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After the release of the first Pitch Perfect film in 2012, it was evident that the movie-turned-franchise was one of the few musical films to generate several entries, receiving a complete trilogy In fact, throughout its run, the films nearly garnered an impressive $600 million total, leaving plenty of room for other Pitch Perfect entries[...]

It's no secret that Fox's X-Men film franchise was a monumental moment in superhero cinema, setting the bar for present-day comic book stories Well, the earlier films, anyway And while many were drawn to the first-gen cast of X-Men, the studio eventually changed it up and opted to partially reboot the franchise with prequel stories[...]

It came as quite a surprise to big-budget movie lovers when it was initially announced that there would be a sequel to the film I Am Legend, based on the novel by Robert Matheson Then, it was also confirmed that the film would enlist the protagonist of the first entry, who was believed to be[...]

It's been an uncertain, time-consuming journey for fans of the 1988 film Beetlejuice, who have been hoping for an official sequel for decades And considering that the highly anticipated film had previously seen promising progress before repeatedly getting shelved for several years, it became too difficult to maintain hope that a Beetlejuice sequel would ever become[...]

After months of anticipation, we're getting eerily close to the theatrical release of Neon's upcoming horror film Longlegs The film features horror genre veteran and renowned scream queen Maika Monroe (It Follows, Watcher) alongside the always versatile actor Nicolas Cage Fortunately, from what we've seen via the film's trailers and current marketing campaign, it also promises[...]

Even now, with the release of the fourth film, Bad Boys: Ride or Die, the big-budget flick has already earned its $100 million budget back during its opening weekend alone But does that suggest that we should expect another follow-up with stars Will Smith and Martin Lawrence? © 2023 CTMG, Inc All Rights Reserved. Bad Boys Stars Might[...]

For several years, fans enjoyed speculating about what a potential Thunderbolts-inspired story would look like within the rich context of the MCU until news in 2022 revealed that Marvel Studios was officially moving forward with a film directed by Jake Schreier Shortly after, we also learned that the film's roster would initially include several established[...]

Known for its intricate plot twists, gruesome traps, and memorable characters, the Saw film series has become a staple in the horror genre since its cinematic debut in 2004 Over the years, the Saw franchise has even garnered a dedicated fan base worldwide, with each installment adding layers to the complex narrative created by the[...]

When the 2005 superhero comedy film Sky High was initially released, it came ahead of the thriving success of the MCU and the modern expansion of the superhero genre in general Additionally, due to its campy, youthful tone, the film didn't attempt to fit into the popular gritty superhero mold that helped the cinematic subgenre[...]

It's been a few decades since the release of the classic horror film I Know What You Did Last Summer, which quickly became a summertime slasher favorite for knowing how to have some unserious fun Then, shortly after, there was the release of the equally compelling second installment, which took the two survivors (played by[...]

So that was the big challenge for me." Based on the trailer, we can already tell that her staple image feels very much intact, but we'll have to wait and see how her personality translates now that it's been a few decades since the events of the first film. Official plot summary: Beetlejuice is back! After[...]

There's no denying the fact that The Crow has earned itself a substantial cult audience after establishing itself through a 1989 graphic novel and, eventually, four films that spanned from 1994 to 2005 Now, after being dormant for several years, we're just months away from the relaunch of the popular title, which aims to recapture[...]

The successful action-comedy film series, Bad Boys, is ready to expand its horizons as the director of Bad Boys: Ride or Die, Adil El Arbi has recently disclosed plans to take the iconic duo, played by Will Smith and Martin Lawrence, on an international escapade for the fifth installment of the franchise If given the[...]

After two popular films and a Disney+ series, the National Treasure franchise has proved to be a fun, fictional take on historical events — with over a decade of conversations about continuing to expand its reach through another film However, every time there's progress or more reason to believe another chapter is coming, we've gone[...]

David Fincher's Alien 3 hasn't exactly been a positive memory for fans of the Alien franchise, especially after the iconic films Alien and Aliens, which set that bar extremely high And even with the return of franchise legend Sigourney Weaver, the character's role, overarching story, and overall direction just didn't feel like it utilized the[...]

