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Forbes
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
How Soon Will ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' Begin Streaming?
Greg Tarzan Davis, Tom Cruise, Simon Pegg and Hayley Atwell in "Mission Impossible: The Final ... More Reckoning." Since Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning was released in theaters nearly two months ago, how soon will it be available on digital streaming? Starring Cruise as Impossible Mission Force Agent Ethan Hunt for the eighth and possibly final time, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning opened in theaters on May 23. The film picks up after the events of 2023's Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning, where Ethan and his fellow IMF agents including Grace (Hayley Atwell), Benji (Simon Pegg), Luther (Ving Rhames) and new allies Paris (Pom Klementieff) and Degas (Greg Tarzan Davis) attempt to thwart the self-aware AI program The Entity from taking over the world's nuclear stockpile. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning also stars Esai Morales, the main villain who is trying to gain possession of The Entity and Angela Bassett as U.S. President Erika Sloane. Generally, the Mission: Impossible franchise's studio, Paramount Pictures, releases its films on digital streaming via premium video on demand about a month after they open in theaters, no matter the size of the release. For example, Ridley Scott's big-budget spectacle Gladiator II was released in theaters on Nov. 22, 2024, and arrived on PVOD just over a month later, on Dec. 24. After that, the studio's live-action and animated hybrid Sonic the Hedgehog 3 opened in theaters on Dec. 20, 2024, and arrived on PVOD on Jan. 21. In the lower-budgeted realm, Paramount released Jack Quaid's action comedy Novocaine in theaters on March 14 and it debuted on PVOD about three and a half weeks later, on April 8. Since Cruise is without question one of the industry's biggest proponents of the theatrical experience (which he speaks about in a May interview with BFI), it shouldn't come as a big surprise that he wants moviegoers to see Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning on the big screen without any quick home entertainment options. However, since the film's theater count is down to 705 venues this weekend (it debuted in 3,857 theaters on May 23) and looks to be dropping out of the domestic top 10 this weekend (on Friday it earned $230,000 for a No. 11 finish, per The Numbers), a transition to PVOD would seem to be imminent. However, the pattern for Cruise's last M:I film suggests otherwise. Released in theaters on July 12, 2023, Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning, Part 1 —the film was later rebranded and dropped the Part 1 from the tite — it took nearly three months for the film to arrive on PVOD on Oct. 10. If Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning were to follow the same release pattern of its predecessor, that would put the digital release's debut sometime between Aug. 19 and Aug. 26, since new films generally arrive on PVOD on Tuesdays. When to Stream, however, believes that Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning will arrive a bit quicker on PVOD. In the site's latest Streaming Tracking Report, When to Stream — which is typically accurate with its PVOD reporting — is estimating an early to mid-August digital release for the film. How Was Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning Received By Audiences And Critics? Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning to date has earned nearly $195.2 million domestically and $389.7 million internationally for a worldwide box office tally of $584.9 million. The film had a production budget of $400 million before prints and advertising, according to The Numbers. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning had an 80% 'fresh' rating from Rotten Tomatoes critics based on 408 reviews. The RT Critics Consensus reads, 'Gargantuan in action, runtime, and scope, The Final Reckoning is a sentimental sendoff for Ethan Hunt that accomplishes its mission with a characteristic flair for the impossible.' The film also earned an 88% 'fresh' audience score based on 10,000-plus verified user ratings. The RT audience summary for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning simply reads, 'Mission: Accomplished.' The official PVOD release date for Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning will be reported on as soon as the information becomes available.
