary titles like The Dark Knight, Joker, and The Dark Knight Rises, it has now secured its position as the number two biggest release of 2026 and the second-highest-grossing R-rated film ever made. The international performance has been nothing short of spectacular. During its fourth weekend overseas, the film grossed a staggering 79.2 million dollars. What is truly impressive is the hold; despite the heavy competition, it saw just a slim 8 percent drop from the previous weekend. This brings its total international cume to 643.6 million dollars across 81 markets. Much of this recent momentum is attributed to a massive debut in Korea, with major markets like China and Japan yet to fully join the run in August and September. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Speaking of China, the early numbers from limited previews are spectacular. On Sunday alone, the film added 3.5 million dollars from just 1,999 screenings, bringing its four-day preview total to 7.6 million dollars. This marks the biggest preview performance for a Hollywood film with under 2,000 screenings. The word-of-mouth in the region is incredible, with ticket buyers on Maoyan giving it a 9.7 score, which is the equivalent of an A+ CinemaScore. Pre-sales for the official August 14 opening are already at 2.8 million dollars with days still to go. One of the biggest headlines for The Odyssey is its absolute dominance in the IMAX format. It has officially become the highest-grossing IMAX film of all time globally, reaching a 289 million dollar cume. In doing so, it has overtaken the legendary IMAX runs of both Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water. Of this total, 147.1 million dollars comes from the US market, while 141.5 million dollars has been generated overseas. It is expected to become the first movie in history to cross the 300 million dollar mark in IMAX alone by next week. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Global Box Office Top 5 (2026 Releases)RankMovie TitleGlobal Gross1Spider-Man: Brand New Day$ 1.67 Billion2The Odyssey$ 1.10 Billion3Toy Story 5$ 1.09 Billion4MICHAEL$ 1.02 Billion5The Super Mario Galaxy Movie$ 1.01 Billion With a production budget of 250 million dollars, the film is already proving to be a major financial success. Based on current trends and upcoming openings in major Asian markets, the epic is eyeing a final global run between 1.4 billion and 1.5 billion dollars. As we continue through what is becoming the biggest year in IMAX history, the performance of The Odyssey stands as a testament to the enduring power of premium large-format cinema and the massive audience pull of this cinematic event.

Spider-Man Brand New Day 2nd Weekend: Becomes All-Time No 1 Hollywood Film In India With Over ₹496 Cr Gross; Surpasses Avatar 2 Record By 4% Hollywood
BY Christa Lincy 📰 News

Spider-Man Brand New Day 2nd Weekend: Becomes All-Time No 1 Hollywood Film In India With Over ₹496 Cr Gross; Surpasses Avatar 2 Record By 4%

Spider-Man: Brand New Day is currently rewriting the box office rulebook as it swings through its second weekend. Ever since the first glimpses of the film were released, the hype has been sky-high, and verified reports from major trade analysts suggested this would be a historic run. Following the positive reception from the first week, the film entered its second Friday with significant momentum, proving that the web-slinger still holds an unmatched grip over the global audience. Looking at the second Friday, which marked Day 9 for the film, the gross collections in India reached 18 Cr. This performance reflects a steady 5.3 percent growth compared to the previous day, which is completely fine as the collections do stabilize during the weekdays. While the morning shows began with a relatively quiet occupancy of about 9 percent, the interest peaked significantly during the night shows, climbing to nearly 40 percent. This late-night momentum was a clear indicator of the weekend surge to come. The film maintained a strong presence across 13,544 shows on this day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The real shift happened on Day 10, the second Saturday. We saw a phenomenal jump in interest, with gross collections reaching 37.10 Cr. This is where the weekend effect truly kicked in, as family audiences and fans flocked to the theaters. The overall occupancy for the day reached over 51 percent, more than doubling the Friday figures. Interestingly, the evening shows were the busiest, hitting a 59 percent occupancy rate across 13,482 shows. The momentum did not stop there. On Day 11, which was the second Sunday, the film collected 41.53 Cr gross. Although the growth percentage was a more modest 11.9 percent compared to the massive leap seen on Saturday, the total volume remained significantly higher. This was a historic day for the production as the film officially crossed the 400 Crore net mark in India, bringing the total India gross to 496.86 Cr. The occupancy remained solid at around 50 percent, with afternoon and evening shows being the most crowded, both hovering above 62 percent . (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Spider-Man: Brand New Day - India Gross Collection (2nd Weekend)DayIndia Gross CollectionDay 9 (2nd Friday)₹ 17.96 CrDay 10 (2nd Saturday)₹ 37.10 CrDay 11 (2nd Sunday)₹ 41.53 CrTotal 2nd Weekend₹ 96.59 Cr The film's success is spread across multiple languages, showing its universal appeal in India. The English version leads the way with a massive gross of 273.60 Cr, followed closely by the Hindi version which has contributed 178.38 Cr. In the Southern markets, the film has performed exceptionally well with the Tamil version grossing 25.75 Cr and the Telugu version adding 18.19 Cr. The Malayalam and Kannada versions have contributed 0.56 Cr and 0.38 Cr respectively, bringing the total India gross to a staggering 496.86 Cr and total net collections to 415.45 Cr. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) When we look at the performance within national chains like PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, the numbers are impressive. For the second weekend, over 4 lakh tickets were sold across these chains. On Sunday alone, these major chains recorded a total of 1.4 lakh tickets sold for the film across 6,700 shows, contributing to a gross of approximately 6.3 Cr. PVR led the charts with a 3.7 Cr gross, followed by INOX with 1.8 Cr and Cinepolis with 0.8 Cr. The digital footprint of the film is equally impressive. On BookMyShow, the film saw massive engagement with 366,000 tickets booked on Friday, over 513,000 on Saturday, and 356,000 on Sunday. This brings the total ticket sales on the platform to a staggering 8.2 million so far. It is not just an Indian phenomenon either; According to Venky BoxOffice in North America, the film earned 57 million dollars on Saturday, taking its total in that region to 610 million dollars. Globally, the film has now amassed a massive ₹15,900 Cr gross collection, to become a certified blockbuster of 2026.

