Box Office news: Superman’s James Gunn weighs in on international struggles, ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ closes in on $650m worldwide
July has been a busy month for cinema go-ers, with F1: The Movie racing onto our screens in the last few days of June, before Scarlett Johansson and Mahershala Ali brought Jurassic World: Rebirth roaring to the fore on July 2.
But it’s James Gunn’s Superman that has made headlines due to international struggles, despite huge domestic success.
Film News Blitz’s Joe Matthews is here to talk you through it.
Film news: ‘Superman’ and ‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ soar at the box office — but how are they doing critically?
Superman and Jurassic World Rebirth continue to make waves at the global box office, raking in impressive figures since their respective releases on July 8 and 2.
With Superman pulling in $406 million worldwide after its first two weekends and Jurassic World Rebirth reaching $647 million after its first three, both films are on a steady rise toward hefty financial returns.
But with all that box office success, how have they fared critically? Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo takes a closer look.
MCU news: Not so fast Marvel fans - ‘Doomsday’ and ‘Secret Wars’ hit with timeline alterations
In the aftermath of the critical success of Thunderbolts* and in the lead up to the MCU’s July-releasing Fantastic Four: First Steps, Disney have announced somewhat of a timeline alteration - shifting the release date for Doomsday and Secret Wars.
Does this MCU bombshell mean panic stations for Marvel fans?
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo runs you through the specifics.
Film news: Biggest reveals from the official ‘Superman’ trailer
DC dropped their official trailer for Superman and there were certainly some notable, revealing moments hidden amongst the rubble.
Hope of the universe? Possibly, but it’s more complicated than that.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo is here to break down all the important details centered around DC’s Superman.
Film news: What to expect from ‘Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow’
With plenty of news on the DCU’s Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow dropping recently, let’s dive deeper into the specifics.
Further insight on the cast and plot gives us plenty to think about and look forward to.
Film News Blitz’s Ellie Jackson examines what we can expect from James Gunn’s super installment.
DC news: Exclusive CinemaCon footage and brand new trailer for James Gunn’s ‘Superman’
DCU co-CEOs and spearheads, James Gunn and Peter Safran hopped on stage for the Warner Bros.’ and DC presentation to deliver stunning news regarding Gunn’s passion project and tone-setter, Superman.
Revealed during the DC segment was exclusive film footage shown to attendees resulting in the vibrant new trailer which we have all now witnessed.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo brings along his fine-tooth comb to analyse the latest DCU Superman updates.
CinemaCon: Lionsgate and Sony make franchise moves with John Wick and Spider-Man
CinemaCon 2025 is underway and picking up a full head of steam with major Hollywood film studios presenting an onslaught of upcoming projects.
Sony and Lionsgate kicked off proceedings on March 31 and April 1, teasing big things from their respective John Wick and Spider-Man franchises.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason tries to make sense of it all.
Film news: Interesting hints in newly released MCU Thunderbolts* teaser
Late last night, Marvel Studios dropped yet another teaser trailer on their Twitter account for the now eagerly anticipated, Thunderbolts*.
With not much to go on, if you compare it to the teaser or full trailer prior, there are a few things for us to discuss, and possible questions to pose.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo details any small hints within the teaser and ponders what they may mean.
Film opinion: Marvel heavy-hitters excluded from Avengers: Doomsday cast
Many heavy-hitters from previous MCU phases were left off the casting list released in a live stream announcement video across all Marvel Studios’ social media on March 26.
This may be as a result of adding more intrigue to cast revelations at a later stage or possibly a huge chunk of Marvel’s household names may genuinely be absent from Avengers: Doomsday.
Film News Blitz’s Aidan Leo is here to bring forth some of the most notable cast omissions and discuss the reasons as to why they may or may not be featuring in the MCU’s monumental feature.
Film news: The Batman sequel is stuck in the bat cave a while longer
Fans of The Dark Knight will have their patience tested longer as Warner Bros has announced a further delay to The Batman sequel.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason explains Warner Bros.’ updated release schedule.
Film news: Krypto saves the day in James Gunn’s Superman trailer
Krypto is a Superman’s best friend in the first trailer for James Gunn’s tentpole DC Studios feature film.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason breaks down the exciting trailer for one of next summer’s most-anticipated films.
Film news: Warner Bros. tease incoming trailer for James Gunn’s Superman
It’s a bird. It’s a plane. It’s Superman!
Film News Blitz’s David Bason reports on the teaser building up to the very first trailer of James Gunn’s Superman.
Film news: Sony Pictures unveils opening 8 minutes of R-rated action fest, Kraven the Hunter
Sony Pictures released the first eight minutes of Kraven the Hunter, starring Aaron Taylor-Johnson, on Monday, 11 days ahead of its landing in cinemas.
Film News Blitz’s David Bason takes you through the eight-minute preview and the key figures behind Kraven the Hunter.