Today's Movies Pulse
Netflix’s ‘Office Romance’ tops weekly streaming with nearly 21 M views
Jennifer Lopez’s rom‑com *Office Romance* claimed the top spot on Netflix’s overall chart, logging 20.9 million views through June 7. The platform’s English‑language TV chart was led by the three‑part documentary *Michael Jackson: The Verdict* with 17.8 million views.
Zee Studios Halts Bandar Release Amid Dispute With Major Multiplex Chains
Zee Studios has put the theatrical rollout of Bobby Deol’s film Bandar on hold in India’s national multiplex chains after a clash over screen allocations with PVR, Inox and Cinepolis. The standoff highlights growing tension between producers seeking limited, word‑of‑mouth‑driven releases and chains favoring larger, multi‑film line‑ups.
🎧 A24’s ‘Backrooms’ and the Rise of YouTube Filmmakers
A24’s horror releases *Backrooms* and *Obsession*, directed by former YouTube creators Kane Parsons and Curry Barker, topped the weekend box office, outpacing even *The Mandalorian* franchise content. The low‑budget films each pulled in more than $10 million, highlighting Gen Z’s appetite for...
‘Scary Movie’ Review: Parody Reboot Is Horrifyingly Unfunny
The sixth‑installment of the Scary Movie franchise debuted on June 5 in the UK, directed by Michael Tiddes and starring Marlon Wayans, Anna Faris and Regina Hall. The Wayans family returned to the script for the first time since 2001, aiming to blend self‑referential...
Final Trailer For Supergirl Online As Tickets Go On Sale
Warner Bros. Pictures released a new trailer for the upcoming DC Studios film Supergirl, announcing that tickets are now on sale. The movie follows Milly Alcock as Kara Zor‑El celebrating her 21st birthday across the galaxy with Krypto, based on...
Episode 90: Strange River (Spain/Germany) - The Co-Production Podcast
Episode 90 of the Co‑production Podcast, a joint venture between Cineuropa and Eurimages, features producers Xavi Font of ZuZú Cinema and Sophie Ahrens of Schuldenberg Films discussing the Spanish‑German film *Strange River*. The conversation highlights how Eurimages financing and bilateral...
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‘La Gradiva’ Review: Marine Atlan’s Coming of Age Story Debut Erupts with Keen Observation [A]
Marine Atlan’s debut feature La Gradiva premiered at Cannes Critics’ Week, winning the Grand Prize. The coming‑of‑age drama follows a high‑school trip to Italy, using patient observation to portray Gen Z’s contradictions. Atlan, also the cinematographer, blends expansive ensemble framing with...
“Finding Mango: To Live And Die On Skid Row” Coming Soon To Hulu & Disney+
ABC News' documentary “Finding Mango: To Live and Die on Skid Row” chronicles six years with Mango, a charismatic resident who became the unofficial mayor of Los Angeles’ Skid Row. The film reveals the harsh realities of homelessness, including power dynamics, drug use,...
Black Phone’s Mason Thames Joins John Wick Spin-Off
Lionsgate has tapped horror‑star Mason Thames to headline *Caine*, a John Wick spin‑off directed by martial‑arts legend Donnie Yen. The film’s screenplay is being written by Mattson Tomlin, who also penned the upcoming *The Batman Part II*. Yen will reprise his role alongside Rina Sawayama, extending the...
Jennifer Lopez Enters Her ‘Happy Era’ as She Discusses New Netflix Movie ‘Office Romance’ at NYC Premiere
Jennifer Lopez premiered Netflix’s romantic comedy Office Romance in New York, reuniting with Edward James Olmos for their third film together after My Family and Selena. Lopez said co‑writer Brett Goldstein wrote the script specifically for her, prompting her to also serve as a producer. She described the...
"Captivating" Horror Hit Backrooms Sets Box Office Record - and Another Could Come Soon
Backrooms, A24’s latest horror entry, has surged to $134 million worldwide, eclipsing the studio’s previous domestic champion. The film pulled in over $97 million in the United States alone, outpacing the $96 million earned by A24’s biopic Marty Supreme. Produced on a modest...
Fun Second Trailer for 'The Invite' Film W/ Cruz, Norton, Rogen, Wilde
A24 released a second trailer for "The Invite," Olivia Wilde’s third directorial feature starring Seth Rogen, Olivia Wilde, Penélope Cruz and Edward Norton. The comedy‑drama, adapted from the Spanish film "The People Upstairs," debuted at Sundance and earned strong critical...