Top 10 Highest-Grossing Hollywood Movies At The Indian Box Office Hollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Top 10 Highest-Grossing Hollywood Movies At The Indian Box Office

Mumbai, August 9 - The Indian audience has long embraced Hollywood films, but in recent years there has been a significant surge in their box-office dominance. Ever since the release of Avengers: Infinity War in 2018, Hollywood blockbusters have not only challenged but often outperformed major Indian films, and now, Hollywood is set to open its account in the 500-crore club at the domestic box office with Spider-Man: Brand New Day. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The turning point, however, came much earlier with Jurassic World (2015), which became the first Hollywood title to cross the 100 crore net mark in India — a milestone few expected a non-Indian film to achieve at the time. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, only seven Hollywood films had managed to breach the 100 crore net barrier in India. However, the post-pandemic era has rewritten the rulebook. With cinema habits evolving and audiences increasingly drawn to global content, sixteen more Hollywood films have joined the 100 crore club in India after theatres reopened. In total, 23 Hollywood films have now achieved this memorable feat of 100 crore net - a testament to their growing influence over the cinema-loving Indian audience. Highest-Grossing Hollywood Films in India S. No. Movie Year Total India GBOC 1 Spider-Man: Brand New Day* 2026 ₹ 500 Cr 2 Avatar: The Way of Water 2022 ₹ 477.50 Cr 3 Avengers: Endgame 2019 ₹ 445.00 Cr 4 Avengers: Infinity War 2018 ₹ 272+ Cr 5 Spider-Man: No Way Home 2021 ₹ 271.00 Cr 6 The Jungle Book 2016 ₹ 240.00 Cr 7 Avatar: Fire & Ash 2025 ₹ 235.50+ Cr 8 The Lion King 2019 ₹ 190.00 Cr 9 Mufasa: The Lion King 2024 ₹ 172.00 Cr 10 Deadpool & Wolverine 2024 ₹ 169.25 Cr Note: Data as of August 9, 2026 (* running). Stay tuned...

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Day 10: Massive 107% Surge on Saturday with Rs.31 Cr Collection Paves Way to Dethrone Avatar: The Way of Water Hollywood
BY Christa Lincy 📰 News

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Day 10: Massive 107% Surge on Saturday with Rs.31 Cr Collection Paves Way to Dethrone Avatar: The Way of Water

