Nolan’s epic might hit $90M this weekend, which would be only a 27% drop from its $124M opening last weekend. That would be a record-low second-weekend drop for a film that opened with $100M+.
Read moreNicolas Winding Refn’s ‘Her Private Hell’ Bombs at the Box Office with Just $785 Per-Theater Average
For a specialty distributor like NEON, the release was unusually wide for such an unconventional film, but it still struggled to attract audiences. The toxic reviews did this movie in.
Read moreDirectors With Most Cuts Per Minute Include Tony Scott, Baz Luhrmann, Michael Bay — and Christopher Nolan?
A member of ACE (American Cinema Editors), has shared nearly two decades of research analyzing the editing styles of major filmmakers. Over the past 15 years, he has manually counted individual shots.
Read moreChristopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Leaks on X; Over 2M Views Before Takedown
The leak comes as a surprise, given Nolan’s reputation for maintaining exceptionally tight security around the handling and distribution of his films, particularly when it comes to digital copies.
Read moreRyan Coogler’s ‘Black Panther 3’ Confirmed for December 2028 Release, David Jonsson to Star as T’Challa’s Son
This evening at CinemaCon, “Black Panther 3” was finally confirmed. Coogler will return to direct, with David Jonsson (“Alien: Romulus”) joining the cast as the major new addition, playing T’Challa’s son.
Read moreCONFIRMED: Ryan Gosling To Star as Ghost Rider in Shawn Levy-Directed Movie, Set For 2028 Release
Turns out, an announcement might be coming soon—maybe even during tonight’s Marvel panel at San Diego Comic-Con. At least, that’s what DanielRPK is now reporting. We’ll see how it goes.
Read moreZach Cregger Says ‘The Flood’ Is the Last Movie of “This Chapter” of His Career
Is Cregger moving away from horror? Calling this the “last movie of this chapter” of his career suggests a pivot could be coming. So far, Cregger has made three horror films.
Read moreAdam Wingard Says ‘Onslaught’ A “Spiritual Sequel” to ‘The Guest’: “Takes Place in the Same Town”
Adam Wingard has confirmed rumors that “Onslaught” is set in the same universe as “The Guest,” validating a popular fan theory. It’s also the end of a trilogy which started with “You’re Next.’
Read moreDanny DeVito Wants to Direct Again With ‘McTeague,’ His First Movie in 23 Years
Danny DeVito, now 81 years old, wants to make one more movie, eyeing a shoot in San Francisco. Specifically, he wants to adapt “McTeague,” an 1899 novel by Frank Norris.
Read moreDavid Ellison Postpones Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger Until June 2027
Up to his neck in court battles, David Ellison has decided to put the Paramount–Warner Bros. merger on hold. It will not move forward until June 1, 2027.
Read moreChuck Russell Dies at 74, Directed ‘The Mask,’ ‘Dream Warriors,’ ‘Eraser’ and ‘The Blob’
His films may not have always impressed the critics, but they helped define a specific era of genre filmmaking — he was a product of his time and certainly made a mark.
Read moreChristopher Nolan Visits Criterion Closet, Names the Films That Shaped Him, Including ‘Malcolm X,’ ‘Lost Highway,’ and ‘The Player’
Here’s Christopher Nolan visiting the Criterion Closet. The video is less than five minutes long, but somehow he manages to walk away with 16 titles that have shaped his artistic sensibilities
Read more‘The Odyssey’ Eyes $85M Second Weekend With a Stunning 31% Drop
This coming weekend is looking strong for Nolan’s massive epic. The numbers I’m hearing point to an $80M–$85M second frame — if the higher end is reached, that would be just a 31% drop.
Read moreJacques Audiard Sets Next Film ‘La Nuit ravagée,’ a Horror Movie for Netflix
The streaming goamt has greenlit Audiard’s “La Nuit ravagée,” based on the acclaimed horror novel by Jean-Baptiste Del Amo. The film will be a French-language Netflix original.
Read moreFirst Trailer: ‘Blade Runner 2099’ Reveals Hunter Schafer and Michelle Yeoh in Amazon’s Upcoming Series
This one was shot in 2024. Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer lead Amazon/MGM’s “Blade Runner 2099.” Yeoh signed on to play the role of Olwyn, and Hunter Schafer was cast in the lead role as Cora.
Read moreMike Leigh’s ‘Tender Loving Care’ Skipped Venice After Offered Out-of-Competition Slot
If you remember, Leigh’s “Hard Truths” had also been rejected by Venice in 2024, as well as Cannes, and the filmmaker wasn’t shy about saying so during the film’s press run.
Read moreBrad Bird Says ‘1906’ Could Finally Happen as an Eight-Episode Limited Series
Now that Brad Bird has made “Ray Gunn,” a 30-year passion project plagued by delays and studio switcheroos, will he finally get to realize “1906”?
Read moreWerner Herzog’s ‘Bucking Fastard’ Debuts Wild First Clip Ahead of Venice Premiere
We now have our first clip from “Bucking Fastard,” which is set to screen in Competition at Venice this September, and it’s certainly a curiosity.
Read moreTi West’s ‘Ebenezer’ Releases First Trailer With Johnny Depp as Scrooge
Here’s the trailer, which arrives just as Depp made a surprise appearance at Comic-Con. He seems to be having a ball playing the character—but will we have as much fun watching the movie?
Read moreMatt Damon Teases The Daniels’ New Sci-Fi Movie as ‘The Breakfast Club’ Meets ‘Inception’ Meets Anime Meets John Oliver
Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan’s next sci-fi movie is supposed to start shooting a few weeks from now, for now, it goes by the working title “Thasnagar.”
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