Josh Armstrong

Look at the two of them next to each other and try to make it make sense. On one side: the just-dropped trailer for James...

Macaulay Culkin's potential return to "Home Alone" presents a fresh premise about parenting and grief, but requires collaboration with original creators and a focus on emotional depth over nostalgia.

The Mandalorian and Grogu may open below expectations, but they're unlikely to surpass Star Wars: The Clone Wars as the lowest-grossing Star Wars film due to significant differences.

Disney's 2026 release slate mirrors its record-breaking 2019, featuring sequels and reboots like "Avengers: Doomsday" and "Toy Story 5." The strategy seems to seek nostalgia amid post-pandemic audience skepticism. Previous successes built trust, but if current projects underperform, Disney risks revealing their inability to recreate past magic, reflecting a vulnerable position.

Star Wars will return to theaters with "The Mandalorian and Grogu" on May 22, 2026, marking its longest gap since 2019. Early box office projections indicate it may open below previous films, raising concerns about audience interest. Nevertheless, its lower budget and the popularity of Grogu may provide a buffer against failure. Ultimately, the film serves as a test for the franchise's theatrical future amidst a shift towards streaming.

In late 2001, a teaser trailer led audiences to mistakenly believe a new Batman film was imminent. Instead, it humorously revealed Scooby-Doo. This effective misdirection by Warner Bros. played on nostalgia and anticipation, resulting in memorable surprise marketing. The Scooby-Doo film later became a cult classic, highlighting changing trailer trends.

Tom Hanks has done a lot in his career. He's won back-to-back Best Actor Oscars. He voiced Woody. He outran a volleyball-related mental breakdown on...

The animated feature "Kingdom Games" resembles Disney's "Zootopia," raising legal concerns over character similarities, as it employs an AI-driven production pipeline for its creation.

The 'Girls' creator alleges her co-star hurled a chair at the wall next to her, screamed in her face, and punched a hole in...

Sony launched CinemaCon 2026 with an impressive presentation emphasizing the significance of theaters. Highlights included new footage from "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" and "Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse," alongside Aaron Sorkin's "The Social Reckoning" and a "Resident Evil" reboot. The diverse lineup showcased a vibrant cinematic future, enticing theater owners.