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2025 was — and is still — supposed to be the year that the movies came roaring back from the various impediments that have thwarted them since the start of the decade.

But as we arrive at the quarter mark of the calendar year, you’d be forgiven for thinking that things seem even more dire than usual. Of the five highest-grossing films of 2025 so far, one of them went straight to streaming in the United States (“Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy”), one was barely released here despite earning almost two billion dollars in China (“Ne Zha 2”), one is about a man whose head is surgically replaced by that of a dog (“Dog Man”), one is about a franchise whose heart has been surgically replaced by that of a streaming platform (“Captain America: Brave New World”), and one has been broadly defined as a massive bomb (“Mickey 17”).

Be that as it may,...

Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 Delay ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Jujutsu Kaisen fans have been holding their breath for the show’s third season ever since the electrifying conclusion of season two on December 28, 2023. Now, with over a year of anticipation, many hoped for a 2025 release, but it seems that dream is slipping away.

So it's more or less clear now that Jjk Season-3 will be releasing in 2026

— Myamura (@Go_Jover) March 23, 2025

No Updates Since the Initial Announcement

The anime heavyweight’s third season was officially announced right after season two wrapped up, sending waves of excitement through the fandom. Yet, since then, there have been no updates, no release window, and a complete silence. And with Mappa’s already jam-packed 2025 lineup, it’s becoming painfully clear that Jujutsu Kaisen’s return won’t happen until at least spring 2026.

Apparently Mappa’s schedule next year is stacked with major projects, which leaves little...

Akaza Fighting In Demon Slayer (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Akaza, a demon with blood-stained hands, yet bound by an unspoken code, was one of the strongest members of the 12 Kizuki who stood as a paradox in the world of Demon Slayer. His ferocity in battle placed him among the top three of the Twelve Moons and was considered a warrior whose mastery of martial arts made him a fearsome opponent.

But, beneath that terrifying strength lay an enigma that puzzled many. Why did he refuse to kill or consume women? Muzan himself, the Demon King, granted him special permission for this peculiar restraint but why? Well, it seems the answer lay buried in the past, hidden in the life of the boy who once bore the name Hakuji.

Akaza pic.twitter.com/eCDK3Ygbcg

— Demon Slayer (@DemonSlayerPS) January 25, 2025

A Life of Struggle and Loss

Born into a life of hardship, Hakuji knew nothing but struggle.

Ne Zha 2 Indian Premiere(Photo Credit –Facebook)

The highly anticipated animated sequel Ne Zha 2, directed by Jiaozi, is set to hit Indian cinemas on April 25, 2025. The film will be released in Mandarin with English subtitles. The announcement was made today by co-distributors Encore Films and Warner Bros. Discovery, India.

Joyce Lee, Managing Director of Encore Films, expressed her excitement about the film’s release in India, stating, “Ne Zha 2 has achieved phenomenal success across Southeast Asia, breaking all box office records. We are thrilled to bring this captivating blockbuster to Indian audiences in partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery. We look forward to introducing more engaging content to India in the future.”

Denzil Dias, Vice President & Managing Director, India Theatrical, Warner Bros. Discovery, echoed the sentiment, saying, “We are incredibly excited to introduce the global phenomenon Ne Zha 2 to Indian audiences! This animated masterpiece has not only shattered box office records worldwide,...

Snow White North America Box Office: 1st Monday Update(Photo Credit –Instagram)

It seems like Snow White’s fate has been decided, and it is headed for a tragic end at the box office. The film not only failed to land within the projected range in the United States, but it also witnessed a sharp fall at the box office on its first Monday itself. It is a big-budget movie; hence, this steep fall is unhealthy for its overall cinema run. Keep scrolling for more.

It has been awarded a B+ on CinemaScore, and the Rotten Tomatoes rating includes a 42% score from the critics and 74% from the audience. The film’s fate depends on the walk-ins and on-spot bookings, that is, the over-the-counter ticket sales. However, mixed word-of-mouth is also hampering it. Not to forget, the film was shrouded in controversies before release.

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L2: Empuraan Box Office: Mohanlal’s Magnum Opus Beats Pathaan & Pushpa 2, On A Rampage Mode In Gulf(Photo Credit –Facebook)

L2: Empuraan has shocked everyone with its outstanding performance in the advance booking stage. Apart from sensational response in India, the upcoming Malayalam magnum opus is going full-throttle in Mohanlal’s strong markets. This is not just about posting big numbers; this time, the Mollywood legend aims to break records. In the recent update, the film emerged as the fifth biggest Indian opener at the Gulf box office even before hitting the big screen. Keep reading for a detailed report!

Crazy response in the Gulf market

For Mollywood, Gulf countries have always been the market due to the significant Malayali diaspora. This time, with Mohanlal coming with a magnum opus and that too with a sequel factor, Mollywood is ready to witness its record opening. As per yesterday night’s update,...

