Entertainment

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Global city skyline at dusk with digital streams and people watching screens, illustrating Netflix's impact on media and economy.

Netflix's massive content spending reshapes global media landscape.

Over the last decade, Netflix poured more than $135 billion into content, an investment that has since contributed over $325 billion to the global economy and generated over 425,000 jobs worldwide, ac

Claire Donovan·May 13, 2026

Audience members enthusiastically applauding and cheering in a dark movie theater as the title 'Michael' is displayed on the big screen.

Media

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

Film crew actively shooting a scene in Los Angeles with Hollywood signs in the background, symbolizing California's expanded film incentives.

Media

California expands film incentives to $750 million annually

California's Film & Television Tax Credit Program (Program 4.

Andre Silva·April 30, 2026