Metro
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
'Worst film ever' ripped apart by critics in one-star reviews
A movie freshly released into cinemas on Friday, ready to take advantage of summer blockbuster audiences, has been savaged by critics as one of the worst films they've ever seen. The family film has attracted a wave of one-star reviews deriding it as 'punishing', 'painfully sentimental' and 'kryptonite to comedy and entertainment'. Smurfs, which has rested most of most of its marketing on solely on music superstar and billionaire entrepreneur Rihanna's involvement, has been in cinemas worldwide for less than two full days. And while fan reaction has started to trickle in during opening weekend with a seemingly pretty positive marker of 64% on review aggregator site Rotten Tomatoes, professional critics have been far less kind, putting it at 21%. And those who hated Smurfs, really, really hated it, with several outlets awarding it the lowest rating possible. This is despite Paramount Pictures best efforts, casting Rihanna as Smurfette and backing her up with a star-studded wealth of vocal talent from the likes of John Goodman, Nick Offerman, Kurt Russell, Sandra Oh, Octavia Spencer, Natasha Lyonne, Jimmy Kimmel, Nick Kroll, Hannah Waddingham and James Corden. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Based on the Belgian comic book series created in 1958, this is the characters' sixth feature-length film, billed as a musical fantasy comedy and following a Smurf in the village called No Name (Corden) as he has an identity crisis over his hopes to become a magician – before disaster, in multiple dimensions, ensues as Papa Smurf (Goodman) is kidnapped. 'One of the worst films I've ever seen,' The Telegraph's Robbie Collin declared in his one-star review, where he also called it 'a colossal pile of 'Smurf'' and asked: 'Will it keep the kids quiet for an hour and a half? Probably not, though it is loud enough that you won't be able to hear them complain.' Johnny Oleksinski for The New York Post was even less impressed, awarding the film zero out of four stars according to Rotten Tomatoes and confidently describing it as 'one of the worst movies you'll see all year'. 'I have just endured a film in which an army of little creatures cruelly tortures humans. No, not Gremlins. That's a good movie. It was Smurfs. And the punished human was me. I Smurf-ing loathed it,' he griped. Discussing the film's music, which includes an original song from Rihanna, Friend of Mine, he added: 'The interminable dirge boasts such inspired lyrics as 'Does happy ever after really ever happen?'. Answer: Not for anyone unlucky enough to have bought a ticket to Smurfs.' In Empire's one-star review John Nugent described Smurfs as 'a tedious series, with more than a whiff of corporate mandate about it' and also questioned if any fans of the Smurfs actually still existed. For The Times, another one-starrer, Kevin Maher sounded beyond fed up as he called Smurfs 'profoundly, oppressively empty' and added: 'There's no reason to see it.' 'This Smurfs might just be the worst of the lot, because it's simultaneously derivative and so crammed with new Smurfs lore that it may make you yearn for the comparatively humble hijinks of Marvel's multiverse,' complained The Independent's Clarisse Loughrey in what was – you guessed it -yet another minimum-marks review. While The Guardian's Peter Bradshaw might have been a smidgen more generous by awarding the animated flick two stars, he sounded equally unimpressed in his comments about the 'laborious slice of content'. 'For me, this film shows yet again that there is something about the Smurfs, those little Belgian creatures with blue skin and floppy-protuberant hats, which is basically kryptonite to comedy and entertainment,' he wrote. Film Authority's review had an imaginative way of describing its (1/5) displeasure with the film, sniping: 'Chris Miller's Smurfs literally smurfs its pants over and over again, it's lazy, derivative and painfully sentimental.' Produced for a reported budget of $58million (£43.2m) before marketing costs, its opening weekend is set for a distinctly underwhelming $12m (£8.9m), according to Deadline. Discussing his collaboration with Rihanna for the movie, director Chris Miller told Metro she was 'invaluable'. Alongside her 'great' vocal performance, Miller revealed they were 'hyper focused' with the 37-year-old star on bringing a new look to Smurfette. 'We spent a long time – about a year, actually – even going through different hair styles and even slight subtle costume changes and little things. More Trending 'We really, really, really pushed it to places that it was like, 'We can't, this is not going to happen.' We went almost full circle back to those original Peyo designs with some slight modifications, and felt really good about it. 'With Rihanna, it's like showing her art and really just getting her to react. She was invaluable in that way.' Smurfs is in cinemas now. Got a story? If you've got a celebrity story, video or pictures get in touch with the entertainment team by emailing us celebtips@ calling 020 3615 2145 or by visiting our Submit Stuff page – we'd love to hear from you. MORE: I Know What You Did Last Summer star left sobbing over original actor's 'iconic' return MORE: Clueless director blasts 'nonsense' incest plot complaints 30 years after release MORE: Star of 90s horror reboot wanted to go 'all gas' on gore in new film
