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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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Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Exposed by Midnight’s Edge Over Controversial Translation Influence

Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Exposed by Midnight’s Edge Over Controversial Translation Influence

The Odyssey from director Christopher Nolan is one of the most anticipated films of 2026. However, his approach to the ancient epic is already raising eyebrows. Not only have the director’s casting decisions sparked controversy, but the 2017 translation he referenced in interviews as inspiration for the screenplay has also become a source of debate.

Mattel Faces Calls to Explore Deal With Hasbro

Mattel Faces Calls to Explore Deal With Hasbro

The massive success of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie is still rippling through the entertainment industry. In early June, Masters of the Universe will bring another toy franchise to the big screen. However, these films may be pushing the company behind the brands in an unexpected direction. Southeastern Asset Management, which owns more than 4% of Mattel’s common stock, reportedly believes the company is not fully capitalizing on its entertainment assets. The investment firm is reportedly pressuring Mattel to make a deal with Hasbro.

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 3 Will Reportedly See a Time Jump According to Marvel Executive

‘Daredevil: Born Again’ Season 3 Will Reportedly See a Time Jump According to Marvel Executive

With the start of Season 3, Daredevil: Born Again may get another creative reset through a time jump. Despite a significant drop in viewership, the Disney+ MCU series is still expected to return in 2027. Speaking to ScreenRant, Brad Winderbaum, Marvel’s head of streaming, television, and animation, said Season 3 will take place “a year or so” after the Season 2 finale.