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Director David Leitch's career seemed to be on the up and up after he broke out with the first John Wick film, which he co-directed with Chad Stahelski. Stahelski stayed on with the franchise, elevating it to massive heights, while Leitch moved on to other pastures. He directed Deadpool 2 and Hobbs & Shaw, both of which grossed over $750 million worldwide. But while his franchise films were doing well, his "original" projects were struggling. The spy thriller Atomic Blonde made exactly $100 million worldwide, while his latest film, The Fall Guy, underperformed with less than $200 million globally. In 2022, Leitch's Bullet Train also fell short of expectations, grossing around $240 million worldwide against a reported budget of $90 million. Three years later, however, Bullet Train is charging up the streaming charts.

According to FlixPatrol, Bullet Train was the seventh-most-watched film on Netflix worldwide on August 11. The leader board was topped by the romantic drama My Oxford Year,...

It turns out the worst-reviewed movie of Robert Downey Jr.’s career isn’t done making headlines — it’s making a comeback. Five years after Dolittle limped out of theaters with brutal reviews and a box office that barely covered its colossal budget, the ill-fated adventure has found new life on Netflix. The same film that once symbolized post-Iron Manmisfires for Downey is now sitting at #9 worldwide on the streamer, pulling in millions of curious viewers and proving that in the era of algorithms, no flop ever truly stays buried. Or maybe people just want to hurt themselves emotionally by subjecting themselves to it? Who knows?

It's movies like this that make his return to Marvel all the more unsurprising. Sure, he just won an Oscar for his performance in Oppenheimer, but that film’s billion-dollar success was powered by Christopher Nolan’s brand name, an A-list ensemble, and a...

Only a few years before he debuted as Nick Fury in the Marvel Cinematic Universe and eventually became the highest-grossing movie star in global box office history, Samuel L. Jacksonheadlined the inspirational sports drama Coach Carter. The movie was based on a true story, and was a modest hit at the box office upon its release in 2005, grossing over $75 million worldwide. Coach Carter is also notable for being Channing Tatum's debut film. The movie has since become something of a home video favorite, a reputation that it lived up to recently, when it debuted on Netflix.

Coach Carter was the sixth-most-watched film on Netflix's worldwide charts on August 8, jumping three spots from August 7. It beat out the likes of Gladiator II, The Gambler, Storks, and An Honest Life, which brought up the second half of the list. The number one film on Netflix continues to be the poorly reviewed romantic drama My Oxford Year,...

If you think about it, Robert Downey Jr.'s decision to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe makes all the sense in the world. He won an Oscar for his performance in Christopher Nolan's Oppenheimer, but the film's box office success can be attributed to several factors. Downey's non-Marvel films in the last couple of decades have been largely hit-or-miss. The two movies that worked beyond a doubt — Sherlock Holmes and its sequel, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows — didn't result in a third installment. The Judge and The Soloist underperformed, while Due Date was only a moderate hit. Downey's biggest flop, however, was the would-be franchise-starter Dolittle. The movie is now witnessing a resurgence on Netflix, where it debuted a few days ago.

According to FlixPatrol, Dolittle has accumulated a total of over 1,200 points so far this year on Netflix, and more on HBO Max. It was the...

Robert Downey Jr.’s first non-mcu movie after Avengers: Endgame stumbled right out of the gate when it released in 2020, but it only took 5 years for the tables to turn on Dolittle as it now storms the Netflix global streaming charts (FlixPatrol).

The fantasy adventure film has all the looks and feels of a Disney movie, along with a who’s who cast of Hollywood veterans that could make one’s head swoon. But in contrast to what a big-budget, commercial, and family-friendly film like Dolittle can achieve, the film failed both critically as well as at the box office.

As Downey’s first non-mcu movie after Avengers: Endgame, it is slightly disconcerting to see Dolittle rank 4th on Netflix’s Top 10 Movies, as of August 6, 2025.

Potential Reason Why Dolittle Made a Streaming Comeback After Box Office Bomb Robert Downey Jr. with his co-stars in Dolittle (2020) [Credit: Universal Pictures]

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Dolittle Trending! Robert Downey Jr. & Tom Holland’s Forgotten Film ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Netflix is giving Dolittle a second life as the 2020 film, starring Robert Downey Jr. and featuring Tom Holland’s voice, has suddenly climbed into Netflix’s Top 10 list across more than 45 countries, per Flixpatrol. Initially, it did not land well when it first came out, but streaming audiences seem more open to it now.

Star-Studded Voice Cast Didn’t Save Dolittle in Theaters

The story is based on Hugh Lofting’s The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle. Downey plays a reclusive doctor who talks to animals and sails off to save the Queen. Holland voices Jip the dog, one of many animals in the film. The voice cast is stacked, including Emma Thompson, Rami Malek, John Cena, and Selena Gomez, among others. The live-action side includes Antonio Banderas, Jim Broadbent, Michael Sheen, and more.

