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Can Brendan Fraser’s War Drama Surpass The Domestic Earnings Of Brad Pitt’s WWII Romance Allied?

Can Brendan Fraser’s War Drama Surpass The Domestic Earnings Of Brad Pitt’s WWII Romance Allied?

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Pressure North America Box Office(Photo Credit –Facebook/Prime Video) The WWII drama, Pressure, starring Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser in the lead roles, is now playing in U.S. theaters. The film has received positive reviews and currently holds an 88% critics’ score and 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. It has been directed by Anthony Marras, who helmed the critically acclaimed 2018 action-thriller Hotel Mumbai. After opening to $5.8 million in its opening weekend (May 29-31) across 1,829 North American locations, Pressure has found a place among the top ten titles on the domestic box office chart. In comparison, the 2025 WWII film, Nuremberg, starring Russell Crowe, opened to $3.9 million in its opening weekend in North America and went on to gross $14.5 million domestically, according to Box Office Mojo. As the film continues its ongoing theatrical run, let’s take a look at how much more Pressure needs to earn in North America to surpass the domestic earnings of another WWII-set film – the criminally underrated Robert Zemeckis-directed romantic war drama, Allied, which featured Brad Pitt …

Pressure North America Box Office: Brendan Fraser’s War Drama Opens To .8 Million

Pressure North America Box Office: Brendan Fraser’s War Drama Opens To $5.8 Million

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Pressure North America Box Office ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Stellar Critical Reception Australian filmmaker Anthony Maras, who made his feature film directorial debut with the 2018 action-thriller, Hotel Mumbai, starring Dev Patel, is back with his second movie, Pressure. The war drama, which features Andrew Scott and Brendan Fraser in the lead roles, has received positive reviews from both critics and moviegoers. Released in U.S. theaters on May 29, 2026, the film currently holds an 87% critics’ score and 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Weekend Domestic Performance & Per-Theater Average Earnings Comparison Despite competition from the two horror juggernauts, Obsession and Backrooms, Pressure has managed to earn $5.8 million in its opening weekend (May 29-31) across 1,829 North American locations. The film’s per-theater average earnings during the weekend were $3.1k, compared to Obsession’s $9.5k, according to Box Office Mojo, and Backrooms’ $5.3k, according to Box Office Mojo per-theater average. As it continues its theatrical run, let’s take a look at how much more Pressure needs to earn in North America to surpass …

Spider-Noir Exclusive: Brendan Gleeson Recalls Bursting Into Laughter With Nicolas Cage on Set

Spider-Noir Exclusive: Brendan Gleeson Recalls Bursting Into Laughter With Nicolas Cage on Set

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***This piece may contain spoilers*** The world of Spider-Noir may be drenched in shadows and mystery. But behind the scenes, it was laughter that set the tone for Brendan Gleeson and Nicolas Cage. During an exclusive interaction with Filmfare, Gleeson opened up about his very first memory of working with Cage on the much-anticipated series. And according to the actor, it involved spider-like gestures, a dramatic landing and an uncontrollable fit of laughter. Recalling their first scene together, Gleeson shared, “Well, the first thing that happened was he landed in the car. If you’ve seen the opening, he lands in my car. We have this scene together.” The actor revealed that Cage immediately began experimenting with the physicality of the character and leaned into the eccentric and comic-book-inspired nature of the world. “My first recollection is that he was trying some stuff with his gestures. He was doing many spider-like gestures,” Gleeson said. What followed, however, was a moment that instantly broke the ice between the two actors. “At the end of it, when we …

How Much It Needs To Beat Brendan Fraser’s The Whale Theatrical Profit?

How Much It Needs To Beat Brendan Fraser’s The Whale Theatrical Profit?

