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Express Tribune
29 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Superman flies to $123M opening weekend as DC reboot delivers major win for Warner Bros
James Gunn's Superman has taken flight with a powerful $123 million domestic opening weekend, according to early Sunday estimatesvia Deadline, signaling a major win for Warner Bros. and DC Studios. The film becomes the studio's second $100M+ debut of the year after A Minecraft Movie and ranks as the second-best opening ever for a Superman film, just behind Batman v. Superman ($166M). Though early projections expected a $140–150 million debut due to a strong $22.5 million preview night, the $123 million opening remains a major success for Warner Bros. It's the highest launch for a first solo Superman movie, beating Man of Steel's $116.6 million, and ranks second among Gunn's own films, behind Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 ($146.5M). Despite political speculation around Gunn's comments about Superman as an immigrant, red county theaters performed in line with expectations, contributing 34% of sales, while blue counties made up 60%, consistent with typical PG-13 family adventure film trends. Analysts say there's no indication political discourse affected turnout. Audience response has been strong, with Superman earning an A– CinemaScore, 74% 'definite recommend,' and 86% positive score on PostTrak. The film has overindexed in premium large format screenings like IMAX, which made up 42% of ticket sales. Demographic turnout shows strong diversity and youth engagement, with 66% of moviegoers under 35 and a healthy split across Latino, Black, Asian, and white audiences. Social media, in-theater trailers, and online promotions were cited as major drivers of interest. As the summer box office heats up, Superman's strong opening adds momentum to Warner Bros.' recent streak of hits. With Gunn's new DCU off to a promising start, the Man of Steel may have just helped turn the tide for superhero cinema.
Yahoo
2 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
John Goodman describes fall on set of Tom Cruise movie that caused his hip injury: 'I started fearing the worst'
John Goodman is detailing his March injury on the set of his upcoming movie with Tom Cruise and Oscar-winning director Alejandro González Iñárritu. "It was a real accident. We had been working on the scene for a week and a half. I wasn't quite getting it right, and through a process, I finally made a breakthrough," the star of Argo and TV's just-concluded HBO series The Righteous Gemstones tells The Hollywood Reporter in an interview published Friday. "But after that, we were blocking it, and I was wearing stocking feet, like I had been for the last week and a half. I was passing Tom, and my legs just went on the floor, and I came up parallel to the ground and landed on my hip." Goodman, 73, then did what anyone would do. "I tried to get back up, and when I couldn't do that, I started fearing the worst," he says. "I didn't know I had fractured it until we got X-rays." As EW reported at the time, Goodman was treated at a hospital. "Actor John Goodman experienced a hip injury," a rep for the studio, Warner Bros., told Entertainment Weekly in March. "He received immediate medical attention that led to a brief delay in shooting to allow him time to recover. The production resumes shooting next week following John's full recovery." In the new interview, Goodman explains his treatment. "There was a brilliant doctor on set, and he got me into the Cleveland Clinic [in London]," the Big Lebowski actor says. "They operated the next morning, and so far, so good. Unfortunately, I was down for about a month there where I couldn't do anything, and it was driving me nuts. They found other things to do, and I finally got back into it."Goodman's latest project is animated movie Smurfs, in which he voices Papa Smurf. He costars alongside a star-studded cast that includes Rihanna, Nick Offerman, James Corden, Octavia Spencer, and more. Smurfs arrives in theaters July 18. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
Yahoo
2 hours ago
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Box Office: ‘Superman' Saves the Day for DC Studios With Solid $115M-$120M Domestic Opening
James Gunn's Superman is headed for a possible record domestic box office debut of $115 million to $120 million after topping Friday's chart with $56.5 million, including a hefty $22.5 million in previews. The movie appears to be succeeding in rebooting DC Studios and its most iconic comic book franchise. Gunn is in a unique position, being both the film's writer-director and the co-head of the Warner Bros.-owned DC, which he co-runs with Peter Safran. Overseas, Superman is launching to $100 million-plus from 78 markets after earning $40 million midweek from its first raft of international markets for an early global total of $96.5 million through Friday. More from The Hollywood Reporter Box Office: James Gunn's 'Superman' Flying to $55M Friday for $115M-$120M U.S. Opening 'Superman' Scene-Stealer Edi Gathegi Explains How His Mister Terrific Role Atones for a Broken 'X-Men' Promise Stop, Already, With Superhero Movies Ending With Big, Dumb CG Smash Battles Superman will be the first superhero film to cross $100 million in its North American bow since Marvel Studios and Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool & Wolverine launched to $211 million in summer 2024 ('superhero fatigue' has become part of the Hollywood lexicon). And it's the first DC title to cross $100 million in eight long years since Wonder Woman debuted