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Marvel Returns As San Diego Comic-Con Opens Today

July 23, 2026

CALIFORNIA: Marvel is returning to San Diego Comic-Con after skipping last year’s event, bringing renewed excitement to one of the world’s biggest pop culture conventions. Fans are eagerly awaiting the studio’s Hall H presentation, where ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ will take centre stage ahead of its scheduled December release.

Directed by the Russo brothers, the film continues the story following 2019’s ‘Endgame’ and unites characters from the Avengers, X-Men, Black Panther and Fantastic Four. Marvel

Spider-Man 4 Trailer Maps New York Locations and Disney Parks With Real Spidey Rides

July 22, 2026

Build a New York screen itinerary, then compare Spider-Man attractions in California, Paris and Florida

The final trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day arrived on July 21, giving travelers a fresh reason to see New York through Peter Parker’s mask before the movie opens in U.S. theaters on July 31. Sony’s official movie page lists the release date, while Variety Australia reported the final trailer’s release.

The useful trip-planning answer is not confined to one destination. New York supplies

Cinerama Dome, an iconic Hollywood theater shuttered by COVID pandemic, will reopen

July 22, 2026

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Cinerama Dome, a landmark Hollywood theater shuttered during the COVID-19 pandemic, will be restored and reopen.

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema will operate the massive 86-foot-wide curved dome theater and an adjacent 14-theater complex. Alamo’s owner, Sony Pictures Entertainment, announced the plan to restore the Dome and reopen it in early 2028.

Alamo’s plan will preserve the distinctive Cinerama Dome’s geodesic exterior and large logo that have been a Hollywood landmark sin

New Avengers: Doomsday Trailer Confirms Original Teasers Were Released With Unfinished VFX

July 22, 2026

Marvel Studios finally released the first full trailer for Avengers: Doomsday, closing out nearly a year of scattered teasers, casting reveals, and mounting fan speculation about how the Russo brothers plan to merge three separate cinematic timelines into a single crossover event. The nearly three-minute preview pays off that anticipation, reintroducing Doctor Doom (Robert Downey Jr.) as a genuine threat to a fractured lineup of heroes. Thor (Chris Hemsworth) emerges as the trailer’s emotional a

Ryan Reynolds shares great news for ‘Deadpool’ fans

July 21, 2026

Ryan Reynolds has confirmed great news for Deadpool fans, officially revealing that another movie featuring his iconic, chaotic antihero is on the way.

Speaking onstage at Fanatics Fest 2026, the actor and producer broke the news to a packed crowd, confirming that work is underway to bring the Merc with a Mouth back for another big-screen outing following the colossal box office triumph of 2024’s Deadpool & Wolverine. During his appearance, which was captured in video footage shared on X, Reyno

Godzilla vs Kong actress Kaylee Hottle dies in crash at 18

July 21, 2026

BBC – US actress Kaylee Hottle, who starred in the Godzilla vs Kong movie series, has died in a car crash at age 18.

Hottle, who was deaf, portrayed a young orphan named Jia in the 2021 blockbuster, and reprised the role in 2024 sequel Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.

Her father, Joshua Hottle, posted a video statement via Facebook, using American Sign Language to confirm details of her death.

Police officers in Frederick, Maryland, said “excessive speed” was believed to be a factor in the si

Every Avengers: Doomsday Plot Rumor That Now Seems True After Seeing the Trailer

July 21, 2026

Avengers: Doomsday has officially started its Doomsday Clock countdown, following the online premiere of the long-awaited trailer for the film. Now that Marvel fans have had the chance to see the very first official footage from Doomsday, they are dissecting every single frame of the film and every moment of dialogue or action to see if the directors, the Russo Bros. (Avengers: Infinity War & Endgame) aren’t hiding some additional secrets in plain sight.

