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Photo by Jasin Boland/Universal Pictures © Universal Studios All Rights Reserved. Jurassic World Rebirth Reactions As of now, audiences have embraced this return to primitive thrills even as critics remain divided It debuted at $92 million domestically, then dipped by about 57% in its second week, landing second behind Superman with $108 million that week On Rotten Tomatoes, critics[...]

Byline: Jasin Boland/Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment © Universal Studios All Rights Reserved. Jurassic World Rebirth Director Talks Indiana Jones Similarities "I couldn't figure out how to do a cool set piece on the edge of a cliff because I just felt like there's not much real estate," Edwards told Vanity Fair "I thought, well, maybe we[...]

Just look at Chucky! M3GAN 2.0 is in theaters now, courtesy of Universal Pictures. M3GAN may have danced her way into horror icon status with her 2023 debut, but unfortunately, the sequel hasn't quite replicated that same magic—at least not at the box office As a matter of fact, M3GAN 2.0, the highly anticipated follow-up from[...]

Photo by Universal Pictures and Amblin En © Universal Studios All Rights Reserved. Jurassic World Rebirth Filmmaker on Changing the Formula In a recent interview with USA Today, Edwards explained why he made that call and wanted to move away from what's become an expected ending "It's hard to kill that thing unless it was another animal[...]

Photo by Universal Pictures and Amblin En © Universal Studios All Rights Reserved. Jurassic World Rebirth Filmmaker Talks D-Rex Influences Speaking to Screen Rant, Edwards explained, "[Our animators] were like, 'Well, what's the attitude? What's the character?' And had to think about it for a second I was like, 'Okay, go rewatch David Lynch's The Elephant Man.' It[...]

Photo Credit: Universal Pictures © 2025 Universal Studios All Rights Reserved. The Black Phone Author on Setting Up a Sequel Story In a recent interview with Screen Rant, Hill shared that the idea for Black Phone 2 didn't come from trying to build a franchise, but rather from a single, subtle moment in the original film He[...]

James Wan confirms that M3GAN spin-off SOULM8TE will explore a darker, more adult story, describing it as "Fatal Attraction but with robots."

In a recent interview with Variety, he revealed one specific moment that was ultimately trimmed in service of the story's rhythm. Night Fury dragon, Toothless in Universal Pictures' live-action How to Train Your Dragon, written and directed by Dean DeBlois Credit: Universal Pictures © 2025 Universal Studios All Rights Reserved. How to Train Your Dragon Director Explains[...]

However, not all original voice actors returned for this version, like David Tennant, who voiced Spitelout in the animated films. (from left) Writer-director Dean DeBlois, Mason Thames, and Nico Parker on the set of Universal Pictures' live-action How to Train Your Dragon Photo Credit: Helen Sloan © 2025 Universal Studios All Rights Reserved. How to Train Your[...]

Among them were two pivotal emotional beats that longtime fans of the original animated film will instantly recognize. (from left) Hiccup (Mason Thames) and Stoick (Gerard Butler) in Universal Pictures' live- action How to Train Your Dragon, written and directed by Dean DeBlois Photo Credit: Universal Pictures © 2025 Universal Studios All Rights Reserved. Mason Thames on[...]

DeBlois, well aware of that pressure, recently spoke to Screen Rant about the responsibility of adapting his own work into live-action—an opportunity he insisted on seizing personally. Night Fury dragon, Toothless in Universal Pictures' live-action How to Train Your Dragon, written and directed by Dean DeBlois Credit: Universal Pictures © 2025 Universal Studios All Rights Reserved. How[...]

Byline: Jasin Boland/Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment © Universal Studios All Rights Reserved. Jurassic World Rebirth Team Says That a Sequel and a New Story are Both Possible Marshall explains that there's a chance the Jurassic World Rebirth cast could earn a sequel, or the next entry could bring an entirely new cast, telling the outlet, "We're[...]

The director of the 2019 romantic comedy Last Christmas discusses how the film was required to change, and why he disagreed with the pivot.

Credit: Universal Pictures © Universal Studios All Rights Reserved. Wicked: For Good Star Praises the Title Track in a Massive Way Yang tells the outlet, "The same way that everybody expected 'Defying Gravity' to be this big moment — but to such a degree that everyone was like, 'Well, how can it outdo these expectations?' — and[...]

