Gitesh Pandya

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Founder/editor BoxOfficeGuru; box office analysis since 1997.

Amazon MGM Teases He‑Man Film, Possible Bond Reveal
SocialApr 16, 2026

Amazon MGM Teases He‑Man Film, Possible Bond Reveal

Time for Amazon MGM presentation at #CinemaCon. Expecting latest new look at He-Man film Masters of the Universe. And could a Bond announcement be on the cards? https://t.co/j7i0PLDZeD

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Universal Unveils Spielberg, Nolan Summer Slate at CinemaCon
SocialApr 15, 2026

Universal Unveils Spielberg, Nolan Summer Slate at CinemaCon

All seated upfront for Universal's presentation at #CinemaCon. With new summer films from Spielberg and Nolan, plus Minions and more, we're about to get new looks and surprise announcements about the year ahead.

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Box Office Down 16% as New Hits Rise
SocialApr 12, 2026

Box Office Down 16% as New Hits Rise

WKND #BoxOffice Chart ▶️ #SuperMarioGalaxy still has high score ▶️ #ProjectHailMary cracks $250M ▶️ #YouMeAndTuscany debuts in 4th Top 10 at $120.7M, down 16% from last year when Minecraft held #1 spot. See full wknd chart at: https://t.co/H9rtcx7IlP.

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Stella Pecollo Shines in Charming but Flimsy Rom‑com
SocialApr 8, 2026

Stella Pecollo Shines in Charming but Flimsy Rom‑com

#YouMeAndTuscany - weak script, but Halle Bailey & Regé-Jean Page are charming and Italian set is a delight. Story shd have leaned into food angle more. Real find here is Stella Pecollo who steals all her scenes, need to see...

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Super Mario Galaxy Leads Good Friday Box Office
SocialApr 4, 2026

Super Mario Galaxy Leads Good Friday Box Office

Top Films on Good Friday - FRI APR 3: $48.3M - #SuperMarioGalaxy $10.4M - #ProjectHailMary $6.4M - #TheDrama $2.1M - #Hoppers $850k - #RemindersOfHim

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The Drama Opens Strong, Outpacing Challengers' Debut
SocialApr 4, 2026

The Drama Opens Strong, Outpacing Challengers' Debut

Strong $6.4M Good Friday opening day for original film #TheDrama incl pre-shows. Basically even with Zendaya's Challengers which bowed to $6.3M in APR 2024 (on regular FRI). Fans liking what they see. RT aud score ticked up to 83% now, CinemaScore...

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The Drama Earns B CinemaScore, 81% RT Audience
SocialApr 4, 2026

The Drama Earns B CinemaScore, 81% RT Audience

Good Friday grades are in for #TheDrama from paying customers. CinemaScore: B RT aud score: 81% https://t.co/Zh2kEw7X6O

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Mario Galaxy and Bros Open Nearly Even; Galaxy Drops More
SocialApr 3, 2026

Mario Galaxy and Bros Open Nearly Even; Galaxy Drops More

WED and THU start for Super Mario Galaxy vs Super Mario Bros: Galaxy | $34.5M | $24.6M | -29% | $59.1M Bros. | $31.7M | $26.6M | -16% | $58.3M Larger THU drop for Galaxy, to be expected for a sequel. 2-day #boxoffice...

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Strong $1.7M Launch and 82% RT Score Boosted by Holiday
SocialApr 3, 2026

Strong $1.7M Launch and 82% RT Score Boosted by Holiday

Very strong $1.7M pre-show launch for #TheDrama. Good Friday holiday makes THU night like a FRI night for many people. Reviews have been good overall and RT aud score is solid 82%. https://t.co/QCLfygj16i

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Mario Bros Film Set to Smash Box Office Again
SocialMar 31, 2026

Mario Bros Film Set to Smash Box Office Again

#SuperMarioGalaxyMovie - world's most popular plumber brothers return for another round of #boxoffice dominance, and cash registers will be ringing for sure. (any cinemas still have cash registers??) Mix of comedy + adventure + vidgame branding will pull out same...