Svu Update on Netflix(Photo Credit –Netflix)

Netflix subscribers who have been savoring their favorite episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit need to act fast as the crime drama is on its way out. The streaming giant has officially announced that the show will be leaving the platform after April 14, giving fans just a short window to binge-watch before it disappears.

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit – A Legacy That Spans Decades

Even though the long-running NBC procedural first hit screens in 1999, only seasons six through eleven have been available on Netflix.

In a span of 26 seasons, Svu has earned a devoted following with its gripping portrayal of the Special Victims Unit handling complex and sensitive cases in New York City. Many viewers have hailed it as the finest installment in the Law & Order universe, with some even calling it underrated.

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Ne Zha 2 Japan Box Office: Chinese & English Dubbed Versions Of The IMAX Format Collects $500K+ From The Previews(Photo Credit –Facebook)

The Chinese juggernaut Ne Zha 2 is spreading its wings in different places. It is set to open in Japan in IMAX theatres but is earning winning numbers only from the previews. A new IMAX trailer has also been released, and the film has subtitles in Chinese, English, and Japanese. Keep scrolling for more.

The animated feature continues the tale of Ao Bing and Ne Zha, characters derived from traditional Chinese mythology. The movie dealt with themes of self-determination and battling with injustice, which has always resonated with the audience. It has surpassed major Hollywood studio biggies to become the 5th highest-grossing film ever. The Ne Zha sequel is the first animation to earn this collection at the worldwide box office. After crossing the $20 million mark in the United States,...

Disney’s “Snow White” took the crown at the U.K. and Ireland box office over the weekend, debuting with a strong £3.8 million ($5 million), according to Comscore. The reimagining of the classic fairy tale led a competitive field of new releases and set the tone for the upcoming Easter holiday period.

In second place, Trinity Filmed Entertainment’s animated fantasy sequel “Ne Zha 2” earned $1.6 million. The Chinese blockbuster, which continues the mythological story of its 2019 predecessor, became one of the highest openings for a Chinese film in the territory. It has earned more than $2 billion worldwide and is the highest-grossing animated film of all time and the fifth highest grosser ever.

Universal’s “Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy” continued its remarkable run in third place, earning $1 million in its sixth weekend. The romcom sequel has now grossed $57.6 million, solidifying its position as the highest-grossing U.K. release of the year so far.

Chinese juggernaut Ne Zha 2 overtook Inside Out 2 in February as the top-grossing animated film of all time — mostly from a staggering estimated $1.89 billion in its home country alone. Mayoan expects the film to end its phenomenal run with $2.08 billion, which would make it the fifth-highest-grossing movie of all time worldwide.

Inside Out 2 amassed the highest global box office gross of 2024. Joined by Moana 2, it marked that year’s third release to surpass this milestone. Inside Out 2 has ascended to the top of the animated film box office, amassing a staggering $1.69 billion worldwide since its June 14 debut. Both animated films have joined the elite group, surpassing the billion-dollar mark alongside 55 other films.

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Eleven other animated films have surpassed a billion dollars in gross revenue. Inside Out 2 has become the highest-grossing animated film ever,...

2025 has had a slow start so far at the box office. Even with little competition, Captain America: Brave New World has struggled to get people to the theaters to see the film.

The movie premiered in theaters on Feb. 14, and it marked Anthony Mackie's first solo film and his debut as Captain America after being in the MCU for over a decade. Since its release, the superhero movie has had its fair share of achievements, but it's still waiting to become a definite hit. Per Deadline, this weekend, Captain America: Brave New World officially crossed the $400 million mark worldwide.

In total, Captain America: Brave New World grossed $400.8 million worldwide, with over $190 million from the domestic market. The domestic gross alone covered its investment, which came with a price tag of $180 million. However, Captain America 4 is still fighting for profit.

The movie might've had a $180 million price tag, but...

For a long time, James Cameron's Avatar has maintained its status as the highest-grossing film of all time at the global box office, surpassing classics and contemporary films. However, this year a film has surfaced that seems poised to steal the crown. Ne Zha 2 is the sequel to an already hyper-popular Chinese animated film, and so far it has grossed over $2 billion worldwide.

PerCollider, Ne Zha 2 has raked in $2.1 billion at the global box office, but the vast majority of that tremendous sum has come domestically from China. Now, the film is starting to get some screen time in other markets, which means that it still has plenty of room to grow the final figure. Regardless, Ne Zha 2's run thus far has already cemented it as one of the top five highest-grossing films of all time. James Cameron dominates the rest of the list with Titanic,...

Ranking The Resident Evil Franchise Films At The Worldwide Box Office (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

The Resident Evil film franchise is a series of action-horror movies loosely based on Capcom’s popular survival horror video game series of the same name. The franchise consists of multiple live-action films, an animated film series, and a reboot. The first film in the series came out in 2002, and the latest reboot movie was released in 2021. Mill Jovovich is the face of this franchise and featured in the original film. 2021’s Raccoon City is the only movie not to feature her. But we will rank all the movies in this series at the worldwide box office. Scroll below for the deets.

