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Saturday, November 30, 2024

EARLY WEEKEND ESTIMATES: A Record Thanksgiving Weekend Within Reach as MOANA 2 on Pace to $215M+ Debut

Moana 2 is on track to becoming the highest 5-day opener of all time at the domestic box office, currently on pace to finish the weekend in the $215 – $220 range. The animated sequel has now grossed $140M domestically through Friday, with an additional $52.7M coming from a total of 48 overseas markets for […]

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Friday, November 29, 2024

LONG RANGE FORECAST: Can MUFASA: THE LION KING Break Out in a Crowded December Frame?

Subscribe to our FREE email newsletters to be notified of our latest updates in pre-release tracking, box office analysis, and industry news. Long Range Forecast — December 20, 2024 Mufasa: The Lion King | Disney Domestic Opening Weekend Range: $55M – $85M Disney—not to mention cinemas—hopes for a return to pre-pandemic success levels with the mid-December release […]

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Thursday, November 28, 2024

MOANA 2 Sails to $57.5M Domestic Opening Day

Disney’s Moana 2 sailed into a $66.3M start at the global box office on Wednesday, claiming $57.5M domestically (including previews) and $8.8M from 10 overseas markets. The $57.5M is the third-biggest domestic opening day ever for an animated title, behind Disney/Pixar’s Incredibles 2 and Inside Out 2. It is also the third-biggest opening day of […]

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The Biggest Movies Coming to Theaters December 2024

Subscribe to our FREE email newsletters to be notified of our latest updates in pre-release tracking, box office analysis, and industry news. In addition to a trio of holdovers from the Thanksgiving holiday (Moana 2, Wicked, Gladiator II), more tentpole titles await in December, along with a host of limited and platform releases from major distributors. For […]

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All the MOANA 2 Movie Merch on Sale at Cinemas

Disney surprised exhibitors earlier this year when CEO Bob Iger announced that the project–originally developed as a series for Disney+–was pivoting to a theatrical sequel. The 2016 hit Moana ($248.7M domestic/$643.3M global) holds the record for the most-streamed filmed on the platform, setting the sequel up for a new generation of fans to experience the […]

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Wednesday, November 27, 2024

MetroLux Theatres at Outlets at San Clemente to Host Taste of Scripted Bar & Kitchen Foodie Event

Metropolitan Theatres is inviting guests to experience a Taste of Scripted Bar & Kitchen on Thursday, December 5th from 5-8pm. The exclusive foodie event features a sampling of various made from scratch menu items that are being served at the newly opened full service restaurant and luxury bar, Scripted Bar & Kitchen located inside MetroLux […]

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Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Weekend Preview: MOANA 2 Sets Sail for a Massive Thanksgiving Weekend

The Boxoffice Podium Forecasting the Top 3 Movies at the Domestic Box Office | November 27 – Dec 1, 2024 Week 48 | November 27 – Dec 1, 2024Top 10 3-Day Range | Weekend 48, 2024: $230M — $300M 1. Moana 2Walt Disney Pictures | NEWWeekend 3-Day Range: $140M – $170M Weekend 5-Day Range: $170M […]

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Monday, November 25, 2024

Cineplex Opens Quebec’s First Rec Room Location

Cineplex, which operates Canada’s largest cinema chain as well as a diverse set of operations in the entertainment and media space, has opened the province of Quebec’s first location of The Rec Room as part of Montreal’s Royalmount district. The Rec Room offers guests gaming, dining, and live entertainment. Located above The Rec Room Royalmount […]

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B&B Theatres Gets ‘Glicked’ with Record-Breaking Weekend

Glicked? Wickedator? Whichever you prefer, the cinema industry and B&B Theatres experienced an electrifying weekend as Gladiator II and Wicked stormed onto big screens and propelled B&B Theatres to achieve four significant milestones across their 100-year history, including the chain’s biggest musical opening, biggest November weekend, 8th biggest weekend overall, and 12th biggest single day […]

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AMC Theatres’ Pre-Thanksgiving Weekend is the Highest in AMC’s 104-Year History