Horror Thriller 'Obsession' Hits ₹15 Crore in India, Nears $150 Million Globally
The horror thriller 'Obsession' crossed the ₹15 crore (≈ $1.8 million) mark in Indian theatres and is now within striking distance of $150 million in worldwide gross. The film’s performance underscores the power of word‑of‑mouth and the growing appetite for genre cinema in both...
June Box‑Office Crowded as ‘Scary Movie’, ‘Masters of the Universe’ and ‘Digital Circus’ Launch
Paramount, Amazon MGM and indie studio Fathom/Glitch are rolling out three very different titles—‘Scary Movie’, ‘Masters of the Universe’ and ‘The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act’—that together could lift June’s domestic box office after a $1 billion May. At the...
A Dive Bar Bonnie and Clyde Lead the Charming Carolina Caroline
Adam Carter Rehmeier’s new film *Carolina Caroline* arrives on June 5, 2026, delivering a modern Bonnie‑and‑Clyde tale set in the American South. Samara Weaving and Kyle Gallner play a drifter‑turned‑partner duo who tumble from a petty change scam to increasingly audacious robberies while chasing...
'Dhurandhar 2' Falls Short of ₹1,150 Cr Target by ₹1.05 Cr Ahead of OTT Launch
Aditya Dhar's 'Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge' wrapped its 77‑day theatrical run with a domestic net of ₹1,148.95 crore, missing the coveted ₹1,150 crore mark by ₹1.05 crore. The film now shifts to an exclusive, unrated "Raw & Undekha" cut on JioHotstar, marking the...
Pixar's Hoppers Is Now Streaming on Disney+ – Here's Why You Should Watch It
Pixar’s latest animated feature, *Hoppers*, has arrived on Disney+ after its March theatrical run. Though it posted one of the studio’s lowest box‑office numbers, the film earned a 94% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes from 224 critics. The story follows...
First Trailer and Poster for Pulp Thriller CROOKS
Mickey Keating has dropped the first trailer and poster for his new film‑noir homage, Crooks. The pulpy thriller follows a nightclub singer who flees with a suitcase of cash, pursued by a relentless hitman. The cast features Angela Trimbur, Chase...
"Paul Simon: The Quiet Celebration Concert" Premieres in the U.S. on Disney+ and Hulu June 26
Paul Simon’s "The Quiet Celebration Concert" will debut on Disney+ and Hulu on June 26, offering a nearly two‑hour live film of his acclaimed Quiet Celebration tour. The concert, recorded at Seattle’s McCaw Hall, showcases the full Grammy‑nominated "Seven Psalms"...
New Vlog Explores Curry Barker’s Obsession
My vlog on Curry Barker’s Obsession is up here, please click, watch, share and subscribe: https://t.co/AgvfAckdY9
Serge Hayat: “The Creator Economy Is Redrawing the Balance of Power in Entertainment”
Serge Hayat, a veteran of French media financing, argues that the creator economy is fundamentally reshaping the entertainment landscape. Platforms such as YouTube, TikTok and Patreon allow creators to raise capital directly from audiences, bypassing traditional studio gatekeepers. This shift...
Independent Theaters Fight Major Circuits Over Suffocated Booking Windows
French independent cinemas are confronting major exhibition chains such as Pathé, Gaumont and UGC over a newly imposed seven‑day booking window for new releases, a sharp cut from the traditional three‑week period. The restriction limits independent theaters' ability to secure...
What Happened to Rachel Nickell's Son and Partner as Netflix Releases The Witness?
Netflix is launching *The Witness* on June 4, a drama based on Alex Hanscombe’s 2015 memoir that recounts the 1992 murder of his mother, Rachel Nickell, in Wimbledon Common. The series was developed with direct input from Alex and his...
Merchandising: Walmart Taking Preorders for Exclusive ‘Michael’ 4K Steelbook
Walmart’s online store is now accepting pre‑orders for an exclusive 4K Ultra HD steel‑book edition of the Michael Jackson biopic “Michael.” The Lionsgate‑produced combo pack bundles a 4K Ultra HD disc, a standard Blu‑ray disc, and a digital copy, all housed in...
Wim Wenders Pulls 'Wrong Move' Film Featuring Topless Nastassja Kinski when She Was 13 Years Old
Acclaimed German director Wim Wenders announced he is withdrawing his 1975 film “Wrong Move” after public outcry over a topless scene featuring a 13‑year‑old Nastassja Kinski. The controversial sequence, in which Kinski’s character lies nude while attempting to seduce an older...