For the unversed, the action horror film series is based on the Japanese video game franchise by Capcom. It holds the record for the most live-action film adaptations of a video game. It...

China’s box office behemoth, the animated film Ne Zha 2, passed what could be its final global box office recently. The movie broke pretty much every record that it possibly could have, and then some. During the course of its phenomenal run, Ne Zha 2 emerged as the highest-grossing animated movie of all time, the biggest film of 2025, and the most successful Chinese-language hit ever made. Having firmly established itself among the five biggest films of all time, Ne Zha 2 is poised to conclude its theatrical run in a few weeks. But the movie only recently began to be rolled out in international markets, earning more in countries where it wouldn’t normally have even been released.

Ne Zha 2has now grossed over $2.1 billion at the global box office, with more than $2 billion of that total coming from the Middle Kingdom. The movie recently overtook the $2 billion worldwide...

Mickey 17 Worldwide Box Office: Hits $100 Million(Photo Credit – Instagram)

Mickey 17 completed four weekends at the overseas markets and finally surpassed its first major milestone worldwide. Robert Pattinson’s film is heading for a financially heavy box office loss as it has failed to mint in enough revenue for it to be a success. The sci-fi film has received good reviews from critics; however, this is not helping it earn money at the theatres. Keep scrolling for the deets.

The film stayed at the top of the domestic box office chart in the United States in the first week of its release. However, it has now left the top 3. Bong Joon Ho’s film has been performing well in South Korea only. For the unversed, Pattinson-led movie was made on a hefty budget of $118 million, excluding the marketing cost.

Mickey 17 lost 1223 theatres on Friday at the box office in North America.

Is Henry Cavill the next James Bond? ( Photo Credit – Wikimedia )

Barbara Broccoli sells James Bond to Amazon after holding it on for 63 years. It’s a huge change for the franchise. However, as the iconic character lives on after the transition, the main question remains, who will be the next Bond? Even though there have been quite a few names surfacing all over, including Henry Cavill and Theo James, nothing has been confirmed yet.

After buying the franchise for a billion dollars, Bezos put the next Bond film into works. The production team is trying to find the appropriate successor for the legendary Daniel Craig as Bond as the actor retired from the film franchise in 2021 with No Time to Die. It’s been 4 years since his exit, and still, no actor has been confirmed for the role. As much as it’s difficult to play the spy character, it...

General Hospital, March 24, 2025, Spoilers ( Photo Credit – Twitter )

The previous week saw Carly being hospitalized after being poisoned by Valentin, Chase warning Lulu to keep Brook Lynn and Dante’s secrets and Drew blackmailing Portia to do his dirty work while continuing his romance with Willow. This new week promises even more drama and confrontations.

The first episode of the week sees ultimatums, requests and plenty of more exciting scenes. Here’s what the audience can expect from the March 24, 2025, episode of General Hospital when they tune in to ABC to watch the long-running and popular daytime drama revolving around Port Charles.

General Hospital Spoilers: March 24, 2025

The episode features Jason issuing an ultimatum. After she was poisoned by Valentin and hospitalized, Carly has been receiving some much needed advice from her loved ones. Be it Felicia or her brother Lucas, they have all given her one advice: to stay away from Brennan because he is dangerous.

Worldwide box office: March 21-23 Rank Film (distributor) 3-day (world) Cume (world) 3-day (int’l) Cume (int’l) Territories 1. Snow White(Disney) $87.3m $87.3m $44.3m $44.3m 52 2. Ne Zha 2(various) $15.4m $2.10bn $15.2m $2.08bn 9 3. Mickey 17(Warner Bros) $12m $110.0m $8.1m $69.8m 70 4. Black Bag(Universal) $7.4m $24.1m $3.9m $9.2m 43 5. Captain America: Brave New World(Disney) $7.2m $400.8m $3.1m $208.7m 53 6. Novocaine(Paramount) $6.3m $21.1m $2.5m $5.3m 53 7. The Alto Knights(Warner Bros) $5.1m $5.1m $1.9m $1.9m 9 8. Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy(various) $3.3m $126.5m $3.3m $126.5m 76 9. The Monkey(various) $3.3m $65.1m $1.7m $27.2m 61 10. Paddington In Peru(Sony) $3.1m $190.1m $1.8m $146.4m 52

Credit: Comscore.

Ne Zha 2 North America Box Office: 6th Weekend Update (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Ne Zha 2, the Chinese movie, is not only shining on a global level but also earning titles in individual countries. Following its unprecedented success in China, the animated feature was released in North America last month, and it has now hit a significant milestone there. Along with them, the Ne Zha sequel has achieved two outstanding feats in the United States. Keep scrolling for the deets.

