Spider-Man: Brand New Day swung to a massive $145 million second weekend domestically, pushing its global total to $1.67 billion and closing in on the $2 billion milestone. Meanwhile, Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey surpassed The Dark Knight Rises to become his highest-grossing film ever with $1.104 billion worldwide.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day opened to a staggering $927 million worldwide, marking the second-biggest global debut in box office history behind only Avengers: Endgame. The film also claimed records for the biggest preview and opening day sales ever, while powering the largest collective domestic weekend on record at $430 million.
Amazon MGM and Sony Pictures have confirmed they will recast Kratos for their Prime Video God of War series after Ryan Hurst tore his bicep performing a stunt in Vancouver. The injury requires surgery and forced production to halt, pushing filming resumption to mid-October 2026. No replacement actor has been announced yet.
In a surprise move, IMAX theaters will now prioritize Amazon MGM and Sony Pictures' live-action Masters of the Universe over the anticipated extended run of the latest Star Wars film, with tickets for the He-Man movie going on sale just a week before its June 5, 2026, release. This shift occurs despite Star Wars' shorter-than-expected IMAX performance, grossing $33.8 million globally. Masters of the Universe, directed by Travis Knight, will hit IMAX screens in 58 markets.
Fortnite is set to introduce a unique set of skins inspired by iconic TV show moms, thanks to a partnership with Warner Bros. and Sony Pictures. These new skins will bring beloved characters to the Battle Royale. Players can expect a fresh wave of recognizable faces in the game.