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Lee Cronin’s The Mummy Box Office (Photo Credit: YouTube) Irish filmmaker Lee Cronin’s previous release, Evil Dead Rise, performed well at the global box office and grossed $147.1 million worldwide. His latest directorial effort, The Mummy, has also posted an impressive worldwide total, but it won’t surpass the 2023 film. Despite a mixed critical reception, Lee Cronin’s The Mummy has earned $86.9 million worldwide, around $60.2 million behind Evil Dead Rise’s global haul. At the time of writing, The Mummy ranks among the top 20 highest-grossing films of 2026 and is the third-highest-grossing horror movie of the year, according to Box Office Mojo’s yearly chart. It’s currently trailing just behind Colleen Hoover’s romantic drama, Reminders of Him, which has earned $88.9 million globally. Lee Cronin’s The Mummy – Box Office Summary North America: $28.8 million International: $58.1 million Worldwide: $86.9 million The Mummy – Budget & Break-Even The Mummy was made on an estimated budget of $22 million. This implies it needed to earn around $55 million worldwide to break even at the box office, …

How It Compares With Brendan Fraser & Tom Cruise’s Films

How It Compares With Brendan Fraser & Tom Cruise’s Films

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Lee Cronin’s The Mummy Rotten Tomatoes ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) When Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz’s action-adventure film, The Mummy, was released in theaters in 1999, it instantly clicked with cinephiles globally. Its critical and commercial success led to two more sequels, and the franchise was later rebooted in a 2017 film starring Tom Cruise. It was previously revealed that Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz are reportedly reuniting for a fourth installment, a follow-up to the beloved 1999 original, which is scheduled to hit theaters on May 19, 2028. But before that, Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, a fresh reimagining of the franchise, is now playing in theaters. The supernatural horror film has collected $1.5 million in domestic Thursday previews and is currently tracking to earn between $10 million and $13 million over its 3-day opening domestic weekend, according to box office analyst Luiz Fernando. Keep scrolling to find out how the Rotten Tomatoes critics’ score of the latest Mummy installment stacks up against the earlier films starring Brendan Fraser and Tom Cruise. Lee …

Massive Setback for Zimbabwe as Brendan Taylor Ruled Out of T20 World Cup

Massive Setback for Zimbabwe as Brendan Taylor Ruled Out of T20 World Cup

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Veteran wk-batter Brendan Taylor will be missing the remainder of the Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 due to a hamstring injury. Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza has confirmed Taylor’s injury during the toss ahead of the clash against Australia. ‘Brendan Taylor picked up an injury and he’s been ruled out of the competition,” said Sikandar Raza. In his absence, Tadiwanashe Marumani will take over wicketkeeping duties, while all-rounder Tony Munyonga has been included in the lineup agianst Australia. Taylor has played 36 tests, 207 ODIs and 59 T20Is since making his debut in 2004. He was retired hurt in his previous T20 innings last month as well. This is the third time he retired hurt in his last five T20 innings. The 40-year old cricketer sustained the injury in their opening match against Oman where he made 31 runs off 30 deliveries and picked three catches behind the stumps. With the group stage games approaching an interesting phase, Zimbabwe has named Ben Curran as replacement. 𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗧𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗭𝗶𝗺𝗯𝗮𝗯𝘄𝗲’𝘀 𝗧𝟮𝟬 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝘂𝗽 𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗱 Zimbabwe Cricket …

Sam and Tom Curran’s brother Ben replaces injured Brendan Taylor in Zimbabwe’s T20 World Cup squad | Cricket News

Sam and Tom Curran’s brother Ben replaces injured Brendan Taylor in Zimbabwe’s T20 World Cup squad | Cricket News

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3 min readUpdated: Feb 13, 2026 01:09 PM IST Sam Curran is no longer the only member of his family playing in the 2026 T20 World Cup, although England have not made any new additions to their squad. His brother Ben Curran will now join him in the tournament, in Zimbabwe colours. The 29-year-old Ben, who has played eight Tests and as many ODIs for Zimbabwe but is yet to make his T20I debut, has been called up after veteran wicketkeeper-batter Brendan Taylor was ruled out of the tournament. “Curran was named as a replacement when Taylor was ruled out after sustaining a right hamstring injury during the match against Oman on 9 February,” said the International Cricket Council (ICC) in a statement on Friday. Zimbabwe are placed in in Group B while England are in Group C, which means that a face off between the Curran brothers is not yet guaranteed. At the time of publishing, Zimbabwe are locked in battle with former champions Australia in their second match of the tournament. England, meanwhile, …