Time of India
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Smurfs 2025 OTT release: Here's when and where to watch the animated reboot
The beloved blue characters return in 'Smurfs' (2025), an animated musical reboot directed by Chris Miller, featuring Rihanna as Smurfette. Released in theatres on July 18, the film is currently running exclusively on the big screen and has not yet arrived on any streaming platform. Smurfs streaming status: Not available online yet As reported by The Wrap, 'Smurfs' is not streaming on any platform at the moment. Since the film is backed by Paramount Pictures, it is expected to stream on Paramount+ after completing its theatrical run. While the exact OTT premiere date hasn't been announced, industry estimates suggest a mid-September 2025 release window. Where to watch Smurfs in India 'Smurfs' is currently playing in Indian cinemas in both the languages, English and Hindi, with standard 2D screenings available across the major chains for big screen. The film is showing in cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. What is Smurfs (2025) about? Papa Smurf, kidnapped by the evil siblings Gargamel and Razamel in search of the final volume of a magical book that could reshape the universe, is rescued once again with the help of Smurfette, voiced by Rihanna. The Smurfs entered the human world outside the enchanted forest where nothing is what it seems anymore. There, reality flowed instants, hovering over intertwined vistas brewing around many shades and colors of unearthinliness, except maybe their estranged brother Ken. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy the Dip: Top 5 Dividend Stocks with Growth Potential Seeking Alpha Read More Undo At the heart of this emotional chaos is No Name, an inconspicuous Smurf who discovers his hidden powers and becomes instrumental in saving their world. Big, bold visuals and a rich thematic fabric complete the movie-a spectacular collision of action, heart, and music built on a message of unity, bravery, and self-belief. Voice cast and production details The film features an ensemble voice cast including James Corden, Nick Offerman, Daniel Levy, Amy Sedaris, Natasha Lyonne, Sandra Oh, Jimmy Kimmel, Octavia Spencer, Nick Kroll, and Kurt Russell. Music is composed by Henry Jackman, with original songs by Rihanna. The film is produced by Jay Brown, Ryan Harris, and Rihanna, under Paramount Animation and Lafig Belgium.
Time of India
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Smurfs OTT release: Where and when to expect the animated comedy drama online
Smurfs OTT release: Smurfs, which hit the screens on July 18, has created a buzz among fans with its inherently amusing storyline and intriguing trailer. The animated film, which is a reboot of the live-action The Smurfs film series, is backed by Paramount Pictures. This means that the audience can expect it to premiere on Paramount+, the banner's streaming service, after its run in theatres. The official release date is yet to be announced. However, Paramount movies usually premiere on OTT two months after their release. Going by this, Smurfs is likely to be on the platform by mid-September Smurfs plot and cast explored In the 2025 animated film Smurfs, Smurfette (voiced by Rihanna) takes charge when Papa Smurf (John Goodman) is taken captive by the villainous duo of Gargamel and Razamel. Joined by the quirky newbie No Name Smurf (James Corden), she leads the Smurfs on an epic quest across Paris, Munich, and the Australian Outback. During this magical journey, Smurftette and her allies face magical threats and form unlikely alliances. They also realise the importance of unity and teamwork. Directed by Chris Miller and written by Pam Brady, Smurfs also stars Sandra Oh, Dan Levy, Octavia Spencer, Nick Offerman, and Maya Erskine in key voice roles. It is a reboot of The Smurfs film saga. The franchise includes The Smurfs (2011), The Smurfs 2 (2013), Smurfs: The Lost Village (2017), Smurfs review Smurfs has failed to impress critics. The comedy drama holds an underwhelming score of 21% on Rotten Tomatoes, a review aggregator website, based on 70 reviews. 'Antic and zany without being particularly fun, this incarnation of Smurfs just isn't the smurfest tool in the shed,' reads the critics' consensus. This has affected its commercial performance. Smurfs box office performance Shot on a budget of $ 58 million, Smurfs had the potential to emerge as a money spinner. This, however, has not happened. It has made $2.9 million so far and failed to click with the audience. It faces competition from last week's release Superman globally. In India, Saiyaara (released this Friday) has emerged as the top choice of the audience.
