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Thunderbolts Falls Below Initial Opening Weekend Box Office Projections, Becomes Marvel’s Lowest Summer Kickoff Ever

Thunderbolts Falls Below Initial Opening Weekend Box Office Projections, Becomes Marvel’s Lowest Summer Kickoff Ever

The official weekend box office numbers are in, and Thunderbolts has come in lower than initially projected, opening with $74.3 million domestically—below the $76 million projected early Monday morning. Despite being billed as the kickoff to the 2025 summer movie season, the Marvel Studios release is now underperforming even by the franchise’s post-Endgame standards.

New Avatar: The Last Airbender Movie Replaces Beloved Voice Cast Over Race According to Casting Director

New Avatar: The Last Airbender Movie Replaces Beloved Voice Cast Over Race According to Casting Director

Paramount and Avatar Studios are catching serious heat this week after confirmation emerged that the upcoming animated sequel film The Legend of Aang: The Last Airbender is replacing the original beloved voice cast—not because the actors retired or passed on the roles, but over their race. This, according to the film’s casting director, is because they no longer align with the fictional animated characters’ ethnic backgrounds.

Disney Touts Success of Deadpool & Wolverine, But Most of Film’s Profits Were Consumed by Snow White Failure

Disney Touts Success of Deadpool & Wolverine, But Most of Film’s Profits Were Consumed by Snow White Failure

Disney is celebrating a massive win with Deadpool & Wolverine, the R-rated superhero event that shattered records and revived faith in the Marvel brand for some. According to Deadline’s Most Valuable Blockbuster tournament, the film brought in over $1.3 billion at the global box office and delivered an impressive $400 million in profit.

But the real story isn’t just what Deadpool & Wolverine earned—it’s what Disney lost elsewhere.

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RUMOR: Hal Jordan Will Die in ‘Lanterns’

RUMOR: Hal Jordan Will Die in ‘Lanterns’

A new rumor may have revealed a major potential development in the evolving DC Universe (DCU). According to Cosmic Book News, Hal Jordan (Kyle Chandler) will die in Lanterns. While the outlet presents this claim with certainty, it has not been confirmed by Chandler, James Gunn, or the series’ showrunners.

RUMOR: James Gunn Leaving DC Before ‘Man of Tomorrow,’ Zack Snyder Has Discussed Return

RUMOR: James Gunn Leaving DC Before ‘Man of Tomorrow,’ Zack Snyder Has Discussed Return

New questions about James Gunn, Zack Snyder, and the future of DC Studios are being raised. A series of social media posts from Cosmic Book News, tied to WonderCon, are fueling the conversation. They suggest that Gunn could potentially leave DC, and that Snyder could resume storytelling duties with some of the company’s most iconic characters.

James Mangold Star Wars Movie Confirmed as “On Hold” — Kathleen Kennedy Reveals Scope of More Lucasfilm Project Delays in Exit Interview

James Mangold Star Wars Movie Confirmed as “On Hold” — Kathleen Kennedy Reveals Scope of More Lucasfilm Project Delays in Exit Interview

For the first time, Kathleen Kennedy has publicly confirmed that the long-discussed James Mangold Star Wars film is no longer moving forward as planned. In her Deadline exit interview, Kennedy acknowledged that Mangold’s highly touted project — often referred to as...

Ryan Hurst Cast as Kratos in Prime Video’s Live-Action ‘God of War’ Adaptation

Ryan Hurst Cast as Kratos in Prime Video’s Live-Action ‘God of War’ Adaptation

According to Deadline, Ryan Hurst has been cast as Kratos in a live-action God of War adaptation for Prime Video. The 6’6″, physically imposing actor doesn’t just have the right build to portray the Spartan warrior who fights gods—he has a history with the source material. Gamers will recognize Hurst from his BAFTA Award-nominated voice and motion-capture performance as Thor in God of War Ragnarök.

BREAKING: Kathleen Kennedy Officially Leaving Lucasfilm as Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan Take Over — Is Star Wars Closing a Troubled Chapter?

BREAKING: Kathleen Kennedy Officially Leaving Lucasfilm as Dave Filoni and Lynwen Brennan Take Over — Is Star Wars Closing a Troubled Chapter?

Kathleen Kennedy is officially leaving Lucasfilm (for real this time...) bringing an end to her 14-year tenure overseeing Star Wars under Disney. This confirms a recent rumor by PUCK News. The announcement confirms a leadership transition that Disney appears eager to...

‘She-Hulk’ Star Claims Marvel Wanted Her Back—The Evidence Tells a Different Story

‘She-Hulk’ Star Claims Marvel Wanted Her Back—The Evidence Tells a Different Story

MyTimeToShineHello, a popular X account noted for film industry leaks, claims that Marvel wanted She-Hulk to appear in Avengers: Secret Wars. The follow-up to this December’s Avengers: Doomsday will likely expand an already massive cast of returning MCU heroes and villains. However, Tatiana Maslany reportedly has no interest in working with Disney.