As The Mummy 4 Gets A Release Date, Here’s Where To Stream All Mummy Films Since The Brendan Fraser-Rachel Weisz 1999 Classic

As The Mummy 4 Gets A Release Date, Here’s Where To Stream All Mummy Films Since The Brendan Fraser-Rachel Weisz 1999 Classic

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Here’s Where To Stream All Mummy Films ( Photo Credit – YouTube ) Brendan Fraser is reportedly set to reunite with co-star Rachel Weisz for the fourth installment of The Mummy franchise. The highly anticipated film is currently slated for a theatrical release on May 19, 2028. The talented duo previously starred together in The Mummy (1999) and its sequel, The Mummy Returns (2001), both directed by Stephen Sommers. While Brendan Fraser reprised his role as adventurous treasure hunter Rick O’Connell, Rachel Weisz did not return for the third film, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008). With more than two years still to go before the fourth installment arrives in theaters, here’s a complete guide on where you can stream all Mummy films released in the U.S. since the 1999 classic, including the 2017 Tom Cruise reboot. The Mummy (1999) Director: Stephen Sommers IMDb Rating: 7.1/10 Where to Watch: Hulu Plot: Daredevil treasure hunter Rick O’Connell joins forces with librarian Evelyn Carnahan and her brother Jonathan to travel to Hamunaptra. Their mission goes …

Brendan Fraser’s Comedy Drama Smashes His Previous Film The Whale’s Record With Opening Day

Brendan Fraser’s Comedy Drama Smashes His Previous Film The Whale’s Record With Opening Day

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Rental Family North America Box Office ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Brendan Fraser’s new movie Rental Family steps out with a glow that reminds everyone of the surprise fire he lit with The Whale in 2022. That earlier drama earned him an Oscar for Best Actor and pulled him back into the spotlight after years where people wondered what came next for the George of the Jungle and The Mummy star. It also turned into his highest-grossing film of the decade and his biggest hit since the 2014 animated movie The Nut Job. Rental Family Box Office Opening: Strong Festival Debut Sparks Early Oscar Talk Now Rental Family, released on November 21, arrives with the same award buzz after its September debut at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival. Fraser already sits on Gold Derby’s list of the 15 most likely Best Actor contenders this year, sharing space with Leonardo DiCaprio for One Battle After Another and Timothée Chalamet for Marty Supreme. The critics have lifted the energy around him again, as Rental Family …

Brendan Fraser opens up about The Mummy 4: ‘The one I wanted to make was never made’

Brendan Fraser opens up about The Mummy 4: ‘The one I wanted to make was never made’

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Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, lead pair of the highly popular The Mummy franchise, are returning with a fourth film soon. In an interview with The Associated Press, Fraser said that the upcoming project will be the one he has waited for nearly two decades to make. Brendan Fraser is currently seen in Rental Family.(Getty Images via AFP) “The one I wanted to make was never made… But the one I wanted to make is forthcoming. And I’ve been waiting 20 years for this call. Sometimes it was loud, sometimes it was a faint telegraph. Now? It’s time to give the fans what they want,” Fraser said. Discussions regarding a fourth film in The Mummy franchise were recently confirmed, with Matt Bettinelli-Olpin and Tyler Gillett, the duo known as Radio Silence, set to direct. Fraser joined the franchise in 1999, helping turn an old Universal monster into a full-scale action adventure. The series expanded fast, pulling in Dwayne Johnson, then spinning into offshoots before stalling after Tomb of the Dragon Emperor (2008). Universal tried a …