Forbes
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Forbes
Rihanna's ‘Smurfs' Movie Flop: Reviews — And Box Office — Look Dismal
'Smurfs,' which billionaire pop star Rihanna stars in, produced and wrote music for, is shaping up to be both a critical and box office flop despite marketing that placed the billionaire's name front and center. Rihanna stars in, produced and wrote music for "Smurfs." (Photo byfor ... More Paramount Pictures) Getty Images for Paramount Pictures 'Smurfs,' which opened in theaters Friday, failed to impress critics, earning just a 20% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie is also on track for a poor performance at the box office, with Deadline projecting Friday morning it could earn 'anywhere in the high single digits to low teens' in its opening weekend, while Variety projected between $10 million and $12 million. That total would be a rough start for 'Smurfs,' which was reportedly produced on a budget of $58 million before marketing costs. 'Smurfs' looks to underperform despite a star-studded cast, led by actor-producer-singer Rihanna, who stars alongside James Corden, Nick Offerman, Sandra Oh, Natasha Lyonne, Jimmy Kimmel, Octavia Spencer and more celebrities. Weeks before the film's release, Rihanna—who has not released a proper album in almost a decade, much to her fans' frustration—released the song 'Friend of Mine' from the 'Smurfs' soundtrack. 'Superman' is expected to best new releases 'Smurfs' and 'I Know What You Did Last Summer' at the box office this weekend, winning a second straight weekend with a projected gross of around $60 million, multiple outlets reported. Critics slammed the movie as unfunny and offering little appeal outside of Rihanna. Associated Press critic Jake Coyle said Rihanna gives the movie a 'half-hearted injection of star power' and suggested the movie tried and failed to benefit from its basis on existing intellectual property, stating the viewer can 'feel IP-rights pressures animating the entire enterprise.' Washington Post critic Michael O'Sullivan called the movie's plot 'all over the map' and 'hard to follow,' criticizing its setting in a 'multiverse.' The Telegraph critic Robbie Collin called it one of the 'worst films' he has ever seen, stating it has the 'charm and personality of a dented traffic cone,' questioning, 'Did ChatGPT take a pass at the script? And if not, should it have?' How Was 'smurfs' Marketed? Nearly every poster for the movie contained the same phrase: 'Rihanna is Smurfette,' placing the billionaire front and center, though some social media users poked fun at the marketing tactic. 'Would anyone out there care to explain the marketing to me?' one TikTok user said in a video that garnered nearly 300,000 likes, stating the 'Rihanna is Smurfette' line is the 'only consistent thing' about the marketing, with few mentions of co-stars or a director. In a one-star review, The Independent critic Clarisse Loughrey noted the film's posters have 'have repeatedly screamed at us that, 'Rihanna is Smurfette'– as if that's meant to trigger some kind of ecstatic revelation in itself,' questioning, 'why, exactly, is Rihanna Smurfette?' The new 'Smurfs' movie marks a reboot for the film franchise despite its waning success. Three 'Smurfs' films were released between 2011 and 2017 to diminishing box office returns and universally negative reviews. The 2011 film, 'The Smurfs,' was a commercial success, grossing $35 million in its opening weekend and $563 million for its entire worldwide theatrical run, making it the ninth-highest-grossing film of 2011. In 2017, 'Smurfs: The Lost Village' grossed less than half of the first movie, making $197 million in its global run. In 2022, Nickelodeon Animation and Paramount Animation picked up the rights to the 'Smurfs' franchise from Sony. How Successful Is Rihanna's Film Career? Rihanna has forayed into film before, though her films have seldom clicked with critics. Her first major film role, 'Battleship' (2012), was panned by critics and underperformed at the box office, grossing $303 million on a huge budget that exceeded $200 million. She played a leading voice role in 'Home' (2015), which grossed nearly $400 million worldwide but earned a middling 53% critics score on Rotten Tomatoes. She starred in 'Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets' (2017), which was a box office bomb and earned mostly negative reviews. Rihanna was a member of the 'Ocean's Eight' ensemble cast, which was better received with a 69% Rotten Tomatoes score, and was commercially successful, grossing nearly $300 million on a $70 million budget. She has previously had success writing music for films: In 2023, she wrote and sang 'Lift Me Up' for the 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' soundtrack, which reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and earned her an Oscar nomination. Forbes Valuation Rihanna is worth an estimated $1 billion, according to Forbes' calculations. She is the world's second-richest female musician, a title she previously held until Taylor Swift surpassed her after her highly profitable Eras Tour. Rihanna, whose real name is Robyn Rihanna Fenty, became a billionaire in 2021 largely due to the success of her cosmetics line, Fenty Beauty, as well as her lingerie line, Savage x Fenty. Further Reading Rihanna Says She Finally 'Cracked The Code' On Long-Awaited New Album (Forbes) 'Superman' Will Fly Over The Heads Of 'Smurfs' & Posh Peeps Who Did Things Last Summer With $60M Second Weekend – Box Office Preview (Deadline)