Now, Frost is sharing his reaction to the complete version of the film and his thoughts on the film's talented lead actor. (from left) Night Fury dragon, Toothless, and Hiccup (Mason Thames) in Universal Pictures' live-action How to Train Your Dragon, written and directed by Dean DeBlois Photo Credit: Universal Pictures © 2025 Universal Studios All[...]

And during this interview, he specifically revealed the delicate tightrope he walked in an effort to preserve the dragon's charm while grounding him in a tangible reality for moviegoers. Mason Thames (right) as Hiccup with his Night Fury dragon, Toothless, in Universal Pictures' live-action How to Train Your Dragon, written and directed by Dean DeBlois[...]

Welcome back to another day at CinemaCon. Today, we are liveblogging the extra-long presentation from Universal and Focus Features.

The filmmaker behind the Happy Death Day franchise reveals why a potential third installment would be a departure from the other films.

One of the stars of Fast X reveals that there are still plenty of conversations about the potential timeline for Fast & Furious 11.

We have more details below about the crossover. Credit: Zynga Back To The Future DeLorean "Time Machine" The iconic Time Machine comes to the hit mobile racing game CSR2 as a collectible, drivable vehicle in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment's Back to the Future In addition to collecting the film's legendary vehicle, players can[...]

Then, the film generated two additional sequels, with an upcoming live-action adaptation from Universal Pictures And while there's been talk of creating original moments for this new iteration, the returning filmmaker attached to the franchise is admitting that he's still hoping to emulate some of the animated film's best scenes. During an interview with ScreenRant, director[...]

How to Train Your Dragon star Gerard Butler promises that the intensity of the live-action film will be different from that of the animated version.

And they are dead set on making sure that what happened to them doesn't happen to Finney. The Universal Pictures and Blumhouse horror film The Black Phone 2 is expected to hit theaters on June 27th, 2025. After generating a loyal following when it initially dropped in 2021, the' 70s-themed Blumhouse film The Black Phone was[...]

As of now, the Universal Pictures film Wolf Man has struggled to make its budget back at the box office (though it's sure to recoup the production budget), with mixed reviews from critics and audiences Still, the film has explored some generally solid ideas, with thoughtful creativity playing a part in its more positive reactions[...]

And whilst being a cozy, funny sort of rom-com, it's also incredibly heartfelt and very moving." Bridget Jones's Diary (Universal Pictures) Everything We Know About Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy The official plot summary: Widowed for four years, Bridget Jones raises her children while supported by friends and family Pressed to rebuild her life, she returns to[...]

Credit: Universal Pictures © Universal Studios All Rights Reserved. With plenty of original music, classic songs, and pure passion behind the cast, we have complete faith that Wicked: For Good will do everything in its power to offer its fans a high-stakes conclusion to this beloved title Fortunately, with its 2025 release, it won't be a[...]

Photo Credit: Nicola Dove/Universal Pictures © 2025 Universal Studios All Rights Reserved. Wolf Man: Summary, Cast List, Release Date What if someone you loved became something else? From Blumhouse and visionary writer-director Leigh Whannell, the creators of the chilling modern monster tale The Invisible Man, comes a terrifying new lupine nightmare: Wolf Man. Golden Globe nominee Christopher Abbott (Poor Things, It Comes at Night)[...]

Credit: Universal Pictures © Universal Studios All Rights Reserved. Wicked: Plot Summary, Cast List, and Sequel Release Date After two decades as one of the most beloved and enduring musicals on the stage, Wicked makes its long-awaited journey to the big screen as a spectacular, generation-defining cinematic event this holiday season. Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz,[...]

In November, the Universal Pictures film Wicked became a massive hit with audiences — earning rave reviews, setting box office records (for musicals), and even plenty of award buzz So naturally, fans are already eagerly anticipating the next chapter of the film, dubbed Wicked: For Good, which is poised to complete the story about Elphaba[...]

How the Grinch Stole Christmas star Jim Carrey reveals the biggest obstacle he encountered in the film and if he'd return for a sequel.