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'Fantastic Four' tops North American box office with $40M
Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Pedro Pascal's Fantastic Four: First Steps is the No. 1 movie in North America again, earning an additional $40 million in receipts in its second weekend, announced Sunday. Coming in at No. 2 is The Bad Guys 2 with $22.2 million, followed by The Naked Gun at No. 3 with $17 million, Superman at No. 4 at $13.9 million and Jurassic World: Rebirth at No. 5 with $8.7 million. Rounding out the top tier are Together with $6.8 million, F1 at No. 7 with $4.1 million, I Know What You Did Last Summer at No. 8 with $2.7 million, Smurfs at No. 9 with $1.8 million and How to Train Your Dragon at No. 10 with $1.4 million.
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Important MCU Movie Is Missing From Disney Plus
A wide range of Marvel Cinematic Universe properties are currently available to stream on Disney Plus. In fact, just about every major MCU movie and show is available to stream on the platform between Disney's ownership, their acquisition of 20th Century Fox, and their licensing deal with Sony. Unfortunately, there's one important MCU movie still missing from Disney Plus in the meantime. With all of their deals and acquisitions in place, some of the rights issues surrounding certain films can be tricky, and that means a few titles have the tendency to bounce back and forth between streaming services. This happens to be the case with one MCU movie that fans would absolutely love to have on Disney Plus. Unfortunately, it just isn't available – though that could change in the future. Interestingly, it is available to stream elsewhere, thanks to the complicated rights issues behind the film. While it's unclear when or if it could appear on Disney Plus, it does seem likely that everything will be sorted out with the mere passage of time. This film, of course, is none other than Spider-Man: No Way Home . The 2021 Spider-Man sequel was released just prior to a deal made between Disney Plus and Sony Pictures which would make Disney Plus the home for Sony's Spider-Man movies. Unfortunately, the deal only covers films released in 2022, which means Spider-Man: No Way Home just barely missed the cutoff by being released in December 2021. Sony also has deals in place with Netflix which can complicate things further. As for now, the formula seems to be that a Spider-Man movie released by Sony will hit theaters, then nine months later Netflix will offer the title for streaming. The film will stay on Netflix for a total of 18 months before Disney Plus will then host the title. Due to the time in which the deals were made, Spider-Man: No Way Home actually has a streaming home on Starz for the time being. It's been available on the platform since January 14, 2024. If one applies the 18 month rule from their Netflix deal, however, then that would make the film available to leave on July 14, 2025. It remains to be seen if the title actually will – especially since Disney Plus hasn't made any suggestion that they'll be acquiring No Way Home or that Starz will be losing it – but it's definitely something to look out for. As such, we'll have to see where the licensing rights behind Spider-Man: No Way Home take the film next. Fortunately, it could very well be Disney Plus once the time is right. The MCU movie will then be at home with all of the other titles tied to the franchise. Stay tuned to ScreenGeek for any additional updates as we have them.
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Horror Movies to Watch: August 2025 Picks Include 'Weapons' & More
Welcome to Horror Explorer, a curated column showcasing the month's best movies, series, books and everything else spooky worth checking out. I'm William Earl, Variety's executive digital director and the publication's resident horror enthusiast. Please drop me a line at wearl@ if there's something I should check out for next month's missive. More from Variety 'Weapons' Star June Diane Raphael Explains Pantless Premiere Look: 'It's a Little C--y and a Little Horror and a Little Scary' 'Weapons' Horror Film Launches Fortnite Tie-In Event From Warner Bros. After 'Sinners' Success (EXCLUSIVE) LISTEN: How Noah Hawley and FX Brought 'Alien: Earth' to Life; Kevin Feige Gets Candid as Comic Con Approaches Marquee Madness'Weapons' (Releasing in theaters on Aug. 8 via Warner Bros.) — Zach Cregger's sprawling 'Barbarian' follow-up is an unpredictable journey into the depths of evil in a small town. Gripping and confident, it's one of the year's best films. Josh Brolin, Julia Garner and Alden Ehrenreich lead a locked-in cast. Off the Beaten Path'Strange Harvest' (Releasing theatrically on Aug. 8 via Roadside Attractions and Saban Films) — Stuart Ortiz, one half of the duo behind the 'Grave Encounters' films, helms this mockumentary about the search for a serial killer named Mr. Shiny. It's a clever satire of true crime culture with plenty for horror fans to enjoy. 