The Ne Zha sequel has changed the perception of distributors as it has grossed more than $2 billion in China alone. The film satisfied the audience with its captivating visuals and was made on a mid-budget of $80 million only. The film has been ruling at #1 in China for weeks since it came out, and tomorrow, the film will complete weeks at the cinemas in China. In the United States, it has completed...

China’s box office for the weekend of March 21–23 saw “Ne Zha 2” maintaining its dominant position, while new releases made modest debuts.​

“Ne Zha 2” earned RMB85.7 million ($11.9 million) over the weekend, bringing its cumulative total to $2.081 billion, according to Artisan Gateway. In its eighth week, the animated blockbuster continues to captivate audiences. In Imax, “Ne Zha 2” added $1.8 million globally, a 41% drop from the previous weekend, increasing its global cume in the format to $158.2 million, with $154 million from China alone.​

Hanna Pictures’ “The River of Fury” debuted in second place with $2 million. Directed by Feng Yongqin, the film is a crime thriller where the mysterious disappearance of a woman is related to a series of murders.

“Detective Chinatown 1900”, from As One Production, continued its strong performance, securing third place with $1.9 million. The film’s cumulative gross now stands at $492.1 million.

Lian Ray Pictures’ “New Life” opened in fourth place,...

How long did it take to shoot Emilia Clarke’s dragon battle in Game of Thrones? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Game of Thrones was a sensation of its time and it still is. From shocking betrayals to jaw-dropping battles, it kept fans hooked for eight seasons. One of its most significant spectacles of it? The “Loot Train Attack” in season seven. This high-spirited showdown took a whopping 18 days to film according to Mental Floss!

Now, if you’re wondering why it took so long, Drogon is to be blamed. Emilia Clarke, aka Daenerys Targaryen, had to ride her massive, CGI dragon while torching Lannister soldiers left and right. Well, it does sound cool. However, imagine doing it over and over again for nearly three weeks!

The “Loot Train Attack” was one of the show’s biggest action pieces. It had fire, outbursts, and a dragon raining destruction. According to creator D.B. Weiss,...

Must-watch western show for Jason Momoa and American Primeval fans (Photo Credit – Netflix)

Netflix’s American Primeval wasted no time climbing the charts, racking up an impressive 14.3 million views shortly after its release. Eric Newman, the mastermind behind the series, has yet another success under his belt, marking his sixth major hit on the platform.

The gritty Western miniseries dominated Netflix’s viewership from January 13 to 19, proving that audiences still crave the raw, untamed narratives of America’s past.

A New Gritty Tale of Power and Revenge

Even though a second season remains uncertain for American Primeval, director Peter Berg has hinted that nothing is off the table. For now, fans eager for more frontier action are turning their attention to another gripping period drama named Frontier. This historical thriller, which first hit screens in 2016, shares the same blood-soaked intensity and exploration of North American colonization that made American Primeval so compelling.

Which is the most unexpectedly stressful crime show? (Photo Credit – Apple TV+)

If you thrive on pulse-pounding crime dramas, then Apple TV+ just dropped your next obsession. A new series named Dope Thief has arrived, and it’s already being hailed as one of the most stressful TV experiences in recent memory.

A Dangerous Con Turns Into a Deadly Game

The crime drama, adapted from Dennis Tafoya’s acclaimed 2009 novel, made its debut on March 14 at Apple TV+ with a double-episode premiere. The show’s story follows Ray (Brian Tyree Henry) and Manny (Wagner Moura), two lifelong friends who’ve mastered the art of deception by posing as DEA agents to rob drug dealers.

But when they unknowingly target a high-level cartel operation already under federal surveillance, their luck takes a deadly turn. And now, with both ruthless criminals and the real DEA closing in, their once-profitable hustle spirals into a desperate fight for survival.

Is My Hero Academia at its finale in 2025? (Photo Credit – Twitter)

It’s hard to believe, but nearly nine years have passed since My Hero Academia first burst onto screens, and now the beloved shōnen juggernaut is gearing up for its grand finale.

The eighth and final season was officially confirmed at AnimeJapan 2025, setting the stage for a climactic showdown and fans won’t have to wait too long as the episodes will start rolling out in late 2025, airing weekly on Crunchyroll alongside Japan’s broadcast.

A Teaser Packed With Nostalgia

Crunchyroll released a teaser trailer to build the hype, blending nostalgic clips with an intense preview of what’s to come. Izuku Midoriya and his U.A. High classmates take center stage once more, but the real hook is the final, fateful showdown between Deku and Shigaraki, which has been teased through their dramatic narration.

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Home to the world’s largest movie and drama production complexes, China has been shocking the world with its unexpected filmography for a long period of time. Whether it is the realm of action or comedy, Chinese films and dramas have found a separate fan base for themselves, whether it be in the United States of America or anywhere else in the world.

Especially in recent years, Chinese films in genres like drama, comedy, and animated films have particularly received a growing interest from moviegoers across the world. With continuous innovation and progress in the field of technology, including the application of IMAX, 3D, 4D, and other media technologies, Chinese films have received a further boost, attracting viewers of all ages and places with their immersive storytelling and effects.

