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Sinners Unlocks A New Feat. At The Domestic Box Office ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The Michael B. Jordan-starrer Sinners has struck a chord with cinemagoers in a way few original films manage, especially in recent years. Adding to its consistent box office haul in North America, the film currently stands at $267 million in the region (via Box Office Mojo). But more notably, it’s claimed a miscellaneous feat in the history of the domestic box office.

Until May 29, Sinners had earned over $1 million every single day since its release — an uninterrupted streak of 41 days. The run finally ended on Thursday, ahead of what was still a strong seventh weekend when Sinners rebounded to earn $5.2 million, despite waning intensity and reduced theater counts. While the dip came just before the weekend could prop it up again, the streak remains a substantial achievement.

Sinners Still Going Strong At The Box Office, But...

Memorial Day weekend is upon us, and the box office is looking up after a grim 2024. Last year, “Mad Max” prequel “Furiosa” scored the lowest No. 1 Memorial Day weekend in nearly three decades, since 1998’s “Casper,” with an estimated $31 million take last year. Conversely, in 2025, Disney’s live-action “Lilo & Stitch” is earning a staggering $183 million to set a new box office record, unseating Tom Cruise’s “Top Gun: Maverick.”

For that reason, it feels like a good time to look back at the highest-grossing Memorial Day weekend box office openings of all time, dating back to 1996. Now, it’s important to note these are Memorial Day weekend openings not Memorial Day weekend box office champions – “The Day After Tomorrow” pulled in over $85 million when it opened in 2004, but the top film at the box office for the holiday weekend was holdover “Shrek 2.”

Interestingly enough, the list is chock-full...

A Minecraft Movie Worldwide Box Office: Surpasses Bohemian Rhapsody(Photo Credit –Facebook)

A Minecraft Movie is the star of this summer as it nears the $1 billion milestone, and it has achieved another interesting feat. The film has beaten the worldwide haul of Bohemian Rhapsody and is just a few million away from beating Shrek 2 and Minions: The Rise of Gru. It still maintains a stronghold at the box office despite being available online. It seems people want to enjoy it on the big screens. Scroll below for more.

Bohemian Rhapsody is a 2018 biographical musical drama focusing on the life of Freddie Mercury. He was the lead singer of the British rock band Queen. Rami Malek played the titular role and won the Oscar for his performance. Lucy Boynton, Gwilym Lee, Ben Hardy, Joe Mazzello, Aidan Gillen, Tom Hollander, and Mike Myers appeared in supporting roles. As per the movie database,...

A Minecraft Movie has just made it onto another impressive all-time box office list. The video game adaptation was released in theaters early last month on April 4. Since then, it has become a massive success, developing a huge following and generating a series of viral memes online. A Minecraft Movie's leading cast includes Jack Black, Jason Momoa, Sebastien Hansen, Emma Myers, Jennifer Coolidge, Danielle Brooks, and Rachel House. It has already gotten a number of achievements, including becoming the no. 2 highest-grossing movie of the year to date.

As per Box Office Mojo, A Minecraft Movie has made it past another major record. It is now in the top 75 highest-grossing movies of all time at the worldwide box office, taking the no. 75 slot. At the time of writing, the movie's worldwide gross sits at $921.9 million. In order to get into the top 75, it had to beat out Bohemian Rhapsody. Its next...

There’s one particular journey the makers of “Arco,” a soulful animated movie premiering in the Special Screenings section of Cannes 2025, are hoping to follow, whether they say it or not. The journey of “Flow.”

That animated triumph premiered to raves at Cannes in 2024 and slowly built momentum until finally winning the Best Animated Feature Oscar earlier this year. For all Cannes represents to global cinema, it had never been a particularly fecund environment for animation: The festival used to play host to splashy premieres for blockbuster hits such as “Shrek 2” and “Bee Movie,” not eventual Academy Award winners. “Flow” changed all that. What would Cannes do for animation next?

This writer is no Oscar prognosticator, but it seems “Arco” is unlikely to repeat that triumph. Not that it isn’t a worthy film — though not as worthy as the wordlessly universal “Flow,” which, at times, truly feels like...

This week’s film quiz, should you choose to accept it, features questions about the Mission: Impossible movie franchise.

Over time, the Mission: Impossible franchise has become one of Hollywood’s most reliable staples. After running (practically galloping) for almost 30 years, Tom Cruise’s adventures as Ethan Hunt will apparently culminate in next Wednesday’s big release, The Final Reckoning, so we’re marking the occasion with a quiz round all about the thrills and spills so far.

