The Odyssey becomes highest grossing R-rated film of all time
Christopher Nolan’s epic has achieved $1.35bn at the global box office, overtaking 2024’s Deadpool & Wolverine. Source: The Guardian
Movie that went viral for terrible animation becomes China box office hit
It’s so bad, it’s become a box office hit. Niu Lai, a low-budget animation film about a cow in a dream sequence has seen a huge jump in ticket sales after going viral for its confusing plot and terrible graphics. … Continued
China’s summer box office surges as screen hits fuel consumer spending
China’s 2026 summer movie season is heating up, with box office receipts and audience turnout hitting record highs. Source: CTGN
How Asian films are stealing the spotlight from Hollywood at Malaysia’s 2026 box office
In 2026, Asian films significantly outperformed Hollywood releases in Malaysia’s box office, with notable successes such as South Korea’s “Colony” and China’s “Dear You” dominating local charts. Source: MalayMail
The Box Office Is Finally Back: “We’re All Breathing a Hell of a Lot Easier”
So far, 2026 is shaping up to be the strongest post-pandemic year at the box office to date, raking in about $6.2 billion domestically through last Sunday. That’s 15 percent ahead of the same point in 2025, with five movies … Continued
Cinema is “back completely” after blockbuster summer, says Vue CEO
Tim Richards, CEO of cinema group Vue, discusses the recent surge of record-breaking film releases and explains how the potential Paramount takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery will impact cinema operators. Source: CNBC