However, Marvel Studios made us wait so

Pixar Announces Large Round of Layoffs as Disney Moves to Cut Hundreds of Jobs

July 21, 2026

Disney announced its third round of layoffs this year, eliminating several hundred jobs across the company, with Pixar expected to cut around 116 employees despite the box office success of Toy Story 5, though Disney has not confirmed that figure.

The Walt Disney Company announced another sweeping round of layoffs, cutting several hundred jobs across its entertainment businesses Tuesday, with Pixar’s Emeryville studio taking the biggest hit within the film division, according to Hollywood Repor

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ film keeps fans guessing with mystery roles and Marvel cameos

July 21, 2026

LOS ANGELES–For Tom Holland, Sony’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” based on the famous Marvel Comics web-slinging character, tells a different kind of superhero story — one centered on vulnerability.

“The movie kind of serves as this cautionary tale about living a life alone, the importance of community, and how sometimes the bravest thing to do in life is to ask for help,” the “Odyssey” actor told Reuters in New York.

“It’s definitely more grounded; it’s grittier, it’s more emotional, but tha

‘The Odyssey’ Posts Powerful $20M Tuesday; 2nd U.S. Weekend Could Top Christopher Nolan’s ‘Dark Knight’ Pics – Box Office

July 21, 2026

The Odyssey is on its way to a $20M Tuesday we understand, and if it gets past $20.86M today, it will become Christopher Nolan’s Best Tuesday ever at the domestic B.O., ahead of 2008’s Dark Knight.

Currently, among all Tuesdays this year, the Matt Damon, Anne Hathaway, Robert Pattinson, Tom Holland, Zendaya, Jon Bernthal, Mia Goth ensemble is second behind Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story 5 ($23.69M, June 23). The Odyssey is currently second among all Tuesdays for a Universal movie behind Jurassic Worl

Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom officially arrives in new “Avengers: Doomsday” trailer

July 21, 2026

Doom arrives with an all-star cast of Marvel stars past and present.

Marvel fans finally have a first official look at Robert Downey Jr. as archvillain Doctor Victor von Doom.

Ahead of a big Marvel showcase at San Diego Comic-Con this week, the studio went public with a new Avengers: Doomsday trailer. Teases began rolling out on Sunday night when the official social account for Fantastic Four released an altered clip from the movie.

“How long do we have?” Sue Storm (Vanessa Kirby) asks Reed R

Pixar Hit With Layoffs Despite Toy Story 5’s Box Office Success

July 21, 2026

Disney has laid off several hundred employees across its entertainment businesses, with Pixar reportedly bearing the largest impact within the studio division, despite Toy Story 5 approaching $1 billion at the global box office.

Just weeks after Toy Story 5 delivered Pixar’s biggest theatrical launch in franchise history, Disney has begun another round of company-wide layoffs, with Pixar Animation Studios reportedly absorbing the largest share of cuts within the film division. Cuts also include

Ryan Reynolds Returning to MCU for Another Sequel After “Deadpool & Wolverine “Success

July 21, 2026

Deadpool & Wolverine became the highest-grossing R-rated film ever, marking Deadpool’s debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Ryan Reynolds’ is returning as Deadpool!

During a recent appearance at the Fanatics Fest 2026, the actor, 48, confirmed that another Deadpool movie would be coming to screens following the success of 2024’s Deadpool & Wolverine.

“There’s a few really deep cuts that I think are missing from the movies,” Reynolds said in a video shared on X on Sunday, July 19. “I think t

Ryan Reynolds Returning to MCU for Another Sequel After “Deadpool & Wolverine “Success

July 21, 2026

Deadpool & Wolverine became the highest-grossing R-rated film ever, marking Deadpool’s debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Ryan Reynolds’ is returning as Deadpool!

During a recent appearance at the Fanatics Fest 2026, the actor, 48, confirmed that another Deadpool movie would be coming to screens following the success of 2024’s Deadpool & Wolverine.