Once you’ve completed this week’s quiz, you’ll find a link to a separate post with the correct answers at the bottom of this post. As always, this is just for fun, but please let us know how you did in the comments (scores out of 30 this week!) and give us any other lovely feedback. And after that, this film quiz will self-destruct in five seconds…

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No other movie has managed to reach the heights of A Minecraft Movie at the 2025 box office. By some considerable distance, Jared Hess' video game adaptation is the biggest hit of the year, turning in over $909 million from six weeks in theaters, split between a domestic total of $408.9 million and $500.6 million from overseas markets. Starring Jack Black and Jason Momoa in lead roles, the movie was always destined to be somewhat of a hit, but, given the frustrating lack of appeal the 2025 theatrical line-up has had on audiences so far, many couldn't have predicted it would be an almost-billion-dollar hit.

After surpassing major blockbusters such as Spider-Man 3, Shrek 2, and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, thanks to another impressive weekend at the box office, A Minecraft Movie has now officially entered the 75 highest-grossing movies in global history. This might seem like a trivial statistic...

After having completed more than a month of release in theaters worldwide, A Minecraft Movie has passed its biggest milestone yet. The video game adaptation remains the highest-grossing Hollywood film of the year, and is now in the home stretch of its mission to hit the coveted $1 billion mark at the global box office. Directed by Jared Hess, A Minecraft Movie stars hit-makers Jack Black and Jason Momoa in the lead roles, and has successfully demonstrated the power of the Gen-z audience. Its unexpected success can be compared to the viral hit Five Nights at Freddy’s a couple of years ago.

With over $400 million domestically and more than $500 million from overseas markets, A Minecraft Movie’s cumulative global haul has now passed the $900 million mark. It currently stands at $909 million, which puts it ahead of millennial favorites such as Spider-Man 3, Shrek 2, and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Mel Gibson's Jesus movie, The Passion of the Christ, has been drowning in controversy since the project was announced. Aside from a stunning box office run and multiple award nods, the movie has just become a hit on Netflix 21 years later.

With a sequel on the way over two decades later, The Passion of the Christ's success on streaming was not coincidental. Movies following the life of Jesus Christ were a big hit over the Easter weekend, as expected. Per Tudum, The Passion of the Christ was one of the big hits of the week.

The Mel Gibson-directed film just debuted on Netflix and, for the week between Apr. 16 and 22, it reached the second place spot in the global non-English charts. The movie received 8.5 million views and 17.1 million hours viewed. Although it didn't manage to top the charts, its run 21 years later is still highly impressive.

The Passion...

Image Source: Universal Pictures Home Entertainment Eddie Murphy: comedic titan, cinematic royalty, voice of…a talking donkey? Yes! The man who created Axel Foley and Prince Akeem and Sherman Klum also gave us the unstoppable Donkey in the beloved Shrek franchise. From Beverly Hills Cop to Coming to America, Murphy’s comedic genius has spanned decades, but it’s arguably his animated sidekick that has left the most indelible mark on our collective pop culture consciousness. And guess what? Donkey’s back! Prepare for a glorious reunion in Shrek 5, slated to gallop into theaters in 2026. Murphy’s infectious charm and lightning-fast wit have always been the secret sauce of Donkey’s appeal. While many assume he’s just riffing his way through the swamp, the reality is a testament to the meticulous craftsmanship of the Shrek films. At the time of the Shrek Forever After release, Murphy revealed the surprising truth.

Quick LinksShrek's 2020s Makeover for 'Shrek 5'The Positive Side of Shrek's Redesign

Animation lovers, rejoice! Shrek is coming back to the big screens in late 2026. This DreamWorks franchise is easily one of the most popular animated properties of this century. So a new film should have united fans both young and old, right? Right? Not exactly, as all anyone can talk about online is the new design of the characters in Shrek 5. It's difficult to define just what exactly is upsetting fans, but it mostly boils down to Shrek looking "different."

This redesign isn't that unexpected, as it's been nearly 16 years since the last Shrek movie. CGI animation has improved in that time, with DreamWorks utilizing new technological methods. It's also been a full 25 years since the inaugural Shrek film, released when CGI was in its infancy. Each of the three subsequent films preserved most of the designs...

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Shrek 5 broke the internet when Dreamworks Animation announced it in July 2024. Releasing on December 23, 2026, the film will reunite Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and Cody Cameron as Shrek, Donkey, Fiona, and Pinocchio respectively. Shrek 5 is set to be one of the biggest animated cinematic endeavors of 2026, with the Shrekfranchise having amassed a huge fan base since the first film's release on June 29, 2001. DreamWorks' fantasy saga has proven so successful that there have been multiple video games, stage musicals, and theme park attractions based on the ogre and his friends.

This means a lot is riding on Shrek 5's potential success and despite Shrek 5 being in experienced hands, the franchise's fans have voiced serious concerns regarding the sequel's direction. DreamWorks Animation showcased a short...

Mondo has unveiled their first-ever Street Sharks collectible, and looks to be a must-have figure for fans of the animated series. Better yet, the figure is soon available for pre-order at MondoShop.com.