A still from Nezha (2019) | Credit: Beijing Enlight Pictures

So while films like Lighting up the Stars, Upstream, Caught by the Tides,...

Fans are demanding accolades for Netflix’s Adolescence (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Netflix viewers are rallying behind a “haunting” new drama, demanding it be showered with awards as they heap praise on both its creator and star, Stephen Graham.

The British actor, known for his powerful performances in The Irishman and This is England, has once again captivated audiences, but this time with Adolescence, a gripping four-part miniseries that has left viewers reeling.

Stephen Graham Shines as Both Star and Creator

In the limited series, Graham not only takes center stage as Eddie Miller but also serves as the show’s creator and executive producer, cementing his status as one of the most formidable talents in British television.

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Did Steve Buscemi almost take the Iconic Reservoir Dogs Role? (Photo Credit – Wikipedia)

Quentin Tarantino nearly stepped into a very different pair of shoes in Reservoir Dogs and had it not been for one absolutely killer audition, the entire film might have looked a little different.

Now, Tarantino isn’t just any director, he’s Hollywood’s mad genius, the mind behind Pulp Fiction, the Kill Bill saga, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood, and a whole blood-soaked parade of cult classics.

If you consider yourself a true Tarantino fan, you would probably know by now that there’s one thing he loves almost as much as crafting razor-sharp dialogue and unforgettable violence – that’s sneaking himself into the frame. He’s done it in Inglourious Basterds, Death Proof, and, of course, Reservoir Dogs, where he played the ill-fated Mr. Brown.

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— Quentin Tarantino...

Disney executives might feel more aligned with the dwarves known as Grumpy or Bashful rather than one called Happy after a Sleepy box office start for “Snow White.”

The studio’s live-action remake of 1937’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarves” opened slightly behind expectations at the international box office with $44.3 million from 51 markets. Top earning territories were the United Kingdom with $5.1 million, Mexico with $4.1 million and France with $3 million. The film bombed in China with an embarrassing $900,000.

“Snow White,” starring Rachel Zegler as the eponymous heroine and Gal Gadot as the Evil Queen, ignited to $43 million domestically for a global launch of $87.3 million. Headed into the weekend, the controversy-laden fairy tale was expected to reach $100 million in its worldwide debut. How the film performs in subsequent weekends will determine whether it’s a misfire or success. Disney spent above $250 million on the tentpole before marketing expenses, so the family...

ne-zha-2-box-office-earns-a-monstrous-2537-more-collection-than-its-controlled-budget-of-less-than-100-million (Photo Credit – Instagram)

China is beaming with pride due to the unprecedented success of Ne Zha 2. We have been reporting the dailies and milestones earned through the animated feature. Today, we have calculated the percentage of revenue earned by the film that was made at a mid-budget cost. Keep scrolling for the deets.

It is all that people can talk about in the world of cinema, and the Ne Zha sequel deserves all the attention it deserves. The animated feature has received outstanding reviews on the Rotten Tomatoes platform. The audience gave it 99%, meaning they were completely clean-bowled by the movie. They say, “A truly all-encompassing sequel best served alongside its predecessor, it is a technical and narrative triumph that exceeds expectations and further immortalizes the Chinese legend.”

According to trade analyst Luiz Fernando, Ne Zha 2 collected $5.8 million from over 125K screenings at the box office in China yesterday.

Here’s How Ne Zha 2 Became The Fifth Highest-Grossing Movie Of All Time!(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Ne Zha 2 has been making waves all over the globe for two reasons – first, it presents a story that caters to all age ages and second, it has become the fifth highest-grossing movie of all time. It is quite amazing for an animated film to have achieved this feat alongside big names like Inside Out 2, Titanic, Avatar trilogy, and Avengers: Infinity War. It is the first and the only animated movie in history to have crossed the Usd $2 billion collection mark.

Ne Zha 2 is the sequel to the 2019 animated film Ne Zha. The 2019 movie is a loose adaptation of the 16th-century novel Investiture of the Gods by Xu Zhonglin. In the movie, the protagonist Nezha is born from a heavenly pearl by the Primeval Lord of Heaven, Yuanshi Tianzun. He...

5 movies like Ne Zha 2 that you must watch(Photo Credit –Facebook/Prime Video)

Chinese mythology offers an abundance of stories about human resilience, sacrifice, honor, and relationships. Here are five films that capture the same magic as Ne Zha 2, with brilliant action, vibrant visuals, and heartfelt stories. Read on for 5 movies that you must check out.

1. White Snake (2019)

Inspired by the Chinese legend of the White Snake, this animated film shows a visually stunning story of Blanca, a snake demon, who loses her memory and falls in love with a kind-hearted human. There is emotion, there is action and did we say stunning visuals? White Snake presents a good blend of legend, storytelling, and presentation.

