Jurassic World Rebirth director Gareth Edwards has exited the film’s planned sequel following creative differences with Universal Pictures.
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The Oscars Wanted Nothing to Do With Wicked: For Good — and That Says Everything
Wicked: For Good was completely snubbed at the Oscars, earning not one single nomination. Universal Pictures went into awards season expecting Wicked: For Good to solidify the franchise as a long-term prestige powerhouse. Instead, the Oscars delivered a brutal reality...
“Wicked for Good” Faces a Shocking End: Box Office Numbers Leave Franchise (and Stars) in Limbo
As of early January 2026, Wicked: For Good has generated $522.3 million worldwide, comprised of $341.8 million domestic and $180.5 million international. In a vacuum, that is a major commercial outcome for a PG-rated musical-fantasy sequel. In context, however, it represents a clear step down from Wicked (2024), which finished at $758.8 million worldwide ($475.0 million domestic, $283.8 million international).
Versant’s Weak Debut Complicates Netflix Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery
Paramount Skydance CEO David Ellison may have just gotten more ammunition in his battle for Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD). Netflix appeared to win the bidding war in early December, when its combined offer of cash and stock was accepted by the WBD board. Paramount countered, bypassing the board and going directly to shareholders with an all-cash offer. The weak debut of Versant, Comcast’s spinoff of its cable assets, is now calling into question the value of Netflix’s bid, which according to New York Post columnist Charles Gasparino, depends on the sale of WBD’s own cable assets.
Disney Secures Streaming Rights to Back to The Future Trilogy
For the first time in its 40-year history, Back to the Future is now firmly under the Disney streaming umbrella — a development that would have sounded unthinkable for decades. The landmark science-fiction trilogy, long associated with Universal Pictures and carefully guarded by its original creators, has officially landed on Disney+ through a new licensing agreement.
‘Mario Galaxy’ Movie Merch Reveals Subtle Redesign for Toad
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie won’t arrive in theaters until April 3, but merchandise for the film is already hinting at a minor redesign for Toad. For the last few months, the voice of Toad, Keegan-Michael Key, has been dropping hints that the character would be “finding his light” in the new movie. Now it’s clear what he meant. Licensed images spotted by The Direct show the addition of a headlamp, suggesting the look that Toad sported in Super Mario Galaxy and Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker games.
Surprise Golden Globes Snubs Hit Wicked: For Good and Sydney Sweeney
The Golden Globes nominees were announced Monday morning with some surprise picks for the year’s best in television and film, and some even more surprising snubs. Among the most shocking names not appearing as prominently — or in one case, not appearing at all — are the film Wicked: For Good and actress Sydney Sweeney.
Wicked Sequel Drops an Astonishing 73% in Third Weekend Box Office, Signaling More Oz May Be Off the Table
“Wicked: For Good” has delivered a strong opening by any normal box office standard, but when measured against the explosive performance of 2024’s “Wicked,” the decline becomes clear almost immediately.
Wicked: For Good Box Office Craters as Sequel Now Projected to Finish Far Below the Original
The Wicked: For Good box office has gone into a full collapse in its third weekend with a disastrous 72.9% drop.
Zootopia 2 Box Office Nears $1 Billion in Record-Smashing Second Weekend as FNAF 2 Surges Globally
Disney just delivered the kind of holiday-season thunderclap that studio executives dream about. After only two weekends in theaters, the Zootopia 2 box office total has rocketed to $915.8 million worldwide, placing the animated sequel within striking distance of the coveted $1 billion milestone far earlier than analysts expected. If current trends hold, the billion mark could fall within days, making Zootopia 2 one of the fastest animated titles in modern history to reach that benchmark.
Wicked Author Releasing Glinda Prequel Novel
The Wicked franchise has just released its two-part movie adaption. Now the book universe is getting an addition.
Ariana Grande Fires Back at Fans as Internet Memes Fixate on Her Health and Appearance
Discussions surrounding Ariana Grande and her health picked up again the last few months as online memes about her and Wicked co-star Cynthia Erivo circulated across social platforms. The renewed attention prompted Grande to reshare a past message on her Instagram Story addressing commentary about her appearance—without directly responding to any specific post or meme.
Wicked: For Good Sees Steep Box Office Drop as Zootopia Steals Away Family Audiences
Wicked: For Good saw a steep second weekend box office drop amid huge competition during the holiday weekend. The Universal musical stormed into theaters with a stronger debut than the original Wicked, which many saw as a promising start for Universal’s two-part adaptation of the beloved Broadway hit. But as the dust settles on the Thanksgiving frame, a worrying trend is emerging: that second weekend plunge.