The Marvel Cinematic Universe just found the catalyst it sorely needed to reconnect with mass audiences. Deadpool & Wolverine kicked off its theatrical run with an impressive $38.5M in Thursday previews, making it the 8th-highest preview frame and the biggest preview number of all-time for an R-rated film. The film will officially open across 4,210 […] The post Early Weekend Estimates: DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE Posts Highest Previews of All-Time for an R-Rated Movie first appeared on Boxoffice ..read more

Twisters put up the best opening weekend numbers of 2024 in the immersive 4DX format, according to 4DX parent CJ 4DPLEX. The film grossed over $2.3 million domestically across 62 4DX screens, seizing a significant 2.9% market share from the film’s $80M+ debut in North America. The per-screen average stood at an impressive $37,120, with an occupancy […] The post TWISTERS Posts Best Opening Weekend of 2024 for Immersive Seating Technology 4DX first appeared on Boxoffice ..read more

Focus Features announced today the exciting return of Edgar Wright’s cult classic horror-comedy Shaun of the Dead to theaters across the US in celebration of the film’s 20th anniversary. Beginning August 29th at 7PM, Shaun of the Dead will be re-released exclusively in Dolby Cinema at AMC Theatres screens for a limited engagement. The beloved […] The post Focus Features to Re-Release Edgar Wright’s SHAUN OF THE DEAD for 20th Anniversary in Dolby Cinema at AMC first appeared on Boxoffice ..read more

In this week’s episode of the Boxoffice Podcast, co-hosts Daniel Loria, Rebecca Pahle, and Russ Fischer are joined by special guest Albert Lawrence to discuss the opening weekend for Deadpool & Wolverine, which is poised to have the largest opening weekend for an R-rated film of all time. In the feature segment, Pahle speaks with […] The post This Week on the Boxoffice Podcast: DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE | CineShow Preview 2024 first appeared on Boxoffice ..read more

Ryan Reynolds delivered on his promise via X for a Deadpool-designed popcorn bucket. That’s just one item among a whole array of exclusive ‘only in cinemas’ collectible merchandise hitting theaters this weekend with the release of Deadpool & Wolverine. Below, a look at the Deadpool & Wolverine merch available at some of North America’s largest […] The post All the DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE Movie Merch On Sale at Cinemas first appeared on Boxoffice ..read more

Premium film format and cinema technology provider CJ 4DPLEX and Cineplex, Canada’s largest cinema chain and the fourth largest chain in North America, announced today three new ScreenX theaters will open this year. The addition of these new locations will bring the total number of Cineplex’s ScreenX auditoriums to 20, solidifying the company’s position as […] The post CJ 4DPLEX and Cineplex To Open Three New ScreenX Auditoriums in Canada first appeared on Boxoffice ..read more

Fandango announced today that Marvel Studios’ upcoming Deadpool & Wolverine has officially become the best ticket pre-seller of 2024, surpassing Dune: Part Two. Fandango’s “Deadpool Premium Package” offers fans two tickets to the film, official best friends necklaces, and more. Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine tickets are on sale now and the film arrives in […] The post Marvel Studios’ DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE Breaks Fandango Record as the Best Ticket Pre-Seller of 2024 first appeared on Boxoffice ..read more

Boasting approximately 74 percent of the market share of Canadian cinemas, there’s no doubt that Cineplex is practically synonymous with cinema in Canada. But cinemas aren’t the stopping point for the fourth largest chain in North America by screen count (as determined by this year’s Giants of Exhibition ranking). Cineplex also has a diversified business […] The post Canadian Colossus: Cineplex CEO Ellis Jacob on Becoming Canada’s Entertainment Destination first appeared on Boxoffice ..read more

The National Association of Theatre Owners (NATO) proudly announces that Mike Bowers, President & CEO of Harkins Theatres, has been appointed as the new chair of its non-profit organization, The Cinema Foundation. Bowers succeeds Tim Handren, former CEO of Santikos Theatres, who recently retired. Tori A. Baker, CEO and President of the Salt Lake Film […] The post Harkins President & CEO Mike Bowers Appointed New Chair of The Cinema Foundation first appeared on Boxoffice ..read more

1. TwistersUniversal | NEW$80.5M Domestic Opening Weekend$123.2M Global Cume Early on, the summer 2024 box office was looking like a disaster of its own. Still, once again, we have another over-performing opener on our hands as Universal/Warner Bros.’ late sequel/reboot Twisters whirled its way to #1 with an estimated $80.5M domestic launch on 4,151 screens […] The post Weekend Box Office: TWISTERS Takes the Market by Storm with $80M Debut first appeared on Boxoffice ..read more