2. Jiang Ziya (2020)

A spiritual successor to Ne Zha, Jiang Ziya explores the story of Jiang Ziya, a banished celestial warrior who must choose between following divine orders and saving an innocent soul. While...

The Alto Knights North America Box Office: Release Day Update(Photo Credit –YouTube)

Robert De Niro’s starrer biographical crime drama film, The Alto Knights, is headed for a disappointing affair at the box office on its release day. The movie has collected even less than the second Friday collection of Cate Blanchett’s Black Bag. Keep scrolling for the deets.

It was directed by Barry Levinson and distributed by Warner Bros Pictures. It has opened to mixed reviews from the critics. De Niro appears in a dual role as the 1950s mob bosses Vito Genovese and Frank Costello. It also features Debra Messing, Cosmo Jarvis, Kathrine Narducci, and Michael Rispoli in supporting roles. It has received poor ratings from the critics on Rotten Tomatoes; they gave it 38%, and their collective consensus states, “A competent but tired retread of mob movie tropes, it pits De Niro vs. De Niro with no real victor emerging.

Snow White China Box Office: Opening Day Update (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Disney live-action reimagining, Snow White is was widely released on Friday, including in China. The film is set to open with decent numbers at the box office in North America. Meanwhile, the film experienced a depressing start at the Chinese box office. Gal Gadot and Rachel Zegler seemingly failed to draw viewers on its opening day. Keep scrolling for the deets.

The film’s collection from the Thursday previews is on par with Wonka, a musical fantasy starring Timothee Chalamet. The Chinese feature, Ne Zha 2, earned way more than the Disney feature; it was Ne Zha 2’s 8th Friday. According to reports, the movie had an estimated budget between $250 million and $270 million and is Disney’s tentpole movie.

Based on Luiz Fernando’s report, Snow White landed on the rough side at the box office in China.

Mickey 17 Worldwide Box Office: Robert Pattinson’s Film Is Expected To Suffer A Colossal Loss In Its Lifetime (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Mickey 17, directed by the critically acclaimed and Oscar-winning Bong Joon Ho, might have been liked by the critics, but it is getting harder for it to recover the cost. Now, the latest report suggests that the sci-fi flick is headed for a significant box office loss. Robert Pattinson’s charm and an ensemble cast are also not enough to pull the movie from the abyss. Keep scrolling for the deets.

The film was released two weeks ago but did not even cross the $100 million milestone at the global box office. This is concerning because the film had a reported production budget of $118 million. In addition, Warner Bros. spent $80 million on marketing, including $4 million on the spot during the AFC championship. Therefore, the total cost is an estimated $260 million.

Ne Zha 2 Worldwide Box Office After 52 Days(Photo Credit –Facebook)

The Chinese feature Ne Zha 2 still has quite a bit of juice left in it and has crossed another glorious mark worldwide. The film is close to hitting a significant milestone at the box office in North America. It has completed 52 days at the box office and collected another set of winning numbers on its 8th Friday. It has entered the top five all-time highest-grossing films worldwide. Keep scrolling for the deets.

It has created history with its unbelievable box office performance. It has outgrossed Marvel movies and every movie that came out after it in China. Captain America 4 did not perform so well at the Chinese box office as this animated feature overshadowed it. It is still a juggernaut there and has mostly been earning more than $1 million during his dailies. The exhibitors are keen to find...

Good news for our folks in the UK and Ireland. Chinese box office darling Ne Zha 2 will be released this weekend, on Friday, March 21 and will be followed by 37 other countries in the coming weeks. Previews have started as early as March 14.

Ne Zha 2 is a follow-up to an also succesful 2019 Chinese film Ne Zha about a demon boy raised by humans and strives to cultivate himself and protect the people around him from demons and gods. It has broken multiple box office records including the highest grossing Chinese film of all time, the highest grossing animated film of all time beating Inside Out 2, and placing within the top 5 highest grossing films of all time, beating the likes of Spider-man No Way Home, Avengers Infinity War, and Star Wars the Force Awakens, with $2.07B as of writing.

The film is inspired by Chinese mythology with stories...

The rise and rise of the Chinese animation Ne Zha 2 is mythically impressive. Directed by Jiao Zi — a former adman with a degree in pharmacy who taught himself animation — it has rapidly and unstoppably become the biggest film ever made in China, and the biggest animated film anywhere in the world, toppling Inside Out 2’s record within six months. The original Ne Zha barely made a dent in the West — it earned just under $4 million in the US, and about £50,000 in the UK — yet this sequel is now the fifth highest-grossing film of all time, sweeping up over $2 billion in China alone. It is an ecstatic, superlative, firework-powered phenomenon.

So, what is all the fuss about? If you’ve not seen the first film — not currently available on streaming services in the UK — then this epic sequel does its level best to catch you up at the start,...

With over 7,600 industry players from 42 countries converging in Hong Kong, FilMart 2025 and EntertainmentPulse roared back with a clear message: Asia’s entertainment engine isn’t just running — it’s accelerating into new markets, formats, and technologies.