Officially, Mondo has revealed the massive Ripster Soft Vinyl Figure. The 10-inch figure for the "biggest, toughest Great White in Fission City" will be available for $150 with payment plans available, and shipping is estimated for December 2025. Cbr can exclusively unveil the first look at Ripster, which can be seen in the images below.

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Included with some swappable portraits and jawsome accessories, Ripster comes with an alternate neutral portrait, parking meter, and concrete shark fin. The figure was developed by James Groman (Concept Design), Brandon Gash (Sculpt), Mark Bristow (Paint), Jordan Christianson (Packaging Design), Aaron Conley...

The Shrekfranchise has had a hold on pop culture for over two decades since the release of the first film in 2001. The unofficial mascot of DreamWorks, Shrek, has become a figure associated with humor and satire as the film critiques conventional notions of fairy tale stories, mainly poking fun at companies like Disney for its tired tropes. The franchise currently has four main films and two spinoff films centering around the secondary character, Puss in Boots.

With the release of Shrek Forever After in 2010, many thought that this would be the end of the main series. Once talks started to emerge that a fifth film was in development, fans wondered where the series could go next with the main cast of characters. On February 27, 2025, an official casting announcement was released on Universal Pictures's YouTube channel. The 27-second clip features five characters who appeared in the preceding films and a...

At this point, fans have accepted that it is Zendaya’s world and we are just living in it. Everything she touches turns to gold. And now? She’s stepping into the Shrek universe. Yep, Shrek!!! And 2025 being the bearer of this news, is proving to be not that bad after all.

It is now official that she’s set to play the daughter of Shrek, voiced by none other than Mike Myers, and Fiona, voiced by the beautiful Cameron Diaz.

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And even with all her success and practically ruling Hollywood these past years, Zendaya (who currently stands at a very impressive $30 million) still isn’t the richest Shrek cast member. Yep, five other actors have even bigger bank accounts.

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John Lithgow, is sitting on a cool $50 million (as per Yahoo), yep,...

Zendaya has been cast as the voice of Shrek’s daughter, Felicia in the upcoming fifth offering of animation ‘Shrek.’

Zendaya joins the returning cast of Mick Myers as Shrek, Cameron Diaz as Princess Fiona and Eddie Murphy as Donkey.

Universal Pictures announced the casting with a short clip on social platforms.

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Walt Dohrn and Conrad Vernon also return to the franchise taking directing duties. Dohrn worked on the second and third ‘Shrek’ movies as a writer and artist and ‘Shrek 4’ as head of story and voice of Rumpelstiltskin. Vernon directed “Shrek 2” and voices Gingerbread Man.

The fifth instalment of the ‘Shrek’ franchise is set to be released in theatres on December 23, 2026, marking 25 years since the original film debuted.

The original film which centres a misunderstood ogre and fairytale characters,...

A fifth Shrek film has been officially in the works. It’s set for a December 2026 release date (around the 25th anniversary of the original film) , with original cast members Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz and Eddie Murphy all confirmed. Murphy himself, in the press lead-up to Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, revealed that some recording had already been done for the film and that his character, Donkey, is set for his own spinoff movie. Yesterday, it was announced that Zendaya will be joining in on the next storybook adventure as she’s been cast as Shrek and Fiona’s daughter.

The studio revealed the news in an announcement teaser trailer that showed all the regular principal characters returning, as well as the addition of Zendaya’s character. Just like the Toy Story movies have evolved, many will notice that the animation in the new trailer has been updated with more modern effects.

Picture: The Super Mario Bros Movie – Illumination Studios

It’s a busy end to February on Netflix UK with 45 new additions to the library this week, including Illumination’s Super Mario Bros movie, Kate Hudson’s new Netflix comedy Running Point, and every episode of the first season of Pokemon Horizons.

First of all, here are the week’s highlights:

The Super Mario Bros Movie (2023)

Director: Aaron Horvath, Michael Jelenic

Genre: Animated, Action, Adventure | Runtime: 92 Minutes

Cast: Chris Pratt, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Day, Jack Black, Keegan-Michael Key

Illumination Studios greatly adapted one of the world’s most iconic and beloved video games. With plenty of action and easter eggs galore, it’s one to watch with all the family this weekend.

Mario and Luigi, the plumber duo from Brooklyn, are transported to the Mushroom Kingdom, where they find themselves in a conflict between the mushroom princess, Peach, and the tyrannical fire-breathing turtle Bowser,...

Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation has released the first teaser for the highly anticipated Shrek 5, confirming the returns of Mike Myers as Shrek, Eddie Murphy as Donkey, and Cameron Diaz as Fiona - as well as confirming that  Zendaya (Spider-Man: No Way Home; Dune: Part Two; Challengers) has indeed joined the voice cast as Shrek and Fiona's daughter Felicia.

