Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman's long-awaited sequel opened with an estimated $30 million domestically, ending "Spider-Man: Brand New Day"'s six-week reign atop the charts. Warner Bros. rolled the dice on nostalgia, and the bet paid off, at least for opening weekend. "Practical Magic 2" debuted at No. 1 across 4,146 North American theaters, pulling in […] The post 'Practical Magic 2' takes No. 1 at the box office 28 years after the original appeared first on American Almanac .
Sandra Bullock and Nicole Kidman's long-awaited sequel opened with an estimated $30 million domestically, ending "Spider-Man: Brand New Day"'s six-week reign atop the charts. Warner Bros. rolled the dice on nostalgia, and the bet paid off, at least for opening weekend. "Practical Magic 2" debuted at No. 1 across 4,146 North American theaters, pulling in $30 million Friday through Sunday and another $16 million from 77 international markets for a $46 million worldwide launch. The original 1998 film earned just $46 million during its entire domestic theatrical run before finding a devoted audience through home video and streaming. The sequel, directed by Susanne Bier and produced on a reported $75 million budget, reunites Bullock and…Open
From a Facebook whistleblower drama to Sylvester Stallone's origin story, this fall's movie lineup leans hard on real-world stories, big-name casts, and a handful of genuinely ambitious swings. NPR's critics, Aisha Harris, Linda Holmes, Bob Mondello, and Glen Weldon, published their fall 2026 movie preview on September 11, spotlighting two dozen titles they consider worth […] The post Fall 2026 brings 24 films to theaters — and a few could actually matter appeared first on American Almanac .
From a Facebook whistleblower drama to Sylvester Stallone's origin story, this fall's movie lineup leans hard on real-world stories, big-name casts, and a handful of genuinely ambitious swings. NPR's critics, Aisha Harris, Linda Holmes, Bob Mondello, and Glen Weldon, published their fall 2026 movie preview on September 11, spotlighting two dozen titles they consider worth watching between now and Christmas. The list runs from stop-motion animation to Cannes winners, from a Chris Rock directorial effort to a Nicolas Cage streaming biopic about football coach John Madden. Taken together, the slate tells you something about where the film industry thinks it can still find an audience, and where it is still hedging its bets. Several of the…Open
Lionsgate is sending Mel Gibson's record-shattering biblical epic The Passion of the Christ back to the big screen for a limited run this September, complete with a first look at the long-awaited sequel. The studio confirmed a one-week theatrical window running September 10, 17, giving audiences a chance to see the 2004 film remastered in […] The post Mel Gibson's 'Passion of the Christ' heads back to theaters in Lionsgate re-release appeared first on American Almanac .
Lionsgate is sending Mel Gibson's record-shattering biblical epic The Passion of the Christ back to the big screen for a limited run this September, complete with a first look at the long-awaited sequel. The studio confirmed a one-week theatrical window running September 10, 17, giving audiences a chance to see the 2004 film remastered in 4K with Dolby Atmos sound . Screenings will include exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from The Resurrection of the Christ, the two-part follow-up Gibson has spent more than two decades developing. The re-release lands twenty-two years after the original film opened on February 25, 2004, and went on to gross $612 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing R-rated film at the time. For Gibson,…Open
Lionsgate is bringing Mel Gibson's *The Passion of the Christ* back to theaters for a limited run more than two decades after the biblical epic became the highest-grossing R-rated film of its era, and this time, audiences will get a first look at the long-awaited sequel. The re-release, remastered in 4K with Dolby Atmos sound, […] The post Mel Gibson's 'Passion of the Christ' heads back to theaters in Lionsgate re-release appeared first on American Almanac .
Lionsgate is bringing Mel Gibson's *The Passion of the Christ* back to theaters for a limited run more than two decades after the biblical epic became the highest-grossing R-rated film of its era, and this time, audiences will get a first look at the long-awaited sequel. The re-release, remastered in 4K with Dolby Atmos sound, is set to run from September 10 through September 17. Screenings will include exclusive behind-the-scenes footage from *The Resurrection of the Christ*, the two-part sequel Gibson has been developing for years. Part One is scheduled for May 6, 2027, with Fox News reporting Part Two set for May 25, 2028. The original film opened on February 25, 2004, and went on to gross more than $610 million worldwide on a…Open
Whoopi Goldberg used a commercial break during "The View" Season 30 premiere to tell the studio audience that "Sister Act 3" remains mired in development, and then told USA TODAY she still cannot understand why studios refuse to greenlight a franchise that earned nearly $140 million domestically. The update came during the Sept. 8, 2026, […] The post Whoopi Goldberg says 'Sister Act 3' is still stuck in Hollywood limbo despite decades of fan demand appeared first on American Almanac .