Even with all that talent,...

Before John Cena returns to the Dcu as Peacemaker this August, fans are tuning in to this action comedy that was not only poorly received by critics but was also a box office flop. Freelance was first released in 2023, and since its recent streaming release, it has found a second chance at success on Netflix, proving that not all films need the theatrical treatment to find success.

According to FlixPatrol, Freelance sat at #3 on Netflix's Top 10 Movies in the United States on August 3, 2023, sitting betweenMy Oxford Year and Kpop Demon Hunters. This feature follows Cena's character, Mason Pettits, a former special forces operative who lands a job that he hates. Things change when he's offered a high-paying private security job for journalist, Claire Wellington (Alison Brie) who's traveling to the fictional South American country of Paldonia to interview its president, Juan Venegas (Juan Pablo Raba). Since its release, Freelance has been a box office flop.

Before Robert Downey Jr returns to the MCU as Doctor Doom, he played a veterinarian who could speak to animals in this 2020 feature. Dolittle was Downey Jr's first project following the end of his MCU tenure in Avengers: Endgame. While this feature received a low 15% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, it was well-liked by fans to the point that it has surged in streaming, just a year before we see the actor once more in Avengers: Doomsday.

According to FlixPatrol, Dolittle sits at #8 on Netflix's Top 10 Movies on August 2, 2025, worldwide, sandwiched between The Northman and Rampage. Directed by Stephen Gaghan, Dolittle takes place in the Victorian era, where Dr. John Dolittle (Downey Jr) embarks on an adventure with his animal friends to find a cure for an ill Queen Victoria. Dolittle boasts a star-studded cast as some of the animals are voiced by notable actors, such as Emma Thompson,...

Since wrapping up his legendary run in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Robert Downey Jr. has faced high expectations for his future roles. The actor has become one of the most famous in Hollywood over the years, following Downey Jr.’s near-perfect casting as Iron Man back in 2008. However, he eventually departed from the MCU with Avengers: Endgame.

The actor has now returned to the Marvel franchise in a different role; he will play Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday. But in 2019, he had a lot of pressure to live up to his previous blockbuster role. Unfortunately, Downey Jr.’s two post-Endgame movies were a mixed bag, showcasing the best and worst of his career.

Dolittle Is Currently Trending On Netflix

According to FlixPatrol, Robert Downey Jr.’s Dolittle is currently trending, ranking number 8 among the Top 10 Movies on Netflix. The 2020 family adventure film, which is based on Hugh Lofting’s book,...

Here’s the thing – nobody thought Dolittle would be back in the conversation, let alone climbing Netflix’s Top 10 five years after its release. The 2020 fantasy-adventure, starring Robert Downey Jr. and Tom Holland, bombed at the box office and became a punchline for what can go wrong in Hollywood. But streaming has a mind of its own.

As of this week, the movie is currently sitting at number 10 on the global Netflix charts, according to FlixPatrol, and a new generation of viewers seems curious about the movie that once derailed an A-lister’s momentum. It’s a second life nobody saw coming, and it’s shining a light on how Netflix keeps surprising the industry.

Robert Downey Jr. Calls ‘Dolittle’ a Career Reset After Marvel Robert Downey Jr. in a still from Dolittle | Credits: Universal Pictures

When Dolittle came out in January 2020, all eyes were on Robert Downey Jr. After...

Ken Daurio, the writer behind such animation franchises as Despicable Me and The Secret Life of Pets, is set to pen the script for a new feature adaptation.

Sycamore Studios has tapped Daurio to write its animated movie Zita the Spacegirl, based on Ben Hatke’s best-selling graphic novel series, The Hollywood Reporter has learned exclusively. Production is expected to begin in early 2026 on the project that counts Marvel Studios alum Jeremy Latcham (Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves, The Avengers) as executive producer.

Zita the Spacegirl centers on a girl who finds a strange device that sends her to an alien world, where she must save her friend and possibly the entire galaxy. The film marks the second feature project in the works for Sycamore Studios, a new entertainment company from co-founders Christian McGuigan and Tim Reckart.

“Ken’s writing proves that there doesn’t have to be a tradeoff between emotion and comedy,...

The Fantastic Four: First Steps director Matt Shakman is ready to "pass the baton" to the Joe and Anthony Russo for Avengers: Doomsday.The 49-year-old filmmaker – who helmed the upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) movie – revealed the directing duo had visited the set of The Fantastic Four: First Steps to get a feel of the titular family for their 2026 blockbuster.Speaking with Deadline, Shakman said of the Russo brothers: "They were very curious about what we were doing - they came to tour our sets, they would watch scenes that we were cutting together."They wanted to get to know these people as they were working on their story and their script, so that I could pass the baton to them and these characters would be well cared for."The Fantastic Four: First Steps – which stars Pedro Pascal as Reed Richards/Mr. Fantastic, Vanessa Kirby as Sue Storm/The Invisible Woman,...

With the fourth attempt to immortalize Marvel’s First Family on the silver screen and the official launch of the MCU’s Phase Six, The Fantastic Four: First Steps helmer Matt Shakman said the latest entry serves to tee up further exciting releases from the juggernaut studio.

The director spoke to Deadline on the blue carpet for the world premiere of the superhero movie, starring Pedro Pascal, Vanessa Kirby, Joseph Quinn and Ebon Moss-Bachrach in the iconic roles, and how the Russo brothers factored in.

“They were very curious about what we were doing, they came to tour our sets, they would watch scenes that we were cutting together, they wanted to get to know these people as they were working on their story and their script, so that I could pass the baton to them and these characters would be well cared for,” Shakman said of Anthony and Joe Russo,...

Robert Downey Jr.‘s worst film is rated 0% on Rotten Tomatoes. The verdict for Downey Jr.’s 1988 teen comedy, Johnny Be Good, comes from 18 critics. The audience largely seems to agree, as the popcornmeter score of the film is 30% from over 5000 reviews. The Iron Man actor played a supporting role in the film, led by Anthony Michael Hall.

The film revolved around Hall’s star high-school quarterback, who is being pursued by an army of college recruiters. Downey Jr.’s Leo Wiggins is his best friend, who wants him to wait for the most lucrative offer. Meanwhile, Uma Thurman plays his girlfriend who wants him to attend the state college with her, which hasn’t offered him anything.

It has a typical storyline for a high-school sports drama, but Bud S. Smith’s film fails epically when it comes to the film’s execution. There is nothing memorable about the film except its star cast,...

How to Train Your Dragon has passed a huge milestone at the global box office. The new movie is the first live-action remake from DreamWorks, adapting their 2010 animated hit of the same name. Helmed by returning director Dean DeBlois, the movie stars Mason Thames as the wannabe Viking warrior Hiccup, who forges a bond with a wounded dragon named Toothless in spite of his village's commitment to destroying all dragons. The How to Train Your Dragon cast also includes Nico Parker, Nick Frost, Julian Dennison, Bronwyn James, Harry Trevaldwyn, and Gerard Butler.

Per The Numbers, shortly before the end of its first full week, How to Train Your Dragon has reached a worldwide gross of $252.9 million, comprising $113.7 million from domestic theaters and $139.2 million from international markets. In addition to making it only the ninth movie of 2025 to pass the $250 million global milestone, this total makes the movie the 96th highest-grossing release from Universal ever,...

Estreno en agosto. © Paramount Pictures

Paramount Pictures hadesvelado un nuevo tráiler y póster de Agárralo como puedas, el esperado reboot de la mítica saga de comedia policíaca.

Solo un hombre tiene las habilidades necesarias… ¡para dirigir la Brigada Policial y salvar el mundo! En Agárralo como puedas, el teniente Frank Drebin Jr. (Liam Neeson) sigue los pasos de su padre.

La película está protagonizada por Liam Neeson (Retribution), Pamela Anderson (The Last Showgirl), Paul Walter Hauser (Cobra Kai) y Kevin Durand (El reino del planeta de los simios). Completan el reparto Cch Pounder, Cody Rhodes, Liza Koshy, Eddie Yu y Danny Huston. Por su parte, está dirigida por Akiva Schaffer (Saturday Night Live) y escrita junto a Dan Gregor (Chip y Chop: Los guardianes rescatadores) y Doug Mand (Las aventuras del Doctor Dolittle).

Agárralo como puedas se estrena en cines el 22 de agosto.

¡Os dejamos con el nuevo tráiler y póster de la película!

10 Unknown Facts About Robert Downey Jr. ( Photo Credit – Flickr )

Robert Downey Jr. is not only one of the most popular actors in Hollywood but also one of the most interesting personalities. His life has been many things, but boring. He struggled with dependency on illegal substances for a large part of his life, and almost got derailed from his career before turning his life around. Every fan knows how dedication, hard work, and passion for acting helped him get back on track and become what he is now.

Even though Downey Jr. experienced a massive surge in his career by playing Iron Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, he has also been part of many other prestigious projects. He has played iconic roles and received many accolades, including his recent Oscar win for Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. While we all know about his incredible filmography, many might not know the personal details about the actor.

The Pickup stars Eddie Murphy and another former Saturday Night Live cast member as wisecracking “mismatched armored truck drivers” who are attacked by a gang of “ruthless criminals” and forced to rob a casino. And apparently, it’s coming out this year, and not in, like, 1997.

Co-starring Pete Davidson and Keke Palmer, The Pickup looks like the kind of buddy action comedy that Hollywood used to churn out with some regularity. Promisingly, it was directed by Tim Story, who also made Barbershop, Ride Along and the underrated meta-horror comedy The Blackening. But it’s also a return of sorts for Murphy.

Murphy, of course, launched his movie career by starring in one of the most famous buddy action flicks of all-time: Walter Hill’s 48 Hours. The 1982 blockbuster starred Murphy as a slick criminal forced to partner with a surly, drunken cop played by Nick Nolte, who has seemingly stayed...

Selena Gomez is back in her acting bag after stacking hits, running a billion-dollar beauty empire, and proving she can do it all. Yes, we all know Wizards of Waverly Place, the iconic show that is a core memory from childhood. While we watched most of the 90s, kids watched Gomez as Alex, she has refined her talent and taken over our adulthood with relatable characters.

Recently, Gomez has been on a roll with new projects, such as Only Murders in the Building and the critically acclaimed Emilia Pérez. Throughout the years, she has appeared in different genres and played unique roles. While some of her work received immense praise, others not so much.

Selena Gomez in Wizards of Waverly Place and Emilia Pérez

In this list, we will be elaborately discussing Selena Gomez movies and TV shows and rank them accordingly in order of their likeability, audience reception, and overall impact on pop culture.

To kickstart their very Mission: Impossible focused CinemaCon presentation, Paramount first debuted the official trailer for their upcoming action-comedy The Naked Gun, a movie they are cheekily describing as "The single most important Naked Gun movie since the other Naked Gun movies."

It's a short teaser, featuring leading man Liam Neeson, as he intervenes during a bank heist, but you're going to have to just watch it to believe it. We also learn that he's playing Frank Drebin Jr., the son of Leslie Nielsen's Lt. Frank Drebin, who the film will honor and it seems like they'll do it in typical Naked Gun fashion.

The film will provide some much-needed humor to an action-packed summer, opening in the wake of Marvel Studios' The Fantastic Four: First Steps and opposite the animated sequel The Bad Guys 2 and the body horror film Together. It's likely Fantastic Four will repeat as the box office champ,...

Estreno en agosto. © Paramount Pictures

Paramount Pictures ha aprovechado la CinemaCon para desvelar el primer tráiler y póster de Agárralo como puedas, el esperado reboot de la mítica saga de comedia policiaca.

Solo un hombre tiene las habilidades necesarias… ¡para dirigir la Brigada Policial y salvar el mundo! En Agárralo como puedas, el teniente Frank Drebin Jr. (Liam Neeson) sigue los pasos de su padre.

La película está protagonizada por Liam Neeson (Retribution), Pamela Anderson (The Last Showgirl), Paul Walter Hauser (Cobra Kai) y Kevin Durand (El reino del planeta de los simios). Completan el reparto Cch Pounder, Cody Rhodes, Liza Koshy, Eddie Yu y Danny Huston. Por su parte, está dirigida por Akiva Schaffer (Saturday Night Live) y escrita junto a Dan Gregor (Chip y Chop: Los guardianes rescatadores) y Doug Mand (Las aventuras del Doctor Dolittle).

Agárralo como puedas se estrena en cines el 1 de agosto.

¡Os dejamos...

There was a time when Activision decided to bring in a popular Hollywood writer to write a Call of Duty game and the result was 2013’s Call of Duty: Ghosts, an underrated gem of the Call of Duty franchise. Not many will agree with that statement. However, every fan will agree that the game featured some innovative ideas that were ahead of their time. In fact, many elements of modern Call of Duty games originated from that game.

Stephen Gaghan wrote the campaign of Call of Duty: Ghosts (Image via Activision)

What’s crazy is that the same writer who wrote the campaign of Ghosts is the one who wrote and directed actor Robert Downey Jr.’s first movie after he left the Marvel Cinematic Universe. 2020’s Dolittle was expected to be another Stephen Gaghan’s hit, however, it turned out to be a box-office bomb.

Stephen Gaghan wrote the...

Remember when Natasha Romanoff sacrificed herself for the Soul Stone and made entire theatres cry? It was the end of an era, especially for those who have been loving the badass Avenger since her first appearance in Iron Man 2. Even though Scarlett Johansson “returned” to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in Black Widow, it was melancholic for her fans to watch knowing that the film was set before the events of Avengers: Endgame.

Black Widow’s sacrifice in Avengers: Endgame (2019) | Credits: Marvel Studios

Scarlett Johansson sure played the hell out of Natasha all these years, so much so that it is impossible for us to imagine another actress in her shoes. However, her career outside of the MCU is equally impressive, if not more. Her upcoming Wes Anderson project proves that the actress has juicy roles all lined up and ready to go!

Scarlett Johansson ready to shine bright post-mcu...

Was Matt Damon depressed due to the failure of a movie he worked hard on? (Photo Credit – Facebook)

On Jake’s Takes, Matt Damon opened up about the struggles of powering through a production when you already know things aren’t going as planned. “Sometimes you find yourself in a movie that you know, perhaps, might not be what you had hoped it would be,” Damon admitted. “And I remember halfway through production, knowing I still had months to go.”

