Universal becomes first studio to cross $4bn at global box office in 2026
The Odyssey, The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, Michael are key drivers. Source: ScreenDaily
Spider-Man: Brand New Day records biggest Middle East opening of all-time
Empire Entertainment, the exclusive theatrical distributor for Sony Pictures across the Middle East, has announced a historic opening weekend for Spider-Man: Brand New Day, which has become the biggest-opening weekend of all time for a film in Middle East box … Continued
“Toy Story 5” Becomes the Highest-Grossing Animated Film in Middle East Box Office History
Toy Story 5 has achieved another major box office milestone, officially becoming the highest-grossing animated film in the history of the Middle East, extending Disney and Pixar’s remarkable success story that has spanned more than three decades. Source: FLAIR
Na Hong-jin’s ‘Hope’ delivers Korea’s biggest box office opening of 2026
Na Hong-jin’s fantasy thriller Hope has topped the South Korean box office with this year’s biggest opening to date. Source: https://www.screendaily.com/news/na-hong-jins-hope-delivers-koreas-biggest-box-office-opening-of-2026/5218739.article
Spider-Man: Brand New Day makes debut to $927m box office to land second biggest opening weekend in history
Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige hails ‘phenomenal’ opening, which followed box office already buoyed by The Odyssey and Toy Story 5. Source: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/aug/03/spiderman-brand-new-day-global-box-office
Cinemark Posts Record $1.1 Billion Second Quarter Revenue on Box Office Rebound
The exhibition giant blew past the milestone for the first time ever as CEO Sean Gamble praised Hollywood studios for delivering a “compelling slate of films.” Source: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/cinemark-second-quarter-revenue-1236660002/