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Lands .8M In Previews, Now Needs Strong Audience Support To Soar Higher

Lands $7.8M In Previews, Now Needs Strong Audience Support To Soar Higher

Supergirl North America Box Office: Thursday Previews Update ( Photo Credit – DC Studios ) Supergirl’s Thursday previews have landed on strong grounds, and it is more than Shazam, The Marvels, and Black Adam. The film will still have to rely on strong word-of-mouth to perform well at the box office. It is, however, tracking to open with lukewarm numbers at the domestic box office. Keep scrolling for the deets. The movie has received a B- from viewers on CinemaScore, reportedly a not-so-good rating, and the first for DC films. It is considered bad for PG-13 biggies, which are on par with Captain America: Brave New World and X-Men: Dark Phoenix. It is even below The Marvels, Eternals, and Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom. Supergirl’s preview collection in North America According to industry tracker Luiz Fernando’s report, Supergirl collected a strong $7.8 million on its Thursday previews, including the limited IMAX fan screenings on Wednesday. It is more than Shazam’s $5.9 million and Black Adam‘s $7.6 million preview collection. It is below Aquaman’s $9 million …

Where Will It Rank Among Bollywood’s Highest Paid Previews?

Where Will It Rank Among Bollywood’s Highest Paid Previews?

Welcome To The Jungle Box Office: Where Will It Stand Among Bollywood’s Top Paid Previews? (Photo Credit: Instagram) Welcome To The Jungle, starring Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty, Paresh Rawal, Disha Patani, and others, is the next big Bollywood release of 2026. Given the franchise’s brand value, the film is expected to open big at the Indian box office, with the Muharram holiday playing a crucial role. On top of that, it will now receive a significant boost from paid previews. Yes, you read that right! The comedy magnum opus will witness paid previews, a day prior to its full-fledged release. Welcome To The Jungle to witness paid previews The upcoming third installment of the Welcome franchise is scheduled to release on June 26. It has now been learned that paid previews are scheduled for June 25. We saw how Bhooth Bangla’s opening-day collection was boosted by paid previews. The tradition is now being followed by another Akshay Kumar film. Aims to beat Bhooth Bangla and Padmaavat Considering good pre-release buzz and premium ticket pricing, Welcome …

Aims To Deliver 2026’s Highest Previews With Record-Breaking Numbers For The Franchise

Aims To Deliver 2026’s Highest Previews With Record-Breaking Numbers For The Franchise

Toy Story 5 Box Office: Previews Update ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Toy Story 5 has been released widely, and ahead of the opening-day gross, Thursday preview estimates are already making news. The movie is on track to score the biggest preview of the year at the North American box office. It is heading towards one of the biggest debuts of the year, and it will also be a big one in the franchise. Keep scrolling for the deets. It is one of the most anticipated summer releases of this year. The franchise is more than three decades old, with the first film released in 1995. The last movie in this series was released in 2019, and it holds the franchise’s best scores. It is the highest-grossing in the franchise, domestically, worldwide, and on opening weekend. But the buzz is positive, and it is widely projected that the 5th installment will outshine the previous movies at the box office. After that, it depends on its repeat value and word of mouth. How much is …

Registers 2nd Biggest Thursday Previews For Horror Movies Post-COVID!

Registers 2nd Biggest Thursday Previews For Horror Movies Post-COVID!

Backrooms North America Box Office: Thursday Previews Update ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Kane Parsons-helmed Backrooms is leaving everyone stunned with its Thursday previews collection alone! It has recorded one of the biggest previews for horror movies in the post-COVID era even surpassing last year’s The Conjuring: Last Rites. It is on par with the previews collection of Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer. This weekend is set to witness a new record for the A24 studio with Backrooms’ stellar debut. Keep scrolling for the deets. It received strong ratings from critics and audiences on the aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes. The critics gave it 89%, and their collective consensus reads, “A startlingly assured feature debut from director Kane Parsons, Backrooms bends the liminal spaces that have haunted the internet for years into a horror film that’s as mesmerizing as it is terrifying.” Backrooms’ Thursday previews collection in North America The Kane Parsons movie, Backrooms, collected $10.4 million from the Thursday previews at the North American box office [via Luiz Fernando’s X post]. It is the overall 4th …

M+ Thursday Previews Deliver A Memorial Day Milestone Yet Lowest For A Disney-Era Star Wars Flick

$10M+ Thursday Previews Deliver A Memorial Day Milestone Yet Lowest For A Disney-Era Star Wars Flick

Star Wars: The Mandalorian And Grogu North America Box Office: Thursday Previews Update(Photo Credit –Instagram) Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu has been released in the theaters, and the numbers from its Thursday preview collections have also been revealed. The movie has recorded the lowest Star Wars previews under Disney, even below Solo: A Star Wars Story at the North American box office. It is also below the previews collection of Lilo and Stitch but above Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Keep scrolling for the deets. The Mandalorian and Grogu’s Thursday previews collection in North America The Mandalorian and Grogu’s previews were held on Thursday in North America and it collected around $12 million. According to reports, the movie’s Thursday previews collection is more than Thunderbolts and on par with Captain America: Brave New World, Dune 2, and Project Hail Mary’s $12 million. It is the 5th biggest Thursday previews for Memorial Day releases. Also, Jon Favreau’s film has recorded the lowest preview collection for a Star Wars film under Disney, even below Solo: …