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He-Man Trailer Drops, Film Opens June 5
SocialMar 31, 2026

He-Man Trailer Drops, Film Opens June 5

Summer of action continues with #MastersOfTheUniverse. New He-Man pic debuts trailer, opens JUN 5. https://t.co/9A8lJQawNJ

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Super Mario Galaxy Takes Over Premium Screens, PHM Returns Later
SocialMar 29, 2026

Super Mario Galaxy Takes Over Premium Screens, PHM Returns Later

#SuperMarioGalaxy storms in this WED taking over most premium scrns. However, select premium scrns will continue to play #ProjectHailMary next wknd for fans who want that more immersive experience. Also, IMAX has confirmed they will work with thtrs "in the coming weeks...

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Project Hail Mary Leads, Box Office Up 34% YoY
SocialMar 29, 2026

Project Hail Mary Leads, Box Office Up 34% YoY

WKND #BoxOffice Chart ▶️ Amazing hold for #ProjectHailMary at #1 ▶️ #Hoppers doing well in 2nd ▶️ #TheyWillKillYou opens DOA Top 10 at $92.8M, up 34% from last year when A Working Man opened at #1. See full wknd chart at: https://t.co/H9rtcx7IlP.

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SXSW Hype Fails; Horror Opens Under $5M
SocialMar 28, 2026

SXSW Hype Fails; Horror Opens Under $5M

A splashy world premiere at SXSW did little to bring moviegoers out to new horror pic #TheyWillKillYou. Opening day FRI was just $2.25M with almost half of that from pre-shows and pure FRI being very slow. Opening wknd #boxoffice now looking...

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Dhurandhar The Revenge Hits $18M,
SocialMar 27, 2026

Dhurandhar The Revenge Hits $18M,

With $18M in first 8 days, #Dhurandhar‌TheRevenge has surpassed Pathaan to become all-time #2 Bollywood movie ever at North American #boxoffice. It only trails first #Dhurandhar film which it should pass after this wknd.

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Horror Thriller ‘They Will Kill You’ Opens Strong, $8M Weekend
SocialMar 27, 2026

Horror Thriller ‘They Will Kill You’ Opens Strong, $8M Weekend

$1M pre-show debut for new horror pic #TheyWillKillYou for THU + MON previews. RT critics score currently at 72%. Opening wknd #boxoffice might get to $8M area (avg near $3k) taking home bronze medal. https://t.co/DkpNHQduU5

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Project Hail Mary Opens Neck‑and‑Neck With Dune 2
SocialMar 26, 2026

Project Hail Mary Opens Neck‑and‑Neck With Dune 2

#ProjectHailMary has been playing out like Dune 2, another recent March sci-fi epic. Take a look at opening week numbers: D2 vs PHM: WKND | $82.5M | $80.5M MON | $7.3M | $7M TUE | $8.2M | $9.4M WED | $6.7M | $6.7M THU | $6.4M...

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Ready or Not 2 Matches Strong Opening, B+ Scores
SocialMar 21, 2026

Ready or Not 2 Matches Strong Opening, B+ Scores

Sequel #ReadyOrNot2 is doing pretty well with paying auds tonight. B+ CinemaScore, same as first film. And RT aud score is at 88%. 3-day opening wknd #boxoffice shd come close to the $11M 5-day launch of 2019 pic. https://t.co/yIqOqEboRp

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Dhurandhar The Revenge Sets NA Hindi Opening Record
SocialMar 20, 2026

Dhurandhar The Revenge Sets NA Hindi Opening Record

#DhurandharTheRevenge scored opening day THU in North America of $3.9M incl WED pre-shows. Biggest opening day #boxoffice of all-time for Hindi movie in North America.

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Project Hail Mary to Dominate Box Office with 4,000+ Theaters
SocialMar 19, 2026

Project Hail Mary to Dominate Box Office with 4,000+ Theaters

#ProjectHailMary all set to rule the #boxoffice this wknd. Official North American thtr count is 4,007 incl 15 sites with IMAX 70mm presentations. Love how the MGM family is still able to get that 007 in there.

