Early box office tracking suggests that The Mandalorian and Grogu is trailing behind Solo, leading many industry watchers to say, “This is not the way.”
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OPINION: Hollywood Is Trying to Erase Americana, But Patriotic Films Still Soar at the Box Office
Hollywood once had a proud tradition of embracing American values in its storytelling. Films like Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Rocky IV, Top Gun, and Independence Day didn’t just entertain—they inspired. They were love letters to freedom, grit, sacrifice, and the underdog spirit that defines this country. But somewhere along the line, the film industry decided that waving the American flag on-screen was passé… or worse, problematic.
Yet here’s the twist: audiences still love patriotic movies. In fact, they’re craving them.
Superman Star David Corenswet Avoids Saying Character Stands for ‘The American Way’—Opts for Truth, Justice, and ‘Good Things’ Instead
In a recent CBS Sunday Morning interview, Superman star David Corenswet gave viewers a closer look into his approach to playing the iconic hero, but one thing was noticeably absent: The American Way.
Indiana Jones Reboot Reportedly in Development at Lucasfilm with New Star Taking Over from Harrison Ford
Someone other than Harrison Ford may soon be wearing a fedora. After the commercial disappointment of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Lucasfilm appears poised to chart a new course for one of its most treasured properties. According to a major report from...
Why Director Jon Watts Walked Away from Fantastic Four: First Steps After Spider-Man Trilogy Success
Jon Watts, the filmmaker who revitalized Spider-Man for the MCU, was originally set to direct Fantastic Four: First Steps, Marvel’s reboot of the iconic superhero team. However, Watts surprised fans and industry insiders alike when he announced his departure from the project.
Elio Was Supposed to be a “Queer-Coded” Child Character Until Test Audiences Rejected Disney Pixar Film
Disney Pixar’s Elio was supposed to be the studio’s next original hit. Instead, it’s gone down as the worst box office opening in Pixar’s history. But while the numbers are bad, the story behind Elio’s implosion might be even worse.
Greta Gerwig’s Netflix Narnia Movie With Gender Swapped Aslan Delays Filming, Casting Doubt on 2026 Release
A highly controversial return to C.S. Lewis’s fantastical world has hit another snag. Netflix’s Narnia filming plans have reportedly been pushed back, despite earlier promises of a summer start. According to ScreenDaily, production on Greta Gerwig’s The Magician’s Nephew—the first of Netflix’s ambitious new adaptations—is now expected to begin in autumn, rather than July as originally scheduled.
Fictional Killer Robot M3GAN Declares “Being a Gay Icon is My Default Setting” to Out Magazine as M3GAN 2.0 Releases
The viral horror character M3GAN is once again making headlines, this time not for her dance moves or murderous programming—but for being dubbed a “gay icon” in a staged feature by Out Magazine. In a promotional campaign timed for the release of the sequel M3GAN 2.0, the publication released a faux interview with M3GAN in which the fictional robot appears on the cover.
“Being a gay icon is my default setting,” the robot said. “To the alphabet mafia, I see you. I slay for you.”
The only issue? M3GAN isn’t real.
Rogue One Director Says He’ll Never Make Another Star Wars Movie, Denies Rumors the Production Was Tense
Gareth Edwards, director of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, has officially closed the door on returning to the galaxy far, far away. In a recent interview with Business Insider, Edwards said he has no interest in making another Star Wars movie and is “very happy to move on and do [his] thing.”
Disney Employees Hit with Fifth Round of Layoffs in Last Year While Bob Iger Gets 30% Pay Raise
The Walt Disney Company has announced its fifth round of layoffs in 2025, continuing a pattern of deep cuts across the entertainment giant. The latest reductions have struck the Entertainment and ESPN Product and Technology division, where less than 2% of the workforce was reportedly let go.
Disney referred to the move as a “rebalancing of resources”, despite it following four other major staff reductions in the last eight months.
But what makes this round especially controversial is what happened earlier this ye
Saw Franchise Rights Acquired by Blumhouse, Original Creators to Return
The game is far from over. Horror powerhouse Blumhouse has officially acquired the rights to the Saw franchise, as announced via Fangoria. The move marks a major shift for the series, as well as a homecoming for its original creators, James Wan and Leigh Whannell.
Lilo and Stitch 2 Officially Announced as Disney Doubles Down on Remakes and Sequels
The news dropped Thursday, June 26th—intentionally timed to “6-26 Day,” a nod to Stitch’s designation as Experiment 626. The studio used the date as a promotional gimmick, releasing a teaser graphic confirming that Lilo & Stitch 2 is now in active development. No cast. No director. No plot. Just enough to say, “See you again soon.”
Early Superman Reactions Are In and They’re Overwhelmingly Positive
The first reactions to James Gunn’s Superman are flying in, and to the surprise of many—including longtime skeptics of Warner Bros. and the DCU reboot—they’re overwhelmingly positive.