AMC Theatres was the popular place to be this past weekend in a strong opening weekend for both Wicked and Gladiator II. The company roared to its highest domestic revenue (admissions revenue plus food and beverage, including merchandise) on the weekend before Thanksgiving in AMC’s 104-year history. It was also the highest domestic admissions revenue […]

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Sunday, November 24, 2024

Weekend Box Office: WICKED and GLADIATOR II Deliver Best Pre-Thanskgiving Frame Since 2013

The “Glicked” combo of Wicked and Gladiator II worked its magic over the weekend, driving a cumulative $206.3M from the North American box office—the best pre-Thanksgiving frame since 2013’s The Hunger Games: Catching Fire led the way in a $226.5M weekend. That’s a 78% improvement over the pre-Thanksgiving frame last year, when The Hunger Games: […]

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Friday, November 22, 2024

Long Range Forecast: KRAVEN THE HUNTER Faces Stiff Holdover Competition in a Crowded Christmas Corridor

Subscribe to our FREE email newsletters to be notified of our latest updates in pre-release tracking, box office analysis, and industry news. Long Range Forecast — December 13, 2024 Kraven the Hunter | Sony / Columbia Pictures Domestic Opening Weekend Range: $20M – $25M This December sees the long-delayed release of Sony’s Kraven the Hunter, starring Aaron […]

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Curzon Cinema and Beronia Rioja Reserva Raise a Glass to an Ivory Christmas Film Season

Curzon Cinema has partnered with luxury Spanish wine brand Beronia to sponsor the independent cinema chain’s “Ivory Christmas” season of films, which celebrates the work of filmmaking duo Ismail Merchant and James Ivory, famed for highly decorated literary adaptations such as The Remains of The Day and Call Me By Your Name. The partnership, which […]

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Thursday, November 21, 2024

California’s Historic Ojai Playhouse to Reopen Friday, November 22

The historic Ojai Playhouse—following a decade-long closure—has announced its reopening on Friday, November 22. The newly revitalized 5,500-square-foot theater will feature a diverse lineup of first-run arthouse films, nostalgic classics, and live events—including comedy shows, notable speakers, podcasts, and music performances. Nestled in the scenic city of Ojai amidst the striking Topatopa Mountains, the Ojai […]

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All the WICKED Movie Merch on Sale at Cinemas

Green goes good with pink… In one of the largest marketing pushes ever, possibly even beyond that of 2023’s Barbie, Universal Pictures’ campaign for Wicked has been one for the record books. With collaborations and activations across what seems like every major brand, Wicked has permeated the cultural and commercial zeitgeist. Exclusively available at some […]

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All the GLADIATOR II Movie Merch on Sale at Cinemas

Ridley Scott returns to ancient Rome with Gladiator II, the director’s follow-up to his 2000 Best Picture Oscar winner. As audiences prepare to enter the cinematic arena at auditoriums nationwide, they can pick up hero-worthy popcorn vessels and more at some of North America’s largest cinema chains. AMC Theatres Regal Cinemark Marcus Theatres B&B Theatres […]

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Wednesday, November 20, 2024

Weekend Preview: WICKED and GLADIATOR II Primed to Kickstart a Hot Streak at the Box Office

The Boxoffice Podium Forecasting the Top 3 Movies at the Domestic Box Office | November 22 – 24, 2024 Week 47 | November 22 – 24, 2024Top 10 3-Day Range | Weekend 47, 2024: $210M — $260M 1. WickedUniversal Pictures | NEWWeekend Range: $120M – $140MShowtime Market Share: 29% Pros Cons 2. Gladiator IIParamount Pictures […]

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Sunday, November 17, 2024

Weekend Box Office: RED ONE Rides to $34M Domestic Debut

1. Red OneAmazon/MGM | NEW$34M Domestic Opening Weekend$84M Global Cume Dwayne Johnson’s new family comedy Red One looks destined to put studio Amazon/MGM in the red as it opened to a sluggish $34M from 4,032 screens for a PSA of $8,451. It may not be the blockbuster start many anticipated when the film was first […]

