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Audiences flooded movie theaters throughout Memorial Day weekend in support of "The Little Mermaid" from Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS). What Happened: The movie, a CGI-laced live-action remake of the 1988 animated classic, earned an impressive $117.5 million over the course of the four-day...

"The Super Mario Bros. Movie," which premiered in theaters earlier this month, is set to become the first release this year  to cross the $1 billion mark at the global box office.  Based on the popular Nintendo game, the animated feature has taken in more...

One of the most anticipated movies of the year, that's part of Phase 5 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, arrives in November 2023. A new trailer is trending on Tuesday, with Marvel fans analyzing what the story could center on and what it means for other movies and series. What Happened:...

Movie theater leader AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE: AMC) reported fourth-quarter financial results after the market close Tuesday. Here are the key highlights. What Happened: AMC reported fourth-quarter revenue of $990.9 million, down 15.4% year-over-year. The revenue total came in ahead of a...

Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS)'s first-quarter earnings results and the company’s earnings call Wednesday were the first since Bob Iger rejoined as the CEO of the company, replacing his former replacement Bob Chapek. Iger and the Disney management team discussed layoffs, cost-...

The slap heard around the world happened at the 2022 Academy Awards and saw Will Smith receive a 10-year ban from the annual award show — and take a hit in his movie career, with multiple projects being put on hold. Smith could soon be added to a highly anticipated movie, according to a new,...

One of the most anticipated movies of 2022 opened this past weekend and turned in the fifth-biggest opening weekend of the year. Here’s a look at how the performance of “Avatar: The Way of Water” stacked up in 2022, so far, and against its previous movie released in theaters...

The DC Comics media segment of Warner Bros Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) continues to see major changes to power growth in the future. Here’s a look at the latest franchise overhaul and how it relates to well-known superhero Superman. What Happened: Movie producers Peter Safran and James Gunn have...

Media giant Walt Disney Co (NYSE: DIS) made a big move by naming a new CEO to help turn around a struggling stock price. Here’s a look at the early strengths the new CEO could have. What Happened: Disney recently announced it was replacing CEO Bob Chapek with former CEO Bob Iger, a man...

Best known as the home of Batman and Superman, DC Comics has a library of hundreds of comic book characters. Parent company Warner Bros Discovery (NASDAQ: WBD) now appears to have a new hit superhero movie from the DC Comics universe. What Happened: The HBO Max streaming platform from Warner...

The Labor Day weekend is often a time for the last vacations of the year, camping, barbecues and trips outdoors. It's not known as a strong box office weekend, but the movie theater sector put an emphasis in getting butts in seats this year with a new promotional offering. Here’s how...

A prequel to an original movie from 1980 is the most watched premiere on Hulu. Here’s a look at how “Prey” stacks up for the Disney-backed streaming platform. What Happened: “Prey,” the latest installment of the "Predator" franchise that began in 1987 with...

The CEO of one of the largest movie theater chains is no stranger to sharing positive comments on his company. Here’s what AMC Entertainment Holdings (NYSE: AMC) CEO Adam Aron had to say about the company’s recent strong weekend and a potential call out to short sellers. What Happened:...

In 2021, only three movies grossed more than $200 million domestically at the box office. Six months into 2022, five movies have passed the $200 million domestic total, and more blockbusters could be on the way. Experts see the domestic box office hitting between $7.5 billion and $8 billion for...

A major movie studio is changing up its release schedule, including several highly anticipated comic book franchise adaptations. What Happened: Warner Bros., a unit of AT&T Inc (NYSE: T), announced Thursday it would change several movie release dates: “Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom...