Universal Pictures Cracks the $5 Billion Global Box Office Milestone for 2026, Dominating the Worldwide Slate
LOS ANGELES — Universal Pictures has once again cemented its status as a juggernaut of the modern cinematic landscape. Propelled by an extraordinary mix of visionary auteur-driven epics, globally recognized family IP, and lightning-in-a-bottle micro-budget thrillers, the studio’s global box office earnings have officially crossed the coveted $5 billion threshold. In doing so, Universal has […]
Film Comment Concludes Venice Film Festival Coverage with Final 2026 Podcast Episode: Deep Dives into NAZA, Company, and Festival Standouts
Main Facts As the curtains closed on the 83rd edition of the Venice International Film Festival along the picturesque shores of the Lido di Venezia, Film Comment released its final dispatch from the festival grounds. Co-editor Devika Girish assembled a roundtable of prominent international film critics—Mariona Borrull, Leonardo Goi, Luke Hicks, and Öykü Sofuoğlu—to unpack […]
Syrup, Slime, and Subversion: An In-Depth Look at Rocko Zevenbergen’s ‘Flapjax’
In the landscape of modern independent horror, the "do-it-yourself" aesthetic is often dismissed as a lack of resources rather than a stylistic choice. However, writer-director Rocko Zevenbergen’s latest feature, Flapjax, challenges that notion by leaning into the raw, unpolished, and frankly repulsive sensibilities of midnight-movie culture. It is a film that wears its influences—Troma, Yuzna, […]
Into the Amazon’s Maw: Behind the Scenes of the Creature Feature Event ‘Beware Boiúna’
In the pantheon of cinematic terrors, the jungle has always occupied a space of primal dread. From the claustrophobic shadows of the Amazon canopy to the deceptive tranquility of its river systems, the rainforest has served as the ultimate equalizer, reminding humanity of its fragility. This October, director Mike P. Nelson (Wrong Turn) aims to […]
Saturday Night Live Prepares for Season 52: New Featured Players, A Major Cast Departure, and an Early Fall Premiere
NEW YORK — As the iconic halls of Studio 8H ready themselves for a brand-new era of late-night comedy, NBC has officially locked in its lineup for the milestone upcoming installment of Saturday Night Live. With the Season 52 premiere rapidly approaching, television’s most storied sketch comedy institution is striking a balance between steadfast institutional […]
"It Gets Greater Later": Rose Abdoo Talks Gilmore Girls Anniversary Doc, Multigenerational Comedy, and Why She’s Doing Her Best Work Yet
By IndieWire Staff Published: September 2026 Main Facts Fans of the picturesque, coffee-soaked fictional hamlet of Stars Hollow may soon be heading back to town. HBO Max is currently developing an untitled, high-profile nonfiction documentary project to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Gilmore Girls, the beloved WB-turned-CW comedy-drama that defined an era of millennial and […]
The Nightmare Before July: Inside the High-Stakes Horror of ‘The Kringle Protocol’
In the landscape of modern genre filmmaking, the subversion of holiday tropes has become a reliable, albeit crowded, niche. However, the newly unveiled teaser for The Kringle Protocol suggests a shift from traditional “slasher-in-a-Santa-suit” clichés toward something far more insidious: psychological indoctrination wrapped in tinsel. As the suburbs are often framed as the ultimate American […]
Echoes of Folklore: DreamWorks Animation Reveals the Musical Tapestry of ‘Forgotten Island’
The anticipation for DreamWorks Animation’s latest cinematic endeavor, Forgotten Island, has reached a fever pitch as the studio finally pulled back the curtain on its official soundtrack. A film rooted deeply in Filipino heritage and magical realism, Forgotten Island promises to be a visual and auditory feast, bridging the gap between contemporary high school life […]
Box Office Dominance Continues: ‘Once Upon a Time in the Middle East’ Secures Fifth Consecutive Weekend Atop Mainland China Charts
BEIJING — Proving that strong word-of-mouth and emotional resonance can conquer the late-summer box office doldrums, Dirty Monkeys’ war comedy-drama Once Upon a Time in the Middle East has steadfastly maintained its grip on the number one spot at the mainland China box office. According to industry tracking data provided by Artisan Gateway, the film […]
Box Office Report: Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Claims Sixth Consecutive Weekend Atop South Korean Charts
Main Facts: The Reign of ‘The Odyssey’ Continues Amid a Cooling Market South Korea’s box office experienced a notable cooling period during the weekend of September 11–13, yet the overarching narrative remained steadfastly unchanged: Christopher Nolan’s tentpole epic, The Odyssey, continues to command absolute supremacy over the domestic theatrical landscape. According to official tracking data […]