The global box office has a new leader as Spider-Man: Brand New Day continues its record-breaking run. This latest installment has generated massive interest worldwide, especially with fans eager to see how Peter Parker navigates his life after the world-altering events of the previous films. The title itself, borrowed from a famous comic book arc, has sparked endless theories about a street-level reboot of the character, and that curiosity is translating directly into ticket sales. Currently, the film has amassed a staggering worldwide gross of 14,500 crore, supported by an overseas haul of 8,950 crore and a strong performance in the Indian market. In India, the movie is within striking distance of making history as it closes in on the records set by Avatar: The Way of Water. With a current net total of 380.75 crore, it is now just a few steps away from surpassing the 391.40 crore net and 477.50 crore gross lifetime business of the James Cameron directorial. Given the massive 106.7 percent growth seen on Saturday, the film is expected to overtake these numbers today and become the first Hollywood release to enter the elite 400 crore net club. This trend highlights how the superhero genre continues to challenge even the biggest cinematic milestones in the country, especially when centered around a character as iconic as Spider-Man. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The most significant story of the weekend is the massive jump seen on Saturday. After a steady Friday that brought in 15.00 crore net, the collections surged by 106.7 percent to reach 31.00 crore on Day 10. This doubling of numbers highlights a strong family audience and repeat viewers coming out in large numbers over the weekend. On Saturday alone, the film operated across 13,482 shows, pushing the total India gross to 455.33 crore. Looking at ticket sales on BookMyShow, the momentum is clear. Friday saw around 367 thousand tickets booked, while Saturday witnessed a jump to 513 thousand. In total, the platform has processed over 7.85 million tickets for this film. The national chains, including PVR, INOX, and Cinepolis, also reflected this trend. On Friday, these chains sold roughly 89,000 tickets, but that number jumped to 189 thousand tickets on Saturday. This surge in volume resulted in a gross collection of 9 crore from national chains alone on Saturday, with PVR contributing 5.20 crore, INOX adding 2.50 crore, and Cinepolis bringing in 1.30 crore. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The language-wise breakdown for Day 10 shows that the English version remains the primary driver, contributing 18.00 crore net with a 44 percent occupancy. The Hindi version follows closely with 10.50 crore net, though it saw a much higher occupancy rate of 94 percent across fewer shows. Other regional languages like Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam contributed a combined 2.50 crore net. Occupancy for the 3D English version has been exceptionally healthy in major cities. Chennai led the way with a remarkable 85.3 percent overall occupancy, peaking at 90 percent during night shows. Bengaluru also showed strong results with nearly 70 percent occupancy across 446 shows. In the National Capital Region and Mumbai, the film maintained steady occupancy levels between 36 and 38 percent despite having a massive volume of over 500 shows in each region. The Hindi 3D version saw its best performance in Pune and Mumbai, with overall occupancy hovering around 34 to 36 percent. The sheer scale of this run is evident in the total show count, which has now crossed 163,771 shows in India. With no major competition in sight and the 400 crore milestone just hours away, Spider-Man: Brand New Day is not just a hit; it is a cultural phenomenon that has redefined the ceiling for Hollywood releases in the Indian market.

Tom Holland's Spider-Man: Brand New Day Set To Become Biggest Hollywood Grosser In India By Second Sunday Hollywood
BY Sunit Jangir 📰 News

Tom Holland's Spider-Man: Brand New Day Set To Become Biggest Hollywood Grosser In India By Second Sunday

Mumbai, August 8 - Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures' Spider-Man: Brand New Day is on the verge of creating history at the Indian box office. The Tom Holland-led superhero film has already emerged as one of the biggest Hollywood blockbusters ever in the country and is now expected to become the highest-grossing non-Indian film in India by the end of its second weekend. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) Spider-Man: Brand New Day has grossed approximately 418.25 crore in India after its second Friday, completing nine days at the box office. The film continues to show strong momentum in its second week, despite facing competition from new releases. With the film maintaining its pace, the next major target is Avengers: Endgame, which currently holds the second position among the highest-grossing Hollywood films in India with a lifetime gross of around 445 crore. The fourth Tom Holland-led solo Spider-Man movie is expected to cross Avengers: Endgame on its second Saturday itself. Once that milestone is achieved, Brand New Day will have only one major target left — Avatar: The Way of Water. James Cameron's 2022 blockbuster has collected approximately 477.50 crore gross in India, and the current trajectory suggests that Spider-Man 4 could overtake that figure by Sunday, giving it the all-time non-Indian box-office record in the country. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}) The second weekend is turning out to be equally historic. The film is expected to collect 80 crore or more gross during its second weekend, which would be a record second weekend for a non-Indian film in India. The remarkable hold is particularly significant considering the film has already delivered a gigantic opening week and is now sustaining exceptional audience demand in its second week. If the film crosses the 477.50 crore mark by Sunday, Brand New Day is also expected to breach the 500 crore gross milestone before the second week ends, which will be a first instance for a foreign movie. It would also underline the extraordinary theatrical pull of Tom Holland's Spider-Man franchise in the Indian market, following the phenomenal performance of Spider-Man: No Way Home, which is currently the fifth biggest grosser. The bigger question now is how far Spider-Man: Brand New Day can go. With the 500 crore gross milestone firmly within reach, the film could potentially create a new benchmark that may remain extremely difficult for another Hollywood release to challenge until Avengers: Doomsday, which arrives in December this year with the potential to shatter almost every record at the Indian box office for Hollywood.

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