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Toy Story 5 Earns $71 Million on Opening Day

Toy Story 5, the fifth installment in a nearly 30-year-old franchise, grossed an astonishing $71 million on its opening day, including previews, according to Deadline .

Andre Silva·June 20, 2026
Split screen showing a nostalgic 'Scary Movie' logo contrasted with a modern, original horror film visual, representing 2026 film trends.
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Nostalgic IP Revivals & Original Hits Shape 2026 Film Trends

The 'Scary Movie' franchise, long dormant, is poised to open with over $52.

Claire Donovan·June 6, 2026
Silhouetted audience in a vintage cinema watching a montage of music artists on screen, representing the repetitive nature of music biopics.
Music

Music biopics: Why the genre remains creatively stagnant

The new Michael Jackson biopic, despite widespread criticism for its superficiality, has achieved significant box office success, attracting audiences eager for a musical retrospective.

Andre Silva·May 15, 2026
Audience members enthusiastically applauding and cheering in a dark movie theater as the title 'Michael' is displayed on the big screen.
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Michael biopic debuts with $97 million, highest domestic music biopic opening

The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' didn't just debut; it exploded onto the scene with an astonishing $97 million domestically.

Andre Silva·May 10, 2026
Gen Z audience members engaging with TikTok content, visually connected to a successful movie premiere, symbolizing the platform's impact on film box office.
Trends

Gen Z's TikTok Surge Predicts Stronger Film Box Office Performance

Audiences exposed to TikTok campaigns were 172% more likely to purchase movie tickets than those unexposed, marking a profound shift in film marketing efficacy, according to Variety .

Eleanor Voss·May 8, 2026
Audience in a movie theater cheering and applauding during the premiere of the Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael'.
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Michael Jackson Biopic 'Michael' Earns $217 Million Worldwide

The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' shattered box office records on its opening weekend, grossing $217 million worldwide and nearly doubling the combined starts of three recent musical biopics.

Claire Donovan·April 27, 2026
Silhouette of Michael Jackson performing on stage with a spotlight, representing the record-breaking success of his biopic 'Michael'.
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Michael Jackson Biopic 'Michael' Earns $97 Million Domestically

The Michael Jackson biopic 'Michael' shattered expectations, earning $97 million domestically in its opening weekend and setting an all-time record for biopics.

Andre Silva·April 26, 2026
A vibrant movie theater marquee at dusk with a crowd eagerly entering, symbolizing the resurgence of cinema attendance and longer theatrical windows.
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Studios Rethink Theatrical Windows as Box Office Momentum Builds

Universal Pictures committed to at least five weekends of theatrical exclusivity this year, expanding to seven weekends by 2027.

Andre Silva·April 12, 2026
Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach from The Super Mario Galaxy Movie celebrating record box office success with golden coins and stardust, symbolizing its massive global debut.
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Super Mario Sequel Sets Box Office Records With $372.5M Debut

Illumination and Nintendo's 'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' collected approximately $372.5 million worldwide in its first five days, marking the year's biggest opening and reinforcing the power of video game IP in Hollywood.

Andre Silva·April 6, 2026