Gitesh Pandya

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Sheep Detectives Opens Strong, Eyes Low Double‑Digit Weekend
SocialMay 8, 2026

Sheep Detectives Opens Strong, Eyes Low Double‑Digit Weekend

Hugh Jackman's new family mystery #SheepDetectives kicked off opening wknd with solid $1.03M from THU pre-shows + early access previews. Reviews are strong across the board. PG pic hopes to be a Mother's Day option for moms with younger kids. Opening...

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Mortal Kombat 2 Wins Over Audiences, Beats Critics
SocialMay 8, 2026

Mortal Kombat 2 Wins Over Audiences, Beats Critics

Verdict is in. People are digging #MortalKombat2. RT scores: 70% - critics 89% - audiences https://t.co/FylPYVWg5M

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Minions Trailer Turns Dark, Targets $6 B Box Office
SocialMay 7, 2026

Minions Trailer Turns Dark, Targets $6 B Box Office

Macabre humor? In a Minions movie? That's what the MPA says. NEW final trailer for #MinionsAndMonsters. Wait for that final scene. Franchise has done over $5.6B at global #boxoffice and will shatter SIX BILLION this July. https://t.co/4Dxe29BFEq

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90s Nostalgia Returns with Mortal Kombat Sequel Trailer
SocialMay 7, 2026

90s Nostalgia Returns with Mortal Kombat Sequel Trailer

Want to relive the 90s? Watch the trailer for the 1997 #MortalKombat sequel. I'm speechless. https://t.co/8IaTurTOaN

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Kano's Humor Saves Mediocre Mortal Kombat 2 Debut
SocialMay 6, 2026

Kano's Humor Saves Mediocre Mortal Kombat 2 Debut

#MortalKombat2: a to-be-expected amalgam of fights, flimsy story & forced coolness which nevertheless will please target aud. Surprisingly good amount of humor driven by Josh Lawson's Kano who steals every scene. A few wild kills, but battles are mostly uninspiring....

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Devil Wears Prada 2 Opens Slightly Below Forecast
SocialMay 4, 2026

Devil Wears Prada 2 Opens Slightly Below Forecast

#TheDevilWearsPrada2 finished its opening wknd a bit below estimates. Final wknd #boxoffice: FRI - $32,900,084 SAT - $25,105,540 SUN - $18,741,451 WKND - $76,747,075 https://t.co/eF5f2hQVmy

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China's IMAX Boosts The Devil Wears Prada 2 to $550K
SocialMay 3, 2026

China's IMAX Boosts The Devil Wears Prada 2 to $550K

One place where fans CAN see #TheDevilWearsPrada2 on IMAX scrns? CHINA Film did $550k there this wknd from its IMAX scrns, $8.5M total from all scrns in the mkt. https://t.co/ySWghASDYi

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Hokum Horror Scores $6.4M, Top‑5 Debut
SocialMay 3, 2026

Hokum Horror Scores $6.4M, Top‑5 Debut

New horror pic #Hokum opens well hitting Top 5 with $6.4M wknd #boxoffice from under 2,000 thtrs. Good marks from both critics and auds with RT scores of 86%/83%.

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Sequel Surpasses Original: “Devil Wears Prada 2” Scores A‑-
SocialMay 2, 2026

Sequel Surpasses Original: “Devil Wears Prada 2” Scores A‑-

The Devil Wears Prada 2 earns A- CinemaScore grade. That's better than the B that first Prada got. https://t.co/2K5aOpTGre

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Two $50M+ Films Weekend: Rare 2026 Milestone
SocialMay 1, 2026

Two $50M+ Films Weekend: Rare 2026 Milestone

Having TWO films gross $50M+ on the same wknd is rare. Happened only twice last year - on Memorial Day and Thanksgiving holiday wknds. We just may be looking at the FIRST one yet for 2026!

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Disney's Year-Old Schedule Reveals Completely Different Today's Release
SocialMay 1, 2026

Disney's Year-Old Schedule Reveals Completely Different Today's Release

Disney's official release schedule from just one year ago with ENTIRELY different movie planned for release today. https://t.co/KJ2Si3pGzJ

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Devil Wears Prada 2 Poised for $80‑90M Opening
SocialMay 1, 2026

Devil Wears Prada 2 Poised for $80‑90M Opening

Fabulous domestic start for Devil Wears Prada 2 with $10M from THU pre-shows with 1,300+ premium scrns but no IMAX. This compares to $12.6M for #Michael ($8.8M from THU) from 1 week ago which did $97.2M opening wknd. $80M+ opening wknd looks...

