Tag: box office
Toy Story 5 Knows What It’s About. Star Wars Forgot.
Pixar's Toy Story 5 addresses themes of cultural irrelevance and emotional connection, contrasting with Star Wars' struggles to maintain a coherent narrative. It highlights fear of obsolescence in children's toys.
Passenger had one of 2026’s best horror teasers. So why did Paramount...
The horror film Passenger, anticipated after a gripping teaser, suffered from poor marketing and disappointing reviews, landing at 44% on Rotten Tomatoes. Critics say it fails to deliver on the teaser's promise.
Milly Alcock Didn’t Kill Supergirl. She Just Made the Coroner’s Job Easier.
Milly Alcock's comments in Variety ahead of Supergirl's release reflect her frustration with online backlash. However, her approach risks alienating potential viewers, complicating the film's box office success amid industry challenges.
If the Hexed Test Screening Rumors Are True, Disney Animation Has a Bigger...
Rumors suggest that Disney's upcoming film "Hexed" faced poor test screening reactions, prompting last-minute changes. If true, this could signify deeper creative and institutional issues for Disney Animation.
If Supergirl Bombs, the DCU Has a Problem It Can’t Solve by Firing...
Supergirl's box office forecast looks promising, but if it fails, James Gunn's singular leadership structure may face severe implications. Warner Bros. could struggle to address blame without disrupting its 10-year DCU strategy.
Minions Have Lasted 15 Years. Here’s What They Teach Us About...
The Minions' unexpected cultural success stems from their cheerful failure and emotional availability, appealing to a desire for freedom from social shame and performance anxiety.
‘Swapped’ Just Broke Netflix’s Animation Record — and Skydance Animation Finally...
Skydance Animation's Swapped, released on Netflix, achieved 38.7 million views in its first week, becoming the most-viewed Netflix animated original. Its success contrasts with previous mixed-performing titles from the studio.
Why ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Is Struggling to Hit $1...
Universal and Illumination’s animated sequel, while projected to gross $1 billion to $1.1 billion, is viewed as a disappointment compared to its predecessor's $1.36 billion success.
‘Resident Evil’ Has Always Made Money. With Zach Cregger, It Might...
The first trailer for the Sony/Columbia reboot dropped Thursday morning. After 24 years and $1.2 billion at the global box office, the franchise has...
Taylor Swift Sends Swifties Into Orbit With Cryptic ‘Toy Story’-Themed Countdown
A 48-hour timer wrapped in Pixar-blue skies and Andy's bedroom clouds appeared on TaylorSwift.com — and vanished 10 minutes later. The internet has not...