Hosted by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (Hktdc), the four-day market featured more than 760 exhibitors and a noticeable surge in Southeast Asian representation. From co-production matchmaking to cutting-edge AI applications and a live showcase of Hong Kong’s film music legacy, FilMart proved once again why it’s considered Asia’s premier film and TV marketplace.

Here are the top takeaways from this year’s edition.

1. Asean Presence Explodes as Southeast Asia Takes Center Stage

One of the biggest headlines this year was the rise of Asean countries as strategic players in both market scale and content ambition. Exhibitor participation from the region grew more than 50% year-on-year, while buyer attendance increased by 15%.

Malaysia’s national film body,...

In a surprise announcement, Disney reveals that Coco 2is in development. The original Pixar movie, which debuted in 2017, followed an aspiring musician named Miguel (Anthony Gonzalez) traveling to the land of the dead amid a conflict with his music-hating family. Coco reviews were glowing, earning it a Certified Fresh score of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie also went on to win two Oscars, for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song ("Remember Me"). It was also a hit, grossing $814.3 million worldwide against its roughly $200 million budget.

During the annual Disney shareholders meeting, CEO Bob Iger confirmed Coco 2 is in the works and will hit theaters in 2029. The original creative team, comprised of director Lee Unkrich and co-director Adrian Molina, will return. Iger said during the meeting:

While the film is just in the initial stages, we know it will be full of humor, heart and adventure. And we can't wait to share more soon.

Disney has been producing animated films for decades, which have become more successful over the years. From Beauty and the Beast to The Lion King, the brand put out some critically acclaimed and still-loved works throughout the 20th century. The company later bought Pixar and produced some of the modern era's most acclaimed and successful animated films, including last year's Inside Out 2, which was the highest-grossing animated movie of all time for a brief period, before being dethroned by 2025's Ne Zha 2.

In recent years, however, Disney has been reviving their past animated successes to prop up live-action remakes. This kicked off with Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, which became an increasing trend throughout the 2010s and 2020s. Most recently, Disney is releasing a live-action Snow White, starring Rachel Zegler and Gal Gadot. The first Snow White reviews are in, but they are skewing mixed to negative,...

Step aside Hollywood, China’s Ne Zha 2 is here to dethrone some of your most successful movies. The recently released sequel to 2019’s Ne Zha has set the box office on fire, not just domestically but also globally. It has been smashing records right and left with absolutely no mercy! Now, it is eyeing to surpass Hollywood’s most beloved romantic movie, Titanic. But can the Chinese animated blockbuster manage to do so?

Directed and written by Jiaozi, the story of Ne Zha is based on the 16th-century Chinese novel Xu Zhonglin. It features a widely known Chinese mythological character, Nezha, and his adventures. Born from a divine pearl and destined for chaos, Ne Zha enters the world with powers unlike any other. But instead of being celebrated, he’s feared, hated, and labeled a villain before he even takes his first step. With a prophecy hanging over him...

The animation industry in Asia has expanded significantly in recent years and has a key role to play in boosting the entertainment sector in coming years. Mainland China in particular, where animation has been given a major lift by the success of “Ne Zha 2”, which has taken over $2 billion and become the highest-grossing animated film in history, and the fifth-highest-grossing film ever.

“’Ne Zha’ is going to be the best performing animation in the world – in the future we will see a bigger role for Chinese animation and big box office is awaiting us,” Catherine Ying, president of Pearl Studios, told a panel on the animation industry at Hong Kong FilMart.

“Ne Zha 2” is based on “Journey to the West,” one of China’s four great classical novels, and toon houses in China are likely to mine ancient texts for further content. Pearl is expecting to release “Eight...

Jonathan Majors Meagan Good Wedding (Photo Credit – Instagram/Koimoi)

The Loki actor Jonathan Majors was convicted for harassing and assaulting his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari in 2023. As he came out of that controversy, Rolling Stone recently shared an audio recording alleging that the actor admitted he physically assaulted his ex-girlfriend. However, amid all of these, Majors announced that he has tied the knot with his current fiance Meagan Good, and is now in a happy place.

For the uninitiated, after Majors was convicted of his crimes, Jabbari dropped the charges following a settlement with the actor. Apparently, before asking Good to marry him, he had a talk with her father that gave him the green signal to further proceed with his marriage proposal.

In an interview with Sherri Shephard on Sherri, Jonathan Majors opened up about his marriage amid his domestic assault scandal’s new evidence and Magazine Dreams press tour.

Pixar’s “Elio” is almost – finally – here.

The original animated feature, developed initially by “Coco” co-writer/co-director Adrian Molina (who still retains a credit on the final film), was slated to hit theaters on March 1, 2024. But after a change in leadership on the project, compounded by the twin SAG-AFTRA and WGA strikes of 2023, the sci-fi adventure is now headed to theaters this summer. And we’ve got the brand-new trailer, our best look yet at the beloved animation studio’s latest. Watch it below.

