From ‘Spider-Man’ to ‘Brand New Day’: The evolution of opening weekend milestones
The first ‘Spider-Man’ ushered in a new era blockbusters in 2002. The franchise proved again this weekend that it still has the juice.
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‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’ easily wins the weekend. But was it enough to dethrone ‘Joker’?
The show kicked off its 49th season with The King of Staten Island hosting.
Turns out making TV isn't the same as making movies. PLUS: Talks break down between SAG-AFTRA and the studios, and Pete Davidson prepares to host 'SNL.'
Honestly, everyone’s just waiting for the Taylor Swift concert movie to hit theaters next weekend.
The latest 'Star Wars' show left a bunch of threads for future stories. PLUS: 'SNL' returns with its full cast, and Roy Wood Jr. leaves 'The Daily Show.'
‘PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie,’ ‘Saw X’ and ‘The Creator’ lead a weekend of new releases.
The monthslong work stoppage is finally over as the WGA secures a historic three-year contract. PLUS: The latest episode of 'Ahsoka,' Dan Harmon speaks, and is 'The Office' reopening?
Sylvester Stallone and his ‘Expendfourables’ fails the box office challenge.
Turns out people don't want to stay up to midnight or 3 a.m. to watch new episodes. PLUS: Thrawn returns on 'Ahsoka,' and Taylor Swift's movie is gonna make a ton of money.
Kenneth Branagh’s third Agatha Christie adaptation almost beat the latest movie in the ‘Conjuring’ universe.
The latest episode checks off a bunch of Cool Star Wars Things™️. PLUS: Trailers for 'Aquaman,' 'Godzilla' and 'For All Mankind,' and Drew Barrymore turns scab.
The ninth entry in the ‘Conjuring’ universe won the weekend.
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