Hence, recent or upcoming releases like Abigail, Nosferatu, and Wolf Man have all pivoted from the connective idea that the studio initially pursued. Now, one of the key producers behind the upcoming 2025 Blumhouse horror film Wolf Man is offering her stance on the dissolution of the "Dark Universe" and why it might have been for the[...]

With two films behind it, the Mamma Mia! title (based on the widely popular and longstanding musical) has proven to be a popular franchise for Univeral Pictures, having tapped into the limitless potential of ABBA's music and a slew of seasoned actors who can deliver a rewatchable, easy-going movie experience So naturally, after the release[...]

Several years after its release, the 2007 film I Am Legend (based on the novel by Robert Matheson) is still a popular zombie-esque story due to its emotional themes, an iconic canine (gone too soon), and impressive special effects Now, after plenty of downtime, the film starring Will Smith is officially poised to earn a[...]

It's looking like Lindsay Lohan is really leaning into her Disney origins as the star gears up for her return with Freaky Friday and potentially — for her iconic roles as twin sisters in the 1998 iteration of the film The Parent Trap Because after films like The Parent Trap and the gruesome psychological-thriller-indie-slasher I[...]

The new film Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes is officially four entries into its reboot franchise (first ignited in the 2011 film Rise of the Planet of the Apes) As expected, the film continues the previously established trend of solid box office numbers and generally positive reception from moviegoers It's basically a modern[...]

With five films, the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise has become a hugely popular cinematic staple for Disney that's been merchandised in nearly every way imaginable — impressively raking in more than $4.5 billion across all theatrical releases And when we last saw the franchise in 2017 (through the fifth entry, Pirates of the Caribbean:[...]

Now, the director behind the original film is sharing his thoughts on the chances of seeing another story that's associated with his iconic 1999 project. The Mummy | Universal Pictures Director of The Mummy Doesn't Anticipate Another Film When speaking to The Hollywood Reporter about the likelihood of seeing another entry to The Mummy franchise, director Stephen Sommers[...]

When the 2007 film Hot Rod hit theaters, it didn't pan out as the profitable movie that Paramount Pictures had hoped it would be However, despite its box office struggle, Hot Rod still managed to develop a strong cult audience that enjoyed the outlandish comedy starring Andy Samberg Now, all these years later, one of[...]

When the first live-action adaptation of Sonic the Hedgehog appeared via the film's infamous first trailer, it's safe to say that people didn't expect much However, the film managed to retool its titular character's unpopular design and dropped a movie that spawned a sequel, an upcoming third film, and the recent Knuckles series Now, with[...]

In a few months, fans of the long-running Alien franchise will finally get the opportunity to witness the seventh installment in the film series with Alien: Romulus This standalone story, set between the events of Alien and Aliens, revolves around a group of young space colonists, essentially embracing the opportunity to tackle an original story[...]

The lengthy history of the Jurassic Park franchise (or, more recently, Jurassic World) has led to multiple "endings" for the film series — but in that time, we've also learned that it's probably never going to truly end It's just too profitable to turn down from a production standpoint And with an upcoming untitled film[...]

After being in development for several years, Bad Boys is officially slated to return this summer with Bad Boys: Ride or Die, the fourth entry to the long-running, popular buddy-cop film series starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence. And with the next film, the Bad Boys title might finally be able to crossover into the billion-dollar[...]

Filmmaker Wes Ball discusses some of the "mythic" elements of Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes and reaffirms there isn't a Caesar connection.

Decades after the initial release of the popular '80s film Evil Dead, the recent release of Evil Dead Rise proved that the franchise was still entirely capable of thriving And over the next few years, plans are currently in place for even more Evil Dead stories and spin-off opportunities to keep the blood pumping for[...]

In just a few months, we'll be getting the chance to witness the directorial debut of filmmaker Ishana Night Shyamalan (daughter of M Night Shyamalan) with her upcoming horror movie titled The Watchers And based on the film's mysteriously promising trailer, we're already intrigued to see how the eerie genre story compares to the genre[...]