Erik Davis

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Fandango Managing Editor; film news, trailers, box office.

Backrooms Delivers Uniquely Unsettling Horror that Lingers.
SocialMay 8, 2026

Backrooms Delivers Uniquely Unsettling Horror that Lingers.

Kane Parsons’ #Backrooms is wild stuff. A wholly unique and original horror film that freaks you out and creeps you out while luring you deeper into its eerie, liminal nightmare. The kind of movie that gets under your skin and...

By Erik Davis
Big Social Followings Will Drive Future Film Investments
SocialMay 7, 2026

Big Social Followings Will Drive Future Film Investments

I think the next generation of actors and filmmakers will have grown up in a culture that rewards a large follower base. Not everyone who slings sleep aids on TikTok will star in the next Marvel movie, but I think...

By Erik Davis
Prada 2 Delivers $233M Global Opening, M
SocialMay 3, 2026

Prada 2 Delivers $233M Global Opening, M

BOX OFFICE: Prada sequel struts to a $77M opening (domestic) and a massive $233M worldwide. Some stats: - 2nd biggest global opening of 2026 - Biggest opening ever for Meryl Streep - Prada 2 took in over 70% of the original film’s total...

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Critical Thinking Celebrates TCM Festival and Classic Cinema
SocialApr 28, 2026

Critical Thinking Celebrates TCM Festival and Classic Cinema

I love the original @RottenTomatoes series, Critical Thinking. Newest episode touts the @tcm film festival and classic cinema - featuring TCM’s Ben Mankiewicz and critics Alonso Duralde, Carla Renata, and Kristen Lopez. The team puts so much love into this...

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A24 Taps YouTube Creators, Reshaping Film Audiences
SocialApr 22, 2026

A24 Taps YouTube Creators, Reshaping Film Audiences

It's interesting that A24 is not-so-quietly recruiting filmmakers like Kane Parsons, Curry Barker, the Philippou brothers, Ian Tuason -- all guys who created viral content prior to their big-screen debuts. The next generation of filmmakers will already come with their...

By Erik Davis
Unhinged CinemaCon Interview for Scary Movie Goes Live
SocialApr 20, 2026

Unhinged CinemaCon Interview for Scary Movie Goes Live

Our #CinemaCon interview for #ScaryMovie was so unhinged we had to post it in its entirety. This is a good one to watch on 4/20… - via @Fandango https://t.co/H1BRvL7EJf

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Feige Confirms Reused X‑Men Sets and Comic‑Accurate Suits
SocialApr 20, 2026

Feige Confirms Reused X‑Men Sets and Comic‑Accurate Suits

Kevin Feige reveals they reused sets from the original #XMen movies on #AvengersDoomsday. He also talks about more comic-accurate suits being used, too. - via @Fandango https://t.co/TQoIUv7mit

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Kevin Feige Reveals 35 Actors on Avengers Set
SocialApr 18, 2026

Kevin Feige Reveals 35 Actors on Avengers Set

There were some days on #AvengersDoomsday where there were up to 35 actors on set, says Kevin Feige at #CinemaCon. - via @Fandango https://t.co/LAUXInipgz

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Feige Calls Secret Wars Marvel's Most Ambitious Project Yet
SocialApr 17, 2026

Feige Calls Secret Wars Marvel's Most Ambitious Project Yet

“I will say that Secret Wars is as ambitious a project as we have ever embarked on.” Kevin Feige on the differences between Avengers Doomsday and Secret Wars vs Infinity War and Endgame - via @Fandango https://t.co/uYs1n8MKjz

By Erik Davis
Disney's Infinity Vision Sets New Theatrical Standards
SocialApr 17, 2026

Disney's Infinity Vision Sets New Theatrical Standards

At #CinemaCon: Here are details on Disney's new "Infinity Vision" announcement. "Infinity Vision sets a new benchmark for theatrical presentation, certifying auditoriums that meet rigorous technical standards, including a focus on: The largest screens for maximum scale Laser projection for superior brightness and...

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Tom Hanks and Tim Allen Debut Toy Story 5 Clip at CinemaCon
SocialApr 16, 2026

Tom Hanks and Tim Allen Debut Toy Story 5 Clip at CinemaCon

At #CinemaCon: Tom Hanks and Tim Allen on the CinemaCon stage together for the first time following a new clip previewed for #ToyStory5 https://t.co/cLelyxLlZw

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Sheridan and Berg to Direct Call of Duty Film 2028
SocialApr 16, 2026

Sheridan and Berg to Direct Call of Duty Film 2028

At #CinemaCon: Taylor Sheridan and Pete Berg are making a Call of Duty movie for the summer of 2028. https://t.co/0iiufF5RbK

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Paramount Confirms Top Gun Maverick Sequel, Adds Longlegs Follow‑up
SocialApr 16, 2026

Paramount Confirms Top Gun Maverick Sequel, Adds Longlegs Follow‑up

At #CinemaCon: Paramount makes it official - a sequel to Top Gun Maverick is in the works with a script well underway. The studio will also make a sequel to Longlegs with Oz Perkins and Nic Cage. https://t.co/0GJYdbDX4g

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50 Cent Heads Street Fighter Pop‑up, Trailer Drops Tomorrow
SocialApr 16, 2026

50 Cent Heads Street Fighter Pop‑up, Trailer Drops Tomorrow

50 Cent has taken over the #StreetFighter pop-up event at #CinemaCon. They just showed the new trailer - drops tomorrow. It’s awesome. https://t.co/NKrI4y2V6t

By Erik Davis