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Dune: Part Three Trailer Promises Massive Box‑Office, Oscar Run
SocialMar 17, 2026

Dune: Part Three Trailer Promises Massive Box‑Office, Oscar Run

Epic trailer drops for #Dune3! Opens DEC 18 with IMAX scrns. Colossal DEC #boxoffice (and Oscar nominations) incoming. #DuneMovie #Dune https://t.co/JVHyxK7krh

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IMAX’s Project Hail Mary Delivers
SocialMar 16, 2026

IMAX’s Project Hail Mary Delivers

#ProjectHailMary IMAX - stunning visuals and sound in sci-fi epic centered on a buddy team. Heartfelt story even when the stakes didn't seem so high. Will work well with Gosling fans and beyond.

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Low‑budget Horror Nets $9.3M Opening, Hits #3 Nationwide
SocialMar 15, 2026

Low‑budget Horror Nets $9.3M Opening, Hits #3 Nationwide

Solid $9.3M opening wknd #boxoffice for paranormal fright flick #undertone. Produced for only $500k, A24 release takes #3 spot nationwide and is already a moneymaking horror hit.

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Reminders of Him Leads Friday 13th Box Office Earnings.
SocialMar 14, 2026

Reminders of Him Leads Friday 13th Box Office Earnings.

Friday the 13th #BoxOffice - FRI MAR 13: $8M - #RemindersOfHim $7.1M - #Hoppers $4.4M - #undertone $2.6M - #Scream7 $1.2M - #GOAT $650k - #TheBride $545k - #WutheringHeights

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Reminders Of Him Tops Opening Weekend, Beats Prior Hoover Film
SocialMar 14, 2026

Reminders Of Him Tops Opening Weekend, Beats Prior Hoover Film

New romance #RemindersOfHim opened to $8M on FRI incl pre-shows. CinemaScore is a B while RT aud score is faring better with 89%. Opening wknd #boxoffice looks on track for about $19M beating out last pic based on Colleen Hoover novel,...

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Hoppers Soars to $100M Club on Strong Word‑of‑Mouth
SocialMar 14, 2026

Hoppers Soars to $100M Club on Strong Word‑of‑Mouth

Customer satisfaction is paying off for #Hoppers which will rule the #boxoffice over Oscar wknd. $7.1M 2nd FRI going to about $29M for 2nd wknd giving Pixar pic a drop of just 37%. Domestic cume will climb to $87M in 10 days,...

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Undertone's Friday 13th Debut Stalls at Modest $8M
SocialMar 14, 2026

Undertone's Friday 13th Debut Stalls at Modest $8M

New horror pic #undertone kicked off its release with Friday the 13th launch of $4.4M incl THU pre-shows. C CinemaScore here and RT aud score of only 54%. Opening wknd #boxoffice might get to around $8M.

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Scream 7 Poised to Hit $100M, Fastest In
SocialMar 12, 2026

Scream 7 Poised to Hit $100M, Fastest In

Am projecting that #Scream7 will break $100M at North American #boxoffice tomorrow FRI on its 15th day of release. First 2026 film to join century club and fastest #Scream movie to ever reach this milestone. https://t.co/FV1mznQKjr

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Hoppers' Strong Opening Poised to Outpace Elemental
SocialMar 10, 2026

Hoppers' Strong Opening Poised to Outpace Elemental

#Hoppers took in $2.7M on its first MON (down 79% vs SUN) lifting 4-day domestic #boxoffice to $48.1M. Full opening week 7-day total on track for about $56M+ with possible $85M after 2nd wknd. Has a good shot at finishing above Elemental....

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Scream 7’s Steep Drop yet on Track for Franchise Record
SocialMar 8, 2026

Scream 7’s Steep Drop yet on Track for Franchise Record

#Scream7 fell sharply in its 2nd wknd and took 2nd place with $17.3M. Drop was bigger than what recent franchise flicks had: -73% | 2026 | Scream 7 -61% | 2023 | Scream 6 -59% | 2022 | Scream 10-day domestic #boxoffice sits at...

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