Plot details remain under wraps for now and there's also no word on who's going to be lending their voices to her siblings Fergus and Farkle.

Franchise veterans Walt Dohrn (Trolls; Trolls World Tour; Trolls Band Together) and Conrad Vernon (Monsters vs. Aliens; Sausage Party; The Addams Family) have been tapped to direct, with Brad Ableson (Minions: The Rise of Gru) serving as co-director, while Michael McCullers (Austin Powers in Goldmember; Baby Mama; The Boss Baby) penned the script. 

This will be the first installment in the main franchise in sixteen years,...

Zendaya is Meechee, Chani, and Tashi, but now she will be... Felicia, a.k.a. Shrek's daughter in Shrek 5. Shrek 5 is slated to hit theaters in December 2026, marking 16 years since everyone's favorite ogre graced the silver screen with his own feature film. Shrek 5 has easily become one of the most anticipated movies of 2026 and now has the added advantage of an entire generation who grew up with the original Shrek movies now being old enough to be some of Hollywood's newly established actors who would leap at the chance to join the franchise.

It appears one A-lister joining the Shrek franchise is Zendaya. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news that Zendaya has joined the cast of Shrek 5 as Shrek's daughter Felicia, first seen in Shrek the Third. The character will now be a full-grown teenager in the upcoming sequel. Universal Pictures released an official video revealing the cast,...

Zendaya has joined the cast of Shrek 5, in a major get for the franchise, as announced on the series’ official X page Thursday morning.

The in-demand actress plays the daughter of Shrek (Mike Myers) and Fiona (Cameron Diaz). As previously announced, Eddie Murphy will also reprise his role in the new film as Donkey. Watch a teaser offering a first look at Zendaya’s character below.

Slated for release on December 23, 2026, Shrek 5 will be the first installment to hit theaters since Shrek Forever After all the way back in 2010. No word yet on the storyline.

Walt Dohrn (Trolls franchise), who worked on the second and third films as a writer and artist and as Head of Story on the fourth film, is directing alongside co-director Brad Ableson (Minions: The Rise of Gru), with The Trolls franchise’s Gina Shay returning to produce alongside Illumination CEO Chris Meledandri (The Super Mario Bros. Movie...

The first teaser for “Shrek 5” has arrived and Shrek’s kids are all grown up — and apparently, Zendaya is indeed voicing one of them. Although, her character is horrified at the magic mirror’s latest reveal.

“Hey magic mirror! Who’s the fairest of them all?” Donkey eagerly asks, once again voiced by Eddie Murphy. The answer apparently is Shrek, as the mirror provides memed versions of the ogre in response.

You can watch the first footage in the video, below.

Far, Far Away's finest are coming. pic.twitter.com/7qn8FNIBT6

— Shrek (@Shrek) February 27, 2025

Among the results is a very buff Shrek, prompting his daughter Felicia (Zendaya) to pop in and gag at it, while Fiona — voiced by a returning Cameron Diaz, after making her acting comeback in Netflix’s “Back in Action” earlier this year — fawns over it.

Who’s responsible for such horrifying images, you ask?...

Zendaya is taking her talents to the swamp.

The mononymous, in-demand actor has joined “Shrek 5” as Felicia, the daughter of Shrek (Mike Myers) and Fiona (Cameron Diaz).

Universal and DreamWorks, the studios behind the animated adventure set in the land of Far, Far Away, released a teaser along with the updated casting news. In the clip, Shrek’s trustee sidekick Donkey (Eddie Murphy) asks: “Hey Magic Mirror, who’s the fairest of them all?”

Magic Mirror, you know, the one from “Snow White,” responds: “Why Shrek! Of course.”

But this Magic Mirror appears to have a distinctly 21st century twist, allowing the green ogre to swap between various Gen Z-ified looks at Shrek. This prompts very different reactions from Felicia and Fiona as Shrek raises the question of the hour: “Who is making this stuff?” Just then, Pinocchio pops up to tell a nose-growing lie, declaring “Not me!”

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Shrek 5 has landed a star that may make other franchises green with envy.

Zendaya has joined the venerable animated film series as the daughter of Shrek (Mike Myers) and Fiona (Cameron Diaz). She also joins Eddie Murphie, the voice of Donkey.

Zendaya is one of the most in-demand stars working today, with her upcoming schedule including Dune: Messiah, the fourth Spider-Man movie and Euphoria season three. Last year, she starred in Challengers, the well-regarded tennis drama from Luca Guadagnino, as well as Dune: Part Two. Her presence in Shrek 5 gives extra vibrancy to the 25-year-old franchise and could help bring new audiences to the fold.

The feature has a Dec. 23, 2026 release date from Universal and DreamWorks Animation, and is the first in the main series since 2010’s Shrek Forever After.

Shrek veterans Walt Dohrn and Conrad Vernon direct, along with Minions: The Rise of Gru co-director Brad Ableson.

The arrival of Shrek in 2001 symbolized the pinnacle of animated storytelling until that point, as well as demonstrating the existence of animation studios other than Disney and Pixar. The film made it a point to satirize and subvert the classic fairy tales depicted in earlier Disney movies. Over the years, fans have reflected on Shrek not only as a meme but as a genuinely enjoyable film.

Shrek is an excellent movie by itself, but its sequel, Shrek 2, was arguably even better than the first installment in the franchise. While many animated sequels these days are just retreading the same ground covered by their predecessors, Shrek 2 is one of the few that managed to tell an entirely new story. Shrek 2 added great characters to the franchise, dealt with more expansive themes and lore, and generally improved upon Shrek in every way.

Updated on February 25, 2025, by Ajay Aravind: Shrek earned kudos from critics,...

Spoiler Alert: Details follow for Season 13, Episode 2 of “The Masked Singer,” “Shrek Night,” which aired February 19 on Fox.

Oscar De La Hoya earned a Grammy nomination back in 2001 for best Latin pop album — so he does know a thing or two about singing. But nonetheless, he faced tough competition on Season 13 of “The Masked Singer,” and so on Wednesday, he was the latest celebrity to be revealed on the hit series.

De La Hoya, who was unmasked as Fuzzy Peas, says he knew he couldn’t compete against some of the golden voices he was up against. “When they asked me to do the show, I was like, ‘Ok, wait a minute. I do have experience with singing.’ I cut an album back in the day, and I got nominated for a Grammy.,” he told Variety. “And so I said to myself, ‘Ok. I have a little voice. I can do something right here.

It’s time again to check up on what everyone has been watching on Netflix. The lists of the most viewed movies and shows for the week have been updated on Tudum. Have a look at the top five lists below or the new movies and shows added this week to see which you should add to your watch list

There are two new entries on the top five movies list, an action thriller and a romantic comedy. They add to the mix of comedy and fantasy animation which continue their run. Back in Action, the Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx spy movie drops, out.

On the top five shows list it’s a very varied collection of styles and shows. There is a brand new entry straight in at the top. It’s gripping viewing for sure. There’s also the return of a long-term favorite show as more episodes are released.

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“La Dolce Villa” debuted as Netflix’s most-watched movie of the week just in time for Valentine’s Day.

The Italy-set movie scored 19.8 million views from its Feb. 13 debut through Feb. 16, making it the No. 1 most-watched English movie during the week of Feb. 10. Viewership for “La Dolce Villa” outpaced “Kinda Pregnant,” which took the No. 2 spot with 13.7 million views, as well as “Aftermath,” which scored third place with 9.9 million views.

The “Shrek” franchise took three of the spots on the Top 10 movies list this week, with “Shrek” taking fourth place with 7 million views, “Shrek 2” coming in the No. 5 slot with 6.1 million views and “Shrek the Third” coming in at No. 10 with 3.6 million views. Further down on the list, “Back in Action” spent its fifth week on the list...

After just two weeks in theaters, Ne Zha 2 is already a massive success. It kicked off its international release on Friday, and with the Presidents’ Day weekend, the movie is on track to pull in over $6 million.

So far, it has crushed expectations, becoming the biggest hit of 2025. The movie has even surpassed major milestones, and it’s not slowing down anytime soon.

By its 18th day, Ne Zha 2 had already made over $1.5 billion in China alone. This puts it in the history books as the second-highest-grossing animated film ever, just behind Inside Out 2 with a total of nearly $1.7 billion.

Along the way, it’s outdone Toy Story 3, Shrek 2, The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and Frozen II. The movie has achieved this feat without even being released outside of China.

Now, Ne Zha 2 is racing toward a major milestone: it has already overtaken films like The Avengers,...

The first three Shrek movies have once again found themselves in the Netflix global Top 10. As of this writing, Shrek sits at number two, Shrek 2 is at number four, and Shrek the Third is at number eight. While none have yet to crack Netflix's United States top 10 chart, it proves that the animated classics are beloved by audiences worldwide.

When Shrek opened in 2001, it was one of DreamWorks Skg's earliest animated films. The studio was launched in 1994 by Hollywood and music legends Steven Spielberg, Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffen. It was seismic, as it was the first major studio in decades and featured three of the most powerful people in entertainment. Spielberg was coming off the dual successes of Schindler's List and Jurassic Park, Katzenberg had turned around Disney's animated film division, and Geffen was one of the biggest music moguls on the planet.

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Shrek premiered in 2001, and the franchise was a massive success. Ahead of a new installment, which is set to premiere next year, three of the four feature animated films became a hit on streaming.

The media franchise, which comes from DreamWorks Adaptations, is loosely based on William Steig's 1990 book Shrek!, and it follows the bad-tempered, yet kind green titular Ogre, and his adventures with his friends and family. The franchise features four films, and several TV specials, a spin-off, Puss in Boots, and a state musical adaptations. Ahead of the upcoming Shrek 5, the first three Shrek films became a hit on Netflix globally between the week of Feb. 3 and 9, Tudum reveals.

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Netflix viewers are kinda into “Kinda Pregnant.” The rom-com starring Amy Schumer secured 25.1 million views in its first week, making it the most-watched title on Netflix from Feb. 3 to Feb. 10. Those numbers are especially impressive considering that the movie directed by Tyler Spindel was released last Wednesday.

Typically comedies prove to be more localized, but that wasn’t the case with “Kinda Pregnant.” The movie hit the top 10 most-watched list in 92 countries.

Schumer’s latest movie was followed by the Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx action comedy “Back in Action,” which secured 9.2 million views. Surprisingly, the “Shrek” franchise took the third and fourth spots. The first movie netted 7.3 million views during the week in question and was followed by “Shrek 2” in 5.5 million views. The Ralph Fiennes horror comedy “The Menu” then rounded out the list as it saw 4.4 million views.

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It’s no secret that the Western genre has changed in recent years. It’s no longer acceptable to lean into the old-fashioned — and frankly offensive — “cowboys versus Indians” tales. However, that doesn’t mean all “old” Western content is steeped in offensive stereotypes. While many can’t be separated from their unpleasant cultural norms, there are still some examples of culturally conscientious Western filmmaking. One of the most prominent of these films is — perhaps surprisingly — DreamWorks’ Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron.

Marketed as a children’s film, Spirit was both praised and ridiculed by contemporary critics. Viewers hailed its rich visuals and toe-tapping soundtrack. At the same time, others criticized DreamWorks’ Western tale for its culturally conscious narrative. Among its target audience, Spirit joined the lineup of quintessential 2000s “horse girl” movies, but a more mature rewatch quickly reveals its deeper truths.

DreamWork’s Spirit Stallion of the Cimarron...

After more than a decade since the last installment of the franchise, fans are still looking for Shrek 5 to take them back to Far, Far Away. In 2001, the landscape of animated films changed forever when Shrek premiered. A clever amalgamation of wry adult comedy and bucolic, kid-friendly whimsy, it puts a twist on the fairytale format with outrageous trope-smashing characters, a catchy soundtrack, and a wonderful message of self-discovery. It was swiftly followed by Shrek 2 in 2002, Shrek the Third in 2007, and Shrek Forever After in 2010.

Though development has been slow, Shrek 5 is still happening — and despite alterations in direction and storylines, it seems to finally be coming out of the ever-dreaded development hell. The success of Puss in Boots: The Last Wish has reignited interest in the Shrek franchise with the acclaimed spinoff movie teasing more adventures in the land of Far, Far Away. After such a long wait,...

Actor and comedian Adam Devine is known for his work in the comedy genre with films like 2012's Pitch Perfect, 2016's Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates, and series like Workaholics and The Righteous Gemstones. However, he does not rule out switching to superhero roles.

Although there is an ongoing conversation about superhero fatigue, more actors are joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe and DC Universe. Devine hasn't had a role in the superhero genre, but he's not ruling it out. In a new interview with People, the actor joked that joked that his recent weight loss was inspired by the possibility of getting a role in a superhero movie.

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Deadline (via Toonado.com) has learned that Shrek 5 is now set to open on Wednesday, December 23, 2026. The long-awaited sequel had originally been scheduled for July 1, 2026, so while this delay isn't too big, those extra five months are going to sting for impatient Shrek fans.

On the plus side, Minions 3 has shifted from June 30, 2027, to that July 1 slot. That's a huge jump forward and an indication work on the movie must be progressing well.

It's also been revealed that an untitled Illumination event movie has moved from March 19, 2027 to Minions 3's vacant June date.

Shrek 5 is being released to coincide with DreamWorks' 25th anniversary, with Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz all set to reprise their respective roles as Shrek, Donkey and Fiona. Shrek franchise veterans Walt Dohrn and Conrad Vernon will be at the movie's helm.

Dorhn worked on the second and third movies as...

Universal Pictures will release two of its biggest animated film franchises in 2026, as Minions 3 has been bumped up from 2027, which has delayed Shrek 5 back to a December release. When Shrek 5 was announced to arrive in theaters in the summer of 2026, fans were over the moon. Following the critical and box office success of Puss in Boots and the generational nostalgia for the Shrek franchise, timing Shrek 5 for the franchise's 25th anniversary seemed like a perfect play. The studio gave the DreamWorks Animation film the prime Fourth of July weekend window that Universal has previously used to great success with Illumination's Despicable Me and Minions franchise.