“There’s a few really deep cuts that I think are missing from the movies,” Reynolds said in a video shared on X on Sunday, July 19. “I think t

Ryan Reynolds shares great news for ‘Deadpool’ fans

July 20, 2026

Ryan Reynolds reveals if there will be another ‘Deadpool’ fans

Ryan Reynolds has confirmed great news for Deadpool fans, officially revealing that another movie featuring his iconic, chaotic antihero is on the way.

Speaking onstage at Fanatics Fest 2026, the actor and producer broke the news to a packed crowd, confirming that work is underway to bring the Merc with a Mouth back for another big-screen outing following the colossal box office triumph of 2024’s Deadpool & Wolverine.

During his a

Avengers: Doomsday trailer drops with Doctor Doom’s arrival; Spider-Man’s absence sparks speculation – India TV News

July 20, 2026

The trailer of the upcoming superhero action film Avengers: Doomsday was shared by Marvel on July 20. Read further to know if Spider-Man will be part of this mega project.

The trailer for the upcoming superhero action film Avengers: Doomsday, which is set to release on 18 December, has been unveiled by Disney. The teaser, released yesterday, features the arrival of Robert Downey Jr’s Doctor Doom, the villain of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as reported by Deadline.

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Box Office: ‘The Odyssey’ Bound For Best Monday In 2026 With $17M+

July 20, 2026

Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey continues to dominate the box office today, fueling a Monday that’s estimated to be $17.5M.

If those figures stick, that will be the best Monday year-to-date, besting Toy Story 5’s $17.3M Monday on June 22, as well as that of the highest grossing live-action pic so far in 2026, which was Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu’s Memorial Day Monday of $16.4M.

Among Nolan movies on a Monday, The Odyssey ranks third behind Dark Knight ($24.4M, July 21, 2008) and Dark K

‘The Odyssey’ storms box office with $264.1 million global debut

July 20, 2026

This image released by Universal Pictures shows Matt Damon as Odysseus, left, and Zendaya as Athena, in a scene from “The Odyssey.” (Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures via AP)

LOS ANGELES – “The Odyssey” opened with $124.5 million this weekend to lead all films in North American theaters, according to industry estimates released Sunday.

Director Christopher Nolan’s epic adaptation of Homer’s classic Greek tale stars Matt Damon and a cast of other big names including Anne Hathaway, Zendaya,

‘The Odyssey’ storms box office with a USD 264.1 million global debut; dethrones ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ as Christopher Nolan’s highest film opening

July 19, 2026

Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ stormed the North American box office to score one of the biggest debuts and a personal record for the director.According to trade reports, the film earned an estimated USD 124.5 million in domestic ticket sales and another USD 139.6 million from overseas, notching an even better debut than ‘Oppenheimer’ and marking Nolan’s best opening since 2012’s ‘The Dark Knight Rises’, which earned USD 249 million at the time of its release.Nolan flexed his singular box-off

‘The Odyssey’ brings in $264.1 million in worldwide ticket sales, studio says

July 19, 2026

LOS ANGELES, July 19 (Reuters) – Director Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of “The Odyssey” had an epic debut, grossing $264.1 million in global ticket sales on its opening weekend, including $124.5 million in the U.S. and Canada, Universal Pictures said on Sunday.

The film, based on the ancient Greek poem by Homer, stars Matt Damon as the Greek hero Odysseus, and follows his perilous journey home after fighting the Trojan War. It is Nolan’s first movie since the 2023 blockbuster “Oppenheimer,” w

‘The Odyssey’ brings in $264.1 million in worldwide ticket sales, studio says

July 19, 2026

LOS ANGELES, July 19 (Reuters) – Director Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of “The Odyssey” had an epic debut, grossing $264.1 million in global ticket sales on its opening weekend, including $124.5 million in the U.S. and Canada, Universal Pictures said on Sunday.

The film, based on the ancient Greek poem by Homer, stars Matt Damon as the Greek hero Odysseus, and follows his perilous journey home after fighting the Trojan War. It is Nolan’s first movie since the 2023 blockbuster “Oppenheimer,” w