Spider-Man: Brand New Day grossed $1 billion globally in under a week, setting a Hollywood opening weekend record and showcasing the strength of the Sony-Marvel collaboration amid a wider MCU slump.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day achieves record-breaking success, outperforming expectations with a $360m North American opening weekend and nearing $1 billion worldwide in four days, attributed to the character's enduring appeal beyond the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) and the film's personal, humanizing elements.
A bootleg of "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" was widely shared on X, reaching millions before Disney issued takedowns. Despite the leak, the film is shattering box office records, surpassing "Avengers: Endgame" in previews and opening day gross, with Sony projecting $325 million.
Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is drawing audiences on the strength of the director's name, despite a cast of major stars. The film has delivered Nolan's biggest global opening and set a 2026 Australian box office record.
The "Backrooms" film, directed by 20-year-old Kane Parsons, has achieved a historic opening weekend, earning $118 million globally. Originating from a viral creepypasta image and story, the film's success highlights a shift in Hollywood towards content creators from platforms like YouTube.
Raja Shivaji, a Marathi historical drama directed by Riteish Deshmukh, has become the highest-grossing Marathi film ever, earning Rs 93.10 crore nett in India and Rs 114.80 crore worldwide gross. The film's success marks a significant milestone for Marathi cinema.
Tovino Thomas's 'Athiradi' has grossed Rs 33.89 crore worldwide in its first three days. The film showed consistent audience turnout, with Day 3 collections reaching Rs 5.10 crore in India and Rs 6 crore overseas.
Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' continues its historic theatrical run on Day 41, closing in on the all-time box office records held by 'Baahubali 2' and 'Pushpa 2' with a worldwide gross of Rs. 1,779.02 crore.
While blockbuster Mario titles dominate the box office and charts, several unique entries in the franchise have been unfairly overlooked. We highlight seven lesser-known Mario games, ranging from early arcade puzzles to innovative handheld adventures.