Variety reports that Universal's release schedule has now been shaken up. Shrek 5 has now been delayed from July 1, 2026, to Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2026, giving it a five-day holiday weekend for the Christmas season. Minions 3 has now been bumped up from June...

The grand return of Shrek will have to wait a little longer. Universal Pictures has pushed back the release of Shrek 5, which will now open on December 23, 2026, instead of July 1, 2025.

Taking Shrek‘s old release date will be Illumination’s Minions 3. The film was previously slated for June 30, 2027, but will now hit theaters on July 1, 2026. An untitled Illumination event movie has also shifted, moving from March 19, 2027 to June 30, 2027.

It’s been fifteen years since the release of Shrek Forever Ever, but the gang is all back for the new sequel. Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, and Cameron Diaz are returning to reprise their roles as Shrek, Donkey, and Fiona, with Walt Dohrn and Conrad Vernon set to direct. Dohrn worked as a writer on Shrek 2 and Shrek the Third and was also head of story on the fourth movie. He also voiced Rumpelstiltskin. Vernon previously co-directed Shrek 2...

You’ll have to wait a little longer to learn if all that glitters is gold.

Universal has announced that DreamWorks Animation’s “Shrek 5” will be moving from July 1, 2026, to Dec. 23, 2026. In its place, Universal will open Illumination’s “Minions 3,” which was previously supposed to come out a year later. That’s the kind of chaotic scheduling a minion would really embrace.

Additionally, an untitled Illumination film has moved from March 19, 2027 to June 30, 2027 (the previous “Minions 3” date).

“Shrek 5” sees Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz returning to their iconic roles. The movie will release as part of the franchise’s 25th anniversary. The new movie will be directed by the previously announced Walt Dohrn and the newly announced Conrad Vernon, both veterans of the franchise. Dohrn worked on the second and third “Shrek” films as a writer and on the fourth film as head of story.

Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation’s Shrek 5 will now open on Wednesday, December 23, 2026, instead of July 1 next year.

At the same time, the studio said Friday it is moving up Illumination’s Minions 3 from June 30, 2027 to Shrek 5‘s previous July 2026 date. That’s because the Minions and Gru have ruled the Independence Day frame for quite some time, most recently with Despicable Me 4 minting a $230M global opening last summer.

Another shift going on at Universal: an untitled Illumination event movie will move from March 19, 2027 to Wednesday June 30, 2027.

Shrek 5 is timed to Dwa’s 25th anniversary. Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz as reported are reprising their roles as Shrek, Donkey and Fiona, respectively. Directors are Shrek franchise veterans Walt Dohrn and Conrad Vernon. Dohrn (Trolls franchise) worked on the second and third Shrek films as a writer and artist and as Head...

Shrek and the Minions will both be on the big screen in 2026.

Universal Pictures announced Friday that the highly-anticipated animated movies are swapping their theatrical release dates, with DreamWorks Animation’s “Shrek 5” pushing back from July 1, 2026 to Wednesday, Dec. 23, while Illumination’s “Minions 3” moves into that summer 2026 window from its planned June 30, 2027 date.

Universal has also shifted the release of an untitled Illumination event film from March 19, 2027 to the June date.

While December 2026 might seem far, far away, “Shrek 5” arrives in time for the franchise’s 25th anniversary and marks the grand return of original “Shrek” stars Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy and Cameron Diaz to voice Shrek, Donkey and Fiona.

Beginning with 2001’s “Shrek” (which won the first Oscar for best animated feature), the four “Shrek” films have earned more than $2.9 billion worldwide, spawning a global live-touring show and an award-winning Broadway musical that earned eight Tony nominations and 12 Drama Desk nominations,...

If you felt a cold chill of foreboding crawl across your shoulders earlier today, it was almost certainly because… Well, okay, we can actually think of a lot of reasons you might be experiencing the grim chill of a doomed universe in this moment. But the most recent, and the most Shrek-based,...

Wicked Box Office (North America): Beats The Dark Knight Rises(Photo Credit – Instagram)

Wicked is rolling at the box office in the United States as it hits the $450 million mark. Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s film faced one of the biggest drops since its theatrical release, despite that the musical fantasy has surpassed Christopher Nolan’s The Dark Knight Rises as the 29th highest-grossing film ever in the US. Scroll below for the deets.

Nolan’s film was released in 2012. It starred Christian Bale as Batman and Tom Hardy as Bane. The ensemble cast included Anne Hathaway, Gary Oldman, Morgan Freeman, Marion Cotillard, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Michael Caine in crucial roles. It is reportedly the highest-grossing Batman film to date. The movie earned $448.1 million in the United States and $666.8 million overseas, bringing its global total to $1.11 billion.

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Nearly three decades after it first premiered, the Men in Black feature film franchise is climbing to the top of the streaming charts.