to $103.3 million in 2017. And if the $225 million tentpole comes in north of $116.6 million, it will beat Zack Snyder's 2013 film Man of Steel ($116.7 million) to rank as the biggest domestic launch ever for a solo Superman pic, not adjusted for inflation. Snyder's mash-up Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice scored the biggest DC opening of all time when earning $166.6 million over Easter weekend in 2016. In 2006, Bryan Singer's Superman Returns unfurled midweek in North America for a six-day start of $84 million, including $52.5 million over the three-day weekend, which is considered the film's official opening number. Gunn's movie is only the third Hollywood title of 2025 to launch north of $100 million after fellow Warners tentpole A Minecraft Movie, which opened to $162.8 million, and Disney's live-action Lilo & Stitch, which sewed up $146 million in its debut. Crossing the century mark is no small feat for any movie in the post-pandemic era, and particularly for the troubled superhero genre. Until now, Gunn was best known for being the mastermind behind Marvel's blockbuster Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. The second Guardians boasts his biggest domestic opening at $146.5 million. Superman isn't likely to beat that record, but it could supplant 2013's Guardians threequel ($118.2 million) to rank as his second best, not adjusted for inflation. Heading into the weekend, Superman's opening had been the subject of intense scrutiny. Ditto for the hype around the film; even President Donald Trump joined in on the action by posting a meme of himself on social media as the new Man of Steel. While tracking services predicted Superman would gross north of $130 million, Warners and DC were more conservative in forecasting $100 million-plus. And even rival studios cautioned that the marketplace is over-saturated with male-skewing fare, between Universal's Fourth of July blockbuster Jurassic World Rebirth and F1: The Movie, from Apple Original Films in partnership with Warners. According to Friday exit polls, 68 percent of Superman ticket buyers were male, while nearly two-thirds of the audience were between the ages of 18 and 34. While fanboys are known for rushing out on opening weekend, older moviegoers are likely to bide their time and avoid the crowds. And gender-wise, the makeup of the audience could even out to some degree. The pic should enjoy a long run thanks to strong word-of-mouth. Critics and audiences alike are embracing the film. The pic earned an A- CinemaScore from moviegoers, the same grade given to Man of Steel and ahead of Superman Returns' B+. The audience score on Rotten Tomatoes is a stellar 94 percent, while the critics' score is a pleasing 82 percent. The event title is also playing to an ethnically diverse audience, another key advantage. Superman stars David Corenswet in the titular role, Rachel Brosnahan as Lois Lane and Nicholas Hoult as Lex Luthor. Rounding out the cast are Skyler Gisondo as Jimmy Olsen, Isabela Merced as Hawkgirl, Beck Bennett as Steve Lombard, Nathan Fillion as Guy Gardner, Anthony Carrigan as Metamorpho and Edi Gathegi as Mister Terrific. The movie marks the first DC film entry for Gunn since he took over the reins of the superhero label with Safran in November 2022. Other upcoming DC Studios projects include HBO's Green Lantern series, Lanterns, and a Supergirl movie due out in 2026. Elsewhere at the box office, Jurassic World Rebirth looks to collect nearly $39 million in its sophomore outing for a North American war chest of $230.9 million through Sunday. The tentpole grossed a notably better-than-expected $147.8 million in its first five days, including $92 million for the weekend proper, after stomping into theaters Wednesday, July 2, to take advantage of the long holiday. Globally, it's clearing the $400 million mark this weekend. Joseph Kosinski's F1: The Movie is parked safely in third place behind Superman and Jurassic World. The Formula One pic is on course to earn another $10 million this weekend as it prepares to jump the $140 million mark in North America. Through Friday, the Formula One movie's global haul was $358.3 million. Family-friendly pics How to Train Your Dragon and Elio will round out the top five. Numbers will be updated Sunday morning. Best of The Hollywood Reporter The 40 Best Films About the Immigrant Experience Wes Anderson's Movies Ranked From Worst to Best 13 of Tom Cruise's Most Jaw-Dropping Stunts
Yahoo
5 hours ago
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Box Office Rebound Gets Boost from Superman
James Gunn's new Superman is on track to smash $200 million worldwide in its opening weekend, fueled by a blockbuster $22.5 million in early previews. That preview haul includes $2.8 million from Tuesday night's Amazon Prime member screenings and shows that kicked off Friday afternoon. It's more than double the $9 million that Man of Steel pulled in back in 2013. Distributed by Warner Bros. (NASDAQ:WBD), this film is DC Studios' first under Gunn's leadership after his Guardians of the Galaxy triumphs at Disney. Early critic scores82% on Rotten Tomatoesare right behind the 1978 original's 86%. Warning! GuruFocus has detected 7 Warning Signs with WBD. After years of pandemic shutdowns and writers' and actors' strikes, Deutsche Bank and Wedbush analysts say the box office rebound is real. More releases and steady mid-to-high single-digit growth could mean healthier moviegoing these estimates hold, Gunn's Superman won't just soar on screenit'll signal that Hollywood's post-pandemic recovery is flying higher than ever. This article first appeared on GuruFocus.