Malayalam Thriller ‘Kattalan’ Slows to ₹0.23 Cr on Day 6, Nears ₹9.5 Cr Total
Antony Varghese’s Malayalam action thriller Kattalan collected only ₹0.23 crore ($28,000) on its sixth day, pushing its Indian net to ₹8.27 crore ($1 m) and gross to ₹9.51 crore ($1.15 m). The sharp weekday dip raises questions about its ability to rebound over the crucial...
Glitch Productions Shifts Viral AI Series to Theaters, Nets $5 M Ticket Sales
Glitch Productions moved the finale of its hit YouTube series The Amazing Digital Circus to cinemas, generating $5 million in ticket sales its first weekend and expanding to more than 4,000 screens globally. The experiment tests whether digital‑first content can revive...
Amazon Prime Video Is Publishing Its Own Netflix-Style Weekly Top 10 Lists, Just Without Any Numbers
Amazon Prime Video has begun publishing weekly Top 10 lists for its original films and series, mirroring Netflix’s public charts but without any viewership numbers. The inaugural week (May 25‑31) saw "Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War" top the film list and "Off Campus" lead...
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Savage House, a period black‑comedy set in April 1715, finally emerged in 2026 after filming wrapped in 2023. The film stars Richard E. Grant and Claire Foy as a aristocratic couple, supported by Jack Farthing and Bel Powley, but its...
Supergirl Trailer: 3 Reasons To Be Excited After New Look at DCU Movie
The new Supergirl trailer reveals a more prominent Superman presence, introduces Jason Momoa’s anti‑hero Lobo, and signals a darker, more nihilistic tone for the DCU. The film leans on a recent comic iteration that portrays Kara Zor‑El as a detached,...
Office Romance Premiere Interviews: Jennifer Lopez, Brett Goldstein & More
Netflix premiered its upcoming romantic comedy "Office Romance" at the BFI Southbank in London on June 4, 2026. The film, directed by Ol Parker and co‑written by Brett Goldstein, stars Jennifer Lopez as an airline CEO who enforces a strict...
Telugu Blockbuster ‘Peddi’ Hits ₹10 Crore Advance Bookings, 155K Tickets Sold
Ram Charan’s Telugu film Peddi has crossed the ₹10 crore (≈$1.2 million) mark in advance bookings and sold more than 155,000 tickets on BookMyShow in the last 24 hours. The surge comes as the movie prepares to open on June 4, with strong domestic and overseas...
Netflix’s True Crime Miniseries ‘The Witness’ Turns a Real-Life Bungled Investigation Into a Methodical Drama
Netflix is launching the three‑part true‑crime miniseries “The Witness” on June 4, dramatizing the 1992 murder of Rachel Nickell and the Metropolitan Police’s botched investigation. The series runs alongside a companion documentary that adds depth to the family’s trauma and the investigative...
YouTuber Kane Parsons’ Backrooms Becomes A24’s Highest-Grossing Movie Ever
Kane Parsons’ horror‑thriller *Backrooms* has become A24’s highest‑grossing domestic film, pulling in $97.7 million and overtaking *Marty Supreme*’s $96 million record. Its $81.4 million opening weekend set a new studio benchmark and puts the movie on track to exceed $100 million within two weeks....
Netflix Reveals New Animated Show From Scavengers Reign Studio
Netflix has ordered a new adult‑animated series titled Dealies, created by Joe Bennet and Green Street Pictures, the studio behind Scavengers Reign and the cult hit Common Side Effects. The workplace comedy is set inside a big‑box superstore and promises...
Savage House SXSW London Premiere Interviews: Claire Foy & the Cast
The British period satire "Savage House" premiered at SXSW London’s Barbican venue, showcasing a darkly comic tale of an aristocratic couple’s desperate bid for redemption in 18th‑century England. Directed and written by Peter Glanz, the film features Claire Foy and...
Nolan's The Odyssey Returns in 70mm for Final Run
News: Christopher Nolan's THE ODYSSEY getting a 3 week run at Westwood's Village Theatre...in 70mm, no less. (Nolan is part of the filmmaker collective that took over the movie palace, which will be closing down later this year for extensive...
Hollywood Legend Clint Eastwood Retires From Directing and Acting, Aged 96
Clint Eastwood, now 96, has officially retired from both acting and directing, according to his son Kyle. His final directorial effort was the 2024 legal thriller "Juror #2," starring Nicholas Hoult and Toni Collette. Eastwood’s career spans over 60 films dating...