2nd Biggest Previews Ever For Neon, Beats Immaculate

2nd Biggest Previews Ever For Neon, Beats Immaculate

Hokum North America Box Office: 2nd Biggest Previews Ever For Neon(Photo Credit –YouTube) Hokum, a supernatural horror film directed by Damian McCarthy and starring Adam Scott, has earned decent numbers from previews at the North American box office. The movie has surpassed the previous collection of Immaculate, achieving a significant feat for Neon Studio releases. It is up against tentpole and multistarrer releases at the box office. Keep scrolling for the deets. The supernatural horror film features Peter Coonan, David Wilmot, Florence Ordesh, Michael Patric, Will O’Connell, Brendan Conroy, and Austin Amelio in crucial roles. The Adam Scott starrer received strong ratings on Rotten Tomatoes from the critics and audience. The critics said, “A classic haunted house story enriched with atmospheric folklore and perfectly-timed shocks, Hokum further solidifies writer-director Damian McCarthy as a modern master of horror.” Hokum records the 2nd biggest preview collection for Neon studio According to Luiz Fernando‘s report, Adam Scott’s Hokum has collected $900k at the domestic box office from the Thursday previews. It has beaten Immaculate’s $415k from the Thursday …

Meryl Streep & Anne Hathaway’s Sequel Struts In With M Previews, Eyes A M+ Opening

Meryl Streep & Anne Hathaway’s Sequel Struts In With $10M Previews, Eyes A $90M+ Opening

The Devil Wears Prada 2 North America Box Office: Previews Collection Update(Photo Credit –Facebook) The Devil Wears Prada 2 has been released worldwide and is already making headlines with its strong previews. The comedy drama is eyeing a stellar start at the box office in North America. Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep will kick off the summer box office with strong numbers. It will be against Michael’s second frame, and it is no less than a 2023 Barbenheimer kind of situation. Keep scrolling for the deets. The comedy drama is the sequel to the 2006 movie, and the anticipation around it was very strong. It received 78% on Rotten Tomatoes’ Tomatometer. Their collective consensus reads, “Meryl Streep still wears Miranda Priestly like a finely-tailored suit in this sinfully enjoyable sequel, which is dressed to the nines in off-the-rack wish fulfillment and some trenchant observations about the state of modern media.” The Devil Wears Prada 2’s box office previews collection in North America The Devil Wears Prada 2 is collecting solid numbers at the box office …

The Devil Wears Prada 2 India Box Office: Meryl Streep, Anna Hathaway and Emily Blunt starrer grosses Rs 2.25 crore plus in previews

The Devil Wears Prada 2 India Box Office: Meryl Streep, Anna Hathaway and Emily Blunt starrer grosses Rs 2.25 crore plus in previews

Hollywood movie The Devil Weds Prada 2 is witnessing a superb response in its paid previews. The Meryl Streep, Anna Hathaway, and Emily Blunt starrer recorded phenomenal previews at the Indian box office. Estimates suggest that the Hollywood film collected over Rs. 2.25 crore gross in its Thursday previews in India, with some chances at hitting the Rs. 2.50 crore mark. Actuals will be shared later with the opening day box office report.  Interestingly, this is nearly 25 per cent higher than the previous week’s Hollywood release, Michael. For the record, the Michael Jackson biopic grossed around Rs. 1.70 crore in its previews. That said, the Meryl Streep starrer is looking for a grand opening on Friday. Based on the trends, the movie is looking for a banger Rs. 7-8 crore opening, including previews. All it needs is to record a solid growth over the weekend and then maintain a good momentum on the weekdays. Hollywood films are witnessing a glorious year in India, with back-to-back successful ventures. With Project Hail Mary, Lee Cronin’s The Mummy, Michael already bagging …

Are paid previews back in Bollywood, with Bhooth Bangla opting for them after Dhurandhar The Revenge? Experts react

Are paid previews back in Bollywood, with Bhooth Bangla opting for them after Dhurandhar The Revenge? Experts react

This Thursday is set to see the return of one of Bollywood’s most formidable director-actor jodis- Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan. With the release officially set for Friday, it’s the paid previews which begin from Thursday evening onwards, 9pm to be precise at most screens. Dhurandhar The Revenge, Bhooth Bangla Paid previews used to be a staple of the industry pre-Covid. A film conventionally releases every Friday, but paid previews allow a film to start garnering buzz an evening prior to the D-day. Many blockbusters, such as Stree 2 (2024) and Chennai Express (2013) in the past held paid previews, which not only catered to fan demand, but also raised massive hype, contributing to a big day 1 total the next day. However, post Covid, only a handful of films- Shraddha Kapoor’s Stree 2 ( ₹9.40 crores) and Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar The Revenge opted for paid previews. Pawan Kalyan’s They Call Him OG grossed ₹23 crores. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh says, “Paid previews used to happen very regularly earlier, for the keenly awaited films. Dhurandhar brought …

Slow Start With 0K Previews, Heading For An Underwhelming Opening?

Slow Start With $750K Previews, Heading For An Underwhelming Opening?

You Me & Tuscany North America Box Office: Slow Start With $750K Previews (Photo Credit: Instagram) The latest romantic comedy, You, Me & Tuscany, is off to a slow start at the box office in North America. The Halle Bailey and Rege-Jean Page starrer has grossed less than $1 million from previews. Still, it will suffer from the tentpole movies already running in theaters, especially The Super Mario Galaxy Movie and Project Hail Mary. Keep scrolling for the deets. The romantic drama lacks star power and is an indie film that will be crushed by the films already running in cinemas. The Bridgerton star Rege-Jean Page is the main attraction for audiences to catch it on the big screen, and thus the 94% Audience rating on the aggregate site Rotten Tomatoes. The movie received an average rating of 69% from critics on the site. You, Me & Tuscany’s box office collection from Thursday previews There has been very little buzz around the romantic comedy, and with so many movies running in cinemas, You, Me & …