Per ScreenRant, 1997's Men in Black and its sequel, 2002's Men in Black II, have claimed two spots on the Peacock streaming platform's Top 10 Movies Today chart. The first film currently sits at the number 6 spot, while the sequel sits at number 9. The Men in Black films are beat out by the animated Grinch film at number 1, Shrek 2 at number 2, Sing 2 at number 3, Shrek the Third at number four, and Conclave at number five. The rest of the list is filled out by The Bad Guys at number 7, Shrek at number 8, and Twister in the final spot.

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As he continues to find success with one of his ongoing movie series, a Will Smith franchise is finding renewed success on streaming. Since his breakout turn with The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Smith has found widespread success both as a blockbuster actor and a prestige actor. This, in turn, has netted him four Oscar nominations and one win for Best Actor for King Richard, as well as seven Golden Globe nominations and one win for Best Actor for the same Venus and Serena Williams biopic.

When it comes to his blockbuster productions, Smith has been the face of both a variety of one-off titles and major franchises. Some of the more notable include Roland Emmerich's Independence Day, which helped cement him as a major box office name, 2004's I, Robot and 2007's I Am Legend adaptation. The Michael Bay-helmed Bad Boys movies marked Smith's first venture into the world of franchise storytelling,...

Despite being a pivotal presence in the first movie, Dragon's role was drastically reduced in Shrek 2 - but there's an interesting explanation to account for her absence. All the Shrek movies create an epic saga that satirizes the fairy tale genre while also becoming a great addition to the category in its own right. The series uses just about every fantasy trope that exists, and one of those hallmarks is what allows Dragon to enter the story in the franchise's inaugural installment back in 2001. However, after debuting as Princess Fiona's captor, Dragon all but vanishes from the sequel.

Dragon's Shrek timeline takes her from one of the story's biggest villains to a vital ally of the franchise's titular green character. DreamWorks fails to explain how she came to be the one keeping Fiona imprisoned in 2001's Shrek, but the general situation is so recognizable from fairy tale lore...

For those wondering if Shrek is available on Netflix or any other streaming services, they'll be glad to know the animated fairy tale is easy to watch, rent, and buy. Since Shrek premiered in 2001, the Shrek franchise has continued to dominate the box office and award ceremonies, with even the lesser Shrek and Puss In Boots movies still standing above a lot of other animated children's movies. There's even a case to be made that Shrek 2 and Puss In Boots: The Last Wish are better movies than the original, a testament to the strength of the story.

That's not to say that the first Shrek has somehow not aged well. The DreamWorks hit movie still has an 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, and it earned $489 million at the box office (via BoxOfficeMojo). Shrek basically set the tone for the modern animated movie. After Shrek, even animated movies aimed strictly at kids seemed smarter and more knowing,...

The Shrek and Puss In Boots franchises have created an expansive universe with many unique and engaging characters. Spanning over two decades, it has become one of the most beloved intellectual properties to date, and many fans still quote it today.

Oftentimes, these memorable gems of dialogue are so frequently cited that those who hear them immediately recognize where they came from. It helps to establish Shrek's memorability and brilliance, and why it has seldom become any less relevant despite how long ago the franchise began. Memes ensure that the movies will remain immortalized regardless of whether more films are released.

Updated on December 18, 2024, by Michael Colwander: Shrek 5 is on its way, which means happily ever after Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey will have to wait in favor of more fairy tale and pop culture references. The Shrek films are among the most quotable film franchises in cinema with...

The final installment in the highly successful and acclaimed Spider-Verse film has found its directors. Bob Persichetti and Justin K. Thompson have been tapped to direct Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse.

In an exclusive report from Deadline, it was announced that the Sony Animation project would recruit longtime members of the Spider-Verse family to helm the last film in the trilogy jump-started by Phil Lord and Chris Miller. And though the names of the new directors may not be as big as the aforementioned Lord and Miller, the two men have worked on the franchise since its inception.

"We have had the immense privilege of being part of Miles' journey from the very beginning, and directing the conclusion to his story is beyond exciting," said Persichetti and Thompson. "The creativity and care poured into every minute of this project has been truly inspiring. We have crafted what we feel is a very satisfying ending,...

“Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse,” the third entry in Sony’s animated web-slinging trilogy, has tapped Bob Persichetti and Justin K. Thompson to direct.

They have been part of the franchise’s creative team since 2018’s “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse” with Persichetti serving as part of the original film’s directorial trio and executive producing the 2023 sequel, “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse,” and Thompson working as the production designer on the first film and joining the directorial trio on the second installment with Joaquim Dos Santos and Kemp Powers.

“We have had the immense privilege of being part of Miles’ journey from the very beginning, and directing the conclusion to his story is beyond exciting,” the duo said in a statement. “The creativity and care poured into every minute of this project has been truly inspiring. We have crafted what we feel is a very satisfying ending, and we can’t wait for fans to experience it.