He recalled the emotional toll it took on him and his family, sharing that his wife, Luciana Barroso, had to pull him out of his slump. “I remember my wife pulling me up because I fell into a depression about like, what have I done?” he said. Despite the uncertainty, Damon pushed through, embracing the professional mindset: giving everything on set, no matter the outcome. He credited Barroso with reminding...

Children’s author and illustrator John Patrick Green is has inked a first-look deal with Sycamore Studios, an upstart animation studio based out of Los Angeles and Austin.

Under the deal, Green will adapt Sycamore’s upcoming Doctor Dolittle movie as a graphic novel. The feature is in development with Paw Patrol scribes Cal Brunker and Bob Barlen. The animation studio will also get a first look at Green’s future graphic novels.

Green is known for the InvestiGators middle-grade graphic novel series, which centers on a duo of alligator spies. He also is behind the early reader graphic novels Hippopotamister and the Kitten Construction Company duology. Along with titles such as Teen Boat! and Agents of S.U.I.T., his books have topped three million in sales and been translated into more than 18 languages.

Sycamore was launched last year by former Participant executive Christian McGuigan and filmmaker Timothy Reckart,...

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"At that point I was bulletproof. I was the guru of all genre movies." Those are the words of Robert Downey Jr. in 2023 as "Oppenheimer" was making its way to theaters. That film went on to win "Best Picture" and made nearly $1 billion worldwide. It also won Rdj an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor. The point in time he was talking about? Around 2017 when he was cast in a film called "The Voyage of Doctor Dolittle," later shortened to just "Dolittle."

The resounding success of "Oppenheimer" cemented Downey as an unquestioned A-lister, even outside of the confines of "Iron Man" in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. His turn as Tony Stark for more than a decade revived his career beyond even wildest expectations.

The Costume Designers Guild has fashioned its 2025 lifetime honorees. Three-time Oscar winner Jenny Beavan is set for its Career Achievement Award, and former guild president and longtime board member Salvador Perez will receive the Distinguished Service Award.

Both will be feted during the 27th annual Costume Designers Guild Awards hosted by Jackie Tohn on February 6 at The Ebell of Los Angeles. CDG said last month that Emilia Pérez co-star and Lioness lead Zoe Saldaña is set for its 2025 Spotlight Award.

The Career Achievement award recognizes an individual whose career in costume design has left an indelible mark on film and television. Beavan won Costume Design Academy Awards for 2021’s Cruella, 2015’s Mad Max: Fury Road and 1986’s A Room with a View and has amassed seven other Academy noms during a career that spans six decades. The London native also won BAFTA Awards for those three films and another for...

Robert Downey Jr.’s rise to fame is the ultimate Hollywood glow-up. In his early career, of course, he was the charming, talented actor in films like Less Than Zero and Chaplin, but his personal life was a bit of a mess. His struggles with addiction and legal issues kept him in the headlines for all the wrong reasons, and his paycheck didn’t match his potential.

Yes, he wasn’t exactly swimming in cash before Iron Man, making decent money but nothing that screamed “superstar.”

A still from Robert Downey Jr. in Avengers: Endgame (Credits- Marvel)

Then came Iron Man in 2008, and that’s when everything changed. Downey Jr. didn’t just play Tony Stark, he literally became Tony Stark. His snarky, charismatic performance turned him into a box-office magnet, and suddenly, he was Hollywood’s golden boy. The salary that once barely scraped the surface? Gone.

After Iron Man,...

Tom Holland is a huge name in the industry right now. Though he has been acting since he was a child, he has shot up in fame since making his debut as everyone's favorite webslinger in Spider-Man: Homecoming back in 2017. Since then, the MCU has become the pinnacle of Holland's career. Three of these movies have made it into the top 10 highest-grossing films of all time at the worldwide box office, including Avengers: Endgame, Avengers: Infinity War, and Spider-Man: No Way Home.

Despite his success in the MCU, Holland's other films have often struggled to gain significant traction. His YA adaptation series attempt with Chaos Walking, for example, was a massive flop and did not get a sequel. He also teamed up with Avengers co-star Robert Downey Jr. in the 2020 film Dolittle, which underperformed at the box office, making $251.4 million on an estimated $175 million budget. Now, another one of...

For movie goers, it's an inevitable fate that there will always be movies like Joker: Folie á Deux and Dolittle that initially appear to be worth seeing only to disappoint or fail miserably to meet audiences expectations. Even though its obvious that there will always be bad movies, there are some recent titles like Winnie the Pooh: Blood and Honey and The Emoji Movie that seem like a fever dream coming to furition on the big screen.

Stephen Gaghan's 2020 film "Dolittle," based on Hugh Lofting's "Doctor Dolittle" novels published in the 1920s and 1930s, was notable in that it was Robert Downey Jr.'s first major acting job in five years that wasn't part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Downey's five previous credits were for Avengers movies, wherein he played the inimitable Iron Man. The MCU, as well as Guy Ritchie's "Sherlock Holmes" movies, made Downey a wealthy worldwide superstar and a widely recognized household name. His 2010s fame, however, didn't seem to lead to other notable acting gigs. In 2009, Downey appeared in "The Soloist," and 2010 saw the release of the road comedy "Due Date," but neither of those were huge smashes. Downey starred in and produced "The Judge" in 2014, but that film attracted more attention for his co-star Robert Duvall than for his own performance. 

