In what has become a troubling pattern for Disney in 2025, the studio’s latest release, Freakier Friday, has debuted to underwhelming box office results, adding to a string of films that have failed to live up to expectations.
The sequel to the 2003 body-swap comedy, featuring returning stars Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, opened with $28.6 million domestically over the August 8-10 weekend, falling short of higher-end projections that ranged from $35 million to $45 million.
In a weekend packed with high-profile releases and holdovers, Zach Cregger’s mystery horror film Weapons knocked The Fantastic Four: First Steps down the box office ladder and demolished Disney’s Freakier Friday to claim the top spot, pulling in an estimated $42.5 million from North American theaters over its opening three days.
In a recent podcast appearance on Toon’d In with Jim Cummings, actor Alan Tudyk opened up about a lesser-known chapter in his career involving the 2004 sci-fi thriller I, Robot.
Known for his versatile voice work and motion capture roles, Tudyk shared how his performance as the robot Sonny apparently stole the spotlight in test screenings—so much so that it resulted in him being sidelined from the film’s promotional efforts seemingly for overshadowing the film’s star Will Smith. This revelation adds an intriguing layer to the film’s history, hinting at the delicate egos and studio politics that often shape Hollywood blockbusters.
DreamWorks Animation and Universal Pictures have pushed back the release of Shrek 5 yet again. Originally slated for a July 1, 2026 debut, the film was first delayed to December 23, 2026, before landing on its latest date: June 30, 2027.
Paramount has made its first big move following its merger with Skydance, striking a major agreement to obtain the U.S. broadcasting rights for the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) from TKO Group.
Recently, a wave of speculation swept through fan communities after reports surfaced claiming that Ewan McGregor would reprise his role as Obi-Wan Kenobi in the upcoming second season of Disney+’s Ahsoka. The rumor originated from McGregor’s appearance at FanExpo Boston, where he allegedly confirmed his involvement during a Q&A panel.
In a unfolding controversy that has sparked widespread debate on child safety in online gaming, Roblox Corporation’s Chief Safety Officer, Matthew Kaufman, sold over $800,000 worth of company stock shortly after the platform issued a cease-and-desist order to a prominent YouTuber known for exposing child predators.
With a heartfelt and introspective post on X, actress and former mixed martial artist Gina Carano opened up about her journey following a high-profile lawsuit legal settlement with Disney and Lucasfilm.
Marvel Studios’ latest superhero entry, The Fantastic Four: First Steps, experienced a significant 60% decline in its third weekend at the domestic box office, grossing an estimated $15.5 million.
In a scathing long post on X, Beau DeMayo, the ousted creator of Disney+’s X-Men ’97, has pulled back the curtain on what he describes as dysfunctional and demoralizing creative meetings with Kevin Feige at Marvel Studios.
Supposed Hollywood insiders believe that Robin will appear in The Batman Part II, but James Gunn put those rumors to bed quickly.
Nowhere is the apparent “Pedro Pascal fatigue” gripping audiences more evident than the box office performance of the horror film Weapons, a movie that initially starred Pascal before replacing him with Josh Brolin.