Whoopi Goldberg used a commercial break during "The View" Season 30 premiere to tell the studio audience that "Sister Act 3" remains mired in development, and then told USA TODAY she still cannot understand why studios refuse to greenlight a franchise that earned nearly $140 million domestically. The update came during the Sept. 8, 2026, taping, when Goldberg stepped away from the show's on-air topics to address the audience directly about the long-delayed sequel. She told the crowd that new writers had been brought on board and that the project's story had been pitched repeatedly to studio decision-makers, with little to show for it. Goldberg, who has co-hosted "The View" for 20 of its 30 seasons, framed the holdup as a case of…Open
Mel Gibson says his two-part Resurrection sequel will explore gaps left by the Gospels while staying within orthodox Christian teaching and aiming to inspire audiences. The Oscar-winning director plans to move beyond the earthly account of Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection. His films will also enter supernatural realms tied to creation, the fall of the […] The post Mel Gibson says Resurrection sequel will explore gaps left by the Gospels appeared first on American Almanac .
Mel Gibson says his two-part Resurrection sequel will explore gaps left by the Gospels while staying within orthodox Christian teaching and aiming to inspire audiences. The Oscar-winning director plans to move beyond the earthly account of Jesus Christ’s death and resurrection. His films will also enter supernatural realms tied to creation, the fall of the angels and Sheol. Breitbart reported that The Resurrection of the Christ will arrive as a two-part follow-up to Gibson’s 2004 film, The Passion of the Christ. Part One is slated for theaters on May 6, 2027. Gibson said the new project will make suppositions about periods and events that Scripture does not describe fully. He also said he does not intend to contradict orthodox…Open
Movie theaters across America raked in $4.61 billion in ticket sales over the summer of 2026, Hollywood’s best season in over a decade, yet the numbers show a rebound driven by fresh faces, Gen Z crowds, and high-end screens, not a simple return to business as usual. After years of pandemic-era closures and lackluster box […] The post Hollywood’s summer box office surges as audiences return, but the numbers reveal a more complicated comeback appeared first on American Almanac .
Movie theaters across America raked in $4.61 billion in ticket sales over the summer of 2026, Hollywood’s best season in over a decade, yet the numbers show a rebound driven by fresh faces, Gen Z crowds, and high-end screens, not a simple return to business as usual. After years of pandemic-era closures and lackluster box office takes, the U.S. movie industry recorded its strongest summer performance since 2013, with a 26.1% jump in domestic ticket sales compared to 2025. The surge, tracked from May 1 through August 31, was confirmed by Rentrak and cited by The Associated Press . But beneath the headline, the recovery reflects changing tastes, new industry players, and a younger audience taking the lead. Filmmakers and executives are…Open
HBO Max will debut its Supergirl film on Sept. 10, with House of the Dragon breakout Milly Alcock stepping into the cape for a story that trades Metropolis for an interstellar rescue mission. UPI reported the premiere date on Sept. 4, confirming that the film will arrive on the streaming platform with a cast that […] The post Milly Alcock's 'Supergirl' lands Sept. 10 premiere date on HBO Max appeared first on American Almanac .
HBO Max will debut its Supergirl film on Sept. 10, with House of the Dragon breakout Milly Alcock stepping into the cape for a story that trades Metropolis for an interstellar rescue mission. UPI reported the premiere date on Sept. 4, confirming that the film will arrive on the streaming platform with a cast that includes Jason Momoa, Matthias Schoenaerts, David Krumholtz, Emily Beecham, and Eve Ridley alongside Alcock in the title role. Craig Gillespie directed from a screenplay by Ana Nogueira. The film follows Kara, Superman's cousin, in a version of the character the official synopsis describes as "headstrong, worldly-wise, and often reckless." That framing signals a deliberate departure from the squeaky-clean superhero template…Open
The Deadpool star used his platform at a New York City premiere to lecture Americans about their fondness for the 1980s, calling the decade a "f***ing mess" that people have conveniently forgotten. Ryan Reynolds walked the carpet at the AMC Lincoln Square theater in New York on Tuesday for the premiere of his upcoming film […] The post Ryan Reynolds dismisses 1980s nostalgia as a 'brutal, brutal time' while promoting new film appeared first on American Almanac .
The Deadpool star used his platform at a New York City premiere to lecture Americans about their fondness for the 1980s, calling the decade a "f***ing mess" that people have conveniently forgotten. Ryan Reynolds walked the carpet at the AMC Lincoln Square theater in New York on Tuesday for the premiere of his upcoming film Mayday, set to land on Apple TV on September 4. But instead of sticking to the usual promotional script, Reynolds used his time with Variety to deliver a history lesson, one that said more about Hollywood's reflexive disdain for mainstream American sentiment than it did about any actual decade. Reynolds, born in 1977, was thirteen years old when the 1980s ended. He spent most of the decade as a child in Vancouver. That…Open