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Devil Wears Prada 2 Debuts
SocialMay 1, 2026

Devil Wears Prada 2 Debuts

The Devil Wears Prada 2 rolling into opening wknd at #1 in style. 🍅 Current RT scores: 79% - critics 88% - auds https://t.co/XnJVczDTom

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Devil Wears Prada 2 Marks 2nd Biggest 2026 Launch
SocialApr 30, 2026

Devil Wears Prada 2 Marks 2nd Biggest 2026 Launch

Devil Wears Prada 2 officially opening in 4,150 thtrs across North America this wknd incl PLF scrns. First THU pre-shows have just concluded. 2nd widest launch of 2026 behind only Super Mario's 4,252. https://t.co/0dE42QIytI

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Michael Poised to Become Third 2024 $250M Blockbuster
SocialApr 30, 2026

Michael Poised to Become Third 2024 $250M Blockbuster

#Michael is on track to reach about $129M by end of WEEK ONE at domestic #boxoffice. Cume looks to shoot up to around $170M after 2nd wknd. #MichaelMovie holding IMAX for a 2nd week, but Prada is taking over many Dolby...

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Zach Cregger Unveils Creepy Resident Evil Teaser, Drops Sep 18
SocialApr 30, 2026

Zach Cregger Unveils Creepy Resident Evil Teaser, Drops Sep 18

Creepy new teaser for new vision for #ResidentEvil from Zach Cregger (Weapons). Opens SEP 18. https://t.co/XPhYgxCjcx

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Prada's Modest Debut Outlasted Superman's Blockbuster Reboot
SocialApr 29, 2026

Prada's Modest Debut Outlasted Superman's Blockbuster Reboot

#BoxOffice REWIND: 20 years ago, The Devil Wears Prada opened strong in #2 spot behind another new release, big-budget reboot Superman Returns. FRI-SUN portions of long holiday launches were $52.5M vs $27.5M. But nobody at the time knew that of the...

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Hokum Scores 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, Prada Sequel Under Embargo
SocialApr 29, 2026

Hokum Scores 90% on Rotten Tomatoes, Prada Sequel Under Embargo

New horror entry #Hokum coming in hot with 90% RT critics score. Other new release this FRI, #DevilWearsPrada2, still keeping reviews under embargo until 26 hours before first pre-shows begin.

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Michael's Opening Weekend Hits $219M Globally
SocialApr 27, 2026

Michael's Opening Weekend Hits $219M Globally

MICHAEL Opening Wknd - Top 10 Global Mkts: US/Canada - $97.2M UK - $15.5M France - $10.2M Mexico - $9.7M Brazil - $8.1M Italy - $8M Germany - $7M Spain - $6.7M Australia - $6.6M China - $4.8M INTL - $121.6M GLOBAL - $218.8M #Michael #MJ #boxoffice $IMAX $LION $AMC

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Michael, Mario, and Hail Mary Near Billion‑Dollar Domestic Milestones
SocialApr 26, 2026

Michael, Mario, and Hail Mary Near Billion‑Dollar Domestic Milestones

WKND #BoxOffice Chart ▶️ #Michael tops the charts at #1 ▶️ #SuperMario in 2nd, nears $400M ▶️ #ProjectHailMary breaks $300M ▶️ Michael + Mario + Mary set for BILLION+ domestic Top 10 at $146.8M, up 5% from last year when Sinners held great at #1. See...

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Super Mario Galaxy Nears $400M Milestone After $21M Fourth
SocialApr 26, 2026

Super Mario Galaxy Nears $400M Milestone After $21M Fourth

$21.2M for #SuperMarioGalaxy in its 4th wknd boosting domestic #boxoffice cume to outstanding $386.5M. Will crush $400M by next wknd.

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Marvel's Doomsday Trailer Delivers Epic Multiverse Reunion
SocialApr 25, 2026

Marvel's Doomsday Trailer Delivers Epic Multiverse Reunion

I've watched the Avengers: Doomsday trailer up on the big screen. Twice. At CinemaCon last week. It's certainly epic and brings together so many beloved characters, even from before the MCU existed. RDJ's return (and whole new role) plays out in...

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Mother Mary Earns $551K Friday, Weekend Under $2M
SocialApr 25, 2026

Mother Mary Earns $551K Friday, Weekend Under $2M

#MotherMary expanded wide and did $551k on FRI from 1,103 thtrs. Wknd #boxoffice will finish btwn $1-2M with avg of only about $1,300. Anne Hathaway will see slightly better results with her next film next wknd.

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Early IMAX Fans Give Michael an A‑Minus
SocialApr 24, 2026

Early IMAX Fans Give Michael an A‑Minus

CinemaScore did special early polling for #Michael on WED APR 22 at IMAX & PLF early access shows. Those first fans polled gave a grade of A-. Standard polling will be done tonight on usual FRI evening opening day shows. Final...