CNN
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
Tijuana sets record for largest margarita
Tijuana sets record for largest margarita Tijuana, Mexico, sets a new Guinness World Record for the largest margarita at a massive 34,419 liters. This record-breaking event was part of Tijuana's 136th-anniversary celebrations. 01:02 - Source: CNN Vertical Trending Now 16 videos Tijuana sets record for largest margarita Tijuana, Mexico, sets a new Guinness World Record for the largest margarita at a massive 34,419 liters. This record-breaking event was part of Tijuana's 136th-anniversary celebrations. 01:02 - Source: CNN 'Superman' cast, crew say their personal kryptonite The cast and crew of 'Superman' opened up to CNN about their personal kryptonite, the key weakness for the iconic superhero, at the film's premiere in Los Angeles. The film is distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures, which is owned by CNN's parent company. 01:02 - Source: CNN Roger Taylor reveals the pressure of performing in Live Aid Celebrating the 40th anniversary of Live Aid, Roger Taylor, drummer and backing vocalist for the rock band Queen, reflects on performing at the largest concert in the world. The event raised tens of billions of dollars for famine relief in Ethiopia. Watch CNN Original Series "Live Aid: When Rock 'n' Roll Took On the World" Sundays at 9pm ET/PT, premiering July 13. 01:25 - Source: CNN Canadian kindness breaks the internet A viral ad campaign from the Eastern Townships Tourism Association has a message for American travelers hoping to come to Canada. 01:16 - Source: CNN Birkin bag smashes auction records at $10 million Scuffed, scratched and stained, this black leather Hermès Birkin bag just sold for €8.6 million ($10 million), with fees, becoming the most expensive handbag to ever sell at auction. After a dramatic bidding war, the hammer fell at a winning bid of €7 million ($8.2 million). Known as 'The Original Birkin,' the rarefied handbag is the first version of this timeless luxury staple, inspired by its owner — '60s 'It-girl' Jane Birkin. 01:52 - Source: CNN Former MMA fighter recounts 'dying four times' MMA fighter Ben Askren says he died "four times' during a double lung transplant after a battle with pneumonia. CNN's Patrick Snell reports. 01:34 - Source: CNN Moo Deng turns one The Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand celebrated the first birthday of Moo Deng – a pygmy hippo who rose to fame last year after heartwarming and mischievous videos of her went viral. CNN spoke to Moo Deng fans who flew from around the world to celebrate her special day. 01:13 - Source: CNN Video: Bodycam footage shows Olympic gold medal gymnast arrested for DUI The City of Fairmont Police Department released bodycam videos showing iconic Olympic gold medal gymnast Mary Lou Retton struggling to take a field sobriety test during a May traffic stop in West Virginia. Retton was arrested and paid a fine after a court hearing, after which she released a statement apologizing. 02:27 - Source: CNN Robot soccer kicks off China's humanoid sports boom Less Messi, more messy – regardless, China is investing heavily in robot sports as a way of testing how much one can achieve. 01:30 - Source: CNN Video: Home washes away during floods in New Mexico At least three people, including two children, were killed in a mountain village in southern New Mexico, after monsoon rains triggered flash flooding on Tuesday, officials said. Video shows a home in Rio Ruidoso being washed away by what authorities described as 'record-breaking' floodwaters. Emergency crews carried out at least 85 swift water rescues in the Ruidoso area, including of people who were trapped in their homes and cars, said Danielle Silva of the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, according to the Associated Press. 00:22 - Source: CNN First man to kitesurf across the Taiwan Strait Swiss dentist and extreme sports enthusiast Geza Scholtz has become the first person ever to kitesurf across the politically sensitive Taiwan Strait. 01:16 - Source: CNN ISS astronauts talk rare all-female spacewalk Astronauts Nichole Ayers and Anne McClain speak to CNN's Wolf Blitzer from the International Space Station about their research, the success of their rare all-female spacewalk, and the future of space exploration. 01:48 - Source: CNN Disc-shaped UAP captured on video Journalist and UFO enthusiast Jeremy Corbell has released footage, reportedly captured by the US military in 2020, of a disc-shaped unidentified flying object. The Pentagon declined to answer CNN's questions on the validity of the video. 02:21 - Source: CNN Video shows river rises dramatically in New Mexico flooding At least three people, including two children, were killed in Village of Ruidoso in southern New Mexico, after monsoon rains triggered flash flooding on Tuesday, officials said. The Rio Ruidoso surged drastically from under 2 feet to over 20 feet in less than an hour. 00:36 - Source: CNN Scammers target parents of Texas flood victims CNN's Audie Cornish spoke with Senior Columnist for the Houston Chronicle Lisa Falkenberg who talks about how officials disclosed that some parents of the victims of the devastating floods in Texas are being targeted by scammers. 01:17 - Source: CNN Drone shows rare site: Greece's Acropolis with no tourists Authorities in Athens, Greece closed the country's most popular tourist destination for several hours on Tuesday, sighting scorching temperatures nearing 108˚ Fahrenheit (42˚C) as a health concern. Drone video by Reuters captured the rare instance of the site being empty of visitors. 00:41 - Source: CNN
