Box office
Hollywood is facing its bleakest year in three decades. Can these films save it?
After a surprisingly strong 2023, thanks to Barbie and Oppenheimer, box office figures have been down this year and the list of upcoming releases is mixed.
- by Nell Geraets
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How Anyone But You became a surprise, slow-burn box office hit
Sydney Sweeney’s social media following, Sydney’s exotic locations, and a 20-year-old song have combined to spawn a global rom-com smash.
- by Karl Quinn
With a new film and season, can Star Wars get its groove back?
Two of Star Wars’ most popular TV characters, the Mandalorian and Baby Yoda, are heading to movie screens. This is the way.
- by Michael Idato
How Keanu Reeves’ meme-ability helped John Wick assassinate the box office
John Wick: Chapter 4 broke records during its opening week in Australia and the creators have one person to thank – Keanu Reeves.
- by Nell Geraets
Top Gun and Avatar can’t save Aussie cinemas from another disappointing year
In the first full year of cinema since the pandemic, the Australian box office has come up well short of 2019, the pre-COVID benchmark.
- by Karl Quinn
Two flops and you’re out: The internet declares Margot Robbie so over
Following a disappointing debut for her latest movie, Babylon, questions are being asked about Margot Robbie’s box office clout. But is that fair?
- by Karl Quinn
Avatar sequel dominates box office, but will it reach the dizzying heights of first film?
James Cameron’s long-awaited sequel has dominated the local and global box office, but is unlikely to reach record levels.
- by Karl Quinn
The indie horror film smashing the box office and terrifying audiences
Indie filmmaker Damian Leone has drawn on his research of medieval tortures - actual and legendary - as well as his observations of his older sisters, in making Terrifier 2. Even Stephen King approves.
- by Jake Wilson
A-listers are quitting Hollywood. Only one man can turn the tide...
Tooth-flashing tirelessness has long been integral to the Tom Cruise brand. But this time, his publicity schedule has the air of a last-ditch plea for the idea of the movie star itself.
- by Robbie Collin
Good news for The Bad Guys: Aussie author’s family-friendly heist tops box office
The Bad Guys has had huge success at the box office, making it DreamWorks’ biggest non-sequel debut since The Boss Baby in 2017.
- by Carla Jaeger
How Godzilla vs Kong plays into nine Hollywood strategies to extend a franchise
Crossovers, gender-swapping and “Van Halenising” ... there is an art form to coming up with new instalments to extend a blockbuster movie franchise.
- by Garry Maddox