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Audiences Adore New Michael Film, Critics Remain Lukewarm
SocialApr 23, 2026

Audiences Adore New Michael Film, Critics Remain Lukewarm

And to no surprise, audiences are liking new #Michael movie WAY more than film critics did. https://t.co/inMzQo06Yz

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CinemaCon Signals $10 B Domestic Box Office by 2026
SocialApr 23, 2026

CinemaCon Signals $10 B Domestic Box Office by 2026

Big guns came out for #CinemaCon this year and it's truly looking like a bullish #boxoffice ahead for 2026! Could we be on track to hit $10B domestic?? https://t.co/9U8i4BjIt2

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October's Horror Comic Movies Peak with Clayface Teaser
SocialApr 22, 2026

October's Horror Comic Movies Peak with Clayface Teaser

October is the best month for horror-themed comic book movies. And so we have #Clayface from DC hitting thtrs OCT 23. 🚨 NEW TEASER 🚨 #ClayfaceMovie https://t.co/jMn2rt0Ekd

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Michael's Rotten Tomatoes Score Plummets to 29%
SocialApr 21, 2026

Michael's Rotten Tomatoes Score Plummets to 29%

3 hours since review embargo was lifted for #Michael. RT critics score sinks to 29% from 58 reviews. Will have one of the lowest RT scores in recent months for a film opening #1 at wknd #boxoffice. https://t.co/MKcGUYRG7I

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Jaafar Jackson Shines, but Janet’s Absence Haunts IMAX
SocialApr 21, 2026

Jaafar Jackson Shines, but Janet’s Absence Haunts IMAX

#Michael IMAX - estate-approved look at earlier years and struggles for the King of Pop. Jaafar Jackson dazzles as MJ while Colman Domingo towers over this film with compelling perf. Janet's complete absence was deafening. Songs rock with you, dancing...

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Super Mario Galaxy Tops Weekend Box Office, Leads $36.5M
SocialApr 20, 2026

Super Mario Galaxy Tops Weekend Box Office, Leads $36.5M

FINAL TOP 3 - WKND of APR 17-19: 🥇 Super Mario Galaxy | $36.5M/$356.7M 🥈 Project Hail Mary | $20.51M/$285.2M 🥉 The Mummy | $13.52M #boxoffice $CMCSA $AMZN $WBD $IMAX $AMC

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2020s Fifth-Weekend Box Office: Top 10 Earners
SocialApr 19, 2026

2020s Fifth-Weekend Box Office: Top 10 Earners

Top 10 Biggest FIFTH wknds of 2020s: $32.8M Avatar 2 (MLK) $29.6M Top Gun: Maverick $21M Barbie $20.5M Project Hail Mary $20.1M Spider-Man NWH (MLK) $20M Inside Out 2 $19.9M Zootopia 2 (post-Christmas) $18.9M Moana 2 (post-Christmas) $18.6M Super Mario Bros. $18.3M Deadpool & Wolverine #boxoffice #ProjectHailMary

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Mother Mary Thriller Raises $168k, Expands Next Weekend
SocialApr 19, 2026

Mother Mary Thriller Raises $168k, Expands Next Weekend

New thriller #MotherMary platformed to $168k from 5 locs for hot $34k avg. Expands wide next wknd.

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The Mummy Opens $5.2M, Lands Third Weekend Box Office
SocialApr 18, 2026

The Mummy Opens $5.2M, Lands Third Weekend Box Office

$5.2M opening day for Lee Cronin's The Mummy incl pre-shows. Will take 3rd place at wknd #boxoffice with $12-13M and avg below $4k.

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MotherMary Launches with $71K Friday, $175K Weekend
SocialApr 18, 2026

MotherMary Launches with $71K Friday, $175K Weekend

#MotherMary is off to a hot start in its platform debut. $71k FRI from just 5 thtrs going to around $175k wknd for solid $35k avg. Expands next wknd.

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The Mummy and Normal Both Earn Mediocre C+ Scores
SocialApr 18, 2026

The Mummy and Normal Both Earn Mediocre C+ Scores

New wide releases The Mummy and Normal are unimpressing auds at the same level. Both have a CinemaScore of C+.

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Final Mandalorian Trailer Drops, Tickets On Sale Tomorrow
SocialApr 17, 2026

Final Mandalorian Trailer Drops, Tickets On Sale Tomorrow

And here's your final trailer for The Mandalorian and Grogu. Tix on sale tomorrow, lighting up Memorial Day holiday wknd #boxoffice. https://t.co/OltOgQKP82

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Avatar Fire And Ash Ends Run with $404.3M
SocialApr 16, 2026

Avatar Fire And Ash Ends Run with $404.3M

Avatar Fire And Ash finishes its North American #boxoffice run tonight. $404.3M over 17 weeks. 4th biggest film from 2025.

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Disney Unveils Avengers and Star Wars at CinemaCon
SocialApr 16, 2026

Disney Unveils Avengers and Star Wars at CinemaCon

Seated and ready for final studio presentation at #CinemaCon - Disney. Updates on Avengers and Star Wars and more...I await you.

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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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