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Friday, November 15, 2024

Long Range Forecast: LORD OF THE RINGS: THE WAR OF THE ROHIRRIM Rides into Cinemas This December

Subscribe to our FREE email newsletters to be notified of our latest updates in pre-release tracking, box office analysis, and industry news. Long Range Forecast — December 13, 2024 Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim | Warner Bros. Pictures Domestic Opening Weekend Range: $10M – $25M An absolute box office behemoth over the first […]

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Thursday, November 14, 2024

Variety – The Children’s Charity of Southern California to Honor Cinemark’s Wanda Gierhart Fearing

Variety – The Children’s Charity of Southern California has announced Wanda Gierhart Fearing as the honoree for this year’s annual Heart of Show Business Luncheon. The event will take place on December 12th at the Skirball Cultural Center celebrating Wanda’s outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry and her commitment to community engagement. As the executive […]

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All the RED ONE Movie Merch on Sale at Cinemas

Christmas is coming early this year at cinemas nationwide with the Amazon/MGM Studios release of Red One. The big budget holiday comedy stars Dwayne Johnson, who reteams with Jumanji director Jake Kasdan. After Santa Claus is kidnapped, the North Pole’s Head of Security (Johnson) enlists a bounty hunter (Evans) on a secret mission to save […]

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Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Pepsi and Regal Are Transforming a New York City Theater into the Roman ‘COLAsseum’ to Celebrate Paramount Pictures’ GLADIATOR II

Pepsi and Regal are bringing fans into the Roman Colosseum ahead of the release of Paramount Pictures’ Gladiator II, only in theaters Friday, November 22nd. “The Pepsi COLAsseum” at Regal Times Square in New York City recreates the hype and energy of the “hypogeum,” offering a select number of lucky fans the chance to walk […]

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Weekend Preview: RED ONE Expected to Sleigh to the Top of the Box Office

The Boxoffice Podium Forecasting the Top 3 Movies at the Domestic Box Office | November 15 – 17, 2024 Week 46 | November 15 – 17, 2024Top 10 3-Day Range | Weekend 46, 2024: $50M — $70M 1. Red OneAmazon/MGM | NEWWeekend Range: $20M – $30MShowtime Market Share: 22% Pros Cons 2. Venom: The Last […]

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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Names Dana Pearson Chief Financial Officer and Alex Shullman Chief Product & Strategy Officer

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema has announced changes to its senior leadership team after promoting Dana Pearson to chief financial officer and Alex Shullman to chief product & strategy officer. Current CFO, Matt Vonderahe, is stepping down after four years in the position, but will remain through the end of the year to support the transition. Dana […]

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Tuesday, November 12, 2024

Shauna Kent Named RealD Vice President of Marketing

RealD has named Shauna Kent as the company’s vice president of marketing. A RealD marketing veteran who has risen through the ranks since joining the company more than 12 years ago, Kent will work closely with studio partners and exhibitors to guide RealD’s marketing campaigns on such upcoming films as Wicked and Moana 2, among […]

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Monday, November 11, 2024

New Trailer: Ethan Hunt Returns in MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING

Tom Cruise returns as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, the eighth installment in the Mission: Impossible franchise. Paramount announced the title with the release of the first teaser for the upcoming film. Interestingly, as seen in the trailer, Tom Cruise wears the same wardrobe as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – […]

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AMC Theatres Announces Multi-Year ‘Go Plan’ to Invest Up to $1.5 Billion in the Moviegoing Experience

AMC Theatres has announced AMC’s Go Plan, an ambitious investment in the future of moviegoing at AMC. Through AMC’s Go Plan, AMC expects to invest between $1 billion and $1.5 billion over the next four to seven years, enhancing its locations in the United States and Europe. AMC plans to provide guests with an even […]