In “Elio,” the title character is a young boy who dreams of being among the stars (Yonas Kibreab). He is misidentified by a band of helpful aliens as Earth’s ambassador and they beam him up. That’s where he meets a whole host of colorful alien creatures, including Glordon (Remy Edgerly), Questa (Jameela Jamil), Lord Grigon (Brad Garrett) and Ooooo (Shirley Henderson). Recent Oscar winner Zoe Saldaña also plays Olga,...

Zhu Yiran was aware there would be unique challenges ahead when he signed on to direct what’s being heralded as the first Chinese documentary to be shot in space.

Before and during the shoot for Shenzhou 13, Zhu and his team from the China Media Group Television Series and Documentary Center had to spend more than a month training three astronauts in the art of filmmaking. They also had to adapt 8K Uhd technology in order for their cameras to function in outer space, and then there were the daily snafus that only became apparent once shooting had started.

The film — which follows the Shenzhou 13 spacecraft’s mission into space from launch on October 15, 2021 to landing on April 15, 2022 — chronicles the daily tasks undertaken by astronauts Zhai Zhigang, Wang Yaping and Ye Guangfu, including space walks and maintenance onboard Tiangong space station, all shot by the astronauts themselves on cameras specially...

Released January 29, 2025 in Mainland China, at the start of the “Year of the Snake’, the China-produced animated fantasy sequel “Ne Zha 2” (“The Demon Child Churns the Sea”), written and directed by Jiaozi, has so far earned ‘Domestic’ $19,625,569 and ‘International’ $2,064,556,352, for a ‘Worldwide’ theatrical box office total of $2,084,181,921, setting a 32-day record as the highest-grossing animated feature in history:

“…after the catastrophe, although the souls of ‘Nezha’ and ‘Aobing’ were saved…

“…their bodies would soon be shattered.

“Then ‘Taiyi Zhenren’ planned to use the seven-colored lotus to rebuild their bodies...”

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In a post-pandemic world where audiences demand premium theatrical experiences, Imax is betting big on the Asian market, with China’s animation boom leading the charge. “Ne Zha 2” has shattered box office records, grossing over RMB14.8 billion ($2.06 billion) in mainland China, according to Maoyan Entertainment data.

The animated sequel has been particularly strong for Imax, which saw approximately 55% of its screenings in the 3D format. “It had just all these elements of a good movie,” Imax CEO Rich Gelfond told Variety. “It was humorous. There was a lot of action in it. It looked really good. It was also based on an ancient Chinese story, which a lot of Chinese children are aware of.”

The animated feature’s success in Imax theaters stems from technical excellence that showcases the premium format’s strengths. “The animation is very high-quality. And whether it’s 2D or 3D, I think the brightness...

John Wick: Chapter 4 is already on target in China after its long-anticipated premiere. The most recent John Wick installment shoots past Robert Pattinson's Mickey 17 at the Chinese box office after its first three days.

Via Collider, Chapter 4 earned $3 million during its opening weekend, more than Mickey 17's 10-day haul, marking its status as the first John Wick film to earn a theatrical debut in China in style. Chapter 4 is one of several North American titles that benefit from China's being more open to showing Hollywood movies in recent years. Despite its strong opening, Chapter 4 is well behind the local box-office chart-topper, Ne Zha 2, which just became the fifth-highest-grossing movie in history ($2.088 billion worldwide).

Chapter 4 has buffered its position as the John Wick franchise's most commercially successful entry, with the film having earned over $440 million since its original debut in 2023. The neo-noir action thriller sees Keanu...

Having completed a month of release in theaters worldwide, the Indian historical action film Chhaava is still drawing crowds. The film made the most of low competition over the past month, and remains the number one choice for audiences in its home country, much like how Ne Zha 2 has been playing to crowds in China. Chhaavarecently passed a major new global box office milestone, as it retained a spot among the 10 highest-grossing movies of 2025. It was, however, recently overtaken by the science-fiction film Mickey 17, starring Robert Pattinsonand directed by Bong Joon Ho.

Bong Joon-ho’s Mickey 17 was expected to be a sci-fi spectacle, blending a mind-bending concept with top-tier talent. Starring Robert Pattinson, the film is based on Edward Ashton’s novel Mickey 7 and follows a disposable worker who keeps getting cloned after every death. Sounds wild, right?

With Bong Joon-ho back in the director’s chair after his Oscar-winning Parasite and Pattinson fresh off his Batman fame, expectations were high. Warner Bros. was betting big on this ambitious project, hoping to pull in audiences eager for a fresh sci-fi experience.

A still from the film Mickey 17 | Credit: Warner Bros. Pictures

But big dreams come with big budgets, and for Mickey 17 to be a real win at the box office, it needs to bring in some serious numbers. So, how much did the studio actually spend, and what does it take to break even? Let’s find out.

How much did Warner Bros.