Despite signing a contract for ‘Squid Game 2’, Austrian actor Rohed Khan chose to prioritize the Bollywood film ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’. Citing scheduling conflicts and a sense of destiny, Khan’s decision ultimately led to his portrayal of the head militant in the Hindi movie, which coincided with Eid celebrations. Despite high expectations, ‘Bade Miyan Chote Miyan’ failed to meet box office expectations.
Ryan Gosling has revealed why he believes a sequel to his 2016 action-comedy ‘The Nice Guys’ never materialized: it was crushed by bad box office numbers on its opening weekend. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Gosling explained that the film’s underwhelming performance against ‘The Secret Life of Pets’ during its debut weekend likely killed any chances of a follow-up. ‘So much of a sequel, I think, is decided by the opening weekend of a movie, and we opened up against ‘The Secret Life of Pets,” Gosling said. ‘So just, just destroyed us.’ ‘The Secret Life of Pets’ went on to gross over $875 million worldwide, while ‘The Nice Guys’ only managed to bring in $62 million against a $50 million budget.
Love Sex Aur Dhoka 2, directed by Dibakar Banerjee, earned an estimated 8 lakh net in India on its fifth day of release, according to Sacnilk data. This follows a significant surge on Sunday, with a 275 percent increase in net collections, and a subsequent 80 percent dip on Day 4. The film has grossed an estimated 81 lakh domestically in its first five days, with Tuesday’s Hindi occupancy rate at 7.46 percent, slightly higher than the previous day.
Ryan Gosling believes the 2016 action comedy film ‘The Nice Guys’, co-starring Russell Crowe, failed to get a sequel due to its disappointing box office opening weekend, which was overshadowed by the release of ‘Angry Birds’.
Despite being released almost two decades ago, Spider-Man 2 made a triumphant return to theaters as part of Sony Pictures’ re-release of the Spider-Man franchise. The film grossed an impressive $805k from 467 locations at the domestic box office on Monday, surpassing newer releases such as Civil War and Abigail. Spider-Man 2’s success is attributed to the nostalgia factor, as audiences flocked to theaters to relive the classic superhero film. Sony’s re-release strategy, which aims to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Columbia Pictures, has proven successful, with the re-released films collectively grossing $1.5 million so far.
Ryan Gosling has expressed skepticism about the possibility of a sequel to ‘The Nice Guys’ due to its disappointing box office performance, which he partially attributes to competition from ‘Angry Birds.’ Despite a positive critical reception, the film opened against ‘Angry Birds: The Movie’ and ‘Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising,’ resulting in a lukewarm opening weekend. Gosling highlights the success of ‘Angry Birds’ and its subsequent sequel as a contrast to ‘The Nice Guys,’ which faced significant competition during its release. The film was originally envisioned as a potential franchise, with director Shane Black discussing sequel possibilities, but its box office struggles have cast doubt on its future. While a female-led TV series based on the film was once reported to be in development, there have been no updates on its status.
Studiocanal’s Amy Winehouse biopic ‘Back to Black’ maintained its reign at the top of the UK and Ireland box office for a second consecutive weekend, raking in £1.8 million ($2.3 million). The film’s total earnings have now reached £6.3 million.
In second place, Entertainment Film Distributors’ ‘Civil War,’ directed by Alex Garland and starring Kirsten Dunst, collected £1.05 million, bringing its total earnings to £3.8 million.
Universal’s ‘Kung Fu Panda 4′ held strong in third position in its fourth weekend, earning £901,615 for a total of £18.5 million.
Warner Bros.’ ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’ followed in fourth place in its fourth weekend, adding £652,128 to its total earnings of £12.8 million.
Universal’s ‘Abigail’ debuted in fifth position with a respectable £596,590.
Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire continues to dominate the box office, surpassing its predecessor Godzilla vs. Kong and becoming the third highest-grossing MonsterVerse movie to date. With a global total of over $485 million, the film is poised to become the highest-grossing installment in the franchise. China has been a major contributor to its success, with the film amassing a significant $108 million. Despite facing competition from upcoming releases, Godzilla x Kong’s upcoming Japanese release on April 26th could further boost its box office performance.
The General Election in India has shifted the focus of the media and marketers away from the film industry, leading to a slowdown in film releases. With only a handful of films lined up for release between now and the announcement of election results in June, the Hindi film industry is experiencing a lull. Industry experts emphasize that this lull is due to a combination of factors, including the uncertain economic climate and the need to carefully plan release dates to avoid clashing with election-related events. While some films, such as ‘Srikanth’ and ‘Mr and Mrs Mahi,’ are still set to release in the coming weeks, most major releases have been pushed to later in the year. This has raised concerns about oversaturation in the latter half of the year, as multiple films will compete for audience attention within a short timeframe.
A week after disappointing performances from tentpole films, smaller releases like ‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’ and ‘LSD 2’ have shown modest earnings. However, both films faced a decline in collections on Day 4, as reported by Sacnilk.
‘Do Aur Do Pyaar,’ starring Vidya Balan and Pratik Gandhi, earned ₹25 lakh on Monday, bringing its total to ₹2.6 crore. The film explores the concept of infidelity.
‘LSD 2,’ an anthology directed by Dibakar Banerjee, dropped to single digits on its first Monday, earning only ₹8 lakh. The film revolves around stories inspired by social media addiction.
Meanwhile, ‘Crew,’ another Balaji production featuring Kareena Kapoor, Tabu, and Kriti Sanon, has crossed the ₹80 crore mark in its fourth week.