'Witchboard' (Releasing theatrically on Aug. 15 via The Avenue and Atlas Distribution) — A sly remake of the '80s classic, 'The Mask' director Chuck Russell helms this wild tale of a Ouija board gone terribly wrong. Fun kills and a game cast keep things rolling along until a bonkers third act that strives for maximum carnage. 'Hell House LLC: Lineage' (Releasing theatrically on Aug. 20 via Terror Films and Iconic Events) — The fifth and final film in the Abbadon Hotel saga nixes found footage in favor of a traditional feature, but promises even more haunted clown shenanigans and a story that ties the series' threads together. 'The Toxic Avenger' (Releasing theatrically on Aug. 28 via Cineverse) — 'Green Room' director Macon Blair reboots this Troma classic, which is still violent and disgusting, but with a surprisingly soulful lead performance from Peter Dinklage as Toxie. Jacob Tremblay, Taylour Paige, Kevin Bacon and Elijah Wood all come to play in this successful take on the character, which — despite a slightly larger budget — is as funny and subversive as the original. 'Jimmy and Stiggs' (Releasing theatrically on Aug. 15 via The Horror Section) — The first film picked up by Eli Roth's new venture, The Horror Section, Joe Begos wrote and directed this sci-fi freakout that is splattered with practical effects. Dark humor and a colorful visual style elevate this story of a man pushed to the brink as he prepares to wage war against aliens. 'Alive in the Catacombs' (Now available to rent at ) — This performance video from rockers Queens of the Stone Age is both beautiful and creepy, as the band performs acoustically arranged songs from their catalogue for the scores of dead surrounding them in the Catacombs. Also recommended: the mini companion documentary 'Alive in Paris and Before,' which delves into the making of the project. Killer Series'Alien: Earth' (Premiering Aug. 12 on FX) — 'Fargo' and 'Legion' mastermind Noah Hawley is the brains behind this big-budget prequel series, in which a spaceship filled with extraterrestrial evil crashes into Earth. It's a gorgeous, scary series that ranks among the best work in the franchise. Bloodcurdling Books'How to Survive Camping: The Man With No Shadow' by Bonnie Quinn (Will be released Aug. 5 via S&S/Saga Press) — Quinn is an active writer on the r/nosleep subreddit, and a portion of her work has been adapted into this fun and creative novel. A full narrative disguised as a how-to guide, 'Shadow' follows a woman in charge of a campsite filled with creepy creatures and the dead campers who didn't follow the rules. It's like having a spooky stay at summer camp, even as the season comes to an end. 'The Unseen' by Ania Ahlborn (Will be released Aug. 19 via Gallery) — Ahlborn's creative riff on the haunted child genre takes plenty of unexpected twists and turns. This is the perfect page-turner that is brimming with darkness, and would make a wonderful transition from summertime fluff to a crisp fall read. 'The Possession of Alba Díaz' by Isabel Cañas (Will be released Aug. 19 via Berkley) — Cañas' exorcism story is a gorgeously written tale of a woman in 1765 who goes with her fiancé to his family's mine to avoid a plague. Unfortunately, something even more insidious seems to take control of her. As the story builds, the best material examines the struggle between traditional sorcery and the power of the church. 'The End of the World As We Know It: New Tales of Stephen King's 'The Stand'' edited by Christopher Golden and Brian Keene (Will be released Aug. 19 via Gallery) — A must-have for Stephen King fans, scores of great writers contribute stories set in the world of the author's apocalyptic masterpiece, including S. A. Cosby, C. Robert Cargill, Paul Tremblay and many more. With a King-penned introduction and a hearty 800-page count, Constant Readers will have a ball debating their favorite pieces. Frightening FestivalsFrightFest London (Aug. 21 – 25, buy tickets here) — The indie horror event is screening many of the year's buzziest festival fare, including the UK premieres of 'The Home,' 'Jimmy & Stiggs,' 'Mother of Flies' and 'Influencers.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week What's Coming to Disney+ in August 2025 What's Coming to Netflix in August 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