I Believe The Children Are Our Future!
In this episode of the Box Office Podcast, host Scott Mendelson and regular panelists Jeremy Fuster, Lisa Layman, and Chrissy Michael riff on their formative horror movies, lamenting the “torture‑porn” era of the 2000s while recalling childhood scares from titles...
‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ Remains Atop U.K. Home Entertainment Sales Chart Through June 3
Universal’s *The Super Mario Galaxy Movie* stayed at No. 1 on the U.K. Official Film Chart for the week ending June 3, propelled by strong digital sales. Amazon MGM’s *Project Hail Mary* held the #2 spot for a second straight week, while...
“Bukayo Saka: The Time Is Now” Coming Soon To Disney+
Disney announced a new documentary, “Bukayo Saka: The Time Is Now,” debuting on Disney+ on June 5, 2026. Directed by Emmy‑winner Robert Alexander, the film pairs Arsenal star Bukayo Saka with club legend Thierry Henry for candid conversations about pressure, resilience, and...
Ranveer Singh Files Legal Notice Against FWICE After Don 3 Exit, Backed by Kangana Ranaut
Bollywood star Ranveer Singh has served a legal notice on the Federation of Western Indian Cine Employees (FWICE) following a non‑cooperation directive issued after he walked out of the high‑profile film Don 3. The dispute, which threatens INR 45 crore in pre‑production losses...
David Corenswet’s Mr Irrelevant Sets Christmas Release
David Corenswet stars in the sports drama *Mr Irrelevant*, set for a U.S. theatrical debut on Christmas Day 2026. The film chronicles John Tuggle, the 1983 NFL draft’s final pick who earned Special Teams Player of the Year before dying of cancer...
EXCLUSIVE: Filming Imminent on Siegrid Alnoy’s L’Amour Du Prochain - Production / Funding - France/Malta
Filming for Siegrid Alnoy’s second feature, L’Amour du prochain, kicks off on June 22, 2026. The drama stars Nicolas Maury, Céline Sallette and Ladi Emeruwa and is a co‑production between France’s Eaux Vives Productions and Maltese firms Falkun Films and...
First Trailer and Poster for Sci-Fi Thriller BLACK BOX
The first trailer and poster for the sci‑fi thriller *Black Box* have been released, showcasing a sky‑high supernatural horror premise. Directed by Steven Quayle, known for *Final Destination 5*, and scripted by Stephen Susco, the film follows a domestic flight that devolves into...
Tube Trends: ‘Backrooms’ Takes Box Office, TikTok By Storm
A24’s horror‑thriller *Backrooms* opened with $81.4 M, claiming the U.S. box‑office crown. The film sparked a TikTok frenzy, accumulating more than 1.1 billion views across roughly 10,000 uploads in the past month, with creator reactions accounting for the bulk of the buzz....
Michael Jackson Biopic ‘Michael’ to Hit PVOD June 9 After $850 Million Box‑Office Run
Lionsgate announced that the Michael Jackson biopic ‘Michael’ will arrive on premium video‑on‑demand platforms on June 9, less than seven weeks after its April 24 theatrical debut. The film has already earned close to $850 million globally, making it the second‑highest‑grossing music biopic ever,...
Callum Scott Howells Talks Madfabulous, Rupert Everett & RTD’s It’s a Sin
Callum Scott Howells joins director Celyn Jones’ period drama "Madfabulous" to portray Henry Paget, the flamboyant 19th‑century aristocrat. The actor was personally sent the script, prompting extensive research and collaboration with writer Lisa Baker to fill gaps in Paget’s mysterious...
Live‑Action ‘Masters of the Universe’ Draws Heavy Critical Buzz Ahead of 2026 Release
The upcoming live‑action adaptation of "Masters of the Universe" is receiving extensive coverage from reviewers, who note its striking production design and the challenge of balancing campy 80s nostalgia with modern storytelling. Directed by Travis Knight and starring Nicholas Galitzine,...
Sydney Sweeney’s Barbarella Remake Moving Forward
Sydney Sweeney has been confirmed as the lead for Sony’s reimagining of the sci‑fi classic Barbarella, with Edgar Wright attached to direct. The project, first announced in October 2023, is now moving forward after earlier attempts stalled due to budget...
HBO Max Bolsters June 2026 Slate with 79 New Movies and Series
HBO Max announced a June 2026 refresh that adds 79 new movies and series to its catalog, featuring the latest season of House of the Dragon and a blend of legacy films and fresh originals. The expansion aims to sharpen...