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Sunday, November 10, 2024

Weekend Box Office: Third VENOM Takes the Lead For the Third Time

1. Venom: The Last DanceSony Pictures | Week 3$16.225M Domestic Weekend | $114.8M Domestic Cume$394.2M Global Cume Sony’s trilogy-capper Venom: The Last Dance led the box office for a third time during a slow post-election/Veteran’s Day weekend when the Top 3 all performed pretty much right at expectation. It earned $16.225M in 3,905 locations for […]

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Friday, November 8, 2024

The Collectible Obsession: The Rising Popularity of Concessions Merchandise

When it comes to going to the movies, the most important thing is, well, the movie. Since the earliest days of cinema, exhibitors have been responsible for the showmanship angle, using whatever means necessary to entice moviegoers with a little something extra, be it experiential, like the still-rising popularity of premium formats, or material.  In […]

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Thursday, November 7, 2024

AMC Theatres Unveils XL at AMC

AMC Theatres has announced XL at AMC, a new “XLF” initiative that will make it easier than ever for guests to find the extra-large screen at their AMC. Over the past year, AMC piloted and tested the XL concept at 68 of its ODEON Cinemas throughout Europe. Guest reaction was quite positive, encouraging AMC to […]

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The Biggest Movies Coming to Theaters in November 2024

Subscribe to our FREE email newsletters to be notified of our latest updates in pre-release tracking, box office analysis, and industry news. Just in time for the beginning of the holiday season, November is ready to light up the box office with a slate that includes some of the year’s most anticipated titles. The Thanksgiving holiday weekend […]

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Weekend Preview: VENOM: THE LAST DANCE to Hold Off Newcomers for Third Consecutive Box Office Victory

The Boxoffice Podium Forecasting the Top 3 Movies at the Domestic Box Office | November 8 – 10, 2024 Week 45 | November 8 – 10, 2024Top 10 3-Day Range | Weekend 45, 2024: $45M — $65M 1. Venom: The Last DanceSony Pictures | Week 3Weekend Range: $12M – $16M Pros After a disappointing start, […]

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Showtime Cinemas to Receive Exhibitor of the Year Award at CineAsia

Willy Liao, General Manager of ShowTime Cinemas will be on hand to accept the Exhibitor of the Year Award at the CineAsia Awards Ceremony on Thursday, 12 December 2024 at the Millennium Hilton in Bangkok. “It gives us great pleasure to present the Exhibitor of the Year award to Willy Liao and Taiwan’s Showtime Cinemas,” […]

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Monday, November 4, 2024

NBC Sports and IMAX Partner on First-Ever Live College Football Game in IMAX

NBC Sports and IMAX are partnering to bring an anticipated college sports event live to select IMAX locations nationwide: the 2024 edition of the annual Penn State ‘White Out’ game. This Saturday, November 9th, the matchup between the No. 6 Penn State Nittany Lions and the Washington Huskies will mark the first-ever college football game […]

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Fandango 2024 Most Anticipated Holiday Movies Survey Reveals What Fans Want to See in Theaters

Fandango has announced the results of its 2024 Most Anticipated Holiday Movies Survey today, with many exciting new releases heading to theaters for fans to enjoy. In a survey of more than 2,000 ticket buyers, Fandango found that over 80% of moviegoers are planning to watch at least one film in theaters during this festive […]

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Sunday, November 3, 2024

Weekend Box Office: VENOM Keeps Hold of Top Spot

1. Venom: The Last DanceSony Pictures | Week 2$26.1M Domestic Weekend | $90M Domestic Cume $317.1M Global Cume Things are looking a little brighter for Sony’s enclave of the Marvel Universe as Venom: The Last Dance posted a solid -49% drop in its second frame to take in $26.1M from 4,131 locations for a PSA […]

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Friday, November 1, 2024

Long Range Forecast: MOANA 2 Building Blockbuster Buzz in Pre-Sales

Subscribe to our FREE email newsletters to be notified of our latest updates in pre-release tracking, box office analysis, and industry news. Long Range Forecast — November 27, 2024 Moana 2 | Walt Disney Pictures Domestic Opening Weekend Range (5-Day): $120M – $150M Disney is back to claim another Thanksgiving weekend with Moana 2, in theaters the […]

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