In 2020, when "Dolittle" was released, it seemed to many that Downey was adrift.

Not many billionaires are like Elon Musk, except maybe Tony Stark/Iron Man, but then he’s fictional. The multi-billionaire has often drawn comparisons with the popular Marvel character for a long time and has even attempted to cosplay him in real life a few times. Fyi, he even had a brief cameo on ‘Iron Man 2.’

Now the man who played the iconic Iron Man character has some few words for him that anyone can easily interpret as “grow up.”

Robert Downey Jr. Expresses Disappointment Over Elon Musk’s Behavior

Maybe this isn’t even a political thing – Elon Musk has made it clear he’s mightily team Republican – but Robert Downey Jr. isn’t amused by Musk’s eccentric billionaire behavior anymore.

These days, any little time you find Musk not being political or trying to be funny, you’ll find him promoting his ultra-futuristic brands Tesla and SpaceX.

Fantasy movies of the 1960s are a time capsule of an age of imagination that has gone on to inspire some of the best fantasy movies and performances of all time. While these films blend a variety of genres and story types, many of the most prominent fantasy movies of the decade were produced by Walt Disney Studios. Both animated and live-action films garnered great success for Disney during the '60s, but this family-friendly fare isn't all the decade has to offer. Darker and more adult fantasy films drew older audiences to theaters and are great projects to rewatch today.

One of the reasons it's so fun to look back on works of speculative fiction from the 1960s is because the filmmakers had to be so creative with the use of visual effects. These projects use miniatures and beautifully constructed practical sets and make early forays into the use of animation in live-action projects.

Tom Hollands movies outside the Marvel Cinematic Universe have been very hit-and-miss, but his casting in the lead role of Christopher Nolans latest project all but guarantees him a critical and commercial hit. Nolan is reteaming with Universal, the studio that scored him Oscar wins and box office success for Oppenheimer, for his next movie. Plot details are being kept under wraps Nolan hasnt even revealed the genre of his new project but Nolans involvement alone is enough to make this one exciting. Its been set for an IMAX release on July 17, 2026.

When Nolans new movie was first announced, the only actor attached to the project was Matt Damon, who previously worked with Nolan on Oppenheimer and Interstellar. Now, Holland has joined Damon in the cast. Having just worked with Robert Downey, Jr. on his last movie, Nolan is now collaborating with Downeys Marvel protg. Just as Spider-Man followed Iron Man into the Avengers,...

As per multiple reports, the Tom Holland (Spider-Man: No Way Home; Avengers: Endgame) has landed the lead role in Christopher Nolan's next epic movie, which is scheduled to begin shooting in early 2025, with an eye on a prime Summer 2026 release date. 

The fan-favorite actor was reportedly at the top of Nolan's wish list for this project and will now co-star with Academy Award-winner Matt Damon (Jason Bourne; Ford v Ferrari), who is set to reunite with Nolan for the third time in his career, after the sci-fi thriller Interstellar and last year's Best Picture winner Oppenheimer. 

Plot details on Nolan's latest film are being kept under wraps, but the film is rumored to be an action film and The Hollywood Reporter claims the setting is not present day. However, whether the film is set in the past or in the future remains a mystery. 

According to the trades, Nolan...

Tom Holland is set to return as Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the coming years, but his new role in Christopher Nolan's next movie is even more exciting. Since breaking out with the life-changing superhero casting and his debut as Peter Parker in 2016, Holland's career has primarily been defined by playing the web-slinger. This is set to continue with him returning for Spider-Man 4 with Marvel Studios and Sony. While that film and his expected appearances in the two upcoming Avengers movies are highly anticipated, news that Holland will star in Christopher Nolan's new film is massive.

Nolan's Oppenheimer follow-up is shrouded in mystery, per usual for the director, so there is not much information about what role Holland will play. Still, with a 2026 release date and Matt Damon's involvement, the announcement of Holland's casting is incredibly exciting. It officially pairs the British star with...

Iconic singer and actress Selena Gomez has done some work with stars from the Marvel Cinematic Universe over the years. The actress has also continued her work in the iconic 2021 series Only Murders in the Building.

Selena Gomez in Only Murders in the Building | Credits: Hulu

With the 4th season on the verge of release, it seems that the show will go on and Selena Gomez has a particular demand. One of the cast members of Only Murders in the Building stated that he would like to work with Deadpool fame Ryan Reynolds.

Selena Gomez Might Just Star With One More MCU Actor

In 2020, Gomez worked alongside veteran actor Robert Downey Jr. and MCU star Tom Holland in the film Dolittle. Although Gomez and Holland provided the voices for their on-screen characters, the trio worked together for several months for the film.

