'The Mandalorian and Grogu' has already lost the number 1 spot at the box office. It has been replaced by the cheapest horror movie of the year

Probably at Disney they didn’t expect that The Mandalorian and Grogu would end up being the most “yes, but the truth is no” movie of the year. Light years away from what was expected and grossing, by far, less than any other movie in the saga, it currently holds at 167 million dollars, but that figure will likely not withstand the attack this weekend from Backrooms and the following ones at the start of the summer season. But the absolute humiliation came this Wednesday. This is (not) the way This Wednesday, the movie intended to be one […]

Probably at Disney they didn’t expect that The Mandalorian and Grogu would end up being the most “yes, but actually no” movie of the year. Light years away from what was expected and grossing, by far, less than any other movie in the saga, it currently stands at 167 million dollars, but that figure is unlikely to withstand the onslaught this weekend from Backrooms and the following ones at the start of the summer season. But the absolute humiliation arrived this very Wednesday.

This is (not) the way

This Wednesday, the movie intended to be one of the blockbusters of the year has fallen under its own weight. And its replacement at number 1 has been none other than Obsession, the obsession (ha, ha) of the year in the horror genre. It cost only 1 million dollars and has already grossed 90 worldwide, potentially reaching much, much more. That’s what you call profitability.

In fact, it is one of the few movies in modern history that, instead of declining week by week, has increased its revenue. Specifically, the 5.6 million raised on Wednesday is 75% more than last week. The question is whether it will be able to continue facing, week by week, the blockbusters that will be coming, especially considering that Blumhouse apparently wants to release it right now on VOD, which would be one of the worst moves in the history of the modern industry.

It is clear that to succeed in today’s cinema, sometimes you have to take risks. It’s no longer as simple as putting the name of a saga and a number, and expecting the fans to come. You have to be creative: Do you want to multiply your money? Do a lot with very little. Nothing to lose, so much to gain! Let Hollywood executives engrave this in their minds.

'The Devil Wears Prada 2' has found a worthy rival in the box office with Michael Jackson, and no one knows who will win

This year is a great year for movie theaters, yes, but studios must be pulling their hair out because, despite the success and profits, there is still that movie missing that surpasses 1 billion dollars. Last year, Ne Zha 2 broke that barrier very early, but in 2026 the competition is much more measured. And right now, at the box office, there are two movies competing to see who rakes in more tickets: on one side, The Devil Wears Prada 2. On the other, Michael. And it’s very difficult to guess who might take the cat […]

This year is a great year for movie theaters, yes, but studios must be pulling their hair out because, despite the success and profits, there is still that missing film that surpasses 1 billion dollars. Last year, Ne Zha 2 broke that barrier very early, but in 2026 the competition is much more measured. And right now, at the box office, there are two movies competing to see who rakes in more money: on one side, The Devil Wears Prada 2. On the other, Michael. And it is very difficult to guess who might come out on top when their run is over.

The Devil Wears Jackson

On one hand, Meryl Streep’s movie has already grossed 433 million dollars in just a week and a half, far surpassing what was earned by its first part (and its budget, of course). And, for now, it has a completely clear outlook until the arrival of The Mandalorian and Grogu, so it can continue racking up millions as if nothing happened. The 1 billion mark is out of the question, because in fact it has its great rival right in front making “Hee-hee!”.

Michael has demonstrated the audience’s hunger for musical biopics of great stars (especially if they are Michael Jackson, of course) and it has already surpassed 577 million worldwide. Although it may not reach the box office of Bohemian Rhapsody (which made 910 million worldwide), it can already be considered an overwhelming success, and in fact, the only question is what its ceiling is.

Honestly, the movie I would have liked to see leading this race is The Detective Sheep, which is exactly what is most missed in the current lineup, but one doesn’t always get what they want. In a world without innocence, there were too many talking sheep and not enough moonwalks and brand suits, apparently. Oh.

'Mortal Kombat II' has delivered a fatality to the box office and will soon surpass the total earnings of the first part

After experts predicted the end of cinema in recent years, 2026 has come to show that it’s all a matter of perspective, because practically all the major films that have been released have turned a profit. It seems that Hollywood has cracked the complex formula to please the audience (which consists of, well, giving them what they want to see) and now even sequels to lesser films like Mortal Kombat have managed to come out more or less unscathed from the accumulation of releases. That’s no small feat. Box office punches Just on Friday, Mortal Kombat II managed to earn a more than decent 17 million […]

After experts predicted the end of cinema in recent years, 2026 has come to show that it’s all a matter of perspective, because practically all the major films that have been released have turned a profit. It seems that Hollywood has cracked the complex formula to please the audience (which consists of, well, giving them what they want to see) and now even sequels to lesser films like Mortal Kombat have managed to come out more or less unscathed from the accumulation of releases. That’s no small feat.

Box Office Punches

Only on Friday, Mortal Kombat II managed a more than decent 17 million dollars at the box office, and made the projections (that is, the magic numbers that analysts handle) rise from 35 to 41 million in its opening weekend just in the United States. It cost 80 million and will need about 200 to turn a profit, so it’s still early to ring the bells, but it’s doing much better than everyone expected. Come on, it has delivered a fatality to all expectations.

In other words: in just one day, Mortal Kombat II has almost surpassed what the first installment made in a weekend (23 million), although it is also true that the previous movie, even released during the pandemic, was available simultaneously on HBO Max. Do you remember that nonsense that did terrible damage to theaters from which they are only now recovering? Well, let’s see the power of the franchise today. In principle, in a couple of weekends it should have surpassed the total earnings of that one.

For its part, The Devil Wears Prada 2 has not managed to repeat number 1 and on Friday it dropped to 9.8 million dollars, although it remains to be seen if it will lose over the weekend, which will depend exclusively on Mother’s Day, which is this Sunday. What is clear is that going to the movies is back in fashion, even if millennials are reluctant to go.

Pixar is once again fully immersed in success, but not all movies have their luck

Talking animals continue to be a phenomenon in the film industry, and Pixar’s latest production, Hoppers, demonstrates that this trend is still on the rise. The movie is expected to gross over 88 million dollars in 41 international markets since its release, marking the best opening for an original film from the company to date. This box office performance not only reflects strong public interest but also a clear preference for stories that combine adventure and endearing characters. Pixar, riding the wave of success The initial success of Hoppers could strengthen Pixar’s position […]

Talking animals continue to be a phenomenon in the film industry, and Pixar’s latest production, Hoppers, shows that this trend is still on the rise. The film will gross over 88 million dollars in 41 international markets since its release, marking the best start for an original film from the company to date. This box office performance not only reflects a strong interest from the audience but also a clear preference for stories that combine adventure and endearing characters.

Pixar, riding the wave of success

The initial success of Hoppers could strengthen Pixar’s position in the competitive market of original animated films. As more studios attempt to replicate the successful sequel model, Pixar has maintained its focus on creating original content, and the results seem to be paying off. With this revenue, the film not only stands out within Pixar’s current catalog but also sets an encouraging precedent for future original projects that may be in development.

Moreover, the presence of talking animals in cinema reinforces a cultural trend that seems to have no end. Movies like Hoppers demonstrate that audiences continue to seek stories that emotionally connect through non-human characters, using humor and fun as vehicles to explore deeper themes. In this context, the success of Hoppers is a clear indicator that the path ahead for Pixar could be promising, and industry analysts agree that we can expect more innovative narratives that blur the lines between human and animal in animation. In fact, it surpasses other proposals like ‘¡La Novia!’, which will have to settle for half of its box office.