With the tidal wave of sequels crashing into theaters this year, I’m trying to channel my inner Dr. Strangelove: stop worrying and learn to love the sequel.

“Karate Kid: Legends” punched its way to a disappointing $21M domestic debut this weekend — a few million shy of Sony’s projected $30M target going into Friday.

What’s raising a few eyebrows about Coogler’s recent “no sequel” stance is that, according to THR, the project was originally pitched to Warner Bros. with “franchise potential” in mind.

Gilroy actually stated that, while negotiating for the budget, Disney told him “streaming is dead.” But before they bailed on the streaming game, they gave him $650M for “Andor.”

The film is drawing early comparisons to high-minded, emotionally resonant science fiction like “Arrival,” and “Interstellar” — the kind of sci-fi that plays just as well with awards voters as it does general audiences.

Del Toro, who’s been talking about making this movie since before streaming was a thing, was on stage to present the trailer, which hit the internet shortly after.

Netflix, which is also handling “Animals,” recently boarded “RIP” and has now set it up with a January 16, 2026 streaming date. Yes, this means that the film will be skipping theaters entirely.

We just got our first look at Craig’s Blanc — now with longer hair and still dressed like a flashy Mississippi lawyer. This franchise seems dead-set on reinventing itself with each entry, and honestly, it’s kind of working.

Despite not relying on “a suite of large-format cameras,” Boyle says the film will still be presented in a massive 2.76:1 aspect ratio.

Now that Cannes is in the books, Venice Film Festival boss Alberto Barbera has come out of the shadows, and is starting to hype up the upcoming. 82nd edition of the fest.

The “Unforgiven” direct or took a shot at today’s IP-obsessed movie landscape, saying he misses the era of original screenwriting and studio lot creativity.

Kevin Costner’s “Horizon: An American Saga” just can’t catch a break — or pay its bills, apparently. United Costume Corporation has slapped Costner’s Horizon Series with a $350,000 lawsuit, alleging they never got paid.

I’ve heard that part of the plot will revolve around filipino gangsters who have infiltrated the movie business and also happen to be highly skilled in martial arts.

Eric Roth, an Oscar winner, confirms that he’s written a script for Martin Scorsese to potentially direct. I’m told it’s called “Midnight Vendetta.” 

“Hurry Up Tomorrow” is set to hit VOD on June 6, that’s next week, just 22 days after its initial theatrical release. The reviews? Disastrous. 14% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 29 on Metacritic. The box office has been even worse — a mere $5M grossed worldwide.

Eastwood is reportedly already in pre-production on a new film. No word yet on title, cast, or studio, but given his famously quick turnarounds, a late-2025 release isn’t out of the question.

Fresh off “Wicked: Part One” dominating the box office and awards season, Ariana Grande has apparently decided to follow that up by joining the “Meet the Parents” franchise.

Korean media is reporting that Netflix has hopped onboard and basically saved the project after one of the producers inexplicably backed out.

Another Thursday in the books, and we’ve got some movement at the box office — some of it promising, some not quite living up to early potential.