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in Deadpool & Wolverine...

Robert Downey Jr. is one of the biggest stars of our generation, one of the greatest actors of all time, given one of the greatest superhero portrayals, and is now slated to play one of the greatest superhero villains in Marvel comics. The previous statement would seem absolutely crazy if we were talking about any other actor but everything immediately falls into place and makes perfect sense knowing it is Rdj we are talking about.

Robert Downey Jr.’s Dr. Doom casting sent shockwaves among fans | Credits: Instagram- @marvelstudios

Slated to play Doctor Doom, we’ll be honest that we all have doubts about how successful his second run in the MCU will be. While Downey is worried, he seems to already have a backup plan of ‘remaking’ a classic if everything goes down the ditch.

Robert Downey Jr.’s Backup Plan if His Doctor Doom Run Fails

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Nearly ten years after director George Miller returned to the post-apocalyptic wasteland and redefined the action genre with Mad Max: Fury Road, the Australian auteur returned to replace Charlize Theron with Anya Taylor Joy to tell the origin story of the warrior who helped Mad Max cross that fury road in Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. And regardless of how underwhelming its box office may be, this high octane prequel will surely stand the test of time alongside the rest of the Mad Max saga, certainly more so than another follow-up from Warner Bros. to a car racing franchise way back in 1984, when the late great Burt Reynolds bid farewell to the formula comedy genre that made him a superstar alongside an all-star cast (Jackie Chan! Frank Sinatra! Tony Danza!) with Cannonball Run II.

The original Cannonball Run was just one of many hit movies between Burt and his stuntman...

Sherlock Holmes is the only non-mcu franchise Rdj starred in, with two successful entries. The delay in Sherlock Holmes 3 is due to Rdj's busy schedule with the MCU. Rdj's performance as Holmes was praised, adding charm to the character and his chemistry with Jude Law.

For an actor as prolific as Robert Downey Jr., he has only appeared in one franchise outside the MCU, which has yet to release its third entry, Sherlock Holmes. In 2009, Rdj had just starred in the 2008 mega-hit, Iron Man, which launched the world's largest and most profitable franchise to date, the MCU. However, this period was also early in Rdj's climb back to the top after having a tough number of years in Hollywood where he struggled with addiction and legal troubles.

The actor was always incredibly talented, and considering his career began when he was a child, he had already appeared in numerous projects.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe is full of witty one-liners and classic banter from our favorite heroes. Still, there’s one small detail about Tom Holland’s Spider-Man that the audience might have missed in 2018’s Avengers: Infinity War.

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It was the time the Avengers finally met Thanos, which also meant they had met the cast of the Guardians of the Galaxy. With this encounter, it’s expected that there will be some collision. In true Marvel fashion, these clashes always inject a little bit of humor.

Chris Pratt’s Star-Lord Wasn’t Impressed By Thor’s Handsome Looks

In the scene where Chris Pratt’s Star-Lord meets Tom Holland’s Spider-Man, Robert Downey Jr.’s Iron Man, and Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange, he asks them where Zoe Saldaña’s Gamora is. While grabbing Spider-Man by the neck, he said: “Tell me where the girl...

It’s hard to think of an actor managing his career after leaving a franchise better than has Robert Downey Jr. And that makes his announced return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe — in which he’ll be playing the villainous character Dr. Doom in forthcoming “Avengers” sequels, as announced this weekend — come as a surprise.

Downey’s “Iron Man” kicked off of the MCU in 2008, and his character Tony Stark’s death, in 2019’s “Avengers: Endgame,” was a climax of sorts. “Endgame” represented a culmination of all Marvel storytelling to that point: Downey’s definitive departure meant that this particular set of stories, in which wisecracking defense contractor sat at the emotional center, was done.

What immediately followed his departure was a major hiccup, with his film “Dolittle” bombing critically and commercially in early 2020. It was an attempted franchise-starter, and a cynical one: Downey has said since that he was...

Hugh Jackman’s Last 5 Films At The Worldwide Box Office. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Hugh Jackman is one of the prominent Hollywood names, especially because of his portrayal of Wolverine. He will be back in that role for the upcoming MCU movie Deadpool & Wolverine, which is expected to be one of the top-grossers of 2024. But ahead of its release, let us take a quick look at Hugh’s last five films at the worldwide box office.

As a leading man, Hugh has reportedly appeared in about twenty-nine movies. He has been featured as Logan in seven films, excluding his cameos in X-Men: First Class and X-Men: Apocalypse. Three of them are his stand-alone movies, and he retired from the role in 2017 with Logan. Besides the X-Men movies, he has also appeared in other critically acclaimed films, such as Les Miserables.

His movie, The Greatest Showman, was also praised for its performances,...

Selena Gomez Movies Ranked From Worst To Best. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Selena Gomez is arguably one of the biggest stars on the planet, boasting over 400 million Instagram followers. However, the actress, singer, and entrepreneur who began as a child star failed to parley her fame into box officer earnings.

