Gen Z drives box office growth
Gen Z is driving box office growth, attending more films per year than older generations, with 40% of movie audiences in North America in 2025

Gen Z is driving box office growth, attending more films per year than older generations, with 40% of movie audiences in North America in 2025
CultureAIA new biopic and renewed interest in Michael Jackson's music highlight the ongoing debate about his legacy, balancing his artistic genius with child sexual abuse allegations. The article explores how society grapples with forgiving or forgetting his alleged transgressions.
CultureAISony revealed God of War Laufey, developed by Santa Monica Studio for PS5. The game shifts focus from Kratos to Faye/Laufey, featuring acrobatic combat, magic, and unique companions like a flying cat and talking cube. This marks a departure from the series' "dad story" focus.
CultureAIApple TV's Silo season 3 trailer reveals a mysterious origin story centuries old, with Juliette Nichols facing new threats and memory loss. A 'Before Times' conspiracy involving a journalist and congressman is also teased.
CultureAIThe Minecraft movie sequel is officially titled "A Minecraft Movie Squared." Kirsten Dunst will star as Alex, and Matt Berry will play a new human character, possibly Herobrine. The film releases July 23, 2027.
CultureAITwo YouTube-originated horror films, 'Backrooms' and 'Obsession,' are dominating the box office, with 'Backrooms' taking the top spot. This trend highlights a growing pipeline from online content creation to mainstream cinema.
CultureAIBackrooms, with a $10M budget, is projected to earn $90M in its opening weekend, surpassing A24's record and outperforming The Mandalorian and Grogu's debut, despite mixed reviews compared to fellow low-budget horror Obsession.