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Supergirl falters at North American box office with $49 million, testing DC Studios’ reboot

supergirl29 - Milly Alcock (left) and Matthias Schoenaerts in Supergirl.

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Obsession is a surprise blockbuster. Who gets the profits?

Indie horror film Obsession has become a suprise blockbuster, clocking US$300 million at the box office on a US$750,000 budget.

Toy Story 5 rakes in $207 million in North America in 2026’s best opening weekend

The sequel features Woody, Buzz Lightyear and their gang of toys fighting against competition from a tablet.

Scary Movie cements Hollywood’s spoof-comedy renaissance

The sixth Scary Movie pulls from a number of recent films – including the Scream reboots, Get Out, Sinners, The Substance, and Weapons.

Backrooms’ 20-year-old Kane Parsons: From YouTube sensation to A24’s youngest director

Director Kane Parsons at the screening of Backrooms in Santa Monica, California on May 7, 2026.

Director Steven Spielberg seeks blockbuster comeback with alien movie Disclosure Day

The Hollywood veteran started writing in 2023.

Why Backrooms scares Gen Z

Backrooms is a Gen Z sensation, grossing $104 million domestically in its opening weekend.

Scary Movie returns politically incorrect humour to top of box office; Masters Of The Universe bombs

Anna Faris (left) and Regina Hall in Scary Movie.

Young moviegoers power Backrooms, based on YouTube series, to $105 million in ticket sales

Chiwetel Ejiofor in Backrooms.

Disney sends Baby Yoda to bring 'Star Wars' fans to theaters

FILE PHOTO: Grogu attends a premiere for the film Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu at TCL Chinese theatre in Los Angeles, California, U.S., May 14, 2026. REUTERS/Mario Anzuoni/File Photo

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