Selena Gomez made her first on-screen appearance in the popular series Barney and Friends before making multiple guest appearances in a several Disney shows, including Hannah Montanna and The Sweet Life of Zack & Cody. Gomez broke into mainstream fame after joining the cast of the highly successful series Wizards of Waverly Place, which paved the way for her to launch a successful music career and transition into a movie actress.

The “Love On” Singer has since appeared in over a dozen mainstream cinemas. Despite starring in big franchise flicks such as Hotel Transylvania and Dolittle, the most successful amongst all her...

Robert Downey Jr.’s career has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride. The Oppenheimer star has seen it all – the highs and the lows. From his early rise to fame, that was stunted by a crippling drug addiction and was at once threatened to stunt his career as well. But he bounced back in style. Since then, there has been no turning back for him. And he’s played numerous interesting roles. But on the top of his list would be a series which saw him take on the mantle of playing 4 roles.

Robert Downey Jr.’s rise (and return) to fame

Robert Downey Jr. has not taken a step back after the turn of the millennium l l Author: Georges Biard Credits: Wikimedia Commons

Ever since Robert Downey Jr. came out of rehab, it’s been about going from strength to strength for him. The 59-year-old was always known for his acting prowess.

It’s not news that Robert Downey Jr.’s iconic character Tony Stark is widely considered one of the most powerful and, well, egoistic characters in the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe.

While his extraordinary smarts are what set him apart from every other superhero, the lifestyle he leads and the personality he sports — especially at the beginning of his tenure — further contributed to it.

Robert Downey Jr. in Iron Man 3. | Credit: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

However, while he manages to turn into a softie in the later events of his story arc in the Cinematic Universe, especially around Peter Parker aka Spider-Man, he does set his ego aside for one other Marvel character as well.

In fact, not only this but on closer observation, one would realize that he actually even breaks his rule for this very character too: Howard Stark, i.e. Tony’s dad.

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Despite delays, Susan Downey assures fans that Sherlock Holmes 3 is still alive in their hearts, and they're working on the right approach. Robert Downey Jr.'s recent Oscar win and exit from the Marvel Cinematic Universe make now the perfect time for his return as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic private detective. In addition to the third movie, Downey Jr. is said to be working with Max to develop two in-universe Sherlock Holmes spinoff shows.

While Prime Video forges ahead with their own take on the classic character, Susan Downey offers an encouraging update for Robert Downey Jr.'s Sherlock Holmes 3. The Oscar winner first brought his take on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's iconic private detective to life with the 2009 movie, for which he won the Golden Globe for Best Actor. The movie's success led to a sequel in 2011, which similarly proved a commercial hit, though...

Of all the titles credited to Robert Downey Jr.’s name to date, perhaps the one that perfectly aligns with his real-life personality is that of Tony Stark in his Iron Man saga. But while that is still regarded as one of his best performances to date despite him last playing it almost half a decade ago, his iconic portrayal of the fan-favorite character wouldn’t have been possible due to one movie.

Robert Downey Jr. | Credit: Gage Skidmore/Wikimedia Commons.

This one movie was none other than his 2005 masterpiece Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, which pretty much brought his career back on track. But his success through the film wasn’t the only thing that made Downey Jr.’s superhero debut possible, because what seems to have further added to his star-studded portrayal of Stark must have been the genius performance by Val Kilmer in the 2005 film!

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Fantastic Four: Ralph Ineson Roped In As Galactus In the Upcoming MCU(Photo Credit –Instagram/IMDb)

The Fantastic Four reboot finally found its villain, Galactus, in British actor Ralph Ineson. Earlier this year, the movie had already announced its main cast, comprising four team members. Ineson has been part of several popular projects, and today, we brought a detailed article about the seasoned actor’s works and achievements. Keep scrolling for more.

About the actor-

Ralph Michael Ineson was born in Leeds and studied at Woodleigh School and Pocklington School. He studied theatre at Lancaster University’s Furness College and worked as a teacher and cricket coach at York Sixth Form College.

Ralph Ineson is widely acknowledged for his deep voice and heavy Yorkshire accent. From Harry Potter to Game of Thrones, he has been part of famous shows and movies. Marvel is known to catapult actors into a different level of stardom,...

Following the unveiling of the starring cast members of The Fantastic Four, it's now been revealed who will be playing the villain. It's also been confirmed that Galactus will serve as the villain of the film, though this had been expected by many fans.

Per THR, actor Ralph Ineson has officially been cast to play Galactus in The Fantastic Four. Ineson will reportedly play Galactus, a supervillain created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby who's derived from Marvel comic books. He was previously featured as a CGI cloud in the 2007 sequel Fantastic Four: Rise of the Silver Surfer. There had been rumors that Javier Bardem and Antonio Banderas were in consideration to play the supervillain for the new Fantastic Four movie before Ineson's casting.

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