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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With Barbenheimer looming, the latest Tom Cruise film captures the No. 1 spot.
It's the first dual actors/writers strike since 1960. PLUS: Emmy nominations for an uncertain ceremony announced, 'Ahsoka' gets a new trailer and poster, and 'Wonka' begins.
The summer lull hits Popculturology. But you should still watch 'Nimona.' PLUS: Wolverine gets a classic look for 'Deadpool 3,' and Joaquin Phoenix conquers the 'Napoleon' trailer.
The fifth ‘Indiana Jones’ movie is no match for the fifth ‘Insidious’ movie.
I’ve been gone for a bit. PLUS: Jennifer Garner returns as Elektra for ‘Deadpool 3,’ ‘Dune: Part Two’ gets a new trailer, and the new ‘Tron’ movie adds a bunch of castmembers.
How will 'Rick and Morty' handle recasting its characters? PLUS: Trailers for Zendaya's 'Challengers,' 'Dumb Money' and 'Kraven,' and will the Oscars honor stunt work?
Two Ezra Millers and Michael Keaton’s return as Batman weren’t enough to make ‘The Flash’ a massive hit.
Disney shuffled its release calendar, giving Marvel, 'Star Wars' and 'Avatar' movies new release dates. PLUS: Warner Bros. wants Christopher Nolan back, and 'What We Do in the Shadows' gets a trailer.
Now in its sixteenth season, the show is as funny as ever. PLUS: Sony updates 'Spider-Verse' sound mix, 'Winning Time' gets a trailer, and will Zazie Beetz return for 'Deadpool 3'?
The newest ‘Transformers’ movie doesn’t fully recapture the franchise’s box office magic while ‘Across the Spider-Verse’ quickly tops its predecessor’s haul.
Rosario Dawson brings the iconic 'Star Wars' character back to Disney+. PLUS: 'The Afterparty' Season 2 gets a trailer, 'Dial of Destiny' tracking low, and does Sasha Calle have a future as Supergirl?
Sony is on the verge of a unified Spider-Man multiverse. PLUS: New looks at 'Ahsoka,' 'Bird Box Barcelona' gets a trailer, and what are the odds they ever use the 'Flash' sequel script?
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